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

ADA urges House committee to address cybersecurity concerns for dental practices

The ADA is urging Congress to consider the needs of small dental practices as it reviews legislation aimed at strengthening cybersecurity. Read More

New ADA president highlights power of organized dentistry

ADA President Thomas Paumier, D.D.S., addressed the House of Delegates after being installed as the Association’s 163rd president. Read More

Indianapolis high schoolers explore dental careers at Discovering Dentistry Symposium

More than 50 students gathered Oct. 10 in Indianapolis, ready to explore the careers that could await them in dentistry. Read More

ADA expands CDHC program as online course available directly to hygienists, assistants

The ADA Community Dental Health Coordinator Program is now available as a fully online, asynchronous course. Read More

Indianapolis high schoolers explore dental careers at Planet Smilez Discovering Dentistry Symposium

More than 50 students gathered Oct. 10 in Indianapolis, ready to explore the careers that could await them in dentistry. Read More

HHS awards $51M to expand dental care for children with neurodevelopmental disorders

HHS announced $51 million in funding to 28 health centers to improve access to dental care for children with neurodevelopmental disorders, Read More

ADA House of Delegates approves no dues increase for 2027

Effective Jan. 1, 2027, ADA active member dues will be $627. Read More

Karin Irani, D.D.S., J.D., voted ADA president-elect

Karin Irani, D.D.S., J.D., a general dentist in Los Angeles, was voted president-elect of the ADA by the House of Delegates on Oct. 12. Read More

ADA president highlights collaborative achievements over past year

During his House address, President Richard Rosato, D.M.D., detailed the steps the ADA has taken to collaboratively address its challenges. Read More

ADA applauds award winners during Changemakers Celebration

The ADA honored its 2026 award winners Oct. 9 during the Changemakers Celebration at the ADA 2026 Scientific Session in Indianapolis. Read More

ADA governance evaluation town hall gathers feedback from more than 600 attendees

More than 600 stakeholders came together to discuss the ADA governance and organizational health evaluation during a town hall Oct. 9. Read More

Survey finds strong interest in using HSA, FSA funds for oral care products

New survey findings found that most HSA/FSA holders would use those funds to buy over-the-counter oral care products if they were eligible. Read More

More than 4.1 million health workers gain safer path to mental healthcare 

Millions of healthcare workers now have a safer, confidential path to accessing mental health and substance use disorder care. Read More

ADA Scientific Session kicks off with fireside chat on translating science into practice

The ADA 2026 Scientific Session kicked off Oct. 8 with the Science Into Practice Fireside Chat. Read More

Volunteers assemble 500 kits during Give Veterans A Smile Pack and Give Back

Leaders from the ADA and ADA Foundation gathered with other Scientific Session attendees to pack 500 health and comfort kits for veterans. Read More

ADA governance evaluation reports available on ADA website

Three research reports related to the ADA’s governance and organizational health evaluation are available on the ADA website. Read More

October JADA examines how human virome research could impact dentistry

Understanding the healthy oral virome could clarify how oral health is connected to whole-body health. Read More

ADA, American Board of Dental Examiners collaborate to advance dental hygiene licensure

This work builds on the organizations’ agreement from earlier this year to incorporate the DLOSCE into the ADEX Dental Examination. Read More

Manufacturers report flumazenil injection shortage

Dentists may have trouble accessing flumazenil because of an ongoing shortage. Read More

ADA, CDA collaboration helps protect Proposition 56 dental funding

The ADA's Health Policy Institute supported the CDA's advocacy efforts to protect Proposition 56 funding for Medi-Cal Dental. Read More

FDA warns public about unauthorized direct-to-consumer clear aligners

The FDA is warning consumers about the risks of using unauthorized direct-to-consumer clear aligners without the supervision of a dentist. Read More

ADA Member Advantage-endorsed Best Card announces integration with Open Dental software

BCPay+ connects directly with Open Dental to bring payment activity and practice management workflows together. Read More

ADA urges Senate Finance Committee to include dental in insurance reforms

The ADA is urging the Senate Finance Committee to ensure dental benefits are included in potential health insurance reforms. Read More

American Certifying Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology applies for national certifying board recognition

Parties have until Nov. 13 to comment on the request to be recognized as the national certifying board for oral and maxillofacial radiology. Read More

Coalition for Modernizing Dental Licensure sunsets after achieving portability goals

After accomplishing its primary goals, the Coalition for Modernizing Dental Licensure disbanded in September. Read More