Dr. Dowling Honored By Maine Dental Association

The Honor Wall honors those who have given sustained service to the Maine Dental Association in a variety of capacities. It gives recognition to those who have sacrificed their
free and professional time in significant ways. This year’s recipient is Dr Mike Dowling,
a board certified pediatric dentist at Dirigo Pediatric Dentistry in Yarmouth. Mike was a
Biology major at Bates, then earned his dental degree at Tufts. He did a pediatric dentistry
residency at BU.

Mike’s been an MDA member for over 13 years and served on the Board for several years. He’s been active on Committee of Government Relations (CGR), and this past year has been CGR chair. Mike’s been especially active in presenting MDA viewpoints at MaineCare meetings, in particular with the past few years’ work on Rate Reform at MaineCare and the Adult Comprehensive dental rollout, both of which were effective as of July 2022. Mike has also given testimony on several bills at public hearings, and responds to legislative issues at a moment’s notice, despite carrying on with running a busy practice, running around raising kids, and running in general! Mike recently was re-elected to the MDA Board of Directors.

Dr. Mike Dowling, thank you for your service to the MDA. We’re grateful for your time
and expertise. Your name has been added to the Honor Wall at MDA Headquarters.