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April 2023

Stories from the issue


ADA asking public, profession to report concerns with certain palatal expanders

Association encouraging concerns to be reported to MedWatch with regard to safety, efficacy


Indiana dentist commemorated at ADA Town House

Indiana dentist commemorated at ADA Town House


ADA chief economist presents testimony in Senate hearing in order to contribute to health care solutions

Vujicic one of four panelists for hearing on ‘An Oral Health Crisis: Identifying and Addressing Health Disparities’


ADASRI researchers find differences in zirconia strength among dental laboratories

Some labs provided weaker specimens for posterior applications than is generally used


American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research names ADA scientist as fellow

Spiro Megremis, Ph.D., leads research on dental materials and instruments for ADA Science & Research Institute


Applications available for ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership

Program provides education, leadership training to underrepresented groups


Business plans subject of April 11 webinar

Presenters include BMO Bank representative, member dentist


Concentration camp survivor leads remarkable life dedicated to his profession of dentistry

Surgical wing, scholarship fund named in his and wife's honor


Dental Central to offer hubs for learning, fun at SmileCon

Registration opens June 7 for meeting in Orlando, Florida


Indiana dentist commemorated at ADA Town House

David Holwager, D.D.S., died in 2019


Temple University dental school celebrates 160 years of educating students in service

School community marks milestone with gala, lectures, awards


Technology ADA conducting survey to understand use, interoperability of electronic health and dental records

Results to provide Association with info to enhance impact of health information technology on practices


ADA expresses support for legislation that would prohibit noncovered services provisions in dental, vision plans

Dental and Optometric Care Access Act of 2023 ‘crucial to bring needed balance to contract negotiations’


Oral surgeon, staff save man’s life with CPR, AED

‘My team and I are good people first and ready to respond as any Good Samaritan would’


Nominations for 2024 Humanitarian Award due Sept. 1

Award one of ADA’s highest honors


New ADA Member App quiz helps users learn about, choose career that fits their goals

Take quiz by June 12 for chance to win VIP trip to SmileCon in Orlando


Navigating 1099 versus W2 classification

Hiring and legal experts offer tips for practices, dental professionals


National Children’s Dental Health Month reaches thousands during February observance

ADA distributed 122,850 posters this past February


Minnesota’s Saint Paul District Dental Society commemorates more than 70 years of its speakers bureau

‘I know that I have personally gained much from my lengthy experience with the bureau’


May JADA looks at oral surgery risks in patients undergoing long-term glucocorticoid therapy

Study finds administering supplemental glucocorticoids before procedures unnecessary if underlying medical conditions stable


Hertz offering members discounts, free days in May and June

Valid for bookings, rentals from May 1 through June 15


Former ADA president dies at age of 80

Howard Jones, D.M.D.., was president from 2002-03


Dentist, pharmacist collaborate on webinar on pharmacological management of dental pain

Free two-hour webinar live streams May 24


'Dental Dilemmas' podcast debuts second season that explores ethical issues in profession

ADA Council on Ethics, Bylaws and Judicial Affairs tackles topics presented in JADA’s Ethical Moment series


COVID-era telehealth HIPAA enforcement discretion to end

Dental practices have until Aug. 9 to comply


Coalition urges lawmakers to pass Medicaid Dental Benefit Act

Act would make comprehensive dental care mandatory for adults on Medicaid


California-based nonprofit headed to St. Lucia with need for volunteers

Organization co-founded by Sherwin Shinn, D.D.S., recipient of 2013 ADA Humanitarian Award


ADA supports legislation to reduce Medicaid administrative barriers

SMILED Act introduced by dentist congressman


Elder care highlighted in free May 3 webinar centered on Healthy People 2030

Partner organizations include CareQuest, Academy of Oral Surgery, CDC, Indian Health Service Division of Oral Health


ADA applauds congressman for introducing Doctors of Community Act

Bill would increase the dental workforce, especially in underserved communities


ADA asks Congress for additional resources for VA Dentistry

Letter also discusses need to restore Assistant Under Secretary’s authority


ADA: Contact Congress to improve adult access to Medicaid dental benefits

ADA also asks Congress to reduce administrative burdens for Medicaid dentists


ADA Foundation announces two financial award opportunities

Application period opens April 17 for Crest and Oral-B Promising Researcher Award and Dr. David Whiston Leadership Award


ADA Gold Medal winner who pioneered oral AIDS research dies at 85

John Greenspan, B.D.S., Ph.D., known for identifying hairy leukoplakia


ADA Member Advantage endorsed CareCredit continues partnership with Association

Collaboration includes special financing options, digital features, exclusive deals


ADA releases toolkit to help dentists manage online reviews

Resource covers best practices, sample responses


ADA report on electronic dental benefits available for comment

Document provides guidelines for eligibility and benefit verification at point of care



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