Abstract
Melanie E. Mayberry, MDA President, reflects on the transformative value of dentistry on both patients and the personal lives of practitioners. The article emphasizes how the dental profession builds stronger communities through service, empathy, mentorship, and continuous learning. Highlighting student and patient resilience in the face of adversity, Mayberry draws inspiration from events like the Kalamazoo Mission of Mercy, where volunteers provided over one million dollars in free dental care. She encourages dentists of all generations to foster a community of belonging, embrace professional evolution, and appreciate the spiritual and personal rewards of their service.
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Mayberry, DDS, MS-HCM, Melanie E.
(2026)
"From the President - The Transformative Value of Our Profession,"
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association: Vol. 108:
No.
9, Article 2.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/journalmichigandentalassociation/vol108/iss9/2
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