Dental practice owners are bracing for potential price increases for supplies and equipment as part of President Donald Trump’s tariff plan. President Trump’s 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada went into effect March 4, but they were later … Read More
A federal bill reintroduced March 10 in the U.S. House of Representatives would extend funding to address access to care and dental workforce-related issues. ADA leaders are expressing support for the Action for Dental Health Act of 2025, which would … Read More
A coalition of organizations representing clinicians, providers and health care stakeholders, including the ADA, sent a letter Feb. 17 expressing unified opposition to the proposed Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Security Rule. The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives … Read More
When Alpena’s Jan Prentice had two painfully cracked and infected teeth, it took her four months to find a dentist — 40 minutes away — who accepted her insurance and could take new patients. When she got home from having … Read More
ississippi and West Virginia are the states that receive the most federal assistance for Medicaid, as shown by data from the health policy research center Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF). Newsweek has contacted the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid via email … Read More
Championing women in dentistry has been an important area of action for Dentsply Sirona for many years and a cornerstone of Dentsply Sirona’s sustainability strategy, “BEYOND: Taking Action for a Brighter World.” As a result, the company once again wholeheartedly … Read More
A group of dental professionals in Nebraska held a press conference March 5 to voice their support for a bill that would establish a medical loss ratio for dental insurers in the state, KSNB reported. Up to 40% of insurance … Read More
ADA leaders emphasized their support for community water fluoridation, expansion of Medicaid adult dental coverage and the independence of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research in a comprehensive letter to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secretary of the U.S. … Read More
The American Dental Association is urging Congress to support dental coverage programs and workforce development initiatives. The ADA joined more than two dozen state and national organizations in signing a March 3 letter that asks lawmakers to strengthen the Medicaid … Read More
The ADA is calling on Congress to strengthen Medicare Advantage transparency, address dental workforce shortages and expand dental coverage options in a Feb. 25 letter to the House Ways and Means Committee. In the letter, submitted following the committee’s “Modernizing … Read More
There are 840 general dentists in New Mexico, the state with the highest percentage of residents covered by Medicaid and the federal Children’s Health Insurance Program. More than 20% of U.S. residents are enrolled in Medicaid, according to data compiled … Read More
Democrats said the bill helps take care of vulnerable Floridians who are missing out on routine dental care. Sen. Shevrin Jones’ SMILES Act would expand dental care services for people on Medicaid. “The impact our dental care legislation could make … Read More
It’s that time of the year again—Dental Assistants Recognition Week (DARW) 2025 is here! Organized by the American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA) and celebrated annually in the first week of March, this special week recognizes the dedication and hard work … Read More
AUSTIN – “A fundamental American value is the freedom of choice. This is why I call on Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Legislature to prioritize a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in our public water. While … Read More
The American Association of Dental Boards (AADB) is pleased to announce that seven states—Oklahoma, Missouri, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Texas, and now Kentucky—are taking a significant step toward improving workforce mobility by introducing legislation to join the Interstate Dental & Dental … Read More
HOUSTON — Almost 1 million Texas children and teens went without health insurance at some point over the most recent year recorded. Many of them live in Houston, which has a higher rate of uninsured children than any other major … Read More
Several community health centers in Connecticut are cutting back on dental care — or eliminating it entirely — due to insufficient Medicaid reimbursement rates, officials there said Monday. These decisions come as Connecticut’s legislature weighs additional money for Medicaid, following … Read More
The American Dental Association has added to its code of ethics and conduct to address concerns with social media and influencers. Updates to the ADA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct for 2025 tackle the ethical concerns with … Read More
A bill has been introduced in the House of Representative that aims to lower the cost of dental care. The Dental and Optometric Care Access Act tackles increased consolidation and integration of dental insurance providers, which leads to higher prices, … Read More
Arizona legislators are currently considering a bill that would enter the state into the Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact. The compact increases license portability across member states for dentists and hygienists, removing the need for dental professionals to gain a … Read More
A federal judge in Texas reversed a previously issued injunction of the filing requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act, according to a Feb. 20 release from the American Dental Association. Here are five things to know: 1. Most businesses now … Read More
In February 2015, the Supreme Court of the United States handed down its decision in North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners v. FTC (NC Dental). The case centered on the actions of the North Carolina licensing board for dentists. That … Read More
A new bill was introduced Feb. 11 that would increase access to certain oral care items that can be purchased with flexible spending account and health savings account funds. The Oral Health Products Inclusion Act, was introduced in the House … Read More
With over two decades of operation, the Texas-based Lonestar Kid’s Dentistry Frisco is continuing its mission to make high-quality dental care just a bit more fun and much less daunting. Launched in 2002, the practice now expands to three physical … Read More
The California Dental Association highlighted updates and changes to the Dental Practice Act, affecting dental permits, dental practice staffing and dental assistant scope of practice, according to a Feb. 19 news release from the organization. Here are six things for … Read More
Here are six federal and state bills being considered by legislators to improve dental care access, reform dental insurance, increase private equity oversight and more: 1. A bill was introduced in California that would prevent private equity groups and hedge … Read More
The Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) Medicaid expansion expanded Medicaid coverage to nearly all adults with incomes up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level ($21,597 for an individual in 2025) and provided states with an enhanced federal matching rate (FMAP) … Read More
A bill has been introduced in California that would prevent private equity groups and hedge funds from interfering with the healthcare decisions of dentists. Senate Bill 351 would block groups and funds from exercising power over dentists over specific actions, … Read More
HOPKINTON, MA, UNITED STATES, February 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Alliance of Independent Dentists (AID) is proud to announce its upcoming National AID Symposium, set to take place in Washington, D.C., on March 13 – 15. This highly anticipated event … Read More
ALEXANDRIA, VA, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — A new national survey reveals most Americans oppose removing the hand skills test currently required by most states for dental professionals. The poll, commissioned by the American Association of Dental Boards … Read More
The North Dakota Legislature is considering two bills that aim to increase dental care access for low-income and under-represented populations in the state, the North Dakota Monitor reported Feb. 12. Five notes: 1. House Bill 1567 would fund a study … Read More
Thomas Greenwell wakes up each morning and gets ready twice — he goes through the motions of brushing teeth twice, doing hair twice and getting dressed twice — once for himself and once for his client, Edgar. Greenwell is a … Read More
he American Dental Association provided input on its small business tax policy, including how policies impact oral health and healthcare access, according to a Feb. 6 news release from the ADA. Here are five things to know: 1. The organization … Read More
Bring on year 23 of Give Kids A Smile! The ADA Foundation’s Give Kids A Smile program kicks off today, Feb. 7. This year, the national kickoff event takes place at Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry in Nashville, Tennessee. … Read More
TULSA, Okla. — On February 7th and 8th, thousands of dental professionals are giving back to the community to give back to their community with free dental care at the Exchange Center at the Tulsa fair grounds. The Oklahoma Mission … Read More
Texas has removed millions of residents from health-care programs as part of a national “unwinding” process that began after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. According to new data from health policy research non-profit the Kaiser Family Foundation … Read More
Some dentists believe that the interstate dental compact will decrease costs going forward, but not everyone is in agreement. Although lower costs could be one potential benefit of the compact, other dentists are concerned about potential increases in paperwork and … Read More
The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College will host its annual Community Dental Day on Friday, March 7 from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event, which is hosted by the dental hygiene and expanded function dental assistant (EFDA) programs … Read More
Seven full-tuition scholarships are available for a teacher training program for dental educators and private practitioners interested in an academic career. The ADA Council on Dental Education and Licensure is administering the scholarships to the Academy for Advancing Leadership’s Institute … Read More
Atlanta-based Benevis issued a call to action to lawmakers, urging them to expand eligibility for Medicaid and CHIP to improve children’s dental health. Thirty-eight percent of children in the U.S. ages 18 and under have dental benefits through Medicaid and … Read More
