Oct 11, 2024
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.
GDA News
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Oct 4, 2024
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.
Oct 3, 2024
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
Sep 27, 2024
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.
Sep 26, 2024
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.
Sep 6, 2024
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.
Sep 4, 2024
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.
Sep 4, 2024
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.
Aug 30, 2024
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.
Aug 19, 2024
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Aug 15, 2024
Aug 1, 2024
The Value of a Dental Practice
Dental practices make major contributions to Georgia's economy and to the well-being of Georgians.
Jul 31, 2024
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.
Jul 29, 2024
Georgia Board Meetings Bring Change to Dental Regulations
July 2024 meetings brought several changes to the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia.
Jul 15, 2024
CMS Proposes Changes to Medicare Reimbursement for Dental Services
The 2025 Physician Fee Schedule includes new scenarios where dental services may be covered.
Jun 18, 2024
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.
Jun 12, 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.
Jun 11, 2024
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