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Registration is open for the 84th Annual Mid-Continent Dental Congress at St. Louis Union Station September 24-25, 2026.
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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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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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Keep your support and member resources through 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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Prop A Law Signed

Sep 3, 2025
Info and FAQ on changes effective August 28

HB 567 was passed through the Missouri Legislature and signed into law by Governor Mike Kehoe on July 10, effectively repealing the requirements of Proposition A, which was passed via ballot initiative in November 2024. The bill took effect on August 28, 2025. There are two key provisions of the bill affecting private sector employers (and thus, dentists).

  1. Repeal of Paid Sick Leave Mandate: The bill repeals RSMo 290.600 – 290.642, which currently requires the accrual of earned paid sick time for employees in Missouri.
  2. Amendments to the Minimum Wage Statute: The bill also amends Missouri’s minimum wage statute. Under Proposition A, minimum wage would be increased or decreased based on the Consumer Price Index. This adjustment was set to take effect on January 1, 2027, and be re-adjusted annually. This provision will still take effect, but the planned adjustments for 2027 and beyond were removed. On January 1, 2025, the minimum wage increased to $13.75 per hour. The next increase will take effect on January 1, 2026, raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour, after which there will be no more adjustments.

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce published an FAQ for best practices for business to consider as they navigate the Prop A repeal. It is always recommended to have legal counsel review your own office policies. 

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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