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Anesthesia Advisory Committee Meeting

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Patient lawsuit alleges Delta Dental misrepresents out-of-network coverage

A class-action lawsuit filed by patients insured by Delta Dental alleges the insurer misrepresents its out-of-network coverage. Read More

ADA urges Congress to modernize MACRA to better integrate oral health 

The ADA is calling for the prioritization of dental interoperability, administrative simplification and evidence-based quality measurement. Read More

ADA resources for National Children’s Dental Health Month 2026

Senate passes FY 2026 interior spending package 

A Senate-approved appropriations package includes increased funding for Indian Health Service, or IHS, dental programs. Read More

New HIPAA rules address substance use disorder records

The ADA updated its sample HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices to reflect new rules regarding substance use disorder treatment information. Read More

ADA to explore opportunities to educate dentists on Type 1 diabetes

In response to a House of Delegates resolution, the ADA is exploring ways to educate dentists on Type 1 diabetes and oral health. Read More

ADA explores opportunities to educate dentists on Type 1 diabetes

In response to a House of Delegates resolution, the ADA is exploring ways to educate dentists on Type 1 diabetes and oral health. Read More

HHS, USDA release 2025–2030 dietary guidelines 

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture released  Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030. Read More

Former Harvard School of Dental Medicine dean dies at 83

Bruce Donoff, D.M.D., M.D., who served as dean of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, died Dec. 25, 2025, at the age of 83. Read More

Past American Academy of Periodontology president dies at 87

Myron “Ron” Nevins, D.D.S., a past president of the American Academy of Periodontology, died Dec. 24, 2025, at the age of 87. Read More

ADA Member Advantage ends ClassPass, OnPay endorsements

ADA Member Advantage has ended its endorsement relationships with ClassPass and OnPay as of Jan. 1. Read More

ADA webinar to address how to talk to patients about mental health

The ADA will host a webinar Jan. 23 to help prepare dentists and their team members to discuss mental health concerns with their patients. Read More

January JADA outlines emerging dental therapies for obstructive sleep apnea

Dentists play an increasingly important role in the management of sleep health and disorders. Read More

New ADA recommendations confirm dental imaging most effectively used in moderation

The recommendations confirm that dental imaging should only be ordered when clinically necessary to minimize exposure to radiation. Read More

Dear ADA: Annual maximums

Many dental plans’ annual maximums have not increased in 50 years. Read More

ADA shares condolences following the death of Greg Biffle

Keep you and your practice safe from scams this holiday season

Atlanta ‘veneer tech’ indicted on more than 100 charges

A man who claimed to be a “veneer technician” is facing more than 100 charges after he allegedly practiced dentistry without a license. Read More

Senate passes National Defense Authorization Act

The U.S. Senate passed the NDAA, which includes an ADA-supported provision that aims to bolster oral health care efforts in the military. Read More

Experts at ADA summit agree that dentists can be key in providing care for patients with sleep and airway disorders