Sep 18, 2025
My View: A strategic alliance
In March, the ADA and Academy for Private Dental Practice announced a landmark strategic partnership between their respective organizations.
News
Learn about scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.
Sep 18, 2025
Dental groups urge safeguards in student loan forgiveness rule
The ADA urged the Education Department to exercise caution before finalizing a rule affecting many student loan borrowers enrolled in PSLF.
Sep 17, 2025
ADA pushes back on NIH proposal to cap research publishing costs
The ADA is raising concerns on an NIH proposal to limit how much grantees can spend on publishing their research in professional journals.
Sep 17, 2025
FTC won’t pursue ban on noncompete agreements
The FTC announced it will not fight a lower court’s decision to throw out a nationwide rule that would have banned noncompete agreements.
Sep 17, 2025
Dental products could cause allergic reactions in patients with alpha-gal syndrome
Patients with a red meat allergy linked to tick bites may experience reactions to some dental products and medications.
Sep 16, 2025
ADA submits comments in DOJ review of state laws affecting competition
The ADA is urging greater scrutiny of state laws it said hinder competition in the dental insurance and care sectors.
Sep 16, 2025
Request code changes to CDT 2027 by Nov. 1
Code change requests for CDT 2027 are due by Nov. 1. The Code Maintenance Committee will meet in March 2026 to take action on requests.
Sep 12, 2025
House passes defense bill with ADA-supported dental provisions
The House passed its version of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which includes several ADA-supported dental provisions.
Sep 12, 2025
ADA urges for operational improvements with payments for limited dental services in Medicare
The ADA is asking CMS to keep the current scope of dental services under Medicare while pushing for improvements in how they are reimbursed.
Sep 12, 2025
ADA urges operational improvements with payments for limited dental services in Medicare
The ADA is asking CMS to keep the current scope of dental services under Medicare while pushing for improvements in how they are reimbursed.
