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assurance inspection of dental radiographic equipment and recommend inspection protocols that would include the appropriate method and interval for inspection. This re- quest was due, in part, to the MDA’s work to get CBCT inspection intervals changed in the state and the conflicting information being cited from a 2012 ADA Council on Scientific Affairs recommendation and used against MDA legislation. This 2016 resolution was referred to the Council on Dental Practice, which convened scientists, practitioners and manufacturers into a workgroup “to develop comprehensive recommendations for the quality assurance inspection of dental radio- graphic equipment” and submit a report to the 2017 ADA House. The workgroup, which included Dr. Raman, delivered this summary of its findings and recommendations for pe- riodic testing as well as inspection intervals, with the recommendation these be published by the appropriate ADA agencies. This sum- mary included three different points on the
timeline: 1) Initial Installation, 2) Periodic Testing and 3) Periodic Verification. Addi- tionally, the recommendations included the imaging modalities of Diagnostic Display, Intra-Oral Radiography X-Ray System, Intra-Oral Radiography Sensor or Receptor, Panoramic and Cephalometric Radiography and Cone Beam Computed Tomography. Important changes in these recommenda- tions are that all testing at Initial Installation may be performed by the equipment installer rather than only by an outside Qualified Expert (QE) recognized by the state; ongoing Periodic Testing may be done by trained den- tal office staff; and, Periodic Verification would be performed by a QE every four years. For CBCT units, the initial Periodic Verification by a QE is at two years and if no issues are noted, then every four years. These guide- lines are a good step in improving the quality of care and patient safety; as well they may be helpful should another dental association desire to look at its state’s regulatory require- ments, as the MDA did, and create legislation to lessen the burden and cost for the dental profession. Of course, it is up to the state
regulators to adopt these recommendations as they see fit.
Sleep Related Breathing Disorders Policy Statement — The ADA adopted a statement on the treatment of Sleep Related Breathing Disorders (SRBD). This policy, which urges dentists to work in concert with physicians when treating SRBD, will be on
ADA.org and can be referenced by those who treat such conditions. Learn more at
bit.ly/2iKVcxO.
Midwest DENTAL TRANSITIONS
ADS Midwest is endorsed by the
Missouri Dental Association
Do-It-Yourself Teeth Straightening — This resolution acknowledged that ADA members were concerned with do-it-yourself oral treatments and that direct-to-consumer mar- keting of Internet-based teeth straightening programs have become particularly aggres- sive with online and television network advertising that can be deceptive. The state- ment says “The ADA strongly discourages the practice of do-it-yourself orthodontics because of the potential for harm to patients” and that “For the health and well-being of the public, the ADA believes that supervi- sion by a licensed dentist is necessary for all phases of orthodontic treatment including: oral examination, periodontal examination, radiographic examination, study models or scans of the mouth, treatment planning and prescriptions, periodic progress assess- ments and final assessment with stabilizing measures.”
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Credible Online Rating System of Dental Ben- efits Plans from the ADA to Help Consumers and Purchasers — This resolution, which was authored by the Sixth District, was ultimately withdrawn; however, in discussions with the Council on Dental Benefit Plans, it has been stated the council feels this can be done through council work. Through this resolu- tion, the Sixth District was looking for a way for patients to identify easily if a plan was a “good buy” by answering a quick list of 5-6 questions, such as: Can you see any dental provider; Does the plan cover oral exams and a certain number of x-rays per year; Is there a waiting period for coverage; etc.? Once a pa- tient answered those questions, they would see a rating for the plan they are considering.
DENTAL EDUCATION, SCIENCE & RELATED MATTERS
State Dental Board Recognition of the Commission for Continuing Education
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