CLARIFICATION: Texas Medical Disclosure Panel Informed Consent Sedation/Anesthesia

TDA’s Commitment: Improve access to dental services for Medicaid clients!

A&M School of Dentistry Honors Outstanding Alumni

HDAF Disaster Relief Fund - Now Open, Please Donate!

TDA Support & Solutions: Dental Hygiene Staffing Challenges

2023 Legislative Report Card

PERIODONTISTS: Upcoming ADA CE for Scaling and Root Planing Claims

Meet Both TSBDE Controlled Substance Requirements in One Course

Detailed explanations of TDA's priority bills that passed during the recent 88th Regular Legislative Session

Important! New DEA Training Requirement: MATE Act Compliance

TDA/TMHP Virtual Town Hall

TDA/TMHP Virtual Town Hall REMINDER

Sine Die 88th Regular Legislative Session

Legislature Meets: What is TDA doing for you?

Help Us to Help You! ERISA Exemption Information

The Root: TDA Continues Championing Dentists’ Legislative Interests

Dr. Cindy Cho – Allen Tragedy

Registration is Open for the 2023 TDA Meeting

The Root: TDA’s Insurance Bill Passes House, More

The Root: Clear Aligners, Insurance Reform, State Budget

Dental School Snapshots: January

This ADA News series shares fun facts about U.S. dental schools.

ADA outlines tax priorities

The ADA is outlining its priorities on small business tax policy, providing input on policies it said would affect oral health.

Washington State Dental Association campaigns for dental insurance reform

The Washington State Dental Association is campaigning for dental insurance reform.

ADA scholarships support dentists interested in academia

Seven scholarships are available for a teacher training program for dental educators and private practitioners interested in academics.

February JADA examines respiratory disease-related deaths among dentists

Existing engineering controls that reduce inhalational exposures during dental procedures might be inadequate.

What are the standards for AI use in dentistry?

The growing use of AI in dentistry has led to an increased need for guidance to ensure the technology is used responsibly.

Former ADA vice president dies at 71

Vincent U. Rapini Jr., D.D.S., served as vice president from 2019 to 2021.

RFK Jr. appears before Senate Finance Committee in confirmation hearing

Prior to RFK Jr. appearing before the Senate during his confirmation hearing, the ADA sent a letter to lawmakers outlining its priorities.

My View: We should continue to support community water fluoridation

Several high-profile events in recent months raised questions about the safety and effectiveness of community water fluoridation.

Corporate Transparency Act injunction reinstated

A Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals panel reinstated the nationwide injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act Dec. 26.

Creating community: Online and off

In the age of social media, there are many ways to connect with others, get advice and network — including for dental professionals.

Congress passes stopgap spending bill, averts shutdown

Congress approved a short-term spending bill that funds the government through March 14, 2025.

Study finds early-life exposure to fluoride does not affect children’s brain development

A study found that early-life exposure to fluoridation has no measurable effect on cognitive neurodevelopment, or IQ scores, in children. 

ADA standards available for comment by Feb. 10, 2025

The ADA is an American National Standards Institute-Accredited Standards Developer.

Annual Code Maintenance Committee meeting to take place in March 2025

The committee will vote to accept, amend or decline CDT Code changes for 2026.

Courts, Congress keep Corporate Transparency Act in flux

Dentists potentially impacted by the CTA are receiving mixed messages about whether they need to file for beneficial ownership.

ADA: Urge Congress to pass bill with oral health priorities

The ADA sent an Action Alert encouraging members to urge Congress to pass the continuing resolution funding the government until March 2025.

Dental spending increased by $4B in 2023

The growth in dental spending included more than $3 billion in increased Medicare dental spending.

House passes bill to improve veterans’ access to care and caregivers’ benefit

The House passed an ADA-supported bill that addresses home care and caregiver programs provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

National Academies workshop tackles oral health advancement

National Academies held a workshop that explored innovative practices and models for advancing oral health in the U.S. across the lifespan.