Feb 12, 2026

ADA offers scholarships for teaching and leadership training program

Several full-tuition scholarships are available for the Academy for Advancing Leadership's Institute for Teaching and Learning. Read More

Feb 11, 2026

Indian Health Service to end dental amalgam use by 2027

In response to the announcement, the ADA said it continues to support the use of dental amalgam based on dentists' clinical judgment. Read More

Feb 10, 2026

CMS proposes reversal of adult dental essential health benefit policy in payment notice 

CMS is proposing to reverse course on a policy that allowed states to include routine adult dental services as an essential health benefit.  Read More

Feb 10, 2026

CMS launches online complaint form for providers to report Medicare Advantage issues

CMS implemented an online process allowing health care providers to submit complaints about Medicare Advantage plans directly to the agency. Read More

Feb 6, 2026

Give Kids A Smile 2026 kicks off in Houston

Nearly 200 children received free dental care Feb. 6 during the national ADA Foundation Give Kids A Smile kickoff in Houston. Read More