The New Professional: Best Practices For Leaving A Job: A Guide To A Smooth Transition,
2025
General Practice, New York City
The New Professional: Best Practices For Leaving A Job: A Guide To A Smooth Transition, Amrita Patel D.D.S.
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
The article provides guidance for associate dentists on executing a professional job transition. It emphasizes the importance of careful decision-making, thorough contract review, and maintaining professional relationships throughout the resignation process. Key recommendations include evaluating the decision objectively, understanding contractual obligations, providing appropriate notice, documenting ongoing patient care, and maintaining a positive attitude. The article stresses that a well-managed departure can protect one's professional reputation and future career opportunities.
Harnessing General Purpose Ai In Dental Practice: Strategic Solutions For A Burdened Workforce,
2025
Michigan Dental Association
Harnessing General Purpose Ai In Dental Practice: Strategic Solutions For A Burdened Workforce, Christopher J. Smiley D.D.S.
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping dental practice administration by enhancing efficiency and providing solutions to address workforce shortages. Free-to-use generative AI (GenAI) tools, such as ChatGPT and Claude, can streamline routine tasks, support creative workflows, and reduce the burden on office teams. However, dental professionals must understand AI’s limitations and ethical boundaries, including risks to patient confidentiality and the potential for inaccurate or misleading outputs. Proprietary dental-specific AI systems demonstrate a safer approach by providing specialized diagnostic support and practice analytics in more secure environments to meet HIPAA standards. Yet even these dentistry-based AI solutions carry a risk of bias …
Online Reviews: Myths, Tips, And Tricks,
2025
Lyon Dental Implants and Oral Surgery, New Hudson, MI
Online Reviews: Myths, Tips, And Tricks, Anish Gupta D.D.S.
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
Online reviews are a source of reputation marketing which are valuable to the practice of dentistry. Reviews bring patients in and provide social proof for your practice. We discuss what makes a good review, tips to get reviews, and dispel certain myths regarding online reviews.
Exploring Ada Commons, The Ada’S New Home For Tripartite Publications,
2025
American Dental Association
Exploring Ada Commons, The Ada’S New Home For Tripartite Publications, Alisun Dekock
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
ADA Commons is a searchable, open-access database designed to centralize and expand access to dental publications across the ADA tripartite, including state and local dental societies. This resource allows users to explore current and archived issues of various dental journals, including the Journal of the Michigan Dental Association (JMDA), facilitating research, professional development, and historical reference.
Build Your Practice With Dental Revenue Cycle Management,
2025
iCoreConnect
Build Your Practice With Dental Revenue Cycle Management, Robert Mcdermott
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
This article explores the essential role of Dental Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) in ensuring the financial success and sustainability of a dental practice. Many dentists, especially those new to solo practice, struggle with managing the business side of dentistry, particularly the complexities of RCM. The article outlines the key steps of RCM, including patient scheduling, insurance verification, claims submission, and payment processing, emphasizing how a well-managed system ensures steady cash flow and enhances patient experience. Key challenges in RCM include lack of formal business training, evolving insurance regulations, and the risk of delayed reimbursements, which can threaten a practice’s viability. …
Dentistry And The Law: How To Handle Visits Or Contacts By An Ice Agent,
2025
Michigan Dental Association
Dentistry And The Law: How To Handle Visits Or Contacts By An Ice Agent, Daniel Schulte J.D.
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
The article addresses how dental practices should handle visits from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents following the January 2025 revocation of the "sensitive locations" policy. While ICE agents can enter public areas without warrants, they require judicial warrants, administrative warrants, or subpoenas to access private areas. Practices should verify agents' identities, follow established law enforcement policies, and protect patient information under HIPAA guidelines. The article recommends developing comprehensive policies and training staff to handle law enforcement visits appropriately.
Silver Diamine Fluoride And Oral Health Equity: Clinical And Public Health Perspectives,
2025
Roseman University, College of Graduate Studies
Silver Diamine Fluoride And Oral Health Equity: Clinical And Public Health Perspectives, Rheannon Ainsworth, William Carroll Dds
Annual Research Symposium
11th Annual Roseman University Research Symposium.
Impact Of Drug Addiction On Oral Health: Unveiling The Link Between Substance Abuse,
2025
Roseman University of Health Sciences
Impact Of Drug Addiction On Oral Health: Unveiling The Link Between Substance Abuse, Rahi [email protected], Kamran Awan
Annual Research Symposium
No abstract provided.
Assessment Of Root And Canal Morphology Of Permanent Mandibular First Molar: A Cone Beam Computed Tomographic Study,
2025
Faculty of Dental Sciences, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
Assessment Of Root And Canal Morphology Of Permanent Mandibular First Molar: A Cone Beam Computed Tomographic Study, Shruthika Mahajan, Meena Naganath, Shruthi Nagaraja
Annual Research Symposium
No abstract provided.
Effect Of Biomineralizing Bulk Fill Restoratives On The Functional Properties Of Occlusomesial Restorations Invitro,
2025
Division of Operative Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia
Effect Of Biomineralizing Bulk Fill Restoratives On The Functional Properties Of Occlusomesial Restorations Invitro, Thilla Sekar Vinothkumar, Apathsakayan Renugalakshmi
Annual Research Symposium
No abstract provided.
February 5, 2025 — Letter To The House Ways And Means Committee On Tax,
2025
American Dental Association
February 5, 2025 — Letter To The House Ways And Means Committee On Tax, American Dental Association
Advocacy in Action letters
No abstract provided.
Ada Commons: Expanding Circulation, Promoting Your Association, And Archiving For The Future,
2025
American Dental Association
Ada Commons: Expanding Circulation, Promoting Your Association, And Archiving For The Future, Alisun Dekock
AADEJ - The Communicator
Alisun DeKock of the ADA Library & Archives, introduces ADA Commons, an open digital repository designed to collect, preserve, and disseminate state and local dental association publications. It aims to help organizations grow readership, increase web discoverability, enable full-text search, track usage, and archive past issues securely. Built on Elsevier’s Digital Commons platform, it offers advantages like increased discoverability via major search engines, robust usage insights (e.g., download counts, geographic reach), and secure archiving, all while allowing associations to retain copyright. Participation is free for ADA state and local societies. The article details a phased integration process where the ADA …
Dentistry And The Law: What You Should Know About Collecting Past-Due Accounts,
2025
Michigan Dental Association
Dentistry And The Law: What You Should Know About Collecting Past-Due Accounts, Daniel Schulte J.D.
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
Michigan law regulates debt collection practices for dental offices collecting past-due accounts. While practices can collect their own debts, they must follow specific restrictions regarding workplace communications. The law prohibits harassment, deceptive practices, and sharing debt information with employers or coworkers. Contact at workplaces must be discreet, civil, and cease if the patient expresses inconvenience. Communications are restricted between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m. without permission.
Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Camaraderie For All,
2025
American Dental Association
Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Camaraderie For All, Michelle C. Dziurgot
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
The 2025 Michigan Dental Association Annual Session returns to Detroit from April 23-26, 2025, at the Renaissance Center. This premier event offers continuing education (CE) courses, social gatherings, and keynote speakers. Attendees can earn up to 18 CE credits across specialized tracks, including leadership, new dentists, and dental business professionals. Featured events include the MDA Foundation Sparkling Smiles Celebration, a Women’s Leadership Event, and keynotes by Hoan Do and Sean Astin. With networking, entertainment, and professional growth opportunities, this event is a must for the dental community.
January 15, 2025 — Welcome Letter To Members Of The 119th Congress,
2025
American Dental Association
January 15, 2025 — Welcome Letter To Members Of The 119th Congress, American Dental Association
Advocacy in Action letters
No abstract provided.
Living Guidelines: A Giant Leap For Patient Care, Clinical Practice, And Dental Journalism,
2025
Michigan Dental Association
Living Guidelines: A Giant Leap For Patient Care, Clinical Practice, And Dental Journalism, Christopher J. Smiley
AADEJ - The Communicator
Dr. Smiley's President's message recognizes the collaboration between the American Dental Association (ADA), the University of Pennsylvania and other stakeholders in launching the "living guideline collaboration" as a significant advancement for the profession. This initiative, focusing on oral health, will be continually updating clinical practice guidelines with new evidence, providing timely, rigorously reviewed, and reliable clinical guidance. He notes that previous ADA Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) were high-quality but many are now outdated, a point emphasized by the ADA Science & Research Institute’s External Review Committee. The Living Guideline Program, a collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental …
Paul Revere-Founding Father And America’S First Forensic Dentist,
2025
American Dental Association
Paul Revere-Founding Father And America’S First Forensic Dentist, William J. Maloney
Bulletin of the Ninth District Dental Association
Paul Revere is remembered today for his many contributions to the independence efforts of the American colonies. It is also well-known that he was a skilled goldsmith and silversmith. Revere put these skills to use in providing dental care to the people of Boston. Revere had acquired his dental knowledge from John Baker- a dentist who emigrated from Europe to America in 1760 and is considered to be the first dentist to practice in North America. In his dental practice, Revere cleaned teeth and replaced missing teeth by wiring in replacement teeth usually utilizing various metals and animal bone.
Adaptability Is Key,
2025
American Dental Association
Adaptability Is Key, Denise Maihofer
AADEJ - The Communicator
This quarter, AADEJ Executive Director Denise Maihofer highlights the constant nature of change and the AADEJ board's commitment to adaptability in evolving communication platforms and trends. She announces AADEJ's first webinar for 2025, "Guidance for Authors and Editors on the Use of Generative AI," held on March 20, which serves as a precursor to a comprehensive white paper on the subject. This webinar, free for renewed or new 2025 members, aims to provide a structured overview of generative AI's capabilities, limitations, and ethical considerations, along with best practices for transparency and accuracy. Maihofer also shares "exciting news" about AADEJ partnering …
Meet The 2025–2026 Aadej Board,
2025
American Dental Association
Meet The 2025–2026 Aadej Board
AADEJ - The Communicator
On "The Back Page" we proudly introduce the recently installed officers and committee chairs for the 2025–2026 term of the AADEJ. Led by President Dr. Jasmine Shafagh, the leadership team aims to provide national support, education, and networking opportunities for dental communicators. The board includes a mix of returning leaders and welcomes Dr. Cathy Hung as our new editor.
Dentistry And The Law: The Difference Between ‘Non-Covered’ Vs. ‘Disallowed’ Services,
2025
Michigan Dental Association
Dentistry And The Law: The Difference Between ‘Non-Covered’ Vs. ‘Disallowed’ Services, Daniel Schulte Jd
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
The article clarifies the distinction between "non-covered" and "disallowed" services in dental plan audits. Non-covered services are not included in the patient’s dental plan, often due to plan limitations, while disallowed services are covered but deemed non-payable due to issues like claim deficiencies or lack of documentation. Dentists must review their contracts to understand obligations regarding non-covered services and ensure compliance with HIPAA for patient-paid services. For disallowed services, contesting decisions may be possible depending on the agreement with the dental plan.
