President Donald Trump signed a $1.2 trillion bipartisan spending bill Feb. 3, ending the partial government shutdown. The House and Senate approved the FY 2026
For nearly 100 years, the ADA Seal of Acceptance has helped consumers make informed decisions about dental products. Since 1931, the program has evaluated the
Dental assistant Jonasica Hollins (left) and UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry fourth-year student Nicole Harari treat patient Silvia Rivera Garcia under faculty supervision during the
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has initiated an accelerated review of fluoride in drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The action marks the
The American Association of Dental Editors and Journalists released guidance Jan. 23 on the use of generative artificial intelligence in dental publishing. “Guidance for Authors,
The ADA is urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to maintain strong oversight of Medicare Advantage supplemental dental benefits, warning that proposed changes
The burden of severe periodontitis remains a public health concern in the U.S., emphasizing the need for targeted interventions in high-risk populations and regions, according
Kyle Bogan, D.D.S. Allen Reavis, D.D.S. Jeff Van Drew, D.M.D. Civic engagement has always mattered, but for dentistry the stakes are rising. From insurance reform
Code Maintenance Committee members, ADA staff and observers gather for the 2025 committee meeting. The 2026 meeting will convene March 13 at ADA Headquarters in
In 2025, the ADA drove major insurance reforms nationwide. Federally, the ADA pushed back on questionable insurer practices and sought greater payer scrutiny. The Association
The American Dental Association is seeking volunteers to contribute to Oral Health 2050, a strategic initiative aimed at establishing a roadmap for dentistry’s next 25
The ADA Living Guideline Program is accepting comments through Feb. 6 on the third installment in a series of evidence-based recommendations for the early detection
