New Benton-Franklin Counties Dental Society Website

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

JAMA study projects pediatric Medicaid disenrollment would worsen oral health, raise health care costs 

A new JAMA study projects that pediatric Medicaid coverage losses could lead to worsening oral health outcomes and higher health care costs. Read More

Explore world of forensic dentistry through ADA program

The hybrid forensic dentistry program will prepare dentists to apply their skills to help identify the unidentified and provide closure. Read More

Expand your practice with ADA CE on sports dentistry, Botox

From sports dentistry to Botox, upcoming ADA CE courses will cover a wide range of topics dentists can take back to their practices. Read More

JADA Foundational Science indexed in PubMed Central

Articles published in JADA Foundational Science will soon be included in one of the most widely used biomedical research platforms. Read More

ADA Grassroots Alert urges dentists to support ERISA reform  

The ADA sent a Grassroots Alert asking member dentists to urge Congress to support ERISA reform. Read More

Dentists file class action lawsuits against Delta Dental in four states

Live ADA seminars to tackle dentists’ biggest insurance issues

The ADA News’ “Dear ADA” series is coming to dentists live through free, virtual seminars hosted by the American Dental Association. Read More

California attorney general reaches settlement with Aspen Dental over corporate practice claims

Aspen Dental allegedly exceeded its business management and administrative services role. Read More

ADA urges FDA to reconsider proposed pathway for flavored e-cigarette authorizations

The ADA is urging the FDA to revise portions of its proposed guidance on flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems. Read More

HHS Office for Civil Rights extends compliance deadline for digital accessibility final rule to May 2027

The regulation applies to dental practices that receive federal financial assistance. Read More

HHS Office for Civil Rights Extends deadline for compliance with final rule on digital accessibility to May 2027

The regulation applies to dental practices that receive federal financial assistance. Read More

ADA seeks input on proposed CMS rule on interoperability, prior authorization

The ADA will host a call May 21 to collect feedback from dental stakeholders to help inform its response to CMS about the rule. Read More

Comply by May 11 with final rule on digital accessibility

The regulation applies to dental practices that receive federal financial assistance. Read More

ADA Member Advantage endorses HP for technology solutions

The endorsement provides ADA members with exclusive access to advanced technology solutions and significant cost savings. Read More

ADA council addresses orthopedic guideline on dental care for prosthetic joint patients

The orthopedic guideline’s primary recommendations on antibiotic prophylaxis align with the ADA’s own clinical practice guideline from 2015. Read More

May JADA evaluates ability of automated testing platform to detect HPV in saliva

The study compared the abilities of an automated testing platform and conventional testing techniques to detect HPV. Read More

Education Department finalizes student loan rule implementing 2025 law

The U.S. Department of Education released a final rule updating federal student loan regulations under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. Read More

Colorado enacts dental insurance reform targeting network leasing practices 

Gov. Jared Polis signed House Bill 1070 into law, establishing new requirements for dental insurance network leasing practices in Colorado. Read More

Organized Dentistry Coalition calls for protection of federal oral health infrastructure

The ODC is calling for continued support of federal oral health programs within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Read More

ADA urges FTC Healthcare Task Force to scrutinize dental insurance markets, improve transparency 

The ADA is calling on the Federal Trade Commission to more closely examine competition and transparency in dental insurance. Read More