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 7 (2025)
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 5,800 members. It stands as the primary publication reaching Michigan dentists. The all-digital July issue features Dr. Michele Tulak-Gorecki’s "It’s Time to Dare Greatly at the ADA," where she outlines her vision for ADA president-elect, focusing on financial integrity, strengthened advocacy, and fostering unity amidst challenges like declining membership and issues with the association management system.
Supporting articles highlight the MDA’s endorsement of MEDVA, offering cost-effective, HIPAA-compliant virtual assistant solutions for dental practices to combat turnover and administrative overload.
Legal insights address the ongoing uncertainty regarding the ban on covenants not to compete and clarify HIPAA guidelines for releasing patient information and authorizations. Practice-focused content includes lessons learned from "going non-par" with insurance and best practices for employee termination. An editorial laments the complexities of moving a dental office.
Departmental sections cover a range of topics including governmental and insurance updates on legislative priorities like workforce shortages and virtual credit card payments, innovative approaches to patient communication, and a preview of upcoming in-person continuing education courses for Fall 2025. The issue also delves into ethical considerations for treating patients with mental illness and discusses the impact of social media misinformation on dental health decisions. News from the MDA Foundation includes a $10,000 grant to the Trinity Community Care clinic.
Full Issue
Cover Story
It’s Time to Dare Greatly at the ADA
Michele Tulak-Gorecki DDS
Feature Articles
Editorial and News
Moving Drives You Crazy
Michelle C. Dziurgot
Monthly Departments
MDA at your Service: Does the MDA Have a Source for Free Labor Law Posters?
Rachel Sinacola DDS
The New Professional: Reimagining Rapport: Innovative Ways Dental Teams Connect with Patients
Amrita Patel DDS
Staff Matters: I Need to Fire Someone. Help!
Jodi Schafer SPHR, SHRM-SCP