Nutrition and Dental Health
March is National Nutrition Month and a great time to learn how your diet impacts your oral health. What you put in your mouth impacts not only your general health, but also your teeth and gums.
Oral Health Is Overall Health
Your teeth and gums hold important clues to other health issues. Learn how oral care relates to systemic diseases such as diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease, and more.
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Find-a-Dentist
Find a dentist through the MDS Member Directory. Search by location and type of dentist, and further narrow down your search by language spoken, hours of operation, payment options, and more.
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Plan Your Dental Visit
When it’s time for a dental visit, you may have questions such as how to choose a dentist, how to cope with dental anxiety, or finding payment options. The Massachusetts Dental Society and the American Dental Association are here to help you get started.
Paying for Dental Care
It’s important to know all your options when choosing the right dental plan for you and your family. These options include dental benefit plans, direct reimbursement plans, dental savings plans and membership plans.
Problems with Your Dentist
Patients of MDS member dentists expect the best care. When a patient is unhappy with his or her dental treatment, it is a good idea to speak with the providing dentist first. That’s where the MDS and its dispute resolution process, called Peer Review, can help.
What's New
Cold and Flu Season
When you have a cold or the flu, taking care of your body is your top priority—and that includes your mouth. Learn five simple ways to care for your dental health when you're not feeling well.
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The Nightly Grind
Teeth grinding can be a chronic habit that leads to serious problems. Read the latest issue of Word of Mouth to learn if a custom-made mouthguard might be right for you.