May 12, 2026
California attorney general reaches settlement with Aspen Dental over corporate practice claims
Aspen Dental allegedly exceeded its business management and administrative services role. Read More
May 11, 2026
ADA urges FDA to reconsider proposed pathway for flavored e-cigarette authorizations
The ADA is urging the FDA to revise portions of its proposed guidance on flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems. Read More
May 9, 2026
HHS Office for Civil Rights extends compliance deadline for digital accessibility final rule to May 2027
The regulation applies to dental practices that receive federal financial assistance. Read More
May 8, 2026
HHS Office for Civil Rights Extends deadline for compliance with final rule on digital accessibility to May 2027
The regulation applies to dental practices that receive federal financial assistance. Read More
May 7, 2026
ADA seeks input on proposed CMS rule on interoperability, prior authorization
The ADA will host a call May 21 to collect feedback from dental stakeholders to help inform its response to CMS about the rule. Read More
May 6, 2026
Comply by May 11 with final rule on digital accessibility
The regulation applies to dental practices that receive federal financial assistance. Read More
May 5, 2026
ADA Member Advantage endorses HP for technology solutions
The endorsement provides ADA members with exclusive access to advanced technology solutions and significant cost savings. Read More
May 4, 2026
ADA council addresses orthopedic guideline on dental care for prosthetic joint patients
The orthopedic guideline’s primary recommendations on antibiotic prophylaxis align with the ADA’s own clinical practice guideline from 2015. Read More
May 4, 2026
May JADA evaluates ability of automated testing platform to detect HPV in saliva
The study compared the abilities of an automated testing platform and conventional testing techniques to detect HPV. Read More
May 4, 2026
Education Department finalizes student loan rule implementing 2025 law
The U.S. Department of Education released a final rule updating federal student loan regulations under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. Read More
Apr 30, 2026
Colorado enacts dental insurance reform targeting network leasing practices
Gov. Jared Polis signed House Bill 1070 into law, establishing new requirements for dental insurance network leasing practices in Colorado. Read More
Apr 30, 2026
Organized Dentistry Coalition calls for protection of federal oral health infrastructure
The ODC is calling for continued support of federal oral health programs within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Read More
Apr 30, 2026
ADA urges FTC Healthcare Task Force to scrutinize dental insurance markets, improve transparency
The ADA is calling on the Federal Trade Commission to more closely examine competition and transparency in dental insurance. Read More
Apr 28, 2026
ADA selects firm to conduct governance and organizational health evaluation
The ADA has selected Vista Cova, a consulting firm with extensive experience in nonprofit and association management. Read More
Apr 28, 2026
ADA 2026 Scientific Session to tackle real clinical challenges faced by dentists
The CE program will bring together leading experts to provide actionable insights. Read More
Apr 28, 2026
You Ask, We Answer: Does water fluoridation present unusual safety concerns for water facility operators?
The ADA News is delving into many questions explored in Fluoridation Facts through conversations with experts. Read More
Apr 27, 2026
US Olympic & Paralympic Committee seeks dentists to join volunteer network
The committee is seeking dentists to join its volunteer network to provide free basic dental care to eligible athletes. Read More
Apr 24, 2026
Guide offers resources, data dentists can use to encourage HPV vaccination
The latest action guide from the National HPV Vaccination Roundtable outlines steps dentists can take to help prevent oropharyngeal cancer. Read More
Apr 21, 2026
Health organizations press Congress to boost Indian Health Service funding
The AI/AN Health Partners sent letters to House and Senate appropriators urging increased funding for IHS in fiscal year 2027. Read More
Apr 20, 2026
ADA releases updated sedation and anesthesia guidelines
The guidelines reflect current, evidence-informed standards to support consistency, preparedness and patient safety across the profession. Read More
