Dental advocacy endeavors start early
2022-04-21
Passion for advocacy: Dental student Ty Smith during his first visit to Capitol Hill with members of the Florida Dental Association. From left are Mr.
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HRSA launches Community Health Worker Training Program
2022-04-20
The Health Resources and Services Administration is launching the Community Health Worker Training Program. The new program, which is supported by $226.5 million in funding
ADA responds to CMS request for information on access to care in Medicaid
2022-04-11
The ADA has many suggestions for how the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services can support states in improving access to dental care for Medicaid
ADA prioritizes 2022 advocacy issues
2022-04-08
Dr. Vitale Dr. Gupta Dental insurance and student debt reform. Improving Medicaid. Health equity. Every year the ADA prioritizes the issues the Association believes have
Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act passes House
2022-04-05
Washington – The Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act passed the House of Representatives on April 4. The legislation requires that all private group and individual health
Coalition urges Congress, CMS to give states 120 days before unwinding enhanced FMAP
2022-04-04
Washington – The Partnership for Medicaid is urging Congress to provide state Medicaid agencies with a 120-day lead time before unwinding the enhanced federal medical
ADA supports pandemic preparedness legislation
2022-03-31
Washington – The American Dental Association is supporting the Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats, and Pandemics Act, or PREVENT Pandemics
ADA explains how No Surprises Act could affect dentists
2022-03-30
The ADA has received questions from member dentists regarding the No Surprises Act and whether it affects dental practices. The No Surprises Act went into
Florida periodontist receives first Excellence in Action for Dental Health Award
2022-03-28
Honored: Dr. Jolene Paramore, right, receives first Excellence in Action for Dental Health Award from Dr. Shailee Gupta during the 2022 ADA Dentist Student Lobby
ADA thanks Congress for including oral health priorities in Cures 2.0 Act
2022-03-24
Washington – The American Dental Association is thanking lawmakers for including many oral health priorities in the Cures 2.0 Act. In a March 17 letter
Dentists, dental students advocate together in Washington
2022-03-22
Welcome: ASDA President Justina Anigbo and ADA President Cesar R. Sabates welcome dental students and dentists to the 2022 ADA Dentist and Student Lobby Day.
Lobby Day underway in nation’s capital
2022-03-21
Skit: Members of the New Jersey Dental Association and dental student Ariana Motavalli demonstrate how to advocate during the “How to Meet With Your Member