Half of dentists surveyed report patients high during dental visits
2022-11-07
More than half of dentists responding to a new ADA survey report seeing patients who are high on marijuana or another drug during dental visits.
Clinical Guidelines
ADASRI seeks comments for guideline on restorative treatments for caries lesions
2022-08-12
The ADA Science & Research Institute invites ADA members to share their expertise for a guideline that recommends which direct restorative materials and caries removal
Report finds ADA clinical practice guidelines provide high-quality guidance for clinicians
2022-05-18
A report published in JDR Clinical & Translational Research found the American Dental Association’s clinical practice guidelines collectively provide high-quality guidance for clinicians. Developed by
ADASRI, dental schools seek comments for guideline on acute pain management
2021-11-19
American Dental Association members are invited to share their expertise and insight on the management of acute dental pain, including the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
ADASRI researcher wins award for excellence in evidence-based dentistry
2021-10-09
Ms. Tampi In recognition of her efforts to better integrate the patient experience into dentistry’s clinical practice guidelines, a researcher from the ADA Science &
Spread the news of Dental Infection Control Awareness Month
2021-09-10
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect dental practices across the country, the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is spearheading an annual campaign
Updated ADA Dental Drug Handbook Chairside Instructor provide up-to-date value
2021-08-19
The ADA has updated the ADA Dental Drug Handbook: A Quick Reference as well as The Chairside Instructor, both available for order through the ADA
ADA publishes FAQ on vaccines in the dental office
2021-08-09
Can I as a health care employer require my employees to get COVID-19 vaccines? If I require staff members to be vaccinated, what proof can
CDC: Only avoid aerosol-generating dental procedures for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19
2021-07-16
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its COVID-19 Guidance for Dental Settings to remove language stating that dental health care personnel should
ADA releases updated COVID-19 dental office procedures emphasizing need for hazard assessments
2021-07-13
The American Dental Association’s new Update to Office Procedures During COVID-19 provides updated information for dentists to consider as they assess COVID-19 workplace hazards and
Opioid webinar presents ways to implement controlled substance risk assessment into practices
2021-06-28
The ADA will present a free webinar July 21 that will cover evidence-based strategies for incorporating controlled substance risk assessment into dental practices. Integrating Controlled
New ADA standard on digital radiography quality assurance available for download
2021-06-04
The American Dental Association has published a new standard to establish clear and concise protocols that ensure adequate quality assurance for digital intraoral radiography. American