‘Fiscal squeeze’ on dental practices continues
2025-10-01
Dental practices are continuing to experience a “fiscal squeeze” brought on by rising prices and lower demand for care, according to an update from the
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‘Who we’re looking for is someone who wants to teach’
2025-09-30
Dental student Brandon Wright (far right) poses with Joseph Brown, D.M.D. (far left) and clinic staff while completing his rotation at North Las Vegas Modern
You ask, we Answer: Does fluoridated water cause bone cancer?
2025-09-30
With the release of the ADA’s new edition of Fluoridation Facts, readers can learn the answers to hundreds of frequently asked questions about community water fluoridation
New CDT codes you should know for 2026
2025-09-29
CDT 2026 boasts 60 code changes, including 31 additions. Below is information to help prepare dentists to use some of these new codes come Jan.
How to talk to patients about HPV vaccine
2025-09-29
Dentists can play a vital role in educating their patients about the HPV vaccine, addressing vaccine hesitancy and increasing its uptake. “Dental professionals have a
Millions of health workers gain mental health protections through wellbeing initiative
2025-09-25
More than 2 million U.S. health care workers can now seek mental health care without fear of professional consequences, due to a national effort aimed
ADA urges Senate to include oral health provisions in defense bill
2025-09-25
The ADA is urging Senate leaders to include key oral health provisions in the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year
ADA advocates for peer-reviewed science after Trump administration links Tylenol to autism
2025-09-24
The ADA is advocating for peer-reviewed science following recent claims by the White House of a link between Tylenol and autism – a connection many
Dear ADA: I’m being paid as a network provider, but I never signed an agreement with that plan. What happened?
2025-09-23
Dental insurance issues are often rated as one of dentists’ chief challenges. In response to an ADA Health Policy Institute poll in late 2024, more
Dental groups urge safeguards in student loan forgiveness rule
2025-09-18
A coalition of 13 dental organizations, including the ADA, is urging the Department of Education to exercise caution before finalizing a new rule affecting millions
Make Our Children Healthy Again report released
2025-09-18
The White House, as part of the broader Make America Healthy Again platform, released the Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy to improve children’s health
Dental products could cause allergic reactions in patients with alpha-gal syndrome
2025-09-17
Dr. Fouad Patients with an allergy to red meat called alpha-gal syndrome may experience reactions to dental products and medications that contain animal-derived ingredients. An
