Governor Greg Abbott has announced significant appointments to the State Board of Dental Examiners, which is tasked with the regulation of dental and dental hygiene practice within Texas. The board will now be chaired by Bryan Henderson, II, D.D.S., who … Read More
The ADA Health Policy Institute recently released the results of its annual state of the US dentist workforce “based on the latest data from multiple sources.” The report takes an in depth look at four areas: who makes up the … Read More
GRAPEVINE, TX, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — CDCA-WREB-CITA selected Mission of Mercy Texas as the charitable partner for the second annual Dental Testing & Regulatory Summit and Educators Conference. The five-day event brings together four major dental organizations, … Read More
Dental hygienists and dental assistants continue to be the most challenging roles for dentists to recruit, according to the American Dental Association’s “Economic Outlook and Emerging Issues in Dentistry” report for the third quarter of 2025. The ADA’s Health Policy … Read More
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following statement slamming the Texas Medical Association (“TMA”) for its anti-scientific undermining of new federal guidelines from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (“ACIP”) regarding childhood COVID-19 vaccinations. Despite this radical shift, … Read More
Dental practices are continuing to face rising costs and lower demand for care, according to the American Dental Association’s Economic Outlook and Emerging Issues in Dentistry report for the third quarter. The report shows that dentists’ economic confidence has declined … Read More
Austin Community College is aiming to meet a growing demand for dental hygienists in Central Texas through an expanded dental hygiene clinic. ACC officials celebrated the opening of the newly renovated space at the ACC Eastview Campus with a ribbon-cutting … Read More
McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, says $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts and $500 billion in Medicare spending are main issues dividing political parties over a threatened government shutdown at midnight. During a call with reporters … Read More
Dental practices are continuing to experience a “fiscal squeeze” brought on by rising prices and lower demand for care, according to an update from the ADA Health Policy Institute on the state of the dental economy for the third quarter … Read More
Dental leaders across the U.S. are voicing a mix of concern, adaptation and cautious optimism as staffing shortages continue to reshape practices, patient access and the future workforce. Here’s what five dental leaders have told Becker’s recently about the state … Read More
The year is 1905. At the turn of the century, Dallas led the Southwest’s book, drug, jewelry and wholesale liquor market plus the world’s inland cotton market and the manufacture of saddlery and cotton-gin machinery. Businessmen were trying to grow … Read More
The U.S. House of Representatives passed Sept. 10 its version of the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which includes several dental-related provisions supported by the ADA. The act sets funding parameters for defense-related spending and implements military policy … Read More
Every day for nearly 18 years, Alessandra Fabrello has been a medical caregiver for her son, on top of being his mom. “It is almost impossible to explain what it takes to keep a child alive who should be dead,” … Read More
A Trump-appointed federal judge has struck down a U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rule about how states can provide funding for their share of Medicaid costs, according to multiple outlets. U.S. District Judge Jeremy Kernodle in Tyler, … Read More
The ADA is urging Senate leaders to include key oral health provisions in the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2026. In a Sept. 24 letter addressed to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and … Read More
As the nation prepares to celebrate those who have served, Ward Family Dental, PC, located at 1500 Scurry St in Big Spring, is proudly participating in Freedom Day USA by offering free dental services to veterans. This initiative aligns with … Read More
Staffing shortages, rising costs and low payer reimbursements are three persistent challenges that have faced dentists for the last several years. Here is a deep dive on how these challenges are affecting dentists: Staffing shortages COVID-19 exacerbated ongoing workforce shortages, … Read More
The White House, as part of the broader Make America Healthy Again platform, released the Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy to improve children’s health outcomes on Sept. 9. While the report references oral health, it does not consistently detail … 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
The ADA is asking the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to maintain the current scope of dental services under Medicare but is pushing for significant improvements in how those services are reimbursed and coordinated. This was part of a … Read More
The number of federally-designated dental professional shortage areas in the U.S. has steadily increased over the years, now hitting 7,229 shortage areas. In the last year, the U.S. has gained nearly 350 dental shortage areas, according to data from the … Read More
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis recently issued an executive order that includes cuts to the state’s Medicaid program. Four notes: 1. Gov. Polis issues Executive Order D2025-014 to help fill the state’s $750 million budget deficit. 2. The executive order includes more than … Read More
The U.S. House of Representatives passed Sept. 10 its version of the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which includes several dental-related provisions supported by the ADA. The act sets funding parameters for defense-related spending and implements military policy … Read More
Incoming federal loan caps could worsen workforce shortages if fewer students pursue dental education, one DSO executive predicts. Barry Lyon, DDS, the dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and the chief clinical auditor for Dental Care Alliance, … Read More
American Dental Association President Brett Kessler, DDS, and Scott Smith, DDS, past president of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, published an editorial warning against efforts to eliminate community water fluoridation. In the editorial, published Sept. 5 in the Journal … Read More
A report released by the ADA Council on Advocacy for Access and Prevention says that only seven states are meeting network adequacy for Medicaid and recommends the Association lead the charge to establish standards. The report, along with its recommendations, … Read More
It’s fall 2023. Richard J. Rosato, D.M.D., is ending his four-year term on the ADA Board of Trustees, ready to devote all of his time to his family and oral and maxillofacial surgery practices. But, and it may be cliché … Read More
The American Dental Association is pushing state dental boards to remove stigmatizing questions related to mental health and substance use disorders from licensure applications. The ADA recently sent letters to each board to share best practices and resources. The letters … Read More
The American Dental Association is seeking new dentists to serve as workforce ambassadors. Launched by the ADA Council on Dental Practice, the ADA Workforce Ambassador Program aims to address workforce shortages by increasing the sharing of information and best practices … Read More
The face of dentistry is changing to a younger and more female workforce, according to a new report from the ADA Health Policy Institute. In 2024, nearly 2 in 5 dentists in the U.S. were female, according to The U.S. … Read More
Tariffs could cause additional financial challenges as operating costs rise and fewer patients visit practices. Barry Lyon, DDS, the dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and the chief clinical auditor for Dental Care Alliance, connected with Becker’s … Read More
Provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will impact the 78% of dental school graduates starting their careers with more than $312,000 in student loan debt, according to a letter from the American Dental Association to the U.S. Department … Read More
AUSTIN, Texas – Across the 140 days of the 89th Texas Legislature, lawmakers filed 11,503 Senate and House bills. By Sunday, June 22, which marked the final day for Gov. Greg Abbott to veto legislation, he had signed 1,155 bills. … 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
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California announced that the statewide weighted average rate change for dental plans offered through the marketplace in 2026 will be 0.35 percent. Californians will still have five dental insurance companies to choose from, including Anthem Blue … Read More
AUSTIN (KXAN) — More than 600 people in Texas were provided with free dental care over the weekend as part of a network of dental offices’ way of giving back to their communities. Smile Generation, a national dental care provider … Read More
Clear aligner manufacturer Angelalign Technology has denied accusations of patent infringement from Align Technology. Align Technology recently filed patent infringement lawsuits against Angelalign in the U.S., Europe and China and is seeking injunctive relief and monetary damages. The latter’s chief … Read More
Brett Culp — an acclaimed filmmaker, social entrepreneur and keynote speaker whose films have been featured on Netflix, Hulu and Prime Video — will deliver the keynote address during the SmileCon 2025 Opening Session. Mr. Culp’s documentaries include “Look to … Read More
Here are six recent updates that have led to optimism and skepticism in the dental industry: Good Artificial intelligence innovation AI companies are continuing to expand ways for their technology to be used in dental practices, and industry leaders are … Read More
Alaska Medicaid providers are preparing for increased demand for dental care after the federal budget passage earlier this year, Alaska’s News Source reported Aug. 19. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was signed into law July 4, is expected … Read More
