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President Trump signs continuing resolution maintaining oral health funding

President Trump signed a short-term government funding measure that maintains current funding levels for federal agencies through Dec. 11. Read More

Aetna resolves Medicare claims-processing error after ADA push

Thanks to ADA efforts, Aetna has resolved a processing issue that affected reimbursements for out-of-network Medicare Advantage claims. Read More

Submit code change requests for CDT 2028 by Nov. 1

The Code Maintenance Committee will meet March 4-5, 2027, to take action on change requests. Read More

ADA Scientific Session goes beyond learning to build in-person connections

The Scientific Session will bring dentists together not only to learn from experts but also to discuss challenges with each other. Read More

ADA urges NIH to broaden measures of scientific impact

The ADA is urging NIH to take a broader approach to measuring scientific impact while ensuring that new measures are transparent. Read More

Mayo researchers seek insight into dentists’ antibiotic-prescribing habits

The researchers launched a survey to better understand how dentists approach dental care for patients with joint replacements. Read More

DOJ seeks to halt Nevada firm’s manufacture, sale of dental products

The DOJ is seeking to permanently stop a medical device manufacturer from selling dental products that the government says are misbranded. Read More

FinCEN permanently ends beneficial ownership reporting requirements for U.S. small businesses

The Treasury made permanent in regulation the exemption from beneficial ownership information reporting requirements for U.S. companies. Read More

ADA governance evaluation sees extensive stakeholder engagement

The evaluation now moves from the research phase to synthesis and analysis. Read More

ADA calls out UnitedHealthcare credentialing portal for doubling dentists’ paperwork

The ADA is calling on UnitedHealthcare to accept dentists’ credentialing information from the CAQH Provider Data Portal. Read More

ADA council highlights need for evidence-based antibiotic prescribing

Dentists accounted for about 10% of all outpatient antibiotic prescriptions in recent years. Read More

ADA launches new advocacy resources to help dentists host members of Congress in their communities

The ADA has launched a new In District Lobby Day webpage designed to help dentists strengthen relationships with federal lawmakers. Read More

Massachusetts orders $8.4 million in dental insurance rebates under loss ratio law

Massachusetts dental insurers are required to return $8.4 million to consumers after failing to meet the state’s dental loss ratio standard. Read More

ADA seeks feedback on first recommendation from new antibiotic guideline for implant surgery

The draft recommendation addresses antibiotic prophylaxis for healthy patients undergoing dental implant placement surgery. Read More

Historic plaque returns to ADA founding site

Dear ADA: Insurance premiums

While premiums have remained relatively stable, the cost of providing care has not. Read More

ADA urges CMS to recognize adult dental coverage as an essential health benefit

The ADA is urging CMS to revise how it defines essential health benefits, saying both pediatric and adult dental coverage should be EHBs.  Read More

ADA reaffirms support for Nevada proposal to expand dental assistant duties

The ADA is reaffirming support for a Nevada proposal that would allow properly trained dental assistants to perform certain scaling duties. Read More