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Dental Board Appointments Announced I
n October and November, Governor Mike Kehoe announced appointments to vari- ous boards, including the Missouri Dental Board. The following have been reappointed or appointed and await confirmation in the 2026 session. They will join current Board members, Dr. Bill Kane, Vice President, Dexter, and Victoria Schwinke, Public Member and Secretary, Jefferson City. We congratulate these individuals on their appointments.
REAPPOINTED MEMBERS
Dr. Virginia Mennemeyer, Troy, is the private practice owner of Mennemeyer Orthodontics. She previously worked as an orthodontist for Hannibal Dental Group. Dr. Mennemeyer is currently a member of the ADA, MDA and Greater St. Louis Dental Society. She also serves as Missouri’s Director for the Midwest Society of Orthodontists. Dr. Mennemeyer earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, where she also graduated from the orthodontic residency program.
Dr. Jennifer Tinnel, Kansas City, is an as- sociate dentist at Platte Valley Dental Care. She continues to serve her community as the president of the Missouri Dental Board and is an active member of several organizations, including the ADA, MDA and Greater Kansas City Dental Society. Tinnel holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Policy from the University of Kansas and a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Missouri- Kansas City.
NEWLY APPOINTED MEMBERS
Shannon Covington, Lake St. Louis, is the director of dental training and development at Compass Health Network in Wentzville. Prior to her current role, she worked as a dental hygienist for several employers, in- cluding Compass Health, the Lincoln County Health Department, Deer Creek Dental and L.J. Ortman Dental. Covington is a board- certified dental hygienist with an associate's degree in dental hygiene and a diploma in dental assisting from Missouri College.
Dr. Calvin Mott, Rolla, is a general dentist at Mott Family Dental. In addition to his professional career, he is a fellow of the Acad- emy of General Dentistry and a member of the ADA, MDA, Central Dental Society and Greater St. Louis Dental Society. Mott earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Arkansas and his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in Louisville, Kentucky.
This biographical information was taken from
governor.mo.gov/press-releases. 8 focus | WINTER 2025 | ISSUE 4
Members Enjoy Preferred Pricing for EFDA Training
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Dr. Rolfe McCoy, Chillicothe, is a partner and dentist at McCoy Samples Mattingly Dental Clinic. In addition to his practice, he serves as the chairman and a trainer of the MDA Expanded Function Dental Assis- tant program and teaches for the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Office of Dental Health pilot pro- gram in long-term care facilities. He is an active member of his Chillicothe community, serving on its Arts Council, Area Chamber of Commerce and Board of Public Works, and is a member of the Rotary Club. McCoy earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Washington University in St. Louis.
ince the late 1990s, the MDA has proudly offered EFDA training — helping dental team members grow their skills and enabling practices across Missouri to provide more efficient, higher- quality care. This program has always been a member-driven success story.
MDA membership dues have sustained and advanced EFDA education, including the recent creation of two new dental team courses (Basic Skills Review and Nitrous Monitoring) and the opening of our state- of-the-art, on-site clinical training center. Additionally, member dues are funding the ongoing work of establishing an Oral Pre- ventive Assistant EFDA in Missouri.
Beginning January 2026, the registration fees for EFDA courses will double for non- member dentists. This change reflects the true cost of providing high-quality training and recognizes the ongoing investment MDA members make to keep these opportu- nities accessible.
Simply put, membership makes this program possible — and it ensures dental teams continue to benefit from the resources, advocacy and professional support the MDA provides. Thank you for your loyalty as a member.
Renew your membership today to ensure your practice and team enjoy preferred ac- cess and pricing for EFDA training in 2026 and beyond. Membership is a commitment to strengthening our profession. Together, we are expanding opportunities for dental teams and improving care for Missourians. Please contact the MDA with any questions about the EFDA program. We hope to see your team members at an upcoming course! Find course dates at
moefda.org.
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