Paumier, Youel, Peters Elected to ADA Leadership at House of Delegates
The ADA House of Delegates elected Thomas Paumier as president-elect, Ben Youel as second vice president, and Debra Schmit Peters as speaker.
The ADA House of Delegates elected Thomas Paumier as president-elect, Ben Youel as second vice president, and Debra Schmit Peters as speaker.
New legislation introduced in the U.S. House aims to ensure federal fluoridation policy is based on independent, evidence-based science, amid growing misinformation and proposed regulatory changes.
Align Technology has launched ClinCheck Live Plan to automate Invisalign treatment planning and announced new updates to its iTero digital tools.
Five orthodontic leaders were recognized with the ABO’s top awards for their lifelong dedication to advancing the specialty through clinical care, education, and organizational service.
Read MoreThe FDA plans to remove fluoride supplements from the U.S. market by October 2025 following a safety review citing potential health risks—an action the ADA warns could undermine access to proven cavity prevention.
Read MoreThe ADA and Penn Dental Medicine have partnered to launch the ADA Living Guideline Program, the first ongoing, evidence-based oral health guideline initiative designed to provide continuous clinical updates.
Read MoreDr Roberto Hernández-Orsini has been appointed president of the American Board of Orthodontics for the 2025-2026 term, with Dr P. Emile Rossouw named president-elect and Dr Anthony M. Puntillo as secretary/treasurer.
Read MoreThe ADA Forsyth Institute has appointed Dr James M. Boyle III as chair of its Board of Directors and welcomed four new members from across dentistry, corporate, and academic sectors.
Read MoreDentalMonitoring+ and Synapse Dental were named winners of the 2025 AAO New Products Showcase Awards during the AAO Annual Session in Philadelphia, which drew over 9,000 attendees for 3 days of education and innovation.
Read MoreIn response to growing concerns about student loan burdens, the AAO has launched an online resource to support orthodontic residents and early-career professionals navigating debt and repayment options, alongside its continued advocacy for policy reform.
Read MoreAAO Foundation’s “For the Future” campaign gains momentum with major contribution aimed at bolstering orthodontic faculty support.
Read MoreThe AAO and ADA have signed a joint letter with other health organizations reaffirming the safety and necessity of community water fluoridation amid federal efforts to end the practice.
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