Atlanta ‘veneer tech’ indicted on more than 100 charges
2025-12-19
A Georgia man who claimed to be a “veneer technician” is facing more than 100 charges after he allegedly practiced dentistry without a license, according
Licensure
ADA begins discussions with other groups to advance dental licensure exams
2025-11-18
The American Dental Association, Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations and American Board of Dental Examiners have begun a series of collaborative discussions focused on
ADA advocates for removing stigmatizing questions from licensure applications
2025-08-27
The American Dental Association continues to advocate for removing stigmatizing questions related to mental health and substance use disorders from dental licensure applications. In July,
Oregon passes dental licensure reform that removes stigmatizing mental health questions
2025-01-31
After nearly 18 months of advocacy efforts, dental licensure applications in Oregon will no longer include stigmatizing questions related to mental health. On Dec. 13,
States remove stigmatizing mental health questions from dental licensure applications
2024-10-09
Licensure reform: ADA President-elect Brett H. Kessler (from left), D.D.S.; Hana Alberti, D.D.S., senior director of the ADA Center for Dental Practice Policy; Mark Staz,
Preventing professional discrimination
2024-02-28
The ADA is taking action in 2024 to prevent discrimination in licensing and credentialing against dentists who have received counseling, therapy or treatment for mental,
Number of bills moving in state legislatures on Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact
2023-05-05
Over two decades ago, the ADA approved policy supporting license portability. Fast forward to today, and with legislative activity on licensure in nearly a dozen
Military spouses with dental licenses now have reciprocity in other states
2023-02-02
Military spouses with valid dental licenses in one state will now have licensure recognition in the state where their spouse is serving, thanks to a
ADA, partners take steps to achieve greater licensure portability for dentists
2022-09-08
Improved licensure portability for dentists and dental hygienists is closer than ever, as the American Dental Association continues to work with other agencies to make
American Board of Orofacial Pain recognized as national certifying board for orofacial pain
2022-03-30
The National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards announced March 28 it has recognized the American Board of Orofacial Pain as the
General dentist/practitioner sought for specialties recognition committee
2022-03-08
The Council on Dental Education and Licensure is seeking nominations for a general dentist/practitioner vacancy on its Committee on Recognition of Specialties and Interest Areas
ADA seeks public/consumer member nominations for CODA
2022-01-25
The ADA Board of Trustees and Council on Dental Education and Licensure are seeking nominations for individuals to serve as public/consumer representatives on the Commission