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 →

Help staff pay their share of health insurance premiums the most tax-efficient way through a dedicated pre-tax account. To set up a pre-tax account, an employer establishes a Section 125 cafeteria plan using a third-party administrator. MDA-endorsed Alerus can help members establish and administer these plans, including premium-only plans. When an employee funds a pre-tax… Continue reading →

About 2/3rds of all dentists will be victims of embezzlement at least once. In early 2023, an employee of a Berkeley, Michigan, dentist was arrested and accused of stealing about $210,000 between 2015 and 2022. An Oregon dentist lost about $823,000 to an embezzler who was arrested in 2012 and ordered to make restitution. Unfortunately,… Continue reading →

Driving growth and boosting revenue isn’t a single-solution goal. In fact, few things in a dental practice are. That means finding the right tools and the right solutions to help you meet your growth and financial goals is critical. MDA-endorsed iCoreVerify Automated Insurance Verification and iCoreHuddle Practice Revenue Analytics from iCoreConnect streamline back office workflows… Continue reading →