Dear ADA: Insurance premiums

While premiums have remained relatively stable, the cost of providing care has not. Read More

ADA urges CMS to recognize adult dental coverage as an essential health benefit

The ADA is urging CMS to revise how it defines essential health benefits, saying both pediatric and adult dental coverage should be EHBs.  Read More

ADA reaffirms support for Nevada proposal to expand dental assistant duties

The ADA is reaffirming support for a Nevada proposal that would allow properly trained dental assistants to perform certain scaling duties. Read More

FinWise Bancorp acquires ADA credit card administrator

The acquisition is not anticipated to cause any service changes for ADA members. Read More

August JADA evaluates omega-3 fatty acids’ role in periodontal health

Omega-3 fatty acids may help lower oral and systemic inflammation, potentially contributing to improved periodontal health. Read More

ADA Member Advantage-endorsed Compliancy Group acquires Healthicity

The acquisition brings together all the elements of a compliance program into a single, expanded platform. Read More

Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services encourages states to restrict amalgam coverage

The guidance is not a requirement, and states are responsible for determining medical necessity criteria and making coverage decisions. Read More

Proposed ADA standard specifies requirements for comprehensive, consistent dental EOBs

The proposed standard is available for review and comment by Aug. 21. Read More

ADA applauds Senate HELP Committee action on Title VII workforce reauthorization

The ADA is supporting the Senate HELP Committee's advancement of legislation to reauthorize federal health professions workforce programs. Read More

Action for Dental Health Act advances in House, introduced in Senate

Legislation to reauthorize the Action for Dental Health Act advanced in the House on July 20 and was introduced in the Senate on July 23. Read More

ADA backs legislation to make adult dental benefits mandatory under Medicaid

The ADA is supporting legislation that would make dental and oral health services a required benefit for adults enrolled in Medicaid. Read More

ADA-led coalition supports bill to strengthen CHIP dental coverage for children

The ADA is supporting legislation that would strengthen dental coverage for children enrolled in the Children's Health Insurance Program. Read More

New ADA toolkit aims to reduce credentialing delays for dentists

As part of continued efforts to address credentialing delays, the ADA has released a new provisional credentialing toolkit for payers. Read More

ADA calls out Aetna for limiting payment options for out-of-network dentists

This tactic makes it difficult for out-of-network providers to receive their choice of payment unless they join Aetna's network. Read More

ADA Standards Program consensus bodies to meet July-November

All interested parties are welcome to attend the ADA Standards Program’s annual consensus body meetings. Read More

ADA summit examines future role of salivary biomarkers in dentistry

State dental insurance reforms continue momentum in 2026 legislative sessions

Lawmakers are advancing dental insurance reforms aimed at strengthening patient protections and reducing administrative burdens on dentists. Read More

Delta responds to ADA inquiries about charging dentists to receive reimbursement

The ADA sent several questions on member dentists' behalf to Delta Dental Plans Association and Delta Dental of California. Read More

Delta responds to ADA’s inquiries about electronic funds transfer

The ADA sent several questions on member dentists' behalf to Delta Dental Plans Association and Delta Dental of California. Read More

My View: Building a coordinated support system for dentist well-being