More than 120 AAO members met with lawmakers in Washington, DC, to advocate for teledentistry oversight, student loan relief, and workforce policies impacting orthodontic practices, according to the association.
The SMILE Healthcare Pathway Program completed its second year, inspiring students from diverse backgrounds to pursue careers in dentistry.
Roger P. Levin, DDS, explains why clinical leadership requires active team motivation to improve performance, resolve workplace conflict, and build a more engaged practice culture.
The AAO House of Delegates meeting focused on launching a sustainability initiative and approving a $3 million tech transformation fund.
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The AAO highlighted its advocacy efforts for teledentistry and student loan legislation on World Orthodontic Health Day,
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Seven states formed an interstate compact improving license portability for dentists and hygienists across all member states.
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NCOIL approved model legislation to set a dental loss ratio, ensuring more premium dollars go toward patient care.
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Florida passed a new law that allocates $10 million in funds for the state’s Dental Student Loan Repayment Program.
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THe AAO detailed its annual anti-bullying campaign, Bullying Bites, to run through October when during National Bullying Prevention Month.
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In a letter, the ADA urged members of Congress to pass the Dr Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act.
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The recently introduced bipartisan bill, the Promoting Dental Health Act, would reauthorize the CDC’s Oral Health program through 2028.
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Members of Congress want to study the impact of consolidation and vertical integration of dental health benefits on health care providers.
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