Eighth District Dental Society News

NCOIL approves 'opt-in' amendment to Transparency in Dental Benefits Contracting Model Act

The National Council of Insurance Legislators voted to approve amendments to the 2020 Transparency in Dental Benefits Contracting Model Act. Read More

New study finds US fluoride exposure linked to better adolescent cognitive performance 

A new study finds typical childhood fluoride exposure is linked to modestly better teen cognitive performance with no later cognitive harm. Read More

ADA calls for adoption of higher funding levels in Labor-HHS bill

The ADA is urging congressional appropriators to finalize the 2026 Labor-HHS appropriations bill with support for oral health programs. Read More

You Ask, We Answer: Is it safe to use fluoridated water to reconstitute infant formula?

The ADA News is delving into many questions explored in Fluoridation Facts through conversations with experts. Read More

Tips to avoid claim denials due to common coding mistakes

With the launch of the latest CDT Code just around the corner, the ADA hopes to help dentists avoid common coding mistakes. Read More

My View: A wake-up call from the future for dentists

New study finds U.S. fluoride exposure linked to better adolescent cognitive performance 

A new study finds typical childhood fluoride exposure is linked to modestly better teen cognitive performance with no later cognitive harm. Read More

Board of Trustees Approves 2026 Budget 

ADA-led coalition urges CMS to fill chief dental officer vacancy, strengthen oral health leadership

An ADA-led coalition is urging CMS to appoint a new chief dental officer and keep the position within the Office of the Administrator.   Read More

3 things you missed in government this week

ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings you may have missed this week. Read More

New study finds U.S. fluoride exposure linked to better adolescent cognitive performance 

A new study finds typical childhood fluoride exposure is linked to modestly better teen cognitive performance with no later cognitive harm. Read More

ADA urges Senate Finance Committee to include oral health in national health cost reforms 

The ADA outlined priorities for addressing cost drivers and improving oral health care access in a letter to the Senate Finance Committee. Read More

ADA Member Advantage launches new ADA Rewards World Elite Mastercard

Cardholders will earn bonus points and have access to World Elite Mastercard benefits. Read More

ADA calls for oral health integration in federal chronic disease care coordination efforts 

The ADA is urging lawmakers to include oral health in efforts to modernize care coordination for chronic disease prevention and treatment.  Read More

Dear ADA: Out-of-network providers

This ADA News series aims to address dentists' dental insurance challenges. Read More

ADA begins discussions with other groups to advance dental licensure exams

The organizations will explore best practices and potential innovations to enhance national exam standards. Read More

ADA seeks feedback on oral cancer recommendations

The ADA Living Guideline Program is continuing its work to advance recommendations for the early detection and management of oral cancer. Read More

Revised CDT codes you should know for 2026

CDT 2026 boasts 60 code changes, including 14 revisions. Read More

ADA seeks participants to help develop new standards

The ADA Standards Program is seeking interested parties to help develop new standards addressing dental materials, tools and technology. Read More

Florida Combined Life drops policy limiting same-day scaling and root planing following ADA advocacy

Florida Combined Life is dropping its policy that limited same-day scaling and root planing to only two quadrants. Read More