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The IOHP is accepting applications for subgrants

ADA Forsyth dentech 2025 kicks off Oct. 9

ADA Forsyth dentech 2025 will welcome executives, investors, leaders and innovators. Virtual registration is still open.

ADA pushes back against payer downcoding on multisurface restorations

Downcoding occurs when a payer uses a code that is different from the one reported on the claim so the reimbursement amount is less.

First female dean of US dental school dies

Jeanne Sinkford, D.D.S., the first female dean of a U.S. dental school and an ADA Distinguished Service Award winner, has died.

ADA urges clarity on visa restrictions impacting international dental faculty 

The ADA is seeking clarification from USCIS on recent immigration policy changes that could affect the dental education workforce. 

Take action on rural oral health, ADA urges 

The ADA urged CMS to recognize state-led strategies that expand the oral health workforce while maintaining high standards of care. 

October JADA compares dental clearance timelines before radiation therapy

Integrating oral medicine into care teams for patients with head and neck cancer can help ensure rapid, specialized dental treatment.

5 things to know about the Commission on Dental Accreditation

This is part of a series profiling each of the 12 recognized specialty sponsoring organizations and commissions.

What to know about treating different types of patients

Dentists offer advice on treating groups of patients you may encounter in your practice.

Register Give Kids A Smile event

Signup for 2026 Give Kids A Smile is open. 

‘Fiscal squeeze’ on dental practices continues

Dental practices are continuing to experience a “fiscal squeeze” brought on by rising prices and lower demand for care.

‘Who we’re looking for is someone who wants to teach’

ACES Health aims to help dental schools and outside clinics arrange and maintain externship rotations.

You ask, we Answer: Does fluoridated water cause bone cancer? 

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

New CDT codes you should know for 2026

CDT 2026 boasts 60 code changes, including 31 additions.

How to talk to patients about HPV vaccine

Dentists can play a vital role in addressing vaccine hesitancy and increasing uptake of the HPV vaccine.

3 things you missed in government this week

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

Court denies class action status for Delta Dental case

A federal district court ruled that it’s denying a motion to certify an antitrust case against Delta Dental as a class action.

3 things you missed in government this week

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

Two dentists compete for roses on 'The Golden Bachelor'

Two cosmetic dentists are competing on this season of ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor,” which premiered Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. CST.

ADA Board recommends dues increase for 2026

The ADA Board of Trustees is recommending a dues rate of $618 for 2026, a $48 increase from 2025.

Millions of health workers gain mental health protections through wellbeing initiative

More than 2 million U.S. health care workers can now seek mental health care without fear of professional consequences.

ADA urges Senate to include oral health provisions in defense bill

The ADA is urging Senate leaders to include key oral health provisions in the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act.

ADA advocates for peer-reviewed science after Trump administration links Tylenol to autism

Written testimony for House of Delegates due Oct. 20

ADA members and nonmembers who are not attending the House of Delegates reference committee hearings can submit written testimony.

Dear ADA: I’m being paid as a network provider, but I never signed an agreement with that plan. What happened?

This new ADA News series aims to address dentists' dental insurance challenges.

Make Our Children Healthy Again report released

The White House released the Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy to improve children’s health outcomes.

3 things you missed in government this week

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

My View: A strategic alliance

In March, the ADA and Academy for Private Dental Practice announced a landmark strategic partnership between their respective organizations.

Dental groups urge safeguards in student loan forgiveness rule

The ADA urged the Education Department to exercise caution before finalizing a rule affecting many student loan borrowers enrolled in PSLF.

ADA pushes back on NIH proposal to cap research publishing costs

The ADA is raising concerns on an NIH proposal to limit how much grantees can spend on publishing their research in professional journals.

FTC won’t pursue ban on noncompete agreements

The FTC announced it will not fight a lower court’s decision to throw out a nationwide rule that would have banned noncompete agreements.

Dental products could cause allergic reactions in patients with alpha-gal syndrome

Patients with a red meat allergy linked to tick bites may experience reactions to some dental products and medications.

ADA submits comments in DOJ review of state laws affecting competition 

The ADA is urging greater scrutiny of state laws it said hinder competition in the dental insurance and care sectors.

Request code changes to CDT 2027 by Nov. 1

Code change requests for CDT 2027 are due by Nov. 1. The Code Maintenance Committee will meet in March 2026 to take action on requests.

House passes defense bill with ADA-supported dental provisions 

The House passed its version of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which includes several ADA-supported dental provisions.

ADA urges for operational improvements with payments for limited dental services in Medicare

The ADA is asking CMS to keep the current scope of dental services under Medicare while pushing for improvements in how they are reimbursed.

ADA urges operational improvements with payments for limited dental services in Medicare

The ADA is asking CMS to keep the current scope of dental services under Medicare while pushing for improvements in how they are reimbursed.

3 things you missed in government this week

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

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.

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.

Combating misinformation

The National Advisory Committee on Health Literacy in Dentistry is combating misinformation through a student video contest and more.

Two vie for ADA speaker

The ADA House of Delegates will elect a new speaker in October.

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.

3 things you missed in government this week

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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,

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. 

Nominate chair for Strategic Forecasting Committee

The Strategic Forecasting Committee is seeking nominations for a chair to serve a two-year term.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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.