April 2024
Stories from the issue
Risk of experiencing moderate or severe sensitivity 4 times higher in placebo group
Bill would allow dental faculty repayment participants to exclude loan forgiveness from income taxes
Association highlights importance of interoperability
ADA continues to monitor resources available to affected providers
Dentists should be vaccinated, adhere to standard precautions
Agenda builder will go live April 15 with course details
Conference scheduled for May 30-June 1
Winifred Booker, D.D.S., honored at ADA Dentist and Student Lobby Day
Basketball star inspires unique tribute made of Rubik’s Cube tiles
Allege benefits company violated antitrust laws
Oral Cancer Awareness Month emphasizes importance of screenings, prevention
CMS removes prohibition on adult dental benefits as essential health benefits
Veterans without dental care could be eligible for discounted private insurance
Two-day event scheduled for June 14-15 in Chicago worth 14 CE credits
Bill would set transparency standards for dental insurance plans
Recommendations include cybersecurity support for dental practices, financial impact assessments
Legislation goes into effect once 7 states join
Seal will help practitioners, consumers identify non-opioid products for management of acute dental pain
Save a Smile celebrates more than two decades of supporting children’s oral health
Maine activates Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact
A Stronger Workforce for America Act supports job training for dental staff
Final rule allows most employees to work for competing employers after leaving
ADA launches voice-guided ergonomic stretches targeting common pain sites
Weekly dietary limits to be implemented by school year 2027-28
Dental community shares experiences, resources to support dentists struggling with burnout
Company offers to notify affected patients on behalf of providers
