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Lobbyist disclosure reporting period: 07/01/2013 - 12/31/2013

Lobbyist name	Karen Rafeld
Business name	Massachusetts Dental Society
Address	2 Willow St Suite 200
City, state, zip code	Southborough, MA 01745
Country	US
Agent type	Both
Phone	508-480-9797

Operating Expenses

Date	Recipient	Type of expense	Amount
7/1/2013-12/31/2013		Advertising expenses	$0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013		Photocopies, scans	$0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013		Computer equipment, supplies	$0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013		Professional dues	$0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013		Fax charges	$0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013		Internet fees	$0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013		Legal fees	$0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013		Postage, shipping, delivery	$0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013		Office supplies, equipment	$0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013		Printing expenses	$0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013		Public relations expenses	$0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013		Rent	$0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013		Office and support staff salaries	$0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013		Professional subscriptions	$0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013		Taxes	$0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013		Telephone, cell phone, handheld	$0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013		Utilities (heat, water, electricity)	$0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013	See Massachusetts Dental Society for all expenses.	Other operating expenses	$0.00
		Total operating expenses	$0.00

Activities, Bill Numbers and Titles

Activity or Bill No and Title	Agent's position	Direct business association with public official	Client represented	Compensation received
H932 - An Act relative to anesthesia coverage for children hospitalized for dental treatment	Support	No relationships of a business nature, meaning a joint enterprise or transaction between the agent and the official of a commercial or financial nature that exists apart from any lobbying communications the agent may make to the public official.	Massachusetts Dental Society	$437.50
HB981/SB422 - An Act relative to financial services contracts for dental benefits corporations	Support	No relationships of a business nature, meaning a joint enterprise or transaction between the agent and the official of a commercial or financial nature that exists apart from any lobbying communications the agent may make to the public official.	Massachusetts Dental Society	$437.50
HB982/SB423 - An Act Relative to increasing choice for dental patients	Support	No relationships of a business nature, meaning a joint enterprise or transaction between the agent and the official of a commercial or financial nature that exists apart from any lobbying communications the agent may make to the public official.	Massachusetts Dental Society	$437.50
HB983/SB424 - An Act To limit retroactive denials of dental insurance claims	Support	No relationships of a business nature, meaning a joint enterprise or transaction between the agent and the official of a commercial or financial nature that exists apart from any lobbying communications the agent may make to the public official.	Massachusetts Dental Society	$437.50
HB1964 - An Act relative to pupil dental health	Support	No relationships of a business nature, meaning a joint enterprise or transaction between the agent and the official of a commercial or financial nature that exists apart from any lobbying communications the agent may make to the public official.	Massachusetts Dental Society	$437.50
SB1001 - An Act to conduct a comprehensive study of oral injuries in school sports	Support	No relationships of a business nature, meaning a joint enterprise or transaction between the agent and the official of a commercial or financial nature that exists apart from any lobbying communications the agent may make to the public official.	Massachusetts Dental Society	$437.50
HB274/SB998 - An Act establishing an advanced dental hygiene practitioner level of practice	Oppose	No relationships of a business nature, meaning a joint enterprise or transaction between the agent and the official of a commercial or financial nature that exists apart from any lobbying communications the agent may make to the public official.	Massachusetts Dental Society	$437.50
HB2076 - An Act relative to the restoration of MassHealth adult dental benefits	Support	No relationships of a business nature, meaning a joint enterprise or transaction between the agent and the official of a commercial or financial nature that exists apart from any lobbying communications the agent may make to the public official.	Massachusetts Dental Society	$437.50
HB1055 - An Act relative to the oral health workforce	Support	No relationships of a business nature, meaning a joint enterprise or transaction between the agent and the official of a commercial or financial nature that exists apart from any lobbying communications the agent may make to the public official.	Massachusetts Dental Society	$437.50
HB2000 - Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to the safety of dental amalgam	Oppose	No relationships of a business nature, meaning a joint enterprise or transaction between the agent and the official of a commercial or financial nature that exists apart from any lobbying communications the agent may make to the public official.	Massachusetts Dental Society	$437.50
SB1026 - An Act requiring informed consent to the use of dental amalgam which contains mercury in dental procedures	Oppose	No relationships of a business nature, meaning a joint enterprise or transaction between the agent and the official of a commercial or financial nature that exists apart from any lobbying communications the agent may make to the public official.	Massachusetts Dental Society	$437.50
Special Commission on Dental Insurance	Neutral	No relationships of a business nature, meaning a joint enterprise or transaction between the agent and the official of a commercial or financial nature that exists apart from any lobbying communications the agent may make to the public official.	Massachusetts Dental Society	$437.50
			Total amount	$5,250.00

Meals, Travel, and Entertainment Expenses

No meals, travel, or entertainment expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period.

Additional Expenses

No additional expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period.

Campaign Contributions

No campaign contributions were filed for this disclosure reporting period.

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