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    Abstract

    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 July 2026 (Volume 108, No. 7) 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 July 2026 issue of the Journal of the Michigan Dental Association celebrates the 40th anniversary of the association's insurance and financial subsidiaries. Feature articles cover clinical management of Burning Mouth Syndrome and the vital role of the dental team in practice success. The issue also introduces the "Great Lakes Dental Summit," a reimagined annual meeting format launching in 2027. Regular departments address legal questions regarding practice ownership, strategies for employee retention through voluntary benefits, and the importance of community in fighting professional burnout. Extensive news sections highlight upcoming continuing education opportunities and association advocacy efforts.

    Regular monthly contributions include:

    • From the Editor — 40 Years of Success and Value to You
    • News You Need
    • MDA At Your Service — Who Can Supervise Dental Assistant Radiography Training in Michigan?
    • Dentistry and the Law — Can Unlicensed People Own a Dental Practice? Who is Enforcing the Law?
    • Staff Matters® — Is It Time for Our Dental Practice to Consider Outsourcing HR?
    • Endorsed Programs News
    • MDA Insurance — Voluntary Benefits Help with Employee Recruitment, Satisfaction, Retention
    • The Back Page — Fighting Burnout by Building a Better Sense of Community

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