Massachusetts Dental Society

07/21/2025

Congratulations to the 2025 MDS 10 Under Ten award recipient, Steven Litwin, DDS. Dr. Litwin is a periodontist practicing in Worcester, Wellesley, and Auburn, MA.

Learn more about Dr. Litwin and the other award recipients at https://ow.ly/aKQK50WlZCn.

07/19/2025

The MDS leadership team, at their annual retreat, collaborating on plans for the year ahead and beyond.

07/18/2025

The Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) would like to recognize the dental professionals who became members in June. The MDS is dedicated to the professional development of our members, and we're excited to welcome this new group onboard. Congratulations!

07/16/2025

The MDS Foundation is excited to announce the inaugural Mission of Mercy (MOM) dental clinic on Sat., Nov. 15, at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA. The clinic will provide dental care at no cost to the uninsured, underinsured, and anyone who cannot access care.

Mark your calendar for November 15 and watch for more information in the coming weeks.

If you donate to the Foundation before Sept. 1, your donation dollars will be doubled through the Martin's Mission Challenge. All donations will go directly to the MOM. Visit https://hub.massdental.org/donatenow?pid=a18o0000002TDdFAAW.

07/14/2025

Congratulations to the 2025 MDS 10 Under Ten award recipient, Gabriela Lagreca, DMD. Dr. Lagreca is a prosthodontist practicing in Wellesley, MA.

Learn more about her and the other MDS 10 Under Ten awardees at https://ow.ly/aC1250WlZqu.

07/11/2025

Check out the latest webinar released from Yankee University—"Caries Risk Assessment: Prevention is Better Than a Cure." In this course, Vasiliki Maseli, DDS, MS, reviews caries risk assessment, highlighting the importance of developing a personalized treatment plan.

Learn more about this and other Yankee University webinars at https://www.massdental.org/Learning/MDS-Webinars.

07/10/2025

The Journal of the American Dental Association article looks at the effectiveness of electric vs. manual toothbrushes. The study examined three groups over four weeks and drew some interesting conclusions.

Read the article at https://ow.ly/UFSV50WlZb3.

07/09/2025

MDS member and early-career dentist Dr. Divya Mudumba talks to DrBicuspid about the importance of having your voice heard through advocacy efforts at the state and national levels.

Read the story at https://ow.ly/CnOC50WlYA6.

For Dr. Divya Mudumba, participating in the Academy of General Dentistry’s Hill Day reminded her of the importance of advocacy for the profession.

07/07/2025

Congratulations to the 2025 MDS 10 Under Ten award recipient, Lindsey Janof, DMD. Dr. Janof is a periodontist practicing in Boston and Danvers, MA.

Learn more about her and the other MDS 10 Under Ten awardees at https://ow.ly/zxMj50VZr2J.

07/04/2025

Today we celebrate freedom, honor the past, and look forward to the future. May your Independence celebrations be filled with fun, food, family, and remembrance.

07/03/2025

What are the risks and benefits of the new practice of mouth taping with a hole? Mouth taping involves taping your mouth during sleep, now with a hole in that tape, to encourage nose breathing rather than mouth breathing. The American Dental Association's MouthHealthy blog shares insight on the trend.

Learn more at https://ow.ly/bUM950Wg2bi.

07/02/2025

We're excited to announce a new member benefit—the All One Health Member Assistance Program! The MDS has partnered with All One Health to provide resources and services that support the well-being of members and their families. From financial consultation to mental health support to medical advocacy, we have you covered. Learn more at https://ow.ly/j9Yl50WjI3q.