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May 2024

Stories from the issue


Emerging dental groups to watch

Group Dentistry Now selects 2024 list


Department of Labor expands overtime pay eligibility

Dental assistants, laboratory technicians affected


May JADA examines advances in digital radiography

AI’s degree of influence higher than other emerging technologies


ADA supports No Fees for EFTs Act

Legislation would stop health plans from imposing fees for electronic funds transfers


UnitedHealth CEO testifies at Senate cyberattack hearing

ADA sends letter recommending cybersecurity support for dental practices


SmileCon registration open

Four registration options available in New Orleans



Congressman urges funding increase for health care training

ADA says it would improve health care access


Enhance practice offerings with facial esthetics education in Chicago or at SmileCon

Multiple continuing education courses offered in 2024 from Louis Malcmacher, D.D.S


3 dental benefit trends you should know

ADA offers information, resources to help with concerns


Dental School Snapshots: April and May

Nomination portal open for 2025 Humanitarian Award recipient

Open to members who have distinguished themselves by improving the oral health of underserved populations domestically


Two ADA Foundation awards open to early-career researchers showing promise

Dr. David Whiston Leadership Award, Crest and Oral-B Promising Researcher Award recognize excellence


ADA advises public about ‘veneer techs’

Dental treatment from unlicensed individuals has potential to cause dental damage


Senate committee holds hearing on dental affordability and availability

ADA releases statement supporting prioritization of oral health


Colorado and Minnesota join Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact

States eighth and ninth to pass legislation


ADA says exploratory study should not change public health recommendation

Association supports fluoride’s benefit for oral health


Report makes economic case for investing in oral health

Oral diseases lead to $710B in treatment costs, productivity losses worldwide each year


ADA celebrates veterans at SmileCon 2024

Celebratory event at the National World War II Museum among opportunities to engage


ADA advocates for dentists in debt

Association supports income-driven repayment adjustments, relief for various loan types


What to know about new Medicaid rules addressing access to care

CMS issued final rules in April related to managed care, fee-for-service plans


ADA thanks Senate Committee for support of mental health bill

Reauthorization included in committee markup


Learn about health data exchange at ADA panel

Speakers for free event include dental software developers, informatics experts


Beyond the office: The storied history of dentistry

Dental museum offers programing, exhibits


June JADA: Tooth autotransplantation a suitable alternative to traditional prosthetics

Improved patient outcomes seen


ADA advocates for dentists in Federal Health IT Strategic Plan

Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention rebrands as Association for Dental Safety

Member benefits, services are unchanged



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