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Mda Foundation: $110,000 Raised At Sparkling Smiles Event; Mini-Grant Awarded, Anne Berquist Jun 2024

Mda Foundation: $110,000 Raised At Sparkling Smiles Event; Mini-Grant Awarded, Anne Berquist

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

The 2024 MDA Foundation’s Sparkling Smiles event raised a record-breaking $110,000, surpassing last year's total by $30,000. The Holland Free Dental Clinic received a $2,500 mini-grant. Keynote speaker Todd J. Duckett's address inspired generosity. The Foundation awarded $110,000 in grants this past year, including 12 scholarships totaling $31,000. The event featured a successful Wine Lotto and was supported by numerous sponsors.


J Mich Dent Assoc April 2024 Apr 2024

J Mich Dent Assoc April 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 April 2024 issue, the Journal focuses on the landscape of practicing in rural settings. Original content includes:

  • A cover story highlighting Michigan’s Donated Dental Service Program
  • A feature on Michigan’s Revised Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment Law
  • A feature article on the origins, future, and use of the CDT Code
  • Profiles of the 2024-25 MDA Officer, Trustee and ADA Delegation candidate
  • An …


Why I Chose To Practice In Rural Michigan, Lisenia M. Collazo Dmd, Mph Mar 2024

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.


Market Realities For Rural And Small-Town Practices, W. E. Rupprecht Dds Mar 2024

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 Mar 2024

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:

  • A cover story discussing "Market Realities for Rural and Small-Town Practices"

  • A feature commentary from a new dentist in the Upper Peninsula on "Why I Chose to Practice in Rural Michigan"

  • A feature article highlighting a dental education initiative, "Washington’s RIDE Program: A Model …


Washington’S Ride Program: A Model Providing Rural Practitioners, Mary K. Smith Dds, Mba Mar 2024

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.


For Foreign-Trained Dentists: Ongoing Struggles With Dental Licensure, May Kallas Bds Jul 2023

For Foreign-Trained Dentists: Ongoing Struggles With Dental Licensure, May Kallas Bds

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

This commentary discusses foreign-trained dentists' challenges in obtaining licensure in the United States. The author highlights the complexities of the licensure process, compares it to the evolution of licensure standards within the U.S., and emphasizes the need for a more standardized and accessible national dental licensure process.


J Mich Dent Assoc March 2023 Mar 2023

J Mich Dent Assoc March 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 across the state. No publication reaches more Michigan dentists!

In this issue, the reader will find the following original content:

  • A cover story on canceling provider agreements with dental plans.
  • A clinical update on when and how to use Silver Diamine Fluoride to manage carious lesions
  • News from Delta Dental on efforts to address access to care for disabled individuals through enhanced commercial dental benefits.
  • The value of focused counsel from a …


Attitude Of School-Based Nurses Towards Incorporating Advanced Dental Therapist In School Settings: Increasing Access To Care, Sonika Masih, Cynthia A. Degner Jan 2023

Attitude Of School-Based Nurses Towards Incorporating Advanced Dental Therapist In School Settings: Increasing Access To Care, Sonika Masih, Cynthia A. Degner

Dental Education Department Publications

Objectives: The disparities in access to dental care experienced by children of underserved families have been documented. Despite being largely preventable, oral diseases are highly prevalent. Around 3.5 billion people worldwide live with dental conditions.These conditions are associated with lower academics and missed school days among children. Dental therapy has a long history and is seen in multiple countries. Comparatively, dental therapy is in the early stages of implementation in the United States. Minnesota is the most diverse state to recognize dental therapists to practice in various settings. Commentary showcasing how a dental therapist works in a school-based setting while …


Dental Students' Perceptions Of Dental Hygienists' Education And Scope Of Practice, Cynthia Metzger May 2022

Dental Students' Perceptions Of Dental Hygienists' Education And Scope Of Practice, Cynthia Metzger

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Oral health is strongly correlated to systemic health in the United States. Dental professionals play a significant role in addressing the oral health and prevention of disease for populations in the United States. Because many areas in the United States lack access to dental care, the federal government considers dental hygienists part of the solution. It is now paying attention to restrictive dental hygiene scope of practice rules in each state. State dental boards, comprised mainly of dentists, make these rules based on their perception of dental hygienists' lack of education. This study explored fourth-year dental students' perceptions of the …


The 2025 Michigan State Oral Health Plan, Ellen Sugrue Hyman Jd Mar 2022

The 2025 Michigan State Oral Health Plan, Ellen Sugrue Hyman Jd

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

This feature article explores the 2025 Michigan State Oral Health Plan (SOHP), a comprehensive initiative developed by the Michigan Oral Health Coalition (MOHC) and a statewide coalition, including the Michigan Dental Association (MDA). With a focus on enhancing oral health for all Michigan residents, the SOHP prioritizes addressing economic and racial disparities. The plan, guided by three key goals—Increasing Awareness and Education, Dental-Health Integration, and Access and Infrastructure—aims to improve oral health outcomes. The article discusses the plan's development process, key findings highlighting existing disparities, workforce challenges, and the strategic implementation of the SOHP through collaborative efforts and workgroups.


Dental Care For Older Adults: Regulatory Requirements In Long Term Care Settings, American Dental Association Jan 2017

Dental Care For Older Adults: Regulatory Requirements In Long Term Care Settings, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

No abstract provided.


The Relationship Of A Healthy Mouth To General Health And Illness, American Dental Association Jan 2017

The Relationship Of A Healthy Mouth To General Health And Illness, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

No abstract provided.


Why Does Oral Health In Long-Term Care Residents Matter? Talking Points For Administrators, American Dental Association Jan 2017

Why Does Oral Health In Long-Term Care Residents Matter? Talking Points For Administrators, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

No abstract provided.


Expanding Dental Practices Into Long-Term Care, American Dental Association Jan 2017

Expanding Dental Practices Into Long-Term Care, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

No abstract provided.


Community Dental Health Coordinator Program Overview And Planning For Communities, American Dental Association Jan 2015

Community Dental Health Coordinator Program Overview And Planning For Communities, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

No abstract provided.


Developing A Long-Term Care Dental Training Program: A Maryland Experience, American Dental Association Jan 2015

Developing A Long-Term Care Dental Training Program: A Maryland Experience, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

No abstract provided.


10 Steps To Collaborating With Pediatric Medical Providers, American Dental Association Jan 2015

10 Steps To Collaborating With Pediatric Medical Providers, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

No abstract provided.


10 Steps To Full Authorization Of A Community Dental Health Coordinator In Your State, American Dental Association Jan 2015

10 Steps To Full Authorization Of A Community Dental Health Coordinator In Your State, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

No abstract provided.


10 Steps To Increase Provider Participation In Medicaid And Reduce Associated Administration Burdens, American Dental Association Jan 2015

10 Steps To Increase Provider Participation In Medicaid And Reduce Associated Administration Burdens, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

No abstract provided.


10 Steps To Pilot A Community Dental Health Coordinator Sabbatical In Your State, American Dental Association Jan 2015

10 Steps To Pilot A Community Dental Health Coordinator Sabbatical In Your State, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

No abstract provided.


Community Dental Health Coordinator Brochure "My Community Deserves A Healthy Future", American Dental Association Jan 2015

Community Dental Health Coordinator Brochure "My Community Deserves A Healthy Future", American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

No abstract provided.


Coalitions 101 Questions And Answers, American Dental Association Jan 2015

Coalitions 101 Questions And Answers, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

No abstract provided.


Dentistry In Long-Term Care: Creating Pathways To Success Ce, American Dental Association Jan 2015

Dentistry In Long-Term Care: Creating Pathways To Success Ce, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

No abstract provided.


Sample News Release, American Dental Association Jan 2015

Sample News Release, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

No abstract provided.


Sample Op Ed: Dental Care Supports Longer, Happier Life In Nursing Homes, American Dental Association Jan 2015

Sample Op Ed: Dental Care Supports Longer, Happier Life In Nursing Homes, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

No abstract provided.


Sample Social Media Posts, American Dental Association Jan 2015

Sample Social Media Posts, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

No abstract provided.


4 Steps To Building An Elder Care Coalition: Best Practice Guide For State Dental Societies, American Dental Association Jan 2015

4 Steps To Building An Elder Care Coalition: Best Practice Guide For State Dental Societies, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

No abstract provided.


Implementing A Basic Community Dental Health Coordinator Program, American Dental Association Jan 2015

Implementing A Basic Community Dental Health Coordinator Program, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

No abstract provided.


5 Steps To Promote Incurred Medical Expense (Ime) Reimbursement In Your State, American Dental Association Jan 2015

5 Steps To Promote Incurred Medical Expense (Ime) Reimbursement In Your State, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

No abstract provided.