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The Hawaii Dental Association is a statewide, professional membership association representing Hawaii-licensed dentists. HDA members are committed to protecting the health and well-being of people of all ages. The HDA was established in 1903 to ensure that patients received the highest quality of care from dental professionals.

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Jul 28, 2026

ADA Member Advantage-endorsed Compliancy Group acquires Healthicity

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Jul 24, 2026

Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services encourages states to restrict amalgam coverage

The guidance is not a requirement, and states are responsible for determining medical necessity criteria and making coverage decisions. Read More

Jul 24, 2026

Proposed ADA standard specifies requirements for comprehensive, consistent dental EOBs

The proposed standard is available for review and comment by Aug. 21. Read More

Jul 23, 2026

ADA applauds Senate HELP Committee action on Title VII workforce reauthorization

The ADA is supporting the Senate HELP Committee's advancement of legislation to reauthorize federal health professions workforce programs. Read More

Jul 23, 2026

Action for Dental Health Act advances in House, introduced in Senate

Legislation to reauthorize the Action for Dental Health Act advanced in the House on July 20 and was introduced in the Senate on July 23. Read More

Jul 23, 2026

ADA backs legislation to make adult dental benefits mandatory under Medicaid

The ADA is supporting legislation that would make dental and oral health services a required benefit for adults enrolled in Medicaid. Read More