OSHA/HIPPA
CSDS is proud to announce that we will be partnering with Abyde for our OSHA and HIPPA training this year. Please add to your calendar November 6th and 14th for this Webinar training.
Mar 7, 2025
ADA summit convenes dentists, physicians to collaborate in fight against oral cancer
Leaders in dentistry and medicine called for increased collaboration in the fight against oral cancer during the ADA’s Oral Cancer Summit.
Mar 7, 2025
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of three happenings in government that you may have missed this week.
Mar 6, 2025
Fluoridation lawsuit, amalgam focus of ADA letter to EPA
The ADA is urging the EPA to continue its fluoridation appeal and maintain the U.S. position on dental amalgam.
Mar 5, 2025
ADA highlights health policy issues in letter to RFK Jr.
The ADA highlighted several key health policy issues it believes should be prioritized during the Trump administration.
Mar 4, 2025
ADA joins coalition opposing widespread tariffs on dental products
The ADA is warning that tariffs on dental products could increase costs and limit the availability of essential supplies for dental care.
Mar 4, 2025
ADA signs on to Medicaid and CHIP support letter
The ADA is signing on to a broad-based Medicaid and CHIP support letter.
Mar 3, 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.
Feb 28, 2025
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of three happenings in government that you may have missed this week.
Feb 28, 2025
Corporate Transparency Act enforcement halted amid legal challenges
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network announced that it is halting enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act.
Feb 27, 2025
March JADA finds pregnant women who visited dentist less likely to have preeclampsia
Pregnant women who received preventive oral health care or visited the dentist were less likely to have hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
Feb 26, 2025
Five years later: Staffing shortages, infection control since the COVID-19 pandemic
It’s been five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and there are still reminders in dental practice of what was lost and gained.
Feb 26, 2025
House introduces bill to limit noncovered services provisions in dental plans
The Dental and Optometric Care Access Act was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Feb 25, 2025
ADA achieves many 2024 advocacy wins
The ADA achieved many advocacy wins in 2024.
Feb 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.
Feb 24, 2025
ADA Code updates address ethical concerns with social media influencers
A new advisory opinion provides multiple examples of unsubstantiated claims on social media platforms.
Feb 23, 2025
CMS adds new DQA quality measure for oral evaluations during pregnancy
Oral Evaluation During Pregnancy: Ages 15 to 20 will be included in mandatory state Medicaid reporting as part of the 2026 Child Core Set.
Feb 21, 2025
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of three happenings in government that you may have missed this week.
Feb 20, 2025
ADA urges CMS to improve supplemental dental benefit oversight in Medicare Advantage
The ADA has urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to strengthen protections for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries.
Feb 20, 2025
Corporate Transparency Act back in effect
Filing requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act are back in effect, but a new bill could delay the deadline through 2025.
Feb 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.
Feb 17, 2025
First think tank meeting yields promising possibilities
The ADA Innovation and Research Consortium brings together the ADA, ADA Forsyth Institute, and leaders from across the dental industry.
Feb 16, 2025
3 things you missed in government last week
ADA News is providing a roundup of three happenings in government that you may have missed last week.
Feb 13, 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.
Feb 13, 2025
RFK Jr. confirmed as HHS secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in a final Senate vote of 52-48.
Feb 12, 2025
New bill would allow oral care items to be purchased through FSAs, HSAs
A new bill was introduced that would increase access to certain oral care items that can be purchased with FSAs and HSAs.
Feb 11, 2025
ADA ‘generally supports’ Dietary Guidelines science report
The ADA generally supported a scientific report that will be used to update federal dietary guidelines.
Feb 10, 2025
ADA to hold standards meetings in March
The ADA Standards Program will hold multiple meetings March 10-12 in New York City to discuss dental standards on a variety of topics.
Feb 10, 2025
National coalition urges Congress to reject proposed Medicaid cuts
The Partnership for Medicaid is calling on Congress to reject cuts to Medicaid during the budget reconciliation process.
Feb 9, 2025
5 things to know about the American Association of Endodontists
Here are five facts you may not know about the American Association of Endodontists from its president, Natasha M. Flake, D.D.S., Ph.D.
Feb 7, 2025
ADA executive director resigns
The ADA announced Feb. 8 that Raymond A. Cohlmia, D.D.S., has resigned from his position as executive director, effective immediately.
Feb 7, 2025
'We want to help reduce health care disparities'
Give Kids A Smile, the ADA Foundation's annual access to care program, kicked off with a national celebration in Nashville, Tennessee.
Feb 7, 2025
Give Kids A Smile kicks off in Nashville
The ADA Foundation’s Give Kids A Smile program kicks off Feb. 7 at Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry.
Feb 6, 2025
Give Kids A Smile kicks off today
The ADA Foundation’s Give Kids A Smile program kicks off Feb. 7 at Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry.
Feb 6, 2025
Give Kids A Smile kicks off in Nashville, Tennessee
Give Kids A Smile, the ADA Foundation's annual access to care program, kicked off with a national celebration in Nashville, Tennessee.
Feb 6, 2025
Debunking dental trends
ADA News spoke with several experts about the rising popularity of these current dental trends.
Feb 6, 2025
Oregon passes dental licensure reform that removes stigmatizing mental health questions
After nearly 18 months of advocacy efforts, dental licensure applications in Oregon will no longer include stigmatizing questions.
Feb 6, 2025
Dental School Snapshots: January
This ADA News series shares fun facts about U.S. dental schools.
Feb 5, 2025
ADA outlines tax priorities
The ADA is outlining its priorities on small business tax policy, providing input on policies it said would affect oral health.
Feb 5, 2025
Washington State Dental Association campaigns for dental insurance reform
The Washington State Dental Association is campaigning for dental insurance reform.
Feb 4, 2025
ADA scholarships support dentists interested in academia
Seven scholarships are available for a teacher training program for dental educators and private practitioners interested in academics.
Feb 3, 2025
February JADA examines respiratory disease-related deaths among dentists
Existing engineering controls that reduce inhalational exposures during dental procedures might be inadequate.
Feb 2, 2025
What are the standards for AI use in dentistry?
The growing use of AI in dentistry has led to an increased need for guidance to ensure the technology is used responsibly.
Feb 2, 2025
Former ADA vice president dies at 71
Vincent U. Rapini Jr., D.D.S., served as vice president from 2019 to 2021.
Jan 29, 2025
RFK Jr. appears before Senate Finance Committee in confirmation hearing
Prior to RFK Jr. appearing before the Senate during his confirmation hearing, the ADA sent a letter to lawmakers outlining its priorities.
Jan 29, 2025
My View: We should continue to support community water fluoridation
Several high-profile events in recent months raised questions about the safety and effectiveness of community water fluoridation.
Dec 30, 2024
Corporate Transparency Act injunction reinstated
A Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals panel reinstated the nationwide injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act Dec. 26.
Dec 29, 2024
Creating community: Online and off
In the age of social media, there are many ways to connect with others, get advice and network — including for dental professionals.
Dec 22, 2024
Congress passes stopgap spending bill, averts shutdown
Congress approved a short-term spending bill that funds the government through March 14, 2025.
Dec 20, 2024
Study finds early-life exposure to fluoride does not affect children’s brain development
A study found that early-life exposure to fluoridation has no measurable effect on cognitive neurodevelopment, or IQ scores, in children.
Dec 19, 2024
ADA standards available for comment by Feb. 10, 2025
The ADA is an American National Standards Institute-Accredited Standards Developer.
Dec 19, 2024
Annual Code Maintenance Committee meeting to take place in March 2025
The committee will vote to accept, amend or decline CDT Code changes for 2026.
Dec 19, 2024
Courts, Congress keep Corporate Transparency Act in flux
Dentists potentially impacted by the CTA are receiving mixed messages about whether they need to file for beneficial ownership.
Dec 18, 2024
ADA: Urge Congress to pass bill with oral health priorities
The ADA sent an Action Alert encouraging members to urge Congress to pass the continuing resolution funding the government until March 2025.
Dec 18, 2024
Dental spending increased by $4B in 2023
The growth in dental spending included more than $3 billion in increased Medicare dental spending.
Dec 17, 2024
House passes bill to improve veterans’ access to care and caregivers’ benefit
The House passed an ADA-supported bill that addresses home care and caregiver programs provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Dec 16, 2024
National Academies workshop tackles oral health advancement
National Academies held a workshop that explored innovative practices and models for advancing oral health in the U.S. across the lifespan.
Dec 16, 2024
ADA invests in Pearl
This is the third investment by the ADA in a dental company following previous investments in Oral Genome and Overjet.
Dec 15, 2024
Save on car rentals from Hertz
Hertz is offering a discount for ADA members who book rental cars before mid-February
Dec 15, 2024
Former ADA vice president dies at 75
Brian Edward Scott, D.D.S., served as vice president from 2012-14.
Dec 11, 2024
ADA, ADA Forsyth announce formation of ADA Corporate Partners
The new think tank aims to unite key leaders in the dental industry to advance the profession and patient care globally.
Dec 11, 2024
California dentist, staff face fraud charges
A Southern California dentist and five of his employees have been charged with defrauding the state’s Medi-Cal program of nearly $900,000.
Dec 10, 2024
American Legislative Exchange Council adopts dental workforce model
The Health and Human Services Task Force of the American Legislative Exchange Council adopted the ADA-crafted Dental Access Model Act.
Dec 9, 2024
ADA named Best-in-Class employer
The American Dental Association has been named a Best-in-Class Employer by Gallagher.
Dec 8, 2024
Virginia court dismisses challenge to Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact
A court in Richmond, Virginia, dismissed a lawsuit Dec. 5 challenging the state’s participation in the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact.
Dec 5, 2024
Texas judge blocks overtime expansion
A Texas federal judge blocked a U.S. Department of Labor rule that would have expanded overtime eligibility to low-salaried workers.
Dec 5, 2024
Cybersecurity essential, but lawmakers must avoid overburdening dental practices, ADA says
A new cybersecurity law would mandate important new security requirements, but could place burdens on small businesses, the ADA says.
Dec 3, 2024
Texas court strikes down Corporate Transparency Act
A Texas federal judge issued a nationwide preliminary injunction Dec. 3 that blocks enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act.
Dec 3, 2024
ADA calls for reauthorization of mental health bill
The ADA signed onto a coalition letter calling for passage of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act.
Dec 3, 2024
Is it time to sell your dental practice?
There are many possible reasons one might want to sell their dental practice, from exhaustion to a desire to retire by a certain age.
Dec 2, 2024
Five things to know about the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Here are five facts you may not know about the AAPD from its CEO, John Rutkauskas, D.D.S.
Nov 26, 2024
Webinar to explore dental care barriers for Medicaid beneficiaries
HPI will host a webinar series about the barriers and attitudes preventing adult Medicaid beneficiaries from accessing dental care.
Nov 26, 2024
Surgeon general releases report on health disparities related to tobacco use
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, M.D., released a new report on health disparities related to tobacco use.
Nov 25, 2024
Houston dental clinic employee imprisoned for bribery scheme
A man has been sentenced following his conviction for conspiring to pay and receive health care kickbacks and paying kickbacks to marketers.
Nov 25, 2024
Dental School Snapshots: September and October
This ADA News series shares fun facts about U.S. dental schools.
Nov 25, 2024
ADA joins panel on ERISA at National Council of Insurance Legislators meeting
ERISA empowers the federal government to regulate self-funded dental plans, and some carriers argue it supersedes state insurance laws.
Nov 24, 2024
ADA objects to Florida surgeon general’s stance on water fluoridation
The ADA expressed opposition to comments made by Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, M.D., about community water fluoridation.
Nov 24, 2024
FAQ addresses HIPAA administrative simplification requirements
Administrative simplification requirements govern how covered providers must conduct electronic administrative health care transactions.
Nov 20, 2024
My View: How are you doing, really?
Collaboration between organized dentistry, regulators, educators and clinicians is essential to addressing mental health.
Nov 19, 2024
Dentech panels focus on driving innovation, promoting global oral health
Leaders from research, industry, academia and venture capital gathered for ADA Forsyth dentech 2024.
Nov 18, 2024
What to know about HIPAA right of access
Patients have the right to access their health records under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act’s Privacy Rule.
Nov 18, 2024
Ushering in a new era at the ADA
ADA News connected with Ron Lemmo, D.D.S., chair of the Strategic Forecasting Committee, about what strategic forecasting means for the ADA.
Nov 14, 2024
ADA asks CMS to allow consumers to use tax credits for dental care under certain Affordable Care Act plans
The ADA remarked on CMS' proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters, which doesn't include significant changes to the dental market.
Nov 14, 2024
Three ADPAC-supported member dentists reelected to Congress
Three ADA members supported by the American Dental Political Action Committee were reelected to Congress.
Nov 14, 2024
New ADA policies empower states to alleviate dental workforce shortage
The ADA House of Delegates passed a series of resolutions that aim to address the dental workforce shortage.
Nov 12, 2024
Corporate Transparency Act filing deadline approaches
Many dental practices must file beneficial ownership information reports by Jan. 1, 2025 before facing penalties.
Nov 10, 2024
CMS 2025 Medicare physician-fee-for service final rule released
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services published a final rule on for the 2025 Physician Fee Schedule.
Nov 7, 2024
5 things to know about American Academy of Orofacial Pain
Here are five facts you may not know about the American Academy of Orofacial Pain from its president, Mariona Mulet, D.D.S.
Nov 6, 2024
Leaders on leadership
Stephenie Goddard, CEO of Glidewell Dental since 2022, leads one of the world’s largest dental laboratory product and service providers.
Nov 5, 2024
November JADA examines therapies for mineralization disorders
New antibody and enzyme replacement therapies may improve oral health in patients with disorders that reduce mineralization.
Nov 5, 2024
What to know about section 179 deduction when filing your taxes
As 2024 comes to a close, practice owners may be wondering how best to maximize their savings when filing their taxes.
Nov 4, 2024
National Museum of Dentistry launches U.S. military exhibit
The National Museum of Dentistry launched an online exhibit featuring an overview of dentists in the U.S. military throughout the years.
Nov 3, 2024
ADA Member Advantage, Stynt end endorsement relationship
ADA Member Advantage and Stynt announced the end of their endorsement relationship.
Nov 3, 2024
ADA seeks candidates for House of Delegates speaker
Members interested in running for ADA speaker of the House in 2025 have until June 27, 2025, to file
Oct 30, 2024
FTC finalizes ‘click to cancel’ rule
The FTC announced it finalized a rule that mandates companies to make it as easy for consumers to cancel subscriptions as it is to sign up.
Oct 29, 2024
ADA Library & Archives exhibit honors military dentists
Featuring images of dental care on the front lines, the exhibit highlights the impact of dentistry on the military.
Oct 29, 2024
AFI announces new gold standard for professional-grade dental products
The ADA and the ADA Forsyth Institute has announced the ADA Forsyth Professional Dental Products Certified Program.
Oct 28, 2024
ADA members' JADA subscriptions to go digital in 2025
The move aligns with the ADA's commitment to be sustainable and provide members with more flexible access to clinical content.
Oct 28, 2024
Dental data exchange hits milestone with successful sharing of full record
Exchanging patient data electronically between dentists and between dental and medical providers is getting closer to reality.
Oct 28, 2024
2024 Design Innovation Awards voting open through Oct. 31
Voting for the 2024 Design Innovation Awards is underway.
Oct 24, 2024
Dentech Expo winners announced
The winners of the Technology Showcase and Innovation Expo at ADA Forsyth dentech 2024 are SprintRay and Grin.
