Apr 16, 2026
Virginia governor signs ADA-supported workforce bills into law
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed into law two dental workforce-related measures backed by both the VDA and the ADA. Read More
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Apr 15, 2026
Applications open for 2026-27 ADA Certified Clinic Director Program
Launched by the ADA in 2025, the ADA Certified Clinic Director is an executive-level credential for dental clinic directors. Read More
Apr 14, 2026
ADA, American Board of Dental Examiners advance dental licensure exams through new agreement
The two organizations finalized an agreement to license the ADA’s DLOSCE for incorporation into the ADEX Dental Examination. Read More
Apr 14, 2026
67 changes coming to CDT 2027
Sixty-seven changes are coming to the CDT Code in 2027, including 28 additions, 33 revisions and six editorial updates. Read More
Apr 13, 2026
Sanders, Welch announce new dental clinic and training partnership
Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Peter Welch, D-Vt., announced the construction of a new dental clinic in Vermont. Read More
Apr 8, 2026
Fighting sugar, protecting patients: ADA advocacy in action
How the ADA's multi-year engagement and task force shaped national nutrition guidance. Read More
Apr 8, 2026
ADA urges Congress to increase oral health funding, restore leadership
The ADA and three partner organizations are urging Congress to strengthen federal support for oral health programs. Read More
Apr 7, 2026
Maryland orders Cigna to stop automatic downcoding, issues $80,000 fine
Maryland’s Insurance Administration has fined health insurance company Cigna $80,000. Read More
Apr 6, 2026
ADA guideline prioritizes clinical exam over vital staining in early oral cancer detection
The recommendations reiterate the importance of exams while advising against the use of vital staining to evaluate the need for biopsy. Read More
Apr 6, 2026
April JADA evaluates water fluoridation benefits, impact of discontinuation
Dentists should advise policymakers and their patients not to abandon community water fluoridation, according to the JADA cover story. Read More
