The Root Issue 57

Gloves in Stock for TDA Member Dentists

Register Now: TDA Virtual Legislative Day – February 17th

National Health Insurance Reform Passes After ADA Lobbying

TDA Member Call to Action – Legislative Priorities, COVID-19 Vaccine

PPP Loans; TDA Testifies; Workplace Vaccine Facts

Legislative Session Begins. Read More in The Root.

TDA Fights as the Govt. Struggles with Vaccine Distribution

TDA Meets with State Leaders to Discuss COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

TDA Meets with State Leaders to Discuss COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

TDA Testifies at DSHS’ Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response Meeting

TDA Continues Advocating for Dentists and Dental Teams to Get COVID-19 Vaccine

TDA Continues Advocating For Dentists as Texas Receives First Doses of Pfizer COVID Vaccine

CDC Updates COVID-19 Quarantine Guidelines

TDA Advocates for Dentists and Dental Teams to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

CMS Report Concludes Texas Dentists Getting Care to Children During COVID-19

TDA Securing Wins for Texas Dentists at HHSC

New HHS Executive Commissioner

UnitedHealth Group Acquires MCNA Dental

Legislative & Policy Updates: The Root

Brett Kessler, D.D.S., installed as ADA president

Brett Kessler, D.D.S., of Denver was installed Oct. 22 as the 161st president of the American Dental Association.

Cody C. Graves, D.D.S., elected ADA treasurer

Cody C. Graves, D.D.S., a general dentist from Goldthwaite, Texas, was voted ADA treasurer Oct. 22 by the House of Delegates in New Orleans.

House of Delegates votes not to raise dues

The ADA House of Delegates voted Oct. 22 in New Orleans that there be no change to active member dues for 2025.

'This is why our work matters'

ADA President Linda J. Edgar, D.D.S., addresses the ADA House of Delegates in New Orleans.

Association announces ADA Corporate Ventures

The American Dental Association announced the creation of ADA Corporate Ventures to pursue commercial applications of oral health research.

Women using AI to advance patient care

Crest+Oral-B sponsored the Women’s Leadership in Dental AI: Thriving Together event at SmileCon.

Dental dynasty

Family of dentists return to SmileCon

ADA Foundation’s Give Veterans A Smile launches at SmileCon

Give Veterans A Smile encourages dentists to provide pro bono oral health care to underserved veterans.

Blue Cross Blue Shield settles health provider class action lawsuit

Insurance company Blue Cross Blue Shield has agreed to pay $2.8 billion to resolve antitrust class action claims by health providers.

Solicitor General to weigh in on pharmacy benefit managers case

The Supreme Court asked the solicitor general for input on a case that could change states’ ability to regulate pharmacy benefit managers.

Children receive screenings, learn about oral hygiene during Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures event

The education and screening event is part of the ADA Foundation’s philanthropic events taking place during SmileCon.

Give Veterans A Smile Pack & Give Back assembles 500 health kits for New Orleans veterans

Dentists and other SmileCon attendees showed up in a big way to help pack kits for underserved veterans.

Communicate benefits of fluoride

Attend a continuing education session on Oct. 19 at SmileCon to find out ways to communicate a positive message.

Big band music in the Big Easy

Opening Session at SmileCon kicked off at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Oct. 17.

ADA supports extension of tax policies to assist dentists, touts economic impact of dental practices

The ADA is expressing support for an extension of several tax policies that it says will support dental professionals.

Discover ADA Member Advantage-endorsed products, services at SmileCon

Perks await member dentists and their teams at the booths of ADA Member Advantage-endorsed products and services in Dental Central.

Feel empowered during Opening Session

The Opening Session will leave attendees feeling wowed, moved and empowered when it kicks off SmileCon on Oct. 17.

Vote for your favorite exhibitor at SmileCon

SmileCon attendees can recognize their favorite exhibit hall booths in New Orleans in the first People’s Choice Exhibitor Awards.

5 must-attend events during SmileCon

SmileCon offers countless opportunities to meet, play, learn and smile.

Dental school rebuilds after Hurricane Helene

The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University was one of many communities that experienced utter devastation from Hurricane Helene.