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September 2023

Stories from the issue


Join Alliance of the ADA, ADPAC during SmileCon to learn about dental legislative wins

Register by Sept. 25 for advocacy breakfast


ACE Panel report finds half of teledentistry users adopted technology because of COVID-19

Main benefits include reduced number of patient visits, increased access and quality of care


Hertz has discounts, upgrades for ADA members

Offerings include savings on vehicles during SmileCon in Orlando


Livestream broadcast option available for House of Delegates

Deadline to register to view broadcast is Oct. 9 at 5 p.m. Central time


Dental schools and the future supply of dentists

Linda Edgar, D.D.S., to become 160th president of the ADA

‘With help from others and faith in yourself, get up’


Organized dentistry leaders share how more voices can sustain momentum for dental insurance reforms

HPI poll: One-third of dentists report insurance reimbursement rates have decreased

New fraud targets health care professionals

Fraudsters impersonate sheriff’s deputies in phone scam


ADA expresses support for Morocco following earthquake

High magnitude quake left thousands dead


ADA terminates relationship with liquidation company following complaints

Association advising members to not place further product orders from Overstocker


Pay it forward during ADA Foundation's philanthropic events at SmileCon

Opportunities include SmileDash, Give Kids A Smile Pack & Give Back


ADA Action Alert asks dentists to advocate for oral health care workforce initiatives

Legislation would ensure many dental workforce programs continue


Where are all the dental assistants and hygienists?

Why practices are struggling to find talent


ADA supports Lower Costs, More Transparency Act

Bipartisan bill funds programs to strengthen access to health care


Discover Bento at SmileCon 2023

Platform for better dental plans endorsed by ADA


ADA Health and Well-Being Summit convenes to prioritize mental health in profession

‘The ripples of wellness go well beyond the walls of our practices’


ADA Board bestows honorary membership on 4 of dentistry's leaders

Watch, hear and meet your favorite dental podcasters at the Podcast and Influencer Hub

Witness some of dentistry’s most influential thought leaders


Wellness panel to share resources to strengthen overall well-being

Dentists will share experiences with depression, anxiety, other mental health challenges


Bid farewell to SmileCon with Closing Party

Head to Dental Central for entertainment, food


Phase 5 Provider Relief Fund reporting deadline approaches

Welcome to SmileCon 2023

Thousands of dentists descend on Orlando


HELP Committee passes Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act

Legislation would increase funding for many dental workforce programs


Dental School Snapshots: September

Get to know Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine


Opening Session features actor Constance Wu

Event includes music by ‘America’s Got Talent’ cellists


Dental Olympics returning for 2nd year of fierce competition

Cheer on 4 dental schools competing for top honors in various contests as they flex their clinical knowledge and go head-to-head


Saturday Keynote to ignite imaginations

Session features award-winning speaker, spotlights outstanding service


Discover ADA Member Advantage-endorsed products, services at SmileCon

Select, researched, vetted companies deliver exclusive discounts for ADA members’ lives


Night at Universal Islands of Adventure promises evening of fun

SmileCon has reserved the entire theme park tonight from 7:30-11:30 p.m.


Dental Assisting National Board to offer its most popular exam in Spanish in 2024

ADA Council on Dental Practice hails move for helping to alleviate workforce shortage, reflect diverse patient population


Past ADA President Gregory Chadwick, D.D.S., installed as FDI president

Leader elected to address global oral health needs


ADA Action Alert urges members to advocate for REDI Act

Dentists encouraged to request Congress support


ADA supports tobacco cessation bill

Legislation would cover therapies to help tobacco users quit



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