2025 Legislative Report Card

Sep 12, 2025

House passes defense bill with ADA-supported dental provisions 

The House passed its version of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which includes several ADA-supported dental provisions.

Sep 12, 2025

ADA urges for operational improvements with payments for limited dental services in Medicare

The ADA is asking CMS to keep the current scope of dental services under Medicare while pushing for improvements in how they are reimbursed.

Sep 12, 2025

3 things you missed in government this week

ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings you may have missed this week.

Sep 10, 2025

ADA warns of phishing scam targeting membership renewals

In light of a recent phishing attempt, the ADA is reminding dentists to stay vigilant about cybersecurity.

Sep 9, 2025

What to know about information-blocking regulations

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Sept. 3 that it plans to “crack down” on information blocking.

Sep 9, 2025

Combating misinformation

The National Advisory Committee on Health Literacy in Dentistry is combating misinformation through a student video contest and more.

Sep 9, 2025

Two vie for ADA speaker

The ADA House of Delegates will elect a new speaker in October.

Sep 5, 2025

ADA president, AAPD past president pen editorial warning public health risks of removing fluoride

Drs. Brett Kessler and Scott Smith issued a warning against efforts to eliminate community water fluoridation in a recent editorial.

Sep 5, 2025

3 things you missed in government this week

ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings you may have missed this week.

Sep 4, 2025

Creating dentistry's future

Richard J. Rosato, D.M.D., will be installed as the 162nd ADA president Oct. 27 at the House of Delegates meeting in Washington, D.C.

Sep 4, 2025

Medicaid must improve network adequacy standards, ADA council says

A report released by an ADA council says that only seven states are meeting network adequacy for Medicaid.

Sep 2, 2025

Dental workforce transitioning to younger, female dentists

The face of dentistry is changing to a younger and more female workforce, according to a new report from the ADA Health Policy Institute.

Sep 2, 2025

Oral health, sun safety focus of consumer product campaign

The ADA is collaborating with the Consumer Healthcare Products Association to inform families about sun safety and oral health.

Sep 2, 2025

September JADA finds dental fear still prevalent in US

Nearly 73% of adults report they are afraid of going to the dentist, according to a study published in JADA.

Sep 2, 2025

Weigh-in on oral cancer recommendations

The ADA Living Guideline program is issuing a call for comments for the first recommendation in the oral cancer guideline.  

Aug 30, 2025

One Big Beautiful Bill’s impact on student loans

The ADA sent a letter to the Education Department outlining the impact on dental students who participate in federal student loan programs.

Aug 29, 2025

ADA treasurer offers deeper dive into finances

ADA Treasurer Cody Graves, D.D.S., M.B.A., sent a newsletter focused on the formation of the ADA Forsyth Institute,

Aug 29, 2025

ADA lobbies to reduce nicotine in cigarettes

The ADA is supporting a proposed rule to reduce nicotine levels in cigarettes and other combustible tobacco products. 

Aug 28, 2025

Nominate chair for Strategic Forecasting Committee

The Strategic Forecasting Committee is seeking nominations for a chair to serve a two-year term.

Aug 27, 2025

ADA launches AI-powered credentialing solution, urges plan administrators to join effort

The ADA Delegated Credentialing Service, powered by LightSpun, builds on the success of the ADA-CAQH Provider Data Portal.