MCDC Registration is open

Early Bird savings for the first 30 days!

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Member Appreciation Night Picnic

Get ready to fire up your taste buds and soak up the sun at our unforgettable summer barbeque party. With fun games, food, frozen drinks, prizes!

Injection Molding Lecture

DATE CHANGE: 4 Hours of Continuing Education on November 14 from 8:30 to 12:30 with light breakfast and lunch.

Advertise with the Dental Society

Save over $1,500 with one of our NEW print and digital packages! Space limited.

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GSLDS Educational Foundation

Donate to the charitable not-for-profit partner of the Greater St. Louis Dental Society.

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Welcome New Members

We are happy to have you as a part of organized dentistry.

New Members

Welcome to the Greater St. Louis Dental Society

Founded in 1856, the Greater St. Louis Dental Society (GSLDS) is one of the oldest dental organizations in the world, with more than 1,000 local member dentists. The Greater St. Louis Dental Society is the local component of the Missouri Dental Association and American Dental Association. Every day, the members of the GSLDS work to serve their community and promote better oral health for all. Learn more about membership with the GSLDS.

We are the ADA in St. Louis.

News Updates

May 20, 2025

ADA Children’s Airway Event to strengthen dentists’ communication, clinical skills

Dentists will learn how to communicate the importance of children’s airway health during the event taking place July 24-26 in Chicago.

May 20, 2025

Law removes registration requirement for Iowa dental assistants

Dental assistants in Iowa will no longer need to register with the state dental board, thanks to a new law.

May 19, 2025

ADA leaders urge insurance groups to cover preventive services

ADA officials urged urged third-party payers, Medicaid agencies and employer groups to include fluoride treatment in coverage.

Contract Analysis

Mar 14, 2025

Take advantage of the this free member benefit.

The ADA offers a free contract analysis service that provides members with a plain-language explanation of the insurance provider contract terms to allow them to make informed and independent decisions on the merits of the contract. The analysis is not a substitute for legal advice. The service also provides analysis of certain dental management service organization agreements.

Utilize the service by submitting an unsigned contract and an analysis request through the MDA. Visit this page to learn how.
For other resources, go to Support on Dental Insurance Contract Issues.
The ADA also offers resources to help navigate employment-related contracts such as an e-book on employment agreements and articles on getting the contract you deserve, compensation basics, negotiating your salary, and general negotiating tips.
Further resources related to DSO contracts are also available.