August JADA finds vaping common among college students
2024-08-07
Electronic cigarette use is common among university students and may lead to negative oral health effects, such as caries and gingivitis, according to a study
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Private equity affiliation among dentists increases
2024-08-06
The number of private equity transactions involving dental practices from 2004 to 2021. The percentage of dentists affiliated with private equity has nearly doubled over
ADA to host webinar on new CMS regulations applicable to dentistry
2024-08-02
The American Dental Association is hosting a virtual webinar Aug. 12 explaining the minutiae of recent CMS regulations for dentists who accept public or commercial
Buffalo expected to restart water fluoridation this fall
2024-07-30
After quietly halting its fluoridation program several years ago — allegedly without the public’s knowledge — the City of Buffalo, New York, is set to
Professor, retired colonel recipient of ADA Distinguished Service Award
2024-07-29
Impart: Theresa Gonzales, D.M.D., delivers a speech as the 2023 Medical University of South Carolina commencement speaker. Retired U.S. Army Col. Theresa S. Gonzales, D.M.D.,
SmileCon Opening Session to offer insights, inspiration
2024-07-26
Wow: Opening Session attendees are all smiles during SmileCon 2023 in Orlando, Florida. Get ready to feel wowed, moved and empowered during SmileCon 2024’s Opening
Dentists can now submit Medicare claims electronically
2024-07-26
As of July 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services can now accept, process and pay dental claims electronically. In November 2023, CMS issued
Graduating from ASDA to ADA
2024-07-25
Record setting: East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine achieved its seventh consecutive year of 100% ADA membership signups. Dental students have a lot of
Excited for the Olympics? Learn about dentistry’s role in sports through new ADA exhibit
2024-07-25
Focus: Tara Peterson, D.D.S., competes in the 2022 Winter Olympics in China. Photo courtesy of WCF/Celine Stucki. As the world’s best athletes compete in the
Ohio passes bill aimed at improving dental insurance, license portability
2024-07-24
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signs Senate Bill 40 into law at a July 24 signing ceremony. Ohio lawmakers passed legislation that aims to improve dental
CAQH seeks dental providers for 2024 index
2024-07-18
The Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare, the health care industry alliance better known as CAQH, is calling for dental providers to participate in the 2024
How electronic funds transfer can benefit your dental practice
2024-07-16
Dr. Stuefen Electronic funds transfer is a safe and low-cost alternative to accepting virtual credit cards or paper checks for claim payments, according to the
