Michigan Dental Association

01/09/2026

The January 2026 MDA Journal cover story explores how laughter can be a powerful tool in pediatric dentistry—helping reduce anxiety, build trust, and create more positive experiences for young patients. A must-read for any dentist working with kids.

👉 Read the full cover story:
michigandental.org/mda-journal/current-journal-issue/journal-cover-story/

01/08/2026

Founded on this day in 1856, the Michigan Dental Association was built on one simple idea: dentists are stronger together.

170 years later, that still defines everything we do.

01/08/2026

Running a practice can pull you in a hundred directions.

Your MDA membership helps bring the focus back to what matters most—
treating patients.

If you haven’t renewed yet, now’s a good time.

This is how we dental.

01/07/2026

Advocacy that actually impacts your practice.

Episode 1 of MDA Matters is live.
▶️ Watch now @ michigandental.org/membership/mda-matters-podcast/

01/06/2026

☕💡 Something big is brewing…

The 2026 MDA Annual Session is headed to Grand Rapids | April 30–May 2, and this is where ideas percolate, perspectives shift, and dentistry moves forward.

🔥 Pour yourself into:
• CE that actually changes how you practice
• Keynotes that challenge the status quo
• 100+ exhibitors serving up what’s next
• Can’t-miss experiences like Runway on Tap
• Real conversations with people who get your world

📍 DeVos Place | Grand Rapids
📅 April 30–May 2, 2026

👉 Secure your spot now.
Because the best ideas don’t happen on autopilot.
🔗 annualsession.michigandental.org

Our Annual Session features cutting-edge continuing education topics from top speakers plus special events, activities, and exhibits.

12/27/2025

The Mission of Mercy is powered by community support. 💙
Your donation helps the MDA Foundation provide free dental care, supplies, and compassionate service to those who need it most.

📅 June 11-14, 2026
📍 K-Wings Event Center | Kalamazoo, MI

Every contribution makes an impact.
👉 Give here: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E330290&id=31

12/22/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at the MDA! 🎄☃️

12/19/2025

✔ Renew your MDA membership
→ Then wrap the gifts, plan the parties, and enjoy the season

Take care of your membership now—so the holidays stay about what matters most.

This is how we dental.

12/18/2025

Dentistry is complicated.
Your membership shouldn’t be.

Savings. Support. Advocacy. Career-long value.
All working together—so you can focus on what matters most.

Membership that works for you.

12/17/2025

Big ideas are brewing ☕️—and registration is now OPEN.

The 2026 MDA Annual Session is heading to Grand Rapids, and it’s time to save your seat for world-class CE, powerful connections, and experiences you won’t want to miss.

🎟️ Register now
🔗 annualsession.michigandental.org

12/16/2025

After hours. Between patients. Whenever it works.

MDA ON-Demand CE puts learning on your schedule.

👉 michigandental.org/ce-courses/find-continuing-education-courses/mda-ce-on-demand/

12/15/2025

A special moment of gratitude and reflection at the December MDA Board meeting.

Dr. Michelle Dziurgot, MDA JOURNAL Editor, presents the 2024–2025 MDA Journals to Immediate Past President Dr. Christy—celebrating a year of leadership, insight, and stories that continue to shape Michigan dentistry.