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Breaking Barriers: AAE Celebrates Advocacy Efforts and Victories

Merriam-Webster defines advocacy as the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal. The recent update of the AAE Strategic Plan has devoted a 4th stand-alone goal to advocacy:…

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Wisconsin Governor Signs Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact into Law; AAE Advocates for Nationwide Ratification

Last week, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed into law a bill that would enact the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact in Wisconsin – making it the fourth state to enact…

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Decoding the Codes: 2024 CDT Coding Updates

By Dr. Elizabeth Shin Perry 2024 marks the 24th year since the federal government designated the use of CDT coding as the national terminology for reporting dental services on claims…

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Advocacy Update: AAE Calls on Missouri Lawmakers to Prioritize Patients Over Insurance Company Profits

On January 4, AAE President Dr. Craig S. Hirschberg sent a letter in strong support of dental loss ratio legislation to two Missouri lawmakers after learning of their Missouri Times…

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AAE Supports Administration’s Expansion of Adult Dental Coverage on ACA Marketplace

The AAE submitted comments in support of a new proposed rule by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that would grant states the option to designate adult dental…

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AAE Members Instrumental in Setting New ADA Policy at House of Delegates

During the days leading up to the 2023 ADA’s House of Delegates (HOD), where dentists from across the country work to develop policy that represents the profession nationwide, a request…

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AAE Board of Directors Approves Updates to Three Position Statements

At their fall meeting, the AAE Board of Directors reviewed three position statements that included updates that clarify longstanding AAE policy on: • Informed consent guidelines: The updated document updates…

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Advocacy Corner: AAE Co-Signs Seven Letters to Congress and Other Policy Makers

The AAE has taken a proactive approach in advocating for the profession by co-signing letters to Congress and other policy makers. These letters address important issues and policies that impact…

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ADA Council Adjusts Approach to CDT Code Enhancement

After a year of extensive study, including the solicitation of feedback from the dental community, the ADA Council on Dental Benefit Programs has announced it will alter its approach to…

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AAE Members Drs. Jason F. Foreman and William D. Powell Help Make Save Your Tooth Month Official in Their States

Compiled by Michael Dobrow Save Your Tooth Month was one for the record books this year. In addition to wildly successful media opportunities featuring AAE President Dr. Craig S. Hirschberg…

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