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

MCDC Fees Increase After 8/27! Register now to save money!

Registration for members remains free after the fee increase date, but staff fees and course fees increase after 8/27. GSLDS Member and Affiliate Member staff registration fees have been reduced for 2026 - take advantage of these lower prices and bring your whole team to the Mid-Continent Dental Congress! Mid-Continent Dental Congress September 24-25, 2026 at St. Louis Union Station

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!

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.

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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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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More For Your Smile Campaign Launches

Dec 18, 2025
Campaign to pass DLR; help patients advocate for change

Too often, Missourians pay for dental insurance only to discover their coverage doesn’t go far enough to support their dental care – dentists and dental team members know this all too well. That’s why the MDA is launching the More for Your Smile Missouri campaign to help pass a Dental Loss Ratio (DLR) law. 

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What’s A Dental Loss Ratio

  • A DLR requires dental insurers to spend at least 85% of premium dollars on patient care or issue refunds – a standard that already applies to medical insurance in Missouri. 
  • A DLR puts patients first by ensuring the premium dollars they pay go toward their dental care – not corporate overhead. 

Why This Campaign Matters

To advance this legislation, lawmakers must see that both dentists and patients support reform. With legislative sponsors committed to pre-filing the bill before Missouri’s 2026 session begins on January 7, engagement now – and throughout the session – is essential.

Help Us Bring Patient Voices Into The DLR Conversation

To ensure greater success this session, we’re asking patients to add their voices to those of dental professionals who are advocating for insurance reform. Your practice is the most trusted place for them to learn why this legislation matters – and how they can help. To that end, we're sending a toolkit to all active member practices. 

What’s Inside This Patient Toolkit

Enclosed are three easel-back posters for immediate display. Place them in high-visibility areas, such as:

  • Waiting Room
  • Checkout Area
  • Operatories

Each poster features a large QR code linking patients to our website where they can take action. Through a simple online form, they can send a pre-written message to their lawmakers to support a DLR in less than a minute. No policy knowledge needed – just their contact information. The website also includes simple DLR FAQs.

Together, We Can Make This Happen

To ensure campaign success we need dentists, dental teams, and patients to work together. Your voices – and your patients’ voices – are the key to passing a DLR in Missouri.

For more details, visit the GSLDS Newsroom.


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