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The Reality of Medicare Part B Dental & Why Every Dentist in Texas Should Care

Sep 7, 2021

Act Now – Tell Congress to Oppose a Medicare Dental Benefit for All

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Apr 8, 2026

ADA urges Congress to increase oral health funding, restore leadership

The ADA and three partner organizations are urging Congress to strengthen federal support for oral health programs. Read More

Apr 8, 2026

Fighting sugar, protecting patients: ADA advocacy in action 

How the ADA's multi-year engagement and task force shaped national nutrition guidance. Read More

Apr 7, 2026

Maryland orders Cigna to stop automatic downcoding, issues $80,000 fine 

Maryland’s Insurance Administration has fined health insurance company Cigna $80,000. Read More

Apr 6, 2026

ADA guideline prioritizes clinical exam over vital staining in early oral cancer detection

The recommendations reiterate the importance of exams while advising against the use of vital staining to evaluate the need for biopsy. Read More

Apr 6, 2026

April JADA evaluates water fluoridation benefits, impact of discontinuation

Dentists should advise policymakers and their patients not to abandon community water fluoridation, according to the JADA cover story. Read More

Apr 3, 2026

ADA Member Advantage-endorsed CyraCom joins Propio Language Services

CyraCom has been endorsed for nine years by ADA Member Advantage to provide interpretation and translation services for dental offices. Read More

Apr 2, 2026

ADA raises concerns about CMS CRUSH initiative proposals affecting dentistry

Mar 30, 2026

Dear ADA: Noncovered services

If a plan denies a procedure as a noncovered service, why am I still required to accept the contracted PPO fee instead of my full fee? Read More

Mar 26, 2026

Lobby Day 2026 delivers strong impact

Approximately 500 dentists and dental students gathered in Washington, D.C., for Lobby Day 2026. Read More

Mar 26, 2026

Q&A: What are your ethical obligations if another dentist dies before completing treatment?

A recent news report described financial challenges faced by patients who had prepaid for treatment before their dentist unexpectedly died. Read More

Mar 25, 2026

ADA adds mental health, GLP-1 questions to health history forms

The updated forms became available for purchase through the ADA Store on March 24. Read More

Mar 25, 2026

New ADA executive director emphasizes clarity, trust, and growth

Mar 24, 2026

Organized Dentistry Coalition urges CMS to not prohibit adult dental coverage

ODC urged CMS to not prohibit adult dental coverage as an essential health benefit in the proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters. Read More

Mar 19, 2026

Coalition urges Congress to boost CDC tobacco prevention funding

The ADA joined a coalition urging Congress to provide $310 million for tobacco prevention and cessation programs at the CDC. Read More

Mar 17, 2026

New ADA course offers strategies for supporting dentists’ mental health

In honor of Health Workforce Well-Being Day on March 18, the new course offers practical strategies and tools for dentists and their teams. Read More

Mar 17, 2026

3 convicted in racketeering conspiracy involving dental practice

The conspiracy defrauded Medicaid of more than $30 million. Read More

Mar 17, 2026

ADA voices support for reintroduction of Promoting Dental Health Act

The ADA supports legislation reintroduced in the U.S. Senate that would extend federal support for oral health initiatives nationwide. Read More

Mar 17, 2026

ADA calls for improved interoperability standards for dental imaging 

The ADA submitted comments in response to a request for information on diagnostic imaging interoperability standards and certification.  Read More

Mar 13, 2026

ADA Forsyth wins Massachusetts economic impact award

The ADA Forsyth Institute has won gold in the 22nd annual Team Massachusetts Economic Impact Awards. Read More

Mar 12, 2026

Legislation introduced to apply state dental insurance laws to self-funded plans 

The ADA is supporting new legislation aimed at ensuring that state dental insurance reform laws apply to self-funded dental plans. Read More

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