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August 2025

Stories from the issue


August JADA finds dentists can use parents’ photos to detect caries in children

Other articles discuss obstructive sleep apnea, drug-related adverse events


3 things you missed in government this week

Budget reconciliation, appropriations, fluoridation regulations


Dentist to pay more than $500,000 after allegedly filing false Medicaid claims

ADA Board implements $20 million in cuts from 2025 budget

Reductions include elimination of programs, volunteer expenses, staff


ADA seeks ambassadors to help address workforce shortages

Letters of interest due by Sept. 4


Register for dental editors’ conference in San Diego

Meeting scheduled for Sept. 9-10


ADA Forsyth Friday: How clear aligners shape mouth’s bacterial ecosystem

You Ask, We Answer: Fluoridation Facts

Does fluoride affect children’s IQ?


ADA lobbies to reduce nicotine in cigarettes

Joins coalition to press FDA


Filmmaker Brett Culp to deliver SmileCon 2025 keynote address

Dentists’ hopes, challenges to shape Opening Session


ADA, coalition urge Congress to support health care workforce

‘Dr. Violin,’ wellness advocate, recipient of Distinguished Service Award

Bill Claytor, Jr., D.D.S., is executive director of North Carolina Caring Dental Professionals


ADA advocates for removing stigmatizing questions from licensure applications

Leaders pen letter to state dental boards highlighting best practices, resources


ADA launches AI-powered credentialing solution, urges plan administrators to join effort

Dentists can store credentials in CAQH portal, use AI platform to verify data


Nominate chair for Strategic Forecasting Committee

Due Sept. 15


ADA treasurer offers deeper dive into finances

One Big Beautiful Bill’s impact on student loans

ADA says cap on Direct Unsubsidized Loans, elimination of Grad PLUS loan program will affect dental students



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