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J Am Coll Dent 2023 90 2
No full textThe Journal of the American College of Dentists (JACD) publishes scholarly articles, editorials, essays, and reflections addressing the ethical, professional, and social dimensions of dentistry. The Journal serves as a forum for advancing ethics, professionalism, leadership, and excellence within the dental community. By fostering dialogue across disciplines and perspectives, JACD provides readers with insights that encourage ethical, professional practice, lifelong learning, and service to the public, reinforcing dentistry’s commitment to advancing oral healthcare and the common good
J Am Coll Dent 2024 91 2
No full textThe Journal of the American College of Dentists (JACD) publishes scholarly articles, editorials, essays, and reflections addressing the ethical, professional, and social dimensions of dentistry. The Journal serves as a forum for advancing ethics, professionalism, leadership, and excellence within the dental community. By fostering dialogue across disciplines and perspectives, JACD provides readers with insights that encourage ethical, professional practice, lifelong learning, and service to the public, reinforcing dentistry’s commitment to advancing oral healthcare and the common good
VA Dent J October 2025
No full textThis issue introduces Dr. Marlon Goad as the new VDA President, detailing his journey, goals, and vision for addressing workforce shortages, reimbursement challenges, and increasing membership among young dentists. It also features the opening of the Dr. Roger Wood Special Care Clinic at VCU School of Dentistry, aimed at providing specialized care for adults with disabilities and training future oral health professionals.
The journal includes updates on legislative advocacy, such as the VDA PAC\u27s fundraising progress and the 20th anniversary of Virginia’s Medicaid Dental Program. It explores the integration of artificial intelligence into dental practices, emphasizing accessible tools for patient education and operational efficiency. Scientific articles cover topics like third molar surgery, implant placement, alveolar ridge preservation, and the transformation of premalignant oral lesions into cancer.
Additionally, the publication celebrates awards and recognitions for outstanding contributions to dentistry, welcomes new members, and honors the memory of late members. It also provides resources for practice transitions, dental office management, and endorsed products and services through the VDA Member Perks program. The journal underscores the importance of professional development, community outreach, and collaboration to advance oral healthcare in Virginia
Episode 15 – SMART SUPPLY MANAGEMENT: UNLEASH THE POWER OF METHOD
No full textSUMMARY: Karen Wood welcomes Alison Farber, Vice President of Sales and Partnerships at Method Procurement. They discuss the evolution of dental supply ordering from clipboards to sophisticated software platforms. Alison explains the concept of procurement and its importance in managing costs and efficiency in dental practices. The conversation covers how Method\u27s software simplifies the procurement process by automating price checks, tracking orders, and managing budgets, significantly reducing overhead costs. Alison also describes the flexible implementation of Method\u27s solutions, including inventory scanning, budget tracking, and comprehensive reporting features. The episode emphasizes the immediate and long-term financial benefits of adopting modern procurement practices for dental offices.
HOST: Karen Wood manages the VDA Member Perks program. She has been in the dental field for over 20 years, having experience as a dental assistant, managing a periodontal practice, and working with dental teams as a sales consultant and trainer.
GUEST(S): Alison Farber is the Vice President of Sales and Partnerships at Method Procurement Technologies, where she leads sales and partnerships to help dental practices modernize procurement and accelerate growth. Beyond the dental space, she’s actively involved in supporting local start-ups. She serves as a mentor to emerging leaders, sharing her experience to help the next generation of entrepreneurs thrive. Outside of work, Alison is a busy mom of two, an avid paddle sports enthusiast, and a terrible gardener.
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EPISODE CREDITS:
Producer: Paul Logan
Host: Karen Wood
Guest(s): Alison Farber
Post-Production/Editor: Shannon Jacobs
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The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only, and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. This podcast should not be considered professional, medical, or legal advice
N Y State Dent J November 2025
No full textIn the November 2025 issue, the reader will find the following feature articles: Attitudes of New York State Pediatric Dentists Toward Treating Hasidic Patients A Qualitative Assessment of the Role of Dental Specialists in U.S. Opioid Epidemic Revolutionizing Dental Operatories An Update on Non-Cigarette Nicotine-Containing Products and the Periodontal Patient
This issue includes regular columns with regional news impacting the New York membership including: editorial and legal columns, association activities, component news, continuing education opportunities, and classifieds
Episode 18 – WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE ADA?
No full textEPISODE LENGTH: 43:45
SUMMARY: In this episode of The Fulcrum, the focus is on the recent ADA House of Delegates meeting, featuring updates from Virginia\u27s ADA delegates, Drs. Ralph Howell, Frank Iuorno, Justin Norbo, Elizabeth Reynolds, Jonathan Wong, and Brenda Young. Discussion topics include the unprecedented election of a president-elect from the floor, strategic concerns such as the dissolution of the Strategic Forecasting Committee, the impact and future direction of sedation guidelines, and the ADA\u27s financial challenges, particularly the implications of the Salesforce AMS. The episode explores the importance of member involvement and advocacy and contemplates potential changes in governance and membership dynamics to drive the ADA forward.
HOST: Ryan Dunn is the CEO of the Virginia Dental Association. Ryan has played major roles with four national and statewide Associations while also spending time working on Capitol Hill. When he’s not talking all things dental, he’s talking about his family and baseball–and sometimes both at the same time.
GUESTS:
Dr. Ralph Howell, Jr. brings more than three decades of leadership and service to the American Dental Association at the local, state, and national levels. A member of the ADA House of Delegates for 20 years, Howell has served as Delegate and member of multiple committees, including a term as Chairman of the Budget, Finance, and Administrative Matters Reference Committee. His national service also includes work with the ADA Council on Communications and with the ADA Council on Dental Practice, the ADA Continuing Education.
Dr. Frank Iuorno, Jr. is a dual-trained orthodontist, oral and maxillofacial surgeon, past-president of the VDA, current Parliamentarian of the VDA, member of VDA Council on Government Affairs and Council on Constitution and Bylaws, and Vice Chair of the ADA Council on Government Affairs.
Dr. Justin Norbo is a member of the American Dental Association, the Virginia Dental Association, the Northern Virginia Dental Society, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He is a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, the International College of Dentists, the American College of Dentists, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. Dr. Norbo has served as an American Dental Association Delegate, served on the American Dental Association New Dentist Committee, and held other positions through the Virginia Dental Association and the Northern Virginia Dental Society. He is a past President of the Virginia Dental Association, the Virginia Academy of General Dentistry, and the Northern Virginia Dental Society.
Dr. Elizabeth Reynolds is a general dentist who practices in Richmond. She serves as a Virginia delegate to the ADA and has been on the delegation for 12 years, and is a past president of the Virginia Dental Association.
Dr. Jonathan Wong is a board-certified dentist anesthesiologist who completed his anesthesia residency at Stony Brook Medicine. He is an alternate delegate for the 16th District representing Virginia, Director at Large for the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists, and works extensively promoting patient safety for patients undergoing sedation and anesthesia in the dental office through organizations such as Quad A and NFPA. Although he is a graduate of Southern Illinois Dental School, the closest he comes to working on teeth these days is brushing his three cats’ teeth 3-4 times a week.
Dr. Breanda Young has recently retired after almost 40 years of practice as a general dentist in Fairfax. She is a member of the International College of Dentists, American College of Dentists, Pierre Fauchard, and a Virginia Dental Association Fellow. She serves as delegate of the American Dental Association and a member of the Northern Virginia Dental Society Executive Committee. She is a member of the Fairfax City Commission for Women and serves on the Women for Madison (JMU) Executive Advisory Council.
EPISODE CREDITS
Host: Ryan Dunn
Post-Production/Editor: Shannon Jacobs
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Music in this episode is from Epidemic Sound
The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only, and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. This podcast should not be considered professional, medical, or legal advice
Staff Matters: My Dental Assistant Asked for a Work Accommodation — What Are My Obligations?
No full textThis column addresses an employer\u27s obligations when a dental assistant requests an accommodation for a medical condition that makes prolonged standing difficult. Both the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA, for 15+ employees) and the Michigan Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (PDCRA, for 1+ employee) mandate providing a reasonable accommodation unless it poses an undue hardship . The employer must initiate the interactive process —a good-faith dialogue—to identify the employee\u27s limitations and explore feasible accommodations. Medical documentation can be requested to substantiate the need. Examples of reasonable adjustments include providing a stool, offering schedule flexibility, or reassigning non-essential duties. Undue hardship is relative to the practice\u27s size and resources; while a costly renovation might be undue, providing a stool is likely reasonable. Failure to engage in this process can expose the practice to legal claims
