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

New interim executive director has storied career in organized dentistry

Elizabeth Shapiro, D.D.S., J.D., was named interim executive director by the ADA Board of Trustees Feb. 8.

RFK Jr. confirmed as HHS secretary

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in a final Senate vote of 52-48.   

New bill would allow oral care items to be purchased through FSAs, HSAs

A new bill was introduced that would increase access to certain oral care items that can be purchased with FSAs and HSAs.

ADA ‘generally supports’ Dietary Guidelines science report

The ADA generally supported a scientific report that will be used to update federal dietary guidelines.

ADA to hold standards meetings in March

The ADA Standards Program will hold multiple meetings March 10-12 in New York City to discuss dental standards on a variety of topics.

National coalition urges Congress to reject proposed Medicaid cuts

The Partnership for Medicaid is calling on Congress to reject cuts to Medicaid during the budget reconciliation process.  

5 things to know about the American Association of Endodontists

Here are five facts you may not know about the American Association of Endodontists from its president, Natasha M. Flake, D.D.S., Ph.D.

ADA executive director resigns

The ADA announced Feb. 8 that Raymond A. Cohlmia, D.D.S., has resigned from his position as executive director, effective immediately.

'We want to help reduce health care disparities'

Give Kids A Smile, the ADA Foundation's annual access to care program, kicked off with a national celebration in Nashville, Tennessee.

Give Kids A Smile kicks off in Nashville

The ADA Foundation’s Give Kids A Smile program kicks off Feb. 7 at Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry.

Give Kids A Smile kicks off today

The ADA Foundation’s Give Kids A Smile program kicks off Feb. 7 at Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry.

Give Kids A Smile kicks off in Nashville, Tennessee

Give Kids A Smile, the ADA Foundation's annual access to care program, kicked off with a national celebration in Nashville, Tennessee.

Debunking dental trends

ADA News spoke with several experts about the rising popularity of these current dental trends.

Oregon passes dental licensure reform that removes stigmatizing mental health questions

After nearly 18 months of advocacy efforts, dental licensure applications in Oregon will no longer include stigmatizing questions.

Dental School Snapshots: January

This ADA News series shares fun facts about U.S. dental schools.

ADA outlines tax priorities

The ADA is outlining its priorities on small business tax policy, providing input on policies it said would affect oral health.

Washington State Dental Association campaigns for dental insurance reform

The Washington State Dental Association is campaigning for dental insurance reform.

ADA scholarships support dentists interested in academia

Seven scholarships are available for a teacher training program for dental educators and private practitioners interested in academics.

February JADA examines respiratory disease-related deaths among dentists

Existing engineering controls that reduce inhalational exposures during dental procedures might be inadequate.

What are the standards for AI use in dentistry?

The growing use of AI in dentistry has led to an increased need for guidance to ensure the technology is used responsibly.

Former ADA vice president dies at 71

Vincent U. Rapini Jr., D.D.S., served as vice president from 2019 to 2021.

RFK Jr. appears before Senate Finance Committee in confirmation hearing

Prior to RFK Jr. appearing before the Senate during his confirmation hearing, the ADA sent a letter to lawmakers outlining its priorities.

My View: We should continue to support community water fluoridation

Several high-profile events in recent months raised questions about the safety and effectiveness of community water fluoridation.

Corporate Transparency Act injunction reinstated

A Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals panel reinstated the nationwide injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act Dec. 26.

Creating community: Online and off

In the age of social media, there are many ways to connect with others, get advice and network — including for dental professionals.