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LSU School of Dentistry Launches New Residency in Orofacial Pain
No full textLouisiana State University School of Dentistry announces a new two-year Advanced Education Program in Orofacial Pain, launching July 2025. The program provides interdisciplinary training, preparing specialists to manage complex oral and facial pain conditions through clinical care and academic instruction
Medication Access and Training Expandsion (MATE) Act
No full textArticle provides helpful answers in regards to the new eight hour CE requirement for DEA license renewal
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Dentists: Habit 5 Seek first to understand, then to be understood.
No full textSeries based on Steven Covey\u27s The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People seeks to inspire and guide readers on their journey to personal and professional excellence. This article focuses on the fifth habit of building understanding
A Sad and Untimely Loss of a (Gental) Giant within Our Profession, Our Lives, Our Hearts
No full textEditorial feature from lead editor, Dr. Richard Mufso
SFDDA Newsletter Winter 2024
No full textSFDDA Newsletter includes regular columns with regional news impacting the South Florida District membership including: columns from the President and editor, feature articles relating to the field of dentistry, association events and upcoming activities, component news, continuing education opportunities, and classifieds
SFDDA Newsletter Spring 2025
No full textSFDDA Newsletter includes regular columns with regional news impacting the South Florida District membership including: columns from the President and editor, feature articles relating to the field of dentistry, association events and upcoming activities, component news, continuing education opportunities, and classifieds
MDA At Your Service: What’s the MDA Doing to Help the Hygienist Shortage?
No full textThis article details the MDA\u27s efforts to address Michigan\u27s dental hygienist shortage, which saw about 3,000 licensed RDHs leave the workforce since 2020. Initiatives include paid social media campaigns targeting potential and former RDHs, although enrollment impacts have been minimal. The MDA is also collaborating with hygiene schools, helping Ferris State University secure funding to double its size and working with North Central Michigan College to establish a new school. Discussions are underway to explore allowing internationally trained dentists to perform hygiene duties. Additionally, the MDA endorses MEDVA for virtual assistant staffing, promoting HIPAA-compliant human professionals who handle remote administrative tasks as a cost-effective solution to workforce challenges
The New Professional: What New and Associate Dentists Need to Know about AI
No full textThis article outlines the growing importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry, particularly for newer professionals. AI\u27s applications span radiographic analysis (identifying pathologies, enhancing diagnostic precision), treatment planning (simulating outcomes, designing aligners), and streamlining administrative tasks (voice recognition for notes, optimized scheduling). The author emphasizes that AI should be viewed as an augmentative tool to human capabilities, not a replacement for clinical judgment, especially in complex cases. It also highlights the critical considerations of data privacy (HIPAA compliance) and the enduring value of the relationship-driven nature of dentistry. Ultimately, the most successful dentists will be those who combine emerging technologies with strong interpersonal and clinical skills
MDA Services: Practice Acquisition: 6 Ways MDA-Endorsed Companies Can Smooth the Way
No full textThis article outlines six key ways MDA-endorsed companies can facilitate dental practice acquisitions, especially with a high number of dentists retiring. These services include: 1) Real estate valuation and lease review by Bridge Commercial Realty. 2) Acquisition loans and lines of credit through Bank of America Practice Solutions, which offers specialized healthcare financing and discounts for MDA members. 3) Expert assistance with transitioning insurance credentials and PPO network negotiations from PPO Negotiation Solutions to ensure optimal reimbursement. 4) Establishing financial safeguards through Prosperident\u27s Owner Proactive Strategies to prevent embezzlement. 5) Reliable dental gas services from Compass Cryogenics. 6) Solutions for staffing needs via MEDVA, which provides HIPAA-compliant virtual assistants for administrative tasks at a reduced cost