Aug 5, 2026
Dear ADA: Insurance premiums
While premiums have remained relatively stable, the cost of providing care has not. Read More
News
Learn about scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.
Aug 4, 2026
ADA urges CMS to recognize adult dental coverage as an essential health benefit
The ADA is urging CMS to revise how it defines essential health benefits, saying both pediatric and adult dental coverage should be EHBs. Read More
Aug 4, 2026
ADA reaffirms support for Nevada proposal to expand dental assistant duties
The ADA is reaffirming support for a Nevada proposal that would allow properly trained dental assistants to perform certain scaling duties. Read More
Aug 3, 2026
FinWise Bancorp acquires ADA credit card administrator
The acquisition is not anticipated to cause any service changes for ADA members. Read More
Aug 3, 2026
August JADA evaluates omega-3 fatty acids’ role in periodontal health
Omega-3 fatty acids may help lower oral and systemic inflammation, potentially contributing to improved periodontal health. Read More
Jul 29, 2026
ADA Member Advantage-endorsed Compliancy Group acquires Healthicity
The acquisition brings together all the elements of a compliance program into a single, expanded platform. Read More
Jul 24, 2026
Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services encourages states to restrict amalgam coverage
The guidance is not a requirement, and states are responsible for determining medical necessity criteria and making coverage decisions. Read More
Jul 24, 2026
Proposed ADA standard specifies requirements for comprehensive, consistent dental EOBs
The proposed standard is available for review and comment by Aug. 21. Read More
Jul 24, 2026
ADA applauds Senate HELP Committee action on Title VII workforce reauthorization
The ADA is supporting the Senate HELP Committee's advancement of legislation to reauthorize federal health professions workforce programs. Read More
Jul 23, 2026
Action for Dental Health Act advances in House, introduced in Senate
Legislation to reauthorize the Action for Dental Health Act advanced in the House on July 20 and was introduced in the Senate on July 23. Read More
