Celebrate Sedation Safety Week
2019-03-18
For the eleventh consecutive year, dentists are marking Sedation Safety Week, an annual campaign that aims to refresh and reinforce the profession’s commitment to patient
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ADA Now Recognizes Dental Anesthesiology as a Specialty
2019-03-12
The ADA has officially recognized dental anesthesiology as a dental specialty, according to a letter from Charles H. Norman, DDS, chair of the National Commission
Periodontal Pioneer Robert J. Genco, DDS, PhD, Dies at 80
2019-03-08
Robert J. Genco, DDS, PhD, a pioneer in periodontal research and a leader in the broad recognition of the perio-systemic link, died on March 6,
ADA Supports Senate Efforts at Insurance Reform
2019-03-07
The ADA has announced its support of HR 1418, the Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act. Introduced by Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore, and Rep. Paul Gosar,
ADA Releases Annual Report on the Dental Industry
2019-02-19
The ADA Health Policy Institute (HPI) has released its Annual Dental Industry Report, which distills findings from HPI data collections to provide insight into the
ADA Commended for Revising Code to Better Accommodate the Disabled
2019-02-07
The National Council on Disability (NCD), an independent federal agency, commends the ADA for taking necessary steps to improve dental care access for people with
Many Kids Use Too Much Toothpaste When They Brush
2019-02-01
The dental community universally recommends that children should brush their teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste and drink fluoridated water to prevent tooth
ADA Supports Oral Health’s Role in Healthy People 2030 Objectives
2019-01-29
The ADA has announced its support of the US Health and Human Services Advisory Committee on National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for 2030
ADA Asks for Input on Antibiotic Guidelines
2019-01-23
The ADA is inviting its members to share their expertise and insight about the use of antibiotics for symptomatic irreversible pulpitis, symptomatic apical periodontitis, and
ADA Endorses BMO Harris Bank As a Practice Financing Lender
2019-01-16
The ADA has named BMO Harris Bank its exclusively endorsed lender for practice financing for ADA members. BMO will be the only practice finance bank
ADA Partners With CAQH to Streamline Credentialing
2017-11-20
The ADA and the Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH) will work together to streamline the credentialing process for dentists, dental plans, and employers. Powered
ADA Names Cole and Huot Its President-Elect and Second Vice President
2017-10-24
During its meeting last week in Atlanta, the ADA selected Jeffrey Cole, DDS, as its president-elect. He will assume the presidency in October 2018. Also,
