Dec 19, 2025
This issue highlights leadership perspectives from the ADA and ADS, key advocacy wins and priorities, practical risk-management guidance on topics like bartering, patient dismissals, and AI in dentistry.
It’s Membership Renewal Season
Stay connected, supported, and represented statewide and nationally. Renew your ADS + ADA membership today.
Membership Has Its Privileges
Explore exclusive savings, practice resources, continuing education, and ADA Member Advantage perks available to you.
Stronger Together Across Alaska
ADS includes seven component dental societies serving every region of our state. Your community is closer than you think.
Alaska Dental Society: Empowering Dentists
Through Innovation and Connection
The Alaska Dental Society
(ADS) helps dentists succeed through education, technology, and
community. As part of the American Dental Association’s tripartite
system, ADS connects Alaska’s dental professionals to national resources
while addressing local needs.
By fostering collaboration between dentists, labs, and technology partners, ADS bridges the gap between clinical care and dental innovation. This year, we’re focused on smarter business practices, professional growth, and stronger partnerships that elevate patient care and advance the profession statewide.
ADS News
Nov 05, 2025
This month’s newsletter reinforces the importance of staying engaged in organized dentistry at both the state and national level.
Nov 03, 2025
A four-day course combining virtual instruction and in-person lab sessions at UAA.
ADA News
New federal rules on nondiscrimination in health care
New HHS rules modify protections for LGBTQ+, disabled patients
The Department of Health and Human Services issued two final rules in May modifying existing rules prohibiting discrimination in health care on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex — including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics — and making health care more accessible for patients with disabilities. Read the full article.
