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Science ADA council addresses orthopedic guideline on dental care for prosthetic joint patients

Science May JADA evaluates ability of automated testing platform to detect HPV in saliva

Government Education Department finalizes student loan rule implementing 2025 law

Around The ADA ADA Member Advantage endorses HP for technology solutions

Practice HHS Office for Civil Rights extends compliance deadline for digital accessibility final rule to May 2027

Practice ADA seeks input on proposed CMS rule on interoperability, prior authorization

Government ADA urges FDA to reconsider proposed pathway for flavored e-cigarette authorizations

Government California attorney general reaches settlement with Aspen Dental over corporate practice claims

Practice Dentists file class action lawsuits against Delta Dental in four states

Practice Live ADA seminars to tackle dentists’ biggest insurance issues

Government ADA Grassroots Alert urges dentists to support ERISA reform

Around The ADA Explore world of forensic dentistry through ADA program

Science JADA Foundational Science indexed in PubMed Central

Around The ADA Expand your practice with ADA CE on sports dentistry, Botox

Government JAMA study projects pediatric Medicaid disenrollment would worsen oral health, raise health care costs

Practice Dear ADA: Out-of-network billing

Practice New ADA standards on dental cartridges, water quality available for review

Government CMS finalizes rule prohibiting adult dental benefits as an essential health benefit

Government U.S. Court of Appeals overturns lower court judgement in EPA fluoride case, citing judicial overreach

Practice My View: We Are Stronger Together

Science Forsyth Friday: Institute launches Ambush Science YouTube series

Science What could saliva testing mean for dentistry?

Government ADA calls for increased funding for Indian Health Service

Government 3 things you missed in government this week

Government Allocate $310 million toward tobacco control, coalition urges

Science May JADA examines bioactivity of dental restorative materials

Government Department of Education considers regulatory changes to student aid programs

Around The ADA Call for public nominees to CODA

Science ADA objects to Texas attorney general’s statement about fluoride toothpaste recommendations

Government Proposed tax bill raises concern for ADA

Government Bill would ensure health insurance covers needed treatment

Government Reject fiscal year 2026 HHS budget proposal, ADA urges

Government 3 things you missed in government this week

Government ADA holds virtual congressional briefing on public programs

Government ADA opposes proposed health care cuts in reconciliation bill

Around The ADA Updates on ADA financial stewardship, tech upgrades

Education Bitonte College of Dentistry names new dean

Government ADA provides recommendations on Medicaid provisions in reconciliation legislation

Around The ADA ADA Living Guideline Program announced

Government FDA to pull prescription fluoride supplements from market

Practice ADA seeks member input to strengthen policy on recoupment practices

Government Florida second state to ban community water fluoridation

Government ADA: Urge Congress to protect dentists from unfair tax hike

Government 3 things you missed in government this week

Access To Care ADA leaders urge insurance groups to cover preventive services

Around The ADA ADA Children’s Airway Event to strengthen dentists’ communication, clinical skills

Practice Law removes registration requirement for Iowa dental assistants

Access To Care ADA leaders: Continue covering preventive services, fluoride

Government Tobacco control ‘cuts cannot be reconciled’

Government ADA urges DOJ to enforce health insurance antitrust reform

Science Forsyth Friday: Scientists draw insight into human hypomineralization treatment by examining pig teeth

Around The ADA ADA to end SmileCon in 2026

Education Dental School Snapshots: May

Science CDC urges health care providers to stay alert for measles cases

Government 3 things you missed in government this week

Government House passes budget reconciliation bill

Government ADA calls for ERISA, Medicare Advantage reform

Science ADA Forsyth Fridays: Molecule may reduce scarring after orofacial cleft surgery

Practice ADA offers supports to help dentists, students prioritize mental health

Practice 5 things to know about the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Science JAMA releases study on elimination of community water fluoridation

Government 3 things you missed in government this week

Practice Emerging dental groups to watch

Government Department of Labor expands overtime pay eligibility

Science May JADA examines advances in digital radiography

Government ADA supports No Fees for EFTs Act

Government UnitedHealth CEO testifies at Senate cyberattack hearing

Around The ADA SmileCon registration open

Government Congressman urges funding increase for health care training

Around The ADA Enhance practice offerings with facial esthetics education in Chicago or at SmileCon

Practice 3 dental benefit trends you should know

Education Dental School Snapshots: April and May

Access To Care Nomination portal open for 2025 Humanitarian Award recipient

Around The ADA Two ADA Foundation awards open to early-career researchers showing promise

Practice ADA advises public about ‘veneer techs’

Government Senate committee holds hearing on dental affordability and availability

Government Colorado and Minnesota join Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact

Science ADA says exploratory study should not change public health recommendation

Access To Care Report makes economic case for investing in oral health

Around The ADA ADA celebrates veterans at SmileCon 2024

Government ADA advocates for dentists in debt

Practice What to know about new Medicaid rules addressing access to care

Government ADA thanks Senate Committee for support of mental health bill

Practice Learn about health data exchange at ADA panel

Around The ADA Beyond the office: The storied history of dentistry

Science June JADA: Tooth autotransplantation a suitable alternative to traditional prosthetics

Government ADA advocates for dentists in Federal Health IT Strategic Plan

Practice Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention rebrands as Association for Dental Safety

Government States agree to $462M settlement with Juul for allegedly marketing vapes to minors

Science Federal science panel recommends revisions to fluoride-IQ report

Government Senators reintroduce bipartisan legislation that would prohibit noncovered services provisions in dental, vision plans

Government Number of bills moving in state legislatures on Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact

Education Dental School Snapshots: May

Around The ADA Which SmileCon adventure will you choose?

Science ACE Panel report finds 3D printing not common in dental offices but users report benefits

Practice Environmental office cleaning

Science New CDC resources address antibiotic stewardship

Government Lawmakers discuss dental workforce at congressional hearing

Science ADA technical report on teledentistry available for comment

Science ADA seeks participants for 2023 SNODENT review

Science ADA calls for major revisions to NTP fluoride monograph

Government ADA responds to CMS request regarding re-inclusion of dental services as a specific supplemental benefit

Government ADA proposes solutions for dental workforce, access-to-care issues to Senate

Education Student Ethics Video Contest highlights creative spin on ADA Code

Government Organized dentistry thanks legislators for introducing noncovered services bills

Government ADA applauds introduction of Dental Care for Our Troops Act

Government Medical loss ratio bill proposed in Rhode Island

Government ADA asks Senate to pass legislation that would improve dental workforce, care access in rural communities

Science CDC releases new guidance on broader masking in health care settings

Government ADA proposes updates to ERISA to improve transparency in dental insurance markets

Government House subcommittee approves bill to help address dental workforce shortages

Around The ADA Former ADA trustee, Texas Dental Association president passes away

Science June JADA finds translucent cement impacts final restoration color less than opaque cements

Practice CDT is ADA intellectual property, source of revenue for association

Government ADA encourages Congress to use oversight tools to pursue updates from administration

Government ADA supports proposed standards for federal school meals

Practice Dental Insurance Hub: ADA council’s actions support dentist claims and record-keeping

Access To Care Howard dental school celebrates GKAS

Practice New York dentist committed to curbing opioid epidemic

Access To Care Northern Virginia Dental Society 'reinvents' its GKAS program

Practice Association tackles mental health with sense of urgency

Practice ADA webinar to discuss using electronic funds transfer for fast insurance claim payments

My View: Achieving equitable dental care for people with disabilities

Around The ADA A New Day for Dentistry: Meet Dr. Effie Ioannidou

Practice Webinar Addressing pain management opioid use in older adults

Education ADA Foundation invites dental students, early-career dentists to apply for awards

Around The ADA ADA launches Champions Network to bolster diversity, inclusion efforts

Government ADA tells OSHA: No 'significant risk’ of workers contracting COVID-19 in dental settings

Science ADASRI, UT Health San Antonio receive grant to study responsible use of antibiotics

Science CDC mobile app allows users to review basic infection prevention principles

Practice CODA seeks review committee nominations by June 1

Access To Care Dental Lifeline Network seeks volunteers for its Donated Dental Services program

Government HRSA Faculty Loan Repayment Program now accepting applications

Science JADA article highlights key elements from Oral Health in America report

Science June JADA finds pregnant women who experience food insecurity exhibit worse oral health, lack access to care

Government Loan forgiveness tool now available

Science May JADA finds patient age, provider type affect number of radiographs children receive

Access To Care New fluoridation tablet system about to be deployed across US

Practice Webinar: In-office plans can help dental practices offer affordable options for patients

Government Provider Relief Fund Reporting Portal now open for late reports

Science Report finds ADA clinical practice guidelines provide high-quality guidance for clinicians

Education The importance of building a legacy of leadership service

Education When it comes to medical emergencies, dental professionals are ready to respond

Access To Care ADA Give Veterans A Smile Summit convenes to strategize how to provide oral health care services for all those who have served

Access To Care HVO honors dentists for educational contributions in Nepal

Around The ADA Nominations for Humanitarian Award open May 1

Government Three dental practices subject to enforcement actions for potential HIPAA violations

Access To Care ADA Humanitarian Award submission period open until Sept. 1

Practice Become a coding expert in one day through CE

Government ADA supports legislation expanding Medicaid oral health coverage for former foster youth

Government ADA comments on HIPAA Privacy Rule

Around The ADA ADA Member Advantage endorses ClassPass

Around The ADA ADA names Dr. Raymond Cohlmia as new executive director

Science ADA providing guidance on updated mask recommendations from CDC

Science ADA seeks nominations for Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Dental Research

Government ADA supports PPP reform bills to support dental practices

Government ADA thanks federal legislators for sponsoring bill to prohibit noncovered services in dental, vision plans

Government ADA urges HHS to include oral health in next COVID-19 equity task force meeting

Around The ADA American Business Awards recognizes ADA for its COVID-19 response

Access To Care Atlanta dental clinic focuses on meeting health care needs of people with developmental disabilities

Science CDC updates guidance for fully vaccinated individuals

Government Coalition urges Surgeon General to release 2020 Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health

Practice COVID-19 infection rate among dentists remains lower than other health professionals

Education Dental students, early-career dentists eligible for Dr. David Whiston Leadership Award

Access To Care Dentist strives for health equity in New Jersey

Around The ADA Diverse Dental Society seeks to eliminate disparities, increase oral health equity

Government Two dentists pay $3.1M for allegedly filing false claims for services not provided to underprivileged children

Access To Care Health equity and dentistry

Practice HHS to reimburse providers who administer COVID-19 vaccines to underinsured patients

Practice HPI projects increase in supply of dentists by 2040

Science JADA Foundational Science to highlight how basic research applies to oral, craniofacial health

Practice Latest HPI poll looks at patient volume, staff recruitment

Practice Make sense of explanations of benefits to protect practice's bottom line

Around The ADA Minnesota dentist receives town award after saving woman from burning car

Science Mississippi dental student wins 2021 Stanford Award for materials research

Practice NIST offers tips to help avoid ransomware attacks

Science PracticeUpdate Clinical Dentistry Channel celebrates one year as go-to resource for clinical advances

Practice Sequel to webinar on PPO agreements arrives in late May

Education SmileCon CE to 'focus on the whole person'

Science Study: Most aerosol droplets in dental procedures from irrigation tools, not saliva

Access To Care Webinar explores health literacy as it applies to vaccination

Letters: Reflection on COVID-19

Letters: Testing COVID-19 patients

My View: Special care dentistry should be the next dental specialty

My View: Achieving equitable dental care for people with disabilities

My View: The value of organized dentistry during a pandemic