ADA defends safety and efficacy of fluoride supplements amid FDA review

ADA leaders are emphasizing the evidence-based effectiveness and safety of fluoride supplements in comments submitted o the FDA. Read More

ADA Board provides information on finances, association management system

ADA Board of Trustees pens open letter to membership, providing an update on the Association's finances and association management system Read More

ADA Forsyth Friday: Go inside a lab developing new precision dental appliances

Researchers at the ADA Forsyth Institute are working to develop advanced drug delivery systems and high-precision dental appliances. Read More

ADA’s new ‘Fluoridation Facts’ counters misinformation

“Fluoridation Facts” highlights 80 years of research and practical experience that support community water fluoridation. Read More

Letter to the Editor: Promoting fluoride

I want to assure you loudly and strongly that your American Dental Association is here to help. Read More

Letter to the Editor: Promoting fluoride

I want to assure you loudly and strongly that your American Dental Association is here to help. Read More

My View: Modern-day myth-busting

Community health initiatives have vastly improved the lives of the public with limited cost. Read More

Letter: Promoting fluoride

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

CAQH seeks dental providers for 2025 index

The index is the only industry benchmarking tool that tracks and reports progress on the adoption of electronic administrative transactions. Read More

ADA raises concerns over dental insurer’s acquisition of dental practices

The ADA is raising concerns over a Wisconsin dental insurer’s acquisition of a chain of dental practices.  Read More

July JADA finds bleaching may maintain color of treated white-spot lesions

Both in-office and home tooth bleaching may maintain the color of treated white-spot lesions over time. Read More

ADA seeks volunteers for Dental Team Wellness Advisory Committee

The committee advises the ADA Council on Dental Practice on issues related to the health and wellness of dentists and dental team members. Read More

‘Never been cooler’: Metal braces making comeback with help from social media

Former brace faces rejoice — a look that may have once been considered “uncool” is now trending among today’s orthodontic patients. Read More

ADA extends Well-Being Index to dental team members

The index is an anonymous, validated assessment and measurement tool developed by Mayo Clinic to address clinician distress and well-being. Read More

My View: Modern-day myth-busting

Community health initiatives have vastly improved the lives of the public with limited cost. Read More

Community water fluoridation: Untangling facts from fear

ADA News is exploring how dentists can talk with patients about separating fluoride myths from facts. Read More

ADA highlights tax, student loan, Medicaid priorities in Senate letter

The ADA is sharing its top priorities in the ongoing reconciliation bill.   Read More

SmileCon 2025 to create future-ready dental teams

SmileCon will help dentists stay ahead in an ever-evolving industry when it convenes Oct. 23-25 in the nation’s capital. Read More

ADA seeks members for working group on data content standards for administrative transactions

Data content standards are guidelines on data elements to ensure uniformity, clarity and interoperability across systems. Read More