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ADA invests in Pearl

This is the third investment by the ADA in a dental company following previous investments in Oral Genome and Overjet.

Save on car rentals from Hertz

Hertz is offering a discount for ADA members who book rental cars before mid-February

Former ADA vice president dies at 75

Brian Edward Scott, D.D.S., served as vice president from 2012-14.

ADA, ADA Forsyth announce formation of ADA Corporate Partners

The new think tank aims to unite key leaders in the dental industry to advance the profession and patient care globally.

California dentist, staff face fraud charges

A Southern California dentist and five of his employees have been charged with defrauding the state’s Medi-Cal program of nearly $900,000.

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.

ADA named Best-in-Class employer

The American Dental Association has been named a Best-in-Class Employer by Gallagher.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dental School Snapshots: September and October

This ADA News series shares fun facts about U.S. dental schools.

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.