Congressional Subcommittee Passes Dental Legislation
2017-07-05
Last Thursday, the House’s Subcommittee on Health passed the Action for Dental Health Act of 2017. Written by Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL), HR 2422 would
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AAID Claims Victory in Texas Specialization Case
2017-06-22
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has ruled that Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi may not enforce provisions that prohibit dentists from
What to Do about Dental Unit Waterline Contamination
2017-06-21
Your dental unit waterlines are very likely contaminated. As discussed previously, dental unit waterline problems result mainly from how water is used in the operatory
Campaign Promotes Oral Health in the Hispanic Community
2017-06-15
Colgate-Palmolive and the ADA will collaborate in support of Colgate’s Oral Health Month. Through June 30, the campaign encourages families to “Share More Time, Share
EPA Issues Final Rule Requiring Amalgam Separators
2017-06-13
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Final Rule regarding the discharge of dental amalgam into sewer systems. The rule will go into effect
Dental Organizations Consolidate Their 2019-2020 Conferences
2017-05-30
To create more meaningful dental meetings for attendees, guests, and exhibitors, several dental organizations are collaborating to combine 3 significant dental conventions in 2019 and
Healthcare Coalition Asks Senate to Continue Medicaid Support
2017-05-25
As the federal government debates healthcare and the budget, the Partnership for Medicaid has sent a letter to Orrin Hatch, chairman of the Senate Finance
ADA and MD Anderson Team Up for Oral Cancer Prevention
2017-05-08
The ADA and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center will work together to improve patient outcomes through programs aimed at dental and medical
Illinois Dentist Needs Bone Marrow Donor
2017-05-03
It only takes a few minutes to save a life. Earlier this year, Kapil Vij, DDS, of Illinois was diagnosed with a rare form of
ADA Releases Resources on Genetics and Oral Health
2017-05-02
The ADA offers new resources for dental professionals and the public related to genetics and oral health. While genetic testing holds potential for clinical application
Dental Groups Encourage Sports Safety for National Facial Protection Month
2017-04-10
April is National Facial Protection Month, and 5 dental organizations are teaming up to educate the public about protection against facial injuries while participating in
EPA Rejects Petition Asking for a Ban on Public Fluoridation
2017-03-02
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rejected a petition it received on November 23, 2016, from a coalition of grassroots groups and activists asking it