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Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law a bill clarifying that dental insurance companies may not set fees for services they do not cover. Read More

Apr 17, 2026

New research reaffirms recommended fluoride levels do not negatively affect IQ

A recent study found no evidence that water fluoridation is negatively associated with adolescent IQ or adult cognitive functioning. Read More

Apr 16, 2026

Virginia governor signs ADA-supported workforce bills into law

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed into law two dental workforce-related measures backed by both the VDA and the ADA. Read More

Apr 15, 2026

Applications open for 2026-27 ADA Certified Clinic Director Program

Launched by the ADA in 2025, the ADA Certified Clinic Director is an executive-level credential for dental clinic directors. Read More

Apr 14, 2026

ADA, American Board of Dental Examiners advance dental licensure exams through new agreement

The two organizations finalized an agreement to license the ADA’s DLOSCE for incorporation into the ADEX Dental Examination. Read More

Apr 14, 2026

67 changes coming to CDT 2027

Sixty-seven changes are coming to the CDT Code in 2027, including 28 additions, 33 revisions and six editorial updates. Read More

Apr 13, 2026

Sanders, Welch announce new dental clinic and training partnership

Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Peter Welch, D-Vt., announced the construction of a new dental clinic in Vermont. Read More

Apr 8, 2026

Fighting sugar, protecting patients: ADA advocacy in action

How the ADA's multi-year engagement and task force shaped national nutrition guidance. Read More

Apr 8, 2026

ADA urges Congress to increase oral health funding, restore leadership

The ADA and three partner organizations are urging Congress to strengthen federal support for oral health programs. Read More

Apr 7, 2026

Maryland orders Cigna to stop automatic downcoding, issues $80,000 fine

Maryland’s Insurance Administration has fined health insurance company Cigna $80,000. Read More

Apr 6, 2026

ADA guideline prioritizes clinical exam over vital staining in early oral cancer detection

The recommendations reiterate the importance of exams while advising against the use of vital staining to evaluate the need for biopsy. Read More

Apr 6, 2026

April JADA evaluates water fluoridation benefits, impact of discontinuation

Dentists should advise policymakers and their patients not to abandon community water fluoridation, according to the JADA cover story. Read More

Apr 3, 2026

ADA Member Advantage-endorsed CyraCom joins Propio Language Services

CyraCom has been endorsed for nine years by ADA Member Advantage to provide interpretation and translation services for dental offices. Read More

Apr 2, 2026

ADA raises concerns about CMS CRUSH initiative proposals affecting dentistry

Mar 30, 2026

Dear ADA: Noncovered services

If a plan denies a procedure as a noncovered service, why am I still required to accept the contracted PPO fee instead of my full fee? Read More

Mar 26, 2026

Lobby Day 2026 delivers strong impact

Approximately 500 dentists and dental students gathered in Washington, D.C., for Lobby Day 2026. Read More

Mar 26, 2026

Q&A: What are your ethical obligations if another dentist dies before completing treatment?

A recent news report described financial challenges faced by patients who had prepaid for treatment before their dentist unexpectedly died. Read More

Mar 25, 2026

ADA adds mental health, GLP-1 questions to health history forms

The updated forms became available for purchase through the ADA Store on March 24. Read More