Senate passes FY 2026 interior spending package
On January 16, 2026A Senate-approved appropriations package includes increased funding for Indian Health Service, or IHS, dental programs.… Read more
New HIPAA rules address substance use disorder records
On January 16, 2026The ADA updated its sample HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices to reflect new rules regarding substance use disorder treatment information.… Read more
ADA explores opportunities to educate dentists on Type 1 diabetes
On January 14, 2026In response to a House of Delegates resolution, the ADA is exploring ways to educate dentists on Type 1 diabetes and oral health.… Read more
HHS, USDA release 2025–2030 dietary guidelines
On January 12, 2026The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture released Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030.… Read more
Former Harvard School of Dental Medicine dean dies at 83
On January 12, 2026Bruce Donoff, D.M.D., M.D., who served as dean of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, died Dec. 25, 2025, at the age of 83.… Read more
ADA Member Advantage ends ClassPass, OnPay endorsements
On January 9, 2026ADA Member Advantage has ended its endorsement relationships with ClassPass and OnPay as of Jan. 1.… Read more
ADA webinar to address how to talk to patients about mental health
On January 9, 2026The ADA will host a webinar Jan. 23 to help prepare dentists and their team members to discuss mental health concerns with their patients.… Read more
Past American Academy of Periodontology president dies at 87
On January 9, 2026Myron “Ron” Nevins, D.D.S., a past president of the American Academy of Periodontology, died Dec. 24, 2025, at the age of 87.… Read more
New ADA recommendations confirm dental imaging most effectively used in moderation
On January 5, 2026The recommendations confirm that dental imaging should only be ordered when clinically necessary to minimize exposure to radiation.… Read more