News Updates

Connect4Success Registration is Open

High-quality CE, connection and summer fun!

Fluoride Trainings

Held around the state beginning in February; 7 free CEU

New HIPAA Rules

4 Things You Need to Do Before February 16 + ADA Resources for Compliance

CE Broker for Dental Board Reporting

Watch Webinar, Resources to Learn More

More For Your Smile Campaign Launches

Campaign to pass DLR; help patients advocate for change

Member Preferred Pricing for EFDA

Member dentists get preferred pricing for EFDA courses

Tax Change Advocacy

MDA advocacy saves money, protects every active dentist

Alaskan Cruise Opportunity

Join Your Fellow Dentists in May

Laurel Road Dentist Mortgage

Special 0.25% rate discount for MDA Members

Retirement Planning

MDIS Trusted Partners can help, plus tax credit advantages

Amalgam Resources

Resources for Requirements, Recycling

Radiation Resources

Resources for Inspection, Shielding Questions

Prop A Law Signed

Info and FAQ on changes effective August 28

ADA Advocacy: Reconciliation Update

Senate Passes Bill with Tax Wins Secured, Challenges Remain

Dr. Brett Durbin

Outstanding New Dental Leader Award Recipient

Dr. Chuck Poeschl

Distinguished Service Award Recipient

Dr. Jackie Miller

Dentist of the Year Award Recipient

Dr. Ron Wilkerson

Installed as 156th MDA President

Dr. Bill Kane

ADA Humanitarian Award Recipient

Dr. Megan Krohn

New State Chief Dental Consultant

Dr. Craig Hayes Jr.

Learn more about this month's MDA Colleague.

Switch for Savings, Service

Best Card is the best choice, MDA members attest!

Infection Control, Prevention

Office of Dental Health shares practice resources.

Foundation Awards Scholarships

Six MO dental students received $5,000 awards.

MDA Gives Awards

Dentist of the Year, Distinguished Service and Outstanding New Dental Leader.

Contract Analysis

Take advantage of the this free member benefit.

New Licensure Site

Modern, always available licensure system.

Sixth District Trustee Candidacy

Learn how interested members can declare.

Corporate Transparency Act

As of February 28, enforcement has been halted.

Dr. Kristen Alexander-Frey (Member Spotlight)

Learn more about this month's MDA Colleague.

Event Calendar

Find local, state and national events; now updated for 2025!

Dr. Kevin Kaiser  (Member Spotlight)

Learn more about this month's MDA Colleague.

Classified Listings

Find Dentist Opportunities, For Sale and Auxiliary/Office Staff Listings.

Dr. Tad Edwardson  (Member Spotlight)

Learn more about this month's MDA Colleague.

Dr. Robin Hildebrand (Member Spotlight)

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Dear ADA: Noncovered services

If a plan denies a procedure as a noncovered service, why am I still required to accept the contracted PPO fee instead of my full fee? Read More

Lobby Day 2026 delivers strong impact

Approximately 500 dentists and dental students gathered in Washington, D.C., for Lobby Day 2026. Read More

Q&A: What are your ethical obligations if another dentist dies before completing treatment?

A recent news report described financial challenges faced by patients who had prepaid for treatment before their dentist unexpectedly died. Read More

ADA adds mental health, GLP-1 questions to health history forms

The updated forms became available for purchase through the ADA Store on March 24. Read More

New ADA executive director emphasizes clarity, trust, and growth

Organized Dentistry Coalition urges CMS to not prohibit adult dental coverage

ODC urged CMS to not prohibit adult dental coverage as an essential health benefit in the proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters. Read More