Mar 11, 2025
Code Maintenance Committee approves changes to 2026 CDT Code
Updates are coming to CDT codes related to saliva testing, resin-based composites and more in 2026. Read More
Mar 10, 2025
Association expresses opposition to proposed HIPAA cybersecurity rule
The ADA is expressing opposition to the proposed Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Security Rule. Read More
Mar 10, 2025
Federal bill would extend funding to address dental workforce
A federal bill reintroduced in the House would extend funding to address access to care and dental workforce-related issues. Read More
Mar 7, 2025
ADA summit convenes dentists, physicians to collaborate in fight against oral cancer
Leaders in dentistry and medicine called for increased collaboration in the fight against oral cancer during the ADA’s Oral Cancer Summit. Read More
Mar 7, 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
Mar 6, 2025
Fluoridation lawsuit, amalgam focus of ADA letter to EPA
The ADA is urging the EPA to continue its fluoridation appeal and maintain the U.S. position on dental amalgam. Read More
Mar 5, 2025
ADA highlights health policy issues in letter to RFK Jr.
The ADA highlighted several key health policy issues it believes should be prioritized during the Trump administration. Read More
Mar 4, 2025
ADA joins coalition opposing widespread tariffs on dental products
The ADA is warning that tariffs on dental products could increase costs and limit the availability of essential supplies for dental care. Read More
Mar 4, 2025
ADA signs on to Medicaid and CHIP support letter
The ADA is signing on to a broad-based Medicaid and CHIP support letter. Read More
Mar 3, 2025
ADA urges Congress to strengthen dental coverage, workforce support in House committee letter
The ADA is calling on Congress to strengthen Medicare Advantage transparency and address dental workforce shortages. Read More
Feb 28, 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
Feb 28, 2025
Corporate Transparency Act enforcement halted amid legal challenges
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network announced that it is halting enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act. Read More
Feb 27, 2025
March JADA finds pregnant women who visited dentist less likely to have preeclampsia
Pregnant women who received preventive oral health care or visited the dentist were less likely to have hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Read More
Feb 26, 2025
Five years later: Staffing shortages, infection control since the COVID-19 pandemic
It’s been five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and there are still reminders in dental practice of what was lost and gained. Read More
Feb 26, 2025
House introduces bill to limit noncovered services provisions in dental plans
The Dental and Optometric Care Access Act was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Read More
Feb 25, 2025
ADA achieves many 2024 advocacy wins
The ADA achieved many advocacy wins in 2024. Read More
Feb 25, 2025
Utah set to ban community water fluoridation
Utah is poised to become the first state to place a complete ban on community water fluoridation. Read More
Feb 24, 2025
ADA Code updates address ethical concerns with social media influencers
A new advisory opinion provides multiple examples of unsubstantiated claims on social media platforms. Read More
Feb 23, 2025
CMS adds new DQA quality measure for oral evaluations during pregnancy
Oral Evaluation During Pregnancy: Ages 15 to 20 will be included in mandatory state Medicaid reporting as part of the 2026 Child Core Set. Read More
Feb 21, 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
