Feb 7, 2024
New Walla Walla Valley Dental Society Website
Welcome to wwvds.org, the new website for the Walla Walla Valley Dental Society!
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May 15, 2025
ADA seeks member input to strengthen policy on recoupment practices
The ADA is aware of dental benefit carriers reducing payments owed to dentists to recoup overpayments made to other dentists.
May 14, 2025
ADA Living Guideline Program announced
The ADA and University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine have collaborated to establish the ADA Living Guideline Program.
May 13, 2025
FDA to pull prescription fluoride supplements from market
The FDA announced that it plans to remove prescription fluoride supplements from the market once a safety review is completed.
May 12, 2025
Bitonte College of Dentistry names new dean
Sorin T. Teich, D.M.D., has been appointed dean of Northeast Ohio Medical University’s Bitonte College of Dentistry.
May 12, 2025
ADA provides recommendations on Medicaid provisions in reconciliation legislation
The ADA provided comments on Medicaid provisions in the budget reconciliation legislation.
May 12, 2025
Updates on ADA financial stewardship, tech upgrades
The ADA president and president-elect emailed all members with an update on the state of the ADA's finances and technology upgrades.
May 12, 2025
ADA opposes proposed health care cuts in reconciliation bill
The ADA has joined the Partnership for Medicaid in expressing concern with potential Medicaid cuts in the upcoming reconciliation bill.
May 9, 2025
ADA holds virtual congressional briefing on public programs
The ADA held a congressional briefing to showcase new data and policy insights on dental coverage in Medicaid and Medicare Advantage.
May 9, 2025
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of happenings in government you may have missed.
May 9, 2025
Reject fiscal year 2026 HHS budget proposal, ADA urges
The ADA and nine other dental organizations are urging Congress to reject the administration’s fiscal year 2026 budget proposal for DHHS.
May 7, 2025
Bill would ensure health insurance covers needed treatment
The Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act was reintroduced in Congress.
May 7, 2025
Call for public nominees to CODA
CODA wants individuals interested in serving as public/consumer representatives on the board of commissioners.
May 6, 2025
Proposed tax bill raises concern for ADA
ADA leaders are expressing concerns over a tax bill that proposes cuts to student aid programs.
May 6, 2025
ADA objects to Texas attorney general’s statement about fluoride toothpaste recommendations
The ADA affirms the use of fluoride, in recommended amounts, as safe and effective in preventing tooth decay for both children and adults.
May 5, 2025
May JADA examines bioactivity of dental restorative materials
Evidence for the bioactivity of dental restorative materials remains limited, according to the May cover story of JADA.
May 4, 2025
Department of Education considers regulatory changes to student aid programs
The ADA is responding to the U.S. Department of Education's request for feedback as it considers regulatory changes to student aid programs.
May 4, 2025
Education Department considers regulatory changes to student aid programs
The ADA is responding to the U.S. Department of Education's request for feedback as it considers regulatory changes to student aid programs.
May 2, 2025
Forsyth Friday: Institute launches Ambush Science YouTube series
Batbileg Bor, Ph.D., describes his ongoing research on Saccharibacteria, a group of ultra-small bacteria in the oral cavity.
May 2, 2025
ADA calls for increased funding for Indian Health Service
A coalition dedicated to improving health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives is urging Congress to support funding for IHS.
May 1, 2025
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of happenings in government you may have missed this week.
