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.
Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services encourages states to restrict amalgam coverage
Jul 24, 2026
The guidance is not a requirement, and states are responsible for determining medical necessity criteria and making coverage decisions.