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Agents Of Change: Which One Are You?, Michelle C. Dziurgot Dds
Agents Of Change: Which One Are You?, Michelle C. Dziurgot Dds
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
In her editorial, Michelle C. Dziurgot, DDS, explores various roles dentists play as agents of change, including catalysts for urgency, collaborators with specialists, diligent workers for accuracy, risk-taking entrepreneurs, charismatic leaders, and peacemakers who resolve conflicts within their practices.
Uda To Rda: A Pathway To Greater Success, Margaret Gingrich Dds
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 …
The Pacesetter Style Of Leadership, Michelle C. Dziurgot Dds
The Pacesetter Style Of Leadership, Michelle C. Dziurgot Dds
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
This editorial explores the pacesetter leadership style, likening it to a marathon "rabbit" setting a fast pace. Pacesetters, exemplified by figures like Jack Welch and James Cameron, set ambitious goals, driving themselves and their teams relentlessly. While effective in achieving short-term goals and maximizing team potential, drawbacks include employee stress, lack of feedback, and a "rat race" atmosphere. The author, a self-identified pacesetter with a compassionate approach, emphasizes the importance of balancing high standards with employee well-being for sustained success.
Quality And Transparency, Christopher J. Smiley Dds
Quality And Transparency, Christopher J. Smiley Dds
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
In a recent JDR Clinical & Translational Research report, the American Dental Association's clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) were determined to offer high-quality guidance for the dental profession. The study employed the AGREE II tool to validate the ADA's guidelines’ methodological rigor and transparency, ensuring their quality. This external review is promising for the profession, as it indicates that the ADA has developed reliable CPGs that support advocacy and implementation. However, the article raises questions about consumer-targeted quality scores for dentist providers, such as DentaQual by P&R Dental Strategies LLC. It suggests that for such scoring systems to be credible, they …
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 August 2020
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 "Antibiotic Guidelines for Dentistry: Who, When, What, Why, and How to Prescribe”.
- A feature, “Collaboration Is the Wave of the Future: Hospital-Based General Practice Residency”.
- “Taking Advantage of Secondary and Tertiary Evidence”, a feature in the JMDA’s series on evidence-based dentistry.
- “Statistics Tutorial Part III: Interpretation of Forest Plots from Meta …