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Numbers of non-vaccinated and unimmunized on the rise

ADA News reports that a recent study released by Texas Health and Human Services shows vaccination and immunization exemptions are on the rise. Data from the 2022-23 school year indicates that 3.24% of Texas kindergarteners—with rates as high as 25% in King County—received exemptions “for reasons of conscience, including a religious belief” through the Texas Department of State Health Services.

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Free CE hours with Special Olympics Arkansas this Friday, Feb. 2

Special Olympics Arkansas is offering five free hours of CE this Friday, February 2, for dental professionals registering as Inclusive Health Providers at the annual Special Olympics Arkansas Winter Games. Volunteer attendees in this didactic, hands-on course will learn more about Inclusive Health programs and best practices in treating people with intellectual disabilities (ID). Participants are asked to register at

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Register to Volunteer for ArMoM 2024!

ArMOM is seeking volunteers for this year’s annual dental clinic on April 12-13 at the Conway Expo Center. Dental and medical personnel, interpreters, non-dental professions, and other laypeople are needed to treat an anticipated 2,000 patients over the two-day period. This event requires 800-1,000 volunteers to contribute their time, so sign up at RSVPBook as soon as possible to ensure

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Corporate Transparency Act Now in Effect to Battle Illegal Activity

Posted January 10, 2024: The American Dental Association provided the synopsis below on the new Corporate Transparency Act enacted by Congress in 2021 to combat illegal activities, such as money laundering, by foreign or domestic threats in all sectors of the US economy. Thanks to Chad Olson and members of the Washington DC team for this information. “A new law

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Let ProSites Help You Market Your Practice!

In 2024, set your practice up for success to save time when planning patient communications with this free Marketing Communication Strategies Inspiration Guide from ASDA’s partner ProSites. Get yours today for easy, timely, and fun monthly ideas to keep patients engaged all year long. Download the ProSites online guide here!

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ASDA Pushes for Updated Medicaid Fee Schedule

For the past two years, ASDA actively has been advocating for an increase in Medicaid dental fees, which have not been adjusted for 15 years. Although earlier efforts fell flat, a new push with the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) points to the possibility of at least bringing the issue to the attention of those who can make the

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