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The spring edition of the Journal of the Massachusetts Dental Society is out. This issue features an examination of the use of artificial intelligence as an educational tool, as well as other timely articles.

MDS President Dr. Steven D. Spitz shares his experience as a dentist to the animals! He is a volunteer for Zoo New England, which operates the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston and the Stone Zoo in Stoneham.

In the FY27 budget process, the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives have proposed increasing the annual MassHealth dental benefit cap for adults, from the governor’s proposed $1,000 to $1,750.

You asked, and the American Dental Association (ADA) answered. Does water fluoridation present unusual safety concerns for water facility operators? This is the latest edition in the ADA’s “Fluoridation Facts” series.

We’re calling MDS members to ask them to reach out to their legislators regarding the Mid-Level Provider bill (H.4869/S.2854). The bill, which the MDS opposes, has advanced in the legislative process.

MDS President Dr. Steven Spitz speaks with Becker’s Dental & DSO Review about the impact of the dental assistant shortage and the challenges of recruiting and retaining staff in that role.

The 2026 Winter Journal of the Massachusetts Dental Society is hot off the press. This edition announces the MDS 10 Under Ten awardees and delves into other important oral health articles.

The MDS is pleased to share that significant progress has been made on legislation we are backing that protects patients, supports providers, and promotes fairness in oral health care across Massachusetts.

The Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) has named ten dentists as its 2026 10 Under Ten award winners.

Thank you to the volunteers, members, exhibitors, and staff who helped make the 2026 Yankee Dental Congress one to remember! Check out the Yankee 2026 photo gallery to look back on the event!