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As COVID-19 cases decline and restrictions lift across the U.S., recovery of the workforce remains incomplete, according to research from the ADA Health Policy Institute.More dentists are retiring...
The Blind Spot 17 April 2022
Iron-deficiency anemia has been tied to tooth decay, though the exact relationship is unclear as the conditions may be more prevalent in populations with poor diets rather than the former causing the...
Professor Andreas Stavropoulos (Malmö University, Sweden) is the new president of the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting awareness of periodontal science and the importance of gum health
Andreas Stavropoulos succeeds Lior Shapira (Hebrew University-Hadassah Faculty of Dental Medicine in Jerusalem, Israel) at the top position of the EFP.Andreas Stavropoulos was born in Greece, where...
The Blind Spot 13 April 2022
ADA-supported bill requires medically necessary dental procedures be covered for those with congenital anomalies
The Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act passed the House of Representatives on April 4.The legislation requires that all private group and individual health plans to cover medically necessary services...
The Blind Spot 06 April 2022
American Board of Orofacial Pain recognized as national certifying board for orofacial pain
The National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards announced March 28 it has recognized the American Board of Orofacial Pain as the national certifying board for orofacial pain
The recognition comes after the National Commission adopted a resolution based on an application from the American Board of Orofacial Pain to be recognized as the national certifying board for the...
CareQuest Institute for Oral Health announced a new analysis which has shown that older adults delayed dental care more than any other health care during the pandemic.
CareQuest Institute – a leading national nonprofit focused on creating a more accessible, equitable, and integrated oral health system – is reiterating its call for dental coverage to be added to...
The Blind Spot 30 March 2022
ADA thanks Congress for including oral health priorities in Cures 2.0 Act
Association urges lawmakers to develop future pandemic strategy that recognizes ‘vital’ role dentists play
The American Dental Association is thanking lawmakers for including many oral health priorities in the Cures 2.0 Act.In a March 17 letter to Reps. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., and Fred Upton, R-Mich., ADA...
Dentists and dental offices around the globe will unite on March 20 in honor of World Oral Health Day.
World Oral Health Day is the largest global awareness campaign on oral health and was created by the FDI World Dental Federation. This year’s theme is Be Proud of Your Mouth.The annual observance...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
The Blind Spot 22 February 2022
Fluoride: Access, emerging educational challenges pose risks to cavity prevention
Over the last 70 years, it has been well documented that access to fluoride for the U.S. population has contributed to dramatic declines in the prevalence and severity of tooth decay. This e-book was...
The Blind Spot 21 February 2022
The American Dental Association is urging lawmakers to include dentists in any decision-making bodies on pandemic preparedness when developing legislation that aims to leverage best practices from the COVID-19 pandemic to enhance the nation’s response to
In a Feb. 4 letter to the leadership of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, ADA President Cesar R. Sabates, D.D.S., and Executive Director Raymond A. Cohlmia, D.D.S., said...
The Blind Spot 18 February 2022
Authors: M. Nieri, U. Pagliaro, L. Franchi, C. Clauser
PURPOSE. This study explores an inexpensive method of obtaining useful information by reprocessing individual patient data reported in old clinical studies by means of secondary...
The Blind Spot 06 February 2022
EmpowerGirlsNOW: envision a world where all women live in dignity and equality
1. Could you tell us about EmpowerGirlsNOW? When and how was the EmpowerGirlsNOW project started? What are your Mission and Vision?EmpowerGirlsNOW was incorporated in New Jersey in 2020. It is a new...
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