Sep 12, 2025
House passes defense bill with ADA-supported dental provisions
The House passed its version of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which includes several ADA-supported dental provisions.
Eighth District Dental Society News
Sep 12, 2025
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings you may have missed this week.
Sep 12, 2025
ADA urges for operational improvements with payments for limited dental services in Medicare
The ADA is asking CMS to keep the current scope of dental services under Medicare while pushing for improvements in how they are reimbursed.
Sep 10, 2025
ADA warns of phishing scam targeting membership renewals
In light of a recent phishing attempt, the ADA is reminding dentists to stay vigilant about cybersecurity.
Sep 9, 2025
What to know about information-blocking regulations
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Sept. 3 that it plans to “crack down” on information blocking.
Sep 9, 2025
Combating misinformation
The National Advisory Committee on Health Literacy in Dentistry is combating misinformation through a student video contest and more.
Sep 9, 2025
Two vie for ADA speaker
The ADA House of Delegates will elect a new speaker in October.
Sep 5, 2025
ADA president, AAPD past president pen editorial warning public health risks of removing fluoride
Drs. Brett Kessler and Scott Smith issued a warning against efforts to eliminate community water fluoridation in a recent editorial.
Sep 5, 2025
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings you may have missed this week.
Sep 4, 2025
Creating dentistry's future
Richard J. Rosato, D.M.D., will be installed as the 162nd ADA president Oct. 27 at the House of Delegates meeting in Washington, D.C.
Sep 4, 2025
Medicaid must improve network adequacy standards, ADA council says
A report released by an ADA council says that only seven states are meeting network adequacy for Medicaid.
Sep 2, 2025
Dental workforce transitioning to younger, female dentists
The face of dentistry is changing to a younger and more female workforce, according to a new report from the ADA Health Policy Institute.
Sep 2, 2025
Oral health, sun safety focus of consumer product campaign
The ADA is collaborating with the Consumer Healthcare Products Association to inform families about sun safety and oral health.
Sep 2, 2025
September JADA finds dental fear still prevalent in US
Nearly 73% of adults report they are afraid of going to the dentist, according to a study published in JADA.
Sep 2, 2025
Weigh-in on oral cancer recommendations
The ADA Living Guideline program is issuing a call for comments for the first recommendation in the oral cancer guideline.
Aug 30, 2025
One Big Beautiful Bill’s impact on student loans
The ADA sent a letter to the Education Department outlining the impact on dental students who participate in federal student loan programs.
Aug 29, 2025
ADA treasurer offers deeper dive into finances
ADA Treasurer Cody Graves, D.D.S., M.B.A., sent a newsletter focused on the formation of the ADA Forsyth Institute,
Aug 29, 2025
ADA lobbies to reduce nicotine in cigarettes
The ADA is supporting a proposed rule to reduce nicotine levels in cigarettes and other combustible tobacco products.
Aug 28, 2025
Nominate chair for Strategic Forecasting Committee
The Strategic Forecasting Committee is seeking nominations for a chair to serve a two-year term.
Aug 27, 2025
ADA launches AI-powered credentialing solution, urges plan administrators to join effort
The ADA Delegated Credentialing Service, powered by LightSpun, builds on the success of the ADA-CAQH Provider Data Portal.
