Employee theft can go undetected for years, costing dental practices hundreds of thousands of dollars — or more. Many Michigan dentists have experienced embezzlement firsthand, including a St. Clair practice that lost more than $200,000 to an office manager and a Midland case involving approximately $1 million stolen from a dentist. MDA members can review […]
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4 Ways to know your financial advisor is working in your best interest
A strong financial advisor relationship should provide clarity, confidence, and value. Here are four essentials to look for: Fiduciary Service Your advisor should make a formal, written commitment to put your best interests ahead of their compensation. You should also clearly understand how they are paid. Not all financial advisors are fiduciaries. Access and Communication […]
Supporting safe, compliant dental gas systems with Compass Dental Gas Service
For more than a year, the MDA has endorsed Compass Dental Gas Service, giving members access to specialized support for the safe, efficient and compliant operation of dental gas systems, including oxygen and nitrous oxide. Compass provides comprehensive dental anesthetic gas services, including risk assessments, compliance reviews, safety inspections, flexible line and hose inspections, system […]
Be Bankable: Prepare Yourself to Purchase a Practice
When you take the leap to buy or start a dental practice, you should be prepared to talk financing with your banker. Know your production capability. If you are an associate, it’s important to know and understand your dental production when you begin to think about whether you’re ready to buy or start a practice. […]
Retain and Protect Your Team with the MDA Health Plan
MDA member dentists know that a strong team is essential to a successful practice. Offering quality health coverage can help you recruit, retain and protect employees who keep your office running. The MDA Health Plan is designed by dentists, for dentists, and is available exclusively to MDA members, their families and staff. Choose from 11 […]
Revenue Cycle Support for Every Stage of Your Dental Career
No matter where you are in your dental career, strong revenue cycle management can help your practice run more smoothly and perform more confidently. Early-career dentists building or buying a practice often face administrative demands that can quickly become overwhelming. Insurance verification, billing follow-up, and denied claims can take valuable time away from patient care […]
Shop TDSC.com for Products You Love from Brands You Trust
From everyday essentials to specialized supplies, TDSC.com helps MDA members stock their practices with confidence while saving on products they use most. General dentists, endodontists, orthodontists, pediatric dentists, and other dental professionals can access substantial savings through TDSC.com, the group purchasing organization of the Michigan Dental Association. Getting started is simple. Create an account at […]
Average Loss From a Cyberattack in Healthcare is Now $130,000
According to the Coalition 2026 Cyber Claims Report, the global claims frequency for cyberattacks rose 3% from 2024 to 2025. Unfortunately, the healthcare industry is a frequent target. The average loss from claims in the healthcare industry in 2025 was high at $130,000. The sensitivity of protected health information and the critical need for 24/7 […]
3 Tips to Lower Your Credit Card Fees
Maximize your savings with these tips from MDA-endorsed Best Card. Prioritize card-present transactions. Try to accept payments while the patient is in the office. Card-present transactions (chip, contactless, or swiped) have the lowest risk of fraud, so they’re processed at lower rates compared to manually keyed-in transactions. Encourage debit card use. Debit cards cost significantly […]
New Dental Real Estate Hotline for MDA Members
Commercial real estate-related decisions can be confusing and intimidating. Partnering with a real estate agent who doesn’t understand the intricacies of the dental real estate market could lead to poor decisions that cost you time and money. Approximately six Michigan real estate agents label themselves as dental specialists. That’s just 0.00012%. Bridge Commercial Realty specializes […]