Oct 15, 2025
ADA Seal products on display at SmileCon
Dental Central at SmileCon is the place to be to answer the burning question, “What does the ADA Seal of Acceptance really mean?” Read More
Oct 15, 2025
ADA council develops statements on clinical autonomy, water fluoridation
The ADA Council on Ethics, Bylaws and Judicial Affairs has published white papers on clinical autonomy and water fluoridation. Read More
Oct 10, 2025
37 dental insurance reform laws passed in 2025
Thirty-seven new dental insurance laws have been enacted in 18 states this year. Read More
Oct 10, 2025
ADA launches toolkit to support dentists in Medicaid participation
The ADA Practice Institute is launching a new resource aimed at helping dentists deliver care to Medicaid patients. Read More
Oct 10, 2025
ADA applauds health care workforce bill, highlights importance of accreditation
The ADA is supporting a bill that aims to strengthen the health care pipeline — including dentistry — through new federal grant programs. Read More
Oct 10, 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
Oct 7, 2025
ADA Forsyth dentech 2025 kicks off Oct. 9
ADA Forsyth dentech 2025 will welcome executives, investors, leaders and innovators. Virtual registration is still open. Read More
Oct 7, 2025
ADA pushes back against payer downcoding on multisurface restorations
Downcoding occurs when a payer uses a code that is different from the one reported on the claim so the reimbursement amount is less. Read More
Oct 6, 2025
First female dean of US dental school dies
Jeanne Sinkford, D.D.S., the first female dean of a U.S. dental school and an ADA Distinguished Service Award winner, has died. Read More
Oct 6, 2025
ADA urges clarity on visa restrictions impacting international dental faculty
The ADA is seeking clarification from USCIS on recent immigration policy changes that could affect the dental education workforce. Read More
Oct 6, 2025
Take action on rural oral health, ADA urges
The ADA urged CMS to recognize state-led strategies that expand the oral health workforce while maintaining high standards of care. Read More
Oct 2, 2025
October JADA compares dental clearance timelines before radiation therapy
Integrating oral medicine into care teams for patients with head and neck cancer can help ensure rapid, specialized dental treatment. Read More
Oct 2, 2025
5 things to know about the Commission on Dental Accreditation
This is part of a series profiling each of the 12 recognized specialty sponsoring organizations and commissions. Read More
Oct 2, 2025
What to know about treating different types of patients
Dentists offer advice on treating groups of patients you may encounter in your practice. Read More
Oct 1, 2025
Register Give Kids A Smile event
Signup for 2026 Give Kids A Smile is open. Read More
Oct 1, 2025
‘Fiscal squeeze’ on dental practices continues
Dental practices are continuing to experience a “fiscal squeeze” brought on by rising prices and lower demand for care. Read More
Sep 30, 2025
‘Who we’re looking for is someone who wants to teach’
ACES Health aims to help dental schools and outside clinics arrange and maintain externship rotations. Read More
Sep 30, 2025
You ask, we Answer: Does fluoridated water cause bone cancer?
The ADA News is delving into many questions explored in Fluoridation Facts through conversations with experts. Read More
Sep 29, 2025
New CDT codes you should know for 2026
CDT 2026 boasts 60 code changes, including 31 additions. Read More
Sep 29, 2025
How to talk to patients about HPV vaccine
Dentists can play a vital role in addressing vaccine hesitancy and increasing uptake of the HPV vaccine. Read More
