State House News Service reports that the Baker Administration is opening COVID-19 vaccination to ALL remaining Phase 1 groups in the state’s vaccine distribution plan, including dental professionals providing patient-facing care. Governor Charlie Baker made the announcement at a 2:00 pm press conference on January 21. (Updated 1.22.21)
The MDS has been keeping members informed on crucial information throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Charlie Baker announced on December 9, 2020, that Massachusetts should receive approximately 300,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in December and 2 million doses by the end of March 2021, with additional doses arriving in June and beyond. The MDS has compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions from members about the COVID-19 vaccine and is providing answers to as many as possible. The MDS continues to monitor the situation concerning COVID-19 and will keep members informed of any new developments or recommendations. We also encourage members to continue to check the CDC, ADA, and MDPH websites for the most up-to-date resources and guidelines. (Updated 1.21.21)
Yankee Dental Congress 2021 will be an all-digital event! Yankee will offer a unique and highly personalized experience with 40+ Live CE courses, social events as well as numerous opportunities to network with colleagues and exhibitors.
The MDS is pleased to announce that Kevin C. Monteiro, CAE, has been appointed Executive Director. Monteiro, who assumed the role on January 18, has been with the MDS since 2013, most recently serving as managing director of strategy and external affairs.
Renew your MDS membership to maintain access to critical resources and benefits from the MDS, your local District Society, and the ADA, including education, protection, advocacy, and support. We provided crucial guidance to members during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic and continue to do so now as the threat of a second wave looms. We are all in this together and are committed to keeping the profession strong.
As announced on January 13, 2021, the MDS is partnering with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to help with the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out to dental professionals. Effective January 21, all patient-facing dental personnel are eligible for the vaccine as part of Phase 1.
Fulfill your BORID and statutory required courses at Yankee Virtual 2021! Yankee Virtual will offer both Virtual Live programs at designated times that count toward your BORID required Live Credits, as well as pre-recorded sessions that are considered self-study credits and can be done at your convenience.
Governor Charlie Baker announced on December 9, 2020, that Massachusetts should receive approximately 300,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in December and 2 million doses by the end of March 2021, with additional doses arriving in June and beyond. The MDS has compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions from members about the COVID-19 vaccine and is providing answers to as many as possible.
The expiration date of all professional licenses, including dental hygienist licenses, set to expire during the Massachusetts state of emergency has been extended to June 30, 2021.
To help MDS members and their staff better understand the COVID-19 precautions to take when traveling during the pandemic, the MDS and MDS Member Savings Partner HR2Fit have produced a resource to answer questions regarding testing, quarantining, and other issues.
