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Welcome to the Manatee Dental Society (MDS) Website
We are a component of the West Coast District Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association, and the American Dental Association.
MDS is the professional society comprised of dental professionals. MDS serves member dentists in the Bradenton community and surrounding area. MDS is dedicated to the professional growth of its members and provides monthly continuing education seminars throughout the year, access to care volunteer opportunities, leadership opportunities and updates its members on important information pertaining to dentistry.
Executive Council Members 2025-2026
President - Margaret Kirkland, DDS
Secretary - Maksym Ruzanov, DMD
Treasurer - Susan Sheahan, DMD
Immediate Past President - Michael Abraham, DMD
Executive Secretary- Jodi Hook
info@manateedentalsociety.org
General Membership Meeting or Event Dates
All general membership meetings will be held at Bradenton Country Club, 4646 9th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209. Meetings begin with a social at 6:00 p.m. and business/CE begins at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Medical Errors, Dr. Nicholas Grimaudo
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Human Trafficking: Overview and Pipeline Process, Mrs. Dottie Groover-Skipper
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Guided Implant Placement, Dr. Thomas Yoon
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Practice Evaluations: Buying and Selling a Dental Practice, Dr. Terry Buckenheimer
Use the form below to submit your RSVP to the upcoming dental lecture.
All general membership meetings are held at Bradenton Country Club, 4646 9th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209. Meetings begin with a social hour at 6:00 PM and lectures begin at 6:30 PM.
Diamond Sponsors
Below you will find quick links to assist you in partnering with the Manatee Dental Society.
