ADA defends safety and efficacy of fluoride supplements amid FDA review

ADA leaders are emphasizing the evidence-based effectiveness and safety of fluoride supplements in comments submitted o the FDA.

ADA sends Advocacy Update on reconciliation bill

The ADA sent an Advocacy Update to members July 10 on the implications of President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, H.R. 1.

3 things you missed in government this week

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

ADA Board provides information on finances, association management system

ADA Board of Trustees pens open letter to membership, providing an update on the Association's finances and association management system

ADA Forsyth Friday: Go inside a lab developing new precision dental appliances

Researchers at the ADA Forsyth Institute are working to develop advanced drug delivery systems and high-precision dental appliances.

ADA’s new ‘Fluoridation Facts’ counters misinformation

“Fluoridation Facts” highlights 80 years of research and practical experience that support community water fluoridation.

Letter to the Editor: Promoting fluoride

I want to assure you loudly and strongly that your American Dental Association is here to help.

Letter to the Editor: Promoting fluoride

I want to assure you loudly and strongly that your American Dental Association is here to help.

My View: Modern-day myth-busting

Community health initiatives have vastly improved the lives of the public with limited cost.

Letter: Promoting fluoride

3 things you missed in government this week

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

CAQH seeks dental providers for 2025 index

The index is the only industry benchmarking tool that tracks and reports progress on the adoption of electronic administrative transactions.

ADA raises concerns over dental insurer’s acquisition of dental practices

The ADA is raising concerns over a Wisconsin dental insurer’s acquisition of a chain of dental practices. 

July JADA finds bleaching may maintain color of treated white-spot lesions

Both in-office and home tooth bleaching may maintain the color of treated white-spot lesions over time.

ADA seeks volunteers for Dental Team Wellness Advisory Committee

The committee advises the ADA Council on Dental Practice on issues related to the health and wellness of dentists and dental team members.

‘Never been cooler’: Metal braces making comeback with help from social media

Former brace faces rejoice — a look that may have once been considered “uncool” is now trending among today’s orthodontic patients.

ADA extends Well-Being Index to dental team members

The index is an anonymous, validated assessment and measurement tool developed by Mayo Clinic to address clinician distress and well-being.

My View: Modern-day myth-busting

Community health initiatives have vastly improved the lives of the public with limited cost.

Community water fluoridation: Untangling facts from fear

ADA News is exploring how dentists can talk with patients about separating fluoride myths from facts.

ADA highlights tax, student loan, Medicaid priorities in Senate letter

The ADA is sharing its top priorities in the ongoing reconciliation bill.