The ADA Distinguished Speaker Series will feature legendary quarterback Peyton Manning at ADA 2017 – America’s Dental Meeting in Atlanta. “Peyton Manning is one of the greatest athletes of our time,” said Dr. Gary L. Roberts, ADA president, announcing Mr. Manning as speaker. “But not only is he a great athlete — he is also an amazing man… Read More »
Five and a half million underserved children have received free dental services. More than 137,000 dentist and 420,000 volunteers—including new dentists and dental students—nationwide have given of their time and talents. All of this goodwill is the result of one man’s idea that grew from a basic thought into a well-known and energizing movement, known fondly as Give… Read More »
The ADA took a giant step forward in February to create a national exam to assess a licensure candidate’s entry-level clinical knowledge, skills and competency — while averting the potential ethical issues involved in the use of patients for dental licensure examinations, according to ADA News. The ADA Board of Trustees voted last month to approve the development… Read More »
Saving ADA members $4.4 million in loan consolidations. Patient education reaching over 21 million people on social media. And celebrating 150 years of the Code of Ethics. The ADA can celebrate a multitude of highlights in 2016. For the second year, the Association released a video and infographic to visually articulate the impact, reach and value of ADA… Read More »
Pain Killers. Opioids. Drugs. Are they on your mind today? Because they’re on mine. With every walk-in. With every extraction. With every patient who looks me in the eye and says: “Doc, can I get a little something for pain?” “Sure,” I say. And then I walk back to my computer, stare at my screen, and wonder what… Read More »
World Oral Health Day is celebrated globally every year on March 20 to highlight the importance of keeping your mouth healthy whether you are young or old. This year’s theme is “Live Mouth Smart.” Organized by the FDI World Dental Federation, World Oral Health Day was launched in 2013 to raise awareness of maintaining good oral health and… Read More »