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September 2025

Stories from the issue


September JADA finds dental fear still prevalent in US

Nearly 73% of adults report they are afraid of going to dentist


Oral health, sun safety focus of consumer product campaign

ADA collaborates to inform parents, educators on importance of good oral health habits


Weigh-in on oral cancer recommendations

Comments for ADA Living Guideline program must be submitted by Sept. 12


Dental workforce transitioning to younger, female dentists

New HPI report shows nearly 2 in 5 dentists are female


Medicaid must improve network adequacy standards, ADA council says

New assessment includes recommendations for follow-up activity


Creating dentistry's future

Richard J. Rosato, D.M.D., to become 162nd ADA president


ADA president, AAPD past president pen editorial warning public health risks of removing fluoride

Editorial published in JAMA Health Forum


3 things you missed in government this week

RFK Jr., appropriations, student loans


Combating misinformation

National advisory committee uses student video contest, other tools to promote health literacy


Two vie for ADA speaker

House of Delegates to vote Oct. 27


What to know about information-blocking regulations

HHS plans to ‘crack down’ on actions that interfere with health information access


ADA warns of phishing scam targeting membership renewals

Fraudulent email stated membership would be suspended if payment information not updated


House passes defense bill with ADA-supported dental provisions 

ADA urges operational improvements with payments for limited dental services in Medicare

Letter sent in response to 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule


3 things you missed in government this week

Information blocking, defense funding, Medicare


ADA submits comments in DOJ review of state laws affecting competition 

Request code changes to CDT 2027 by Nov. 1

Code Maintenance Committee will take action on requests in March 2026


FTC won’t pursue ban on noncompete agreements

ADA pushes back on NIH proposal to cap research publishing costs

Dental products could cause allergic reactions in patients with alpha-gal syndrome

Allergy linked to tick bites includes red meat, other animal products


Dental groups urge safeguards in student loan forgiveness rule

ADA-led letter discusses proposed changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness program


Make Our Children Healthy Again report released

Connects oral and chronic health, excludes smoking tobacco


Dear ADA: I’m being paid as a network provider, but I never signed an agreement with that plan. What happened?

ADA advocates for peer-reviewed science after Trump administration links Tylenol to autism

Acetaminophen ‘well studied and proven to be safe,’ Association says


Written testimony for House of Delegates due Oct. 20

Livestream broadcast option available


Two dentists compete for roses on 'The Golden Bachelor'

ADA Board recommends dues increase for 2026

House of Delegates to vote in October on budget


3 things you missed in government this week

Anticompetitive practices, publishing costs, vaccine recommendations


Millions of health workers gain mental health protections through wellbeing initiative

ADA joins national coalition


ADA urges Senate to include oral health provisions in defense bill

Court denies class action status for Delta Dental case

Plaintiffs allege Delta violated antitrust laws


3 things you missed in government this week

Tylenol, mental health care, defense bill


New CDT codes you should know for 2026

CDT 2026 features 60 changes, including 31 additions


‘Who we’re looking for is someone who wants to teach’

ACES Health helps dental schools with externship rotations


How to talk to patients about HPV vaccine

Dentists can play vital role in addressing vaccine hesitancy, increasing uptake


You Ask, We Answer: Does fluoridated water cause bone cancer? 

Next installment of series on 'Fluoridation Facts'



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