Oct 16, 2024
Give Veterans A Smile Pack & Give Back assembles 500 health kits for New Orleans veterans
Dentists and other SmileCon attendees showed up in a big way to help pack kits for underserved veterans.
Oct 16, 2024
Children receive screenings, learn about oral hygiene during Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures event
The education and screening event is part of the ADA Foundation’s philanthropic events taking place during SmileCon.
Oct 16, 2024
Communicate benefits of fluoride
Attend a continuing education session on Oct. 19 at SmileCon to find out ways to communicate a positive message.
Oct 16, 2024
Big band music in the Big Easy
Opening Session at SmileCon kicked off at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Oct. 17.
Oct 15, 2024
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.
Oct 13, 2024
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.
Oct 13, 2024
Feel empowered during Opening Session
The Opening Session will leave attendees feeling wowed, moved and empowered when it kicks off SmileCon on Oct. 17.
Oct 13, 2024
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.
Oct 13, 2024
5 must-attend events during SmileCon
SmileCon offers countless opportunities to meet, play, learn and smile.
Oct 10, 2024
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.
Oct 10, 2024
Serving those who served us
The ADA Foundation’s Give Veterans A Smile program will launch nationally at SmileCon.
Oct 10, 2024
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.
Oct 8, 2024
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.
Oct 8, 2024
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.
Oct 7, 2024
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.
Oct 7, 2024
ADA commission adopts revised CE standards
CCERP reduced the number of standards a continuing education provider needs to meet to receive approval.
Oct 6, 2024
New section in ADA journals offers window into latest scientific discoveries
The section’s first article, published in October, covers disruptive events in dentistry.
Oct 6, 2024
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.
Oct 6, 2024
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.
Oct 3, 2024
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.
