Feb 17, 2025
First think tank meeting yields promising possibilities
The ADA Innovation and Research Consortium brings together the ADA, ADA Forsyth Institute, and leaders from across the dental industry. Read More
Feb 16, 2025
3 things you missed in government last week
ADA News is providing a roundup of three happenings in government that you may have missed last week. Read More
Feb 13, 2025
New interim executive director has storied career in organized dentistry
Elizabeth Shapiro, D.D.S., J.D., was named interim executive director by the ADA Board of Trustees Feb. 8. Read More
Feb 13, 2025
RFK Jr. confirmed as HHS secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in a final Senate vote of 52-48. Read More
Feb 12, 2025
New bill would allow oral care items to be purchased through FSAs, HSAs
A new bill was introduced that would increase access to certain oral care items that can be purchased with FSAs and HSAs. Read More
Feb 11, 2025
ADA ‘generally supports’ Dietary Guidelines science report
The ADA generally supported a scientific report that will be used to update federal dietary guidelines. Read More
Feb 10, 2025
ADA to hold standards meetings in March
The ADA Standards Program will hold multiple meetings March 10-12 in New York City to discuss dental standards on a variety of topics. Read More
Feb 10, 2025
National coalition urges Congress to reject proposed Medicaid cuts
The Partnership for Medicaid is calling on Congress to reject cuts to Medicaid during the budget reconciliation process. Read More
Feb 9, 2025
5 things to know about the American Association of Endodontists
Here are five facts you may not know about the American Association of Endodontists from its president, Natasha M. Flake, D.D.S., Ph.D. Read More
Feb 7, 2025
ADA executive director resigns
The ADA announced Feb. 8 that Raymond A. Cohlmia, D.D.S., has resigned from his position as executive director, effective immediately. Read More
Feb 7, 2025
'We want to help reduce health care disparities'
Give Kids A Smile, the ADA Foundation's annual access to care program, kicked off with a national celebration in Nashville, Tennessee. Read More
Feb 7, 2025
Give Kids A Smile kicks off in Nashville
The ADA Foundation’s Give Kids A Smile program kicks off Feb. 7 at Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry. Read More
Feb 6, 2025
Give Kids A Smile kicks off today
The ADA Foundation’s Give Kids A Smile program kicks off Feb. 7 at Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry. Read More
Feb 6, 2025
Give Kids A Smile kicks off in Nashville, Tennessee
Give Kids A Smile, the ADA Foundation's annual access to care program, kicked off with a national celebration in Nashville, Tennessee. Read More
Feb 6, 2025
Debunking dental trends
ADA News spoke with several experts about the rising popularity of these current dental trends. Read More
Feb 6, 2025
Oregon passes dental licensure reform that removes stigmatizing mental health questions
After nearly 18 months of advocacy efforts, dental licensure applications in Oregon will no longer include stigmatizing questions. Read More
Feb 6, 2025
Dental School Snapshots: January
This ADA News series shares fun facts about U.S. dental schools. Read More
Feb 5, 2025
ADA outlines tax priorities
The ADA is outlining its priorities on small business tax policy, providing input on policies it said would affect oral health. Read More
Feb 5, 2025
Washington State Dental Association campaigns for dental insurance reform
The Washington State Dental Association is campaigning for dental insurance reform. Read More
Feb 4, 2025
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. Read More
