For more in-depth information on a particular oral health topic, please view our electronic press kits which combine text, video and other images into one, easy-to-navigate format. View our latest press kits:
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The Public Speaks Up on Oral Health Care: An ADA and Crest®/Oral B® Survey
The American Dental Association® in collaboration with Crest® and Oral-B® revealed findings from a national public opinion survey on oral health care. While Americans deem the smile the most important physical attribute, a surprising 37 percent of Americans don’t know that poor oral health has been associated with serious health conditions such as stroke, heart disease and diabetes. Learn more about the survey results, cavity prevention tips and some important reasons to see your dentist.
The Public Speaks Up on Oral Health Care: An ADA and Crest®/Oral B® Survey
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ADA 23rd New Dentist Conference
Get ready to make some waves! Join your colleagues for the ADA 23rd New Dentist Conference: Making Waves in Miami. This year’s conference will be held April 30–May 2, 2009 in Miami, Florida. It’s a great way to network with peers and learn from experts while immersing yourself in a tropical paradise. Known for its award-winning beaches, whimsical architecture and exciting dining and nightlife, it's no wonder why Miami is the world's premier playground.
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Meth Mouth Media Briefing
The American Dental Association joined federal legislators in announcing support for two bills aimed at preventing and treating “meth mouth,” a condition where teeth can become blackened, stained, rotting and crumbling from methamphetamine addiction. More than 12 million Americans have tried methamphetamine (also known as meth, crank, crystal and speed), which can be swallowed, injected, snorted or smoked, according to the 2003 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. The majority of users range between 18 and 34 years of age.
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Give Kids A Smile® (GKAS)
Give Kids A Smile® is a national initiative by the American Dental Association to focus attention on the epidemic of untreated oral disease among disadvantaged children. In 2008, more than 50,000 dental professionals and volunteers will provide free educational, preventive and restorative dental services to children from low income families at more than 2,000 locations across the country.
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Annual Session 2009
Some 7,500 dentists are among the more than 24,000 dental professionals that will be in Honolulu celebrating the ADA’s 150th birthday during the Association’s 150th Annual Session and World Marketplace Exhibition at the Hawaii Convention Center from Sept. 30—Oct. 4.
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Water Fluoridation: Celebrating 60 Years of Tooth Decay Prevention
The American Dental Association endorses the fluoridation of community water supplies and the use of fluoride-containing products as safe and effective measures for preventing tooth decay. Water fluoridation is the controlled adjustment of the natural fluoride concentration in a public water supply up to the level recommended for preventing tooth decay. In 2005, the ADA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention commemorated the 60th anniversary of community water fluoridation.
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ADA Report Provides Second Checkup
on Children's Dental Medicaid Programs
Innovative Medicaid programs improve children's access to dental care.
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Dental Fillings
Today, there are more dental filling options than ever before, from time-tested materials such as gold and amalgam to newer materials such as tooth-colored porcelain, composite resin and glass ionomers. View our press kit for background information, statistics, and a video news release about the safety of one of the most commonly used dental filling materials.
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