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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

ADA urges EPA to strengthen scientific rigor in fluoride health assessment 

The ADA urged the EPA to strengthen the protocols in its accelerated review of potential health effects of fluoride in drinking water. Read More

ADA Foundation launches disaster relief fund

The ADA Foundation has launched a new grant program to support states as they assist dentists impacted by natural disasters. Read More

Oral History: Dr. Emmett Bolden

This ADA News series seeks to highlight pivotal people and moments that have helped shape the dental profession, community and beyond. Read More

ADA backs independent fluoride review at House hearing 

The ADA is urging lawmakers to bolster scientific oversight of potential federal fluoride regulations. Read More

ADA responds to HHS request for information on AI adoption in dentistry

The ADA submitted a response to DHHS' request for information on artificial intelligence adoption in clinical care. Read More

ADA president discusses Oral Health 2050 Initiative at dental innovators event

ADA urges Principal to reconsider documentation for periapical radiographs

ADA leaders from the Council on Dental Benefit Programs and staff met Feb. 20 with senior Principal representatives. Read More

Proposed ADA standards available for review by March 22

Three new standards are available for review and comment from the ADA Standards Program. Read More

ADA seeks dental imaging experts to inform response to federal interoperability request

The ADA is calling on subject matter experts in dental imaging and informatics to participate in a special information gathering session. Read More

ADA offers scholarships for teaching and leadership training program

Several full-tuition scholarships are available for the Academy for Advancing Leadership's Institute for Teaching and Learning. Read More

Indian Health Service to end dental amalgam use by 2027

In response to the announcement, the ADA said it continues to support the use of dental amalgam based on dentists' clinical judgment. Read More

CMS proposes reversal of adult dental essential health benefit policy in payment notice 

CMS is proposing to reverse course on a policy that allowed states to include routine adult dental services as an essential health benefit.  Read More

CMS launches online complaint form for providers to report Medicare Advantage issues

CMS implemented an online process allowing health care providers to submit complaints about Medicare Advantage plans directly to the agency. Read More

Give Kids A Smile 2026 kicks off in Houston

Nearly 200 children received free dental care Feb. 6 during the national ADA Foundation Give Kids A Smile kickoff in Houston. Read More

EPA initiates accelerated review of fluoride in drinking water

The ADA is urging members to contact the EPA after the agency said it will initiate an accelerated review of fluoride in drinking water. Read More

President signs funding package securing oral health investments

President Donald Trump signed a $1.2 trillion bipartisan spending bill Feb. 3, ending the partial government shutdown. Read More

What to know about ADA Seal

For nearly 100 years, the ADA Seal of Acceptance has helped consumers make informed decisions about dental products. Read More

Maintain transparency, access in Medicare Advantage dental benefits, ADA urges CMS 

The ADA is urging the CMS to maintain strong oversight of Medicare Advantage supplemental dental benefits. Read More

American Association of Dental Editors and Journalists releases guidance on AI use in publishing

The association's 17 consensus statements emphasize accuracy and transparency. Read More

Maintain transparency, access in Medicare Advantage dental benefits, ADA urges CMS 

The ADA is urging the CMS to maintain strong oversight of Medicare Advantage supplemental dental benefits. Read More