GDA News

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.

2024 Legislative Insider: 10.28.2024

This session was an incredibly successful one for the Georgia Dental Association. From tele-dentistry to budget requests to expanding loan repayment for dentists in rural areas, the Georgia Dental Association thrived under the Gold Dome in 2024.

2023 Legislative Insider: 05.11.2023

The DOC Access Act and Georgia Dentistry

Understanding the Comprehensive Dental Reform Act of 2024

A Continuing Need for Public Education on the Benefits of Fluoride

Senate Committee Examines Urgent Dental Care Crisis in America

Dental Practices and the Corporate Transparency Act (Update)

A Texas judge has delayed the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act. Many Georgia dental practices may ultimately be required to file should the regulation come into effect.

Georgia legislators pass bill to regulate teledentistry: 5 notes