October 2023
Stories from the issue
Other articles discuss dental care use during COVID-19, specialty board examinations
Association to host lectures, reception during SmileCon
Annual contest showcases the best in dental office esthetic appeal, function, design
Legislation would reauthorize workforce grant program
Conservative approaches may decrease risk of adverse effects
Expert panel discusses how profession can learn from medicine
Attendees help assemble snack packs for 1,000 schoolchildren in central Florida
Orlando second- and third-grade students screened, educated with fun for all
‘Self-awareness about being out of balance is helpful’
Legislation already enacted in three states
SmileCon course discusses planning for future while paying off student debt
New Oral Medicine Hub emphasizes the importance of clinical knowledge
EBD Faculty and Practice Awards recognize achievements in research, practice, education
DEI Celebration highlights importance of training, supports
Four dental schools attempt to reign supreme in competitions
‘I do not give my power away’
ADA President-Elect Linda J. Edgar, D.D.S., shares her vision for 2024
Oral and maxillofacial surgeon hails from Puerto Rico
Linda J. Edgar, D.D.S., addresses House of Delegates
Friendly SmileCon competition pitted four dental teams from Florida, Puerto Rico against one another
Reduction reflects Association’s commitment to supporting tripartite, members
Association urges caution for new regulation, compliance training funding
2024 GKAS program kicks off nationally Feb. 2
Brett H. Kessler, D.D.S., voted president-elect; Edwin A. del Valle-Sepulveda, D.M.D., J.D., named second vice president
ArNelle Wright, D.M.D., general dentist from Orlando, and Effie Ioannidou, D.D.S, of the University of California, San Francisco, return as hosts
Albany has never had fluoridated water supply
Requests must be submitted by Oct. 27
Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act would expand 529 plans to include credentialing
Goal of ADA Forsyth Institute is to improve patient care
Legislation would expand dental coverage for women during pregnancy
Ways and Means Committee hearing discusses education tax policy
Authors say chatbot may supplement existing learning programs
‘NYSDA aims to break down barriers to better oral health and reach communities that historically struggle to access critical dental care’
Training programs approved in Montana, Utah
Organization launching its ‘Why I Dental’ campaign, which encourages dentists to do good together
Resources could help protect dental practices
Nonprofit connects veterans with comprehensive dental care
About 7.8 million veterans enrolled in the system — 85% — are ineligible for Veterans Affairs dental benefits