Bill would ensure health insurance covers needed treatment
2025-05-08
A bill was reintroduced in Congress May 8 that would require all private group and individual health plans to cover needed services for individuals born
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Proposed tax bill raises concern for ADA
2025-05-07
ADA leaders are expressing concerns over a tax bill that proposes cuts to student aid programs. The bill aims to lower costs of higher education
ADA objects to Texas attorney general’s statement about fluoride toothpaste recommendations
2025-05-07
The American Dental Association is affirming the safety and efficacy of fluoride in recommended amounts and clarifying its recommendations regarding the use of fluoride toothpaste
May JADA examines bioactivity of dental restorative materials
2025-05-05
Evidence for the bioactivity of dental restorative materials remains limited and any clinical advantage of bioactive over conventional composites remains unproven, according to the cover
Department of Education considers regulatory changes to student aid programs
2025-05-05
The ADA is asking the U.S. Department of Education to expand income-based loan repayment options and curtail interest capitalization. This is in response to the
Allocate $310 million toward tobacco control, coalition urges
2025-05-02
The ADA and 88 other groups are urging Congress to fund the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Office on Smoking and Health after it
ADA calls for increased funding for Indian Health Service
2025-05-02
A coalition of health organizations dedicated to improving health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives is urging Congress to support funding for the Indian
What could saliva testing mean for dentistry?
2025-05-01
Dr. Fouad Dr. Shi Dr. Wu Dr. Lingen During the COVID-19 pandemic, saliva-based tests gained attention for their ability to detect SARS-CoV-2, and this emerging
Coalition urges Congress to reject proposed HHS budget cuts
2025-04-30
The ADA signed on to a coalition letter expressing concern for the Trump administration’s draft fiscal year 2026 budget for the U.S. Department of Health
ADA objects to surgeon general’s water fluoridation comments
2025-04-29
The ADA is strongly opposing comments made by the Louisiana surgeon general about community water fluoridation, calling them “dangerously irresponsible.” “As doctors, we pledge to
ADA standards on cartridge syringes, athletic mouth protectors available for review
2025-04-28
Two draft standards are available from the American Dental Association for review and comment until May 23. Proposed ANSI/ADA Standard No. 34 for Dentistry —
ADA invites dental schools to become testing sites for potential Seal products
2025-04-28
The American Dental Association invites dental schools to apply to the ADA Qualified Sites program, which connects manufacturers with research sites that are qualified to
