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ADA adopts new continuing education standards: 6 notes
The American Dental Association recently adopted new standards for its continuing education recognition program.
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ADA pushes back against new fluoride research review: 7 things to know
The American Dental Association reiterated its support for water fluoridation after a new research review claimed that the practice is less effective.
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Dental associations step up to help dentists recover from Hurricane Helene: 5 notes
Several state dental groups have created relief funds to help residents and dental practices in need of assistance after Hurricane Helene.
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Connecticut Dental Association reaffirms support for fluoride following court ruling: 5 notes
The Connecticut State Dental Association has reaffirmed its support for water fluoridation after a federal judge ruled that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency must address the impact of fluoride in drinking water.
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Dental organizations stand by fluoride recommendations: 4 things to know
Dental organizations are sticking to their fluoride recommendations even after a federal district judge ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency must take regulatory action, according to a Sept. 26 news release.
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Judge rules EPA must address the effects of fluoride in drinking water: 5 notes
A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency must address the impact that fluoride has in drinking water, according to a Sept. 26 news release.
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Flu shots mandated for dental staff in some California cities: 6 things to know
Some cities and counties in California are requiring healthcare workers, including individuals who work at dental practices, to receive their flu vaccination, according to the California Dental Association.
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Advil gets 1st ADA seal for short-term pain relief
The American Dental Association awarded its first seal of acceptance in a new category for short-term pain relief to Advil Dual Action.
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Texas dental board 1st to remove mental health questions from credentialing applications
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners is the first dental board in the U.S. to remove mental health questions from its credentialing applications.
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AAO urges dentists to report adverse events with direct-to-consumer aligners
The American Association of Orthodontists is urging dentists to report adverse events with direct-to-consumer clear aligners to the FDA.
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TikTok can be used for dental patient education: Study
TikTok and social media can be an effective tool for dental professionals to promote oral health, according to research from the California Dental Association.
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ADA pushes for states' right to regulate dental benefits under ERISA
The American Dental Association recently voiced its support for state regulation of dental benefits to a House of Representatives subcommittee.
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American Dental Hygienists Association maintains support for fluoride after NTP report
The American Dental Hygienists Association reaffirmed its support for community water fluoridation following a recent report from the National Toxicology Program linking higher fluoride exposure to lower IQs in children.
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6 clinical leadership updates for dentists to know
From new treatment guidelines to concerns about new legislation, here are six recent clinical leadership updates dentists should know:
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ADA emphasizes support for water fluoridation following NTP report
The American Dental Association reiterated its support for water fluoridation following a new report from the National Toxicology Program linking higher fluoride exposure to lower IQs in children.
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American Academy of Pediatrics pushes back against NTP fluoride report: 6 notes
The American Academy of Pediatrics reiterated its support for the use of fluoride in caries prevention after the National Toxicology Program published a report linking higher levels of fluoride exposure with lower IQ in children.
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American Association of Orthodontists concerned over Invisalign ads: 5 notes
The president of the American Association of Orthodontists wrote a letter to Align Technology expressing its concerns about ads for the Invisalign Palatal Expander System.
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Dental organizations double down on opposition to NIH restructuring bill: 6 notes
Several dental organizations signed a letter opposing a proposal to restructure the National Institutes of Health.
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New report links high fluoride exposure to lower IQs: 9 notes
A new report from the National Toxicology Program concluded that higher levels of fluoride exposure are associated with lower IQ in children.
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AAOMS releases new guidance for TMJ disorders
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons created new guidance for evaluating, diagnosing and treating patients with temporomandibular joint disorders and intra-articular pain and dysfunction.
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