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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Georgia Dentist Education Loan Repayment Program 2025
Posted In: Clinical & Professional,
Date posted Aug 27

GDA and GBHCW staff offer important information about a program helping new dentists looking to work in rural places pay off student debt. The...

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Georgia and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Posted In: Policy & Regulatory,
Date posted Aug 8

Following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Georgia lawmakers begin to look ahead to next year's budget. With the One Big Beautiful...

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New Dental Unit Waterline Rule Now in Effect
Posted In: Dentistry News & Updates, Policy & Regulatory,
Date posted Jul 22

The Georgia Board of Dentistry’s new waterline rule officially took effect on July 20, 2025, following approval earlier this year and final...

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Stay Focused on the Fluoridation Facts
Posted In: Archived News Articles,
Date posted Jul 22

New materials designed to keep the facts about community water fluoridation front and center. The American Dental Association (ADA) and the...

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The Big Question: Startup or Acquisition?
Posted In: Archived News Articles,
Date posted Jun 24

Owning a dental practice offers autonomy, financial potential, and the ability to build a lasting legacy, but it also comes with challenges that...

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Georgia Dental Association Supports Opening of Center for IDD Care
Posted In: GDA Community Highlights,
Date posted Jun 9

The Georgia Dental Association supports the new Macon clinic for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, enhancing care access and...

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Crashing the Biofilm Party: Understanding the Path to Safe Dental Unit Waterlines
Posted In: Clinical & Professional,
Date posted May 21

Learn about dental unit waterline (DUWL) safety, infection risks, Georgia regulations, and effective protocols for shocking, treating, and testing...

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Georgia Sees Uptick in Scammers Posing as Regulators
Posted In: Dentistry News & Updates,
Date posted May 20

Stay alert to rising scams targeting Georgia dental offices posing as regulators. Learn signs of fraud and protect your practice with staff training...

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Culture in Dental Practices: The Dentist and Dental Hygienist Working Relationship
Posted In: Clinical & Professional,
Date posted May 16

Explore the vital collaboration between dentists and dental hygienists in Georgia Dental Association's article, highlighting teamwork,...

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Georgia Dental Association Statement on Tariffs and Oral Health Care Access
Posted In: Archived News Articles,
Date posted May 16

The Georgia Dental Association warns that new tariffs on imported dental supplies may increase costs and limit access to care. They urge Georgians...

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Governor Signs Milestone Teledentistry Bill into Law
Posted In: Policy & Regulatory,
Date posted May 16

Georgia Dental Association Leadership Expands Access to Oral Health Care Contact: Carol Galbreath(404) 636-7553carol@gadental.org ATLANTA,...

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States Begin to Adopt New Dental Assisting Role
Posted In: Archived News Articles,
Date posted May 16

States begin to implement oral preventative assistants. There is a growing conversation in the United States about expanding the role of...

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