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MEDICAL BILLING FOR DENTISTS: INTEGRATING A DIFFERENT TOOL TO BOOST CASE ACCEPTANCE
No full textMedical billing for dentists is a powerful tool to boost case acceptance and make comprehensive care more affordable by accessing medical insurance benefits for oral treatments. Proper training and patient education about the oral-systemic link are essential for successful implementation, enabling practices to improve workflows, elevate patient care, and enhance overall health outcomes
J Mich Dent Assoc August 2025
No full textEach month, The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association provides news, information, and features about Michigan dentistry to our state\u27s oral health community and the MDA\u27s 6,200+ members. It stands as the primary publication reaching Michigan dentists. The August issue marks the end of digital only publishing, as the MDA announced it will provide members a bimonthly print issue along with monthly digital distribution. This issue includes: A cover feature on the impact on the dental community of the recently adopted Big Beautiful Bill federal budget Mandibular Lingual Concavity Evaluation Using CBCT A reprinted clinical feature from New York on Correcting Mucogingival Defects A Personal Perspective on the benefits of fluoride by former editor Bill Chase Opinion is provided by a guest editorial by former editor Michael Maihofer Back Page article on the importance of access to hospital dentistry. And our regular departments: New Dentist Column, MDA Services, Dentistry and the Law, Staff Matters, MDA Insurance
GUEST EDITORIAL: Who’s Special Now?
No full textThis editorial discusses a controversial change in Michigan\u27s dental specialty advertising law, which occurred in 2020. Previously, only state-recognized specialists, undergoing rigorous advanced training, could advertise their specialty status. However, a new rule, resulting from an out-of-court settlement, paradoxically allows general dentists not recognized as specialists to advertise as such without following advertising rules. This change is criticized for undermining public protection and creating unethical, misleading situations where general dentists advertise as pediatric dentists, for instance. The Michigan Dental Association (MDA) is actively working to revert this law by supporting House Bills 4593 and 4594 to ensure only recognized specialists can advertise their qualifications
AADEJ Comm 11 1 2025
No full textThe Communicator is the Journal of the American Association of Dental Editors. It is published quarterly and distributed digitally via email to members and posted on the Association’s website aadej.org.
This inaugural issue of 2025 for The Communicator, the official publication of the American Association of Dental Editors & Journalists (AADEJ), sets a forward-looking tone for dental journalism. It prominently features crucial topics such as expanding circulation and archiving publications through ADA Commons, a comprehensive guide to copyright law for protecting journalistic work, and an in-depth analysis of Generative AI\u27s impact and ethical considerations in dentistry. The issue also serves as an announcement for the AADEJ\u27s upcoming Annual Meeting in San Diego, highlighting its collaboration with the International College of Dentists (ICD), offering a stellar lineup of speakers, CE opportunities, and valuable networking in a desirable location.
Regular contributions from the Editor-in-Chief, Executive Director, President, and Associate Editor cover diverse subjects, including literary resources, the critical need to safeguard dental literature from politically motivated scrubbing campaigns, the association\u27s adaptability to evolving communication platforms, and the professional value of the Certified Dental Editor (CDE) designation. Overall, the issue underscores AADEJ\u27s mission to promote the advancement of dental journalism and literature through innovation, ethical practice, and robust professional development
Safeguarding our Literature
No full textAADEJ President Chris Smiley draws a parallel between his personal experience of a well-intentioned but chaotic stealth cleaning campaign of his study by his wife, which left him unable to locate important documents, and the systematic scrubbing of freely available resources by federal agencies. He highlights concerns that politically driven directives are restricting information dissemination, citing examples from the CDC and USDA related to terms like evidence-based, science-based, and climate change, as well as vital health topics. The article quotes the British Medical Journal\u27s strong condemnation of such actions, calling it absurd and egregious to erase medically relevant terminology. Smiley emphasizes that these actions directly impact dental communicators who rely on evidence-based research and data accessibility to inform their publications and public recommendations. He urges dental editors and journalists to proactively methodically organize and safeguard valuable information by: Assessing and maintaining functional links on association websites. Archiving current and past publications through ADA Commons, which is free for state and local dental societies. Considering the creation of collections within ADA Commons for critical web content and historical association documents.
The President concludes by stressing the importance of this house cleaning to preserve the professional record against politically motivated campaigns
Plan and Track Your Performance for a Better Practice
No full textThis editorial stresses the critical need for every dentist to track key performance indicators such as production, profit, and overhead to ensure long-term practice success. It advocates for setting and monitoring daily, weekly, and monthly goals for both doctor and hygiene departments. Strategies for effective practice management include regular team meetings, optimizing supply audits to eliminate unused materials, and planning for seasonal patient fluctuations to keep overhead in sync. The author also emphasizes the importance of providing proper training for the dental team, such as the MDA’s X-ray certification or the Certified Dental Business Professional designation, to enhance patient communication, increase case acceptance, and foster overall practice growth
MDA at Your Service: I Need Help with Credentialing — Can the MDA Help?
No full textThis Q&A advises dentists to personally handle and fully comprehend all provisions of the credentialing process when participating with dental benefit companies, as it carries significant consequences. The Michigan Dental Association (MDA) offers resources such as a Guide to Dental Benefit Contracts and directs members to the ADA\u27s CAQH-powered credentialing service, which streamlines the process of sharing credentials with multiple plans. Furthermore, MDA-endorsed PPO Negotiation Solutions provides an online guide outlining eight common pitfalls to avoid during the PPO credentialing application, including inaccurate submissions and neglecting updates, which can lead to costly delays and financial losses
Community Health Centers and the Changing Landscape in Colorado
No full textThis article examines the vital role Community Health Centers (CHCs) play in Colorado\u27s oral health landscape, highlighting their delivery of comprehensive, integrated dental services to underserved and low-income populations. The author details how shifting state and federal policy and mounting financial challenges, threaten CHC’s sustainability, which could diminish access to essential dental care for hundreds of thousands and create ripple effects throughout the broader dental system
Behind the Mic: How Interviewing Dental Leaders Has Reshaped My Outlook on the Profession
No full textThis article reflects on the transformative journey of a dentist who, as The Daily Dentist and ADA Dental Sound Bites co-host, has found new purpose as a communicator, interviewer and thought leader in the profession. Through engaging with a wide range of industry voices via podcasting and social media, the author explores how meaningful conversations and honest storytelling strengthen the dental community and highlight the value of leadership beyond clinical practice. The narrative encourages dental professionals to use their voices to inspire, build connections, and shape the future of dentistry by stepping boldly into roles as advocates, educators and innovators