Nov 25, 2025
ADVOCACY

The Nevada Dental Association advocates on behalf of its association members with legislators, regulators, and other partners. Working closely with our association members, and under the guidance and oversight from NDA leadership and member-led councils, the NDA works on a host of oral health issues ranging from scope of practice to accessing care.
The NDA is committed to supporting efforts that ensure Nevada citizens have access to good oral health care. We know that this is a constant challenges and in order of us to be successful, we need your help. Contact the NDA office to learn more about the different ways member dentists can get involved in the legislative process.
Your involvement can be big or small; from writing a letter, to attending a meeting with a legislator; from making a phone call, or to testifying in a legislative committee. Dentists make the best advocates for oral health care issues, so get involved today!
The NDA provides access to all the latest news on legislative issues, tools, templates, and guides. See our Award winning NDA Journal Quarterly Publications and NDA Monthly Newsletters with content provided from our own dentist members in Nevada. Join our Facebook page to receive current information on new benefits! Stay compliant, informed and engaged.
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We have your back no matter what
The NDA appreciates its members' trust and support year over year. We place a high priority on our advocacy efforts. Read more on the legislative activity in Nevada.
FDA & ADA Stance on Amalgam
On Thursday, September 24, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued updated guidance stating that dental amalgam may cause health problems for some high-risk groups, especially those with hypersensitivity to mercury. The update reinforced that amalgam is safe for most, but recommended some patients to avoid the material. More
Nevada Compliance
Nevada operates an OSHA-approved State Plan covering most private sector workers and all state and local government workers.
Nov 25, 2025
New study finds U.S. fluoride exposure linked to better adolescent cognitive performance
A new study finds typical childhood fluoride exposure is linked to modestly better teen cognitive performance with no later cognitive harm.
Nov 23, 2025
Nov 21, 2025
ADA-led coalition urges CMS to fill chief dental officer vacancy, strengthen oral health leadership
An ADA-led coalition is urging CMS to appoint a new chief dental officer and keep the position within the Office of the Administrator.
Nov 21, 2025
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings you may have missed this week.
Nov 20, 2025
New study finds U.S. fluoride exposure linked to better adolescent cognitive performance
A new study finds typical childhood fluoride exposure is linked to modestly better teen cognitive performance with no later cognitive harm.
Nov 20, 2025
ADA urges Senate Finance Committee to include oral health in national health cost reforms
The ADA outlined priorities for addressing cost drivers and improving oral health care access in a letter to the Senate Finance Committee.
Nov 19, 2025
ADA Member Advantage launches new ADA Rewards World Elite Mastercard
Cardholders will earn bonus points and have access to World Elite Mastercard benefits.
Nov 18, 2025
ADA calls for oral health integration in federal chronic disease care coordination efforts
The ADA is urging lawmakers to include oral health in efforts to modernize care coordination for chronic disease prevention and treatment.
Nov 18, 2025
Dear ADA: Out-of-network providers
This ADA News series aims to address dentists' dental insurance challenges.
Nov 17, 2025
ADA begins discussions with other groups to advance dental licensure exams
The organizations will explore best practices and potential innovations to enhance national exam standards.
Nov 17, 2025
ADA seeks feedback on oral cancer recommendations
The ADA Living Guideline Program is continuing its work to advance recommendations for the early detection and management of oral cancer.
Nov 16, 2025
Revised CDT codes you should know for 2026
CDT 2026 boasts 60 code changes, including 14 revisions.
Nov 12, 2025
ADA seeks participants to help develop new standards
The ADA Standards Program is seeking interested parties to help develop new standards addressing dental materials, tools and technology.
Nov 11, 2025
Florida Combined Life drops policy limiting same-day scaling and root planing following ADA advocacy
Florida Combined Life is dropping its policy that limited same-day scaling and root planing to only two quadrants.
Nov 11, 2025
ADA opposes Delta Dental’s acquisition of Cherry Tree Dental
ADA leaders expressed opposition to Delta Dental of Wisconsin’s proposed acquisition of Cherry Tree Dental.
Nov 7, 2025
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings you may have missed this week.
Nov 5, 2025
ADA-supported coalition urges robust FY 2026 funding for health workforce programs
The Health Professions and Nursing Education Coalition is urging Congress to strengthen federal investments in the health workforce.
Nov 5, 2025
CMS highlights medical-dental integration in 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
CMS released its final rule for the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, announcing policy updates that take effect Jan. 1, 2026.
Nov 4, 2025
ADA urges Congress to maintain CDC tobacco prevention funding
The ADA is urging adoption of the Senate’s proposed $246.5 million funding level for the CDC's Office on Smoking and Health.
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