Jul 3, 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!
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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.
Jul 3, 2025
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings you may have missed this week.
Jul 2, 2025
CAQH seeks dental providers for 2025 index
The index is the only industry benchmarking tool that tracks and reports progress on the adoption of electronic administrative transactions.
Jul 2, 2025
ADA raises concerns over dental insurer’s acquisition of dental practices
The ADA is raising concerns over a Wisconsin dental insurer’s acquisition of a chain of dental practices.
Jul 2, 2025
July JADA finds bleaching may maintain color of treated white-spot lesions
Both in-office and home tooth bleaching may maintain the color of treated white-spot lesions over time.
Jul 2, 2025
ADA seeks volunteers for Dental Team Wellness Advisory Committee
The committee advises the ADA Council on Dental Practice on issues related to the health and wellness of dentists and dental team members.
Jul 2, 2025
‘Never been cooler’: Metal braces making comeback with help from social media
Former brace faces rejoice — a look that may have once been considered “uncool” is now trending among today’s orthodontic patients.
Jul 2, 2025
ADA extends Well-Being Index to dental team members
The index is an anonymous, validated assessment and measurement tool developed by Mayo Clinic to address clinician distress and well-being.
Jul 1, 2025
My View: Modern-day myth-busting
Community health initiatives have vastly improved the lives of the public with limited cost.
Jun 29, 2025
Community water fluoridation: Untangling facts from fear
ADA News is exploring how dentists can talk with patients about separating fluoride myths from facts.
Jun 27, 2025
ADA highlights tax, student loan, Medicaid priorities in Senate letter
The ADA is sharing its top priorities in the ongoing reconciliation bill.
Jun 27, 2025
SmileCon 2025 to create future-ready dental teams
SmileCon will help dentists stay ahead in an ever-evolving industry when it convenes Oct. 23-25 in the nation’s capital.
Jun 26, 2025
ADA seeks members for working group on data content standards for administrative transactions
Data content standards are guidelines on data elements to ensure uniformity, clarity and interoperability across systems.
Jun 26, 2025
3 things you missed in government this week
ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings you may have missed this week.
Jun 26, 2025
Millions of student loan borrowers could face garnished wages
Nearly two million student loan borrowers are at risk of having their wages garnished by the government this summer.
Jun 26, 2025
ADA Forsyth Friday: Microbiology experts tackle the unknown actions of Saccharibacteria in the oral cavity
Scientists strive to uncover the molecular mechanisms of Saccharibacteria, an ultra-small bacterium that may reduce oral inflammation.
Jun 25, 2025
ADA: Keep current water fluoridation levels on oversea bases
The ADA is urging the Department of Defense to maintain current water fluoridation levels on military bases overseas.
Jun 24, 2025
ADA supports bill restoring need-based eligibility for student loans
The ADA supports legislation that would restore need-based eligibility for graduate and professional students to receive federal loans.
Jun 23, 2025
ADA: Keep current water fluoridation levels on overseas bases
The ADA is urging the Department of Defense to maintain current water fluoridation levels on military bases overseas.
Jun 23, 2025
ADA CE series dives into CDT 2026
New this year, the ADA is offering a CE series to explain the code maintenance process and some of the 60 changes coming to CDT 2026.
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