Abstract
Dr. Vince Benivegna, the outgoing President of the Michigan Dental Association, addressed the House of Delegates, emphasizing the significant progress in enhancing Adult Dental Medicaid coverage and reimbursement in Michigan. He thanked the dedicated individuals who supported him during his tenure and shared his journey. Dr. Benivegna lauded Michigan's accomplishments in reducing opioid prescribing and highlighted the MDA's role as a model state society in advocacy, leadership, mentorship, continuing education, diversity, equity, and inclusion. He praised Michigan's achievements in improving Adult Dental Medicaid, encouraging Michigan dentists to participate and help address oral health disparities. Dr. Benivegna underscored how this aligns with the MDA's mission, vision, and values and called on dentists to provide crucial services to Medicaid recipients, thereby promoting oral health for all.
Recommended Citation
Benivegna, Vince DDS
(2023)
"President’s Address: Dr. Vince Benivegna,"
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association: Vol. 105:
No.
6, Article 9.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/journalmichigandentalassociation/vol105/iss6/9
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