Sep 30, 2026
ADA Member Advantage-endorsed Best Card announces integration with Open Dental software
BCPay+ connects directly with Open Dental to bring payment activity and practice management workflows together. Read More
Sep 30, 2026
ADA urges Senate Finance Committee to include dental in insurance reforms
The ADA is urging the Senate Finance Committee to ensure dental benefits are included in potential health insurance reforms. Read More
Sep 30, 2026
American Certifying Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology applies for national certifying board recognition
Parties have until Nov. 13 to comment on the request to be recognized as the national certifying board for oral and maxillofacial radiology. Read More
Sep 30, 2026
Coalition for Modernizing Dental Licensure sunsets after achieving portability goals
After accomplishing its primary goals, the Coalition for Modernizing Dental Licensure disbanded in September. Read More
Sep 28, 2026
First ADA living guideline reaffirms dental exams crucial to detecting oral cancer early
Clinical oral exams are critical to the early detection of oral cancer while biopsies remain the gold standard for definitive diagnosis. Read More
Sep 28, 2026
Dear ADA: Recoupments
Many dentists and staff members are surprised the first time a payment is reduced because of an issue involving a different patient. Read More
Sep 25, 2026
No new dental requirements in updated CDC infection control guidance
Although the updated CDC guidance excludes dentists, the ADA says there are takeaways that may be useful for developing employee policies. Read More
Sep 24, 2026
ADA to launch CBCT training for dentists, teams
The ADA is launching a cone-beam computed tomography training program with learning options for both dentists and team members. Read More
Sep 23, 2026
ADA urges CMS to account for dental data in Medicaid IT standards
The ADA is urging CMS to ensure dental data and technology are incorporated into new standards being developed for state Medicaid systems. Read More
Sep 22, 2026
ADA welcomes Jonathan Burke, D.M.D., as new NIDCR director
The ADA is welcoming Jonathan Burke, D.M.D., as the new director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, or NIDCR. Read More
Sep 22, 2026
ADA raises concerns about proposed accreditation rule changes
The ADA is raising concerns about proposed changes to federal regulations governing the recognition of accrediting agencies. Read More
Sep 22, 2026
400 laws and counting: Dental advocacy is driving change
Dentists and advocates across the country have helped advance 400 pieces of legislation aimed at improving dental insurance. Read More
Sep 22, 2026
400 laws and counting: dental advocacy is driving change
Dentists and advocates across the country have helped advance 400 pieces of legislation aimed at improving dental insurance. Read More
Sep 18, 2026
ADA calls for greater oversight of dental insurance markets
The ADA is urging Congress to strengthen oversight of dental insurance markets. Read More
Sep 18, 2026
My View: What do we own?
It's a simple question, but it quickly gets complicated. Read More
Sep 17, 2026
ADA governance evaluation enters key synthesis stage
The ADA’s governance and organizational health evaluation has moved from research and data collection to review and synthesis. Read More
Sep 17, 2026
Written testimony for ADA House of Delegates reference committees due Oct. 5
Members and nonmembers of the ADA have until 5 p.m. CDT Oct. 5 to submit written testimony for the hearings taking place in Indianapolis. Read More
Sep 17, 2026
Collaboration helps drive positive insurance changes in multiple states
ADA and state organizations work together to oppose Aetna's efforts to charge a fee for providing dentists with payment via paper checks. Read More
Sep 16, 2026
House committee considers DOC Access Act
The ADA submitted comments expressing support for the DOC Access Act ahead of a hearing for the House E&C Committee's Health Subcommittee. Read More
Sep 16, 2026
ADA launches oral health certification for community health workers
The ADA Oral Health Ambassador Certificate for Community Health Workers is meant to prepare them to educate patients about oral health. Read More
