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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Dr. Larry Keith Hildebrand, a native of Oak Hill, West Virginia, passed away at his home in Gallatin, Tennessee on June 18th, one day shy of his 71st birthday, after battling through corticobasal degeneration, an atypical Parkinson syndrome. He was a devoted husband,...
As part of our ongoing mental health support for dental professionals, the ADA is highlighting members’ exclusive benefits from Talkspace Go. Free Talkspace Go Courses Available to Members These live, monthly courses are designed to help you manage common challenges...
SmileCon® 2025 is happening October 23–25 in Washington, D.C. and it's where the entire dental team comes together! With CE tracks tailored for hygienists, staff, students, and more—plus curated Dental Central experiences—this year’s event is future-ready and...
CDT 2026, which includes 60 code changes, is available for preorder from the ADA Store. The updated manual boasts 31 additions, 14 revisions, six deletions, and nine editorial changes. Some highlights include a sweeping overhaul of anesthesia codes and the addition of...