Feb 21, 2024
New Benton-Franklin Counties Dental Society Website
Welcome to bfdentalsociety.org, the new website for the Benton-Franklin Counties Dental Society!
Jul 9, 2026
ADA opposes insurance companies charging for paper checks
The ADA opposes recent actions by Delta Dental of California to charge a weekly $15 fee to dentists who want to be paid by paper check. Read More
Jul 9, 2026
ADA urges dental-specific changes to Patients Deserve Price Tags Act
The ADA urged lawmakers to adapt proposed healthcare cost transparency requirements to account for the unique structure of dental benefits. Read More
Jul 8, 2026
Latest ADA governance evaluation update clarifies project scope, alignment
The ADA shared its third update on the governance and organizational health evaluation June 30 with the House of Delegates. Read More
Jul 8, 2026
ADA, Immersify launch online training course for dental assistants
On-the-job training can be overwhelming, but a new online course is here to help prepare dental assistants for their first day. Read More
Jul 5, 2026
July JADA evaluates research on silver diamine fluoride as remineralizing agent
While studies suggest silver diamine fluoride may be effective at remineralizing, more clinical trials are needed, according to researchers. Read More
Jul 1, 2026
New HPI series offers at-a-glance overviews of key issues impacting dentistry
HPI Perspectives leverages the latest data to offer insights on workforce shortages, demographic shifts and more. Read More
Jun 30, 2026
JADA’s impact factor rises nearly full point to 4.4
JADA now ranks 19th among 165 journals in the dentistry, oral surgery and medicine category. Read More
Jun 30, 2026
100 years of dental standards
The ADA Standards Program contributes to the safe and reliable practice of dentistry and the advancement of the dental profession. Read More
Jun 26, 2026
DataSpring, powered by CAQH, seeks dental providers for 2026 index
DataSpring, powered by CAQH, is calling for dental providers to participate in its 2026 index. Read More
Jun 22, 2026
ADA supports Senate bill aimed at expanding dental team training
The ADA is backing legislation that would help establish and expand primary care team education centers. Read More
Jun 22, 2026
CDT 2027 available for preorder through ADA Store
Purchasers can save 20% on CDT 2027 products by using promo code 26112 by Aug. 28. Read More
Jun 19, 2026
Survey finds Americans more likely to trust ADA than RFK Jr. on fluoride information
A survey found that Americans are more likely to trust the ADA about fluoride in drinking water than RFK Jr. Read More
Jun 19, 2026
Dear ADA: Downcoding
Downcoding occurs when a payer reimburses a claim using a procedure code different from the one reported by the dentist. Read More
Jun 16, 2026
Student loan changes ahead? ADA’s new guide can help
The ADA is introducing a new Student Loan Resource Guide to help dental students understand changes to federal student aid programs. Read More
Jun 16, 2026
ADA 2026 Scientific Session highlights value of peer-to-peer connections
Through conversations with peers, dentists can exchange insights to take back to their own practices. Read More
Jun 15, 2026
ADA pilot program offers blueprint for increasing dentist participation within Medicaid, launches new multistate partnership
A new ADA report demonstrates that collaboration can help increase dentist participation in Medicaid. Read More
Jun 15, 2026
Organized Dentistry Coalition backs bill to reauthorize CDC oral health program
The Organized Dentistry Coalition is voicing support for legislation that would reauthorize a key federal oral health program. Read More
Jun 12, 2026
ADA Standards Program seeks volunteers for new work projects
The ADA Standards Program is seeking volunteers for 15 new work projects on oral rinses, fluoride varnishes and more. Read More
Jun 11, 2026
ADA urges dental-specific approach in CMS interoperability, prior authorization proposal
The ADA is calling for dentistry’s health information technology challenges to be taken into account amid interoperability advancements. Read More
Jun 11, 2026
ADA urges Congress to focus transparency efforts on dental benefit plans
The ADA is urging House lawmakers to pursue health care transparency policies that avoid requirements ill-suited to dental practices. Read More
