American Academy of Nursing Designates Six Trailblazers as Living Legends

The American Academy of Nursing (Academy) will officially designate six extraordinary nurse leaders as Living Legends this fall. Drs. Dyanne D. Affonso, Connie W. Delaney, Judi E. Haber, Christine A. Miaskowski, Brother Ignatius T. Perkins, OP, and Phyllis Sharps will be honored at the Living Legends Ceremony held at the Academy’s annual Health Policy Conference, taking place on October 16-18, 2025. 

Dr. Nader A. Nadershahi Joins the American Dental Association as Senior Vice President of Education/Professional Affairs

The American Dental Association (ADA) recently announced Nader A. Nadershahi, D.D.S., M.B.A., Ed.D., will serve the Association as its Senior Vice President of Education/Professional Affairs.  

Stanley M. Bergman to Retire as Henry Schein’s Chief Executive Officer at the End of 2025

Henry Schein, Inc. the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, announced that Stanley M. Bergman will retire as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the end of the year after 45 years at the Company, including more than 35 years as CEO. Mr. Bergman will continue to lead Henry Schein in his current role until his retirement and will remain as Chairman thereafter.

MUST READS

How AI Is Transforming Dentistry from Diagnosis to Payment

Artificial intelligence (AI) is finally taking a seat in the dentist’s chair—and it’s reshaping how patients, providers, and insurers interact. From detecting dental disease with precision to helping patients understand treatment costs upfront, AI is building trust where confusion once reigned.

Governor Lamont Signs Legislation Requiring Connecticut to Preserve Existing Water Fluoridation Standards; Local Dentists Cheer New State Law

Governor Ned Lamont announced on July 14, that he has signed legislation enacting a new state law requiring public water systems in Connecticut to maintain the existing levels of fluoride used in water supplies under the recommendation as currently prescribed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), providing the state with defenses should the Trump administration move forward with its plans to eliminate this federal standard.

OPINION: Why Oral Health is Essential for Longevity

Today, the oral care market is valued at over $12B in the U.S. and is expected to reach nearly $17B by the mid 2030s, growing at a 3.7% CAGR. As people focus on how to increase their healthspan (the number of healthy years), maintaining good oral health is essential.

CMS Proposes Physician Payment Rule to Significantly Cut Spending Waste, Enhance Quality Measures, and Improve Chronic Disease Management for People with Medicare

CMS Proposes Physician Payment Rule to Significantly Cut Spending Waste, Enhance Quality Measures, and Improve Chronic Disease Management for People with Medicare.

Lowering the Cost Barrier to Healthcare Careers

It’s expensive to become a dentist. Students typically must finance a minimum of eight years of higher education and forgo eight years of earnings before entering the profession. For those who specialize, the costs incurred and lost income are considerably higher. Future physicians, pharmacists, and advanced practice nurses face similar burdens. Even students considering health professions with a shorter educational trajectory often find the tuition costs and the lost earnings prohibitive.

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2024 ACD ETHICS SUMMIT PROCEEDINGS

Dentistry’s Ethical Responsibility as a Partner in Healthcare
The Ethics Summit, Breaking Down the Silos: Dentistry’s Ethical Responsibility as a Partner in Healthcare, was held on September 12-13, 2024, in Rockville, Maryland. Sponsored by the American College of Dentists Foundation (ACDF) and the Santa Fe Group (SFG), this 2025 Summer issue of the JACD is dedicated to the proceedings of that important event.

00:29:20 minutes

Listen to the discussion on oral health care coverage under Medicaid, why coverage varies from state to state, and how two states took on the challenge of providing oral health care to adults.

September 30, 2025 | Live CE Webinar
Colgate Oral Health Network & Santa Fe Group

Older Adults and Oral Diseases: Benefits from Early Intervention, Emerging Technology and Minimally Invasive Dentistry

Presenters: Elisa Chávez, DDS; Teresa A. Dolan, DDS, MPH;
Linda Niessen, DMD, MPH, MPP; & Lisa Simon, MD, DMD

REASON TO SMILE

Breaking Barriers: Dr. Jessica Rickert Inspires Native Dentists

Jessica A. Rickert graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 1975, becoming the first American Indian female dentist in the country.
A half-century later, Rickert continues to use her experience to address disparities in oral health care and inspire the next generation of Native American dentists.

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