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My Story So Far…
No full textThis article features a monthly column from the Macomb Dental Society President, Dr. Kyle Katynski DDS
A Dentist’s Journey of Service: Chris Macri’s Life-Changing Volunteering Experience with GDR in Mexico
No full textThis article chronicles Dr. Chris Macri’s transformative volunteer experience with Global Dental Relief (GDR) in Mexico, where he and his daughter joined efforts to provide crucial dental care to underserved children and families. Inspired by the organization’s focus on continuity of care and meaningful community relationships, Dr. Macri found the mission deeply rewarding. The narrative illustrates how volunteering abroad with GDR offers not only essential dental services but also lasting connections and personal fulfillment for dental professionals and general volunteers
President\u27s Message
No full textMonthly update from the SFDDA President with details of recent events, upcoming activities and news from the association. This edition marks the inaugural installment for new president, Dr. David Garazi DDS
WMDDS Bulletin Summer 2025
No full textIn the Summer 2025 issue, the reader will find the following feature articles: Dr. Colette Rumann Smiley: A Life in Dentistry, Advocacy, and Reinvention Mothers, Dentists, Business Owners An Interfaith Dental Program Update Pearls from Local Dentists
Also included are your monthly tripartite update, news from West Michigan counties, the President\u27s Message and Editor\u27s Letter
The New Professional: The Unspoken Costs of Saying ‘Yes’ to Everything
No full textDr. Amrita Patel’s regular New Professional column guides new dentists who often feel pressured to say yes all the time to build goodwill and prove themselves. It warns that this mindset can lead to burnout, resentment, and loss of personal time. The outdated belief that professionalism requires constant sacrifice is considered harmful. Boundary-setting is shown as a vital skill, not a character flaw, for a sustainable career. The author offers scripts for politely turning down requests when at capacity. By emphasizing well-being and demonstrating healthy boundaries, new dentists gain respect and foster a more sustainable workplace for everyone, reinforcing that value is found through intentional presence and self-care
MDA Insurance: Review Your Health Insurance Plan for 2026 Open Enrollment
No full textMDA Insurance President Craig Start urges members to review their health insurance ahead of the 2026 open enrollment period. Open enrollment is the annual window to change carriers, elect new plans, or add dependents. Dates vary by plan: the MDA Health Plan runs from October 1–November 15, while Medicare Supplements/Advantage/Medigap Plans run from October 15–December 7. Members must assess anticipated health changes, potential costly prescriptions, and financial comfort with higher deductibles versus higher premiums. MDA Insurance assists members in making informed decisions and acts as the member\u27s agent of record to help resolve claims and issues throughout the year
J Am Coll Dent 2019 86 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 2019 86 4
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
THE DRILL
No full textThe August 2025 episode of The Drill podcast, hosted by Virginia Dental Association (VDA) CEO Ryan Dunn, focuses on addressing the dental professional shortage in Virginia, media coverage of the issue, and advocacy efforts with political leaders. It also covers the ADA\u27s discussions with NCOIL and MetLife on dental insurance policies, introduces the latest Virginia Dental Journal featuring research and a column on dental AI, and provides updates on the VDA\u27s podcast, The Fulcrum, and the upcoming Virginia Dental Showcase 2025. The September 2025 episode highlights discussions on licensure by endorsement, foreign-trained dentists, and previews events like the VDA/VCU Career Fair and the Virginia Dental Showcase
THE FULCRUM PODCAST
No full textThis document summarizes episodes of The Fulcrum Podcast, focusing on dental malpractice, marketing strategies, and the evolution of Medicaid dental services in Virginia.
Episode 10 features Dr. Al Rizkalla discussing dental malpractice, emphasizing informed consent, documentation, patient communication, and the importance of ethical care. He highlights common claims against dentists and the value of hiring trained staff and utilizing malpractice insurance resources for risk management.
Episode 12 includes marketing experts Keith Washington and Shannon Perry from ProSites, who discuss enhancing dental practice marketing without overburdening teams. Key topics include the evolution of dental marketing, branding, digital marketing strategies, and the benefits of partnering with industry experts for optimized marketing efforts.
Episode 14 features Dr. Zachary Hairston and Justin Gist discussing the 20-year evolution of Virginia\u27s Medicaid dental services, highlighting the expansion from pediatric care to include pregnant members and adult benefits. They address challenges faced by providers, initiatives for improvement, and the role of the Dental Advisory Committee in advocating for the program\u27s success