Newsroom
Read the latest news and announcements from the Massachusetts Dental Society as well as media coverage on the dental profession, our organization, and our members.
Massachusetts Dentist Vaccinating for COVID-19
January 2, 2022 — On a recent Sunday afternoon, Dr. Rosie Wagner, a general dentist in Somerville, opened her practice doors with a mission to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
This Holiday Season Eat, Drink, and Be Good to Your Teeth
December 1, 2021 — While you know that the holiday season can be tough on your wallet and your waistline, did you also know it can pose some danger to your gumline?
Bad Breath: It's Not a Mask Thing
Dr. Sean Rayment Is the 2021 William McKenna Volunteer Hero
Dr. Meredith Bailey Takes Office as MDS President
Shawmut Provides MDS Members with US-Made PPE
MDS Member Notes Surge in Appointment Requests
A Message from MDS Executive Director Kevin Monteiro
MDS Names "10 Under Ten" for 2021
May 3, 2021 – Ten Massachusetts dentists have been recognized as the 2021 “10 Under Ten” by the Massachusetts Dental Society.
A Message from MDS President Dr. MaryJane Hanlon
Child Oral Health Tips
Mouthguards for Youth Athletes
Don't Let COVID-19 Stress Grind You Down
February 17, 2021 – COVID-19 pandemic stress can cause you to grind your teeth—an oral health condition known as bruxism.
MDS Foundation Awards Grants to Oral Health Programs
Yankee Virtual 2021 Receives Best Customer Service Award
MDS President on Bloomberg Radio
February 1, 2021 – Dr. MaryJane Hanlon was interviewed live on Bloomberg Radio's Baystate Business program to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available to All Phase 1 Groups
Dentists Frustrated by Wait for Vaccine
Dental Professionals as COVID-19 Vaccinators
Delta Dental CEO Sends Letter to Governor Baker Advocating for Dentists to Receive Vaccine
January 13, 2021 – The MDS applauds the letter and appreciates the support from Delta Dental.
MDS President Asks for Clarity on Vaccines for Dentists
MDS Welcomes New Executive Director
January 11, 2021 – Association veteran Kevin C. Monteiro, CAE, has been appointed the organization’s new Executive Director.
Ten MDS Media Highlights in 2020
Boston 25 on Dentists Administering Vaccines
MDS Adopts Policy Regarding Dentists Administering Vaccines
Dentists Stress Safety of Going to Routine Appointments
ADA: Dental Care Should Continue During Pandemic
November 17, 2020 – The ADA issued a statement that dental care can continue to be delivered safely, and that dental care is essential health care.
Dentists Report Uptick in Cracked Teeth Due to Stress
Budget Plan Seeks Expanded Dental Coverage
Drilling Down on Dentistry
October 8, 2020 – MDS President Dr. MaryJane Hanlon reflects on the challenges Massachusetts dentists are facing and why dentistry is critically important to our local communities.
Newsroom Archives
2020
- The MDS Issues Flu Vaccine Recommendations (Oct. 6)
- Halloween Candy Can Play Tricks on Your Teeth (Oct. 1)
- MDS Member Dentist Dr. Sabina Malla Brings Passion to Work (Oct. 1)
- COVID-19 and the Flu (Sept. 28)
- Yankee Dental Congress Goes Virtual for 2021 (Sept. 16)
- Massachusetts Dental Society Announces 2020 William McKenna Volunteer Hero (Sept. 15)
- Massachusetts Dental Society Names “10 Under Ten” for 2020 (Sept. 8)
- Eat Healthy to Curb Pandemic Weight Gain and Have a Healthy Smile (Aug. 13)
- The MDS Mourns Passing of Executive Director Conor McNulty (July 15)
- Dr. MaryJane Hanlon Takes Office as MDS President (July 1)
- Going to the Dentist in a Pandemic (June 5)
- A Message from MDS President Dr. Janis Moriarty and President-Elect Dr. MaryJane Hanlon (June 3)
- MDS President Responds to Delta Dental Offering Dentists Advances on Future Claims (May 29)
- Amid Coronavirus Concerns, Dentists Face a Fraught Road to Reopening (May 28)
- Delta Dental Is Drilled by Dentists for Lack of Coronavirus Aid (May 6)
- Mass. Dentists Gear up to Resume Offering Full Services, but With Enhanced Protections (May 5)
- Local Dentists Are Eager to Get Back to Work, but Reopening Brings Even More Uncertainty (May 4)
- How Dental Appointments Will Be Different After Coronavirus Shutdown (April 27)
- Massachusetts Dental Society President Statement on Personal Protective Equipment (April 22)
- MDS Foundation Establishes COVID-19 Recovery Fund (April 21)
- Coronavirus Forces Dentists to Only Treat Patients in Excruciating Pain (April 3)
- Dental Offices Feeling the Bite From Coronavirus; No Routine Visits Through April 6 (March 21)
- Donations of Respirator Masks and Other Medical Supplies Needed at American Hospitals Coming From Unlikely Sources (March 21)
- MDS Welcomes New Executive Director (March 2)
- Teeth Whitening: Fact vs. Fiction (Feb. 27)
- Year-Round Tips for Better Oral Health (Feb. 18)
- Boston 25 Investigates Direct-to-Consumer Orthodontics (Feb. 12)
- MDS Member Dentist Retires After 53 Years (Feb. 11)
- MDS Foundation Awards 2019-2020 Access to Care Grants (Jan. 13)
2019
- MDS Applauds Passage of Tobacco Control Legislation (Nov. 21)
- MDS Applauds Gov. Baker Action Declaring Vaping a Public Health Emergency (Sept. 24)
- Toothpaste and Kids: A Little Dab Will Do Ya’ (Aug.14)
- An Eating Plan for Healthy Gums (July 17)
- Online Orthodontics: Too Good to be True? (June 19)