May 8, 2026
HHS Office for Civil Rights Extends deadline for compliance with final rule on digital accessibility to May 2027
The regulation applies to dental practices that receive federal financial assistance. Read More
May 7, 2026
ADA seeks input on proposed CMS rule on interoperability, prior authorization
The ADA will host a call May 21 to collect feedback from dental stakeholders to help inform its response to CMS about the rule. Read More
May 6, 2026
Comply by May 11 with final rule on digital accessibility
The regulation applies to dental practices that receive federal financial assistance. Read More
May 5, 2026
ADA Member Advantage endorses HP for technology solutions
The endorsement provides ADA members with exclusive access to advanced technology solutions and significant cost savings. Read More
May 4, 2026
ADA council addresses orthopedic guideline on dental care for prosthetic joint patients
The orthopedic guideline’s primary recommendations on antibiotic prophylaxis align with the ADA’s own clinical practice guideline from 2015. Read More
May 4, 2026
May JADA evaluates ability of automated testing platform to detect HPV in saliva
The study compared the abilities of an automated testing platform and conventional testing techniques to detect HPV. Read More
May 4, 2026
Education Department finalizes student loan rule implementing 2025 law
The U.S. Department of Education released a final rule updating federal student loan regulations under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. Read More
Apr 30, 2026
Colorado enacts dental insurance reform targeting network leasing practices
Gov. Jared Polis signed House Bill 1070 into law, establishing new requirements for dental insurance network leasing practices in Colorado. Read More
Apr 30, 2026
Organized Dentistry Coalition calls for protection of federal oral health infrastructure
The ODC is calling for continued support of federal oral health programs within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Read More
Apr 30, 2026
ADA urges FTC Healthcare Task Force to scrutinize dental insurance markets, improve transparency
The ADA is calling on the Federal Trade Commission to more closely examine competition and transparency in dental insurance. Read More
Apr 28, 2026
ADA selects firm to conduct governance and organizational health evaluation
The ADA has selected Vista Cova, a consulting firm with extensive experience in nonprofit and association management. Read More
Apr 28, 2026
ADA 2026 Scientific Session to tackle real clinical challenges faced by dentists
The CE program will bring together leading experts to provide actionable insights. Read More
Apr 28, 2026
You Ask, We Answer: Does water fluoridation present unusual safety concerns for water facility operators?
The ADA News is delving into many questions explored in Fluoridation Facts through conversations with experts. Read More
Apr 27, 2026
US Olympic & Paralympic Committee seeks dentists to join volunteer network
The committee is seeking dentists to join its volunteer network to provide free basic dental care to eligible athletes. Read More
Apr 24, 2026
Guide offers resources, data dentists can use to encourage HPV vaccination
The latest action guide from the National HPV Vaccination Roundtable outlines steps dentists can take to help prevent oropharyngeal cancer. Read More
Apr 21, 2026
Health organizations press Congress to boost Indian Health Service funding
The AI/AN Health Partners sent letters to House and Senate appropriators urging increased funding for IHS in fiscal year 2027. Read More
Apr 20, 2026
ADA releases updated sedation and anesthesia guidelines
The guidelines reflect current, evidence-informed standards to support consistency, preparedness and patient safety across the profession. Read More
Apr 20, 2026
ADA seeks feedback on recommendations for using salivary tests in oral cancer detection
The ADA Living Guideline Program is accepting comments through May 1. Read More
Apr 17, 2026
Oklahoma strengthens noncovered services protections in new law
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law a bill clarifying that dental insurance companies may not set fees for services they do not cover. Read More
Apr 17, 2026
New research reaffirms recommended fluoride levels do not negatively affect IQ
A recent study found no evidence that water fluoridation is negatively associated with adolescent IQ or adult cognitive functioning. Read More
Announcing the ADA Forsyth Institute
Oct 26, 2023
The new ADA Forsyth Institute will continue to advance oral and overall health through ground-breaking research and innovation
The American Dental Association (ADA) and the Forsyth Institute today announced the formation of the ADA Forsyth Institute, which brings together unparalleled talent, visionary research opportunities and dynamic innovation prospects, dedicated to advancing oral health through scientific innovation and research.
“The new ADA Forsyth Institute will continue to advance oral and overall health through ground-breaking research and innovation,” said Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey. “The Forsyth Institute has been, and will continue to be, an integral part of the Massachusetts bio-innovation and research community. This new venture will build on more than a century of excellent work right here in Massachusetts, including the discovery of how fluoride prevents cavities.”
ADA Chief Executive Officer Dr. Raymond Cohlmia and Forsyth Institute Chair of the Board Elyse Cherry announced this exciting development today at Forsyth’s annual innovation conference, Forsyth dentech, in Somerville, Mass., which convenes thought leaders from government, research, industry, academia and venture capital to accelerate innovation and launch new ventures in the oral health space.
Read more here: https://www.ada.org/about/press-releases/announcing-the-ada-forsyth-institute
