News from the Capitol

Limited-time offer: Origination fee waiver on Conventional Owner-Occupied Commercial Real Estate financing

This offer applies to Healthcare professionals seeking conventional owner-occupied commercial real estate financing for purchases and refinances.

Georgia Dental Association Provides Hurricane Relief to Affected Communities

The Georgia Dental Association is proud to announce its hurricane relief efforts to support affected Georgia communities.

Supporting Communities in the Aftermath of a Hurricane

After the hurricane, GDA's Hurricane Relief Fund provided vital support, including financial aid for students, hygiene kits for communities, and recovery grants for members. GDA and the GDIS Team continue to offer guidance, ensuring dentists have the resources to reopen practices and address insurance issues.

A Guide to the Georgia Dentist Education Loan Repayment Program (GDELRP)

Members of GDA and GBHCW staff offer important information about a new program helping new dentists looking to work in rural places pay off student debt.

Is Your Provider Licensed? How to Protect Yourself When Seeking Treatment

Your oral health is too important to take chances. Stay informed about how to recognize unlicensed providers and what steps to take to protect yourself.

Port Strike: Preparing Your Dental Practice for Potential Supply Shortages

The recent strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association has closed key U.S. ports on the East and Gulf Coasts, affecting over 50% of U.S. imports and exports, with potential disruptions to the supply of dental and medical products

Georgia Dental Association Continues to Support Community Water Fluoridation

A recent federal ruling has drawn attention to community water fluoridation. Evidence shows that water fluoridation at optimal levels continues to be safe and beneficial.

Volunteer Dentists Needed for Lessons in a Lunchbox Program

The Georgia Dental Association (GDA) Foundation is excited to announce that we have the opportunity to participate in the Children’s Oral Health Institute’s Lessons in a Lunch Box program.

Staying Ahead of the Curve: Benefits of Dental Equipment Financing

Acquiring the latest dental equipment can be a significant investment in the rapidly evolving world of dentistry, but dental equipment financing offers a practical solution.

Georgia's House Study Committee on Alternatives to Opioids Begins to Meet

A hearing on opioid use, abuse, and prevention explores national and state level data.

The Consolidation of Georgia’s Dental Insurance Market

Recent efforts by the Department of Justice provide an opportunity to reflect on Georgia's dental insurance market.

ALEC's Dental Therapy Model Legislation and Georgia's Dental Landscape

New model legislation demands reflection on the best strategies for ensuring Georgia's dental workforce can meet Georgians' dental needs.

Georgia Department of Public Health Requests Reports of Suspected Measles Cases

Dental College of Georgia to Host Annual Career Summit - Sept. 18, 2024

Important Note: Aug. 31 – Sep. 10 Interruption in Some Online Functions

The Value of a Dental Practice

Dental practices make major contributions to Georgia's economy and to the well-being of Georgians.

Department of Labor’s New Overtime Rule May Impact Some Practice Staff

The minimum salary at which an employee can be considered exempt rose in July, and on January 1, 2025, the minimum will rise again.

Georgia Board Meetings Bring Change to Dental Regulations

July 2024 meetings brought several changes to the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia.

CMS Proposes Changes to Medicare Reimbursement for Dental Services

The 2025 Physician Fee Schedule includes new scenarios where dental services may be covered.

Amending the Internal Revenue Code to Include OTC Oral Healthcare Products

A proposed change to the tax code could help reduce out-of-pocket costs for over-the-counter oral healthcare products.