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Sep 10, 2025
ADA warns of phishing scam targeting membership renewals
In light of a recent phishing attempt, the ADA is reminding dentists to stay vigilant about cybersecurity.
Sep 9, 2025
What to know about information-blocking regulations
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Sept. 3 that it plans to “crack down” on information blocking.
Sep 9, 2025
Combating misinformation
The National Advisory Committee on Health Literacy in Dentistry is combating misinformation through a student video contest and more.
Sep 9, 2025
Two vie for ADA speaker
The ADA House of Delegates will elect a new speaker in October.
Sep 5, 2025
ADA president, AAPD past president pen editorial warning public health risks of removing fluoride
Drs. Brett Kessler and Scott Smith issued a warning against efforts to eliminate community water fluoridation in a recent editorial.
Sep 4, 2025
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings you may have missed this week.
Sep 4, 2025
Creating dentistry's future
Richard J. Rosato, D.M.D., will be installed as the 162nd ADA president Oct. 27 at the House of Delegates meeting in Washington, D.C.
Sep 3, 2025
Medicaid must improve network adequacy standards, ADA council says
A report released by an ADA council says that only seven states are meeting network adequacy for Medicaid.
Sep 2, 2025
Dental workforce transitioning to younger, female dentists
The face of dentistry is changing to a younger and more female workforce, according to a new report from the ADA Health Policy Institute.
Sep 1, 2025
Oral health, sun safety focus of consumer product campaign
The ADA is collaborating with the Consumer Healthcare Products Association to inform families about sun safety and oral health.
Sep 1, 2025
September JADA finds dental fear still prevalent in US
Nearly 73% of adults report they are afraid of going to the dentist, according to a study published in JADA.
Sep 1, 2025
Weigh-in on oral cancer recommendations
The ADA Living Guideline program is issuing a call for comments for the first recommendation in the oral cancer guideline.
Aug 29, 2025
One Big Beautiful Bill’s impact on student loans
The ADA sent a letter to the Education Department outlining the impact on dental students who participate in federal student loan programs.
Aug 29, 2025
ADA treasurer offers deeper dive into finances
ADA Treasurer Cody Graves, D.D.S., M.B.A., sent a newsletter focused on the formation of the ADA Forsyth Institute,
Aug 28, 2025
ADA lobbies to reduce nicotine in cigarettes
The ADA is supporting a proposed rule to reduce nicotine levels in cigarettes and other combustible tobacco products.
Aug 27, 2025
Nominate chair for Strategic Forecasting Committee
The Strategic Forecasting Committee is seeking nominations for a chair to serve a two-year term.
Aug 27, 2025
ADA launches AI-powered credentialing solution, urges plan administrators to join effort
The ADA Delegated Credentialing Service, powered by LightSpun, builds on the success of the ADA-CAQH Provider Data Portal.
Aug 27, 2025
ADA advocates for removing stigmatizing questions from licensure applications
The ADA recently sent a letter to every state dental board to share best practices and resources.
Aug 27, 2025
‘Dr. Violin,’ wellness advocate, recipient of Distinguished Service Award
The ADA Board of Trustees awarded Bill Claytor, Jr., D.D.S., the ADA’s 2025 Distinguished Service Award.
Aug 24, 2025
ADA, coalition urge Congress to support health care workforce
The ADA is urging Congress to reauthorize federal programs that support the nation’s health care workforce.
Aug 20, 2025
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.
Aug 20, 2025
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.
Aug 17, 2025
You Ask, We Answer: Fluoridation Facts
The ADA News is delving into many questions explored in Fluoridation Facts through conversations with experts.
Aug 13, 2025
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.
Aug 10, 2025
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.
Aug 8, 2025
ADA seeks ambassadors to help address workforce shortages
The ADA is seeking volunteers for its workforce ambassador program to help address workforce shortages.
Aug 6, 2025
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.
Aug 6, 2025
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.
Aug 3, 2025
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.
Aug 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.
Jul 31, 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.
Jul 30, 2025
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.
Jul 30, 2025
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.
Jul 29, 2025
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.
Jul 28, 2025
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.
Jul 25, 2025
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.
Jul 25, 2025
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.
Jul 25, 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.
Jul 24, 2025
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.
Jul 24, 2025
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.
Jul 24, 2025
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.
Jul 24, 2025
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.
Jul 23, 2025
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
Jul 23, 2025
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.
Jul 22, 2025
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.
Jul 21, 2025
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.
Jul 17, 2025
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.
Jul 17, 2025
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.
Jul 16, 2025
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.
Jul 16, 2025
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.
Jul 16, 2025
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.
Jul 15, 2025
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.
Jul 15, 2025
Dental School Snapshots: July
This ADA News series shares fun facts about U.S. dental schools.
Jul 15, 2025
ADA urges Congress to reauthorize key dental workforce programs
ADA leaders are urging lawmakers to reauthorize and invest in federal dental workforce programs.
Jul 14, 2025
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.
Jul 14, 2025
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.
Jul 11, 2025
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.
Jul 10, 2025
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.
Jul 10, 2025
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.
Jul 10, 2025
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings you may have missed this week.
Jul 10, 2025
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
Jul 9, 2025
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.
Jul 7, 2025
ADA’s new ‘Fluoridation Facts’ counters misinformation
“Fluoridation Facts” highlights 80 years of research and practical experience that support community water fluoridation.
Jul 7, 2025
Letter to the Editor: Promoting fluoride
I want to assure you loudly and strongly that your American Dental Association is here to help.
Jul 6, 2025
Letter to the Editor: Promoting fluoride
I want to assure you loudly and strongly that your American Dental Association is here to help.
Jul 6, 2025
My View: Modern-day myth-busting
Community health initiatives have vastly improved the lives of the public with limited cost.
Jul 3, 2025
Jul 3, 2025
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings you may have missed this week.
Jul 2, 2025
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.
Jul 2, 2025
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.
Jul 2, 2025
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.
Jul 2, 2025
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.
Jul 2, 2025
‘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.
Jul 2, 2025
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.
Jul 1, 2025
My View: Modern-day myth-busting
Community health initiatives have vastly improved the lives of the public with limited cost.