The IOHP is accepting applications for subgrants

Mar 29, 2023

The Idaho Oral Health Program is accepting applications for subgrants to develop and implement innovative projects to address the oral health needs of designated Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs). The deadline for submission of applications has been extended until Monday, April 10, 2023. The application package with updated timelines for the application process can be found on the Idaho Oral Health Program website.

Please feel free to share this information with your contacts and do reach out to the program for any questions regarding this funding opportunity.

Jul 6, 2025

My View: Modern-day myth-busting

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Jul 2, 2025

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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

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Jul 2, 2025

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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.

Jun 29, 2025

Community water fluoridation: Untangling facts from fear

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

Jun 27, 2025

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

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

Jun 27, 2025

SmileCon 2025 to create future-ready dental teams

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Jun 26, 2025

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.

Jun 26, 2025

3 things you missed in government this week

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Jun 26, 2025

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.

Jun 26, 2025

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.

Jun 25, 2025

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.

Jun 24, 2025

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.

Jun 23, 2025

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.

Jun 23, 2025

ADA CE series dives into CDT 2026

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Jun 20, 2025

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.

Jun 20, 2025

ADA Members receive exclusive discounts, rebates with onDiem

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Jun 19, 2025

ADA seeks applicants for new Certified Clinic Director program

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

Jun 19, 2025

ADA says improved data exchange benefits dentists, patients

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Jun 19, 2025

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

Jun 18, 2025

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.

Jun 18, 2025

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.

Jun 17, 2025

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.

Jun 13, 2025

ADA urges funding for federal agencies

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Jun 12, 2025

3 things you missed in government this week

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Jun 12, 2025

ADA Forsyth Friday: Arginine’s influence on key periodontal pathogen

Research explores how the amino acid arginine influences the colonization and survival of Porphyromonas gingivalis.

Jun 12, 2025

ADA urges evidence-based approach in EPA fluoride review

The ADA is urging the EPA to incorporate several evidence-based studies in any upcoming review of the science on the safety of fluoride.

Jun 12, 2025

ADA member dentist qualifies for U.S. Open

Matt Vogt, D.D.S., will tee off at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, June 12-15.

Jun 11, 2025

ADA opposes small business tax hike

The ADA expressed opposition to the removal of pass-through entity tax deductions in a Grassroots Alert and coalition letter to the Senate.

Jun 11, 2025

Integrating electronic dental records into research systems complicated

The ADA filed comments in response to the FDA notice on how future research that uses real world data can be standardized.

Jun 10, 2025

ADA Forsyth Friday: Arginine’s influence on key periodontal pathogen

Research explores how the amino acid arginine influences the colonization and survival of Porphyromonas gingivalis.

Jun 10, 2025

Integrating electronic dental records into research systems ‘complicated’

The ADA filed comments in response to the FDA notice on how future research that uses real world data can be standardized.

Jun 5, 2025

Preventing IV fluid shortages

The Trump administration announced two locations that will demonstrate a point-of-care technology to prevent intravenous fluid shortages.

Jun 5, 2025

3 things you missed in government this week

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

Jun 5, 2025

ADA Forsyth Friday: Research collaboration pursues improved periodontal tissue regeneration

Researchers are developing 3D-printed bone graft materials to reduce inflammation and enhance tissue regeneration.

Jun 5, 2025

June JADA suggests sleep medicine should be part of dental school curriculum

While postgraduate orofacial pain programs provide education in sleep medicine, predoctoral dental programs often do not.

Jun 5, 2025

Montana passes dental loss ratio legislation

Montana became the third state in 2025 to pass dental loss ratio legislation after Gov. Greg Gianforte signed Senate Bill 335 into law.

Jun 5, 2025

ADA to hold webinar outlining new billing requirements for dentists treating Medicare beneficiaries

The ADA will hold a webinar covering information for dentists wishing to treat Medicare beneficiaries.

Jun 4, 2025

60 changes coming to CDT Code in 2026

CDT 2026, which includes 60 code changes, is available for preorder from the ADA Store.

Jun 3, 2025

ADA to hold webinar outlining new billing requirements for dentists treating Medicare beneficiaries

The ADA will hold a webinar covering information for dentists wishing to treat Medicare beneficiaries.

Jun 2, 2025

Montana passes dental loss ratio legislation

Montana became the third state in 2025 to pass dental loss ratio legislation after Gov. Greg Gianforte signed Senate Bill 335 into law.

May 30, 2025

3 things you missed in government this week

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

May 29, 2025

JAMA releases study on elimination of community water fluoridation

Removing fluoride from public water systems would increase tooth decay by 7.5% and cost $9.8 billion over five years, according to JAMA.

May 29, 2025

ADA Forsyth Fridays: Molecule may reduce scarring after orofacial cleft surgery

Fibromodulin may prevent excessive scarring when included in surgical procedures that close tissue, such as suturing a cleft lip.

May 29, 2025

5 things to know about the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Five facts you may not know about the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons from its president, J. David Morrison, D.M.D.

May 29, 2025

ADA offers supports to help dentists, students prioritize mental health

Mental Health Awareness Month may be winding down, but it’s never too late to make mental health a priority.

May 28, 2025

ADA Forsyth Fridays: Molecule may reduce scarring after orofacial cleft surgery

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May 28, 2025

Forsyth Friday: Molecule may reduce scarring after orofacial cleft surgery

Fibromodulin may prevent excessive scarring when included in surgical procedures that close tissue, such as suturing a cleft lip.

May 27, 2025

ADA calls for ERISA, Medicare Advantage reform

The ADA is offering its perspective on how certain anticompetitive regulations impact the dental sector.

May 23, 2025

House passes budget reconciliation bill

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the budget reconciliation package May 22.

May 22, 2025

3 things you missed in government this week

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

May 22, 2025

CDC urges health care providers to stay alert for measles cases

Measles continues to spread in the U.S., as the total number of cases in 2025 is already more than three times the total for all of 2024.

May 22, 2025

Dental School Snapshots: May

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

May 22, 2025

ADA urges DOJ to enforce health insurance antitrust reform

The ADA is commenting on competition in the dental insurance market.

May 22, 2025

Tobacco control ‘cuts cannot be reconciled’

The ADA signed onto a coalition letter that shares concerns about the impact of federal workforce reductions on tobacco control efforts.

May 21, 2025

Forsyth Friday: Scientists draw insight into human hypomineralization treatment by examining pig teeth

The quick mineralization of pig teeth could aid the development of treatment for children experiencing “chalky teeth.”

May 21, 2025

ADA to end SmileCon in 2026

The ADA’s annual SmileCon conference will hold its final event this October.

May 21, 2025

ADA urges DOJ to enforce health insurance antitrust reform in dental market

The ADA is commenting on competition in the dental insurance market.

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

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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

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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

ADA provides recommendations on Medicaid provisions in reconciliation legislation

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

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

Updates on ADA financial stewardship, tech upgrades

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