***UPDATE*** November 30, 2012ย In an effort to improve oral health in Florida, one of the largest counties in the state voted this week to add fluoride back to the public water supply.ย The decision was voted on by the Pinellas County Commission, with a 6-1 verdict in support of the mineral most believe to […]
Sedation dentistry has been all over recent news media after an ABC News investigation uncovered a horrific story of greed and malpractice.ย According to reports, there have been 31 child deaths over the last 15 years due to incompetent dentists using anesthesia in inappropriate ways, at times to perform routine procedures, such as teeth cleaning […]
Buenas Noticias! New ADA Website Available in Spanish
The American Dental Association (ADA) conducted a satellite media tour on June 28, 2012 as part of the kickoff of their new website, MouthHealthy.org.ย The new site, which became available to the public on June 25, is dedicated to providing credible oral health information and has several features, including ADA Find-a-Dentist, videos for all ages, […]
Recently, my spouse and I had a challenging debate about our three-year-old sonโs thumb-sucking habit.ย On one side, he uses this common, often impulsive behavior to self-soothe in stressful situations or when heโs tired.ย On the flip-side of the coin, weโre fearful that he is doing lasting damage to his teeth and jaw.ย Iโve heard […]
***UPDATED: June 23, 2015*** According to a recent article from the American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S. House of Representatives has approved a repeal of the excise tax on medical devices, which has generated widespread industry opposition since being implemented with the Affordable Care Act in January, 2013. Over 2,700 messages were sent to Congress […]
ADA Responds to PBS Program, “Dollars and Dentists”
***UPDATED: April 5, 2013*** Access to dental care still remains a problem across the United States, and itโs contributing to a growing epidemic of oral disease throughout the nation.ย According to a recent AP report out of Topeka, Kansas, the House and Senate are sitting on bills that could potentially help improve access however.ย The […]