3 things you missed in government this week

On November 21, 2025

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

New study finds U.S. fluoride exposure linked to better adolescent cognitive performance 

On November 20, 2025

A new study finds typical childhood fluoride exposure is linked to modestly better teen cognitive performance with no later cognitive harm.Read more

ADA urges Senate Finance Committee to include oral health in national health cost reforms 

On November 20, 2025

The ADA outlined priorities for addressing cost drivers and improving oral health care access in a letter to the Senate Finance Committee.Read more

ADA calls for oral health integration in federal chronic disease care coordination efforts 

On November 19, 2025

The ADA is urging lawmakers to include oral health in efforts to modernize care coordination for chronic disease prevention and treatment. Read more

ADA Member Advantage launches new ADA Rewards World Elite Mastercard

On November 19, 2025

Cardholders will earn bonus points and have access to World Elite Mastercard benefits.Read more

Dear ADA: Out-of-network providers

On November 18, 2025

This ADA News series aims to address dentists' dental insurance challenges.Read more

ADA begins discussions with other groups to advance dental licensure exams

On November 18, 2025

The organizations will explore best practices and potential innovations to enhance national exam standards.Read more

Revised CDT codes you should know for 2026

On November 17, 2025

CDT 2026 boasts 60 code changes, including 14 revisions.Read more

ADA seeks feedback on oral cancer recommendations

On November 17, 2025

The ADA Living Guideline Program is continuing its work to advance recommendations for the early detection and management of oral cancer.Read more