Elizabeth Shapiro, D.D.S., J.D., was named interim executive director by the ADA Board of Trustees Feb. 8.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in a final Senate vote of 52-48.   

A new bill was introduced that would increase access to certain oral care items that can be purchased with FSAs and HSAs.

The ADA generally supported a scientific report that will be used to update federal dietary guidelines.