Sep 30, 2024
Written testimony for House of Delegates reference committee hearings due Oct. 14
Livestream broadcast option available
Sep 30, 2024
ADA Board recommends no dues increase
House of Delegates to vote Oct. 22
Sep 30, 2024
NIDCR awards ADA Forsyth $6M to design restorative materials using AI
Composite will feature self-healing, antimicrobial properties
Sep 27, 2024
ADA opposes new dental therapy model legislation
Association says move does not adequately increase access to care
Sep 26, 2024
Judge orders EPA to address impacts of fluoride in drinking water
ADA says community water fluoridation is safe
Sep 25, 2024
House bill introduced to expand access to dental care
Proposed legislation would increase dental coverage under Medicare
Sep 24, 2024
Dental clinic and education program comes to Vermont
Campus to house modern classrooms and serve as Medicaid clinic
Sep 23, 2024
Advil Dual Action earns first ADA Seal for short-term pain relief
New Seal category supports ADA guidelines that recommend NSAIDs for acute dental pain
Sep 20, 2024
ADA advocates for states’ authority to regulate dental benefits
Association comments on the role of pharmacy benefit managers
Sep 19, 2024
Sep 19, 2024
Sep 17, 2024
Symposium to highlight orthodontic innovation, technology
International Orthodontics Foundation, ADA Forsyth Institute to host joint event Oct. 5-6
Sep 13, 2024
ADA comments on proposed Medicare payment policies for dental services in 2025
The ADA also responded to CMS’ request for feedback on dental care for patients with diabetes
Sep 13, 2024
House committee holds 50th ERISA anniversary hearing
ADA says federal law should not override all of a states’ authority to regulate dental insurers
Sep 11, 2024
Legislation needed to delay Corporate Transparency Act filing deadline
ADA continues to advocate for delay
Sep 11, 2024
CODA seeks input on proposed standard revisions
Virtual hearing to take place Oct. 10
Sep 11, 2024
Building a legacy: Dr. Natalia Chalmers on her work at CMS
Pediatric dentist is agency’s first chief dental officer
Sep 10, 2024
Learn about ADA CE opportunities during Instagram Live
Session will highlight top programs, including SmileCon courses
Sep 10, 2024
DDH Compact Commission holds first meeting
Next meeting to take place in early 2025
Sep 10, 2024
Four vie for treasurer office
House of Delegates will vote Oct. 22
Sep 10, 2024
Corporate Transparency Act year-end filing could be delayed
ADA continues to advocate for delay
Sep 4, 2024
More states enact dental insurance legislation
Pennsylvania, Illinois pass virtual credit card, prior authorization bills
Sep 3, 2024
Showing up as his best self
Brett Kessler, D.D.S., to become 161st president of ADA
Sep 3, 2024
September JADA examines implications of sleep neuroscience in dental medicine
Article is latest addition in Oral Science Trends series
Aug 30, 2024
American Heart Association invites dentists to join Healthy Smiles, Healthy Hearts initiative
Effort aims to improve heart health screenings, referrals in dental offices
Aug 29, 2024
SmileCon brings innovations, celebrations to New Orleans
There’s still time to register for Oct. 17-19 meeting
Aug 29, 2024
New federal rules on nondiscrimination in health care
New HHS rules modify protections for LGBTQ+, disabled patients
Aug 28, 2024
JADA wins National Health Information Award for sealants article
Stem cell cover illustration also earns recognition
Aug 27, 2024
National Toxicology Program releases fluoride exposure monograph
ADA reaffirms support for community water fluoridation
Aug 27, 2024
First US standard on clear aligners available for comment
The standard specifies requirements and test methods
Aug 26, 2024
U.S. judge strikes down FTC ban on noncompete clauses
Ban will likely not go into effect Sept. 4
Aug 21, 2024
ADA opposes NIH restructuring proposal
Coalition says proposal would ‘undermine’ NIDCR’s mission
Aug 20, 2024
ADA calls for policy reforms to improve Medicaid access
New report highlights barriers to obtaining dental care through Medicaid
Aug 20, 2024
Learn how to harness laser technology in your dental practice
ADA workshop to take place Dec. 6-7 in Chicago
Aug 20, 2024
Medicaid ins and outs focus of ADA webinar
Scheduled for Aug. 28
Aug 20, 2024
ADA urges caution on credit reporting proposal that would exclude medical debt
Federal rule could impact debt collection practices
Aug 20, 2024
Dental School Snapshots: August
University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry
Aug 20, 2024
Aug 12, 2024
AFI study identifies possible new transmission factor in hospital-acquired infections
Dr. Bor concluded that two important discoveries came out of this study.
Aug 12, 2024
First US standard on AI in dentistry available for comment
Interested parties have until Sept. 25 to comment.
Aug 9, 2024
ADA to comment on model dental therapy bill at upcoming ALEC meeting
"ADA policy has not changed on this matter"
Aug 7, 2024
August JADA finds vaping common among college students
E-cigarette use could lead to caries, gingivitis
Aug 6, 2024
Private equity affiliation among dentists increases
Change especially affects dental specialists
Aug 2, 2024
ADA to host webinar on new CMS regulations applicable to dentistry
Virtual presentation set for Aug. 12
Aug 2, 2024
Jul 30, 2024
Buffalo expected to restart water fluoridation this fall
Study investigates effects of years without mineral
Jul 30, 2024
Jul 29, 2024
Professor, retired colonel recipient of ADA Distinguished Service Award
Theresa S. Gonzales, D.M.D., continues to demonstrate commitment to underserved
Jul 26, 2024
Excited for the Olympics? Learn about dentistry’s role in sports through new ADA exhibit
First US patent for wooden golf tee awarded to dentist in 1899
Jul 26, 2024
Graduating from ASDA to ADA
Dental programs reach high ADA membership sign-ups
Jul 26, 2024
Dentists can now submit Medicare claims electronically
Report estimates providers could save $1.5B by switching to electronic transactions
Jul 26, 2024
SmileCon Opening Session to offer insights, inspiration
Event kicks off ADA’s annual meeting Oct. 17 in New Orleans
Jul 24, 2024
Ohio passes bill aimed at improving dental insurance, license portability
State Joins Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact
Jul 18, 2024
CAQH seeks dental providers for 2024 index
Survey tracks adoption of electronic administrative transactions
Jul 16, 2024
ADA opposes NIH spending bill rider
‘This massive consolidation of NIH’s institutes and centers amounts to Congress dictating science’
Jul 16, 2024
How electronic funds transfer can benefit your dental practice
EFT claim payments offer alternative to virtual credit cards, paper checks
Jul 15, 2024
PRO-HEAL Act addresses ongoing dental shortage
Bill would expand health care provider pipeline grant programs
Jul 12, 2024
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
Jul 10, 2024
Rhode Island and Louisiana pass dental loss ratio bills
Dental loss ratio bills regulate the portion of insurance premiums spent on patient care rather than overhead.
Jul 5, 2024
States experience Medicaid wins
Victories include reimbursement rate increases, centralized credentialing
Jul 2, 2024
Dental clinic operator sentenced for role in $6M pediatric fraud scheme
Floss Family Dental Care clinic in Houston and submitted fraudulent claims to Medicaid from 2018 to 2021
Jul 1, 2024
Jul 1, 2024
Dentists’ role in monitoring, managing care of patients using buprenorphine
July JADA examines xerostomia, caries linked with use of drug
Jun 28, 2024
HIPAA rule supports reproductive health care privacy
Final rule now in effect
Jun 27, 2024
ADA Library & Archives digital exhibit details dental pain management through the years
Collection complements National Library of Medicine’s traveling exhibit stopping at ADA
Jun 27, 2024
HEADs UP supports individuals with developmental disabilities
Association expresses ‘strong support’ for legislation
Jun 24, 2024
Deadline to use Phase 7 Provider Relief Fund reporting approaches
You have until June 30 to use the money.
Jun 24, 2024
SmileCon 2024 offers CE opportunities tailor-made for new dentists
Education part of New Orleans’ New Dentist Experience
Jun 20, 2024
Dental Olympics returns at SmileCon 2024
Four-team challenge pits dental students against one another in now-annual highlight
Jun 19, 2024
Dentist competing to be America's next MasterChef
Baby boomer is contestant on new season of TV show airing all summer in primetime
Jun 19, 2024
States enact dental benefit legislation
16 new laws passed in 9 states
Jun 18, 2024
The science behind community water fluoridation
Q&A with American Fluoridation Society duo on advocacy backed by evidence
Jun 18, 2024
Entry period for 2024 Design Innovation Awards ends Aug. 16
Remodel, new build, large new build categories open for dental practice competition
Jun 18, 2024
Federal task force to crack down on e-cigarettes
ADA urges 'all hands on deck' in coalition letter
Jun 17, 2024
ADA calls for increased resources for Indian Health Service
Requests include money for workforce, medical equipment