Feb 6, 2025
Dental School Snapshots: January
This ADA News series shares fun facts about U.S. dental schools.
News
Feb 6, 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.
Feb 5, 2025
Washington State Dental Association campaigns for dental insurance reform
The Washington State Dental Association is campaigning for dental insurance reform.
Feb 5, 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.
Feb 4, 2025
February JADA examines respiratory disease-related deaths among dentists
Existing engineering controls that reduce inhalational exposures during dental procedures might be inadequate.
Feb 3, 2025
What are the standards for AI use in dentistry?
The growing use of AI in dentistry has led to an increased need for guidance to ensure the technology is used responsibly.
Feb 3, 2025
Former ADA vice president dies at 71
Vincent U. Rapini Jr., D.D.S., served as vice president from 2019 to 2021.
Jan 30, 2025
RFK Jr. appears before Senate Finance Committee in confirmation hearing
Prior to RFK Jr. appearing before the Senate during his confirmation hearing, the ADA sent a letter to lawmakers outlining its priorities.
Jan 29, 2025
My View: We should continue to support community water fluoridation
Several high-profile events in recent months raised questions about the safety and effectiveness of community water fluoridation.
Dec 31, 2024
Corporate Transparency Act injunction reinstated
A Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals panel reinstated the nationwide injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act Dec. 26.
Dec 30, 2024
Creating community: Online and off
In the age of social media, there are many ways to connect with others, get advice and network — including for dental professionals.
Dec 23, 2024
Congress passes stopgap spending bill, averts shutdown
Congress approved a short-term spending bill that funds the government through March 14, 2025.
Dec 21, 2024
Study finds early-life exposure to fluoride does not affect children’s brain development
A study found that early-life exposure to fluoridation has no measurable effect on cognitive neurodevelopment, or IQ scores, in children.
Dec 20, 2024
ADA standards available for comment by Feb. 10, 2025
The ADA is an American National Standards Institute-Accredited Standards Developer.
Dec 20, 2024
Annual Code Maintenance Committee meeting to take place in March 2025
The committee will vote to accept, amend or decline CDT Code changes for 2026.
Dec 20, 2024
Courts, Congress keep Corporate Transparency Act in flux
Dentists potentially impacted by the CTA are receiving mixed messages about whether they need to file for beneficial ownership.
Dec 19, 2024
ADA: Urge Congress to pass bill with oral health priorities
The ADA sent an Action Alert encouraging members to urge Congress to pass the continuing resolution funding the government until March 2025.
Dec 19, 2024
Dental spending increased by $4B in 2023
The growth in dental spending included more than $3 billion in increased Medicare dental spending.
Dec 18, 2024
House passes bill to improve veterans’ access to care and caregivers’ benefit
The House passed an ADA-supported bill that addresses home care and caregiver programs provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Dec 17, 2024
National Academies workshop tackles oral health advancement
National Academies held a workshop that explored innovative practices and models for advancing oral health in the U.S. across the lifespan.
