SPECIAL ALERT MDA Guidance on COVID-19 The situation around the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is rapidly evolving and the number of cases in Michigan is growing rapidly. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency on March 11, and subsequently has taken many steps to limit the transmission of the disease. In addition, there is concern that the shortage of personal protective equipment will negatively impact the ability to care for acutely ill patients in the hospital setting. Therefore, the Michigan Dental Association is strongly recommending that Michigan dentists close their offices beginning March 17 for at least two weeks to patients seeking preventive and elective care, and limit treatment to…

  Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recently released the Michigan Online Reporting System for mandated reporters to submit complaints of suspected child abuse and neglect. MDHHS created the Michigan Online Reporting System for mandated reporters to submit non-emergency complaints of suspected child abuse and neglect. The benefits of submitting a complaint via the Michigan Online Reporting System include: Submit a complaint 24/7 from anywhere with internet access Save the reporter information so future reports are more quickly completed Avoid phone wait time Upload photos and documents with the complaint Save in-progress complaints and resume later View recently submitted complaints Receive an automatic email receipt that the complaint…

[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” admin_preview_bg=”] SB 5241   ORAL HEALTH CARE FOR OUR CHILDREN MUST BE A PRIORITY FOR MICHIGAN HB 5241 INITITATES A PROCESS THAT WILL SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL CHILDREN WE, AS REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ARE THE PREVENTIVE EXPERTS OF THE DENTAL PROFESSION WE ARE PASSSIONATE ABOUT ORAL HEALTH ORAL DISEASE CAN BE CRIPPLING TO A YOUNG CHILD I HAVE EXPERIENCED, AS MANY OF MY COLLEAGUES HAVE, HOW DENTAL DISEASE EFFECTS CHILDREN.  DIFFICULTY EATING, SLEEPING AND AFFECTING THEIR OVERALL HEALTH. HAVE YOU SEEN A CHILD TRYING TO CHEW WHEN IT’S PAINFUL TO BITE DOWN? Click Here to Download [/av_textblock]