New Benton-Franklin Counties Dental Society Website

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

ADA calls for greater oversight of dental insurance markets

The ADA is urging Congress to strengthen oversight of dental insurance markets. Read More

My View: What do we own?

ADA governance evaluation enters key synthesis stage

The ADA’s governance and organizational health evaluation has moved from research and data collection to review and synthesis. Read More

Written testimony for ADA House of Delegates reference committees due Oct. 5

Members and nonmembers of the ADA have until 5 p.m. CDT Oct. 5 to submit written testimony for the hearings taking place in Indianapolis. Read More

Collaboration helps drive positive insurance changes in multiple states

ADA and state organizations work together to oppose Aetna's efforts to charge a fee for providing dentists with payment via paper checks. Read More

House committee considers DOC Access Act

The ADA submitted comments expressing support for the DOC Access Act ahead of a hearing for the House E&C Committee's Health Subcommittee. Read More

ADA launches oral health certification for community health workers

The ADA Oral Health Ambassador Certificate for Community Health Workers is meant to prepare them to educate patients about oral health. Read More

ADA urges NIDCR to prioritize prevention, oral-systemic research in next strategic plan

The ADA is urging NIDCR to maintain strong investment in core oral health research while expanding its focus on oral-systemic health. Read More

ADA opposes proposed removal of Head Start oral health standards

The ADA is urging the federal government to retain Head Start requirements related to oral health. Read More

September JADA highlights product development strategies that lead to clinical adoption

The September cover story highlights the need to design scientific studies with the goal of translating findings into adoptable innovations. Read More

Leadership through listening

My View: The future of dentistry isn't more technology. It's more humanity.

Perhaps the future of dentistry won't be defined by faster scanners, stronger materials or smarter artificial intelligence. Read More

President Trump signs continuing resolution maintaining oral health funding

President Trump signed a short-term government funding measure that maintains current funding levels for federal agencies through Dec. 11. Read More

Aetna resolves Medicare claims-processing error after ADA push

Thanks to ADA efforts, Aetna has resolved a processing issue that affected reimbursements for out-of-network Medicare Advantage claims. Read More

Submit code change requests for CDT 2028 by Nov. 1

The Code Maintenance Committee will meet March 4-5, 2027, to take action on change requests. Read More

ADA Scientific Session goes beyond learning to build in-person connections

The Scientific Session will bring dentists together not only to learn from experts but also to discuss challenges with each other. Read More

ADA urges NIH to broaden measures of scientific impact

The ADA is urging NIH to take a broader approach to measuring scientific impact while ensuring that new measures are transparent. Read More

Mayo researchers seek insight into dentists’ antibiotic-prescribing habits

The researchers launched a survey to better understand how dentists approach dental care for patients with joint replacements. Read More

DOJ seeks to halt Nevada firm’s manufacture, sale of dental products

The DOJ is seeking to permanently stop a medical device manufacturer from selling dental products that the government says are misbranded. Read More

FinCEN permanently ends beneficial ownership reporting requirements for U.S. small businesses

The Treasury made permanent in regulation the exemption from beneficial ownership information reporting requirements for U.S. companies. Read More