Government Affairs

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

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

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

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

UPDATE Recent updates indicate that final action on the proposed rule described below will occur in July of 2027. ORIGINAL ARTICLE The...

For much of the 2026 legislative session, there was a great deal of uncertainty about next year's budget would look like, and big changes arrived at...

A multidisciplinary team based at the University of Florida is exploring the impact of Dental-Child Interaction Training (DCIT) on dental practice.

Every year, dentists from all over the country join together to advocate for their profession in our nation's capitol. This year they promoted...

A new program called Enterprise Patient Scheduling uses a cloud-based technology that allows VA schedulers to book approved appointments directly...

GDA members and staff joined over 5,500 students at HOSA's 2026 State Leadership Conference to talk about future careers in dentistry.

The Georgia Board of Dentistry has posted a new alert on their website.

HB 1374, which improves protections that allow providers to choose their method of reimbursement from insurance companies, is on its way. If it...