SmileCon 2025 kicks off in Washington, D.C.
2025-10-22
One of dentistry’s most anticipated events of the year is here. SmileCon 2025 returns Oct. 23-25 in Washington, D.C., promising a mix of education, celebration
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Inspiration, celebration take center stage at SmileCon
2025-10-22
The National Building Museum. Three events will help shape the SmileCon 2025 experience: Opening Session, Friday Night Fest and the Dental Central tailgate. Each offers
ADA launches ADA Credit Union
2025-10-22
The American Dental Association announced the launch of ADA Credit Union — a new financial resource created in collaboration with BCU, an award-winning, member-owned credit
ADA urges FDA to include added sugar in definition of ultra-processed foods
2025-10-21
ADA leaders are calling on federal regulators to make added sugar a core element in any formal definition of ultra-processed foods. In an Oct. 20
Dentech panel addresses oral health innovation in current climate
2025-10-20
Moderator James Schulz (from left), ADA senior vice president of government and public affairs, and panelists Christopher Fox, D.M.D., D.M.Sc., CEO of the International Association
Feel the buzz in Dental Central
2025-10-17
Volunteers show up in droves to help pack about 500 health and comfort kits for underserved veterans during the Give Veterans A Smile Pack and
3 things you missed in government this week
2025-10-10
“Three Things You Missed in Government This Week” is designed to offer a way to stay informed on the topics of the week. These updates
ADA launches toolkit to support dentists in Medicaid participation
2025-10-10
The ADA Practice Institute is launching a new resource aimed at helping dentists deliver care to Medicaid patients while maintaining financial viability. Recognizing that Medicaid
ADA applauds health care workforce bill, highlights importance of accreditation
2025-10-10
ADA leaders have voiced support for a newly introduced bill that aims to strengthen the health care pipeline — including dentistry — through new federal
37 dental insurance reform laws passed in 2025
2025-10-10
Thirty-seven new dental insurance laws have been enacted in 18 states this year, as of press time. In most instances, the ADA’s State Public Affairs
ADA pushes back against payer downcoding on multisurface restorations
2025-10-07
In response to increasing reports of downcoding by third-party payers, the American Dental Association is ready to support states and dental providers in addressing the
ADA Forsyth dentech 2025 kicks off Oct. 9
2025-10-07
Panelists discuss developing a national oral health initiative during ADA Forsyth dentech 2024. The 2025 conference will take place Oct. 9-10. ADA Forsyth dentech 2025