ADA releases updated sedation and anesthesia guidelines

Experts revise guidelines for both use, teaching Read More

2026 SFDDA Annual Business Meeting

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ADA urges Congress to increase oral health funding, restore leadership

ADA adds mental health, GLP-1 questions to health history forms

Course prepares dental professionals to identify issues during updates, refer patients for help Read More

Fighting sugar, protecting patients: ADA advocacy in action

How multi-year engagement, task force shaped national nutrition guidance Read More

ADA offers scholarships for teaching and leadership training program

Institute for Teaching and Learning to take place July 29-Aug. 1 in Atlanta Read More

Patient lawsuit alleges Delta Dental misrepresents out-of-network coverage

Defendants scheduled to respond to complaint by April 7 Read More

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ADA urges HHS to withdraw proposed HIPAA cybersecurity rule

New ADA recommendations confirm dental imaging most effectively used in moderation

Paper addresses specific clinical scenarios Read More

ADA backs PREVENT HPV Cancers Act, citing dentists’ role in prevention

ADA leaders are supporting the bipartisan Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education, and New Treatments for HPV Cancers Act, also known as the PREVENT HPV Cancers Act. Read More

Dental care utilization stagnant among Medicaid beneficiaries

ADA Health Policy Institute finds that Medicaid reimbursement continues to lag in most states Read More

ADA calls for stronger dental benefits, transparency measures in Senate cost review

The ADA is urging lawmakers to prioritize oral health as they examine strategies to address rising health care costs. Read More

ADA urges Congress to maintain CDC tobacco prevention funding

What to know about information-blocking regulations

HHS plans to ‘crack down’ on actions that interfere with health information access Read More

ADA warns of phishing scam targeting membership renewals

ADA warns of phishing scam targeting membership renewals Read More

ADA, coalition urge Congress to support health care workforce

How does the One Big Beautiful Bill affect dentists?

ADA shares impacts of tax policy, student loan, Medicaid provisions

How to help Texas flood victims

Texas Dental Association shares ways to support relief organizations Read More

Community water fluoridation: Untangling facts from fear

How to talk with patients about common misconceptions Read More

ADA calls for ‘deliberative approach’ in EPA fluoride review

The ADA is urging the EPA to take a more “deliberative approach” in its HHTA for fluoride. Read More

Prioritize well-being this Mental Health Awareness Month with ADA resources

The ADA offers various resources to help dentists prioritize their well-being during Mental Health Awareness Month. Read More

ADA Forsyth ranks No. 1 nationally in NIDCR funding to dental institutions

ADA Forsyth Institute researchers were awarded more than $11.8 million in grants in fiscal year 2025. Read More

ADA supports PARTNERS Act aimed at strengthening oversight of Medicare Advantage dental benefits 

The ADA is supporting legislation aimed at strengthening oversight and enforcement of Medicare Advantage supplemental dental benefits.  Read More

Dental College of Georgia breaks ground on second campus

The Dental College of Georgia Savannah is slated to open in summer 2028 on the Armstrong Campus of Georgia Southern University. Read More

My View: We Are Stronger Together

U.S. Court of Appeals overturns lower court judgement in EPA fluoride case, citing judicial overreach 

New ADA standards on dental cartridges, water quality available for review

Interested parties have until June 10 to comment on the proposed standards. Read More

U.S. Court of Appeals overturns lower court order in EPA fluoride case, citing judicial overreach 

Dear ADA: Out-of-network billing

Out-of-network dentists may receive EOBs that appear to impose fee limitations despite the absence of a contractual agreement. Read More

JAMA study projects pediatric Medicaid disenrollment would worsen oral health, raise health care costs 

A new JAMA study projects that pediatric Medicaid coverage losses could lead to worsening oral health outcomes and higher health care costs. Read More

Explore world of forensic dentistry through ADA program

The hybrid forensic dentistry program will prepare dentists to apply their skills to help identify the unidentified and provide closure. Read More

Expand your practice with ADA CE on sports dentistry, Botox

From sports dentistry to Botox, upcoming ADA CE courses will cover a wide range of topics dentists can take back to their practices. Read More

JADA Foundational Science indexed in PubMed Central

Articles published in JADA Foundational Science will soon be included in one of the most widely used biomedical research platforms. Read More

CMS finalizes rule prohibiting adult dental benefits as an essential health benefit

CMS finalized Marketplace Exchange policies affecting dental coverage in the 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Final Rule. Read More

CMS finalizes rule prohibiting adult dental benefits as an essential health benefit in Marketplace Exchanges

CMS finalized Marketplace Exchange policies affecting dental coverage in the 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Final Rule. Read More

ADA Grassroots Alert urges dentists to support ERISA reform  

The ADA sent a Grassroots Alert asking member dentists to urge Congress to support ERISA reform. Read More

Dentists file class action lawsuits against Delta Dental in four states

Live ADA seminars to tackle dentists’ biggest insurance issues

The ADA News’ “Dear ADA” series is coming to dentists live through free, virtual seminars hosted by the American Dental Association. Read More

California attorney general reaches settlement with Aspen Dental over corporate practice claims

Aspen Dental allegedly exceeded its business management and administrative services role. Read More

ADA urges FDA to reconsider proposed pathway for flavored e-cigarette authorizations

The ADA is urging the FDA to revise portions of its proposed guidance on flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems. Read More

HHS Office for Civil Rights extends compliance deadline for digital accessibility final rule to May 2027

The regulation applies to dental practices that receive federal financial assistance. Read More

HHS Office for Civil Rights Extends deadline for compliance with final rule on digital accessibility to May 2027

The regulation applies to dental practices that receive federal financial assistance. Read More

ADA seeks input on proposed CMS rule on interoperability, prior authorization

The ADA will host a call May 21 to collect feedback from dental stakeholders to help inform its response to CMS about the rule. Read More

Comply by May 11 with final rule on digital accessibility

The regulation applies to dental practices that receive federal financial assistance. Read More