Oct 22, 2025
SmileCon 2025 kicks off in Washington, D.C.
One of dentistry’s most anticipated events of the year is here. SmileCon 2025 returns Oct. 23-25 in Washington, D.C.
Eighth District Dental Society News
Oct 22, 2025
Inspiration, celebration take center stage at SmileCon
Three events will help shape the SmileCon 2025 experience: Opening Session, Friday Night Fest and the Dental Central tailgate.
Oct 22, 2025
ADA president highlights oral health as essential during dentech keynote
Oral health is essential to overall health, ADA President Brett Kessler, D.D.S., told the audience of ADA Forsyth dentech 2025.
Oct 21, 2025
ADA treasurer offers deeper dive into building sale
ADA Treasurer Cody Graves, D.D.S., M.B.A., sent e-newsletters detailing the decision behind the sale of ADA headquarters in Chicago.
Oct 21, 2025
Be true to your school
A number of dental schools will hold alumni receptions during SmileCon for former students to reminisce, talk shop and discuss future goals.
Oct 21, 2025
ADA urges FDA to include added sugar in definition of ultra-processed foods
ADA leaders are calling on federal regulators to make added sugar a core element in any formal definition of ultra-processed foods.
Oct 20, 2025
Dentech panel addresses oral health innovation in current climate
ADA Forsyth dentech 2025 kicked off with a panel addressing oral health innovation in the current economic and political landscape.
Oct 19, 2025
Feel the buzz in Dental Central
Dental Central is the center of it all at SmileCon, where dentists can find the latest tech, mingle at events and give back.
Oct 17, 2025
Discover discounts, perks on ADA Member Advantage-endorsed products at SmileCon
Plenty of perks await member dentists and their teams at the booths of ADA Member Advantage-endorsed products and services at SmileCon.
Oct 15, 2025
ADA Seal products on display at SmileCon
Dental Central at SmileCon is the place to be to answer the burning question, “What does the ADA Seal of Acceptance really mean?”
Oct 15, 2025
ADA council develops statements on clinical autonomy, water fluoridation
The ADA Council on Ethics, Bylaws and Judicial Affairs has published white papers on clinical autonomy and water fluoridation.
Oct 10, 2025
37 dental insurance reform laws passed in 2025
Thirty-seven new dental insurance laws have been enacted in 18 states this year.
Oct 10, 2025
ADA launches toolkit to support dentists in Medicaid participation
The ADA Practice Institute is launching a new resource aimed at helping dentists deliver care to Medicaid patients.
Oct 10, 2025
ADA applauds health care workforce bill, highlights importance of accreditation
The ADA is supporting a bill that aims to strengthen the health care pipeline — including dentistry — through new federal grant programs.
Oct 10, 2025
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings you may have missed this week.
Oct 7, 2025
ADA Forsyth dentech 2025 kicks off Oct. 9
ADA Forsyth dentech 2025 will welcome executives, investors, leaders and innovators. Virtual registration is still open.
Oct 7, 2025
ADA pushes back against payer downcoding on multisurface restorations
Downcoding occurs when a payer uses a code that is different from the one reported on the claim so the reimbursement amount is less.
Oct 6, 2025
First female dean of US dental school dies
Jeanne Sinkford, D.D.S., the first female dean of a U.S. dental school and an ADA Distinguished Service Award winner, has died.
Oct 6, 2025
ADA urges clarity on visa restrictions impacting international dental faculty
The ADA is seeking clarification from USCIS on recent immigration policy changes that could affect the dental education workforce.
Oct 6, 2025
Take action on rural oral health, ADA urges
The ADA urged CMS to recognize state-led strategies that expand the oral health workforce while maintaining high standards of care.
