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.

Upcoming Events

February 27, 2026

Spring Lunch (12pm) & Business Meeting (2pm)
Location to be announced.

September 18, 2026

Fall Lunch (12pm) & Business Meeting (2pm)
Location to be announced.

Continuing Education

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

  • 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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