OSHA/HIPPA
CSDS is proud to announce that we will be partnering with Abyde for our OSHA and HIPPA training this year. Please add to your calendar November 6th and 14th for this Webinar training.
Jun 29, 2025
Community water fluoridation: Untangling facts from fear
ADA News is exploring how dentists can talk with patients about separating fluoride myths from facts.
Jun 27, 2025
ADA highlights tax, student loan, Medicaid priorities in Senate letter
The ADA is sharing its top priorities in the ongoing reconciliation bill.
Jun 27, 2025
SmileCon 2025 to create future-ready dental teams
SmileCon will help dentists stay ahead in an ever-evolving industry when it convenes Oct. 23-25 in the nation’s capital.
Jun 26, 2025
ADA seeks members for working group on data content standards for administrative transactions
Data content standards are guidelines on data elements to ensure uniformity, clarity and interoperability across systems.
Jun 26, 2025
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings you may have missed this week.
Jun 26, 2025
Millions of student loan borrowers could face garnished wages
Nearly two million student loan borrowers are at risk of having their wages garnished by the government this summer.
Jun 26, 2025
ADA Forsyth Friday: Microbiology experts tackle the unknown actions of Saccharibacteria in the oral cavity
Scientists strive to uncover the molecular mechanisms of Saccharibacteria, an ultra-small bacterium that may reduce oral inflammation.
Jun 25, 2025
ADA: Keep current water fluoridation levels on oversea bases
The ADA is urging the Department of Defense to maintain current water fluoridation levels on military bases overseas.
Jun 24, 2025
ADA supports bill restoring need-based eligibility for student loans
The ADA supports legislation that would restore need-based eligibility for graduate and professional students to receive federal loans.
Jun 23, 2025
ADA: Keep current water fluoridation levels on overseas bases
The ADA is urging the Department of Defense to maintain current water fluoridation levels on military bases overseas.
Jun 23, 2025
ADA CE series dives into CDT 2026
New this year, the ADA is offering a CE series to explain the code maintenance process and some of the 60 changes coming to CDT 2026.
Jun 20, 2025
JADA Foundational Science realigns mission to reflect translational research focus
JADA Foundational Science has realigned its tagline and mission to better reflect its role as a translational research journal.
Jun 20, 2025
ADA Members receive exclusive discounts, rebates with onDiem
ADA Member Advantage announced that onDiem is the newest addition to the endorsement program.
Jun 19, 2025
ADA seeks applicants for new Certified Clinic Director program
The ADA Certified Clinic Director program addresses a gap in training for dental clinic directors.
Jun 19, 2025
ADA says improved data exchange benefits dentists, patients
The ADA is highlighting the benefits of improved data exchange for dentists and patients in a letter to CMS.
Jun 19, 2025
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings you may have missed this week.
Jun 18, 2025
ADA Forsyth Friday: Developmental biologist investigates orofacial cleft genetics and tissue closure birth defects
Chengji Zhou, Ph.D., has focused on finding potential therapies to prevent oral malformations, such as cleft lip and palate.
Jun 18, 2025
Society of American Indian Dentists founder dies at 94
George Blue Spruce Jr., D.D.S., a celebrated figure in Native American health care, died on June 3. He was 94.
Jun 17, 2025
HPI: Younger dentists still become practice owners, just later in careers
New data from the ADA Health Policy Institute shows recent dental school graduates are still becoming owners — just later in their careers.
Jun 13, 2025
ADA urges funding for federal agencies
The ADA and three other organizations submitted a testimony in support of federal programs aimed at expanding access to oral health care.
Jun 12, 2025
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings you may have missed this week.
Jun 12, 2025
ADA Forsyth Friday: Arginine’s influence on key periodontal pathogen
Research explores how the amino acid arginine influences the colonization and survival of Porphyromonas gingivalis.
Jun 12, 2025
ADA urges evidence-based approach in EPA fluoride review
The ADA is urging the EPA to incorporate several evidence-based studies in any upcoming review of the science on the safety of fluoride.
Jun 12, 2025
ADA member dentist qualifies for U.S. Open
Matt Vogt, D.D.S., will tee off at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, June 12-15.
Jun 11, 2025
ADA opposes small business tax hike
The ADA expressed opposition to the removal of pass-through entity tax deductions in a Grassroots Alert and coalition letter to the Senate.
Jun 11, 2025
Integrating electronic dental records into research systems complicated
The ADA filed comments in response to the FDA notice on how future research that uses real world data can be standardized.
Jun 10, 2025
ADA Forsyth Friday: Arginine’s influence on key periodontal pathogen
Research explores how the amino acid arginine influences the colonization and survival of Porphyromonas gingivalis.
Jun 10, 2025
Integrating electronic dental records into research systems ‘complicated’
The ADA filed comments in response to the FDA notice on how future research that uses real world data can be standardized.
Jun 5, 2025
Preventing IV fluid shortages
The Trump administration announced two locations that will demonstrate a point-of-care technology to prevent intravenous fluid shortages.
Jun 5, 2025
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings you may have missed this week.
Jun 5, 2025
ADA Forsyth Friday: Research collaboration pursues improved periodontal tissue regeneration
Researchers are developing 3D-printed bone graft materials to reduce inflammation and enhance tissue regeneration.
Jun 5, 2025
June JADA suggests sleep medicine should be part of dental school curriculum
While postgraduate orofacial pain programs provide education in sleep medicine, predoctoral dental programs often do not.
Jun 5, 2025
Montana passes dental loss ratio legislation
Montana became the third state in 2025 to pass dental loss ratio legislation after Gov. Greg Gianforte signed Senate Bill 335 into law.
Jun 5, 2025
ADA to hold webinar outlining new billing requirements for dentists treating Medicare beneficiaries
The ADA will hold a webinar covering information for dentists wishing to treat Medicare beneficiaries.
Jun 4, 2025
60 changes coming to CDT Code in 2026
CDT 2026, which includes 60 code changes, is available for preorder from the ADA Store.
Jun 3, 2025
ADA to hold webinar outlining new billing requirements for dentists treating Medicare beneficiaries
The ADA will hold a webinar covering information for dentists wishing to treat Medicare beneficiaries.
Jun 2, 2025
Montana passes dental loss ratio legislation
Montana became the third state in 2025 to pass dental loss ratio legislation after Gov. Greg Gianforte signed Senate Bill 335 into law.
May 30, 2025
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings you may have missed this week.
May 29, 2025
JAMA releases study on elimination of community water fluoridation
Removing fluoride from public water systems would increase tooth decay by 7.5% and cost $9.8 billion over five years, according to JAMA.
May 29, 2025
ADA Forsyth Fridays: Molecule may reduce scarring after orofacial cleft surgery
Fibromodulin may prevent excessive scarring when included in surgical procedures that close tissue, such as suturing a cleft lip.
May 29, 2025
5 things to know about the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Five facts you may not know about the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons from its president, J. David Morrison, D.M.D.
May 29, 2025
ADA offers supports to help dentists, students prioritize mental health
Mental Health Awareness Month may be winding down, but it’s never too late to make mental health a priority.
May 28, 2025
ADA Forsyth Fridays: Molecule may reduce scarring after orofacial cleft surgery
Fibromodulin may prevent excessive scarring when included in surgical procedures that close tissue, such as suturing a cleft lip.
May 28, 2025
Forsyth Friday: Molecule may reduce scarring after orofacial cleft surgery
Fibromodulin may prevent excessive scarring when included in surgical procedures that close tissue, such as suturing a cleft lip.
May 27, 2025
ADA calls for ERISA, Medicare Advantage reform
The ADA is offering its perspective on how certain anticompetitive regulations impact the dental sector.
May 23, 2025
House passes budget reconciliation bill
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the budget reconciliation package May 22.
May 22, 2025
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of happenings in government you may have missed.
May 22, 2025
CDC urges health care providers to stay alert for measles cases
Measles continues to spread in the U.S., as the total number of cases in 2025 is already more than three times the total for all of 2024.
May 22, 2025
Dental School Snapshots: May
This ADA News series shares fun facts about U.S. dental schools.
May 22, 2025
ADA urges DOJ to enforce health insurance antitrust reform
The ADA is commenting on competition in the dental insurance market.
May 22, 2025
Tobacco control ‘cuts cannot be reconciled’
The ADA signed onto a coalition letter that shares concerns about the impact of federal workforce reductions on tobacco control efforts.
May 21, 2025
Forsyth Friday: Scientists draw insight into human hypomineralization treatment by examining pig teeth
The quick mineralization of pig teeth could aid the development of treatment for children experiencing “chalky teeth.”
May 21, 2025
ADA to end SmileCon in 2026
The ADA’s annual SmileCon conference will hold its final event this October.
May 21, 2025
ADA urges DOJ to enforce health insurance antitrust reform in dental market
The ADA is commenting on competition in the dental insurance market.
May 21, 2025
ADA leaders: Continue covering preventive services, fluoride
A national conversation on fluoride prompted ADA leaders to re-emphasize the need for insurance groups to cover preventive services.
May 20, 2025
ADA Children’s Airway Event to strengthen dentists’ communication, clinical skills
Dentists will learn how to communicate the importance of children’s airway health during the event taking place July 24-26 in Chicago.
May 19, 2025
Law removes registration requirement for Iowa dental assistants
Dental assistants in Iowa will no longer need to register with the state dental board, thanks to a new law.
May 19, 2025
ADA leaders urge insurance groups to cover preventive services
ADA officials urged urged third-party payers, Medicaid agencies and employer groups to include fluoride treatment in coverage.
May 16, 2025
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of happenings in government you may have missed.
May 15, 2025
ADA: Urge Congress to protect dentists from unfair tax hike
The ADA issued a Grassroots Alert urging members to tell Congress to oppose a tax bill provision that would negatively impact dentists.
May 15, 2025
ADA seeks member input to strengthen policy on recoupment practices
The ADA is aware of dental benefit carriers reducing payments owed to dentists to recoup overpayments made to other dentists.
May 14, 2025
Florida second state to ban community water fluoridation
Florida became the second state to ban community water fluoridation after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 700 into law.
May 14, 2025
ADA Living Guideline Program announced
The ADA and University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine have collaborated to establish the ADA Living Guideline Program.
May 13, 2025
FDA to pull prescription fluoride supplements from market
The FDA announced that it plans to remove prescription fluoride supplements from the market once a safety review is completed.
May 12, 2025
ADA provides recommendations on Medicaid provisions in reconciliation legislation
The ADA provided comments on Medicaid provisions in the budget reconciliation legislation.
May 12, 2025
Bitonte College of Dentistry names new dean
Sorin T. Teich, D.M.D., has been appointed dean of Northeast Ohio Medical University’s Bitonte College of Dentistry.
May 12, 2025
Updates on ADA financial stewardship, tech upgrades
The ADA president and president-elect emailed all members with an update on the state of the ADA's finances and technology upgrades.
May 12, 2025
ADA opposes proposed health care cuts in reconciliation bill
The ADA has joined the Partnership for Medicaid in expressing concern with potential Medicaid cuts in the upcoming reconciliation bill.
May 9, 2025
ADA holds virtual congressional briefing on public programs
The ADA held a congressional briefing to showcase new data and policy insights on dental coverage in Medicaid and Medicare Advantage.
May 9, 2025
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of happenings in government you may have missed.
May 9, 2025
Reject fiscal year 2026 HHS budget proposal, ADA urges
The ADA and nine other dental organizations are urging Congress to reject the administration’s fiscal year 2026 budget proposal for DHHS.
May 7, 2025
Bill would ensure health insurance covers needed treatment
The Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act was reintroduced in Congress.
May 7, 2025
Call for public nominees to CODA
CODA wants individuals interested in serving as public/consumer representatives on the board of commissioners.
May 6, 2025
Proposed tax bill raises concern for ADA
ADA leaders are expressing concerns over a tax bill that proposes cuts to student aid programs.
May 6, 2025
ADA objects to Texas attorney general’s statement about fluoride toothpaste recommendations
The ADA affirms the use of fluoride, in recommended amounts, as safe and effective in preventing tooth decay for both children and adults.
May 5, 2025
May JADA examines bioactivity of dental restorative materials
Evidence for the bioactivity of dental restorative materials remains limited, according to the May cover story of JADA.
May 4, 2025
Department of Education considers regulatory changes to student aid programs
The ADA is responding to the U.S. Department of Education's request for feedback as it considers regulatory changes to student aid programs.
May 4, 2025
Education Department considers regulatory changes to student aid programs
The ADA is responding to the U.S. Department of Education's request for feedback as it considers regulatory changes to student aid programs.
May 2, 2025
Forsyth Friday: Institute launches Ambush Science YouTube series
Batbileg Bor, Ph.D., describes his ongoing research on Saccharibacteria, a group of ultra-small bacteria in the oral cavity.
May 2, 2025
ADA calls for increased funding for Indian Health Service
A coalition dedicated to improving health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives is urging Congress to support funding for IHS.
May 1, 2025
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of happenings in government you may have missed this week.
May 1, 2025
Allocate $310 million toward tobacco control, coalition urges
The ADA is urging Congress to fund the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Office on Smoking and Health at $310 million in 2026.
May 1, 2025
What could saliva testing mean for dentistry?
Saliva-based tests gained attention during the pandemic, and they may have applications in oral health care too.
Apr 30, 2025
Coalition urges Congress to reject proposed HHS budget cuts
The ADA signed on to a coalition letter expressing concern for the Trump administration’s draft fiscal year 2026 budget for DHHS.
Apr 29, 2025
ADA Speaker candidates have until June 27 to file
ADA members interested in running for ADA speaker can visit ADA.org to find the information necessary to file for candidacy.
Apr 28, 2025
ADA objects to surgeon general’s water fluoridation comments
The ADA opposes comments made by the Louisiana surgeon general about community water fluoridation.
Apr 28, 2025
ADA invites dental schools to become testing sites for potential Seal products
The ADA Qualified Sites program connects manufacturers with research sites that are qualified to test their products for the Seal program.
Apr 27, 2025
ADA standards on cartridge syringes, athletic mouth protectors available for review
Proposed ANSI/ADA Standard No. 99 for Dentistry — Athletic Mouth Protectors and Materials may impact new contact sports at the Olympics.
Apr 24, 2025
FDI calls for integration of oral measures into electronic health records
The FDI World Dental Federation is calling for health systems to include oral health indicators in electronic health records.
Apr 24, 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 24, 2025
Forsyth Friday: New antibodies may aid diagnosis of gum-linked systemic diseases
Researchers have taken an important initial step toward a potential diagnostic strategy for periodontitis and related systemic diseases.
Apr 23, 2025
ADA: Prioritize small business tax policies, Medicaid adult dental benefits
The ADA is urging Congress to support small business tax policies and the preservation of adult dental benefits under Medicaid.
Apr 23, 2025
ADA supports House Republicans speaking up for Medicaid
The ADA is commending 13 Republican members of Congress for their leadership in affirming the importance of protecting Medicaid.
Apr 23, 2025
Pandemic infection control procedures still in place
The majority of dentists surveyed report they’re still using many of the infection control practices implemented during the pandemic.
Apr 21, 2025
Dental loss ratio: Putting patient care first
Twenty-three states have filed dental loss ratio legislation since 2023, with 14 states having introduced legislation this year.
Apr 21, 2025
JADA Foundational Science suspends author fees for 2025
Authors looking to submit articles to the journal will not have to pay processing charges for the remainder of 2025, beginning May 1.
Apr 18, 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 16, 2025
Nebraska joins licensure portability compact
Nebraska became the 12th state to join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact after Gov. Jim Pillen signed Legislative Bill 148 into law.
Apr 14, 2025
30 years later, Oklahoma City ceremony honors dentists who aided in bombing response
A Day of Remembrance recognized the dentists who helped identify victims after the bombing on April 19, 1995.
Apr 14, 2025
ADA joins coalition supporting community water fluoridation
The ADA is affirming the safety and effectiveness of community water fluoridation amid federal efforts to cease the practice.
