It’s Never Too Late to Join, Rejoin the MDA
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e’re always glad to welcome members back to the MDA and the tripartite membership.
Every member strengthens the work we do together to support Missouri dentistry—from advocacy and workforce solutions to educa- tion, networking and practice resources.
Recently, after a former member reached out about rejoining, we asked what prompted his return. His answer was a good reminder that MDA membership continues to provide real value in multiple ways:
“Our first and main reason for joining back is taking advantage of the discounts for EFDA training. I have some assistants who would like to receive additional training, and it makes sense to join and get the dis- count. Another reason I have is to improve networking opportunities. We recently expanded the office, and I could use ad- ditional places to look for a new associate. I also appreciate the effort being done by the MDA on the OPA front as well and want to support that.”
We share this testimonial to inspire you to invite non-member colleagues in your com- munity to the MDA. Whether doctors have been a member for years, are newly joining or are considering coming back, the MDA mission is helping all dental professionals succeed. Together, we continue working for the good of the dental profession in Missouri. We’re grateful for existing members and are always glad to welcome colleagues back into the work we are doing together.
Would you like to reach out to non-members in your community? Contact Paul Roberts at the MDA (paul@
modentalmail.org) to learn more about doing so. This is especially important for new dentists who may simply need a friendly face, mentor and/or invitation to become a member and begin participating. The president and award interviews in this issue provide many examples of doctors who made the difference because they reached out.
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