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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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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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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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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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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 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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What Dental Practices Need to Know About the Proposed HIPAA Security Rule Changes
Posted In: Policy & Regulatory,
Date posted May 26

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

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The Saga of Georgia's FY2027 Budget
Posted In: Advocacy,
Date posted May 22

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...

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University of Florida Begins Recruiting for New Study on Dental-Child Interaction Training
Posted In: Clinical & Professional, Dentistry News & Updates, Government Affairs,
Date posted May 6

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

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Revisiting ADA Lobby Day 2026
Posted In: Advocacy,
Date posted Apr 1

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

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