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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: …
Covid-19’S Impact On Dental Practice: Managing With Less Support, Christopher J. Smiley Dds
Covid-19’S Impact On Dental Practice: Managing With Less Support, Christopher J. Smiley Dds
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
This editorial explores the impact of COVID-19 on dental practice, focusing on the challenges of managing with reduced support due to workforce shortages. The author shares personal experiences highlighting broader workforce realities, including stress, compensation concerns, and a desire for work-life balance contributing to the "Great Resignation." The dental field, already facing shortages, witnesses increased competition for skilled professionals, with corporate dentistry exacerbating the situation. The editorial discusses potential solutions, such as revising delegation rules, addressing relicensure barriers, and advocating for higher education funding. The lasting changes in dental practice administration and patient care delivery post-COVID-19, including potential shifts in …