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DENTAL TRIBUNE The World’s Dental Newspaper · U.S. Edition PRSRTSTD U.S.Postage PAID Permit#306 Mechanicsburg,PA DentalTribuneAmerica 213West35thStreet Suite#801 NewYork,NY10001 HYGIENE TRIBUNE The World’s Dental Hygiene Newspaper · U.S. Edition By Fred Michmershuizen, Online Editor AD Have a good ‘impression’? The ability to take good ones is amazing considering the environment we work in. Signing a commercial lease? Learn from our newest author about what to consider before signing anything. Diagnose this, part II Join oral pathologist Dr. Malhotra for part II of this series on white lesions. upage 14u page 11u page 5 ADA redesigns its website In an effort to make comprehen- sive oral health information easier to access, the American Dental Associa- tion has redesigned its website, located at ADA.org. The site has many features that are designed for both dental professionals and the general public. “The new ADA.org represents the collective input from our members and the public and provides enhanced navigation tools for easier access to the wealth of oral health information we have online,” said Dr. Ronald L. Tankersley, ADA president, in a press release announcing the changes. “This information includes tools needed for practice management and continuing education as well as news about the latest developments in oral health care.” Highlights of the new ADA website include the following: • An enhanced “Find-a-Dentist” feature with updated profile informa- tion and photos. • A “Professional Resources” sec- tion where ADA members can find tips and tools to help them thrive in challenging economic times. • “Education and Careers” with information about licensure, educa- tion and online C.E. opportunities. • “Science and Research,” which features evidence-based dentistry resources and dental standards. • “Advocacy,” which addresses the ADA’s efforts on behalf of the dental profession on Capitol Hill and in state capitols across the country. The redeveloped site continues to offer news and extensive informa- tion for members of the public on hundreds of den- tal topics, ranging from basic dental care to baby’s first tooth to gum dis- ease to tooth whit- ening. According to the ADA, the web- site redesign is the resultof18months of research, plan- ning and design. “Refinements to ADA.org will continue as we build on our efforts to make our gen- eral and proprietary oral health infor- mation easily attainable for ADA mem- bers,” Tankersley said. “This will assist members in offer- ing the highest level of patient care and maintaining thriving practices.” DT Small diameter implants in prosthetic dentistry g DT page 24 denture greatly improves both pros- thetic predictability and patient satis- faction. Despite a 30-year record of advance and success with dental implants, sev- eral aspects of oral health in the 21st century United States suggest that an Conventional complete dentures in the mandible are among the least predictable and least satisfactory treat- ments in prosthetic dentistry. The placement of dental implants in the edentulous mandible for the purpose of supporting and retaining an over- May 2010 www.dental-tribune.com Vol. 5, No. 13 Dentistry in the land of Mickey Go for the dentistry, but stay an extra day or two for the rollercoasters and all the other fun to be had in Anaheim. g See page 18 SpecialcDa eDition inDuStry newS ByEugeneLaBarre,DMD,MS (Photo/ADA.org) (Photo/stock.xchng.com) inDuStry newS