ADAADEA co-sponsor mid-year meeting of the American Association of Dental Boards

The American Dental Education Association and the ADA are once again co-sponsoring the American Association of Dental Boards’ 2010 Mid-Year Meeting at ADA Headquarters April 11鈥?2.

The Changing Scope of Practice in Dentistry is the meeting’s focus. The event includes discussions on the scope of practice issues faced by various states and what is being taught in dental education programs.

Those interested in attending can register and obtain hotel accommodations on the AADB’s Web site (www.dentalboards.org).

ADA President Ron Tankersley addresses the meeting April 11 regarding the expansion of the scope of practice and its impact on the profession; while Dr. Ira Cheifetz, president of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Dr. Stuart Lieblich, president of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, speak on scope of practice issues in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Rounding out the April 11 program are presentations by Dr. W. Ken Rich, ADA trustee from the 6th District; and Dr. Sandra Andrieu, president of ADEA, who presents Perspectives on Allied Dental Personnel and Outcomes of ADA/ADEA Workgroup on Education of New Dental Team Members.

The program has been carefully designed to allow opportunities for interaction among dentists, dental hygienists, educators, board attorneys and specialty associations. Panels and small discussion groups allow for information exchange, and participants will take away valuable information on the changing scope of practice as it affects all aspects of the dental and dental hygiene professions.

The Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations Advisory Forum is scheduled to begin April 12 at 3 p.m., followed by a reception sponsored by the JCNDE and AADB.