Filming of four new Michigan Dental Association TV ads took place June 30 and July 1 at various locations around metro Detroit and should begin airing in mid-August, according to Dr. Curles Colbert, chair of the MDA Committee on Public Relations. Building upon the "Want a Healthy Body? Start with a Healthy Mouth" campaign, the new series of ads new ads also feature a message strongly urging patients to schedule and keep regular dental appointments to prevent more serious oral and health complications.

Once again the  Michigan Dental Association Coloring Contest proved to be an event kids, teachers and dentists alike look forward to each year.  Congratulations go out to the winners of the 2010 contest, held in February in conjunction with National Children’s Dental Health Month. Have a look at all the budding artists in this year’s crop of winning entries.

February is the American Dental Association’s National Children’s Dental Health Month, designed to raise awareness among families and policymakers about the importance to children of good oral health habits. The month also kicks off for the eight straight year with the national health outreach event, Give Kids a Smile Day! More than 1,500 local children throughout Michigan will receive free dental treatment in private dental offices, dental schools, and community health centers as part of “Give Kids a Smile” day.

The 17th Annual National Children’s Dental Health Month MDA Coloring Contest takes place now through March 5, 2010. The contest is open to Michigan children in grades K-6. Prizes will be awarded in all age groups, including $100 U.S. Savings Bonds to first-place winners! A printable version of the coloring contest and application form are available for download by following the link below.

The Michigan Dental Association today condemned the needless death of a mentally impaired woman from northern Michigan who was unable to have her dangerously infected teeth extracted before the state’s July 1 cutoff of adult dental Medicaid benefits.

Michigan’s Donated Dental Services Program was honored at the state Capitol June 9, 2009 for providing $10 million in dental care to thousands of Michigan’s elderly, disabled and disadvantaged citizens. Donated Dental Services has helped 3,755 people over the past 14 years who otherwise never would have received care.

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.

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.