The ADA is supporting new legislation aimed at ensuring that state dental insurance reform laws apply to self-funded dental plans.

The American Dental Association has named Nader A. Nadershahi, D.D.S., M.B.A., Ed.D., as its next executive director, effective March 23.

The ADA is urging the Education Department to adjust the implementation timeline for student loan changes that could affect dental students.

The ADA Council on Dental Education and Licensure is seeking nominees to serve on its committees this October.

The recommendations, published in JADA, are the first to be released as part of a living guideline on oral cancer detection.