2018 Author/Title Index to the Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

M D A J O U R N A L

By Jackie Hammond

A“A Brief Analysis of Michigan Dentists’ Reluctance to Participate in Perinatal and Infant Oral Health”

Hale, DDS, Kevin J., Verhagen, DDS, MS, Connie M., and Briskie, DDS, Daniel M., January, 30

“A Quiet Committee Is About to Take on a Stronger Voice”

Mead, DDS, Alan, March, 28“A Rare Case of Phlebolith Detected by an Oral Radiologist”

Syed, BDS, MS, Ali Z.; Jadallah, DDS, Buthainah; and Kiran, BDS, Shahid; May, 34

“A Renewed Focus on Children’s Dental Health”Golnick, DDS, MS, Jason M., January, 28

“A Visit to a Unique Equine Gestalt Coaching Facility”

Lewis, DDS, MSD, Joan, November, 52Aksu, DDS, JD, MHSA, Mert N.

“Dean’s Report: Detroit Mercy Dental,” September, 32“The Future of Dentistry and Our Responsiveness to Change, “ October, 68

Allohaibi, DDS, Zahraa “Better Management of High-caries-risk Patients,” March, 36

Annual Session PreviewFebruary, 30

Aronoff, Lynn “What MDA Legislative Volunteers Are Saying,” October, 32

Atwan, DDS, MS, Salwa “Vitamin D Deficiency and Dental Implications: A Mini Literature Review,” January, 42

B“Better Management of High-caries-risk Patients”

Jang, DDS, Yoon Ji; Allohaibi, DDS, Zahraa; Fontana, DDS, PhD, Margherita; de Peralta, DMD, PhD, Tracy; Ramaswamy, PhD, Vidya; Stefanac, DDS, MS, Stephen; Karl, DDS, MS, PhD, Elisabeta, March, 36

Bhattacharyya, BDS, DDS, MS, Indraneel “Diagnostic Discussion,” June, 42

Black, DDS, David “The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Dentistry,” September, 48

Board Report (column)“Here’s What Your MDA Board of Trustees Is Doing,” Knudsen, DDS, Eric, December, 30

Botero, DDS, MS, Tatiana M. “Mineral Trioxide Aggregate and Diluted Formocresol Pulpotomy: Prospective and Retrospective Study Outcomes,” April, 40.

Boynton, DDS, MS, James R. “Mineral Trioxide Aggregate and Diluted Formocresol Pulpotomy: Prospective and Retrospective Study Outcomes,” April, 40.“Non-nutritive Sucking Habits: Outcomes and Interventions,” January, 34

Briskie, DDS, Daniel M. “A Brief Analysis of Michigan Dentists’

Reluctance to Participate in Perinatal and Infant Oral Health,” January, 30

“Building a Better Retirement: A Two-Year Plan”Schumann, CPA, CFP, Theodore C., July, 26

Burgess, MBA, CAE, Karen “ADA Focus on Member Value and the Power of Three,” November, 28“Helping Member Dentists Succeed,” February, 28“Listening to the ‘Data Wonk’ Leads to Deep Thinking,” June, 28“New Concierge Service Helps Members Navigate Benefits,” January, 68“Your MDA, Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow,” September, 30

CCantwil, DDS, James

“MDA Dental PAC: ‘Legislative Prevention’ that Works,” October, 36

Chang, DDS, MS, Paul P., “Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Case of the Month,” December, 38

Christy, DDS, Todd “Meet this Year’s Candidates for MDA Officers, Trustees, and ADA Delegates,” April, 32

Cohen, DDS, Don “Diagnostic Discussion,” August, 40

Conlon, DDS, Steven“Caveat Emptor: Do-It-Yourself Dentistry,” November, 16

ANNUALSESSION

PREVIEW

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

M I C H I G A N D E N TA L . O R G

Money-management Tips for New Dentists

Dental Benefit Plan Agreements: Read ‘Em or Weep

It’s National Children’s Dental Health Month – See Page 6

OF THE MICHIGAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION FEBRUARY 2018

An Interview with the MDA’s 2018-19 President

“My Term as President Is About What the Team Accomplishes”

Dr. Deb Peters

M I C H I G A N D E N TA L . O R G

Dentist Perspectives on Caring for Special

Needs Patients

10 Ways to BoostYour Health and Fitness

Clinical: A Rare Case of Phlebolith Detected by

an Oral RadiologistOF THE MICHIGAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION May 2018

THE LATEST FROM MICHIGAN’S TWO DENTAL SCHOOLSREPORT FROM THE DEANS:

Dr. Laurie McCauleyUniversity of Michigan School of Dentistry

Dr. Mert N. AksuUniversity of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry

M I C H I G A N D E N TA L . O R G

The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Dentistry

Introducing a New Department: MDA At Your Service

Clinical: Oral and Maxillofacial Case of the Month

OF THE MICHIGAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION September 2018

M I C H I G A N D E N TA L . O R G

Take Action! 2019 Health Insurance Open

Enrollment Going on Now See the Special Insert in this Issue

Dilemma: Can I Fire My Mom as My Office Manager?

Radiographic Diagnosis of Osteoma Cutis of the Face –

A Case SeriesOF THE MICHIGAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION November 2018

MEMBERSHIP MATTERS!8 MDA MEMBERS TELL WHY

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Mandibular Arteriovenous Malformations in a Pediatric Patient,” July, 32

F“Factors Affecting Implementation of a Caries Prevention Program at Medical Clinics: How Dentists Can Help”

Fontana, DDS, PhD, Margherita; Girdwood, PhD, John; Dickson, MD, Alison; and Putnam-Farley, MPA, MPH, Rachel, August, 44

Flint, DDS, MS, Diane “Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Case of the Month,” September, 54

Fontana, DDS, PhD, Margherita “Better Management of High-caries-risk Patients,” March, 36“Factors Affecting Implementation of a Caries Prevention Program at Medical Clinics: How Dentists Can Help,” August, 44

“For New Dentists, Time Is Both a Blessing and a Curse”

Gervat, Chris, February, 62

GGary, DDS, JD, Chester J.

“Midlevel Providers Know the ‘What’ and ‘How,’ Not the ‘Why’ and ‘When’,” July 38

Gemmete, MD, Joseph John“Non-Odontogenic Pain from Recurrent Mandibular Arteriovenous Malformations in a Pediatric Patient,” July, 32

Gervat, Chris “For New Dentists, Time Is Both a Blessing and a Curse,” February, 62

“Get Ready — February Is National Children’s Dental Health Month!”

January, 26Ghoniem, DMD, MS, Neehal

“Mineral Trioxide Aggregate and Diluted Formocresol Pulpotomy: Prospective and Retrospective Study Outcomes,” April, 40.

Girdwood, PhD, John “Factors Affecting Implementation of a Caries Prevention Program at Medical Clinics: How Dentists Can Help,” August, 44

Golnick, DDS, MS, Jason M.“A Renewed Focus on Children’s Dental Health,” January, 28

HHale, DDS, Kevin J.

“A Brief Analysis of Michigan Dentists’ Reluctance to Participate in Perinatal and Infant Oral Health,” January, 30

Hamilton, DDS, Bruce “Intercepting Burnout,” April, 50

Hammond, Jackie“2018 Author/Title Index to the Journal of the Michigan Dental Association,” December, 47

Hsiao, DDS, MS, Chu-Chun“Non-nutritive Sucking Habits: Outcomes

Extended,” March, 22“Beware When Purchasing Software and Other Technology,” April, 20“The Difference Between ‘Noncovered Services’ and ‘Disallowed Services’,” May, 20“Beware of Termination Rights in Your Contracts,” June, 18“Practice Break-ups and Ownership of Patient Records,” July, 18“New Requirements for Opioid Prescribing Are Now in Effect,” August, 22“Is It Legal to Have More than One Fee Schedule?” September, 20“Diagnosing and Treating Migraines with Botox,” October, 20“Confidentiality Agreements with a Dental Plan,” November, 20“Coverage by More than One Dental Plan” December, 24

“Diagnostic Discussion”Cohen, DDS, Don, and Mannari, DDS, Brian, August, 40Islam, DDS, BDS, Nadim M.; Bhattacharyya, BDS, DDS, MS, Indraneel, June, 42

Dickson, MD, Alison “Factors Affecting Implementation of a Caries Prevention Program at Medical Clinics: How Dentists Can Help,” August, 44

“Dr. Deb Peters, 2018-19 MDA President”Conlon, DDS, Steve, May, 28

“Dr. Robert Hosack: Dentist, Volunteer, Calligraphy Artist”

Schoenfeld, DDS, Franziska, March, 42

EEditorial (column)

“Let’s Not Lose Sight of Why We Became Dentists,” January, 20“HPV Vaccination: Go Out and Spread the Word!” February, 16“Sexual Harassment and the Dental Profession,” March, 20“The Significant Member Benefit I Hope You Never Need,” April, 18“MDA Presidents: We Owe Them a Debt of Gratitude” May, 18“Thank You for Your Attention and Involvement,” June, 16“’Why Do You Want to Be a Dentist?’,” July, 16“We Can’t Support Legislation to Allow Midlevel Providers,” August, 20“The MDA Is at Your Service,” September, 16“Needed: Active Stewardship by MDA Members,” October, 16“Caveat Emptor: Do-It-Yourself Dentistry,” November, 16“Let’s All Pay Attention to Health and Wellness,” December, 20

Edwards, MD, DDS, Sean “Non-Odontogenic Pain from Recurrent

“Dr. Deb Peters, 2018-19 MDA President,” May, 28“HPV Vaccination: Go Out and Spread the Word!” February, 16“Let’s All Pay Attention to Health and Wellness,” December, 20“Let’s Not Lose Sight of Why We Became Dentists,” January, 20“MDA Presidents: We Owe Them a Debt of Gratitude” May, 18“Needed: Active Stewardship by MDA Members,” October, 16 “Sexual Harassment and the Dental Profession,” March, 20“Thank You for Your Attention and Involvement,” June, 16“The MDA Is at Your Service,” September, 16“The Significant Member Benefit I Hope You Never Need,” April, 18“We Can’t Support Legislation to Allow Midlevel Providers,” August, 20“’Why Do You Want to Be a Dentist?’” July, 16

DDabiri, Bahram

“Non-Odontogenic Pain from Recurrent Mandibular Arteriovenous Malformations in a Pediatric Patient,” July, 32

Dabiri, DDS, Darya “Non-Odontogenic Pain from Recurrent Mandibular Arteriovenous Malformations in a Pediatric Patient,” July, 32

Dabiri, Donya “Non-Odontogenic Pain from Recurrent Mandibular Arteriovenous Malformations in a Pediatric Patient,” July, 32

de Peralta, DMD, PhD, Tracy “Better Management of High-caries-risk Patients,” March, 36

“Dean’s Report: Detroit Mercy Dental”Aksu, DDS, JD, MHSA, Mert N., September, 32

“Dean’s Report: University of Michigan School of Dentistry”

McCauley, DDS, MS, PhD, Laurie, September, 41

“Dentist and Patient Perspectives on Dental Care Access for Patients with Special Needs”

Williams, DMD, Julie J.; Spangler, DDS, Craig C.; and Yusaf, DDS, Nisha K., May, 40

Dentistry and the Law (column)“Questions about Dental Records following the Acquisition of a Practice,” January, 22“Dental Benefit Plan Agreements: Read ‘Em or Weep,” February, 18“Medical Device Excise Tax Moratorium

2018 Author Title Index(Continued from Page 47)

McCauley, DDS, MS, PhD, Laurie “Dean’s Report: University of Michigan School of Dentistry,” September, 41

McDonald, BDS, MS, Neville J.“Non-Odontogenic Pain from Recurrent Mandibular Arteriovenous Malformations in a Pediatric Patient,” July, 32

MDA at Your Service (column)“A New Feature: Answering Your Frequently Asked Questions,” September, 18“Help! How Do I Find a Dentist to Join My Staff?” October, 18“How to Get Help with Starting a Practice,” November, 18“How to Get Help Reviewing an Employment Contract,” December, 22

“MDA Dental PAC: ‘Legislative Prevention’ that Works”

Cantwil, DDS, James, October, 36MDA Foundation (column)

“Tremendousely Thankful: Year-end Donations to the MDA Foundation Shatter Records,” February, 26“Donor-advised Funds as a Vehicle for Charitable Giving,” April, 24“You and the MDA Foundation Family: The Reflection of a Great Profession,” June, 24“Opportunity: Charitable Giving through Retirement Accounts,” September, 28“Year-end Giving: ‘Those We Serve Are Forever Grateful,’” November, 24

MDA Insurance (column)“Tips to Maximize the Value of your Health Insurance,” January, 26“Seven Steps to Ensure Your Practice Is a HIPAA-compliant Fortress!” March, 26“Three Steps to Ensuring Your Income Is Always Protected,” May, 26“Pay Off Your Debt and Establish a Safety Net for Your Earnings,” July, 24“Seven Things You Absolutely Need to Know about Life Insurance,” September, 26“Health Insurance Open Enrollment Is Going on Now,” November, 26

MDA Services (column)“Improve Your Reputation, and Watch Your Business Increase,” February, 24“From Retirement Planning to Office Equipment, Endorsed Vendors Can Help,” April, 26“Don’t Overspend on Dental Supplies! Switch to MDA Services Gloves & Supplies,” June, 26“Why a Responsive Website Is Essential for Dentists,” August, 28“iCoreExchange Wins MDA Endorsement for HIPAA-compliant Email,” October, 26“Patient Financing Best Practices: A Conversation with CareCredit,” December, 28

Mead, DDS, Alan “A Quiet Committee Is About to Take on a

“Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Case,” October, 50

Kamar, DDS, John“A New Feature: Answering Your Frequently Asked Questions,” September, 18“Help! How Do I Find a Dentist to Join My Staff?” October, 18“How to Get Help Reviewing an Employment Contract,” December, 22“How to Get Help with Starting a Practice,” October, 18

Karl, DDS, MS, PhD, Elisabeta “Better Management of High-caries-risk Patients,” March, 36

Khan, HBSc, Shameel “Vitamin D Deficiency and Dental Implications: A Mini Literature Review,” January, 42

Kiran, BDS, Shahid “A Rare Case of Phlebolith Detected by an Oral Radiologist,” May, 34

Kluzak, Josh “Your MDA Dental PAC Investment Pays Off! Here’s Why,” October, 39

Knowles, DDS, Lisa “Health and Well-Being — Stress and the Benefits of Mindfulness,” March 34“The Three Keys to Work-Life Balance and Wellness,” December, 32

Knudsen, DDS, Eric “Here’s What Your MDA Board of Trustees Is Doing,” December, 30

LLewis, DDS, MSD, Joan

“A Visit to a Unique Equine Gestalt Coaching Facility,” November, 52“Health and Well-Being — Facts About Addiction in Dentistry,” March, 31

MMaihofer, DDS, Michael

“An Ethics Opportunity Is Coming to the MDA Annual Session,” February, 22“How Do You Define ‘Professional Demeanor’?” July, 22“Is It Ethical to Dismiss a Patient Because of His Political Beliefs?” October, 24“Pay Off Your Debt and Establish a Safety Net for Your Earnings,” July, 24“Reporting Felony Convictions: A Change in MDA Policy,” September, 24“The Privilege of Membership,” August, 26“When Is It OK to Criticize Another Dentist’s Treatment?” May, 24“Why Illegal Delegation of Duties is Unethical,” June, 22

Majewski, DDS, MS, Robert F. “Mineral Trioxide Aggregate and Diluted Formocresol Pulpotomy: Prospective and Retrospective Study Outcomes,” April, 40.

Mannari, DDS, Brian “Diagnostic Discussion,” August, 40

and Interventions,” January, 34Headquarters Report (column)

“Helping Member Dentists Succeed,” February, 28“Listening to the ‘Data Wonk’ Leads to Deep Thinking,” June, 28“Your MDA, Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow,” September, 30“ADA Focus on Member Value and the Power of Three,” November, 28

“Health and Well-Being — Facts About Addiction in Dentistry”

Lewis, DDS, MSD, Joan, March, 31“Health and Well-Being — Stress and the Benefits of Mindfulness”

Knowles, DDS, Lisa, March 34Hill, DDS, Anne

“Intercepting Burnout,” April, 50Hoogasian, Cindy

“Don’t Overspend on Dental Supplies! Switch to MDA Services Gloves & Supplies,” June, 26“From Retirement Planning to Office Equipment, Endorsed Vendors Can Help,” April, 26“iCoreExchange Wins MDA Endorsement for HIPAA-compliant Email,” October, 26“Improve Your Reputation, and Watch Your Business Increase,” February, 24“Patient Financing Best Practices: A Conversation with CareCredit,” December, 28“Why a Responsive Website Is Essential for Dentists,” August, 28

“How to Choose the Right Business Entity for Your Practice”

Schumann, CPA, CFP, Theodore C., December, 42

Hu, BDS, PhD, Jan C-C. “Mineral Trioxide Aggregate and Diluted Formocresol Pulpotomy: Prospective and Retrospective Study Outcomes,” April, 40.

I“Intercepting Burnout”

Hamilton, DS, Bruce, and Hill, DDS, Anne, April, 50

“Is a Partnership Right for You?”Schumann, CPA, CFP, Theodore C., October, 46

Islam, DDS, BDS, Nadim M. “Diagnostic Discussion,” June, 42

JJadallah, DDS, Buthainah

“A Rare Case of Phlebolith Detected by an Oral Radiologist,” May, 34

Jang, DDS, Yoon Ji “Better Management of High-caries-risk Patients,” March, 36

KKacher, DDS, John E. (Continued on Page 50)

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Nadella, Srighana; and Mupparapu, DMD, MDS, Mel, November, 56

Ramaswamy, PhD, Vidya “Better Management of High-caries-risk Patients,” March, 36

Rathore, BDS, MS, Sonali A. “Radiographic Diagnosis of Osteoma Cutis of the Face: A Case Series,” November, 56

SSchafer, SPHR, Jodi

“Can I Fire My Mom As My Office Manager?” November, 22“Court Time: Managing Employees with Legal Obligations,” February, 20“Don’t Be Paralyzed by Fear of Confrontation,” August, 24“Improve Your Hiring with Better Interview Questions,” March, 24“Is It Possible to Regulate Personal Cell Phone Use in the Office?” June, 20“Onboarding vs. Orientation: Make the Most of Your New Hire’s Experience,” July, 20“Preventing Harassment in the Workplace,” January, 24“Walking the Line as an Employer and Health Care Provider,” April, 22“When the Walls Have Ears: Overheard Staff Conversations,” May, 22“She Was the Life of the Pool Party, But . . .,” September, 22“Should I Provide Letters of Recommendation?” October, 22“Will ‘Googling’ a Potential Employee Get Me into Trouble?” December, 26

Schoenfeld, DDS, Franziska “Dr. Robert Hosack: Dentist, Volunteer, Calligraphy Artist,” March, 42

Schulte, JD, Daniel J. “Beware of Termination Rights in Your Contracts,” June, 18“Beware When Purchasing Software and Other Technology,” April, 20“Confidentiality Agreements with a Dental Plan,” November, 20“Coverage by More than One Dental Plan” December, 24“Dental Benefit Plan Agreements: Read ‘Em or Weep,” February, 18“Diagnosing and Treating Migraines with Botox,” October, 20“Is It Legal to Have More than One Fee Schedule?” September, 20“Medical Device Excise Tax Moratorium Extended,” March, 22“New Requirements for Opioid Prescribing Are Now in Effect,” August, 22“Practice Break-ups and Ownership of Patient Records,” July, 18“Questions about Dental Records following the Acquisition of a Practice,” January, 22“The Difference Between ‘Noncovered Services’ and ‘Disallowed Services’,” May, 20

May, 48“Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Case”

Kacher, DDS, John E., October, 50“Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Case of the Month”

Naidu, DDS, MS, Aparna, and Flint, DDS, MS, Diane, September, 54

“Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Case of the Month”

Patel, DDS, Paras B.; Wright, DDS, MS, John M.; and Chang, DDS, MS, Paul P., December, 38

PPalm, DDS, MS, Norman

”No One Is Born a Leader, But Everyone Can Be One,” April, 30

Patel, DDS, Mehul “My Personal War against Opioid Abuse,” June, 46

Patel, DDS, Paras B. “Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Case of the Month,” December, 38

Peer Review/Ethics (column)“An Ethics Opportunity Is Coming to the MDA Annual Session,” February, 22“When Is It OK to Criticize Another Dentist’s Treatment?” May, 24“Why Illegal Delegation of Duties is Unethical,” June, 22“How Do You Define ‘Professional Demeanor’?” July, 22“The Privilege of Membership,” August, 26“Reporting Felony Convictions: A Change in MDA Policy,” September, 24“Is It Ethical to Dismiss a Patient Because of His Political Beliefs?” October, 24

Peters, DDS, Dan “Donor-advised Funds as a Vehicle for Charitable Giving,” April, 24“Opportunity: Charitable Giving through Retirement Accounts,” September, 28“Tremendousely Thankful: Year-end Donations to the MDA Foundation Shatter Records,” February, 26“Year-end Giving: ‘Those We Serve Are Forever Grateful,’” November, 24“You and the MDA Foundation Family: The Reflection of a Great Profession,” June, 24

Peters, DDS, Debra “We Can’t Be Idle Bystanders,” October, 31

“Photo Highlights: 2018 MDA Annual Session”June, 30

Putnam-Farley, MPA, MPH, Rachel “Factors Affecting Implementation of a Caries Prevention Program at Medical Clinics: How Dentists Can Help,” August, 44

R“Radiographic Diagnosis of Osteoma Cutis of the Face: A Case Series”

Syed, BDS, MHA, MS, Ali Z.; Torres, Monica; Rathore, BDS, MS, Sonali A.;

Stronger Voice,” March, 28“Meet this Year’s Candidates for MDA Officers, Trustees, and ADA Delegates”

Christy, DDS, Todd, April, 32“Membership Matters! Eight MDA Members Tell Why”

November, 30Mettlach, DDS, MS, Sarah M.

“Mineral Trioxide Aggregate and Diluted Formocresol Pulpotomy: Prospective and Retrospective Study Outcomes,” April, 40.

“Midlevel Providers Know the ‘What’ and ‘How,’ Not the ‘Why’ and ‘When’”

Gary, DDS, JD, Chester J., July 38“Mineral Trioxide Aggregate and Diluted Formocresol Pulpotomy: Prospective and Retrospective Study Outcomes”

Ghoniem, DMD, MS, Neehal; Vaidyanathan, DDS, MS, Veena; Zealand, DMD, MS, Cameron; Sushynski, DDS, MS, John M.; Mettlach, DDS, MS, Sarah M.; Botero, DDS, MS, Tatiana M.; Majewski, DDS, MS, Robert F.; Boynton, DDS, MS, James R.; and Hu, BDS, PhD, Jan C-C., April, 40.

Mupparapu, DMD, MDS, Mel “Radiographic Diagnosis of Osteoma Cutis of the Face: A Case Series,” November, 56

“My Personal War against Opioid Abuse”Patel, DDS, Mehul, June, 46

NNadella, Srighana

“Radiographic Diagnosis of Osteoma Cutis of the Face: A Case Series,” November, 56

Naidu, DDS, MS, Aparna “Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Case of the Month,” September, 54

”No One Is Born a Leader, But Everyone Can Be One”

Palm, DDS, MS, Norman, April, 30“Non-nutritive Sucking Habits: Outcomes and Interventions”

Hsiao, DDS, MS, Chu-Chun, and Boynton, DDS, MS, James R., January, 34

“Non-Odontogenic Pain from Recurrent Mandibular Arteriovenous Malformations in a Pediatric Patient”

Dabiri, DDS, Darya; Edwards, MD, DDS, Sean; Gemmete, MD, Joseph John; McDonald, BDS, MS, Neville J.; Yazdanpanah, Omid; Dabiri, Donya; and Dabiri, Bahram, July, 32

OOdiatu, DMD, Uche P.

“Ten Reasons for the Health Care Professional to Energize and Revitalize,”

2018 Title Author Index(Continued from Page 49)

AWARENESS

DISCIPLINEDAPPROACH

CREATIVEADAPTABILITY

The Three Keys to Work-Life Balance and WellnessBy Lisa Knowles, DDS

M I C H I G A N D E N TA L . O R G

Big News from MDA Services Gloves & Supplies –

See Page XX

How to Choose the Right Business Entity for Your Practice

By Ted Schumann, CPA

Should You Google Employment Applicants?

By Jodi Schafer, SPHROF THE MICHIGAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION December 2018

Vaidyanathan, DDS, MS, Veena “Mineral Trioxide Aggregate and Diluted Formocresol Pulpotomy: Prospective and Retrospective Study Outcomes,” April, 40.

Verhagen, DDS, MS, Connie M. “A Brief Analysis of Michigan Dentists’ Reluctance to Participate in Perinatal and Infant Oral Health,” January, 30

“Vitamin D Deficiency and Dental Implications: A Mini Literature Review”

Khan, HBSc, Shameel, and Atwan, DDS, MS, Salwa, January, 42

W“We Can’t Be Idle Bystanders”

Peters, DDS, Debra, October, 31“We’ve Signed up for MDA Legislative Text Alerts, Have You?”

Stopczynski, April, October, 28“What MDA Legislative Volunteers Are Saying”

Aronoff, Lynn, October, 32Williams, DMD, Julie J.

“Dentist and Patient Perspectives on Dental Care Access for Patients with Special Needs,” May, 40

Wright, DDS, MS, John M. “Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Case of the Month,” December, 38

YYazdanpanah, Omid

“Non-Odontogenic Pain from Recurrent Mandibular Arteriovenous Malformations in a Pediatric Patient,” July, 32

“Your MDA Dental PAC Investment Pays Off! Here’s Why”

Kluzak, Josh, October, 39Yusaf, DDS, Nisha K.

“Dentist and Patient Perspectives on Dental Care Access for Patients with Special Needs,” May, 40

ZZealand, DMD, MS, Cameron

“Mineral Trioxide Aggregate and Diluted Formocresol Pulpotomy: Prospective and Retrospective Study Outcomes,” April, 40.

“A Rare Case of Phlebolith Detected by an Oral Radiologist,” May, 34“Radiographic Diagnosis of Osteoma Cutis of the Face: A Case Series,” November, 56

T“Ten Reasons for the Health Care Professional to Energize and Revitalize”

Odiatu, DMD, Uche P., May, 48The Back Page (column)

“New Concierge Service Helps Members Navigate Benefits,” January, 68“Robertson Receives MDA Legislator of the Year Award,” April, 72“The MDA Hosts 2018 Student Lobby Day at the Capitol,” May, 68“Prosthetics Sales Tax Repeal Saves Dentists $10 Million,” June, 64“Thanks to Our Volunteers, Another Amazing Mission of Mercy,” July, 88“Meet this Year’s MDA Foundation Board of Directors,” August, 68“MDA President Speaks at U-M White Coat Ceremony,“ September, 72“The Future of Dentistry and Our Responsiveness to Change,” Aksu, DDS, JD, MHSA, Mert N., October, 68“Presenting the 2018 MDA Life Members,” November, 76“ADA 9th District Delegation Meets in Honolulu,” December, 68

“The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Dentistry”

Black, DDS, David, September, 48“The MDA Salutes Its Volunteers”

Tulak-Gorecki, DDS, Michele, April, 28“The Three Keys to Work-Life Balance and Wellness”

Knowles, DDS, Lisa, December, 32“’They Worked Their Hearts Out!’ 2018 Mission of Mercy in Words and Photos”

August, 30Torres, Monica

“Radiographic Diagnosis of Osteoma Cutis of the Face: A Case Series,” November, 56

Tulak-Gorecki, DDS, Michele “The MDA Salutes Its Volunteers,” April, 28

“2018 Annual Session Preview”February, 30

“2018 Author/Title Index to the Journal of the Michigan Dental Association,”

Hammond, Jackie, December, 47“2018-19 Continuing Education Catalog”

July, 41

U“Update: Michigan’s Dental Therapist Proposal”

Sullivan, JD, Bill, March, 46Uzcátegui, Mariana

“CBCT Diagnosis of a Stafne Bone Defect,” April, 44

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Schumann, CPA, CFP, Theodore C. “Building a Better Retirement: A Two-Year Plan,” July, 26“How to Choose the Right Business Entity for Your Practice,” December, 42“Is a Partnership Right for You?” October, 46

“September Is National Recovery Month”September, 52

Spangler, DDS, Craig C. “Dentist and Patient Perspectives on Dental Care Access for Patients with Special Needs,” May, 40

Staff Matters (column)“Preventing Harassment in the Workplace,” January, 24“Court Time: Managing Employees with Legal Obligations,” February, 20“Improve Your Hiring with Better Interview Questions,” March, 24“Walking the Line as an Employer and Health Care Provider,” April, 22“When the Walls Have Ears: Overheard Staff Conversations,” May, 22“Is It Possible to Regulate Personal Cell Phone Use in the Office?” June, 20“Onboarding vs. Orientation: Make the Most of Your New Hire’s Experience,” July, 20“Don’t Be Paralyzed by Fear of Confrontation,” August, 24“She Was the Life of the Pool Party, But . . .,” September, 22“Should I Provide Letters of Recommendation?” October, 22“Can I Fire My Mom As My Office Manager?” November, 22“Will ‘Googling’ a Potential Employee Get Me into Trouble?” December, 26

Start, MBA, Craig “Health Insurance Open Enrollment Is Going on Now,” November, 26“Seven Steps to Ensure Your Practice Is a HIPAA-compliant Fortress!” March, 26“Seven Things You Absolutely Need to Know about Life Insurance,” September, 26“Tips to Maximize the Value of your Health Insurance,” January, 26“Three Steps to Ensuring Your Income Is Always Protected,” May, 26

Stefanac, DDS, MS, Stephen “Better Management of High-caries-risk Patients,” March, 36

Stopczynski, April “We’ve Signed up for MDA Legislative Text Alerts, Have You?” October, 28

Sullivan, JD, Bill “Update: Michigan’s Dental Therapist Proposal,” March, 46

Sushynski, DDS, MS, John M. “Mineral Trioxide Aggregate and Diluted Formocresol Pulpotomy: Prospective and Retrospective Study Outcomes,” April, 40

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