ADASRI seeks nominations for clinical research award
2022-04-08
The American Dental Association Science & Research Institute is in search of clinical investigators whose research has made a meaningful impact on some aspect of
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5 things you don’t want to miss in SmileCon’s Dental Central
2022-04-06
Fun and games: SmileCon 2021 attendees play casino games in Dental Central during the Las Vegas meeting. Photo by EZ Event Photography. With opportunities to
ACE Panel report examines how dentists assess overall patient health, work with medical colleagues
2022-04-06
ACE Panel: At initial dental visits, dentists typically discuss and review patients’ medical histories, but in subsequent appointments, dental assistants or hygienists often complete this
E-cigarette temperature may affect oral health by changing properties of inhaled aerosols
2022-04-06
Using a high heat setting on an e-cigarette can alter the physical and chemical properties of the inhaled aerosol, potentially causing oral health risks, according
ADASRI develops probe for detecting temperature, pH changes associated with gum disease
2022-04-06
Chairside: This graphic shows how dentists could use a probe developed by scientists with the ADA Science & Research Institute to measure the temperature, pH
ADASRI collaborates with NIST to create artificial blood vessels to study effects of fluid flow on tissue
2022-04-05
Fluid flow: This image captured with a 3D confocal microscope shows how fluid particles dyed green move through the artificial tissue. The blue dots represent
Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act passes House
2022-04-05
Washington – The Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act passed the House of Representatives on April 4. The legislation requires that all private group and individual health
Coalition urges Congress, CMS to give states 120 days before unwinding enhanced FMAP
2022-04-04
Washington – The Partnership for Medicaid is urging Congress to provide state Medicaid agencies with a 120-day lead time before unwinding the enhanced federal medical
A New Day for Dentistry: Dr. Michael Riccobene
2022-04-01
Smiles: Dr. Michael Riccobene, left, poses for a photo with his family. “I have six children, three of whom are triplets,” he said. “I like
ADA supports pandemic preparedness legislation
2022-03-31
Washington – The American Dental Association is supporting the Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats, and Pandemics Act, or PREVENT Pandemics
ADA shares update on how No Surprises Act could affect dentists
2022-03-30
Editor’s note: Since this article was published in early 2022, the ADA has received new information on good faith estimates. To read the latest, visit ADA News.
What are the main types of DSOs?
2022-03-30
More commonly known as DSOs, dental support organizations are entities that dental practice owners contract with to manage the administrative, marketing and/or business sides of