Oct 28, 2025
Charles Hurlburt, D.D.S., was a retired University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry professor who died in the bombing 30 years ago.
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As a component of the Michigan Dental Association (MDA), the Muskegon District Dental Society (MDDS) operates under the Tripartite system. This means that as a member of the MDA, you also become a member of the American Dental Association (ADA) and the MDDS. You are therefore gaining the resources of each organization to take advantage of “the power of three". Whether member dentists are caring for one patient, a community, a state, or a nation, organized dentistry is about improving oral health care together.
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Oct 27, 2025
Thomas M. Paumier, D.D.S., from Canton, Ohio, was voted president-elect Oct. 27 by the ADA House of Delegates.
Oct 25, 2025
Liz Lense, D.D.S., and Scott L. Tomar, D.M.D., discuss public water fluoridation science at Smilecon 2025
Oct 24, 2025
After new dental technology has gone through testing and approvals, developers still face the challenge of getting their product adopted.
Oct 24, 2025
Liz Lense, DDS, and Scott L. Tomar, DMD, discuss public water fluoridation science at Smilecon 2025
Oct 24, 2025
The ADA honored this year’s award winners during the second Changemakers Celebration at SmileCon 2025.
Oct 24, 2025
An educational SmileCon session provided attendees with comprehensive insights on the various avenues to dental practice ownership.
Oct 24, 2025
A SmileCon session focused on how dietary choices — particularly added sugar intake — affect both oral health and overall well-being.
Oct 23, 2025
The last class of the ADA’s Leadership Institutes graduated in August, but the work of participants continues.
Oct 23, 2025
Dental professionals from around the country came together to assemble 500 health and comfort kids for underserved veterans.
Oct 23, 2025
William Kane, D.D.S., founded Smiles of Hope Dental Clinic in March 2010 to help address access-to-care issues in rural Missouri.
Oct 23, 2025
During a discussion on dental-medical integration, the panelists agreed: Oral health care is essential and linked to overall health.
Oct 23, 2025
Hundreds of dentists convened for the SmileCon 2025 Opening Session, which kicked off the meeting with empowerment and inspiration.
Oct 23, 2025
HysensBio — a clinical-stage biotechnology company — is the winner of this year’s Pitch Competition at ADA Forsyth dentech 2025.
Oct 23, 2025
CE session addressed including the importance of high-dose fluoride applications in pediatric dentistry and managing fluoride hesitancy.
Oct 23, 2025
An Oral Systemic Focus for Optimal Patient Care - Smilecon 2025 panel discussion
Oct 23, 2025
A growing number of popular prescription medications including Ozempic and Wegovy also affect patients’ oral health.
Oct 22, 2025
The ADA announced the launch of ADA Credit Union— a new financial resource created in collaboration with BCU.
Oct 22, 2025
One of dentistry’s most anticipated events of the year is here. SmileCon 2025 returns Oct. 23-25 in Washington, D.C.
Oct 22, 2025
Three events will help shape the SmileCon 2025 experience: Opening Session, Friday Night Fest and the Dental Central tailgate.
