In the March 17 post,”National Facial Protection Month in April,” the ADA highlights the importance of gear to protect the face and teeth. From the article:

Every year about 3 million people are treated in emergency departments across the U.S. for facial trauma injuries.  Children who participate in contact sports, cheerleading, gymnastics, cycling and other activities are especially at risk for a facial injury.  National Facial Protection Month highlight[s] the need for proper supervision and appropriate protective gear…[such as] mouthguards, helmets, protective eyewear and face shields…when children and adults of all ages participate in these activities.

“Spring seems to bring an increase in dental trauma,” said Dr. Paul Nativi, a past president of the Academy for Sports Dentistry. “Skateboards, bicycles, swing sets and other recreational activities along with team sports can contribute to sport-related facial injuries.”

For more information, see the ADA’s March 17 article.

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The ADA released the news report on March 3, “U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear N.C. board, FTC case,” which begins:

The U.S. Supreme Court will review a decision by the federal court of appeals affirming the Federal Trade Commission’s claim that the North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners’ actions against certain teeth whitening services providers violated federal antitrust laws.

The post continues:

“This case is important because it threatens to impede the ability of all professional boards, including dental boards, to fulfill the purpose for which they were created by their states,” said Craig Busey, ADA general counsel.  “As duly delegated agencies of the states, the boards’ actions should be protected from the federal antitrust laws under the well-recognized state action exemption.  We are pleased that the Supreme Court has recognized the case’s significance, and we hope that the Court may be persuaded to reverse the appellate court’s decision and to clarify these legal issues.”

To read the ADA’s full report, see this March 3 post.

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