Michigan Dental Association

Michigan Dental Association Michigan's oral health authority dedicated to the public and the profession since 1856.

From fighting for fair insurance reimbursement to defending your scope of practice, Bill Sullivan leads the MDA’s advoca...
07/28/2025

From fighting for fair insurance reimbursement to defending your scope of practice, Bill Sullivan leads the MDA’s advocacy efforts with one mission: Make Lansing listen to Michigan dentists.

📍 Real issues. Real wins. Real representation.

07/25/2025

🌴 Sun. Sand. CE. 🛳️
Earn 9 CE credits while sailing the Eastern Caribbean aboard Icon of the Seas — one of the world’s largest cruise ships!

📅 Jan. 17–24, 2026
📍 Eastern Caribbean
🎓 Expert-led CE sessions
🍹 All the fun, none of the stress

Work, play, and unwind — all in one unforgettable week.
👉 Book now at www.dentalcruiseadventure.com

Want to break free from the grip of dental insurance — without leaving your couch?Join our live 1-hour CE webinar:“Becom...
07/23/2025

Want to break free from the grip of dental insurance — without leaving your couch?

Join our live 1-hour CE webinar:
“Becoming Less Dependent on Dental Insurance”
📅 July 30 | 🕖 7–8 p.m. | 💻 1 CE Credit

✔️ 100% virtual
✔️ After hours
✔️ Practical steps to increase profitability and reduce insurance reliance

This session is a must for dentists and office managers ready to take back control.

Easy. Convenient. Game-changing.

👉 Register now: www.michigandental.org/events/becoming-less-dependent-on-dental-insurance/

Is surcharging the right choice for your dental practice? Join a FREE webinar from MDA-endorsed Best Card to explore the...
07/22/2025

Is surcharging the right choice for your dental practice? Join a FREE webinar from MDA-endorsed Best Card to explore the impact of surcharging — where patients cover the credit card processing fee instead of the dental practice. The pros, cons, and regulations of surcharging will be covered.
• Date: Tues., Sept. 23
• Time: 1 p.m. EST
• Register at https://bestcardteam.com/EventRegistrations/register.php?Event=midasurchargewebinar

07/21/2025

🐾 Smiles were WILD at the Detroit Zoo!

This past Saturday, the Detroit District Dental Society brought dental health and community fun together in one unforgettable day—complete with brushing demos, hands-on activities, and animal encounters!

📣 This event was partially funded by an MDA Public Relations Grant, supporting local efforts to promote oral health across Michigan.

🎥 Catch the highlights in this recap reel!

🎉🦁 BRUSHING TEETH AT THE ZOO? You heard that right!The Detroit District Dental Society is taking over the Detroit Zoo fo...
07/17/2025

🎉🦁 BRUSHING TEETH AT THE ZOO? You heard that right!
The Detroit District Dental Society is taking over the Detroit Zoo for a day of wild fun and healthy smiles!

🐘🎨 From dental health tips for kids to hands-on activities and zoo adventures — this event is where wellness meets wonder.

📰 Get all the details in The Oakland Press: www.theoaklandpress.com/2025/07/17/zoo-event-to-offer-dental-health-tips-for-children/

📣 NOW OPEN: MDA PR Grant Applications!Do you have a creative idea to promote oral health in your community? The MDA is a...
07/16/2025

📣 NOW OPEN: MDA PR Grant Applications!

Do you have a creative idea to promote oral health in your community? The MDA is awarding up to $5,000 per project — with $30,000 in total funding available — to support public-facing events that go beyond giveaways and make a real impact.

Think:
✅ School-based oral health education
✅ Fluoride awareness campaigns
✅ Community dental outreach

📌 All applications must be submitted through your local component society — so start the conversation with your leadership today!

🗓️ Application deadline: October 31, 2025
🔗 Learn more and apply: www.michigandental.org/practice-resources/programs-services/pr-grant-program/

07/15/2025

✨ “It was honestly one of the best things we’ve done as a team.”

The crew at Knudsen Dentistry took part in DiSC training through the MDA — and the impact has been real. From understanding communication styles to improving collaboration, the energy shift was immediate.

Whether you're a small office or a growing practice, DiSC training through the MDA can help unlock better teamwork, smoother communication, and a stronger culture.

📩 Bring DiSC to your team: www.discovermyteam.org

🍁 Get Ready to Learn This Fall! 📚The MDA’s Fall 2025 lineup of in-person CE courses is here—featuring expert speakers, h...
07/14/2025

🍁 Get Ready to Learn This Fall! 📚
The MDA’s Fall 2025 lineup of in-person CE courses is here—featuring expert speakers, hands-on learning, and topics that matter most to your practice.

✅ Practical takeaways
✅ CDBP credit opportunities
✅ Space is limited—register early!

📰 Want the full preview?
Check out the July issue of the digital MDA Journal for course highlights and speaker spotlights!

👉 Explore courses & register:
https://www.michigandental.org/ce-courses/find-continuing-education-courses/

🗣 Michigan Voters Speak Loud and Clear A new statewide poll by EPIC ▪ MRA shows 81% of Michigan voters support protectin...
07/11/2025

🗣 Michigan Voters Speak Loud and Clear

A new statewide poll by EPIC ▪ MRA shows 81% of Michigan voters support protecting state-funded dental care for low-income adults—including seniors and veterans.

With budget talks underway in Lansing, voters are making one thing crystal clear: Dental care is a necessity, not a luxury.

📢 Let’s make sure policymakers are listening.
📄 Read the full press release: https://michigandental-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/ledson_michigandental_org/EaOoGnNS_3RBrflv9cU1yOcBA56ozleWhphz5dX8WyYdJw?e=xc7Zfo

07/11/2025

🍴 Sun, Sand & CE—and so much food you’ll need a second stomach. 😋

From sunrise omelets to midnight snacks, the MDA CE Cruise is a floating feast for every craving. Whether you’re into gourmet dining, poolside tacos, or all-you-can-eat everything—Icon of the Seas delivers.

🛳️ January 17–24, 2026
👩‍⚕️ Earn 9 CE credits with Dr. Susan Maples
🍽️ All-inclusive dining (yes, it's that good)
🌴 Explore the Caribbean in style

Come hungry. Leave CE-certified.
www.dentalcruiseadventure.com

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Since its inception more than 160 years ago, the Michigan Dental Association has helped member dentists succeed. From its initial campaign to create a dental school at the University of Michigan and its tireless promotion of strict ethical standards for the profession, the MDA has grown to provide a wide array of services for dentists and dental team members, including continuing education, legislative advocacy, insurance programs, publications, practice management assistance, and endorsed member services. In an ever-changing practice environment, the MDA remains committed to greater success for its members and to protecting and improving the dental health of Michigan residents.