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ADA urges NIDCR to prioritize prevention, oral-systemic research in next strategic plan

The ADA is urging NIDCR to maintain strong investment in core oral health research while expanding its focus on oral-systemic health. Read More

ADA opposes proposed removal of Head Start oral health standards

The ADA is urging the federal government to retain Head Start requirements related to oral health. Read More

September JADA highlights product development strategies that lead to clinical adoption

The September cover story highlights the need to design scientific studies with the goal of translating findings into adoptable innovations. Read More

Leadership through listening

My View: The future of dentistry isn't more technology. It's more humanity.

Perhaps the future of dentistry won't be defined by faster scanners, stronger materials or smarter artificial intelligence. Read More

President Trump signs continuing resolution maintaining oral health funding

President Trump signed a short-term government funding measure that maintains current funding levels for federal agencies through Dec. 11. Read More

Aetna resolves Medicare claims-processing error after ADA push

Thanks to ADA efforts, Aetna has resolved a processing issue that affected reimbursements for out-of-network Medicare Advantage claims. Read More

Submit code change requests for CDT 2028 by Nov. 1

The Code Maintenance Committee will meet March 4-5, 2027, to take action on change requests. Read More

ADA Scientific Session goes beyond learning to build in-person connections

The Scientific Session will bring dentists together not only to learn from experts but also to discuss challenges with each other. Read More

ADA urges NIH to broaden measures of scientific impact

The ADA is urging NIH to take a broader approach to measuring scientific impact while ensuring that new measures are transparent. Read More