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2008
October
Nebraska Dental Educator Elected ADA Trustee
(Posted 10/31/08)
Indianapolis Dentist Elected ADA Trustee
(Posted 10/31/08)
Northern Kentucky Dentist Elected ADA Trustee
(Posted 10/31/08)
Greensboro Dentist Elected ADA Trustee
(Posted 10/31/08)
Florida Dental Educator Elected ADA Trustee
(Posted 10/31/08)
Westchester, Illinois Dentist Elected to American Dental Association Board
(Posted 10/22/08)
Virginia Dentist Chosen President-Elect of the American Dental Association
(Posted 10/22/08)
Texas Dentist Assumes Presidency of the American Dental Association
(Posted 10/22/08)
New National Public Opinion Survey Reveals Important Findings on Oral Health Care Perceptions
(Posted 10/14/08)
Elmo Teaches Children about Oral Health in "Ready Set Brush!"
(Posted 10/15/08)
American Dental Association Introduces New, Innovative Learning Concept at 149th Annual Session
(Posted 10/14/08)
American Dental Association—Leader in Oral Health Care—Celebrates 150th Anniversary
(Posted 10/10/08)
ADA Presents Distinguished Service Award at 149th Annual Session
(Posted 10/02/08)
ADA Presents First Humanitarian Award at 149th Annual Session
(Posted 10/02/08)
Over 30,000 Dental Professionals Coming to San Antonio for ADA's 149th Annual Session
(Posted 09/25/08)
September
Over 30,000 Dental Professionals Coming to San Antonio for ADA's 149th Annual Session
ADA Asks Congress to Strengthen Medicaid Oral Health Programs
ADA Statement on Dental Products and Bisphenol A (BPA) Exposure
ADA, FDI World Dental Organization Announce First “World Oral Health Day”
July
American Dental Association Launches New, Improved "OralLongevity" Web Site
Statement on CDC Announcement that 70 Percent of the US Population Now Receives Optimally Fluoridated Water
ADA Testifies Before House Sub-Committee on Voluntary Efforts to Protect the Environment from Mercury
June
ADA Seeks Clarification on FDA Dental Amalgam Statement
Essential Dental Treatment Safe for Pregnant Women, Says New Study in ADA Journal
May
Treating osteoporosis calls for physician, dentist collaboration: ADA Journal
ADA Opens Online Registration for 149th Annual Dental Meeting in San Antonio
American Dental Association Stresses Good Oral Health During Pregnancy
April
ADA Foundation Helps Prepare Profession for Increased Use of Sedation, Anesthesia
“Family” Sculpture Returns to American Dental Association Headquarters
CDC, FDA Weigh In on Safety Concerns with Dental Crowns
February
ADA Calls for All Stakeholders to Work Together to Help Medicaid Fulfill its Mission to Provide Dental Care to Underserved Populations
American Dental Association Foundation Awards $300,000 Grant to Educate Pediatricians in Oral Health Care
American Dental Association Names New Senior Vice President
A Reminder to Parents: Early Dental Visits Essential to Children's Health
January
Open wide! Nation's dentists address access with free care for kids
Amalgam fillings don't affect children's brain development, says study in ADA Journal
American Dental Association Honored for Older Adults Oral Health Program
ADA Launches Smile Healthy Program
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2007
December
Patients, Dentists Differ on Smile Ratings, JADA Study
Two Evidence-Based Dentistry Conferences Announced for 2008
U.S. Department of Commerce Selects 2008 ADA Annual Dental Meeting for International Buyer Program
November
2008 Registration for Noted ADA/Kellogg Executive Management Program for Dentists Announced
ADA Vendor Showcase to launch in January
ADA Outlines Successful Environmental Efforts
Statement by ADA President Mark J. Feldman on the Native American Full Access to Dental Care Act
October
Journal of the American Dental Association Spotlights Poverty, Its Effect on Oral Health as Part of International Journal Theme Issue
Tooth Loss, Dementia May Be Linked, JADA Study Suggests
ADA Calls for Scientifically Accurate Patient Brochure Explaining Filling Choices
ADA Updates Environmental Recommendations for Handling Waste
September
Statement by ADA President Kathleen Roth, DDS, on the Inclusion of Stable Dental Benefit in SCHIP Reauthorization Bill
OralLongevity™ Program Targets Oral Health of Older Americans
ADA Seal of Acceptance Awarded to Chewing Gum
August
American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatrics Promote Back-to-School Health Check-Ups
Whiplash May Produce Delayed Jaw Pain
Banning Amalgam Could Increase US Dental Costs by $8 Billion a Year
ADA Issues Statement on Dental Provisions in House SCHIP Reauthorization Bill
July
ADA Applauds Legislators for “Meth Mouth” Bills
ADA Issues Statement on Senate Finance Committee’s Action on SCHIP
American Dental Association and the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Issue Joint Statement on Litigation Settlement
Laser Used to Help Fight Root Canal Bacteria: ADA Journal
June
American Dental Association Comments on Court Ruling in Case Finding Federal Preemption of State Dental Practice Act
American Dental Association Praises Rep. Elijah Cummings’ ‘Deamonte’s Law’
Updated Antibiotic Prophylaxis Guidelines in June ADA Dental Journal
ADA Foundation Seeks Oral Health Proposals for Grants up to $100,000
May
Telephone “Quitlines” May Help Dental Patients Stop Smoking
ADA President-Elect Announces Association’s Support for Rep. Albert Wynn’s “Essential Oral Health Care Act of 2007”
ADA Affirms Benefits of ADA-Accepted Antimicrobial Mouth Rinses and Toothpastes, Fluoride Mouth Rinses
American Dental Association Seeks Volunteers for New Forensic Standards Project
American Dental Association Praises Rep. Elijah Cummings’ Pediatric Dental Bill
April
American Dental Association is National Supporter of Cover the Uninsured Week April 23–29
American Dental Association Opens Registration for 148th Annual Session in San Francisco
Dental X-Rays of Carotid Artery Not Enough to Estimate Stroke Risk
Fewer Heart Patients Need Antibiotics before Dental Procedures
American Dental Association Promotes Indian Health Service Funding Options before Congress
Statement by ADA President on Court’s Refusal to Second-Guess The Food and Drug Administration’s Position on Dental Amalgam
American Dental Association Establishes Humanitarian Award
ADA Foundation Receives Grant to Develop Evidence-Based Dentistry Web Site
ADA Foundation Requests Proposals to Improve Children’s Dental Health
Agency For Healthcare Research And Quality Accepts ADA’s Evidenced-Based
Clinical Recommendations For Professionally Applied Topical Fluoride
March
ADA President Kathy Roth Urges Congress to Improve Access to Dental Care
Dental Insurance, Caregivers’ Preventive Dental Visits Determinants of Underserved African-American Children Seeing Dentist, Study Says
Statement by ADA President Dr. Kathleen Roth on Small Business Legislation Encouraging Health Care Providers to Practice in Underserved Areas
American Dental Association Statement on the Death of Deamonte Driver
February
New ADA Venture to Assist Dentists in Their Practice-Building Efforts
January
Fifth Annual National Give Kids A Smile® Event Provides Free Dental Services to over 750,000 Children on Feb. 2
Good Oral Health Practices Should Begin in Infancy
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2006
October
ADA Offers Tips for Enjoying Holiday Sweets and Keeping that "Sweet Tooth" Intact
ADA Applauds Health Claim for Fluoridated Bottled Water
September
"Meth Mouth" Can Leave Users Toothless
ADA Foundation Establishes $175,000 in Scholarships for Minority Dental Students
ADA Welcomes Additional Scientific Review of Dental Filling Safety
August
Dentists, Pediatricians Advise Parents to Discourage Their Children from Consuming Too Many Soft Drinks
Oral Bisphosphonate Risk Slight, But Dental Patients Should Be Aware, ADA Says
July
American Dental Association Announces Online Continuing Education Program
ADA Launches Podcasts
ADA Launches New Dental Product Review Publication
American Dental Association Announces Annual Session Changes
June
Dentists Say Dental Grills (Grillz) Might Bring Glitz, But Could Tarnish Smile
American Dental Association, Other Doctor Groups Announce Support for Health Care Truth and Transparency Act of 2006
Statement by American Dental Association President Robert Brandjord, DDS, on the Indian Health Care Improvement Act
May
ADA Foundation Announces Awards for Dental Research
ADA Journal Explores Dentist's Role in Curbing Domestic Abuse
ADA Foundation Awards Harris Fund Grants to Improve Children's
Dental Care
April
American Dental Association is National Supporter of "Cover the Uninsured Week" May 1–7
JAMA Publishes Dental Amalgam Studies
American Dental Association Opens Online Registration for
147th Annual Session in Las Vegas
ADA Reaffirms Support of Water Fluoridation
How Dentists Can Help When Disaster Strikes
March
ADA Statement on Fluoride in Drinking Water: A Scientific Review of EPA's Standards
Leadership Named for $500 Million Fundraising Effort to Aid Dental Education
January
American Dental Association, Alaska Dental Society File Suit To End
Unlicensed Practice of Dentistry
ADA President Addresses "Meth Mouth" at National Town Hall Meeting
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2005
July
After 60 Years of Success in Fighting Dental Decay, Water Fluoridation Still Lacking in Many Communities
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
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
Panel Report Finds Health Claims Against Dental Amalgam Lack Scientific Evidence
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)
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2003
October
Growing Number of Dentists Offer Patient-Pampering Amenities
Lasers Blaze New Trail in Dentistry
NCI Grant Funds Oral Cancer Training for Dentists
September
American Dental Association Issues Calls for Early Oral Cancer Detection
With Budget Woes Threatening Children’s Access to Dental Care, States Get Creative
August
Dental
Offices Get "Greener"
New Guidelines Encourage Dentists To Recycle X-Ray, Dental Filling Waste
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2002
October (ADA Annual Session)
Brush Twice a Day and See Your Dentist for Oral Cancer Screening
September
American Dental Association Awarded $1.2 Million Oral Cancer Grant
August
Most Study Participants Not Aware of Oral Cancer Risk Factors, Examinations
July
Dental Amalgam: Myth vs. Facts
Dentistry Backs Proper Handling, Recycling of Dental Amalgam Waste
Dentists Reassure Patients Confused About Dental Filling Safety
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
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