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Oct 22, 2026
Indianapolis high schoolers explore dental careers at Discovering Dentistry Symposium
More than 50 students gathered Oct. 10 in Indianapolis, ready to explore the careers that could await them in dentistry. Read More
Oct 22, 2026
ADA expands CDHC program as online course available directly to hygienists, assistants
The ADA Community Dental Health Coordinator Program is now available as a fully online, asynchronous course. Read More
Oct 22, 2026
Indianapolis high schoolers explore dental careers at Planet Smilez Discovering Dentistry Symposium
More than 50 students gathered Oct. 10 in Indianapolis, ready to explore the careers that could await them in dentistry. Read More
Oct 16, 2026
HHS awards $51M to expand dental care for children with neurodevelopmental disorders
HHS announced $51 million in funding to 28 health centers to improve access to dental care for children with neurodevelopmental disorders, Read More
Oct 14, 2026
ADA House of Delegates approves no dues increase for 2027
Effective Jan. 1, 2027, ADA active member dues will be $627. Read More
Oct 13, 2026
Karin Irani, D.D.S., J.D., voted ADA president-elect
Karin Irani, D.D.S., J.D., a general dentist in Los Angeles, was voted president-elect of the ADA by the House of Delegates on Oct. 12. Read More
Oct 12, 2026
ADA president highlights collaborative achievements over past year
During his House address, President Richard Rosato, D.M.D., detailed the steps the ADA has taken to collaboratively address its challenges. Read More
Oct 11, 2026
ADA applauds award winners during Changemakers Celebration
The ADA honored its 2026 award winners Oct. 9 during the Changemakers Celebration at the ADA 2026 Scientific Session in Indianapolis. Read More
Oct 10, 2026
ADA governance evaluation town hall gathers feedback from more than 600 attendees
More than 600 stakeholders came together to discuss the ADA governance and organizational health evaluation during a town hall Oct. 9. Read More
Oct 9, 2026
Survey finds strong interest in using HSA, FSA funds for oral care products
New survey findings found that most HSA/FSA holders would use those funds to buy over-the-counter oral care products if they were eligible. Read More
Oct 9, 2026
More than 4.1 million health workers gain safer path to mental healthcare
Millions of healthcare workers now have a safer, confidential path to accessing mental health and substance use disorder care. Read More
Oct 8, 2026
ADA Scientific Session kicks off with fireside chat on translating science into practice
The ADA 2026 Scientific Session kicked off Oct. 8 with the Science Into Practice Fireside Chat. Read More
Oct 8, 2026
Volunteers assemble 500 kits during Give Veterans A Smile Pack and Give Back
Leaders from the ADA and ADA Foundation gathered with other Scientific Session attendees to pack 500 health and comfort kits for veterans. Read More
Oct 5, 2026
ADA governance evaluation reports available on ADA website
Three research reports related to the ADA’s governance and organizational health evaluation are available on the ADA website. Read More
Oct 5, 2026
October JADA examines how human virome research could impact dentistry
Understanding the healthy oral virome could clarify how oral health is connected to whole-body health. Read More
Oct 5, 2026
ADA, American Board of Dental Examiners collaborate to advance dental hygiene licensure
This work builds on the organizations’ agreement from earlier this year to incorporate the DLOSCE into the ADEX Dental Examination. Read More
Oct 2, 2026
Manufacturers report flumazenil injection shortage
Dentists may have trouble accessing flumazenil because of an ongoing shortage. Read More
Oct 2, 2026
ADA, CDA collaboration helps protect Proposition 56 dental funding
The ADA's Health Policy Institute supported the CDA's advocacy efforts to protect Proposition 56 funding for Medi-Cal Dental. Read More
Oct 1, 2026
FDA warns public about unauthorized direct-to-consumer clear aligners
The FDA is warning consumers about the risks of using unauthorized direct-to-consumer clear aligners without the supervision of a dentist. Read More
Sep 30, 2026
ADA Member Advantage-endorsed Best Card announces integration with Open Dental software
BCPay+ connects directly with Open Dental to bring payment activity and practice management workflows together. Read More
