A significant change happened in the U.S. dental supply market in October, when Henry Schein completed an agreement with the California Dental Association’s The Dentists Supply Company to become TDSC.com, Powered by Henry Schein. The CDA retains an interest in the newly formed operating company. A group consisting of 12 dental association leaders, dentists and… Continue reading →

There’s a saying: “It’s not how much you earn, it’s how much you keep.” That is especially true when it comes to credit card processing. Many dentists default to using the credit card processor built into their practice management systems. Those processors typically have very high effective rates, meaning more of your money goes to… Continue reading →

Our members receive special discounts on all ProSites products and services. An up-to-date website and an internet marketing plan can help your practice thrive. Call Shane Bennett at 951-852-2552 or email him at shane.bennett@prosites.com for more information. Be sure to tell him you are an MDA member to get your discounted price structure.

Remove the financial barrier from treatment acceptance by offering patients an affordable way to pay for services: CareCredit, the healthcare credit card. CareCredit has over 10 million cardholders, and an average of 6,200 new CareCredit credit card accounts are approved every day. If you are ready to accept CareCredit as a payment option, call 800-300-3046… Continue reading →

Many practices launch their in-office dental plans in December to give their practice members the ability to join on a calendar year basis. If you don’t offer an IOP to your uninsured patients, or are interested keeping more of what you are earning on your IOP, call MDA-endorsed Quality Dental Plan at  855-796-9765 or email … Continue reading →

Business owners’ and homeowners’ insurance risks tend to increase during winter months. Inclement weather that creates a danger of slip-and-fall accidents is the main factor to consider. Frozen water pipes that rupture is another significant risk during winter months, particularly if buildings are unoccupied for lengthy periods, such as during holiday breaks or vacations. There… Continue reading →

One benefit of MDA membership that can be extended to members’ employees is savings on home and auto insurance. MDA Insurance represents Auto-Owners, Citizens, Pioneer Mutual and Progressive. Member discounts are available and multi-policy discounts can help the savings add up. For years, our popular home and auto lunch ’n learn program has been offered… Continue reading →

If you or a loved one are 65 or turning 65 in 2021, you’ll soon be inundated with information about Medicare and the many choices you have available. Collect all that information to review after you attend one of the upcoming educational Medicare Seminars offered by MDA Insurance free of charge. We explain Medicare and… Continue reading →

MDA members who secure their workers’ compensation coverage from Frankenmuth Insurance Co., the MDA-endorsed carrier, have enjoyed five consecutive years of premium reductions. Have you received a workers’ comp quote from Frankenmuth yet? MDA Insurance is the only agency that can quote your coverage at the special MDA member rates. Unlike nearly every other type… Continue reading →

If you do not have a health insurance plan in place for 2021, time is running out to secure one. Open enrollment for individual health plans closes Dec. 15. After that date, you can no longer enroll in a health insurance plan for next year, unless you have a “qualifying event” such as a marriage,… Continue reading →