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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

ADA adds mental health, GLP-1 questions to health history forms

The updated forms became available for purchase through the ADA Store on March 24. Read More

New ADA executive director emphasizes clarity, trust, and growth

Organized Dentistry Coalition urges CMS to not prohibit adult dental coverage

ODC urged CMS to not prohibit adult dental coverage as an essential health benefit in the proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters. Read More

Coalition urges Congress to boost CDC tobacco prevention funding

The ADA joined a coalition urging Congress to provide $310 million for tobacco prevention and cessation programs at the CDC. Read More

New ADA course offers strategies for supporting dentists’ mental health

In honor of Health Workforce Well-Being Day on March 18, the new course offers practical strategies and tools for dentists and their teams. Read More

3 convicted in racketeering conspiracy involving dental practice

The conspiracy defrauded Medicaid of more than $30 million. Read More

ADA voices support for reintroduction of Promoting Dental Health Act

The ADA supports legislation reintroduced in the U.S. Senate that would extend federal support for oral health initiatives nationwide. Read More