April 30, 2026

ADA urges FTC Healthcare Task Force to scrutinize dental insurance markets, improve transparency 

The ADA is calling on the Federal Trade Commission to more closely examine competition and transparency in dental insurance.

ADA News

April 30, 2026

Palatal Expansion Linked to Better Hearing

Orthodontic expansion shows hearing gains comparable to surgical treatment in selected patients

Conexiant

April 30, 2026

Organized Dentistry Coalition calls for protection of federal oral health infrastructure

The ODC is calling for continued support of federal oral health programs within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

ADA News

April 29, 2026

Toothbrush Contamination May Be Common, Awareness Low

A study links poor toothbrush hygiene habits to bacterial growth and limited patient knowledge.

Conexiant

April 29, 2026

Periodontal Health Interventions May Lower Stroke Risk

Meta-analysis associates periodontal care with reduced ischemic stroke incidence.

Conexiant

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.

ADA News

April 23, 2026

Medical Oddities: Chew on This Cancer Prevention Idea

From gum to gut to memory—medicine gets weirdly clever fast 

Conexiant

April 23, 2026

Water Fluoridation Study Finds No Evidence of Cognitive Harm

New PNAS study using Wisconsin cohort data finds no negative association between community water fluoridation and adolescent IQ or cognitive performance across the life course.

Conexiant

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.

ADA News

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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