Feb 26, 2025
House introduces bill to limit noncovered services provisions in dental plans
The Dental and Optometric Care Access Act was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Read More
Feb 25, 2025
ADA achieves many 2024 advocacy wins
The ADA achieved many advocacy wins in 2024. Read More
Feb 25, 2025
Utah set to ban community water fluoridation
Utah is poised to become the first state to place a complete ban on community water fluoridation. Read More
Feb 24, 2025
ADA Code updates address ethical concerns with social media influencers
A new advisory opinion provides multiple examples of unsubstantiated claims on social media platforms. Read More
Feb 23, 2025
CMS adds new DQA quality measure for oral evaluations during pregnancy
Oral Evaluation During Pregnancy: Ages 15 to 20 will be included in mandatory state Medicaid reporting as part of the 2026 Child Core Set. Read More
Feb 21, 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. Read More
Feb 20, 2025
ADA urges CMS to improve supplemental dental benefit oversight in Medicare Advantage
The ADA has urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to strengthen protections for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries. Read More
Feb 20, 2025
Corporate Transparency Act back in effect
Filing requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act are back in effect, but a new bill could delay the deadline through 2025. Read More
Feb 20, 2025
JADA welcomes new senior associate editor
JADA has added a new role to its editorial leadership team to help identify and tackle important issues facing oral health, such as AI. Read More
Feb 17, 2025
First think tank meeting yields promising possibilities
The ADA Innovation and Research Consortium brings together the ADA, ADA Forsyth Institute, and leaders from across the dental industry. Read More
Feb 16, 2025
3 things you missed in government last week
ADA News is providing a roundup of three happenings in government that you may have missed last week. Read More
Feb 13, 2025
New interim executive director has storied career in organized dentistry
Elizabeth Shapiro, D.D.S., J.D., was named interim executive director by the ADA Board of Trustees Feb. 8. Read More
Feb 13, 2025
RFK Jr. confirmed as HHS secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in a final Senate vote of 52-48. Read More
Feb 12, 2025
New bill would allow oral care items to be purchased through FSAs, HSAs
A new bill was introduced that would increase access to certain oral care items that can be purchased with FSAs and HSAs. Read More
Feb 11, 2025
ADA ‘generally supports’ Dietary Guidelines science report
The ADA generally supported a scientific report that will be used to update federal dietary guidelines. Read More
Feb 10, 2025
ADA to hold standards meetings in March
The ADA Standards Program will hold multiple meetings March 10-12 in New York City to discuss dental standards on a variety of topics. Read More
Feb 10, 2025
National coalition urges Congress to reject proposed Medicaid cuts
The Partnership for Medicaid is calling on Congress to reject cuts to Medicaid during the budget reconciliation process. Read More
Feb 9, 2025
5 things to know about the American Association of Endodontists
Here are five facts you may not know about the American Association of Endodontists from its president, Natasha M. Flake, D.D.S., Ph.D. Read More
Feb 7, 2025
ADA executive director resigns
The ADA announced Feb. 8 that Raymond A. Cohlmia, D.D.S., has resigned from his position as executive director, effective immediately. Read More
Feb 7, 2025
'We want to help reduce health care disparities'
Give Kids A Smile, the ADA Foundation's annual access to care program, kicked off with a national celebration in Nashville, Tennessee. Read More
