High out-of-pocket costs were cited as the main reason Americans are delaying dental care, according to a recent survey by detalinsurance.com.

More than 40 organizations have called on the Biden-Harris Administration to appoint a chief dental officer of the U.S. Public Health Service who is committed to ending the use of mercury fillings in federal programs.

The next president of the American Dental Association makes plans for his term and three more updates from the organization Becker's has reported on since Aug. 8:

The Biden administration has declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency and four more clinical leadership updates Becker's has reported on since Aug. 5:

Infectious disease experts from St. Luke’s University Health Network are calling on dentists to watch out for oral lesions caused by monkeypox as the number of cases rises in the U.S. 

Ninety-two percent of adults consider oral health to be important to overall health, according to the Delta Dental Plans Association's "2022 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness Report."

The American Dental Association joined 27 organizations calling on the FDA to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars in the U.S.

As the number of monkeypox cases continues to rise globally and in the U.S., several dentists feel confident that they can survive another public health emergency. 

Liability insurance company the Dentists Insurance Company has received an increased number of calls to its advice line about patients displaying aggression and anger toward dental professionals.

George Shepley, DDS, plans to focus on collaboration between the American Dental Association and the industry once he begins as the ADA's next president Oct. 18. 

The Biden administration declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency Aug. 4, clearing the way for officials to access additional resources to control the outbreak. 

The Advisory Committee on Training in Primary Care Medicine, a federal advisory committee, released a report that researched the benefits of dental therapy on the oral healthcare of underserved communities. 

Here are six clinical leadership updates for dentists that Becker's has reported on since May 31:

A proposed rule from CMS would increase the facility fee for dental surgeries performed in hospitals, according to a July 21 article from the American Dental Association.

The American Dental Association and the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors are providing guidance for continuing oral health in communities amid potential sodium fluoride shortages. 

The labor shortage rippling through the economy is affecting all positions in the dental industry. Today’s competition for top talent is forcing dental support organizations to adopt creative approaches for the recruitment and retention of top talent.

Over the last two years, we’ve seen an overwhelming number of companies make pledges, commitments and investment in “social good” initiatives, largely in response to public pressure, employee priorities and vision, and the watchful eye of social media.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons are asking CMS to expand access to surgical dental services for children and adults with special needs and disabilities.

The American Dental Association is supporting a student loan bill that would double the interest deduction and eliminate income limits.

The American Dental Association is speaking out against the latest TikTok trend it says may be harmful to oral health.