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January 2025

Stories from the issue


New ADA guide covers CDT codes for saliva tests

Testing offers noninvasive alternative for detecting oral health biomarkers


ADA Member Advantage ends RevenueWell, PBHS endorsements

Program will announce new endorsements soon


ADA advocates for high-quality dental care in letter to VA

Association responds to request for information on dental hygienist practice standards


ADA reaffirms commitment to community water fluoridation amid JAMA Pediatrics report

HPI poll reveals dentists’ strong support for fluoridation


Viruses surge nationwide

ADA encourages dentists to remain vigilant on infection control


5 things to know about the American College of Prosthodontists

Fourth installment of Specialty Spotlight


Veterans’ access to care bill signed into law

January JADA finds frequent marijuana use may be associated with caries

Study analyzed survey data from more than 5,500 people


Bureau prohibits medical debt on credit reports

ADA expresses concern about rule


Donate to California wildfire victims

ADA leaders share sadness, gratitude


Medicare claims for dental services to require administrative modifier codes

KX modifier identifies service as linked to covered medical procedure


ADA calls for EPA to appeal on fluoride

Talkspace Go complimentary for ADA members

Wellness resource supports mental health


Health care providers urged to revisit obligations of accessible health care

DHHS issues guidance letter following nondiscrimination rule


How can providers minimize discrimination in AI?

DHHS issues guidance letter following nondiscrimination rule


Visa and Mastercard antitrust settlement: What small businesses need to know

Deadline to file claim is Feb. 4


ADA reaffirms commitment to oral health through editorial

Association president pens letter to President-elect Trump, Congress


EPA appeals fluoride ruling

Association previously called for appeal in coalition letter


ADA standards on forensic dental data, oral rinses available for review

Deadline to comment is Feb. 24


ADA advocates for oral health reforms in letter to Trump transition team

New resources for National Children’s Dental Health Month available

Posters, coloring sheets, more highlight the year-round importance of good oral health


Dental offices take home top prizes in 2024 ADA Design Innovation Awards

Contest showcases esthetic appeal, function


New edition of ADA Dental Drug Handbook available for purchase

Resource includes new chapter on cancer therapies


ADA expresses concern for pause on financial assistance programs

Directive under Trump creates uncertainty for critical oral health programs, Association says


RFK Jr. appears before Senate Finance Committee in confirmation hearing

ADA submits statement for the record outlining key oral health priorities


Debunking dental trends

How to talk with patients about separating myth from fact


Oregon passes dental licensure reform that removes stigmatizing mental health questions

Vote follows advocacy by Oregon Dental Association, coalition members


Dental School Snapshots: January


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