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President\u27s Message
No full textMonthly update from Dr. Tim Franklin, DDS with details of recent events, upcoming activities and news from the association
President\u27s Message
No full textMonthly update from Dr. Tim Franklin, DDS with details of recent events, upcoming activities and news from the association
Finding Morrie - A Continuation of the Self-Improvement Theme
No full textIn the fast-paced world of dentistry, where precision and care are paramount, the journey toward excellence often involves more than just clinical skills. It beckons the wisdom of experience and the art of continuous self[1]improvement. As we’ve explored the 7 habits of highly effective people for dentists in previous articles, it’s time to delve into a crucial aspect: finding mentorship within the elders of our community, akin to the timeless lessons found in “Tuesdays with Morrie” by Mitch Albom
28 Things I have Learned in 50 Years of Living...and in 17 years of Practicing Dentistry
No full textArticle inspired by humor columnist, Dave Barry, who wrote a similar piece, “25 Things I Have Learned in 50 Years.
SFDDA Newsletter Spring 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
FOCUSED LEADERSHIP, TRANSPARENT COMMUNICATION, A STRONGER FUTURE TOGETHER
No full textThe ADA is undergoing significant changes under Interim Executive Director Dr. Elizabeth Shapiro, focusing on leadership transition, transparency, financial sustainability, and operational improvements. Key initiatives include the implementation of a new Association Management Software (AMS), financial recovery measures, and the decision to sunset SmileCon as the annual meeting after 2025. The ADA is committed to enhancing communication, stabilizing operations, and exploring new meeting models to better serve its members
Good Faith Estimates and the No Surprises Act
No full textFederal law requires dentists to be up front with self-pay patients about the cost of their treatment. Surprises may lead to penalties.
The No Surprises Act (NSA) went into effect on Jan. 1, 2022. This is a federal law that applies to all health-care providers, including dentists. The law gives certain rights to patients to help protect them from receiving surprise medical bills. These surprises usually occur when a person has no control over who treats them, such as during an emergency or when they are treated unknowingly by an out-of-network provider
DEAN’S REPORT: U-M SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY - Celebrating a 150-year Tradition of Excellence — and Planning for the Future
No full textThis report commemorates the 150th anniversary of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, founded in 1875 largely due to the lobbying efforts of the Michigan Dental Association (MDA). It details the leadership of its first dean, Dr. Jonathan Taft, who established high professional standards that shaped the institution\u27s commitment to excellence. The school boasts over 12,000 DDS graduates and 3,460 dental hygiene graduates, emphasizing its continuous role in advancing dentistry through innovation, research, and patient care, from early textbook development to modern digital tools like CBCTs and CAD-CAM technology. The incoming DDS Class of 2029 marks a milestone with its highest percentage of women (65%). The report also highlights recent faculty research, including a major federal grant for fluoride efficacy and a study on non-opioid pain management