- 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.
- New research reaffirms recommended fluoride levels do not negatively affect IQ
- A recent study found no evidence that water fluoridation is negatively associated with adolescent IQ or adult cognitive functioning.
- Applications open for 2026-27 ADA Certified Clinic Director Program
- Launched by the ADA in 2025, the ADA Certified Clinic Director is an executive-level credential for dental clinic directors.
- 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.
- Sanders, Welch announce new dental clinic and training partnership
- Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Peter Welch, D-Vt., announced the construction of a new dental clinic in Vermont.
- ADA, American Board of Dental Examiners advance dental licensure exams through new agreement
- The two organizations finalized an agreement to license the ADA’s DLOSCE for incorporation into the ADEX Dental Examination.
- 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.
- 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.
- Maryland orders Cigna to stop automatic downcoding, issues $80,000 fine
- Maryland’s Insurance Administration has fined health insurance company Cigna $80,000.
- 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.