Orlando, Fla.—From online learning, networking and self-study before annual session to competitions at the ADA’s high-tech multimedia Competition Hub on-site at the Orange County Convention Center, dental professionals have some unique opportunities to enhance their learning and share their knowledge with their peers this year.

Mesa, Ariz.—April 16 was Give Kids A Smile day at the A.T. Still Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health, where sunshine, children, volunteers, toys, balloon animals and—of course—smiles were plentiful.

CEO Crash Course: Take the Lead in Your Dental Practice offers tips on how to build and maintain a strong practice and office structure, including what works in other practices and the larger business world.

Tempe, Ariz.—Nearly 90 members of the Alliance of the ADA, 18 dentist spouses and eight family members found reasons to smile at the 2010 AADA Conference April 15-18 at The Buttes Resort here.

Washington—Nearly 600 dental advocates convened in the nation's capital April 12-14 to lobby Congress and celebrate Give Kids A Smile events reaching millions of children.

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.

Thursday evening, Showbiz Tonight (on CNN) ran a clip of Jessica Simpson's appearance on Ellen. The celebrity admitted she doesn't regularly brush her teeth, and the host of Showbiz Tonight said, "Well, Jessica Simpson is mouthing off, and this is just gross. Jess just sat down with Ellen DeGeneres and reveals a very shocking secret. Jess doesn`t believe in brushing her teeth every day. Eww."

Denver—The American Water Works Association's annual Drinking Water Week 2010 is May 2-8, with the theme, "Only Tap Water Delivers."

Baltimore—If you're planning a trip here in mid-May, a trek to the National Museum of Dentistry will give you the opportunity to meet the Tooth Fairy and celebrate Tooth Fairy Day on May 16.

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

Miami—It's a testimony to this era of rapid information that an e-mail and a visit to a social networking site played a big part in attorney Ron Gossett’s decision to file a class action complaint against Brican America Inc. on behalf of some 500 dentists and optometrists.

ADA News, JADA and the ADA Division of Global Affairs each won EXCEL Awards from the Board of Directors of Association Media & Publishing for material published last year.

Culver City, Calif.—Pat Sajak cares about flossing.

The "Wheel of Fortune" game show host's dentist told him he had "magnificent gums," and Mr. Sajak is really concerned about what type of electric toothbrush to use.

Washington—Wall Street may have center stage in the financial services debate on Capitol Hill but dentists and dental practices may get caught up in the regulatory sweep of legislation.

Boston—Dentistry is maintaining a strong presence in a nearly 20-year-old Harvard-based program that provides career enrichment and mentoring for academically outstanding students to pursue careers in the health sciences.

Salt Lake City—Dr. Brett Kessler's poison was alcohol and cocaine.

"For me, the party just never stopped," said the Denver-based dentist.

Responding to customer complaints and input from dental organizations, including the ADA, Align Technologies, Inc., announced April 22 that, effective immediately, it no longer would require dentists to start at least 10 cases each year in order to remain Invisalign providers.

Evidence-based dentistry is "not about telling people how to practice, it’s about giving them the best evidence."

Washington—American Dental Association and Indian Health Service congressional testimony report progress in recruiting and retaining IHS dentists as the agency launches an initiative to reduce "epidemic" level tooth decay among Native American children.

North Brunswick, N.J.—New Jersey has become the latest battleground for the debate over noncovered services and anti-assignment clauses.