Town Hall 2022
Join us Monday, July 25, at 7:00 pm for an update discussing legislative initiatives and policies. Questions are encouraged. Submit questions in advance here. Preregistration is required.
Become a Member
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us the importance of organized dentistry, as together, with our members, we faced the challenges and weathered the unimaginable storm. A Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) membership gives you access to critical resources and benefits from the MDS, the District, and the American Dental Association (ADA). Join us today to gain access to these benefits. If you have previously been a member, call the Member Assistance Center to renew.
COVID-19 Resources
April 12, 2022: The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) updated its Comprehensive PPE guidance. Effective immediately, health care personnel, including dental team members who are up to date with COVID-19 vaccines, may remove their masks when in well-defined areas restricted from patient access (e.g., staff meeting rooms, kitchen). The March 2022 CDC guidance on mask-wearing for some settings continues. The CDC has not lifted the mask mandate for medical facilities, including dental offices. The requirement to continue to wear a mask in medical and dental offices applies to patients, residents, staff, vendors, and visitors — except in the circumstances listed above.
MDS Career Center
The MDS Career Center has replaced our career classified ads to offer a centralized online job portal for dental professionals with many new features and increased reach and visibility. Explore the new features and learn how to post an ad or search for a job today.
MDS Member Savings Partners
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Featured News
Medical Loss Ratios
The Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) Board of Trustees has endorsed reforming dental insurance Medical Loss Ratios (MLRs) through the question on track to appear on the statewide ballot in November.
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Yankee 2023
Save the date! You won't want to miss these speakers at Yankee Dental Congress January 26-28, 2023!
Dental Practice Insights
According to the ADA News, the American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Dental Benefit Programs recently released a guide outlining best practices to ensure the accuracy of claims submitted on behalf of dentists. This resource was developed after the ADA House of Delegates passed Resolution 93H amid a growing trend of claims submitted on behalf of employee dentists without their consent.
Treating dentists are responsible for assuring the accuracy of submitted claims. Both electronic and paper claims require that the treating dentist certifies that the claim correctly reflects the procedures performed.
The MDS Dental Practice and Benefits (DPB) Committee encourages all dental offices to review and follow this guide. The Committee also suggests that office staff or billing partners allow the treating dentist to review all claims detailing services rendered before submission.
The DPB Committee recommends that you discuss this claim consent process at an upcoming staff meeting and share the information with your billing partner if you use a billing service.
Treating dentists are responsible for assuring the accuracy of submitted claims. Both electronic and paper claims require that the treating dentist certifies that the claim correctly reflects the procedures performed.
The MDS Dental Practice and Benefits (DPB) Committee encourages all dental offices to review and follow this guide. The Committee also suggests that office staff or billing partners allow the treating dentist to review all claims detailing services rendered before submission.
The DPB Committee recommends that you discuss this claim consent process at an upcoming staff meeting and share the information with your billing partner if you use a billing service.