McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Mich., last fall announced an unauthorized network penetration that may have exposed protected personal and health information of about 2.2 million people. According to a post on the company’s website, the data accessed may have included patients’ “Social Security number, health insurance information, date of birth, and medical… Continue reading →

Shopping wisely for dental supplies and small equipment can increase your practice’s profitability. MDA members can reap significant savings by creating a “very important practice” account at TDSC.com. Plus, new customers get 25% off their first order of $500 or more with the code WELCOME25 at checkout. TDSC.com offers the supplies you love from the… Continue reading →

Credit card processing fees have a way of creeping up, despite the rate you think you’re paying per your contract. Dentists who switched to Best Card for credit card processing save an average of 27.32% from their former processor. That amounts to about $6,525 annually! MDA-endorsed Best Card offers MDA members exclusive low rates and… Continue reading →

Obtaining vision insurance is easy and affordable with special rates on VSP plans through MDA Insurance. VSP is the largest non-profit vision insurer in the country. Three plans are available: exam-only, basic, or premium. Basic and premium plans include eye exams. The major difference between basic and premium plans is a higher allowance on frames,… Continue reading →

According to a recent survey by the ADA, the leading cause of unfilled dental practice schedules is no-shows and last-minute cancellations. Improving no-show rates is something dental practices frequently struggle with. So, what can you do to make an impact and reduce no-shows in your practice? Numerous articles advocate for automated reminders, strengthened patient relationships,… Continue reading →

Student loan payments are back, but there’s time to take charge. As an MDA member you’re eligible for a 0.25% rate discount when refinancing your student loans through SoFi. View your rate at SoFi.com/MiDental.

Turning 65 in ’24? Enroll in free Medicare educational programs. Medicare and its alphabet soup of “parts” can be confusing. Making mistakes when you enroll in a Medicare plan can affect your benefits for the remainder of your life. To help Medicare-eligible people better understand the federal government’s health care program, MDA Insurance offers free… Continue reading →

Get deeper insights into your practice’s financial performance in 2024 by using MDA-endorsed Looby Baumgarten Dental Business Specialists for certified public accounting services. John and Mike Looby have deep experience in dental accounting and can provide performance benchmarking, tax planning and mitigation strategies, detailed monthly financial statements, and business consulting services. The firm also provides… Continue reading →

It’s likely that your auto and home insurance premiums have increased over the past couple of years, even if you have not had a substantial claim. What’s driving these higher costs? Insurers are responding to the same market forces that have caused an increase in the cost of dental supplies and everyday items like groceries…. Continue reading →

Filling dental team vacancies remains a challenge. Try the only ADA Member Advantage endorsed dental staffing agency Stynt to find the help you need. Stynt vets professionals by checking required licenses, identification, references, and certifications, and is responsible for payroll, taxes, workers’ compensation insurance, and benefits. MDA members get a $50 credit toward their first… Continue reading →