2022 General Election Summary

2022 in Review: a Great Year

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Massachusetts Ballot Initiative – President’s Address

Hurricane Ian Relief Update

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Staffing Shortages for Hygiene Positions

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Healthy Smiles Golf Classic-May 6th, 2022

Important Reference Committee Update

Virtual Courses to Help You Meet CE Requirements

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New CE Course: Appliance Therapy in Everyday Dentistry

Join us for an Important Discussion: Diversity in Dentistry

Drug Enforcement Agency Email: Expired State Dental Licenses

ADA: Urge Congress to protect dentists from unfair tax hike

The ADA issued a Grassroots Alert urging members to tell Congress to oppose a tax bill provision that would negatively impact dentists. 

ADA seeks member input to strengthen policy on recoupment practices

The ADA is aware of dental benefit carriers reducing payments owed to dentists to recoup overpayments made to other dentists.

Florida second state to ban community water fluoridation

Florida became the second state to ban community water fluoridation after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 700 into law.

ADA Living Guideline Program announced

The ADA and University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine have collaborated to establish the ADA Living Guideline Program.  

FDA to pull prescription fluoride supplements from market

The FDA announced that it plans to remove prescription fluoride supplements from the market once a safety review is completed.

ADA provides recommendations on Medicaid provisions in reconciliation legislation

The ADA provided comments on Medicaid provisions in the budget reconciliation legislation.

Bitonte College of Dentistry names new dean

Sorin T. Teich, D.M.D., has been appointed dean of Northeast Ohio Medical University’s Bitonte College of Dentistry.

Updates on ADA financial stewardship, tech upgrades

The ADA president and president-elect emailed all members with an update on the state of the ADA's finances and technology upgrades.

ADA opposes proposed health care cuts in reconciliation bill

The ADA has joined the Partnership for Medicaid in expressing concern with potential Medicaid cuts in the upcoming reconciliation bill.  

ADA holds virtual congressional briefing on public programs

The ADA held a congressional briefing to showcase new data and policy insights on dental coverage in Medicaid and Medicare Advantage.  

3 things you missed in government this week

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

Reject fiscal year 2026 HHS budget proposal, ADA urges

The ADA and nine other dental organizations are urging Congress to reject the administration’s fiscal year 2026 budget proposal for DHHS.

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.

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.

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.

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.