Organized Dentistry

ADA responds to ADHA's dental workforce objection

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA has issued a statement addressing the American Dental Hygienists' Association's (ADHA) objection to new resolutions, including one that would permit students and foreign-trained dentists to practice dental hygiene in the U.S. without a state exam.

November 21, 2024

Dental society responds to risk of water fluoridation's end

By Melissa Busch

With the future of water fluoridation at risk with the incoming Trump administration in 2025, this dental association announced its continued support of adding cavity-fighting fluoride to public water systems.

November 21, 2024

DTA names new board

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Dental Trade Alliance (DTA) has announced its 2024-25 board of directors, who were elected during the DTA annual meeting on November 12.

November 15, 2024

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

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