Coronavirus (COVID-19) Advocacy
The ADA is lobbied Congress and the administration to protect dental patients and staff who are providing urgent and emergency care during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ADA is also lobbed to help dental practices stay viable during (and following) prolonged periods of reduced hours or closure. Visit ada.org to learn more about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) advocacy efforts. 
     
 
            
                Oregon passes dental licensure reform that removes stigmatizing mental health questions
            
        
            Feb 6, 2025
        
            After nearly 18 months of advocacy efforts, dental licensure applications in Oregon will no longer include stigmatizing questions.
            https://adanews.ada.org/ada-news/2025/january/oregon-passes-dental-licensure-reform-that-removes-stigmatizing-mental-health-questions/