Washington—Dr. Elaine C. Wagner, an ADA member and Navy captain, was appointed as the 36th chief of the Navy Dental Corps at an Aug. 13, 2010, ceremony where she relieved Rear Adm. Richard C. Vinci, who continues as deputy chief, logistics and installations for U.S. Navy Medicine after three years' service as dental chief. Capt. Wagner was selected recently for promotion to the rank of rear admiral.

San Antonio—Dr. M. Ted Wong, an ADA member promoted to major general at a July 15, 2010, ceremony, now serves as the 26th chief of the U.S. Army Dental Corps and additionally as deputy commanding general for readiness, Western Regional Medical Command, and commanding general, William Beaumont Army Medical Center.

San Francisco—The Association offered recommendations to the National Academies' Institute of Medicine July 27 to "rebuild the dental public health infrastructure and ensure optimal oral health for all."

Bethesda, Md.—National Institutes of Health Director Francis S. Collins, M.D., appointed Dr. Lawrence A. Tabak, who has directed the nation's dental research effort over the last decade, as NIH principal deputy director effective Aug. 23, 2010.

Do you know a dentist whose extraordinary volunteer efforts have made a difference?

The ADA Practical Guide Series presents the latest in dental coding with the new CDT 2011-2012: The ADA Practical Guide to Dental Procedure Codes and CDT Companion 2011-2012: The ADA Practical Guide to Dental Coding.

Orlando, Fla.—Orlando visitors have lots of entertainment options beyond its famed amusement parks, and ADA tours include some exciting options for active adventures and cultural experiences.

Credit cards are often the simplest way for patients to pay for dental services. However, ADA members should be aware of the exact rates they’re paying for card processing services.

Orlando, Fla.—There's still time to save time and money on a trip to the ADA annual session here Oct. 9-12. But hurry—advance registration discounts and benefits are only available through Sept. 10.

Look in the September mailing of The Journal of the American Dental Association for a brand new tool for the dental practice—the 2010 ADA Dental Buying Guide.

Results of the ADA Quarterly Survey of Economic Confidence for the second quarter of 2010 were recently released, showing a significant downturn in the indicators measured. But according to an executive summary provided with the survey, the findings may be because dentists are frustrated that the economy is not improving as fast as they would like it to.

Part I of the new ADA CE course, Recognition and Management of Complications During Minimal and Moderate Sedation, is now available on ADA CE Online (www.adaceonline.org).

Orlando, Fla.—ADA dentists, team members, families and guests can begin their annual session experience by hearing the thought-provoking insights of Malcolm Gladwell and dental professionals can earn one hour of complimentary continuing education credit at the ADA Opening General Session and Distinguished Speaker Series Oct. 9.

The current model has been in place for more than a century.

A patient has a paper file in a physician's or dentist's office containing his or her medical records. If the patient were to leave that office for another practice or move out of state, one of several options is available.

The 2011 National Children's Dental Health Month program posters will soon be available for shipping.

The ADA Standards Committee on Dental Products has approved for review and comment Proposed American National Standard/American Dental Association Specification No. 118 for Tooth Bleaching Products.

Washington—The Association urged U.S. negotiators on a global mercury treaty to consider the dental health benefits of amalgam.

Washington—Dr. Patricia E. Arola, who entered the Department of Veterans Affairs as a staff dentist in Fargo, N.D., was named Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Dentistry effective June 20, 2010. She is responsible for policy, oversight and program development for dental care delivered by 833 dentists at 206 VA medical centers and clinics.

Orlando, Fla.—The 2010 ADA World Marketplace Exhibition will showcase the latest products, technologies and techniques in dentistry—plus offer hours of free continuing education—Oct. 9-11 at the Orange County Convention Center.

Your ADA publications have maintained their long-held status as the best-read periodicals in dentistry, a recently released, independent readership survey showed.