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November 2025

Stories from the issue


November JADA highlights opportunities for dentists to address teen tobacco use

Survey indicates many high schoolers do not discuss tobacco dangers in dental office


ADA data content standards available for comment

Deadline is Nov. 27


ADA standards on CBCT systems, DICOM available for comment

Deadline is Dec. 5


ADA treasurer details changes in Association dues

Shifting from growth mindset to sustainability


CMS highlights medical-dental integration in 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule 

Physicians incentivized to take oral health training, refer to dentists 


ADA urges Congress to maintain CDC tobacco prevention funding

ADA-supported coalition urges robust FY 2026 funding for health workforce programs

3 things you missed in government this week

Physician Fee Schedule, tobacco prevention, health workforce


ADA opposes Delta Dental’s acquisition of Cherry Tree Dental

Urges Wisconsin insurance commissioner to evaluate impact on providers, patients


Florida Combined Life drops policy limiting same-day scaling and root planing following ADA advocacy

Plan denied 2 of 4 quadrants from dentist’s claim


ADA seeks participants to help develop new standards

Standards address dental materials, tools, technology


ADA seeks feedback on oral cancer recommendations

New call for comment on vital staining open through Nov. 28


Revised CDT codes you should know for 2026

CDT 2026 features 60 changes, including 14 revisions


ADA begins discussions with other groups to advance dental licensure exams

Organizations explore best practices, potential innovations to enhance exam standards


Dear ADA: Out-of-network providers

ADA Member Advantage launches new ADA Rewards World Elite Mastercard

Cardholders earn bonus points, have access to World Elite Mastercard benefits


ADA calls for oral health integration in federal chronic disease care coordination efforts 

ADA urges Senate Finance Committee to include oral health in national health cost reforms 

New study finds US fluoride exposure linked to better adolescent cognitive performance 

ADA endorses community water fluoridation as safe, beneficial to oral health 


3 things you missed in government this week

Chronic disease prevention, access to oral health care, CMS chief dental officer


ADA-led coalition urges CMS to fill chief dental officer vacancy, strengthen oral health leadership

Board of Trustees Approves 2026 Budget 

Progressing toward long-term financial health in 2026


My View: A wake-up call from the future for dentists

What dentists can learn from the rapid decline of the American Medical Association and job satisfaction. Can it happen to us?


You Ask, We Answer: Is it safe to use fluoridated water to reconstitute infant formula?


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