March 12, 2026

Legislation introduced to apply state dental insurance laws to self-funded plans 

The ADA is supporting new legislation aimed at ensuring that state dental insurance reform laws apply to self-funded dental plans.

ADA News

March 12, 2026

Childhood Oral Health Linked to Adult Cardiovascular Risk

Study links childhood dental disease with higher incidence of ischemic heart disease, myocardial infarction, and ischemic stroke in adulthood.

Conexiant

March 10, 2026

More Pediatric ER Visits for Tooth Pain

Dentists link rising pediatric ER visits to workforce shortages, worsening oral hygiene, and policy shifts that could further limit preventive care.

KFF Health News

March 02, 2026

Coverage Isn’t Access: Medicaid’s Dilemma

As more states expand adult Medicaid dental benefits, participation remains low and GOP-backed federal cuts threaten to reverse recent progress, raising concerns for physicians and dentists.

KFF Health News

March 01, 2026

Modern Solutions for Biofilm Management and Fluoride-Free Remineralization

Why Catapult evaluators awarded Cocolab’s oral care products their vote of confidence.

Inside Dentistry

March 01, 2026

A New Approach to Class II Lesions

Catapult evaluators are impressed with Riva Star Aqua from SDI

Inside Dentistry

March 01, 2026

The Benefits of Fluoride: Addressing Public Concern and Supporting Topical Use

Recent studies raise questions about fluoride's safety in drinking water, despite its long-standing role in dental health, highlighting a shift towards fluoride toothpaste as a standard preventive measure.

Compendium

February 25, 2026

Hydrogel-Based Biosensor Enables Real-Time Detection of Oral Inflammation

Study describes adhesive intraoral device that measures TNF-alpha levels chairside, potentially supporting earlier diagnosis of periodontal and pulp disease.

Conexiant

February 24, 2026

ADA backs independent fluoride review at House hearing 

The ADA is urging lawmakers to bolster scientific oversight of potential federal fluoride regulations.

ADA News

February 23, 2026

ADA president discusses Oral Health 2050 Initiative at dental innovators event

Richard Rosato, D.M.D. reveals the ADA’s ambitious Oral Health 2050 Initiative at the 2026 Dental VIP Summit, promoting strategic partnerships for a transformative future in oral health care.

ADA News