New Benton-Franklin Counties Dental Society Website

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

ADA seeks representative for American Medical Association advisory committee

Nominations for the primary adviser position will be open from Jan. 15 to Feb. 15, 2026. Read More

3 things you missed in government this week

ADA Forsyth Friday: Impact of maternal cortisol on offspring teeth

Infants born to mothers with higher prenatal levels of the stress hormone cortisol may experience tooth eruption at earlier ages. Read More

Appeals court declines immediate review of Delta Dental class certification

ADA backs PREVENT HPV Cancers Act, citing dentists’ role in prevention

ADA leaders are supporting the bipartisan PREVENT HPV Cancers Act.   Read More

Appeals Court Declines Immediate Review of Delta Dental Class Certification

Education Department moves to end SAVE under legal settlement

The Education Department reached a proposed legal settlement that would end the Saving on Valuable Education income-driven repayment plan. Read More

Dental care utilization stagnant among Medicaid beneficiaries

ADA urges HHS to withdraw proposed HIPAA cybersecurity rule

The ADA urged HHS to withdraw a proposed update to the HIPAA Security Rule and restart the process with more input from provider groups. Read More

ADA, Academy for Sports Dentistry collaborate to advance oral health, athlete safety

The new collaboration aims to enhance the visibility of sports dentistry within the broader dental community. Read More

December JADA evaluates anesthesia’s effect on speech

Patients may report difficulty speaking because of numbness in the tongue and lips. Read More

3 things you missed in government this week

ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings you may have missed this week. Read More

Boost Indian Health Service funding, AI/AN Health Partners urges

The AI/AN Health Partners is calling on House and Senate appropriators to strengthen funding for the Indian Health Service. Read More

ADA calls for stronger dental benefits, transparency measures in Senate cost review

The ADA is urging lawmakers to prioritize oral health as they examine strategies to address rising health care costs. Read More

NCOIL approves 'opt-in' amendment to Transparency in Dental Benefits Contracting Model Act

The National Council of Insurance Legislators voted to approve amendments to the 2020 Transparency in Dental Benefits Contracting Model Act. Read More

New study finds US fluoride exposure linked to better adolescent cognitive performance 

A new study finds typical childhood fluoride exposure is linked to modestly better teen cognitive performance with no later cognitive harm. Read More

ADA calls for adoption of higher funding levels in Labor-HHS bill

The ADA is urging congressional appropriators to finalize the 2026 Labor-HHS appropriations bill with support for oral health programs. Read More

You Ask, We Answer: Is it safe to use fluoridated water to reconstitute infant formula?

The ADA News is delving into many questions explored in Fluoridation Facts through conversations with experts. Read More

Tips to avoid claim denials due to common coding mistakes

With the launch of the latest CDT Code just around the corner, the ADA hopes to help dentists avoid common coding mistakes. Read More

My View: A wake-up call from the future for dentists