The ADA and 61 other organizations are asking leaders of the House and Senate to enact legislation to give the Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate synthetic nicotine products.
In a Mar. 7 letter, the groups called e-cigarette manufacturers’ use of synthetic nicotine a “growing threat to our nation’s youth.” They urged lawmakers to address this serious public health...
Market 15 March 2022
The market for clear aligners is forecast to reach a value of $6.2 billion globally by 2026 according to a report by Global Industry Analysts Inc., a market analysis group. The growth would represent...
Market 15 March 2022
uLab Systems has received $20 million in funding from CareCapital in a financing of convertible notes. uLab is the company behind uSmile clear aligners and the uDesign planning software...
The Blind Spot 13 March 2022
Coalition thanks lawmakers for passing Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act
Bill aims to help prevent stress burnout in health care workers
The ADA and 70 like-minded stakeholders praise Congress for passing the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, legislation that will give health care workers better access to education...
Market 13 March 2022
According to a report by market analysis firm, MarketsandMarkets, the global market for dental 3-D printing is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 20.2%. The increase across the forecast period includes a...
To observe the month, the ADA News asked five women leaders in dentistry these two questions: What does leadership mean to you, and what advice would you give young women who is interested in...
Market 11 March 2022
Author: Luigi Campopiano
The condition of the financial markets seems very negative even if, reading carefully between the lines, it turns out that the war in the past has always represented moments of market growth. Will it...
Market 10 March 2022
The worldwide market for clear aligners is predicted to grow to $6.2 billion by the end of 2026, according to a report by market analysts, ReportLinker.com. An uptick in the global market is expected...
Market 10 March 2022
The international marketplace for dental implants is forecast to exceed a value of $7 billion over the next 6 years, according to a report by market analysis company, Global Market Insights Inc. The...
Federal agencies warn of possible cyber incidents in wake of Russia’s attacks against Ukraine
The American Dental Association is advising dentists and their staffs to be on the alert for possible internet security risks in the wake of Russia’s attacks against Ukraine.Cyber security experts...
Market 08 March 2022
The oral health division of global health company, Bausch Health Companies Inc., has launched a clear aligner system, OraFit. The customized aligners are intended to treat malocclusion, and uses a...
Aspen Dental congratulates practice owner, Dr. Hassan Ismail, on his appointment as president of the Minnesota Board of Dentistry, after serving in several positions for the board since 2018.
In his new leadership position, Dr. Ismail will support the Board’s goal of promoting and protecting public health and safety, while ensuring that every licensed dental professional practicing in...
Market 04 March 2022
The most important decision when investing money is how to divide it among the various asset classes. There are two steps:• Identify the volatile allocation (categories of assets subject to some...
Market 03 March 2022
The global market for dental biomaterials is projected to grow by a CAGR of 8.41% during the forecast period of 2020 to 2025, according to a report by Technavio, a market analysis company. Across the...
As competition in the orthodontic industry increases, independent practices are feeling the squeeze.
Pressure comes from saturated markets, general dentists providing orthodontic services, corporate dental acquisitions, and national direct-to-consumer providers like Smile Direct Club. Independent...
The Blind Spot 02 March 2022
Coalition urges lawmakers to prioritize student loan repayment for infectious diseases workforce
Letter asks Senate to include text from Bolstering Infectious Outbreaks Preparedness Workforce Act in pandemic preparedness legislation
The American Dental Association and other stakeholders are asking lawmakers to include a new student loan repayment program proposal in pandemic preparedness legislation.In a Feb. 4 letter to Senate...
Market 01 March 2022
The global market for bone grafts and substitutes is expected to increase by a CAGR of 7.6% through 2026, according to a report by market analysis firm, ResarchAndMarkets.com. throughout the forecast...
The Blind Spot 28 February 2022
The Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting is a premier event for dentists to learn about the latest advancements in dentistry
Running from 24 to 26 February, this year’s event is the 157th and is back to an in-person format. Participants can again look forward to fantastic lectures and presentations, as well as the...
The Blind Spot 25 February 2022
ADA’s signature access-to-care program has provided care to 7 million children over two decades
“It’s a good day when you save a smile,” said Jeffrey Dalin, D.D.S., the co-founder of the St. Louis Give Kids A Smile program and the recipient of the ADA’s 2022 Humanitarian Award....
Market 24 February 2022
The global market for dental services is on the rise, according to Reportlinker.com, market research company. In a report on the sector, the 2021 value was $427.21 billion. In just a year, the market...