Dental School Snapshots: June
2024-06-07
The U.S. boasts more than 70 accredited dental schools, all charged with educating the next generation of dentists. This series from the ADA News highlights
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ADA supports expanding eligibility for health savings account reimbursement
2024-06-05
The ADA is supporting a new bill that would allow health savings account and flexible spending account reimbursement eligibility for over-the-counter oral health care products,
June JADA: Tooth autotransplantation a suitable alternative to traditional prosthetics
2024-06-03
Tooth autotransplantation to replace missing teeth can provide a natural and functional alternative to traditional prosthetic options, according to a study published in the June
Award recognizes dental practices as great places for assistants to work
2024-06-03
The Dental Assisting National Board has launched an award to recognize dental practices and clinics that foster supportive and fulfilling environments for dental assistants. Nominations
ADA advocates for dentists in Federal Health IT Strategic Plan
2024-05-31
The ADA is advocating for more consideration of dental industry needs in the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology’s Federal Health IT
Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention rebrands as Association for Dental Safety
2024-05-31
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention, which promotes patient and provider safety and dental infection prevention, is now the Association for Dental Safety. OSAP
Beyond the office: The storied history of dentistry
2024-05-30
The Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry in Baltimore, Maryland, opened in 1996. Want to know a place where you can learn more
Learn about health data exchange at ADA panel
2024-05-30
Hear from dental software developers and informatics experts during the ADA’s Dental Interoperability and Data Exchange Panel on June 12. The purpose of the panel
ADA thanks Senate Committee for support of mental health bill
2024-05-29
The ADA is thanking the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions for efforts to reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider
What to know about new Medicaid rules addressing access to care
2024-05-28
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued two final rules April 22 related to access to care within Medicaid managed care and fee-for-service plans.
ADA advocates for dentists in debt
2024-05-24
The ADA is supporting several of the U.S. Department of Education’s proposals to amend student loan debt relief regulations for borrowers throughout the country. Some
Senate committee holds hearing on dental affordability and availability
2024-05-24
A Senate committee discussed various ways to make oral health care more accessible and affordable for Americans, including support for workforce strategies, Medicaid adult dental
