Rhode Island Dental Association

06/08/2026

🎤Your RIDA Governmental Affairs team is 💪 advocating for you !

🤝Serving our members is what we care about most and we want you to know how Govt Affairs is working for you !
🏡From wherever you are, tune in for an update !

🤙RSVP for Zoom link: [email protected]

06/04/2026

✅Earn 4 CEU’s for participating in the 2026 National Council of Dental Health programs.

💻Learn more and register: NCDHP.ORG/2026-CONFERENCE

Excellent Speakers 🎤

06/01/2026

Governmental Affairs Town Hall – Stay Informed, Stay Engaged 🤝

Join us for our upcoming RIDA Governmental Affairs Town Hall and hear directly from the team working on behalf of us at the State House. 🍔

Topics will include:
✅ Updates on 2026 legislative activity
✅ Planning for 2027 priorities
✅ Foreign-trained dentist initiatives
✅ Open discussion and member feedback

This is a valuable opportunity to learn about the work being done behind the scenes to protect and advance dentistry in Rhode Island.

📅 Tuesday, June 9, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM
💻 Via Zoom or in person at RIDA Headquarters
🍽️ Dinner will be served

We encourage all members to attend and stay informed about the important advocacy efforts taking place on your behalf.

Led by Govt Affairs Chairmen Dr Andy Gazerro & Dr Fred Hartman

Together, our voice is stronger. OrganizedDentistry

05/02/2026

🎤May 5th @ 4:00-4:45 pm come testify on this bill that closes a loophole which affects how dental offices are paid and prevents patients from having their benefits reduced or eliminated

✍️If you cannot attend the hearing, now is the time to write to the committee to ask for their support in favor of passage of the bill

📧Even just a simple letter that says: Please support S2887 is more than enough!!!

Letters in Support of S2887 should be sent to: [email protected]
Titled “S2887 – Support”

🙋‍♀️QUESTIONS? please contact our government affairs chairpersons:
Andy Gazerro [email protected]
Fred Hartman [email protected]

04/30/2026

04/30/2026

Female Dentist Dinner was a beautiful evening ! Thanks to Dr. Caroline Danish and Dr. Jessicca Collins for carrying on Dr. Denise Shapiro’s tradition! 💐

Get your calendars ready to save the next date! If you couldn’t make this one, don’t miss the next one ! 💐

04/21/2026

Check out this upcoming 3-day, hands-on Forensic Odontology Course presented in association with the American Board of Forensic Odontology and the American Dental Association on July 19th - July 21st in Las Vegas, NV!

Visit https://theiacme.com/page/fo2026 to find out more information!

04/21/2026

Your health matters! RIDA encourages every dentist/specialist, team member, and student to safeguard their mental health.

You all have FREE access to the Well-Being Index. Use this access code to use the Well-Being Index today: ADA Wellness

Scan the QR Code below or visit https://www.ada.org/resources/practice/wellness/well-being-index for more information.

04/17/2026

ATTENTION NEW DENTISTS!

Join us on May 7th from 6–8PM at Brother & Moffat in Providence for an evening designed for new dentists to connect, unwind, and build meaningful professional relationships.

We’ll also be hosting a RIDA Alumni Panel, where experienced members will be available to answer your questions and share how RIDA can help propel your successful career.

Whether you’re recently graduated or new to Rhode Island, this is a great opportunity to meet peers in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

📍 Brother & Moffat, Providence
🗓️ May 7 | 6–8PM

Register here: https://forms.gle/KVXZK8mAidEGwDFn9

We look forward to seeing you there.

04/17/2026

ATTENTION NEW DENTISTS!

Join us on May 7th from 6–8PM at Brother & Moffat in Providence for an evening designed for new dentists to connect, unwind, and build meaningful professional relationships.

We’ll also be hosting a RIDA Alumni Panel, where experienced members will be available to answer your questions and share how RIDA can help propel your successful career.

Whether you’re recently graduated or new to Rhode Island, this is a great opportunity to meet peers in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

📍 Brother & Moffat, Providence
🗓️ May 7 | 6–8PM

Register here: https://forms.gle/KVXZK8mAidEGwDFn9

We look forward to seeing you there.