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Why should I be a member of the MDA? What has the MDA ever done for me? Those are questions we are posed regularly and rightfully so. An organization that is formed by members to serve members should be able to easily answer those questions.    
Mark Your Calendars! Save The Date | June 9-12, 2011

136th Annual Session of the Mississippi Dental Association
Sandestin Resort, Destin, FL

Details and schedule will be available late fall 2010.
Focus 1 - Leadership Conference Friday, August 13, 2010

River Room Conference Center
Flowood, MS

Welcome to the MDA...

The Mississippi Dental Association is a professional member group organized by dentists in our state to collaboratively work toward the goal of optimal oral health care for all Mississippians. The information included on this site is designed to inform and assist our professional members as well as to provide the public with helpful references and resources pertaining to oral health.


2010-2011 MDA President
W. Mark Donald, D.M.D.

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Endorsed Products and Services

MDA members know where to find the best services and discounts available to Mississippi dentists.  MDA endorsements offer member discounts.  Information on these products and services approved by the MDA are listed below.


      Apparel for Staff
      Appliances

      
Appointment Confirmations
      Credit Card
      Credit Card Processing
      Identity Theft
     
Insurance Plans
      
Message On-Hold
      Online Data Backup Service
      Online & Paper Patient Charts
      Patient Payment Plans
      Payroll
      Practice Financing
      Shipping
      Waste Disposal 
      Website Design

 




Apparel for Staff
You want a professional image for your practice. Lands’ End makes it easy! We’ll help you choose pieces, coordinate colors, or even help you select a logo. Better yet, as an American Dental Association member, you always receive 10% off products and another 10% off embroidery fees. No minimums - ever!


Shop online: ada.landsend.com or call: 800.990.5407


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Appliances


Dishwashers, washers & dryers, refrigerators and more. As an ADA member, you can receive substantial savings—along with special promotions—through the VIPLINK™ Program by Whirlpool Corporation, the world’s leading manufacturer of major home appliances. Visit their exclusive site to choose from hundreds of products for your practice (or for your home). You’ll find industry-leading brands such as Whirlpool®, KitchenAid®, Maytag®, Amana®, Gladiator® GarageWorks, and more. You can purchase up to 12 products every year.*

866-808-9274 or partners.whirlpool.com

Reference Group Code: ADA2A2775

Have your ADA Membership number ready.


*See web site for full terms and conditions.

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Appointment Confirmations

 
Want More Patients? PhoneTree reminders from InTouch Practice Communications are proven to significantly reduce missed appointments by contacting patients via phone, text or email. With a simple push of a button, your patients can confirm their appointment. Plus, the flexible PhoneTree software can be used to call patients to encourage them to schedule a check-up, perform recalls and collections, or even wish them a happy birthday.

InTouch Practice Communications
877-493-9003 • ddsOnHold.com/ADA

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Credit Card
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You don’t need another credit card... you need a better one.

WorldPoints® rewards is a credit card rewards program that absolutely puts you first. And, it is available with the Mississippi Dental Association Platinum Plus® MasterCard® credit card.

Choose the rewards that are right for you, including cash, travel, brand name merchandise, and gift certificates. Earn 1 point for every dollar you spend in net retail purchases.  It's that easy. 

Learn more about exclusive WorldPoints benefits and services from Bank of America

For information about rates, fees, other costs, and benefits associated with the use of this credit card  click here and refer to the disclosures that accompany the online credit card application. This credit card program is issued and administered by FIA Card Services, N.A.


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Credit Card Processing 




The Only Endorsed Payment Processor For MDA And ADA Members

As a global leader in credit card processing and the only endorsed provider for ADA Business ResourcesSM, Chase Paymentech offers payment options specifically designed for ADA® Members. Our program has been thoroughly researched and endorsed by your peers, while our commitment to a higher service standard supports the ADA’s mission to provide you with the best options for both your business and your bottom line.

Many practices could save as much as $1000 annually with Chase Paymentech*

Contact a Chase Paymentech representative today at 800.618.1666 and receive a complimentary cost analysis that will show you just how much money your practice could be saving.

800.618.1666
www.chasepaymentechsales.com/ADA

*Saving may vary. Saving calculations are based on merchant annual volume and the historical effective rate of other leading payment processors.

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Identity Theft


Identity theft is the fastest growing and most lucrative crime in the United States, claiming millions of new victims each year.  Everyone is vulnerable.

Fortunately, iSekurity offers a unique solution to proactively combat this growing problem. iSekurity is an identity theft security firm comprised of the largest team of former United States Federal Agents in the nation, including the Secret Service, FBI, DEA, IRS, ICE and Postal Inspectors.   They aggressively investigate all crimes of identity theft against iSekurity members for two reasons: to get your life back to its pre-fraud state and to eliminate your risk of reoccurrence. 

For more information on identity theft protection from iSekurity or to ENROLL, please contact iSekurity at 877.838.5734 or visit https://isekurity.com/mda

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Insurance Plans


 

As a member of the Mississippi Dental Association, you and your staff are eligible for the following exclusive insurance programs endorsed by the Mississippi Dental Association.  As your MDA-sponsored insurance representatives, the licensed professionals at Robert Ellis & Associates would be pleased to introduce you to the fine portfolio of insurance products endorsed by the Association, including:

  • HEALTH INSURANCE:  Whether you are interested in the reduced premium and tax advantages of a qualified high deductible H S A plan or the convenience of a co-pay plan, your MDA program offers quality benefits, excellent claims customer service and competitive prices.
  • 10-YEAR AND 20-YEAR LIFE INSURANCE benefits available up to $2,000,000 for you and $1,000,000 for your spouse.
  • LONG TERM DISABILITY:  Your MDA Long Term Disability program offers an “own occupation” definition of disability at group prices far below those available in the individual marketplace.
  • SHORT TERM DISABILITY
  • BUSINESS OVERHEAD EXPENSE: This important disability program offers you the financial resources for operating expenses in your practice in the event you become totally disabled.
  • LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE:  With the high cost of senior care, one of the most integral parts of your financial planning and security is a quality long term care insurance policy.
  • PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE:  Your MDA-endorsed Professional Liability Insurance coverage is underwritten by The Fortress Insurance Company. 
  • EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY INSURANCE
  • ERISA BONDS
  • BUSINESS OFFICE PACKAGE: In today’s market, the availability and cost of insurance for your building and contents is as distinctive as your individual practice.   The professionals at Robert Ellis & Associates can assist you in reviewing your property insurance needs and securing the appropriate coverage available.
  • WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE: If you employ 5 or more employees, Mississippi State Law requires you to provide Workers Compensation insurance.  
  • FLOOD INSURANCE

For additional information on any of the programs available exclusively to you as an MDA member please contact Stormy at Robert Ellis & Associates 1-888-503-5547 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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Message On-Hold

  

Turn on-hold time into profitable time with custom messaging written specifically about your practice. InTouch Practice Communications’® professional scriptwriters and voice talent will help you educate your patients about every service you offer. Because InTouch’s on-hold programs are 14 minutes in length – longer than other on-hold systems – your frequent callers will hear a variety of messages about services that make your practice unique. You’ll only pay a one-time fee, and you’ll own your state-of- the-art hardware too.


InTouch Practice Communications
877-493-9003 • ddsOnHold.com/ADA

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Online Data Backup Service


Dental Practices recognize the importance of disaster and emergency preparedness in protecting critical client data. CoreVault specializes in protecting business critical data safely and securely at its two private and geographically separated data centers, providing seamless solutions to data back up and storage needs. Ensuring fail-safe protection and HIPAA compliance of your patients’ information, CoreVault offers automated daily offsite protection, fast recovery, and secure data encryption 24-7. Hardware, software and maintenance costs are eliminated when your data is stored with CoreVault. From online storage to emergency restoration services, CoreVault securely protects your important data. If you would like to know more about this new member benefit and get a quick quote for your practice, then e-mail CoreVault at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call them at 1-888-812-3MDA (3632). You can also visit CoreVault at www.corevault.com/msdental

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Online & Paper Patient Charts

DentForms by MedicTalk is software that links to practice management systems and allows digital signing of customizable questionnaires and forms.  Patients may complete forms online.  This is the final step to become truly paperless.

Patient eForms also allows patients to complete forms online and the office pays per form.  Sign up at www.patienteforms.com.

For 25 years The Dental Record offered the best paper products including over forty patient and clinical forms.  Additional information for all products available at www.dentalrecord.com or call us at 800-243-4675.

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Patient Payment Plans


Exclusively endorsed by the Mississippi Dental Association, CareCredit Patient Payment Plans provide No Interest and Low Interest plans to help your patients receive the care they need.  Patients can choose from 3, 6, 12 & 18 month No Interest plans, or 24, 36, 48 & 60 month low interest extended plans. 

Offering fax, phone and online applications with instant credit decisions,  CareCredit is the easiest program to use.  For details on getting started today for only $20 with no monthly minimum use fee, call 800-800-5110.  Practices needing more information who are already enrolled can contact CareCredit at 1-800-859-9975.

FREE educational audio CD just for calling.

Members Save!  Call today for details.

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Payroll

SurePayroll – SurePayroll is passionate about dental practices and your payroll. They’re simple, friendly, and affordable!  Just go online at any time, enter your employee hours, and SurePayroll handles the rest, including all taxes, direct deposits, payroll reports and more.


FREE set-up and enrollment ($149 value).
FREE W-2s for the first year.
FREE payroll processing for the first 30 days.
FREE payroll tax filing and reporting.
Risk-free 6-month money-back guarantee.

1-866-535-3592


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Practice Financing

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Bank of America Practice Solutions, Inc. - For more than 20 years, Bank of America Practice Solutions has served the needs of dentists by offering financial products and services to the dental community.  Whether you own a practice or are just getting started, we can provide customized financial solutions for your short-term needs and long-term aspirations:

Purchase & Start-up
Growth & Restructuring
Practice Sales & Purchases   Improvement and Expansion Financing
New Practice Start-ups   Equipment Financing
Commercial Real Estate Products   Practice Equity Loan Program


Bank of America Practice Solutions offers some of the most flexible and competitive terms and benefits in the industry today, backed with the dedicated focus on customer satisfaction for which Bank of America is known worldwide.  If you are interested in learning more about how Bank of America can assist you with the management and growth of your practice, and how you can get reduced loan administration fees as a member of the MDA, please call us toll free at (800) 497-6076, Monday through Friday, 8a.m. to 8p.m., Eastern Time and mention code 1D7F3 or schedule a phone consultation through our secure Web site.

http://www.bankofamerica.com

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Shipping

As an ADA Member, you can enjoy special savings when you use the FedEx  Advantage® Program. You’ll save up to 27% on select FedEx Express® shipping services, and up to 12% on select FedEx Ground® services.* It’s a great way to reduce your costs on laboratory shipments and more. No enrollment fees or minimum shipping quotas apply. And current FedEx customers are also encouraged to take advantage of this offer.

800-636-2377

1800members.com/ada

*Shipping discounts are exclusive of any FedEx surcharges, premiums or special handling fees and are not available to package consolidators. Eligibility for discounts subject to FedEx credit approval. FedEx First Overnight®, FedEx SameDay®, FedEx® International Next Flight, FedEx International First®, FedEx International Priority DirectDistribution®, FedEx® 10kg Box, FedEx® 25kg Box and FedEx International MailService® not included. Eligible services subject to change. Base discounts on FedEx Express® are 17%-22%. An additional 5% discount is available for eligible FedEx Express® shipments when you create shipping labels online at fedex.com. For details on the FedEx Money-Back Guarantee, see Our Services at fedex.com. Discounts are subject to change. The FedEx Ground money-back guarantee applies to deliveries within the U.S. and to brokerage-inclusive shipments to Canada. For details, see the FedEx Ground Tariff.

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Waste Disposal


Mail Your Sharps disposal services is a cost-effective method for disposal of needles, syringes, and lancets; as well as other types of sharps and small quantities of medical waste.  We also offer recycling services for amalgams, lead foil, and Mercury.

It is a safe, easy, low cost alternative to on-site services.  Mail Your Sharps offers multiple systems that are tailored best fit your needs.  Online ordering enables you to order and ship at your convenience, not theirs. Plus, there are no contracts to sign.

The complete system is shipped to you; where you fill, package, and mail it back to us for proper disposal. The Key Benefits that each of our systems include are:

·         Certified Container(s) for Sharps, Medical Waste, Amalgams, Lead Foil, & Mercury
·         Approved return shipping boxes
·         Protective bag liner
·         Bar code tracking
·         Verification of Destruction for Regulated Medical Waste – Sharps
·         Price includes all shipping, packaging, destruction and manifest confirmation of      
            destruction
·         When your container is full, the container is placed in the pre-paid postage return 
            box, and returned for destruction

MDA Members will enjoy special savings when they use Mail Your Sharps.   Additional savings can be obtained by selecting any of our Featured Products of the Month.   If you would like receive regular updates including additional discounts, industry trends, regulatory changes and more please be sure to sign up on your dedicated MDA web page.

No enrollment fees, contracts or minimum quantities apply. Start saving now.  Go to http://mailyoursharps.com/Mississippi-Dental-Association.html .  Please be sure to use your Association Code: MSDA to receive your discount.  If you have any questions or need further assistance please feel free to contact us at 803-829-8109.

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Website Design

Bruner and Company: A Creative Web Design Studio - As a complete web solutions company, Bruner and Company offers customer-oriented web design services that add to the success of your dental practice. We work closely with MDA members from concept to delivery to ensure online solutions that reflect your practice and operational needs. Overall, our goal is to achieve the form and function of an online presence, without losing the creative appeal of an eye pleasing, user-friendly Web site.

Bruner and Company is a one-stop shop, aiding MDA members in every part of their online marketing presence, from design and search engine optimization, to registering a domain name and hosting the site. MDA members and/or their staff will also be able to make their own adjustments to text, photos, etc. on the member’s site.

For information about web solutions for your dental practice, please contact Ron Bruner at (800) 205-5759 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . You can also visit them online at www.BrunerAndCompany.com

 

 

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