What to know about information-blocking regulations
2025-09-09
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Sept. 3 that it plans to “crack down” on information blocking. The 21st Century Cures Act
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ADA president, AAPD past president pen editorial warning public health risks of removing fluoride
2025-09-05
ADA President Brett Kessler, D.D.S., and Scott D. Smith, D.D.S., immediate past president of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, issued a warning against efforts
September JADA finds dental fear still prevalent in US
2025-09-02
Dental fear remains widespread in the U.S., according to a study published in the September issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association. The
One Big Beautiful Bill’s impact on student loans
2025-08-30
Provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will impact the 78% of dental school graduates starting their careers with more than $312,000 in student
ADA lobbies to reduce nicotine in cigarettes
2025-08-29
A coalition of public health organizations, including the ADA, submitted formal comments Aug. 26 to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in support of a
ADA launches AI-powered credentialing solution, urges plan administrators to join effort
2025-08-27
In an effort to reduce administrative burdens for dentists, the American Dental Association is urging plan administrators to participate in its recently launched service that
‘Dr. Violin,’ wellness advocate, recipient of Distinguished Service Award
2025-08-27
Dr. Claytor What do playing the violin and practicing dentistry have in common? For Bill Claytor, Jr., D.D.S., the answer is quite a lot. They
ADA advocates for removing stigmatizing questions from licensure applications
2025-08-27
The American Dental Association continues to advocate for removing stigmatizing questions related to mental health and substance use disorders from dental licensure applications. In July,
Filmmaker Brett Culp to deliver SmileCon 2025 keynote address
2025-08-21
Brett Culp — an acclaimed filmmaker, social entrepreneur and keynote speaker — will deliver the keynote address during the SmileCon 2025 Opening Session. Brett Culp
You Ask, We Answer: Fluoridation Facts
2025-08-18
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
ADA seeks ambassadors to help address workforce shortages
2025-08-08
The American Dental Association is seeking volunteers for its workforce ambassador program to help address workforce shortages. Launched by the ADA Council on Dental Practice,
Dentist to pay more than $500,000 after allegedly filing false Medicaid claims
2025-08-07
A dentist has agreed to pay more than $500,000 to the state of Oklahoma after he allegedly submitted false claims to SoonerCare, the state’s Medicaid