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May 2023

Stories from the issue


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

ADA policy echoes concern over marketing e-cigarettes as less harmful than cigarettes


Federal science panel recommends revisions to fluoride-IQ report

Association leaders question methods, messaging, transparency


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

ADA thanks federal legislators for their support


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

Compacts create standardized credentials among participant states, reduce the barriers to portability


Dental School Snapshots: May

New series shares fun facts about US dental schools


Which SmileCon adventure will you choose?

Registration opens June 7 with 3 pass options


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

Dentists cite improved efficiency, reduced cost as biggest advantages


Environmental office cleaning

Experts offer tips for keeping environmental surfaces clean and disinfected


New CDC resources address antibiotic stewardship

ADA Oral Health Topics webpage adds links to fact sheet, brochure, videos


Lawmakers discuss dental workforce at congressional hearing

ADA technical report on teledentistry available for comment

Deadline for remarks is June 8


ADA seeks participants for 2023 SNODENT review

Application deadline is July 15


ADA calls for major revisions to NTP fluoride monograph

Association leaders question methods, messaging, transparency


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

Association encourages CMS to go further in collecting and publishing state-by-state assessment of medical loss ratio data


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

Student Ethics Video Contest highlights creative spin on ADA Code

Application deadline is Sept. 6


Organized dentistry thanks legislators for introducing noncovered services bills

DOC Access Act would foster insurance competition, benefit consumers, bring balance to contract negotiations


ADA applauds introduction of Dental Care for Our Troops Act

Bill would provide premium-free TRICARE dental coverage to reserve component servicemembers


Medical loss ratio bill proposed in Rhode Island

ADA, state dental association reps meet with lawmakers


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

CDC releases new guidance on broader masking in health care settings

End of COVID-19 Public Health Emergency means agency is no longer publishing community transmission levels


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

Leadership also asks for subcommittee support of federal noncovered services bill


House subcommittee approves bill to help address dental workforce shortages

Provisions part of ongoing ADA advocacy efforts


Former ADA trustee, Texas Dental Association president passes away

Hilton Israelson, D.D.S., was ADA trustee from 2011-2015


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

CDT is ADA intellectual property, source of revenue for association

CDT 2024 manual available Sept. 13


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

ADA supports proposed standards for federal school meals

Proposal would limit added sugar allowance in weekly calories


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

2024 Dental Claim Form coming Jan. 1



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