CHICAGO, US: The American Dental Association (ADA) has rescinded its 2025 operating budget and issued a new document that cuts over US$20 million (€17 million*) in expenses. In addition to operational cuts that include redundancies and discontinued consultancy work, several member-facing initiatives have been suspended, including those promoting leadership and equity and inclusion in US dentistry. This development comes after the association spent US$142 million in reserve funds over three years, leading to questions about the association’s financial oversight and operation.