Prioritizing Mental Health: Resources Available for TDA Members

Texas Dental Association Announces Lee Ann Johnson, CAE, as Executive Director

April is Stress Awareness Month

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month

Stay Connected with TDA Today – March Issue Now Online!

Urgent Alert: Suspicious and Harmful Mail Targeting Houston-Area Dental Offices

World Oral Health Day

Scam Alert: Dentists Targeted by Impersonation Calls

Celebrating National Dentists’ Day

Stay Connected with TDA Today – February Issue Now Online!

Scholarship Opportunity: Academy for Advancing Leadership in Teaching & Learning

February - Children’s Dental Health Month

Register Now for the TDA Meeting — Free for Members Through February 18

Real Advocacy. Real Results.

Stay Connected with TDA Today – January Issue Now Online!

Important Update: New Federal HIPAA Privacy Rules Affect Dental Practices

Call for Nominations - Texas Dental Association Smiles Foundation Board of Trustees (2026)

By the Numbers — Counting Down 2025

Important Update – TDA Central Office

Stay Connected with TDA Today – October Issue Now Online!

ADA supports PARTNERS Act aimed at strengthening oversight of Medicare Advantage dental benefits 

The ADA is supporting legislation aimed at strengthening oversight and enforcement of Medicare Advantage supplemental dental benefits.  Read More

Dental College of Georgia breaks ground on second campus

The Dental College of Georgia Savannah is slated to open in summer 2028 on the Armstrong Campus of Georgia Southern University. Read More

My View: We Are Stronger Together

U.S. Court of Appeals overturns lower court judgement in EPA fluoride case, citing judicial overreach 

New ADA standards on dental cartridges, water quality available for review

Interested parties have until June 10 to comment on the proposed standards. Read More

U.S. Court of Appeals overturns lower court order in EPA fluoride case, citing judicial overreach 

Dear ADA: Out-of-network billing

Out-of-network dentists may receive EOBs that appear to impose fee limitations despite the absence of a contractual agreement. Read More

JAMA study projects pediatric Medicaid disenrollment would worsen oral health, raise health care costs 

A new JAMA study projects that pediatric Medicaid coverage losses could lead to worsening oral health outcomes and higher health care costs. Read More

Explore world of forensic dentistry through ADA program

The hybrid forensic dentistry program will prepare dentists to apply their skills to help identify the unidentified and provide closure. Read More

Expand your practice with ADA CE on sports dentistry, Botox

From sports dentistry to Botox, upcoming ADA CE courses will cover a wide range of topics dentists can take back to their practices. Read More

JADA Foundational Science indexed in PubMed Central

Articles published in JADA Foundational Science will soon be included in one of the most widely used biomedical research platforms. Read More

CMS finalizes rule prohibiting adult dental benefits as an essential health benefit

CMS finalized Marketplace Exchange policies affecting dental coverage in the 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Final Rule. Read More

CMS finalizes rule prohibiting adult dental benefits as an essential health benefit in Marketplace Exchanges

CMS finalized Marketplace Exchange policies affecting dental coverage in the 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Final Rule. Read More

ADA Grassroots Alert urges dentists to support ERISA reform  

The ADA sent a Grassroots Alert asking member dentists to urge Congress to support ERISA reform. Read More

Dentists file class action lawsuits against Delta Dental in four states

Live ADA seminars to tackle dentists’ biggest insurance issues

The ADA News’ “Dear ADA” series is coming to dentists live through free, virtual seminars hosted by the American Dental Association. Read More

California attorney general reaches settlement with Aspen Dental over corporate practice claims

Aspen Dental allegedly exceeded its business management and administrative services role. Read More

ADA urges FDA to reconsider proposed pathway for flavored e-cigarette authorizations

The ADA is urging the FDA to revise portions of its proposed guidance on flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems. Read More

HHS Office for Civil Rights extends compliance deadline for digital accessibility final rule to May 2027

The regulation applies to dental practices that receive federal financial assistance. Read More

HHS Office for Civil Rights Extends deadline for compliance with final rule on digital accessibility to May 2027

The regulation applies to dental practices that receive federal financial assistance. Read More