Organized Dentistry

Schein, NDA, Schattner work to advance dental equity

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Henry Schein, the National Dental Association (NDA), and the Schattner Foundation completed the second year of its program that aims to encourage students from historically underrepresented backgrounds to pursue careers in dentistry.

September 5, 2024

U.S. adults report dental insurance is a must for overall health

By Ava Barros

More U.S. adults see dental insurance as crucial for one's overall health, linking oral health to chronic conditions, according to the "2024 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness Report" from Delta Dental.

August 13, 2024

ADS introduces its 2024-2025 board

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Association for Dental Safety, formerly the Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention, announced the members of its 2024-2025 board of directors.

August 8, 2024

ADHA, Delta Dental kick off recruiting initiative

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) and the Delta Dental Foundation have launched an initiative -- Hygienist Inspired -- to address the dental hygienist shortage.

July 30, 2024

9 in 10 U.S. voters approve adding dental to Medicare

By Ava Barros

In the U.S., 92% of voters across the political spectrum support adding a dental benefit to Medicare, according to a report from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health and the Oral Health Progress and Equity Network.

July 23, 2024

Periodontal therapy guidelines are 'outdated' and need fixing

By Melissa Busch

Organized dentistry needs to develop updated guidance for periodontal therapy to avoid putting patients at risk of unnecessary tooth loss, according to a guest editorial published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

June 19, 2024

AAPD names new board, trustees

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has appointed new board officers and trustees.

June 4, 2024

ADSO Summit 2024 to be held in June

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Association of Dental Support Organizations (ADSO) Summit 2024 will be held June 12-15 in Denver.

June 3, 2024

OSAP rebrands to the Association for Dental Safety

By Kevin Henry

As it reaches its 40th anniversary, the preeminent name in dental infection control has rebranded itself as part of its "commitment to empowering our members, driving innovation, and advancing infection prevention and safety."

May 31, 2024

Lawmaker asks for dentist to lose license over death of Jews call

By Melissa Busch

A state legislator has asked that a dentist lose his license for calling for violence against the Jewish population.

May 15, 2024

Dentsply Sirona, AADOCR applaud 2024 SCADA winners

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dentsply Sirona and the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) have honored the 2024 Student Competition for Advancing Dental Research and its Application (SCADA) award winners.

April 19, 2024

Dentistry urged to take a stand on gun violence, control

By Melissa Busch

Oral health associations are urged to take a stance on gun violence and control, according to a newly published perspective article.

April 3, 2024

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