WDDS eNews Nov/Dec 2023

November/December 2023

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See HR Expert Jodi Schafer on Nov. 13

The WDDS is bringing HR expert and MDA Journal columnist to Schafer to its Monday, Nov. 13 program. Jodi’s program, "Hot Topics with Jodi Schafer: What You Need to Know Now and What to Be on the Lookout for in the Future!" is bound to be entertaining and fast-paced. The human resource is the most valuable resource in your practice, and yet managing people in an ever-changing world is one the hardest parts of the job. This is typically when Jodi gets the call. The specifics may differ, but the general areas of concern are somewhat universal. No topic is off limits in this frank discussion. So strap in for what is sure to be a very lively and interactive presentation!

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Please Vote for your 2024 WDDS Delegation

It’s time to vote for your 2024 WDDS delegates who will serve you at the 2024 MDA House of Delegates. Please click the button below and take a minute to vote. Also, next time you see these individuals, be certain to thank them for their time.

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Here’s to Team Motivation in the New Year

January is a great time to reset goals. If you lead a team, or are part of a team that is striving to be even better in 2024, this training will get you there by showing you how to increase your influence, create a common language and build a team that produces. Mr. Mike Price will present “How to Maintain A Motivated Dental Team,” on January 22, 2024 at the Weber's Inn. Watch your inbox for WDDS registration emails, or register below.

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Are You Ready for Some Hockey?

If yes -- then save the date! The WDDS 2024 WDDS Night Out Event will take place Friday Jan. 26, 2024. Join us as we cheer on the Michigan Wolverines as they face the Wisconsin Badgers at Yost Arena. We ask if you have season tickets to please use them, as our tickets are limited, but join us at the pregame social event. Watch your emails for event details.

Opportunities Available to Volunteer or Assist Students

If you wish to volunteer in the community or help some students with a research project, keep reading.

The Oral Health Sciences Master’s Program is a research-intensive program at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. In this program, students work on diverse research projects to improve oral health and health. One of the missions of the OHS-MS projects is to link research and patient care. OHS-MS students are searching for local dentists who could collaborate with them to provide care for the Delonis Center Residents -- adults experiencing homelessness in our community. Many of them are Medicare-insured but have very little access to care. To learn more about this Delonis volunteer opportunity, contact Dr. Elisabeta Karl.

Also, senior dental hygiene students and their faculty adviser are requesting you take a survey which is designed to investigate the different therapies offered for temporomandibular joint disorders treatment by dental professionals in southeast Michigan. This information may ultimately help provide a research base of interprofessional relationships between dental providers and chiropractors. Participation in this confidential survey is completely voluntary and all responses will be kept confidential. This survey consists of 18 questions and is estimated to take five to 10 minutes to complete. Completing this survey acts as your consent to participation in this study. You may exit the survey at any time with no repercussions. To access the survey, please click below.

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