Healthy Snacks for School
Limiting the sugar your family eats is good for your teeth and key to your overall health, so send your child to school with healthy snacks! Read 6 Ways to Reduce Your Child’s Sugary Snacking.
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.
Finding and Paying for Dental Care
Though you may get dental insurance through your employer, individual plans are also available through the new Health Insurance Marketplaces established by the Affordable Care Act. It’s important to know all your options when choosing the right dental plan for you and your family.
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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
TeamSmile Day at Fenway
The Massachusetts Dental Society partnered with TeamSmile to provide free oral health care to underserved children at Fenway Park. At least 120 Boston-area students received diagnostic, preventive and restorative treatment.
Facial Protection
As fall sports get underway, be sure to shield your smile! Mouthguards can cushion a blow to the face, minimizing the risk of broken teeth and injuries to your lips, tongue, face or jaw.