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. Read More
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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. Read More
Nov 25, 2024
Dental School Snapshots: September and October
This ADA News series shares fun facts about U.S. dental schools. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
Nov 24, 2024
FAQ addresses HIPAA administrative simplification requirements
Administrative simplification requirements govern how covered providers must conduct electronic administrative health care transactions. Read More
Nov 20, 2024
My View: How are you doing, really?
Collaboration between organized dentistry, regulators, educators and clinicians is essential to addressing mental health. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
