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Journal of the Indiana Dental Association

The Journal IDA is a peer-reviewed, scientific periodical owned and published by the Indiana Dental Association, a constituent of the American Dental Association. Journal IDA concentrates on the clinical aspects of dentistry, including case studies and research; practice management and business aspects of dentistry, from start up to transition; and also includes special and regular feature articles.

An historical collection of Indiana Dental Association publications is housed online with the Indiana Historical Society. You can access the digital collection at the Historical Society’s website.

Submission Guidelines

The Editorial Board encourages the submission of scientific and research articles, editorials, communications and news. Please follow the proceeding guidelines when submitting content for publication in the Journal IDA:

Letters to the Editor

The Editorial Board encourages reader participation and welcomes diverse and varied opinions. Submission of a letter to the editor does not guarantee publication. The Editorial Board reserves the right to reject any letter that is unclear, shows disrespect, endorses a commercial product or is in poor taste. All submissions must include the writer’s complete name and contact information.

Please send your letters, opinions and comments to Kathy Walden at kathy@indental.org, fax to 317‑634‑2612, or mail to 550 W. North Street #300, Indianapolis, IN 46202.

Scientific Manuscripts and/or Case Studies

Like choosing any healthcare professional there are several factors, both personally and professionally, that should influence your choice of a dentist. Professionally, you’ll want to ask about their training, experience and the type(s) of dentistry they can perform. And of course, you should ask if they are they members of the American Dental Association and Indiana Dental Association. When dentists work in community with other dentists, it’s an indicator they are a professional and committed to the highest standards of care.

There are many personal factors to consider when choosing a dentist. First is trust. A patient needs to trust his or her dentist, their opinions and professional diagnoses and recommendations (just like any other healthcare provider). Do you enjoy the “feel” and atmosphere of the practice? How are patients treated? Do you value dentists who maintain the best technology? Each practice can serve patients well, but it is a personal choice. To reach one of our member dentists, use our Find a Dentist tool by clicking here.

Practice Management and/or Business-Related Articles

Like choosing any healthcare professional there are several factors, both personally and professionally, that should influence your choice of a dentist. Professionally, you’ll want to ask about their training, experience and the type(s) of dentistry they can perform. And of course, you should ask if they are they members of the American Dental Association and Indiana Dental Association. When dentists work in community with other dentists, it’s an indicator they are a professional and committed to the highest standards of care.

There are many personal factors to consider when choosing a dentist. First is trust. A patient needs to trust his or her dentist, their opinions and professional diagnoses and recommendations (just like any other healthcare provider). Do you enjoy the “feel” and atmosphere of the practice? How are patients treated? Do you value dentists who maintain the best technology? Each practice can serve patients well, but it is a personal choice. To reach one of our member dentists, use our Find a Dentist tool by clicking here.

Additional Terms and Considerations

Like choosing any healthcare professional there are several factors, both personally and professionally, that should influence your choice of a dentist. Professionally, you’ll want to ask about their training, experience and the type(s) of dentistry they can perform. And of course, you should ask if they are they members of the American Dental Association and Indiana Dental Association. When dentists work in community with other dentists, it’s an indicator they are a professional and committed to the highest standards of care.

There are many personal factors to consider when choosing a dentist. First is trust. A patient needs to trust his or her dentist, their opinions and professional diagnoses and recommendations (just like any other healthcare provider). Do you enjoy the “feel” and atmosphere of the practice? How are patients treated? Do you value dentists who maintain the best technology? Each practice can serve patients well, but it is a personal choice. To reach one of our member dentists, use our Find a Dentist tool by clicking here.

Peer Review Policy

Like choosing any healthcare professional there are several factors, both personally and professionally, that should influence your choice of a dentist. Professionally, you’ll want to ask about their training, experience and the type(s) of dentistry they can perform. And of course, you should ask if they are they members of the American Dental Association and Indiana Dental Association. When dentists work in community with other dentists, it’s an indicator they are a professional and committed to the highest standards of care.

There are many personal factors to consider when choosing a dentist. First is trust. A patient needs to trust his or her dentist, their opinions and professional diagnoses and recommendations (just like any other healthcare provider). Do you enjoy the “feel” and atmosphere of the practice? How are patients treated? Do you value dentists who maintain the best technology? Each practice can serve patients well, but it is a personal choice. To reach one of our member dentists, use our Find a Dentist tool by clicking here.

Contact IDA

Like choosing any healthcare professional there are several factors, both personally and professionally, that should influence your choice of a dentist. Professionally, you’ll want to ask about their training, experience and the type(s) of dentistry they can perform. And of course, you should ask if they are they members of the American Dental Association and Indiana Dental Association. When dentists work in community with other dentists, it’s an indicator they are a professional and committed to the highest standards of care.

There are many personal factors to consider when choosing a dentist. First is trust. A patient needs to trust his or her dentist, their opinions and professional diagnoses and recommendations (just like any other healthcare provider). Do you enjoy the “feel” and atmosphere of the practice? How are patients treated? Do you value dentists who maintain the best technology? Each practice can serve patients well, but it is a personal choice. To reach one of our member dentists, use our Find a Dentist tool by clicking here.

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