A 2018 ADA survey of active, licensed dentists suggests that many ADA members have already taken steps to deal with medical emergencies in the office. Nearly 97 percent of those who replied said that they have a plan for handling medical emergencies, more than 93 percent keep an emergency medical kit with drugs on hand, and more than… Read More »
Washington — In 2017 the ADA successfully advocated to ensure the dental profession benefits from the tax reform law that passed Congress. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was the first major rewrite of the U.S. tax code in more than 30 years and contained many changes that could affect dentists’ financial planning. With the 2019 filing deadline… Read More »
Hermey the Elf, who was named a D.D.G. — Dental Do Gooder — by the ADA in 2014, is back this holiday season to make improving oral health more festive. Hermey will be featured in patient resources, including coloring pages and brushing charts available on MouthHealthy.org. “The holidays are a special time of year for all of our… Read More »
You’ve heard that the ADA and ADPAC advocate for the dental profession in Washington, D.C., but what does that actually mean? Tooth Talk, a new podcast from ADPAC and the ADA’s D.C. office, takes you behind the scenes on Capitol Hill with hosts Sarah Milligan (director of political affairs at ADPAC) and Peter Aiello (manager of grassroots education… Read More »
The American Dental Association is looking for new dentists who are already making a difference in the field to nominate them for the 10 Under 10 Awards. Nominees must be active members of the American Dental Association and graduated dental school between the years of 2009 and 2018. Those nominated should display excellences in areas such as philanthropy,… Read More »
Dr. Christina Meiners is always on the go. The 2017 10 Under 10 winner works full-time at a community health clinic in San Antonio, but spends her evenings and weekends volunteering her time and talents in a multitude of ways. Growing up, service to others was a big part of Dr. Meiners’ life. Her family went to Mexico… Read More »