Dr. Joanne Dawley, of Detroit, has been elected president of the Michigan Dental Association for 2008-09. Her election came during April's Annual Session in Grand Rapids.
Dawley has served the MDA in many capacities over the years, most-recently as president-elect, vice president, and three years as secretary. She also served three years on the MDA Board of Trustees representing the 18th District. Dr. Dawley has also been an active member and leader within the Detroit District Dental Society, serving as the society’s president in 2000. She succeeds Dr. Steven Dater, of Rockford, who will continue to serve on the board this year as past president.
In other elections, Dr. Gary Jeffers, of Detroit, was elected Vice President. Also, Dr. Debra Peters, of Grand Rapids, was elected speaker of the house. For a complete look at the MDA officers and Board of Trustees, follow the link below: more information
Don’t forget! Dentists have until May 23, 2008 to apply for a Type 1 National Provider Identifier number. The NPI is a requirement of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has set up a special NPI hotline to answer questions about NPI numbers – call (800) 588-9121. For Delta Dental, contact Cindy Turgeon at (517) 347-5442, Brenda at (517) 347-5899, or Claudia at (517) 347-5347. You may also fax the information to (517) 381-5688 or send it to P.O. Box 30416, Lansing, MI 48909, Attention: Provider Records.
If you don’t have the number by the May deadline, your insurance reimbursements could be delayed. To apply for an NPI, click the More Information link below. more information
A listing of this year's new graduates from accredited Michigan dental hygiene and dental assisting schools is now available online. Each listing contains the new graduate's name, address, e-mail address, school, type of employment sought, geographical preference and date when available. Find a new dental team member today! more information
Now through May 31, 2008, you can receive $10,000 of life insurance and/or up to $1,500/month of disability insurance with no medical questions. The special offer from The Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company and MDA Insurance is open to MDA member dentists and their staffs between the ages of 18-50, who are working at least 30 hours/ week. Some restrictions apply. more information
The Michigan Dental Association Radiography Training Kit makes radiography training for your dental assistant easy and affordable.
The self-paced, in-office training kit includes a textbook, workbook, study guide, video, examination, and certificate of course completion. Because you supervise your assistant's training right in your office, you can bring your assistant along as quickly or as slowly as necessary, while eliminating the need for classroom instruction and time spent out of the office. The kit is economically priced, too.
Remember that all dental assistants in Michigan dental offices must complete a course in radiography training that meets state of Michigan requirements.
For more information, call the MDA's Yvonne Orrin at (800) 589-2632, ext. 429 for a free brochure, or visit the MDA Web Store to place your order online. more information
The Michigan Dental Association and Instructional Technology Services Inc. have teamed up to provide online continuing education courses to dentists and their staffs.
The MDA’s first online course features Dr. John Molinari’s "Infection Control Update." After signing up, you’ll be introduced to current infectious disease control updates for dental offices in Michigan and learn about standards and practices regarding: hand hygiene, hepatitis C, hepatitis B, HIV, and much more.
Earn up to three CE credits toward the 20 credits allowed in the online category for license renewal. Each course series is available to MDA members for $99, or $199 for non-member dentists. The MDA is an ADA CERP-approved provider for continuing education, which is accepted by the Michigan Board of Dentistry for license renewal. To sign up, click on the link below. more information
IMPORTANT NEWS! The MDA will be ending it's free smilemichigan.com e-mail service on June 1, 2008. As of this date, all smilemichigan.com e-mail addresses will no longer function.
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