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
Dental School Snapshots: July
This ADA News series shares fun facts about U.S. dental schools.
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
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.
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
SmileCon will help dentists stay ahead in an ever-evolving industry when it convenes Oct. 23-25 in the nation’s capital.
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
ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings you may have missed this week.
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
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.
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
ADA Member Advantage announced that onDiem is the newest addition to the endorsement program.
Jun 19, 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 19, 2025
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.
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 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 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 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
The ADA and three other organizations submitted a testimony in support of federal programs aimed at expanding access to oral health care.
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
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings you may have missed this week.
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.