Dec 15, 2025
ADA seeks representative for American Medical Association advisory committee
Nominations for the primary adviser position will be open from Jan. 15 to Feb. 15, 2026. Read More
Dec 14, 2025
Deleted CDT codes you should know for 2026
CDT 2026 boasts 60 code changes, including six deletions. Read More
Dec 14, 2025
ADA to conduct governance and organizational health study in 2026
The ADA has issued a request for proposals to select a consultant to conduct the evaluation. Read More
Dec 12, 2025
Dec 11, 2025
ADA Forsyth Friday: Impact of maternal cortisol on offspring teeth
Infants born to mothers with higher prenatal levels of the stress hormone cortisol may experience tooth eruption at earlier ages. Read More
Dec 11, 2025
Dec 10, 2025
ADA backs PREVENT HPV Cancers Act, citing dentists’ role in prevention
ADA leaders are supporting the bipartisan PREVENT HPV Cancers Act. Read More
Dec 10, 2025
Dec 9, 2025
Education Department moves to end SAVE under legal settlement
The Education Department reached a proposed legal settlement that would end the Saving on Valuable Education income-driven repayment plan. Read More
Dec 9, 2025
Dec 8, 2025
ADA urges HHS to withdraw proposed HIPAA cybersecurity rule
The ADA urged HHS to withdraw a proposed update to the HIPAA Security Rule and restart the process with more input from provider groups. Read More
Dec 8, 2025
ADA, Academy for Sports Dentistry collaborate to advance oral health, athlete safety
The new collaboration aims to enhance the visibility of sports dentistry within the broader dental community. Read More
Dec 7, 2025
December JADA evaluates anesthesia’s effect on speech
Patients may report difficulty speaking because of numbness in the tongue and lips. Read More
Dec 5, 2025
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings you may have missed this week. Read More
Dec 5, 2025
Boost Indian Health Service funding, AI/AN Health Partners urges
The AI/AN Health Partners is calling on House and Senate appropriators to strengthen funding for the Indian Health Service. Read More
Dec 4, 2025
ADA calls for stronger dental benefits, transparency measures in Senate cost review
The ADA is urging lawmakers to prioritize oral health as they examine strategies to address rising health care costs. Read More
Dec 4, 2025
NCOIL approves 'opt-in' amendment to Transparency in Dental Benefits Contracting Model Act
The National Council of Insurance Legislators voted to approve amendments to the 2020 Transparency in Dental Benefits Contracting Model Act. Read More
Dec 4, 2025
New study finds US fluoride exposure linked to better adolescent cognitive performance
A new study finds typical childhood fluoride exposure is linked to modestly better teen cognitive performance with no later cognitive harm. Read More
Dec 3, 2025
ADA calls for adoption of higher funding levels in Labor-HHS bill
The ADA is urging congressional appropriators to finalize the 2026 Labor-HHS appropriations bill with support for oral health programs. Read More
Dec 2, 2025
You Ask, We Answer: Is it safe to use fluoridated water to reconstitute infant formula?
The ADA News is delving into many questions explored in Fluoridation Facts through conversations with experts. Read More
Save the Date for the 2025 Capital Conference
ISDS Members, mark your calendars! The 2025 CAPITAL CONFERENCE will be held, on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30th at the President Abraham Lincoln Springfield – a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. Make your voices heard by meeting with elected officials to advocate for your profession! For more information, click here.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
