May 07, 2025
The ADA affirms the use of fluoride, in recommended amounts, as safe and effective in preventing tooth decay for both children and adults.
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.
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May 05, 2025
Evidence for the bioactivity of dental restorative materials remains limited, according to the May cover story of JADA.
May 05, 2025
The ADA is responding to the U.S. Department of Education's request for feedback as it considers regulatory changes to student aid programs.
May 05, 2025
The ADA is responding to the U.S. Department of Education's request for feedback as it considers regulatory changes to student aid programs.
May 02, 2025
Batbileg Bor, Ph.D., describes his ongoing research on Saccharibacteria, a group of ultra-small bacteria in the oral cavity.
May 02, 2025
A coalition dedicated to improving health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives is urging Congress to support funding for IHS.
May 02, 2025
ADA News is providing a roundup of happenings in government you may have missed this week.
May 02, 2025
The ADA is urging Congress to fund the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Office on Smoking and Health at $310 million in 2026.
May 01, 2025
Saliva-based tests gained attention during the pandemic, and they may have applications in oral health care too.
Apr 30, 2025
The ADA signed on to a coalition letter expressing concern for the Trump administration’s draft fiscal year 2026 budget for DHHS.
Apr 29, 2025
ADA members interested in running for ADA speaker can visit ADA.org to find the information necessary to file for candidacy.
Apr 29, 2025
The ADA opposes comments made by the Louisiana surgeon general about community water fluoridation.
Apr 28, 2025
The ADA Qualified Sites program connects manufacturers with research sites that are qualified to test their products for the Seal program.
Apr 28, 2025
Proposed ANSI/ADA Standard No. 99 for Dentistry — Athletic Mouth Protectors and Materials may impact new contact sports at the Olympics.
Apr 25, 2025
ADA News is providing a roundup of three happenings in government that you may have missed this week.
Apr 25, 2025
The FDI World Dental Federation is calling for health systems to include oral health indicators in electronic health records.
Apr 24, 2025
Researchers have taken an important initial step toward a potential diagnostic strategy for periodontitis and related systemic diseases.
Apr 23, 2025
The ADA is urging Congress to support small business tax policies and the preservation of adult dental benefits under Medicaid.
Apr 23, 2025
The ADA is commending 13 Republican members of Congress for their leadership in affirming the importance of protecting Medicaid.
Apr 23, 2025
The majority of dentists surveyed report they’re still using many of the infection control practices implemented during the pandemic.
