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January 2024

Stories from the issue


January JADA looks at changes in opioid prescribing by dentists

Prescriptions dropped by 34.4% from 2015-19


Provider Relief Fund Reporting Period 6 opens

Dentists must submit report by March 31


Dental School Snapshots: December and January

Former NIDCR director remembered for pioneering craniofacial research

Harold C. Slavkin, D.D.S., served as 6th director from 1995-2000


ADA comments on CMS’ proposed Affordable Care Act regulations

Association supports including adult dental services as essential health benefits


Wellness ambassadors sought to help dentists weather mental, physical, behavioral health struggles

ADA council recruiting from areas not yet represented in program


Some states reinstate masking in health care settings

Dentists encouraged to be aware of updated mandates


National Children’s Dental Health Month kicks off across country in February

Brought by the ADA, national health observance promotes benefits of good oral health


Enhance endodontic skills through live CE in Chicago in March

ADA hosting two-day in-person continuing education course


ADA to award scholarships for teaching institute

Support signals Association's commitment to dental education, academic careers


Tax extenders legislation includes ADA tax policy priorities

Bill has provisions to support dental practices, small businesses


Connect with ADA on TikTok for exclusive dental content

New account reflects dynamic Association membership


New ADA standards on dental products available for comment

Deadline to respond is March 3


10 must-do's in the Big Easy during SmileCon

New Orleans welcomes dental community Oct. 17-19 with food, fun


2023 brings many advocacy wins for ADA

ADA Member Advantage names new endorsement for practice financing

Panacea Financial selected for ‘empowering dentists to elevate their practices’


The states introducing dental loss ratio legislation

NCOIL adopts Medical Loss Ratios for Health Care Services Plans Model Act


Buffalo poised to resume fluoridation of city’s water supply

Local reporter discovered city had quietly terminated fluoridation program in 2015


Lessons in a Lunch Box program registration open

ADA, The Children’s Oral Health Institute collaborate at SmileCon


Alliance of the ADA conference heads to sunny San Diego

Meeting will bring dental families together March 14-17 to learn, socialize


ADA journals expand reach through new social media channels

Discover latest findings, practical applications on X, LinkedIn



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