Locum Tenens & Dentistry Guide Now Available Online

Aug 31, 2023

The ADA’s new Locum Tenens and Dentistry guide discusses how dental benefit plans should be notified and what information is needed to be provided to plans, information on billing and additional insurance considerations when locum tenens dentists are employed. A locum tenens is a person who temporarily fulfills the duties of another. A locum tenens dentist is a dentist who works in the place of the regular dentist when that dentist is absent. In addition, an archived webinar, Locum Tenens Dentists: Opportunities Abound, features a dentist who needed a replacement doctor and the dentist who provided locum tenens services.

Feb 21, 2025

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.

Feb 20, 2025

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.

Feb 20, 2025

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.

Feb 20, 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.

Feb 17, 2025

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.

Feb 16, 2025

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.

Feb 13, 2025

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.

Feb 13, 2025

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.

Feb 12, 2025

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.

Feb 11, 2025

ADA ‘generally supports’ Dietary Guidelines science report

The ADA generally supported a scientific report that will be used to update federal dietary guidelines.

Feb 10, 2025

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.

Feb 10, 2025

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.

Feb 9, 2025

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.

Feb 7, 2025

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.

Feb 7, 2025

'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.

Feb 7, 2025

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.

Feb 6, 2025

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.

Feb 6, 2025

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.

Feb 6, 2025

Debunking dental trends

ADA News spoke with several experts about the rising popularity of these current dental trends.

Feb 6, 2025

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.

Feb 6, 2025

Dental School Snapshots: January

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

Feb 5, 2025

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.

Feb 5, 2025

Washington State Dental Association campaigns for dental insurance reform

The Washington State Dental Association is campaigning for dental insurance reform.

Feb 4, 2025

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.

Feb 3, 2025

February JADA examines respiratory disease-related deaths among dentists

Existing engineering controls that reduce inhalational exposures during dental procedures might be inadequate.

Feb 2, 2025

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.

Feb 2, 2025

Former ADA vice president dies at 71

Vincent U. Rapini Jr., D.D.S., served as vice president from 2019 to 2021.

Jan 29, 2025

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.

Jan 29, 2025

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.

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

Save on car rentals from Hertz

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

Dec 15, 2024

Former ADA vice president dies at 75

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

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 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 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

Dental School Snapshots: September and October

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

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 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.