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New Acute Pain Guideline
Read recommendations on managing acute dental pain in patients over age 12.
New issue of SmileLine – Winter 2025
Artificial Intelligence
Job Listings
MBDS has online job listings. Place an ad or find your next position.
Welcome to Monterey
MBDS, CDA and ADA work together to support dentists throughout their careers.
Welcome to the Monterey Bay Dental Society!
The Monterey Bay Dental Society partners with the American Dental Association to provide information for our members, other dental professionals, patients, and the public.
On this site, you will see integrated content from MBDS, CDA and ADA.
MBDS 2024 C.E. and Events Calendar
Are you a dental industry vendor interested in collaborating with the Monterey Bay Dental Society? Email George Lips at george@mbdsdentist.com.
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News from ADA
CMS expands payment for dental services through Medicare
Final rule goes into effect Jan. 1, 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule, announcing that it will in the coming year pay for dental services when they are linked and related to the success of other covered services like treatment for head and neck cancers. The payment rules will go into effect Jan. 1, 2024. Read the full article.
Free Online C.E. for Members
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Online C.E. is now available free to all active MBDS members.
With member needs in mind during COVID-19 physical distancing, Monterey Bay Dental Society is partnering with Viva Learning to provide live and pre-recorded distance learning C.E. opportunities.
Dentistry4Vets
The Dentistry4Vets Foundation provides high quality dentistry and dental implant care for the deserving veterans of Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties through volunteer efforts within our community. They have local veterans in need of dental care.
