What to know about information-blocking regulations

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

ADA warns of phishing scam targeting membership renewals

ADA warns of phishing scam targeting membership renewals

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

Community water fluoridation: Untangling facts from fear

How to talk with patients about common misconceptions

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.

ADA opposes small business tax hike

Sends Grassroots Alert, coalition letter to Senate

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

37 dental insurance reform laws passed in 2025

Thirty-seven new dental insurance laws have been enacted in 18 states this year.

ADA launches toolkit to support dentists in Medicaid participation

The ADA Practice Institute is launching a new resource aimed at helping dentists deliver care to Medicaid patients.

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 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