{"id":21637,"date":"2025-05-01T15:42:48","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T19:42:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/?page_id=21637"},"modified":"2025-11-04T10:46:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T15:46:12","slug":"mda-journal-ce-spotlight","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/mda-journal\/current-journal-issue\/mda-journal-ce-spotlight\/","title":{"rendered":"MDA Journal CE Spotlight"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1698696973333{margin-top: -40px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #009ba7 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;white-text&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>MDA Journal CE Spotlight<\/h1>\n<p><nav  aria-label=\"breadcrumb\"><ol class=\"breadcrumb\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BreadcrumbList\"><li class=\"breadcrumb-item active\" aria-current=\"page\" itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Home<\/span><meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/li><\/ol><\/nav>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Winter Scientific Session Offers 3 CE Courses, Snowtime Fun<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s back \u2014 the MDA\u2019s 2026 Winter Scientific Session takes place Friday, Jan. 9 through Sunday, Jan. 11 at Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville. It\u2019s the perfect blend of family fun and the continuing education you need. Meet your colleagues for a few hours of study each day, then hit the slopes! Choose from a variety of ski packages and accommodations.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1761744654568{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]This year\u2019s speaker for all courses is the well-known Sanjay Chand, MD. Courses include:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u201cPain Management for the Dental Professional\u201d (Friday, Jan. 9, 7\u201310 p.m.; three CE credits.) This course counts toward the Michigan Board of Dentistry\u2019s pain management requirement and the training requirement to obtain or renew the controlled substance pharmacy license for dentists.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u201cInfection Prevention and Control in Dentistry\u201d (Saturday, Jan. 10, 8\u201311 a.m., breakfast provided; three CE credits.) This course counts toward the Board of Dentistry\u2019s infection control requirement.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u201cComplexity of Drugs and the Dental Practice\u201d (Sunday, Jan. 11, 7:30\u201310:30 a.m.; breakfast provided; three CE credits.)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/events\/2026-mda-winter-scientific-session\/\">Click here<\/a> for complete course information, pricing, and course registration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accommodations:<\/strong> To register for rooms visit crystalmountain.com or call 855-520-2974. The Group Code is 46P6CX. Call early for reservations. Reservations must be made by Dec. 10, 2025, to receive the MDA rate, and attendees must stay Friday and Saturday nights.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Free skiing!<\/strong> Crystal Mountain will provide all registered lodging guests affiliated with the MDA Winter Scientific Session complimentary skiing on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Discounted lift tickets may be available by advance purchase. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crystalmountain.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">crystalmountain.com<\/a> for more pricing information.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;23464&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1761744727492{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221; title=&#8221;\u2014 advertisement \u2014&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Learn about Sleep Apnea, Treatment at Muskegon Seminar<\/h2>\n<p>On Friday, Nov. 7 the MDA will present \u201cIntroduction to Treating Sleep Apnea in Your Practice: From Getting Started to Getting Paid,\u201d featuring Mark Murphy, DDS, at the Shoreline Inn and Conference Center in Muskegon. The seminar runs from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., with six CE credits.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758654497211{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>About the course:<\/strong> Obstructive sleep apnea is a medical condition that can be treated with a device solution that is fitted and delivered by a dentist. Approximately 25% of the adult population has OSA, and 85% of them have never been diagnosed or treated. The ADA resolved in 2017 that dentists should be screening for sleep-related breathing disorders. This course will cover basic sleep physiology, screening, testing, treating, and billing for dental sleep medicine in practice, and will serve to introduce and begin to train your team.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9150 alignright lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Murphy_Mark.png\" alt=\"Dr. Mark Murphy\" width=\"155\" height=\"155\" data-id=\"9150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Murphy_Mark.png 155w, https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Murphy_Mark-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 155px) 100vw, 155px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 155px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 155\/155;\" \/>Learning objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Gain a general understanding of the sleep-related conditions and the role of the dental team.<br \/>\n\u2022 Appreciate a matrix of acquisition, testing, treatment, and billing for dental sleep medicine.<br \/>\n\u2022 Learn an overview of the medical billing process and the financial and emotional impact on your practice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the speaker:<\/strong> Dr. Murphy practices dental sleep medicine part time in Rochester, Mich., and is the lead faculty for clinical education at ProSomnus Sleep Technologies. He chairs the dental sleep medicine program at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, is a regular presenter on sleep and TMD at the Pankey Institute, and lectures internationally.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information and registration:<\/strong> Course fees are discounted $100 for MDA members. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/events\/introduction-to-treatingsleep-apnea-in-your-practice-from-getting-started-togetting-paid\/\">Continuing Education section<\/a> of the MDA website.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;23476&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758654557320{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221; title=&#8221;\u2014 advertisement \u2014&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.choicetransitions.com\/&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Here Are Two Upcoming MDA In-Person Courses Offered this Summer<\/h2>\n<p>Summer is a slower time for CE, but the MDA does have some courses scheduled for the coming months. Here\u2019s what\u2019s currently offered in terms of upcoming in-person courses.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748530209480{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Hands-On Endo Course for Dentists Only<\/h4>\n<p>On Friday, Aug. 15, the MDA will welcome Mathew Miller, DDS, with a hands-on program for dentists only: \u201cExceptional Results Come from Simplicity,\u201d a full-day seminar discussing new endodontic and restorative technologies to treat even the most-challenging cases.<\/p>\n<p>Learning objectives:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gain further understanding of the principles and workflow of endodontic therapy and learn a systematic approach for instrumentation and obturation for minimally invasive treatment.<\/li>\n<li>Review of the principles and techniques for successfully restoring endodontically treated teeth.<\/li>\n<li>Explore the latest advancements in endodontics and adhesive dentistry to enhance the predictability and precision of treating and restoring endodontically involved teeth.<\/li>\n<li>Hands-on experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The program will take place at MDA headquarters in Okemos, with six CE credits. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/events\/exceptional-results-come-from-simplicity-a-hands-on-course\/\">More details.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;22179&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.omegadentalsupply.com\/&#8221; title=&#8221;\u2014 advertisement \u2014&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>TMD, Sleep Medicine Half-Day Courses<\/h4>\n<p>On Friday, Sept. 12, Anjoo Ely, DDS, and Elizabeth Hatfield, DDS, will lead a full-day CE event taking a comprehensive exploration of TMD and then examine dentistry\u2019s role in sleep medicine. The morning course is \u201cDentistry\u2019s Role in Sleep Medicine,\u201d and the afternoon course is<br \/>\n\u201cUnlocking the Jaw: A Comprehensive Exploration of TMD Etiology, Diagnosis, and Management.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.<\/p>\n<p>The courses, held in conjunction with Washtenaw and Livingston districts, will take place at Washtenaw Community College. Six CE credits. More details.<\/p>\n<p>See all MDA continuing education courses at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/ce-courses\/find-continuing-education-courses\/\">michigandental.org\/CE-Courses<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;21539&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748530771162{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221; title=&#8221;\u2014 advertisement \u2014&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.mdaprograms.com\/mda-insurance-programs\/liability-property\/professional-liability\/&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1698696973333{margin-top: -40px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #009ba7 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;white-text&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] MDA Journal CE Spotlight [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] Winter Scientific Session Offers 3 CE Courses, Snowtime Fun It\u2019s back \u2014 the MDA\u2019s 2026 Winter Scientific Session takes place Friday, Jan. 9 through Sunday, Jan. 11 at Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville. 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