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The MDS Foundation, the charitable arm of the Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS), recently awarded over $100,000 in grants to eight organizations serving the oral health needs of Massachusetts residents.

On Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Yankee Dental Congress, five American Student Dental Association (ASDA) District 1 Dental Schools plus one pre-dental team faced off in the 16th Annual Student Debate.

The Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) and the Journal of the Massachusetts Dental Society are pleased to announce Lawrence dentist and North Andover resident Joseph Beninato, DMD, as the 2024 William McKenna Volunteer Hero.

The Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) announces a new MDS Foundation chair—Janis Moriarty, DMD. Dr. Moriarty brings a wealth of experience to this new position, including many years on the Foundation Board.

Ten Massachusetts dentists have been recognized as the 2024 10 Under Ten award winners by the Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS).

The annual Access to Care grants support programs by providing increased access to oral health care and education to underserved communities. The following 2024 grant recipients bring innovative programs and initiatives to those in need. 

On Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the Yankee Dental Congress, five American Student Dental Association (ASDA) District 1 Dental Schools, plus one pre-dental team, faced off in the 15th Annual Student Debate.

The Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) and the Journal of the Massachusetts Dental Society are pleased to announce Andrew Tonelli, DMD, as the 2023 William McKenna Volunteer Hero.

The Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel DiTullio as the organization’s director of government affairs and dental practice.

The Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) is pleased to welcome Abe Abdul, DMD, MBA, ABGD, MAGD, FAAHD as its 159th president for the 2023-2023 and 2023-2024 governance years.