Maryland State Dental Association

Organization Overview

Maryland State Dental Association is located in Columbia, MD. The organization was established in 1925. According to its NTEE Classification (G90) the organization is classified as: Medical Disciplines, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Maryland State Dental Association employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Maryland State Dental Association is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.

For the year ending 09/2021, Maryland State Dental Association generated $2.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.7% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND FOR ALL DENTAL PROFESSIONALS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

ANNUAL MEETING - PROVIDES A FORUM FOR MEMBERS TO SHARE IDEAS AND TO VOTE ON DENTAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL ISSUES. IN LIEU OF AN ANNUAL MEETING, THE BUSINESS OF THE MSDA IS CONDUCTED BY THE MSDA HOUSE OF DELEGATES COMPRISED OF ELECTED MEMBERS FROM EACH COMPONENT TO REPRESENT THE ORGANIZATION AND MAKE DECISIONS ON BEHALF OF MSDA. THE MSDA HOUSE OF DELEGATES MEETS ANNUALLY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CHESAPEAKE DENTAL CONFERENCE. WITH COVID RESTRICTIONS EASING, THE MSDA RETURNED TO AN ALL IN-PERSON ANNUAL MEETING. SOCIAL DISTANCING AND OTHER PRECAUTIONS WERE PUT IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THE ATTENDEES. ATTENDEES WERE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN NETWORKING EVENTS, CONTINUING EDUCATION, AND HEAR FROM OTHER EXCEPTIONAL KEYNOTE SPEAKERS.


ADVOCACY - THE MSDA LOBBIES ON BEHALF OF ITS MEMBERS AND THE PROFESSION ON ISSUES THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO THE FUTURE PRACTICE AND SCIENCE OF DENTISTRY. THE MSDA PRIMARILY LOBBIES/ADVOCATES FOR DENTAL ISSUES ON THE STATE LEVEL AND PARTNERS WITH THE AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION ("ADA") FOR NATIONAL ISSUES. COVID CREATED A SHORTENED SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. HOWEVER, THE MSDA'S ADVOCACY WORK ONLY HEATED UP OFF SESSION WITH MANY COVID RELATED ISSUES ARISING REQUIRING THE ACTION OF THE ASSOCIATION. THE MSDA'S ANNUAL DENTIST DAY IN ANNAPOLIS FOR 2021 WILL NOT OCCUR IN PERSON. IT WILL BE REPLACED WITH A VIRTUAL DENTIST DAY OVER THE COURSE OF ONE WEEK IN FEBRUARY.


MEMBERSHIP - MEMBERS OF THE MSDA ARE INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE LICENSED DENTISTS IN MARYLAND. AFFILIATE AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIPS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE CONNECTED TO ORAL HEALTH AND DENTISTRY AND WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE STATE DENTAL ASSOCIATION. MSDA REPRESENTS THE DENTAL PROFESSION'S EFFORTS TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY AND ETHICAL ORAL HEALTH CARE TO THE PUBLIC. IT IS THE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR DENTISTS IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND, AND A CONSTITUENT OF THE AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION. THERE ARE TWELVE COMPONENT DENTAL SOCIETIES LOCATED THROUGHOUT MARYLAND. THESE THREE ENTITIES MAKE UP THE TRIPARTITE MEMBERSHIP SYSTEM OF THE ADA; THE NATIONAL LEVEL, STATE LEVEL, AND LOCAL LEVEL. THE IMPACT OF COVID ON THE 2021 RENEWAL CYCLE REMAINS TO BE SEEN. THE RENEWAL PERIOD BEGAN IN NOVEMBER 2020 AND GOES THROUGH MARCH 2021.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
The Doherty Group Llc
Lobbying
$167,775
Ko Public Affairs
Public Relations
$106,000
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$67,749
Government grants $106,160
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$183,921
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$357,830
Total Program Service Revenue$1,661,549
Investment income $6,123
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $95,050
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,132,601

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Maryland State Dental Association has recieved totaling $90,363.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Dental Association

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: public support

$90,363
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