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J Mich Dent Assoc August 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 August 2022 issue, the reader will find the following original content:
- A cover story on choosing to partner with a Dental Service Organization (DSO)
- A conversation with three dentists on how and why they are involved with organized dentistry.
- A 10-Minute EBD on the efficacy of vacuum-formed removable orthodontic retainers
- News you need, an Editorial, a report from our ADA Trustee and regular department articles, Dentistry and …
Please Don’T Shoot The Messenger, Christopher J. Smiley Dds
Please Don’T Shoot The Messenger, Christopher J. Smiley Dds
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
This editorial emphasizes the importance of discerning reliable information amid the influx of COVID-19-related studies and guidelines. Drawing parallels with the ancient Greek sentiment from Sophocles' play Antigone, JMDA Editor Dr. Chris Smiley advocates for an open-minded approach to trustworthy sources, citing the World Health Organization's seven steps for evaluation. The Michigan Dental Association is highlighted as a reliable resource for synthesizing evolving information for clinicians. Despite pandemic-induced frustrations, the editorial urges practitioners to navigate changes resiliently, recognizing the dynamic nature of public health guidance.