ADA Extends Closure Recommendation Through April 30
2020-04-02
As the rate of COVID-19 transmissions is rising in most states, the ADA now recommends that dentists keep their offices closed to all but urgent
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Joint Commission Engages With Government in Managing PPE Shortages
2020-03-30
The Joint Commission says that it is aware of the shortages of personal protection equipment (PPE), ventilators, and swab kits at hospitals and elsewhere and that
AAE Guidelines Separate Emergency and Non-Emergency Treatment
2020-03-27
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) is providing recommendations to dentists for determining the difference between essential and non-essential treatment in providing care to their patients
Dental Professionals Face Higher Risks of COVID-19 Exposure
2020-03-23
The ADA and other groups are encouraging dental practices to only provide emergency and other essential care, postponing elective treatment, because dental professionals face an
ADA Provides COVID-19 Emergency Care Guidance and Webinar
2020-03-19
The ADA is offering guidance detailing the differences between dental emergencies and nonemergency dental care as part of its efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19
ADA Says Non-Emergency Treatment Should Be Postponed
2020-03-17
The ADA is calling upon dentists nationwide to postpone elective procedures and restrict treatment to emergency and other necessary procedures for the next three weeks,
Report Calls for More Coordinated and Less Invasive TMD Treatment
2020-03-16
Less invasive and more evidence-based approaches are available for temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), yet some dentists continue to rely on aggressive or costly procedures as a
ADA Seeks Nominees for Joint Commission Appointee
2020-03-03
The ADA is calling for nominations of qualified individuals to serve as its appointee to the Joint Commission Board of Commissioners. The deadline for submissions is
Florida Dentists Fight for Patient Safety While Department of Health Flops
2020-02-24
Dentists in Florida have a history of being strong advocates for patient health and safety, including the Florida Dental Association (FDA), the Florida Board of
Dental Spending Increases in 2018
2020-02-11
Dental spending reached a historic high of $136 billion or 3.7% of total health spending in the United States in 2018, according to the second
Q&A: ADA President-Elect Dr. Daniel J. Klemmedson
2020-01-29
Daniel J. Klemmedson, DDS, MD, will take the reins of the ADA when he assumes the presidency of the 161,000-member organization in September. The oral and
ADA Promotes Quashie to Senior Vice President of Operations
2020-01-28
The ADA has promoted Robert Quashie to senior vice president of operations. In his new role, Quashie will manage the team responsible for advancing the growth,