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ADA Statement Provides Comprehensive Overview of Community Dental Health Coordinator Pilot Program

Chicago – October 25, 2012—The American Dental Association (ADA) today released the fourth in a series of papers that examine the challenges of and solutions to bringing good oral health to millions of Americans who, for multiple reasons, lack access to regular dental care. Breaking Down Barriers to Oral Health for All Americans: The Community Dental Health Coordinator (CDHC) examines the ADA pilot program to educate, train and deploy a new type of community health worker, one with a focus on patient education, disease prevention and patient navigation. As of October, the project has

Survey: Kids’ Perceptions of Halloween Include “Too Much Candy” and Desire for Other Types of Treats

New York, New York, October 24, 2012— The American Dental Association® (ADA) and PopCap Games today announced the results of a new survey targeting trick-or-treating children (ages 5 to 13) in the U.S., looking at kids’ views and perceptions of Halloween. Approximately 94% of all American children participate in trick-or-treating, and 65% of them consider Halloween the best holiday of the year. At the same time, the survey found that a significant majority of kids are primed for changes to the holiday. Among the top findings, two-thirds of kids surveyed agree that they eat too much candy

American Dental Association Installs President and President-Elect

2012-2013 President Dr. Robert A. Faiella, President-Elect Dr. Charles H. Norman IIICHICAGO, Oct. 23, 2012 – The American Dental Association (ADA) today installed Robert A. Faiella, D.M.D., M.M.SC., of Osterville, Mass., as president and Charles H. Norman III, D.D.S., of Greensboro, N.C., as president-elect. The installations took place during a meeting of the ADA House of Delegates in San Francisco. Dr. Robert A. Faiella As the ADA’s new president, Dr. Faiella will lead the 157,000-member organization, America’s leading advocate for oral health, for one year. Prior to becoming

Groundbreaking Oral Health Curriculum Endorsed by American Dental Association

Leesburg, Va. - (October 9, 2012) –The American Dental Association (ADA) announced its official endorsement of “Smiles for Life ,” the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine’s national online oral health curriculum. Funded by the National Interprofessional Initiative on Oral Health, the Smiles for Life curriculum was first released in 2005 and is now available in an interactive online 3rd edition. Smiles for Life is the nation’s most comprehensive and widely used oral health curriculum specifically designed by and for primary medical care

“Stop Zombie Mouth” Halloween Campaign Sowing Five Million Free Trading Cards in Addition to Free Copies of Plants vs. Zombies™

National Oral Health Campaign from the American Dental Association and PopCap Games Secures Support from CSPI Director of Nutrition PolicySEATTLE, Washington—September 28, 2012— The American Dental Association® (ADA) and PopCap Games today announced a new tendril of their recently launched “Stop Zombie Mouth” campaign: beginning today, a limited run of one million packs of trading cards featuring characters from PopCap’s hit game Plants vs. Zombies™ is being distributed via thousands of participating dentists nationwide. Each card pack also includes a coupon redeemable for a free copy of

ADA Asks Dentists to Enlist in Fight against Prescription Drug Abuse

The American Dental Association today expressed its support for the Drug Enforcement Administration’s fifth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day , scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 29, and urged dentists to counsel their patients about how to safely secure and dispose of unused, unwanted or expired pharmaceuticals.  “Medicine abuse has become a real problem in our communities,” said ADA President William R. Calnon, D.D.S.  “As prescribers of narcotic pain medications, dentists are well positioned to educate patients about how to

American Dental Association Responds to New York City’s Ban of Large-size Sugary Beverages

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                     Media Contact: Lydia Hall                                                                                                            halll@ada.org       Nicole Brown                                                                                    BrownN@ADA.org                                                                                                           312.440.2806 Statement from Dr. William Calnon, President, American Dental Association on New York City’s Ban of Large-size

ADA Praises Portland, Ore., City Council for Vote to Fluoridate

Chicago, Sept. 12, 2012— The American Dental Association (ADA) today praised the Portland, Ore., City Council’s unanimous vote to begin fluoridating the city’s municipal water system before a self-imposed deadline of March 2014. The vote marks an end to Portland’s distinction as the largest U.S. city not providing its citizens the oral health benefits of optimally fluoridated water.  “We applaud the Portland City Council’s decision to follow the solid science,” said ADA President William R. Calnon, D.D.S. “The evidence supporting water fluoridation is overwhelming. It is a safe,

Supreme Court ACA Ruling’s Effect on Access to Dental Care

The U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-4 ruling on the Affordable Care Act upholds the provisions establishing state health insurance exchanges and minimum benefit packages that include pediatric oral health care. This could expand dental coverage to millions of additional children, many of whom have suffered with untreated dental disease. The ADA advocated vigorously for increased children’s coverage, including how the “essential dental benefit” for children is defined, in the months leading up to the law’s passage and is grateful that it remains intact. However, the Court’s ruling further

American Dental Association Statement on PBS Frontline’s ‘Dollars and Dentists’

The American Dental Association appreciates the mounting media interest in what Surgeon General David Satcher, M.D., famously called a “silent epidemic” of oral disease. Unfortunately, the situation has improved little since Dr. Satcher wrote those words in 2000. The needless suffering caused by untreated dental disease that could have been prevented or easily treated in its early stages is unacceptable. Coverage by PBS’s “Frontline” and other media can increase awareness of this ongoing tragedy and, we hope, the political will to do something about it. We also are concerned, however,

Americans Score a D on National Oral Health Quiz

ADA Launches New Website to Help Improve Public’s Oral HealthCHICAGO, June 25, 2012 – Americans need a serious brush up when it comes to their oral health, according to a new survey from the American Dental Association (ADA) released today during the ADA’s launch of a robust new website, MouthHealth.org, dedicated to improving the oral health of all Americans. On average, Americans scored a “D” on a series of true or false questions ranging from how often to brush and what age should a child first visit a dentist to what causes cavities. “The results of the survey were quite shocking and

Statement by American Dental Association President William R. Calnon, DDS, on Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Comprehensive Dental Reform Act

EMBARGOED UNTIL 11 A.M. EASTERN TIME THURSDAY, JUNE 7“The ADA is pleased that Senator Sanders’ bill recognizes that the barriers that impede too many Americans from attaining good oral health are numerous, and that addressing only one or a few of them will not appreciably improve what all agree is an unacceptable situation.  The ADA has written to Sen. Sanders to express support for  much of the bill and to offer suggestions intended to strengthen some provisions, but also to express the Association’s continued opposition to expending precious federal dollars on unproven and, we believe,

Statement from Dr. William Calnon, President, American Dental Association on New York City’s Proposed Ban of Large-size Sugary Beverages

CHICAGO, June 1, 2012—The American Dental Association (ADA) applauds New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg for shining a spotlight on the issue of frequent and excessive consumption of soda and other sugary beverages which raises the risk of adverse health conditions such as obesity, diabetes and tooth decay. When it comes to a ban related to a particular food or beverage, is a stick rather than a carrot approach the best way to get people to adopt healthier diets? Perhaps not, but the attention alone that the mayor’s proposal has generated on this issue is certainly a huge step in the

Milligan, Walker Join American Dental Association D.C. Office

The American Dental Association announced two additions to its Washington, D.C., office: Sarah Milligan as director of the American Dental Political Action Committee; and Mindi Walker as congressional lobbyist. Originally from Pensacola, Fla., Sarah Milligan attended Indiana University in Bloomington. After earning her degrees in political science and Russian and East European studies, she joined the staff of Rep. Steve Buyer (R-Ind.). In four years with Rep. Buyer, Ms. Milligan worked on a number of specific projects, some of them with Energy and Commerce Committee staff. In the 112th

American Dental Association Comment on the New York Times story, ‘E.R. Doctors Face Dilemma on Painkillers’

Washington, D.C., May 1, 2012 – A story in today’s New York Times points up a new aspect of the unfortunate phenomenon of people seeking treatment for dental problems in hospital emergency rooms: patients claiming to be in agony from dental disease in order to procure prescription pain medication, and emergency room physicians trying to sort out which of them actually need those drugs. The Times did not explore the underlying problem—there is virtually no consistent, substantive dental safety net for low-income adults. Medicaid dental programs, which vary state by state, generally focus

ADA Statement Examines How Funding Affects Access to Oral Health

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                        Contact:                                                                                                             Jeanine Collins                                                                                                             collinsj@ada.org                                                                                                             312.440.2886 WASHINGTON – May 1, 2012—The American Dental Association today released the third in a series of papers that examine the

Community Water Fluoridation: 73.9 (Percent) Down, 26.1 to Go

Washington, D.C., April 30, 2012 – The 157,000 members of the American Dental Association welcome today’s announcement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that 73.9 percent of Americans who get their water from municipal systems now benefit from optimal fluoridation. Community water fluoridation is a proven, safe measure to prevent dental decay, rates of which have dropped dramatically since its inception 67 years ago.  Today’s announcement brings the number of Americans receiving optimally fluoridated water to an all-time high of some 204 million people. The ADA

Current Scientific Evidence Does Not Establish Cause and Effect Relationship Between Gum Disease and Heart Disease or Stroke

Embargoed until 4pm ET, Wednesday, April 18Nicole BrownBrownN@ADA.org                                                                       312.440.2806 CHICAGO, April 18, 2012 – The American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs agrees with the conclusions of a recent report that current scientific evidence does not establish a direct cause and effect relationship between gum disease and heart disease or stroke. Additionally, the evidence does not establish that gum disease increases the rate of heart disease or stroke. The report, which examined 537 peer-

American Dental Association: Dental X-rays Should be Used Sparingly To Reduce Radiation Risk

Embargoed : April 10, 2012, 12:01 a.m. E.T. Contact: Lydia Hall halll@ada.org 312.440.2806 　 American Dental Association: Dental X-rays Should be Used Sparingly To Reduce Radiation Risk 　 CHICAGO, April 10, 2012 —The American Dental Association (ADA) is aware of a recent study that associates yearly or more frequent dental X-rays to an increased risk of developing meningioma, the most commonly diagnosed brain tumor. The ADA’s long-standing position is that dentists should order dental X-rays for patients only when necessary for diagnosis and treatment. Since 1989,

American Dental Association Comment on the Kellogg Foundation Report, “A Review of the Global Literature on Dental Therapists”

Embargoed until 12:01 a.m., Eastern Time, Tuesday, April 10The ADA offers the observations below as a respectful but firm refutation of a report that claims to demonstrate the viability of one solution to a complex set of problems that impede too many Americans from attaining good oral health. The ADA’s firm stance against non-dentists performing surgical/irreversible procedures is well known. That said, the Association believes that all of the individuals and organizations involved in this discussion, whether regarding this paper specifically or the larger, ongoing discourse, want the same

American Dental Association Encourages Wearing Mouthguards During Recreational Activities

April is National Facial Protection MonthCHICAGO, April 2, 2012 – Warm weather brings thoughts of long bike rides, rollerblading and skateboarding. Just as you would suit up in your helmet, kneepads and wrist guards, don’t forget your mouthguard too, according to the American Dental Association (ADA). “One fall or collision with a fellow biker could damage your smile, so it’s better to be safe than sorry,” said Dr. Alice Boghosian, ADA Consumer Advisor spokesperson and a practicing dentist in the Chicago area. “Mouthguards aren’t just for football players or hockey players. Mouthguards

Multifaceted Approach Required to Fix Dental Care Access Problem, ADA Tells Congress

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                      Contact: Robert Raible raibler@ada.org 202.789.5166 Richard Green greenr@ada.org 202.789.5170   Multifaceted Approach Required to Fix Dental Care Access Problem, ADA Tells Congress Washington, D.C., Feb. 29, 2012 – The Senate Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging, chaired by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), today held a hearing on “The Dental Crisis in America: The Need to Expand Access.” The American Dental Association (ADA) welcomed the hearing in the hope that it will spur lawmakers to

American Dental Association Comments on the Report “A Costly Dental Destination”

Washington, D.C., Feb. 28, 2012 – The American Dental Association (ADA) agrees with much of the report, “A Costly Dental Destination,” released today by the Pew Center on the States, which points up the burden placed on already strained hospital emergency departments by patients needing dental care. The report validates what the ADA has been saying for years: Too many Americans face barriers that impede their ability to get dental care. People in pain often have no recourse other than seeking care in hospital emergency rooms. Most ERs can treat only symptoms by dispensing antibiotics and

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