Every month, The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association brings news, information, and features about Michigan dentistry to our state's oral health community and the MDA’s 6,200+ members across the state. No publication reaches more Michigan dentists!

Current Issue: Volume 107, Number 5 (2025)

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association (JMDA) is published digitally each month through ADA Commons, reaching 166 countries and accumulating over 35,800 downloads. This extensive reach provides news, information, and features about Michigan dentistry, our state's oral health community, and the MDA's 6,200+ members. It serves as the main publication for connecting with Michigan dentists.

The May issue features:

An informative interview with Dr. Cheri Newman, the MDA’s new president.
A feature article from Delta Dental on the utilization of dental services pre- and post-COVID-19 and how the continuing decline in the utilization of restorative services may impact plan design.
A “News You Need” column highlighting the election results for Association leaders, and a congratulatory welcome to the University of Detroit and the University of Michigan Schools of Dentistry 2025 graduates.
A guest editorial on community water fluoridation by Michigan Academy of Pediatric Dentistry leaders.
A "Back Page Commentary" first published in the Journal of the California Dental Association from former MDA Journal Editor Chris Smiley on the support we receive from our communities and the importance of nurturing them.

Regular Departments include: New Professional Column, MDA Services, MDA at Your Service, Dentistry and the Law, Staff Matters, Government and Insurance Affairs Update, Michigan Dental Foundation Update, Endorsed Programs News, and CE Spotlight listing available courses presented in communities across Michigan.