ADA extends Well-Being Index to dental team members

Jul 10, 2025 | Clinical

In an effort to support the mental well-being of all dental professionals, the ADA is expanding free access to the Well-Being Index to dental team members and nonmember dentists. The ADA-licensed version of the index — an anonymous, validated assessment and...

ADA raises concerns over dental insurer’s acquisition of dental practices

Jul 10, 2025 | Advocacy

Delta Dental of Wisconsin, a member of the national Delta Dental Plans Association, recently acquired a group of dental practices known as Cherry Tree Dental. The ADA and the Wisconsin Dental Association said that the move raises “deep concerns and important...

Ohio Dental Association Sees Positive Impact on Patients after Medicaid Reimbursement Increases

Jul 2, 2025 | Advocacy

A recent update from the Ohio Dental Association shared data supporting the fact that increased reimbursement facilitates a greater number of Medicaid patients seen for oral health care needs. See full article here In January 2024, Ohio increased, on average, dental...

Give Veterans A Smile

Jun 30, 2025 | Local

In 2024, the ADA Foundation launched the Give Veterans A Smile program, which assists in mobilizing dentists across the country to provide pro bono dental care for underserved veterans and help them find a dental home. The ADAF kicked off a fundraising initiative in...

WVU-SOD Mesaros Symposium set for August 22, 2025

Jun 30, 2025 | Clinical, Local

The annual WVU School of Dentistry Mesaros Symposium will be held Friday, Aug. 22, at Erickson Alumni Center. The half-day continuing education opportunity is open to all dentists, dental hygienists and members of the School of Dentistry community and will be followed...