Dec 11, 2024
American Legislative Exchange Council adopts dental workforce model
The Health and Human Services Task Force of the American Legislative Exchange Council adopted the ADA-crafted Dental Access Model Act.
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Dec 10, 2024
ADA named Best-in-Class employer
The American Dental Association has been named a Best-in-Class Employer by Gallagher.
Dec 9, 2024
Virginia court dismisses challenge to Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact
A court in Richmond, Virginia, dismissed a lawsuit Dec. 5 challenging the state’s participation in the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact.
Dec 6, 2024
Texas judge blocks overtime expansion
A Texas federal judge blocked a U.S. Department of Labor rule that would have expanded overtime eligibility to low-salaried workers.
Dec 6, 2024
Cybersecurity essential, but lawmakers must avoid overburdening dental practices, ADA says
A new cybersecurity law would mandate important new security requirements, but could place burdens on small businesses, the ADA says.
Dec 4, 2024
Texas court strikes down Corporate Transparency Act
A Texas federal judge issued a nationwide preliminary injunction Dec. 3 that blocks enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act.
Dec 4, 2024
ADA calls for reauthorization of mental health bill
The ADA signed onto a coalition letter calling for passage of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act.
Dec 4, 2024
Is it time to sell your dental practice?
There are many possible reasons one might want to sell their dental practice, from exhaustion to a desire to retire by a certain age.
Dec 3, 2024
Five things to know about the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Here are five facts you may not know about the AAPD from its CEO, John Rutkauskas, D.D.S.
Nov 27, 2024
Webinar to explore dental care barriers for Medicaid beneficiaries
HPI will host a webinar series about the barriers and attitudes preventing adult Medicaid beneficiaries from accessing dental care.
Nov 27, 2024
Surgeon general releases report on health disparities related to tobacco use
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, M.D., released a new report on health disparities related to tobacco use.
Nov 26, 2024
Houston dental clinic employee imprisoned for bribery scheme
A man has been sentenced following his conviction for conspiring to pay and receive health care kickbacks and paying kickbacks to marketers.
Nov 26, 2024
Dental School Snapshots: September and October
This ADA News series shares fun facts about U.S. dental schools.
Nov 26, 2024
ADA joins panel on ERISA at National Council of Insurance Legislators meeting
ERISA empowers the federal government to regulate self-funded dental plans, and some carriers argue it supersedes state insurance laws.
Nov 25, 2024
ADA objects to Florida surgeon general’s stance on water fluoridation
The ADA expressed opposition to comments made by Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, M.D., about community water fluoridation.
Nov 25, 2024
FAQ addresses HIPAA administrative simplification requirements
Administrative simplification requirements govern how covered providers must conduct electronic administrative health care transactions.
Nov 21, 2024
My View: How are you doing, really?
Collaboration between organized dentistry, regulators, educators and clinicians is essential to addressing mental health.
Nov 20, 2024
Dentech panels focus on driving innovation, promoting global oral health
Leaders from research, industry, academia and venture capital gathered for ADA Forsyth dentech 2024.
Nov 19, 2024
What to know about HIPAA right of access
Patients have the right to access their health records under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act’s Privacy Rule.
Nov 19, 2024
Ushering in a new era at the ADA
ADA News connected with Ron Lemmo, D.D.S., chair of the Strategic Forecasting Committee, about what strategic forecasting means for the ADA.
