Nov 7, 2025

3 things you missed in government this week

ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings you may have missed this week.

Nov 6, 2025

ADA-supported coalition urges robust FY 2026 funding for health workforce programs

The Health Professions and Nursing Education Coalition is urging Congress to strengthen federal investments in the health workforce.

Nov 5, 2025

CMS highlights medical-dental integration in 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule 

CMS released its final rule for the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, announcing policy updates that take effect Jan. 1, 2026.

Nov 5, 2025

ADA urges Congress to maintain CDC tobacco prevention funding

The ADA is urging adoption of the Senate’s proposed $246.5 million funding level for the CDC's Office on Smoking and Health.

Nov 4, 2025

November JADA highlights opportunities for dentists to address teen tobacco use

Oral health care professionals are in a unique position to address tobacco and nicotine use among adolescents.

Nov 4, 2025

ADA standards on CBCT systems, DICOM available for comment

The draft standards are available for review and comment until Dec. 5.

Nov 4, 2025

ADA data content standards available for comment

The draft standards are available for review and comment until Nov. 27.

Nov 4, 2025

ADA standards on CBCT systems, DICOM available for comment

The draft standards are available for review and comment until Dec. 5.

Nov 4, 2025

ADA data content standards available for comment

The draft standards are available for review and comment until Nov. 27.

Nov 3, 2025

ADA treasurer details changes in Association dues

ADA Treasurer Cody Graves, D.D.S., M.B.A., detailed the decision to adjust the full membership dues and what it means for ADA members. 

Nov 3, 2025

3 things you missed in government this week

ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings that you may have missed this week.

Nov 3, 2025

FDA to restrict sale of fluoride supplements, halting previously promised ban

The FDA announced that it plans to restrict the sale of unapproved ingestible fluoride prescription drug products for children.  

Nov 2, 2025

ADA treasurer details changes in Association dues

ADA Treasurer Cody Graves, D.D.S., M.B.A., detailed the decision to adjust the full membership dues and what it means for ADA members. 

Oct 30, 2025

You Ask, We Answer: Is water fluoridation effective in helping to prevent tooth decay?

The ADA News is delving into many questions explored in Fluoridation Facts through conversations with experts.

Oct 30, 2025

Dear ADA: Exclusivity clauses

This new ADA News series aims to address dentists' dental insurance challenges.

Oct 28, 2025

ADA president details ‘year of constant challenges,’ growth, change

Brett Kessler, D.D.S., concludes his term as the ADA’s 161st president on Oct. 28 after overseeing a year of unprecedented challenges.

Oct 28, 2025

‘Together we’re creating that future’

Richard J. Rosato Rosato, of Concord, New Hampshire, assumed office as the 162nd ADA president at the close of the House of Delegates.

Oct 28, 2025

ADA presidential citation honors dentist killed in Oklahoma City bombing

Charles Hurlburt, D.D.S., was a retired University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry professor who died in the bombing 30 years ago.

Oct 27, 2025

Thomas M. Paumier, D.D.S., voted ADA president-elect

Thomas M. Paumier, D.D.S., from Canton, Ohio, was voted president-elect Oct. 27 by the ADA House of Delegates.

Oct 25, 2025

Highlighting facts about community water fluoridation

Liz Lense, D.D.S., and Scott L. Tomar, D.M.D., discuss public water fluoridation science at Smilecon 2025