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ADA urges Congress to increase oral health funding, restore leadership

The ADA and three partner organizations are urging Congress to strengthen federal support for oral health programs.

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The American Dental Association (ADA) and three partner organizations are advocating for enhanced federal support for oral health programs as part of the fiscal year 2027 appropriations. They stress the need for increased funding to combat the economic and health impacts of untreated dental disease, which costs nearly $46 billion annually and affects productivity. The letter highlights the importance of dental leadership within the Department of Health and Human Services to effectively administer oral health programs and calls for significant budget allocations towards research and workforce training initiatives.

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ADA urges Congress to increase oral health funding, restore leadership

  • by Olivia Anderson

  • April 8, 2026

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