American Dental Association

03/06/2026

Happy National Dentist’s Day! Dentists, this day belongs to you. The ADA celebrates your relentless passion, expertise, and care you bring to your practices and patients every single day, as you help make the world a healthier, happier place.

What’s your reason for practicing dentistry? Dentists, share your “why” in the comments. ⬇️

03/05/2026

From supporting clinical procedures to creating a positive patient experience, Dental Assistant contributions are essential to quality oral health care. We ask our members to take a moment to thank those valuable members of our dental teams for the role they play in keeping the practice running and patients smiling American Dental Assistants Association

03/04/2026

Dr. Eddie Ramirez, a 2025 ADA 10 Under 10 Award recipient, brings his public health background to the forefront of advocacy, championing better access to care for underserved communities nationwide. Watch his full story on YouTube: https://social.ada.org/4skTvbx

03/04/2026

Your mouth is home to a microbiome! This week, Jessica Mark Welch, Ph.D., clues “Dental Sound Bites™” into a new field of research that puts oral health in context of overall health. Dive into innovative findings about how diet, bacteria and oral hygiene impact other systems and influence our wellbeing.
Listen in the ADA Member App, on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

03/03/2026

In 2025, your support drove change in so many facets of our profession. Take pride in these wins, and dream of more to come! Learn more about 2025 Wins at ADA.org/wins

03/02/2026

: When should cytology adjuncts be used in evaluating oral mucosal abnormalities?
Early detection of oral cancer improves patient outcomes. This new ADA living guideline provides evidence-based recommendations on the use of cytology adjuncts in the first of a four-part series on early detection of oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMD) and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC).
Access resources to help determine when cytology adjuncts are needed including an interactive guideline with full recommendations, supporting evidence, and implementation guidance at ADA.org/Cytology.

02/27/2026

: The ADA responded to the Department of Health and Human Services’ request for information on AI use in clinical care, emphasizing that while AI offers transformative potential, its adoption in dental practices requires investments, particularly to support small and rural offices. Learn more at ADA.org/AIresponse.

02/26/2026

History isn’t just in books—it’s in our profession. A new “Oral History” ADA News series will regularly share stories about the trailblazers and events who have shaped dentistry.
Dr. Emmett Bolden, the dentist who took his fight for equality to the Michigan Supreme Court in 1927, is Oral History’s first feature. Learn about his life and legacy, which continues to inspire dentist citizens today in his home state and beyond. Read more, here: https://social.ada.org/4aG0plO

02/25/2026

From fostering oral systemic health to protecting your digital systems, ADA’s March 13 Live Webinar, From Gums to Gigabytes: What’s Bugging You, will prepare you to do both in your practice. Appropriate for dentists and teams; 3 CE credits. Register today and learn more here: https://social.ada.org/4cnZXK8

02/24/2026

National Children’s Dental Health Month is almost over but children’s dental health is important year round! Posters, coloring sheets and more free resources are available all the time at https://social.ada.org/4pxjn23

02/23/2026

Here’s something to smile about: ADA member Dr. Tara Peterson and the U.S. women’s curling team were the first to compete for a medal since 2002 at this year’s games. Congratulations to Dr. Peterson, Team Peterson and USA Curling!

Dentist Tara Peterson, D.D.S., could be part of the first U.S. women’s curling team to win a medal at the Winter Olympics.

02/23/2026

Congratulations to Jack Hughes, the U.S. men's hockey team and all of USA Hockey!

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