Volume 107, Number 6 (2025)

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association is the leading monthly digital publication serving Michigan’s oral health community and the MDA’s 6,200+ members. Distributed globally through the searchable ADA Commons publishing platform, it is the primary channel for news, clinical insights, and professional resources for Michigan dentists.

June Issue Highlights:

• Cover Feature: An in-depth report on the MDA’s advocacy efforts beyond insurance reimbursement, highlighting recent legislative wins and member services that support practice profitability and success.
• Workforce Well-being: A special feature on the stages of stress and burnout, with strategies and resources to support mental health and resilience.
• Compliance Update: A detailed review of changes to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, including updates to Safety Data Sheets and labeling requirements critical for dental office compliance.
• Annual Session Recap: Photo highlights and coverage from the 2025 MDA Annual Session, featuring continuing education programs, exhibits, and charitable initiatives.
• Regular Departments and Features: The New Dentist Column, Dentistry and the Law, Staff Matters, MDA Services, and Michigan Dental Foundation update.
• Guidance on legal matters affecting practice, such as responding to online criticism.
• Information on endorsed member services and support programs, including HIPAA/OSHA compliance, HR and staffing resources, and the Member Assistance Program.
• Practical tools for practice profitability, such as credentialing services, insurance fee negotiation, and financial analytics.
• Continuing education opportunities, both in-person and online.
• Updates on district activities, MDA news, classifieds, and contacts for MDA and MDA Insurance.
• MDA Insurance offerings include health, life, disability, professional liability, practice property, workers’ compensation, cyber liability, home, and auto coverage.

The 2025 June issue delivers timely, actionable content designed to inform, support, and empower Michigan’s dental professionals.