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

April 01, 2026

Skeletal, Dentoalveolar, Dental, and Soft-Tissue Effects Following MARPE Treatment: A Review — Table 3

Explore the latest findings on maxillary expansion techniques and their implications for orthodontic treatment success.

Compendium

April 01, 2026

Problem-Solving

Explore a new classification system for halitosis that promises improved diagnosis and treatment strategies, alongside critical insights on penicillin allergy in dentistry.

Compendium

April 01, 2026

Achieving Predictable Facial Bone Reconstruction at Immediate Implant Placement Utilizing the Facial Allograft Shield Technique

Exploring the facial allograft shield technique (FAST), a breakthrough in immediate dental implant placement that minimizes invasiveness and optimizes esthetic outcomes.

Compendium

April 01, 2026

Low-Magnitude High-Frequency Vibration in Periodontal and Implant Therapy

Published data and case presentations document accelerated healing, improved osseous architecture, and greater functional stability.

Inside Dentistry

March 30, 2026

Dear ADA: Noncovered services

If a plan denies a procedure as a noncovered service, why am I still required to accept the contracted PPO fee instead of my full fee?

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

March 24, 2026

Organized Dentistry Coalition urges CMS to not prohibit adult dental coverage

ODC urged CMS to not prohibit adult dental coverage as an essential health benefit in the proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters.

ADA News

March 05, 2026

ADA Council on Dental Education and Licensure seeks committee nominees

The ADA Council on Dental Education and Licensure is seeking nominees to serve on its committees this October.

ADA News