March 11, 2025

First State to Ban Fluoride in Water

Utah to become first U.S. state to ban fluoride in public water systems, sparking debates on health, policy, and individual choice.

Reuters

March 06, 2025

An Estimated 31 Million Americans Borrowed for Medical Bills in 2024

A new West Health-Gallup Survey survey reveals insights into medical debt across all income levels and demographics in the United States.

Conexiant

March 05, 2025

Why I accept Medicaid as a private practice dentist

Isaac Hohman, D.D.S., practices with his father, Doug Hohman, D.D.S., at Hohman Family Dentistry in rural Nebraska.

ADA News

March 03, 2025

ADA urges Congress to strengthen dental coverage, workforce support in House committee letter

The ADA is calling on Congress to strengthen Medicare Advantage transparency and address dental workforce shortages.

ADA News

March 03, 2025

ADA signs on to Medicaid and CHIP support letter

The ADA is signing on to a broad-based Medicaid and CHIP support letter.

ADA News

February 25, 2025

Utah set to ban community water fluoridation

Utah is poised to become the first state to place a complete ban on community water fluoridation.

ADA News

February 20, 2025

JADA welcomes new senior associate editor

JADA has added a new role to its editorial leadership team to help identify and tackle important issues facing oral health, such as AI.

ADA News

February 19, 2025

Oral Disease Spending Tops Ischemic Heart Disease

Spending on oral diseases ($93 billion) falls between musculoskeletal diseases ($108.6 billion) and ischemic heart disease ($80.7 billion). 

Conexiant

February 14, 2025

New interim executive director has storied career in organized dentistry

Elizabeth Shapiro, D.D.S., J.D., was named interim executive director by the ADA Board of Trustees Feb. 8.

ADA News