Coastal Cascades Dentist Society

06/24/2026

It’s been 12 years since Saint John, a city in New Brunswick, voted...

06/22/2026

"In a study published in PLOS Medicine, investigators used Finnish health registry data to better understand the relationship between noninfectious diseases and the risk of dementia in a group of more than 60,000 individuals aged 65 years and older who were diagnosed with late-onset dementia and over 310,000 controls. They sought to determine whether coexisting diseases could explain the link between severe infections and dementia."

Noncommunicable diseases could be common in patients who later develop dementia.

06/13/2026

It was a beautiful day for a hike! Our first meetup event at Mount Pisgah Regional Park!

06/13/2026

"Dental Protections Parity (Sections 17–22)
Creates protections for dental providers related to commercial dental insurance, including establishing a timeline
for dental insurers to respond to dental claims, prohibiting certain contract provisions, establishing requirements
for when dental insurers may request a refund from a dental provider, and requiring direct payments for covered
services."

Big Win for Oregon Dentistry

After years of advocacy, ODA’s dental insurance reform package passed the Oregon Legislature as part of HB 4040. This milestone aligns dental insurance with medical standards supporting both patients and dental practices.

This success reflects the power of organized dentistry. When members speak, lawmakers listen.
Get involved: Stay engaged with ODA advocacy efforts to help shape what comes next.

06/12/2026

Let's go far a hike! CCDS Dentist MEETUP tomorrow at Mount Pisgah Arboretum, 9:30 am. No need to RSVP. We will meet at the picnic table by the office building near C parking lot.

06/12/2026

Don't wait to Nominate! Do you have an amazing office manager at your practice? The awards will be given out at the Office Manager Star Summit on September 18th. Here is the link to the nomination form: https://zurl.co/kQ60B

06/10/2026

"In a systematic review published in Cureus, investigators used the PubMed and ScienceDirect databases to identify seven studies from 2005 to 2024 that were focused on whether AI, particularly machine- and deep-learning models, could improve dental image analysis."

The proliferation of digital radiographic dental images may create an opportunity for AI to aid clinicians in diagnostic interpretations.

06/10/2026

Wellness Wednesday 💜

Work in dentistry is demanding, and boundaries help make it sustainable. Even one small boundary can reduce burnout and support a healthier workday.
Reminder: the ADA Dental Well‑Being Index is for the whole dental team.

Link in bio: oregondental.org/wellness

06/06/2026

The ADA’s Dear ADA Series is Going Live

Navigating dental insurance continues to be cited as one of the biggest challenges faced by dental practices. Join ADA staff and dental insurance experts Dr. Shelley Olson, Dr. Bertram Hughes, and Dr. Travis Campbell for a free live discussion on June 15 at 5 pm CT as they cover PPO agreements, leasing arrangements, and issues affecting out-of-network dentists.

You are not alone in your dental insurance struggles. Register for this no-cost seminar to get practical guidance and learn more about the ADA’s ongoing advocacy efforts at ADA.org/DearADALive.