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August 2023

Stories from the issue


ADA voices power SmileCon Opening Session, Saturday Keynote

Meeting will kick off with ‘America’s Got Talent’ cellists, close with remarks by Emmy winner


ADA seeks legislative solutions for dental workforce issues

Summary of what's happening nationwide


Dental School Snapshots: July and August

ADA notifying members of CDC-identified outbreak of TB cases linked to viable bone matrix

Total of 36 people had medical or dental procedures using tainted product lot


ADA thanks Sen. Sanders for introducing legislation that supports expansion of dental workforce in underserved and rural communities

New ADA standards, technical reports available for comment

Which school will reign supreme at SmileCon?

4 teams to compete in trivia, other challenges during Dental Olympics


New Dentist News launches new website

HPI survey shows general dentist income declines due to rising expenses

New ADA kit helps dentists with OSHA compliance, training

Save 15% on Occupational Safety and Health Administration products in ADA Store by using the promo code 23111 by Nov. 30


CDT 2024 ships Sept. 13

Code, which goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2024, includes new category for sleep apnea services


Dental Insurance Hub: ADA’s new locum tenens guide helps dentists faced with absences

Locum tenens is person who temporarily fulfills the duties of another


ADA Science & Research Institute receives grant to study IBD symptoms through saliva testing

Researchers to evaluate potential to predict inflammatory bowel disease flare-ups in pediatric patients


ADA standards committees to hold fall meetings

ADASRI launches survey to understand barriers to following waterline guidance

CDC recommends dental unit waterlines be treated regularly with disinfectants


'Together, we thrive'

New campaign shows the power of possibilities, unity in membership


Support Maui dentists affected by wildfires

Hawaii Dental Association Foundation establishes disaster relief fund to aid affected dentists


New ADA guideline recommends acetaminophen, NSAIDs to manage pain in pediatric patients

Association policy supports opioid prescription limits, mandatory CE for dentists


Second patient dies from CDC-identified outbreak of TB cases linked to viable bone matrix

Total of 36 people had medical or dental procedures using tainted product lot


September JADA highlights risk of needlestick injuries, lack of recommendations

Frequency of injuries among dental students ‘alarmingly high’


New ADA 3D Printing Guide offers insight as digital workflow technology expands

Now available for free download in the ADA Store


What does it take to start a dental school?

Three colleges at different levels of development talk about joys, challenges of opening dental schools


Certified Dental Technician of the Year nominations due Sept. 29

Award recognizes individual who ‘has made contributions to his/her peers and the dental laboratory profession and has gone above and beyond the call of duty’


ADA asks dentists to urge federal support for veterans’ oral health

Only about 15% of veterans eligible for VA dental benefits



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