May 16, 2025

3 things you missed in government this week

ADA News is providing a roundup of happenings in government you may have missed.

ADA News

May 16, 2025

ADA: Urge Congress to protect dentists from unfair tax hike

The ADA issued a Grassroots Alert urging members to tell Congress to oppose a tax bill provision that would negatively impact dentists. 

ADA News

May 15, 2025

Periodontitis Emerges as Modifiable Risk Factor for AMD

Inflammatory mediators are shared between the conditions.

Conexiant

May 15, 2025

ADA seeks member input to strengthen policy on recoupment practices

The ADA is aware of dental benefit carriers reducing payments owed to dentists to recoup overpayments made to other dentists.

ADA News

May 15, 2025

Florida second state to ban community water fluoridation

Florida became the second state to ban community water fluoridation after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 700 into law.

ADA News

May 14, 2025

FDA to pull prescription fluoride supplements from market

The FDA announced that it plans to remove prescription fluoride supplements from the market once a safety review is completed.

ADA News

May 14, 2025

Raman Spectroscopy Determines Sex from Dental Enamel

Technique offers reliable alternative for fragile, juvenile, or culturally sensitive remains

The Analytical Scientist

May 14, 2025

Home Wash Leaves Scrubs Full of Superbugs

Home washing machines often fail to disinfect health care workers' uniforms, leaving antibiotic-resistant bacteria behind.

Conexiant

May 14, 2025

Pneumomediastinum After Dental Cleaning: What's Your Diagnosis?

A rare case of pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema following dental cleaning requires high-flow oxygen therapy rather than invasive interventions. Learn why.

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