Health organizations press Congress to boost Indian Health Service funding
On April 21, 2026The AI/AN Health Partners sent letters to House and Senate appropriators urging increased funding for IHS in fiscal year 2027.… Read more
ADA seeks feedback on recommendations for using salivary tests in oral cancer detection
On April 20, 2026The ADA Living Guideline Program is accepting comments through May 1.… Read more
ADA releases updated sedation and anesthesia guidelines
On April 20, 2026The guidelines reflect current, evidence-informed standards to support consistency, preparedness and patient safety across the profession.… Read more
Oklahoma strengthens noncovered services protections in new law
On April 17, 2026Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law a bill clarifying that dental insurance companies may not set fees for services they do not cover.… Read more
New research reaffirms recommended fluoride levels do not negatively affect IQ
On April 17, 2026A recent study found no evidence that water fluoridation is negatively associated with adolescent IQ or adult cognitive functioning.… Read more
Applications open for 2026-27 ADA Certified Clinic Director Program
On April 15, 2026Launched by the ADA in 2025, the ADA Certified Clinic Director is an executive-level credential for dental clinic directors.… Read more
Virginia governor signs ADA-supported workforce bills into law
On April 14, 2026Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed into law two dental workforce-related measures backed by both the VDA and the ADA.… Read more
ADA, American Board of Dental Examiners advance dental licensure exams through new agreement
On April 14, 2026The two organizations finalized an agreement to license the ADA’s DLOSCE for incorporation into the ADEX Dental Examination.… Read more
67 changes coming to CDT 2027
On April 14, 2026Sixty-seven changes are coming to the CDT Code in 2027, including 28 additions, 33 revisions and six editorial updates.… Read more