2025 marks strong year for ADA advocacy

In 2025, the ADA drove major insurance reforms nationwide. Federally, the ADA pushed back on questionable insurer practices and sought greater payer scrutiny. The Association introduced H.R. 1521, the Dental Optometric Care Access Act of 2025, securing 93 co-sponsors. In the states, the ADA supported 40 successful state-level reform campaigns, and secured key changes to the National Council of Insurance Legislators Transparency in Dental Benefits Contracting Model Act.

The Association advanced tax relief for small dental businesses and helped restore the pass through entity tax deduction, guaranteeing tax parity for small business dental practices. The ADA also supported key provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act to strengthen military dental care. A number of states saw meaningful Medicaid changes across the country. Additionally, ADA advocacy helped protect community water fluoridation and prescription fluoride supplements. Here is an infographic sampling some of the Association’s 2025 wins. For a full breakdown, visit ADA.org/Advocacy.