Feb 21, 2024
New Benton-Franklin Counties Dental Society Website
Welcome to bfdentalsociety.org, the new website for the Benton-Franklin Counties Dental Society!
Nov 10, 2026
ADA thanks dental community following 2026 Scientific Session
Following the session, which took place Oct. 8-10 in Indianapolis, the ADA decided to pause its annual meeting until further notice. Read More
Nov 10, 2026
ADA supports major expansion of VA dental benefits for veterans
The ADA is supporting legislation that would expand access to dental care for veterans enrolled in the VA health care system. Read More
Nov 9, 2026
ADA seeks STEM visa designation for dentistry
The ADA is signing onto a letter urging DHS to add dentistry to its list of STEM designated degrees. Read More
Nov 9, 2026
Register Give Kids A Smile events by Nov. 15
To help celebrate the Give Kids A Smile program's 25th anniversary, the ADA Foundation is collecting stories about the program’s impact. Read More
Nov 4, 2026
ADA Member Advantage endorses small-ship luxury cruise provider
ADA members receive up to $1,000 in savings. Read More
Nov 3, 2026
ADA webinar to cover infection control requirements
The ADA will cover infection control requirements, recommendations and industry regulations during a live webinar for dental professionals. Read More
Nov 2, 2026
November JADA examines clinical, economic burdens caused by orofacial infection complications
Severe complications from distant spread occur in 1.1% of orofacial infections in the United States. Read More
Oct 30, 2026
ADA seeks treasurer candidates
The deadline for filing is July 1, 2027. Read More
Oct 29, 2026
ADA urges House committee to address cybersecurity concerns for dental practices
The ADA is urging Congress to consider the needs of small dental practices as it reviews legislation aimed at strengthening cybersecurity. Read More
Oct 27, 2026
New ADA president highlights power of organized dentistry
ADA President Thomas Paumier, D.D.S., addressed the House of Delegates after being installed as the Association’s 163rd president. Read More
Oct 22, 2026
Indianapolis high schoolers explore dental careers at Discovering Dentistry Symposium
More than 50 students gathered Oct. 10 in Indianapolis, ready to explore the careers that could await them in dentistry. Read More
Oct 21, 2026
ADA expands CDHC program as online course available directly to hygienists, assistants
The ADA Community Dental Health Coordinator Program is now available as a fully online, asynchronous course. Read More
Oct 21, 2026
Indianapolis high schoolers explore dental careers at Planet Smilez Discovering Dentistry Symposium
More than 50 students gathered Oct. 10 in Indianapolis, ready to explore the careers that could await them in dentistry. Read More
Oct 15, 2026
HHS awards $51M to expand dental care for children with neurodevelopmental disorders
HHS announced $51 million in funding to 28 health centers to improve access to dental care for children with neurodevelopmental disorders, Read More
Oct 14, 2026
ADA House of Delegates approves no dues increase for 2027
Effective Jan. 1, 2027, ADA active member dues will be $627. Read More
Oct 13, 2026
Karin Irani, D.D.S., J.D., voted ADA president-elect
Karin Irani, D.D.S., J.D., a general dentist in Los Angeles, was voted president-elect of the ADA by the House of Delegates on Oct. 12. Read More
Oct 12, 2026
ADA president highlights collaborative achievements over past year
During his House address, President Richard Rosato, D.M.D., detailed the steps the ADA has taken to collaboratively address its challenges. Read More
Oct 11, 2026
ADA applauds award winners during Changemakers Celebration
The ADA honored its 2026 award winners Oct. 9 during the Changemakers Celebration at the ADA 2026 Scientific Session in Indianapolis. Read More
Oct 10, 2026
ADA governance evaluation town hall gathers feedback from more than 600 attendees
More than 600 stakeholders came together to discuss the ADA governance and organizational health evaluation during a town hall Oct. 9. Read More
Oct 9, 2026
Survey finds strong interest in using HSA, FSA funds for oral care products
New survey findings found that most HSA/FSA holders would use those funds to buy over-the-counter oral care products if they were eligible. Read More
