ADA News Archive

Las Vegas—Every year, the ADA Board of Trustees recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of the art and science of dentistry by making them honorary members.

Dallas—Concluding a yearlong search, the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents named Dr. Lawrence E. Wolinsky the new dean for the Texas A&M Health Science Center Baylor College of Dentistry. His appointment became effective Sept. 1.

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Dentists interested in learning more about evidence-based dentistry can apply to participate in the March 8-10, 2012, Evidence-Based Dentistry Champions Conference at ADA Headquarters.

In December, the ADA New Dentist Committee is offering a live webinar for dentists, “Ten Effective Ways to Prevent Dental Malpractice Lawsuits.”

Baltimore—After his death in 2007, Deamonte Driver became a tragic symbol of the access to care issue, no more so than in his home state of Maryland.

As the days get busier, more patients are placed on hold—often adding to their holiday stress. With an on-hold message system from InTouch Practice Communications, the only on-hold messaging provider endorsed by ADA Business Resources, ADA members can keep their patients and staff in the holiday spirit.

Dr. Olga Gonzalez “was very interested in participating in the focus group regarding dental therapists,” she told market researchers inviting her to join Chicago area dentists Oct. 27. Declining in favor of “a previous commitment” to her son’s birthday, Dr. Gonzalez offered a written response to Moderators Etc., Inc., which convened the focus group.

Washington—An ADA-supported business coalition is taking nothing for granted after U.S. Senate 95-0 approval Nov. 10 of legislation to repeal a 3 percent withholding tax scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, 2013.

Nairobi, Kenya—Key issues in international mercury treaty negotiations are “related to how the control of mercury products will impact the availability and use of dental amalgam,” ADA observers reported.

The Commission on Dental Accreditation is calling for nominations to fill vacancies for public members of its review committees.

Washington—CDC officials told the Association Nov. 10 that the agency will retain its Division of Oral Health, which had been slated for an effective downgrading by yearend as a branch of another division.

With demand for tooth-colored restorations on the rise, there is increasing need for continuing education courses on direct composites. ADA CE Online offers a course that teaches a whole new way to place and finish composites.

Los Angeles—In 1957, Dr. Clifton O. Dummett, then the 36-year-old editor of the National Dental Association journal, penned a call to action that would have a profound impact on membership practices in the ADA while adding momentum to the struggle to eliminate discrimination in organized dentistry.

The Dental Quality Alliance invites members and other observers to attend its next meeting, scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 2 at ADA Headquarters in Chicago.

Las Vegas—Annual Session-goers flocked to the exhibit hall during the ADA Annual Session last month to “Learn, Optimize and Connect” at the LOC.

Morrisville, N.C.—A North Carolina state court in September entered a consent order resolving a complaint by the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners against Heartland Dental Care Inc. and an individual dentist after the dental board alleged the dentist violated the state’s Dental Practice Act’s ownership provisions.

The ADA Standards Committee on Dental Products has approved a new work project for the establishment of an ADA standard for table-top steam sterilizers. The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) wrote the standard (ANSI/AAMI ST55: 2010 Table-top Steam Sterilizers), which both the American National Standard Institute and AAMI have approved.

Champ Mike Tyson adds his weight to the Glove Club booth Oct. 10 at the ADA World Marketplace Exhibition.

Atlanta—Nov. 17 is the day to circle on the calendar if you want to quit smoking, reduce your risk of developing cancer and other tobacco-related diseases, and improve your oral health. That’s the date of the American Cancer Society’s 36th annual Great American Smokeout.

Stockton, Calif.—The San Joaquin Dental Society raised $3,500 for its 2012 Give Kids A Smile event and other community dental events by hosting a charity golf tournament Aug. 12 at the Brookside Golf and Country Club in Stockton.