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Nihil Scribo Quod Non Scriptum Prius
No full textThe Editor-in-Chief reflects on his tenure, citing the Latin phrase, Nihil Scribo Quod Non Scriptum Prius, which suggests humility in editorship. He details organizational milestones, including the change from AADE to AADEJ in 2014 to formally recognize all dental writers. He notes that the AADEJ was founded on the controversy surrounding advertising in professional journals, underscoring the importance of judicious dissent in advancing ideas. Gratitude is expressed to mentors like Dan Jenkins and colleagues such as Denise Maihofer and Mali Schantz-Feld. His editorial philosophy, which fostered written hybrid vigor, resulted in the AADEJ receiving two recent ICD Awards for volumes 9 (2023) and 10 (2024) of the Communicator. Having completed his aspirational five-year limit, he announces his intention to step down and invites applications for the next Editor-in-Chief
J Am Coll Dent 2022 89 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
MAKING A LIFE-CHANGING DIFFERENCE: VOLUNTEERING WITH MISSIONS OF MERCY IN WISE
No full textThe 2025 Wise Missions of Mercy (MOM) event provided life-changing dental care to underserved patients, including a 14-year-old boy with severe dental decay. Through the dedication of volunteer dentists, his smile was restored, boosting his confidence. Since 2000, MOM events have delivered over $23 million in donated care, transforming countless lives
Better to Give Than to Receive
No full textIn this article Dr. Sarah Bouwkamp shares her experience joining a University of Michigan dental mission trip to Guatemala, serving patients in need and rediscovering the deeper purpose of dentistry
