Organized Dentistry

ADHA objects to ADA's dental staffing resolution

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) is against new resolutions from the ADA, including one that would allow dental students and foreign-trained dentists to practice dental hygiene in the U.S. without a state exam.

November 8, 2024

AAE responds to reports of dentists pulling healthy teeth

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) has released a statement in response to reports of dentists removing healthy, treatable teeth in favor of implants.

November 5, 2024

ADA installs new president

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Brett Kessler has been appointed as the 161st president of the ADA.

October 29, 2024

ADHA approves interim policies on scaling, airway health

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) Board of Directors has approved interim policies about scaling procedures and airway health screenings.

October 28, 2024

DTA Foundation launches National Brush Day campaign

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Dental Trade Alliance (DTA) Foundation is launching the DentSquad to celebrate U.S. National Brush Day on November 1.

October 24, 2024

AAID to offer dental tourism webinar

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) is hosting a free webinar -- "Dental Tourism: What You Should Know" -- on October 23.

October 22, 2024

Past ADHA president named CMDL chair

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. JoAnn Gurenlian, past president of the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) and current ADHA director, has been elected as chair of the Coalition for Modernizing Dental Licensure (CMDL).

October 16, 2024

Schein, NDA, Schattner work to advance dental equity

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Henry Schein, the National Dental Association (NDA), and the Schattner Foundation completed the second year of its program that aims to encourage students from historically underrepresented backgrounds to pursue careers in dentistry.

September 5, 2024

U.S. adults report dental insurance is a must for overall health

By Ava Barros

More U.S. adults see dental insurance as crucial for one's overall health, linking oral health to chronic conditions, according to the "2024 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness Report" from Delta Dental.

August 13, 2024

ADS introduces its 2024-2025 board

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Association for Dental Safety, formerly the Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention, announced the members of its 2024-2025 board of directors.

August 8, 2024

ADHA, Delta Dental kick off recruiting initiative

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) and the Delta Dental Foundation have launched an initiative -- Hygienist Inspired -- to address the dental hygienist shortage.

July 30, 2024

9 in 10 U.S. voters approve adding dental to Medicare

By Ava Barros

In the U.S., 92% of voters across the political spectrum support adding a dental benefit to Medicare, according to a report from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health and the Oral Health Progress and Equity Network.

July 23, 2024

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