Elevate Your Veneer Skills with Dr. Ghalili on 1/28

This program provides practitioners with the tools necessary to awaken their practice, transform their patient base, and renew, refresh and enliven their patient's smiles.

From HIPAA to Hackers: A Dentist's Guide to Cybersecurity with Dr. Lorne Lavine

Learn how to protect patient information, maintain HIPAA compliance, and preserve your practice’s trust and reputation in the digital age.

Register Today: OSHA-Mandated Update for Dentists & Staff on 1/13/26 (ZOOM)!

Stay compliant and complete your mandated course from the comfort of your home!

ACD Mentoring Lecture Program: Getting it Right the First Time

The ACD Mentoring Lecture Program is structured so that it benefits everyone involved, creating a direct relationship between student and mentor.

Drinks, Clinks, & Celebration: New Dentist Event

The New Dentist Committee invites all new dentists to keep the celebration going with Drinks, Clinks, & Celebration on January 8th, 2026!

Build Your 5-Star Team with This Free Course

Building a 5-star team is the foundation of a successful practice.

Only 18 Days Left Until GNYDM—Secure Your Spot and Courses Now!

The countdown is on, just 18 days until the dental event of the year! Don’t forget to pre-register for free and book your CE courses today before they fill up.

ACD Mentoring Lecture Program: Mastering Case Presentations and Overcoming the Top 5 Patient Objections

This course is designed for dental professionals who want to enhance their skills in presenting treatment plans effectively and confidently.

Your Support Fuels Our GKAS Mission – Become a Sponsor or Donate Today

Give Kids A Smile NYCDS is our largest and most impactful event of the year

Register Now: Free Student Loans 101 Webinar with NYSDA on 11/12

Join NYSDA for a free and informative webinar, “Student Loans 101: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act & What It Means for Your Student Loans.”

The NYC Department of Health Needs Your Feedback: Tobacco Cessation Counseling Survey

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene invites you to take part in a brief survey exploring tobacco treatment practices among dentists.

Register Today: GNYDM is Offering FREE Seminars for Residents!

The Greater New York Dental Meeting offers something for every dentist at every stage of their career, especially residents.

GNYDM New Dentist Programs & Reception: Connect, Unwind, and Enjoy!

The Greater New York Dental Meeting has something for everyone, especially new dentists.

Looking for Clarity on Legal or Lending Matters? Our New Dentist Event on 11/5 Has the Answers!

Network with other young professionals over light bites and refreshments, then get your legal and financial questions answered by the very experts who help dentists like you every day.

Last Call: Pulling Back the Curtain on Orofacial Pain with Dr. Levi & Dr. Mansdorf on 10/29

This course provides an in-depth look into the complex and often misunderstood field of orofacial pain.

Calling All Dentists: Join Our Award-Winning GKAS Event on 2/6/26!

Give Kids a Smile NYCDS is returning on February 6, 2026 — and we need passionate volunteers just like you to help make it an unforgettable day!

Don't Forget: Register for The Greater New York Dental Meeting 2025!

The Greater New York Dental Meeting is just around the corner, have you registered for your classes yet?

An Evening of Connection and Conversation: NYU Fall Networking Night on 11/6

NYU Fall Networking Night 2025

Special Olympics Volunteer Opportunity: Peter Aquilone Winter Classic on 12/6!

Bring healthy smiles to Special Olympics athletes

Bundle CE and Save Big at the Greater New York Dental Meeting!

The Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM) has always placed education at the forefront. This year, nearly every dental specialty is represented, with many courses offered daily at minimal cost.

Health organizations press Congress to boost Indian Health Service funding

The AI/AN Health Partners sent letters to House and Senate appropriators urging increased funding for IHS in fiscal year 2027. Read More

ADA releases updated sedation and anesthesia guidelines

The guidelines reflect current, evidence-informed standards to support consistency, preparedness and patient safety across the profession. Read More

ADA seeks feedback on recommendations for using salivary tests in oral cancer detection

The ADA Living Guideline Program is accepting comments through May 1. Read More

Oklahoma strengthens noncovered services protections in new law

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law a bill clarifying that dental insurance companies may not set fees for services they do not cover. Read More

New research reaffirms recommended fluoride levels do not negatively affect IQ

A recent study found no evidence that water fluoridation is negatively associated with adolescent IQ or adult cognitive functioning. Read More

Virginia governor signs ADA-supported workforce bills into law

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed into law two dental workforce-related measures backed by both the VDA and the ADA. Read More

Applications open for 2026-27 ADA Certified Clinic Director Program

Launched by the ADA in 2025, the ADA Certified Clinic Director is an executive-level credential for dental clinic directors. Read More

ADA, American Board of Dental Examiners advance dental licensure exams through new agreement

The two organizations finalized an agreement to license the ADA’s DLOSCE for incorporation into the ADEX Dental Examination. Read More

67 changes coming to CDT 2027

Sixty-seven changes are coming to the CDT Code in 2027, including 28 additions, 33 revisions and six editorial updates. Read More

Sanders, Welch announce new dental clinic and training partnership

Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Peter Welch, D-Vt., announced the construction of a new dental clinic in Vermont. Read More

Fighting sugar, protecting patients: ADA advocacy in action 

How the ADA's multi-year engagement and task force shaped national nutrition guidance. Read More

ADA urges Congress to increase oral health funding, restore leadership

The ADA and three partner organizations are urging Congress to strengthen federal support for oral health programs. Read More

Maryland orders Cigna to stop automatic downcoding, issues $80,000 fine 

Maryland’s Insurance Administration has fined health insurance company Cigna $80,000. Read More

ADA guideline prioritizes clinical exam over vital staining in early oral cancer detection

The recommendations reiterate the importance of exams while advising against the use of vital staining to evaluate the need for biopsy. Read More

April JADA evaluates water fluoridation benefits, impact of discontinuation

Dentists should advise policymakers and their patients not to abandon community water fluoridation, according to the JADA cover story. Read More

ADA Member Advantage-endorsed CyraCom joins Propio Language Services

CyraCom has been endorsed for nine years by ADA Member Advantage to provide interpretation and translation services for dental offices. Read More

ADA raises concerns about CMS CRUSH initiative proposals affecting dentistry

Dear ADA: Noncovered services

If a plan denies a procedure as a noncovered service, why am I still required to accept the contracted PPO fee instead of my full fee? Read More

Lobby Day 2026 delivers strong impact

Approximately 500 dentists and dental students gathered in Washington, D.C., for Lobby Day 2026. Read More

Q&A: What are your ethical obligations if another dentist dies before completing treatment?

A recent news report described financial challenges faced by patients who had prepaid for treatment before their dentist unexpectedly died. Read More