NDA had reached over 100 member dentists volunteering for the Adopt-A-Vet Dental Program. The Adopt-A-Vet Dental Program recruits Nevada dentists and specialists in local communities to provide services to veterans in-need free-of-charge. Since 2010, Adopt-A-Vet Dental Program’s volunteer dentists have provided dental care to more than 1,500 veterans totaling more than eight-million dollars in donated treatment.

On April 10th, we were informed by the ADA that an updated FAQ has been posted. Please take a moment to review all the posted questions and answers. It is important content. Remember again, this one-time 8-hour training requirement only applies to those who prescribe from Schedules II, III, IV, and V. So, if this applies to you, please read on. While the FAQ has a lot of content, please know that the ADA is still in direct communication with the DEA to seek additional clarification. We will send out updates as soon as we receive them .If you have questions not listed in the FAQs, please send them to msc@ada.org or to the NDA and we will work on seeking answers.

NEVADA (Nevada Business) — During February, the Nevada Dental Association (NDA) celebrates National Children’s Dental Health Month, a month-long effort to educate and remind Nevada’s children and their parents or guardians of the benefits of maintaining good oral health. “Oral health is incredibly important and with proper care, a balanced diet and regular dental visits, children’s teeth can remain healthy and strong,” said Dr. Jason Doucette, president of the Nevada Dental Association. “On behalf of our member dentists of the Nevada Dental Association, we emphasize the importance of brushing, flossing and other healthy habits so that the children grow up to become healthy adults.”

Reno, NV (Public News Service) February is National Children's Dental Health Month and one Nevada Pediatric Dentist wants families to remember that good overall health starts in the mouth. Dr. Kellie McGinley, a dentist at Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, said cavities are a leading chronic disease in children, which can be prevented by establishing good dental hygiene. She recommends parents take their kids to the dentist at the age of one to prevent cavities and to get into the habit of visiting the dentist at least twice a year. Dr. Kellie McGinley, a dentist at Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and a member of the Nevada Dental Association.

Notice from Nevada State Board of Pharmacy - On December 29, 2022, Congress signed into law with the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 (the Act), which eliminated the “DATA-Waiver Program.” The Act removes the federal requirement for practitioners obtain a Data-Waiver (X-waiver) to prescribe medications such as buprenorphine, a Schedule III controlled substance, for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD). On January 12, 2023, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced the immediate elimination of the X-Waiver for prescribing buprenorphine. The elimination of the X-waiver will increase the number of practitioners eligible to prescribe buprenorphine thereby increasing access to buprenorphine for those in need.

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Nevada dentists are backing a bill that would raise the state's requirement for spending by insurance companies. State Sen. Heidi Seevers Gansert filed an insurance reform bill to raise the requirement for spending on patient care, the Nevada Dental Association says. Under the bill, at least 80% of the money that dental insurance companies collect from patients would have to be spent on dental care. The Dental Association says this change would match Nevada's existing requirement for spending on medical care.