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Dec 30, 2024

Corporate Transparency Act injunction reinstated

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

Dec 29, 2024

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.

Dec 22, 2024

Congress passes stopgap spending bill, averts shutdown

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

Dec 20, 2024

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. 

Dec 19, 2024

ADA standards available for comment by Feb. 10, 2025

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

Dec 19, 2024

Annual Code Maintenance Committee meeting to take place in March 2025

The committee will vote to accept, amend or decline CDT Code changes for 2026.

Dec 19, 2024

Courts, Congress keep Corporate Transparency Act in flux

Dentists potentially impacted by the CTA are receiving mixed messages about whether they need to file for beneficial ownership.

Dec 18, 2024

ADA: Urge Congress to pass bill with oral health priorities

The ADA sent an Action Alert encouraging members to urge Congress to pass the continuing resolution funding the government until March 2025.

Dec 18, 2024

Dental spending increased by $4B in 2023

The growth in dental spending included more than $3 billion in increased Medicare dental spending.

Dec 17, 2024

House passes bill to improve veterans’ access to care and caregivers’ benefit

The House passed an ADA-supported bill that addresses home care and caregiver programs provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Dec 16, 2024

National Academies workshop tackles oral health advancement

National Academies held a workshop that explored innovative practices and models for advancing oral health in the U.S. across the lifespan. 

Dec 16, 2024

ADA invests in Pearl

This is the third investment by the ADA in a dental company following previous investments in Oral Genome and Overjet.

Dec 15, 2024

Former ADA vice president dies at 75

Brian Edward Scott, D.D.S., served as vice president from 2012-14.

Dec 15, 2024

Save on car rentals from Hertz

Hertz is offering a discount for ADA members who book rental cars before mid-February

Dec 11, 2024

California dentist, staff face fraud charges

A Southern California dentist and five of his employees have been charged with defrauding the state’s Medi-Cal program of nearly $900,000.

Dec 11, 2024

ADA, ADA Forsyth announce formation of ADA Corporate Partners

The new think tank aims to unite key leaders in the dental industry to advance the profession and patient care globally.

Dec 10, 2024

American Legislative Exchange Council adopts dental workforce model

The Health and Human Services Task Force of the American Legislative Exchange Council adopted the ADA-crafted Dental Access Model Act.

Dec 9, 2024

ADA named Best-in-Class employer

The American Dental Association has been named a Best-in-Class Employer by Gallagher.

Dec 8, 2024

Virginia court dismisses challenge to Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact

A court in Richmond, Virginia, dismissed a lawsuit Dec. 5 challenging the state’s participation in the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact.

Dec 5, 2024

Texas judge blocks overtime expansion

A Texas federal judge blocked a U.S. Department of Labor rule that would have expanded overtime eligibility to low-salaried workers. 

Dec 5, 2024

Cybersecurity essential, but lawmakers must avoid overburdening dental practices, ADA says

A new cybersecurity law would mandate important new security requirements, but could place burdens on small businesses, the ADA says.

Dec 3, 2024

Texas court strikes down Corporate Transparency Act

A Texas federal judge issued a nationwide preliminary injunction Dec. 3 that blocks enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act.

Dec 3, 2024

ADA calls for reauthorization of mental health bill

The ADA signed onto a coalition letter calling for passage of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act.

Dec 3, 2024

Is it time to sell your dental practice?

There are many possible reasons one might want to sell their dental practice, from exhaustion to a desire to retire by a certain age.

Dec 2, 2024

Five things to know about the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Here are five facts you may not know about the AAPD from its CEO, John Rutkauskas, D.D.S.

Nov 26, 2024

Webinar to explore dental care barriers for Medicaid beneficiaries

HPI will host a webinar series about the barriers and attitudes preventing adult Medicaid beneficiaries from accessing dental care.

Nov 26, 2024

Surgeon general releases report on health disparities related to tobacco use

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, M.D., released a new report on health disparities related to tobacco use.

Nov 25, 2024

Houston dental clinic employee imprisoned for bribery scheme

A man has been sentenced following his conviction for conspiring to pay and receive health care kickbacks and paying kickbacks to marketers.

Nov 25, 2024

ADA joins panel on ERISA at National Council of Insurance Legislators meeting

ERISA empowers the federal government to regulate self-funded dental plans, and some carriers argue it supersedes state insurance laws.

Nov 25, 2024

Dental School Snapshots: September and October

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

Nov 24, 2024

ADA objects to Florida surgeon general’s stance on water fluoridation

The ADA expressed opposition to comments made by Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, M.D., about community water fluoridation.

Nov 24, 2024

FAQ addresses HIPAA administrative simplification requirements

Administrative simplification requirements govern how covered providers must conduct electronic administrative health care transactions.

Nov 20, 2024

My View: How are you doing, really?

Collaboration between organized dentistry, regulators, educators and clinicians is essential to addressing mental health.

Nov 19, 2024

Dentech panels focus on driving innovation, promoting global oral health

Leaders from research, industry, academia and venture capital gathered for ADA Forsyth dentech 2024.

Nov 18, 2024

What to know about HIPAA right of access

Patients have the right to access their health records under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act’s Privacy Rule.

Nov 18, 2024

Ushering in a new era at the ADA

ADA News connected with Ron Lemmo, D.D.S., chair of the Strategic Forecasting Committee, about what strategic forecasting means for the ADA.

Nov 14, 2024

ADA asks CMS to allow consumers to use tax credits for dental care under certain Affordable Care Act plans

The ADA remarked on CMS' proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters, which doesn't include significant changes to the dental market.

Nov 14, 2024

Three ADPAC-supported member dentists reelected to Congress

Three ADA members supported by the American Dental Political Action Committee were reelected to Congress.

Nov 14, 2024

New ADA policies empower states to alleviate dental workforce shortage

The ADA House of Delegates passed a series of resolutions that aim to address the dental workforce shortage.

Nov 12, 2024

Corporate Transparency Act filing deadline approaches

Many dental practices must file beneficial ownership information reports by Jan. 1, 2025 before facing penalties.

Nov 10, 2024

CMS 2025 Medicare physician-fee-for service final rule released

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services published a final rule on for the 2025 Physician Fee Schedule.

Nov 7, 2024

5 things to know about American Academy of Orofacial Pain

Here are five facts you may not know about the American Academy of Orofacial Pain from its president, Mariona Mulet, D.D.S.

Nov 6, 2024

Leaders on leadership

Stephenie Goddard, CEO of Glidewell Dental since 2022, leads one of the world’s largest dental laboratory product and service providers.

Nov 5, 2024

November JADA examines therapies for mineralization disorders

New antibody and enzyme replacement therapies may improve oral health in patients with disorders that reduce mineralization.

Nov 5, 2024

What to know about section 179 deduction when filing your taxes

As 2024 comes to a close, practice owners may be wondering how best to maximize their savings when filing their taxes.

Nov 4, 2024

National Museum of Dentistry launches U.S. military exhibit

The National Museum of Dentistry launched an online exhibit featuring an overview of dentists in the U.S. military throughout the years.

Nov 3, 2024

ADA Member Advantage, Stynt end endorsement relationship

ADA Member Advantage and Stynt announced the end of their endorsement relationship.

Nov 3, 2024

ADA seeks candidates for House of Delegates speaker

Members interested in running for ADA speaker of the House in 2025 have until June 27, 2025, to file

Oct 30, 2024

FTC finalizes ‘click to cancel’ rule

The FTC announced it finalized a rule that mandates companies to make it as easy for consumers to cancel subscriptions as it is to sign up.

Oct 29, 2024

AFI announces new gold standard for professional-grade dental products

The ADA and the ADA Forsyth Institute has announced the ADA Forsyth Professional Dental Products Certified Program.

Oct 29, 2024

ADA Library & Archives exhibit honors military dentists

Featuring images of dental care on the front lines, the exhibit highlights the impact of dentistry on the military.

Oct 28, 2024

ADA members' JADA subscriptions to go digital in 2025

The move aligns with the ADA's commitment to be sustainable and provide members with more flexible access to clinical content.

Oct 28, 2024

Dental data exchange hits milestone with successful sharing of full record

Exchanging patient data electronically between dentists and between dental and medical providers is getting closer to reality.

Oct 28, 2024

2024 Design Innovation Awards voting open through Oct. 31

Voting for the 2024 Design Innovation Awards is underway.

Oct 24, 2024

Dentech Expo winners announced

The winners of the Technology Showcase and Innovation Expo at ADA Forsyth dentech 2024 are SprintRay and Grin. 

Oct 23, 2024

ADA comments on United States Core Data for Interoperability+ initiative

The ADA called for dental-specific data elements in its comments on the United States Core Data for Interoperability+ Data Element List. 

Oct 21, 2024

Richard J. Rosato, D.M.D., voted ADA president-elect

Richard J. Rosato, D.M.D., a Concord, New Hampshire, oral surgeon was voted ADA president-elect by the House of Delegates Oct. 22.

Oct 21, 2024

Tamara S. Berg, D.D.S., elected ADA second vice president

Tamara S. Berg, D.D.S., a dentist from Yukon, Oklahoma, was voted ADA second vice president by the House of Delegates Oct. 22.

Oct 21, 2024

House of Delegates votes not to raise dues

The ADA House of Delegates voted Oct. 22 in New Orleans that there be no change to active member dues for 2025.

Oct 21, 2024

Cody C. Graves, D.D.S., elected ADA treasurer

Cody C. Graves, D.D.S., a general dentist from Goldthwaite, Texas, was voted ADA treasurer Oct. 22 by the House of Delegates in New Orleans.

Oct 21, 2024

‘Our responsibility goes beyond caring for our patients’

ADA President Brett Kessler, D.D.S., was specific in his priorities for his presidency when he addressed the House of Delegates Oct. 22.

Oct 21, 2024

Brett Kessler, D.D.S., installed as ADA president

Brett Kessler, D.D.S., of Denver was installed Oct. 22 as the 161st president of the American Dental Association.

Oct 19, 2024

'This is why our work matters'

ADA President Linda J. Edgar, D.D.S., addresses the ADA House of Delegates in New Orleans.

Oct 17, 2024

Blue Cross Blue Shield settles health provider class action lawsuit

Insurance company Blue Cross Blue Shield has agreed to pay $2.8 billion to resolve antitrust class action claims by health providers.

Oct 17, 2024

ADA Foundation’s Give Veterans A Smile launches at SmileCon

Give Veterans A Smile encourages dentists to provide pro bono oral health care to underserved veterans.

Oct 17, 2024

Women using AI to advance patient care

Crest+Oral-B sponsored the Women’s Leadership in Dental AI: Thriving Together event at SmileCon.

Oct 17, 2024

Association announces ADA Corporate Ventures

The American Dental Association announced the creation of ADA Corporate Ventures to pursue commercial applications of oral health research.

Oct 17, 2024

Dental dynasty

Family of dentists return to SmileCon

Oct 16, 2024

Solicitor General to weigh in on pharmacy benefit managers case

The Supreme Court asked the solicitor general for input on a case that could change states’ ability to regulate pharmacy benefit managers.

Oct 16, 2024

Big band music in the Big Easy

Opening Session at SmileCon kicked off at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Oct. 17.

Oct 16, 2024

Communicate benefits of fluoride

Attend a continuing education session on Oct. 19 at SmileCon to find out ways to communicate a positive message.

Oct 16, 2024

Children receive screenings, learn about oral hygiene during Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures event

The education and screening event is part of the ADA Foundation’s philanthropic events taking place during SmileCon.

Oct 16, 2024

Give Veterans A Smile Pack & Give Back assembles 500 health kits for New Orleans veterans

Dentists and other SmileCon attendees showed up in a big way to help pack kits for underserved veterans.

Oct 15, 2024

ADA supports extension of tax policies to assist dentists, touts economic impact of dental practices

The ADA is expressing support for an extension of several tax policies that it says will support dental professionals.

Oct 13, 2024

5 must-attend events during SmileCon

SmileCon offers countless opportunities to meet, play, learn and smile.