Apr 10, 2025
Apr 10, 2025
Coalition calls for preservation of federal loan forgiveness program
The ADA is signing onto a coalition letter highlighting the success and importance of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Apr 9, 2025
ADA launches redesigned Find-a-Dentist tool
All ADA members have a basic profile they can update by logging in to their My ADA account portal.
Apr 9, 2025
RFK Jr. to tell CDC to change fluoride guidelines
The ADA is reaffirming its support of water fluoridation amid reports that RFK Jr. will direct the CDC to stop recommending the practice.
Apr 8, 2025
5 things to know about the American Association of Orthodontists
Here are five facts you may not know about the American Association of Orthodontists from its president, John Callahan, D.D.S.
Apr 8, 2025
CDC’s Division of Oral Health eliminated amid federal restructuring
The CDC's entire Division of Oral Health was gutted amid the Trump administration’s efforts to majorly restructure federal health agencies.
Apr 8, 2025
ADA leaders pen editorial on what Make America Healthy Again could mean for oral health
The editorial written by ADA President Brett Kessler, D.D.S., and President-elect Richard Rosato, D.M.D., appears in JADA.
Apr 7, 2025
April JADA finds dentists accept endodontists restoring teeth if discussed first
The study survey asked general dentists to rate their comfort with various scenarios.
Apr 4, 2025
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of three happenings in government that you may have missed this week.
Apr 4, 2025
ADA highlights coalition’s warning on Medicaid cuts
The ADA is joining a coalition calling on Congress to reject a proposed budget resolution that would likely impose cuts to Medicaid.
Apr 4, 2025
Coalition advocates for bill supporting dental training programs
The ADA supports a bill allowing certain dental faculty members to exclude the amount of their loan forgiveness from federal income taxes.
Apr 3, 2025
A 'Lobby Day' in the life
The eighth annual ADA Dentist and Student Lobby Day took place in Washington, D.C.
Apr 3, 2025
ADA Member Advantage announces enhanced Lands’ End Outfitters, UPS discounts
Lands’ End Outfitters is increasing its discount on merchandise and logo application from 10% to 20%.
Apr 3, 2025
Arizona oral preventive assistants bill becomes law
Dental assistants now have a pathway to become oral preventive assistants in Arizona after Gov. Katie Hobbs signed S.B. 1124 into law.
Apr 2, 2025
Exempt medical and dental supplies from tariffs, ADA urges
The ADA is pushing for the exemption of medical and dental supplies, equipment and devices from tariffs,
Apr 2, 2025
CDC’s Division of Oral Health gutted amid federal restructuring
The CDC's entire Division of Oral Health was gutted amid the Trump administration’s efforts to majorly restructure federal health agencies.
Apr 1, 2025
Dentists’ economic confidence drops in first quarter of 2025
The Health Policy Institute’s latest poll showed a sharp decline in dentists’ economic confidence when looking ahead to the next six months.
Mar 31, 2025
‘It’s all about the growth’: Elevate equips dentists to succeed
The ADA's inaugural Elevate conference was held March 28-30 in Washington, D.C.
Mar 28, 2025
What is the future of community water fluoridation?
The ADA is providing a look at the national landscape of community water fluoridation.
Mar 28, 2025
Utah becomes first state to ban community water fluoridation
Utah became the first state to place a complete ban on community water fluoridation, after Gov. Spencer Cox signed House Bill 81 into law.
Nominate Your Local Dental Hero - Recognition They Deserve
Apr 7, 2025
Has a colleague of yours made a difference in your community? We want to hear about it.
Every year, the Illinois State Dental Society celebrates the unsung heroes in dentistry—the practitioners who go above and beyond for their patients and communities.
Sometimes, it's the small things, like staying late to handle emergencies or mentoring the next generation. Other times, it's launching free clinics or pioneering new treatments. Whatever the scale, these contributions add up to something remarkable.
Know someone who deserves recognition? Nominate them for one of our annual awards by clicking here! But don't wait too long — most nominations close on April 30th.
Questions? Reach out to Tara Conway, ISDS Director of Administration
