Dentaquest Institute Inc

“Dental service of massachusetts, inc., a not-for-profit massachusetts corporation, is the sole member of dentaquest institute, inc.”

“Dental service of massachusetts, inc. Has the sole authority to appoint and/or remove the directors of dentaquest institute, inc.”

“Under state law, dental service of massachusetts, inc. , as the sole member of the organization, has the authority to approve certain fundamental transactions such as amendments to the institute's articles of organization, mergers, consolidations and dissolution.”

“Members of the external tax firm (currently edelstein and company, llp) initially discuss, prepare and review the form 990 return with management. Management reviews the form 990 for accuracy and completeness and provide comments to the preparer. Once the return is fully analyzed and prepared, a copy is distributed to the board of directors in advance of a specific meeting. A copy of the final form 990 is sent to the full board and officers before it is filed.”

“The organization requires each covered individual to file an initial conflicts of interest disclosure statement with the organization's filing officer. Thereafter, it is necessary to file an annual conflicts of interest disclosure statement, within 15 days of commencement of the fiscal year. The covered individual will also be required to file a conflicts of interest disclosure statement within 30 days of leaving office. If, during the year, a director perceives a situation that may in any way present a conflict, they are required to file a conflict of interest disclosure statement with the filing officer as soon as practicable. The obligation to disclose such conflict of interest exists whether or not you have acted on such conflict of interest. The filing officer will investigate the disclosure and review it with the chairman of the board and, if circumstances require, the board of directors. The determination of the board shall be final and binding. Dentaquest institute relies upon the integrity of each person who under the policy is a covered individual, and expects adherence to the obligations as set forth in this policy. Failure to conform one's conduct to the conditions set forth in the policy may result in removal from the board, dismissal from employment, or such other actions as may be determined by the board.”

“The compensation of the organization's executive director and officers is established under policies created and approved by the compensation committee of the board of directors of dental service of massachusetts, inc. (dsm), the organization's sole member, of which it is a supporting organization. These policies, including market-based compensation reviews, are administered by the human resources department at dentaquest, llc which performs these services for dsm and all of its subsidiaries and related companies.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon written request.”

“Consultants: program service expenses 2,461,676. Management and general expenses 65,589. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,527,265.”

“This process has not changed from the previous year.”