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
Sanders, Welch announce new dental clinic and training partnership
On April 13, 2026Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Peter Welch, D-Vt., announced the construction of a new dental clinic in Vermont.… Read more
ADA urges Congress to increase oral health funding, restore leadership
On April 8, 2026The ADA and three partner organizations are urging Congress to strengthen federal support for oral health programs.… Read more
Fighting sugar, protecting patients: ADA advocacy in action
On April 8, 2026How the ADA's multi-year engagement and task force shaped national nutrition guidance.… Read more
Maryland orders Cigna to stop automatic downcoding, issues $80,000 fine
On April 7, 2026Maryland’s Insurance Administration has fined health insurance company Cigna $80,000.… Read more
ADA guideline prioritizes clinical exam over vital staining in early oral cancer detection
On April 6, 2026The recommendations reiterate the importance of exams while advising against the use of vital staining to evaluate the need for biopsy.… Read more
April JADA evaluates water fluoridation benefits, impact of discontinuation
On April 6, 2026Dentists should advise policymakers and their patients not to abandon community water fluoridation, according to the JADA cover story.… Read more
ADA Member Advantage-endorsed CyraCom joins Propio Language Services
On April 3, 2026CyraCom has been endorsed for nine years by ADA Member Advantage to provide interpretation and translation services for dental offices.… Read more