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ADA Chicago office to close during NATO summit May 21

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:57:47 +0000

The ADA’s Chicago office will be closed on Monday, May 21, as a precautionary measure over protests expected to take place during the May 19-21 NATO summit in Chicago.

Hal Christensen, ‘dentistry in Washington’ 1957-1985

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:49:55 +0000

When he hired me, Hal Christensen said he needed a writer to describe the American Dental Association’s activities in the nation’s capital, of which he was the greater part as I was to learn, and that I must leave deadline-a-minute journalism and report to the ADA Washington Office May 1, 1978.

ADA releases statement on dental X-rays study

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 01:47:47 +0000

A study published online April 10 associating dental radiographs with brain tumors has stirred media attention and questions from experts on the study’s methodology.

‘Mutual, overarching goal should eclipse our differences’

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:00:28 +0000

The Association offered a “dramatically different view” of improving access to care than offered April 9-10 by professional and philanthropic advocates of dental therapists in the oral health workforce.

CDBP helps solve MetLife claim issues

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 23:17:16 +0000

Dr. Bob Flath started noticing a pattern when he submitted claims to MetLife.

Opioids and pain management top ADA webinar

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:57:28 +0000

Medications like Vicodin, Lorcet and Percocet can be helpful to those in pain but disparaging to those who become addicted.

Rep. Gosar seeks antitrust exemption repeal

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 01:45:43 +0000

Washington—The Association urged support for legislation offered by dentist/Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) to repeal the 67-year exemption from antitrust laws for “the business of health insurance.”

Dr. Yagiela, dental anesthesia authority, dies at 64

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:00:57 +0000

Los Angeles—Dr. John A. Yagiela, an internationally recognized authority on pain and anxiety control in dentistry, died Feb. 22.

Accreditation needed for Medicare-covered ADI

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:18:12 +0000

Washington—Suppliers of the technical component of advanced diagnostic imaging services for Medicare beneficiaries must be accredited to be reimbursed for the claim if the service is performed on or after Jan. 1, 2012. The accreditation requirement applies to suppliers of the images and not the physician’s interpretation.

Accreditation needed for Medicare-covered ADI

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:18:12 +0000