Feb 27, 2026
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Feb 14, 2026
HIPAA Update Deadline February 16, 2026
All dental offices covered by HIPAA must update their HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices by February 16, 2026.
Nov 28, 2025
Jun 6, 2025
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
Mar 20, 2025
All Branch Meeting Registration is OPEN
Detroit District Dental Society All Branch/ Annual Meeting will be held on May 14, 2025
Feb 17, 2025
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Detroit District President "In the News"
Detroit District Dental Society President In the News
Sep 4, 2024
ADA Updating Database System Closed to September 10th
Database update will have online system closed until September 12, 2024.
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Apr 24, 2026
Guide offers resources, data dentists can use to encourage HPV vaccination
The latest action guide from the National HPV Vaccination Roundtable outlines steps dentists can take to help prevent oropharyngeal cancer. Read More
Apr 21, 2026
Health organizations press Congress to boost Indian Health Service funding
The AI/AN Health Partners sent letters to House and Senate appropriators urging increased funding for IHS in fiscal year 2027. Read More
Apr 20, 2026
ADA releases updated sedation and anesthesia guidelines
The guidelines reflect current, evidence-informed standards to support consistency, preparedness and patient safety across the profession. Read More
Apr 20, 2026
ADA seeks feedback on recommendations for using salivary tests in oral cancer detection
The ADA Living Guideline Program is accepting comments through May 1. Read More
Apr 17, 2026
Oklahoma strengthens noncovered services protections in new law
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law a bill clarifying that dental insurance companies may not set fees for services they do not cover. Read More
Apr 17, 2026
New research reaffirms recommended fluoride levels do not negatively affect IQ
A recent study found no evidence that water fluoridation is negatively associated with adolescent IQ or adult cognitive functioning. Read More
Apr 16, 2026
Virginia governor signs ADA-supported workforce bills into law
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed into law two dental workforce-related measures backed by both the VDA and the ADA. Read More
Apr 15, 2026
Applications open for 2026-27 ADA Certified Clinic Director Program
Launched by the ADA in 2025, the ADA Certified Clinic Director is an executive-level credential for dental clinic directors. Read More
Apr 14, 2026
ADA, American Board of Dental Examiners advance dental licensure exams through new agreement
The two organizations finalized an agreement to license the ADA’s DLOSCE for incorporation into the ADEX Dental Examination. Read More
Apr 14, 2026
67 changes coming to CDT 2027
Sixty-seven changes are coming to the CDT Code in 2027, including 28 additions, 33 revisions and six editorial updates. Read More
Apr 13, 2026
Sanders, Welch announce new dental clinic and training partnership
Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Peter Welch, D-Vt., announced the construction of a new dental clinic in Vermont. Read More
Apr 8, 2026
Fighting sugar, protecting patients: ADA advocacy in action
How the ADA's multi-year engagement and task force shaped national nutrition guidance. Read More
Apr 8, 2026
ADA urges Congress to increase oral health funding, restore leadership
The ADA and three partner organizations are urging Congress to strengthen federal support for oral health programs. Read More
Apr 7, 2026
Maryland orders Cigna to stop automatic downcoding, issues $80,000 fine
Maryland’s Insurance Administration has fined health insurance company Cigna $80,000. Read More
Apr 6, 2026
ADA guideline prioritizes clinical exam over vital staining in early oral cancer detection
The recommendations reiterate the importance of exams while advising against the use of vital staining to evaluate the need for biopsy. Read More
Apr 6, 2026
April JADA evaluates water fluoridation benefits, impact of discontinuation
Dentists should advise policymakers and their patients not to abandon community water fluoridation, according to the JADA cover story. Read More
Apr 3, 2026
ADA Member Advantage-endorsed CyraCom joins Propio Language Services
CyraCom has been endorsed for nine years by ADA Member Advantage to provide interpretation and translation services for dental offices. Read More
Apr 2, 2026
Mar 30, 2026
Dear ADA: Noncovered services
If a plan denies a procedure as a noncovered service, why am I still required to accept the contracted PPO fee instead of my full fee? Read More
Mar 26, 2026
Lobby Day 2026 delivers strong impact
Approximately 500 dentists and dental students gathered in Washington, D.C., for Lobby Day 2026. Read More
