Sep 6, 2024

Care Team Hand Huddle

In Case of Emergency, Preparedness Is Key

In dentistry, optimal patient safety exists when all members of the dental team actively work together to ensure the well-being of each patient. When a crisis does arise, a prepared team is an effective team.

Aug 27, 2024

Tech Upgrade Happening September 3-9

ADA and NJDA are transitioning the member database, and as a result, a small amount of services will be impacted at some point during the upgrade. Registration for numerous NJDA programs and events will be available without interruption. See the full list below.

Aug 27, 2024

New Website Login Starts September 10

Starting September 10, your ADA member number will no longer be used for login. Instead, you will use your unique email address and password to access your ADA account.

Aug 27, 2024

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Managing Work-Life Balance During Return to School

A good work-life balance has numerous positive effects, such as less stress, lower risk of burnout and greater well-being. Whether you work from home or commute to your office daily, taking care of kids in school can be challenging. Follow these tips to help manage work-life balance during return to school.

Aug 19, 2024

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It’s Time to Celebrate Office Management Appreciation Month

Angela Martinez, Vice President, Strategic Associations and Dental Health Policy at CareCredit, and Heather Colicchio, Founder and President of AADOM invite you to join the Office Management Appreciation Month (OMAM) celebrations.

Aug 13, 2024

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Handle With Care: Minimizing Risk With Short-Term and Traveling Patients

Treating “snowbirds,“ college students or patients who present only on an emergency basis can be challenging. As the “secondary“ general dentist, you have more liability exposure than the dentist who is performing their routine dental care. Discover how to minimize risk when you choose to provide care to such patients.

Aug 8, 2024

Leadership tour

Annual Leadership Tour Kicks Off September 11

The Leadership Tour offers members the chance to hear the latest news and developments from NJ's state leadership, the annual life member recognition ceremony, and more at each tour stop.

May 8, 2024

FBI Warns of Credible Cybersecurity Threat to Dental Practices

You may have seen the news from ADA that oral and maxillofacial surgeons have been targeted by a credible cybersecurity threat. All dental practices should be aware of and prepared for this threat. Read for more information from the American Dental Association.

Apr 25, 2024

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month

Oral health professionals can play a critical role in the prevention and early detection of oral cancer by educating their patients about traditional and emerging risk factors as well as signs and symptoms of this malignancy, performing oral cancer screening for all new and recall patients and encouraging HPV vaccination.

Mar 7, 2024

Payments in the Practice- What Trends are Affecting Your Bottom Line?

Dental practice owners are busy and sometimes it is easy to overlook small increases in the costs of services you are using, but often those small increases are frequent enough to have a big impact. Any part of your business that increases substantially over time should be analyzed periodically to make sure that it’s meeting the needs of your bottom line.

Jan 5, 2024

2023 NJDA Timeline

Thank you to all NJDA Members for making 2023 so amazing! Here are some of the things we accomplished.

Nov 10, 2023

New Jersey Election Recap

Overall, organized dentistry and the NJDPAC had an extremely successful night. NJDA supported candidates won overwhelmingly with just three candidates losing out of more than 100 different individuals to which NJDPAC contributed.

Oct 26, 2023

More than Money: Weighing the Risks and Benefits of Patient Refunds

When offering refunds to dental patients, it is essential to have clear policies and procedures in place. Refund policies should be communicated clearly to patients, so they understand under what circumstances refunds will be offered and what documentation may be required. Dental practices should weigh the potential benefits against the risks and ensure that they have policies and procedures in place to handle refunds in an impartial and transparent manner.

Sep 22, 2023

Ensuring Ethical Dental Care: Obtaining legal Consent for Nonverbal Adults

Obtaining proper, legal consent for nonverbal adults is of paramount importance in the dental practice. By becoming familiar with local laws, employing effective communication strategies, involving caregivers and advocate, and maintaining meticulous documentation, dentists can navigate this complex landscape and provide ethical and patient-centered care for a vulnerable population.

Sep 8, 2023

Taking Parental Leave

Learn about the regulations around advocating for maternal or parental leave.

Sep 8, 2023

Protections for Pregnancy

Learn about rules that support workplace accommodations and protect against discrimination.

Sep 8, 2023

FMLA at a Glance

Review the federal and state standards for taking family and medical leave.

Sep 8, 2023

Tips for New Dentists

Three new dentists share their stories and advice on pregnancy and motherhood.

Sep 8, 2023

Postpartum Depression

Learn the symptoms and get advice for managing common postpartum blues and depression.

Sep 8, 2023

Hear Clearly

Learn tips for preventing and treating hearing loss.

Sep 8, 2023

Flex Your Hands

Explore ways to avoid hand pain aggravators in your practice.

Sep 8, 2023

Build a Stronger Back

Find out how to soothe the back, neck and shoulder pain commonly faced by dentists.

Jul 25, 2022

Alert

Division of Consumer Affairs Issues New Order Regarding Screening and Other Protocols in Office Practices

Aug 20, 2020

August 13, 2018

How do you code treatment of a Perio Abscess?

Aug 20, 2020

June 10, 2019

Current CDT codes have no way to reflect difficulty and time ...how would you report this?

Aug 20, 2020

June 24, 2019

Cyber security threats are continually evolving - take for example the recent breach reported by Quest Diagnostics. Everyone is vulnerable and these types of attacks pose a real and significant threat to dental practices.

Aug 20, 2020

June 4, 2018

There are many “coding experts” out there. When in doubt….check the code Descriptor! D2980 Crown repair or D2391 Single surface posterior composite restoration.

Aug 20, 2020

April 9, 2018

The 2018 CDT Code contains 18 new codes. Three new codes were added for implant services. D6118, D6119 and D6096.

Aug 20, 2020

April 23, 2018

Do you have patients in your practice that may be at risk for Diabetes?

Aug 20, 2020

March 26, 2018

Have you ever provided a service for a patient, only to find that there is no code describing a procedure? Read more to learn how to document this procedure.

Aug 5, 2020

March 12, 2018

Maxillofacial Prosthetics includes non-orthodontic treatment appliances. Read more for information on codes for sleep apnea devices.

Jun 23, 2020

Opt In/Opt Out Updated

Remember Opt-in/Opt out? CMS has rescinded a previously announced rule that would have required dentists (who provide dental care and prescriptions for Medicare Advantage patients and Part D beneficiaries) to be enrolled in Medicare or to have opted out in order for their services to be covered.

Jun 23, 2020

12 Tips for a Healthy Halloween

Halloween is around the corner, which for most children means bags of free candy and a chance to build a stockpile of sweets for the winter. No surprise, Halloween can also present parents with a variety of health and safety challenges. “It’s OK to eat that candy on Halloween but it’s important to have a plan,” says ADA dentist Dr. Ana Paula Ferraz-Dougherty.

Jun 23, 2020

Analytical Tools May Help Improve High-Risk Patient Outcomes

It’s no surprise that good oral health is critical to overall health. During the past decade, there has been growing evidence documenting the relationship between oral health and systemic diseases. That message resonates with patients, too. Today, most Americans recognize the connection between their oral health and overall health.

May 18, 2020

Update

Testimony before the Senate’s Fiscal Recovery Strategists Committee

May 15, 2020

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Apr 30, 2020

A Case to Reopen Dental Practices

NJDA has developed and delivered a comprehensive plan to reopen dental practices to the Governor and State Legislature

Apr 24, 2020

Upcoming Online Workshop

The Key Metrics to Measure for Successl<br> Tuesday, April 28th @ 2PM<br> Speaker: Jim Philhower

Apr 20, 2020

Colgate Webinar

Managing Infectious Diseases in the Dental Office <br>May 6th @4:00PM

Apr 20, 2020

Online Workshop

Emergency Exams, EFT and Credentialing <br> April 22nd @ 1:00PM <br>Speaker: Dr. Keith Libou, Delta Dental

Apr 17, 2020

Alert/Update

NJDA Board of Trustees Recommends Voluntary Temporary Suspension of Nonessential and Nonurgent Dental Care

Mar 29, 2020

Applying for EIDL and PPP Loans

Critical information regarding assistance from the federal government available to small businesses and guidance on whether a dentist owner can apply for and receive funding from BOTH an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and Paycheck Protection (PPP) loan.

Jan 17, 2020

NJDA's Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

On January 15th, the NJDA officially reopened our newly renovated facility with a ceremony attended by more than 75 member dentists and other dignitaries.

Jan 17, 2020

Renovation Update

Our renovation has begun! Take a look at the progress of our renovated headquarters.

Jun 14, 2019

ABC’S of Credit Card Processing

If you’ve looked at your monthly bills, you know that credit card processing fees can be complicated, hard to understand, and unnecessarily expensive. It doesn’t have to be this way!

Mar 13, 2019

News from Horizon Dental

If you participate with the Horizon Dental Network, you now have access to a larger patient base!

Feb 28, 2019

Understanding HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancers

Dentists and dental hygienists are the first line of defense against head and neck cancer. Human papilloma virum (HPV) is not the most common cause of oropharynx cancer. Early detection and treatment results in the best functional outcomes and cure rates.

Apr 6, 2018

Oral Cancer Awareness

Dr. Araujo, vice president, ADA Science Institute has authored an article on "HPV: Have "the Talk" with your Dentist".

Feb 16, 2018

New Resources Available from CareCredit

In addition to financing options that help patients get care without delay, CareCredit provides FREE resources developed from input of leading dental educators and dental teams including kits filled with scripts and tools.

Dec 7, 2017

Bloodborne Pathogens and the Dental Office

A dental office may seem like a benign institution but the dental office has many more safety hazards and regulatory requirements than a metal fabrication shop. This article will be looking into the Blood-borne Pathogens exposures that dental offices face every day.

Sep 8, 2017

Ergonomics and the Dental Office

Dental offices have a variety of safety issues for dentists and dental hygienists that may not be apparent to everyone. Dentists and dental hygienists have exposure to repetitive motion disorders, musculoskeletal issues, hazardous chemicals and blood-borne pathogens. For this article, we are focusing on the ergonomics of dental offices.

Jun 1, 2017

Keeping Politics Out of the Dental Office

Today’s political climate is more tumultuous than ever, reaching a level of polarization that often spills into daily interactions. But like the holiday dinner table, a dental office is no place for political or religious discussions.

Apr 11, 2017

NJDA on Capitol Hill

Leadership and students spent a day on the hill in DC last month, meeting with congressional leaders and advocating for dentistry and oral public health.

Mar 30, 2017

Hiring Done Right: License Verification and Background Checks

As a dentist, you’ve made certain promises. You’ve promised to serve patients with compassion and integrity. You’ve promised to keep patients safe when they seek treatment within your walls. But what steps have you taken to ensure you are able to deliver on those promises?

Mar 30, 2017

Taking Inventory to Safeguard Your Practice

Relying on memory alone to recount your business assets is an exercise in futility. Unfortunately, failing to document all items of value can lead to a shortage of insurance coverage should a loss occur.

Mar 30, 2017

2017 is the year of...

If you are like most folks, you probably make a New Year’s resolution. This year, shake it up a bit….and make a resolution for your practice — one that is reasonable to achieve and that will check many boxes on your “to do” list.

Mar 30, 2017

What Makes a Good Practice Website?

Today, online users are experts at navigating websites. Users scan websites in a matter of seconds to find what they're looking for or leave the site if it’s not relevant to their search.

Mar 7, 2017

Fabrication of a Denture without Try-In

An immediate denture is a prosthesis which is fabricated without a denture try-in procedure in the patient’s mouth and inserted at the same visit immediately after extraction of the teeth. This article presents an atypical case where the immediate interim denture had to be fabricated while the patient waited in the chair.

Dec 14, 2016

Sport a Healthy Smile - Use a Mouthguard

As your child gets ready for the fall sports season, don’t forget to have him or her fitted for a mouthguard. Mouthguards do more than protect your child’s teeth. They also lessen the possibility of injury to the tongue, jaw, lips and face. And, if your child wears braces, a mouthguard protects against damage to them, too.