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2025 Author/Title Index to the Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
No full textThis comprehensive resource indexes articles published throughout 2025 in the Journal of the Michigan Dental Association. The content covers a wide range of topics relevant to Michigan dentistry, practice management, and legal compliance. Articles include findings on dental utilization rates pre- and post-COVID, legal guidance on issues like covenants not to compete and dental records, and clinical topics such as treating children with special needs. The index also features reports on MDA membership, the Foundation’s work, and analyses of generational differences in the workforce
J Mich Dent Assoc December 2025
No full textEach month, the Journal of the Michigan Dental Association delivers news, information, and features about Michigan dentistry to our state\u27s oral health community and the MDA\u27s 6,200+ members. It remains the main publication reaching Michigan dentists and is available worldwide through ADA Commons. The December 2025 (Volume 107, No. 11) issue of the Journal is published in a digital-only format to provide updates and insights for Michigan\u27s oral health community and MDA members. Print editions will resume in the new year.
This issue includes feature articles on the Michigan Dental Foundation, A Case for Credentialing Dental Assistants, and a feature on what will be new at the MDA Meeting in Grand Rapids, MI. Regular monthly contributions include: Editorial News You Need MDA At Your Service on resources for caring for deaf patients Dentistry and the Law Staff Matters: How to Get Creative with Staff Benefit Offerings New Professional: Legacy of Women Dentists Endorsed Programs News MDA Insurance: Health insurance plans updat
A Message from the President
No full textA regular column from the president of the Ninth District of New York bringing the latest news to the membership
ADA Trustee Corner - Ninth Letter from the ADA Second Trustee District to the NYSDA Components
No full textA regular column from the trustee of the Second Trustee District of to NYSDA Components
DO YOU KNOW HOW TO PREVENT FINANCIAL FRAUD IN YOUR DENTAL PRACTICE?
No full textFinancial fraud is a significant concern for dental practices, with an estimated 20%-60% of dentists affected over their careers. To prevent embezzlement, dentists should utilize the security functions of their practice management software, including setting high-level user permissions and audit logs. Daily checks on patient returns and weekly audits of financial consistency are crucial. Monitoring these areas can help detect and deter fraudulent activities, ensuring the financial health of the practice
HOMECOMING MOM RETURNS TO WISE AFTER THREE YEARS ABSENCE
No full textMadelyn Lawrence, a VCU School of Dentistry student and UVA-Wise alum, shares her transformative experience with the Mission of Mercy (MOM) project in Wise, Virginia. Initially volunteering in 2019, she witnessed the profound impact of providing free dental care to underserved rural communities. Returning as a dental student, she felt a deep connection to the patients and recognized the critical need for accessible dental care in such areas. Lawrence urges dental professionals to volunteer for projects like MOM, emphasizing the life-changing benefits for both providers and recipients
MDA Services: Let Your MDA Membership Put Money Back in Your Pocket
No full textMDA membership offers significant financial savings through partnerships with endorsed vendors, providing products and services to enhance dental practice success. Members can save over $30,000 annually by utilizing resources like PPO Negotiation Solutions, Best Card for credit processing, ProSites for digital marketing, Eagle Associates for compliance, and iCoreConnect for cloud-based software. Additional discounts are available on dental supplies, accounting, and in-house dental plan administration, among other services. These benefits demonstrate the value of MDA membership in streamlining operations and improving profitability
COMMIT TO SUPPORTING YOUR TEAM’S MENTAL HEALTH WITH SAFEHAVEN
No full textThe Virginia Dental Association (VDA) has partnered with the Medical Society of Virginia to offer the SafeHaven™ program to its members, their teams, and immediate family members. SafeHaven™ provides confidential support for mental health and well-being, including peer coaching, counseling services, leadership development, peer support groups, and a WorkLife Concierge. The program aims to help dental professionals manage stress, burnout, and other mental health challenges without fear of stigma or professional consequences
A Dream Come True
No full textThere are many facets of a well-made journal. Producing an exceptional publication such as The NYSDJ takes a lot of time, effort and commitment by its staff: Editor Chester Gary, Managing Editor Mary Stoll, Advertising and Sponsorship Manager Jeanne DeGuire and Art Director Ed Stevens, as well as its contributors and Editorial Review Board members. Dr. Gary has done an amazing job these past eight years at the helm, writing award-winning editorials and working tirelessly to help bring ADA Commons, our indexing platform, to fruition. He has also been an inspiration and trusted advisor to me, as were past editors Dr. Kevin Hanley and the late Dr. Elliott Moskowitz. I am humbled, happy, in fact, ecstatic, to have been chosen by NYSDA to help lead our flagship publication as your new editor
The New Professional: Best Practices for Leaving a Job: A Guide to a Smooth Transition
No full textThe article provides guidance for associate dentists on executing a professional job transition. It emphasizes the importance of careful decision-making, thorough contract review, and maintaining professional relationships throughout the resignation process. Key recommendations include evaluating the decision objectively, understanding contractual obligations, providing appropriate notice, documenting ongoing patient care, and maintaining a positive attitude. The article stresses that a well-managed departure can protect one\u27s professional reputation and future career opportunities