News

Oct 04, 2024

Research review contends fluoride in water is less effective than in 1970s

Expert committee of the ADA points out limitations and exclusions in new fluoridation review.

Oct 04, 2024

5 things to know about the National Commission

This is the first in a 13-part series profiling the National Commission and each of the 12 recognized specialty sponsoring organizations

Oct 03, 2024

Antibiotic could eliminate gum disease-causing pathogen without harming healthy bacteria

ADA Forsyth scientists have discovered that narrow-spectrum antibiotic FP-100, or hygromycin A, can eradicate Fusobacterium nucleatum.

Oct 03, 2024

Hurricane Helene ravages dentists' homes, practices in southeast

Hurricane Helene laid waste to more than 500 miles of the southeastern region of the U.S.

Oct 02, 2024

ADA technical report calls for external validation of AI algorithms in dentistry

Two new standard documents on artificial intelligence and dental stools are available for review and comment from the ADA.

Oct 02, 2024

What to know about the Dental Quality Alliance

In 2008, CMS proposed that the ADA take the lead in establishing an organization to develop performance measures for oral health care.

Oct 02, 2024

My View: Advocating for ethical licensure exams

The Coalition for Modernizing Dental Licensure was created to address long-standing concerns with the dental licensure process.

Oct 01, 2024

ADA advocates for dental programs in appropriations request letter

The ADA signed a coalition letter requesting consideration for programs vital to dentistry and oral health in FY 2025 appropriations. 

Sep 30, 2024

Written testimony for House of Delegates reference committee hearings due Oct. 14

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