Aug 12, 2026 ADA calls out UnitedHealthcare credentialing portal for doubling dentists’ paperwork The ADA is calling on UnitedHealthcare to accept dentists’ credentialing information from the CAQH Provider Data Portal.
Aug 12, 2026 ADA council highlights need for evidence-based antibiotic prescribing Dentists accounted for about 10% of all outpatient antibiotic prescriptions in recent years.
Aug 11, 2026 ADA launches new advocacy resources to help dentists host members of Congress in their communities The ADA has launched a new In District Lobby Day webpage designed to help dentists strengthen relationships with federal lawmakers.
Aug 11, 2026 Massachusetts orders $8.4 million in dental insurance rebates under loss ratio law Massachusetts dental insurers are required to return $8.4 million to consumers after failing to meet the state’s dental loss ratio standard.
Aug 11, 2026 ADA seeks feedback on first recommendation from new antibiotic guideline for implant surgery The draft recommendation addresses antibiotic prophylaxis for healthy patients undergoing dental implant placement surgery.