Yankee Dental Congress Registration Open

Yankee Dental Congress | January 24 - 28

Yankee registration and housing are now open! Register TODAY to ensure that you get the best pricing. Don’t miss out on all that Yankee has to offer – hundreds of continuing education courses, 450+ exhibitors on the Exhibit Hall Floor, and more!

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Delta Hearing Finally Set

The Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) has been informed by the Massachusetts Division of Insurance (DOI) that it has issued a date for our long-awaited hearing regarding the Delta transition from not-for-profit to for-profit and from the Premier-only product to the mandatory combined Premier and PPO product.

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MDS Presidential Update

Watch the video Real Talk with MDS President, David Lustbader, DMD

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Your Health & Wellness

The practice of dentistry can be a stressful endeavor. What can you do to decrease your stress levels? The new issue of Journal of the Massachusetts Dental Society is a good place to start.

Member Savings Program

This member benefit is designed to help you save money, increase office efficiency, and motivate your staff, all while offering exceptional customer service.

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What's New

Dental Assistant Licensure

All dental assistants must renew their licenses by October 31, 2017. Dental assistants must complete 12 CEUs to fulfill license requirements. You can renew your license online through the DPH online portal.

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Complimentary MDS Webinar

Were you unable to attend the October 18 Independent Contractor vs Associate webinar with attorneys Jack Eiferman and Elizabeth Levine? As an exclusive member benefit, you have the opportunity to watch the recorded session.

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Upcoming Delta Hearings

On October 30, MDS bill H.2197 will be heard before the Joint Committee on Financial Services. On November 17, a hearing will determine if the DOI has jurisdiction over the MDS’s claim.

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Dental Insights

The MDS Dental Practice Committee recommends that every dental team member start his or her work day with a 15-second handwash with warm water and liquid soap from a hands-free dispenser. Make this infection control practice a routine in your office, as this simple hand-washing routine will substantially reduce the risk of transferring pathogens to your patients or other dental team members.

Be sure to repeat this 15-second handwash:

Between patients
Before and after lunch, taking a break, or using the bathroom
Before and after gloving
Any other time they become contaminated
At the end of the work day

Source: ADA Practical Guide to Effective Infection Control

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