ADA News

Research review contends fluoride in water is less effective than in 1970s

Expert committee of the ADA points out limitations and exclusions in new fluoridation review.

5 things to know about the National Commission

This is the first in a 13-part series profiling the National Commission and each of the 12 recognized specialty sponsoring organizations

National Academies to host Advancing Oral Health Across the Lifespan workshop

NASEM is set to hold a workshop Nov. 18-19 to explore practices for advancing oral health in the U.S. across the lifespan.

Hurricane Helene ravages dentists' homes, practices in southeast

Hurricane Helene laid waste to more than 500 miles of the southeastern region of the U.S.

Antibiotic could eliminate gum disease-causing pathogen without harming healthy bacteria

ADA Forsyth scientists have discovered that narrow-spectrum antibiotic FP-100, or hygromycin A, can eradicate Fusobacterium nucleatum.

ADA technical report calls for external validation of AI algorithms in dentistry

Two new standard documents on artificial intelligence and dental stools are available for review and comment from the ADA.

What to know about the Dental Quality Alliance

In 2008, CMS proposed that the ADA take the lead in establishing an organization to develop performance measures for oral health care.

My View: Advocating for ethical licensure exams

The Coalition for Modernizing Dental Licensure was created to address long-standing concerns with the dental licensure process.

ADA advocates for dental programs in appropriations request letter

The ADA signed a coalition letter requesting consideration for programs vital to dentistry and oral health in FY 2025 appropriations. 

Written testimony for House of Delegates reference committee hearings due Oct. 14

Livestream broadcast option available

ADA Board recommends no dues increase

House of Delegates to vote Oct. 22

NIDCR awards ADA Forsyth $6M to design restorative materials using AI

Composite will feature self-healing, antimicrobial properties

ADA opposes new dental therapy model legislation

Association says move does not adequately increase access to care

Judge orders EPA to address impacts of fluoride in drinking water

ADA says community water fluoridation is safe

House bill introduced to expand access to dental care

Proposed legislation would increase dental coverage under Medicare

Dental clinic and education program comes to Vermont

Campus to house modern classrooms and serve as Medicaid clinic

Advil Dual Action earns first ADA Seal for short-term pain relief

New Seal category supports ADA guidelines that recommend NSAIDs for acute dental pain

ADA advocates for states’ authority to regulate dental benefits

Association comments on the role of pharmacy benefit managers

Dentist pleads guilty to violating federal anti-kickback law

Dentists pay $1.7 million to settle false claims allegations