Latest news from American Dental Association (ADA) on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/announcing-the-ada-forsyth-institute-a-world-class-organization-for-oral-health-research-and-innovation/?sc=rsin /articles/announcing-the-ada-forsyth-institute-a-world-class-organization-for-oral-health-research-and-innovation/?sc=rsin Thu, 26 Oct 2023 08:30:21 EST The American Dental Association (ADA) and the Forsyth Institute today announced the formation of the ADA Forsyth Institute. American Dental Association (ADA) /articles/new-guideline-details-dental-pain-management-strategies-for-pediatric-patients/?sc=rsin /articles/new-guideline-details-dental-pain-management-strategies-for-pediatric-patients/?sc=rsin Fri, 25 Aug 2023 14:20:13 EST Acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen are recommended as first-line treatments for managing short-term dental pain in children under age 12, according to a new clinical practice guideline. American Dental Association (ADA) /articles/american-dental-association-science-research-institute-receives-grant-to-study-ibd-symptoms-through-saliva-testing/?sc=rsin /articles/american-dental-association-science-research-institute-receives-grant-to-study-ibd-symptoms-through-saliva-testing/?sc=rsin Tue, 15 Aug 2023 12:00:09 EST The American Dental Association Science & Research Institute, in collaboration with the University of North Carolina Center for Gastrointestinal Biology and Disease, was recently awarded a $130,000 grant from the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. American Dental Association (ADA) /articles/american-dental-association-releases-new-tooth-decay-treatment-guideline/?sc=rsin /articles/american-dental-association-releases-new-tooth-decay-treatment-guideline/?sc=rsin Mon, 26 Jun 2023 11:35:21 EST A new American Dental Association (ADA) clinical practice guideline suggests conservative methods to treat tooth decay in primary and permanent teeth could lead to better outcomes when used with common restorative materials like fillings or caps. American Dental Association (ADA) /articles/que-coman-pasteles-estudio-revela-que-los-abuelos-miman-a-sus-nietos-con-comidas-y-bebidas-cargadas-de-az-car/?sc=rsin /articles/que-coman-pasteles-estudio-revela-que-los-abuelos-miman-a-sus-nietos-con-comidas-y-bebidas-cargadas-de-az-car/?sc=rsin Tue, 14 Feb 2023 19:15:50 EST Azucar, golosinas y todo lo dulce - eso es lo que los abuelos dejan que sus nietos coman. De acuerdo a un nuevo estudio publicado en la edicion de febrero del "Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA)", mas de dos tercios (72%) de las madres indicaron que los abuelos le dan a sus hijos pequenos alimentos y bebidas azucaradas. Las madres describieron generalmente que los abuelos le dieron grandes cantidades de alimentos y bebidas cariogenicas o que causan caries (por ejemplo, caramelos, productos horneados, jugos y gaseosas) o no limitaron el consumo de las mismas a sus nietos. American Dental Association (ADA) /articles/let-them-eat-cake-study-reveals-grandparents-spoil-grandchildren-with-sugar-loaded-foods-and-drinks/?sc=rsin /articles/let-them-eat-cake-study-reveals-grandparents-spoil-grandchildren-with-sugar-loaded-foods-and-drinks/?sc=rsin Mon, 13 Feb 2023 11:00:50 EST According to new research published in the February issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), more than two thirds (72%) of mothers indicated that grandparents give their young children sugary foods and beverages. Mothers typically described that grandparents fed large amounts of cariogenic, or cavity-causing, foods and beverages (for example, candy, baked goods, juice, and soda) or did not limit their grandchildren's consumption of cariogenic foods and beverages. American Dental Association (ADA) /articles/50-years-to-realize-what-cigarette-smoking-does-to-health-how-long-to-see-vaping-s-effect/?sc=rsin /articles/50-years-to-realize-what-cigarette-smoking-does-to-health-how-long-to-see-vaping-s-effect/?sc=rsin Wed, 23 Nov 2022 11:00:40 EST American Dental Association (ADA) /articles/half-of-dentists-say-patients-are-high-at-dental-appointments/?sc=rsin /articles/half-of-dentists-say-patients-are-high-at-dental-appointments/?sc=rsin Thu, 03 Nov 2022 11:00:47 EST As personal and medical marijuana use increases nationwide, the American Dental Association (ADA) suggests patients refrain from using marijuana before dental visits after a new survey finds more than half of dentists (52%) reported patients arriving for appointments high on marijuana or another drug. American Dental Association (ADA) /articles/dentists-and-dental-hygienists-on-early-front-lines-of-covid-19-report-symptoms-of-anxiety-depression/?sc=rsin /articles/dentists-and-dental-hygienists-on-early-front-lines-of-covid-19-report-symptoms-of-anxiety-depression/?sc=rsin Mon, 25 Jul 2022 12:00:49 EST Dental health care workers reported higher rates of anxiety and depression during peaks of COVID-19 transmission among the public, according to a study jointly published in the August issues of The Journal of the American Dental Association and the Journal of Dental Hygiene. it is the first known U.S. study to evaluate the mental health of front-line dentists and dental hygienists during the pandemic. American Dental Association (ADA) /articles/tiktok-s-alternative-soda-trend-could-be-tough-on-teeth/?sc=rsin /articles/tiktok-s-alternative-soda-trend-could-be-tough-on-teeth/?sc=rsin Tue, 14 Jun 2022 14:55:45 EST New research finds acids in sugar-free beverages could erode tooth enamel, as a recipe mixing flavored sparkling water with balsamic vinegar to create a so-called "healthier" alternative to soda goes viral on TikTok. American Dental Association (ADA) /articles/pandemic-driven-behaviors-could-increase-risk-of-oral-cancer/?sc=rsin /articles/pandemic-driven-behaviors-could-increase-risk-of-oral-cancer/?sc=rsin Tue, 12 Apr 2022 14:50:26 EST New studies published in The Journal of the American Dental Association underscore the importance of regular dental visits in the prevention of the sixth most common cancer in the world - oral cancer. American Dental Association (ADA) /articles/dentist-available-to-discuss-oral-cancer-detection-and-prevention-for-oral-cancer-awareness-month/?sc=rsin /articles/dentist-available-to-discuss-oral-cancer-detection-and-prevention-for-oral-cancer-awareness-month/?sc=rsin Tue, 12 Apr 2022 14:45:15 EST American Dental Association (ADA) /articles/research-reveals-impact-of-covid-19-on-dental-hygienists/?sc=rsin /articles/research-reveals-impact-of-covid-19-on-dental-hygienists/?sc=rsin Tue, 22 Feb 2022 11:00:38 EST New studies reveal dental hygienists have low COVID-19 infection rates and high vaccination acceptance. In addition, less than half of dental hygienists that left employment early in the pandemic have returned to the workforce in 2021, and staffing challenges, exacerbated by the pandemic, persist. American Dental Association (ADA) /articles/covid-19-infection-rates-of-dentists-remain-lower-than-other-health-professionals/?sc=rsin /articles/covid-19-infection-rates-of-dentists-remain-lower-than-other-health-professionals/?sc=rsin Mon, 24 May 2021 14:40:03 EST More than a year after COVID-19 appeared in the U.S., dentists continue to have a lower infection rate than other front-line health professionals, such as nurses and physicians, according to a study published online ahead of the June print issue in The Journal of the American Dental Association. The study, "COVID19 among Dentists in the U.S. and Associated Infection Control: a six-month longitudinal study," is based on data collected June 9 - Nov. 13, 2020. American Dental Association (ADA) /articles/new-survey-finds-stress-related-dental-conditions-continue-to-increase/?sc=rsin /articles/new-survey-finds-stress-related-dental-conditions-continue-to-increase/?sc=rsin Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:20:42 EST More than 70 percent of dentists surveyed by the American Dental Association (ADA) Health Policy Institute are seeing an increase of patients experiencing teeth grinding and clenching, conditions often associated with stress. American Dental Association (ADA) /articles/harvard-expert-available-to-debunk-children-s-dental-health-myths/?sc=rsin /articles/harvard-expert-available-to-debunk-children-s-dental-health-myths/?sc=rsin Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:40:44 EST American Dental Association (ADA) /articles/report-finds-covid-19-rate-among-dentists-is-less-than-one-percent/?sc=rsin /articles/report-finds-covid-19-rate-among-dentists-is-less-than-one-percent/?sc=rsin Thu, 15 Oct 2020 11:00:00 EST Although assumed to be at high risk for COVID-19, fewer than one percent of dentists nationwide were found to be COVID-19 positive, according to a first-of-its-kind report in the U.S. based on data collected in June 2020. American Dental Association (ADA) /articles/ada-health-policy-institute-finds-uptick-in-dental-spending/?sc=rsin /articles/ada-health-policy-institute-finds-uptick-in-dental-spending/?sc=rsin Tue, 04 Feb 2020 09:00:44 EST The American Dental Association (ADA) Health Policy Institute (HPI) released its second annual Dental Industry Report today. The report found some signs of recovery in U.S. dental spending, which reached a historic high in 2018 of $136 billion, or 3.7 percent of total health spending in the U.S. American Dental Association (ADA) /articles/antibiotics-not-necessary-for-most-toothaches-according-to-new-ada-guideline/?sc=rsin /articles/antibiotics-not-necessary-for-most-toothaches-according-to-new-ada-guideline/?sc=rsin Fri, 25 Oct 2019 10:00:00 EST The American Dental Association (ADA) announced today a new guideline indicating that in most cases, antibiotics are not recommended for toothaches. This guidance, published in the November issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association American Dental Association (ADA) /articles/scientific-panel-issues-evidence-based-clinical-recommendations/?sc=rsin /articles/scientific-panel-issues-evidence-based-clinical-recommendations/?sc=rsin Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:55:00 EST A multi-disciplinary expert panel, convened by the American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs, issued a report this month containing clinical recommendations that sugar-free chewing gum, lozenges and hard candy including xylitol or polyol combinations, and a prescription varnish with chlorhexidine and thymol could be beneficial in preventing cavities when used as adjuncts to a comprehensive cavity prevention program which includes the use of fluoride-containing products. American Dental Association (ADA)