May 2, 2025

Allocate $310 million toward tobacco control, coalition urges

The ADA is urging Congress to fund the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Office on Smoking and Health at $310 million in 2026.  Read More

May 1, 2025

What could saliva testing mean for dentistry?

Saliva-based tests gained attention during the pandemic, and they may have applications in oral health care too. Read More

Apr 30, 2025

Coalition urges Congress to reject proposed HHS budget cuts

The ADA signed on to a coalition letter expressing concern for the Trump administration’s draft fiscal year 2026 budget for DHHS. Read More

Apr 29, 2025

ADA Speaker candidates have until June 27 to file

ADA members interested in running for ADA speaker can visit ADA.org to find the information necessary to file for candidacy. Read More

Apr 29, 2025

ADA objects to surgeon general’s water fluoridation comments

The ADA opposes comments made by the Louisiana surgeon general about community water fluoridation. Read More

Apr 28, 2025

ADA invites dental schools to become testing sites for potential Seal products

The ADA Qualified Sites program connects manufacturers with research sites that are qualified to test their products for the Seal program. Read More

Apr 28, 2025

ADA standards on cartridge syringes, athletic mouth protectors available for review

Proposed ANSI/ADA Standard No. 99 for Dentistry — Athletic Mouth Protectors and Materials may impact new contact sports at the Olympics. Read More

Apr 25, 2025

3 things you missed in government this week

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

Apr 25, 2025

FDI calls for integration of oral measures into electronic health records

The FDI World Dental Federation is calling for health systems to include oral health indicators in electronic health records. Read More

Apr 24, 2025

Forsyth Friday: New antibodies may aid diagnosis of gum-linked systemic diseases

Researchers have taken an important initial step toward a potential diagnostic strategy for periodontitis and related systemic diseases. Read More

Apr 23, 2025

ADA: Prioritize small business tax policies, Medicaid adult dental benefits

The ADA is urging Congress to support small business tax policies and the preservation of adult dental benefits under Medicaid. Read More

Apr 23, 2025

ADA supports House Republicans speaking up for Medicaid

The ADA is commending 13 Republican members of Congress for their leadership in affirming the importance of protecting Medicaid.   Read More

Apr 23, 2025

Pandemic infection control procedures still in place

The majority of dentists surveyed report they’re still using many of the infection control practices implemented during the pandemic. Read More

Apr 22, 2025

Dental loss ratio: Putting patient care first

Twenty-three states have filed dental loss ratio legislation since 2023, with 14 states having introduced legislation this year. Read More

Apr 21, 2025

JADA Foundational Science suspends author fees for 2025

Authors looking to submit articles to the journal will not have to pay processing charges for the remainder of 2025, beginning May 1. Read More

Apr 18, 2025

3 things you missed in government this week

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

Apr 16, 2025

Nebraska joins licensure portability compact

Nebraska became the 12th state to join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact after Gov. Jim Pillen signed Legislative Bill 148 into law. Read More

Apr 15, 2025

30 years later, Oklahoma City ceremony honors dentists who aided in bombing response

A Day of Remembrance recognized the dentists who helped identify victims after the bombing on April 19, 1995. Read More

Apr 15, 2025

ADA joins coalition supporting community water fluoridation

The ADA is affirming the safety and effectiveness of community water fluoridation amid federal efforts to cease the practice.  Read More

Apr 11, 2025

3 things you missed in government this week

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