What the ADA Cyberattack Could Mean for Orthodontists
The recent ADA cyberattack could have ramifications for dental professionals if sensitive member data was compromised.
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Dentle is the ADA’s Wordle Spin Off
Capitalizing on the Wordle craze, the ADA has launched its own version for dental professionals called Dentle.
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LightForce Brings Former Align Technology Executive to Leadership Team
3D-printed braces maker LightForce named former Align Technology executive Frank Quinn as the company’s chief revenue officer.
Webinar Shows How Dental Professionals Can Identify Human Trafficking
The ADA webinar features a physician’s perspective on what dentists should know when dealing with human trafficking.
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ADA Seeks Community Input on CDT Code
The ADA Enhanced CDT Code Task Force wants dental community input on the current dental procedure code set.
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AAO Comments on Fallout from CDT Changes
The AAO commented on recent changes to the CDT code that caused issues with dental insurers and state Medicaid offices.
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Majority of Dental Practices Don’t Have Full Appointment Schedules: ADA HPI
Orthodontists participating in the latest ADA Health Policy Institute poll report their patient appointment schedule was 75% full.
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ADA Calls for Nominations to Commission on Dental Accreditation Board
The ADA is looking for public or consumer nominations to the Commission on Dental Accreditation board of commissioners.
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ADA Webinar Offers Tips on Handling PPO Plans
The ADA webinar helps dental professionals and office staff understand PPO insurance plans.
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Majority of Dentists Willing to Administer Influenza, COVID-19 Vaccines
An ADA Clinical Evaluators Panel survey finds, however, that lack of education and training and financial resources are preventing dentists, whose states allow them to do so, from administering vaccines in their practices.
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ADA Webinar Covers Retirement Planning for Dental Professionals
The American Dental Association is hosting a webinar that offers advice on how to successfully plan for retirement.
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Webinar Offers Advice for When Things Go Wrong with Patients
An upcoming Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention webinar examines how to communicate with patients when things go wrong.
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University of Iowa Announces New Dental School Dean
The University of Iowa College of Dentistry named former alum, professor, and associate dean Clark Stanford, DDS, PhD, as its new dean.
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Despite Stable Patient Volume, Omicron Casts Shadow on Industry Confidence
Patient volumes have stabilized in recent months, but the looming omicron surge may be casting a shadow on industry confidence.
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ADA Practice Transitions Recognized for Innovative Technology
ADA Practice Transitions was recognized for its online matching platform designed to support digital transformation in the dental industry.
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Airway Centered Disorders: Tackling This Hidden Pandemic
The Foundation for Airway Health has joined the efforts of professional dental organizations and the nonprofit world to address sleep-related breathing disorders, including sleep apnea which impacts over a billion people globally.
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ADA HPI: Patient Volumes Inch Upward But Pandemic Puts Pressure on Staffing
The latest HPI survey shows that patient volumes are closer to pre-pandemic levels, but complications make it harder to meet staffing demands.
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ADA Asks Insurance Payers to Consider Pandemic Overhead for Dental Professionals
The ADA asked major dental insurance payers to consider the increased overhead from the pandemic when negotiating fees with private practices.
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AAO Posts CDT 2022 Guide Online
The AAO has posted it’s At-a-Glance Guide to CDT 2022 that includes all of the latest changes to the CDT Code for procedures and terminology.
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ADA Launches New, Reimagined Website for Members
Website improvements include streamlined content and navigation, as well as an upgraded member portal with easy access to ADA member number, CE tracking, member benefits, and other personalized information.
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Study Recommends Oral Care Professionals Be Aware of Long COVID
The JADA study found that patients with long COVID may have symptoms or be on medications that affect oral health care treatments.
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The American Association of Dental Boards Names New Board of Directors
The American Association of Dental Boards has named a new president and a new secretary to its board of directors.
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Study Finds that Mouth Rinses Reduce SARS-CoV-2 in Saliva
A study published by the ADA found a 60-second mouth rinse can reduce SARS-CoV-2 viral loads for 45 minutes.
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