Feb 7, 2025
Give Kids A Smile kicks off in Nashville
The ADA Foundation’s Give Kids A Smile program kicks off Feb. 7 at Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry. Read More
Feb 6, 2025
Give Kids A Smile kicks off today
The ADA Foundation’s Give Kids A Smile program kicks off Feb. 7 at Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry. Read More
Feb 6, 2025
Give Kids A Smile kicks off in Nashville, Tennessee
Give Kids A Smile, the ADA Foundation's annual access to care program, kicked off with a national celebration in Nashville, Tennessee. Read More
Feb 6, 2025
Debunking dental trends
ADA News spoke with several experts about the rising popularity of these current dental trends. Read More
Feb 6, 2025
Oregon passes dental licensure reform that removes stigmatizing mental health questions
After nearly 18 months of advocacy efforts, dental licensure applications in Oregon will no longer include stigmatizing questions. Read More
Feb 6, 2025
Dental School Snapshots: January
This ADA News series shares fun facts about U.S. dental schools. Read More
Feb 5, 2025
ADA outlines tax priorities
The ADA is outlining its priorities on small business tax policy, providing input on policies it said would affect oral health. Read More
Feb 5, 2025
Washington State Dental Association campaigns for dental insurance reform
The Washington State Dental Association is campaigning for dental insurance reform. Read More
Feb 4, 2025
ADA scholarships support dentists interested in academia
Seven scholarships are available for a teacher training program for dental educators and private practitioners interested in academics. Read More
Feb 4, 2025
February JADA examines respiratory disease-related deaths among dentists
Existing engineering controls that reduce inhalational exposures during dental procedures might be inadequate. Read More
Feb 2, 2025
What are the standards for AI use in dentistry?
The growing use of AI in dentistry has led to an increased need for guidance to ensure the technology is used responsibly. Read More
Feb 2, 2025
Former ADA vice president dies at 71
Vincent U. Rapini Jr., D.D.S., served as vice president from 2019 to 2021. Read More
Jan 29, 2025
RFK Jr. appears before Senate Finance Committee in confirmation hearing
Prior to RFK Jr. appearing before the Senate during his confirmation hearing, the ADA sent a letter to lawmakers outlining its priorities. Read More
Jan 29, 2025
My View: We should continue to support community water fluoridation
Several high-profile events in recent months raised questions about the safety and effectiveness of community water fluoridation. Read More
Dec 30, 2024
Corporate Transparency Act injunction reinstated
A Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals panel reinstated the nationwide injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act Dec. 26. Read More
Dec 29, 2024
Creating community: Online and off
In the age of social media, there are many ways to connect with others, get advice and network — including for dental professionals. Read More
Dec 22, 2024
Congress passes stopgap spending bill, averts shutdown
Congress approved a short-term spending bill that funds the government through March 14, 2025. Read More
Dec 20, 2024
Study finds early-life exposure to fluoride does not affect children’s brain development
A study found that early-life exposure to fluoridation has no measurable effect on cognitive neurodevelopment, or IQ scores, in children. Read More
Dec 20, 2024
ADA standards available for comment by Feb. 10, 2025
The ADA is an American National Standards Institute-Accredited Standards Developer. Read More
Dec 19, 2024
Annual Code Maintenance Committee meeting to take place in March 2025
The committee will vote to accept, amend or decline CDT Code changes for 2026. Read More
