Welcome to the NJDA’s official Advocacy blog, The Advocacy Insider, your inside look at how organized dentistry is shaping the policies, public perception, and professional future of oral health in New Jersey.
Here you’ll find timely updates, legislative insights, commentary from our leadership, and stories that highlight the impact of advocacy in action. From legislative hearings to grassroots mobilization, from public health campaigns to regulatory updates, this is where advocacy meets awareness.
Stay informed, stay engaged, and stay connected with the issues that matter most to you, your practice, and your patients.
Oct 1, 2026
Aetna has changed course on similar out-of-network payment policies in several other states, but NJDA has not received notice that Aetna has reversed its policy in New Jersey.
Aug 27, 2026
Aetna recently announced changes to payment methods for out-of-network dentists. NJDA is now encouraging members affected by Aetna’s payment changes to submit a formal complaint to the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI).
Jul 24, 2026
Aetna plans to stop issuing paper checks and paper explanations of benefits to out-of-network dentists beginning Sept. 4, 2026, prompting concerns from the ADA and NJDA about how the change will affect New Jersey providers.
Jul 17, 2026
What is NJDA pursuing between now and the end of the year, and where will participation from member-dentists matter most?
Jul 10, 2026
What New Jersey's Second Oral Health Conference Means for Dentists
Jul 2, 2026
Where New Jersey's dental agenda stands after the FY2027 budget cycle, across workforce, insurance, and the safety net.
May 19, 2026
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Policymakers heard directly from dentists about the issues affecting patients and practices across New Jersey at NJDA Lobby Day in Trenton on Monday, May 18.
May 13, 2026
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development finalized its worker-classification rules this month. What role did NJDA play?
Apr 30, 2026
Most New Jersey employer dental plans are governed by federal law that exempts them from state patient protections. Here is what that means for your business and your employees, plus practical guidance for getting more out of the coverage you already pay for.
Apr 14, 2026
The State of New Jersey has amended Secure Choice Savings Program by reducing the employer threshold from 25 employees to 10 employees as part of an expanded rollout of the program.
Apr 13, 2026
Every year, NJDA members contribute to NJDPAC with a simple question: What does my PAC dollar actually do? The answer is not one bill, one meeting, or one moment. It is a system.
Mar 26, 2026
A recap of the NJDA delegation at ADA Lobby Day 2026 and why showing up still matters.
Mar 20, 2026
NJDA and other state dental associations have been working with the American Dental Association to elevate these concerns at the federal level. Now, that advocacy is taking shape in Congress.
Feb 27, 2026
FAQs on NJDPAC - This short article answers some of the most common questions we receive about the New Jersey Dental Political Action Committee.
Jan 29, 2026
What is NJDPAC? Why is your support important? Get to know the New Jersey Political Action Committee with this Advocacy Insider post.
Dec 5, 2025
This Advocacy Insider post looks closely at how DSOs operate in NJ, what ownership structures are permitted, and how New Jersey’s Dental Practice Act differs from other states.
Dec 3, 2025
This article clarifies the differences between network leasing, network vendors, and network (system) administrators, while referencing ADA resources and New Jersey statutes that govern these arrangements.
Oct 9, 2025
NJ Dental Political Action Committee (NJDPAC) Golf Outing brought together dentists, students, partners, and supporters of organized dentistry for a day of camaraderie, friendly competition, and advocacy in action.
