Minnesota Association for Community Dentistry

The Minnesota Association for Community Dentistry (MACD) was a non-profit organization dedicated to improving oral health access for underserved populations in Minnesota. Active primarily in the late 1990s and early 2000s, the association served as a collaborative network for community-based dental clinics, safety-net providers, and public health advocates. MACD played a significant role in legislative advocacy, contributing to the development of dental access policies and the establishment of the Dental Access Advisory Committee in 1999. The organization focused on reducing oral health disparities through policy reform, resource sharing, and the promotion of community-based dental care models.