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AI can streamline tasks, support workflows, and reduce the burden on the office. Dental professionals must understand AI’s limitations and ethical boundaries. Read more in this month's Journal of the Michigan Dental Association: commons.ada.org/cgi/viewconten…

This article on the wonderful Victors for Veterans outlines how that program helps provide oral health care to veterans year-round. secondwavemedia.com/features/docto…

Read about Dr. Jessica Rickert, the first American Indian woman dentist, and a new Mitten Kids Dental Exhibit at the Grand Rapids Children's Museum. secondwavemedia.com/features/break…

You go to the DENTIST for a toothache. You kiss a donkey because donkeys are cute.

Over 40% of Michigan kids and 1/3 of rural residents are in Medicaid. Large federal cuts will force Michigan to cut services, including dental, hurting veterans, pregnant women, the elderly and people with disabilities. Visit this link to contact Congress: tinyurl.com/MedicaidMI

Dr. Margaret Gingrich, a former MDA president and spokeswoman on children's dental health, is quoted here. Michigan kindergarten oral health program faces implementation struggles news.jrn.msu.edu/2025/04/michig… via Spartan Newsroom

Below is a link for information on the Remote Area Medical free clinic that will be in Big Rapids May 31-June 1. ramusa.org/events/big-rap…

Our own Dr. Smiley explains the importance of continuing community water fluoridation. wwmt.com/news/local/flu…

MDA board member and spokesperson on fluoridation, Dr. Chris Gorecki, visited the WDIV-TV studio in Detroit today to talk about the benefits of fluoride. clickondetroit.com/video/news/202…

Dr. Riley Schaff was interviewed this morning on “All Talk” by host Kevin Dietz about recent moves by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., to limit fluoride in the water. Dr. Schaff was on point throughout. …-talk-with-kevin-dietz.simplecast.com/episodes/rkfs-…

The MDA has joined 250+ organizations in standing up for community water fluoridation — a proven, safe and effective way to protect smiles and promote health equity. Read the full joint statement: aapd.org/globalassets/c… #SupportFluoridation #OralHealthMatters #MDAAdvocates

One of our members sent us this beautiful photograph of yesterday's sunset over Lake Michigan. Ah, yes, Lake Michigan, a large body of fresh water with a natural concentration of .2ppm fluoride that supplies drinking water to cities and towns in four states!

Bill Sullivan, the MDA's vice president of advocacy and professional relations, is quoted in this story on teledentistry that appeared April 21 in Crain's Grand Rapids Business: crainsgrandrapids.com/content-studio…

MDA fluoride spokesperson Dr. Elizabeth Ralstrom is quoted in this Toledo Blade story on community water fluoridation. toledoblade.com/health-well-be… via The Blade

Joint warning from Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists Michigan Dental Association & Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center Scan the QR or click the link to read this important update. bit.ly/42RGqvs #NitrousOxide @WayneMedicine America's Poison Centers Michigan HHS Dept Poison Help 1-800-222-1222. Available 24/7/365. bit.ly/42RGqvs

MDA Past President Dr. Eric Knudsen is quoted in this article on dental care access in rural areas. thealpenanews.com/news/local-new…

WATCH: U.S. will need ‘whole lot more dentists’ due to RFK Jr. fluoride ... youtu.be/bEfRdYZywTc?si… via YouTube

A good resource for dental practices: the 50 most asked human resources questions. Free for MDA members and $10 for non-members. store.michigandental.org/product/50-mos…

7 things you should NEVER skip telling your dentist about, even if they forget to ask... 1) High blood pressure, stroke history, or heart stent 2) Snoring, teeth grinding, dry mouth 3) Acid reflux, chronic bloating, or daily antacid use

"This duality shaped my understanding of fluoride not as a universal good or evil, but as a tool — one that must be managed carefully and distributed equitably." statnews.com/2025/05/24/flu…