The American Dental Hygienists Association reaffirmed its support for community water fluoridation following a recent report from the National Toxicology Program linking higher fluoride exposure to lower IQs in children. 

From new treatment guidelines to concerns about new legislation, here are six recent clinical leadership updates dentists should know: 

The American Dental Association reiterated its support for water fluoridation following a new report from the National Toxicology Program linking higher fluoride exposure to lower IQs in children. 

The American Academy of Pediatrics reiterated its support for the use of fluoride in caries prevention after the National Toxicology Program published a report linking higher levels of fluoride exposure with lower IQ in children. 

The president of the American Association of Orthodontists wrote a letter to Align Technology expressing its concerns about ads for the Invisalign Palatal Expander System. 

Several dental organizations signed a letter opposing a proposal to restructure the National Institutes of Health. 

A new report from the National Toxicology Program concluded that higher levels of fluoride exposure are associated with lower IQ in children. 

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons created new guidance for evaluating, diagnosing and treating patients with temporomandibular joint disorders and intra-articular pain and dysfunction.

The American Dental Association is concerned about a proposal that would prohibit credit reporting agencies from including medical debt when running credit checks.

A new study from the American Dental Association Forsyth Institute identified a possible contributing factor to the spread of hospital-acquired infections.

A team of researchers at Penn Dental in Philadelphia are examining the properties of jaw stem cells for their potential use in treatments. 

The American Dental Association joined eight other organizations calling for increased funding and resources for the Indian Health Services. 

The American Medical Association recently adopted a policy to support expanding dental coverage under Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued a final rule updating and improving the current Hazard Communication Standard to provide better information on data sheets and labels that might help first responders in case of a workplace emergency.

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention has rebranded to the Association for Dental Safety.

The American Dental Association reaffirmed its support for fluoride after the Journal of the American Medical Association published a study examining the effects of fluoride exposure in pregnant women.

The American Dental Association recently warned the public against visiting "veneer techs" after the unlicensed individuals became popular on social media.

The American Dental Association launched a category as part of its Seal of Acceptance program to help people identify non-opioid products for management of acute dental pain.

The American Dental Association shared recommendations for supporting dental practices after the Feb. 21 cyberattack on Change Healthcare.

Many treatments and surgeries for patients with temporomandibular joint disorders lack supporting evidence of effectiveness and may even make pain worse, according to a recent investigation by KFF Health News and CBS News.