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.
First ADA living guideline reaffirms dental exams crucial to detecting oral cancer early
Sep 28, 2026
Clinical oral exams are critical to the early detection of oral cancer while biopsies remain the gold standard for definitive diagnosis.