ADA program helps voters reject anti-fluoridation measure
2024-03-13
The Vermont State Dental Society mailed a postcard to homes in Rutland City, Vermont using funds from the ADA’s SPA program. Designed by staff member
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Northern Alabama court rules Corporate Transparency Act unconstitutional
2024-03-11
A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama ruled March 1 that the Corporate Transparency Act is unconstitutional, following
Data breaches can happen to any person, business
2024-03-11
Gary Salman, CEO and co-founder of Black Talon Security,has a warning for dental workplaces. “Many practices still harbor a broken mindset, meaning they believe they
House passes Action for Dental Health Act of 2023
2024-03-07
The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Action for Dental Health Act of 2023, which reauthorizes the workforce and access-promoting program through 2028. The bill,
ADA members join workgroup to address challenges faced by team members
2024-03-06
The Dental Assisting National Board is spearheading an initiative to address workforce challenges and develop a national framework for the dental assisting profession. Two members
ADA continues response to Change Healthcare cyberattack
2024-03-06
In the wake of the Feb. 21 cyberattack against Change Healthcare, one of the largest health care technology companies in the U.S., the ADA has
California-based nonprofit soliciting volunteers for mission trips
2024-03-06
Great Shape!, a California-based nonprofit that operates its 1000 Smiles volunteer dental projects, seeks volunteers to bring free dental care to Jamaica and other overseas
Dental Assistants Recognition Week celebrates contributions from dental team members
2024-03-05
Dental Assistants Recognition Week is March 3-9, designated by the American Dental Assistants Association as the time to acknowledge and recognize the valued members of
ADA invests in two companies
2024-03-05
The American Dental Association has invested funds in two companies producing technologies that support dentists. The companies include Oral Genome, which developed a salivary test
CDC shortens COVID-19 isolation recommendation
2024-03-04
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its guidance on March 1, saying that the general public can return to work or regular activities
March JADA looks at children’s oral health during COVID-19 pandemic
2024-03-04
While the COVID-19 pandemic did not appear to create new disparities in oral health care for children based on race or ethnicity, pre-pandemic disparities persisted
ADA sends grassroots alert on Action for Dental Health Act
2024-03-04
The American Dental Association sent out a grassroots Action Alert March 4 encouraging members to urge their representatives to vote yes on the Action for Dental
