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Headquarters Report: Inspire! Support! Lead! With The 2022 Leadership Forum, Karen Burgess Cae Sep 2022

Headquarters Report: Inspire! Support! Lead! With The 2022 Leadership Forum, Karen Burgess Cae

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

The Michigan Dental Association highlights the importance of volunteer leaders in the organization's success and the satisfaction of its membership. The in-person Leadership Forum for 2022 offers an exciting lineup, including topics on dental practice trends, legislative action, inclusion, and hot topics in organized dentistry. Breakout sessions cover leadership development, time management, emotional intelligence, and component engagement. Whether experienced or new to volunteer leadership, attending the Leadership Forum provides opportunities for personal and professional growth. Additionally, the article mentions various leadership opportunities available for members and encourages recognition through the MDA Committed Colleague program.


A Call To Do Better: Addressing Diversity Within The Dental Profession, Fabiola Milord Dds, Mph Jan 2022

A Call To Do Better: Addressing Diversity Within The Dental Profession, Fabiola Milord Dds, Mph

The New York State Dental Journal

Current systems have not been successful in addressing the existing racial inequities between black dental professionals and other racial groups. This group in particular seems to have less visibility and representation in organized dentistry. Nowhere has this been more obvious that during the COVID-19 pandemic whereby African-American professionals were not as prominently featured in offering their viewpoint and expertise. In this paper, insights regarding the topic of diversity are discussed in order to gain perspective into a situation that has existed far too long.


Diversity, Equity And Inclusion (And Greatness), Lance Plunkett Jd, Llm Jan 2022

Diversity, Equity And Inclusion (And Greatness), Lance Plunkett Jd, Llm

The New York State Dental Journal

As NYSDA moves to correct deficiencies in its makeup, it also pays homage to a fallen leader.


J Mich Dent Assoc January 2022 Jan 2022

J Mich Dent Assoc January 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 January 2022 issue, the reader will find the following original content:

  • A cover feature, “Eating Disorders in Adolescents: Facts and Recommendations for the Oral Health Team”
  • An introduction to the Pediatric Health Series, “Psychosocial Factors of COVID-19 Impact Oral Health”
  • A DEI Feature, “Inclusion of the Mobility Impaired in Our Community”
  • A 10-Minute EBD, “Factors Impacting Gingival Margin Position Following Esthetic Crown Lengthening”
  • News you need, an …