GSLDS President Installed

Our 2025 President, Dr. Jennifer Wheeler, and our Executive Officers were installed on Saturday, January 25.

Congrats!

Shred-A-Thon

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Advertise with the Dental Society

Save over $1,500 with one of our NEW print and digital packages! Space limited.

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Save the Date for MCDC 2025

Check out the photos from 2024 and save the date: September 25-26, 2025.

Thank you for attending 2024!

GSLDS Educational Foundation

Donate to the charitable not-for-profit partner of the Greater St. Louis Dental Society.

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Welcome New Members

We are happy to have you as a part of organized dentistry.

New Members

Welcome to the Greater St. Louis Dental Society

Founded in 1856, the Greater St. Louis Dental Society (GSLDS) is one of the oldest dental organizations in the world, with more than 1,000 local member dentists. The Greater St. Louis Dental Society is the local component of the Missouri Dental Association and American Dental Association. Every day, the members of the GSLDS work to serve their community and promote better oral health for all. Learn more about membership with the GSLDS.

We are the ADA in St. Louis.

News Updates

Mar 25, 2025

ADA unites coalition to support CMS chief dental officer role

The ADA has mobilized a coalition to advocate for the preservation and strengthening of CMS' chief dental officer position.

Mar 24, 2025

Benefit verification drives increased administrative spending in dental offices

Eligibility and benefit verification spending increased by 15% to $2.1 billion in 2023.

Mar 21, 2025

3 things in government you missed this week

ADA News is providing a roundup of three happenings in government that you may have missed this week.

Contract Analysis

Mar 14, 2025

Take advantage of the this free member benefit.

The ADA offers a free contract analysis service that provides members with a plain-language explanation of the insurance provider contract terms to allow them to make informed and independent decisions on the merits of the contract. The analysis is not a substitute for legal advice. The service also provides analysis of certain dental management service organization agreements.

Utilize the service by submitting an unsigned contract and an analysis request through the MDA. Visit this page to learn how.
For other resources, go to Support on Dental Insurance Contract Issues.
The ADA also offers resources to help navigate employment-related contracts such as an e-book on employment agreements and articles on getting the contract you deserve, compensation basics, negotiating your salary, and general negotiating tips.
Further resources related to DSO contracts are also available.