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:

May 16, 2025
From the ADA: by Olivia AndersonMay 14, 2025 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced May 13 that it plans to remove prescription fluoride supplements from the market once a safety review is …
April 17, 2025
SB347 for Dental Medicaid Fee Increase passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday, April 16, by an overwhelming vote of 82-6! The bill will increase fees to 60% of the …
April 16, 2025
On Tuesday, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins joined Governor Sarah Sanders to announce Arkansas has submitted a federal waiver request to ban artificially-sweetened candy and “unhealthy drinks” from the list of …
February 11, 2025
After years of planning and setbacks, the Lyon College School of Dental Medicine is set to receive its inaugural class this June after receiving initial accreditation from the Commission on …
December 23, 2024
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 …
October 16, 2024
Using the latest data from Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) and the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), HPI has just released its annual update on trends in dental care utilization, …