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.
CMS proposes reversal of adult dental essential health benefit policy in payment notice
Feb 11, 2026
CMS is proposing to reverse course on a policy that allowed states to include routine adult dental services as an essential health benefit.