American Dental Association

05/29/2026

: Congress can close the ERISA loophole carriers often use to justify ignoring state dental insurance reform laws by passing H.R. 7931, the Improving Dental Administration (IDA) Act. Take action today — ask your Representatives to support the IDA Act via the ADA’s grassroots action center. Visit ADA.org/IDAalert.

05/28/2026

The ADA’s Dear ADA series is going live!

Join ADA staff and dental insurance experts Drs. Shelley Olson, Bertram Hughes and Travis Campbell on June 15 for a live online discussion on exclusivity clauses in PPO agreements, PPO leasing arrangements, and reimbursement and lack of dental plan assistance for out-of-network dentists.

Register for the free seminar at ADA.org/DearADALive.

05/27/2026

Registration is now open for the ADA 2026 Scientific Session! Explore pass options, including the Hands-On Workshops Add-On and Dental Practice Group Discount and build the experience that best fits your goals.

Join colleagues for live continuing education, practical clinical application and meaningful in-person interaction. Register today at ADA.org/SciSession.

Oct. 8–10, 2026 | Indianapolis

05/26/2026

Tighten up your compliance with the Live Webinar, Navigating Dental Regulations and Practice Standards: Mandatory or Optional? on June 12. Learn to confidently apply guidelines in practice. Appropriate for dentists and dental teams; earn 2 CE credits. Register today, here: https://social.ada.org/49oFItL

05/25/2026

The ADA and ADA Foundation honor all fallen U.S. service members this Memorial Day. In their honor, you can help support the oral health care of Veterans in need through the ADA Foundation's Give Vets A Smile (GVAS) program. Visit ADAFoundation.org/GVAS to learn how you can provide care or donate to the program.

05/22/2026

The American Dental Association applauds the recent U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on their decision to overturn the lower court's 2024 order that had directed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate fluoride in drinking water under the Toxic Substances Control Act. https://social.ada.org/3REYKWu

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

Lobby Day 2026 delivered big wins and significant progress since dentists gathered in Washington, D.C. to advocate for the profession and patients across the country. More than 500 advocates from 46 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico held 327 Capitol Hill meetings to put oral health front and center.

Early wins include:
- 7 co‑sponsors to support dental insurance reform through the IDA Act
- 23 House co‑sponsors on the REDI Act on student debt relief
- A forthcoming letter to Congress urging it to fund and help restore oral health infrastructure

Visit ADA.org/grassroots to take action on current bills.

05/20/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Month, invest in yourself. Explore these ADA continuing education courses designed to help dental professionals strengthen resilience, support mental well-being, and navigate stress in practice.
To learn more about the ADA’s mental health resources, visit ADA.org/mentalhealth.

05/19/2026

Congratulations, Class of 2026! Your hard work and investment in yourself has given you the tools to brighten countless smiles and transform lives. We’re excited to welcome you into the profession and be there to support you along your journey.

Learn more on how to Level Up your membership: https://social.ada.org/3RgoA35

05/18/2026

The ADA is working for you to achieve fairness in dental insurance for providers and patients. See our latest ERISA efforts.