Feb 12, 2026 ADA offers scholarships for teaching and leadership training program Several full-tuition scholarships are available for the Academy for Advancing Leadership's Institute for Teaching and Learning. Read More
Feb 12, 2026 Indian Health Service to end dental amalgam use by 2027 In response to the announcement, the ADA said it continues to support the use of dental amalgam based on dentists' clinical judgment. Read More
Feb 11, 2026 CMS proposes reversal of adult dental essential health benefit policy in payment notice CMS is proposing to reverse course on a policy that allowed states to include routine adult dental services as an essential health benefit. Read More
Feb 11, 2026 CMS launches online complaint form for providers to report Medicare Advantage issues CMS implemented an online process allowing health care providers to submit complaints about Medicare Advantage plans directly to the agency. Read More
Feb 06, 2026 Give Kids A Smile 2026 kicks off in Houston Nearly 200 children received free dental care Feb. 6 during the national ADA Foundation Give Kids A Smile kickoff in Houston. Read More
Feb 06, 2026 EPA initiates accelerated review of fluoride in drinking water The ADA is urging members to contact the EPA after the agency said it will initiate an accelerated review of fluoride in drinking water. Read More