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Apr 8, 2026
ADA urges Congress to increase oral health funding, restore leadership
The ADA and three partner organizations are urging Congress to strengthen federal support for oral health programs. Read More
Apr 8, 2026
Fighting sugar, protecting patients: ADA advocacy in action
How the ADA's multi-year engagement and task force shaped national nutrition guidance. Read More
Apr 7, 2026
Maryland orders Cigna to stop automatic downcoding, issues $80,000 fine
Maryland’s Insurance Administration has fined health insurance company Cigna $80,000. Read More
Apr 6, 2026
ADA guideline prioritizes clinical exam over vital staining in early oral cancer detection
The recommendations reiterate the importance of exams while advising against the use of vital staining to evaluate the need for biopsy. Read More
Apr 6, 2026
April JADA evaluates water fluoridation benefits, impact of discontinuation
Dentists should advise policymakers and their patients not to abandon community water fluoridation, according to the JADA cover story. Read More
Apr 3, 2026
ADA Member Advantage-endorsed CyraCom joins Propio Language Services
CyraCom has been endorsed for nine years by ADA Member Advantage to provide interpretation and translation services for dental offices. Read More
