Missouri Dental Association (MDA)

The MDA continues to offer the Expanded Functions for Dental Assistants (EFDA) program modules. During 2022, courses in restorative, orthodontic, removable prosthetics, and fixed prosthetics were offered to close to 181 students.

The MERIT program was presented in person at the MDA Executive Office on March 26, 2022, with 29 attendees. Forensic Dentistry: Role, Responsibilities & Interesting Cases was presented by Jim M. Lewis, DMD, D-ABFO. The 2023 program is being planned.

We were able to have our summer CE event, Connect4Success Annual Conference in person for 2022, June 3-4 at Margaritaville Lake Resort at the Lake of the Ozarks. The event was for all dentists and included a special track for new dentists and the dental team. This year, we had to close registration early because we hit our max capacity. There were 179 total attendees and 29 exhibit booths and 49 company representatives in attendance. Speakers and programs:Dr. Lori TrostStart Loving Dentures: Experience the Digital DifferenceMaking Things Stick: Leveraging Advances in Everyday Dentistry Top Clinical Tips for Dental Team Members Dr. Paul HomolySANDY BAIRD, MBA Scheduling for Success: Work Smarter, Not Harder The Dentist/Boss/Leader ConundrumROBERT THOMPSON, RT, JD, MBARisk Management and Patient Safety Practices That Prevent and Control Dental Malpractice ClaimsLACI PHILLIPS Creating Leaders in Your Practice: Key Systems to Building a Perfect Team Your Practice Through the Patients Eyes: Its Never Just About Dentistry Systems, Team and Technology: Creating Balance-Driven Success in Your Practice