May 30, 2025
JAMA releases study on elimination of community water fluoridation
Removing fluoride from public water systems would increase tooth decay by 7.5% and cost $9.8 billion over five years, according to JAMA.
May 30, 2025
ADA Forsyth Fridays: Molecule may reduce scarring after orofacial cleft surgery
Fibromodulin may prevent excessive scarring when included in surgical procedures that close tissue, such as suturing a cleft lip.
May 30, 2025
5 things to know about the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Five facts you may not know about the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons from its president, J. David Morrison, D.M.D.
May 29, 2025
ADA offers supports to help dentists, students prioritize mental health
Mental Health Awareness Month may be winding down, but it’s never too late to make mental health a priority.
May 29, 2025
ADA Forsyth Fridays: Molecule may reduce scarring after orofacial cleft surgery
Fibromodulin may prevent excessive scarring when included in surgical procedures that close tissue, such as suturing a cleft lip.
May 29, 2025
Forsyth Friday: Molecule may reduce scarring after orofacial cleft surgery
Fibromodulin may prevent excessive scarring when included in surgical procedures that close tissue, such as suturing a cleft lip.
May 27, 2025
ADA calls for ERISA, Medicare Advantage reform
The ADA is offering its perspective on how certain anticompetitive regulations impact the dental sector.
May 23, 2025
House passes budget reconciliation bill
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the budget reconciliation package May 22.
May 23, 2025
CDC urges health care providers to stay alert for measles cases
Measles continues to spread in the U.S., as the total number of cases in 2025 is already more than three times the total for all of 2024.
May 23, 2025
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of happenings in government you may have missed.
May 22, 2025
Dental School Snapshots: May
This ADA News series shares fun facts about U.S. dental schools.
May 22, 2025
ADA urges DOJ to enforce health insurance antitrust reform
The ADA is commenting on competition in the dental insurance market.
May 22, 2025
Tobacco control ‘cuts cannot be reconciled’
The ADA signed onto a coalition letter that shares concerns about the impact of federal workforce reductions on tobacco control efforts.
May 22, 2025
Forsyth Friday: Scientists draw insight into human hypomineralization treatment by examining pig teeth
The quick mineralization of pig teeth could aid the development of treatment for children experiencing “chalky teeth.”
May 22, 2025
ADA to end SmileCon in 2026
The ADA’s annual SmileCon conference will hold its final event this October.
May 22, 2025
ADA urges DOJ to enforce health insurance antitrust reform in dental market
The ADA is commenting on competition in the dental insurance market.
May 21, 2025
ADA leaders: Continue covering preventive services, fluoride
A national conversation on fluoride prompted ADA leaders to re-emphasize the need for insurance groups to cover preventive services.
May 20, 2025
ADA Children’s Airway Event to strengthen dentists’ communication, clinical skills
Dentists will learn how to communicate the importance of children’s airway health during the event taking place July 24-26 in Chicago.
May 20, 2025
Law removes registration requirement for Iowa dental assistants
Dental assistants in Iowa will no longer need to register with the state dental board, thanks to a new law.
May 19, 2025
ADA leaders urge insurance groups to cover preventive services
ADA officials urged urged third-party payers, Medicaid agencies and employer groups to include fluoride treatment in coverage.
