May 2, 2025
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of happenings in government you may have missed this week.
May 2, 2025
Allocate $310 million toward tobacco control, coalition urges
The ADA is urging Congress to fund the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Office on Smoking and Health at $310 million in 2026.
May 1, 2025
What could saliva testing mean for dentistry?
Saliva-based tests gained attention during the pandemic, and they may have applications in oral health care too.
Apr 30, 2025
Coalition urges Congress to reject proposed HHS budget cuts
The ADA signed on to a coalition letter expressing concern for the Trump administration’s draft fiscal year 2026 budget for DHHS.
Apr 29, 2025
ADA Speaker candidates have until June 27 to file
ADA members interested in running for ADA speaker can visit ADA.org to find the information necessary to file for candidacy.
Apr 29, 2025
ADA objects to surgeon general’s water fluoridation comments
The ADA opposes comments made by the Louisiana surgeon general about community water fluoridation.
Apr 28, 2025
ADA invites dental schools to become testing sites for potential Seal products
The ADA Qualified Sites program connects manufacturers with research sites that are qualified to test their products for the Seal program.
Apr 28, 2025
ADA standards on cartridge syringes, athletic mouth protectors available for review
Proposed ANSI/ADA Standard No. 99 for Dentistry — Athletic Mouth Protectors and Materials may impact new contact sports at the Olympics.
Apr 25, 2025
FDI calls for integration of oral measures into electronic health records
The FDI World Dental Federation is calling for health systems to include oral health indicators in electronic health records.
Apr 25, 2025
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of three happenings in government that you may have missed this week.
Apr 24, 2025
Forsyth Friday: New antibodies may aid diagnosis of gum-linked systemic diseases
Researchers have taken an important initial step toward a potential diagnostic strategy for periodontitis and related systemic diseases.
Apr 23, 2025
ADA: Prioritize small business tax policies, Medicaid adult dental benefits
The ADA is urging Congress to support small business tax policies and the preservation of adult dental benefits under Medicaid.
Apr 23, 2025
ADA supports House Republicans speaking up for Medicaid
The ADA is commending 13 Republican members of Congress for their leadership in affirming the importance of protecting Medicaid.
Apr 23, 2025
Pandemic infection control procedures still in place
The majority of dentists surveyed report they’re still using many of the infection control practices implemented during the pandemic.
Apr 22, 2025
Dental loss ratio: Putting patient care first
Twenty-three states have filed dental loss ratio legislation since 2023, with 14 states having introduced legislation this year.
Apr 21, 2025
JADA Foundational Science suspends author fees for 2025
Authors looking to submit articles to the journal will not have to pay processing charges for the remainder of 2025, beginning May 1.
Apr 18, 2025
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of three happenings in government that you may have missed this week.
Apr 16, 2025
Nebraska joins licensure portability compact
Nebraska became the 12th state to join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact after Gov. Jim Pillen signed Legislative Bill 148 into law.
Apr 15, 2025
30 years later, Oklahoma City ceremony honors dentists who aided in bombing response
A Day of Remembrance recognized the dentists who helped identify victims after the bombing on April 19, 1995.
Apr 15, 2025
ADA joins coalition supporting community water fluoridation
The ADA is affirming the safety and effectiveness of community water fluoridation amid federal efforts to cease the practice.
