October 2, 2025 — Letter To Cis On H-1b Visa Reforms,
2025
American Dental Association
October 2, 2025 — Letter To Cis On H-1b Visa Reforms, American Dental Association
Advocacy in Action letters
No abstract provided.
The New Professional: The Unspoken Costs Of Saying ‘Yes’ To Everything,
2025
General Practice, New York City
The New Professional: The Unspoken Costs Of Saying ‘Yes’ To Everything, Amrita Patel Dds
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
Dr. Amrita Patel’s regular New Professional column guides new dentists who often feel pressured to say "yes" all the time to build goodwill and prove themselves. It warns that this mindset can lead to burnout, resentment, and loss of personal time. The outdated belief that professionalism requires constant sacrifice is considered harmful. Boundary-setting is shown as a vital skill, not a character flaw, for a sustainable career. The author offers scripts for politely turning down requests when at capacity. By emphasizing well-being and demonstrating healthy boundaries, new dentists gain respect and foster a more sustainable workplace for everyone, reinforcing that …
Mda Insurance: Review Your Health Insurance Plan For 2026 Open Enrollment,
2025
Michigan Dental Association IFG
Mda Insurance: Review Your Health Insurance Plan For 2026 Open Enrollment, Craig Start
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
MDA Insurance President Craig Start urges members to review their health insurance ahead of the 2026 open enrollment period. Open enrollment is the annual window to change carriers, elect new plans, or add dependents. Dates vary by plan: the MDA Health Plan runs from October 1–November 15, while Medicare Supplements/Advantage/Medigap Plans run from October 15–December 7. Members must assess anticipated health changes, potential costly prescriptions, and financial comfort with higher deductibles versus higher premiums. MDA Insurance assists members in making informed decisions and acts as the member's agent of record to help resolve claims and issues throughout the year.
Aadej Comm 11 3 2025,
2025
American Dental Association
Aadej Comm 11 3 2025
AADEJ - The Communicator
The Communicator is the Journal of the American Association of Dental Editors. It is published quarterly and distributed digitally via email to members and posted on the Association’s website aadej.org. This issue of The Communicator features articles focused on organizational strategy, publishing ethics, and critical issues in the profession. The Editor-in-Chief announces his intention to step down, reflecting on the organization's history. The President advocates for shifting the organizational focus from individual benefits to collective sustainability ("What’s in it for us?"). Organizational updates include the restructuring of the Publication Membership to allow three voting members for the same fee and …
Mda At Your Service: Can I Be A Member Of Two Different Local Dental Societies?,
2025
WMDDS Associate Editor
Mda At Your Service: Can I Be A Member Of Two Different Local Dental Societies?, Rachel Sinacola Dds, Ms
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
This Q&A section with MDA’s Membership Committee Chair Dr. Rachel Sinacola, clarifies membership and service issues. MDA membership is tripartite, including ADA and one local dental society. Members seeking to join an additional local society may inquire about affiliate membership, usually available for a fee. The MDA also offers travel medical insurance through GeoBlue, beneficial for international mission work or leisure, especially for Medicare recipients. Due to the upcoming launch of new association management software, members who previously used auto-renewal for dues must log in to their new profile this fall to set it up again. Additionally, the MDA offers …
Screening Of Elevated Blood Pressure In Patients Attending Endodontic Clinics: A Cross-Sectional Study,
2025
Department of Dental Assistant, Erbil Technical Medical Institute, Erbil Polytechnic University, Erbil 44001, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Screening Of Elevated Blood Pressure In Patients Attending Endodontic Clinics: A Cross-Sectional Study, Adil Othman Abdullah, Hezah Saadi Hassan, Shaima Othman Muhammad, Seyyedeh Shima Hakimi Manesh, Sara Kawa Muhamadamin, Hanif Khan
Polytechnic Journal
One of the most important cardiovascular conditions that account for the highest mortality rate around the world is Hypertension. It is defined as a condition where systolic and diastolic blood pressure values are ≥ 140 mmHg and ≥ 90 mmHg, respectively, or a use of antihypertensive drug is being made. TThis study aims to identify and report the prevalence of elevated blood pressure levels among patients attending an endodontics clinic. The study was conducted among a group of 100 patients who sought endodontic treatment at university hospital, endodontics department. The collected information included blood pressure measurement and answers to a …
Dentistry Likely To Be Affected By Developments Of A Legal Nature,
2025
NYSDA
Dentistry Likely To Be Affected By Developments Of A Legal Nature, Lance Plunkett Jd, Llm
The New York State Dental Journal
A few new legal developments that affect dentistry have taken place in recent months. Prominent among these is a Big Beautiful Bill that may not be so pretty for New York State.
Fire! It Took A Brush With Catastrophe To Get Me To Focus On The Need To Be Prepared To Prevent And Manage A Fire Emergency In The Office., Stuart Segelnick Dds, Ms
The New York State Dental Journal
Backing up your office computer data and encompassing your practice management software, your imaging software and everything your office needs to treat patients and do business are essential, for you never know when a disaster might strike, making it crucial to have daily backups of electronic records and office data, preferably both cloud and physical storage. One very prudent recommendation offered to me by the New York City Small Business Service grant program after Hurricane Sandy destroyed my office 13 years ago was to have a battery backup system in my newly built office. This would improve resiliency during a …
The Back Page: Building For The Future: How The Mda Is Evolving To Better Serve Members,
2025
Michigan Dental Association
The Back Page: Building For The Future: How The Mda Is Evolving To Better Serve Members, John Tramontana Ms, Cae
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
This message from the CEO/Executive Director outlines the Michigan Dental Association's (MDA) strategic initiatives to adapt and improve member services in response to rapid changes in the dental profession. Key actions include: transitioning to an MDA-managed membership database for enhanced service flexibility; investing in technology, including AI, to streamline internal operations and improve communications and services; advocating for early career dentists by supporting a resolution to reduce ADA dues for new graduates; reintroducing the MDA Journal in print bi-monthly alongside digital content; expanding online Continuing Education (CE) opportunities for affordability and accessibility; and reimagining the Annual Session to be more …
Comparison Of Pharyngeal Airway And Dentoskeletal Effects Of 2 And 4 Premolar Extraction Treatment In Adult Orthodontic Patients,
2025
Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Türkiye
Comparison Of Pharyngeal Airway And Dentoskeletal Effects Of 2 And 4 Premolar Extraction Treatment In Adult Orthodontic Patients, Esra Genc, Ahmet Karaman
Journal of Dentistry Indonesia
Objective: This study aimed to compare pharyngeal airway and dentoskeletal effects of 2 and 4 premolar extraction treatments in adult patients separately for each gender. Methods: The study was conducted with 60 adults (26 males; 34 females) aged 18-35 years. Individuals were divided into 3 groups as non-extraction, 2-premolar extraction, and 4-premolar extraction. Pre-treatment (T0) and post-treatment (T1) dentoskeletal and pharyngeal airway measurements were performed on cephalometric radiographs. Results: A significant increase in nasopharyngeal airway (PNS-ad2) and anterior hyoid bone movement (CV3ai-H) was observed in the 4-extraction group; whereas in the 2-extraction group, inferior oropharyngeal airway (IAS) narrowing and hyoid …
August 19, 2025 — Coalition Letter - Reauthorization Of The Health Resources And Services Administration (Hrsa) Title Vii Health Professions And Title Viii Nursing Workforce Development Programs,
2025
American Dental Association
August 19, 2025 — Coalition Letter - Reauthorization Of The Health Resources And Services Administration (Hrsa) Title Vii Health Professions And Title Viii Nursing Workforce Development Programs, American Dental Association
Advocacy in Action letters
No abstract provided.
Enhancing Severely Compromised Premolar Strength: Role Of Cusp Reduction Design In Cad/Cam Composite Restorations,
2025
The British University in Egypt
Enhancing Severely Compromised Premolar Strength: Role Of Cusp Reduction Design In Cad/Cam Composite Restorations, Hend Sayed Ahmed, Mohamed Fouad Haridy, Ahmed Refaat Mohamed, Shehabeldin Saber, Edgar Schafer, Samar Swelam, Youssef Mohamed Haridy
Dentistry
No abstract provided.
What The ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Means For Dentists,
2025
Looby Baumgarten, P.C.
What The ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Means For Dentists, John Looby Cpa, Theodore C. Schumann Ii Mba, Msf, Cfp, Aif
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
Executive Summary: The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), signed July 4, 2025, significantly impacts dentists by extending and making permanent many 2017 tax policies. Key tax changes include permanent tax rates, an increased state and local income tax (SALT) cap, and new deductions for seniors, qualified tips, overtime wages, charitable donations, and auto loan interest. The qualified business income deduction is now permanent, and first-year bonus depreciation is restored. New "Trump Accounts" are established for children. Crucially, the OBBB introduces $50,000 annual and $200,000 lifetime caps on professional degree student loans, effective July 2026, and establishes the Repayment Assistance Plan …
Dentistry And The Law: Length Of Covenants Not To Compete,
2025
Michigan Dental Association
Dentistry And The Law: Length Of Covenants Not To Compete, Dan Schulte Jd
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
This article clarifies the distinct legal standards for covenants not to compete in Michigan, particularly relevant for dentists selling their practice and remaining employed. A covenant in an employment agreement is enforceable if "reasonable," typically limited to two to three years and the employer's patient draw area. In contrast, a covenant within a purchase agreement, considered a commercial contract, is judged under a more lenient "rule of reason" standard. This standard is easier to satisfy, requiring only that the covenant does not adversely impact the relevant market. Consequently, purchasers often use the purchase agreement to impose harsher, longer-term restrictive covenants.
Guest Editorial: Who’S Special Now?,
2025
Former MDA President
Guest Editorial: Who’S Special Now?, Michael Maihofer Dds
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
This editorial discusses a controversial change in Michigan's dental specialty advertising law, which occurred in 2020. Previously, only state-recognized specialists, undergoing rigorous advanced training, could advertise their specialty status. However, a new rule, resulting from an out-of-court settlement, paradoxically allows general dentists not recognized as specialists to advertise as such without following advertising rules. This change is criticized for undermining public protection and creating unethical, misleading situations where general dentists advertise as pediatric dentists, for instance. The Michigan Dental Association (MDA) is actively working to revert this law by supporting House Bills 4593 and 4594 to ensure only recognized specialists …
The New Professional: Tracking Success: Essential Kpis For Owners And Associates,
2025
General Practice, New York City
The New Professional: Tracking Success: Essential Kpis For Owners And Associates, Amrita Patel Dds
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
This article underscores the importance of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for data-driven success in modern dental practices. For new practice owners, essential KPIs include production, collections, and overhead ratio to ensure financial stability and operational efficiency. Patient flow metrics, such as new patient numbers and retention rates, are vital for growth. For both owners and associates, case acceptance rate reflects treatment plan conversion, and chair time utilization measures clinical efficiency. Other critical KPIs encompass hygiene production, patient satisfaction scores, online reviews, and accounts receivable aging. Associates can also track personal production and referral patterns for career development.
July 15, 2025 — Ada Letter To House Subcommittee On Health, Energy And Commerce Committee On "Legislative Proposals To Maintain And Improve Public Health Workforce, Rural Health, And Over-The-Counter Medicines.",
2025
American Dental Association
July 15, 2025 — Ada Letter To House Subcommittee On Health, Energy And Commerce Committee On "Legislative Proposals To Maintain And Improve Public Health Workforce, Rural Health, And Over-The-Counter Medicines.", American Dental Association
Advocacy in Action letters
No abstract provided.
Digitally Fabricated Interocclusal Wafer Versus Wafer-Less Distal Segment Repositioning For Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy (Bsso) In Skeletal Mandibular Deformities (Randomized Controlled Trial),
2025
The British University in Egypt
Digitally Fabricated Interocclusal Wafer Versus Wafer-Less Distal Segment Repositioning For Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy (Bsso) In Skeletal Mandibular Deformities (Randomized Controlled Trial), Hesham Osama Morsi Ass.Lect., Mohammed Abdelsalam Omara Ass.Prof., Mostafa Ibrahim Shindy Prof, Galal Gamal El Behairy Prof.
Dentistry
Objective: This study aimed to compare the accuracy of condylar positioning between 2 computer-guided orthognathic surgical protocols: a waferless screw hole plate locating (WSL CPD) technique versus an occlusal splint with distal extending arms (OWDA-CPD) approach. Materials and Methods: Twenty-four patients requiring mandibular orthognathic surgery (class II or III deformities) were randomly allocated into 2 groups (n=12 each). Group I underwent a waferless protocol utilizing 3D-printed osteotomy and screw hole locating guides, while group II received an occlusal splint with distal extensions for condylar positioning. Preoperative and postoperative cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans were used to assess condylar displacement in …
The Back Page: Commentary: Going Non-Par: My Perspective, And 10 Lessons I’Ve Learned,
2025
General Practice in Shelby Township MI
The Back Page: Commentary: Going Non-Par: My Perspective, And 10 Lessons I’Ve Learned, Robert Antolak Dds
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
Dr. Robert Antolak shares his experience and ten lessons from transitioning his dental practice to a non-participating (non-par) status with insurance in January 2025, driven by declining reimbursements and the need to prioritize patient care. He highlights the unfairness of lower PPO reimbursements for newer dentists. Key lessons include securing a trusted coach, early patient communication, building a financial safety net, ensuring full team buy-in, committing with faith, tightening billing systems, frequent patient reminders, advocating for patients, creating an in-office payment plan (not percentage discounts), and clearly articulating the "why". Though revenue initially dropped, he anticipates full recovery, aiming to …
Moving Drives You Crazy,
2025
American Dental Association
Moving Drives You Crazy, Michelle C. Dziurgot
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
The Editor-in-Chief shares her frustrating experience moving a dental office. Key challenges included dental insurances dropping the practice from networks during recredentialing, causing denied claims for 30-60 days despite no changes to tax ID or NPI. State regulations also required new payments for radiation tubes, rather than crediting previous payments, despite a reduction in equipment. Furthermore, dental supply companies and movers did not take responsibility for broken equipment during the move. Despite these "insane and archaic" hurdles, most patients transitioned, and the article concludes with a comprehensive resource list for practice address changes
