Beacon Hill Day
Recap of 2025 Beacon Hill Day
On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) members used their collective voice to advocate at the 2025 MDS Beacon Hill Day. Nearly 100 members gathered at the State House in Boston to discuss oral health initiatives that impact patients and the dental profession with legislators.
The day started with speeches from State Representative Angelo Puppolo, State Senator John Cronin, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Ron Mariano, who all thanked the MDS for bringing awareness.Apart from Legislators, attendees also heard from MDS President Dr. Able Abdul, MDS Government Affairs Committee Chair Dr. Fran Clairmont, and ADA President-Elect and Massachusetts native Dr. Rich Rosato.
Following the morning presentation, members met with legislators to discuss the current MDS legislative agenda. Sixty-five meetings were held in just 90 minutes! Members were then treated to lunch, followed by a presentation from Representative Tackey Chan, who sponsored both of our successful pieces of recent legislation. The afternoon came to a close with an appearance from Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. In her speech to attendees, she addressed the current disruption in MassHealth payments and the Healey Administration’s commitment to resolving the situation.
Thank you to all who attended and had their voices heard!
Future Beacon Hill Days
Moving forward, MDS Beacon Hill Day will take place in the first year of the legislative calendar (2025, 2027, 2029). However, be assured that even with this alternating-year plan the Government Affairs Committee will continue to work year-round to advocate and keep our members informed.