The New York State Dental Association is continuing to support the addition of fluoride to water to prevent tooth decay, according to an Oct. 17 news release shared with Becker's.
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The Nebraska Board of Dentistry recently approved changes to its licensing standards, norfolkneradio.com reported Oct. 17.
The American Dental Hygienists Association is opposing three proposed resolutions from the American Dental Association.
Several states have removed stigmatizing mental health questions from their dental licensure applications.
The rate of amalgam restorations decreased from 21.8% in 2017 to 4.1% in 2023, according to a new study in the October issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association.
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The American Dental Association recently adopted new standards for its continuing education recognition program.
The American Dental Association reiterated its support for water fluoridation after a new research review claimed that the practice is less effective.
Several state dental groups have created relief funds to help residents and dental practices in need of assistance after Hurricane Helene.
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.
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.