ADA, coalition express support for oral health literacy bill
The members of the Organized Dentistry Coalition, including the ADA, expressed their support for a bipartisan bill introduced in October that would establish an evidence-based
The members of the Organized Dentistry Coalition, including the ADA, expressed their support for a bipartisan bill introduced in October that would establish an evidence-based

Heard about the Massachusetts ballot initiative? The ADA held two open forums in Houston addressing why the Massachusetts November ballot initiative is important to dentists
New initiative: The ADA announced the launch of a new Health Equity Action Team to help reduce disparities in oral health. From left are panelists
The Organized Dentistry Coalition is asking the Senate to support the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act. If enacted, the bill would ensure all group and individual

The Partnership for Medicaid, of which the ADA is a member, is urging lawmakers to pass legislation addressing the upcoming Medicaid fiscal cliff in Puerto
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is amending a Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act declaration to authorize additional providers, including dentists and

When Gary Oyster, D.D.S., learned there was a ballot question in Massachusetts calling for dental insurance reform, the veteran dentist didn’t hesitate to contribute to
The ADA and Dental Quality Alliance are applauding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for including three DQA measures into the Core Set of

The Maximizing Outcomes through Better Investments in Lifesaving Equipment for Health Care Act – legislation that gives community health centers more flexibility in using New
The ADA supports equal access to dental care for all patients and has several ideas on how Congress can ensure greater health outcomes for people
The ADA is concerned about the effect of proposed Section 1557 requirements on dental offices, especially the regulatory burdens and costs dentists will face if
The latest episode of Tooth Talk features an in-depth discussion on the Massachusetts ballot initiative. During the podcast, Andrew S. Tonelli, D.M.D., co-chair of the