Membership Info

The Maryland State Dental Association (MSDA) is a voluntary membership organization comprised of licensed dentists in the State of Maryland. MSDA represents and supports the dental profession in its efforts to provide high quality, ethical oral health care to the public.

As a MSDA member, you have access to various insurance plans with premium discounts available only to members of the Maryland State Dental Association. For Professional Liability, and other commercial insurance, please call R.K. Tongue Co., Inc. at (800) 638-6353 and ask for Tim Girard or Andrew Gerner. For life and health insurance please contact Academy Financial at (410) 825-3569 or (800) 253-9915.

As a MSDA member, you have access to group health plans, disability income services, employee benefits packages, life insurance, and more, offered through Academy Financial, Inc., MSDA's exclusively endorsed broker. Please call Sue Blake at Academy financial, Inc., for more information. (410) 825-3569 or (800) 253-9915.

You can take advantage of the Peer Review system -- a confidential and voluntary mechanism offering dentists and patients the chance to mediate their differences and avoid costly and needless litigation.

Be a part of MSDA's voice in the Maryland General Assembly. MSDA monitors all dental-related bills, serves as a liaison between state agencies and the dental profession, and lobbies to protect the best interests of all Maryland dentists and citizens.

Continuing Education (CE) is a requirement for relicensure in Maryland and MSDA hosts a wide variety of CE programs throughout the year and at the Chesapeake Dental Conference in late summer -- at reduced fees for members. In addition, MSDA publishes a list of upcoming CE courses in its monthly newsletter.

The MSDA Newsletter is a wealth of information and is printed monthly and mailed to all MSDA members. MSDA also publishes a Legislative Newsletter just prior to, during and at the end of the legislative session.

Members can obtain relief and disaster help through the MSDA Relief Fund, as well as confidential support for chemical dependence, medical and emotional problems through the MSDA Dentists' Well-Being Committee. Call 1-800-899-2830 or 410-328-8549 for assistance from the Well-Being Committee.

The Dental Association Company (DAC) is MSDA's for-profit subsidiary. DAC offers a wide variety of services and benefits at signifcant savings to MSDA members only.