Legislative Update: How Redistricting Affects TDA Advocacy

Alert: OSHA’s New COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard

Apply Now–Provider Relief Fund Phase 4

The Reality of Medicare Part B Dental & Why Every Dentist in Texas Should Care

Registration Open: Diversity in Dentistry - A Town Hall Discussion

Last Chance to Meet New Rx CE Requirements

Alert: Help Congress Create Medicare Dental that Works

COVID Vaccine Laws: What You Need to Know

Governor Abbott Authorizes Texas Dentists and Dental Students to Administer the COVID-19 Vaccine

Governor Abbott Issues New COVID-19 Order

CDC Guidance for Individuals Fully Vaccinated: No Change to Dental Board COVID-19 Emergency Rule

The TDA Meeting: The Show Must Go On

History Walk for Smiles

TDA Virtual Legislative Day Rescheduled: March 24th

TDA Virtual Legislative Day Make Up: Wednesday, March 24th

TDA Creates New CE Requirements Infographic for Members

Winter Storm Disaster Assistance is Available to Dentists

TDA Meeting registration is now open!

TSBDE COVID Emergency Rule Expires; New COVID-19 OSHA Standards

TDA SoundByte Podcast Episode: Taking a “Byte” out of the 87th Legislature

ADA scholarships support dentists interested in academia

Seven scholarships are available for a teacher training program for dental educators and private practitioners interested in academics.

February JADA examines respiratory disease-related deaths among dentists

Existing engineering controls that reduce inhalational exposures during dental procedures might be inadequate.

Former ADA vice president dies at 71

Vincent U. Rapini Jr., D.D.S., served as vice president from 2019 to 2021.

What are the standards for AI use in dentistry?

The growing use of AI in dentistry has led to an increased need for guidance to ensure the technology is used responsibly.

RFK Jr. appears before Senate Finance Committee in confirmation hearing

Prior to RFK Jr. appearing before the Senate during his confirmation hearing, the ADA sent a letter to lawmakers outlining its priorities.

My View: We should continue to support community water fluoridation

Several high-profile events in recent months raised questions about the safety and effectiveness of community water fluoridation.

Corporate Transparency Act injunction reinstated

A Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals panel reinstated the nationwide injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act Dec. 26.

Creating community: Online and off

In the age of social media, there are many ways to connect with others, get advice and network — including for dental professionals.

Congress passes stopgap spending bill, averts shutdown

Congress approved a short-term spending bill that funds the government through March 14, 2025.

Study finds early-life exposure to fluoride does not affect children’s brain development

A study found that early-life exposure to fluoridation has no measurable effect on cognitive neurodevelopment, or IQ scores, in children. 

ADA standards available for comment by Feb. 10, 2025

The ADA is an American National Standards Institute-Accredited Standards Developer.

Annual Code Maintenance Committee meeting to take place in March 2025

The committee will vote to accept, amend or decline CDT Code changes for 2026.

Courts, Congress keep Corporate Transparency Act in flux

Dentists potentially impacted by the CTA are receiving mixed messages about whether they need to file for beneficial ownership.

ADA: Urge Congress to pass bill with oral health priorities

The ADA sent an Action Alert encouraging members to urge Congress to pass the continuing resolution funding the government until March 2025.

Dental spending increased by $4B in 2023

The growth in dental spending included more than $3 billion in increased Medicare dental spending.

House passes bill to improve veterans’ access to care and caregivers’ benefit

The House passed an ADA-supported bill that addresses home care and caregiver programs provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

National Academies workshop tackles oral health advancement

National Academies held a workshop that explored innovative practices and models for advancing oral health in the U.S. across the lifespan. 

ADA invests in Pearl

This is the third investment by the ADA in a dental company following previous investments in Oral Genome and Overjet.

Save on car rentals from Hertz

Hertz is offering a discount for ADA members who book rental cars before mid-February

Former ADA vice president dies at 75

Brian Edward Scott, D.D.S., served as vice president from 2012-14.