American Dental Association
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The American Dental Association (ADA) is America's leading advocate for oral health.
Dental students—make your mark! Submit a short video tackling patient misinformation for a chance to earn up to $2,000. Submit by Sept. 30, 2025. Learn more about the requirements here: social.ada.org/4pt1yCz
Thank you to Colgate for sponsoring!
Thank you to Colgate for sponsoring!
September 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Dental students—make your mark! Submit a short video tackling patient misinformation for a chance to earn up to $2,000. Submit by Sept. 30, 2025. Learn more about the requirements here: social.ada.org/4pt1yCz
Thank you to Colgate for sponsoring!
Thank you to Colgate for sponsoring!
#ADAICYMI: In 2024, nearly 2 in 5 dentists in the U.S. were female, according to a dentist workforce update from the ADA Health Policy Institute (HPI). Learn more at ADA.org/dentistworkforce.
September 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
#ADAICYMI: In 2024, nearly 2 in 5 dentists in the U.S. were female, according to a dentist workforce update from the ADA Health Policy Institute (HPI). Learn more at ADA.org/dentistworkforce.
Gain impactful knowledge on the critical topics of enhanced pediatric care and/or infection control without leaving your office. Level up your team’s skills — and yours — with one or both of these ADA Live Webinars on Sept. 12. Register today. social.ada.org/3HNEDB9
September 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Gain impactful knowledge on the critical topics of enhanced pediatric care and/or infection control without leaving your office. Level up your team’s skills — and yours — with one or both of these ADA Live Webinars on Sept. 12. Register today. social.ada.org/3HNEDB9
Big milestone: moving from bottles to training cups! Not all cups (or drinks) are created equal when it comes to protecting your toddler’s teeth. Learn what to look for in a training cup, what to put in it, and when to use it here: social.ada.org/4p8x4pp
September 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Big milestone: moving from bottles to training cups! Not all cups (or drinks) are created equal when it comes to protecting your toddler’s teeth. Learn what to look for in a training cup, what to put in it, and when to use it here: social.ada.org/4p8x4pp
#ADAICYMI: The ADA Living Guideline Program’s first draft recommendations for the updated oral cancer guideline are available for review, with comments accepted until Sept. 12. Learn more at ADA.org/guidelinecomments.
September 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
#ADAICYMI: The ADA Living Guideline Program’s first draft recommendations for the updated oral cancer guideline are available for review, with comments accepted until Sept. 12. Learn more at ADA.org/guidelinecomments.
ADA membership makes an impact! Here are some of our most notable accomplishments from the first half of 2025. Learn more at ADA.org/wins.
September 3, 2025 at 6:28 PM
ADA membership makes an impact! Here are some of our most notable accomplishments from the first half of 2025. Learn more at ADA.org/wins.
#ADAICYMI: Dentists can use smartphone photos taken by parents to detect cavities in children, according to a study published in the August issue of JADA. Learn more at ADA.org/parentphotos.
August 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
#ADAICYMI: Dentists can use smartphone photos taken by parents to detect cavities in children, according to a study published in the August issue of JADA. Learn more at ADA.org/parentphotos.
Back up your oral care advice with the latest patient brochures from the ADA, Your Child’s Teeth from Birth to Age 6 and Taking Care of Your Teeth and Gums. Save 15% on all ADA Store products with code 25525 by 9.19.2025. social.ada.org/45Y1MbX
August 27, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Back up your oral care advice with the latest patient brochures from the ADA, Your Child’s Teeth from Birth to Age 6 and Taking Care of Your Teeth and Gums. Save 15% on all ADA Store products with code 25525 by 9.19.2025. social.ada.org/45Y1MbX
#ADAICYMI: Want to join the ADA in helping to address workforce shortages? Submit a letter of interest for the ADA’s Workforce Ambassador Program by August 27. Learn more at ADA.org/workforceprogram.
August 23, 2025 at 2:23 PM
#ADAICYMI: Want to join the ADA in helping to address workforce shortages? Submit a letter of interest for the ADA’s Workforce Ambassador Program by August 27. Learn more at ADA.org/workforceprogram.
ADA’s new CDT 2026 and Coding Companion Kit includes 31 additions, 14 revisions, six deletions and nine editorial changes – including new codes for procedures you already do and code as something else. Preorder and save 15% with code 25524 by 9.12.2025. social.ada.org/4lIpX41
August 21, 2025 at 6:12 PM
ADA’s new CDT 2026 and Coding Companion Kit includes 31 additions, 14 revisions, six deletions and nine editorial changes – including new codes for procedures you already do and code as something else. Preorder and save 15% with code 25524 by 9.12.2025. social.ada.org/4lIpX41
Inject more profit into your practice by adding Botox to your services. Learn how during Botulinum Toxins, Dermal Fillers and Frontline TMJ Certification Training, Sept. 12-13 in Chicago. 10 CE credits per course. Register. social.ada.org/45QS5MC
August 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Inject more profit into your practice by adding Botox to your services. Learn how during Botulinum Toxins, Dermal Fillers and Frontline TMJ Certification Training, Sept. 12-13 in Chicago. 10 CE credits per course. Register. social.ada.org/45QS5MC
HPV isn’t just a risk to your overall health — it can also affect your mouth and throat, increasing the risk for certain cancers. The HPV vaccine is a safe, effective way to protect your family. Learn who should get it and why it matters for oral health at mouthhealthy.org/HPVvaccine
August 16, 2025 at 3:24 PM
HPV isn’t just a risk to your overall health — it can also affect your mouth and throat, increasing the risk for certain cancers. The HPV vaccine is a safe, effective way to protect your family. Learn who should get it and why it matters for oral health at mouthhealthy.org/HPVvaccine
#ADAICYMI: A $20M budget reduction is helping the ADA realign resources for long-term sustainability. While changes are underway, the ADA remains committed to members and the profession. Learn more at ADA.org/budgetupdate.
August 15, 2025 at 2:22 PM
#ADAICYMI: A $20M budget reduction is helping the ADA realign resources for long-term sustainability. While changes are underway, the ADA remains committed to members and the profession. Learn more at ADA.org/budgetupdate.
This #ADASmileCon will be one for the history books! Meet, Play and Learn with us in Washington, D.C. Oct. 23–25. Register today: social.ada.org/41vU9YQ
August 12, 2025 at 7:39 PM
This #ADASmileCon will be one for the history books! Meet, Play and Learn with us in Washington, D.C. Oct. 23–25. Register today: social.ada.org/41vU9YQ
#ADAICYMI: The ADA is making it easier than ever to access and adopt its informatics standards! Visit the new centralized, user-friendly landing page at ADA.org/informaticsstandards.
August 8, 2025 at 2:10 PM
#ADAICYMI: The ADA is making it easier than ever to access and adopt its informatics standards! Visit the new centralized, user-friendly landing page at ADA.org/informaticsstandards.
Together, we thrive. Expand your network and get support from fellow dentists across the country (and in your own backyard!) through your ADA, state and local membership. social.ada.org/3HniPvG
August 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Together, we thrive. Expand your network and get support from fellow dentists across the country (and in your own backyard!) through your ADA, state and local membership. social.ada.org/3HniPvG
The ADA Standards Program has released five proposed documents for public comment as part of the all interested parties (AIP) review. Topics range from dental unit systems and imaging protocols to implantable materials and patient experience tools. Review by Sept. 7 at ADA.org/AIPReview.
August 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The ADA Standards Program has released five proposed documents for public comment as part of the all interested parties (AIP) review. Topics range from dental unit systems and imaging protocols to implantable materials and patient experience tools. Review by Sept. 7 at ADA.org/AIPReview.
#ADAICYMI: A new report from the ADA Health Policy Institute (HPI) reveals the dental economy is in a holding pattern. Learn more insights at ADA.org/HPIeconomy.
August 1, 2025 at 2:48 PM
#ADAICYMI: A new report from the ADA Health Policy Institute (HPI) reveals the dental economy is in a holding pattern. Learn more insights at ADA.org/HPIeconomy.
#ADANow: In a July 22 letter to congressional subcommittees overseeing the joint hearing on Medicare Advantage, the ADA outlined several concerns and recommendations focused on transparency, competition and provider participation in Medicare Advantage. Read more at ADA.org/advantageletter.
July 29, 2025 at 7:16 PM
#ADANow: In a July 22 letter to congressional subcommittees overseeing the joint hearing on Medicare Advantage, the ADA outlined several concerns and recommendations focused on transparency, competition and provider participation in Medicare Advantage. Read more at ADA.org/advantageletter.
#ADANow: The ADA has filed an amicus brief supporting the Environmental Protection Agency’s appeal of a court order on fluoride regulation, urging reversal.
🔗 Read more: social.ada.org/457xh31
🔗 Read more: social.ada.org/457xh31
July 26, 2025 at 2:05 PM
#ADANow: The ADA has filed an amicus brief supporting the Environmental Protection Agency’s appeal of a court order on fluoride regulation, urging reversal.
🔗 Read more: social.ada.org/457xh31
🔗 Read more: social.ada.org/457xh31
#ADAICYMI: Dentists and dental teams, don’t forget about these resources when discussing the importance of fluoride in water with patients, the public and lawmakers. For more, visit here: social.ada.org/4kUSHGc
July 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
#ADAICYMI: Dentists and dental teams, don’t forget about these resources when discussing the importance of fluoride in water with patients, the public and lawmakers. For more, visit here: social.ada.org/4kUSHGc
#ADANow: On July 23, the FDA held a public meeting to evaluate fluoride supplements. The ADA participated to advocate for science-based policy. Read more at ADA.org/FDAMeeting.
July 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM
#ADANow: On July 23, the FDA held a public meeting to evaluate fluoride supplements. The ADA participated to advocate for science-based policy. Read more at ADA.org/FDAMeeting.
NEW! 2026 CDT Codes: Clinical Practice Series is a set of seven on-demand courses that help dentists develop the clinical skills behind the new codes and understand how codes are created. Designed for dentists; each course is 1 CE credit. social.ada.org/4f2PMtN
July 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
NEW! 2026 CDT Codes: Clinical Practice Series is a set of seven on-demand courses that help dentists develop the clinical skills behind the new codes and understand how codes are created. Designed for dentists; each course is 1 CE credit. social.ada.org/4f2PMtN
#ADAICYMI: New data from HPI shows most dental school graduates are still becoming practice owners — just later in their careers. Read the full research brief at ADA.org/ownership.
July 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
#ADAICYMI: New data from HPI shows most dental school graduates are still becoming practice owners — just later in their careers. Read the full research brief at ADA.org/ownership.
#ADANow: After ADA advocacy, MetLife will no longer recoup overpayments from unaffiliated dentists. Read more about this win at ADA.org/dentalinsurance.
July 17, 2025 at 8:49 PM
#ADANow: After ADA advocacy, MetLife will no longer recoup overpayments from unaffiliated dentists. Read more about this win at ADA.org/dentalinsurance.