Nominations for Humanitarian Award open May 1
2022-05-17
Sept. 1 is the deadline to nominate someone for the 2023 ADA Humanitarian Award, a recognition open to member dentists who have distinguished themselves by
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Three dental practices subject to enforcement actions for potential HIPAA violations
2022-05-17
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights resolved three investigations in March related to dental offices’ compliance with the Health
CDC mobile app allows users to review basic infection prevention principles
2022-05-17
Dental health care personnel can use the mobile application CDC Dental Check to periodically assess their practices and ensure they are meeting the minimum expectations
ADA tells OSHA: No ‘significant risk’ of workers contracting COVID-19 in dental settings
2022-05-10
There does not appear to be a “grave danger or a significant risk” of health care workers contracting COVID-19 in dental settings.” This was the
My View: Achieving equitable dental care for people with disabilities
2022-05-01
Charles N. Bertolami, D.D.S., DMedSc U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recently called attention to the worsening effect of the pandemic on young people’s mental health,
Dental advocacy endeavors start early
2022-04-21
Passion for advocacy: Dental student Ty Smith during his first visit to Capitol Hill with members of the Florida Dental Association. From left are Mr.
HRSA launches Community Health Worker Training Program
2022-04-20
The Health Resources and Services Administration is launching the Community Health Worker Training Program. The new program, which is supported by $226.5 million in funding
Last chance to participate in 2022 Survey of Dental Fees
2022-04-18
The ADA Health Policy Institute is asking dentists who received a mailed survey on dental fees to respond. Every few years, the Health Policy Institute
Dental journalism award nominations sought
2022-04-15
The American Association of Dental Editors and Journalists and ADA Council on Communications are accepting nominations for excellence in dental journalism awards. The awards are
New York Times bestselling author to headline SmileCon 2022 Houston
2022-04-13
Brené Brown, Ph.D., researcher and author of six No. 1 New York Times bestsellers, will kick off SmileCon 2022 on Oct. 13 in Houston. Dr.
My View: Sustainable dentistry
2022-04-12
Jenn Lee, D.M.D. You just tossed an empty tube of toothpaste in the trash. How many times have you thought about where that tube of
Webinar: What is Medicare Advantage?
2022-04-11
A free ADA webinar will educate participants on the differences between Medicare and Medicare Advantage – also known as Medicare Part C plans – and
