ACE Panel Report Finds Use of Intraoral Appliances Expanding
Intraoral appliances are commonly used in dental practice, and multiple members of the dental team are involved in the fabrication process, according to an ADA Clinical … more
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Half of Dentists Say Patients Are High at Dental Appointments
As personal and medical marijuana use increases nationwide, the American Dental Association (ADA) suggests patients refrain from using marijuana before dental visits after a new … more
Dental Community Responds to Refugee Crisis in Eastern Europe
After learning of dire needs in Ukraine, the ADA and ADA Foundation are lending support by publicizing humanitarian efforts of the dental community across the … more
Pandemic-Driven Behaviors Could Increase Risk of Oral Cancer
Two years into the pandemic, regular dental visits are more important than ever. In fact, they could save lives. New studies published in The Journal … more
Baltimore-Area Dentist Selected as President-Elect of the American Dental Association
Dr. George R. Shepley, D.D.S., will assume presidency in 2022 Dr. George R. Shepley, a general dentist in Baltimore, Md., is the president-elect of the … more
Dr. Cesar Sabates Installed as ADA President
Dr. Cesar Sabates of Coral Gables, Fla., is the newly installed 158th American Dental Association (ADA) president. He is the first Cuban-American dentist to hold … more
NIH Awards $2.3M Grant to ADA Science & Research Institute, in Collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, to Study Oral Mucosa
The American Dental Association Science & Research Institute (ADASRI), together with the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, will examine the mechanisms that maintain … more
ADA Study Finds About Half of Restored Teeth in US Contain Amalgam
Slightly more than half of restored teeth in the U.S. contained amalgam as of 2015 and 2016, according to a study from the American Dental … more
COVID-19 Infection Rates of Dentists Remain Lower Than Other Health Professionals
More than a year after COVID-19 appeared in the U.S., dentists continue to have a lower infection rate than other front-line health professionals, such as … more
ADA Providing Guidance on Updated Mask Recommendations From CDC
The ADA has issued guidance to help dentists answer questions about new recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding mask use for fully vaccinated people. “The … more
American Business Awards Recognizes ADA for its COVID-19 Response
The ADA announced April 28 it received a Silver Stevie Award in the 19th Annual American Business Awards, the nation’s premiere business awards program which … more
Former ADA Speaker Remembered for ‘Commitment He Made for Many Years to the Profession of Dentistry’
J. Thomas Soliday, D.D.S., former ADA speaker of the House of Delegates and former president of the Maryland State Dental Association, died April 12. An … more
ADA, Others Urge FDA to Ban Menthol Cigarettes, Other Nontobacco-Flavored Tobacco Products
The ADA, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and dozens of likeminded stakeholders are urging the Food and Drug Administration to prohibit menthol cigarettes and other nontobacco-flavored … more
State Dental Associations See Wins, Challenges as They Advocate for Dental Teams to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
With demand for the COVID-19 vaccine high and much of the U.S. experiencing a confusing rollout, state dental associations are advocating for dental teams in … more
New Dentists Share Advice, Lessons Learned From 2020
During the the ADA FDC Virtual Connect Conference in October 2020, new dentists were asked to share some of the challenges they have overcome during … more
ACE Panel Report Finds Dentists Favor Strength of Zirconia But Struggle with Restoration Removal
Dentists recognize the favorable fracture resistance and flexural strength properties of zirconia, but restoration removal and shade matching are a struggle for many, according to … more
Innovations: New Community Water Fluoridation System is ‘Game-Changer,’ Advocates Say
Editor’s note: The “Innovations” series highlights and features leaps forward in science-based technology that can provide benefits to dentists, their patients and the public. A … more
Alliance For a Cavity Free Future Now Receiving Applications for 2020-21 Grants
The Canada-U.S. chapter of the Alliance for a Cavity Free Future is now accepting applications for grants to help fund interprofessional projects that positively impact the oral … more
SmileCon 2021 to Give Dentists Reason to Smile
ADA introduces reimagined annual meeting during ADA FDC 2020 opening session The American Dental Association invites dentists to meet, play, learn and smile during SmileCon, … more
American Dental Association Responds to World Health Organization Recommendation: Dentistry is Essential Health Care
The American Dental Association (ADA) respectfully yet strongly disagrees with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommendation to delay “routine” dental care in certain situations due … more