ADA leaders: Continue covering preventive services, fluoride

Open letter written to insurance groups

FDA to pull prescription fluoride supplements from market

Safety review, public comment period to conclude in October

ADA provides recommendations on Medicaid provisions in reconciliation legislation

Association calls for preserving adult dental benefits, continuity of coverage

ADA objects to surgeon general’s water fluoridation comments

The ADA is strongly opposing comments made by the Louisiana surgeon general about community water fluoridation, calling them “dangerously irresponsible.”

Bill would ensure health insurance covers needed treatment

Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act would protect individuals with congenital anomalies, birth defects

ADA highlights coalition’s warning on Medicaid cuts

The ADA is joining a coalition calling on Congress to reject a proposed budget resolution that would likely impose significant cuts to the Medicaid program.

CDC’s Division of Oral Health gutted amid federal restructuring

ADA announces affiliation with private practice dental group

Academy for Private Dental Practice to help enhance support of dentists

ADA joins broad coalition urging Congress to protect Medicaid

Says funding cuts would have “disastrous effect” on Americans, economy, health care system

ADA offers discounted access to Talkspace Therapy

Users receive confidential sessions, messaging with licensed therapist

Debunking dental trends

How to talk with patients about separating myth from fact

What are the standards for AI use in dentistry?

ADA offers guidance on responsible use of technology

Viruses surge nationwide

ADA encourages dentists to remain vigilant on infection control

ADA asks CMS to allow consumers to use tax credits for dental care under certain Affordable Care Act plans

New ACA Regulations include no significant changes to dental insurance market

Judge orders EPA to address impacts of fluoride in drinking water

ADA says community water fluoridation is safe

PRO-HEAL Act addresses ongoing dental shortage

Bill would expand health care provider pipeline grant programs

Action Alert seeks support for HSA eligibility for over-the-counter oral health care products

New bill makes oral health’s connection to overall health clear, ADA says

States experience Medicaid wins

Victories include reimbursement rate increases, centralized credentialing

Dental clinic operator sentenced for role in $6M pediatric fraud scheme

Keeping your team safe: How to de-escalate encounters with aggressive patients

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.

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.

3 things you missed in government this week

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Preventing IV fluid shortages

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

3 things you missed in government this week

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

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.

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.

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.

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. 

60 changes coming to CDT Code in 2026

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

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. 

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.

3 things you missed in government this week

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.