{"id":967,"date":"2020-06-12T15:41:50","date_gmt":"2020-06-12T15:41:50","guid":{"rendered":"\/?page_id=967"},"modified":"2025-06-11T14:42:50","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T18:42:50","slug":"student-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/practice-resources\/programs-services\/student-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Services"},"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>Student Services<\/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 width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Today\u2019s dental students are the practicing dentists of tomorrow. The MDA is committed to helping you succeed through programs and services offered as part of your membership. There is no charge for membership to the MDA while you\u2019re in dental school. And even once you graduate, so do your dues! As a member of the tripartite, you also have access to everything the ADA has to offer! Check out their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.org\/resources\/students\/career-guidance-for-you\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Career Resources<\/a>.[\/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_1747053769728{margin-bottom: 35px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21921 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mieke-Shrikian.png\" alt=\"Mieke Shrikian\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" data-id=\"21921\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mieke-Shrikian.png 200w, https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mieke-Shrikian-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 100px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 100\/100;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions?<\/strong> Email <a href=\"mailto:mshrikian@michigandental.org\">Mieke Shrikian<\/a> or call her at 517-346-9470.[\/vc_cta][\/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_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][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1747053932093{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #009ba7;\">Personal and professional protection<\/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\/6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;21926&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"mailto:tcroley@mdaifg.com\"><strong>Tina Croley<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nUniversity of Michigan Agent<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;21927&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"mailto:madler@mdaifg.com\"><strong>Melanie Adler<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nUniversity of Detroit Mercy Agent<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_cta h2=&#8221;&#8221; txt_align=&#8221;center&#8221; color=&#8221;grey&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;top&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-bullhorn&#8221; i_color=&#8221;turquoise&#8221; i_size=&#8221;lg&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Your most important policies!<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_cta][\/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 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdaprograms.com\/mda-insurance-programs\/liability-property\/professional-liability\/malpractice-for-upcoming-graduates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malpractice Insurance<\/a><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Covered by the MDA for your first year of practice.<\/p>\n<p>[\/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: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdaprograms.com\/buy-now\/student-disability-insurance-quote-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free Disability Insurance Quote<\/a><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Lock in the best rate right out of school!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][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][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; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#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\/3&#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>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][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>[\/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_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1747058916227{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #009ba7;\">Career support<\/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_1746727387172{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.michigandental.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MDA Job Board<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The MDA Job Board is an interactive online job board with opportunities for dentists and other dental professionals. You can place a listing or respond to a job opportunity. Also check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/journal\/classified-ads\/employment-opportunities\/\">MDA classifieds<\/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_1749666480020{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>.[\/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_1746727888110{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Dental Contract Services<\/h3>\n<p>Learn the basics of dental benefits contracts with the MDA&#8217;s free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/advocacy\/dental-benefits\/dental-insurance-contracts\/\">guide to dental contracts<\/a>. Ready to sign a contract? Let us review it! Call Kesha Dixon at 517-346-9452.[\/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_1696267617038{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749666889906{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Credentialing Process<\/h3>\n<p>Get credentialed with multiple dental plans quickly and easily.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.org\/-\/media\/project\/ada-organization\/ada\/ada-org\/files\/resources\/practice\/dental-insurance\/credentialing_checklist.pdf?rev=11ea049b1a8040dfaa9e073d39d12121&amp;hash=06BFB3976B9856A3CF0F5967A32DC328\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Document checklist<\/a>.<br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.org\/-\/media\/project\/ada-organization\/ada\/ada-org\/files\/resources\/practice\/dental-insurance\/caqh-ada_dental_providers_quick_reference_guide_v12_06212021.pdf?rev=6ca5abbad95643f88d6b82e96556a3bc&amp;hash=A237F9BB3896316A1FE6954AAE275047\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dentist guide<\/a>.<br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caqh.org\/solutions\/caqh-proview-list-participating-organizations#dental\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Participating dental plans<\/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_1746728026040{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Resume and Cover Letter Reviews<\/h3>\n<p>This free service is available upon request to any MDA member, but is particularly useful for new graduates. Contact Amy Schaeffer at 517-346-9406.[\/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_1746727957307{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/practice-resources\/programs-services\/health-and-well-being\/\">Mental Health Support<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Protecting and maintaining your mental health is crucial to your future \u2014 both personally and professionally. Take advantage of these vital services.[\/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_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; 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 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_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1746727258861{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdaprograms.com\/mda-insurance-programs\/liability-property\/professional-liability\/malpractice-for-upcoming-graduates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malpractice Insurance<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Your first year of membership at the MDA also covers the first year of professional liability insurance.[\/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_1747058819475{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1746727237426{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdaprograms.com\/buy-now\/student-disability-insurance-quote-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free Disability Quote<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Lock in the best rate right out of school! Contact <a href=\"mailto:madler@mdaifg.com\">Melanie Adler<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:tcroley@mdaifg.com\">Tina Croley<\/a> with questions.[\/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 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_1703861254153{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/practice-resources\/programs-services\/student-services\/student-debt-resource-center\/\">Student Debt 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_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_1707321241491{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.michigandental.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MDA Job Board<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The MDA Job Board is an interactive online job board with opportunities for dentists and dental team members, including hygienists, assistants, and office managers. You can place a listing or respond to a job opportunity on this exciting, interactive site.[\/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_1703861372793{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Resume and Cover Letter Reviews<\/h3>\n<p>This free service is available upon request to any MDA member, but is particularly useful for new 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_1707321544341{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/practice-resources\/programs-services\/establishing-your-professional-career\/\">Establishing Your Dental Career Guidebook<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Newly revised, this publication tells you what you need to know to begin a rewarding professional career in Michigan. It\u2019s available free from the MDA.[\/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_1746019553564{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mda-signing-day.squarespace.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Grad Resources<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Take advantage of your first year of MDA membership for FREE and join a community that\u2019s as dedicated to your growth and success.[\/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_1746019360125{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">MDA <em>Journal<\/em> and <em>Journal eNews<\/em><\/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_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1703861417629{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 MDA committees, as well as in the MDA House of Delegates.[\/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_1707321645800{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Access to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdaprograms.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MDA Insurance<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdaprograms.com\/mda-services-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MDA Services<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>MDA Insurance and MDA Services offer money-saving resources designed by member dentists, for member dentists \u2014 and dental students, too. Visit mdaprograms.com to learn more![\/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_1707321954625{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">ADA Contract Analysis Services<\/h3>\n<p>The contract you sign with third-party payers is arguably the most important practice decision you can make. Use this free MDA\/ADA service to make more informed decisions for your practice\u2019s future before you sign a contract. Call Kesha Dixon at 517-346-9452.[\/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_1707321807696{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/foundation.michigandental.org\/programs\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scholarships<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The Michigan Dental Association Foundation provides scholarship opportunities for dental and dental team students to reduce the impact of the cost of 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_1703861442945{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Connections to Other States<\/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_1707321954625{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">ADA Contract Analysis Services<\/h3>\n<p>The contract you sign with third-party payers is arguably the most important practice decision you can make. Use this free MDA\/ADA service to make more informed decisions for your practice\u2019s future before you sign a contract. Call Kesha Dixon at 517-346-9452.[\/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_1707321807696{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/foundation.michigandental.org\/programs\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scholarships<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The Michigan Dental Association Foundation provides scholarship opportunities for dental and dental team students to reduce the impact of the cost of 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_1703861442945{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Connections to Other States<\/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_1707321954625{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">ADA Contract Analysis Services<\/h3>\n<p>The contract you sign with third-party payers is arguably the most important practice decision you can make. Use this free MDA\/ADA service to make more informed decisions for your practice\u2019s future before you sign a contract. Call Kesha Dixon at 517-346-9452.[\/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_1707321807696{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/foundation.michigandental.org\/programs\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scholarships<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The Michigan Dental Association Foundation provides scholarship opportunities for dental and dental team students to reduce the impact of the cost of education.[\/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 disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1746795128968{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #009ba7;\">Get informed<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rxUuD339lfQ&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Everything to Know About Dental Boards!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MmCx07PSxSI&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Passing CDCA Restorative Boards! 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