News Updates

Dr. Herb Silva

Dentist of the Year Award

Dr. Kirthi Tata

New Dental Leader Award

Dr. Travis Shearer

Distinguished Service Award

Dr. Emily Mattingly

Installed as 157th MDA President

Fluoride Trainings

August and September, 4 CEU

CE Broker Overview

Find Info & Resources

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)

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Event Calendar

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

Dr. Kevin Kaiser  (Member Spotlight)

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Classified Listings

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

Dr. Tad Edwardson  (Member Spotlight)

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Dr. Robin Hildebrand (Member Spotlight)

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Historic plaque returns to ADA founding site

Dear ADA: Insurance premiums

While premiums have remained relatively stable, the cost of providing care has not. Read More

ADA urges CMS to recognize adult dental coverage as an essential health benefit

The ADA is urging CMS to revise how it defines essential health benefits, saying both pediatric and adult dental coverage should be EHBs.  Read More

ADA reaffirms support for Nevada proposal to expand dental assistant duties

The ADA is reaffirming support for a Nevada proposal that would allow properly trained dental assistants to perform certain scaling duties. Read More

FinWise Bancorp acquires ADA credit card administrator

The acquisition is not anticipated to cause any service changes for ADA members. Read More

August JADA evaluates omega-3 fatty acids’ role in periodontal health

Omega-3 fatty acids may help lower oral and systemic inflammation, potentially contributing to improved periodontal health. Read More