The Root Issue 57

Gloves in Stock for TDA Member Dentists

Register Now: TDA Virtual Legislative Day – February 17th

National Health Insurance Reform Passes After ADA Lobbying

TDA Member Call to Action – Legislative Priorities, COVID-19 Vaccine

PPP Loans; TDA Testifies; Workplace Vaccine Facts

Legislative Session Begins. Read More in The Root.

TDA Fights as the Govt. Struggles with Vaccine Distribution

TDA Meets with State Leaders to Discuss COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

TDA Meets with State Leaders to Discuss COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

TDA Testifies at DSHS’ Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response Meeting

TDA Continues Advocating for Dentists and Dental Teams to Get COVID-19 Vaccine

TDA Continues Advocating For Dentists as Texas Receives First Doses of Pfizer COVID Vaccine

CDC Updates COVID-19 Quarantine Guidelines

TDA Advocates for Dentists and Dental Teams to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

CMS Report Concludes Texas Dentists Getting Care to Children During COVID-19

TDA Securing Wins for Texas Dentists at HHSC

New HHS Executive Commissioner

UnitedHealth Group Acquires MCNA Dental

Legislative & Policy Updates: The Root

Communicate benefits of fluoride

Attend a continuing education session on Oct. 19 at SmileCon to find out ways to communicate a positive message.

Big band music in the Big Easy

Opening Session at SmileCon kicked off at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Oct. 17.

ADA supports extension of tax policies to assist dentists, touts economic impact of dental practices

The ADA is expressing support for an extension of several tax policies that it says will support dental professionals.

Discover ADA Member Advantage-endorsed products, services at SmileCon

Perks await member dentists and their teams at the booths of ADA Member Advantage-endorsed products and services in Dental Central.

Feel empowered during Opening Session

The Opening Session will leave attendees feeling wowed, moved and empowered when it kicks off SmileCon on Oct. 17.

Vote for your favorite exhibitor at SmileCon

SmileCon attendees can recognize their favorite exhibit hall booths in New Orleans in the first People’s Choice Exhibitor Awards.

5 must-attend events during SmileCon

SmileCon offers countless opportunities to meet, play, learn and smile.

Dental school rebuilds after Hurricane Helene

The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University was one of many communities that experienced utter devastation from Hurricane Helene.

Serving those who served us

The ADA Foundation’s Give Veterans A Smile program will launch nationally at SmileCon.

NIDCR seeks policy analyst, fellowship applicants

NIDCR is seeking to fill a policy analyst branch chief position, as well as applicants for its Dental Public Health Research Fellowship.

Top places to visit in Dental Central

Here are the top places to visit in Dental Central at this year’s SmileCon in New Orleans.

States remove stigmatizing mental health questions from dental licensure applications

These reforms help prevent discrimination in licensing against dentists who have received treatment for mental health issues.

Harvard dental school to host upcoming Medicare webinar

The Harvard School of Dental Medicine will host a webinar about the intersection of Medicare, Medicare Advantage and oral health policy. 

ADA commission adopts revised CE standards

CCERP reduced the number of standards a continuing education provider needs to meet to receive approval.

New section in ADA journals offers window into latest scientific discoveries

The section’s first article, published in October, covers disruptive events in dentistry.

October JADA finds amalgam restorations declining

Amalgam restoration placements decreased significantly between 2017 and 2023, according to a study published in the October issue of JADA.

Two leaders in dentistry receive ADA honorary membership

The ADA Board of Trustees awarded honorary memberships to Aldolfo A. Rodríguez Núñez, D.D.S., and Rita Tiernan.

ADA comments on proposed rule to further advance interoperability

The ADA is asking the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology to improve interoperability standards.

Research review contends fluoride in water is less effective than in 1970s

Expert committee of the ADA points out limitations and exclusions in new fluoridation review.

5 things to know about the National Commission

This is the first in a 13-part series profiling the National Commission and each of the 12 recognized specialty sponsoring organizations