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An Invite to the ADEA Deans’ Conference
No full textIn this report, the AADEJ executive director’s participation in the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Deans’ Conference, highlighting a growing partnership between the AADEJ and dental education leadership. Key sessions explored resilient leadership during periods of uncertainty and the profound impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI) on higher education writing and communication. The conference also addressed the shifting political landscape and federal policy and funding changes currently facing oral health education
UPDATE: SMILES FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM (MEDICAID)
No full textThe Smiles for Children program, part of Virginia\u27s Medicaid, has expanded to provide comprehensive dental care to adults as of July 2021. This includes treatments like endodontics, crowns, and dentures. Despite a 30% fee increase in 2022, there is a shortage of participating dentists to meet the high demand. Dr. Roger Palmer encourages more dentists to join the program to help underserved populations, highlighting the satisfaction of restoring dental health and the streamlined payment process. For more information, dentists can contact Dr. Palmer directly
VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY NOTES DECEMBER 2, 2022
No full textThe Virginia Board of Dentistry meeting on December 2, 2022, addressed several key issues. New Director of the Department of Health Professions, Mr. Arne W. Owens, acknowledged workforce shortages and proposed new ideas to tackle them. The Board discussed regulatory updates, including simplifying language and reducing reactivation costs for inactive licenses. They clarified procedures for taking vital signs during sedation and increased continuing education hours for dentists and dental hygienists providing free services to low-income individuals. The disciplinary report revealed that most closed cases were patient care-related, with some resulting in license suspensions
HOW CAN FINANCIAL PLANNING SOFTWARE HELP YOU PLAN FOR RETIREMENT?
No full textFinancial planning software helps retirees navigate the complexities of retirement by considering various factors like assets, liabilities, income sources, and expenses. Unlike the simplistic four percent rule, modern software uses Monte Carlo Simulation to account for uncertainties such as sequence of return risk. This allows retirees to model different scenarios, make informed decisions, and adjust their plans over time to ensure financial stability throughout retirement
These Dentists have a Story to Tell; What\u27s Yours?
No full textEvery dentist has his or her own story to tell when it comes to personal and practice success. Each is different, of course, but a recurring theme is how membership in the MDA, ADA, and their local society seems to help them succeed. They find that practice life is somehow better — more rewarding — with membership. Many will tell you that being a member makes them a more satisfied, more grounded professional. In this issue we present the stories of four MDA members who discovered how MDA membership gives them many advantages in their personal and professional lives.
The article, titled These Dentists Have a Story to Tell; What’s Yours?, is designated as a FOCUS ON MEMBERSHIP and aims to share personal accounts of professional success. It highlights the stories and experiences of several MDA members, including Dr. Rachel Sinacola, Dr. Lisenia Collazo, and Dr. Melissa Keil, underscoring the advantages derived from membership in the association
Dentist Day on the Hill - It\u27s Easy to Participate!
No full textToday, we focus on planning and organizing participation in Dentist Day on the Hill, an advocacy event organized by the Florida Dental Association that brings dentists to the Capitol to educate legislators on dental issues. Jamie Graves, FDA Governmental Affairs Coordinator, joins to provide details on the why, what, when, and where. From logistics and scheduling meetings with legislators to the importance of building relationships and the significance of member involvement in advocacy efforts, we hope you will walk away with a better understanding of this member benefit. We hope to see you on the hill
New Dentist News (August 2025)
No full textNew Dentist News offers timely information on scientific, social, educational, political and economic developments affecting new dentists. This collection is historical and items may not reflect current standards. For up-to-date information contact the ADA. The New Dentist News was alternately titled ADA Lifeline, 1997-June 2001.https://commons.ada.org/newdentistnews/1062/thumbnail.jp
N Y State Dent J January 2025
No full textIn the January 2025 issue, the reader will find the following feature articles: The Open Apex Challenge: A Case Series Pathological Changes in Soft Tissues Associated with Radiographically Normal Impacted Teeth Bridging the Dental Care Gap: Addressing Oral Health Disparities in New York State Nursing Homes Dental Management of a Talon Cusp on a Permanent Incisor in Traumatic Occlusion
This issue includes regular columns with regional news impacting the New York membership including: editorial and perspectives columns, legal, association activities, component news, continuing education opportunities, and classifieds