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Mindfulness: More Than A Buzzword In Dentistry

Journal IDA

The word mindfulness has found its way into wellness circles, scientific literature, and social media alike. As a result, it can be easy to dismiss—as trendy, vague, or impractical. But mindfulness isn’t about perfection. It isn’t about pretending to be a Zen master while juggling a packed schedule. At its core, mindfulness simply means being fully present—something that can feel nearly impossible in our fast-paced dental practices and overstretched lives.

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Journal IDA

In the Spring 2025 issue, the reader will find the following feature articles:

• Teaching the Next Generation: Challenging the Narrative and Shifting Perspectives
• Recent Advances in Periodontolgy
• Role of Microsurgery in the Evolution of Periodontal Surgery
• Diagnostic ChallengeL Oral Pathology
• Factor V Lieden Heterozygosity and Hypertriglyceridemia in 88 Patients with Chronic Jaw Pain and Alveolar Osteonecrosis
• Guided Tissue Regeneration of Localized Deep Combined 3-to-3 Wall Angular Defects: A Clinical Case Report with 15-Month Follow-up

This issue also includes regular columns from the editor, the executive director as well as membership news.

The Calendar Doesn’T Lie: Navigating End-Of-Year Stress In Dentistry

Journal IDA

The end of the year will always bring its own demands and stressors. But when you pause to set priorities, you reclaim clarity and perspective. From that place, you can care for yourself, lead your team with steadiness, and support your patients with empathy.

Stress will disappear when the calendar turns — but how you navigate it makes all the difference. Remember: you’re not alone in this season, and the way forward is clearer when we face it together.

Introduction To The Friday Events: An Inspired Ida Initiative

Journal IDA

Professional organizations in general that depend on membership to effectively function are facing challenges because of lower membership renewals as well as a seeming lack of interest among new members that are joining organizations. The ADA, which represents a significant portion of U.S. dentists, has seen declines in membership, with some reports showing around 57 percent market share in 2022 and a decrease to roughly 115,731 active members by late 2024. Recent data point to around 152,000 to over 160,000 total members out of a total of approximately 202,485 active dentists in the USA.

Is It True? Rumors And Misinformation Surrounding Dentists, The Ada And The Ida

Journal IDA

The professional organizations that represent dentists across Indiana and the United States, set standards for dental care, promote oral health, and advocate for the dental profession. Despite its long-standing reputation and contributions, both the ADA and the IDA have often been the target of misinformation and myths. The public also often gather misinformation about dental care and then question their dentist about it. This article aims to shed light on some of the most common misconceptions about organized dentistry, discuss member benefits, and answer the question ‘why you should be a member.

President’S Message: Member Satisfaction Survey Results Paves Our Path Forward

Journal IDA

Regular column from the president of the Indiana Dental Association.

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Journal IDA

In the Fall 2025 issue, the reader will find the following feature articles:

• 12 What If There Was No IDA or ADA? Would You Be Able to Practice the Same Way As You Do Today?
• Is it True? Rumors and Misinformation Surrounding Dentists, the ADA and the IDA
• The Tortuous Path of a Bill: From Conception to Implementation
• Introduction to the FrIDAy Events: An Inspired IDA Initiative
• A View from the Podium: Preparation for the IDA House of Delegates
• Health Insurance Options for Dentists and Employees

This issue also includes regular columns from the editor, the executive director as well …

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Journal IDA

In the Summer 2025 issue, the reader will find the following feature articles:

• Dental Sticky Situations
• Defining Prescriptive Supervision and Delegation in Indiana: The Essential Roles of the Dental Hygienist and the Dental Assistant on the Dental Team
• Safeguarding Ethics: The Work of the Indiana State Board of Dentistry
• Dental Treatment: Who Has the Final Say on Oral Health Care?
• Overview of Indiana Health Records Law
• Ethical Considerations in Cosmetic Dentistry
• Protecting Dentistry’s Ethics: IDA’s Peer Review Program
• An Annotated Walkthrough of Dental and Dental Hygiene Professional Oaths Using AI Search Engines
• Radiation Safety in Dental Offices: Where Do We …

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Journal IDA

The Journal IDA is a peer-reviewed, scientific periodical owned and published by the Indiana Dental Association, a constituent of the American Dental Association.

Journal IDA concentrates on the clinical aspects of dentistry, including case studies and research; practice management and business aspects of dentistry, from start up to transition; and also includes special and regular feature articles.

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Journal IDA

The Journal IDA is a peer-reviewed, scientific periodical owned and published by the Indiana Dental Association, a constituent of the American Dental Association.

Journal IDA concentrates on the clinical aspects of dentistry, including case studies and research; practice management and business aspects of dentistry, from start up to transition; and also includes special and regular feature articles.

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Journal IDA

The Journal IDA is a peer-reviewed, scientific periodical owned and published by the Indiana Dental Association, a constituent of the American Dental Association.

Journal IDA concentrates on the clinical aspects of dentistry, including case studies and research; practice management and business aspects of dentistry, from start up to transition; and also includes special and regular feature articles.

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Journal IDA

The Journal IDA is a peer-reviewed, scientific periodical owned and published by the Indiana Dental Association, a constituent of the American Dental Association.

Journal IDA concentrates on the clinical aspects of dentistry, including case studies and research; practice management and business aspects of dentistry, from start up to transition; and also includes special and regular feature articles.

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Journal IDA

The Journal IDA is a peer-reviewed, scientific periodical owned and published by the Indiana Dental Association, a constituent of the American Dental Association.

Journal IDA concentrates on the clinical aspects of dentistry, including case studies and research; practice management and business aspects of dentistry, from start up to transition; and also includes special and regular feature articles.

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Journal IDA

The Journal IDA is a peer-reviewed, scientific periodical owned and published by the Indiana Dental Association, a constituent of the American Dental Association.

Journal IDA concentrates on the clinical aspects of dentistry, including case studies and research; practice management and business aspects of dentistry, from start up to transition; and also includes special and regular feature articles.

Journal Ida 2023 102 1

Journal IDA

The Journal IDA is a peer-reviewed, scientific periodical owned and published by the Indiana Dental Association, a constituent of the American Dental Association.

Journal IDA concentrates on the clinical aspects of dentistry, including case studies and research; practice management and business aspects of dentistry, from start up to transition; and also includes special and regular feature articles.

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Journal IDA

The Journal IDA is a peer-reviewed, scientific periodical owned and published by the Indiana Dental Association, a constituent of the American Dental Association.

Journal IDA concentrates on the clinical aspects of dentistry, including case studies and research; practice management and business aspects of dentistry, from start up to transition; and also includes special and regular feature articles.

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Journal IDA

The Journal IDA is a peer-reviewed, scientific periodical owned and published by the Indiana Dental Association, a constituent of the American Dental Association.

Journal IDA concentrates on the clinical aspects of dentistry, including case studies and research; practice management and business aspects of dentistry, from start up to transition; and also includes special and regular feature articles.

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Journal IDA

The Journal IDA is a peer-reviewed, scientific periodical owned and published by the Indiana Dental Association, a constituent of the American Dental Association.

Journal IDA concentrates on the clinical aspects of dentistry, including case studies and research; practice management and business aspects of dentistry, from start up to transition; and also includes special and regular feature articles.

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Journal IDA

The Journal IDA is a peer-reviewed, scientific periodical owned and published by the Indiana Dental Association, a constituent of the American Dental Association.

Journal IDA concentrates on the clinical aspects of dentistry, including case studies and research; practice management and business aspects of dentistry, from start up to transition; and also includes special and regular feature articles.

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Journal IDA

The Journal IDA is a peer-reviewed, scientific periodical owned and published by the Indiana Dental Association, a constituent of the American Dental Association.

Journal IDA concentrates on the clinical aspects of dentistry, including case studies and research; practice management and business aspects of dentistry, from start up to transition; and also includes special and regular feature articles.

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Journal IDA

The Journal IDA is a peer-reviewed, scientific periodical owned and published by the Indiana Dental Association, a constituent of the American Dental Association.

Journal IDA concentrates on the clinical aspects of dentistry, including case studies and research; practice management and business aspects of dentistry, from start up to transition; and also includes special and regular feature articles.

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Journal IDA

The Journal IDA is a peer-reviewed, scientific periodical owned and published by the Indiana Dental Association, a constituent of the American Dental Association.

Journal IDA concentrates on the clinical aspects of dentistry, including case studies and research; practice management and business aspects of dentistry, from start up to transition; and also includes special and regular feature articles.

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Journal IDA

The Journal IDA is a peer-reviewed, scientific periodical owned and published by the Indiana Dental Association, a constituent of the American Dental Association.

Journal IDA concentrates on the clinical aspects of dentistry, including case studies and research; practice management and business aspects of dentistry, from start up to transition; and also includes special and regular feature articles.

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Journal IDA

The Journal IDA is a peer-reviewed, scientific periodical owned and published by the Indiana Dental Association, a constituent of the American Dental Association.

Journal IDA concentrates on the clinical aspects of dentistry, including case studies and research; practice management and business aspects of dentistry, from start up to transition; and also includes special and regular feature articles.

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Journal IDA

The Journal IDA is a peer-reviewed, scientific periodical owned and published by the Indiana Dental Association, a constituent of the American Dental Association.

Journal IDA concentrates on the clinical aspects of dentistry, including case studies and research; practice management and business aspects of dentistry, from start up to transition; and also includes special and regular feature articles.

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Journal IDA

The Journal IDA is a peer-reviewed, scientific periodical owned and published by the Indiana Dental Association, a constituent of the American Dental Association.

Journal IDA concentrates on the clinical aspects of dentistry, including case studies and research; practice management and business aspects of dentistry, from start up to transition; and also includes special and regular feature articles.

Journal Ida 2020 99 1

Journal IDA

The Journal IDA is a peer-reviewed, scientific periodical owned and published by the Indiana Dental Association, a constituent of the American Dental Association.

Journal IDA concentrates on the clinical aspects of dentistry, including case studies and research; practice management and business aspects of dentistry, from start up to transition; and also includes special and regular feature articles.

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Journal IDA

The Journal IDA is a peer-reviewed, scientific periodical owned and published by the Indiana Dental Association, a constituent of the American Dental Association.

Journal IDA concentrates on the clinical aspects of dentistry, including case studies and research; practice management and business aspects of dentistry, from start up to transition; and also includes special and regular feature articles.

Journal Ida 2019 98 3

Journal IDA

The Journal IDA is a peer-reviewed, scientific periodical owned and published by the Indiana Dental Association, a constituent of the American Dental Association.

Journal IDA concentrates on the clinical aspects of dentistry, including case studies and research; practice management and business aspects of dentistry, from start up to transition; and also includes special and regular feature articles.

Journal Ida 2019 98 2

Journal IDA

The Journal IDA is a peer-reviewed, scientific periodical owned and published by the Indiana Dental Association, a constituent of the American Dental Association.

Journal IDA concentrates on the clinical aspects of dentistry, including case studies and research; practice management and business aspects of dentistry, from start up to transition; and also includes special and regular feature articles.