American Dental Association

American Dental Association The American Dental Association is America's leading advocate for oral health. We’re here to help you stay healthy from the dental chair to daily care.

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02/10/2026

This week, Erika Benavides, D.D.S., Ph.D. gives “Dental Sound Bites™” listeners an overview of the new radiography recommendations developed by an expert panel established by the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs and endorsed by the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (AAOMR).

This evidence-informed guidance confirms the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principle recognized in both dentistry and medicine to minimize exposure over a patient’s lifetime and only order X-rays when clinically necessary. Listen in the ADA Member App, on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

https://social.ada.org/3MnVgFI

Recruiting and retaining front-office talent is harder than ever. ADA’s new Patient Service Coordinator Program delivers...
02/09/2026

Recruiting and retaining front-office talent is harder than ever. ADA’s new Patient Service Coordinator Program delivers a role-specific, self-paced path to mastering registration, insurance, billing, EHR workflows and empathetic patient communication. Simplify your training and register your staff today! Learn more here: https://social.ada.org/4bOJdLQ

Today, the American Dental Association Foundation (ADAF) officially kicks off Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) 2026 events at UT...
02/06/2026

Today, the American Dental Association Foundation (ADAF) officially kicks off Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) 2026 events at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry marking 24 years of transforming children’s lives through this access to oral health care initiative.
GKAS has helped improve the oral health of more than 10.2 million children across the U.S. since 2023. In the year ahead, GKAS plans to mobilize 23,000 dental volunteers across 1,200 events to serve an estimated 325,000 children through free oral health education, dental screenings, cleanings, and preventive and/or restorative services. The program also supports follow-up care and helping families find dental homes.
Thank you to all dentist and dental team volunteers and national program sponsors Henry Schein, Inc. and Colgate!

02/06/2026

Dr. Allison C. Scully finds inspiration from teaching dental students how to care for their patients, helping her have a larger impact in the profession. Watch her full story on YouTube, here: https://social.ada.org/3O6O7Kk

Dental offices covered by HIPAA must update their HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) to address the use and disclos...
02/05/2026

Dental offices covered by HIPAA must update their HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) to address the use and disclosure of PHI from a Part 2 substance use disorder treatment program. The deadline is Feb. 16, 2026. Visit ada.org/HIPAArules for a checklist and more information.

Happy National Children’s Dental Health Month! 🦷👶 As kids grow, their dental health needs change too. From when to start...
02/04/2026

Happy National Children’s Dental Health Month! 🦷👶 As kids grow, their dental health needs change too. From when to start cleaning between their teeth to how much toothpaste to use, this dental care timeline can help guide their routine and establish healthy habits for optimal oral health.
Find more tips at MouthHealthy.org/babyteeth

Your ADA membership drives positive change across dentistry, oral and public health. By renewing your membership today, ...
02/03/2026

Your ADA membership drives positive change across dentistry, oral and public health. By renewing your membership today, you’ll be supporting our continued efforts to help dentists and their patients thrive. Learn more here: https://social.ada.org/3M3mnWu

In the ADA Live Webinar Infection Control Essentials: Meeting Standards, Preventing Risks on Feb. 13, learn the latest, ...
02/02/2026

In the ADA Live Webinar Infection Control Essentials: Meeting Standards, Preventing Risks on Feb. 13, learn the latest, evidence-based knowledge to meet compliance standards, minimizing risks to patients and dental personnel. Appropriate for dentists and teams; 3 CE credits. Register today at this link: https://social.ada.org/4q8ABmT

01/31/2026

: Celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month with free, downloadable resources from the ADA. Find them at ADA.org/NCDHM.

Help shape dentistry’s future. The ADA is seeking volunteers for Oral Health 2050, a national initiative building a road...
01/30/2026

Help shape dentistry’s future. The ADA is seeking volunteers for Oral Health 2050, a national initiative building a roadmap for the next 25 years. You may apply or nominate a colleague by Feb. 13. Learn more via ADA News: https://social.ada.org/49Q26gb

01/29/2026

The search for the ADA’s next executive director continues to progress, with more than 200 applicants expressing interest and 15 qualified candidates considered by the Executive Director Search Committee. In March, the Board of Trustees will discuss and consider no more than 4 final candidates. Learn more at ADA.org/EDsearch.

01/28/2026

: Patients have filed a class-action lawsuit in federal court alleging that Delta Dental misrepresents its out-of-network coverage costs. It remains to be seen whether plaintiffs will be granted class certification by the federal court, but defendants are scheduled to respond by April 7.
Learn more at ADA.org/DeltaDentalLawsuit.

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