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Discover discounts, perks on ADA Member Advantage-endorsed products at SmileCon

Plenty of perks await member dentists and their teams at the booths of ADA Member Advantage-endorsed products and services at SmileCon.

ADA Seal products on display at SmileCon

Dental Central at SmileCon is the place to be to answer the burning question, “What does the ADA Seal of Acceptance really mean?”

ADA council develops statements on clinical autonomy, water fluoridation

The ADA Council on Ethics, Bylaws and Judicial Affairs has published white papers on clinical autonomy and water fluoridation.

37 dental insurance reform laws passed in 2025

Thirty-seven new dental insurance laws have been enacted in 18 states this year.

ADA launches toolkit to support dentists in Medicaid participation

The ADA Practice Institute is launching a new resource aimed at helping dentists deliver care to Medicaid patients.

ADA applauds health care workforce bill, highlights importance of accreditation  

The ADA is supporting a bill that aims to strengthen the health care pipeline — including dentistry — through new federal grant programs.

3 things you missed in government this week

ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings you may have missed this week.

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 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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

What to know about treating different types of patients

Dentists offer advice on treating groups of patients you may encounter in your practice.

Register Give Kids A Smile event

Signup for 2026 Give Kids A Smile is open. 

‘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.

‘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.

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.

New CDT codes you should know for 2026

CDT 2026 boasts 60 code changes, including 31 additions.