Sep 17, 2025
Dental groups urge safeguards in student loan forgiveness rule
The ADA urged the Education Department to exercise caution before finalizing a rule affecting many student loan borrowers enrolled in PSLF. Read More
Sep 17, 2025
ADA pushes back on NIH proposal to cap research publishing costs
The ADA is raising concerns on an NIH proposal to limit how much grantees can spend on publishing their research in professional journals. Read More
Sep 17, 2025
FTC won’t pursue ban on noncompete agreements
The FTC announced it will not fight a lower court’s decision to throw out a nationwide rule that would have banned noncompete agreements. Read More
Sep 16, 2025
Dental products could cause allergic reactions in patients with alpha-gal syndrome
Patients with a red meat allergy linked to tick bites may experience reactions to some dental products and medications. Read More
Sep 16, 2025
ADA submits comments in DOJ review of state laws affecting competition
The ADA is urging greater scrutiny of state laws it said hinder competition in the dental insurance and care sectors. Read More
Sep 15, 2025
Request code changes to CDT 2027 by Nov. 1
Code change requests for CDT 2027 are due by Nov. 1. The Code Maintenance Committee will meet in March 2026 to take action on requests. Read More
Sep 12, 2025
House passes defense bill with ADA-supported dental provisions
The House passed its version of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which includes several ADA-supported dental provisions. Read More
Sep 11, 2025
ADA urges operational improvements with payments for limited dental services in Medicare
The ADA is asking CMS to keep the current scope of dental services under Medicare while pushing for improvements in how they are reimbursed. Read More
Sep 11, 2025
ADA urges for operational improvements with payments for limited dental services in Medicare
The ADA is asking CMS to keep the current scope of dental services under Medicare while pushing for improvements in how they are reimbursed. Read More
Sep 11, 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
Sep 9, 2025
ADA warns of phishing scam targeting membership renewals
In light of a recent phishing attempt, the ADA is reminding dentists to stay vigilant about cybersecurity. Read More
Sep 9, 2025
What to know about information-blocking regulations
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Sept. 3 that it plans to “crack down” on information blocking. Read More
Sep 9, 2025
Combating misinformation
The National Advisory Committee on Health Literacy in Dentistry is combating misinformation through a student video contest and more. Read More
Sep 9, 2025
Two vie for ADA speaker
The ADA House of Delegates will elect a new speaker in October. Read More
Sep 5, 2025
ADA president, AAPD past president pen editorial warning public health risks of removing fluoride
Drs. Brett Kessler and Scott Smith issued a warning against efforts to eliminate community water fluoridation in a recent editorial. Read More
Sep 4, 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
Sep 4, 2025
Creating dentistry's future
Richard J. Rosato, D.M.D., will be installed as the 162nd ADA president Oct. 27 at the House of Delegates meeting in Washington, D.C. Read More
Sep 3, 2025
Medicaid must improve network adequacy standards, ADA council says
A report released by an ADA council says that only seven states are meeting network adequacy for Medicaid. Read More
Sep 2, 2025
Dental workforce transitioning to younger, female dentists
The face of dentistry is changing to a younger and more female workforce, according to a new report from the ADA Health Policy Institute. Read More
Sep 1, 2025
Weigh-in on oral cancer recommendations
The ADA Living Guideline program is issuing a call for comments for the first recommendation in the oral cancer guideline. Read More
