Paying out of pocket for vision care? You could be missing out on saving hundreds. A family of four can save up to $1,884 a year on eye care and eye wear with VSP Vision Care, available through MDA Insurance. VSP members get great savings on exams, lens enhancements, frames or contacts, and get additional […]

Schedule a Lunch & Learn to get the scoop on why auto and home insurance premiums are rising, and how you and your staff can obtain the coverage you need at a price that is affordable. A representative from the MDA Insurance personal lines department will provide lunch for your dental team and present a […]

As 2024 draws to a close, now is the perfect time to prepare your practice for success in 2025. Here are three key areas to focus on before the new year: 1. Year-End Website Review. Your website is the cornerstone of your online presence. Take time to review its performance. Are pages loading quickly? Is […]

MDA-endorsed payment processor Best Card is offering an exclusive promotion designed to benefit Michigan dental practices. Sign up with Best Card before Dec. 31, 2024, and receive $125 in Amazon gift cards, plus $100 off credit card processing equipment. MDA members who switch to Best Card save an average of $6,496 (27%) annually. Request your […]

Dentists who have compiled a collection of scrap precious metals would be wise to submit the material for refining this month while gold prices remain at a record high. MDA members who refine through D-MMEX EasyRefine receive 97% of the value of gold, 90% for platinum and silver and 85% for palladium. In addition, EasyRefine […]

Cost remains one of the top barriers to treatment acceptance. According to the 2023 Synchrony Dental Lifetime of Care Study, 58% of surveyed consumers expressed that dental care is not affordable. Only 75% of respondents went to see their general dentist in the past 12 months. Of those who did not, 54% cited “expenses” as […]

Small business owners everywhere are taking steps to maximize their tax deductions or credits to minimize tax obligations for 2024. Dentists come under a lot of pressure to invest in new equipment to capture Section 179 tax deductions, or to reduce taxable income by pre-paying software and other expenses for 2025 in this fiscal year. […]

Due to a change in their business model, Solmetex/Practice Waste Solutions is no longer endorsed by the MDA. Solmetex NXT Hg5 Amalgam Separators, containers, and various waste supplies are available through MDA-endorsed TDSC.com.

The MDA endorses DBS Investment Advisers, LLC to assist members in building their wealth. Unlike many investment companies that provide only web-based interfaces for people with fewer funds to invest, DBSIA provides personal service to all clients and values building relationships with new dentists. Turn to DBSIA for help with individual portfolio management, personal Individual […]

Many workers’ comp policies renew Jan. 1, making the next few months an ideal time to request a quote from MDA Insurance. All workers’ comp policies in Michigan are the same, but you should evaluate differences in premium, service you receive from your agent, and claim service from the insurance carrier. Frankenmuth Insurance is the […]