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.
JAMA releases study on elimination of community water fluoridation
May 30, 2025
Removing fluoride from public water systems would increase tooth decay by 7.5% and cost $9.8 billion over five years, according to JAMA.
https://adanews.ada.org/ada-news/2025/may/jama-releases-study-on-elimination-of-community-water-fluoridation-7/