US Congressman Brian Babin (R-TX) has introduced the ORTHO Act (HR 9829). Supported by the American Association of Orthodontists, the bill seeks to establish federal safety standards for teledentistry by requiring in-person clinical examinations and X-ray reviews before orthodontic treatment can begin.
In a letter, the ADA urged Congress to increase funding for VA Dentistry to meet the increased need from qualifying veterans.
Dentaurum is expanding its tomas orthodontic implant portfolio for 2026 with new 12 mm and 14 mm pin lengths designed for enhanced stability, alongside a new scanbody that supports digital workflows.
The Resident Education Deferred Interest Act would allow medical students to defer loans interest-free while in residency.
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The AAO wants members to send a message to Congress supporting policies that defer loans for graduating orthodontic residents.
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The GAO will conduct a summer 2022 study looking into federal regulation of direct-to-consumer marketing practices.
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The House of Representatives passed an AAO-supported bill to increase oral health literacy and awareness in at-risk populations.
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The AAO secured support from a bipartisan group of Congress members to request a study on certain direct-to-consumer advertising practices.
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CEO Stanley M. Bergman’s letter to Congress encourages Biden-Harris Administration to include office-based dental practitioners in the COVID-19 vaccine dissemination.
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The $900 billion package includes several changes to the Paycheck Protection Program created in March under the CARES Act.
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The AAO-supported bill, which has bipartisan support in Congress, recently passed in the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
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The bill clarifies that Provider Relief Funds are not taxable as income, and expenses attributable to PRF are tax deductible.
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