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The Tooth Fairy has backup.Happy Tooth Fairy Day to the profession helping little smiles stay healthy at every age!
08/22/2026

The Tooth Fairy has backup.

Happy Tooth Fairy Day to the profession helping little smiles stay healthy at every age!

FDA members will receive a 10% reduction in state dues for the 2027 membership year!Thank you to FDA Services, a wholly ...
08/21/2026

FDA members will receive a 10% reduction in state dues for the 2027 membership year!

Thank you to FDA Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Florida Dental Association, for helping make this possible. Through FDA Services, members have access to malpractice, disability, business, cyber liability, and other insurance solutions designed to protect their practices and careers.

We are grateful for the continued support that helps strengthen the value of FDA membership across Florida.

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Insurance questions have a way of taking over more of the day than they should.When a payer response is confusing, a pay...
08/20/2026

Insurance questions have a way of taking over more of the day than they should.

When a payer response is confusing, a payment is delayed, or a claim does not make sense, it can pull attention away from patient care and practice operations.

FDA members have access to Casey Stoutamire, FDA Chief Legal Officer, for help navigating third-party payer and insurance payment concerns. When payer issues start taking up too much of your time, FDA membership gives you a place to start.

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Join us in welcoming your Florida Dental Association (FDA) colleagues by liking and sharing this post. If you know them,...
08/19/2026

Join us in welcoming your Florida Dental Association (FDA) colleagues by liking and sharing this post. If you know them, please tag them in the comments.


Atlantic Coast District Dental Association
Dr. Phillip Evalen
Dr. Lidia Losada
Dr. Jenifer Grisales Rivera
Dr. Lincoln McNish

Central Florida District Dental Association
Dr. Gabriela Bartelle
Dr. Esmirna Morillo Lajara
Dr. Carlos Terres
Dr. Obai Takieddin
Dr. Maria Alvarado Mendoza

Northeast District Dental Association
Dr. Joshua Graham
Dr. Florencia Bracigliano

Northwest District Dental Association
Dr. Erin Sinada

South Florida District Dental Association
Dr. Roger Nachar
Dr. Luca Sfogliano
Dr. Marlene Barros
Dr. Nayla Hernández Morales
Dr. Jessica Vazquez
Dr. Heather Dasher
Dr. Christina Magluta

West Coast District Dental Association
Dr. Themaar Abuhasna
Dr. Pal Patel
Dr. Carl-El Semerzier
Dr. Dongdan Guo
Dr. Shahriar Shahami
Dr. Diana Hoang

Aetna has announced it will discontinue issuing paper checks to out-of-network dentists. The FDA opposes this strong-arm...
08/19/2026

Aetna has announced it will discontinue issuing paper checks to out-of-network dentists. The FDA opposes this strong-arm tactic, which makes it difficult for providers to accept their preferred payment unless they join Aetna’s network.

The FDA and ADA are challenging the policy and urging Aetna not to implement the change.

In the meantime, out-of-network dentists are encouraged to:

✅ Require payment for services at the time of service.
✅ Submit the claim and have Aetna send any applicable reimbursement directly to the patient.

FDA members: Check your inbox or visit the link in our comments for talking points to help explain this change to patients.

FDA members with questions can contact FDA Chief Legal Officer Casey Stoutamire at [email protected] or 850.350.7202.

08/19/2026

One of the most overlooked benefits of FDA membership? Contract analysis.

The ADA Contract Analysis Service analyzes third-party managed-care contracts to inform you in clear language about the provisions of the contracts so you can make informed decisions.

FDA members have access to contract analysis services that help you better understand what you're signing before you commit. Make informed decisions with confidence and avoid costly surprises down the road.

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Several new Florida Board of Dentistry anesthesia rules take effect Aug. 19, 2026, with changes affecting equipment, pat...
08/19/2026

Several new Florida Board of Dentistry anesthesia rules take effect Aug. 19, 2026, with changes affecting equipment, patient monitoring, anesthesia permits, inspections, and authorized locations.

Among the most notable updates for moderate sedation permit holders are two new EKG requirements:

✅ An electrocardiograph (EKG) is now required as standard equipment for moderate sedation permit holders.

✅ Patients administered drug(s) for moderate sedation must be continuously monitored intraoperatively by EKG, in addition to pulse oximetry and capnography. Continuously monitored vital signs must be taken and recorded at a minimum of 5-minute intervals.

These are part of several anesthesia rule changes taking effect Aug. 19.

FDA members received an email on Aug. 17 with details on the full set of changes and are encouraged to reference that communication to review the updated requirements.

Questions after reviewing the update? FDA members can contact FDA Chief Legal Officer Casey Stoutamire at [email protected] for clarification.

Some of the best parts of Women Inspire & Navigate Dentistry (WIND) aren't on the agenda. ✨ They're found in the conver...
08/18/2026

Some of the best parts of Women Inspire & Navigate Dentistry (WIND) aren't on the agenda. ✨ They're found in the conversations between sessions, the friendships that form over lunch and the connections that continue long after the event ends. We can't wait to welcome another incredible group of women in dentistry this September! Secure your spot today at www.fdawind.com.

08/18/2026

There is something different about being in a room full of dentists who understand the work without needing the whole backstory.

Sometimes the biggest benefit is finding the people who get it.

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Registration is open for Women Inspire and Navigate Dentistry (WIND)!More than a conference, WIND is a one-of-a-kind exp...
08/17/2026

Registration is open for Women Inspire and Navigate Dentistry (WIND)!

More than a conference, WIND is a one-of-a-kind experience where women dentists from across Florida come together to connect, learn, and grow. Join your peers for a day of elevated learning, authentic conversations, and meaningful connections in a vibrant, beachfront setting.

Earn 5+ CE credits while hearing from leading women in dentistry and building relationships that can support every stage of your career.

📍Women Inspire and Navigate Dentistry
Friday, September 18, 2026
W Hotel | Fort Lauderdale, FL
Education: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Reception: 5-6 p.m.

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Find your people, your support, and your place in dentistry. Join the Florida Dental Association today and be part of a community that celebrates and supports women in the profession: link in comments

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