Washington?The first recognized American Indian dentist, a member of Congress and a U.S. Senator were honored for oral health advocacy Sept. 29 at a Capitol Hill event hosted by Oral Health America and Oral Healthcare Can?t Wait, an initiative of the Dent...
Washington?The Association urged the Internal Revenue Service "to mitigate the effect" of Form 1099 tax reporting requirements set to begin in 2012. The ADA and an organized dentistry coalition are simultaneously seeking legislative redress. Read Full Entry
Washington?The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation Sept. 28 intended "to enhance the roles of dentists and allied dental personnel in the nation's disaster response framework." The Association is working with several Senate offices for fina...
Rockville, Md.?The Food and Drug Administration warned three companies Sept. 28 to cease crediting their mouth rinses with preventing periodontal disease. None of the products were ADA Accepted Products.
Atlanta?The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, updating ?the best available science,? said the CDC ?continues to strongly support community water fluoridation as a safe and effective public health measure to prevent and control tooth decay and to...
Washington?The Environmental Protection Agency Sept. 27 announced plans to initiate an effluent guideline rulemaking procedure to reduce mercury waste from dental facilities. The EPA said it expects to issue a draft proposal next year that would take effe...
As annual session approaches, the ADA takes account of its year. In this, the conclusion of a two-part series, ADA leaders offer insight on the accomplishments of several ADA agencies from June 2009 to June 2010. Read Full Entry
Soft-spoken with a welcoming smile, Dr. Raymond Gist gives a first impression of a friendly, polite gentleman, a listener who is happy to hear what you say. It takes but a short conversation to find out that behind his welcome is a determination that has ...
San Antonio?Two milestones in the U.S. Air Force's growth as a postgraduate educational institution took place at Lackland Air Force Base over the summer. Click here to read more
