The American Association of Endodontists continues to advance policies that protect patients, strengthen dental practices, and improve transparency in oral healthcare. Through coordinated advocacy efforts alongside state dental societies and coalition partners, several bills supported by the AAE have now been signed into law.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mississippi HB 1117<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mississippi HB 1117, the Creating Transparency and Accountability in Dental Services Act, requires dental insurance carriers to annually report their dental loss ratio (DLR), increasing transparency around how premium dollars are spent. The law promotes greater accountability among dental insurers and supports future efforts aimed at fair reimbursement practices and improved patient access to care.\u00a0<\/p>\n
New York S 2105 \/ S 2105A<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n
New York S 2105A addresses the use of virtual credit cards and electronic payment methods by insurers by requiring carriers to\u00a0provide\u00a0fee-free payment alternatives and obtain provider consent before imposing transaction fees. This legislation helps reduce unnecessary administrative costs on endodontic practices and supports more transparent reimbursement processes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mississippi HB 1391<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mississippi HB 1391 proposed the creation of a task force to study community water fluoridation, with a particular focus on evaluating potential negative consequences and\u00a0determining\u00a0whether those concerns outweigh the established public health benefits of fluoridation. The AAE opposed the legislation, citing the substantial body of scientific evidence supporting community water fluoridation as a safe and effective public health measure for preventing tooth decay. The bill\u00a0ultimately did\u00a0not advance during the 2026 legislative session.\u00a0<\/p>\n
These legislative victories\u00a0demonstrate\u00a0the continued importance of advocacy at both the state and national levels. The AAE thanks its members, state partners, and advocacy leaders whose engagement helped move these initiatives across the finish line. Continued member\u00a0involvement\u00a0remains\u00a0essential as lawmakers nationwide consider legislation\u00a0impacting\u00a0endodontic practice and patient care.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As state legislative sessions begin to wrap up across the country, the AAE will continue monitoring and advocating on legislation impacting endodontists and oral healthcare at both the state and federal levels. The Association remains committed to protecting the specialty, advancing patient access to care, and ensuring the voice of endodontics is represented wherever healthcare policy decisions are being made.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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