Jun 19, 2026
Dear ADA: Downcoding
Downcoding occurs when a payer reimburses a claim using a procedure code different from the one reported by the dentist. Read More
News
Jun 17, 2026
Student loan changes ahead? ADA’s new guide can help
The ADA is introducing a new Student Loan Resource Guide to help dental students understand changes to federal student aid programs. Read More
Jun 17, 2026
ADA 2026 Scientific Session highlights value of peer-to-peer connections
Through conversations with peers, dentists can exchange insights to take back to their own practices. Read More
Jun 16, 2026
ADA pilot program offers blueprint for increasing dentist participation within Medicaid, launches new multistate partnership
A new ADA report demonstrates that collaboration can help increase dentist participation in Medicaid. Read More
Jun 16, 2026
Organized Dentistry Coalition backs bill to reauthorize CDC oral health program
The Organized Dentistry Coalition is voicing support for legislation that would reauthorize a key federal oral health program. Read More
Jun 12, 2026
ADA Standards Program seeks volunteers for new work projects
The ADA Standards Program is seeking volunteers for 15 new work projects on oral rinses, fluoride varnishes and more. Read More
Jun 12, 2026
ADA urges dental-specific approach in CMS interoperability, prior authorization proposal
The ADA is calling for dentistry’s health information technology challenges to be taken into account amid interoperability advancements. Read More
Jun 11, 2026
ADA urges Congress to focus transparency efforts on dental benefit plans
The ADA is urging House lawmakers to pursue health care transparency policies that avoid requirements ill-suited to dental practices. Read More
Jun 11, 2026
North Carolina orthodontist, nearly 80-year ADA member, dies at 102
Henry Zaytoun, D.D.S., a nearly 80-year member of the American Dental Association, died May 25 at 102 years old. Read More
Jun 10, 2026
What to know about CAQH change to DataSpring, powered by CAQH
ADA members who use the ADA Credentialing Service, powered by CAQH, can continue to do so with no interruption in service. Read More
