Federal funding sparks new dental workforce in underserved communities

ADA-supported residency programs bring dental care to more patients Read More

Dentists file class action lawsuits against Delta Dental in four states

ADA releases updated sedation and anesthesia guidelines

Experts revise guidelines for both use, teaching Read More

2026 SFDDA Annual Business Meeting

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ADA urges Congress to increase oral health funding, restore leadership

ADA adds mental health, GLP-1 questions to health history forms

Course prepares dental professionals to identify issues during updates, refer patients for help Read More

Fighting sugar, protecting patients: ADA advocacy in action

How multi-year engagement, task force shaped national nutrition guidance Read More

ADA offers scholarships for teaching and leadership training program

Institute for Teaching and Learning to take place July 29-Aug. 1 in Atlanta Read More

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

Defendants scheduled to respond to complaint by April 7 Read More

How do you envision practicing dentistry?

"Associate - Build - Or Buy"

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

Dear ADA: Recoupments

Many dentists and staff members are surprised the first time a payment is reduced because of an issue involving a different patient. Read More

First ADA living guideline reaffirms dental exams crucial to detecting oral cancer early

Clinical oral exams are critical to the early detection of oral cancer while biopsies remain the gold standard for definitive diagnosis. Read More

No new dental requirements in updated CDC infection control guidance

Although the updated CDC guidance excludes dentists, the ADA says there are takeaways that may be useful for developing employee policies. Read More

ADA to launch CBCT training for dentists, teams

The ADA is launching a cone-beam computed tomography training program with learning options for both dentists and team members. Read More

ADA urges CMS to account for dental data in Medicaid IT standards

The ADA is urging CMS to ensure dental data and technology are incorporated into new standards being developed for state Medicaid systems.  Read More

ADA welcomes Jonathan Burke, D.M.D., as new NIDCR director

The ADA is welcoming Jonathan Burke, D.M.D., as the new director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, or NIDCR.  Read More

ADA raises concerns about proposed accreditation rule changes

The ADA is raising concerns about proposed changes to federal regulations governing the recognition of accrediting agencies. Read More

400 laws and counting: Dental advocacy is driving change

Dentists and advocates across the country have helped advance 400 pieces of legislation aimed at improving dental insurance. Read More

400 laws and counting: dental advocacy is driving change

Dentists and advocates across the country have helped advance 400 pieces of legislation aimed at improving dental insurance. Read More

ADA calls for greater oversight of dental insurance markets

The ADA is urging Congress to strengthen oversight of dental insurance markets. Read More

My View: What do we own?

ADA governance evaluation enters key synthesis stage

The ADA’s governance and organizational health evaluation has moved from research and data collection to review and synthesis. Read More

Written testimony for ADA House of Delegates reference committees due Oct. 5

Members and nonmembers of the ADA have until 5 p.m. CDT Oct. 5 to submit written testimony for the hearings taking place in Indianapolis. Read More

Collaboration helps drive positive insurance changes in multiple states

ADA and state organizations work together to oppose Aetna's efforts to charge a fee for providing dentists with payment via paper checks. Read More

House committee considers DOC Access Act

The ADA submitted comments expressing support for the DOC Access Act ahead of a hearing for the House E&C Committee's Health Subcommittee. Read More

ADA launches oral health certification for community health workers

The ADA Oral Health Ambassador Certificate for Community Health Workers is meant to prepare them to educate patients about oral health. Read More

ADA urges NIDCR to prioritize prevention, oral-systemic research in next strategic plan

The ADA is urging NIDCR to maintain strong investment in core oral health research while expanding its focus on oral-systemic health. Read More

ADA opposes proposed removal of Head Start oral health standards

The ADA is urging the federal government to retain Head Start requirements related to oral health. Read More

September JADA highlights product development strategies that lead to clinical adoption

The September cover story highlights the need to design scientific studies with the goal of translating findings into adoptable innovations. Read More

Leadership through listening

My View: The future of dentistry isn't more technology. It's more humanity.

Perhaps the future of dentistry won't be defined by faster scanners, stronger materials or smarter artificial intelligence. Read More

President Trump signs continuing resolution maintaining oral health funding

President Trump signed a short-term government funding measure that maintains current funding levels for federal agencies through Dec. 11. Read More

Aetna resolves Medicare claims-processing error after ADA push

Thanks to ADA efforts, Aetna has resolved a processing issue that affected reimbursements for out-of-network Medicare Advantage claims. Read More

Submit code change requests for CDT 2028 by Nov. 1

The Code Maintenance Committee will meet March 4-5, 2027, to take action on change requests. Read More

ADA Scientific Session goes beyond learning to build in-person connections

The Scientific Session will bring dentists together not only to learn from experts but also to discuss challenges with each other. Read More