Sep 5, 2025

ADA president, AAPD past president pen editorial warning public health risks of removing fluoride

Drs. Brett Kessler and Scott Smith issued a warning against efforts to eliminate community water fluoridation in a recent editorial.

Sep 5, 2025

3 things you missed in government this week

ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings you may have missed this week.

Sep 4, 2025

Creating dentistry's future

Richard J. Rosato, D.M.D., will be installed as the 162nd ADA president Oct. 27 at the House of Delegates meeting in Washington, D.C.

Sep 4, 2025

Medicaid must improve network adequacy standards, ADA council says

A report released by an ADA council says that only seven states are meeting network adequacy for Medicaid.

Sep 2, 2025

Dental workforce transitioning to younger, female dentists

The face of dentistry is changing to a younger and more female workforce, according to a new report from the ADA Health Policy Institute.

Sep 2, 2025

Oral health, sun safety focus of consumer product campaign

The ADA is collaborating with the Consumer Healthcare Products Association to inform families about sun safety and oral health.

Sep 2, 2025

September JADA finds dental fear still prevalent in US

Nearly 73% of adults report they are afraid of going to the dentist, according to a study published in JADA.

Sep 2, 2025

Weigh-in on oral cancer recommendations

The ADA Living Guideline program is issuing a call for comments for the first recommendation in the oral cancer guideline.  

Aug 30, 2025

One Big Beautiful Bill’s impact on student loans

The ADA sent a letter to the Education Department outlining the impact on dental students who participate in federal student loan programs.

Aug 29, 2025

ADA treasurer offers deeper dive into finances

ADA Treasurer Cody Graves, D.D.S., M.B.A., sent a newsletter focused on the formation of the ADA Forsyth Institute,

Aug 29, 2025

ADA lobbies to reduce nicotine in cigarettes

The ADA is supporting a proposed rule to reduce nicotine levels in cigarettes and other combustible tobacco products. 

Aug 28, 2025

Nominate chair for Strategic Forecasting Committee

The Strategic Forecasting Committee is seeking nominations for a chair to serve a two-year term.

Aug 27, 2025

ADA launches AI-powered credentialing solution, urges plan administrators to join effort

The ADA Delegated Credentialing Service, powered by LightSpun, builds on the success of the ADA-CAQH Provider Data Portal.

Aug 27, 2025

ADA advocates for removing stigmatizing questions from licensure applications

The ADA recently sent a letter to every state dental board to share best practices and resources.

Aug 27, 2025

‘Dr. Violin,’ wellness advocate, recipient of Distinguished Service Award

The ADA Board of Trustees awarded Bill Claytor, Jr., D.D.S., the ADA’s 2025 Distinguished Service Award.

Aug 25, 2025

ADA, coalition urge Congress to support health care workforce

The ADA is urging Congress to reauthorize federal programs that support the nation’s health care workforce.

Aug 21, 2025

Filmmaker Brett Culp to deliver SmileCon 2025 keynote address

Brett Culp — an acclaimed filmmaker, social entrepreneur and keynote speaker — will deliver the SmileCon Opening Session keynote address.

Aug 21, 2025

My View: Empathy: The human skill that sets us apart

Empathy is not weakness. It’s not a luxury. And it’s not purely instinctive. It’s a skill.

Aug 18, 2025

You Ask, We Answer: Fluoridation Facts

The ADA News is delving into many questions explored in Fluoridation Facts through conversations with experts.

Aug 13, 2025

ADA Forsyth Friday: How clear aligners shape mouth’s bacterial ecosystem

Researchers at ADA Forsyth are investigating how wearing clear aligners changes the bacterial environment in the mouth.