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Addressing Misinformation and Setting the Record Straight
No full textArticle addressing misinformation spread regarding the SFDDA and continuing absence from the FDA House of Delegates
GITMO Operation Sea Signal: 30 Year Anniversary
No full textDr. Jose Rodriguez Cepero and his wife, Dr. Maria Gundian, hosted a reception in honor of the dentists who participated in the GITMO Operation Sea Signal in 1994, which provided dental care to political detainees at the Guantanamo Bay military prison
We Have Lost the Fluoride Battle...
No full textEditorial feature from lead editor, Dr. Richard Mufso
2025 Virginia Dental Showcase - Event Details
No full textThe 2025 Virginia Dental Showcase will take place on September 26-27, 2025, at Hilton Norfolk The Main in Norfolk, VA. This premier event for dental professionals features dynamic speakers, hands-on workshops, CE courses, an exhibit hall, networking opportunities, and receptions. Registration fees vary by attendee type, with early bird discounts available until July 31. The event includes access to CE courses, receptions, coffee breaks, boxed lunches, and a Membership Party. Parking and transportation options are provided, including on-site parking, nearby garages, and public transit. Exhibitors and sponsors will showcase the latest dental products and services
To Thine Own Self be True
No full textTHE NYSDA DIVERSITY and Inclusion Task Force, charged with acknowledging and promoting the disparate components of the Association’s membership, joins in the national observance of June as Pride Month. Designated in 1999, Pride Month commemorates the contributions to life and culture made by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people. Among those celebrating and being celebrated this month is NYSDA member Alison Rascon, D.D.S., M.S
Certified Dental Editor — The Icing on the Cake
No full textAssociate Editor Mali Schantz-Feld draws a compelling analogy between the prestigious Michelin Guide status for restaurants and the Certified Dental Editor (CDE) designation sponsored by the AADEJ. She explains that just as Michelin status motivates culinary excellence, CDE encourages dental editors and journalists to maintain high standards of excellence and ethics while continuously developing writing, editing, and design skills. To attain the CDE designation, individuals must complete 30 hours of continuing education in key areas such as writing, editing, layout and design, editorial leadership, and communications within four years of applying. Attending three consecutive AADEJ Annual Conferences can fulfill these hours, but other educational opportunities like ADA CEs and AADEJ webinars also count. Schantz-Feld emphasizes that the CDE credential signifies a commitment to professional improvement, distinguishes professionals among peers, and enhances credibility and skills. She personally attests that obtaining her CDE in 2020 boosted her credibility, improved her efficiency as an editor, writer, and team leader, and fostered a meaningful connection with other creative and respected professionals in the field
Dentistry and the Law: We Forgot to Renew Our Employment Agreement —Now What?
No full textThis Q&A addresses the legal implications when a fixed-term dental employment agreement expires without formal renewal. MDA Legal Counsel explains that if the employee continues working under the same conditions, an oral employment agreement is implicitly formed, retaining the original terms but becoming terminable without cause by either party at any time. A key consequence is that any post-termination provisions, such as a covenant not to compete, begin their restricted period countdown from the original agreement\u27s expiration date, regardless of continued employment. The article advises that it\u27s generally more practical for employment agreements to simply state that the term continues indefinitely until termination by either party, clearly outlining notice requirements and other consequences, to avoid such ambiguities