Register by August 27 for the 2026 Mid-Continent Dental Congress!: Registration and ticket fees increase soon - save money and sign up today. Register

Member Perks Alert! Mid-Continent Dental Congress Special Rates!

As a GSLDS Member or Affiliate Member, you receive FREE registration to the Mid-Continent Dental Congress. And this year, member dentists' staff receive REDUCED registration fees! Register the whole team today!
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Special Guest Dr. Brady is Bringing the Laughs to the 2026 MCDC Social Event

Viral dentist-turned-comedian Dr. Brady will be gracing the stages of the Mid-Continent Dental Congress this year at the Laugh Lab Social Event! Dr. Brady brings his own brand of humor to the table with his outrageous tales from the dental trenches. Prepare to laugh until your face hurts.
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Developing a Coach Mindset

Register today for a special CE event on August 13, 2026 from 6pm to 8:30pm at the CityPlace 3 Training Room. Sandwiches and refreshments will be served prior to the lecture. Lecture provides 2 hours of CE.
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Nominate Your Colleague For Our Annual GSLDS Awards

Here's your chance to recognize one of your colleagues for their commitment to dentistry. The awards that are handed out annually include the Gold Medal Award, the Award of Merit, and the Humanitarian Award. Learn more about each of these awards and complete your nomination form by clicking the button below. Please submit your nominations by August 19, 2026 and email the form to Meg at meg@stlouisdental.org.
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New CE Broker for Missouri Dentists

GSLDS member and Past President, Dr. Danielle Riordan, recorded a brief How To video to help members navigate the new system.
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Make a Difference Today

Help the New Dentists reach their goal of $1,500 for 2026.
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Welcome New Members

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

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Switch for Savings, Service

May 19, 2025
Best Card is the best choice, MDA members attest!

When was the last time you (or your office manager) looked at your monthly credit card processing bill? When was the last time you felt like you actually understood what you were paying in your credit card processing fees?

In 2020, the MDA endorsed Best Card to save members on credit card processing. Since then, it's been one of our most popular endorsed services because Best Card provides great savings and service when it comes to accepting payments in the practice.

My credit card monthly processing bill is half of what it was before I switched to Best Card, and I process three times more per month. Huge savings! — Dr. Jon Copeland, Wildwood (MDA President)

 

Get Started with a Savings Analysis

It's easy! Just send Best Card a recent statement. You’ll get a detailed cost comparison showing what you could save and where you might be overspending.

And, you can always call Best Card at (877) 739-3952 to speak to a live person immediately. Credit card processing can be confusing, but we love answering your questions.

Our Macon office switched to Best Card after talking with Dr. Copeland’s office, and we love it. We're planning to switch our other two offices as well. — Dr. Amanda Fitzpatrick, La Plata (MDA Speaker)

 

Why Choose Best Card?

When you switch to Best Card, you’re making a smart financial decision to bolster the bottom line for your practice.

The average dental office nationwide saves $6,496 per year, but Missouri dentists who have completed a comparison with Best Card save an average of $8,002 annually, reducing payment processing costs by about 27%!

My credit card processing bills are 40-60% of what they used to be. Customer service is excellent compared to prior ones. I challenge members to do a cost analysis against their current company; I feel confident Best Card will beat it. — Dr. Ron Wilkerson, St. James (MDA President Elect)

In addition to savings, Best Card provides tailored solutions for dental practices, including standalone terminals, online and mobile processing, and automatic payment posting options to most popular dental software.

Even better, Best Card’s commitment to customer service is unmatched. With years of experience, the team is always just a phone call away, ready to provide personalized support.

Credit card processing doesn’t have to be a headache you live with; get a better provider at lower cost today!

The switch to Best Card was so easy and painless! We're saving over 50% on our processing fees each month. Saving is one thing; their customer service is beyond my expectation. We highly recommend you see what Best Card can do for your practice! — Dr. Prabu Raman, Kansas City (MDA Past President)

 

More Than Just Savings

Best Card wants to empower dental offices to learn about credit card processing. Below are links to two info sheets to increase your awareness and understanding (and share these with your office manager).

One Demand Webinar: Payments in Dental Practices: Trends Impacting Your Bottom Line

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  • Access slide deck here, if you would like to refer to information within it.
  • If you wish to request the one-hour free CE credit after watching it, please  contact the MDA for a verification card.

For more details, visit the GSLDS Newsroom.

Upcoming Events

Developing a Coach Mindset

In this workshop, participants will learn the benefits of building a coaching culture, the key components of effective coaching, and best practices for shifting from manager to coach. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss concepts in small groups, gaining practical coaching tools and techniques they can immediately apply to strengthen communication, accountability, and employee growth.
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