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.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with NYCDS & NYSDA: A Celebration of Culture, Connection, and Cuisine!

Join NYCDS and NYSDA in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with us!

In-Person Workshop: Minimally Invasive Posterior Restorations with Dr. Amelia Orta on 10/10

This course will present the latest advancements and how they can be implemented daily in clinical practice.

President Trump signs continuing resolution maintaining oral health funding

President Trump signed a short-term government funding measure that maintains current funding levels for federal agencies through Dec. 11. Read More

Aetna resolves Medicare claims-processing error after ADA push

Thanks to ADA efforts, Aetna has resolved a processing issue that affected reimbursements for out-of-network Medicare Advantage claims. Read More

Submit code change requests for CDT 2028 by Nov. 1

The Code Maintenance Committee will meet March 4-5, 2027, to take action on change requests. Read More

ADA Scientific Session goes beyond learning to build in-person connections

The Scientific Session will bring dentists together not only to learn from experts but also to discuss challenges with each other. Read More

ADA urges NIH to broaden measures of scientific impact

The ADA is urging NIH to take a broader approach to measuring scientific impact while ensuring that new measures are transparent. Read More

Mayo researchers seek insight into dentists’ antibiotic-prescribing habits

The researchers launched a survey to better understand how dentists approach dental care for patients with joint replacements. Read More

DOJ seeks to halt Nevada firm’s manufacture, sale of dental products

The DOJ is seeking to permanently stop a medical device manufacturer from selling dental products that the government says are misbranded. Read More

FinCEN permanently ends beneficial ownership reporting requirements for U.S. small businesses

The Treasury made permanent in regulation the exemption from beneficial ownership information reporting requirements for U.S. companies. Read More

ADA governance evaluation sees extensive stakeholder engagement

The evaluation now moves from the research phase to synthesis and analysis. Read More

ADA calls out UnitedHealthcare credentialing portal for doubling dentists’ paperwork

The ADA is calling on UnitedHealthcare to accept dentists’ credentialing information from the CAQH Provider Data Portal. Read More

ADA council highlights need for evidence-based antibiotic prescribing

Dentists accounted for about 10% of all outpatient antibiotic prescriptions in recent years. Read More

ADA launches new advocacy resources to help dentists host members of Congress in their communities

The ADA has launched a new In District Lobby Day webpage designed to help dentists strengthen relationships with federal lawmakers. Read More

Massachusetts orders $8.4 million in dental insurance rebates under loss ratio law

Massachusetts dental insurers are required to return $8.4 million to consumers after failing to meet the state’s dental loss ratio standard. Read More

ADA seeks feedback on first recommendation from new antibiotic guideline for implant surgery

The draft recommendation addresses antibiotic prophylaxis for healthy patients undergoing dental implant placement surgery. Read More

Historic plaque returns to ADA founding site

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