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March 2023

Stories from the issue


5 tips for marketing your dental practice

ADA, AAPD urge CMS to consider unique needs of dental practices in proposed rule

Rule seeks to improve prior authorization process, promote interoperability


ADA commends introduction of Medicaid Dental Benefits Act of 2023

Bill would make dental Medicaid coverage for adults mandatory in every state


ADA Foundation Board of Directors now accepting nominations

Applications due March 31


ADA joins coalition seeking more funding for public health workforce programs

ADA president attends White House meeting on hunger, nutrition and health

New ADA task force will review and revise current nutrition policies, collaborate with other health care organizations


ADA seeks volunteers to develop standard on gathering patient data to determine benefits eligibility

ADA to award scholarships to Institute for Teaching and Learning

Support signals Association's commitment to dental education, academic careers


ADA to CMS: Adopt standards for electronic health records that are compatible with dentistry

April JADA finds periodontal treatment may reduce health care costs for patients with diabetes

Medicaid enrollees see larger difference


April marks Oral Cancer Awareness Month, with HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer on the increase

Observance emphasizes importance of making oral cancer screening part of dental exam routine


U.S. Army Dentistry Monument forever honors those who have served

Monument will be formally dedicated at the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum


Coalition supports making VA facilities smoke free

Coalition supports Resident Education Deferred Interest Act

Bill would defer interest for dental, medical residents


Code Maintenance Committee approves four new CDT codes for sleep apnea

CDT Code changes go into effect Jan. 1, 2024


Congressional resolution supports World Oral Health Day

ADA thanks Sen. Ben Cardin for championing oral health


Court amends schedule in ADA's class action lawsuit against Delta Dental

Dental Coalition urges Senate committee to address dental workforce shortages

The Employee Retention Credit: What to know

ADA talks to dental CPA on who can take it, what to look out for


Abe Abdul, D.M.D., receives Excellence in Action for Dental Health Award

Gary Oyster, D.D.S., receives inaugural ADPAC Lifelong Legacy Award

Webinar: Educating on the need for HPV immunization to help prevent oral cancer

Free ADA offering set for April 27


Give Kids A Smile comes home to St. Louis

Access-to-care program kicked off Feb. 3


Global Dental Relief seeking humanitarians for international service missions

Openings in 2023 include Nepal, Cambodia, Mexico, Guatemala


How to protect your dental practice from cyberattacks

HPI: 1 in 6 dentists report dropping out of some insurance networks

February poll results find short-notice cancellations, hygienist recruitment continue to be challenges


Lobby Day kicks off in Washington

Annual Washington conference draws more than 700 attendees


Musician brothers critiqued on national TV for aspirations to become dentists

Dental community rallies with support


National Children's Dental Health Month lauded in Washington

National Health Service Corps now accepting applications for loan repayment program

New FAQ addresses questions about complying with MATE Act

DEA required to send written, electronic communication about requirements no later than March 31


NIDCR celebrates 75 years

Oregon Dental Association supports bill to increase recruitment, retention of dental support staff

Legislation seeks $20 million to support new initiatives


Taxes: What dentists need to know

Experts offer advice to employee dentists, practice owners


Webinar educating oral health professionals on relationship between dietary patterns, oral health

Free presentation features ADA president, FDI president-elect


Work begins on international standard on AI in dentistry

ADA seeks participants to help develop US position, attend meetings


Webinar: Working with ED physicians key to providing long-term solutions for patient

What Emergency Medicine Providers Want Dentists to Know About Opioids streaming March 21


New season of Dental Sound Bites podcast launches April 4

Episodes will dig into sticky situations, clinical conundrums and more



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