ADA seeks clarification about CMS chief dental officer position

The American Dental Association, while in support of the HHS decision to appoint a chief dental officer at CMS, sent a letter questioning if the position is exclusive to CMS.

ADA President Chad Gehani, DDS, and ADA Executive Director Kathleen O'Loughlin, DMD, wrote to HHS Secretary Alex Azar, applauding the decision but also asking if the position is a shared position with the Health Resources and Services Administration.

"We are concerned that having one person in both roles will diminish the ability of the CMS [chief dental officer] to fully oversee oral health within the agency," the leaders wrote.

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