If you are looking for answers to specific questions, contact the MDS Member Assistance Center at 800.342.8747.
As a dental professional, you need many licenses and permits to practice and operate an office. Use this page to stay up-to-date on regulations.
The Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) Dentist Health and Wellness Committee (DHWC) serves to provide resources and services to MDS members to improve their overall health and well-being.
The MDS is dedicated to helping dental professionals manage their practices from navigating through guidelines and regulations to understanding the impact risk management has on their practice.
The Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) wants to see new dentists — the future of the profession — succeed in their careers. We have a wealth of resources to help you get engaged and stay informed including valuable programs, essential email updates, and networking events in your local District and at the state level to to help you connect with other members.
The MDS Career Center offers a centralized online job portal for dental professionals. Explore the benefits of the enhanced MDS Career Center and learn how to post an ad or search for a job today.
Buy, sell, or lease with the MDS Classifieds. From equipment, to offices, to vacation rentals, our new online portal will connect you with what you are looking for.
A patient's willingness and knowledgeable agreement to have dental procedures performed on him/her is necessary if you are to avoid being charged with malpractice or misconduct. Your ability to effectively explain procedures, answer questions, and offer alternatives will be vital to avoiding costly litigation.
Dental procedure codes give dental staff a resource for submitting dental claims. Relying on old information may lead to unexpected claim denials or reimbursement delays.
The MDS Member Savings Program helps you build a cost effective practice.
The Peer Review Program is a non-legal, non-punitive process available only to members of the MDS. The program relies on the good faith between both parties to resolve their differences in order to promote the best possible oral health of the patient. Recommendations are made within the peer review system as a “gesture of goodwill."
