ADA Forsyth Friday: Researchers identify cellular protein that may help inhibit key oral microbe also associated with colorectal cancer

ADA Forsyth Institute scientists describe how host cells potentially fight back against the common oral bacterium Fusobacterium nucleatum. Read More

ADA urges HHS to reduce dental regulations that burden providers

The ADA submitted formal recommendations to DHHS in response to its request for information on reducing regulatory burdens in health care. Read More

HPI: Dental economy in holding pattern

The new HPI report, “The State of the U.S. Dental Economy — Q2 2025,” reveals a noticeable decline in dentists’ economic confidence. Read More

ADA backs FDA’s proposed front-of-package labeling rule

The ADA is expressing support for a proposed rule by the FDA that would require front-of-package nutrition labeling on prepackaged foods. Read More

ADA urges revisions to NCOIL dental loss ratio model to improve transparency, patient care

The ADA is requesting changes to the National Council of Insurance Legislators’ model act on dental loss ratio. Read More

Dental School Snapshots: July

This ADA News series shares fun facts about U.S. dental schools. Read More

ADA urges Congress to reauthorize key dental workforce programs

ADA leaders are urging lawmakers to reauthorize and invest in federal dental workforce programs. Read More

Connecticut bill defends community water fluoridation

Connecticut is defending community water fluoridation, standing in contrast to several states that have recently moved to ban the practice. Read More

How to help Texas flood victims

At least 129 people have died and more than 170 remain missing as of July 13 after flash floods swept across the Hill Country on July 4. Read More

MetLife agrees to change recoupment policy following ADA letter

The ADA had received reports of the company reducing payments owed to dentists to recoup overpayments allegedly made to other dentists. Read More

ADA sends Advocacy Update on reconciliation bill

The ADA sent an Advocacy Update to members July 10 on the implications of President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, H.R. 1. Read More

3 things you missed in government this week

ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings you may have missed this week. Read More

ADA defends safety and efficacy of fluoride supplements amid FDA review

ADA leaders are emphasizing the evidence-based effectiveness and safety of fluoride supplements in comments submitted o the FDA. Read More

ADA Board provides information on finances, association management system

ADA Board of Trustees pens open letter to membership, providing an update on the Association's finances and association management system Read More

ADA Forsyth Friday: Go inside a lab developing new precision dental appliances

Researchers at the ADA Forsyth Institute are working to develop advanced drug delivery systems and high-precision dental appliances. Read More

ADA’s new ‘Fluoridation Facts’ counters misinformation

“Fluoridation Facts” highlights 80 years of research and practical experience that support community water fluoridation. Read More

Letter to the Editor: Promoting fluoride

I want to assure you loudly and strongly that your American Dental Association is here to help. Read More

Letter to the Editor: Promoting fluoride

I want to assure you loudly and strongly that your American Dental Association is here to help. Read More

My View: Modern-day myth-busting

Community health initiatives have vastly improved the lives of the public with limited cost. Read More

Letter: Promoting fluoride