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2008
April
ADA Foundation Helps Prepare Profession for Increased Use of Sedation, Anesthesia
(Updated 04/07/08)
“Family” Sculpture Returns to American Dental Association Headquarters
(Posted 04/07/08)
CDC, FDA Weigh In on Safety Concerns with Dental Crowns
(Updated 04/29/08)
February
ADA Calls for All Stakeholders to Work Together to Help Medicaid Fulfill its Mission to Provide Dental Care to Underserved Populations
(Posted 02/14/08)
American Dental Association Foundation Awards $300,000 Grant to Educate Pediatricians in Oral Health Care
(Posted 02/11/08)
American Dental Association Names New Senior Vice President
(Posted 02/08/08)
A Reminder to Parents: Early Dental Visits Essential to Children's Health
(Posted 02/04/08)
January
Open wide! Nation's dentists address access with free care for kids
(Posted 01/28/08)
Amalgam fillings don't affect children's brain development, says study in ADA Journal
(Posted 01/25/08)
American Dental Association Honored for Older Adults Oral Health Program
(Posted 01/24/08)
ADA Launches Smile Healthy Program
(Posted 01/22/08)
2007
December
Patients, Dentists Differ on Smile Ratings, JADA Study
(Posted 12/10/07)
Two Evidence-Based Dentistry Conferences Announced for 2008
(Posted 12/06/07)
U.S. Department of Commerce Selects 2008 ADA Annual Dental Meeting for International Buyer Program
(Posted 12/04/07)
November
2008 Registration for Noted ADA/Kellogg Executive Management Program for Dentists Announced
(Posted 11/26/07)
ADA Vendor Showcase to launch in January
(Posted 11/16/07)
ADA Outlines Successful Environmental Efforts
(Posted 11/14/07)
Statement by ADA President Mark J. Feldman on the Native American Full Access to Dental Care Act
(Posted 11/01/07)
October
Journal of the American Dental Association Spotlights Poverty, Its Effect on Oral Health as Part of International Journal Theme Issue
(Posted 10/22/07)
Tooth Loss, Dementia May Be Linked, JADA Study Suggests
(Posted 10/10/07)
ADA Calls for Scientifically Accurate Patient Brochure Explaining Filling Choices
(Posted 10/02/07)
ADA Updates Environmental Recommendations for Handling Waste
(Posted 10/02/07)
September
Statement by ADA President Kathleen Roth, DDS, on the Inclusion of Stable Dental Benefit in SCHIP Reauthorization Bill
(Posted 09/28/07)
OralLongevity™ Program Targets Oral Health of Older Americans
(Posted 09/26/07)
ADA Seal of Acceptance Awarded to Chewing Gum
(Posted 09/25/07)
August
American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatrics Promote Back-to-School Health Check-Ups
(Posted 08/24/07)
Whiplash May Produce Delayed Jaw Pain
(Posted 08/17/07)
Banning Amalgam Could Increase US Dental Costs by $8 Billion a Year
(Posted 08/13/07)
ADA Issues Statement on Dental Provisions in House SCHIP Reauthorization Bill
(Posted 08/06/07)
July
ADA Applauds Legislators for “Meth Mouth” Bills
(Posted 07/26/07)
ADA Issues Statement on Senate Finance Committee’s Action on SCHIP
(Posted 07/20/07)
American Dental Association and the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Issue Joint Statement on Litigation Settlement
(Posted 07/13/07)
Laser Used to Help Fight Root Canal Bacteria: ADA Journal
(Posted 07/12/07)
June
American Dental Association Comments on Court Ruling in Case Finding Federal Preemption of State Dental Practice Act
(Posted 06/28/07)
American Dental Association Praises Rep. Elijah Cummings’ ‘Deamonte’s Law’
(Posted 06/18/07)
Updated Antibiotic Prophylaxis Guidelines in June ADA Dental Journal
(Posted 06/11/07)
ADA Foundation Seeks Oral Health Proposals for Grants up to $100,000
(Posted 06/07/07)
May
Telephone “Quitlines” May Help Dental Patients Stop Smoking
(Posted 05/25/07)
ADA President-Elect Announces Association’s Support for Rep. Albert Wynn’s “Essential Oral Health Care Act of 2007”
(Posted 05/24/07)
ADA Affirms Benefits of ADA-Accepted Antimicrobial Mouth Rinses and Toothpastes, Fluoride Mouth Rinses
(Posted 05/23/07)
American Dental Association Seeks Volunteers for New Forensic Standards Project
(Posted 05/21/07)
American Dental Association Praises Rep. Elijah Cummings’ Pediatric Dental Bill
(Posted 05/18/07)
April
American Dental Association is National Supporter of Cover the Uninsured Week April 23–29
(Posted 04/26/07)
American Dental Association Opens Registration for 148th Annual Session in San Francisco
(Posted 04/23/07)
Dental X-Rays of Carotid Artery Not Enough to Estimate Stroke Risk
(Posted 04/20/07)
Fewer Heart Patients Need Antibiotics before Dental Procedures
(Posted 04/19/07)
American Dental Association Promotes Indian Health Service Funding Options before Congress
(Posted 04/19/07)
Statement by ADA President on Court’s Refusal to Second-Guess The Food and Drug Administration’s Position on Dental Amalgam
(Posted 04/16/07)
American Dental Association Establishes Humanitarian Award
(Posted 04/10/07)
ADA Foundation Receives Grant to Develop Evidence-Based Dentistry Web Site
(Posted 04/05/07)
ADA Foundation Requests Proposals to Improve Children’s Dental Health
(Posted 04/03/07)
Agency For Healthcare Research And Quality Accepts ADA’s Evidenced-Based
Clinical Recommendations For Professionally Applied Topical Fluoride
(Posted 04/02/07)
March
ADA President Kathy Roth Urges Congress to Improve Access to Dental Care
(Posted 03/27/07)
Dental Insurance, Caregivers’ Preventive Dental Visits Determinants of Underserved African-American Children Seeing Dentist, Study Says
(Posted 03/20/07)
Statement by ADA President Dr. Kathleen Roth on Small Business Legislation Encouraging Health Care Providers to Practice in Underserved Areas
(Posted 03/08/07)
American Dental Association Statement on the Death of Deamonte Driver
(Posted 03/02/07)
February
New ADA Venture to Assist Dentists in Their Practice-Building Efforts
(Posted 02/20/07)
January
Fifth Annual National Give Kids A Smile® Event Provides Free Dental Services to over 750,000 Children on Feb. 2
(Posted 01/30/07)
Good Oral Health Practices Should Begin in Infancy
(Posted 01/29/07)
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2006
October
ADA Offers Tips for Enjoying Holiday Sweets and Keeping that "Sweet Tooth" Intact
(Posted 11/17/06)
ADA Applauds Health Claim for Fluoridated Bottled Water
(Posted 10/20/06)
September
"Meth Mouth" Can Leave Users Toothless
(Posted 09/20/06)
ADA Foundation Establishes $175,000 in Scholarships for Minority Dental Students
(Posted 09/07/06)
ADA Welcomes Additional Scientific Review of Dental Filling Safety
(Posted 09/07/06)
August
Dentists, Pediatricians Advise Parents to Discourage Their Children from Consuming Too Many Soft Drinks
(Posted 08/16/06)
Oral Bisphosphonate Risk Slight, But Dental Patients Should Be Aware, ADA Says
(Posted 08/04/06)
July
American Dental Association Announces Online Continuing Education Program
(Posted 07/24/06)
ADA Launches Podcasts
(Posted 07/11/06)
ADA Launches New Dental Product Review Publication
(Posted 07/06/06)
American Dental Association Announces Annual Session Changes
(Posted 07/05/06)
June
Dentists Say Dental Grills (Grillz) Might Bring Glitz, But Could Tarnish Smile
(Posted 06/28/06)
American Dental Association, Other Doctor Groups Announce Support for Health Care Truth and Transparency Act of 2006
(Posted 06/27/06)
Statement by American Dental Association President Robert Brandjord, DDS, on the Indian Health Care Improvement Act
(Posted 06/22/06)
May
ADA Foundation Announces Awards for Dental Research
(Posted 05/23/06)
ADA Journal Explores Dentist's Role in Curbing Domestic Abuse
(Posted 05/09/06)
ADA Foundation Awards Harris Fund Grants to Improve Children's
Dental Care
(Posted 05/08/06)
April
American Dental Association is National Supporter of "Cover the Uninsured Week" May 1-7
(Posted 04/28/06)
JAMA Publishes Dental Amalgam Studies
(Posted 04/18/06)
American Dental Association Opens Online Registration for
147th Annual Session in Las Vegas
(Posted 04/18/06)
ADA Reaffirms Support of Water Fluoridation
(Posted 04/07/06)
How Dentists Can Help When Disaster Strikes
(Posted 04/05/06)
March
ADA Statement on Fluoride in Drinking Water: A Scientific Review of EPA's Standards
(Posted 03/22/06)
Leadership Named for $500 Million Fundraising Effort to Aid Dental Education
(Posted 03/14/06)
January
American Dental Association, Alaska Dental Society File Suit To End
Unlicensed Practice of Dentistry
(Posted 01/31/06)
ADA President Addresses "Meth Mouth" at National Town Hall Meeting
(Posted 01/23/06)
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2005
November
American Dental Association Hosts "African Americans in Dentistry" Exhibition
(Posted 11/30/05)
Study explores possible role for dentists in the fight against heart disease
(Posted 11/11/05)
October
ADA Foundation Seeks More Donations to its Disaster Response Fund
(Posted 10/28/05)
ADA Foundation Seeks Dental Research Proposals
(Posted 10/20/05)
Over 30,000 Dental Professionals in Philadelphia for the American Dental Association's 146th Annual Session
(Posted 10/05/05)
September
ADA Foundation's Hurricane Katrina Disaster Response Fund Nears $1.2 million
(Posted 09/23/05)
ADA: Research Adds to Understanding of Possible Oral-Systemic Links, but Change Not Warranted in Wisdom Tooth Recommendations (Posted 09/20/05)
Study Explores Dental Care Needs of Child Sex Abuse Victims (Posted 09/20/05)
American Dental Association Foundation Awards $100,000 Education Grant (Posted 09/08/05)
American Dental Association, ADA Foundation Provide Seed Money For Hurricane Katrina Disaster Fund (Posted 09/06/05)
August
Statement by American Dental Association President Dr. Richard Haught on the CDC Oral Health Status of American’s Report (Posted 08/25/05)
ADA Foundation Seeks Educational Proposals for Grants up to $25,000 (Posted 08/22/05)
Dentists, Pediatricians Urge Mouthguard Use as Kids Head Back to School (Posted 08/09/05)
July
After 60 Years of Success in Fighting Dental Decay, Water Fluoridation Still Lacking in Many Communities
Dentists Should Do More to Help Patients Kick Tobacco Habit, Says Journal Editor
June
New Tooth Whitener Could Help Heal Teeth
Technology Allows Spitting Image of Your Health
Dental Scientists Seek to "Tissue-Engineer" New Facial Skin and Bone
Banking Baby, Wisdom Teeth For Stem Cells
May
Historic Philadelphia Site of American Dental Association's 146th Annual Session
April
ADA Foundation Issues Request for Proposals to Improve Children's Oral Health
Chicago Dentist Named ADA Foundation Hillenbrand Fellow
March
American Dental Association, Northwestern University Partner to Offer Executive Management Program for Dentists
American Dental Association Accepting Applications for its 2005 Institute for Diversity in Leadership
February
American Dental Association Foundation Spearheads Tsunami Assistance Campaign to Raise Nearly $300,000
American Dental Association Foundation Seeks Proposals to Recruit, Retain New Dental School Faculty Members
January
ADA Report Reveals How Innovative Medicaid Programs Improve Children's
Access to Dental Care
ADA, CDC Celebrate 60th Anniversary of Community Water Fluoridation
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2004
December
ADA Foundation Requests Proposals to Improve Older Adults Access to Oral Care
ADA Foundation Accepting Applications for Hillenbrand Fellowship Program
Panel Report Finds Health Claims Against Dental Amalgam Lack Scientific Evidence
Start with a Healthy Mouth Before Holiday Smile Makeover, Says ADA
October
American Dental Association To Introduce New Exhibit Concept at 145th Annual Session in Orlando
Henry Schein and American Dental Association Open Doors to "Tomorrow's Dental Office–Today!" at ADA's 145th Annual Session
National Campaign Aims To Prevent Children's Cavities
GlaxoSmithKline's $250,000 Grant Targets Older Americans' Access to Dental Care
American Dental Association Awarded EPA Grant
First Global Dental Congress To Convene in New York City in 2010
ADA Releases White Paper on Dental Access, Passes Policy Against Tongue Splitting at 145th Annual Session
September
American Dental Association Foundation Replaces Unsolicited Grants Program with More Focused Approach
August
Experts Offer Back-to-School Meal and Snacking Advice
July
American
Dental Association, National Association of Dental Plans
Agree on Licensing Arrangement for Dental Procedures
Code
Prolonged
Aspirin Chewing Can Damage Teeth, According to Case Study
June
ADA Web
Site Can Help You Find A Member Dentist and Put Valuable
Oral Health Information at Your Fingertips
May
Survey Results Reveal Oral Hygiene Habits of Men Lag Behind Women
April
American Dental Association Statement on "Ante Partum Dental Radiography and Infant Low Birth Weight" (JAMA, April 28, 2004)
Survey Says Questions About Tooth Whitening, Dental Insurance Most Frequently Asked By Patients
American Dental Association Names Dr. Ron Inge To Lead Dental Practice Division
March
American Dental Association To Introduce New Exhibit Concept at 145th Annual Session in Orlando
Give Kids A Smile Day Provides Free Dental Services to One Million Kids for Second Consecutive Year
Practicing Good Oral Hygiene Is Top Oral Health Issue, Dentists Say in Survey
January
American Dental Association Awards First Seal of Acceptance for Defibrillators
Dental Professionals Mobilized to Provide Free Services to Nation's Children
Skipping Breakfast Ups Tooth Decay Risk for Children, Study Says
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2003
December
Study Suggests Socializing, Reducing Anger Are Allies Against Gum Disease
October
Eight Community Organizations Share $240,000 To Broaden Dental Poor Oral Health Puts Patients with Diabetes at Higher Risk of DeathCare Access for Low-Income Residents
Changes in Mouth Often First Signs of Eating Disorders
Gene Therapy Rebuilds Bone, Tissue in Dental Patients
Growing Number of Dentists Offer Patient-Pampering Amenities
Lasers Blaze New Trail in Dentistry
NCI Grant Funds Oral Cancer Training for Dentists
Poor Oral Health Puts Patients with Diabetes at Higher Risk of Death
September
American Dental Association Issues Calls for Early Oral Cancer Detection
Diet Changes Because of Tooth Loss Could Lead to Heart Risk
American Dental Association Foundation Announces New Leadership
With Budget Woes Threatening Children’s Access to Dental Care, States Get Creative
August
No
Rise in Dental Fear Despite Nation’s Increase
in Overall Anxiety Level,
Researchers Report
Dental
Offices Get "Greener"
New Guidelines Encourage Dentists To Recycle X-Ray, Dental Filling Waste
Dentists
and Aetna Reach Agreement to Improve Efficiency and Enhance
Communication
American
Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatrics Say
Include Dental Check Up in Children’s Back-to-School
Routine
July
Oral Piercing Jewelry Can Increase Risk for Tooth Loss, Researchers Report
May
American Dental Association, Member Dentists Sue Health Insurers Under Racketeering Act, Citing Insurance Abuse Against Dentists
Dental Amalgam Safe, Patient Choice Encouraged In U.S. House Subcommittee Testimony
Uninsured Persons Record Big Increase in Dental Visits, Remain Far Behind Those with Dental Insurance,
Study Says
April
Baltimore Judge Drops Dental Amalgam Lawsuit Against American Dental and Maryland State Dental Associations
Is It Wiser Not Having Wisdom Teeth?
March
Carmona, Fauci To Headline National Conference on Dentistry's Role in Bioterrorism Response
Georgia Federal District Judge Dismisses Dental Amalgam Lawsuits Filed
Against The ADA
Joint Conference Highlights Dentists' Response to Bioterror Attack
Putting Your Dental Insurance Plan Through the Benefits Drill
February
Nation's Largest Dental Check Up Takes Place Feb. 21
New York State Supreme Court Judge Dismisses Dental Amalgam Lawsuits
January
ADA Merges Its Charitable Organizations into Single Entity
Adverse Dental Implications from Antidepressant Medication
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2002
November
ADA Supports Labeling Bottled Water; Diversity, Heavy Consumption of Sweetened Drinks Also Addressed at 143rd Annual Session
October (ADA Annual Session)
Brush Twice a Day and See Your Dentist for Oral Cancer Screening
Dentistry Offers Smile Solutions for Older Adults
Emerging Trends in Periodontics Help Manage Patients with Gum Disease
Older Adults May Need Individualized Dental Hygiene Plan
Regular Dental Care Essential for Proper Nutrition of the Aged, Study Says
"Rinse and Spit" Takes On New Meaning in Dental Office of Future
Role for Dentists in Identifying Occurrence of Bioterrorism Attack
Visit to Dentist May Reveal Bulimia, Osteoporosis
September
American Dental Association Awarded $1.2 Million Oral Cancer Grant
August
Most Study Participants Not Aware of Oral Cancer Risk Factors, Examinations
Whitening May Cause Short-Term Tooth Sensitivity
July
Dental Amalgam: Myth vs. Facts
Dentistry Backs Proper Handling, Recycling of Dental Amalgam Waste
Dentists Reassure Patients Confused About Dental Filling Safety?
'Future of Dentistry' Report Outlines Ways for Continued Delivery of Efficient, Effective Oral Health Care to All
Government Study of Dental Fillings Due in 2006
Science vs. Emotion in Dental Filling Debate: Who should choose what goes in your mouth?
Tips for Evaluating Information on the Internet
June
ADA Announces Major Initiative on Children's Access to Dental Care
May
ADA Sues Los Angeles Lawyer for Defamation; Cites Smear Campaign As Attempt To Promote Himself and Firm
April
ADA Survey Reveals Increase in Dental Implants Over Five-Year Period
Dentists Provide Billions in Free Care to Poor Children, But Say Too Many Kids Still Get None
Early A.M. Dental Appointments May Reduce Stress, Risk of Heart Attack
Statement by American Dental Association Executive Director Dr. James B. Bramson on H.R.4163, the Mercury in Dental Fillings Disclosure and Prohibition Act
March
American Dental Association Sues WellPoint Health Networks;
Cites Breach of Contract, Unlawful Dentist-Patient Interference
February
ADA Says Mouthguard Important Piece of Children's Athletic Gear
ADA Weighs In on School Vending Machines
American Dental Association Says Recent Amalgam Litigation Provides False Hope to Those with Serious Medical Conditions
Children's Dental Health, Increased Access Programs Receive American Dental Association Health Foundation Funding
Exposure to Several Fluoride Sources May Explain Increase in Enamel Fluorosis, Journal Article Says
Good Oral Health Begins in the Womb
Pre-School Years Key for Healthy Smile, Says American Dental Association
Statement by ADA President D. Gregory Chadwick, D.D.S., on Spit Tobacco Company's Proposed Health Claims
January
ADA Calls for Stricter Standards in Reporting Oral Health Problems in Nursing Homes
Significant Progress Made in Gene Therapy Research for Oral Health Problems, Says Dental Journal Report
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