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Federal Funding for Oral Health Programs

Federal Funding for Oral Health Programs

As Congress debated federal spending, important oral health programs faced funding uncertainty. The ADA made sure dentistry’s story was heard, showing lawmakers how these investments support dentists, strengthen the workforce, advance research, and improve access to...

ADHA Hygienists Advocating for Independence

ADHA Hygienists Advocating for Independence

Last July, the American Dental Hygiene Association released a whitepaper entitled, "Dental Hygiene Self-Governance:  An Ethical and Economic Imperative." The white paper advocates for the following: Creation of an independent dental hygiene board The report recommends...

ILikeMyTeeth.org

ILikeMyTeeth.org

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is excited to announce updates to the Campaign for Dental Health (CDH) website, ILikeMyTeeth.org. Drawing on insights from national opinion research, the refreshed homepage leads with the question Is fluoride safe? and answers...

Rural Dental Practice Perks

Rural Dental Practice Perks

Share this information with prospective associates! "ADA Health Policy Institute (HPI) data shows that among general dentists who own their practices, those in rural areas had higher average annual incomes than those in urban areas across years 2021 through 2025:...

WVDA Advocating for Further Medicaid Fee Increase

WVDA Advocating for Further Medicaid Fee Increase

Earlier this month, the WVDA met with WV Medicaid to advocate for additional increases to Medicaid dental rates. In 2025, your WVDA proposed a strategic fee increase to then-newly inaugurated Governor Morrisey.  No action was taken.  However, during the 2026...