Although research is lacking for rare diseases, dentists can play a role in screening for oral signs and making prompt referrals.

The ADA Forsyth Institute is the only dental research institute named to the Cure Innovation Index.

The ADA has long advocated for policies that strengthen the dental workforce and improve access to care.

The ADA emphasized dentistry’s role in outpatient antibiotic prescribing and the need to be a steward of appropriate antibiotic use.