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What is the future of community water fluoridation?

The ADA is providing a look at the national landscape of community water fluoridation.

Utah becomes first state to ban community water fluoridation

Utah became the first state to place a complete ban on community water fluoridation, after Gov. Spencer Cox signed House Bill 81 into law.

Dental School Snapshots: March

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

3 things in government you missed this week

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

ADA emphasizes regulatory alignment with HIPAA, scalability for small providers

The ADA is emphasizing the need for regulatory alignment with HIPAA in a response to the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s RFI.

What is the future of community water fluoridation?

The ADA is providing a look at the national landscape of community water fluoridation.

ADA sends funding request letter for fiscal year 2026

The ADA is signing onto a coalition letter requesting Congress to support dental and oral health-related programs in Fiscal Year 2026.

ADA unites coalition to support CMS chief dental officer role

The ADA has mobilized a coalition to advocate for the preservation and strengthening of CMS' chief dental officer position.

Benefit verification drives increased administrative spending in dental offices

Eligibility and benefit verification spending increased by 15% to $2.1 billion in 2023.

3 things in government you missed this week

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

What happens if the adult Medicaid dental benefit goes away?

The potential consequences of eliminating the adult Medicaid dental benefit are highlighted in an HPI research brief.

5 best practices for responding to online reviews

In this digital age, most dentists have received online reviews, but they may not know how best to respond to them or even if they should.

ADA urges reauthorization of mental health bill

The ADA is supporting a bill dedicated to preventing suicide and reducing occupational burnout and stress for health care professionals.

Bill would reduce student loan burden for dentists, physicians

The Resident Education Deferred Interest Act was reintroduced in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.

ADA symposium to equip dentists to be champions for overall health

The symposium will show how dental professionals can become leaders in the battle against chronic disease.

The Leadership Institutes to cultivate pipeline of aspiring leaders across tripartite

The ADA is decentralizing its long-standing leadership development program based in Chicago through the launch of The Leadership Institutes.

ADA joins broad coalition urging Congress to protect Medicaid

The ADA is signing onto a letter urging congressional leaders to protect and preserve the Medicaid program.

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

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

Finding her fit

Elizabeth “Betsy” Shapiro, D.D.S., J.D., was named ADA interim executive director.

ADA offers discounted access to Talkspace Therapy

Talkspace Therapy is a digital platform that supports behavioral health and emotional wellness needs from a secure app.

Code Maintenance Committee approves changes to 2026 CDT Code

Updates are coming to CDT codes related to saliva testing, resin-based composites and more in 2026.

ADA announces affiliation with private practice dental group

The ADA announced March 6 a new affiliation with the Academy of Private Dental Practice.

Association expresses opposition to proposed HIPAA cybersecurity rule

The ADA is expressing opposition to the proposed Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Security Rule.

Federal bill would extend funding to address dental workforce

A federal bill reintroduced in the House would extend funding to address access to care and dental workforce-related issues. 

ADA summit convenes dentists, physicians to collaborate in fight against oral cancer

Leaders in dentistry and medicine called for increased collaboration in the fight against oral cancer during the ADA’s Oral Cancer Summit.

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.

Fluoridation lawsuit, amalgam focus of ADA letter to EPA

The ADA is urging the EPA to continue its fluoridation appeal and maintain the U.S. position on dental amalgam. 

ADA highlights health policy issues in letter to RFK Jr.

The ADA highlighted several key health policy issues it believes should be prioritized during the Trump administration.

ADA joins coalition opposing widespread tariffs on dental products

The ADA is warning that tariffs on dental products could increase costs and limit the availability of essential supplies for dental care.

ADA signs on to Medicaid and CHIP support letter

The ADA is signing on to a broad-based Medicaid and CHIP support letter.

ADA urges Congress to strengthen dental coverage, workforce support in House committee letter

The ADA is calling on Congress to strengthen Medicare Advantage transparency and address dental workforce shortages.

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.

Corporate Transparency Act enforcement halted amid legal challenges 

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network announced that it is halting enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act.

March JADA finds pregnant women who visited dentist less likely to have preeclampsia

Pregnant women who received preventive oral health care or visited the dentist were less likely to have hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

Five years later: Staffing shortages, infection control since the COVID-19 pandemic

It’s been five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and there are still reminders in dental practice of what was lost and gained.

House introduces bill to limit noncovered services provisions in dental plans

The Dental and Optometric Care Access Act was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

ADA achieves many 2024 advocacy wins

The ADA achieved many advocacy wins in 2024.

Utah set to ban community water fluoridation

Utah is poised to become the first state to place a complete ban on community water fluoridation.

ADA Code updates address ethical concerns with social media influencers

A new advisory opinion provides multiple examples of unsubstantiated claims on social media platforms.

CMS adds new DQA quality measure for oral evaluations during pregnancy

Oral Evaluation During Pregnancy: Ages 15 to 20 will be included in mandatory state Medicaid reporting as part of the 2026 Child Core Set.

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.

ADA urges CMS to improve supplemental dental benefit oversight in Medicare Advantage

The ADA has urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to strengthen protections for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries.

Corporate Transparency Act back in effect

Filing requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act are back in effect, but a new bill could delay the deadline through 2025.

JADA welcomes new senior associate editor

JADA has added a new role to its editorial leadership team to help identify and tackle important issues facing oral health, such as AI.

First think tank meeting yields promising possibilities

The ADA Innovation and Research Consortium brings together the ADA, ADA Forsyth Institute, and leaders from across the dental industry.

3 things you missed in government last week

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

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.

Congress passes stopgap spending bill, averts shutdown

Congress approved a short-term spending bill that funds the government through March 14, 2025.

Study finds early-life exposure to fluoride does not affect children’s brain development

A study found that early-life exposure to fluoridation has no measurable effect on cognitive neurodevelopment, or IQ scores, in children. 

ADA standards available for comment by Feb. 10, 2025

The ADA is an American National Standards Institute-Accredited Standards Developer.