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 opposes new dental therapy model legislation
Sep 27, 2024
Association says move does not adequately increase access to care
The American Legislative Exchange Council has adopted model legislation to authorize dental therapy, a move the ADA said fails to adequately advance access to quality oral health care.
Read the full article.