American Dental Association

10/15/2025

: In response to increasing reports of downcoding by third-party payers, the American Dental Association is ready to support states and dental providers in addressing the practice and preventing it from becoming a universal policy. Read more at ADA.org/downcoding.

10/14/2025

Unpack the ways oral health plays a role in whole-body wellness at SmileCon®. Examine the groundbreaking research of this novel way of approaching dentistry with a panel moderated by Hazel Glasper, D.D.S. and includes panelists Daniel Croley, D.M.D., Thomas E. Van D**e, D.D.S., Ph.D., and Paul Cordts, M.D., M.S.S. Plus, gain actionable insights on how to bring these new understandings into your practice.

Sponsored By Crest Oral-B for Dental Professionals. Register today at SmileCon.org. https://social.ada.org/4h8mdIh

10/13/2025

10/10/2025

Take a moment this World Mental Health Day to check in on yourself with the Well-Being Index. The WBI is a free, ADA-provided tool for dentists and dental students that helps you measure stress, fatigue, burnout and quality of life over time.

It only takes a few minutes to get started and prioritize your mental health today!

Learn more at ADA.org/Well-BeingIndex

10/10/2025

: Some patients require additional supports and considerations from their dentists and dental teams. Consider this advice the next time you treat a patient with a disability, a senior patient, or a patient who is pregnant. Learn more at ADA.org/patientgroups.

10/09/2025

Keep SmileCon® in your pocket! Download the ADA Events app to access vital information and tools like your personalized agenda, speakers and courses, maps, connecting with other attendees, viewing exhibitors and more. Please note that there will NOT be any printed information available, so download the app in the App Store or Google Play today! https://social.ada.org/470Upku

10/09/2025

ADA members directly support and influence the state of community water fluoridation in the United States. Learn how with New Dentist Committee Chair Dr. James Wanamaker and your ADA update.

10/08/2025

🦷 Thinking about treating Medicaid beneficiaries—or are you already serving them?

While there may be challenges such as reimbursement and administrative burden, treating this community can be professionally fulfilling when the right systems are in place.

The ADA’s Medicaid Financial Sustainability Toolkit provides strategies, templates, and real-world insights to help practices balance patient-centered care, quality, financial viability, and staff efficiency.

👉 Explore it today. www.ada.org/medicaidfinancialtoolkit

10/07/2025

Explore hubs in Dental Central featuring innovation, CE, service and more. The center of SmileCon® is waiting Oct. 23–25! Register today at SmileCon.org.

10/04/2025

October is Substance Use Prevention Month - a reminder that mental health and well-being go hand in hand. This month’s Talkspace Go courses focus on emotional regulation, parenting, and self-care, but supporting your overall mental health is a key step in preventing substance use challenges.

Did you know? Only 1 in 5 people with a substance use disorder receive treatment. Prioritizing your mental well-being can help build resilience and healthy coping strategies.

Check out this month’s live courses on burnout, parenting, managing emotions, and more at ADA.org/TalkspaceGo.

10/03/2025

: More than 2 million U.S. health care workers can now seek mental health care without fear of professional consequences thanks to the Wellbeing First Champion Challenge, a national effort to remove intrusive, stigmatizing mental health questions from licensing and credentialing applications. Learn more at ADA.org/wellbeingfirst.