Health organizations press Congress to boost Indian Health Service funding

The AI/AN Health Partners sent letters to House and Senate appropriators urging increased funding for IHS in fiscal year 2027. Read More

ADA releases updated sedation and anesthesia guidelines

The guidelines reflect current, evidence-informed standards to support consistency, preparedness and patient safety across the profession. Read More

ADA seeks feedback on recommendations for using salivary tests in oral cancer detection

The ADA Living Guideline Program is accepting comments through May 1. Read More

Oklahoma strengthens noncovered services protections in new law

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law a bill clarifying that dental insurance companies may not set fees for services they do not cover. Read More

New research reaffirms recommended fluoride levels do not negatively affect IQ

A recent study found no evidence that water fluoridation is negatively associated with adolescent IQ or adult cognitive functioning. Read More

Virginia governor signs ADA-supported workforce bills into law

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed into law two dental workforce-related measures backed by both the VDA and the ADA. Read More

Applications open for 2026-27 ADA Certified Clinic Director Program

Launched by the ADA in 2025, the ADA Certified Clinic Director is an executive-level credential for dental clinic directors. Read More

ADA, American Board of Dental Examiners advance dental licensure exams through new agreement

The two organizations finalized an agreement to license the ADA’s DLOSCE for incorporation into the ADEX Dental Examination. Read More

67 changes coming to CDT 2027

Sixty-seven changes are coming to the CDT Code in 2027, including 28 additions, 33 revisions and six editorial updates. Read More

Sanders, Welch announce new dental clinic and training partnership

Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Peter Welch, D-Vt., announced the construction of a new dental clinic in Vermont. Read More

Fighting sugar, protecting patients: ADA advocacy in action 

How the ADA's multi-year engagement and task force shaped national nutrition guidance. Read More

ADA urges Congress to increase oral health funding, restore leadership

The ADA and three partner organizations are urging Congress to strengthen federal support for oral health programs. Read More

Maryland orders Cigna to stop automatic downcoding, issues $80,000 fine 

Maryland’s Insurance Administration has fined health insurance company Cigna $80,000. Read More

ADA guideline prioritizes clinical exam over vital staining in early oral cancer detection

The recommendations reiterate the importance of exams while advising against the use of vital staining to evaluate the need for biopsy. Read More

April JADA evaluates water fluoridation benefits, impact of discontinuation

Dentists should advise policymakers and their patients not to abandon community water fluoridation, according to the JADA cover story. Read More

ADA Member Advantage-endorsed CyraCom joins Propio Language Services

CyraCom has been endorsed for nine years by ADA Member Advantage to provide interpretation and translation services for dental offices. Read More

ADA raises concerns about CMS CRUSH initiative proposals affecting dentistry

Dear ADA: Noncovered services

If a plan denies a procedure as a noncovered service, why am I still required to accept the contracted PPO fee instead of my full fee? Read More

Lobby Day 2026 delivers strong impact

Approximately 500 dentists and dental students gathered in Washington, D.C., for Lobby Day 2026. Read More

Q&A: What are your ethical obligations if another dentist dies before completing treatment?

A recent news report described financial challenges faced by patients who had prepaid for treatment before their dentist unexpectedly died. Read More