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ADA launches new Patient Service Coordinator Program

Patient service coordinators serve as a connection point between patients and the rest of the dental team. Read More

Patient lawsuit alleges Delta Dental misrepresents out-of-network coverage

A class-action lawsuit filed by patients insured by Delta Dental alleges the insurer misrepresents its out-of-network coverage. Read More

ADA urges Congress to modernize MACRA to better integrate oral health 

The ADA is calling for the prioritization of dental interoperability, administrative simplification and evidence-based quality measurement. Read More

ADA resources for National Children’s Dental Health Month 2026

Senate passes FY 2026 interior spending package 

A Senate-approved appropriations package includes increased funding for Indian Health Service, or IHS, dental programs. Read More

New HIPAA rules address substance use disorder records

The ADA updated its sample HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices to reflect new rules regarding substance use disorder treatment information. Read More

ADA to explore opportunities to educate dentists on Type 1 diabetes

In response to a House of Delegates resolution, the ADA is exploring ways to educate dentists on Type 1 diabetes and oral health. Read More

ADA explores opportunities to educate dentists on Type 1 diabetes

In response to a House of Delegates resolution, the ADA is exploring ways to educate dentists on Type 1 diabetes and oral health. Read More

HHS, USDA release 2025–2030 dietary guidelines 

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture released  Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030. Read More

Former Harvard School of Dental Medicine dean dies at 83

Bruce Donoff, D.M.D., M.D., who served as dean of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, died Dec. 25, 2025, at the age of 83. Read More