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J Mich Dent Assoc December 2023

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:

• A cover story on “New Dentists’ Most Asked Legal Questions”
• A case report on “Endodontic Therapy, Crown Amputation, and Soft Tissue Advancement to Treat a Hopeless Tooth”
• A feature “Be a Leader in Your Practice: What’s Your Style?”
• 2023 Author/Title Index to the Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
• News you need, a Guest Editorial and regular …

Headquarters Report: A Look At Some Of The Changes Over The Past 10 Years, Karen Burgess Cae

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

In what became her final report to the MDA House of Delegates, our late Executive Director Karen Burgess reflects on the changes in the dental profession and organized dentistry over the past decade. This transcription of her remarks highlights shifts in dental schools, practice choices, demographics, and market shares within the ADA and MDA. It also discusses societal trends like generational shifts, diversity, the job market, social media, and personal technology, emphasizing how they align with the dental profession. She outlines the MDA's proactive steps to address these changes and ensure that the association remains responsive to evolving needs.

Headquarters Report: Inspire! Support! Lead! With The 2022 Leadership Forum, Karen Burgess Cae

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

The Michigan Dental Association highlights the importance of volunteer leaders in the organization's success and the satisfaction of its membership. The in-person Leadership Forum for 2022 offers an exciting lineup, including topics on dental practice trends, legislative action, inclusion, and hot topics in organized dentistry. Breakout sessions cover leadership development, time management, emotional intelligence, and component engagement. Whether experienced or new to volunteer leadership, attending the Leadership Forum provides opportunities for personal and professional growth. Additionally, the article mentions various leadership opportunities available for members and encourages recognition through the MDA Committed Colleague program.

Three New Dentists Talk About ‘Getting Involved’, Gabriel Holdwick Dds

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

Three new dentists discuss their involvement in organized dentistry and its impact on their professional growth. Dr. Sarah Tomaka and Dr. Danny Miller share their experiences with the Michigan Dental Association (MDA) and their engagement with various committees. They explain how these leadership roles have provided them with expanded networks, personal growth, and a platform to influence the dental profession. They emphasize that getting involved with MDA leadership is highly rewarding and encourage others to participate, suggesting the MDA's Leadership Exploration And Development (LEAD) program as a starting point. The article also provides information on ways to get involved with …

Meet New Mda President Vince Benivegna, David Foe Ma

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

In an interview with the Journal, Dr. Vince Benivegna, incoming Michigan Dental Association (MDA) President, shares insights into his goals, challenges facing Michigan dentists, and the value of organized dentistry. As an oral surgeon and seasoned MDA volunteer, Dr. Benivegna addresses issues such as staffing shortages, dental supplies, and the evolving practice environment. He emphasizes the MDA's role in advocacy, mentorship, and supporting diverse dental professionals. Discussing the opioid crisis, Dr. Benivegna highlights dentistry's contributions while acknowledging the need for ongoing efforts. The interview provides a comprehensive view of leadership, professional growth, and work-life balance in organized dentistry.

Ada President 1871-1872: George Hoppin Cushing, American Dental Association

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Doctor Cushing, of Chicago, was elected eleventh president of the Association at the 1871 meeting at White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. As chairman of the Committee on Dental Literature, he delivered an extensive report, citing the recent "marked improvement" in dental journals. Doctor Cushing was one of the founders, and twice president, of the Illinois State Dental Society. He also served as president of the Chicago Dental Society and the Chicago Odontological Society. He was recording secretary of the American Dental Association from 1878 to 1883 and from 1885 until his death in 1900. Doctor Cushing was born in Providence, …

Ada President 1883-1884: Edwin Tyler Darby, American Dental Association

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Doctor Darby, of Philadelphia, was elected twenty-third president of the Association at the 1883 meeting in Niagara Falls. In his presidential address the following year, Doctor Darby reviewed developments in the profession since the Association was organized in 1859: the number of dentists increased from less than 4,000 to more than 12,000; the number of dental colleges, including dental departments of universities, increased from three to twenty; the number of states with laws regulating the practice of dentistry was twenty in 1884 compared to none in 1859. Doctor Darby was elected president of the Pennsylvania State Dental Society in 1875. …

Ada President 1923-1924: William A. Giffen, American Dental Association

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Doctor Giffen, of Detroit, became the sixty-first president of the Association at the 1923 meeting in Cleveland. There were 196 members of the House of Delegates and nine trustees. Doctor Giffen was in general practice in Detroit. He was recognized as an expert in denture construction. Doctor Giffen served as president of the Detroit Dental Society, the Michigan State Dental Society, and the Michigan State Board of Dental Examiners. He was born in Canada in 1866 and died in 1929

Ada President 1882-1883: William Henry Goddard, American Dental Association

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Doctor Goddard, of Louisville, was elected twenty-second president of the Association at the 1882 meeting in Cincinnati. He had served as treasurer since 1867. Doctor Goddard was born in Massachusetts in 1808 and died during his term as president, on March 4, 1883. An obituary in the 1883 edition of Transactions of the American Dental Association included the following: "In his profession he strove to be abreast of the times. Honors came to him unsought; and whatever station in life he occupied or whatever trusts he administered, he was honest and faithful.''

Ada President 1963-1964: James Porter Hollers, American Dental Association

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Doctor Hollers, of San Antonio, became the one hundredth president of the Association at the 1963 meeting in Atlantic City. Doctor Hollers was a member of the House of Delegates in 1949-1953 and again in 1956-1962. He was president of the Texas Dental Association in 1959-1960 and the San Antonio District Dental Society in 1955. He served in both World War I and World War II, and later was a brigadier general in the Air Force Reserve. Doctor Hollers served as president of the San Antonio Board of Education and the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. He was chairman and …

Ada President 1876-1877: George Watt Keely, American Dental Association

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Doctor Keely, of Oxford, Ohio, was elected sixteenth president of the Association at the 1876 meeting in Philadelphia. The Transactions of the American Dental Association for that year listed 145 dues-paying members. Only eight were from states west of the Mississippi River: three each from Missouri and California and one each from Iowa and Minnesota. Attendance was 130. Doctor Keely was a trustee of the Ohio College of Dental Surgery for 20 years, served as president of the Ohio State Dental Society, and was treasurer of the American Dental Association from 1882 until his death in 1887. He was born …

Ada President 1969-1970: Harry M. Klenda, American Dental Association

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Doctor Klenda, of Wichita, Kansas, became the one-hundred­and-sixth president of the Association at the 1969 meeting in New York City. This was a joint meeting with the Federation Dentaire Internationale. Doctor Klenda, a general practitioner, served as president of the Kansas Dental Association, the Seventh District Dental Society, the Wichita Dental Society, and the American Academy of Dental Practice Administration. He was a member of the ADA Council on Dental Trade and Laboratory Relations for several years. Doctor Klenda was widely known as a lecturer on dental practice management. He was born in Kansas in 1907 and died in 1971.

Ada President 1917-1918: William Hoffman Gardiner Logan, American Dental Association

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Doctor Logan, of Chicago, was elected to the new office of president-elect in 1916 and became the fifty-fifth president of the Association at the 1917 meeting in New York City. This was the first annual meeting of the Association to be held as late as October. Doctor Logan served as president of the Chicago Dental Society, the Illinois State Dental Society, the Federation Den­taire Internationale, and the Seventh International Dental Congress which was held in Philadelphia in 1926. He was a professor of oral surgery and later dean of the Chicago College of Dental Surgery. Doctor Logan held a medical …

Ada President 1911-1912: Arthur Rice Melendy, American Dental Association

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Doctor Melendy, of Knoxville, Tennessee, was elected forty­ninth president of the Association at the 1911 meeting in Cleveland. He was treasurer of the Association from 1905 to 1911 and from 1915 to 1928. Doctor Melendy was president of the Tennessee State Dental Association in 1901 and president of the Southern Branch of the National Dental Association in 1908. He served on many committees and commissions and was active in international dental affairs. He was born in Vermont in 1859 and died in 1928.

Ada President 1950-1951: Harold Whinery Oppice, American Dental Association

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Doctor Oppice, of Chicago, became the eighty-seventh president of the Association at the 1950 meeting in Atlantic City. In 1951, a delegation of five members, including Doctor Oppice, participated in the American Dental Association "Mission to Japan" and made suggestions for the improvement of Japanese dentistry after World War II. Doctor Oppice, a general practitioner, taught at Loyola University School of Dentistry for 27 years. He served the Association for many years as a delegate and a trustee. He was president of the Chicago Dental Society in 1944 and served as editor of the Illinois State Dental Journal. Doctor Oppice …

Ada President 1958-1959: Percy Toumine Phillips, American Dental Association

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Doctor Phillips, of New York City, became the ninety-fifth president of the Association at the 1958 meeting in Dallas. Doctor Phillips had been the first speaker of the House of Delegates, serving in that position in 1949-1951. Doctor Phillips, a general practitioner, was a member of the Board of Trustees from 1951 to 1957. He was a member of the House of Delegates for thirty-nine consecutive years. He served as president of the first District Dental Society and the Bronx County Dental Society and as secretary of The Dental Society of the State of New York. Doctor Phillips served on …

Ada President 1881-1882: Henry A. Smith, American Dental Association

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Doctor Smith, of Cincinnati, was elected twenty-first president of the Association at the 1881 meeting in New York City. The meeting was held a month earlier than usual so that members could accept an invitation to the International Medical Congress meeting in London. The invitation was considered a breakthrough for the profession of dentistry. Doctor Smith was dean of the Ohio College of Dental Surgery for more than 30 years. During most of this time he also practiced dentistry in Cincinnati. He was born at Oxford, Ohio, in 1832 and died in 1913.

Ada President 1947-1948: Harvey Benson Washburn, American Dental Association

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Doctor Washburn, of St. Paul, became the eighty-fourth president of the Association at the 1947 meeting in Boston. A scientific session was held for the first time since 1941. The Tenth International Dental Congress was held in conjunction with this meeting. Doctor Washburn was a member of the Board of Trustees from 1940 to 1946 and was Association treasurer from 1949 to 1961. He served as president of the St. Paul District Dental Society and the Minnesota State Dental Association. A general practitioner, Doctor Washburn was a guest teacher at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. He was born …

Ada President 1862-1863: George Watt, American Dental Association

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Doctor Watt, of Xenia, Ohio, was elected second president of the Association at the 1862 meeting in Cleveland. This meeting and others in the early years of the Association were devoted largely to papers and discussions on clinical and scientific subjects, rather than organizational and policy matters. Doctor Watt was also a member of the Committee on Dental Chemistry. Other standing committees were: Dental Physiology, Dental Pathology and Surgery, Mechanical Dentistry, Dental Education, Publication, Dental Literature, Prize Essays, and Arrangements. Doctor Watt was a physician as well as a dentist and was a professor of chemistry and metallurgy at the …

Ada President 1900-1901: Greene Vardiman Black, American Dental Association

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Doctor Black, of Chicago, was elected thirty-eighth president of the Association at the 1900 meeting at Old Point Comfort, Virginia. In his presidential address the following year, Doctor Black analyzed the structure and function of the Association and recommended changes taking into account the growth of the profession. Although Doctor Black lacked formal education, he reached the highest level of professional attainment and influence. He was an assiduous student of chemistry, bacteriology, micros­copy and pathology. He invented numerous dental devices, wrote prolifically on dental science, and was in great demand as a lecturer. After practicing dentistry I 3 years in …

Ada President 1873-1874: Thomas Lea Buckingham, American Dental Association

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Doctor Buckingham, of Philadelphia, was elected thirteenth president of the Association at the 1873 meeting at Put-In-Bay, Ohio. A gold medal was presented at that meeting to Doctor Sanford C. Barnum, who originated the rubber dam for use in dental operations. Doctor Buckingham, a dental educator, was a delegate from the Pennsylvania College of Dental Surgery, of which he was one of the founders. He was born in Delaware in 1816 and died in 1883.

Ada President 1978-1979: Joseph P. Cappuccio, American Dental Association

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Doctor Cappuccio of Baltimore became the one-hundred-and-fifteenth president of the Association at the 1978 meeting in Las Vegas. Major issues during Doctor Cappuccio's term included institutional advertising, revision of the Association's Principles of Ethics, "denturism," and improving access to dental care for underserved groups. Doctor Cappuccio was born in New Jersey in 1921. An oral surgeon, he was a member of the House of Delegates for 18 years and a member of the Board of Trustees from 1971 until 1977. He also was a member of the Council on Relief and a director of the American Fund for Dental Health. …

Ada President 1951-1952: Leroy Massey Ennis, American Dental Association

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Doctor Ennis, of Philadelphia, became the eighty-eighth president of the Association at the 1951 meeting in Washington. In his presidential address at the 1952 meeting, Doctor Ennis spoke of the rapid institution of fluoridation of public water supplies since it was approved by the House of Delegates in 1950. Doctor Ennis was a professor and chairman of the department of radiology for over 40 years at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He was the author of a textbook, Dental Roentgenology, and was a founder and president of the American Academy of Dental Radiology. Doctor Ennis served as …

Ada President 1925-1926: Sheppard W. Foster, American Dental Association

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Walter Doctor Foster, of Atlanta, became the sixty-third president of the Association at the 1925 meeting in Louisville. Doctor Foster was appointed dean of the Southern Dental College in 1893. It merged with the Atlanta Dental College to form the Atlanta-Southern Dental College, of which Doctor Foster was president until 1944. He served as president of the National Association of Dental Faculties and the Southern Branch of the National Dental Association. Doctor Foster was president of the Georgia Dental Association in 1925. He was born in Alabama in 1861 and died in 1947.

Ada President 1915-1916: Thomas Philip Hinman, American Dental Association

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Doctor Hinman, of Atlanta, was elected fifty-third president of the Association at the 1915 meeting in San Francisco. In his presidential address the following year he said: "One of the greatest needs of our profession in a legislative way is reciprocity in dental licenses." Doctor Hinman was dean and professor of oral surgery at Atlanta-Southern Dental College. He was a trustee of the Association for 12 years. He served as president of the Southern Branch of the National Dental Association in 1901, and as president of the Georgia State Dental Society in 1917-1918. He was one of the founders of …

Ada President 1869-1870: Homer Judd, American Dental Association

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Doctor Judd, of St. Louis, was elected ninth president of the Association at the 1869 meeting at Saratoga Springs, New York. Doctor Judd, a Doctor of Medicine, was a delegate, representing the Missouri Dental College. With Doctor Judd as chairman, in 1870 the Association adopted a resolution acknowledging the "great ignorance" among American mothers regarding eruption and development of children's teeth and providing for a committee to work with publishers in the development of textbooks that would convey this information. Doctor Judd was born in Massachusetts in 1820 and died in 1890.

Ada President 1867-1868: Ambrose Lawrence, American Dental Association

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Doctor Lawrence, of Lowell, Massachusetts, was elected seventh president of the Association at the 1867 meeting in Cincinnati. The westernmost state dental society represented at that meeting was the Missouri State Dental Association. Doctor Lawrence was a member of a committee that recommended that dental students be accepted as members of the American Dental Association and suggested qualifications for their membership. He presented a paper at the 1867 meeting on the subject of chemistry in which he asserted that too little attention was given by the profession to the importance of chemistry. He was a professor of prosthetic dentistry. Doctor …

Ada President 1878-1879: Henry James Byron Mckellops, American Dental Association

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Doctor McKellops, of St. Louis, was elected eighteenth presi­dent of the Association at the 1878 meeting at Niagara Falls. He had served as first vice president in 1875-1876. Doctor McKellops was an expert in the use of gold and platinum foil and lectured and demonstrated his skill throughout the United States and in Europe. He was the first president of the Missouri State Dental Association. Doctor McKellops was born in New York in 1823 and died in 1901.

Ada President 1948-1949: Clyde Estes Minges, American Dental Association

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Doctor Minges, of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, became the eighty-fifth president of the Association at the 1948 meeting in Chicago. The House of Delegates adopted a new Constitution and Bylaws, extensively revised from the previous version. Doctor Minges, a general practitioner, served as president of the North Carolina State Dental Association and the North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners. He was a member of the American Dental Association Board of Trustees for many years. He was born in North Carolina in 1891 and died in 1968.

Ada President 1870-1871: William Henry Morgan, American Dental Association

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Doctor Morgan, of Nashville, was elected tenth president of the Association at the 1870 meeting in Nashville. As chairman of the Committee of Arrangements, Doctor Morgan delivered an address of welcome. His description of the recent Civil War was vivid: "…this quiet valley of the Cumberland reverberated with the sound of hostile cannon, and men stood aghast as they heard it die away among the rocks and crannies of the distant hills, like the wail of some expiring demon.'' Doctor Morgan served as a trustee of the Ohio College of Dental Surgery and was one of the chief organizers of …