About:
The Central District Dental Society is one of the five components to the Arkansas State Dental Association and consists of General Dentists and Specialists from Conway, Faulkner, Garland, Lonoke, Perry, Prairie, Pulaski, Saline, and White counties and seeks to promote oral health in their communities as well as build camaraderie among its members.
Leadership:
President – Dr. Brad Cruse
President Elect – Dr. Jordan Cooper
Vice President – Dr. Matthew Carlisle
Secretary/Treasurer – Dr. Spencer Gordy
Executive Council Rep – Dr. Bob Carlisle
Dental Board Rep – Dr. Fred Church
News Editor – Dr. Werner Schneider
Peer Review – Dr. Bill Russell
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Recent News
Dental-Child Interaction Training workshop set for April 25
The University of Arkansas will host a free, one-day Dental-Child Interaction Training (DCIT) workshop for dentists and dental offices on April 25, 2025.
Dental-Child Interaction Training (DCIT) is a collaborative project funded by the National Institute of Health and the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Surgery to promote child behavior management skills in order to enhance quality dental care for young patients.
The training workshop offers eight CEU credits, skill-building sessions, and interactive exercises.
For more information, contact Dr. Lauren Quetsch at quetsch@uark.edu and Becca Bradley at rsb0009@uark.edu.
Dental spending increased by $4B in 2023
A new study released by the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Institute shows dental spending in the U.S. increased by 2.5% between 2022 and 2023. The near-entirety of the year’s $4 billion growth is attributed to $3 billion in increased Medicare spending by seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans and $1 billion in increased Medicaid spending.
While government spending on dentistry has increased substantially, private insurance and out-of-pocket spending has dipped slightly by 0.4% and 0.7%, respectively.
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