During the fall and spring semesters, MDA/MDIS host Food for Thought "lunch and learns" that feature a free lunch and a presentation from a dentist who talks about their journey in the profession. Every student who attends a Food For Thought and stays to the end will have a chance to win some cash, gift cards and t-shirts.

97 dental students have won something since August 1, 2025 and there’s plenty to more to come!

We know it's often easier to receive a text reminder than to get messages filling your email inbox. 

Simply follow the instructions below to sign up for MDA student text reminders (using Textla) to receive information on our Food For Thought lunches, other student events and scholarship due dates.

• Only sign up for your school/class: Information pertaining to your school/class will be different from others.
• Text: Class abbreviation and class year to 844-712-1996
  
  • umkc2026, umkc2027, umkc2028 or umkc2029
  • atsu2026, atsu2027, atsu2028 or atsu2029
  • kcu2027, kcu2028 or kcu2029

MDA and MDIS have so many more resources for you on student debt, scholarships, insurance, etc. Click here to check it out!