ADA announces affiliation with private practice dental group

Academy for Private Dental Practice to help enhance support of dentists

ADA joins broad coalition urging Congress to protect Medicaid

Says funding cuts would have “disastrous effect” on Americans, economy, health care system

ADA offers discounted access to Talkspace Therapy

Users receive confidential sessions, messaging with licensed therapist

Debunking dental trends

How to talk with patients about separating myth from fact

What are the standards for AI use in dentistry?

ADA offers guidance on responsible use of technology

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

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.