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The Root: TDA Continues Championing Dentists’ Legislative Interests

Dr. Cindy Cho – Allen Tragedy

Registration is Open for the 2023 TDA Meeting

The Root: TDA’s Insurance Bill Passes House, More

The Root: Clear Aligners, Insurance Reform, State Budget

Good News for Procrastinators: Deadline Extended

New: You Can Now Transfer CE Credits to the Dental Concierge App!

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Donate to Texas Dental Association Smiles Foundation before March 2nd at 6:00 PM!

Clear Aligners, Insurance, Medicaid & More: The Root

Drive for Good: Sign up for the Healthy Smiles Golf Classic!

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Smile throughout 2023 with strong intentions

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Bill would ensure health insurance covers needed treatment

The Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act was reintroduced in Congress.

Call for public nominees to CODA

CODA wants individuals interested in serving as public/consumer representatives on the board of commissioners.

Proposed tax bill raises concern for ADA

ADA leaders are expressing concerns over a tax bill that proposes cuts to student aid programs. 

ADA objects to Texas attorney general’s statement about fluoride toothpaste recommendations

The ADA affirms the use of fluoride, in recommended amounts, as safe and effective in preventing tooth decay for both children and adults.

May JADA examines bioactivity of dental restorative materials

Evidence for the bioactivity of dental restorative materials remains limited, according to the May cover story of JADA.

Education Department considers regulatory changes to student aid programs

The ADA is responding to the U.S. Department of Education's request for feedback as it considers regulatory changes to student aid programs.

Department of Education considers regulatory changes to student aid programs

The ADA is responding to the U.S. Department of Education's request for feedback as it considers regulatory changes to student aid programs.

Forsyth Friday: Institute launches Ambush Science YouTube series

Batbileg Bor, Ph.D., describes his ongoing research on Saccharibacteria, a group of ultra-small bacteria in the oral cavity.

ADA calls for increased funding for Indian Health Service

A coalition dedicated to improving health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives is urging Congress to support funding for IHS.

3 things you missed in government this week

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

Allocate $310 million toward tobacco control, coalition urges

The ADA is urging Congress to fund the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Office on Smoking and Health at $310 million in 2026. 

What could saliva testing mean for dentistry?

Saliva-based tests gained attention during the pandemic, and they may have applications in oral health care too.

Coalition urges Congress to reject proposed HHS budget cuts

The ADA signed on to a coalition letter expressing concern for the Trump administration’s draft fiscal year 2026 budget for DHHS.

ADA Speaker candidates have until June 27 to file

ADA members interested in running for ADA speaker can visit ADA.org to find the information necessary to file for candidacy.

ADA objects to surgeon general’s water fluoridation comments

The ADA opposes comments made by the Louisiana surgeon general about community water fluoridation.

ADA invites dental schools to become testing sites for potential Seal products

The ADA Qualified Sites program connects manufacturers with research sites that are qualified to test their products for the Seal program.

ADA standards on cartridge syringes, athletic mouth protectors available for review

Proposed ANSI/ADA Standard No. 99 for Dentistry — Athletic Mouth Protectors and Materials may impact new contact sports at the Olympics.

FDI calls for integration of oral measures into electronic health records

The FDI World Dental Federation is calling for health systems to include oral health indicators in electronic health records.

3 things you missed in government this week

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

Forsyth Friday: New antibodies may aid diagnosis of gum-linked systemic diseases

Researchers have taken an important initial step toward a potential diagnostic strategy for periodontitis and related systemic diseases.