May 21, 2026 CMS finalizes rule prohibiting adult dental benefits as an essential health benefit CMS finalized Marketplace Exchange policies affecting dental coverage in the 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Final Rule. Read More
May 21, 2026 JAMA study projects pediatric Medicaid disenrollment would worsen oral health, raise health care costs A new JAMA study projects that pediatric Medicaid coverage losses could lead to worsening oral health outcomes and higher health care costs. Read More
May 20, 2026 ADA Grassroots Alert urges dentists to support ERISA reform The ADA sent a Grassroots Alert asking member dentists to urge Congress to support ERISA reform. Read More
May 20, 2026 JADA Foundational Science indexed in PubMed Central Articles published in JADA Foundational Science will soon be included in one of the most widely used biomedical research platforms. Read More
May 13, 2026 Live ADA seminars to tackle dentists’ biggest insurance issues The ADA News’ “Dear ADA” series is coming to dentists live through free, virtual seminars hosted by the American Dental Association. Read More
May 12, 2026 California attorney general reaches settlement with Aspen Dental over corporate practice claims Aspen Dental allegedly exceeded its business management and administrative services role. Read More
May 11, 2026 ADA urges FDA to reconsider proposed pathway for flavored e-cigarette authorizations The ADA is urging the FDA to revise portions of its proposed guidance on flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems. Read More
May 07, 2026 ADA seeks input on proposed CMS rule on interoperability, prior authorization The ADA will host a call May 21 to collect feedback from dental stakeholders to help inform its response to CMS about the rule. Read More