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Ada News - 12/07/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division Dec 2020

Ada News - 12/07/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.


J Mich Dent Assoc December 2020 Dec 2020

J Mich Dent Assoc December 2020

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

Every month, The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association brings news, information, and features about Michigan dentistry to our state's oral health community and the MDA's 6,200+ members. No publication reaches more Michigan dentists!

In this issue, the reader will find the following original content:

  • A cover story on “The Dentist’s Role in Recognizing Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders: A Two-Part Series”.
  • The “2020 Author/Title Index to the Journal of the Michigan Dental Association”.
  • News you need, Editorial and regular department articles on MDA Foundation activities, Dentistry and the Law, Staff Matters, and component news.

This issue also includes three articles reprinted …


Ada News - 11/16/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division Nov 2020

Ada News - 11/16/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.


Ada News - 11/02/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division Nov 2020

Ada News - 11/02/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.


J Mich Dent Assoc November 2020 Nov 2020

J Mich Dent Assoc November 2020

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

Every month, The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association brings news, information, and features about Michigan dentistry to our state's oral health community and the MDA's 6,200+ members. No publication reaches more Michigan dentists!

In this issue, the reader will find the following original content:

  • Feature articles on how “Routine Blood Lead Testing During Pregnancy Empowers Future Dental Caries and Neurotoxicity Research”, how to “Recoup Your Dues and More with MDA-Endorsed Programs”, and your “2021 MDA Membership Benefits Guide”.
  • News you need, Editorial and regular department articles on MDA Foundation activities, Dentistry and the Law, Staff Matters, 10-Minute EBD, Headquarters …


Ada News - 10/19/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division Oct 2020

Ada News - 10/19/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.


Ada News - 10/05/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division Oct 2020

Ada News - 10/05/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.


J Mich Dent Assoc October 2020 Oct 2020

J Mich Dent Assoc October 2020

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

Every month, The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association brings news, information, and features about Michigan dentistry to our state's oral health community and the MDA's 6,200+ members. No publication reaches more Michigan dentists!

In this issue, the reader will find the following original content:

  • A cover story, “Michigan’s New Hypertension Screening Guidelines: What Do They Mean for You?”
  • Three feature articles: “The Mask Ask: Understanding and Addressing Mask Resistance”, “An Election-Year Message from Your MDA Dental PAC”, and “How to Respond to Online Reviews Without Violating HIPAA”.
  • News you need, Editorial and regular department articles on MDA Foundation activities, …


Ada News - 09/21/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division Sep 2020

Ada News - 09/21/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.


Ada News - 09/07/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division Sep 2020

Ada News - 09/07/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.


J Mich Dent Assoc September 2020 Sep 2020

J Mich Dent Assoc September 2020

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

Every month, The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association brings news, information, and features about Michigan dentistry to our state's oral health community and the MDA's 6,200+ members. No publication reaches more Michigan dentists!

In this issue, the reader will find the following original content:

  • A cover story, “Perspectives from the Deans: Michigan’s Dental Schools in the Time of COVID-19"
  • Five feature stories: “There’s a New CDA-to-RDA Pathway in West Michigan”, “We Can Do Something to Meet the Need for More RDAs”, “Coronavirus in the Workplace: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers”, “Statistics Tutorial Part IV: Common Statistical Errors”, and “Preparing …


Ada News - 08/17/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division Aug 2020

Ada News - 08/17/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.


Ada News - 08/03/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division Aug 2020

Ada News - 08/03/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.


J Mich Dent Assoc August 2020 Aug 2020

J Mich Dent Assoc August 2020

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

Every month, The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association brings news, information, and features about Michigan dentistry to our state's oral health community and the MDA's 6,200+ members. No publication reaches more Michigan dentists!

In this issue, the reader will find the following original content:

  • A cover story on "Antibiotic Guidelines for Dentistry: Who, When, What, Why, and How to Prescribe”.
  • A feature, “Collaboration Is the Wave of the Future: Hospital-Based General Practice Residency”.
  • “Taking Advantage of Secondary and Tertiary Evidence”, a feature in the JMDA’s series on evidence-based dentistry.
  • “Statistics Tutorial Part III: Interpretation of Forest Plots from Meta …


Ada News - 07/13/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division Jul 2020

Ada News - 07/13/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.


J Mich Dent Assoc July 2020 Jul 2020

J Mich Dent Assoc July 2020

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

Every month, The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association brings news, information, and features about Michigan dentistry to our state's oral health community and the MDA's 6,200+ members. No publication reaches more Michigan dentists!

In this issue, the reader will find the following original content:

  • A cover story, “Infection Control Checklist for Dental Offices” that offers a user-friendly checklist to help dental team members comply with current infection control regulations and guidelines, using the most recently available science- and clinical-based evidence gathered from multiple health professional resources.
  • A feature story on “Minimizing Aerosols with Non-Surgical Approaches to Caries Management".
  • “Evidence-Based …


Ada News - 06/15/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division Jun 2020

Ada News - 06/15/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.


J Mich Dent Assoc June 2020 Jun 2020

J Mich Dent Assoc June 2020

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

Every month,The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association brings news, information, and features about Michigan dentistry to our state's oral health community and the MDA's 6,200+ members. No publication reaches more Michigan dentists!

In this issue, the reader will find the following original content:

  • A cover story with an interview with the MDA’s 2020-21 president Dr. Stephen Meraw.
  • “Implementing Teledentistry: The Why and How” discusses the background and guidance on this important – and growing – aspect of telehealth.
  • “Key Tips in Communicating Evidence in the Clinical Setting”, another feature in our series of articles focusing on evidence-based dentistry. …


Ada News - 06/01/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division Jun 2020

Ada News - 06/01/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.


Ada News - 05/18/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division May 2020

Ada News - 05/18/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.


Ada News - 05/04/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division May 2020

Ada News - 05/04/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.


J Mich Dent Assoc May 2020 May 2020

J Mich Dent Assoc May 2020

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

Every month,The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association brings news, information, and features about Michigan dentistry to our state's oral health community and the MDA's 6,200+ members. No publication reaches more Michigan dentists!

In this issue, the reader will find the following original content:

  • A cover story on Michigan Dentistry in the COVID-19 Pandemic
  • A message from the MDA President
  • “Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2: What Dental Professionals Need to Know” a feature on protecting the health of your patients and your dental team.
  • “Keep the Lights On: Protecting the Health of Your Practice During the Economic Downturn” a …


Ada News - 04/20/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division Apr 2020

Ada News - 04/20/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.


Ada News - 04/06/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division Apr 2020

Ada News - 04/06/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.


J Mich Dent Assoc April 2020 Apr 2020

J Mich Dent Assoc April 2020

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

This April 2020 issue of the Journal of the Michigan Dental Association presents original feature content on:

  • Oral Health Considerations for Cancer Therapy Patients, with articles on Blood Cancer and Oral Health authored by an expert team from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) and a Review of practical interventions for dental providers to address oral complications in cancer patients, authored by experts from the Ohio State University College of Dentistry.
  • We continue our feature series on implementing an evidence-based process into clinical care with an article on developing critical appraisal skills to assess literature authored by Dr. Julie Frantsve-Hawley, …


Dentistry’S Supporting Role For Cancer Patients, Christopher J. Smiley Apr 2020

Dentistry’S Supporting Role For Cancer Patients, Christopher J. Smiley

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

Cancer diagnosis overwhelms patients and caregivers. As the spouse of a patient with leukemia who received bone marrow transplant therapy, I share insights into the challenges these patients face. Oral healthcare professionals play a vital role during these trials. Dental teams, often at the oncology's behest, conduct comprehensive exams and treatments before cancer therapy starts. Providing timely and efficient dental care is essential to achieve clearance to proceed with cancer therapy. Dental infections can be catastrophic for these patients who may be immune compromised. Untreated oral issues could lead to hospitalization, jeopardizing treatment schedules. Advocating for patients' financial needs, often …


Ada News - 03/16/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division Mar 2020

Ada News - 03/16/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.


Ada News - 03/02/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division Mar 2020

Ada News - 03/02/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.


J Mich Dent Assoc March 2020 Mar 2020

J Mich Dent Assoc March 2020

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

The 75th anniversary of the transformative public health initiative, community water fluoridation, is commemorated in this issue. Originating in Grand Rapids in 1945, its profound impact is explored, emphasizing ongoing celebrations and the imperative of continued advocacy for future generations. The response to the Fling water crisis illustrates colleagues' efforts to restore trust in community water. The publication encompasses insights into the evidence-based dentistry search process and its practical implementation, while offering valuable departmental articles including Dentistry and the Law, Human Resource/Staff Management guidance, and essential updates in News-You-Need.


Staff Matters: Employee Rights And The Whistleblower’S Protection Act, Jodi Schafer Sphr, Shrm-Scp Mar 2020

Staff Matters: Employee Rights And The Whistleblower’S Protection Act, Jodi Schafer Sphr, Shrm-Scp

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

Staff Matters column on employee rights and the Whistleblower Protection Act.