A Lack of Awareness Impacts the Care of Medicaid Dental Patients
2020-01-27
Children and adults on Medicaid are not receiving enough dental treatment. Only 50% of the children between the ages of 3 and 17 on Medicaid
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ADA Standard on Treating Biofilm in Waterlines Available for Comment
2020-01-20
The ADA Standards Committee on Dental Products has approved the proposed revision of ADA Standard No. 167 for Test Methods for Dental Unit Waterline Biofilm Treatment
ADA Announces Interim Policy on Vaping
2019-12-17
The ADA has announced a new interim policy on vaping, calling for a total ban on vaping products that aren’t approved by the Food and
Bergman Honored for Diversity and Inclusion Efforts at GNYDM
2019-12-12
Henry Schein chairman of the board and CEO Stanley M. Bergman was honored for his leadership in advancing diversity and inclusion in dentistry during the President’s
Henry Schein Partners With National Council on Disability to Improve Oral Healthcare
2019-12-09
Henry Schein Cares has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Council on Disability (NCD) to seek improved access to care for Americans with
How the ADA Oral Cancer Policy Amendment Will Affect Your Practice
2019-11-29
The ADA recently announced an expansion to its policy on oral cancer detection recommending that dentists and dental hygienists perform routine examinations for oral cancer includingoropharyngeal
Dental Educational Resources Available for Family Physicians
2019-11-28
The ADA has released a collection of new tools and resources promoting the importance of oral health in infants and young children as part of its
ADA Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Delta Dental
2019-11-27
The ADA has filed a class action lawsuit against Delta Dental Plans and the Delta Dental Plan Association. The complaint alleges that Delta has engaged in anticompetitive
Comments Sought on Dental Anesthesiology Certification
2019-11-26
The National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards is seeking comments through December 28, 2019, on an application to recognize the American Dental Board
Oral Health Groups Debate Dental Amalgam During FDA Hearing
2019-11-20
A scientific advisory committee convened by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended that the agency provide information to patients about the risks of
AAE Supports ADA Antibiotics Guidelines
2019-11-18
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) says that it applauds the ADA for updating its guidelines on using antibiotics for treating tooth pain. “The AAE
ADA Calls Antibiotics Unnecessary for Most Toothaches
2019-10-25
The ADA does not recommend antibiotics for toothaches in most cases, according to a new guideline drafted to align with the organization’s antibiotic stewardship efforts