Current Scientific Evidence Does Not Establish Cause and Effect Relationship Between Gum Disease and Heart Disease or Stroke
April 18, 2012 15:55 ET
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American Dental Association
CHICAGO, April 18, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs agrees with the conclusions of a recent report that current scientific evidence does not...
American Dental Association: Dental X-rays Should be Used Sparingly to Reduce Radiation Risk
April 10, 2012 01:06 ET
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American Dental Association
CHICAGO, April 10, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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...
American Dental Association Comment on the Kellogg Foundation Report, "A Review of the Global Literature on Dental Therapists"
April 10, 2012 00:01 ET
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American Dental Association
CHICAGO, April 10, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 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...
American Dental Association Encourages Wearing Mouthguards During Recreational Activities
April 02, 2012 13:28 ET
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American Dental Association
CHICAGO, April 2, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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...
Multifaceted Approach Required to Fix Dental Care Access Problem, ADA Tells Congress
February 29, 2012 13:12 ET
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American Dental Association
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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...
American Dental Association Comments on the Report "A Costly Dental Destination"
February 28, 2012 19:44 ET
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American Dental Association
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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...
Dental Associations Urge Governments, United Nations to Address Global Impact of Oral Disease
February 24, 2012 18:57 ET
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American Dental Association
CHICAGO, Feb. 24, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meeting today at the American Dental Association (ADA) headquarters, the ADA, FDI World Dental Federation and dental associations around the world urged...
American Dental Association Dentists Tweet Tooth Tips for National Children's Dental Health Month
February 24, 2012 15:47 ET
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American Dental Association
CHICAGO, Feb. 24, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In celebration of National Children's Dental Health Month, dentists from the American Dental Association (ADA) are slated to tweet children's oral...
February is National Children's Dental Health Month, ADA's National 'Give Kids a Smile(R)' Kicks Off 10th Anniversary Celebration
February 01, 2012 11:14 ET
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American Dental Association
CHICAGO, Feb. 1, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Dental Association (ADA) shines a light on dental health for children during February, marking the 10th anniversary of its Give Kids A Smile...
ADA President Thanks Department of Health and Human Services for Naming Oral Health as a `Leading Health Indicator'
October 31, 2011 14:59 ET
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American Dental Association
CHICAGO, Oct. 31, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ADA President Dr. William R. Calnon thanked the Department of Health and Human Services today for including oral health among the "leading health indicators"...