New Benton-Franklin Counties Dental Society Website

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

ADA responds to HHS request for information on AI adoption in dentistry

The ADA submitted a response to DHHS' request for information on artificial intelligence adoption in clinical care. Read More

ADA president discusses Oral Health 2050 Initiative at dental innovators event

ADA urges Principal to reconsider documentation for periapical radiographs

ADA leaders from the Council on Dental Benefit Programs and staff met Feb. 20 with senior Principal representatives. Read More

Proposed ADA standards available for review by March 22

Three new standards are available for review and comment from the ADA Standards Program. Read More

ADA seeks dental imaging experts to inform response to federal interoperability request

The ADA is calling on subject matter experts in dental imaging and informatics to participate in a special information gathering session. Read More

ADA offers scholarships for teaching and leadership training program

Several full-tuition scholarships are available for the Academy for Advancing Leadership's Institute for Teaching and Learning. Read More

Indian Health Service to end dental amalgam use by 2027

In response to the announcement, the ADA said it continues to support the use of dental amalgam based on dentists' clinical judgment. Read More

CMS proposes reversal of adult dental essential health benefit policy in payment notice 

CMS is proposing to reverse course on a policy that allowed states to include routine adult dental services as an essential health benefit.  Read More

CMS launches online complaint form for providers to report Medicare Advantage issues

CMS implemented an online process allowing health care providers to submit complaints about Medicare Advantage plans directly to the agency. Read More

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