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Minnesota Dental Association Shares Tips to Improve Your Oral Health in 2022
December 27, 2021
The Minnesota Dental Association is urging all Minnesotans to make a resolution to improve their oral health in 2022. Eliminating bad habits, starting good habits, and prevention are all key to maintaining good oral health and avoiding the risk of gum disease and other possible dental-related conditions. Tips for Mouth-healthy Resolutions Start… Brushing your teeth […] Read More »
Minnesota Dental Association Warns Sour Treats May Cast Spell on Teeth
October 18, 2021
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – This Halloween the Minnesota Dental Association advises treat-givers to make tooth-healthy choices and to pass on popular sour candy options. They might seem harmless, but these tricky treats may haunt teeth later on. Candies promising a sweet and sour or “extreme sour” experience are very acidic. The acid in sour candies weakens […] Read More »
Dr. Amber Cziok Installed as President of Minnesota Dental Association
September 30, 2021
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Dr. Amber Cziok was installed as president of the Minnesota Dental Association (MDA) for the 2021-2022 term at the Association’s annual House of Delegates meeting. Dr. Cziok earned her undergraduate degree from Bemidji State University and her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, graduating with […] Read More »
Minnesota Dental Association Announces 2021-2022 Officers and Trustees
September 30, 2021
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – New officers and trustees were elected at the Minnesota Dental Association’s annual House of Delegates meeting on September 24 in Bloomington. The newly-elected 2021-2022 officers include: Dr. Amber Cziok as president; Dr. Tim Holland as president-elect; Dr. Rosalie Perpich as first vice-president; and Dr. Alejandro Aguirre as second vice-president. Continuing their terms are […] Read More »
MINNESOTA DENTAL ASSOCIATION RECOMMENDS BACK TO SCHOOL DENTAL CHECK-UPS
August 24, 2021
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease in children, causing them to miss more than 51 million school hours each year. Untreated cavities may lead to infections and problems with focusing in school. The Minnesota Dental Association recommends scheduling your child for a dental checkup during the beginning of the school year. […] Read More »
Innovative Legislative Showcase Goes Virtual in 2021
January 26, 2021
St. Paul, MN – The Minnesota Dental Association and the Minnesota Oral Health Coalition are proud to host the second annual Oral Health Showcase once again, an exhibit of oral health programs and organizations. The event is scheduled to take place Monday February 8, 2021. Replacing the Minnesota State Capitol as the venue of choice, […] Read More »
Minnesota Dental Association Recommends Making a New Year’s Resolution for a Healthier Mouth
January 5, 2021
Tips for improving your oral health in 2021 MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The Minnesota Dental Association is urging all Minnesotans to make a resolution to improve their oral health in 2021. Eliminating bad habits, starting good habits, and prevention are all key to maintaining good oral health – and overall health – and avoiding the risk […] Read More »
Dr. James Nickman Installed as President of Minnesota Dental Association
September 28, 2020
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Dr. James Nickman, a pediatric dentist at Metropolitan Pediatric Dental Associates and associate clinical professor at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, has been installed as president of the Minnesota Dental Association for the 2020-2021 term at the Association’s (MDA) annual House of Delegates meeting. Dr. Nickman is actively involved in […] Read More »
Minnesota Dental Association Announces 2020-2021 Officers and Trustees
September 28, 2020
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – New officers and trustees were elected at the Minnesota Dental Association’s annual House of Delegates meeting on September 25. The newly-elected 2020-2021 officers include: Dr. James Nickman as president; Dr. Amber Cziok as president-elect; Dr. Tim Holland as first vice-president; and Dr. Rose Perpich as second vice-president. Dr. Stephen McDonnell was elected as […] Read More »
Minnesota Dental Association Recommends Routine Oral Care Visits During COVID-19
August 13, 2020
The Minnesota Dental Association (MDA) encourages patients to continue routine dental care during COVID-19, saying dentistry is essential health care and that appropriate patient protections are in place at clinics across the state. MINNEAPOLIS, MN – On August 12, 2020, the American Dental Association (ADA) released a statement strongly disagreeing with the World Health Organization’s […] Read More »
New Executive Order Allows Minnesota Dental Clinics to Reopen/Expand Care Beginning May 11
May 8, 2020
Minnesota Dental Association is urging patients to reach out to their clinics to determine when and how to safely receive care or treatment. MINNEAPOLIS — Beginning May 11, 2020, Minnesota dental clinics may reopen and/or resume providing non-emergency dental procedures in accordance with Executive Order 20-51. The order allows dental clinics to resume many currently […] Read More »
The Help Minnesota Smile Coalition Advocates for Reinstatement of Dental Benefits
February 26, 2020
A dental coalition is working to restore basic oral health benefits to help improve oral health among adults with low incomes. MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The Help Minnesota Smile Coalition — a partnership between the Minnesota Dental Association (MDA) and Dental Access Partners (Apple Tree Dental, Community Dental Care, and Hennepin Healthcare) — is advocating for […] Read More »
Minnesota Dental Association Announces 2019-2020 Officers and Trustees
September 23, 2019
MINNEAPOLIS – New officers and trustees were elected at the Minnesota Dental Association’s annual House of Delegates meeting on September 13 in Duluth. The newly-elected 2019-2020 officers include: Dr. Stephen McDonnell as president; Dr. Jim Nickman as president-elect; Dr. Amber Cziok as first vice-president; and Dr. Tim Holland as second vice-president. Dr. Douglas Williams was elected […] Read More »
Dr. Stephen McDonnell Installed President of Minnesota Dental Association
September 23, 2019
MINNEAPOLIS – Dr. Stephen McDonnell was installed as president of the Minnesota Dental Association (MDA) for the 2019-2020 term at the Association’s annual House of Delegates meeting in Duluth. Involved in organized dentistry throughout his career, Dr. McDonnell has served within numerous leadership positions. He’s served as a past president and past trustee of the […] Read More »
TIPS ON BACK TO SCHOOL DENTAL CHECK-UPS
September 20, 2019
MINNEAPOLIS – Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease in children, causing them to miss more than 51 million school hours each year. Untreated cavities may lead to infections and problems with focusing in school. The Minnesota Dental Association recommends scheduling your child for a dental checkup during the beginning of the school year. The […] Read More »
MDA Recommends Monitoring Sugar Content in Kids’ Summer Drinks
July 18, 2019
MINNEAPOLIS – While a hot summer day might have you reaching for a fruit juice, the Minnesota Dental Association encourages parents and caregivers to be aware of sugar content in these thirst-quenching beverages and limit the amount given to children. Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease in the United States. Oftentimes people […] Read More »
Minnesota Dental Association Releases Opioid Support Materials for Dentists and Patients
January 7, 2019
New materials raise awareness on dangers of opioids and reinforce guidelines for pain management MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Dental Association (MDA) has published a new brochure on pain management and the dangers of opioid use. The patient brochure educates on the dangers of opioid use and offers information on opioid alternatives as well as storing […] Read More »
Minnesota Dental Association Recommends Making a New Year’s Resolution for a Healthier Mouth
January 4, 2019
Tips for improving your oral health in 2019 MINNEAPOLIS – – The Minnesota Dental Association is urging all Minnesotans to make a resolution to improve their oral health in 2019. Eliminating bad habits, starting new good habits and prevention are all key to maintaining good oral health and avoiding the risk of gum disease and […] Read More »
Minnesota Dental Association seeking to put teeth in Medicaid reimbursement for state’s children
June 11, 2018
Minnesota ranks nearly last for pediatric Medicaid dental rates MINNEAPOLIS – – The Minnesota Dental Association announced today a renewed campaign to grow support for raising Medicaid reimbursement rates for dental services in Minnesota. The state currently ranks 49th out of the 50 states in the nation for reimbursement rates of children needing dental care according to […] Read More »
Minnesota Dental Association Launches Hesy-Re.com
March 14, 2018
New web app allows dentists and dental professionals to buy and sell dental practices, and post and apply for job opportunities. MINNEAPOLIS – – March 14, 2018 – The Minnesota Dental Association (MDA) announced today the launch of Hesy-Re.com, a new web app for dentists and dental professionals looking for new opportunities. Hesy-Re.com, named after the […] Read More »