House committee holds 50th ERISA anniversary hearing
2024-09-13
A House of Representatives subcommittee held a hearing Sept. 10 to discuss ways to protect and improve a law that regulates self-funded benefit plans, including
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ADA comments on proposed Medicare payment policies for dental services in 2025
2024-09-12
The ADA formally submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in response to the proposed rule for 2025 payment policies under the
Building a legacy: Dr. Natalia Chalmers on her work at CMS
2024-09-11
Dr. Chalmers at her Duke University School of Medicine commencement. Years ago, Natalia I. Chalmers, D.D.S., Ph.D., encountered a grandmother and her three grandchildren who
CODA seeks input on proposed standard revisions
2024-09-11
Interested parties can comment on proposed revisions to dental accreditation standards via a virtual hearing or online portal. The Commission on Dental Accreditation will host
Legislation needed to delay Corporate Transparency Act filing deadline
2024-09-10
The ADA has joined with 150 other trade associations in supporting legislation to delay the Corporate Transparency Act’s year-end filing deadline by one year. Rep.
DDH Compact Commission holds first meeting
2024-09-09
The Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact Commission held its initial meeting Aug. 28, marking the first time the states that enacted the compact gathered to
Learn about ADA CE opportunities during Instagram Live
2024-09-06
Learn how you can expand your expertise through the American Dental Association’s continuing education programs during an Instagram Live from 11 a.m. to noon CDT
More states enact dental insurance legislation
2024-09-04
Two states have enacted new dental benefit laws, both of which have been supported by the ADA’s State Public Affairs program. Pennsylvania passed legislation that
September JADA examines implications of sleep neuroscience in dental medicine
2024-09-03
Dentists have the potential to be the first clinician to screen patients for possible sleep disorders and refer them to the appropriate medical professionals, which
American Heart Association invites dentists to join Healthy Smiles, Healthy Hearts initiative
2024-08-30
Join the American Heart Association for an informational session Sept. 5 to learn how to get involved in a new effort aimed at improving heart
SmileCon brings innovations, celebrations to New Orleans
2024-08-29
Destination: New Orleans will host SmileCon 2024, offering a rich mix of culture, cuisine and charm. Photo courtesy of Jeff Anding/NewOrleans.com. SmileCon is just around
JADA wins National Health Information Award for sealants article
2024-08-28
July was a good month for The Journal of the American Dental Association as it won awards for patient education and artistic design. The ADA’s