Have You Registered to Use the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Database Yet?

By Bob Macdonald, Florida PDMP Foundation Executive Director As a licensed dentist, have you registered to use the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) database yet? Florida’s version of the nationwide program is called the Electronic-Florida Online Reporting of Controlled Substances…

The Life of the FDA Concierge: How May I Help You Succeed Today?

By Christine Mortham, FDA Membership Concierge My journey with the Florida Dental Association (FDA) began a little over nine years ago when I joined the Governmental Affairs Office as the receptionist for an outstanding crew of lobbyists. Fast-forward to 2011…

An Early Bite with Dr. John Paul: “Can’t I Just Get This Done at the Mall?”

By Dr. John Paul, FDA Editor When it comes to teeth whitening, how often do patients ask, “Why can’t I just get this done at the mall?” — which is patient speak for “I don’t want to pay what I…

FDA Staff Helps Make the Holidays Brighter

By Drew Eason, FDA Executive Director The Florida Dental Association’s (FDA) staff is made up of a team of very caring folks. Several staff members got together and asked if the FDA staff could (voluntarily) “adopt” a family in need…