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MEMBER ALERT: Phishing Scam Targeting ADA/TDA Membership Renewals

TSBDE to Implement New SID Requirement for 2026 License Renewals

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Big Changes to Dentist Non-Competes: What You Need to Know About SB 1318

Online Addendum - 89th Report Card

2025 Legislative Report Card

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TDA Names Dr. Greta Zeimetz as New Executive Director to Propel Association into the Future

TDA Stands in Solidarity with Texas Hill Country Flood Victims

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ADA Announces the Sunset of SmileCon After 2025

Your CE Just Got a Seasonal Glow-Up

TDA Advocacy in Action: 89th Texas Legislative Session Highlights

Get Ready to Get Licensed: TDA's Licensing Expo is Just Around the Corner!

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CDT 2025 Code Updates: What You Need to Know

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ADA Files Amicus Brief at SCOTUS

You Ask, We Answer: Is water fluoridation effective in helping to prevent tooth decay?

The ADA News is delving into many questions explored in Fluoridation Facts through conversations with experts.

Dear ADA: Exclusivity clauses

This new ADA News series aims to address dentists' dental insurance challenges.

ADA president details ‘year of constant challenges,’ growth, change

Brett Kessler, D.D.S., concludes his term as the ADA’s 161st president on Oct. 28 after overseeing a year of unprecedented challenges.

‘Together we’re creating that future’

Richard J. Rosato Rosato, of Concord, New Hampshire, assumed office as the 162nd ADA president at the close of the House of Delegates.

ADA presidential citation honors dentist killed in Oklahoma City bombing

Charles Hurlburt, D.D.S., was a retired University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry professor who died in the bombing 30 years ago.

Thomas M. Paumier, D.D.S., voted ADA president-elect

Thomas M. Paumier, D.D.S., from Canton, Ohio, was voted president-elect Oct. 27 by the ADA House of Delegates.

Highlighting facts about community water fluoridation

Liz Lense, D.D.S., and Scott L. Tomar, D.M.D., discuss public water fluoridation science at Smilecon 2025

Adoption is key challenge when introducing new dental technology, experts say

After new dental technology has gone through testing and approvals, developers still face the challenge of getting their product adopted.

Highlighting the Facts About Community Water Fluoridation

Liz Lense, DDS, and Scott L. Tomar, DMD, discuss public water fluoridation science at Smilecon 2025

ADA honors award winners at Changemakers Celebration

The ADA honored this year’s award winners during the second Changemakers Celebration at SmileCon 2025.

SmileCon session explores pathways to dental practice ownership

An educational SmileCon session provided attendees with comprehensive insights on the various avenues to dental practice ownership.

The link between added sugars and oral health

A SmileCon session focused on how dietary choices — particularly added sugar intake — affect both oral health and overall well-being.

ADA graduates last Leadership Institutes class

The last class of the ADA’s Leadership Institutes graduated in August, but the work of participants continues.

Dental professionals give back to veterans during SmileCon 2025

Dental professionals from around the country came together to assemble 500 health and comfort kids for underserved veterans.

ADA Humanitarian Award winner improves access to care in rural Missouri

William Kane, D.D.S., founded Smiles of Hope Dental Clinic in March 2010 to help address access-to-care issues in rural Missouri.

Dentech discussion centers on dental-medical connections

During a discussion on dental-medical integration, the panelists agreed: Oral health care is essential and linked to overall health.

SmileCon Opening Session unites dentists around leadership, shared purpose

Hundreds of dentists convened for the SmileCon 2025 Opening Session, which kicked off the meeting with empowerment and inspiration.  

HysensBio wins dentech pitch competition with peptide that appears to regenerate dentin

HysensBio — a clinical-stage biotechnology company — is the winner of this year’s Pitch Competition at ADA Forsyth dentech 2025.

The art of managing fluoride misconceptions

CE session addressed including the importance of high-dose fluoride applications in pediatric dentistry and managing fluoride hesitancy.

An oral-systemic focus for optimal patient care

An Oral Systemic Focus for Optimal Patient Care - Smilecon 2025 panel discussion