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J Mich Dent Assoc July 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 July 2022 issue, the reader will find the following original content:
- A cover feature on negotiating reimbursement rates with PPO contracts.
- A cover feature on guarding against employee embezzlement.
- A 10-Minute EBD on rampant caries management and prevention with ADHD patients taking stimulant medications.
- A Back Page look at the 2022 MDA award winners.
- News you need: an Editorial, guidance on dental practice cybersecurity, and regular department …
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 …
Infection Prevention In Dentistry: Reaching Our “New Normal”, Karen K. Daw Mba, Cecm, Marie T. Fluent Dds
Infection Prevention In Dentistry: Reaching Our “New Normal”, Karen K. Daw Mba, Cecm, Marie T. Fluent Dds
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
This article addresses the evolving landscape of infection prevention in dentistry amid the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the dynamic nature of guidance and standards. It explores historical perspectives, including the transition from "wet finger dentistry" to universal precautions and standard precautions. The focus then shifts to the regulatory considerations and the relevance of transmission-based precautions in the context of COVID-19. The Hierarchy of Controls is discussed, encompassing elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative control, and personal protective equipment. Respiratory hygiene, personal protective equipment, and infection prevention practices are compared between the pre-COVID era and the current landscape, emphasizing the importance of adapting …
Headquarters Report: A Look Back, A Step Forward, Karen Burgess Cae
Headquarters Report: A Look Back, A Step Forward, Karen Burgess Cae
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
In her Headquarters Report, MDA Executive Director Karen Burgess reflects on the dental landscape entering the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, acknowledging the "new normal" with increased demand for services, staff shortages, and supply chain challenges. Despite uncertainties, the Michigan Dental Association (MDA) maintained membership numbers better than expected, with a slight decrease in market share. The report emphasizes the importance of member value, highlighted by a favorable Net Promoter Score (NPS) and positive feedback on MDA benefits. It also discusses efforts in diversity, equity, and inclusion, along with successful advocacy initiatives influencing oral health in Michigan.