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Exploring the Microbiome of Dental Plaque, Periodontal Disease

April 10, 2024

Reprinted from ADA Morning Huddle, April 10, 2024: A study explored the microbiome of dental plaque in people with varying periodontal statuses. The cross-sectional analysis in periodontal health and disease identified microbial markers associated with different clinical conditions, explored variations in microbial diversity and investigated potential correlations between the oral microbiome and clinical parameters.Read more

New Dentists’ Guide to Understanding Dental Benefits

April 8, 2024

Reprinted from ADA Finance & Operations Huddle, April 8, 2024: The ADA has an online hub for ready-to-use dental insurance information that can help dentists address and resolve even their most frustrating questions. Some resources cover the basics of dental insurance, including what a PPO plan is and how deductibles and co-insurance work.Read more

Donated Dental Services Report for Arkansas 2023

April 3, 2024

Thanks to our friends from the Dental Lifeline Network, here is a link to the 2023 report for the Donated Dental Services (DDS) activity from Arkansas for July 1 – December 31. Partial funding for the program is provided by Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC), but dentist participation is 100% voluntary. If are already a volunteer, thank you. For

Numbers of non-vaccinated and unimmunized on the rise

February 23, 2024

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.

Register to Volunteer for ArMoM 2024!

January 19, 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

Corporate Transparency Act Now in Effect to Battle Illegal Activity

January 10, 2024

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