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J Mich Dent Assoc May 2022
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
Monthly, The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association brings news, information, and feature articles to our state's oral health community and the MDA's 6,200+ members. No publication reaches more Michigan dentists!
In this May 2022 issue, the reader will find the following original content:
- A feature on “Periodontal Disease and COVID-19"
- A cover feature introducing Dr. Vince Benivegna 2022-23 MDA President
- A 10-Minute EBD: “Charcoal Toothpastes Pose Risks with Few Benefits”
- A Professional Ethics article on “How Can Our Office be More Inclusive of Transgender Patients”
- News you need: an Editorial, a profile on Dr. Jessica Rikert, recipient of the …
Please Don’T Shoot The Messenger, Christopher J. Smiley Dds
Please Don’T Shoot The Messenger, Christopher J. Smiley Dds
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
This editorial emphasizes the importance of discerning reliable information amid the influx of COVID-19-related studies and guidelines. Drawing parallels with the ancient Greek sentiment from Sophocles' play Antigone, JMDA Editor Dr. Chris Smiley advocates for an open-minded approach to trustworthy sources, citing the World Health Organization's seven steps for evaluation. The Michigan Dental Association is highlighted as a reliable resource for synthesizing evolving information for clinicians. Despite pandemic-induced frustrations, the editorial urges practitioners to navigate changes resiliently, recognizing the dynamic nature of public health guidance.