Fighting sugar, protecting patients: ADA advocacy in action
On April 8, 2026How the ADA's multi-year engagement and task force shaped national nutrition guidance.… Read more
ADA urges Congress to increase oral health funding, restore leadership
On April 8, 2026The ADA and three partner organizations are urging Congress to strengthen federal support for oral health programs.… Read more
Maryland orders Cigna to stop automatic downcoding, issues $80,000 fine
On April 7, 2026Maryland’s Insurance Administration has fined health insurance company Cigna $80,000.… Read more
ADA guideline prioritizes clinical exam over vital staining in early oral cancer detection
On April 6, 2026The recommendations reiterate the importance of exams while advising against the use of vital staining to evaluate the need for biopsy.… Read more
April JADA evaluates water fluoridation benefits, impact of discontinuation
On April 6, 2026Dentists should advise policymakers and their patients not to abandon community water fluoridation, according to the JADA cover story.… Read more
ADA Member Advantage-endorsed CyraCom joins Propio Language Services
On April 3, 2026CyraCom has been endorsed for nine years by ADA Member Advantage to provide interpretation and translation services for dental offices.… Read more
Dear ADA: Noncovered services
On March 30, 2026If a plan denies a procedure as a noncovered service, why am I still required to accept the contracted PPO fee instead of my full fee?… Read more
Q&A: What are your ethical obligations if another dentist dies before completing treatment?
On March 26, 2026A recent news report described financial challenges faced by patients who had prepaid for treatment before their dentist unexpectedly died.… Read more