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Give Veterans A Smile

Give Veterans A Smile

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

WVU-SOD Mesaros Symposium set for August 22, 2025

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 (In Memoriam)

Dr. Larry Keith Hildebrand (In Memoriam)

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,...

Mental Health Resources for ADA Members: Free Courses & Toolkits

Mental Health Resources for ADA Members: Free Courses & Toolkits

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...

ADA’s Annual SmileCon® Meeting 2025 Registration is Open!

ADA’s Annual SmileCon® Meeting 2025 Registration is Open!

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...

60 changes coming to CDT codes

60 changes coming to CDT codes

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...

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