Maine Dental Association
Updated August 2026
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The Maine Dental Association is the official professional organization representing dental health providers across Maine. The association provides continuing education, legislative advocacy, practice support for members, and public dental health resources for providers and residents across Maine.
The Maine Dental Association (MDA) is the professional membership organization for Maine dentists, representing more than 700 member dentists and focused on Maine's dentists, oral health policy, and the citizens of the state.
Member benefits and programs
- Tripartite membership — MDA membership connects dentists to their local component society, the Maine Dental Association, and the American Dental Association, providing benefits and resources at all three levels.
- Legislative advocacy — the MDA represents member and public-health interests before the Maine Legislature and regulatory agencies, including tracking new state and federal laws affecting dentistry.
- Continuing education — the MDA hosts an Annual Convention (held in Bar Harbor) along with other CE opportunities to help members meet renewal requirements.
- Professional connections and discounts — members access practice resources, classified listings, and member discount programs through the Preferred Business Partners program.
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