Give Kids A Smile kicks off in D.C.
2024-02-03
All together: From left are Kayla Lane-Illescas, third-year dental student at Howard and president of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry student chapter; Andrea Jackson,
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Using thyroid collars during radiographic exams no longer recommended by ADA
2024-02-01
The American Dental Association no longer recommends using thyroid collars on patients during radiographic exams. Before taking radiographs, dentists should also consider what diagnostic information
Tax extenders legislation passes House
2024-02-01
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation Jan. 31 that would expand the child tax credit and reestablish tax incentives for businesses. The bipartisan bill,
ADA journals expand reach through new social media channels
2024-01-30
Researchers and clinicians alike now have new ways to engage with the latest oral health research from ADA journals. The Journal of the American Dental
Alliance of the ADA conference heads to sunny San Diego
2024-01-30
From thought-provoking lectures to fun social gatherings, the Alliance of the American Dental Association’s upcoming Conference 2024 in San Diego will offer a variety of
Buffalo poised to resume fluoridation of city’s water supply
2024-01-29
Brendan P. Dowd, D.D.S, moved to Buffalo, New York, nearly a decade ago. “For the last eight-and-a-half years, I thought I was using fluoridated water,”
Lessons in a Lunch Box program registration open
2024-01-29
The ADA and The Children’s Oral Health Institute announced that registration for the winter 2024 cycle of the Lessons in a Lunch Box oral health
The states introducing dental loss ratio legislation
2024-01-26
This year is shaping up to be a big one for legislation related to dental loss ratios. In 2024, nine state dental societies have already
ADA Member Advantage names new endorsement for practice financing
2024-01-25
ADA Member Advantage announced that Panacea Financial has been selected as the endorsed practice financing company recommended for member dentists. “After a lengthy review, the
2023 brings many advocacy wins for ADA
2024-01-24
The ADA earned a plethora of legislative and advocacy wins in 2023, from various health care bills that address the growing dental workforce shortage and
10 must-do’s in the Big Easy during SmileCon
2024-01-24
Big Easy: New Orleans, the site of SmileCon 2024, offers a rich mix of culture, cuisine and charm. Photo courtesy of Jeff Anding/NewOrleans.com. From gumbo
Connect with ADA on TikTok for exclusive dental content
2024-01-23
Members can connect with the American Dental Association in a fun, new way with the launch of the ADA’s TikTok account. By following the account,
