May 22, 2025
Forsyth Friday: Scientists draw insight into human hypomineralization treatment by examining pig teeth
The quick mineralization of pig teeth could aid the development of treatment for children experiencing “chalky teeth.”
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May 22, 2025
ADA to end SmileCon in 2026
The ADA’s annual SmileCon conference will hold its final event this October.
May 22, 2025
ADA urges DOJ to enforce health insurance antitrust reform in dental market
The ADA is commenting on competition in the dental insurance market.
May 21, 2025
ADA leaders: Continue covering preventive services, fluoride
A national conversation on fluoride prompted ADA leaders to re-emphasize the need for insurance groups to cover preventive services.
May 20, 2025
ADA Children’s Airway Event to strengthen dentists’ communication, clinical skills
Dentists will learn how to communicate the importance of children’s airway health during the event taking place July 24-26 in Chicago.
May 20, 2025
Law removes registration requirement for Iowa dental assistants
Dental assistants in Iowa will no longer need to register with the state dental board, thanks to a new law.
May 19, 2025
ADA leaders urge insurance groups to cover preventive services
ADA officials urged urged third-party payers, Medicaid agencies and employer groups to include fluoride treatment in coverage.
May 16, 2025
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of happenings in government you may have missed.
May 16, 2025
ADA: Urge Congress to protect dentists from unfair tax hike
The ADA issued a Grassroots Alert urging members to tell Congress to oppose a tax bill provision that would negatively impact dentists.
May 15, 2025
ADA seeks member input to strengthen policy on recoupment practices
The ADA is aware of dental benefit carriers reducing payments owed to dentists to recoup overpayments made to other dentists.
