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ADA receives CDC grant to advance antibiotic stewardship, tissue graft safety in dentistry

The ADA is leading a national effort to strengthen antibiotic stewardship in dentistry and develop tissue graft safety guidance. Read More

ADA, AADEJ present Distinguished Dental Editor Award to retired Michigan Dental Association editor

The ADA and AADEJ honored David Foe of the Michigan Dental Association with the 2026 Distinguished Dental Editor Award. Read More

Alliance of the ADA gifts $185,000 to ADA Foundation

The Alliance and its Foundation for Dental Health Education gifted their remaining funds to support the Give Veterans A Smile program. Read More

ADA thanks dental community following 2026 Scientific Session

Following the session, which took place Oct. 8-10 in Indianapolis, the ADA decided to pause its annual meeting until further notice. Read More

ADA supports major expansion of VA dental benefits for veterans

The ADA is supporting legislation that would expand access to dental care for veterans enrolled in the VA health care system. Read More

Register Give Kids A Smile events by Nov. 15

To help celebrate the Give Kids A Smile program's 25th anniversary, the ADA Foundation is collecting stories about the program’s impact. Read More

ADA seeks STEM visa designation for dentistry

The ADA is signing onto a letter urging DHS to add dentistry to its list of STEM designated degrees. Read More

ADA Member Advantage endorses small-ship luxury cruise provider

ADA members receive up to $1,000 in savings. Read More

ADA webinar to cover infection control requirements

The ADA will cover infection control requirements, recommendations and industry regulations during a live webinar for dental professionals. Read More

November JADA examines clinical, economic burdens caused by orofacial infection complications

Severe complications from distant spread occur in 1.1% of orofacial infections in the United States. Read More

ADA seeks treasurer candidates

The deadline for filing is July 1, 2027. Read More

ADA urges House committee to address cybersecurity concerns for dental practices

The ADA is urging Congress to consider the needs of small dental practices as it reviews legislation aimed at strengthening cybersecurity. Read More

New ADA president highlights power of organized dentistry

ADA President Thomas Paumier, D.D.S., addressed the House of Delegates after being installed as the Association’s 163rd president. Read More

Indianapolis high schoolers explore dental careers at Discovering Dentistry Symposium

More than 50 students gathered Oct. 10 in Indianapolis, ready to explore the careers that could await them in dentistry. Read More

ADA expands CDHC program as online course available directly to hygienists, assistants

The ADA Community Dental Health Coordinator Program is now available as a fully online, asynchronous course. Read More

Indianapolis high schoolers explore dental careers at Planet Smilez Discovering Dentistry Symposium

More than 50 students gathered Oct. 10 in Indianapolis, ready to explore the careers that could await them in dentistry. Read More

HHS awards $51M to expand dental care for children with neurodevelopmental disorders

HHS announced $51 million in funding to 28 health centers to improve access to dental care for children with neurodevelopmental disorders, Read More

ADA House of Delegates approves no dues increase for 2027

Effective Jan. 1, 2027, ADA active member dues will be $627. Read More

Karin Irani, D.D.S., J.D., voted ADA president-elect

Karin Irani, D.D.S., J.D., a general dentist in Los Angeles, was voted president-elect of the ADA by the House of Delegates on Oct. 12. Read More

ADA president highlights collaborative achievements over past year

During his House address, President Richard Rosato, D.M.D., detailed the steps the ADA has taken to collaboratively address its challenges. Read More