ADA President: ‘Dentists Helping Dentists — This Is What The ADA Is All About’
Standing before the House of Delegates, new ADA President Chad P. Gehani said he considers it his “responsibility to ensure that the ADA remains the … more
American Dental Association
Henry Schein’s Steven W. Kess Receives Honorary Membership From The American Dental Association
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) announced today that Steven W. Kess, Vice President of Global Professional Relations at Henry Schein, has been named an American … more
Amalgam Recycling Expert To Speak At ADA FDI World Dental Congress
Those with questions about the July 14, 2020, amalgam recycling rule deadline can get answers from a representative from HealthFirst at the at the ADA … more
ADA Contacts Federal Agencies About Plastic Teeth Aligners
The American Dental Association (ADA) sent a complaint letter to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Bureau of Consumer Protection raising concerns over aspects of SmileDirect … more
ADA Supports Legislation Calling for Raising Legal Age to 21 to Purchase Tobacco
The ADA May 23 announced its support for a new bill that would raise the legal age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21. … more
ADA, AAP Mourn the Loss of Robert J. Genco, DDS, PhD
Robert J. Genco, DDS, PhD, a pioneer in periodontal research and a leader in the broad recognition of the perio-systemic link, died on March 6, … more
ADA Statement on Study Involving Dental Floss
Recent, wide-spread news coverage based upon a recent research study may raise unwarranted concern about the safety of certain types of dental floss. The ADA … more
ADA Adopts Further Policy Discouraging Direct-to-Consumer Dental Services
A new policy from the American Dental Association (ADA) “strongly discourages the practice of direct to the consumer (DTC) dental laboratory services because of the … more
ADA, ADEA and ASDA Release Report Supporting Modernization of Dental Licensure Process
The American Dental Association (ADA), American Dental Education Association (ADEA) and American Student Dental Association (ASDA) released a groundbreaking task force report today supporting the … more
ADA Foundation Aims to Improve Oral Health Care for People with Special Needs
This August, the ADA Foundation is rallying the dental community to raise at least $125,000 to improve access to oral health care for people with … more
ADA Awards 2018 Dental Student Scholarships
The ADA Foundation today named the seven dental students who will receive its 2018 Dental Student Scholarships. Each scholarship is valued at $20,000. The ADA … more
New Policy in Effect for Opioid Control in Dentistry
The American Dental Association (ADA) today announced a new policy on opioids supporting mandates on prescription limits and continuing education in what could be the … more
ADA Meeting to Hold Special Focus on Women
March is National Women’s History Month, which makes it a good time to announce that October’s ADA annual meeting will also include a special focus … more
American Dental Association Celebrates New Dentists with 10 Under 10 Award
The American Dental Association (ADA) today announced the recipients of its inaugural 10 Under 10 awards, which recognize 10 new dentists who demonstrate excellence in … more
ADA Offers 6 Ways to Stay Kissable for Valentine’s Day
From the “Kiss Me” messages on tiny candy hearts to romantic songs on the radio, a kiss is probably on your list this Valentine’s Day. … more
The American Dental Association Announces Promotion of Robert Quashie to Vice President, Business Operations & Strategy
The American Dental Association (ADA) announced today that Robert Quashie has been promoted to the position of vice president, business operations & strategy. Quashie will … more
ADA Foundation Names Give Kids A Smile® Continuity of Care Grant Recipients
Funds to help three GKAS programs establish dental homes for kids in need. The ADA Foundation has named three organizations as recipients of its 2018 … more
2018 ADA Humanitarian Award Recipient: Dr. Thomas Bobby Davis
In recognition of 40 years of volunteer service in Latin America and his community in Texas, the American Dental Association (ADA) has selected Thomas Bobby … more
Statistics Show Dental Anxiety and Bad Teeth Seriously Impacts Careers
Landing a career can be tough enough today. But a high percentage of job-searching millennials are doing their best to keep their mouths closed while … more
Florida Dentist Elected ADA’s Second Vice President
Richard A. Huot, D.D.S., a general dentist and practice management consultant in Vero Beach, Florida, was elected second vice president of the American Dental Association … more