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October 2025

Stories from the issue


‘Fiscal squeeze’ on dental practices continues

Health Policy Institute releases third quarter analysis


Register Give Kids A Smile event

Kickoff for 2026 at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry


What to know about treating different types of patients

Some patients may require additional supports, considerations from their dentists


October JADA compares dental clearance timelines before radiation therapy

Other articles discuss gingival enlargements, scanners, cannabidiol


5 things to know about the Commission on Dental Accreditation

CODA functions independently, autonomously


ADA urges clarity on visa restrictions impacting international dental faculty 

Take action on rural oral health, ADA urges 

Association calls for support of workforce strategies in federal program 


First female dean of US dental school dies

Dr. Jeanne Sinkford was 2015 ADA Distinguished Service Award winner


ADA Forsyth dentech 2025 kicks off Oct. 9

Register to attend virtually


ADA pushes back against payer downcoding on multisurface restorations

Association encourages state dental societies, dentists to advocate at state level


ADA launches toolkit to support dentists in Medicaid participation

3 things you missed in government this week

Dental insurance reform, rural oral health, workforce expansion


37 dental insurance reform laws passed in 2025

18 states enact legislation


ADA Seal products on display at SmileCon

Visit kiosk in Dental Central Oct. 23-25


ADA applauds health care workforce bill, highlights importance of accreditation  

ADA council develops statements on clinical autonomy, water fluoridation

Discover discounts, perks on ADA Member Advantage-endorsed products at SmileCon

Exclusive for ADA members


Feel the buzz in Dental Central

Exhibit hall features latest tech, CE


Dentech panel addresses oral health innovation in current climate

ADA Forsyth summit met Oct. 9-10 in Massachusetts


ADA treasurer offers deeper dive into building sale

Be true to your school

SmileCon offers alumni chance to gather


SmileCon 2025 kicks off in Washington, D.C.

Dentists convene in nation’s capital for annual meeting


ADA urges FDA to include added sugar in definition of ultra-processed foods

Inspiration, celebration take center stage at SmileCon

ADA launches ADA Credit Union

Financial resource is in partnership with BCU


ADA president highlights oral health as essential during dentech keynote

‘We need to walk the walk on the mouth-body connection’


ADA graduates last Leadership Institutes class

ADA Humanitarian Award winner improves access to care in rural Missouri

William Kane, D.D.S., founder of Smiles of Hope Dental Clinic, receives 2025 award


ADA announces Alliant as new broker for member insurance

An oral-systemic focus for optimal patient care

At Smilecon 2025, a panel discussion took on the challenging topic of connecting the care provided in dental practices with the care provided by medical doctors.


Oral care considerations for patients using semaglutide, similar medications 

Kimberly Sanders, Pharm.D, discusses oral health impacts of diabetes, weight loss medications


SmileCon Opening Session unites dentists around leadership, shared purpose

Event kicked off Oct. 23 in Washington, D.C.


The art of managing fluoride misconceptions

Dental leaders share insights on dental caries at SmileCon session


Dental professionals give back to veterans during SmileCon 2025

Give Veterans A Smile Pack and Give Back event assembles 500 health kits


The link between added sugars and oral health

SmileCon 2025 session explores evidence-based screening strategies


ADA honors award winners at Changemakers Celebration

Event shines spotlight on innovation, service to dentistry


Adoption is key challenge when introducing new dental technology, experts say

ADA Forsyth dentech brings together investors, innovators for panel discussion


Dentech discussion centers on dental-medical connections

Panelists at ADA Forsyth summit agree oral health linked to overall health


HysensBio wins dentech pitch competition with peptide that appears to regenerate dentin

Conference’s signature event featured 8 startup companies presenting oral health innovations


SmileCon session explores pathways to dental practice ownership

Attendees learn about assessing opportunities, understanding legal challenges


Highlighting facts about community water fluoridation

This well-attended session at the ADA Hub Stage in Dental Central at Smilecon 2025 focused on explaining the history of community water fluoridation and exposing the flaws in recent high-profile studies claiming fluoride in public water leads to lower IQ scores in children.


Thomas M. Paumier, D.D.S., voted ADA president-elect

Second vice president, speaker also elected


ADA presidential citation honors dentist killed in Oklahoma City bombing

2025 marks 30th anniversary of attack


Dear ADA: Exclusivity clauses

ADA president details ‘year of constant challenges,’ growth, change

Brett Kessler, D.D.S., addresses House of Delegates


‘Together we’re creating that future’

Richard J. Rosato, D.M.D., addresses House of Delegates


You Ask, We Answer: Is water fluoridation effective in helping to prevent tooth decay?

Next installment of series on ‘Fluoridation Facts’


FDA to restrict sale of fluoride supplements, halting previously promised ban

ADA says doctor’s clinical judgment should remain guiding factor for prescription


3 things you missed in government this week

Fluoride supplements, House of Delegates elections, new ADA president



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