TDA Statement on Direct-to-Consumer Dentistry

TDA Statement on Direct-to-Consumer Dentistry

REMINDER: Check Your Team Members’ Licenses and Registrations

Rule Development: Dental Hygienists Administering Local Infiltration Anesthesia

Texas Bans COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates: 7 Vital Points for Dentist Employers

Texas Bans COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates: 7 Vital Points for Dentist Employers

Save the Date: 2024 TDA Meeting

2024 TDA Meeting: Education Options for the Entire Dental Team

Save the Date: 2024 TDA Meeting

Upcoming Live CE Courses: Last Chance to Meet Opioid Requirements in 2023

Dues Statements Coming Soon

Renew now to keep your exclusive member benefits!

Plan to meet your Opioid Requirements for 2024!

Rule Development: Dental Hygienists Administering Local Infiltration Anesthesia

$50K to help support Texas Tech dental school students!

UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry receives grant to help veterans with blood cancers receive dental care

Save the Date: TDA/TMHP/DMO Virtual Town Hall

Dallas reviews the practice of adding fluoride to its drinking water

CLARIFICATION: Texas Medical Disclosure Panel Informed Consent Sedation/Anesthesia

TDA’s Commitment: Improve access to dental services for Medicaid clients!

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. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

ADA data content standards available for comment

The draft standards are available for review and comment until Nov. 27. Read More

ADA standards on CBCT systems, DICOM available for comment

The draft standards are available for review and comment until Dec. 5. Read More

ADA data content standards available for comment

The draft standards are available for review and comment until Nov. 27. Read More

ADA standards on CBCT systems, DICOM available for comment

The draft standards are available for review and comment until Dec. 5. Read More

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.  Read More

3 things you missed in government this week

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

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.   Read More

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.  Read More

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. Read More

Dear ADA: Exclusivity clauses

This new ADA News series aims to address dentists' dental insurance challenges. Read More

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. Read More

‘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. Read More

ADA presidential citation honors dentist killed in Oklahoma City bombing

Charles Hurlburt, D.D.S., was a retired University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry professor who died in the bombing 30 years ago. Read More

Thomas M. Paumier, D.D.S., voted ADA president-elect

Thomas M. Paumier, D.D.S., from Canton, Ohio, was voted president-elect Oct. 27 by the ADA House of Delegates. Read More

Highlighting facts about community water fluoridation

Liz Lense, D.D.S., and Scott L. Tomar, D.M.D., discuss public water fluoridation science at Smilecon 2025 Read More

Adoption is key challenge when introducing new dental technology, experts say

After new dental technology has gone through testing and approvals, developers still face the challenge of getting their product adopted. Read More