Sep 2, 2025

Dental workforce transitioning to younger, female dentists

The face of dentistry is changing to a younger and more female workforce, according to a new report from the ADA Health Policy Institute.

Sep 2, 2025

September JADA finds dental fear still prevalent in US

Nearly 73% of adults report they are afraid of going to the dentist, according to a study published in JADA.

Sep 2, 2025

Weigh-in on oral cancer recommendations

The ADA Living Guideline program is issuing a call for comments for the first recommendation in the oral cancer guideline.  

Sep 2, 2025

Oral health, sun safety focus of consumer product campaign

The ADA is collaborating with the Consumer Healthcare Products Association to inform families about sun safety and oral health.

Aug 30, 2025

One Big Beautiful Bill’s impact on student loans

The ADA sent a letter to the Education Department outlining the impact on dental students who participate in federal student loan programs.

Aug 29, 2025

ADA treasurer offers deeper dive into finances

ADA Treasurer Cody Graves, D.D.S., M.B.A., sent a newsletter focused on the formation of the ADA Forsyth Institute,

Aug 29, 2025

ADA lobbies to reduce nicotine in cigarettes

The ADA is supporting a proposed rule to reduce nicotine levels in cigarettes and other combustible tobacco products. 

Aug 28, 2025

Nominate chair for Strategic Forecasting Committee

The Strategic Forecasting Committee is seeking nominations for a chair to serve a two-year term.

Aug 27, 2025

ADA launches AI-powered credentialing solution, urges plan administrators to join effort

The ADA Delegated Credentialing Service, powered by LightSpun, builds on the success of the ADA-CAQH Provider Data Portal.

Aug 27, 2025

ADA advocates for removing stigmatizing questions from licensure applications

The ADA recently sent a letter to every state dental board to share best practices and resources.

Aug 27, 2025

‘Dr. Violin,’ wellness advocate, recipient of Distinguished Service Award

The ADA Board of Trustees awarded Bill Claytor, Jr., D.D.S., the ADA’s 2025 Distinguished Service Award.

Aug 25, 2025

ADA, coalition urge Congress to support health care workforce

The ADA is urging Congress to reauthorize federal programs that support the nation’s health care workforce.

Aug 21, 2025

Filmmaker Brett Culp to deliver SmileCon 2025 keynote address

Brett Culp — an acclaimed filmmaker, social entrepreneur and keynote speaker — will deliver the SmileCon Opening Session keynote address.

Aug 21, 2025

My View: Empathy: The human skill that sets us apart

Empathy is not weakness. It’s not a luxury. And it’s not purely instinctive. It’s a skill.

Aug 18, 2025

You Ask, We Answer: Fluoridation Facts

The ADA News is delving into many questions explored in Fluoridation Facts through conversations with experts.

Aug 13, 2025

ADA Forsyth Friday: How clear aligners shape mouth’s bacterial ecosystem

Researchers at ADA Forsyth are investigating how wearing clear aligners changes the bacterial environment in the mouth.

Aug 11, 2025

Register for dental editors’ conference in San Diego

Dental communicators will converge in San Diego for the American Association of Dental Editors and Journalists Annual Conference.

Aug 8, 2025

ADA seeks ambassadors to help address workforce shortages

The ADA is seeking volunteers for its workforce ambassador program to help address workforce shortages.

Aug 7, 2025

Dentist to pay more than $500,000 after allegedly filing false Medicaid claims

A dentist will pay more than $500,000 to the state of Oklahoma after he allegedly submitted false claims to the state’s Medicaid program.

Aug 7, 2025

ADA Board implements $20 million in cuts from 2025 budget

The ADA is carrying out more than $20 million in expense reductions, as indicated by the 2025 budget.