CONTENTS


6 From the Editor Dr. Doug Wyckoff


7 New Login Process 8 Bites & Briefs


10 Association Insights Dr. Jon Copeland, President


12 Legislative & Regulatory 13 OPA EFDA Update


14 Benefits Best Card Promotion ADA Business Visa Panacea Financial


18 Business Solutions Missouri Dental Insurance Services


20 Outreach In Action Paul Roberts


22 Give Veterans A Smile Program


Travel + Learn


Join nearly two dozen of your MDA colleagues who already are registered to be on the sandy beaches alongside the azure waters at Couples Swept Away Resort in Negril, Jamaica, January 30 through February 6, 2025.


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Travel is always better together, so recruit a spouse, friend, colleague, family member, celebrity (it’s open to anyone accompanying a member). We provide CE sessions to make it a business expense. The rest of the time is yours to chill at the all-inclusive resort or participate in the variety of free amenities, from snorkeling to golf and more.


Discover this MDA getaway and make some memories! Email Doris Carroll at Classic Travel who will customize your trip for your schedule and airport departure. Otherwise contact Paul Roberts with your questions.


ISSUE 3 | FALL 2024 | focus 3


CALENDAR { of }EVENTS OCTOBER


4 NORTHEAST BUSINESS MEETING & OFFICER INSTALLATION. Hannibal. modental.org/northeast


17-22 ADA SMILECON & HOUSE OF DELEGATES. New Orleans. smilecon.org


18 BASIC SKILLS REVIEW COURSE. MDA Executive Office, Jefferson City. moefda.org


24-25 GREATER ST LOUIS MID- CONTINENT DENTAL CONGRESS. Union Station, St. Louis. mcdcstl.org


NOVEMBER


1 MDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING. MDA Executive Office, Jefferson City. modental.org/board


28-29 MDA CLOSED. Thanksgiving observed.


DECEMBER


6 GREATER KANSAS CITY OFFICER INSTALLATION & HOLIDAY SOCIAL. gkcds.org


25-27 MDA CLOSED. Christmas observed.


31 MDA CLOSED AT NOON. New Year’s Eve observed.


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