ADA joins coalition urging Education Department to adjust timeline for student loan changes

On March 5, 2026

The ADA is urging the Education Department to adjust the implementation timeline for student loan changes that could affect dental students.Read more

ADA Council on Dental Education and Licensure seeks committee nominees

On March 5, 2026

The ADA Council on Dental Education and Licensure is seeking nominees to serve on its committees this October.Read more

ADA reaffirms importance of clinical exams in early oral cancer detection

On March 2, 2026

The recommendations, published in JADA, are the first to be released as part of a living guideline on oral cancer detection.Read more

ADA urges EPA to strengthen scientific rigor in fluoride health assessment 

On February 26, 2026

The ADA urged the EPA to strengthen the protocols in its accelerated review of potential health effects of fluoride in drinking water.Read more

ADA Foundation launches disaster relief fund

On February 25, 2026

The ADA Foundation has launched a new grant program to support states as they assist dentists impacted by natural disasters.Read more

ADA backs independent fluoride review at House hearing 

On February 24, 2026

The ADA is urging lawmakers to bolster scientific oversight of potential federal fluoride regulations.Read more

Oral History: Dr. Emmett Bolden

On February 24, 2026

This ADA News series seeks to highlight pivotal people and moments that have helped shape the dental profession, community and beyond.Read more

ADA responds to HHS request for information on AI adoption in dentistry

On February 20, 2026

The ADA submitted a response to DHHS' request for information on artificial intelligence adoption in clinical care.Read more