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LET’S START THE YEAR OFF RIGHT
No full textDr. Cynthia Southern, in her New Year message, highlights a significant victory in Massachusetts where voters approved a dental loss ratio of 83% for insurance companies, similar to medical insurance under the Affordable Care Act. She urges other states, including Virginia, to adopt similar legislation to improve dental care coverage and reimbursement rates. Dr. Southern also addresses the 30% increase in Medicaid reimbursement rates and the ongoing workforce shortage in dental offices. She encourages contributions to the VDA Tooth PAC, recruitment of new members, and participation in Dental Days at the Capitol to advocate for these changes
REDUCE COSTS AND BOOST PROFITS
No full textDental practices face significant challenges with time-consuming tasks like insurance verification, which can be streamlined through automation. Automated dental insurance verification can save nearly 30 hours a week, effectively adding a full-time employee without the overhead. This not only reduces costs but also improves patient care by identifying revenue and treatment opportunities. Additionally, revenue analytics tools help practices stay on top of patient eligibility and uncollected accounts, boosting overall profits. Solutions like iCoreConnect\u27s cloud-based products offer comprehensive tools to enhance productivity and financial growth for both solo practices and DSOs
J Mich Dent Assoc January 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 is the primary publication reaching Michigan dentists. The January issue sets the tone for February, the observance of Children’s Dental Health Month.
Michigan Academy of Pediatric Dentistry President Jessica Bentoski welcomes readers to this special issue, which features a cover feature on “Approaches to Care for Children with Special Needs in Dental Settings: Desensitization and Teledentistry” and a supporting article on “General Dentists’ Education, Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior Concerning the Effects of Pregnant Patients’ Oral Health on Pregnancy Outcomes: A National Survey”.
Regular Departments: News You Need, the New Professional, MDA Insurance, Dentistry and the Law, Staff Matters, MDA at your Service, Governmental Affairs, and a Michigan Dental Foundation update.
We are pleased to share a reprinted article from Northwest Dentistry, the journal of the Minnesota Dental Association, exploring imposter syndrome. The article features insights from Kevin Cokley, PhD, a University Diversity and Social Transformation Professor, associate chair for diversity initiatives, and professor of psychology at the University of Michigan. The MDA Journal chose to highlight this topic due to its relevance to high-achieving professionals, including dentists
NODA News February 2025
No full textNew Orleans Dental Association (NODA) News includes regular columns with regional news impacting the New Orleans membership including: columns from the President and Executive Director, feature articles relating to the field of dentistry, association events and upcoming activities, component news, continuing education opportunities, and classifieds
NODA News March 2025
No full textNew Orleans Dental Association (NODA) News includes regular columns with regional news impacting the New Orleans membership including: columns from the President and Executive Director, feature articles relating to the field of dentistry, association events and upcoming activities, component news, continuing education opportunities, and classifieds
Restoring Respect: Finding Common Ground in a Divided World
No full textThis article explores the importance of maintaining respect in the dental office, strategies for handling difficult situations and the role of clear protocols in fostering a positive and professional environment
SFDDA Newsletter Summer 2022
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 Winter 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
NO OFF-SEASON FOR THE VDA
No full textDr. Justin Norbo, President of the Virginia Dental Association (VDA), reflects on his year of leadership, emphasizing the importance of member engagement and the unified strength of the tripartite structure (ADA, VDA, and component societies). He likens the profession to a family unit, urging members to stay involved to protect and advance dentistry. He highlights his visits to various component societies and expresses gratitude for the opportunity to serve, encouraging continued collaboration and participation
THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS
No full textThe document discusses three oral pathology cases presented by a dental student, focusing on diagnoses of lateral periodontal cyst (LPC), odontogenic keratocyst (OKC), and unicystic ameloblastoma (UAM). It provides clinical, radiographic, and histopathological features, along with treatment options and recurrence rates for each condition