Washington—Oral health is essential to overall general health and well-being, the Department of Health and Human Services said in announcing a multi-agency HHS Oral Health Initiative 2010.

New dentists, as well as those that have been practicing for many years, can show patients that they're proud members of the most trusted authority on oral health by displaying an ADA membership plaque in their offices.

Orlando, Fla.—Thrills, movie-themed adventures and live entertainment await at Universal Orlando's theme parks.

The ADA Foundation is assisting member dentists and other individuals and organizations interested in making a financial contribution toward relief efforts in the wake of the devastating flooding in Tennessee, Mississippi and Kentucky.

Augusta, Ga.—One generation already did their time: served in wars, raised their kids, completed their careers and is now enjoying the last years of their life in peace.

Washington—Presented here is a summary of the Health and Human Services Oral Health Initiative 2010 activities related to multiple HHS agencies and the National Academy of Sciences Institute of Medicine.

Atlanta—Health professionals looking for help responding to limited health literacy experienced by up to 9 out of 10 American adults today can log on to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for a free training program.

Boston—Only Osama bin Laden has a higher reward for his capture.

The ADA Council on Access, Prevention and Interprofessional Relations cited a recent Health Resources and Services Administration appeal for grant reviewers as an opportunity for private practice dentists and members of other ADA councils.

Orlando, Fla.—The ADA annual session offers unique networking opportunities and high-tech tools that registrants can use before, during and after the Oct. 9-12 meeting at the Orange County Convention Center.

Registration is now open for the fourth annual  symposium, "Raising the Momentum Through Continuity of Care: Finding Dental Homes for America's Children."

Between now and July 1, water suppliers nationwide will be supplying consumers with annual Water Quality Reports or Consumer Confidence Reports—giving dental professionals the opportunity to check on the status of their community's water—and in particular—its fluoride levels.

From the patient's point of view, the cost of a dental procedure can be a little less daunting with more time to pay.

The Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors Best Practices Committee has released two new reports covering best practice approaches to early childhood caries and school-based oral health programs.

Milwaukee—The ADA Council on Communications and American Association of Dental Editors are seeking nominations for two dental editor awards for presentation at the AADE annual conference Oct. 7-8 in Orlando.

Three years in the making, a new continuing education course for dentists that focuses on proper monitoring and airway management for dental office sedation and anesthesia will debut this fall in two parts.

Since receiving a grant from the National Library of Medicine and the National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research, the ADA Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry has held three ADA Evidence-Based Reviewers workshops across the country.

San Diego—The American Association of Endodontists held its first Access to Care Project April 17 in conjunction with the AAE annual session.

The application deadline for the 2010 ADA/Kellogg Executive Management Program is May 24.

St. Louis—With a focus on "Pursuing Excellence in Dental Public Health," nearly 800 participants representing public health, dental public health, government, business, foundations and private practice gathered April 25-28 for the 2010 National Oral Health Conference.