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.

We are the ADA in St. Louis.

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Laurel Road Dentist Mortgage

Nov 11, 2025
Special 0.25% rate discount for MDA Members
Get competitive rates and low down payment options with a Laurel Road Dentist Mortgage1

With competitive low rates and a range of financing options, Laurel Road’s streamlined online mortgage application process is designed for dentists like you. Get personalized rates in minutes and receive a 1-on-1 consultation with a mortgage loan officer today. 

Mortgage Benefits Include:

  • Special savings with a 0.25% rate discount as an ADA member2
  • Low down payments options for dentists1
  • Save up to $650 on your closing costs3
  • Dedicated Mortgage Specialist assistance available every step of the way, including extended hours
Want to learn more? Check out the Laurel Road guide to Understanding Dentist Mortgages.


 

NOTICE: This is not a commitment to lend or extend credit. Conditions and restrictions may apply. All home lending products are subject to credit and collateral approval. Not all home lending products are available in all states. Hazard insurance and, if applicable, flood insurance are required on collateral property. Actual rates, fees, and terms are based on those offered as of the date of application and are subject to change without notice.

  1. Only available to interns, residents, fellows, doctors, dentists, clinical professors, researchers, or managing physicians with a current license and a degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD). Doctors and dentists that are not actively practicing are ineligible. Additional conditions and restrictions apply. In some states, a conventional loan option with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) may offer better priced loan terms than a Physician Mortgage for down payments less than 20%. Financing options presented upon checking rates offer lowest rate and payment options available based on information provided and may not be a Physician Mortgage. Contact Laurel Road to discuss all eligible options.
  2. The 0.25% mortgage interest rate discount (the “Discount”) is available to borrowers that are an active ADA member no less than five (5) days prior to closing. The Discount cannot be combined with any other interest rate incentives, applies only to new Loan applications and becomes effective at closing. For fixed-rate Loans, the Discount is a permanent interest rate reduction reflected in the Promissory Note. For adjustable-rate Loans, the Discount is reflected in the interest rate applicable to the initial fixed rate period and in the maximum amount the interest rate can increase over the term of the Loan. Other restrictions may apply. 
  3. Laurel Road offers up to $650 in lender's credit towards your mortgage closing costs. Credits cannot exceed borrower’s actual costs to close. For more information refer to the Rewards Program at www.laurelroad.com/partnerships/ada/

Laurel Road is a brand of KeyBank National Association. All products offered by KeyBank N.A. NMLS # 399797. Equal Housing Lender. © 2025 KeyCorp® All Rights Reserved. Laurel Road is a federally registered service mark of KeyCorp. 3 Corporate Drive, 4th Floor, Shelton, CT 06484, USA.

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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