Mar 4, 2026
The ADA is urging the Education Department to adjust the implementation timeline for student loan changes that could affect dental students. Read More
Mar 4, 2026
The ADA Council on Dental Education and Licensure is seeking nominees to serve on its committees this October. Read More
Mar 1, 2026
The recommendations, published in JADA, are the first to be released as part of a living guideline on oral cancer detection. Read More
Feb 25, 2026
The ADA urged the EPA to strengthen the protocols in its accelerated review of potential health effects of fluoride in drinking water. Read More
Feb 24, 2026
The ADA Foundation has launched a new grant program to support states as they assist dentists impacted by natural disasters. Read More
Feb 23, 2026
The ADA is urging lawmakers to bolster scientific oversight of potential federal fluoride regulations. Read More
Feb 23, 2026
This ADA News series seeks to highlight pivotal people and moments that have helped shape the dental profession, community and beyond. Read More
Feb 23, 2026
The ADA submitted a response to DHHS' request for information on artificial intelligence adoption in clinical care. Read More
Feb 22, 2026
Feb 20, 2026
ADA leaders from the Council on Dental Benefit Programs and staff met Feb. 20 with senior Principal representatives. Read More
Feb 19, 2026
Three new standards are available for review and comment from the ADA Standards Program. Read More
Feb 17, 2026
The ADA is calling on subject matter experts in dental imaging and informatics to participate in a special information gathering session. Read More
Feb 12, 2026
Several full-tuition scholarships are available for the Academy for Advancing Leadership's Institute for Teaching and Learning. Read More
Feb 11, 2026
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 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 implemented an online process allowing health care providers to submit complaints about Medicare Advantage plans directly to the agency. Read More
Feb 6, 2026
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
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 Donald Trump signed a $1.2 trillion bipartisan spending bill Feb. 3, ending the partial government shutdown. Read More
Feb 5, 2026
For nearly 100 years, the ADA Seal of Acceptance has helped consumers make informed decisions about dental products. Read More
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