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.

Dec 31, 2024

Corporate Transparency Act injunction reinstated

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

Dec 30, 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.

Dec 23, 2024

Congress passes stopgap spending bill, averts shutdown

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

Dec 21, 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. 

Dec 20, 2024

ADA standards available for comment by Feb. 10, 2025

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

Dec 20, 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.

Dec 20, 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.

Dec 19, 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.

Dec 19, 2024

Dental spending increased by $4B in 2023

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

Dec 18, 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.

Dec 17, 2024

National Academies workshop tackles oral health advancement

National Academies held a workshop that explored innovative practices and models for advancing oral health in the U.S. across the lifespan. 

Dec 17, 2024

ADA invests in Pearl

This is the third investment by the ADA in a dental company following previous investments in Oral Genome and Overjet.

Dec 16, 2024

Save on car rentals from Hertz

Hertz is offering a discount for ADA members who book rental cars before mid-February

Dec 16, 2024

Former ADA vice president dies at 75

Brian Edward Scott, D.D.S., served as vice president from 2012-14.

Dec 12, 2024

ADA, ADA Forsyth announce formation of ADA Corporate Partners

The new think tank aims to unite key leaders in the dental industry to advance the profession and patient care globally.

Dec 12, 2024

California dentist, staff face fraud charges

A Southern California dentist and five of his employees have been charged with defrauding the state’s Medi-Cal program of nearly $900,000.

Dec 11, 2024

American Legislative Exchange Council adopts dental workforce model

The Health and Human Services Task Force of the American Legislative Exchange Council adopted the ADA-crafted Dental Access Model Act.

Dec 10, 2024

ADA named Best-in-Class employer

The American Dental Association has been named a Best-in-Class Employer by Gallagher.

Dec 9, 2024

Virginia court dismisses challenge to Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact

A court in Richmond, Virginia, dismissed a lawsuit Dec. 5 challenging the state’s participation in the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact.