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Practice Dear ADA: Downcoding

Downcoding occurs when a payer reimburses a claim using a procedure code different from the one reported by the dentist.

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Government Survey finds Americans more likely to trust ADA than RFK Jr. on fluoride information

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Around The ADA ADA governance and organizational health evaluation is underway, scheduled to conclude in October 2027

Government Federal funding sparks new dental workforce in underserved communities

Science ADA Forsyth ranks No. 1 nationally in NIDCR funding to dental institutions

Practice Dentists file class action lawsuits against Delta Dental in four states

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Science JADA’s impact factor rises nearly full point to 4.4

JADA now ranks 19th among 165 journals in the dentistry, oral surgery and medicine category.

Practice 100 years of dental standards

The ADA Standards Program contributes to the safe and reliable practice of dentistry and the advancement of the dental profession.

Practice New HPI series offers at-a-glance overviews of key issues impacting dentistry

HPI Perspectives leverages the latest data to offer insights on workforce shortages, demographic shifts and more.

Practice DataSpring, powered by CAQH, seeks dental providers for 2026 index

DataSpring, powered by CAQH, is calling for dental providers to participate in its 2026 index.

Government ADA supports Senate bill aimed at expanding dental team training

The ADA is backing legislation that would help establish and expand primary care team education centers.

Practice CDT 2027 available for preorder through ADA Store

Purchasers can save 20% on CDT 2027 products by using promo code 26112 by Aug. 28.

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