Multisurface Restoration Downcoding has Increased In response to increasing reports of downcoding by third-party payers, the ADA is ready to support states and dental providers in addressing the practice and preventing it from becoming a universal policy. Downcoding...
Pain Management Reimagined – Endocuratio Inc. is developing a Non-Narcotic, Non-Addictive Pain Management Solution for your Patients! Dr. Mike Cavender (WVU-SOD ’94 and Boston U ’98 Endodontics) is part of a group pursing FDA approval for a new pain management...
Governor's Final Plan Due to the Federal Center for Medicaid Services on November 5th In September, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a 10-day window his office would accept proposals for the new Rural Health Transformation Program. The $50 billion Rural Health...
WVU-DH Students Conducting Research Study and Need your Response! Seniors at the West Virginia University Dental Hygiene Program are conducting a research study on dentists' perspectives regarding digital vs. traditional dental impressions in clinical practice. We...
In an effort to support the mental well-being of all dental professionals, the ADA is expanding free access to the Well-Being Index to dental team members and nonmember dentists. The ADA-licensed version of the index — an anonymous, validated assessment and...
The annual WVU School of Dentistry Mesaros Symposium will be held Friday, Aug. 22, at Erickson Alumni Center. The half-day continuing education opportunity is open to all dentists, dental hygienists and members of the School of Dentistry community and will be followed...
As part of our ongoing mental health support for dental professionals, the ADA is highlighting members’ exclusive benefits from Talkspace Go. Free Talkspace Go Courses Available to Members These live, monthly courses are designed to help you manage common challenges...
SmileCon® 2025 is happening October 23–25 in Washington, D.C. and it's where the entire dental team comes together! With CE tracks tailored for hygienists, staff, students, and more—plus curated Dental Central experiences—this year’s event is future-ready and...
Limited Evidence for Bioactive Advantages Evidence for the bioactivity of dental restorative materials remains limited, and any clinical advantage of bioactive over conventional composites is still unproven, according to the cover story in the May issue of The Journal...