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Join Detroit’s dental community Nov. 5–6 for practical CE, a full-team education track and a hands-on program for dentists.

MDA Advocacy passes SB150 - Returning 100% of Reimbursement to Dentists

SB105 is signed into law and fixes problem that some insurance companies were forcing dentist to pay fees to receive their reimbursements.

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

HIPAA Update Deadline February 16, 2026

All dental offices covered by HIPAA must update their HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices by February 16, 2026.

DET25 Program - Great Attendance

Detroit Zoo Day - great event for families and the full dental team

Detroit Dental Zoo Day is July 19, 2025 - Fun day with special activities at the Detroit Zoo

All Branch Meeting Registration is OPEN

Detroit District Dental Society All Branch/ Annual Meeting will be held on May 14, 2025

DET2025

Block the dates New Dentist/ Student Dinner November 6, 2025 DET2025 November 7, 2025

Happy New Year President's Message 2025

Detroit District President "In the News"

Detroit District Dental Society President In the News

ADA Updating Database System Closed to September 10th

Database update will have online system closed until September 12, 2024.

Mission of Mercy 2024

Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills to Ensure Michigan Children have Access to a Dental Check-Up Before Kindergarten

Smile Direct Club Closes

Register for September Branch Dinner Meetings

Remembering September 11th

Future of Dentistry

Detroit Dental Review Nov. 4th, 2022 Registration Open

DDDS issues Press Release on Covid vaccine efforts by Dentists

Dentists Volunteers in April to administer Covid Vaccines

Manufacturers report flumazenil injection shortage

Dentists may have trouble accessing flumazenil because of an ongoing shortage. Read More

ADA, CDA collaboration helps protect Proposition 56 dental funding

The ADA's Health Policy Institute supported the CDA's advocacy efforts to protect Proposition 56 funding for Medi-Cal Dental. Read More

FDA warns public about unauthorized direct-to-consumer clear aligners

The FDA is warning consumers about the risks of using unauthorized direct-to-consumer clear aligners without the supervision of a dentist. Read More

ADA Member Advantage-endorsed Best Card announces integration with Open Dental software

BCPay+ connects directly with Open Dental to bring payment activity and practice management workflows together. Read More

ADA urges Senate Finance Committee to include dental in insurance reforms

The ADA is urging the Senate Finance Committee to ensure dental benefits are included in potential health insurance reforms. Read More

Coalition for Modernizing Dental Licensure sunsets after achieving portability goals

After accomplishing its primary goals, the Coalition for Modernizing Dental Licensure disbanded in September. Read More

American Certifying Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology applies for national certifying board recognition

Parties have until Nov. 13 to comment on the request to be recognized as the national certifying board for oral and maxillofacial radiology. Read More

American Certifying Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology applies for national recognition

Parties have until Nov. 13 to comment on the request to be recognized as the national certifying board for oral and maxillofacial radiology. Read More

First ADA living guideline reaffirms dental exams crucial to detecting oral cancer early

Clinical oral exams are critical to the early detection of oral cancer while biopsies remain the gold standard for definitive diagnosis. Read More

Dear ADA: Recoupments

Many dentists and staff members are surprised the first time a payment is reduced because of an issue involving a different patient. Read More

No new dental requirements in updated CDC infection control guidance

Although the updated CDC guidance excludes dentists, the ADA says there are takeaways that may be useful for developing employee policies. Read More

ADA to launch CBCT training for dentists, teams

The ADA is launching a cone-beam computed tomography training program with learning options for both dentists and team members. Read More

ADA urges CMS to account for dental data in Medicaid IT standards

The ADA is urging CMS to ensure dental data and technology are incorporated into new standards being developed for state Medicaid systems.  Read More

ADA welcomes Jonathan Burke, D.M.D., as new NIDCR director

The ADA is welcoming Jonathan Burke, D.M.D., as the new director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, or NIDCR.  Read More

ADA raises concerns about proposed accreditation rule changes

The ADA is raising concerns about proposed changes to federal regulations governing the recognition of accrediting agencies. Read More

400 laws and counting: Dental advocacy is driving change

Dentists and advocates across the country have helped advance 400 pieces of legislation aimed at improving dental insurance. Read More

400 laws and counting: dental advocacy is driving change

Dentists and advocates across the country have helped advance 400 pieces of legislation aimed at improving dental insurance. Read More

ADA calls for greater oversight of dental insurance markets

The ADA is urging Congress to strengthen oversight of dental insurance markets. Read More

My View: What do we own?

It's a simple question, but it quickly gets complicated. Read More

ADA governance evaluation enters key synthesis stage

The ADA’s governance and organizational health evaluation has moved from research and data collection to review and synthesis. Read More