Dear Colleagues, As we step into June, I’m pleased to share that our Society continues to make meaningful progress on both the advocacy and professional development fronts. From a proposed Medicaid fee increase to key policy considerations by the DC Board of Dentistry, your involvement is making a real impact—and there are important opportunities ahead to stay engaged.

Montana became the third state in 2025 to pass dental loss ratio legislation after Gov. Greg Gianforte signed Senate Bill 335 into law.

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

Removing fluoride from public water systems would increase tooth decay by 7.5% and cost $9.8 billion over five years, according to JAMA.

Fibromodulin may prevent excessive scarring when included in surgical procedures that close tissue, such as suturing a cleft lip.