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Important Update: New Federal HIPAA Privacy Rules Affect Dental Practices

Call for Nominations - Texas Dental Association Smiles Foundation Board of Trustees (2026)

By the Numbers — Counting Down 2025

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TSBDE to Implement New SID Requirement for 2026 License Renewals

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Big Changes to Dentist Non-Competes: What You Need to Know About SB 1318

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ADA names next executive director

The American Dental Association has named Nader A. Nadershahi, D.D.S., M.B.A., Ed.D., as its next executive director, effective March 23. Read More

ADA joins coalition urging Education Department to adjust timeline for student loan changes

The ADA is urging the Education Department to adjust the implementation timeline for student loan changes that could affect dental students. Read More

ADA Council on Dental Education and Licensure seeks committee nominees

The ADA Council on Dental Education and Licensure is seeking nominees to serve on its committees this October. Read More

ADA reaffirms importance of clinical exams in early oral cancer detection

The recommendations, published in JADA, are the first to be released as part of a living guideline on oral cancer detection. Read More

ADA urges EPA to strengthen scientific rigor in fluoride health assessment 

The ADA urged the EPA to strengthen the protocols in its accelerated review of potential health effects of fluoride in drinking water. Read More

ADA Foundation launches disaster relief fund

The ADA Foundation has launched a new grant program to support states as they assist dentists impacted by natural disasters. Read More

Oral History: Dr. Emmett Bolden

This ADA News series seeks to highlight pivotal people and moments that have helped shape the dental profession, community and beyond. Read More

ADA backs independent fluoride review at House hearing 

The ADA is urging lawmakers to bolster scientific oversight of potential federal fluoride regulations. Read More

ADA responds to HHS request for information on AI adoption in dentistry

The ADA submitted a response to DHHS' request for information on artificial intelligence adoption in clinical care. Read More

ADA president discusses Oral Health 2050 Initiative at dental innovators event

ADA urges Principal to reconsider documentation for periapical radiographs

ADA leaders from the Council on Dental Benefit Programs and staff met Feb. 20 with senior Principal representatives. Read More

Proposed ADA standards available for review by March 22

Three new standards are available for review and comment from the ADA Standards Program. Read More

ADA seeks dental imaging experts to inform response to federal interoperability request

The ADA is calling on subject matter experts in dental imaging and informatics to participate in a special information gathering session. Read More

ADA offers scholarships for teaching and leadership training program

Several full-tuition scholarships are available for the Academy for Advancing Leadership's Institute for Teaching and Learning. Read More

Indian Health Service to end dental amalgam use by 2027

In response to the announcement, the ADA said it continues to support the use of dental amalgam based on dentists' clinical judgment. Read More

CMS proposes reversal of adult dental essential health benefit policy in payment notice 

CMS is proposing to reverse course on a policy that allowed states to include routine adult dental services as an essential health benefit.  Read More

CMS launches online complaint form for providers to report Medicare Advantage issues

CMS implemented an online process allowing health care providers to submit complaints about Medicare Advantage plans directly to the agency. Read More

Give Kids A Smile 2026 kicks off in Houston

Nearly 200 children received free dental care Feb. 6 during the national ADA Foundation Give Kids A Smile kickoff in Houston. Read More

EPA initiates accelerated review of fluoride in drinking water

The ADA is urging members to contact the EPA after the agency said it will initiate an accelerated review of fluoride in drinking water. Read More

President signs funding package securing oral health investments

President Donald Trump signed a $1.2 trillion bipartisan spending bill Feb. 3, ending the partial government shutdown. Read More