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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 August 2026 (Volume 108, No. 8) 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 August 2026 issue of the Journal of the Michigan Dental Association explores clinical, professional, legal, leadership, and public health topics affecting dentistry. Feature articles examine the impact of Michigan’s Mission of Mercy free dental clinic, advocacy efforts supporting community water fluoridation, and the role of communication in building patient trust during surgical care. Additional departments address workplace culture, employee benefits, legal considerations surrounding dental billing, leadership development, volunteerism, access to care, and practice management. Collectively, the issue highlights organized dentistry’s commitment to patient care, professional growth, ethical leadership, workforce development, and community service while promoting evidence-based decision-making and public health advocacy.

    Regular monthly contributions include:

    • From the Editor — Is Giving Actually Better Than Receiving?
    • News You Need
    • MDA At Your Service — Updating Your Practice Roster with the MDA
    • Dentistry and the Law — Is Lack of Understanding of Billing Procedures Fraud?
    • Staff Matters® — Is Our Dental Practice's Culture as Strong as We Think It Is?
    • Endorsed Programs News
    • MDA Insurance — Voluntary Benefits Help with Employee Recruitment, Satisfaction, Retention
    • The Back Page — A Toast to the Future: From Boomers to Gen Z Zoomers

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