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Nov 12, 2025
ADA seeks participants to help develop new standards
The ADA Standards Program is seeking interested parties to help develop new standards addressing dental materials, tools and technology.
Nov 11, 2025
Florida Combined Life drops policy limiting same-day scaling and root planing following ADA advocacy
Florida Combined Life is dropping its policy that limited same-day scaling and root planing to only two quadrants.
Nov 11, 2025
ADA opposes Delta Dental’s acquisition of Cherry Tree Dental
ADA leaders expressed opposition to Delta Dental of Wisconsin’s proposed acquisition of Cherry Tree Dental.
Nov 7, 2025
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings you may have missed this week.
Nov 5, 2025
ADA-supported coalition urges robust FY 2026 funding for health workforce programs
The Health Professions and Nursing Education Coalition is urging Congress to strengthen federal investments in the health workforce.
Nov 5, 2025
CMS highlights medical-dental integration in 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
CMS released its final rule for the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, announcing policy updates that take effect Jan. 1, 2026.
Nov 4, 2025
ADA urges Congress to maintain CDC tobacco prevention funding
The ADA is urging adoption of the Senate’s proposed $246.5 million funding level for the CDC's Office on Smoking and Health.
Nov 4, 2025
November JADA highlights opportunities for dentists to address teen tobacco use
Oral health care professionals are in a unique position to address tobacco and nicotine use among adolescents.
Nov 4, 2025
ADA data content standards available for comment
The draft standards are available for review and comment until Nov. 27.
Nov 4, 2025
ADA standards on CBCT systems, DICOM available for comment
The draft standards are available for review and comment until Dec. 5.
Nov 4, 2025
ADA data content standards available for comment
The draft standards are available for review and comment until Nov. 27.
Nov 4, 2025
ADA standards on CBCT systems, DICOM available for comment
The draft standards are available for review and comment until Dec. 5.
Nov 3, 2025
ADA treasurer details changes in Association dues
ADA Treasurer Cody Graves, D.D.S., M.B.A., detailed the decision to adjust the full membership dues and what it means for ADA members.
Nov 3, 2025
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings that you may have missed this week.
Nov 3, 2025
FDA to restrict sale of fluoride supplements, halting previously promised ban
The FDA announced that it plans to restrict the sale of unapproved ingestible fluoride prescription drug products for children.
Nov 2, 2025
ADA treasurer details changes in Association dues
ADA Treasurer Cody Graves, D.D.S., M.B.A., detailed the decision to adjust the full membership dues and what it means for ADA members.
Oct 30, 2025
You Ask, We Answer: Is water fluoridation effective in helping to prevent tooth decay?
The ADA News is delving into many questions explored in Fluoridation Facts through conversations with experts.
Oct 30, 2025
Dear ADA: Exclusivity clauses
This new ADA News series aims to address dentists' dental insurance challenges.
Oct 28, 2025
ADA president details ‘year of constant challenges,’ growth, change
Brett Kessler, D.D.S., concludes his term as the ADA’s 161st president on Oct. 28 after overseeing a year of unprecedented challenges.
Oct 28, 2025
‘Together we’re creating that future’
Richard J. Rosato Rosato, of Concord, New Hampshire, assumed office as the 162nd ADA president at the close of the House of Delegates.
