New Benton-Franklin Counties Dental Society Website

Welcome to bfdentalsociety.org, the new website for the Benton-Franklin Counties Dental Society!

Give Kids A Smile 2026 kicks off in Houston

Nearly 200 children received free dental care Feb. 6 during the national ADA Foundation Give Kids A Smile kickoff in Houston. Read More

EPA initiates accelerated review of fluoride in drinking water

The ADA is urging members to contact the EPA after the agency said it will initiate an accelerated review of fluoride in drinking water. Read More

President signs funding package securing oral health investments

President Donald Trump signed a $1.2 trillion bipartisan spending bill Feb. 3, ending the partial government shutdown. Read More

What to know about ADA Seal

For nearly 100 years, the ADA Seal of Acceptance has helped consumers make informed decisions about dental products. Read More

Maintain transparency, access in Medicare Advantage dental benefits, ADA urges CMS 

The ADA is urging the CMS to maintain strong oversight of Medicare Advantage supplemental dental benefits. Read More

American Association of Dental Editors and Journalists releases guidance on AI use in publishing

The association's 17 consensus statements emphasize accuracy and transparency. Read More

Maintain transparency, access in Medicare Advantage dental benefits, ADA urges CMS 

The ADA is urging the CMS to maintain strong oversight of Medicare Advantage supplemental dental benefits. Read More

February JADA examines burden of severe periodontitis

The burden of severe periodontitis remains a public health concern in the U.S., according to the cover story of the February issue of JADA. Read More

Code Maintenance Committee to meet March 13

The Code Maintenance Committee will vote to accept, amend or decline CDT Code changes for 2027. Read More

2025 marks strong year for ADA advocacy

The ADA achieved a plethora of advocacy wins in 2025. Read More

Dentists at the helm of civic leadership 

ADA News spoke with dentists in government who discussed how and why they stepped into policy work, and what they've learned along the way. Read More

ADA seeks volunteers to help shape dentistry’s future

The ADA is seeking volunteers for Oral Health 2050, a strategic initiative aimed at establishing a roadmap for dentistry’s next 25 years. Read More

Search for ADA executive director progresses

ADA seeks feedback on recommendations for using light-based adjuncts in oral cancer detection

The recommendations address the use of light-based devices to determine the need for biopsy. Read More

ADA launches Task Force on Specialty Engagement    

New York dental advocacy yields multiple policy wins 

The New York State Dental Association secured several legislative and regulatory victories that address long-standing concerns for dentists. Read More

ADA highlights dental market reforms in advance of insurer CEO hearings 

The ADA submitted a letter urging lawmakers to examine longstanding issues in the commercial dental market at insurer CEO hearings. Read More

Dear ADA: Reimbursement rates

ADA Health Policy Institute data shows many dentists are concerned about low reimbursement rates. Read More

Academy for Sports Dentistry to offer sports dentist certification course

The Academy for Sports Dentistry is offering a sports dentist certification course that will focus on preventing and managing trauma. Read More

ADA launches new Patient Service Coordinator Program

Patient service coordinators serve as a connection point between patients and the rest of the dental team. Read More