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Advocacy Spotlight: Important: State Issues Changes To Delegation Of Duties Rules, Neema Katibai Jd
Advocacy Spotlight: Important: State Issues Changes To Delegation Of Duties Rules, Neema Katibai Jd
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
The Michigan Board of Dentistry has introduced changes to the rules governing the delegation of duties to dental auxiliaries, including the reclassification of "dental assistants" (those not formally trained or licensed) as "unregistered dental auxiliaries" (UDAs). The classification Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) remains. Changes involve the supervision levels for specific tasks and guiding training UDAs for orthodontic duties. Notable changes include allowing UDAs to perform certain orthodontic tasks and expanding their scope of work to include duties such as taking impressions, polishing, and providing nutritional counseling. Dental professionals should know these changes and the supervision required for delegation to UDAs …
J Mich Dent Assoc November 2023
J Mich Dent Assoc November 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 original content:
- A cover story on The University of Michigan's Gordon H. Sindecuse Museum of Dentistry.
- 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 two articles reprinted with permission.
- A feature from Ontario Dentist on The Challenge of False Belief: …
Mda Advocacy Report: 2023 To Date, And What’S Next, Jason Mashni Dds
Mda Advocacy Report: 2023 To Date, And What’S Next, Jason Mashni Dds
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
This article is a recap of MDA legislative advocacy accomplishments and what is on the horizon for the remainder of 2023, written by the chair of the MDA Committee on Governmental and Insurance Affairs.
J Mich Dent Assoc October 2023
J Mich Dent Assoc October 2023
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
The October 2023 issue of the Journal of the Michigan Dental Association provides: A message from the chair of the Michigan Dental Association political action committee with a listing of donors and a report on MDA advocacy during 2023, which are this month’s cover stories. Also included is a Q&A feature on dealing with dental benefits companies. This month’s clinical article is a discussion of the management of a failing implant using guided bone regeneration and esthetic crown lengthening. Other features include a listing of 2023 MDA life members and a President’s Message on the dental workforce crisis in Michigan. …
A Special Message To You From Your Mda Dental Pac Chair, Elizabeth Ralstrom Dds, Ms
A Special Message To You From Your Mda Dental Pac Chair, Elizabeth Ralstrom Dds, Ms
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
This article is a message from the chair of the Michigan Dental Association’s political action committee thanking members for their contributions and encouraging them to make a contribution with their 2024 dues statement. It includes a listing of all contributors to the PAC over the past year.