New Benton-Franklin Counties Dental Society Website

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

Delta responds to ADA inquiries about charging dentists to receive reimbursement

The ADA sent several questions on member dentists' behalf to Delta Dental Plans Association and Delta Dental of California. Read More

Delta responds to ADA’s inquiries about electronic funds transfer

The ADA sent several questions on member dentists' behalf to Delta Dental Plans Association and Delta Dental of California. Read More

My View: Building a coordinated support system for dentist well-being

ADA seeks member input on CDT codes for local anesthesia

The ADA is seeking input from member dentists on how the CDT Code is used to document and report the administration of local anesthesia. Read More

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

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

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

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

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

ADA seeks 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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