May 2025
Stories from the issue
Emerging technology may have applications in oral health care
Community water fluoridation, Health and Human Services cuts, Indian Health Service funding
CDC Office on Smoking and Health eliminated
Other articles address antibiotic prescribing, obstructive sleep apnea
ADA shares priorities in request for feedback
Association recommends children, adults brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste
Association praises one measure pausing interest accrual for dental residents
Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act would protect individuals with congenital anomalies, birth defects
ELSA reintroduced, loan repayment options, student aid program cuts
Experts present new research on dental benefits in Medicaid and Medicare Advantage
Association calls for preserving adult dental benefits, continuity of coverage
Oral health program provides evidence-based guidelines to inform patient care
Safety review, public comment period to conclude in October
Carriers have reduced payments to recoup overpayments made to other dentists
Association sends Grassroots Alert on Ways and Means tax bill
Association group pens open letter to third-party payers, Medicaid agencies, employer groups
Event to take place July 24-26 in downtown Chicago
Change aims to give dental offices more flexibility in light of workforce issues
Open letter written to insurance groups
ADA shares concerns over HHS reductions, urges reinstatement of federal offices
Association comments on competition in dental insurance market
Symptoms include tiny white spots in mouth
Budget reconciliation, tobacco control, dental insurance
Association responds to FTC’s request for information
Peptide drug derived from fibromodulin could be used in surgical procedures
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month
Sixth installment of Specialty Spotlight
Estimates fluoride removal would cost billions, deteriorate oral health
Anticompetitive regulations, dental hygienists, dental loss ratio legislation