Oct 4, 2024
Research review contends fluoride in water is less effective than in 1970s
Expert committee of the ADA points out limitations and exclusions in new fluoridation review.
News
Learn about scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.
Oct 4, 2024
5 things to know about the National Commission
This is the first in a 13-part series profiling the National Commission and each of the 12 recognized specialty sponsoring organizations
Oct 3, 2024
Antibiotic could eliminate gum disease-causing pathogen without harming healthy bacteria
ADA Forsyth scientists have discovered that narrow-spectrum antibiotic FP-100, or hygromycin A, can eradicate Fusobacterium nucleatum.
Oct 3, 2024
Hurricane Helene ravages dentists' homes, practices in southeast
Hurricane Helene laid waste to more than 500 miles of the southeastern region of the U.S.
Oct 2, 2024
ADA technical report calls for external validation of AI algorithms in dentistry
Two new standard documents on artificial intelligence and dental stools are available for review and comment from the ADA.
Oct 2, 2024
What to know about the Dental Quality Alliance
In 2008, CMS proposed that the ADA take the lead in establishing an organization to develop performance measures for oral health care.
Oct 2, 2024
My View: Advocating for ethical licensure exams
The Coalition for Modernizing Dental Licensure was created to address long-standing concerns with the dental licensure process.
Oct 1, 2024
ADA advocates for dental programs in appropriations request letter
The ADA signed a coalition letter requesting consideration for programs vital to dentistry and oral health in FY 2025 appropriations.
Sep 30, 2024
Written testimony for House of Delegates reference committee hearings due Oct. 14
Livestream broadcast option available
Sep 30, 2024
ADA Board recommends no dues increase
House of Delegates to vote Oct. 22
