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.
Indian Health Service to end dental amalgam use by 2027
Feb 12, 2026
In response to the announcement, the ADA said it continues to support the use of dental amalgam based on dentists' clinical judgment.