The Northwest Dental Society (NWDS) includes the counties of Andrews, Atchison, Buchanan, Caldwell, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway and Worth. NWDS is a local component of the tripartite association of the MDA and ADA, and meets at least annually for a business and CE meeting. Click for a component map.

Business Meeting

September 19, 2025

More details provided as available.

Continuing Education

The Northwest Dental Society shares CE course opportunities with the Greater Kansas City Dental Society, hosted in Blue Springs. View CE Information

  • September 12: 8:30a-4:30p – Practice Management Lecture, Steven Anderson
  • October 10: 8:30-11:30a – Restoration Lecture, Dr. Paul Hansen
  • November 14: 8:30a-4:30p – Periodontics/Implants Lecture, Dr. David Barack

Local Leadership

Trustee – Dr. Fallon Stiens (Stanberry) 660-783-2205
President – Dr. David Mattingly (Chillicothe) 660-646-3802
President Elect – Dr. Audra Bergquist
Treasurer – Dr. Jeffry Gardner 

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