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Copyright Law and the Importance of Protecting Your Publication
No full textThis piece provides an overview of copyright law as a crucial form of intellectual property protection in journalism and publishing. It explains that copyright automatically arises when an original work is fixed in a tangible form. While registration with the U.S. Copyright Office is not required, it offers stronger protection, the ability to sue for infringement, and statutory damages. The article outlines copyright terms (life of author plus 70 years, or 95/120 years for works made for hire) and notes that facts alone are not copyrightable, but the unique text style, sequence, and original photographs can be protected. It emphasizes that permission, often via a license and fee, is generally required to use copyrighted material, even if publicly accessible online. The Fair Use Doctrine is highlighted as an exception, permitting limited use of copyrighted work without authorization for purposes like commentary, news reporting, criticism, scholarship, teaching, and research, though these cases are examined individually
AADEJ and ICD USA Section — Together for Over 50 Years!
No full textWith a new-found collaboration of our annual meetings in 2025, we celebrate more than 50-year partnership between the International College of Dentists (ICD) USA Section and the American Association of Dental Editors & Journalists (AADEJ). It highlights that both organizations are composed of individuals passionate about their respective missions: ICD Fellows focus on serving the underserved and improving global oral health, while AADEJ is dedicated to enhancing communication and elevating standards in dental journalism. The collaboration has stood the test of time, and for the first time, their Annual Meetings in 2025 will be held together at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, culminating in a joint Journalism Awards Reception on September 10, 2025. The piece emphasizes the ICD\u27s guiding principles of Integrity, Leadership, and Service, and how these values, combined with AADEJ\u27s commitment, contribute to elevating the dental profession
Michigan Dental Association Provides Leadership in Dental Journalism
No full textThis article details the Michigan Dental Association (MDA)\u27s new funding program to support component editors in attending the American Association of Dental Editors and Journalists (AADEJ) annual conference. Recognizing the importance of quality dental journalism, the MDA offers up to 15,000 investment for up to 10 attendees, aims to enhance member communications through skilled editors who create informative and engaging content. Benefits include practical training in copy editing, layout, e-communications, legal aspects, and writing, particularly for dentist-editors lacking formal journalism training. The program also fosters valuable networking opportunities, motivation, innovation, and leadership development within dental journalism. The MDA\u27s approach is presented as a model for other state associations to overcome resource limitations and strengthen their communication networks, ultimately boosting member engagement and organizational effectiveness
Saying Thank You! -- Make it a habit
No full textThis article features a monthly column from the Macomb Dental Society Executive Director, Dr. Christopher Gorecki
MDA At Your Service: Can I Be a Member of Two Different Local Dental Societies?
No full textThis Q&A section with MDA’s Membership Committee Chair Dr. Rachel Sinacola, clarifies membership and service issues. MDA membership is tripartite, including ADA and one local dental society. Members seeking to join an additional local society may inquire about affiliate membership, usually available for a fee. The MDA also offers travel medical insurance through GeoBlue, beneficial for international mission work or leisure, especially for Medicare recipients. Due to the upcoming launch of new association management software, members who previously used auto-renewal for dues must log in to their new profile this fall to set it up again. Additionally, the MDA offers a downloadable Delegation of Duties chart to clarify the responsibilities of dental assistants versus registered dental assistants
Dentistry and the Law: Sponsoring a Foreign National to Work as a Dentist
No full textTo employ a foreign national as a dentist in the U.S., a valid immigration status that permits employment is necessary, usually requiring employer sponsorship. The H-1B visa is the most common option, and requires the individual to hold a bachelor\u27s degree and a state license for patient care. H-1Bs are limited in number, with far more applicants than available visas, and selections are made through a random electronic lottery every March. Exceptions to the cap exist for foreign nationals changing employers and those sponsored by cap-exempt institutions, such as universities, allowing private practices to “borrow” this status. For Canadian or Mexican citizens, the faster, less expensive, and uncapped TN status is also an option
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Case of the Month
No full textThis case concerns a 39-year-old female patient presenting with an asymptomatic radiolucency and spiking root resorption in the right posterior mandible (tooth #30). The patient delayed treatment for three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and fear of surgery. Upon return, the lesion had greatly expanded in size (approximately 22-by-17 mm), with increased root resorption. Surgery involved extraction of the tooth and thorough curettage of the lesion. Microscopic examination showed cellular tumor composed of plump spindle cells and interspersed psammoma body calcifications. The final diagnosis was aggressive ossifying fibroma, psammomatoid variant. Treatment typically involves complete local excision and curettage for small lesions, with recurrence rates noted between 30–58%
What’s in it for us? Tell a Colleague
No full textAADEJ President Dr. Chris Smiley advocates for a reframing of volunteer organizations\u27 focus from What’s in it for me? to What’s in it for us? to ensure viability. This change is necessary given the declining membership trends in organized dentistry, with the ADA’s market share approaching 50%. The AADEJ, operating with limited resources, concentrates on fundamental, mission-based services that benefit the collective community of dental editors and journalists. These core services include focused continuing education necessary to earn the Certified Dental Editor credential and guidance on ethical issues, such as editor autonomy and the emerging presence of AI. By focusing on essential needs, the AADEJ avoids trying to be all things to all people and relies on members to promote its collective vision to prospective members
Ethical Care is Excellent Care: Exploring How Dentists Can Approach Treating Visually Impaired Patients Through Different Ethical Frameworks
No full textThe Ozar-Hasegawa Annual Student Ethics Award recognizes an outstanding scholarly submission in dental ethics, published annually in the Journal of the American College of Dentists (JACD). This article highlights the winning work, selected for its significant contribution to advancing ethical reflection and professional responsibility in dentistry
J Am Coll Dent 2018 85 3
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