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US dentistry: ADA highlights challenges in AI adoption

CHICAGO, US: Broad adoption of artificial intelligence-based (AI-based) tools by US dental clinics could significantly improve diagnostics, treatment ...

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The future of dentistry: Younger female dentists are reshaping the profession

CHICAGO, US: Dentistry is undergoing a generational and gender shift. As highlighted in The U.S. Dentist Workforce, a new report from the American Dental ...

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LightSpun raises US$13 million as dental AI continues to expand

BOSTON, US: Dental artificial intelligence (AI) startup LightSpun has secured US$13 million (€11 million*) in new funding, positioning the company at ...

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How Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill will reshape dentistry

CHICAGO, US: As one of President Donald Trump’s proudest accomplishments, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), enacted in July 2025, is a sweeping ...

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American Dental Association to end annual SmileCon event after 2025 meeting

The American Dental Association (ADA) has announced that its annual SmileCon conference will hold its final event in October 2025.

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One in four Americans lacks dental insurance, ADA urges wider preventive coverage

CHICAGO, US: Despite growing recognition of the importance of oral health to overall health, access to dental care remains out of reach for millions of ...

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American Dental Association, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine announce first Living Guideline Program in oral health

Oral health care providers and patients will soon receive more frequent, evidence-informed recommendations to advance oral and overall health with the ...

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No more middleman: Direct access to high-quality instruments for dental practices

NEW YORK, US: Patients depend on dental professionals to provide optimal care, whether for routine prophylaxis or complex procedures. Delivering ...

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US dental hygienist association “strongly opposes” new ADA resolutions

CHICAGO, US: The American Dental Association (ADA) Health Policy Institute has found that declining enrolment in dental hygiene programmes is creating a ...

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ADA releases first standard for clear aligner materials

CHICAGO, US: Aligner therapy has revolutionised the treatment of malocclusion; however, regulators have been unable to keep pace with the rapid market ...

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Colorado and Minnesota join Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact

DENVER, US: Colorado and Minnesota have become the eighth and ninth states to join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist (DDH) Compact. This occupational licence...

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ADA announces major changes to radiography safety protocols

CHICAGO, US: An expert panel established by the American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs has published new recommendations for safety...

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Young US dentists more likely to practise in groups

CHICAGO, US: New research from the American Dental Association (ADA) shows that the model of dental practice in the country is continuing to change. The ...

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ADA announces wellness ambassadors to help dentists struggling with mental health

CHICAGO, US: The American Dental Association (ADA) has announced the launch of a unique programme designed to connect dentists having mental health ...

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Toward oral health equity

In 2022, I think we’ll see dentistry make greater strides in improving health equity — that is, helping everyone achieve their optimal level of oral ...

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ADA announces commencement of 2021 Give Kids a Smile program

The 19th annual Give Kids a Smile program virtually kicked off this month with more than 1,000 events across the country providing free dental health care ...

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ADA urges dentists to heed April 30 interim postponement recommendation

CHICAGO — The current American Dental Association (ADA) recommendation for dentists to keep their offices closed to all but emergency care expires on ...

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Antibiotics not necessary for most toothaches, according to ADA

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: The American Dental Association (ADA) recently announced a new guideline indicating that in most cases, antibiotics are not recommended ...

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ADA taps Dr. Chad Gehani, an endodontist, as its new leader

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: For Dr. Chad Gehani, the first endodontist to serve as president of the American Dental Association in over a decade, the future of ...

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ADA commends efforts to update Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health

The American Dental Association (ADA) has commended the federal agencies that announced an update is in the works to the 2000 Surgeon General’s Report on ...

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Dental Tribune U.S. No. 8, 2025

Dentistry shines brightly at the 101st Greater New York Dental Meeting / Dental Implant Conference: Master complex restorations with evidence-based protocols / Save the date for Yankee Dental Congress, coming Jan. 29 to Boston / Study: Root canal treatment significantly improves patients’ comfort, function and quality of life / ...