Feb 11, 2026 ADA offers scholarships for teaching and leadership training program Several full-tuition scholarships are available for the Academy for Advancing Leadership's Institute for Teaching and Learning. Read More
Feb 11, 2026 Indian Health Service to end dental amalgam use by 2027 In response to the announcement, the ADA said it continues to support the use of dental amalgam based on dentists' clinical judgment. Read More
Feb 10, 2026 CMS proposes reversal of adult dental essential health benefit policy in payment notice CMS is proposing to reverse course on a policy that allowed states to include routine adult dental services as an essential health benefit. Read More
Feb 10, 2026 CMS launches online complaint form for providers to report Medicare Advantage issues CMS implemented an online process allowing health care providers to submit complaints about Medicare Advantage plans directly to the agency. Read More
Feb 6, 2026 Give Kids A Smile 2026 kicks off in Houston Nearly 200 children received free dental care Feb. 6 during the national ADA Foundation Give Kids A Smile kickoff in Houston. Read More
Feb 6, 2026 EPA initiates accelerated review of fluoride in drinking water The ADA is urging members to contact the EPA after the agency said it will initiate an accelerated review of fluoride in drinking water. Read More
Feb 6, 2026 President signs funding package securing oral health investments President Donald Trump signed a $1.2 trillion bipartisan spending bill Feb. 3, ending the partial government shutdown. Read More
Feb 5, 2026 What to know about ADA Seal For nearly 100 years, the ADA Seal of Acceptance has helped consumers make informed decisions about dental products. Read More
Feb 5, 2026 Maintain transparency, access in Medicare Advantage dental benefits, ADA urges CMS The ADA is urging the CMS to maintain strong oversight of Medicare Advantage supplemental dental benefits. Read More
Feb 5, 2026 American Association of Dental Editors and Journalists releases guidance on AI use in publishing The association's 17 consensus statements emphasize accuracy and transparency. Read More
Feb 5, 2026 Maintain transparency, access in Medicare Advantage dental benefits, ADA urges CMS The ADA is urging the CMS to maintain strong oversight of Medicare Advantage supplemental dental benefits. Read More
Feb 2, 2026 February JADA examines burden of severe periodontitis The burden of severe periodontitis remains a public health concern in the U.S., according to the cover story of the February issue of JADA. Read More
Feb 2, 2026 Code Maintenance Committee to meet March 13 The Code Maintenance Committee will vote to accept, amend or decline CDT Code changes for 2027. Read More
Jan 30, 2026 2025 marks strong year for ADA advocacy The ADA achieved a plethora of advocacy wins in 2025. Read More
Jan 30, 2026 Dentists at the helm of civic leadership ADA News spoke with dentists in government who discussed how and why they stepped into policy work, and what they've learned along the way. Read More
Jan 29, 2026 ADA seeks volunteers to help shape dentistry’s future The ADA is seeking volunteers for Oral Health 2050, a strategic initiative aimed at establishing a roadmap for dentistry’s next 25 years. Read More
Jan 29, 2026 ADA seeks feedback on recommendations for using light-based adjuncts in oral cancer detection The recommendations address the use of light-based devices to determine the need for biopsy. Read More
Jan 25, 2026 New York dental advocacy yields multiple policy wins The New York State Dental Association secured several legislative and regulatory victories that address long-standing concerns for dentists. Read More
Jan 24, 2024 NDA Testifies for Dental Practice Act Update On January 27, 2016, the NDA and NDAA testified for LB 901.
Jan 24, 2024 CDC: Outbreaks of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Infections Highlight Importance of Maintaining and Monitoring Dental Waterlines