About the MDS


The Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS), a 5,000-member constituent of the American Dental Association, is dedicated to the professional development of its member dentists through initiatives in education, advocacy, and promotion of the highest professional standards, and championing oral health in the Commonwealth.

MDS Mission: To improve oral and overall health of the Commonwealth through member engagement
MDS Vision: To be the most trusted resource and advocate for oral health in Massachusetts

Leadership and Governance

Dr. Janis Moriarty and Dr. Howard Zolot
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Leadership and Governance
Dr. Janis Moriarty and Dr. Howard Zolot

The MDS Board of Trustees is composed of the Officers (President, President-Elect, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Speaker of the House, and Immediate Past President) and one Trustee from each of the 14 Massachusetts District Dental Societies. Staff is overseen by the Executive Director.

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MDS Membership

MDS Membership
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MDS Membership
MDS Membership

Look around your community - 80% of dentists in Massachusetts turn to the Massachusetts Dental Society for guidance, education, and focused advocacy.The MDS provides you with quality continuing education and business services to help you succeed. In addition, membership in the MDS is a three-tiered structure, offering you great benefits and comprehensive representation at the national, state and local levels.

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District Dental Societies

District Dental Societies
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District Dental Societies
District Dental Societies

The MDS is composed of 14 District Dental Societies that cover the geography of the state. Membership is based on practice location. Each District has its own Executive Board and offers continuing education and local social programs to help advance the careers and foster camaraderie of its members.

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Advertising

Advertising
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Advertising
Advertising

The Massachusetts Dental Society has many opportunities for you to advertise to its 5,000 member dentists. We offer classified advertising in both the Journal of the Massachusetts Dental Society and the MDS Connection, and display advertising in the Journal, as well as other opportunities.

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Careers at the MDS

Careers
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Careers at the MDS
Careers

The MDS is a professional association dedicated to improving the oral health of the public and the professional development of its membership through initiatives in education, advocacy, and promotion of the highest professional standards. To accomplish these goals, the MDS engages in political advocacy, access to care, various communications—including publications, website, and social networking—and produces an annual dental conference in Boston. The MDS delivers continuing education onsite and throughout the Commonwealth. It also includes a Foundation focused on improving access to care for the underserved in Massachusetts.

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Contact Us

MDS Member Assistance Center
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Contact Us
MDS Member Assistance CenterPhone: 800.342.8747
Member Assistance Center: press option 5
Fax: 508.480.0002

Yankee Dental Congress Customer Service: 877.515.9071

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MDS Site Tips

MDS Site Screenshot
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MDS Site Tips
MDS Site Screenshot

The new MDS site has three dedicated sections: MDS members, the public, and the MDS Foundation. This page contains information on how you can navigate around the MDS member site, and other helpful tips about what to find on our site and in your email inbox.

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