Renew your membership

Keep your support and member resources through 2026.

Join Us in Welcoming Incoming GSLDS President Dr. Emily Hahn!

Invitations will be mailed in late November.

Multidisciplinary Single-Tooth Implant Therapy

Register today for a special CE event on March 12, 2026 from 5pm to 8pm at the CityPlace 3 Training Room. Buffet dinner, beer, and wine will be served prior to the lecture. Lecture provides 2 hours of CE.

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Advertise with the Dental Society

Save over $1,200 with one of our print and digital packages! Space is 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.

ADA News

Dec 19, 2025

Dear ADA: Annual maximums

Many dental plans’ annual maximums have not increased in 50 years. Read More

Dec 19, 2025

ADA shares condolences following the death of Greg Biffle

Dec 18, 2025

Keep you and your practice safe from scams this holiday season

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.

For more details, visit the GSLDS Newsroom.