Dental Documemts

Dr. Wagner heads Navy dental corps
Washington—Dr. Elaine C. Wagner, an ADA member and Navy captain, was appointed as the 36th chief of the Navy Dental Corps at an Aug. 13, 2010, ceremony where she relieved Rear Adm. Richard C. Vinci, who continues as deputy chief, logistics and installations for U.S. Navy Medicine after three years' service as dental chief. Capt. Wagner was selected recently for promotion to the rank of rear admiral.

Dr. Wong heads Army dental corps
San Antonio—Dr. M. Ted Wong, an ADA member promoted to major general at a July 15, 2010, ceremony, now serves as the 26th chief of the U.S. Army Dental Corps and additionally as deputy commanding general for readiness, Western Regional Medical Command, and commanding general, William Beaumont Army Medical Center.

ADA testifies at IOM hearings
San Francisco—The Association offered recommendations to the National Academies' Institute of Medicine July 27 to "rebuild the dental public health infrastructure and ensure optimal oral health for all."

Dr. Tabak named NIH deputy director; Dr. Garcia acting director of NIDCR
Bethesda, Md.—National Institutes of Health Director Francis S. Collins, M.D., appointed Dr. Lawrence A. Tabak, who has directed the nation's dental research effort over the last decade, as NIH principal deputy director effective Aug. 23, 2010.

Humanitarian Award nominations due Sept. 15
Do you know a dentist whose extraordinary volunteer efforts have made a difference?

CDT 2011-2012 and Companion available for preorder
The ADA Practical Guide Series presents the latest in dental coding with the new CDT 2011-2012: The ADA Practical Guide to Dental Procedure Codes and CDT Companion 2011-2012: The ADA Practical Guide to Dental Coding.

Distinguished Speaker Series offers Gladwell's insights, free CE
Orlando, Fla.—ADA dentists, team members, families and guests can begin their annual session experience by hearing the thought-provoking insights of Malcolm Gladwell and dental professionals can earn one hour of complimentary continuing education credit at the ADA Opening General Session and Distinguished Speaker Series Oct. 9.

There's still time to plan a trip to annual session
Orlando, Fla.—There's still time to save time and money on a trip to the ADA annual session here Oct. 9-12. But hurry—advance registration discounts and benefits are only available through Sept. 10.

Tooth bleaching standard now ready for review
The ADA Standards Committee on Dental Products has approved for review and comment Proposed American National Standard/American Dental Association Specification No. 118 for Tooth Bleaching Products.

New ADA Dental Buying Guide included with September JADA
Look in the September mailing of The Journal of the American Dental Association for a brand new tool for the dental practice—the 2010 ADA Dental Buying Guide.

Registration opens for new ADA course on minimal, moderate sedation
Part I of the new ADA CE course, Recognition and Management of Complications During Minimal and Moderate Sedation, is now available on ADA CE Online (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.adaceonline.org">www.adaceonline.org</a>).

ADA continues work on EHR development, implementation
The current model has been in place for more than a century. A patient has a paper file in a physician's or dentist's office containing his or her medical records. If the patient were to leave that office for another practice or move out of state, one of several options is available.

Orlando fun extends beyond parks
Orlando, Fla.—Orlando visitors have lots of entertainment options beyond its famed amusement parks, and ADA tours include some exciting options for active adventures and cultural experiences.

ADA offers recommendations on global mercury treaty
Washington—The Association urged U.S. negotiators on a global mercury treaty to consider the dental health benefits of amalgam.

Dentists may be impatient with economic recovery
Results of the ADA Quarterly Survey of Economic Confidence for the second quarter of 2010 were recently released, showing a significant downturn in the indicators measured. But according to an executive summary provided with the survey, the findings may be because dentists are frustrated that the economy is not improving as fast as they would like it to.

Save on credit card processing with Chase Paymentech
Credit cards are often the simplest way for patients to pay for dental services. However, ADA members should be aware of the exact rates they’re paying for card processing services.

Free NCDHM posters available Sept. 1
The 2011 National Children's Dental Health Month program posters will soon be available for shipping.

JADA, ADA News still best-read in dentistry
Your ADA publications have maintained their long-held status as the best-read periodicals in dentistry, a recently released, independent readership survey showed.

ADA World Marketplace exhibition features the latest products, technologies and free CE
Orlando, Fla.—The 2010 ADA World Marketplace Exhibition will showcase the latest products, technologies and techniques in dentistry—plus offer hours of free continuing education—Oct. 9-11 at the Orange County Convention Center.

VA appoints Dr. Arola to top dental care position
Washington—Dr. Patricia E. Arola, who entered the Department of Veterans Affairs as a staff dentist in Fargo, N.D., was named Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Dentistry effective June 20, 2010. She is responsible for policy, oversight and program development for dental care delivered by 833 dentists at 206 VA medical centers and clinics.

Decision supports Massachusetts Dental Society insurance challenge
Southborough, Mass.—For nearly 40 years, Massachusetts dentists have had to abide by a regulatory order that allowed Delta Dental Plan of Massachusetts to receive an additional 5 percent discount off reimbursement fees in addition to other plan discounts.

Volunteer dentist killed in Afghanistan
Kabul—Dr. Thomas Grams, a dentist who retired from his Durango, Colo., practice in 2007 to dedicate his life to providing volunteer dentistry to children in remote areas in the Americas, Nepal, India and Afghanistan, was one of 10 members of a health care team reported killed Aug. 5 by the Taliban in Afghanistan.

Health Screening Program canceled for 2010
In response to a recent tax and financial report, the ADA Foundation Board of Directors voted at its July meeting to cancel the Health Screening Program for the 2010 annual session in Orlando.

ADA issues statement on New York investigation
The American Dental Association Aug. 4 released a statement regarding New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo’s investigation into patient financing programs.

Fire destroys Virginia Dental Association office
Richmond, Va.—The Virginia Dental Association lost its headquarters to a July 29 fire when the building's roof was struck by lighting.

Dr. Campos to present award-winning course at annual session
Orlando, Fla.—Dr. Luiza Campos, the winner of the annual scientific contest at the Congresso Internacional de Odontologia de São Paulo, or CIOSP, in São Paulo, Brazil, will showcase her presentation at the ADA annual session Oct. 12.

Laura Kosden retires as ADA publisher
Laura A. Kosden, vice president and publisher, ADA Publishing, retired at the end of July after nearly 18 years as chief of the division that produces The Journal of the American Dental Association and the ADA News.

Fixed rate SBA loan offers more practice financing options
While today's economic environment is challenging, there are still a number of financing options available to dentists looking to own their practice or build.

Annual session courses offer financial tips
Orlando, Fla.—During this slow economy, annual session courses can be a wise investment for any dental practice.

See how Orlando makes its magic with an ADA tour
Orlando, Fla.—Want to get a behind-the-scenes look at what makes Orlando tick while you're attending the annual session?

South Carolina dental school thanks patrons
Charleston, S.C.—Having dedicated its new state-of-the-art facility named for alumnus and benefactor James B. Edwards, the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine is now recognizing new patrons.

FBI forensic course to convene in Arizona
Scottsdale, Ariz.—The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Criminal Justice Information Services Division is sponsoring a workshop Sept. 11-12 in Scottsdale, Ariz., on coding dental forensic information for the National Crime Information Center and the National Dental Image Repository.

Members of 2010 Institute for Diversity in Leadership selected
In June, the ADA Board of Trustees selected 12 participants for the 2010 Institute for Diversity in Leadership.

ADA officer candidate campaign statements
Candidates seeking ADA-elected offices prepared platform statements and profiles for the ADA News. Each candidate was sent a profile form with the same questions and asked to list no more than five items for professional memberships, volunteer posts/elective offices and main qualifications. Publication of these statements and profiles should not be construed as an endorsement of any candidate by the ADA News or other staff of the ADA or its subsidiaries. These statements and profiles are provided as information for Association members.

Dr. Jane Weintraub named 2010 Norton Ross awardee
San Francisco—One of the biggest things Dr. Jane Weintraub hopes her research imparts in the effort to decrease childhood caries, is that "dentists in their operatories can't do it alone" and "prevention works."

Plan Disney, Universal, SeaWorld fun in Orlando for less
Orlando, Fla.—Save time and money at some of Orlando's most popular attractions during the ADA annual session in October by purchasing specially discounted tickets offered by the ADA through Hello Florida before Sept. 17.

Log on in most ADA hotels
Orlando, Fla.—The ADA has secured free or discounted in-room Internet access for meeting guests in most ADA official annual session hotels in Orlando this fall.

Q&A: ADAF President Arthur A. Dugoni addresses KPMG report
KPMG, a well-regarded firm of financial and tax advisors, recently completed an independent Tax and Financial Review of the ADA Foundation. KPMG's report includes a number of recommendations pertaining to the Foundation's governance, operation and financial reporting.

Satellite Symposia
Orlando, Fla.—Annual session registrants can learn the latest approaches to dentin hypersensitivity management, the impact of wearing dentures on oral and systemic health and investment strategies—straight from the companies who develop products and services for these needs—by attending Satellite Symposia courses at annual session.

Temple U. group finds new challenges in Haiti
Philadelphia—This time was different. They were used to working with no light or suction and helping people for whom oral hygiene is not often part of their daily routine. They were even used to doing it in a third-world country with limited supplies in impoverished conditions.

SEC seeks input from dentists on fine wine company
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is asking dentists to come forward if they've been solicited to invest in a fine wines company, which they say is possibly a scam.

National Dental Benefits Conference set for Aug. 20
Executives from public and private health companies will share their expertise at the 2010 National Dental Benefits Conference Aug. 20.

ADA HIPAA, OSHA kit discount offered
The new ADA HIPAA and OSHA Compliance Kit comprises the ADA's best-selling compliance products at a discounted price, including HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) Manual, CD-ROM and Update Service through January 2013; ADA Regulatory Compliance Manual & CD-ROM and update service; OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Training for Dental Professionals DVD & Workbook.

Former ADA trustee John Staubach dies
York, Pa.—Dr. John W. Staubach, a former ADA 3rd District trustee (1997-2001), died at home July 22. He was 77.

Center for EBD hosts Forsyth course
Boston—The ADA Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry and Forsyth Institute are offering an interactive evidence-based dentistry course Nov. 1-5 at the Forsyth Institute.

Workforce conference stimulates discussion
They asked for dialogue, they got invigorating conversation. They asked to be heard and were given a forum and a stage to state their opinions. They wanted different perspectives and to hear what was going on in neighboring states, and their peers responded.

New Professional Product Review online
The summer issue of the ADA Professional Product Review revisits electric handpieces, evaluating the performance and design features of seven systems.

NIH invests $1.86 million in 'meth mouth' research
Los Angeles—The UCLA School of Dentistry will use a $1.86 million award from the National Institute on Drug Abuse to expand research reported in the Journal of the American Dental Association on the relationship between methamphetamine use and increased dental disease.

Making history: Diverse dental groups reach out to one another
A historic gathering of the National Dental Association, Hispanic Dental Association, Society of American Indian Dentists and the American Dental Association occurred June 11-12: the first National Summit on Diversity in Dentistry.

2010 National Dental Benefits Conference highlights listed
Dental fraud, dentists and the Internet and the Dental Quality Alliance are among topics the 2010 National Dental Benefits Conference will address Aug. 20.