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Survey finds strong interest in using HSA, FSA funds for oral care products

New survey findings found that most HSA/FSA holders would use those funds to buy over-the-counter oral care products if they were eligible. Read More

More than 4.1 million health workers gain safer path to mental healthcare 

Millions of healthcare workers now have a safer, confidential path to accessing mental health and substance use disorder care. Read More

ADA Scientific Session kicks off with fireside chat on translating science into practice

The ADA 2026 Scientific Session kicked off Oct. 8 with the Science Into Practice Fireside Chat. Read More

Volunteers assemble 500 kits during Give Veterans A Smile Pack and Give Back

Leaders from the ADA and ADA Foundation gathered with other Scientific Session attendees to pack 500 health and comfort kits for veterans. Read More

ADA governance evaluation reports available on ADA website

Three research reports related to the ADA’s governance and organizational health evaluation are available on the ADA website. Read More

October JADA examines how human virome research could impact dentistry

Understanding the healthy oral virome could clarify how oral health is connected to whole-body health. Read More

ADA, American Board of Dental Examiners collaborate to advance dental hygiene licensure

This work builds on the organizations’ agreement from earlier this year to incorporate the DLOSCE into the ADEX Dental Examination. Read More

Manufacturers report flumazenil injection shortage

Dentists may have trouble accessing flumazenil because of an ongoing shortage. Read More

ADA, CDA collaboration helps protect Proposition 56 dental funding

The ADA's Health Policy Institute supported the CDA's advocacy efforts to protect Proposition 56 funding for Medi-Cal Dental. Read More

FDA warns public about unauthorized direct-to-consumer clear aligners

The FDA is warning consumers about the risks of using unauthorized direct-to-consumer clear aligners without the supervision of a dentist. Read More

ADA Member Advantage-endorsed Best Card announces integration with Open Dental software

BCPay+ connects directly with Open Dental to bring payment activity and practice management workflows together. Read More

ADA urges Senate Finance Committee to include dental in insurance reforms

The ADA is urging the Senate Finance Committee to ensure dental benefits are included in potential health insurance reforms. Read More

Coalition for Modernizing Dental Licensure sunsets after achieving portability goals

After accomplishing its primary goals, the Coalition for Modernizing Dental Licensure disbanded in September. Read More

American Certifying Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology applies for national certifying board recognition

Parties have until Nov. 13 to comment on the request to be recognized as the national certifying board for oral and maxillofacial radiology. Read More

American Certifying Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology applies for national recognition

Parties have until Nov. 13 to comment on the request to be recognized as the national certifying board for oral and maxillofacial radiology. Read More

First ADA living guideline reaffirms dental exams crucial to detecting oral cancer early

Clinical oral exams are critical to the early detection of oral cancer while biopsies remain the gold standard for definitive diagnosis. Read More

Dear ADA: Recoupments

Many dentists and staff members are surprised the first time a payment is reduced because of an issue involving a different patient. Read More

No new dental requirements in updated CDC infection control guidance

Although the updated CDC guidance excludes dentists, the ADA says there are takeaways that may be useful for developing employee policies. Read More

ADA to launch CBCT training for dentists, teams

The ADA is launching a cone-beam computed tomography training program with learning options for both dentists and team members. Read More

ADA urges CMS to account for dental data in Medicaid IT standards

The ADA is urging CMS to ensure dental data and technology are incorporated into new standards being developed for state Medicaid systems.  Read More