May 12, 2026

California attorney general reaches settlement with Aspen Dental over corporate practice claims

Aspen Dental allegedly exceeded its business management and administrative services role.

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May 07, 2026

ADA seeks input on proposed CMS rule on interoperability, prior authorization

The ADA will host a call May 21 to collect feedback from dental stakeholders to help inform its response to CMS about the rule.

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May 04, 2026

Education Department finalizes student loan rule implementing 2025 law

The U.S. Department of Education released a final rule updating federal student loan regulations under Title IV of the Higher Education Act.

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April 28, 2026

ADA selects firm to conduct governance and organizational health evaluation

The ADA has selected Vista Cova, a consulting firm with extensive experience in nonprofit and association management.

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April 24, 2026

Guide offers resources, data dentists can use to encourage HPV vaccination

The latest action guide from the National HPV Vaccination Roundtable outlines steps dentists can take to help prevent oropharyngeal cancer.

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April 20, 2026

ADA releases updated sedation and anesthesia guidelines

The guidelines reflect current, evidence-informed standards to support consistency, preparedness and patient safety across the profession.

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April 20, 2026

ADA seeks feedback on recommendations for using salivary tests in oral cancer detection

The ADA Living Guideline Program is accepting comments through May 1.

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April 17, 2026

Oklahoma strengthens noncovered services protections in new law

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law a bill clarifying that dental insurance companies may not set fees for services they do not cover.

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April 14, 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.

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April 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.

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