ADA supports POST GRAD Act
2021-08-17
The ADA is supporting legislation that would allow graduate and professional students with financial need to receive Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans, which are currently only
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FDI World Dental Congress kicks off virtually in late September
2021-08-16
Sydney — The virtual FDI 2021 World Dental Congress — Special Edition , hosted by the Australian Dental Association, is scheduled for Sept. 26-29. Its
ADA supports extending dental coverage to all adults on Medicaid
2021-08-16
The American Dental Association is supporting legislation that would make comprehensive dental care a mandatory component of Medicaid coverage for adults in every state. In
OSAP unveils new website, continuing education center
2021-08-16
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention, or OSAP, announced Aug. 5 it launched a new website and online education platform, both designed to offer
ADA continues its search for unified solution to eligibility, benefits verification problems
2021-08-13
While establishing a “unified system” may not be the most feasible approach to solving issues related to dental eligibility and benefits verification, the ADA could
Dr. Frank Eggleston, former ADA trustee, dies at 78
2021-08-12
Dr. Eggleston Frank Eggleston, D.D.S., who served as ADA 15th District trustee from 1999-2003, died on July 25. He was 78. Dr. Eggleston held several
ADA advocates for Medicare dental benefits to focus on low-income seniors amid federal budget discussions
2021-08-12
As Congress considers expanding Medicare to include dental benefits as part of the fiscal year 2022 federal budget, the American Dental Association is advocating for
A tale of two cities finds that community water fluoridation prevents caries
2021-08-10
The prevalence of caries in the primary dentition of children was significantly higher in Calgary, Canada, without fluoridated water, than in Edmonton, where the water
ADA publishes FAQ on vaccines in the dental office
2021-08-09
Can I as a health care employer require my employees to get COVID-19 vaccines? If I require staff members to be vaccinated, what proof can
Claims submission for crowns, bridges the subject of free Aug. 31 webinar
2021-08-09
The ADA is presenting a free webinar Aug. 31 on prosthodontic claim denials and why dental insurance companies ask for various types of information and
SmileCon kicks off CE with courses before meeting
2021-08-05
Dr. Carstensen Dr. Kohner Learning will start even before SmileCon takes place Oct. 11-13 in Las Vegas, with Pre-SmileCon Education on Oct. 9 and 10.
It is all we know’: Dental students, graduates discuss COVID-19’s lasting impact on education
2021-08-05
From virtual lectures to increased infection control procedures in clinical classes, dental students experienced a multitude of changes during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ADA News
