Oct 7, 2025
ADA Forsyth dentech 2025 kicks off Oct. 9
ADA Forsyth dentech 2025 will welcome executives, investors, leaders and innovators. Virtual registration is still open.
ADA News
Oct 7, 2025
ADA pushes back against payer downcoding on multisurface restorations
Downcoding occurs when a payer uses a code that is different from the one reported on the claim so the reimbursement amount is less.
Oct 6, 2025
First female dean of US dental school dies
Jeanne Sinkford, D.D.S., the first female dean of a U.S. dental school and an ADA Distinguished Service Award winner, has died.
Oct 6, 2025
ADA urges clarity on visa restrictions impacting international dental faculty
The ADA is seeking clarification from USCIS on recent immigration policy changes that could affect the dental education workforce.
Oct 6, 2025
Take action on rural oral health, ADA urges
The ADA urged CMS to recognize state-led strategies that expand the oral health workforce while maintaining high standards of care.
Oct 2, 2025
October JADA compares dental clearance timelines before radiation therapy
Integrating oral medicine into care teams for patients with head and neck cancer can help ensure rapid, specialized dental treatment.
Oct 2, 2025
5 things to know about the Commission on Dental Accreditation
This is part of a series profiling each of the 12 recognized specialty sponsoring organizations and commissions.
Oct 2, 2025
What to know about treating different types of patients
Dentists offer advice on treating groups of patients you may encounter in your practice.
Oct 1, 2025
Register Give Kids A Smile event
Signup for 2026 Give Kids A Smile is open.
Oct 1, 2025
‘Fiscal squeeze’ on dental practices continues
Dental practices are continuing to experience a “fiscal squeeze” brought on by rising prices and lower demand for care.
Sep 30, 2025
‘Who we’re looking for is someone who wants to teach’
ACES Health aims to help dental schools and outside clinics arrange and maintain externship rotations.
Sep 30, 2025
You ask, we Answer: Does fluoridated water cause bone cancer?
The ADA News is delving into many questions explored in Fluoridation Facts through conversations with experts.
Sep 29, 2025
New CDT codes you should know for 2026
CDT 2026 boasts 60 code changes, including 31 additions.
Sep 29, 2025
How to talk to patients about HPV vaccine
Dentists can play a vital role in addressing vaccine hesitancy and increasing uptake of the HPV vaccine.
Sep 26, 2025
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of happenings in government you may have missed this week.
Sep 26, 2025
Court denies class action status for Delta Dental case
A federal district court ruled that it’s denying a motion to certify an antitrust case against Delta Dental as a class action.
Sep 25, 2025
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings you may have missed this week.
Sep 25, 2025
Two dentists compete for roses on 'The Golden Bachelor'
Two cosmetic dentists are competing on this season of ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor,” which premiered Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. CST.
Sep 25, 2025
ADA Board recommends dues increase for 2026
The ADA Board of Trustees is recommending a dues rate of $618 for 2026, a $48 increase from 2025.
Sep 25, 2025
Millions of health workers gain mental health protections through wellbeing initiative
More than 2 million U.S. health care workers can now seek mental health care without fear of professional consequences.
