On-Campus Programming

All presentations are subject to availability. Lead time of at least six weeks is requested. Contact Mieke Shrikian.

Scary Truths About Malpractice and Disability Insurance

What does malpractice and disability insurance cover and how do you pick the plan that’s right for you? Hear cautionary tales and learn how these policies protected the livelihood of dental professionals.

Insurance Provider Contracts

Learn what to look out for before you sign with a dental insurance provider. Bill Sullivan, MDA vice president of advocacy and professional relations, will go through the basics and share what the MDA can do to help.

Advocacy

The MDA supports your career, but it also represents your profession. Learn what legislation is, was, and will be impacting dentistry.

New Dentist Speaker or Panel

How do dentists ask for help? How do they enter difficult situations or procedures for the first time? How do they choose the right continuing education? How did they find a job? Hear from one or a panel of new dentists and learn how they navigated their first few years of practice.

Financial Planning

Crunch the numbers with DBS and Bank of America. Hear from the MDA-endorsed experts about debt management, preparing for retirement, practice transitions, common financial pitfalls, and how your income is going to grow over time.

Resume Building and Interview Prep

What do you put on your resume? What are employers looking for? What does the hiring process look like? Learn how to make your skills pop, land the job you want, and start with your best foot forward.

Peer Review

The Michigan Dental Association realizes that differences sometimes exist between the patient, dentist, or dental insurance carrier. The MDA Peer Review System is designed to assist patients, member dentists, and dental insurance companies in resolving disputes when they are unable to do so on their own.