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
Lobby Day 2026 delivers strong impact
On March 25, 2026Approximately 500 dentists and dental students gathered in Washington, D.C., for Lobby Day 2026.… Read more
ADA adds mental health, GLP-1 questions to health history forms
On March 25, 2026The updated forms became available for purchase through the ADA Store on March 24.… Read more
Organized Dentistry Coalition urges CMS to not prohibit adult dental coverage
On March 24, 2026ODC urged CMS to not prohibit adult dental coverage as an essential health benefit in the proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters.… Read more
Coalition urges Congress to boost CDC tobacco prevention funding
On March 19, 2026The ADA joined a coalition urging Congress to provide $310 million for tobacco prevention and cessation programs at the CDC.… Read more
New ADA course offers strategies for supporting dentists’ mental health
On March 17, 2026In honor of Health Workforce Well-Being Day on March 18, the new course offers practical strategies and tools for dentists and their teams.… Read more
ADA voices support for reintroduction of Promoting Dental Health Act
On March 17, 2026The ADA supports legislation reintroduced in the U.S. Senate that would extend federal support for oral health initiatives nationwide.… Read more