Dental School Snapshots: March
2025-03-28
The U.S. boasts more than 70 accredited dental schools, all charged with educating the next generation of dentists. This series from the ADA News highlights
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What is the future of community water fluoridation?
2025-03-27
The topic of community water fluoridation has gained significant traction over the past few years — and not because of the long-held acknowledgement of its
ADA sends funding request letter for fiscal year 2026
2025-03-27
The ADA is signing onto a March 26 coalition letter requesting that Congress support dental and oral health-related programs in Fiscal Year 2026. The coalition
ADA unites coalition to support CMS chief dental officer role
2025-03-25
In response to recent reports of impending reorganization within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the ADA has mobilized a coalition of 27
Benefit verification drives increased administrative spending in dental offices
2025-03-24
Dental spending on administrative processes increased in 2023, as dental providers and staff handled a higher volume of both manual and electronic tasks that cost
What happens if the adult Medicaid dental benefit goes away?
2025-03-21
The potential consequences of eliminating the adult Medicaid dental benefit are highlighted in a research brief the ADA Health Policy Institute released March 21. Several
5 best practices for responding to online reviews
2025-03-20
In this digital age, most dentists have received online reviews, but they may not know how best to respond to them or even if they
ADA urges reauthorization of mental health bill
2025-03-19
The ADA and 66 other organizations are urging Congress to pass legislation dedicated to preventing suicide and reducing occupational burnout, mental health conditions and stress
Bill would reduce student loan burden for dentists, physicians
2025-03-18
A bill was reintroduced in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives that would allow medical and dental students to defer payments on federal
ADA symposium to equip dentists to be champions for overall health
2025-03-17
A symposium hosted by the American Dental Association in June will explore the relationship between oral health and overall health and show how dental professionals
The Leadership Institutes to cultivate pipeline of aspiring leaders across tripartite
2025-03-14
Members of the ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership class of 2023-24 celebrate their graduation on Dec. 6, 2024, in Chicago. The ADA is decentralizing
ADA joins broad coalition urging Congress to protect Medicaid
2025-03-13
The ADA, alongside more than 70 organizations, is urging congressional leaders to protect and preserve the Medicaid program. The Association joined a letter led by FamiliesUSA,
