First annual awards gala recognizes Give Kids A Smile champions

Washington—They threw a party in the nation's capital May 13 to honor champions of oral health and millions of smiles. Go to full story.

Washington Leadership Conference opens with emphasis on access issues

Washington—The public pays close attention to how the profession reacts to the "daunting challenge" of access problems, ADA leaders said in opening the May 12-14 Washington Leadership Conference. Go to full story.

WLC dentists advocate for access, meth mouth legislation

Washington—Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) graciously received her home state dentists a half hour early for their scheduled visit during the May 12-14 Washington Leadership Conference and listened to their message, perhaps unremarkable but noteworthy for the engaged and interested reception. Go to full story.

AADR/ADEA Academic Dental Careers Fellowship Program names 2008 class

Washington—The academic dental careers program sponsored jointly by the American Association for Dental Research and the American Dental Education Association announced its 2008 fellowship class March 31 during ADEA's annual session. Go to full story.

Also in the News this Week...

• 2006-07 ADA report on education available
• Coordination of benefits tips
• Registration deadline for executive management program draws near
• Common questions dentists ask about the application of COB
• ADA/NADP share views on coordination of benefits
• CDA joins other California groups in class action lawsuit against budget cuts
• NIDCR continues 60th anniversary celebration
• Health Screening Program set for retooling
• 2007 HSP proves beneficial for two participants
• EBD workshops teach critical summary skills
• ADA takes issue with NY Times report on access problem
• Gather new GKAS ideas, tips
• Maine law allows unsupervised dental hygiene practice
• Audition for ADA video podcast pilot

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