The American Dental Association is exploring options to educate dentists on the oral health implications of Type 1 diabetes. The move comes in response to a resolution brought to the ADA’s House of Delegates in October, according to a Jan.…
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The American Dental Association has recommended that dental imaging be conducted only as necessary to limit exposure to radiation. The recommendations were developed by an expert panel established by the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs. They were recently published in…
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association is pressing for dental hygiene to become a self-regulating profession. In all but two states, dental hygienists are regulated by dental boards primarily composed of dentist members, which can create a conflict of interest, according…
Dental care utilization rates among children have not recovered to pre-pandemic levels, according to new data from the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Institute. The ADA recently released its “Dental Care in Medicaid Programs” report with updated information on dentist…
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association is concerned that the Education Department’s proposed loan changes will create additional financial barriers for students. Seven notes: 1. Earlier this month, the Education Department’s Reimagining and Improving Student Education Committee drafted student loan regulations…
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The HHS Department has appointed five agency leaders to help advance the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative. Here are the new leaders: 1. Brian Christine, MD: Assistant secretary for health 2. Alex Adams, PharmD: Assistant secretary for family support, Administration…
A coalition of 26 organizations is advocating for CMS to appoint a new chief dental officer to strengthen oral health leadership and support policy initiatives. Six notes: 1. Natalia Chalmers, DDS, PhD, served as CMS’ first chief dental officer from…
The American Dental Association is urging lawmakers to include oral health in any healthcare cost reforms. The ADA sent a letter to the Senate Finance Committee ahead of its Nov. 20 meeting, “Rising Cost of Health Care: Considering Meaningful Solutions…
The American Dental Association is partnering with the American Board of Dental Examiners to explore best practices and enhance standards for licensure examinations. The two organizations have begun discussions to identify opportunities to improve the licensure process, including with exam…
The American Heart Association partnered with Delta Dental of California on resources to help dentists identify patients at risk for cardiovascular disease. The AHA said Nov. 18 that incorporating blood pressure screenings into routine dental care visits can help identify…