Business Details
20 Years
experience
Dentist Well-Being Support in Baltimore, MD
The Msda Dentist Well Being Committee is a dedicated resource for dentists and their families facing personal challenges that impact professional life. Our mission centers on providing confidential, non-disciplinary support for issues including substance use disorders, mental health concerns, and other impairments. With over 15 years of specialized experience since receiving the American Dental Association's Golden Apple Award in 2006, we offer comprehensive assistance through clinical evaluations, treatment agreements, and ongoing advocacy. Our team of licensed professionals collaborates with state dental boards, insurance providers, and legal institutions to protect professional licenses while prioritizing recovery.We maintain strict confidentiality protocols, with records stored separately from the Maryland State Dental Association offices. Our support extends to peer-led recovery groups, family interventions, and educational resources addressing stress management and substance abuse prevention. Through personalized care coordination and evidence-based referral networks, we help dental professionals achieve sustainable recovery while maintaining practice viability. Our advocacy efforts have successfully supported numerous dentists navigating licensure challenges related to health issues.
Services
Dentist Support
Confidential Assistance
Advocacy Services
Support Groups
Educational Resources
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer confidential support for dentists facing personal challenges
- Our team provides advocacy with licensing boards and legal institutions
- We facilitate peer support groups for professional recovery
- Established program with proven success since 2006
- Maintain strict confidentiality protocols for all participants
What people say
Life-changing recovery
Improved family relationships
Successful license protection
Confidential support
Effective advocacy
Services
Dentist Support
Confidential assistance program for dental professionals facing substance abuse, mental health issues, or medical impairments. Provides clinical evaluations, treatment monitoring, and license protection services. Combines medical expertise with legal advocacy to support recovery while maintaining professional standing.
Confidential Assistance
Non-disciplinary intervention services for dentists and families dealing with personal challenges. Maintains strict confidentiality with records stored separately from association offices. Offers anonymous referrals and secure treatment agreements to protect professional reputations during recovery.
Advocacy Services
Representation for dentists navigating licensure issues related to health concerns. Coordinates with state boards, insurance companies, and legal institutions to demonstrate compliance with treatment agreements. Provides documented testimony to support professional reinstatement and practice continuity.
Support Groups
Structured recovery program featuring bi-monthly virtual meetings for dental professionals in recovery. Encourages participation in 12-step programs and sponsor relationships. Focuses on professional-specific challenges while emphasizing comprehensive recovery strategies beyond substance abstinence.
Educational Resources
Comprehensive information about substance abuse prevention, stress management, and mental health resources tailored to dental professionals. Includes award-winning program materials, video testimonials, and clinical guidelines developed through collaboration with national dental health experts.
People
Harold L. Crossley
Dentist Well-Being Champion
Award-winning dental professional recognized for contributions to dentist health programs. Recipient of Maryland Governor's Proclamation Award and Dentist Well-Being Champion Award in 2018. Provides educational leadership on pharmaceutical and street drug abuse prevention.
Rob White
Clinical Director
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor serving as Clinical Coordinator for the Msda Dentist Well Being Committee. Manages confidential support services and treatment agreements. Co-founder of the National Council of Dentist Health Programs with expertise in substance use disorder interventions.
Robert Miller
Committee Chairman
Leadership role in developing national dentist health program standards. Collaborates with state wellness programs to enhance substance use disorder resources. Provides strategic direction for the committee's advocacy and treatment monitoring initiatives.
Questions
What services does the Dentist Well-Being Committee provide?
We offer confidential assistance, clinical evaluations, treatment monitoring, professional advocacy, and peer support groups for dentists facing substance abuse, mental health, or medical issues.
Is the assistance program confidential?
Yes, all information is strictly confidential with records maintained separately from the Maryland State Dental Association offices. No information is released without written consent.
How does the advocacy process work?
We provide documented testimony and support for dentists complying with treatment agreements, working with licensing boards, insurance companies, and legal institutions to demonstrate recovery progress.
Are support groups available?
Yes, bi-monthly virtual meetings are held for dental professionals in recovery, complemented by 12-step program participation and sponsor relationships for comprehensive support.
What recognition has the program received?
Awarded the American Dental Association's Golden Apple for Excellence in Dentist Well-Being Activities in 2006, with ongoing recognition for our national program contributions.
