As the COVID-19 pandemic tragically unfolds in the United States and other countries, regulatory bodies around the world are trying to provide specific guidelines for
The ADA has written a letter to the leadership of the House Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures for holding a hearing on the consequences of
As researchers work toward developing a vaccine for COVID-19, the ADA says that dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants should be among those who receive
The ADA is commending Senators Dick Durbin and Marco Rubio for introducing the Strengthening America’s Health Care Readiness Act (S.4055), which addresses health workforce shortages
Fewer patients are receiving treatment in NHS dental practices, according to newly-released statistics. Data shows dental teams carried out 38.4 million courses of NHS treatment
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Health Breach Notification Rule requires vendors of personal health records (PHRs) and related entities to notify consumers following a breach
“It’s not enough that we do our best. Sometimes we have to do what’s required,” said Winston Churchill, prime minister of the United Kingdom during
If there is ever a more critical time to have unity among health organizations about providing treatment to patients, it is now. That is why
The ADA’s Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) has accredited the dental therapy program at Ilisaġvik College in Utqiaġvik, Alaska. According to the National Partnership for
In its latest recommendations, the World Health Organization (WHO) advises that routine non-essential oral healthcare such as checkups, cleanings, preventive care, and aesthetics should be
The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to recommend the delay of routine dental procedures. The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) the ADA, and the Academy
The Chicago Dental Society (CDS) has launched its #SAFESMILES public awareness campaign to reinforce public confidence in the safety of dental practices and emphasize the