As the number of monkeypox cases continues to rise globally and in the U.S., several dentists feel confident that they can survive another public health emergency. 

Liability insurance company the Dentists Insurance Company has received an increased number of calls to its advice line about patients displaying aggression and anger toward dental professionals.

George Shepley, DDS, plans to focus on collaboration between the American Dental Association and the industry once he begins as the ADA's next president Oct. 18. 

The Biden administration declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency Aug. 4, clearing the way for officials to access additional resources to control the outbreak. 

The Advisory Committee on Training in Primary Care Medicine, a federal advisory committee, released a report that researched the benefits of dental therapy on the oral healthcare of underserved communities. 

Here are six clinical leadership updates for dentists that Becker's has reported on since May 31:

A proposed rule from CMS would increase the facility fee for dental surgeries performed in hospitals, according to a July 21 article from the American Dental Association.

The American Dental Association and the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors are providing guidance for continuing oral health in communities amid potential sodium fluoride shortages. 

The labor shortage rippling through the economy is affecting all positions in the dental industry. Today’s competition for top talent is forcing dental support organizations to adopt creative approaches for the recruitment and retention of top talent.

Over the last two years, we’ve seen an overwhelming number of companies make pledges, commitments and investment in “social good” initiatives, largely in response to public pressure, employee priorities and vision, and the watchful eye of social media.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons are asking CMS to expand access to surgical dental services for children and adults with special needs and disabilities.

The American Dental Association is supporting a student loan bill that would double the interest deduction and eliminate income limits.

The American Dental Association is speaking out against the latest TikTok trend it says may be harmful to oral health.

The World Health Organization has adopted a global strategy to create an oral health action plan.

Here are six clinical leadership updates for dentists to know from the last 60 days:

The American Dental Association's New Dentist Committee is partnering with a nonprofit to make dentists aware of mental health services available to them. 

The American Dental Association has launched a program to provide its members at the national, state and local levels with resources to advance diversity and inclusion.

Dallas-based Prism Health North Texas, a healthcare nonprofit, is acquiring Community Dental Care of Texas to increase access to each other's services and provide care to those with HIV/AIDS, according to a May 17 News Tribune report.

Denver Health Family Health Center in Montbello is integrating dental and medical care by offering vaccinations for children during their dental appointments, Fox affiliate KDVR reported May 11.

New York University College of Dentistry students were the first in the U.S. to perform student-led robot-assisted dental implant surgery, the university reported May 5.