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Children Using Too Much Toothpaste

February 8, 2019 Indiana Dental Association

A government survey suggests some children are using more toothpaste than the recommended amount when brushing their teeth. Health officials recommend brushing teeth with fluoride toothpaste, and “children under 3 are only supposed to use a smear of toothpaste the size of a grain of rice,” while “kids 3 to 6 are supposed to keep […]

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ADA Issues Statement Regarding Dental Floss Study

January 15, 2019 Indiana Dental Association

The American Dental Association’s Science Institute has issued a statement regarding a Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology study that questions the safety of certain types of dental floss. The ADA points out that the conclusions, which garnered widespread media coverage, were presented from a single study involving a small number of subjects. Click […]

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Dentistry Among “30 Best Jobs for the Future”

December 14, 2018 Indiana Dental Association

Kiplinger includes dentist among its list of “30 of the best jobs for the future.” To create the list, Kiplinger created its list by looking at fields with high earnings and growth potential. In a slideshow on its website, Kiplinger discusses each profession on the list, noting for dentist that an increasing number of Americans […]

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Call for Nominations for ADA Positions

April 19, 2018 Indiana Dental Association

Nominations are open for two upcoming 7Th District positions: ADA Council on Communications and ADA Trustee. For additional information about either of these positions, or to place your name in nomination, contact IDA Executive Director Doug Bush.

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ADA Announces New Policy to Combat Opioid Epidemic

March 26, 2018 Indiana Dental Association

New ADA policy on opioids supports mandates on prescription limits and continuing education in what could be the first of its kind among major health care professional organizations.

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Joseph P. Crowley Installed as ADA President

October 24, 2017 Indiana Dental Association

IDA welcomes 7th District's Dr. Joseph Crowley as the new President of the American Dental Association. We've thoroughly enjoyed working with Dr. Crowley over the years and we know he will serve admirably.

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New ADA guideline for evaluating potentially malignant disorders

September 26, 2017 Indiana Dental Association

The American Dental Association has developed new recommendations for evaluating potentially malignant disorders in the oral cavity. The guideline comes after an expert panel convened by the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs and the Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry conducted a systematic review of the best available evidence.

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4 Ways to Get the Most from the ADA’s New Find-a-Dentist Campaign

April 20, 2017 Indiana Dental Association

ADA identified 19.6 million potential patients who believe in the importance of dental visits but for various reasons are not following through to make an appointment.

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2017 Honorary Membership and Distinguished Service Nominations

March 21, 2017 Indiana Dental Association

The ADA Bylaws give the Board of Trustees the power to elect Honorary Members of the Association. The Board, in turn, has guidelines and procedures governing the nomination and selection process for awarding ADA Honorary Membership. These guidelines appear in the Organization and Rules of the Board of Trustees and are reprinted below. Honorary Membership: […]

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ADA asks Congress to amend McCarran-Ferguson Act in ACA laws

January 24, 2017 Indiana Dental Association

The Association is requesting that Congress include provisions of H.R. 372 — a bill that would amend the McCarran-Ferguson Act of 1945 — in future legislation affecting the Affordable Care Act.

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