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Connecticut bill defends community water fluoridation

Connecticut is defending community water fluoridation, standing in contrast to several states that have recently moved to ban the practice.

How to help Texas flood victims

At least 129 people have died and more than 170 remain missing as of July 13 after flash floods swept across the Hill Country on July 4.

MetLife agrees to change recoupment policy following ADA letter

The ADA had received reports of the company reducing payments owed to dentists to recoup overpayments allegedly made to other dentists.

ADA sends Advocacy Update on reconciliation bill

The ADA sent an Advocacy Update to members July 10 on the implications of President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, H.R. 1.

3 things you missed in government this week

ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings you may have missed this week.

ADA defends safety and efficacy of fluoride supplements amid FDA review

ADA leaders are emphasizing the evidence-based effectiveness and safety of fluoride supplements in comments submitted o the FDA.

ADA Board provides information on finances, association management system

ADA Board of Trustees pens open letter to membership, providing an update on the Association's finances and association management system

ADA Forsyth Friday: Go inside a lab developing new precision dental appliances

Researchers at the ADA Forsyth Institute are working to develop advanced drug delivery systems and high-precision dental appliances.

ADA’s new ‘Fluoridation Facts’ counters misinformation

“Fluoridation Facts” highlights 80 years of research and practical experience that support community water fluoridation.

Letter to the Editor: Promoting fluoride

I want to assure you loudly and strongly that your American Dental Association is here to help.

Letter to the Editor: Promoting fluoride

I want to assure you loudly and strongly that your American Dental Association is here to help.

My View: Modern-day myth-busting

Community health initiatives have vastly improved the lives of the public with limited cost.

Letter: Promoting fluoride

3 things you missed in government this week

ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings you may have missed this week.

CAQH seeks dental providers for 2025 index

The index is the only industry benchmarking tool that tracks and reports progress on the adoption of electronic administrative transactions.

ADA raises concerns over dental insurer’s acquisition of dental practices

The ADA is raising concerns over a Wisconsin dental insurer’s acquisition of a chain of dental practices. 

July JADA finds bleaching may maintain color of treated white-spot lesions

Both in-office and home tooth bleaching may maintain the color of treated white-spot lesions over time.

ADA seeks volunteers for Dental Team Wellness Advisory Committee

The committee advises the ADA Council on Dental Practice on issues related to the health and wellness of dentists and dental team members.

‘Never been cooler’: Metal braces making comeback with help from social media

Former brace faces rejoice — a look that may have once been considered “uncool” is now trending among today’s orthodontic patients.

ADA extends Well-Being Index to dental team members

The index is an anonymous, validated assessment and measurement tool developed by Mayo Clinic to address clinician distress and well-being.