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The Dental Hygienist Shortage: A Critical Exploration of ADHA's Latest Advocacy Push
Posted In: Advocacy, Policy & Regulatory,
Date posted Sep 3

Policymakers should not presume that independent practice for dental hygienists will automatically solve hard problems created by existing...

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Laser Endodontic Ablation Procedure (LEAP)
Posted In: Action Journal,
Date posted Sep 1

Laser Endodontic Ablation Procedure (LEAP): A Novel Approach to Root Canal Disinfection Using the Picasso Pro Diode Laser By: Rico D. Short, DMD,...

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Closing the Gap: Addressing Georgia’s Dental Hygiene Workforce Shortage
Posted In: Advocacy,
Date posted Aug 31

Georgia Dental Association's inaugural Closing the Gap: Dental Workforce and Access Luncheon took place at Southbound in Atlanta on Friday August...

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Financing Dental Equipment for Your Practice
Posted In: Practice Management,
Date posted Aug 19

Sponsored Content If you’re the owner of a dental practice, you know obtaining the right equipment is a critical component to the success of...

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Celebrating the team who sets the stage for care acceptance
Posted In: Dentistry News & Updates,
Date posted Aug 14

Office Management Appreciation Month in September recognizes the dental professionals who help make patient care possible long before treatment...

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Student Loan Repayment Programs Begin Accepting 2026 Applicants
Posted In: Clinical & Professional, Advocacy,
Date posted Aug 3

Georgia’s student loan reimbursement program applications will begin going live on August 1, 2027. Multiple opportunities are available for dentists...

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Georgia Board of Dentistry Posts Notice Regarding Sedation Training Patient Experience Requirements
Posted In: Policy & Regulatory,
Date posted Aug 3

A clarification regarding the required patient experiences submitted in support of applications for sedation permits.

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Another Look at Dental Insurance Market Share
Posted In: Advocacy, Policy & Regulatory,
Date posted Jul 31

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently released a new 50 state analysis of the fully insured dental market. The analysis relies on NAIC...

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Georgia Dental Insurance Services Promotes Michele Amatulli to COO
Posted In: GDA Community Highlights,
Date posted Jul 24

MARIETTA, July 16, 2026 — Georgia Dental Insurance Services (GDIS), the insurance agency of the Georgia Dental Association (GDA), has promoted...

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Georgia 2026 Special Session
Posted In: Advocacy,
Date posted Jul 13

The Georgia General Assembly met for a Special Session starting on June 17, 2026. The governor’s proclamation authorized legislators to...

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The New Reputation Advantage: How Culture, Experience, & Systems Will Define Dental Leaders in 2026
Posted In: Clinical & Professional,
Date posted Jun 29

By Dr. Len Tau, “The Reviews Doctor” A few months ago, I spoke with a dentist who was genuinely confused. His...

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Customized Financing for Every Stage of Practice Ownership
Posted In: Clinical & Professional,
Date posted Jun 17

Partner-Sponsored Content Bank of America Practice Solutions leads the industry in practice financing1 with expert guidance and real...

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