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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 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. Read More

ADA opposes small business tax hike

Sends Grassroots Alert, coalition letter to Senate Read More

ADA leaders: Continue covering preventive services, fluoride

Open letter written to insurance groups Read More

FDA to pull prescription fluoride supplements from market

Safety review, public comment period to conclude in October Read More

ADA provides recommendations on Medicaid provisions in reconciliation legislation

Association calls for preserving adult dental benefits, continuity of coverage Read More

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.” Read More

Bill would ensure health insurance covers needed treatment

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

ADA offers scholarships for teaching and leadership training program

Several full-tuition scholarships are available for the Academy for Advancing Leadership's Institute for Teaching and Learning. Read More

Indian Health Service to end dental amalgam use by 2027

In response to the announcement, the ADA said it continues to support the use of dental amalgam based on dentists' clinical judgment. Read More

CMS proposes reversal of adult dental essential health benefit policy in payment notice 

CMS is proposing to reverse course on a policy that allowed states to include routine adult dental services as an essential health benefit.  Read More

CMS launches online complaint form for providers to report Medicare Advantage issues

CMS implemented an online process allowing health care providers to submit complaints about Medicare Advantage plans directly to the agency. Read More

Give Kids A Smile 2026 kicks off in Houston

Nearly 200 children received free dental care Feb. 6 during the national ADA Foundation Give Kids A Smile kickoff in Houston. Read More

EPA initiates accelerated review of fluoride in drinking water

The ADA is urging members to contact the EPA after the agency said it will initiate an accelerated review of fluoride in drinking water. Read More

President signs funding package securing oral health investments

President Donald Trump signed a $1.2 trillion bipartisan spending bill Feb. 3, ending the partial government shutdown. Read More

What to know about ADA Seal

For nearly 100 years, the ADA Seal of Acceptance has helped consumers make informed decisions about dental products. Read More

Maintain transparency, access in Medicare Advantage dental benefits, ADA urges CMS 

The ADA is urging the CMS to maintain strong oversight of Medicare Advantage supplemental dental benefits. Read More

American Association of Dental Editors and Journalists releases guidance on AI use in publishing

The association's 17 consensus statements emphasize accuracy and transparency. Read More

Maintain transparency, access in Medicare Advantage dental benefits, ADA urges CMS 

The ADA is urging the CMS to maintain strong oversight of Medicare Advantage supplemental dental benefits. Read More

February JADA examines burden of severe periodontitis

The burden of severe periodontitis remains a public health concern in the U.S., according to the cover story of the February issue of JADA. Read More

Code Maintenance Committee to meet March 13

The Code Maintenance Committee will vote to accept, amend or decline CDT Code changes for 2027. Read More

2025 marks strong year for ADA advocacy

The ADA achieved a plethora of advocacy wins in 2025. Read More

Dentists at the helm of civic leadership 

ADA News spoke with dentists in government who discussed how and why they stepped into policy work, and what they've learned along the way. Read More

ADA seeks volunteers to help shape dentistry’s future

The ADA is seeking volunteers for Oral Health 2050, a strategic initiative aimed at establishing a roadmap for dentistry’s next 25 years. Read More

Search for ADA executive director progresses

ADA seeks feedback on recommendations for using light-based adjuncts in oral cancer detection

The recommendations address the use of light-based devices to determine the need for biopsy. Read More

ADA launches Task Force on Specialty Engagement    

New York dental advocacy yields multiple policy wins 

The New York State Dental Association secured several legislative and regulatory victories that address long-standing concerns for dentists. Read More

ADA highlights dental market reforms in advance of insurer CEO hearings 

The ADA submitted a letter urging lawmakers to examine longstanding issues in the commercial dental market at insurer CEO hearings. Read More

Dear ADA: Reimbursement rates

ADA Health Policy Institute data shows many dentists are concerned about low reimbursement rates. Read More

Academy for Sports Dentistry to offer sports dentist certification course

The Academy for Sports Dentistry is offering a sports dentist certification course that will focus on preventing and managing trauma. Read More

ADA launches new Patient Service Coordinator Program

Patient service coordinators serve as a connection point between patients and the rest of the dental team. Read More

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

A class-action lawsuit filed by patients insured by Delta Dental alleges the insurer misrepresents its out-of-network coverage. Read More