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Mda Foundation: Meet James Bennett Iii, First Karen Burgess Scholarship Recipient, Anne Berquist

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

James Bennett III, a University of Michigan dental student, has been awarded the inaugural $10,000 Karen Burgess Memorial Scholarship by the MDA Foundation. Bennett, from St. Joseph, demonstrates strong leadership through his involvement with the Student National Dental Association and various dental school organizations. Inspired by his parents' community service, he plans to pursue orthodontics and establish mentorship programs focusing on leadership, cultural sensitivity, and financial literacy for new dental graduates.

J Mich Dent Assoc February 2025

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

Each 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 is the primary publication reaching Michigan dentists. The February issue sets the tone for the MDA’s Annual Meeting, Revving Up Dentistry, this April in Detroit.

A detailed Annual Session Preview is included within the Journal with course listings and activities planned for the four-day event. Regular Departments: News You Need, New Dentist Column, MDA Insurance, Dentistry and the Law, Staff Matters, MDA at your Service, Governmental Affairs, and a Michigan Dental …

Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study Of Naproxen During Dental Implant Osseointegration, Hattanas Kumchai, Daniel Taub, Ryan Tomlinson

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Faculty Papers

OBJECTIVES: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are often prescribed following the placement of dental implants, but the effects of these drugs on the osseointegration process are poorly understood. We designed a randomized, placebo-controlled pilot study to quantitatively assess the effect of NSAIDs during early implant osseointegration.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: Subjects receiving a maxillary dental implant were randomized to take naproxen or placebo for 7 days after the surgery. Implant osseointegration was quantified using Resonance Frequency Analysis device. Implant-Stability-Quotient (ISQ) measurement was performed at the time of surgery and at follow-up visits 1, 4, and 16 weeks after surgery. Periapical radiographs were …

Multi-Institutional Retrospective Study On Opioid Prescribing Patterns Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeons, Steven J D Zbarsky, Issa A Hanna, Je Dong Ryu, Audra Boehm, Simon Young, Gary Yu, Minh Phuong Dong, Minh Chau Joe Tran, Alan Herford, Samuel Young, Chi T Viet

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

BACKGROUND: The opioid epidemic is a serious crisis in the United States. It has been proposed that opioid prescriptions after dental procedures are a major contributor to opioid use and abuse. The American Dental Association has been working to educate dental care providers about safe opioid prescribing practices. The authors hypothesized that oral and maxillofacial surgeons, following the efforts and publications from the American Dental Association, have been prescribing fewer postoperative opioids.

METHODS: This was a multi-institutional retrospective study with a total of 3,710 patients from Loma Linda University and University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston undergoing ambulatory …

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.

The Influence Of A Deep Learning Tool On The Performance Of Oral And Maxillofacial Radiologists In The Detection Of Apical Radiolucencies, Manal Hamdan, Sergio E. Uribe, Lyudmila Tuzova, Dmitry Tuzoff, Zaid Badr, Andre Mol, Donald A. Tyndall

School of Dentistry Faculty Research and Publications

Objectives

This study aimed to assess the impact of a deep learning model on oral radiologists’ ability to detect periapical radiolucencies on periapical radiographs. The secondary objective was to conduct a regression analysis to evaluate the effects of years of experience, time to diagnose, and specialty.

Methods

This study used an annotated dataset and a beta version of a deep learning model (Denti.AI). The testing subset comprised 68 intraoral periapical radiographs confirmed with cone-beam computed tomography for the presence/absence of apical radiolucencies. Four oral radiologists participated in a cross-over reading scenario, analysing the radiographs under 2 conditions: initially without AI …

Efficacy Of 3d-Printed Chitosan-Cerium Oxide Dressings Coated With Vancomycin-Loaded Alginate For Chronic Wounds Management, Sharareh Shahroudi, Amir Parvinnasab, Erfan Salahinejad, Shaghayegh Abdi, Sarah Rajabi, Lobat Tayebi

School of Dentistry Faculty Research and Publications

Multifunctional wound dressings with antibacterial and antioxidant properties hold significant promise for treating chronic wounds; however, achieving a balance of these characteristics while maintaining biocompatibility is challenging. To enhance this balance, this study focuses on the design and development of 3D-printed chitosan-matrix composite scaffolds, which are incorporated with varying amounts of cerium oxide nanoparticles (0, 1, 3, 5, and 7 wt%) and subsequently coated with a vancomycin-loaded alginate layer. The structure, antibiotic drug delivery kinetics, biodegradation, swelling, biocompatibility, antibacterial, antioxidant, and cell migration behaviors of the fabricated dressings were evaluated in-vitro. The findings reveal that all of the formulations …

A Personalized Periodontitis Risk Based On Nonimage Electronic Dental Records By Machine Learning, Laura Swinckels, Ander De Keijzer, Bruno G. Loos, Reuben Joseph Applegate, Krishna Kumar Kookal, Elsbeth Kalenderian, Harmen Bijwaard, Josef Bruers

School of Dentistry Faculty Research and Publications

Objective: This study aimed to develop a machine-learning (ML) model to predict the risk for Periodontal Disease (PD) based on nonimage electronic dental records (EDRs).

Methods: By using EDRs collected in the BigMouth repository, dental patients from the US were included. Patients were labeled as cases or controls, based on PD diagnosis, treatment and pocketing. By learning from their data, a model was trained. The ability of the developed model to predict PD was evaluated by the accuracy, sensitivity, specificity and area under the curve (AUROC) and the most important features were determined. The best-performing model was applied …

Visual Artificial Intelligence In Healthcare: A Revolution In Making, Sanjay S. Rao, Punnya. V. Angadi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Visual artificial intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science that teaches robots to understand images and visual information similarly to how humans do. According to the algorithm's development, visual AI allows robots to do more than just perceive; it also allows them to understand and sense the meaning behind images. Because of the enormous progress made in this area, computers are now able to recognize and interpret images more accurately than humans. From managing medical data to enhancing care delivery through AI-assisted diagnosis, visual AI has a broad impact on healthcare. By building devices and tools that can learn, …

A More Than Virtual Glimpse Into Academia, Jared Bergman

Virginia Dental Journal

Jared Bergman, a VCU dental student, rekindled his passion for teaching through the ADEA ADCFP fellowship, integrating virtual reality into dental education and pursuing a career in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

The Biggest Yet, Rob Marino

Virginia Dental Journal

The Third Annual Piedmont Smiles MOM event, held on November 2, 2024, at Liberty High School in Bealeton, provided essential dental care to 267 residents from rural communities. Supported by various foundations and local businesses, the event featured volunteer dentists and students from VCU and Howard University. The record turnout highlighted the growing need for affordable dental care in the region.

Dental Detective Series - Word Search, Zaneta Hamlin Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

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Virginia Board Of Dentistry Meeting Notes December 13, 2024, Ursula Klostermyer Dds, Phd

Virginia Dental Journal

The Virginia Board of Dentistry (BOD) meeting on December 13, 2024, covered various topics, including the approval of previous meeting minutes, updates on regulatory matters, and discussions on the dental workforce shortage, particularly concerning dental hygienists. The BOD considered proposals to allow foreign-trained dentists to perform dental hygiene duties and to increase dental hygiene program class sizes to address the shortage. The meeting also included reports on recent conferences, the adoption and repeal of several guidance documents, and a review of disciplinary actions. The BOD plans to respond to a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding dental hygienist …

Revisiting Your Communications Strategies In 2025, Michaela Mishoe

Virginia Dental Journal

Refresh your dental practice's communication strategies in 2025 by updating your website, leveraging email marketing, using AI tools for content creation, and planning ahead with a social media editorial calendar.

From The Headlines, Adel Rizkalla Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

Experts warn that some dentists are unnecessarily extracting healthy teeth for profit through implants, raising ethical concerns about patient autonomy, nonmaleficence, and veracity in dental care.

Through The Looking Glass, Sarah Glass

Virginia Dental Journal

Through the Looking Glass with Dr. Sarah Glass" explores various oral pathology cases presented by Collin Johnson, a third-year dental student.

2025 Dental Days At The Capitol, Laura Givens

Virginia Dental Journal

The Virginia Dental Association (VDA) held its 2025 Dental Days at the Capitol event in Richmond, where dentists, dental students, and other dental professionals gathered to advocate for the profession. Governor Glenn Youngkin and Senator Todd Pillion, DDS, addressed the attendees, highlighting recent initiatives to expand dental coverage, access, workforce, and education. The event focused on addressing the dental workforce shortage and included meetings with legislators to discuss key issues. Participants were encouraged to contact their legislators, sign up for legislative alerts, and contribute to the VDA Political Action Committee.

Vda Pac Update, Laura Givens

Virginia Dental Journal

The VDA PAC Update calls for Virginia Dental Association (VDA) members to contribute to the VDA Political Action Committee (PAC) to ensure dentistry's interests are represented in the 2025 Virginia General Assembly session. Members can contribute through the VDA website or when paying their dues.

Commit To Supporting Your Team’S Mental Health With Safehaven, Shannon Jacobs

Virginia Dental Journal

The Virginia Dental Association (VDA) has partnered with the Medical Society of Virginia to offer the SafeHaven™ program to its members, their teams, and immediate family members. SafeHaven™ provides confidential support for mental health and well-being, including peer coaching, counseling services, leadership development, peer support groups, and a WorkLife Concierge. The program aims to help dental professionals manage stress, burnout, and other mental health challenges without fear of stigma or professional consequences.

Trust Is Not Given; It Is Earned, Ryan Dunn

Virginia Dental Journal

Ryan Dunn, CEO of the Virginia Dental Association, emphasizes the importance of trust in the dental profession and the association's efforts. He highlights the erosion of trust in institutions and media, noting that people increasingly rely on their own research and local sources. Dunn suggests strategies for maintaining trust, including engaging with patients respectfully, leveraging local components, using alternative media, and empowering members to share the benefits of the association.