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DCG Trivia Night 2026: Test Yourself on Dental Policy Trivia
Posted In: Government Affairs, Action Journal,
Date posted Nov 2

Dental College of Georgia students and faculty joined Janelle Adams, GDA’s Director of Government Affairs, and Jon Hoin, GDA’s Senior Health Policy...

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A Doctor's Guide to Contract Review
Posted In: Clinical & Professional,
Date posted Oct 22

Just as no two jobs are exactly the same, no two contracts are the same either. Understanding a new role and employer while ensuring you are...

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2026 ADA House of Delegates Recap
Posted In: GDA Community Highlights,
Date posted Oct 16

Delegates from the ADA’s 5th Trustee District, representing Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi, attended the 2026 House of Delegates meeting in...

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Dr. Amber Lawson Named Vice Chair of ADA Council on Government Affairs
Posted In: Dentistry News & Updates,
Date posted Oct 13

Georgia dentist selected for national leadership role in dental advocacy and public policy.

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Financing Solutions Designed for Dental Practices at Every Stage
Posted In: Practice Management,
Date posted Oct 8

A Banking Relationship Built Around Dental Professionals Running a dental practice involves more than caring for patients. As practices grow and...

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Stay Informed & Connected with GDA Now: GDA's Weekly Newsletter
Posted In: GDA Community Highlights, Advocacy,
Date posted Sep 24

You asked. We listened. Now, we're making it easier to stay connected to the GDA.

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GDA Addresses Dental Student Food Insecurity With New Food Pantry
Posted In: GDA Community Highlights,
Date posted Sep 16

Nearly half of dental students may experience food insecurity, according to national studies. The Georgia Dental Association (GDA) is responding...

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The Georgia Board of Dentistry Revisits Photobiomodulation and Teledentistry Proposals
Posted In: Policy & Regulatory,
Date posted Sep 10

The Georgia Board of Dentistry held a public hearing on proposed rule changes on September 4, 2026.

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Important Cybersecurity Advisory: Reported eAssist Ransomware Incident
Posted In: Dentistry News & Updates,
Date posted Sep 9

eAssist Dental Solutions notified customers on September 8 that it is investigating a potential information security...

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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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