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.
September JADA finds dental fear still prevalent in US
Sep 2, 2025
Nearly 73% of adults report they are afraid of going to the dentist, according to a study published in JADA.
https://adanews.ada.org/ada-news/2025/september/september-jada-finds-dental-fear-still-prevalent-in-us/