Viruses surge nationwide

ADA encourages dentists to remain vigilant on infection control

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

New ACA Regulations include no significant changes to dental insurance market

Judge orders EPA to address impacts of fluoride in drinking water

ADA says community water fluoridation is safe

PRO-HEAL Act addresses ongoing dental shortage

Bill would expand health care provider pipeline grant programs

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

States experience Medicaid wins

Victories include reimbursement rate increases, centralized credentialing

Dental clinic operator sentenced for role in $6M pediatric fraud scheme

Keeping your team safe: How to de-escalate encounters with aggressive patients

Dentist competing to be America's next MasterChef

Baby boomer is contestant on new season of TV show airing all summer in primetime

States enact dental benefit legislation

16 new laws passed in 9 states

Federal task force to crack down on e-cigarettes

ADA urges ‘all hands on deck’ in coalition letter

What to know about new Medicaid rules addressing access to care

CMS issued final rules in April related to managed care, fee-for-service plans

3 dental benefit trends you should know

ADA offers information, resources to help with concerns

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dental spending increased by $4B in 2023

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

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.

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. 

ADA invests in Pearl

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

Save on car rentals from Hertz

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

Former ADA vice president dies at 75

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

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.

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.

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.

ADA named Best-in-Class employer

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

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.