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February 2024

Stories from the issue


Give Kids A Smile kicks off in D.C.

Howard University College of Dentistry hosts access to care event


World Oral Health Day observed March 20

2024 signifies beginning of campaign under theme of 'A Happy Mouth Is …'


New ADA guideline recommends NSAIDs to manage dental pain in adults, adolescents

Association previously published guidance on pediatric pain management


New ADA technical report on teledentistry available to members

Wisconsin passes bills to improve dental workforce

State is fourth to join Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact


House committee leaders request study of dental insurance industry

Comptroller general would examine effects of consolidation, vertical integration on consumers, providers


ADA seeks volunteers for reorganized standards program

New projects focus on dental materials, data sharing


ADA applauds senators for support of CDC Division of Oral Health

Bill would reauthorize activities of division through 2028


ADA Standards Program invites interested parties to upcoming meetings

ADA sets the stage for interoperability

Virtual panel open to public scheduled for March 13


ADA Forsyth Institute announces board of directors

Board to drive strategic growth of new research organization


ADA, several organizations collaborating on Prevention is Power campaign

Initiative led by Henry Schein Cares Foundation will foster greater understanding of connection between oral, overall health


ADA sends Issues Alert on fraud attempts involving Corporate Transparency Act

Members encouraged to watch for solicitous messages from scammers


Organized Dentistry Coalition supports tax legislation

Well-Being Index available to all ADA members to support mental health

Risk assessment tool invented by Mayo Clinic available at no cost


ADA urges passage of mental health bill

Legislation aims to help prevent stress, burnout in health care workers


ADA celebrates 20 wins in 2023

Clinical practice guidelines, advocacy work among top tripartite achievements of 2023


ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership opens to dental students

Program provides education, training to underrepresented groups


JADA begins move to digital-only publication

Student members to have full access to articles online


States debate the future of community water fluoridation

Some local ballots include fluoridation-related measures


Change Healthcare’s cyberattack impacting dental practices

ADA advises contacting payers, software vendors for alternate solutions


New scholarship promotes infection control education, certification

Deadline is April 1


Preventing professional discrimination

Dentists should not be penalized for seeking counseling, mental health treatment


Sneak peek at SmileCon 2024

New Orleans meeting highlights dental needs of veterans


Tax extenders legislation passes House

Bill includes ADA priorities


Give Kids A Smile kicks off today

Access to care program celebrates 22 years


Using thyroid collars during radiographic exams no longer recommended by ADA

Expert panel updates imaging safety guidance



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