May 23, 2025
House passes budget reconciliation bill
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the budget reconciliation package May 22.
News
Learn about scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.
May 23, 2025
CDC urges health care providers to stay alert for measles cases
Measles continues to spread in the U.S., as the total number of cases in 2025 is already more than three times the total for all of 2024.
May 23, 2025
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of happenings in government you may have missed.
May 22, 2025
Dental School Snapshots: May
This ADA News series shares fun facts about U.S. dental schools.
May 22, 2025
ADA urges DOJ to enforce health insurance antitrust reform
The ADA is commenting on competition in the dental insurance market.
May 22, 2025
Tobacco control ‘cuts cannot be reconciled’
The ADA signed onto a coalition letter that shares concerns about the impact of federal workforce reductions on tobacco control efforts.
May 22, 2025
ADA to end SmileCon in 2026
The ADA’s annual SmileCon conference will hold its final event this October.
May 22, 2025
Forsyth Friday: Scientists draw insight into human hypomineralization treatment by examining pig teeth
The quick mineralization of pig teeth could aid the development of treatment for children experiencing “chalky teeth.”
May 22, 2025
ADA urges DOJ to enforce health insurance antitrust reform in dental market
The ADA is commenting on competition in the dental insurance market.
May 21, 2025
ADA leaders: Continue covering preventive services, fluoride
A national conversation on fluoride prompted ADA leaders to re-emphasize the need for insurance groups to cover preventive services.
