Founded in 1865, the MDA is a unified organization of individual members committed to the highest quality of care for the public
and a resource for advocacy, education, communication, information and fellowship. The MDA is a state constituent of the tripartite
association where members belong to the American
Dental Association and their local component society.
3340 American Ave. Jefferson City, MO 65109 573-634-3436 573-635-0764 Fax modental.org
American Dental Association
The ADA is a member-run organization managed by an elected Board of Trustees and a 473-member House of Delegates. The ADA works
to advance the dental profession on the national, state and local level. It is made of 53 Constituent and 545 Component dental
societies.
211 East Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60611-2678 312-440-2500 ada.org
Greater St. Louis Dental Hygienists Association
The Greater St. Louis Dental Hygienists' Association is a component of the Missouri Dental Hygienists'
Association and the American Dental Hygienists' Association. The purpose of GSLDHA is to improve the oral
health of the public, advance the art and science of dental hygiene, and to represent and protect the interests
of the dental hygiene profession
The Greater St Louis Dental Assistants Society is the local chapter of the Missouri Dental Assistants
Association and the American Dental Assistants Association. Their goal is to promote the advancement of the
careers of dental assistants and the dental assisting profession in matters of education, legislation,
credentialing and professional activities which enhance the delivery of quality dental health care to the
public.
The Greater St. Louis Dental Society is proud to support these organizations in their commitment to improve the dental health of St. Louis area residents.
Give Kids a Smile
Providing free dental care and education for underserved children. Give Kids a Smile - St. Louis
is a not-for-profit which continues working to eliminate the silent epidemic of dental
disease for the millions of children who cannot sleep, eat properly, pay attention
in school, or simply smile.
340-A Mid Rivers Mall Dr. St. Peters, MO 63376 636-397-6453 gkas.org
Delta Dental Health Theatre
The Delta Dental Health Theatre offers a unique blend of fun, entertainment and education to
promote healthy life-choices. Guests enjoy an interactive 45 minute presentation, that includes
an educational video, and interactive games and discussions, that educate and inspire children
and families to take care of their smile and to adopt a healty lifestyle.
727 N. First Street Laclede's Landing St. Louis, MO 63102 314-241-7391 ddhtstl.org
