PRO-HEAL Act addresses ongoing dental shortage
2024-07-15
The ADA is supporting a bill that would create and expand health care provider pipeline programs, including programs aimed toward increasing the number of dentists.
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ADA opposes NIH spending bill rider
2024-07-12
The ADA is expressing opposition to provisions in the fiscal year 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, specifically language
Action Alert seeks support for HSA eligibility for over-the-counter oral health care products
2024-07-12
The ADA is asking members to urge their congressional representatives to support a new bill that would allow reimbursement eligibility for over-the-counter oral health care
Rhode Island and Louisiana pass dental loss ratio bills
2024-07-10
Lawmakers in Louisiana and Rhode Island passed bills that hold dental insurance companies accountable, requiring more specifics on what plans are paying for. They fall
States experience Medicaid wins
2024-07-03
A number of states have experienced Medicaid wins within the dental community over the past few months. From victories like reimbursement rate increases to centralized
Dental clinic operator sentenced for role in $6M pediatric fraud scheme
2024-07-02
A Houston man has been sentenced for his role in a $6 million Medicaid fraud and kickbacks scheme, according to a news release from the
Keeping your team safe: How to de-escalate encounters with aggressive patients
2024-07-01
Dr. Blue Dr. Dornfeld During her 25 years of practice as a periodontist, Ann Blue, D.D.S., has encountered fearful and upset patients, but she and
Dentists’ role in monitoring, managing care of patients using buprenorphine
2024-07-01
The possible connection between caries and buprenorphine should prompt dentists to teach patients about proper oral hygiene practices. These patients should also be monitored while
HIPAA rule supports reproductive health care privacy
2024-06-28
The Biden administration’s final rule to support reproductive health care privacy went into effect June 25. The HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care
ADA Library & Archives digital exhibit details dental pain management through the years
2024-06-27
On display: The National Library of Medicine’s “Take Two and Call Me in the Morning: The Story of Aspirin Revisited” traveling exhibit stands at ADA
HEADs UP supports individuals with developmental disabilities
2024-06-26
The ADA is expressing “strong support” for a bill that would authorize the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to health centers
Deadline to use Phase 7 Provider Relief Fund reporting approaches
2024-06-24
All dentists who received funds during the seventh phase of the Provider Relief Fund have until June 30 to use the money.
