J MICH DENT ASSOC May 2026

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Each month, the Journal of the Michigan Dental Association delivers news, information, and features about Michigan dentistry to our state's oral health community and the MDA's 6,200-plus members. It remains the main publication reaching Michigan dentists and is available worldwide through ADA Commons.

The May 2026 (Volume 108, No. 5) issue of the Journal is published in print format to provide updates and insights for Michigan's oral health community and MDA members. Print editions occur every other month beginning with January.

The May 2026 issue of the MDA Journal introduces Dr. Melanie Mayberry as the new association president, highlighting her priorities regarding the dental workforce and insurance reimbursement. The publication features the 2026 MDA award winners, a clinical review of the dental implications of psychotropic drug therapies, and administrative guidance on technology investments, salary negotiations, and regulatory compliance. It also commemorates the retirement of longtime managing editor Dave Foe after 35 years of service to the association.

Regular monthly contributions include:

• Editorial — Grateful and Thankful
• News You Need
• MDA At Your Service — What Are the New Features on the MDA Member Compass?
• Dentistry and the Law — The Importance of Termination Rights
• Staff Matters® — Should I Negotiate a Starting Salary with a Final Candidate?
• New Professional — Are You Buying Technology Before You’re Ready?
• Endorsed Programs News
• MDA Services — Don’t Get Bogged Down: Regulatory Compliance
• The Back Page — Thanks, MDA, for 35 Years

Recommended Citation

(2026) "J MICH DENT ASSOC May 2026," The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association: Vol. 108: No. 5, Article 1.
Available at: https://commons.ada.org/journalmichigandentalassociation/vol108/iss5/1