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October 2024

Stories from the issue


ADA technical report calls for external validation of AI algorithms in dentistry

Standard on dental stools also available for comment by Nov. 7


ADA advocates for dental programs in appropriations request letter

What to know about the Dental Quality Alliance

Alliance develops performance measures for oral health care


Antibiotic could eliminate gum disease-causing pathogen without harming healthy bacteria

Fusobacterium nucleatum has been linked to cancer, preterm birth, Alzheimer’s


Hurricane Helene ravages dentists' homes, practices in southeast

Storm has left more than 150 dead


5 things to know about the National Commission

ADA News kicks off series focusing on specialty groups


National Academies to host Advancing Oral Health Across the Lifespan workshop

Workshop to take place Nov. 18-19


Research review contends fluoride in water is less effective than in 1970s

ADA notes limitations, exclusions in review, reaffirms support for fluoridation


October JADA finds amalgam restorations declining

ADA supports phasedown approach to amalgam use


ADA comments on proposed rule to further advance interoperability

Association supports exception to information blocking regulation, new prescription drug monitoring program e-prescribing standard


New section in ADA journals offers window into latest scientific discoveries

First article from ADA Forsyth highlights disruptive events in dentistry


Two leaders in dentistry receive ADA honorary membership

ADA commission adopts revised CE standards

Harvard dental school to host upcoming Medicare webinar

States remove stigmatizing mental health questions from dental licensure applications

Reforms prevent discrimination against dentists seeking care


Top places to visit in Dental Central

Heart of SmileCon features new Innovation Hub


Serving those who served us

National veteran care program launches at SmileCon


Dental school rebuilds after Hurricane Helene

Dental College of Georgia experiences power outages, cancels classes


NIDCR seeks policy analyst, fellowship applicants

Vote for your favorite exhibitor at SmileCon

Enter for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card


Feel empowered during Opening Session

Get there early for breakfast, coffee


5 must-attend events during SmileCon

Don’t miss your chance to make new connections, celebrate with old friends


Discover ADA Member Advantage-endorsed products, services at SmileCon

Exclusive discounts for ADA members


ADA supports extension of tax policies to assist dentists, touts economic impact of dental practices

Priorities include deduction for pass-through businesses, full expensing


Communicate benefits of fluoride

CE course is ‘how to’ guide on discussing community water fluoridation


Solicitor General to weigh in on pharmacy benefit managers case

ADA previously filed amicus brief about federal ERISA law


Big band music in the Big Easy

SmileCon Opening Session highlights New Orleans music, themes


Give Veterans A Smile Pack & Give Back assembles 500 health kits for New Orleans veterans

ADA Foundation partners with Disabled Veterans National Foundation to host event during SmileCon


Children receive screenings, learn about oral hygiene during Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures event

ADA Foundation brings philanthropic events to SmileCon


Women using AI to advance patient care

SmileCon session prompts female crowd to consider use of artificial intelligence in practice


ADA Foundation’s Give Veterans A Smile launches at SmileCon

‘It’s an honor to serve those who have served us’


Dental dynasty

Family of dentists return to SmileCon


Association announces ADA Corporate Ventures

Entity to pursue commercial applications of research


'This is why our work matters'

ADA President Linda J. Edgar, D.D.S., addresses ADA House of Delegates


Richard J. Rosato, D.M.D., voted ADA president-elect

Concord, New Hampshire, oral surgeon served as Association trustee


Tamara S. Berg, D.D.S., elected ADA second vice president

Served as former Oklahoma Dental Association president


Cody C. Graves, D.D.S., elected ADA treasurer

General dentist hails from Goldthwaite, Texas


Brett Kessler, D.D.S., installed as ADA president

House of Delegates elects new president-elect, second vice president, treasurer


House of Delegates votes not to raise dues

‘Our responsibility goes beyond caring for our patients’

ADA President Brett Kessler, D.D.S., addresses House of Delegates


ADA comments on United States Core Data for Interoperability+ initiative

Association shares support for improving health care data interoperability


Dentech Expo winners announced

2024 Design Innovation Awards voting open through Oct. 31

Competition highlights top practices in esthetic appeal, function, design


ADA members' JADA subscriptions to go digital in 2025

Transition from print supports flexibility, sustainability


Dental data exchange hits milestone with successful sharing of full record

ADA leads testing at standards event


ADA Library & Archives exhibit honors military dentists

Special section highlights ways to give back to veterans


FTC finalizes ‘click to cancel’ rule

Companies required to make it easier for consumers to cancel subscriptions


Blue Cross Blue Shield settles health provider class action lawsuit

Insurance company agrees to pay a total of $2.8 billion



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