Journey to the presidency
2021-09-10
Fueled by hard work, persistence, and determination, Cesar R. Sabates, D.D.S., rose from being a child of Castro-era Cuba to becoming the soon-to-be president of
Announcement
Former ADA trustee Donald L. Seago, D.D.S., dies at age 77
2021-09-02
Donald L. Seago, D.D.S., who served as an American Dental Association trustee from 2009 through 2013, died Aug. 19 at age 77. Dr. Seago, who
ADA-endorsed Bento launches partnership with Philips
2021-08-31
ADA-endorsed Bento announced Aug. 31 a partnership with global health care company Philips to continue its growth as a modern alternative to traditional insurance for
Jonathan Shenkin, D.D.S., former ADA vice president, dies
2021-08-24
Jonathan Shenkin, D.D.S., who served as vice president of the American Dental Association from 2013-15, died Aug. 23. In addition to his executive role with
First COVID-19 vaccine granted full FDA approval
2021-08-23
The Food and Drug Administration on Aug. 23 granted full approval for the first vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19. The vaccine, previously referred to
FDI World Dental Congress kicks off virtually in late September
2021-08-16
Sydney — The virtual FDI 2021 World Dental Congress — Special Edition , hosted by the Australian Dental Association, is scheduled for Sept. 26-29. Its
Dr. Frank Eggleston, former ADA trustee, dies at 78
2021-08-12
Dr. Eggleston Frank Eggleston, D.D.S., who served as ADA 15th District trustee from 1999-2003, died on July 25. He was 78. Dr. Eggleston held several
Dr. Walter F. Lamacki, former ADA trustee, dies at 85
2021-08-04
Walter F. Lamacki, D.D.S., a longtime leader in organized dentistry and staunch supporter of the Association’s advocacy efforts, died on July 27. He was 85.
ADA, AAPD file joint comments on CMS proposed rule
2021-07-30
Washington — The ADA and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry submitted joint comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid on updates to the proposed
AADR now American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
2021-07-27
The American Association for Dental Research announced July 26 that it has expanded its name to be the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial
Longtime dental education leader, Dr. Herbert K. Yee, dies at 96
2021-07-15
Sacramento, Calif. — Herbert K. Yee, D.D.S., a philanthropist and longtime leader in organized dentistry and dental education, died on June 26. He was 96.
Society of American Indian Dentists celebrates dental school graduates with blanketing ceremony
2021-06-29
Sense of accomplishment: Brianna Chavis-Locklear, D.M.D., a member of the Lumbee Tribe and 2020 graduate of East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine, hopes to
