60 changes coming to CDT Code in 2026
2025-06-05
CDT 2026, which includes 60 code changes, is available for preorder from the ADA Store. The updated manual boasts 31 additions, 14 revisions, six deletions
Dental Practice
5 things to know about the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2025-05-30
Editor’s note: This is the sixth installment in a 13-part ADA News series profiling the National Commission and each of the 12 recognized specialty sponsoring
CDC urges health care providers to stay alert for measles cases
2025-05-23
This patient presents with Koplik spots on Day 3 of the measles. Photo courtesy of CDC Public Health Image Library. Measles continues to spread in
Study compares digital and analogue impression taking for CAD/CAM posts
2025-05-19
THESSALONIKI, Greece: As digital workflows become increasingly prevalent in restorative dentistry, the accuracy of intra-oral scanners in capturing complex anatomical structures remains a critical factor
Texas investigating illegal marketing of fluoride toothpastes
2025-05-09
The attorney general in Texas has launched investigations into Colgate-Palmolive and Procter & Gamble for illegally marketing fluoride toothpaste to parents and children in ways
FDI calls for integration of oral measures into electronic health records
2025-04-25
The FDI World Dental Federation is calling for health systems to include oral health indicators in electronic health records. The organization released a consensus statement
5 things to know about the American Association of Orthodontists
2025-04-08
Editor’s note: This is the fifth installment in a 13-part ADA News series profiling the National Commission and each of the 12 recognized specialty sponsoring
Dentists’ economic confidence drops in first quarter of 2025
2025-04-01
The ADA Health Policy Institute’s latest poll showed a sharp decline in dentists’ economic confidence when looking ahead to the next six months. Since HPI
ADA announces affiliation with private practice dental group
2025-03-11
ADA President Brett Kessler, D.D.S., and APDP President Julie Spaniel, D.D.S., smile March 6 after announcing the two groups’ new collaboration. The ADA announced March
Code Maintenance Committee approves changes to 2026 CDT Code
2025-03-11
Code Maintenance Committee members, ADA staff and observers gather for the committee meeting March 7 at ADA Headquarters in Chicago. Updates are coming to CDT
Five years later: Staffing shortages, infection control since the COVID-19 pandemic
2025-02-27
Dr. Ricci Dr. Mannion-Black Dr. Thompson Dr. Kim Dr. Lee It’s been five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and there are still
ADA Code updates address ethical concerns with social media influencers
2025-02-24
Additions to the ADA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct for 2025 address ethical concerns with the use of social media influencers by dental
