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.
Dear ADA: Downcoding
Jun 19, 2026
Downcoding occurs when a payer reimburses a claim using a procedure code different from the one reported by the dentist.