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Indianapolis high schoolers explore dental careers at Discovering Dentistry Symposium

More than 50 students gathered Oct. 10 in Indianapolis, ready to explore the careers that could await them in dentistry. Read More

ADA expands CDHC program as online course available directly to hygienists, assistants

The ADA Community Dental Health Coordinator Program is now available as a fully online, asynchronous course. Read More

HHS awards $51M to expand dental care for children with neurodevelopmental disorders

HHS announced $51 million in funding to 28 health centers to improve access to dental care for children with neurodevelopmental disorders, Read More

Karin Irani, D.D.S., J.D., voted ADA president-elect

Karin Irani, D.D.S., J.D., a general dentist in Los Angeles, was voted president-elect of the ADA by the House of Delegates on Oct. 12. Read More

ADA House of Delegates approves no dues increase for 2027

Effective Jan. 1, 2027, ADA active member dues will be $627. Read More

ADA president highlights collaborative achievements over past year

During his House address, President Richard Rosato, D.M.D., detailed the steps the ADA has taken to collaboratively address its challenges. Read More

ADA applauds award winners during Changemakers Celebration

The ADA honored its 2026 award winners Oct. 9 during the Changemakers Celebration at the ADA 2026 Scientific Session in Indianapolis. Read More

ADA governance evaluation town hall gathers feedback from more than 600 attendees

More than 600 stakeholders came together to discuss the ADA governance and organizational health evaluation during a town hall Oct. 9. Read More

Survey finds strong interest in using HSA, FSA funds for oral care products

New survey findings found that most HSA/FSA holders would use those funds to buy over-the-counter oral care products if they were eligible. Read More

More than 4.1 million health workers gain safer path to mental healthcare 

Millions of healthcare workers now have a safer, confidential path to accessing mental health and substance use disorder care. Read More

ADA Scientific Session kicks off with fireside chat on translating science into practice

The ADA 2026 Scientific Session kicked off Oct. 8 with the Science Into Practice Fireside Chat. Read More

Volunteers assemble 500 kits during Give Veterans A Smile Pack and Give Back

Leaders from the ADA and ADA Foundation gathered with other Scientific Session attendees to pack 500 health and comfort kits for veterans. Read More

ADA governance evaluation reports available on ADA website

Three research reports related to the ADA’s governance and organizational health evaluation are available on the ADA website. Read More

October JADA examines how human virome research could impact dentistry

Understanding the healthy oral virome could clarify how oral health is connected to whole-body health. Read More

ADA, American Board of Dental Examiners collaborate to advance dental hygiene licensure

This work builds on the organizations’ agreement from earlier this year to incorporate the DLOSCE into the ADEX Dental Examination. Read More

Manufacturers report flumazenil injection shortage

Dentists may have trouble accessing flumazenil because of an ongoing shortage. Read More

ADA, CDA collaboration helps protect Proposition 56 dental funding

The ADA's Health Policy Institute supported the CDA's advocacy efforts to protect Proposition 56 funding for Medi-Cal Dental. Read More

FDA warns public about unauthorized direct-to-consumer clear aligners

The FDA is warning consumers about the risks of using unauthorized direct-to-consumer clear aligners without the supervision of a dentist. Read More

ADA Member Advantage-endorsed Best Card announces integration with Open Dental software

BCPay+ connects directly with Open Dental to bring payment activity and practice management workflows together. Read More

ADA urges Senate Finance Committee to include dental in insurance reforms

The ADA is urging the Senate Finance Committee to ensure dental benefits are included in potential health insurance reforms. Read More

Coalition for Modernizing Dental Licensure sunsets after achieving portability goals

After accomplishing its primary goals, the Coalition for Modernizing Dental Licensure disbanded in September. Read More

American Certifying Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology applies for national recognition

Parties have until Nov. 13 to comment on the request to be recognized as the national certifying board for oral and maxillofacial radiology. Read More

American Certifying Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology applies for national certifying board recognition

Parties have until Nov. 13 to comment on the request to be recognized as the national certifying board for oral and maxillofacial radiology. Read More

First ADA living guideline reaffirms dental exams crucial to detecting oral cancer early

Clinical oral exams are critical to the early detection of oral cancer while biopsies remain the gold standard for definitive diagnosis. Read More

Dear ADA: Recoupments

Many dentists and staff members are surprised the first time a payment is reduced because of an issue involving a different patient. Read More

No new dental requirements in updated CDC infection control guidance

Although the updated CDC guidance excludes dentists, the ADA says there are takeaways that may be useful for developing employee policies. Read More

ADA to launch CBCT training for dentists, teams

The ADA is launching a cone-beam computed tomography training program with learning options for both dentists and team members. Read More

ADA urges CMS to account for dental data in Medicaid IT standards

The ADA is urging CMS to ensure dental data and technology are incorporated into new standards being developed for state Medicaid systems.  Read More

ADA welcomes Jonathan Burke, D.M.D., as new NIDCR director

The ADA is welcoming Jonathan Burke, D.M.D., as the new director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, or NIDCR.  Read More

ADA raises concerns about proposed accreditation rule changes

The ADA is raising concerns about proposed changes to federal regulations governing the recognition of accrediting agencies. Read More

400 laws and counting: Dental advocacy is driving change

Dentists and advocates across the country have helped advance 400 pieces of legislation aimed at improving dental insurance. Read More

400 laws and counting: dental advocacy is driving change

Dentists and advocates across the country have helped advance 400 pieces of legislation aimed at improving dental insurance. Read More

ADA calls for greater oversight of dental insurance markets

The ADA is urging Congress to strengthen oversight of dental insurance markets. Read More

My View: What do we own?

It's a simple question, but it quickly gets complicated. Read More

ADA governance evaluation enters key synthesis stage

The ADA’s governance and organizational health evaluation has moved from research and data collection to review and synthesis. Read More

Written testimony for ADA House of Delegates reference committees due Oct. 5

Members and nonmembers of the ADA have until 5 p.m. CDT Oct. 5 to submit written testimony for the hearings taking place in Indianapolis. Read More

Collaboration helps drive positive insurance changes in multiple states

ADA and state organizations work together to oppose Aetna's efforts to charge a fee for providing dentists with payment via paper checks. Read More

House committee considers DOC Access Act

The ADA submitted comments expressing support for the DOC Access Act ahead of a hearing for the House E&C Committee's Health Subcommittee. Read More

ADA launches oral health certification for community health workers

The ADA Oral Health Ambassador Certificate for Community Health Workers is meant to prepare them to educate patients about oral health. Read More

ADA urges NIDCR to prioritize prevention, oral-systemic research in next strategic plan

The ADA is urging NIDCR to maintain strong investment in core oral health research while expanding its focus on oral-systemic health. Read More

ADA opposes proposed removal of Head Start oral health standards

The ADA is urging the federal government to retain Head Start requirements related to oral health. Read More

September JADA highlights product development strategies that lead to clinical adoption

The September cover story highlights the need to design scientific studies with the goal of translating findings into adoptable innovations. Read More

Leadership through listening

My View: The future of dentistry isn't more technology. It's more humanity.

Perhaps the future of dentistry won't be defined by faster scanners, stronger materials or smarter artificial intelligence. Read More

President Trump signs continuing resolution maintaining oral health funding

President Trump signed a short-term government funding measure that maintains current funding levels for federal agencies through Dec. 11. Read More

Aetna resolves Medicare claims-processing error after ADA push

Thanks to ADA efforts, Aetna has resolved a processing issue that affected reimbursements for out-of-network Medicare Advantage claims. Read More

Submit code change requests for CDT 2028 by Nov. 1

The Code Maintenance Committee will meet March 4-5, 2027, to take action on change requests. Read More

ADA Scientific Session goes beyond learning to build in-person connections

The Scientific Session will bring dentists together not only to learn from experts but also to discuss challenges with each other. Read More

ADA urges NIH to broaden measures of scientific impact

The ADA is urging NIH to take a broader approach to measuring scientific impact while ensuring that new measures are transparent. Read More

Mayo researchers seek insight into dentists’ antibiotic-prescribing habits

The researchers launched a survey to better understand how dentists approach dental care for patients with joint replacements. Read More

DOJ seeks to halt Nevada firm’s manufacture, sale of dental products

The DOJ is seeking to permanently stop a medical device manufacturer from selling dental products that the government says are misbranded. Read More

FinCEN permanently ends beneficial ownership reporting requirements for U.S. small businesses

The Treasury made permanent in regulation the exemption from beneficial ownership information reporting requirements for U.S. companies. Read More

ADA governance evaluation sees extensive stakeholder engagement

The evaluation now moves from the research phase to synthesis and analysis. Read More

ADA calls out UnitedHealthcare credentialing portal for doubling dentists’ paperwork

The ADA is calling on UnitedHealthcare to accept dentists’ credentialing information from the CAQH Provider Data Portal. Read More

ADA council highlights need for evidence-based antibiotic prescribing

Dentists accounted for about 10% of all outpatient antibiotic prescriptions in recent years. Read More

ADA launches new advocacy resources to help dentists host members of Congress in their communities

The ADA has launched a new In District Lobby Day webpage designed to help dentists strengthen relationships with federal lawmakers. Read More

Massachusetts orders $8.4 million in dental insurance rebates under loss ratio law

Massachusetts dental insurers are required to return $8.4 million to consumers after failing to meet the state’s dental loss ratio standard. Read More

ADA seeks feedback on first recommendation from new antibiotic guideline for implant surgery

The draft recommendation addresses antibiotic prophylaxis for healthy patients undergoing dental implant placement surgery. Read More

Historic plaque returns to ADA founding site

Dear ADA: Insurance premiums

While premiums have remained relatively stable, the cost of providing care has not. Read More

ADA urges CMS to recognize adult dental coverage as an essential health benefit

The ADA is urging CMS to revise how it defines essential health benefits, saying both pediatric and adult dental coverage should be EHBs.  Read More

ADA reaffirms support for Nevada proposal to expand dental assistant duties

The ADA is reaffirming support for a Nevada proposal that would allow properly trained dental assistants to perform certain scaling duties. Read More

FinWise Bancorp acquires ADA credit card administrator

The acquisition is not anticipated to cause any service changes for ADA members. Read More

August JADA evaluates omega-3 fatty acids’ role in periodontal health

Omega-3 fatty acids may help lower oral and systemic inflammation, potentially contributing to improved periodontal health. Read More

ADA Member Advantage-endorsed Compliancy Group acquires Healthicity

The acquisition brings together all the elements of a compliance program into a single, expanded platform. Read More

Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services encourages states to restrict amalgam coverage

The guidance is not a requirement, and states are responsible for determining medical necessity criteria and making coverage decisions. Read More

Proposed ADA standard specifies requirements for comprehensive, consistent dental EOBs

The proposed standard is available for review and comment by Aug. 21. Read More

ADA applauds Senate HELP Committee action on Title VII workforce reauthorization

The ADA is supporting the Senate HELP Committee's advancement of legislation to reauthorize federal health professions workforce programs. Read More

Action for Dental Health Act advances in House, introduced in Senate

Legislation to reauthorize the Action for Dental Health Act advanced in the House on July 20 and was introduced in the Senate on July 23. Read More

ADA backs legislation to make adult dental benefits mandatory under Medicaid

The ADA is supporting legislation that would make dental and oral health services a required benefit for adults enrolled in Medicaid. Read More

ADA-led coalition supports bill to strengthen CHIP dental coverage for children

The ADA is supporting legislation that would strengthen dental coverage for children enrolled in the Children's Health Insurance Program. Read More

New ADA toolkit aims to reduce credentialing delays for dentists

As part of continued efforts to address credentialing delays, the ADA has released a new provisional credentialing toolkit for payers. Read More

ADA calls out Aetna for limiting payment options for out-of-network dentists

This tactic makes it difficult for out-of-network providers to receive their choice of payment unless they join Aetna's network. Read More

ADA Standards Program consensus bodies to meet July-November

All interested parties are welcome to attend the ADA Standards Program’s annual consensus body meetings. Read More

ADA summit examines future role of salivary biomarkers in dentistry