Market Realities For Rural And Small-Town Practices, 2024 Legacy Practice Transitions
Market Realities For Rural And Small-Town Practices, W. E. Rupprecht Dds
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
This article explores the challenges rural dental practitioners face in Michigan, highlighting the struggle to find successors for practice continuity and the impact on patient care. Examining sales data and demographic trends reveals disparities in successful practice transitions, emphasizing the difficulty in attracting buyers to rural areas. The reluctance of potential buyers, influenced by family and professional considerations, underscores the need for strategic solutions. Initiatives by the Michigan Dental Association and innovative approaches such as mentorship and financial incentives aim to address these challenges. The article concludes by urging practitioners to act as stewards and plan for successful transitions in …
J Mich Dent Assoc March 2024, 2024 American Dental Association
J Mich Dent Assoc March 2024
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
Every month, The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association provides news, information, and features about Michigan dentistry to our state's oral health community and the MDA's 6,200+ members. It stands as the primary publication reaching Michigan dentists.
In the March 2024 issue, the Journal focuses on the landscape of practicing in rural settings. Original content includes:
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A cover story discussing "Market Realities for Rural and Small-Town Practices"
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A feature commentary from a new dentist in the Upper Peninsula on "Why I Chose to Practice in Rural Michigan"
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A feature article highlighting a dental education initiative, "Washington’s RIDE Program: A Model …
Governmental Affairs Update, 2024 Michigan Dental Association
Governmental Affairs Update, Neema Katibai Jd
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
The article presents the American Dental Association's federal advocacy achievements during the first half of the 118th Congress. The ADA has made significant strides in influencing policy and regulations across various categories, including workforce issues, dental insurance reform, access to care, student loan debt, Medicaid, practice management, veterans' affairs, health information technology, and public health. Their efforts span from urging legislative action to collaborating with federal agencies and Congress members. These accomplishments showcase the ADA's commitment to advancing dental profession interests nationally.
Washington’S Ride Program: A Model Providing Rural Practitioners, 2024 University of Washington School of Dentistry
Washington’S Ride Program: A Model Providing Rural Practitioners, Mary K. Smith Dds, Mba
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
The University of Washington School of Dentistry Regional Initiatives in Dental Education (RIDE) program is an award-winning dental education model that trains dentists to practice in rural and underserved areas. Its first cohort of students graduated in 2012. To date, there have been 96 graduates. More than 80% of RIDE graduates in practice are in rural and underserved areas, including those seeking specialty training. RIDE is successful because it collaborates with multiple universities, community health centers, local dental associations, and community leaders in the area where the students are located.
Uda To Rda: A Pathway To Greater Success, 2024 General practice, Big Rapids, MI
Uda To Rda: A Pathway To Greater Success, Margaret Gingrich Dds
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
UDA to RDA: A Pathway to Greater Success" by Margaret Gingrich, DDS, explores the advantages of transitioning unlicensed dental auxiliaries (UDAs) to registered dental assistants (RDAs). The article emphasizes the benefits for both practitioners and staff, citing increased efficiency, improved patient care, and expanded practice capabilities. Dr. Gingrich shares personal experiences from her rural practice, highlighting the challenges of workforce shortages and the strategic adoption of RDAs to address these issues. She outlines a pathway for UDAs to attain RDA status through targeted training programs and contractual agreements, enhancing career satisfaction and practice productivity. The article underscores the importance of …
News You Need, 2024 Michigan Dental Association
News You Need, David Foe Ma
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
The 2024 MDA Annual Session promises a range of valuable events and courses, including a free keynote by Joe Johnson, PhD, addressing career fulfillment. Additional highlights include the Gordon Christensen session, new dentist track, leadership courses, and an expansive exhibit hall. Meanwhile, the MDA House of Delegates Nominating Committee announced its candidate slate for the upcoming administrative year. The MDA also offers a free webinar on suicide prevention and celebrates communities awarded for water fluoridation quality. Additionally, ADA news covers a clinical guideline on managing dental pain, the ADA Academy's teaching program, and World Oral Health Day initiatives. Lastly, local …
Team Ce Will Make Your Practice Soar, 2024 Michigan Dental Association
Team Ce Will Make Your Practice Soar, Michelle C. Dziurgot Dds
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
In "Team CE Will Make Your Practice Soar," Michelle C. Dziurgot, DDS, emphasizes the crucial role of education and support in dental practice success. Drawing on personal experiences, Dziurgot underscores the significance of ongoing learning for both new hires and existing team members. She highlights opportunities for continuing education, such as the Michigan Dental Association Annual Session, and encourages investment in training for the entire dental team. By providing education and support akin to her own upbringing, Dziurgot asserts that practices can thrive and overcome challenges, ultimately achieving greater heights of success.
Dentistry And The Law: Charges For Missed Appointments And Interest On Past-Due Accounts, 2024 Kerr Webber
Dentistry And The Law: Charges For Missed Appointments And Interest On Past-Due Accounts, Daniel Schulte Jd
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
This month’s Dentistry and the Law column explores the legal considerations surrounding charges for missed appointments and interest on past-due accounts in dental practices. Dan Schulte, JD, provides insights on implementing policies for collecting patient deposits for missed appointments and the legality of charging interest on overdue accounts. The article emphasizes the importance of complying with participation agreements, obtaining patient consent, and setting reasonable terms. Practical guidelines for policy implementation are provided, ensuring dental practitioners navigate legal complexities while managing practice finances effectively.
Staff Matters: How To Address Derogatory Comments Among Staff Members, 2024 HRM Services
Staff Matters: How To Address Derogatory Comments Among Staff Members, Jodi Schafer Sphr, Shrm-Scp
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
Addressing derogatory comments among staff members requires a systematic approach. Document the incident, meet individually with each employee, and assess their reactions. Responses may vary from denial to remorse. Tailor disciplinary action based on their accountability and alignment with office values. Consider potential legal ramifications and seek HR or legal guidance if needed. Regardless, swift action is essential to maintain a respectful workplace environment.
Mda Foundation: Mission Of Mercy Volunteer Registration Is Open!, 2024 MDA Foundation Director of Development
Mda Foundation: Mission Of Mercy Volunteer Registration Is Open!, Anne Berquist
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
The MDA Foundation announces the reopening of volunteer registration for the Mission of Mercy free dental clinic in Flint, Michigan, from June 13-17. The clinic seeks dental professionals and laypeople alike to provide essential dental care to around 2,000 needy individuals. Volunteers can contribute clinical or non-clinical assistance, with opportunities for short-term or extended commitments. COVID-19 precautions are in place, and volunteers receive continuing education credits while profoundly impacting patients' lives.
Special Insert: Guideline For Delegation Of Duties For Allied Dental Personnel In Michigan, 2024 Michigan Dental Association
Special Insert: Guideline For Delegation Of Duties For Allied Dental Personnel In Michigan, David Foe Ma
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
Dental assistants, registered dental assistants, and registered dental hygienists have specific duties they can perform for patients as outlined by the Michigan Public Health Code and the Michigan Board of Dentistry General Rules. Permitted delegated services vary based on a team member’s level of training, licensure, and available supervision by a licensed dentist.
The Journal of Michigan Dental Association provides this pullout insert to guide the dental team. This easy-to-read chart quickly identifies recent changes to the duties each dental auxiliary can legally perform.
Why I Chose To Practice In Rural Michigan, 2024 Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center in Gwinn, Michigan
Why I Chose To Practice In Rural Michigan, Lisenia M. Collazo Dmd, Mph
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
This article explores the motivations behind dentists choosing rural practice, focusing on personal experiences and factors influencing career decisions. The narrative outlines the author’s journey from Pennsylvania to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, emphasizing a commitment to addressing oral health disparities in underserved communities. The discussion covers training experiences, financial considerations, community engagement, and the challenges of rural health care. The author also highlights the role of mentorship and advocates for building relationships with mentors in the profession, especially in rural settings. The essay underscores rural practice’s unique advantages, including professional growth, lower living costs, and a supportive community.
Efficacy Of Suture Versus Sutureless Technique After Periodontal Flap Surgery – A Split Mouth Study, 2024 Roseman University of Health Sciences
Efficacy Of Suture Versus Sutureless Technique After Periodontal Flap Surgery – A Split Mouth Study, Saranya M
Annual Research Symposium
Suturing is an integral part of periodontal flap surgery, but it has disadvantages such as difficulty in maintaining oral hygiene, increased post-operative discomfort, and higher infection rate. To overcome these problems, a search for an alternative like tissue adhesives, possibly a sutureless technique has been experimented. The aim of the study was to compare the stability & healing properties after periodontal flap surgery using tissue adhesive and surgical sutures.
Quality Of Life In Orthodontics, 2024 Roseman University of Health Sciences
Quality Of Life In Orthodontics, Claudia Eisenhuth, Gabriel Eisenhuth, Connor Schwartz, Amir Mohajeri, Man Hung, Tiffany Nelson, Ryann Glenn
Annual Research Symposium
Orthodontic treatment goes beyond mere cosmetic enhancement; it significantly impacts various aspects of an individual's quality of life. Beyond the physical benefits of improved oral function and prevention of dental issues, orthodontics also yields profound psychological benefits. Aligned teeth enhance self-confidence, reduce social anxiety, and contribute to better relationships and professional opportunities. Moreover, addressing dental concerns through orthodontic treatment reduces psychological distress and promotes overall happiness and satisfaction. Real-life case studies vividly illustrate the transformative effects of orthodontic interventions, emphasizing the importance of considering quality of life outcomes in dental care.
Shed Stem Cells: Antibacterial And Immunomodulatory Insights, 2024 Nitte Deemed to be University
Shed Stem Cells: Antibacterial And Immunomodulatory Insights, Manju R Prof
Annual Research Symposium
SHED- Stem cells extracted from exfoliated teeth - resource for Stem Cell based regenerative therapy; multipotent in nature
We examined explored how SHED affects the growth of common oral bacteria, Streptococcus mutans and Enterococcus faecalis, and their role in regulating immune response.
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Of The Oral Cavity - A Rare Entity, 2024 Private Practice
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Of The Oral Cavity - A Rare Entity, Anita J. Florence Dr, Karpagaselvi Sanjai Prof & Dr
Annual Research Symposium
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) is a subtype of lymphoma with two-thirds of the cases presenting as lymph node enlargement. The remaining one third of NHL cases has been reported in the extra nodal sites, including the gastro-intestinal tract, Waldeyer’s ring, bone, skin and brain. Intraoral NHL is uncommon and may affect either the jaw bones or occur within the soft tissues of the oral cavity. Here we report an unusual case of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in a 54-year-old male patient who presented with a growth from the right lower molar extraction socket with pus discharge.
Assessment Of Position Of Mental Foramen, Intermental Foramen Distance And Its Correlation With Age And Gender Among Pediatric Patients, 2024 Roseman University of Health Sciences
Assessment Of Position Of Mental Foramen, Intermental Foramen Distance And Its Correlation With Age And Gender Among Pediatric Patients, Arshia Raviraj Raviraj
Annual Research Symposium
The aim of this study was to assess the position of mental foramen, inter-mental foramen distance, and its correlation with age and gender between 9 to 12 years of age.
Successful Orthodontic Treatment Of Bimaxillary Protrusion Case With An Ankylosed Incisor—A Case Report And Decision-Making Process, 2024 Section of Orthodontics, Department of Stomatology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
Successful Orthodontic Treatment Of Bimaxillary Protrusion Case With An Ankylosed Incisor—A Case Report And Decision-Making Process, Shu-Cheng Lin, Szu-Ching Lee, Yi-Ching Ho, Kai-Hsiang Chuang, Tzu-Ying Wu
Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics
The treatment of ankylosed incisor is challenging for orthodontists, necessitating accurate diagnosis, well-considered treatment planning, and close collaboration among interdisciplinary teams to achieve favorable esthetic and periodontal outcomes. For ankylosed cases, accurate diagnosis depends on detailed clinical examination and 3D radiographic images. This case report described the treatment of a bimaxillary protrusive female with an ankylosed maxillary left central incisor. The decision regarding treatment was based on the severity of dental ankylosis and replacement root resorption. Each treatment plan comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. In this case, the decoronation treatment plan and prosthesis was implemented, resulting …
Orthodontic And Surgical Treatment Of A Patient With Cleidocranial Dysplasia Syndrome: Introducing A New Appliance For Traction Of Multiple Impacted Teeth, 2024 Orthodontist, private practice, Hamedan, Iran
Orthodontic And Surgical Treatment Of A Patient With Cleidocranial Dysplasia Syndrome: Introducing A New Appliance For Traction Of Multiple Impacted Teeth, Sanaz Soheilifar, Sepideh Soheilifar, Sara Soheilifar, Navid Naghdi
Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics
Cleidocranial Dysplasia (CCD) is a syndrome that causes skeletal growth disturbances. The impaction of many permanent teeth and several supernumerary teeth are among the dental problems of patients with this syndrome. This patient was a 14 y/o girl with CCD syndrome. She was skeletal Cl III with reverse overjet; many impacted teeth, and several supernumerary teeth. Orthodontic treatment was done in two stages. In the first stage, supernumerary anterior teeth were extracted, and the impacted teeth were exposed for traction. In the second stage, posterior supernumerary teeth were removed, and upper canines and posterior impacted teeth were exposed for forced …
A Coronectomy And Orthodontic Protraction Of An Impacted Lower Third Molar Compressed To The Inferior Alveolar Nerve: A Case Report, 2024 School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
A Coronectomy And Orthodontic Protraction Of An Impacted Lower Third Molar Compressed To The Inferior Alveolar Nerve: A Case Report, Johnson Hsin-Chung Cheng, Daniel De-Shing Chen, Bou-Yue Peng, Pei-Hsuan Chen
Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics
Background: Neurological damage may occur during a third molar extraction procedure when the tooth root is near the mandibular canal. Although the incidence of this complication is low, a great range of variability has been reported in the literature. Several methods to reduce or eliminate this complication have been proposed, such as orthodontic-assisted extraction, extraction of the second molar, or an intentional odontectomy. Objective: The objective of this case report is to present a low risk extraction procedure: a coronectomy with forced eruption (COFE) to avoid potential neural damage when removal of lower wisdom tooth compressing inferior alveolar nerve in …