Advocacy & PAC

MDA Dental Day at the Capitol

Save the date for MDA Dental Day 2027 on Wednesday, March 3 at the Missouri State Capitol. We'll add registration and more information close to the event!

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Additional Resources

MDA Legislative History (Laws Passed)
Visit Legislative History to see cumulative MDA advocacy work (2007 to current). Under each year you will see the legislative or regulatory topic, related bills/links, a summary of the effect on the dental profession, and any additional resources.

MDA Legislative Team

Your MDA legislative team is comprised of staff members, lobbyists and the Legislative and Regulatory Committee. 

MDA Lobby Team

Halie Payne is the MDA Director of Professional Affairs available to answer any questions about MDA priorities and help you understand the MDA’s viewpoint.

Nikki Strong is a full-time registered lobbyist for Gamble & Schlemeier. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the healthcare sector as the past Executive Director and lead lobbyist for the Missouri Healthcare Association. 

Grace Riley is also a registered lobbyist for Gamble & Schlemeier. She is part of our legislative public relations team helping to connect with legislators with MDA’s agenda. She has been instrumental in our work for the OPA EFDA program whereby dentists are meeting with JCAR members (legislators) about this new healthcare worker and the pilot project.

These team members join Vicki Wilbers, MDA Executive Director and Jorgen Schlemeier, longtime lead lobbyist for the MDA in advocacy efforts on behalf of Missouri dentists.

MDA Legislative & Regulatory Committee

Dr. Mike Berry, Chair 
Dr. Ashley Popejoy (GSDS)
Dr. Jared Gerhardt (GKCDS)
Dr. Erick Jansson (CDS)
Dr. Jon Reagan (SWDS)
Dr. Adrienne Lynn (NEDS)
Dr. David Mattingly (NWDS)
Dr. Dennis Nguyen (SEDS)
Dr. Robert Thompson (GSLDS)
Dr. Emily Mattingly (MDA President, Ex-Officio)
Vicki Wilbers (MDA Executive Director, Ex-Officio)
Halie Payne (MDA Professional Affairs Director, Staff Liaison)

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