Membership in the Minnesota Dental Association includes automatic membership in the American Dental Association and your local dental society. This powerful partnership of people and programs helps protect your career investment so you can focus on your patients’ oral health.

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If you have questions or would like to learn more about a trial membership, please contact Director of Membership Dawn Jensen at djensen@mndental.org or (800) 950-3368 or 612-767-4253.

Membership in the Minnesota Dental Association is available to dentists and dental students. Review the different types of membership to see which one best suits your situation.

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Already an MDA member and want to renew your membership? Help us maintain a strong membership base by renewing your membership for 2025. Members have different options to pay dues. For your convenience, the MDA is again offering an auto renewal payment plan and auto renewal installment plan. Both plans are being offered with no additional fees or charges. You have the option to pay your full dues amount at once or spread it out between three, six, nine, or 12 months.

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Membership Benefits

Dentists Share Their Favorite ADA Member Benefitshriving On Together with ADA, State and Local Dental Societies

Hear from ADA members as they share their favorite member perks and why they love being a part of the ADA community. From advancing your skills with cutting-edge CE courses to expanding your network and connecting with your community, ADA membership is packed with benefits that can propel your life and career forward. Join your peers and thrive on with the ADA.

Member Testimonials

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“I’ve been a proud member of the Minnesota Dental Association since dental school, where I was actively involved in ASDA. At the time, I was just beginning to understand the larger issues facing our profession. Now, as a practicing dentist and business owner, I see those same issues playing out in my day-to-day work—and my MDA membership has become more valuable than ever.

Over the years, I’ve grown more comfortable reaching out to the MDA team with questions, and they’ve consistently provided thoughtful, practical guidance. Whether it’s navigating regulatory changes, improving my practice management, or staying informed about the future of dentistry, the MDA has been an essential resource.

The more involved I’ve become, the more value I’ve received. The MDA isn’t just an organization I belong to—it’s a partner that supports my growth as both a clinician and a business owner.”
-Dr. Liz Laabs

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Membership in the ADA and MDA has always been very important to me. I have found organized dentistry to be a great way to meet people and get involved in my community after moving to new places, with CE as another bonus!  I feel an obligation to support our profession of dentistry to maintain it as a respected field.  The MDA gives us a direct connection to our legislators and keeps us up-to-date on things that affect dentists every single day.  Our support as members creates a strong, united voice when we lobby legislators at state and national levels.
-Dr. Elizabeth Brack

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I feel the MDA’s greatest accomplishment this past year is: The MDA’s greatest accomplishment this year is continuing the dialogue with legislators about a variety of dental industry challenges.  Many of our state legislators have no idea about the workforce shortages, insurance obstacles or rule changes that we face in our profession. They want and need answers from someone in our field and the MDA has been that leading ear and voice that has shared our dental story.
-Dr. John Noack, 1^st Vice President

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Why I belong to the association: Power in numbers and helping to advocate for my profession. The camaraderie helps me find a place to bounce my ideas and concerns off of to help make daily decision for my patients, office and staff. No need to reinvent the wheel as I find someone else has most likely encountered the same problem or similar before me.
-Dr. Jasmine Yesil

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Belonging to the MDA has provided me with volunteer opportunities, dental community connections, and ongoing support.  Just as I rely on other strengths in my dental office and referral network, I rely on the MDA to be a strong representative of dentists in our state, stay on top of legislative concerns, and to be a central hub for our dental community.
-Dr. Katie Divine

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I am a member of the Minnesota Dental Association because I’ve always valued the importance of being a part of a team. Through the MDA, I can connect with a variety of colleagues who are equally passionate about patient care and professional growth. Our profession is constantly evolving due to economic, political, and technological pressures. The MDA and ADA provide critical advocacy at the state and national levels to ensure we as dentists remain protected and continue to thrive and compete. If you care about the future of dentistry in Minnesota, there’s no better way to stay informed, supported, and empowered than by being an active member.
-Dr. Yazan Alkhatib

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I feel one of the MDA’s most meaningful accomplishments this past year was working collaboratively with the Board of Dentistry to expand the list of procedures unlicensed dental assistants are allowed to perform.
-Dr. Scott Wagnild, MDA President-Elect

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As an MDA member, I’ve discovered that professional success and community engagement go hand in hand. While pursuing my MBA at Carlson, I learned that the networks built and perspectives gained through organized dentistry make us better practitioners and leaders. The MDA has shown me that true leadership isn’t about titles – it’s about showing up and asking ‘How can I help?’ Being part of this community has made me a stronger dentist and business owner.
-Dr. Alejandro Aguirre, MDA  President

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Membership in the MDA allows us to have a resource concerning any topic that arises, including dental insurances, COVID-19, PPE, and continuing education, to name just a few. Furthermore, a simple phone call to the MDA has saved us time and has given us the answers to our questions. Bottom line, with the help of the MDA, we can focus more time on patients.
-Dr. Lisa Spier

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I am a member of the MDA because I wanted to grow myself professionally outside of my dental practice. I feel that it’s important to understand that a profession isn’t black and white. There are regulatory bodies constantly making decisions that affect the way we practice day to day, and I can better compartmentalize knowing I have knowledge supplied by my network with the MDA outside of patient care to help me be a better provider, business owner, and leader amongst my colleagues.
-Dr. Aruna Rao, MDA 2nd Vice President

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 As a member dentist you are an owner. By taking care of what you own, it will take care of you. When a member of our dental team passed way, Sand Creek was responsive, supportive and invaluable for me and my entire staff. If you try to itemize the benefits you may receive, you have missed the point of ownership in a professional association.
-Dr. Robert Gardetto

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I am a member of the MDA because I see the value in an organized professional group that looks over the needs of its members. I often reach out to them; when I have questions about specific issues that may be confusing to me or complex. Typically, I get a response that will lead me in the right direction.
-Dr. Ivett Castro

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I’m a member for a few different reasons: Collaboration, leadership, and the need to secure the future of dentistry. Through events, I have established relationships with other dentists that have helped me become a better and more informed dentist.
-Dr. Jeff Remakel

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I am a member of the MDA to better help my patients and staff, and to be a positive part of the future of dentistry.  The MDA provides great opportunities for personal and professional growth.  By building relationships with other dentists and learning through their experiences, I have experienced increased enthusiasm and rewards in dentistry.
-Dr. Mark T. Phillips

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MN ASDA has truly been the bridge that connects my dental education with real-world experiences in organized dentistry.  I value the impact I can create as an advocate for my fellow classmates as well as future patients. Organized dentistry has fully given me the balance and support to ensure my success within the field of dentistry.
-Mr. Sean Kerns, MN ASDA President, class of 2027