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Sep 25, 2023

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HELP Committee passes Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act
Jun 27, 2023

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New Law Will Advance Careers for Dental Assistants; Benefit Patients
Michael Safian, DDS
Jun 27, 2023

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Connecticut State Dental Association Launches Online Career Center
Express Strategies, Community Contributor
Feb 3, 2022

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February is Children's Dental Health Month
Express Strategies, Community Contributor
Jan 28, 2022

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Connecticut State Dental Association President Dr. Mimi DeLessio-Matta discusses dental care during the pandemic and a proposed Dental Bill of Rights
WTIC NewsTalk - Face CT 1/23/2022
Jan 28, 2022

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Mass Ballot Voter Initiative Seeks to Expand Patient Benefits and Lower Costs
Dentistry Today
Nov 11, 2021

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A Win For Patients with Dental Coverage
Op-Ed Submitted to CTNewsJunkie.
Aug 10, 2021

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CT State Dental Association Urges Dental Professionals To Get Vaccinated
CTNewsJunkie "210 Capitol Ave Blog"
Aug 4, 2021

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CT Dental Association urges dental professionals to get COVID vaccine
The Connecticut Dental Association is urging all dental professionals to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Jun 15, 2021

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Dental practices ‘largely exempt’ from OSHA rule
Dental offices largely exempt from new emergency temporary standard.
Jun 11, 2021

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ADA will issue update on how new OSHA rule affects dentists, practices
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an Emergency Temporary Standard on Thursday, June 10.
Jun 1, 2021

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Robotics, virtual technology guide dentistry into high-tech future
Article from the Hartford Business Journal (May 31, 2021).
Apr 29, 2021

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Talk of Connecticut (WDRC Radio)
Dr. Tam Le, CSDA President, discusses the importance of continuing to see your dentist during the pandemic and the safety precautions dental offices take.
Mar 15, 2021

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Local professionals get certified to join mission to get people vaccinated
News Segment from WFSB, March 12, 2021. (Shawnte Passmore)
Jan 15, 2021

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Geography Is Destiny: Dentists’ Access to Covid Shots Depends on Where They Live
Article from Kaiser Health News, January 15, 2021. (Phil Galewitz)
Jan 4, 2021

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Coronavirus anxieties bring problems to dental practices
Article from the Republican American, December 21, 2020. (Mike Patrick)

Nov 29, 2023

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New savings, free student loan consultation offered by Laurel Road
ADA members receive exclusive benefits when paying off student loans
Nov 21, 2023

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ADA launches 2 new CE series focused on in-depth learning, networking
New Dentist Learning Networks will empower younger dentists to shape dentistry’s future
Nov 21, 2023

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ADA standards, technical reports available for comment
Deadline to respond is Dec. 31
Nov 17, 2023

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Free posters, postcards available for approaching 2024 National Children's Dental Health Month
Theme is ‘Healthy Habits for Healthy Smiles!’
Nov 17, 2023

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Free December webinar will discuss benefits of community dental health coordinators
Community Dental Health Coordinators: An Introduction to Oral Health Integration for Health Centers will stream Dec. 7
Nov 17, 2023

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December webinar focuses on locum tenens dentists
Free offering scheduled for Dec. 7
Nov 17, 2023

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CMS expands payment for dental services through Medicare
Final rule goes into effect Jan. 1, 2024
Nov 15, 2023

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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force publishes final oral health recommendations
Recommendations align with ADA’s previous comments
Nov 14, 2023

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HPI examines dentist workload impact from staffing shortages
Several other pieces of new research, including dashboard on wages and job counts, posted online
Nov 13, 2023

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New ADA guidance released on terminating network agreements
Dental Insurance Hub: Online document answers frequently asked questions
Nov 10, 2023

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ADA signs joint letter urging passage of CHIPP Act
Legislation would make Children’s Health Insurance Program permanent
Nov 9, 2023

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ADA continues to advocate for veterans’ access to care as 2024 approaches
About 7.8 million veterans enrolled in the system — 85% — are ineligible for Veterans Affairs dental benefits
Nov 8, 2023

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Veterans Smile Day ‘serves those who’ve served’
Annual event offers free dental care to military veterans
Nov 8, 2023

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Everyone for Veterans seeking dentists to provide pro bono care for nation’s heroes
Nonprofit connects veterans with comprehensive dental care
Nov 8, 2023

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CISA releases cybersecurity toolkit for health care sector
Resources could help protect dental practices
Nov 7, 2023

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Dental School Snapshots: October and November
This series from the ADA News highlights facts about each to help paint a picture of the current dental education landscape.
Nov 7, 2023

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Dental Lifeline Network recruiting humanitarians to donate their services for veterans
Organization launching its ‘Why I Dental’ campaign, which encourages dentists to do good together
Nov 6, 2023

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My View: Should we fear corporate dentistry? Why I changed my mind
"Practice expenses are increasing faster than revenues, driving the decline in average net income."
Nov 3, 2023

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Dental apprenticeships aim to mitigate workforce challenges
Training programs approved in Montana, Utah
Nov 2, 2023

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New York State Dental Association steps up to care for underserved in state’s Capital Region
‘NYSDA aims to break down barriers to better oral health and reach communities that historically struggle to access critical dental care’

HELP Committee passes Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act

New Law Will Advance Careers for Dental Assistants; Benefit Patients

Connecticut State Dental Association Launches Online Career Center

February is Children's Dental Health Month

Connecticut State Dental Association President Dr. Mimi DeLessio-Matta discusses dental care during the pandemic and a proposed Dental Bill of Rights

Mass Ballot Voter Initiative Seeks to Expand Patient Benefits and Lower Costs

A Win For Patients with Dental Coverage

CT State Dental Association Urges Dental Professionals To Get Vaccinated

CT Dental Association urges dental professionals to get COVID vaccine

Dental practices ‘largely exempt’ from OSHA rule

ADA will issue update on how new OSHA rule affects dentists, practices

Robotics, virtual technology guide dentistry into high-tech future

Talk of Connecticut (WDRC Radio)

Local professionals get certified to join mission to get people vaccinated

Geography Is Destiny: Dentists’ Access to Covid Shots Depends on Where They Live

Coronavirus anxieties bring problems to dental practices

New savings, free student loan consultation offered by Laurel Road

ADA launches 2 new CE series focused on in-depth learning, networking

ADA standards, technical reports available for comment

Free posters, postcards available for approaching 2024 National Children's Dental Health Month

Free December webinar will discuss benefits of community dental health coordinators

December webinar focuses on locum tenens dentists

CMS expands payment for dental services through Medicare

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force publishes final oral health recommendations

HPI examines dentist workload impact from staffing shortages

New ADA guidance released on terminating network agreements

ADA signs joint letter urging passage of CHIPP Act

ADA continues to advocate for veterans’ access to care as 2024 approaches

Veterans Smile Day ‘serves those who’ve served’

Everyone for Veterans seeking dentists to provide pro bono care for nation’s heroes

CISA releases cybersecurity toolkit for health care sector

Dental School Snapshots: October and November

Dental Lifeline Network recruiting humanitarians to donate their services for veterans

My View: Should we fear corporate dentistry? Why I changed my mind

Dental apprenticeships aim to mitigate workforce challenges

New York State Dental Association steps up to care for underserved in state’s Capital Region

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