Orlando, Fla.—ADA annual session goers can enjoy a private night at Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park on Sunday, Oct. 10.

A panel convened by the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs explored the potential benefits and risks of screening for oral squamous cell carcinomas and the use of screening aids to detect malignant or potentially malignant oral lesions. The panel's findings are published as the cover story in the May edition of The Journal of the American Dental Association.

Kansas City—The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Criminal Justice Information Services Division is sponsoring a workshop July 17-18 in Kansas City, Missouri on coding dental forensic information for the National Crime Information Center and the National Dental Image Repository.

Orlando, Fla.—The ADA will address oral cancer and oral cancer screening during a course sponsored by the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs and The Journal of the American Dental Association at annual session in Orlando.

The ADA in July will convene an all-day conference to engage volunteer dental leaders from across the country in a dialogue on workforce issues, including a close-up look at the various workforce models under consideration in dentistry.

Washington—The Association urged Congressional appropriators to increase the nation's "investment in federal dental programs that directly impact the delivery of dental care in America and improve the oral health of its citizens."

The full Senate May 12 unanimously approved an amendment offered by Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) that would exempt dental practices and other eligible small businesses from the jurisdiction of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), as proposed in the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217).

Albuquerque, N.M.—The New Mexico Dental Association and its state public affairs consultant won gold and silver "Cumbre Awards" from the Public Relations Society of America’s state chapter for internal communications and media relations. "Cumbre" is Spanish for peak or summit.

Dr. Ricardo Mendoza takes a break from co-coordinating the May 5 Special Olympics Special Smiles event by bringing over an oral health goodie bag to two special athletes competing in the Special Olympics in Chicago. In addition to screenings, oral health education with puppets and oversize toothbrushes was available to athletes.

Orlando, Fla.—Families planning to attend annual session Oct. 9-12 will be staying in one of the world's most kid-friendly destinations--and the ADA Kids' Camp is ready to help parents provide a safe, entertaining environment for children while Mom and Dad learn, network and shop at the Orange County Convention Center.

Orlando, Fla.—Because Orlando has hundreds of attractions, golf courses, dining, nightlife and entertainment spots, the ADA and Hello Florida can help annual session attendees enjoy their time outside the convention center easily and conveniently by choosing ADA tours.

Seattle—The Washington State Dental Association moved May 1 to a new permanent home: 126 NW Canal St. in the Seattle neighborhood of Fremont.

Orlando, Fla.—From luxury resorts to family-friendly accommodations and even theme park hotels, there are more than 30 properties offering special ADA rates for those attending annual session Oct. 9-12.

The Dental Record has a new solution to help save dentists time and recordkeeping space when creating emergency patient records.

Orlando, Fla.—A night of magic and adventure will offer those attending the ADA annual session a private night at Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park and each of its unique islands on Sunday, Oct. 10.

There's a new standard for businesses who accept credit cards to help them protect patients' financial information from theft, but many dentists are unaware it exists and may find it hard to understand.

The National Dental Association receives a $15,000 grant from the ADA Foundation Give Kids A Smile Fund during the GKAS Awards Gala. Pictured from left are Robert Henderson, Ph.D., ADA Foundation Board of Directors; Dr. Darrell Clark, NDA; Dr. Edward Chappelle, NDA; Steve Kess, ADA GKAS National Advisory Board chair; Dr. Hazel Harper, NDA; Dr. Belinda Carver-Taylor, NDA; Dr. Walter Owens, NDA; and NDA Executive Director Robert S. Johns.

The following is a list of requirements small businesses, including dental practices, must do to comply with new standard called the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard.

Washington—Indian Health Service dental recruiters "have conducted an excellent campaign to attract dental students to participate in their summer extern program as a way to introduce them to the service," the Association told the House Appropriations Committee.

Two new categories, including one with a revamped name—covering access and the environment—expand the opportunities to win an ADA Golden Apple Award this year.