ADA News

ADA to comment on model dental therapy bill at upcoming ALEC meeting

"ADA policy has not changed on this matter"

August JADA finds vaping common among college students

E-cigarette use could lead to caries, gingivitis

Private equity affiliation among dentists increases

Change especially affects dental specialists

ADA to host webinar on new CMS regulations applicable to dentistry

Virtual presentation set for Aug. 12

James Schulz Jr. named ADA senior vice president of government and public affairs

Buffalo expected to restart water fluoridation this fall

Study investigates effects of years without mineral

Webinar to cover integration of medical, oral health

Professor, retired colonel recipient of ADA Distinguished Service Award

Theresa S. Gonzales, D.M.D., continues to demonstrate commitment to underserved

Excited for the Olympics? Learn about dentistry’s role in sports through new ADA exhibit

First US patent for wooden golf tee awarded to dentist in 1899

Graduating from ASDA to ADA

Dental programs reach high ADA membership sign-ups

Dentists can now submit Medicare claims electronically

Report estimates providers could save $1.5B by switching to electronic transactions

SmileCon Opening Session to offer insights, inspiration

Event kicks off ADA’s annual meeting Oct. 17 in New Orleans

Ohio passes bill aimed at improving dental insurance, license portability

State Joins Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact

CAQH seeks dental providers for 2024 index

Survey tracks adoption of electronic administrative transactions

ADA opposes NIH spending bill rider

‘This massive consolidation of NIH’s institutes and centers amounts to Congress dictating science’

How electronic funds transfer can benefit your dental practice

EFT claim payments offer alternative to virtual credit cards, paper checks

PRO-HEAL Act addresses ongoing dental shortage

Bill would expand health care provider pipeline grant programs

Action Alert seeks support for HSA eligibility for over-the-counter oral health care products

New bill makes oral health’s connection to overall health clear, ADA says

Rhode Island and Louisiana pass dental loss ratio bills

Dental loss ratio bills regulate the portion of insurance premiums spent on patient care rather than overhead.

States experience Medicaid wins

Victories include reimbursement rate increases, centralized credentialing