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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.


ADA reaffirms policy opposing direct-to-consumer dentistry

Dec 18, 2023
The ADA said in a press statement that dentists are the only individuals licensed to accept responsibility for patient care.
Following news reports about the liquidation of a manufacturer and marketer of teeth aligners sold directly to consumers, the ADA has reaffirmed its policy stating its opposition to direct-to-consumer dentistry. Read the full article.