Dec 19, 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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Latest News
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.
Dec 19, 2025
Dec 18, 2025
Dear ADA: Annual maximums
Many dental plans’ annual maximums have not increased in 50 years. Read More
Dec 16, 2025
Senate passes National Defense Authorization Act
The U.S. Senate passed the NDAA, which includes an ADA-supported provision that aims to bolster oral health care efforts in the military. Read More
Dec 16, 2025
Dec 15, 2025
ADA seeks representative for American Medical Association advisory committee
Nominations for the primary adviser position will be open from Jan. 15 to Feb. 15, 2026. Read More
Dec 14, 2025
Deleted CDT codes you should know for 2026
CDT 2026 boasts 60 code changes, including six deletions. Read More
Dec 14, 2025
ADA to conduct governance and organizational health study in 2026
The ADA has issued a request for proposals to select a consultant to conduct the evaluation. Read More
Dec 12, 2025
Dec 11, 2025
ADA Forsyth Friday: Impact of maternal cortisol on offspring teeth
Infants born to mothers with higher prenatal levels of the stress hormone cortisol may experience tooth eruption at earlier ages. Read More
Dec 11, 2025
ADA backs PREVENT HPV Cancers Act, citing dentists’ role in prevention
ADA leaders are supporting the bipartisan PREVENT HPV Cancers Act. Read More
Dec 10, 2025
Education Department moves to end SAVE under legal settlement
The Education Department reached a proposed legal settlement that would end the Saving on Valuable Education income-driven repayment plan. Read More
Dec 10, 2025
Dec 9, 2025
Dec 9, 2025
ADA, Academy for Sports Dentistry collaborate to advance oral health, athlete safety
The new collaboration aims to enhance the visibility of sports dentistry within the broader dental community. Read More
Dec 8, 2025
Dec 8, 2025
ADA urges HHS to withdraw proposed HIPAA cybersecurity rule
The ADA urged HHS to withdraw a proposed update to the HIPAA Security Rule and restart the process with more input from provider groups. Read More
Dec 7, 2025
December JADA evaluates anesthesia’s effect on speech
Patients may report difficulty speaking because of numbness in the tongue and lips. Read More
Dec 5, 2025
Boost Indian Health Service funding, AI/AN Health Partners urges
The AI/AN Health Partners is calling on House and Senate appropriators to strengthen funding for the Indian Health Service. Read More
Dec 5, 2025
ADA calls for adoption of higher funding levels in Labor-HHS bill
The ADA is urging congressional appropriators to finalize the 2026 Labor-HHS appropriations bill with support for oral health programs. Read More
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