ADA Chooses Change Healthcare to Investigate Dental Benefits System
The 2020 House of Delegates put pressure on ADA Council on Dental Benefit Programs to solve dental benefits challenges doctors face.
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Application Available for Dr David Whiston Leadership Award on May 28
The award funds, totaling $5,000, will cover the costs for a dental student or early-career professional to attend ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership.
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Henry Schein Orthodontics Announces Product, Education Lineup for Virtual 2021 AAO Annual Session
The company’s virtual booth will feature products ranging from aligners to brackets, and information on the Minimum Touch Orthodontics treatment philosophy.
OSAP, DANB, and the DALE Foundation Publish Code of Professional Conduct on Infection Control Education
OSAP Executive Director: “This Code of Professional Conduct not only distinguishes this career path, but also outlines the ethical expectations of those who perform this work that is so essential to patient and provider safety.”
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ADA Calls Proposed HIPAA Privacy Rule Changes “Overly Burdensome”
In a letter to HHS, the ADA is calling for covered dental providers to be given more time for implementation given the current COVID-19 public health emergency.
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AAO Rolls Out Member Exclusive, TechSelect
The AAO TechSelect tool will serve as an unbiased resource for members looking for information about products and services. The first TechSelect offering focuses on fabricating aligners in-house, and provides information on the process and products, as well as special pricing with trusted partners through the TechSelect website.
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ABO Announces Newly Certified/Recertified Orthodontists for First Half of 2021
According to the ABO, 288 orthodontists were certified or recertified in the first and second quarters of 2021.
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Dentsply Sirona Partnership with FDI World Dental Federation Supports Sustainability
The partnership goal is to develop and publish a Code of Good Practice for sustainability in the dental industry.
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ABO Board of Directors Elects Dr Anthony M. Puntillo
Puntillo, who is president and founder of Puntillo & Crane Orthodontics located in northwestern Illinois, will represent the Great Lakes Association of Orthodontists on the board.
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Racial Mix of Dental Workforce Does Not Reflect U.S. Population: HPI Data Shows
The latest findings from the ADA Health Policy Institute show that Black and Hispanic dentists are significantly underrepresented in the profession.
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AAO Cancels In-Person Boston Annual Session; Going All Virtual
The decision comes as current city of Boston and Commonwealth of Massachusetts COVID-19 restrictions would make the in-person component, including lectures and the exhibit hall, unfeasible.
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ADORE Member Says a Future in Orthodontics is Promising
Becoming an orthodontic assistant is not just a stepping stone, but a great career opportunity to grow, says ADORE member Carol Eaton.
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Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act Reintroduced in Congress
The ELSA was created to help children suffering from congenital anomalies or birth defects get the dental and oral care treatment they need.
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Compliancy Group Receives ADA Member Advantage Endorsement for HIPAA Compliance Management
ADA members will be provided with a simplified HIPAA compliance management and tracking solution at a special members-only rate.
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Mortgage Provider Laurel Road Gets ADA Member Advantage Endorsement
With the endorsement, ADA members will have access to rate discounts and financing options without monthly insurance payments on primary residences.
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ADSO Selects New Executive Director
In his role, Andrew Smith will represent the DSO industry to policymakers and other key stakeholders.
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NAD Labels AAO Advertising Video “Puffery” and Recommends Halting Campaign
AAO “respectfully disagrees” with many of the National Advertising Division’s conclusions, but will comply with its recommendations.
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ABO Announces Latest Certified/Recertified Orthodontists
The ABO certified or recertified 503 orthodontists following their scenario-based oral clinical examination in February.
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