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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

Karin Irani, D.D.S., J.D., voted ADA president-elect

Karin Irani, D.D.S., J.D., a general dentist in Los Angeles, was voted president-elect of the ADA by the House of Delegates on Oct. 12. Read More

ADA president highlights collaborative achievements over past year

During his House address, President Richard Rosato, D.M.D., detailed the steps the ADA has taken to collaboratively address its challenges. Read More

ADA applauds award winners during Changemakers Celebration

The ADA honored its 2026 award winners Oct. 9 during the Changemakers Celebration at the ADA 2026 Scientific Session in Indianapolis. Read More

ADA governance evaluation town hall gathers feedback from more than 600 attendees

More than 600 stakeholders came together to discuss the ADA governance and organizational health evaluation during a town hall Oct. 9. Read More

Survey finds strong interest in using HSA, FSA funds for oral care products

New survey findings found that most HSA/FSA holders would use those funds to buy over-the-counter oral care products if they were eligible. Read More

More than 4.1 million health workers gain safer path to mental healthcare 

Millions of healthcare workers now have a safer, confidential path to accessing mental health and substance use disorder care. Read More

ADA Scientific Session kicks off with fireside chat on translating science into practice

The ADA 2026 Scientific Session kicked off Oct. 8 with the Science Into Practice Fireside Chat. Read More

Volunteers assemble 500 kits during Give Veterans A Smile Pack and Give Back

Leaders from the ADA and ADA Foundation gathered with other Scientific Session attendees to pack 500 health and comfort kits for veterans. Read More

ADA governance evaluation reports available on ADA website

Three research reports related to the ADA’s governance and organizational health evaluation are available on the ADA website. Read More

October JADA examines how human virome research could impact dentistry

Understanding the healthy oral virome could clarify how oral health is connected to whole-body health. Read More

ADA, American Board of Dental Examiners collaborate to advance dental hygiene licensure

This work builds on the organizations’ agreement from earlier this year to incorporate the DLOSCE into the ADEX Dental Examination. Read More

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