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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.

Pediatric Dentists, Children's Health Advocates Sound Alarm Over EPA's Inadequate Fluoride Assessment Plan

Feb 27, 2026

The Michigan Dental Association (MDA), the Michigan Dental Hygienists' Association, and the Michigan Oral Health Coalition joined with many other dental organizations to advocate for children's health over concerns about the EPA's Fluoride Assessment Plan.

View the full press release here at Pediatric Dentists, Children's Health Advocates Sound Alarm Over EPA's Inadequate Fluoride Assessment Plan

February 27, 2026, 10:00 ET