Halloween doesn’t have to be a scary time for your children’s teeth and gums, as long as smart choices are made about the treats your kids eat.  MDA President Dr. Joanne Dawley says that a little extra candy on Halloween shouldn’t be a problem; you just don’t want to allow your children to eat too much. Read on for healthy Halloween tips.

School is back in session and that means it's time for fall sports. You may not realize this, but the mouth is the most commonly injured area of the body in contact sports. Protect your student athlete and minimize the possibility of injury by purchasing a mouthguard.

It's never too early to start teaching the importance of oral health care. That's why the Michigan Dental Association has put together a special section for teachers containing a variety of fun activities and helpful information to spread the word about proper oral health care.

Fall is usually the time of year when employers offer open enrollment periods for dental plans. Do you know how to make an educated decision about a dental plan? Are you comfortable with the terminology you read? If you are confronted with dental plan options, the Michigan Dental Association can help you understand the sometimes complex area of dental benefit plans.

More than 3,200 school children across the state took part in the 2008 Michigan Dental Association Coloring Contest, which helped make National Children's Dental Health Month a huge success!

The coloring contest takes place each February in conjunction with National Children’s Dental Health Month. First and second prizes were awarded to children in grades kindergarten through sixth. Click the link below to view the winning entries!

As a member of the Michigan Dental Association, your dentist has committed to uphold the ethical standards of the profession. The Michigan Dental Association, through its professional peer review system, stands ready to help you straighten out and solve any dilemmas between you and your dentist. MDA members believe it is their responsibility to safeguard the public's oral health through their unique Peer Review system.

Michigan Dental Association dentists will be turning out in force across the state of Michigan on Friday, Feb. 2, to provide free dental services to low income.

The Michigan Dental Association and the Michigan Dental Foundation are sponsoring the 14th Annual National Children's Dental Health Month Coloring Contest. Prizes will be awarded to first and second-place winners from grades kindergarten through sixth.

Community water fluoridation is a simple, inexpensive, safe and effective way to prevent decay in children and adults. It benefits people of all ages and socioeconomic groups, especially those without access to regular dental care. The U. S. Centers for Disease Control called community water fluoridation one of the 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century.