{"id":4318,"date":"2020-11-02T12:31:52","date_gmt":"2020-11-02T17:31:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/?page_id=4318"},"modified":"2025-10-29T11:35:48","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T15:35:48","slug":"new-doc-connection","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/practice-resources\/programs-services\/new-doc-connection\/","title":{"rendered":"New Doc Connection"},"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]<\/p>\n<h1>New Doc Connection<\/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 disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;4321&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749664182729{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/New-Doc-Background.png?id=22437) !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 115px; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;\">New Doc Connection<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 26px; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;\">Your connection to all the things they didn&#8217;t prepare you for in dental school &#8230; or you just forgot.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Early career dentists have unique challenges. The MDA is committed to helping you succeed through programs and services offered as part of your membership.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;&#8221; txt_align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1757685978191{margin-bottom: 35px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Michigan Dental Association<\/strong><br \/>\n800-589-2632<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:membership@michigandental.org\">membership@michigandental.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1757686198813{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #009ba7;\">New dentist events<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1692201047392{margin-bottom: 25px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1757682191041{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #97a822; text-align: left;\">Washtenaw District Dental Society \u2014 New Dentist Meeting<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px; text-align: left;\"><strong>Sept. 9, 2025 | <\/strong><strong>6:30 &#8211; 8:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">A meeting to socialize with food\/drinks and earn 1 continuing education credit from speaker Dr. Betsy Meade, an orthodontist practicing in Ypsilanti, Mich.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_btn title=&#8221;RSVP TODAY!&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;turquoise&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1757681610116{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSc5QlwxwUD53j876rphU9uO2o5S4UH3Z6mIROjXaZCySmbd8A%2Fviewform|title:RSVP%20TODAY!|target:_blank&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1757681968434{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Monty&#8217;s Public House<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>3140 Packard St. <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ann Arbor, MI 48108<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_separator][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758910692121{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5>Central District Dental Society<\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #97a822; text-align: left;\">Dentistry by the Numbers | Early Career Dentists<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px; text-align: left;\"><strong>Oct. 2, 2025 | <\/strong><strong>5:45 &#8211; 8:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Learn about managing student loans and other debt, calculating life insurance needs of an early-career dentist, overhead benchmarks of average single-doctor practice, how the time value of money works against you as a borrower, and more.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_btn title=&#8221;MORE INFO&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;turquoise&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758636752257{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigandental.org%2Fevents%2Fdentistry-by-the-numbers-early-career-dentists%2F|title:MORE%20INFO&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758636780823{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>James B Henry Center for Executive Development<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>35 Forest Road<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>East Lansing, MI 48910<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_separator][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758910702081{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5>Washtenaw District Dental Society<\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #97a822; text-align: left;\">Dentistry by the Numbers | Early Career Dentists<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px; text-align: left;\"><strong>Oct. 23, 2025 | <\/strong><strong>5:30 &#8211; 8:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Learn about managing student loans and other debt, calculating life insurance needs of an early-career dentist, overhead benchmarks of average single-doctor practice, how the time value of money works against you as a borrower, and more.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_btn title=&#8221;MORE INFO&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;turquoise&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758637341327{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washtenawdentalsociety.org%2Fnews-ce-events%2Fmeetings-events%2Fcalendar-of-events%2F2025%2F10%2F23%2Fdefault-calendar%2Fnew-dentist-ce-event&#8211;dentistry-by-the-numbers&#8211;early-career-dentists-dbsia&#8212;mda-insurance|title:MORE%20INFO&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758637019158{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Monty&#8217;s Public House<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>3140 Packard St. <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ann Arbor, MI 48108<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_separator][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760987288829{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5>Kalamazoo Valley District Dental Society<\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #97a822; text-align: left;\">KVDDS \u2014 Let&#8217;s Have Some Fun<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px; text-align: left;\"><strong>Oct. 28, 2025 | <\/strong><strong>6 &#8211; 7:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Let&#8217;s connect with other KVDDS members, get to know each other, enjoy a few drinks, some food, play some games and just HAVE FUN!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_btn title=&#8221;RSVP TODAY&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;turquoise&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760987337510{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSfSmSvz6ewrKRgmMaiyZ0t8OJCKVGKa7cK_BiWh-RVmlypBzA%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Dsharing%26ouid%3D103945858364804007485|title:MORE%20INFO&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760987411583{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>One Well Brewing<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>4213 Portage St.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Kalamazoo, MI 49001<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_separator][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760987189231{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5>Genesee District Dental Society<\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #97a822; text-align: left;\">Dentistry by the Numbers | Early Career Dentists<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px; text-align: left;\"><strong>Oct. 30, 2025 | <\/strong><strong>5:30 &#8211; 8 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Join your friends and colleagues for an evening designed for early career dentists.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_btn title=&#8221;RSVP TODAY&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;turquoise&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758637864375{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221; link=&#8221;url:mailto%3Aemilyschwartzdds%40gmail.com|title:MORE%20INFO&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758637956672{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Fenton Winery &amp; Brewery<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>1370 N. Long Lake Rd.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Fenton Township, MI 48430<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_separator][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758638026740{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5>Detroit District Dental Society<\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #97a822; text-align: left;\">New Dentist and Student Meeting<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px; text-align: left;\"><strong>Nov. 6, 2025 | <\/strong><strong>5:30 &#8211; 9 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The evening&#8217;s topic is career navigation and whether you should continue being an associate, buy a practice, or start a practice.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_btn title=&#8221;MORE INFO&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;turquoise&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758638055240{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.detroitdentalsociety.org%2Fevent-details%2F2025%2F11%2F07%2Fdefault-calendar%2Fdet2025|title:RSVP%20TODAY!|target:_blank&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1757683387430{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Doubletree Detroit Dearborn Hotel<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>5801 Southfield Freeway <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Detroit, MI 48228<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_separator][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760987553246{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5>West Michigan District Dental Society<\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #97a822; text-align: left;\">New Dentist Forum<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px; text-align: left;\"><strong>Nov. 20, 2025 | <\/strong><strong>6 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Dr. Tom Lambert will be speaking.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_btn title=&#8221;RSVP TO:&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;turquoise&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760987605625{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221; link=&#8221;url:mailto%3Awmddsnewdentistforum%40gmail.com%20|title:RSVP%20TO%3A|target:_blank&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760987682102{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Thousand Oaks Golf Club<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>4100 Thousand Oaks Dr NE<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Grand Rapids, MI 49525<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_separator][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1757683692674{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #97a822; text-align: left;\">New Dentist Networking Lounge | Future Practice Owner Edition<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px; text-align: left;\"><strong>Nov. 20, 2025 | <\/strong><strong>6 &#8211; 8 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Catch up with your peers and share your milestones while getting the advice and resources you need from MDA-endorsed companies Bank of America and Bridge Commercial Realty.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_btn title=&#8221;RSVP TODAY!&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;turquoise&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1757683771204{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSfWrm41dDbdpI_Irym1SY0hPrpIkNJ6cbSYrIrBQffPV_-FHw%2Fviewform|title:RSVP%20TODAY!|target:_blank&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1757681968434{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Monty&#8217;s Public House<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>3140 Packard St. <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ann Arbor, MI 48108<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_separator][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760987929203{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5>West Michigan District Dental Society<\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #97a822; text-align: left;\">New Dentist Forum<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px; text-align: left;\"><strong>Jan. 29, 2026 | <\/strong><strong>6 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Nicholas VanderWeen, JD will be speaking.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_btn title=&#8221;RSVP TO:&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;turquoise&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760987605625{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221; link=&#8221;url:mailto%3Awmddsnewdentistforum%40gmail.com%20|title:RSVP%20TO%3A|target:_blank&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760988031201{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Cooper\u2019s Hawk Winery &amp; Restaurant<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>4515 28th St. SE<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Kentwood, MI 49512<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_separator][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760987911051{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5>West Michigan District Dental Society<\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #97a822; text-align: left;\">New Dentist Forum<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px; text-align: left;\"><strong>March 19, 2026 | <\/strong><strong>6 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Dr. Jayne Kessel will be speaking.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_btn title=&#8221;RSVP TO:&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;turquoise&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760987605625{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221; link=&#8221;url:mailto%3Awmddsnewdentistforum%40gmail.com%20|title:RSVP%20TO%3A|target:_blank&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760988114185{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The Mitten Brewing Co.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>527 Leonard St. NW<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Grand Rapids, MI 49504<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_separator][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_btn title=&#8221;LIST OF CE COURSES&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;turquoise&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758640272220{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigandental.org%2Fce-courses%2Ffind-continuing-education-courses%2F|title:COMPONENT%20CE%20COURSES&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_btn title=&#8221;DENTAL SOCIETY COURSES&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;turquoise&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758640260446{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigandental.org%2Fce-courses%2Fdental-society-and-organization-courses%2F|title:DENTAL%20SOCIETY%20COURSES&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1757684528852{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #009ba7;\">Resources<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;35&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;square-link-block-group&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;drop-shadow-box&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1696267617038{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1757685088433{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Student Loan Resources<\/h3>\n<p>\u2022<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdaprograms.com\/mda-services-programs\/financial-solutions\/sofi-student-loan-refinancing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> MDA-endorsed exclusive refinancing<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdaprograms.com\/mda-services-programs\/financial-solutions\/investment-advising\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial literacy<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/practice-resources\/programs-services\/student-services\/student-debt-resource-center\/scholarships-loan-repayment-programs\/\">Scholarships\/loan repayment options<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/practice-resources\/programs-services\/student-services\/student-debt-resource-center\/\">All student debt resources<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;drop-shadow-box&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1696267617038{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1757685327358{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Practice Ownership<\/h3>\n<p>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdaprograms.com\/mda-services-programs\/financial-solutions\/practice-equipment-loans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Financing<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdaprograms.com\/mda-services-programs\/practice-profitability\/accounting-taxes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CPA services<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdaprograms.com\/mda-services-programs\/financial-solutions\/investment-advising\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Investment advice<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.ada.org\/p\/dr\/new-dental-practice-checklist-955?_gl=1*175ropy*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NTMxMDM3NDcuQ2owS0NRand5dmZEQmhEWUFSSXNBSXR6YlpFUHVfTHZreE1McmpIYi1vUjlBZUszLWRjaTJ2M3RDY1lHcWhGUE1MVGZuWjVEcGpsLW5mb2FBaVlsRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*MjExMzEwNzY0OS4xNzUzMTAzNzQ4*_ga*MTYxMjAxOTQ0NC4xNzQ0MzA5Njcw*_ga_NJ0EYRGSL1*czE3NTYzOTkwMjQkbzgwJGcxJHQxNzU2Mzk5MjQxJGoyOCRsMCRoMA..*_ga_X8X57NRJ4D*czE3NTYzOTkwMjUkbzI5JGcxJHQxNzU2Mzk5MjQyJGoyOCRsMCRoMA..*_ga_NVSBFQCBYE*czE3NTYzOTkwMjUkbzMxJGcxJHQxNzU2Mzk5MjQyJGoyOCRsMCRoMA..*_ga_JDE0LTHGWL*czE3NTYzOTkwMjUkbzMxJGcxJHQxNzU2Mzk5MjQzJGoyNyRsMCRoMA..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Dental Practice Checklist<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.org\/-\/media\/project\/ada-organization\/ada\/adapt\/files\/ada-cs_ebook_owner_roadmap.pdf?rev=c92b6f5bae9a42b196f30619ec963cbf&amp;hash=60BAF1AEB14ECE1CEC04F556A3AF4B69\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Practice Transition Roadmap<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;drop-shadow-box&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1696267617038{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758635266136{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Career Support<\/h3>\n<p>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.michigandental.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MDA Job Board<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/practice-resources\/programs-services\/mda-mentor-program\/\">Mentorship<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.org\/resources\/practice\/dental-insurance\/dental-insurance-industry-solutions\/ada-credentialing-service?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3fah_OKbgwMV3Q6tBh0hKws5EAAYASAAEgK6n_D_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CAQH credentialing<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/store.michigandental.org\/product\/guide-to-dental-contracts-digital-edition\/\">Dental Insurance Contract Guide<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/practice-resources\/programs-services\/peer-review\/\">Peer Review<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;35&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;square-link-block-group&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;drop-shadow-box&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758635281003{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758910918970{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Contract Negotiation<\/h3>\n<p>Signing a contract is an important task that should not be taken lightly. Be sure to educate yourself before signing on that dotted line.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.org\/-\/media\/project\/ada-organization\/ada\/ada-org\/files\/resources\/students\/negotiating_the_best_starting_salary.pdf?rev=73759e8a728f483fbffe75d5d3cfc3f0&amp;hash=C103A77D3881D6A0C8BDC0DE6646D0CB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tips for negotiating salary<\/a>.<br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/adanews.ada.org\/new-dentist\/2022\/march\/negotiating-your-salary-benefits-and-contract\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Negotiating your salary benefits and contract<\/a>.<br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.ada.org\/cgi\/viewcontent.cgi?article=1401&amp;context=journalmichigandentalassociation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Importance of Contract Negotiations for Associate Dentists<\/a>.<br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/legal-article\/important-issues-in-employment-agreements\/\">Important Issues in Employment Agreements<\/a>.<br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdaprograms.com\/mda-services-programs\/financial-solutions\/ppo-negotiations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PPO Negotiation Solutions<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;drop-shadow-box&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1696267617038{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1757689712101{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">MDA-Endorsed Services<\/h3>\n<p>The Michigan Dental Association endorses vendors who are experts in their field. Not only do MDA members get top-tier service, they also receive special prices, discounts or program enhancements when they participate with the endorsed companies.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdaprograms.com\/mda-services-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit MDA Programs website<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;drop-shadow-box&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1696267617038{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758635852059{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">New Dentist Blog<\/h3>\n<p>Brought to you by the ADA New Dentist Committee, the New Dentist Now blog features resources for new dentists and dental students as well as news and insight on the dental profession and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/newdentistblog.ada.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the blog<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1747058132275{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #009ba7;\">Licensing information<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; gap=&#8221;4&#8243;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;21932&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/lara\/-\/media\/Project\/Websites\/lara\/bpl\/Dentistry\/Licensing-Info-and-Forms\/Info\/Dentistry-Licensing-Guide.pdf?rev=3b5807766a554da0b830fc34ad58147f&amp;hash=8772A323C020DB1EAFAD06C95223E999\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LARA Licensing Guide<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>517-241-0199<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:BPLHelp@michigan.gov\">BPLHelp@michigan.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.org\/resources\/careers\/licensure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Licensure outside of Michigan<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Required CE for Licensing<\/h4>\n<p>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/ce-courses\/mda-online-ce\/human-trafficking-awareness\/\">Human Trafficking Awareness for the Dental Professional<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/ce-courses\/mda-online-ce\/opioid-awareness-training-for-the-dental-team\/\">Opioid Awareness Training for the Dental Team<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/ce-courses\/mda-online-ce\/implicit-bias-awareness-part-1\/\">Implicit Bias Part 1: Awareness Training<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/ce-courses\/mda-online-ce\/implicit-bias-awareness-part-2\/\">Implicit Bias Part 2: Awareness to Action<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1757686222838{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #009ba7;\">Recorded webinars<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4>Dental Contracts 101<\/h4>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-4620 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/schulte19.jpg\" alt=\"Dan Schulte, JD\" width=\"155\" height=\"155\" data-id=\"4620\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/schulte19.jpg 155w, https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/schulte19-150x150.jpg 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;\" \/>Recorded Webinar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speaker:<\/strong> Dan Schulte, JD<\/p>\n<p>Employment agreements and participation agreements are entered into by most dentists. In this this webinar MDA legal counsel and MDA Journal monthly columnist Dan Schulte will discuss the common rights and restrictions contained in these agreements. What dentists should look out for generally and some less-than obvious consequences of agreeing to some common terms will be explained.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Speaker \u2026<\/strong> Dan Schulte is well-known for his knowledge and experience in the area of association law and is primarily responsible for the firm\u2019s representation of the Michigan State Medical Society the Michigan Dental Association, and the Michigan Osteopathic Association.[\/vc_column_text][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/BQsREB0I0yc&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Financial Planning: A Case Study of a Dentist \u2014 \u201cInto Career\u201d<\/h4>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-4325 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/schumann-II.png\" alt=\"Ted Schumann II\" width=\"155\" height=\"155\" data-id=\"4325\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/schumann-II.png 155w, https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/schumann-II-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;\" \/>Recorded Webinar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speaker:<\/strong> Ted C. Schumann II, MBA, CFP<\/p>\n<p>The beginning of a career in dentistry finds many dentists facing decisions on how to handle their student loans and other debt, how to evaluate associate opportunities, transition into practice ownership, and buying their first home. This recorded webinar will follow a case study of a dentist in the early years of practice facing these decisions and will provide the attendees with insights as to how to prudently approach various career and life events.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the speaker \u2026<\/strong> Theodore C. Schumann, II is a third generation financial planner and is an investment advisor representative and managing partner of DBS Investment Advisers, LLC, offering portfolio management, comprehensive retirement and financial planning, and debt-reduction strategies.[\/vc_column_text][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/PiOx151I-Yg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][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_single_image image=&#8221;11503&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1677698672146{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner]<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\nvar gform;gform||(document.addEventListener(\"gform_main_scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.scriptsLoaded=!0}),document.addEventListener(\"gform\/theme\/scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.themeScriptsLoaded=!0}),window.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){gform.domLoaded=!0}),gform={domLoaded:!1,scriptsLoaded:!1,themeScriptsLoaded:!1,isFormEditor:()=>\"function\"==typeof InitializeEditor,callIfLoaded:function(o){return!(!gform.domLoaded||!gform.scriptsLoaded||!gform.themeScriptsLoaded&&!gform.isFormEditor()||(gform.isFormEditor()&&console.warn(\"The use of gform.initializeOnLoaded() is deprecated in the form editor context and will be removed in Gravity Forms 3.1.\"),o(),0))},initializeOnLoaded:function(o){gform.callIfLoaded(o)||(document.addEventListener(\"gform_main_scripts_loaded\",()=>{gform.scriptsLoaded=!0,gform.callIfLoaded(o)}),document.addEventListener(\"gform\/theme\/scripts_loaded\",()=>{gform.themeScriptsLoaded=!0,gform.callIfLoaded(o)}),window.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",()=>{gform.domLoaded=!0,gform.callIfLoaded(o)}))},hooks:{action:{},filter:{}},addAction:function(o,r,e,t){gform.addHook(\"action\",o,r,e,t)},addFilter:function(o,r,e,t){gform.addHook(\"filter\",o,r,e,t)},doAction:function(o){gform.doHook(\"action\",o,arguments)},applyFilters:function(o){return gform.doHook(\"filter\",o,arguments)},removeAction:function(o,r){gform.removeHook(\"action\",o,r)},removeFilter:function(o,r,e){gform.removeHook(\"filter\",o,r,e)},addHook:function(o,r,e,t,n){null==gform.hooks[o][r]&&(gform.hooks[o][r]=[]);var d=gform.hooks[o][r];null==n&&(n=r+\"_\"+d.length),gform.hooks[o][r].push({tag:n,callable:e,priority:t=null==t?10:t})},doHook:function(r,o,e){var t;if(e=Array.prototype.slice.call(e,1),null!=gform.hooks[r][o]&&((o=gform.hooks[r][o]).sort(function(o,r){return o.priority-r.priority}),o.forEach(function(o){\"function\"!=typeof(t=o.callable)&&(t=window[t]),\"action\"==r?t.apply(null,e):e[0]=t.apply(null,e)})),\"filter\"==r)return e[0]},removeHook:function(o,r,t,n){var e;null!=gform.hooks[o][r]&&(e=(e=gform.hooks[o][r]).filter(function(o,r,e){return!!(null!=n&&n!=o.tag||null!=t&&t!=o.priority)}),gform.hooks[o][r]=e)}});\n\/* ]]> *\/\n<\/script>\n\n                <div class='gf_browser_unknown gform_wrapper gform_legacy_markup_wrapper gform-theme--no-framework' data-form-theme='legacy' data-form-index='0' id='gform_wrapper_82' ><div id='gf_82' class='gform_anchor' tabindex='-1'><\/div>\n                        <div class='gform_heading'>\n                            <h3 class=\"gform_title\">RSVP | New Dentist Network Lounge<\/h3>\n                        <\/div><form method='post' enctype='multipart\/form-data'  id='gform_82'  action='\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4318#gf_82' data-formid='82' novalidate><div class='gf_invisible ginput_recaptchav3' data-sitekey='6LcHpTIrAAAAAG71geNZWhEl5aFSv1vz-QYc-Xz3' data-tabindex='0'><input id=\"input_ce15acc1ade3f64089eac87706ff91c5\" class=\"gfield_recaptcha_response\" type=\"hidden\" name=\"input_ce15acc1ade3f64089eac87706ff91c5\" value=\"\"\/><\/div> \r\n <input type='hidden' class='gforms-pum' value='{\"closepopup\":false,\"closedelay\":0,\"openpopup\":false,\"openpopup_id\":0}' \/>\n                        <div class='gform-body gform_body'><ul id='gform_fields_82' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below validation_below'><li id=\"field_82_1\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-name gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex' >Name<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_complex ginput_container ginput_container--name no_prefix has_first_name no_middle_name has_last_name no_suffix gf_name_has_2 ginput_container_name gform-grid-row' id='input_82_1'>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_82_1_3_container' class='name_first gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_1.3' id='input_82_1_3' value=''   aria-required='true'     \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_82_1_3' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>First<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_82_1_6_container' class='name_last gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_1.6' id='input_82_1_6' value=''   aria-required='true'     \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_82_1_6' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Last<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            \n                        <\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_82_2\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-email gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_82_2'>Email<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_email'>\n                            <input name='input_2' id='input_82_2' type='email' value='' class='large'    aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n                        <\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n        <div class='gform-footer gform_footer top_label'> <input type='submit' id='gform_submit_button_82' class='gform_button button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='submit' value='Submit'  \/> \n            <input type='hidden' class='gform_hidden' name='gform_submission_method' data-js='gform_submission_method_82' value='postback' \/>\n            <input type='hidden' class='gform_hidden' name='gform_theme' data-js='gform_theme_82' id='gform_theme_82' value='legacy' \/>\n            <input type='hidden' class='gform_hidden' name='gform_style_settings' data-js='gform_style_settings_82' id='gform_style_settings_82' value='[]' \/>\n            <input type='hidden' class='gform_hidden' name='is_submit_82' value='1' \/>\n            <input type='hidden' class='gform_hidden' name='gform_submit' value='82' \/>\n            \n            <input type='hidden' class='gform_hidden' name='gform_unique_id' value='' \/>\n            <input type='hidden' class='gform_hidden' name='state_82' value='WyJbXSIsIjRlNjBmNDYxNWE1ZmZiYTRmOTRiMjcyZDJlYWViMmQyIl0=' \/>\n            <input type='hidden' autocomplete='off' class='gform_hidden' name='gform_target_page_number_82' id='gform_target_page_number_82' value='0' \/>\n            <input type='hidden' autocomplete='off' class='gform_hidden' name='gform_source_page_number_82' id='gform_source_page_number_82' value='1' \/>\n            <input type='hidden' name='gform_field_values' value='' \/>\n            \n        <\/div>\n                        <p style=\"display: none !important;\" class=\"akismet-fields-container\" data-prefix=\"ak_\"><label>&#916;<textarea name=\"ak_hp_textarea\" cols=\"45\" rows=\"8\" maxlength=\"100\"><\/textarea><\/label><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"ak_js_1\" name=\"ak_js\" value=\"89\"\/><script>document.getElementById( \"ak_js_1\" ).setAttribute( \"value\", ( new Date() ).getTime() );<\/script><\/p><\/form>\n                        <\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n gform.initializeOnLoaded( function() {gformInitSpinner( 82, 'https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/gravityforms\/images\/spinner.svg', true );jQuery('#gform_ajax_frame_82').on('load',function(){var contents = jQuery(this).contents().find('*').html();var is_postback = contents.indexOf('GF_AJAX_POSTBACK') >= 0;if(!is_postback){return;}var form_content = jQuery(this).contents().find('#gform_wrapper_82');var is_confirmation = jQuery(this).contents().find('#gform_confirmation_wrapper_82').length > 0;var is_redirect = contents.indexOf('gformRedirect(){') >= 0;var is_form = form_content.length > 0 && ! is_redirect && ! is_confirmation;var mt = parseInt(jQuery('html').css('margin-top'), 10) + parseInt(jQuery('body').css('margin-top'), 10) + 100;if(is_form){jQuery('#gform_wrapper_82').html(form_content.html());if(form_content.hasClass('gform_validation_error')){jQuery('#gform_wrapper_82').addClass('gform_validation_error');} else {jQuery('#gform_wrapper_82').removeClass('gform_validation_error');}setTimeout( function() { \/* delay the scroll by 50 milliseconds to fix a bug in chrome *\/ jQuery(document).scrollTop(jQuery('#gform_wrapper_82').offset().top - mt); }, 50 );if(window['gformInitDatepicker']) {gformInitDatepicker();}if(window['gformInitPriceFields']) {gformInitPriceFields();}var current_page = jQuery('#gform_source_page_number_82').val();gformInitSpinner( 82, 'https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/gravityforms\/images\/spinner.svg', true );jQuery(document).trigger('gform_page_loaded', [82, current_page]);window['gf_submitting_82'] = false;}else if(!is_redirect){var confirmation_content = jQuery(this).contents().find('.GF_AJAX_POSTBACK').html();if(!confirmation_content){confirmation_content = contents;}jQuery('#gform_wrapper_82').replaceWith(confirmation_content);jQuery(document).scrollTop(jQuery('#gf_82').offset().top - mt);jQuery(document).trigger('gform_confirmation_loaded', [82]);window['gf_submitting_82'] = false;wp.a11y.speak(jQuery('#gform_confirmation_message_82').text());}else{jQuery('#gform_82').append(contents);if(window['gformRedirect']) {gformRedirect();}}jQuery(document).trigger(\"gform_pre_post_render\", [{ formId: \"82\", currentPage: \"current_page\", abort: function() { this.preventDefault(); } }]);        if (event && event.defaultPrevented) {                return;        }        const gformWrapperDiv = document.getElementById( \"gform_wrapper_82\" );        if ( gformWrapperDiv ) {            const visibilitySpan = document.createElement( \"span\" );            visibilitySpan.id = \"gform_visibility_test_82\";            gformWrapperDiv.insertAdjacentElement( \"afterend\", visibilitySpan );        }        const visibilityTestDiv = document.getElementById( \"gform_visibility_test_82\" );        let postRenderFired = false;        function triggerPostRender() {            if ( postRenderFired ) {                return;            }            postRenderFired = true;            gform.core.triggerPostRenderEvents( 82, current_page );            if ( visibilityTestDiv ) {                visibilityTestDiv.parentNode.removeChild( visibilityTestDiv );            }        }        function debounce( func, wait, immediate ) {            var timeout;            return function() {                var context = this, args = arguments;                var later = function() {                    timeout = null;                    if ( !immediate ) func.apply( context, args );                };                var callNow = immediate && !timeout;                clearTimeout( timeout );                timeout = setTimeout( later, wait );                if ( callNow ) func.apply( context, args );            };        }        const debouncedTriggerPostRender = debounce( function() {            triggerPostRender();        }, 200 );        if ( visibilityTestDiv && visibilityTestDiv.offsetParent === null ) {            const observer = new MutationObserver( ( mutations ) => {                mutations.forEach( ( mutation ) => {                    if ( mutation.type === 'attributes' && visibilityTestDiv.offsetParent !== null ) {                        debouncedTriggerPostRender();                        observer.disconnect();                    }                });            });            observer.observe( document.body, {                attributes: true,                childList: false,                subtree: true,                attributeFilter: [ 'style', 'class' ],            });        } else {            triggerPostRender();        }    } );} ); \n\/* ]]> *\/\n<\/script>\n[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;35&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;square-link-block-group&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;drop-shadow-box&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1696267617038{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1747147087635{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">New Grad Checklist<\/h3>\n<p>Having a hard time keeping track of everything you need to do leading up to graduation? The MDA has prepared a handy cheat sheet for both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/UDM-Dental-Graduation-Checklist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UDM<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/U-M-Dental-Graduation-Checklist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U-M<\/a> graduates![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;drop-shadow-box&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1696267617038{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1746647497178{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/practice-resources\/programs-services\/student-services\/on-campus-programming\/\">On-Campus Programming<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Throughout the year the MDA sponsors lunch and learn programming to supplement classroom and clinic education.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;drop-shadow-box&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1696267617038{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1747053825832{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/practice-resources\/programs-services\/student-services\/student-debt-resource-center\/\">Financial Resource Center<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Dental school has a hefty price tag. The MDA recognizes that managing student debt while beginning a career, starting a family, buying a house, or establishing a practice is a difficult challenge.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;35&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;square-link-block-group&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;drop-shadow-box&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1696267617038{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1746728014368{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/practice-resources\/programs-services\/mda-mentor-program\/\">Mentorship Program<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Whether you have a question on a specific topic, are looking for advice from a trusted colleague, or you want to build your professional network, the MDA Mentor Program is a peer-driven resource to help you succeed![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;drop-shadow-box&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1696267617038{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1746728125230{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Representation in MDA Governance<\/h3>\n<p>The MDA gives students an opportunity to have a voice in the future of their profession as dental students. Dental students from both schools have a seat on most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/membership\/get-involved\/mda-committee-involvement\/\">MDA committees<\/a>, as well as in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/membership\/mda-governance\/house-of-delegates\/\">MDA House of Delegates<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;drop-shadow-box&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1696267617038{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1746728204574{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/myaccount.ada.org\/s\/searchdirectory?id=a2I8V000001yE6O&amp;_gl=1*diocs9*_ga*NzE3MjUwMzQ3LjE3NDQzMDk3NjY.*_ga_NVSBFQCBYE*czE3NDY2Mjg2MDckbzIzJGcxJHQxNzQ2NjMxNDY5JGo2MCRsMCRoMA..*_ga_JDE0LTHGWL*czE3NDY2Mjg2MDckbzIzJGcxJHQxNzQ2NjMxNDY5JGo2MCRsMCRoMA..*_gcl_au*MTMxOTI5NzM3Ny4xNzQ0MzA5NzY2*_ga_NJ0EYRGSL1*czE3NDY2Mjg2MDYkbzIxJGcxJHQxNzQ2NjMxNDcwJGo2MCRsMCRoMA..*_ga_X8X57NRJ4D*czE3NDY2Mjg2MDYkbzIxJGcxJHQxNzQ2NjMxNDcwJGowJGwwJGgw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Connections to Other States<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The MDA will help connect graduating dental students to services, dentists, and programs through any of the ADA-affiliated dental societies.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;35&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;square-link-block-group&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;drop-shadow-box&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1696267617038{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1746728319773{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/journal\/\">MDA <em>Journal<\/em> and <em>Journal eNews<\/em><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>All dental students have access to the MDA <em>Journal<\/em> as a benefit of membership as well as the monthly <em>Journal eNews<\/em> electronic newsletter.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;drop-shadow-box&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1696267617038{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;drop-shadow-box&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1747058819475{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/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] New Doc Connection [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;4321&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749664182729{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/New-Doc-Background.png?id=22437) !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] New Doc Connection Your connection to all the things they didn&#8217;t prepare you for in dental school &#8230; or you just forgot. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Early career dentists have unique challenges. The [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":243,"menu_order":13,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-template-full-width.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"Connecting new dentists in Michigan with the things they didn't prepare you for in dental school.","_seopress_robots_index":"","protect_children":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-4318","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2025-11-17 09:52:26","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4318","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4318"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4318\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24535,"href":"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4318\/revisions\/24535"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/243"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4318"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}