News

The ADA’s Chicago office will be closed on Monday, May 21, as a precautionary measure over protests expected to take place during the May 19-21 NATO summit in Chicago.

Washington—Sarah Milligan brings Capitol Hill experience to her springtime appointment as director, political affairs/ADPAC (American Dental Political Action Committee).

Tampa, Fla.—Scientists and researchers from the ADA and the ADA Foundation Paffenbarger Research Center showcased their work at the 41st annual meeting of the American Association for Dental Research March 21-24.

Milwaukee—Celebrating 67 years of community water fluoridation, the ADA, the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention honored nearly 130 states and communities with 2011 Fluoridation Awards at the National Oral Health Conference May 1 at the Frontier Airlines Center in Milwaukee.

Hong Kong—There’s still time to save up to 60 percent on registration for the 100th anniversary FDI World Dental Congress Aug. 29-Sept. 1. Early bird registration discounts are available through May 31 at www.fdicongress.org/registration.

Washington—Connecticut dentists delivered an access to care message to Congress during the May 7-9 Washington Leadership Conference, and Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) commended their efforts.

Washington—Bipartisan lawmakers championed dental legislation and thanked dental leaders at the May 7-9 Washington Leadership Conference for their advocacy.

Washington—ADA’s Washington Leadership Conference took an inter-professional turn, dentist political activist meeting physician lawmaker “at the intersection of increasingly heavily traveled” public policy streets.

Speakers from the ADA Seminar Series program are available for 2012 events.

The ADA is accepting nominations for the Norton M. Ross Award for Excellence in Clinical Research.