ADA updates resources for dentists who call or text patients
2021-04-29
If a dental practice calls or text patients, they still might need to get the patients’ prior written consent and take certain other steps in
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Concerning dental insurance, the ADA is here to help
2021-04-29
Dr. Gazerro Editor’s note: Dental Insurance Hub is a series aimed to help dentists and their dental teams overcome dental insurance obstacles so they can
Latest research finds 6.8% of dental hygienists have contracted COVID-19, 52% fully vaccinated
2021-04-28
As of March 1, 6.8% of U.S. dental hygienists surveyed by the American Dental Association and American Dental Hygienists’ Association had contracted COVID-19 since the
Postcards disguised as communication from Office of Civil Rights are misleading, office says
2021-04-28
Postcards sent to health care organizations disguised as official communications from the U.S. Health & Human Services’ Office of Civil Rights informing the recipients that
ADA council provides guidance on the ethics of vaccinations
2021-04-27
Should dentists offer vaccines? What is the dentist’s ethical obligation if patients and/or staff members refuse vaccination? Do dentists have an ethical/professional obligation to be
Dentists, dental students come together for Lobby Day
2021-04-26
Virtual advocacy: ADA Vice President Mike Graham, top right, and ADA Congressional Lobbyist Megan Mortimer brief Lobby Day attendees on legislation important to oral health.
Q-and-A: DQA Virtual Conference keynote speaker addresses health equity through disruption
2021-04-26
Can disruption have the potential to eradicate disparities and promote health equity? The 2021 Dental Quality Alliance’s Virtual Conference, themed Disruption for Change: The Impact
May JADA finds no increased osteosarcoma risk associated with topical, supplemental fluorides
2021-04-26
Topical and supplemental fluorides used in dental offices and over-the-counter products are not related to an increased risk of developing osteosarcoma, according to a study
Dentist-fitted mouthguards necessary for athletes of all ages, advocates say
2021-04-23
As the temperatures increase and outdoor sports ramp up, it is the responsibility of dentists to ask their patients if they play any sports and
ADA, others support legislation to incentivize dentists to enter HIV workforce
2021-04-21
Washington — The ADA and more than 80 organizations are supporting legislation to incentivize dentists and other qualified health professionals to help eliminate barriers to
UCLA introduces American Sign Language/Deaf culture course to dental students
2021-04-20
Education: American Sign Language instructor Andrew Moore, top left, teaches a virtual class on ASL at UCLA in April. Mr. Kurnick Dr. Sung Los Angeles
ADA Council on Dental Benefit Programs advocates for member dentists on dental benefit issues
2021-04-20
Two March meetings between third-party payers and the ADA to discuss streamlining the claim adjudication process are the latest example of the Association continuing to