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.

ADA News

April 09, 2026

Matrix Stiffness Regulates Gingival Immunity

3D hydrogel and explant models link tissue mechanics to fibroblast signaling and immune cell differentiation.

Conexiant

April 08, 2026

ADA urges Congress to increase oral health funding, restore leadership

The ADA and three partner organizations are urging Congress to strengthen federal support for oral health programs.

ADA News

April 06, 2026

April JADA evaluates water fluoridation benefits, impact of discontinuation

Dentists should advise policymakers and their patients not to abandon community water fluoridation, according to the JADA cover story.

ADA News

April 06, 2026

ADA guideline prioritizes clinical exam over vital staining in early oral cancer detection

The recommendations reiterate the importance of exams while advising against the use of vital staining to evaluate the need for biopsy.

ADA News

April 02, 2026

ADA raises concerns about CMS CRUSH initiative proposals affecting dentistry

The ADA raises critical concerns over the implications of CMS's CRUSH initiative on dental practices, highlighting potential challenges in fraud reduction and patient access.

ADA News

March 26, 2026

Q&A: What are your ethical obligations if another dentist dies before completing treatment?

A recent news report described financial challenges faced by patients who had prepaid for treatment before their dentist unexpectedly died.

ADA News

March 25, 2026

ADA adds mental health, GLP-1 questions to health history forms

The updated forms became available for purchase through the ADA Store on March 24.

ADA News

January 27, 2025

New Dentist blog seeks contributors

The ADA's New Dentist blog is seeking new dentists interested in writing about the unique challenges they face early in their careers.

ADA News