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 »

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 »

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 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 »

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 »

Tips for improving your oral health in 2018 MINNEAPOLIS  – – January 2, 2018 – The Minnesota Dental Association is urging all Minnesotan’s to make a resolution to improve their oral health in 2018. Eliminating bad habits, starting new good habits and prevention are all key to maintaining good oral health and avoiding the risk of gum […] Read More »

MINNEAPOLIS  – – The Minnesota Dental Association recently held its annual House of Delegates meeting Madden’s Resort in Brainerd where new officers were elected. The newly-elected 2017-2018 officers include: Dr. R. David Resch, as president; Dr. David Andersen as president-elect; Dr. Stephen McDonnell as first vice-president; Dr. Jim Nickman as second vice-president; and Dr. Kevin Dens as speaker […] Read More »

MINNEAPOLIS  – – The Minnesota Dental Association recently held its annual House of Delegates meeting at Madden’s Resort in Brainerd where R. David Resch, D.D.S. was elected as Association President. A graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College with degrees in chemistry and psychology, Dr. Resch went on to earn his D.D.S. degree in 1978 at the University of […] Read More »

Legislators & Governor considering increase in reimbursement rates to help improve dental access Saint Paul  – –  In a letter sent to the Minnesota Department of Human Services last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) notified the state that Minnesota children enrolled in Medicaid are receiving dental services at an unacceptably low rate, […] Read More »

Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation Commits $2,000,000 to Fund Newly Created Dedicated to Minnesota Dentists Program (DMD) (Minneapolis, MN)  – –   Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation, in collaboration with the Minnesota Dental Foundation, announces the launch of the Dedicated to Minnesota Dentists (DMD) Program: a competitive dental education loan repayment for service program for qualifying […] Read More »