My View: Modern-day myth-busting

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

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.

CAQH seeks dental providers for 2025 index

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. 

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

My View: Modern-day myth-busting

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

Community water fluoridation: Untangling facts from fear

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

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

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

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.

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.

3 things you missed in government this week

ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings you may have missed this week.

Millions of student loan borrowers could face garnished wages

Nearly two million student loan borrowers are at risk of having their wages garnished by the government this summer.

ADA Forsyth Friday: Microbiology experts tackle the unknown actions of Saccharibacteria in the oral cavity

Scientists strive to uncover the molecular mechanisms of Saccharibacteria, an ultra-small bacterium that may reduce oral inflammation.

ADA: Keep current water fluoridation levels on oversea bases

The ADA is urging the Department of Defense to maintain current water fluoridation levels on military bases overseas.  

ADA supports bill restoring need-based eligibility for student loans

The ADA supports legislation that would restore need-based eligibility for graduate and professional students to receive federal loans.

ADA: Keep current water fluoridation levels on overseas bases

The ADA is urging the Department of Defense to maintain current water fluoridation levels on military bases overseas.