March 27, 2025

Medicaid Limits, No Fluoride, Fewer Dentists

Rural U.S. counties face rising tooth decay rates amid dentist shortages, declining fluoridation, and gaps in Medicaid dental access.

KFF Health News

March 27, 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 25, 2025

ADA unites coalition to support CMS chief dental officer role

The ADA has mobilized a coalition to advocate for the preservation and strengthening of CMS' chief dental officer position.

ADA News

March 21, 2025

What happens if the adult Medicaid dental benefit goes away?

The potential consequences of eliminating the adult Medicaid dental benefit are highlighted in an HPI research brief.

ADA News

March 21, 2025

3 things in government you missed this week

ADA News is providing a roundup of three happenings in government that you may have missed this week.

ADA News

March 18, 2025

Bill would reduce student loan burden for dentists, physicians

The Resident Education Deferred Interest Act was reintroduced in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.

ADA News

March 17, 2025

ADA symposium to equip dentists to be champions for overall health

The symposium will show how dental professionals can become leaders in the battle against chronic disease.

ADA News

March 13, 2025

ADA joins broad coalition urging Congress to protect Medicaid

The ADA is signing onto a letter urging congressional leaders to protect and preserve the Medicaid program.

ADA News

March 12, 2025

Staffing shortages top expected challenges this year

About 3 in 5 dentists are worried about recruiting and retaining staff, according to polling by the ADA Health Policy Institute.

ADA News