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Oct 5, 2026
ADA governance evaluation reports available on ADA website
Three research reports related to the ADA’s governance and organizational health evaluation are available on the ADA website. Read More
Oct 5, 2026
October JADA examines how human virome research could impact dentistry
Understanding the healthy oral virome could clarify how oral health is connected to whole-body health. Read More
Oct 5, 2026
ADA, American Board of Dental Examiners collaborate to advance dental hygiene licensure
This work builds on the organizations’ agreement from earlier this year to incorporate the DLOSCE into the ADEX Dental Examination. Read More
Oct 2, 2026
Manufacturers report flumazenil injection shortage
Dentists may have trouble accessing flumazenil because of an ongoing shortage. Read More
Oct 2, 2026
ADA, CDA collaboration helps protect Proposition 56 dental funding
The ADA's Health Policy Institute supported the CDA's advocacy efforts to protect Proposition 56 funding for Medi-Cal Dental. Read More
Oct 1, 2026
FDA warns public about unauthorized direct-to-consumer clear aligners
The FDA is warning consumers about the risks of using unauthorized direct-to-consumer clear aligners without the supervision of a dentist. Read More
