May 22, 2026
May 22, 2026
May 22, 2026
New ADA standards on dental cartridges, water quality available for review
Interested parties have until June 10 to comment on the proposed standards. Read More
May 22, 2026
May 22, 2026
Dear ADA: Out-of-network billing
Out-of-network dentists may receive EOBs that appear to impose fee limitations despite the absence of a contractual agreement. Read More
May 21, 2026
JAMA study projects pediatric Medicaid disenrollment would worsen oral health, raise health care costs
A new JAMA study projects that pediatric Medicaid coverage losses could lead to worsening oral health outcomes and higher health care costs. Read More
May 21, 2026
Explore world of forensic dentistry through ADA program
The hybrid forensic dentistry program will prepare dentists to apply their skills to help identify the unidentified and provide closure. Read More
May 21, 2026
Expand your practice with ADA CE on sports dentistry, Botox
From sports dentistry to Botox, upcoming ADA CE courses will cover a wide range of topics dentists can take back to their practices. Read More
May 21, 2026
JADA Foundational Science indexed in PubMed Central
Articles published in JADA Foundational Science will soon be included in one of the most widely used biomedical research platforms. Read More
May 21, 2026
CMS finalizes rule prohibiting adult dental benefits as an essential health benefit
CMS finalized Marketplace Exchange policies affecting dental coverage in the 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Final Rule. Read More
May 21, 2026
CMS finalizes rule prohibiting adult dental benefits as an essential health benefit in Marketplace Exchanges
CMS finalized Marketplace Exchange policies affecting dental coverage in the 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Final Rule. Read More
May 20, 2026
ADA Grassroots Alert urges dentists to support ERISA reform
The ADA sent a Grassroots Alert asking member dentists to urge Congress to support ERISA reform. Read More
May 13, 2026
May 13, 2026
Live ADA seminars to tackle dentists’ biggest insurance issues
The ADA News’ “Dear ADA” series is coming to dentists live through free, virtual seminars hosted by the American Dental Association. Read More
May 12, 2026
California attorney general reaches settlement with Aspen Dental over corporate practice claims
Aspen Dental allegedly exceeded its business management and administrative services role. Read More
May 11, 2026
ADA urges FDA to reconsider proposed pathway for flavored e-cigarette authorizations
The ADA is urging the FDA to revise portions of its proposed guidance on flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems. Read More
May 9, 2026
HHS Office for Civil Rights extends compliance deadline for digital accessibility final rule to May 2027
The regulation applies to dental practices that receive federal financial assistance. Read More
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
Registration is Now Open for the Chicago Dental Society's 159th Midwinter Meeting
The Chicago Dental Society (CDS) announced today that registration is now open for its 2024 Midwinter Meeting. The premier dental meeting, which attracts tens of thousands of attendees from around the globe, will be held at McCormick Place West in Chicago from February 22 – 24, 2024.
“The 2024 Midwinter Meeting will deliver one of the most robust scientific programs ever assembled at the annual event,” said CDS President-Elect, Dr. David Lewis Jr. “The Chicago Dental Society team has done an excellent job scouting, vetting and hand-picking a roster of more than 120 renowned clinicians and leaders in dental education to deliver hundreds of CE-accredited courses spanning a variety of topics directly to attendees under one roof.”
Over its 159-year history, the Midwinter Meeting has cultivated a reputation for attracting dentistry’s best speakers from across the country. The 2024 Midwinter Meeting will provide attendees with more than 230 CE-accredited courses, including 40 interactive, hands-on workshops, led by the best educators in the field. The February meeting will be a one-stop shop for the best-in-class continuing education opportunities to provide dentists, hygienists and every member of the dental team with the latest practice management solutions and evidence-based clinical knowledge. Attendees can register and purchase courses on an a la carte basis, and, as an exclusive CDS member benefit, CDS members and their dental teams are eligible for a lecture package at a discounted rate per person for $275 in November and December and $290 in January.
Additionally, the 2024 Midwinter Meeting will host more than 400 exhibitors, from new, up-and-coming companies to recognizable industry staples in a more than 220,000-square foot Exhibit Hall. The latest dental products, technologies and innovations will be debuted, offering dentists and their teams the opportunity to test products and make critical purchasing decisions for their practices.
“The Exhibit Hall is always buzzing with energy as attendees marvel at the cutting-edge innovations,” said Dr. Lewis. “There is always something new and exciting on the exhibit floor, and you never know what novel innovation is just around the corner. It could be something your office uses to improve patient care or optimize your practice management processes for years to come.”
Midwinter Meeting-exclusive events will once again provide fun networking experiences, including the Keynote Session with television personality and actor Geoffrey Baer, the renamed Sips, Suds & Sales happy hour, the new Yoga for Midwinter Mindfulness, the President’s Dinner Dance and dedicated networking receptions for new dentists and dental students. In addition to planned Midwinter Meeting-exclusive events, general networking opportunities will happen onsite throughout the Midwinter Meeting and across the beautiful City of Chicago.
“The Chicago Dental Society Board of Directors, Dr. Lewis and his Midwinter Meeting co-chairs, Drs. David Williams and Yendis Gibson, have poured a tremendous amount of time, care and effort into planning the 2024 Midwinter Meeting,” said Executive Director of the Chicago Dental Society Heather Nash. “The February event will feature the best continuing education opportunities available, an impressive collection of exhibitors to connect with and a variety of networking events for attendees to expand their networks. I look forward to seeing their vision come together for tens of thousands of attendees to enjoy in February.”
Attendees can register now for the 2024 Midwinter Meeting at cds.org/register. Additional details, registration fees and course registration information can be found at cds.org/midwinter-meeting.