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Donated Dental Services Report for Arkansas

Donated Dental Services, a program of the national Dental Lifeline Network, was introduced in Arkansas in 1997 with assistance from the Arkansas State Dental Association. Since that time, almost $3 million in donated dentistry has been provided to Arkansans who face medical or financial challenges that prevent them from accessing dental care on their own. The program is now primarily

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Obituary: Dr. George C. Martin, Past ASDA President

Dr. George Chesley Martin, Sr., of Springdale, AR passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 71 years old. He was born July 13, 1952, in San Antonio, Texas to Robert Chesley and Enbe (Woody) Martin. George began his dental career in 1976 in McGehee, AR where he owned his own practice. He practiced there for 28 years before moving

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Obituary: Dr. Tommy Raines of Camden

Dr. Tommy Raines of Camden went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. His humor was contagious and his loud laugh lit up every room. His hospitality and servants heart left an impact on more people than could ever be counted. His pride as a parent and

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ADA Advises Against Ordering from Overstocker Liquidation Company

Information to ADA Members from Leslee Williams, ADA Vice President, Public and Professional Communications As you may already know, there are an increasing number of complaints from members about Overstocker, a liquidation company that has advertised in ADA Vendor Showcase. Members indicate the company is not fulfilling orders, making unauthorized credit card transactions and providing limited or no customer assistance.

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Ready to accelerate your career, overcome obstacles and make an impact with support designed to help you succeed, professionally and personally? Then there’s never been a better time to join the Arkansas State Dental Association and ADA. For a limited time, become an ASDA and ADA member for 2024 and get the rest of 2023 free. * Join us now

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Obituary: Dr. Bruce Gaston of Hot Springs

Dr. Bruce Gaston, age 66, of Hot Springs, Ark., died peacefully at home on Aug. 17, surrounded by his family. Bruce was born to Jackson Gaston and Betty (Rout) Gaston. They were a military family which moved around several times before eventually settling in Hot Springs. Bruce graduated from Lakeside High School, and then went on to earn his Bachelor’s

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