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.
States remove stigmatizing mental health questions from dental licensure applications
Oct 9, 2024
These reforms help prevent discrimination in licensing against dentists who have received treatment for mental health issues.
https://adanews.ada.org/ada-news/2024/october/states-remove-stigmatizing-mental-health-questions-from-dental-licensure-applications/