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

Dentist competing to be America's next MasterChef

Baby boomer is contestant on new season of TV show airing all summer in primetime

States enact dental benefit legislation

16 new laws passed in 9 states

Federal task force to crack down on e-cigarettes

ADA urges ‘all hands on deck’ in coalition letter

What to know about new Medicaid rules addressing access to care

CMS issued final rules in April related to managed care, fee-for-service plans

3 dental benefit trends you should know

ADA offers information, resources to help with concerns

ADA Speaker candidates have until June 27 to file

ADA members interested in running for ADA speaker can visit ADA.org to find the information necessary to file for candidacy.

ADA objects to surgeon general’s water fluoridation comments

The ADA opposes comments made by the Louisiana surgeon general about community water fluoridation.

ADA invites dental schools to become testing sites for potential Seal products

The ADA Qualified Sites program connects manufacturers with research sites that are qualified to test their products for the Seal program.

ADA standards on cartridge syringes, athletic mouth protectors available for review

Proposed ANSI/ADA Standard No. 99 for Dentistry — Athletic Mouth Protectors and Materials may impact new contact sports at the Olympics.

3 things you missed in government this week

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

FDI calls for integration of oral measures into electronic health records

The FDI World Dental Federation is calling for health systems to include oral health indicators in electronic health records.

Forsyth Friday: New antibodies may aid diagnosis of gum-linked systemic diseases

Researchers have taken an important initial step toward a potential diagnostic strategy for periodontitis and related systemic diseases.

ADA: Prioritize small business tax policies, Medicaid adult dental benefits

The ADA is urging Congress to support small business tax policies and the preservation of adult dental benefits under Medicaid.

ADA supports House Republicans speaking up for Medicaid

The ADA is commending 13 Republican members of Congress for their leadership in affirming the importance of protecting Medicaid.  

Pandemic infection control procedures still in place

The majority of dentists surveyed report they’re still using many of the infection control practices implemented during the pandemic.

Dental loss ratio: Putting patient care first

Twenty-three states have filed dental loss ratio legislation since 2023, with 14 states having introduced legislation this year.

JADA Foundational Science suspends author fees for 2025

Authors looking to submit articles to the journal will not have to pay processing charges for the remainder of 2025, beginning May 1.

3 things you missed in government this week

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

Nebraska joins licensure portability compact

Nebraska became the 12th state to join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact after Gov. Jim Pillen signed Legislative Bill 148 into law.

30 years later, Oklahoma City ceremony honors dentists who aided in bombing response

A Day of Remembrance recognized the dentists who helped identify victims after the bombing on April 19, 1995.

ADA joins coalition supporting community water fluoridation

The ADA is affirming the safety and effectiveness of community water fluoridation amid federal efforts to cease the practice. 

3 things you missed in government this week

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

3 things you missed in government this week

Coalition calls for preservation of federal loan forgiveness program

The ADA is signing onto a coalition letter highlighting the success and importance of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

ADA launches redesigned Find-a-Dentist tool

All ADA members have a basic profile they can update by logging in to their My ADA account portal.

RFK Jr. to tell CDC to change fluoride guidelines

The ADA is reaffirming its support of water fluoridation amid reports that RFK Jr. will direct the CDC to stop recommending the practice. 

5 things to know about the American Association of Orthodontists

Here are five facts you may not know about the American Association of Orthodontists from its president, John Callahan, D.D.S.

CDC’s Division of Oral Health eliminated amid federal restructuring

The CDC's entire Division of Oral Health was gutted amid the Trump administration’s efforts to majorly restructure federal health agencies. 

ADA leaders pen editorial on what Make America Healthy Again could mean for oral health

The editorial written by ADA President Brett Kessler, D.D.S., and President-elect Richard Rosato, D.M.D., appears in JADA.

April JADA finds dentists accept endodontists restoring teeth if discussed first

The study survey asked general dentists to rate their comfort with various scenarios.