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My View: Empathy: The human skill that sets us apart

Empathy is not weakness. It’s not a luxury. And it’s not purely instinctive. It’s a skill.

Filmmaker Brett Culp to deliver SmileCon 2025 keynote address

Brett Culp — an acclaimed filmmaker, social entrepreneur and keynote speaker — will deliver the SmileCon Opening Session keynote address.

You Ask, We Answer: Fluoridation Facts

The ADA News is delving into many questions explored in Fluoridation Facts through conversations with experts.

ADA Forsyth Friday: How clear aligners shape mouth’s bacterial ecosystem

Researchers at ADA Forsyth are investigating how wearing clear aligners changes the bacterial environment in the mouth.

Register for dental editors’ conference in San Diego

Dental communicators will converge in San Diego for the American Association of Dental Editors and Journalists Annual Conference.

ADA seeks ambassadors to help address workforce shortages

The ADA is seeking volunteers for its workforce ambassador program to help address workforce shortages.

Dentist to pay more than $500,000 after allegedly filing false Medicaid claims

A dentist will pay more than $500,000 to the state of Oklahoma after he allegedly submitted false claims to the state’s Medicaid program.

ADA Board implements $20 million in cuts from 2025 budget

The ADA is carrying out more than $20 million in expense reductions, as indicated by the 2025 budget.

August JADA finds dentists can use parents’ photos to detect caries in children

Dentists can use parent-obtained smartphone photos to accurately assess visible caries in children, according to a study published in JADA.

3 things you missed in government this week

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

3 things you missed in government this week

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

ADA Forsyth Friday: Unlocking the secrets of oral microbiome

The fourth episode of Ambush Science looks at a major update to the Human Oral Microbiome Database.

Organized Dentistry Coalition supports Protect Our TEETH Act

The ADA expressed support for a bill that seeks to strengthen the scientific basis behind federal water fluoridation regulations.

How does the One Big Beautiful Bill affect dentists?

The ADA is outlining the budget reconciliation bill’s impacts on dentists through tax policy, student loans and state Medicaid provisions.

Proposed ADA standards, technical report available for review by Sept. 7

Five new documents are available for review and comment from the ADA Standards Program by Aug. 31.

ADA debuts new informatics standards webpage for easy access, adoption

The ADA is making it easier than ever to access and adopt its informatics standards.

Proposed ADA standards, technical report available for review by Aug. 31

Five new documents are available for review and comment from the ADA Standards Program by Aug. 31.

3 things you missed in government this week

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

SmileCon 2025 to offer curated learning experiences for entire team

SmileCon 2025 will equip dentists and their teams with skills and strategies to thrive in an evolving industry.

ADA files amicus brief supporting EPA’s appeal of fluoride court order

The ADA filed an amicus brief in support of the EPA’s appeal of a court order directing it to further regulate community water fluoridation.

JADA’s impact factor rises to 3.5

JADA’s impact factor has risen from 3.1 to 3.5. Impact factors are based on the number of times a journal’s articles are cited.

ADA president tells FDA fluoride supplements are safe, effective

The FDA held a meeting to gather input on the clinical use and safety concerns associated with fluoride supplements.

ADA members receive preferred pricing on marketing services and the new ADA TV+

ADA Member Advantage announced that BaseKamp Design is the newest addition to the endorsement program

ADA urges DEA to ease registration rules for dentists with multiple practice locations

The ADA urged the DEA to revise a rule requiring separate registrations for each location a practitioner prescribes controlled substances.

ADA urges reforms to Medicare Advantage dental benefits

The ADA called for targeted reforms to ensure that seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans receive meaningful access to dental care.

Bill would require independent review of EPA water fluoridation guidance

An ADA-supported bill introduced in Congress July 21 aims to strengthen the scientific basis behind federal water fluoridation guidelines.

ADA Forsyth Friday: Researchers identify cellular protein that may help inhibit key oral microbe also associated with colorectal cancer

ADA Forsyth Institute scientists describe how host cells potentially fight back against the common oral bacterium Fusobacterium nucleatum.

3 things you missed in government this week

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

ADA urges HHS to reduce dental regulations that burden providers

The ADA submitted formal recommendations to DHHS in response to its request for information on reducing regulatory burdens in health care.

HPI: Dental economy in holding pattern

The new HPI report, “The State of the U.S. Dental Economy — Q2 2025,” reveals a noticeable decline in dentists’ economic confidence.

ADA backs FDA’s proposed front-of-package labeling rule

The ADA is expressing support for a proposed rule by the FDA that would require front-of-package nutrition labeling on prepackaged foods.

Dental School Snapshots: July

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

ADA urges revisions to NCOIL dental loss ratio model to improve transparency, patient care

The ADA is requesting changes to the National Council of Insurance Legislators’ model act on dental loss ratio.

ADA urges Congress to reauthorize key dental workforce programs

ADA leaders are urging lawmakers to reauthorize and invest in federal dental workforce programs.

Connecticut bill defends community water fluoridation

Connecticut is defending community water fluoridation, standing in contrast to several states that have recently moved to ban the practice.

How to help Texas flood victims

At least 129 people have died and more than 170 remain missing as of July 13 after flash floods swept across the Hill Country on July 4.

MetLife agrees to change recoupment policy following ADA letter

The ADA had received reports of the company reducing payments owed to dentists to recoup overpayments allegedly made to other dentists.

ADA defends safety and efficacy of fluoride supplements amid FDA review

ADA leaders are emphasizing the evidence-based effectiveness and safety of fluoride supplements in comments submitted o the FDA.

ADA sends Advocacy Update on reconciliation bill

The ADA sent an Advocacy Update to members July 10 on the implications of President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, H.R. 1.

3 things you missed in government this week

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

ADA Board provides information on finances, association management system

ADA Board of Trustees pens open letter to membership, providing an update on the Association's finances and association management system

ADA Forsyth Friday: Go inside a lab developing new precision dental appliances

Researchers at the ADA Forsyth Institute are working to develop advanced drug delivery systems and high-precision dental appliances.

ADA’s new ‘Fluoridation Facts’ counters misinformation

“Fluoridation Facts” highlights 80 years of research and practical experience that support community water fluoridation.

Letter to the Editor: Promoting fluoride

I want to assure you loudly and strongly that your American Dental Association is here to help.

Letter to the Editor: Promoting fluoride

I want to assure you loudly and strongly that your American Dental Association is here to help.

My View: Modern-day myth-busting

Community health initiatives have vastly improved the lives of the public with limited cost.

Letter: Promoting fluoride

3 things you missed in government this week

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

CAQH seeks dental providers for 2025 index

The index is the only industry benchmarking tool that tracks and reports progress on the adoption of electronic administrative transactions.

ADA raises concerns over dental insurer’s acquisition of dental practices

The ADA is raising concerns over a Wisconsin dental insurer’s acquisition of a chain of dental practices. 

July JADA finds bleaching may maintain color of treated white-spot lesions

Both in-office and home tooth bleaching may maintain the color of treated white-spot lesions over time.

ADA seeks volunteers for Dental Team Wellness Advisory Committee

The committee advises the ADA Council on Dental Practice on issues related to the health and wellness of dentists and dental team members.

‘Never been cooler’: Metal braces making comeback with help from social media

Former brace faces rejoice — a look that may have once been considered “uncool” is now trending among today’s orthodontic patients.

ADA extends Well-Being Index to dental team members

The index is an anonymous, validated assessment and measurement tool developed by Mayo Clinic to address clinician distress and well-being.

My View: Modern-day myth-busting

Community health initiatives have vastly improved the lives of the public with limited cost.

Community water fluoridation: Untangling facts from fear

ADA News is exploring how dentists can talk with patients about separating fluoride myths from facts.

ADA highlights tax, student loan, Medicaid priorities in Senate letter

The ADA is sharing its top priorities in the ongoing reconciliation bill.  

SmileCon 2025 to create future-ready dental teams

SmileCon will help dentists stay ahead in an ever-evolving industry when it convenes Oct. 23-25 in the nation’s capital.

ADA seeks members for working group on data content standards for administrative transactions

Data content standards are guidelines on data elements to ensure uniformity, clarity and interoperability across systems.

3 things you missed in government this week

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

Millions of student loan borrowers could face garnished wages

Nearly two million student loan borrowers are at risk of having their wages garnished by the government this summer.

ADA Forsyth Friday: Microbiology experts tackle the unknown actions of Saccharibacteria in the oral cavity

Scientists strive to uncover the molecular mechanisms of Saccharibacteria, an ultra-small bacterium that may reduce oral inflammation.

ADA: Keep current water fluoridation levels on oversea bases

The ADA is urging the Department of Defense to maintain current water fluoridation levels on military bases overseas.  

ADA supports bill restoring need-based eligibility for student loans

The ADA supports legislation that would restore need-based eligibility for graduate and professional students to receive federal loans.

ADA: Keep current water fluoridation levels on overseas bases

The ADA is urging the Department of Defense to maintain current water fluoridation levels on military bases overseas.  

ADA CE series dives into CDT 2026

New this year, the ADA is offering a CE series to explain the code maintenance process and some of the 60 changes coming to CDT 2026.

JADA Foundational Science realigns mission to reflect translational research focus

JADA Foundational Science has realigned its tagline and mission to better reflect its role as a translational research journal.

ADA Members receive exclusive discounts, rebates with onDiem

ADA Member Advantage announced that onDiem is the newest addition to the endorsement program.

3 things you missed in government this week

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

ADA says improved data exchange benefits dentists, patients

The ADA is highlighting the benefits of improved data exchange for dentists and patients in a letter to CMS.

ADA seeks applicants for new Certified Clinic Director program

The ADA Certified Clinic Director program addresses a gap in training for dental clinic directors.

Society of American Indian Dentists founder dies at 94

George Blue Spruce Jr., D.D.S., a celebrated figure in Native American health care, died on June 3. He was 94.

ADA Forsyth Friday: Developmental biologist investigates orofacial cleft genetics and tissue closure birth defects

Chengji Zhou, Ph.D., has focused on finding potential therapies to prevent oral malformations, such as cleft lip and palate.

HPI: Younger dentists still become practice owners, just later in careers

New data from the ADA Health Policy Institute shows recent dental school graduates are still becoming owners — just later in their careers.

ADA urges funding for federal agencies

The ADA and three other organizations submitted a testimony in support of federal programs aimed at expanding access to oral health care.