The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has agreed to establish a new dental billing and payment arrangement to improve access for dental surgeries performed
Advisory: An Oct. 31 health alert from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concerning infections tied to contaminated dental waterlines provides an opportunity for
Main Content A study involving more than 200,000 patients clearly demonstrates a connection between obesity and tooth loss. According to a study, tooth loss is
The Organized Dentistry Coalition is asking the Senate to support the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act. If enacted, the bill would ensure all group and individual
Dr. Elangovan Most dentists are comfortable treating seniors but find managing comorbidities with dental treatment to be challenging, according to an ADA Clinical Evaluators Panel
Main Content We have tired ourselves out explaining to patients that maxillary tooth extraction does not affect eyesight. However, new research reveals that bad oral
Main Content Abstract Managing dental patients with medical illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, epilepsy or heart diseases is not a straightforward road, as every
Conversations about the cost of care are common between dentists and their patients, according to the September issue of The Journal of the American Dental
The ADA is inviting dental and other clinical professionals to register for the 2022 Older Adult Care Symposium, to be held on Aug. 26 at
Health equity: ADA President Cesar R. Sabates, D.D.S. (left), participates in a fireside chat with AMA President Gerald Harmon, M.D., during the One Voice for
20 years strong: Students from Howard University College of Dentistry enjoy a light moment during Give Kids A Smile. To learn more about Howard’s annual
Washington – The Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act passed the House of Representatives on April 4. The legislation requires that all private group and individual health