ADA, Forsyth team up for EBD course
Boston—On the heels of last year’s successful inaugural course, the ADA Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry and Forsyth Institute are again teaming up to host an interactive evidence-based dentistry course Nov. 1-5 at the Forsyth Institute.
FTC again delays enforcement of Red Flags Rule
Washington—The Federal Trade Commission announced May 28 that it has further delayed enforcement of its Red Flags Rule until Jan. 1, 2011. The delay is intended to give Congress time to pass legislation that would permanently exclude certain small businesses, including dental practices, from the rule.
ADA offers support for separator goal
Washington—The Association supports a “very aggressive” amalgam separator goal under a memorandum of understanding with the Environmental Protection Agency, the ADA told Congress May 26 in invited testimony. The goal would call for a 20 percent gain in voluntary use of separators within 12 months and 25 percent annual increases thereafter.
Association pursues Red Flags Rule remedies
Washington—Four-way negotiations continue on the Red Flags Rule as the FTC’s latest enforcement moratorium is set to expire June 1.
Arizona insurance cuts overridden
Scottsdale, Ariz.—There was a tense period where thousands of low-income adults and children in Arizona were going to be without health insurance, but the governor and legislature were forced to remedy the situation.
Coalition urges six-month Medicaid funding extension
Washington—Patients are the first to feel the impact of funding cuts, says an ADA-supported coalition ad urging Congress to extend federal Medicaid matching funds through June 30, 2011.
Big bite on display at NMD
The National Museum of Dentistry in Baltimore June 26 will host “Jaws and Paws,” a family festival devoted to animals and their teeth.
High-tech session
Orlando, Fla.—The ADA annual session offers unique networking opportunities and high-tech tools that registrants can use before, during and after the Oct. 9-12 meeting at the Orange County Convention Center.
New courses sought for ADA CE Online
ADA CE Online offers a variety of clinical and practice management courses for dentists and members of the dental team. There are many convenient no-cost options, and courses are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at www.adaceonline.org.
Today’s OpEds: Concerns About Reform; Relieving Businesses’ Burden; The Health System Arrogance
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