Access to Dental Care

 

MDS Public Relations Campaigns

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Learn about the danger of smokeless tobacco and some tips on quitting.

Tips on Spit

 

Dental Health Information For Allundefined

Receive information for  non-English speaking populations with important oral health information.

Mouths in All Tongues

Oral Health Is Overall Health

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The MDS's publication Oral Health is Overall Health focuses on the importance of regular oral care and how it relates to your physical health.

Oral Health Is Overall Health
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Patient Treatment Concerns?

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If you're not satisfied or have an issue with the treatment you received from your dentist, the MDS can help. 

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Lending a Helping Hand

The Massachusetts Dental Society is working hard to address the state's access to care issue by developing innovative programs and also making known other initiatives that help families receive dental care they might otherwise go without.

Clinical Helping Hands

 

 MassDentists CARE
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The MassDentists CARE (Combining Access with Reduced Expense) program provides children with access to affordable quality dental services. Children from income-eligible families who do not have dental insurance or MassHealth are invited to apply.

 

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 Call To Action
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Call to Action is the MDS' plan to improve access to care and the oral health of residents of Massachusetts.  This bold initiative includes over thirteen recommendations, each calling to action the MDS,  residents, and or the Massachusetts Legislature to take action. 

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Additional Access to Care Links

Below, find more information about access to care, including information on MassHealth and dental clinics in Massachusetts.

  
  • MassHealth
  • NERB Patient Lottery
  • Listing of Massachusetts Dental Centers
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    Information on Dental Health Insurance

    Whether you are choosing a dental benefits plan through your employer, are currently enrolled in a dental benefits plan, are evaluating a dental plan for your employees, or are looking to purchase an individual dental plan, the MDS can help you.

    • Understand your dental plan
    • Answer questions
    • Manage your dental costs.
    • Reduce your dental expenses.
    Dental Insurance Information