Locum Tenens & Dentistry Guide Now Available Online

New Acute Pediatric Dental Pain Guideline Available

Free Career Consultation at SmileCon

Transition From Dental Student to Associate

An Ideal In-Office Dental Membership Plan - Build and Launch in Minutes, for Free!

The IOHP is accepting applications for subgrants

Written testimony for House of Delegates reference committee hearings due Oct. 14

Livestream broadcast option available

ADA Board recommends no dues increase

House of Delegates to vote Oct. 22

NIDCR awards ADA Forsyth $6M to design restorative materials using AI

Composite will feature self-healing, antimicrobial properties

ADA opposes new dental therapy model legislation

Association says move does not adequately increase access to care

Judge orders EPA to address impacts of fluoride in drinking water

ADA says community water fluoridation is safe

House bill introduced to expand access to dental care

Proposed legislation would increase dental coverage under Medicare

Dental clinic and education program comes to Vermont

Campus to house modern classrooms and serve as Medicaid clinic

Advil Dual Action earns first ADA Seal for short-term pain relief

New Seal category supports ADA guidelines that recommend NSAIDs for acute dental pain

ADA advocates for states’ authority to regulate dental benefits

Association comments on the role of pharmacy benefit managers

Dentist pleads guilty to violating federal anti-kickback law

Dentists pay $1.7 million to settle false claims allegations

Symposium to highlight orthodontic innovation, technology

International Orthodontics Foundation, ADA Forsyth Institute to host joint event Oct. 5-6

ADA comments on proposed Medicare payment policies for dental services in 2025

The ADA also responded to CMS’ request for feedback on dental care for patients with diabetes

House committee holds 50th ERISA anniversary hearing

ADA says federal law should not override all of a states’ authority to regulate dental insurers

Legislation needed to delay Corporate Transparency Act filing deadline

ADA continues to advocate for delay

CODA seeks input on proposed standard revisions

Virtual hearing to take place Oct. 10

Building a legacy: Dr. Natalia Chalmers on her work at CMS

Pediatric dentist is agency’s first chief dental officer

Learn about ADA CE opportunities during Instagram Live

Session will highlight top programs, including SmileCon courses

DDH Compact Commission holds first meeting

Next meeting to take place in early 2025

Four vie for treasurer office

House of Delegates will vote Oct. 22

Corporate Transparency Act year-end filing could be delayed

ADA continues to advocate for delay

More states enact dental insurance legislation

Pennsylvania, Illinois pass virtual credit card, prior authorization bills

Showing up as his best self

Brett Kessler, D.D.S., to become 161st president of ADA

September JADA examines implications of sleep neuroscience in dental medicine

Article is latest addition in Oral Science Trends series

American Heart Association invites dentists to join Healthy Smiles, Healthy Hearts initiative

Effort aims to improve heart health screenings, referrals in dental offices

SmileCon brings innovations, celebrations to New Orleans

There’s still time to register for Oct. 17-19 meeting

New federal rules on nondiscrimination in health care

New HHS rules modify protections for LGBTQ+, disabled patients

JADA wins National Health Information Award for sealants article

Stem cell cover illustration also earns recognition

National Toxicology Program releases fluoride exposure monograph

ADA reaffirms support for community water fluoridation

First US standard on clear aligners available for comment

The standard specifies requirements and test methods

U.S. judge strikes down FTC ban on noncompete clauses

Ban will likely not go into effect Sept. 4

ADA opposes NIH restructuring proposal

Coalition says proposal would ‘undermine’ NIDCR’s mission

ADA calls for policy reforms to improve Medicaid access

New report highlights barriers to obtaining dental care through Medicaid

Learn how to harness laser technology in your dental practice

ADA workshop to take place Dec. 6-7 in Chicago

Medicaid ins and outs focus of ADA webinar

Scheduled for Aug. 28

ADA urges caution on credit reporting proposal that would exclude medical debt

Federal rule could impact debt collection practices

Dental School Snapshots: August

University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry

Phase 7 Provider Relief Fund reporting deadline approaches

AFI study identifies possible new transmission factor in hospital-acquired infections

Dr. Bor concluded that two important discoveries came out of this study.

First US standard on AI in dentistry available for comment

Interested parties have until Sept. 25 to comment.

ADA to comment on model dental therapy bill at upcoming ALEC meeting

"ADA policy has not changed on this matter"

August JADA finds vaping common among college students

E-cigarette use could lead to caries, gingivitis

Private equity affiliation among dentists increases

Change especially affects dental specialists

ADA to host webinar on new CMS regulations applicable to dentistry

Virtual presentation set for Aug. 12

James Schulz Jr. named ADA senior vice president of government and public affairs

Buffalo expected to restart water fluoridation this fall

Study investigates effects of years without mineral

Webinar to cover integration of medical, oral health

Professor, retired colonel recipient of ADA Distinguished Service Award

Theresa S. Gonzales, D.M.D., continues to demonstrate commitment to underserved

Excited for the Olympics? Learn about dentistry’s role in sports through new ADA exhibit

First US patent for wooden golf tee awarded to dentist in 1899

Graduating from ASDA to ADA

Dental programs reach high ADA membership sign-ups

Dentists can now submit Medicare claims electronically

Report estimates providers could save $1.5B by switching to electronic transactions

SmileCon Opening Session to offer insights, inspiration

Event kicks off ADA’s annual meeting Oct. 17 in New Orleans

Ohio passes bill aimed at improving dental insurance, license portability

State Joins Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact

CAQH seeks dental providers for 2024 index

Survey tracks adoption of electronic administrative transactions

ADA opposes NIH spending bill rider

‘This massive consolidation of NIH’s institutes and centers amounts to Congress dictating science’

How electronic funds transfer can benefit your dental practice

EFT claim payments offer alternative to virtual credit cards, paper checks

PRO-HEAL Act addresses ongoing dental shortage

Bill would expand health care provider pipeline grant programs

Action Alert seeks support for HSA eligibility for over-the-counter oral health care products

New bill makes oral health’s connection to overall health clear, ADA says

Rhode Island and Louisiana pass dental loss ratio bills

Dental loss ratio bills regulate the portion of insurance premiums spent on patient care rather than overhead.

States experience Medicaid wins

Victories include reimbursement rate increases, centralized credentialing

Dental clinic operator sentenced for role in $6M pediatric fraud scheme

Floss Family Dental Care clinic in Houston and submitted fraudulent claims to Medicaid from 2018 to 2021

Keeping your team safe: How to de-escalate encounters with aggressive patients

Dentists’ role in monitoring, managing care of patients using buprenorphine

July JADA examines xerostomia, caries linked with use of drug

HIPAA rule supports reproductive health care privacy

Final rule now in effect

ADA Library & Archives digital exhibit details dental pain management through the years

Collection complements National Library of Medicine’s traveling exhibit stopping at ADA

HEADs UP supports individuals with developmental disabilities

Association expresses ‘strong support’ for legislation

Deadline to use Phase 7 Provider Relief Fund reporting approaches

You have until June 30 to use the money.

SmileCon 2024 offers CE opportunities tailor-made for new dentists

Education part of New Orleans’ New Dentist Experience

Dental Olympics returns at SmileCon 2024

Four-team challenge pits dental students against one another in now-annual highlight

Dentist competing to be America's next MasterChef

Baby boomer is contestant on new season of TV show airing all summer in primetime

States enact dental benefit legislation

16 new laws passed in 9 states

The science behind community water fluoridation

Q&A with American Fluoridation Society duo on advocacy backed by evidence

Entry period for 2024 Design Innovation Awards ends Aug. 16

Remodel, new build, large new build categories open for dental practice competition

Federal task force to crack down on e-cigarettes

ADA urges 'all hands on deck' in coalition letter

ADA calls for increased resources for Indian Health Service

Requests include money for workforce, medical equipment