Oct 13, 2026

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

Oct 12, 2026

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

Oct 11, 2026

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

Oct 10, 2026

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

Oct 9, 2026

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

Oct 9, 2026

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

Oct 8, 2026

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

Oct 8, 2026

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

Oct 5, 2026

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

Oct 5, 2026

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

Oct 5, 2026

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

Oct 2, 2026

Manufacturers report flumazenil injection shortage

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

Oct 2, 2026

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

Oct 1, 2026

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

Sep 30, 2026

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

Sep 30, 2026

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

Sep 30, 2026

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

Sep 30, 2026

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

Sep 30, 2026

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

Sep 28, 2026

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