ADA seeks participants to help develop new standards

On November 12, 2025

The ADA Standards Program is seeking interested parties to help develop new standards addressing dental materials, tools and technology.Read more

Florida Combined Life drops policy limiting same-day scaling and root planing following ADA advocacy

On November 12, 2025

Florida Combined Life is dropping its policy that limited same-day scaling and root planing to only two quadrants.Read more

ADA opposes Delta Dental’s acquisition of Cherry Tree Dental

On November 10, 2025

ADA leaders expressed opposition to Delta Dental of Wisconsin’s proposed acquisition of Cherry Tree Dental.Read more

3 things you missed in government this week

On November 7, 2025

ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings you may have missed this week.Read more

ADA-supported coalition urges robust FY 2026 funding for health workforce programs

On November 6, 2025

The Health Professions and Nursing Education Coalition is urging Congress to strengthen federal investments in the health workforce.Read more

ADA urges Congress to maintain CDC tobacco prevention funding

On November 5, 2025

The ADA is urging adoption of the Senate’s proposed $246.5 million funding level for the CDC's Office on Smoking and Health.Read more

CMS highlights medical-dental integration in 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule 

On November 5, 2025

CMS released its final rule for the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, announcing policy updates that take effect Jan. 1, 2026.Read more

ADA standards on CBCT systems, DICOM available for comment

On November 4, 2025

The draft standards are available for review and comment until Dec. 5.Read more

ADA data content standards available for comment

On November 4, 2025

The draft standards are available for review and comment until Nov. 27.Read more