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About This Time of Year!
No full textThe Executive Director expresses enthusiasm for the judges reviewing Gies Journalism Award entries and winners of various awards (ICD, AADEJ-ADEA Gies, Distinguished Dental Editor), who will soon be notified. She provides details for the upcoming Annual Meeting and Conference in San Diego on September 9-10, highlighting the lineup of speakers, meals, and a joint reception with ICD and AADEJ where all awards will be presented, a break from the traditional lunch presentation. She also mentions a separate lunch speaker from the Maritime Museum of San Diego. Mrs. Maihofer announces a webinar on August 7 with Dr. Arnell Wright titled Under the Influence: How to Reach Your Key/Target Audience Through Effective Social Media, which is open for registration. A significant proposed change to be voted on at the annual meeting is the expansion of the Publication Membership category to allow up to three designated representatives per member organization for the same price of $395 per year, offering a substantial saving compared to individual memberships. She emphasizes the most exciting news of the collaboration with ICD, which has brought renewed energy and joint planning for both 2025 and 2026 meetings
Some Thoughts on Standards
No full textThis article defines standards as benchmarks for quality and achievement, explaining their importance in assuring quality, enhancing safety, ensuring consistency, fostering innovation, and adapting to new needs. It emphasizes that dental professionals are expected to maintain high ethical conduct, skillful performance, and continuous education. The concept of the Standard of Care in dentistry is explored as a nuanced area, generally defined as the care and skill expected of a reasonably competent dentist in similar circumstances, which evolves with advancements. The article also addresses standards for dental publications, requiring originality, fair use of images, and honest data. The author shares observations from peer review, noting issues like agenda-driven articles and complicated academic language. Significantly, it highlights that AADEJ has outlined standards for the responsible use of AI in dental publications to prevent inaccurate or misleading information, stressing clear guidance for authors and publishers. The piece concludes by asserting that setting high standards is essential for innovative growth and effective leadership within the dental profession and its communication
In these Challenging Times: Why Practice Analytics Are Your New Best Friend
No full textThis article argues that financial success is crucial for a thriving dental practice in today\u27s competitive market, despite dentists often lacking sufficient business management training. It introduces practice analytics as a fundamental tool to optimize operations and maximize profitability, enabling dentists to scrutinize outputs, evaluate performance, and implement necessary changes to achieve their goals. Key metrics to track include the number of active patients, monthly collection numbers, the doctor-to-hygiene collection ratio (ideal 65% doctor, 35% hygiene), collection per active patient per year, profit, and various overhead expenses (staff, facility, lab, supply, administrative). The author emphasizes that regular tracking of these analytics provides an early warning indicator for potential issues and helps formulate practice improvement plans
The Back Page: Building for the Future: How the MDA Is Evolving to Better Serve Members
No full textThis message from the CEO/Executive Director outlines the Michigan Dental Association\u27s (MDA) strategic initiatives to adapt and improve member services in response to rapid changes in the dental profession. Key actions include: transitioning to an MDA-managed membership database for enhanced service flexibility; investing in technology, including AI, to streamline internal operations and improve communications and services; advocating for early career dentists by supporting a resolution to reduce ADA dues for new graduates; reintroducing the MDA Journal in print bi-monthly alongside digital content; expanding online Continuing Education (CE) opportunities for affordability and accessibility; and reimagining the Annual Session to be more engaging and valuable through a dedicated task force. The message reaffirms the MDA\u27s commitment to continuous evolution driven by member needs and feedback
Beyond Brushing: Can Toothpaste Cure Your Child’s Peanut Allergy?
No full textPeanut allergies pose significant health risks globally, with an increasing prevalence observed over the past two decades. Accidental exposures to peanuts can lead to severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, prompting the exploration of innovative therapeutic approaches to mitigate these risks. This literature review examines the potential use of peanut proteins embedded within toothpaste formulations as a novel avenue for inducing tolerance in individuals with peanut allergies. It includes recent studies and clinical trials in oral immunotherapy, focusing on mechanisms of action, safety profiles and long-term outcomes associated with controlled allergen exposure. Key findings suggest that oral mucosal therapy, particularly sublingual immunotherapy, may offer a safer alternative to traditional oral ingestion methods, with promising results in desensitization and sustained tolerance induction. Furthermore, the review highlights the broader implications of peanut allergy desensitization, including improved quality of life and the potential application of similar approaches for other allergens. While further research is needed to optimize this therapeutic modality, toothpaste-based immunotherapy presents a promising avenue for enhancing patient safety and promoting lasting tolerance in individuals with peanut allergies
Dr. Colette Rumann Smiley: A Life in Dentistry, Advocacy, and Reinvention
No full textThis article profiles Dr. Colette Rumann Smiley, starting from her introduction to dentistry at a young age and following though to her current philanthropic work and career highlights. Dr. Smiley gives clear and meaningful advice for navigating a career built on decades of lived experience
Mothers, Dentists, Business Owners
No full textDentistry is a field that is made up of individuals from all walks of life. Get into the minds of some of your local colleagues that are balancing being mothers, dentists, and business owners
A Wake-Up Call
No full textThe Editorial is a feature in each issue of the JACD. It includes commentary on issue content, relevant topics, or other items of interest to the fellowship
VDA ACADEMY GRADUATES SECOND CLASS OF CERTIFIED DENTAL OFFICE PROFESSIONALS ANNOUNCES NEW AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY FOR 2026
No full textThe VDA Academy celebrated the graduation of its second cohort of Certified Dental Office Professionals at the Virginia Dental Showcase. Participants completed a year-long program featuring in-person courses and webinars on topics like medical billing and employee retention. Starting in 2026, the program transitions to a virtual format under the new Affiliate Membership category
Episode 2 - THE PULSE ON DENTAL LOSS RATIOS: WHAT VIRGINIA\u27S NEW DATA REVEALS
No full textSummary: In this episode of The Fulcrum podcast, VDA CEO Ryan Dunn and VDA Counsel Scott Johnson discuss the impact of Virginia\u27s 2024 transparency legislation requiring dental insurance carriers to disclose their Dental Loss Ratios (DLR). They review the first loss ratio reports released by the Virginia Bureau of Insurance, explaining what the data entails and what early trends are emerging. They also highlight the VDA\u27s Dental Insurance Grievance (DIG) tracker, its role in identifying and addressing issues with dental insurers, and how ongoing data collection will benefit VDA members and consumers. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of educating members and leveraging the new transparency to make informed decisions about dental insurance carriers.
Host:
Ryan Dunn is the CEO of the Virginia Dental Association. Ryan has played major roles with four national and statewide Associations while also spending time working on Capitol Hill. When he’s not talking all things dental, he’s talking about his family and baseball–and sometimes both at the same time.
Guest:
W. Scott Johnson is a seasoned expert in Governmental Affairs; he has lobbied for clients on the front line of healthcare legislation for over 30 years. His steadfast presence in the Virginia General Assembly has earned the recognition and respect of an ever-changing roster of influential legislators and statewide officeholders who seek his counsel when governing the most complex healthcare issues facing clients today. Contact Scott at [email protected]
2023 Dental Carriers Loss Ratios Report - https://www.scc.virginia.gov/consumers/insurance/resources-ins-consumer/dental-carrier-loss-ratios/
VDA’s Dental Insurance Grievance Tracker - https://www.vadental.org/dental-insurance-grievance-tracker
Credits: Host: Ryan Dunn Guest: W. Scott Johnson Producer: Paul Logan Post-Production/Editor: Shannon Jacobs
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