Aug 20, 2024
ADVOCACY

The Nevada Dental Association advocates on behalf of its association members with legislators, regulators, and other partners. Working closely with our association members, and under the guidance and oversight from NDA leadership and member-led councils, the NDA works on a host of oral health issues ranging from scope of practice to accessing care.
The NDA is committed to supporting efforts that ensure Nevada citizens have access to good oral health care. We know that this is a constant challenges and in order of us to be successful, we need your help. Contact the NDA office to learn more about the different ways member dentists can get involved in the legislative process.
Your involvement can be big or small; from writing a letter, to attending a meeting with a legislator; from making a phone call, or to testifying in a legislative committee. Dentists make the best advocates for oral health care issues, so get involved today!
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The NDA appreciates its members' trust and support year over year. We place a high priority on our advocacy efforts. Read more on the legislative activity in Nevada.
FDA & ADA Stance on Amalgam

On Thursday, September 24, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued updated guidance stating that dental amalgam may cause health problems for some high-risk groups, especially those with hypersensitivity to mercury. The update reinforced that amalgam is safe for most, but recommended some patients to avoid the material. More
Nevada Compliance
Nevada operates an OSHA-approved State Plan covering most private sector workers and all state and local government workers.
Aug 12, 2024
AFI study identifies possible new transmission factor in hospital-acquired infections
Dr. Bor concluded that two important discoveries came out of this study.
Aug 12, 2024
First US standard on AI in dentistry available for comment
Interested parties have until Sept. 25 to comment.
Aug 9, 2024
ADA to comment on model dental therapy bill at upcoming ALEC meeting
"ADA policy has not changed on this matter"
Aug 7, 2024
August JADA finds vaping common among college students
E-cigarette use could lead to caries, gingivitis
Aug 6, 2024
Private equity affiliation among dentists increases
Change especially affects dental specialists
Aug 2, 2024
ADA to host webinar on new CMS regulations applicable to dentistry
Virtual presentation set for Aug. 12
Aug 2, 2024
Jul 30, 2024
Buffalo expected to restart water fluoridation this fall
Study investigates effects of years without mineral
Jul 30, 2024
Jul 29, 2024
Professor, retired colonel recipient of ADA Distinguished Service Award
Theresa S. Gonzales, D.M.D., continues to demonstrate commitment to underserved
Jul 26, 2024
Excited for the Olympics? Learn about dentistry’s role in sports through new ADA exhibit
First US patent for wooden golf tee awarded to dentist in 1899
Jul 26, 2024
Graduating from ASDA to ADA
Dental programs reach high ADA membership sign-ups
Jul 26, 2024
Dentists can now submit Medicare claims electronically
Report estimates providers could save $1.5B by switching to electronic transactions
Jul 26, 2024
SmileCon Opening Session to offer insights, inspiration
Event kicks off ADA’s annual meeting Oct. 17 in New Orleans
Jul 24, 2024
Ohio passes bill aimed at improving dental insurance, license portability
State Joins Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact
Jul 18, 2024
CAQH seeks dental providers for 2024 index
Survey tracks adoption of electronic administrative transactions
Jul 16, 2024
ADA opposes NIH spending bill rider
‘This massive consolidation of NIH’s institutes and centers amounts to Congress dictating science’
Jul 16, 2024
How electronic funds transfer can benefit your dental practice
EFT claim payments offer alternative to virtual credit cards, paper checks
Jul 15, 2024
PRO-HEAL Act addresses ongoing dental shortage
Bill would expand health care provider pipeline grant programs