Linda Edgar, D.D.S., to become 160th president of the ADA
2023-09-08
Dr. Edgar runs a marathon; Dr. Edgar stands with her husband, Bryan Edgar, D.D.S., and son, David; Dr. Edgar and her husband in high school.
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Organized dentistry leaders share how more voices can sustain momentum for dental insurance reforms
2023-09-08
Dentists regularly rate dental insurance issues among the most important concerns facing the profession today. The good news: Many reform measures that improve how patients
Dental schools and the future supply of dentists
2023-09-08
Dental schools are an integral — if not obvious — factor in filling the shortage of dentists in the United States. Several recently opened dental
Hertz has discounts, upgrades for ADA members
2023-09-07
Hertz is offering three discounts for ADA members who book rental cars before mid-October. Members can save up to 35% off the base rate on
ACE Panel report finds half of teledentistry users adopted technology because of COVID-19
2023-09-07
Teledentistry has gained popularity in recent years, but it may be underutilized despite its potential to benefit patients, according to an ADA Clinical Evaluators Panel report
ADA asks dentists to urge federal support for veterans’ oral health
2023-09-06
The ADA is asking dentists to write to their congressional delegation and urge them to support improved access to dental care through increased resources for
Join Alliance of the ADA, ADPAC during SmileCon to learn about dental legislative wins
2023-09-06
The Alliance of the American Dental Association is hosting an advocacy breakfast in conjunction with SmileCon to share updates from the American Dental Political Action
Certified Dental Technician of the Year nominations due Sept. 29
2023-09-06
Nominations are due Sept. 29 for Certified Dental Technician of the Year, an award bestowed by the National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology.
New ADA 3D Printing Guide offers insight as digital workflow technology expands
2023-08-30
The ADA has created a new 3D printing guide as dental professionals consider expanding their use of digital workflow technology. One part of the digital
September JADA highlights risk of needlestick injuries, lack of recommendations
2023-08-29
Dentists are at an increased risk of needlestick injuries, and recommendations for preventing these injuries are inconsistent, according to a study published in the September
Second patient dies from CDC-identified outbreak of TB cases linked to viable bone matrix
2023-08-25
Photomicrograph of a sputum sample containing Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Courtesy of CDC. A second patient has died from tainted viable bone matrix material linked to a
New ADA guideline recommends acetaminophen, NSAIDs to manage pain in pediatric patients
2023-08-25
A new clinical practice guideline from the American Dental Association recommends acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen as first-line treatments for managing acute dental
