Nov 05, 2025
CMS released its final rule for the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, announcing policy updates that take effect Jan. 1, 2026.
Member Center
As a component of the Michigan Dental Association (MDA), the Muskegon District Dental Society (MDDS) operates under the Tripartite system. This means that as a member of the MDA, you also become a member of the American Dental Association (ADA) and the MDDS. You are therefore gaining the resources of each organization to take advantage of “the power of three". Whether member dentists are caring for one patient, a community, a state, or a nation, organized dentistry is about improving oral health care together.
You can join or renew your membership by clicking the button at the top of the page.
You can join or renew your membership by clicking the button at the top of the page.
Nov 05, 2025
The ADA is urging adoption of the Senate’s proposed $246.5 million funding level for the CDC's Office on Smoking and Health.
Nov 04, 2025
Oral health care professionals are in a unique position to address tobacco and nicotine use among adolescents.
Nov 04, 2025
The draft standards are available for review and comment until Nov. 27.
Nov 04, 2025
The draft standards are available for review and comment until Dec. 5.
Nov 04, 2025
The draft standards are available for review and comment until Nov. 27.
Nov 04, 2025
The draft standards are available for review and comment until Dec. 5.
Nov 03, 2025
ADA Treasurer Cody Graves, D.D.S., M.B.A., detailed the decision to adjust the full membership dues and what it means for ADA members.
Nov 03, 2025
ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings that you may have missed this week.
Nov 03, 2025
The FDA announced that it plans to restrict the sale of unapproved ingestible fluoride prescription drug products for children.
Nov 02, 2025
ADA Treasurer Cody Graves, D.D.S., M.B.A., detailed the decision to adjust the full membership dues and what it means for ADA members.
Oct 30, 2025
The ADA News is delving into many questions explored in Fluoridation Facts through conversations with experts.
Oct 30, 2025
This new ADA News series aims to address dentists' dental insurance challenges.
Oct 28, 2025
Brett Kessler, D.D.S., concludes his term as the ADA’s 161st president on Oct. 28 after overseeing a year of unprecedented challenges.
Oct 28, 2025
Richard J. Rosato Rosato, of Concord, New Hampshire, assumed office as the 162nd ADA president at the close of the House of Delegates.
Oct 28, 2025
Charles Hurlburt, D.D.S., was a retired University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry professor who died in the bombing 30 years ago.
Oct 27, 2025
Thomas M. Paumier, D.D.S., from Canton, Ohio, was voted president-elect Oct. 27 by the ADA House of Delegates.
Oct 25, 2025
Liz Lense, D.D.S., and Scott L. Tomar, D.M.D., discuss public water fluoridation science at Smilecon 2025
Oct 24, 2025
After new dental technology has gone through testing and approvals, developers still face the challenge of getting their product adopted.
Oct 24, 2025
Liz Lense, DDS, and Scott L. Tomar, DMD, discuss public water fluoridation science at Smilecon 2025
