Posts Tagged ‘ADA’

American Dental Association ‘respectfully’ disagrees with new WHO advice on dental care 

American Dental Association ‘respectfully’ disagrees with new WHO advice on dental care 

The American Dental Association (ADA) has responded to new advice issued by the World Health Organisation, which advised dental patients against all non-essential services. In a statement, the ADA said it “respectfully, yet strongly disagrees” with the guidance.  Chad P. Gehani, president of the association, stressed that dental care is “essential” and highlighted the link […]


Australian Prime Minister Reveals Plans for $5 Billion Dental Scheme for Children

Australian Prime Minister Reveals Plans for $5 Billion Dental Scheme for Children

Australia’s Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, has revealed plans for a new dental scheme that will cost $5 billion and promises to ensure that every child in the country has access to dental care. Mr Turnbull confirmed that the existing scheme will be scrapped because it has not proved to be as effective as the Labor […]