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Join us for an empowering afternoon at the Greater New York Dental Meeting on Nov. 26! Unlock the Power of Diversity in ...
10/27/2023

Join us for an empowering afternoon at the Greater New York Dental Meeting on Nov. 26! Unlock the Power of Diversity in Dentistry with the Diversity Summit Presidents' Group and . Learn everyday strategies to conquer resistance and foster true change in your dental office or organization, led by the dynamic speaker Brandee Blocker Anderson. Register now for free - link in bio.

10/27/2023

Watch some of the serious fun from in Orlando! Thousands of Smile Creators met their colleagues, played with zombies and wizards, and learned from the top dental educators. Join us next year for SmileCon 2024 in New Orleans, Oct. 17–19, 2024! https://bit.ly/40laFJp

The American Dental Association and The Forsyth Institute today announced the formation of the ADA Forsyth Institute, br...
10/26/2023

The American Dental Association and The Forsyth Institute today announced the formation of the ADA Forsyth Institute, bringing together unparalleled talent, visionary research opportunities and dynamic innovation prospects to advance oral health.

The ADA and the Forsyth Institute announced Oct. 26 the formation of the ADA Forsyth Institute.

10/23/2023

Discover the power of our unified voice as we drive change for dentistry, both locally and nationally! Learn how we're advocating for important issues in your state and across the country: https://bit.ly/3MxmBCn

Frankentooth, Count Bicuspid and other characters come to life in these pumpkin-carving templates and activity sheets. D...
10/21/2023

Frankentooth, Count Bicuspid and other characters come to life in these pumpkin-carving templates and activity sheets. Download today and make this Halloween a "Mouth-Healthy" one! 🍬🦷 https://bit.ly/404CG7Q

10/17/2023

Everyone makes mistakes. In the season premiere of the “Dental Sound Bites™” podcast, we’re getting real about our failures and what we learned from them. Listen in the ADA Member App or wherever you get your podcasts. (Tip: if you listen in the app, you get access to exclusive bonus content!) https://bit.ly/3tukska

The ADA   Award nominations are officially open! If you know an early career dentist who has demonstrated excellence in ...
10/16/2023

The ADA Award nominations are officially open! If you know an early career dentist who has demonstrated excellence in science, research & education, practice excellence, philanthropy, leadership & advocacy, nominate them today. Don't wait too long - nominations close on December 31, 2023!

Developed by the ADA New Dentist Committee in 2017, this award recognizes 10 amazing dentists who graduated from a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation less than 10 years ago. We’re celebrating dentists who demonstrate excellence and inspire others in science, researc...

10/13/2023

Your voice is making an impact. Together, ADA and state dental societies are helping pass critical legislation affecting dental care. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LWoRCw

Choose the winners of the 2023 ADA Design Innovation Awards!Which office has the best style and the smartest use of spac...
10/11/2023

Choose the winners of the 2023 ADA Design Innovation Awards!

Which office has the best style and the smartest use of space? Consider the top 3 finalists in 3 categories, vote for your favorite, and maybe even get some ideas for when you remodel or build your dream practice.

Voting ends 10/31!

Vote for your favorite dental office designs in each of three categories – New Build, Large New Build and Remodel.

Congratulations to Colorado dentist and 14th District trustee Dr. Brett H. Kessler on being voted as the ADA president-e...
10/10/2023

Congratulations to Colorado dentist and 14th District trustee Dr. Brett H. Kessler on being voted as the ADA president-elect! We are excited for what the future holds.

Brett H. Kessler, D.D.S., a Denver, Colorado, dentist and 14th District trustee was voted president-elect by the ADA House of Delegates Oct. 10.

Join us on Nov. 10 at ADA Headquarters in downtown Chicago for our live course "Botulinum Toxins and Dermal Fillers for ...
10/10/2023

Join us on Nov. 10 at ADA Headquarters in downtown Chicago for our live course "Botulinum Toxins and Dermal Fillers for Every Dental Practice." Enhance your skills, attract new patients, and keep your current ones coming back for more! Register now - https://bit.ly/46MplDx

Ask Congress to take action to ease the burden of student debt by supporting the Resident Education Deferred Interest (R...
10/09/2023

Ask Congress to take action to ease the burden of student debt by supporting the Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act.
Together, let's make education more affordable and accessible for all. Make your voice heard at our website: https://bit.ly/3LY469F

10/07/2023

2023 is in the books! The Closing Party brought soul to Dental Central. Thank you for another great meeting. See you next year in NOLA Oct. 17–19, 2024.

Congrats to University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine for winning this year’s Dental Olympics! They put their ...
10/07/2023

Congrats to University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine for winning this year’s Dental Olympics! They put their knowledge and skills to the test as they competed against teams from University of Florida College of Dentistry, Lecom School of Dental Medicine and Nova Southeastern University at SmileCon! 🥇

"Being here this week reminds me just how proud I am to be a dentist and to be part of this professional community. I am...
10/07/2023

"Being here this week reminds me just how proud I am to be a dentist and to be part of this professional community. I am proud of what we represent and of the many ways we make people healthy. I am also privileged to have been the 159th president of your American Dental Association. It has been my honor to serve you. Thank you for the opportunity of a lifetime."
2022-2023 ADA President Dr. George R. Shepley

Join us in welcoming Dr. Linda Edgar, an inspiring leader who will lead the ADA's next chapter with unwavering dedicatio...
10/07/2023

Join us in welcoming Dr. Linda Edgar, an inspiring leader who will lead the ADA's next chapter with unwavering dedication and boundless enthusiasm. Together, let's continue to harness the power of our dental community and create lasting impact. https://bit.ly/3PQvF62

10/07/2023

Day 2 of was spooktacular! Dental Central was buzzing, and some bunny showed some love. Check out some of today’s highlights.

Day 2 of   includes fantastic sessions on prioritizing wellness! The ADA New Dentist Committee hosted a panel on tacklin...
10/06/2023

Day 2 of includes fantastic sessions on prioritizing wellness! The ADA New Dentist Committee hosted a panel on tackling burnout, anxiety, and depression because your well-being matters. Photo: Moderator: Jarod Johnson, DDS
Panelists: Alayna Schoblaske, DMD; Amisha Singh,DDS; and Julie Spaniel, DDS

10/06/2023

It’s a wrap for day 1 of ! is back this year, and of course she’s at the center of all the Ahhh-mazing action.

The ADA welcomed the talented Constance Wu to the Opening Session stage at  . She kicked off the meeting with inspiring ...
10/05/2023

The ADA welcomed the talented Constance Wu to the Opening Session stage at . She kicked off the meeting with inspiring reflections from her wellness journey.

We're excited to be at  , where memories will be made and shared!
10/05/2023

We're excited to be at , where memories will be made and shared!

We’re hitting record on even more great conversations! Catch up on all our award-winning episodes at ADA.org/podcast.
10/04/2023

We’re hitting record on even more great conversations! Catch up on all our award-winning episodes at ADA.org/podcast.

Dental Sound Bites is an ADA podcast created for dentists, by dentists. Join our hosts biweekly for discussions on dentistry's daily wins and sticky situations.

From sweeping floors to shaping smiles! Massachusetts dentist Dr. Andrew Tonelli shares his humble journey to a successf...
10/02/2023

From sweeping floors to shaping smiles! Massachusetts dentist Dr. Andrew Tonelli shares his humble journey to a successful dental career. From sweeping floors at his father's practice to embracing dentistry during his time in Europe, he found his true calling. Link in bio to learn more about this 2023 ADA award winner.

From sweeping floors to shaping smiles! Massachusetts dentist Dr. Andrew Tonelli shares his humble journey to a successf...
10/02/2023

From sweeping floors to shaping smiles! Massachusetts dentist Dr. Andrew Tonelli shares his humble journey to a successful dental career. From sweeping floors at his father's practice to embracing dentistry during his time in Europe, he found his true calling. Learn more about this 2023 ADA award winner. https://bit.ly/3tkJUs0

09/30/2023

It’s ! 🎧 Catch up on the latest Dental Sound Bites™ episodes as we ramp up for Season 3, launching Oct. 17! Plus, catch us in Orlando next week at for a live recording. ▶️ https://bit.ly/3rwnweK

Class of 2023: Find mentors who can help you problem solve and build professional connections over chat in the ADA Membe...
09/29/2023

Class of 2023: Find mentors who can help you problem solve and build professional connections over chat in the ADA Member App, an exclusive member perk.

Explore career paths in dentistry, access the Dental Sound Bites podcast and more in the ADA Member App.

Learn more about your options when you take the quiz in the ADA Member App. If you’re attending  , you can get a free co...
09/28/2023

Learn more about your options when you take the quiz in the ADA Member App. If you’re attending , you can get a free consultation with an ADA Career Expert to discuss your path.

Connect with ADA members through chat, explore career paths in dentistry, access the Dental Sound Bites podcast and more in the ADA Member App.

The FDI World Dental Federation’s General Assembly installed Gregory Chadwick, D.D.S., as FDI president at the FDI 2023 ...
09/28/2023

The FDI World Dental Federation’s General Assembly installed Gregory Chadwick, D.D.S., as FDI president at the FDI 2023 World Dental Congress in Sydney. https://bit.ly/3LF3pSK

September is National  ***dePrevention Awareness Month. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or ...
09/26/2023

September is National ***dePrevention Awareness Month. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please text or dial 988 to be connected to the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline. This service is free and confidential.

For more wellness resources on this topic and others from the ADA, visit ADA.org/wellness.

Explore resources to care for yourself and your team, both in and out of the practice.

Time is running out to make the most of your dental benefits and FSAs! Don't leave money on the table—prioritize your or...
09/21/2023

Time is running out to make the most of your dental benefits and FSAs! Don't leave money on the table—prioritize your oral health with preventive visits and smart planning.

Find out how to make the most of your FSA account or dental plan before the New Year.

09/19/2023

Get hyped about future tech breakthroughs and experience the ones that are already here. In our tech playground, you can interact with new technologies, ask questions, and learn how AI can take your office to the next level. https://bit.ly/3rhCiWA

09/14/2023

Get ready to say "I do" with a picture-perfect wedding smile! 💍👰🤵 Don't let a toothache ruin your special day or your honeymoon. Get tips from a married dentist couple on achieving a stellar smile on your big day.

Learn from a married dentist couple on how to dazzle with your smile on your big day.

09/13/2023

The ADA is working every day to help reform dental insurance. We advocate for changes to insurance laws and encourage enforcement of them so dental coverage works better for dentists and patients. https://bit.ly/3PzcaQw

Transform your perspective, transform your life during the Women in Dentistry Leadership Series, at  , the ADA’s annual ...
09/12/2023

Transform your perspective, transform your life during the Women in Dentistry Leadership Series, at , the ADA’s annual meeting. All are welcome to hear these powerful female voices speak on resilience and life-changing self-care. Sponsored by Crest + Oral-B.

Register today for SmileCon® 2023, Oct. 5-7

09/07/2023

With students across the country starting up classes once again, three different institutions are at different stages of development of their dental schools. Learn more about Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine, Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine, and Arkansas’ Lyon College School of Oral Health & Dental Medicine.

Dentistry is a challenging but highly rewarding career, with dental schools providing the gateway.

Meet Dr. Sapna Lohiya, an oral surgeon who knows how to think on her feet and embrace the unexpected. Life may throw cur...
09/06/2023

Meet Dr. Sapna Lohiya, an oral surgeon who knows how to think on her feet and embrace the unexpected. Life may throw curve balls, but Dr. Lohiya's improvisational skills ensure she handles them all with grace. Discover how improv theater transformed her perspective on life and patient care. Learn more about this 2023 award winner - link in the bio.

Meet Dr. Sapna Lohiya, an oral surgeon who knows how to think on her feet and embrace the unexpected. Life may throw cur...
09/06/2023

Meet Dr. Sapna Lohiya, an oral surgeon who knows how to think on her feet and embrace the unexpected. Life may throw curve balls, but Dr. Lohiya's improvisational skills ensure she handles them all with grace. Discover how improv theater transformed her perspective on life and patient care. Learn more about this 2023 award winner: https://bit.ly/486j5rM

Class of 2023: Did you know that you get 2 years of FREE unlimited CE courses through ADA CE Online? Keep honing your sk...
08/31/2023

Class of 2023: Did you know that you get 2 years of FREE unlimited CE courses through ADA CE Online? Keep honing your skills and set yourself up for success.

ADA CE Online offers a variety of educational courses featuring live-patient dental procedures and case study examples that you can view to earn CE credits.

Meet Dr. Stephanie R. Ganter, a Texas periodontist who defies limits and carves her own path. From the ice rink to the o...
08/30/2023

Meet Dr. Stephanie R. Ganter, a Texas periodontist who defies limits and carves her own path. From the ice rink to the operating room, she's always on the edge, making her mark. Get inspired by her shareable life lessons, and catch her as co-host of this year! Learn more about this 2023 award winner: https://bit.ly/44pfTEh

Meet Dr. Stephanie R. Ganter is a Texas periodontist who defies limits and carves her own path. From the ice rink to the...
08/30/2023

Meet Dr. Stephanie R. Ganter is a Texas periodontist who defies limits and carves her own path. From the ice rink to the operating room, she's always on the edge, making her mark. Get inspired by her shareable life lessons, and catch her as co-host of this year! Link in bio to learn more about this 2023 award winner.

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Hello everyone!

I hope you’re all doing well, and are safe and healthy.

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THIS IS VITALLY IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ AND COMMENT!
IN THE DARK OF THE NIGHT AND UNDER COVER OF THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC THE ADA HAS SANCTIONED A SPECIALTY IN OROFACIAL PAIN.
THE ADA HAS DENIED SPECIALTY FOR OVER 30 YEARS
THIS IS HORRENDOUS NEWS FOR PATIENTS WITH TMJ DISORDERS WHO RESPOND TO OCCLUSAL THERAPY.
THIS IS ALSO A SEVERE BLOW TO DENTIST WHO TREAT SLEEP APNEA, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO HAVE OBTAINED DIPLOMATE STATUS WITH THE AMERICAN BOARD OF DENTAL SLEEP MEDICINE AND THE AMERICAN BOARD OF SLEEP AND BREATHING.
THESE DENTISTS HAVE FAR MORE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN THE TREATMENT OF SLEEP APNEA THAN DO MOST MEMBERS OF THE AAOP.
THE ADA WAS PREVIOUSLY SUED BY THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF HEAD, NECK AND FACIAL PAIN MANY YEARS AGO FOR GOING BEHIND CLOSED DOORS TO CHANGE CREATE STANDARDS FOR TREATING TMJ DISORDERS WITHOUT COMMENT.
THE ADA WON THE SUIT AND THE COURT SAID THAT THE ADA COULD HOLD A SECRET BEHIND CLOSED DOORS MEETING BUT THEY COULD NOT IMPLEMENT THAT DECISION WITHOUT OPEN DISCUSSIONS.
THE SPIRIT OF THAT COURT BATTLE AND PRECEDENT STILL APPLIES.
THE ACADEMY OF OROFACIAL PAIN AND THE ADA SHOULD NOT TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE COVID-19 EPIDEMIC TO SNEAK IN CHANGES THAT WILL FOREVER ADVERSELY AFFECT HEADACHE, MIGRAINE AND TMD PATIENTS AND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ADA.
I SUGGEST EVERY TMD PATIENT AND EVERY DENTIST LET THE ADA KNOW THAT OPEN DISCUSSIONS IN PUBLIC SHOULD BE HELD.
I HAVE BEEN TOLD IN THE PAST BY THE CURRENT PRESIDENT OF THE AAOP THAT SPECIALTY DESIGNATION IS ALL ABOUT MONEY AND BEING ABLE TO CHARGE MORE AND RECEIVE MORE FROM INSURANCE COMPANIES AND THAT IT WON'T EFFECT PRACTICE STANDARDS.
***THIS IS A LETTER THAT WAS SENT TO THE ADA OVER SPECIALTY BY ME.****
PATIENTS, DOCTORS, SLEEP PHYSICANS PLEASE CONTACT ADA.
Catherine Baumann, Director
National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards
American Dental Association
211 E. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
[email protected]
Dear Ms. Cathy Baumann
ADA Committee for the Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards
Possible Appeal of Denial of AAOP Specialty / non-certification.
This will supplement the comments I submitted on October 10,2019 in sition to ADA recognition of American Academy of Orofacial Pain (the Academy) for specialty in orofacial pain (OP). Those comments detailed the Academy’s failure to satisfy any of the six requirements for specialty recognition.
(1) Not Needed A specialty in orofacial pain is not needed. Many general practice dentists (GPs), by education and experience, currently are able to recognize causes of orofacial pain and successfully remediate them through treatment modalities within the scope of their general practice licensure.
(2) Anti-Competitive The Academy’s request for recognition is anticompetitive for many reasons and, if granted, will harm the public and GPs, many of whom are ADA members.
(a) Price Creating the specialty will eliminate the right of currently well qualified GPs to provide care within scope of their experience without obtaining unnecessary specialty approval or supervision by the Academy. Recognition will in the long run exclude GPs as competitors of Academy members while reducing patient access to appropriate care, and will enable those in the proposed specialty group to set (raise) prices without fear of lower price pressure from GPs. Neither outcome is in the public interest.
(b) Prejudicial Exclusion The Academy avowedly opposes occlusion-based treatment modalities of OP despite their indisputable basis in science and demonstrated efficacy through services of GPs. Allowing the Academy, as manager of the proposed specialty, to set standards which exclude occlusion-based remediation is one more way of limiting competition and patient access to relief currently provided by GPs.
(c) Subject/Power grab The Academy and its members have no demonstrated knowledge and skill in the treatment of sleep apnea, a field of practice which has enjoyed strong growth in recent years. There are, for example, over 1,000 members in the American Association of Dental Sleep Medicine. Yet the Academy seeks to sweep into its jurisdiction such treatment, in this way carving out one more way to provide price protection to those within the desired specialty designation.
(d) Coerced Educational Fees Add to this the fees the Academy can generate by being the required source of (unneeded) educational training for specialty qualification. Many GPs already have the necessary skill by virtue of their existing education and practice experience.
(e) Lack of Grandfather Status Notably, the Academy does not proposed to confer grandfathered status to those GPs who are already fully qualified by training and practice to relief OP in appropriate cases.
Each of these anticompetitive designs and effects will undoubtedly draw the attention of federal and state anti-trust enforcement bodies. More litigation is the last thing ADA should wish.
(3) Discriminatory Membership Practices The Academy is a closed group. It operates on an invitation only basis. It reserves the right to discriminate unreasonably and unfairly. I, an advocate of occlusion-based treatment of OP, explored requesting an invitation and was assured none would be forthcoming. This closed door policy is designed to further restrict membership to those who subscribe to the narrow practice views of the Academy and to exclude me and many other older general practitioners who for years have successfully provided needed relief to patients suffering from OP.
I am requesting the American Civil Liberties Union to approach the Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission and the Illinois Attorney General to express these concerns. The practices and their effects promise to harm not only patients, but me and many other general practitioners (including ADA members) who are similarly situated for no countervailing public advantage.
For all these added reasons, the Academy’s proposal should be denied. If approved, it will deserve government agency intervention and, failing that, class action court scrutiny.
Ira L Shapira DDS, D,ABDSM, D,AAIPM, FICCMO, MICCMO
Past Chair, Alliance of TMD Organizations
Diplomat, Academy of Integrative Pain Management
Diplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
Diplomate, American Board Sleep and Breathing
Regent, Master & Fellow, International College of CranioMandibular Orthopedics
Board Eligible, American Academy of CranioFacial Pain
Dental Section Editor, Sleep & Health Journal
CranioFacial Pain Section Editor, CRANIO: Journal of Craniomandibular and Sleep Practice
Member, American Equilibration Society
Member, Academy of Applied Myofunctional Sciences
Member, Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
Life Member, American Dental Association
Why is the ADA not offering the 2020 Appointment Book - Hardbound Single Column??
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Check out this video of a group of Dental Hygiene students gone rogue!!
Thank you FDI 🌍, ADA, and UOP 🎂for an amazing international conference!
Does anyone know how i would go about filing a complaint about an Oral Surgeon's office charging me for fees that Cigna says "PB Benefits are not provided for this service as it is considered to be a part of, and inclusive to, the primary service performed." This is from a dental implant procedure where they are billing me separately for a Cover Screw and a Healing screw. I had a one stage implant procedure done. Not a 2 stage.
Do you have any programs for people who don't have insurance?
Is Apagard toothpaste ADA approved? I started using it and it has been great for my sensitivity. If it hasn't been looked into hopefully this gets it on the radar and approved!
Happy National Dental Care Month!! Dr. Tim Stirneman and I are proud to announce that we recently have founded two national holidays centered around dentistry! National Dental Care Month (The Month of May) and National Smile Day (May 31st). We created these holidays to give dental offices across the country a reason to come up with marketing campaigns or social media content to motivate current and potential patients to schedule an appointment. We make no money off of this, we just thought it would be an awesome opportunity to add excitement to the dental industry. Please like/tag/share our pages with anyone in the dental industry to help procrastinators get back on track!! Here is a link from an article the American Dental Association just wrote about us!
Hello everyone! I just posted on my blog about the 7 brushing mistakes that individuals can be making (inspired by the American Dental Association). Feel free to check it out and let me know what you think! :)

https://busident.wordpress.com/2019/04/28/7-brushing-mistakes/
Hello everyone! My name is Parisa and I started blogging about my journey in dental school. I attended ADA's Lobby Day last week and I have written about my experience as well as the issues that we lobbied for in case you want to read more about it:
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