Oct 1, 2026 FDA warns public about unauthorized direct-to-consumer clear aligners The FDA is warning consumers about the risks of using unauthorized direct-to-consumer clear aligners without the supervision of a dentist. Read More
Oct 1, 2026 Manufacturers report flumazenil injection shortage Dentists may have trouble accessing flumazenil because of an ongoing shortage. Read More
Sep 30, 2026 ADA Member Advantage-endorsed Best Card announces integration with Open Dental software BCPay+ connects directly with Open Dental to bring payment activity and practice management workflows together. Read More
Sep 30, 2026 ADA urges Senate Finance Committee to include dental in insurance reforms The ADA is urging the Senate Finance Committee to ensure dental benefits are included in potential health insurance reforms. Read More
Sep 30, 2026 Coalition for Modernizing Dental Licensure sunsets after achieving portability goals After accomplishing its primary goals, the Coalition for Modernizing Dental Licensure disbanded in September. Read More
Sep 30, 2026 American Certifying Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology applies for national certifying board recognition Parties have until Nov. 13 to comment on the request to be recognized as the national certifying board for oral and maxillofacial radiology. Read More
Sep 28, 2026 First ADA living guideline reaffirms dental exams crucial to detecting oral cancer early Clinical oral exams are critical to the early detection of oral cancer while biopsies remain the gold standard for definitive diagnosis. Read More
Sep 28, 2026 Dear ADA: Recoupments Many dentists and staff members are surprised the first time a payment is reduced because of an issue involving a different patient. Read More
Sep 25, 2026 No new dental requirements in updated CDC infection control guidance Although the updated CDC guidance excludes dentists, the ADA says there are takeaways that may be useful for developing employee policies. Read More
Sep 24, 2026 ADA to launch CBCT training for dentists, teams The ADA is launching a cone-beam computed tomography training program with learning options for both dentists and team members. Read More