Oct 8, 2026 ADA Scientific Session kicks off with fireside chat on translating science into practice The ADA 2026 Scientific Session kicked off Oct. 8 with the Science Into Practice Fireside Chat. Read More
Oct 8, 2026 Volunteers assemble 500 kits during Give Veterans A Smile Pack and Give Back Leaders from the ADA and ADA Foundation gathered with other Scientific Session attendees to pack 500 health and comfort kits for veterans. Read More
Oct 5, 2026 ADA governance evaluation reports available on ADA website Three research reports related to the ADA’s governance and organizational health evaluation are available on the ADA website. Read More
Oct 5, 2026 October JADA examines how human virome research could impact dentistry Understanding the healthy oral virome could clarify how oral health is connected to whole-body health. Read More
Oct 5, 2026 ADA, American Board of Dental Examiners collaborate to advance dental hygiene licensure This work builds on the organizations’ agreement from earlier this year to incorporate the DLOSCE into the ADEX Dental Examination. Read More
Oct 2, 2026 Manufacturers report flumazenil injection shortage Dentists may have trouble accessing flumazenil because of an ongoing shortage. Read More
Oct 2, 2026 ADA, CDA collaboration helps protect Proposition 56 dental funding The ADA's Health Policy Institute supported the CDA's advocacy efforts to protect Proposition 56 funding for Medi-Cal Dental. Read More
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
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