Volume 103, Number 10 (2021)

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. No publication reaches more Michigan dentists!

In this issue, the reader will find the following original content:

• A cover story, “Welcoming Colleagues from Different Practice Models”.
• A feature article from the Journal’s DEI series, “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Perspectives from an LGBTQ Dentist”.
• A feature article, “Congratulations, 2021 MDA Life Members!”.
• News you need, Editorial and regular department articles on MDA Foundation activities, Dentistry and the Law, Staff Matters, and component news.

This issue also includes one article reprinted with permission.

• Originally published in the Journal of the Massachusetts Dental Society, “Beyond Nitrous Oxide: Sedation and Anesthesia Alternatives in the Dental Office” discusses the evolution and current use of anesthesia and sedation techniques in dentistry.