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NEWS FOR COMPONENTS

FEBRUARY 2020

For immediate release

Contact: Dave Foe 800-589-2632, ext. 421

dfoe@

New Class of MDA LEADers Named

The 2020-21 members of the MDA LEAD -- Leadership Exploration And Development -- program were announced Feb. 5 by MDA CEO/Executive Director Karen Burgess.

Members of the incoming LEAD class include:

• Dr. Kerri Gustafson (Macomb District).

• Dr. Alexandra Hylen (West Michigan District).

• Dr. Daniel Miller (West Michigan District).

• Dr. Aida Rosenthal (Macomb District).

• Dr. Camille Secor (Saginaw Valley District).

• Dr. Michelle Szewczyk (Oakland County District).

LEAD is a comprehensive 12-month program designed to build personal leadership skills through immersion experiences in organized dentistry. Participants receive a thorough orientation to aspects of the ADA and MDA through a blend of group, team, and individual activities.

The 2020-21 class launches March 13, Burgess said.

Mission of Mercy Volunteer Registration Opens

Online registration is now open for dentists, dental team members, and others interested in volunteering at this year’s Michigan Mission of Mercy program, MDA Foundation Executive Director Nancy Maier has announced.

This year’s MOM will take place May 28-May 31 at the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center in Flint. Set-up will take place May 28, with treatment days May 29-30 and tear-down on May 31.

The Michigan MOM is a program of the MDA Foundation. Since 2013 the MOM program has provided $4.1 million in health care services to disadvantaged individuals at no charge.

You can learn more about MOM volunteer opportunities at foundation.

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Post a Position or Find One on the MDA Job Board

Are you looking for an associate, a hygienist or assistant, or other staff? Or are you looking for a position?

Then turn to the MDA Job Board, located at jobs..

Job-seekers are able to create user profiles, receive job alerts when new ads are posted, receive job alerts based on specific criteria, and search geographically or by specialty. There’s no charge to set up a profile. Employers posting jobs have the ability to include expanded information, such as complete job descriptions and other details. You can post jobs for one month or three months (at a discounted rate).

For more options and complete information, visit jobs..

Annual Session Is Coming April 29-May 2 in Grand Rapids

If you haven’t yet made your Annual Session plans, now’s the time to do so! The pre-registration deadline is April 6 -- you can still register after that date, but course fees increase $10 for each course. Seating for courses is limited, and some may sell out, so plan ahead!

This year’s CE program features an all-day course by Frank Spear, DDS, MSD, a free keynote address by famed aerospace engineer and motivational speaker Olympia LePoint, plus many other CE sessions for every member of the dental team. Speakers include Peter Auster, DMD; Ted Schumann II, MBA, CFP; Barbara Lebo, MBA; Jennifer Hirsch Doobrow, DMD; Patrick Houlihan, DDS; Thomas Lambert, DDS; Andre Mickel, DDS; Jennifer Cosey; Francisco Ramos-Gomez, DDS, MS, MPH, Christopher Smiley, DDS; and many more.

Other MDA Annual Session events include:

• The MDA Exhibit Hall, open Thursday and Friday.

• MDA Table Clinics.

• The MDA House of Delegates.

• A 75th Anniversary Celebration of community water fluoridation.

• The Prez’ Warehouse Party, honoring Dr. Margaret Gingrich.

• A New Dentist Network Lounge event.

The Annual Session will take place April 29 through May 2 at DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids. You can find complete details in your February MDA Journal, or visit the MDA Annual Session website at Annual-Session.

NEWS FROM MDA INSURANCE AND MDA SERVICES

Learn What You Need to Know about Medicare and Retirement Health Options

If you’re getting close to retirement, be sure to prepare for retirement by attending a FREE MDA Medicare educational seminar. MDA Insurance will hold Medicare seminars on four different dates in 2020. All seminars below (except April 30) will be held at the MDA office located at 3657 Okemos Road, Okemos.

• March 27, 1-3:30 p.m.

• April 30 at Annual Session, Grand Rapids, 1-3:30 p.m.

• June 17, 5-7:30 p.m.

• Sept. 11, 1–3:30 p.m.

To register, or to schedule a meeting with Rick Seely of the MDA Insurance Medicare advisory team, call Lisa Sillman at 877-906-9924, ext. 450, or email lsillman@.

MDA Insurance Protects Your Practice Against What May Lie Ahead

With insurance, it’s imperative to work with someone who can see what you sometimes cannot — and can help you be prepared for what lies ahead. Your professional liability policy should be reviewed regularly to identify potential shortcomings and ensure you are receiving all the discounts you’re entitled to.

You can be confident that MDA Insurance provides coverage that is unmatched in the marketplace. Base Professional Protector Plan for Dentists (PPP) professional liability coverage features include:

• Professional liability for you, your staff and your practice.

• Both occurrence and claims-made forms available — you choose.

• General/office liability.

• Employment practices liability defense—indemnity provision available.

• HIPAA defense coverage.

• Contractual liability.

• First aid/medical payments.

The PPP also offers an acclaimed dental risk management program in classroom and online formats. The next PPP Dental Professional Liability Risk Management Seminar (Course #5) is slated for Thursday, April 30, during Annual Session at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. To register, go to Annual-Session/Schedule. Policyholders receive a 10% discount for three years for attending the seminar and will be refunded their registration fee upon completion. To receive an insurance quote, please call 800-860-2272 or go to .

Big Changes Are Coming to Michigan’s No-Fault Law; Get Prepared with the Facts

Big changes are coming July 2020 to Michigan’s No-fault law -- and it’s not everything it seems.

Leave nothing to chance. Be prepared by getting the facts now from MDA Insurance. MDA Insurance will keep you abreast of all the changes and will work to provide you the best coverage, at the best rates.

Have you heard of the popular MDA Insurance Lunch & Learn program? It’s a great opportunity for your staff to learn about what’s changing in the No-fault law, and how to save on home and auto coverage, all over a relaxed, complimentary lunch provided by MDA Insurance. Call 800-860-2272 or email personal-lines@ to set up your Lunch & Learn.

Switch to the ADA Preferred Rewards Visa Signature® Card

Have you made the switch?

You can now earn even more rewards with the ADA Preferred Rewards Visa Signature® Card from U.S. Bank. Nationally, it is the card dentists count on to deliver the rewards and benefits that matter most to them.

Points add up fast — earn points per net $1 spent on all eligible MDA purchases, including MDA annual dues and continuing education classes, and one point per $1 spent on eligible net purchases everywhere else Visa cards are accepted. To apply and for terms and conditions, call 888-327-2265, ext. 36991, or visit 36991

Stop Paying Too Much for Credit Card Processing!

If you’re like the average practice that switches to Best Card for credit card processing, your practice could save up to 24% on processing!

An MDA member shared his personal experience working with Best Card:

“I had been using Comerica Merchant Services to process credit card payments and my fees crept up over the years. I requested a cost comparison from Best Card and was impressed the savings they showed me. My effective rate went from 7.52% to as little as 2.48%, and now I’m using a swipe or chip terminal that is much faster and more secure. I’m happy with the savings and with the great personal service from Best Card. Now I don’t mind people paying by credit card! I’m glad we made the switch.” — Don Thill Jr., DDS, Grosse Pointe.

Shoppers Save Substantially

Find out how much you can save by getting a price comparison! Simply email recent supplies invoices to pricecompare@.

Talk to DBS Investment Advisers About Your Retirement Dream

The MDA endorses DBS Investment Advisers, LLC, to help members build and manage their wealth.

The MDA selected DBS Investment Advisers because DBS works primarily with dentists. To learn more or get started, call 989-686-6222 and identify yourself as an MDA member, or email ted.schumann@.

NOTE TO EDITORS: LOGOS FOR MDA INSURANCE, MDA SERVICES, AND MDA-ENDORSED VENDORS ARE AVAILABLE. CONTACT REVA DARLING AT rdarling@

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