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Aug 31, 2023

Locum Tenens & Dentistry Guide Now Available Online

Aug 22, 2023

New Acute Pediatric Dental Pain Guideline Available

Aug 22, 2023

Free Career Consultation at SmileCon

Jul 5, 2023

Transition From Dental Student to Associate

Jun 22, 2023

An Ideal In-Office Dental Membership Plan - Build and Launch in Minutes, for Free!

Mar 29, 2023

The IOHP is accepting applications for subgrants

May 21, 2025

ADA leaders: Continue covering preventive services, fluoride

A national conversation on fluoride prompted ADA leaders to re-emphasize the need for insurance groups to cover preventive services.

May 20, 2025

ADA Children’s Airway Event to strengthen dentists’ communication, clinical skills

Dentists will learn how to communicate the importance of children’s airway health during the event taking place July 24-26 in Chicago.

May 19, 2025

Law removes registration requirement for Iowa dental assistants

Dental assistants in Iowa will no longer need to register with the state dental board, thanks to a new law.

May 19, 2025

ADA leaders urge insurance groups to cover preventive services

ADA officials urged urged third-party payers, Medicaid agencies and employer groups to include fluoride treatment in coverage.

May 16, 2025

3 things you missed in government this week

ADA News is providing a roundup of happenings in government you may have missed.

May 15, 2025

ADA: Urge Congress to protect dentists from unfair tax hike

The ADA issued a Grassroots Alert urging members to tell Congress to oppose a tax bill provision that would negatively impact dentists. 

May 15, 2025

ADA seeks member input to strengthen policy on recoupment practices

The ADA is aware of dental benefit carriers reducing payments owed to dentists to recoup overpayments made to other dentists.

May 14, 2025

Florida second state to ban community water fluoridation

Florida became the second state to ban community water fluoridation after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 700 into law.

May 14, 2025

ADA Living Guideline Program announced

The ADA and University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine have collaborated to establish the ADA Living Guideline Program.  

May 13, 2025

FDA to pull prescription fluoride supplements from market

The FDA announced that it plans to remove prescription fluoride supplements from the market once a safety review is completed.

May 12, 2025

Bitonte College of Dentistry names new dean

Sorin T. Teich, D.M.D., has been appointed dean of Northeast Ohio Medical University’s Bitonte College of Dentistry.

May 12, 2025

ADA provides recommendations on Medicaid provisions in reconciliation legislation

The ADA provided comments on Medicaid provisions in the budget reconciliation legislation.

May 12, 2025

Updates on ADA financial stewardship, tech upgrades

The ADA president and president-elect emailed all members with an update on the state of the ADA's finances and technology upgrades.

May 12, 2025

ADA opposes proposed health care cuts in reconciliation bill

The ADA has joined the Partnership for Medicaid in expressing concern with potential Medicaid cuts in the upcoming reconciliation bill.  

May 9, 2025

ADA holds virtual congressional briefing on public programs

The ADA held a congressional briefing to showcase new data and policy insights on dental coverage in Medicaid and Medicare Advantage.  

May 9, 2025

3 things you missed in government this week

ADA News is providing a roundup of happenings in government you may have missed.

May 9, 2025

Reject fiscal year 2026 HHS budget proposal, ADA urges

The ADA and nine other dental organizations are urging Congress to reject the administration’s fiscal year 2026 budget proposal for DHHS.

May 7, 2025

Bill would ensure health insurance covers needed treatment

The Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act was reintroduced in Congress.

May 7, 2025

Call for public nominees to CODA

CODA wants individuals interested in serving as public/consumer representatives on the board of commissioners.

May 6, 2025

Proposed tax bill raises concern for ADA

ADA leaders are expressing concerns over a tax bill that proposes cuts to student aid programs. 

May 6, 2025

ADA objects to Texas attorney general’s statement about fluoride toothpaste recommendations

The ADA affirms the use of fluoride, in recommended amounts, as safe and effective in preventing tooth decay for both children and adults.

May 5, 2025

May JADA examines bioactivity of dental restorative materials

Evidence for the bioactivity of dental restorative materials remains limited, according to the May cover story of JADA.

May 4, 2025

Education Department considers regulatory changes to student aid programs

The ADA is responding to the U.S. Department of Education's request for feedback as it considers regulatory changes to student aid programs.

May 4, 2025

Department of Education considers regulatory changes to student aid programs

The ADA is responding to the U.S. Department of Education's request for feedback as it considers regulatory changes to student aid programs.

May 2, 2025

Forsyth Friday: Institute launches Ambush Science YouTube series

Batbileg Bor, Ph.D., describes his ongoing research on Saccharibacteria, a group of ultra-small bacteria in the oral cavity.

May 2, 2025

ADA calls for increased funding for Indian Health Service

A coalition dedicated to improving health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives is urging Congress to support funding for IHS.

May 1, 2025

3 things you missed in government this week

ADA News is providing a roundup of happenings in government you may have missed this week.

May 1, 2025

Allocate $310 million toward tobacco control, coalition urges

The ADA is urging Congress to fund the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Office on Smoking and Health at $310 million in 2026. 

May 1, 2025

What could saliva testing mean for dentistry?

Saliva-based tests gained attention during the pandemic, and they may have applications in oral health care too.

Apr 30, 2025

Coalition urges Congress to reject proposed HHS budget cuts

The ADA signed on to a coalition letter expressing concern for the Trump administration’s draft fiscal year 2026 budget for DHHS.

Apr 29, 2025

ADA Speaker candidates have until June 27 to file

ADA members interested in running for ADA speaker can visit ADA.org to find the information necessary to file for candidacy.

Apr 28, 2025

ADA objects to surgeon general’s water fluoridation comments

The ADA opposes comments made by the Louisiana surgeon general about community water fluoridation.

Apr 28, 2025

ADA invites dental schools to become testing sites for potential Seal products

The ADA Qualified Sites program connects manufacturers with research sites that are qualified to test their products for the Seal program.

Apr 27, 2025

ADA standards on cartridge syringes, athletic mouth protectors available for review

Proposed ANSI/ADA Standard No. 99 for Dentistry — Athletic Mouth Protectors and Materials may impact new contact sports at the Olympics.

Apr 24, 2025

3 things you missed in government this week

ADA News is providing a roundup of three happenings in government that you may have missed this week.

Apr 24, 2025

FDI calls for integration of oral measures into electronic health records

The FDI World Dental Federation is calling for health systems to include oral health indicators in electronic health records.

Apr 24, 2025

Forsyth Friday: New antibodies may aid diagnosis of gum-linked systemic diseases

Researchers have taken an important initial step toward a potential diagnostic strategy for periodontitis and related systemic diseases.

Apr 23, 2025

ADA: Prioritize small business tax policies, Medicaid adult dental benefits

The ADA is urging Congress to support small business tax policies and the preservation of adult dental benefits under Medicaid.

Apr 23, 2025

ADA supports House Republicans speaking up for Medicaid

The ADA is commending 13 Republican members of Congress for their leadership in affirming the importance of protecting Medicaid.  

Apr 23, 2025

Pandemic infection control procedures still in place

The majority of dentists surveyed report they’re still using many of the infection control practices implemented during the pandemic.

Apr 21, 2025

Dental loss ratio: Putting patient care first

Twenty-three states have filed dental loss ratio legislation since 2023, with 14 states having introduced legislation this year.

Apr 21, 2025

JADA Foundational Science suspends author fees for 2025

Authors looking to submit articles to the journal will not have to pay processing charges for the remainder of 2025, beginning May 1.

Apr 18, 2025

3 things you missed in government this week

ADA News is providing a roundup of three happenings in government that you may have missed this week.

Apr 16, 2025

Nebraska joins licensure portability compact

Nebraska became the 12th state to join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact after Gov. Jim Pillen signed Legislative Bill 148 into law.

Apr 14, 2025

30 years later, Oklahoma City ceremony honors dentists who aided in bombing response

A Day of Remembrance recognized the dentists who helped identify victims after the bombing on April 19, 1995.

Apr 14, 2025

ADA joins coalition supporting community water fluoridation

The ADA is affirming the safety and effectiveness of community water fluoridation amid federal efforts to cease the practice. 

Apr 10, 2025

3 things you missed in government this week

ADA News is providing a roundup of three happenings in government that you may have missed this week.

Apr 10, 2025

3 things you missed in government this week

Apr 10, 2025

Coalition calls for preservation of federal loan forgiveness program

The ADA is signing onto a coalition letter highlighting the success and importance of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Apr 9, 2025

ADA launches redesigned Find-a-Dentist tool

All ADA members have a basic profile they can update by logging in to their My ADA account portal.

Apr 9, 2025

RFK Jr. to tell CDC to change fluoride guidelines

The ADA is reaffirming its support of water fluoridation amid reports that RFK Jr. will direct the CDC to stop recommending the practice. 

Apr 8, 2025

5 things to know about the American Association of Orthodontists

Here are five facts you may not know about the American Association of Orthodontists from its president, John Callahan, D.D.S.

Apr 8, 2025

CDC’s Division of Oral Health eliminated amid federal restructuring

The CDC's entire Division of Oral Health was gutted amid the Trump administration’s efforts to majorly restructure federal health agencies. 

Apr 7, 2025

ADA leaders pen editorial on what Make America Healthy Again could mean for oral health

The editorial written by ADA President Brett Kessler, D.D.S., and President-elect Richard Rosato, D.M.D., appears in JADA.

Apr 7, 2025

April JADA finds dentists accept endodontists restoring teeth if discussed first

The study survey asked general dentists to rate their comfort with various scenarios.

Apr 4, 2025

3 things you missed in government this week

ADA News is providing a roundup of three happenings in government that you may have missed this week.

Apr 3, 2025

ADA highlights coalition’s warning on Medicaid cuts

The ADA is joining a coalition calling on Congress to reject a proposed budget resolution that would likely impose cuts to Medicaid.

Apr 3, 2025

Coalition advocates for bill supporting dental training programs

The ADA supports a bill allowing certain dental faculty members to exclude the amount of their loan forgiveness from federal income taxes. 

Apr 3, 2025

A 'Lobby Day' in the life

The eighth annual ADA Dentist and Student Lobby Day took place in Washington, D.C.

Apr 3, 2025

ADA Member Advantage announces enhanced Lands’ End Outfitters, UPS discounts

Lands’ End Outfitters is increasing its discount on merchandise and logo application from 10% to 20%.

Apr 3, 2025

Arizona oral preventive assistants bill becomes law

Dental assistants now have a pathway to become oral preventive assistants in Arizona after Gov. Katie Hobbs signed S.B. 1124 into law.  

Apr 2, 2025

Exempt medical and dental supplies from tariffs, ADA urges

The ADA is pushing for the exemption of medical and dental supplies, equipment and devices from tariffs,

Apr 2, 2025

CDC’s Division of Oral Health gutted amid federal restructuring

The CDC's entire Division of Oral Health was gutted amid the Trump administration’s efforts to majorly restructure federal health agencies. 

Apr 1, 2025

Dentists’ economic confidence drops in first quarter of 2025

The Health Policy Institute’s latest poll showed a sharp decline in dentists’ economic confidence when looking ahead to the next six months.

Mar 30, 2025

‘It’s all about the growth’: Elevate equips dentists to succeed

The ADA's inaugural Elevate conference was held March 28-30 in Washington, D.C.

Mar 28, 2025

What is the future of community water fluoridation?

The ADA is providing a look at the national landscape of community water fluoridation.

Mar 28, 2025

Utah becomes first state to ban community water fluoridation

Utah became the first state to place a complete ban on community water fluoridation, after Gov. Spencer Cox signed House Bill 81 into law.

Mar 28, 2025

Dental School Snapshots: March

This ADA News series shares fun facts about U.S. dental schools.

Mar 27, 2025

3 things in government you missed this week

ADA News is providing a roundup of three happenings in government that you may have missed this week.

Mar 27, 2025

ADA emphasizes regulatory alignment with HIPAA, scalability for small providers

The ADA is emphasizing the need for regulatory alignment with HIPAA in a response to the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s RFI.

Mar 27, 2025

What is the future of community water fluoridation?

The ADA is providing a look at the national landscape of community water fluoridation.

Mar 27, 2025

ADA sends funding request letter for fiscal year 2026

The ADA is signing onto a coalition letter requesting Congress to support dental and oral health-related programs in Fiscal Year 2026.

Mar 24, 2025

ADA unites coalition to support CMS chief dental officer role

The ADA has mobilized a coalition to advocate for the preservation and strengthening of CMS' chief dental officer position.

Mar 24, 2025

Benefit verification drives increased administrative spending in dental offices

Eligibility and benefit verification spending increased by 15% to $2.1 billion in 2023.

Mar 21, 2025

3 things in government you missed this week

ADA News is providing a roundup of three happenings in government that you may have missed this week.

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