Feb 6, 2025

Oregon passes dental licensure reform that removes stigmatizing mental health questions

After nearly 18 months of advocacy efforts, dental licensure applications in Oregon will no longer include stigmatizing questions. Read More

Feb 6, 2025

Dental School Snapshots: January

This ADA News series shares fun facts about U.S. dental schools. Read More

Feb 5, 2025

ADA outlines tax priorities

The ADA is outlining its priorities on small business tax policy, providing input on policies it said would affect oral health. Read More

Feb 5, 2025

Washington State Dental Association campaigns for dental insurance reform

The Washington State Dental Association is campaigning for dental insurance reform. Read More

Feb 4, 2025

ADA scholarships support dentists interested in academia

Seven scholarships are available for a teacher training program for dental educators and private practitioners interested in academics. Read More

Feb 3, 2025

February JADA examines respiratory disease-related deaths among dentists

Existing engineering controls that reduce inhalational exposures during dental procedures might be inadequate. Read More

Feb 2, 2025

What are the standards for AI use in dentistry?

The growing use of AI in dentistry has led to an increased need for guidance to ensure the technology is used responsibly. Read More

Feb 2, 2025

Former ADA vice president dies at 71

Vincent U. Rapini Jr., D.D.S., served as vice president from 2019 to 2021. Read More

Jan 29, 2025

RFK Jr. appears before Senate Finance Committee in confirmation hearing

Prior to RFK Jr. appearing before the Senate during his confirmation hearing, the ADA sent a letter to lawmakers outlining its priorities. Read More

Jan 29, 2025

My View: We should continue to support community water fluoridation

Several high-profile events in recent months raised questions about the safety and effectiveness of community water fluoridation. Read More

Dec 30, 2024

Corporate Transparency Act injunction reinstated

A Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals panel reinstated the nationwide injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act Dec. 26. Read More

Dec 29, 2024

Creating community: Online and off

In the age of social media, there are many ways to connect with others, get advice and network — including for dental professionals. Read More

Dec 22, 2024

Congress passes stopgap spending bill, averts shutdown

Congress approved a short-term spending bill that funds the government through March 14, 2025. Read More

Dec 20, 2024

Study finds early-life exposure to fluoride does not affect children’s brain development

A study found that early-life exposure to fluoridation has no measurable effect on cognitive neurodevelopment, or IQ scores, in children.  Read More

Dec 19, 2024

ADA standards available for comment by Feb. 10, 2025

The ADA is an American National Standards Institute-Accredited Standards Developer. Read More

Dec 19, 2024

Annual Code Maintenance Committee meeting to take place in March 2025

The committee will vote to accept, amend or decline CDT Code changes for 2026. Read More

Dec 19, 2024

Courts, Congress keep Corporate Transparency Act in flux

Dentists potentially impacted by the CTA are receiving mixed messages about whether they need to file for beneficial ownership. Read More

Dec 18, 2024

ADA: Urge Congress to pass bill with oral health priorities

The ADA sent an Action Alert encouraging members to urge Congress to pass the continuing resolution funding the government until March 2025. Read More

Dec 18, 2024

Dental spending increased by $4B in 2023

The growth in dental spending included more than $3 billion in increased Medicare dental spending. Read More

Dec 17, 2024

House passes bill to improve veterans’ access to care and caregivers’ benefit

The House passed an ADA-supported bill that addresses home care and caregiver programs provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Read More