NEWS - Massachusetts Dental Society

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N E W S
March–April 2007
MDS Files Dental
Auxiliary Bill
In January, Senator Harriette L. Chandler
(D-Worcester) filed, on behalf of the
Massachusetts Dental Society, An Act
Relative to Dental
Auxiliaries. This bill
creates career pathways
for all members of the
Senator Harriette
L. Chandler
dental team and is progressive and compre-
hensive in its approach to addressing
several current workforce issues, creating
a structure that can lead to more highly
trained and skilled auxiliaries, and
maintaining the dentist as the leader
of the dental team.
The bill incorporates some of the
workforce models developed by the
American Dental Association, along with
other provisions tailored to the needs of
the Commonwealth. If enacted, dental
assistants and dental hygienists with a
blend of work experience, training, and
continuing education classes will have
the ability both to progress through
various classifications and to perform
various procedures at differing levels
of supervision.
The legislation (Senate Docket #352)
has not been assigned a bill number
yet, but will most likely be referred to
the Joint Committee on Public Health.
For more information, please contact
Bob Alconada, director of governmental
affairs at (800) 342-8747, ext. 233,
or [email protected].
YDC Commemorates Last Year
at Hynes with YDC 32
And Looks Forward to a Bright Future at the BCEC
ankee Dental Congress celebrated its last year at
the Hynes Convention Center in truly “Brilliant”
fashion. During January 24–28, 2007, nearly 28,000
dental professionals participated in a dazzling array of
educational offerings, extensive displays in the Exhibit
Hall, and monumental celebrity entertainment.
“‘Brilliance’ was apparent in every facet of Yankee,”
states MDS President Dr. Alan Gold. “It was a fitting
way to both commemorate our final year at the Hynes
and set the tone for next year’s YDC at the Boston
Convention & Exhibition Center [BCEC]. Yankee’s
future is bright, so YDC 32 had to shine to reflect it.”
And shine it did. The scientific program highlights
included the popular YDC Conference for Women in
Dentistry, which celebrated its third year by featuring
prominent businesswoman Carolyn Kepcher of NBC’s
The Apprentice fame. The YDC-cosponsored Specialty
Symposia also returned for a third year and included
programs for orthodontists, periodontists, endodontists, pediatric dentists, and oral and maxillofacial surgeons. New programs included YDC Corporate
Forums, a series of free courses independently sponsored by leading companies in the industry, and a program on esthetics presented by the Pankey Institute.
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Team Development Day returned with a new format
that included both dentists and their staff. Innovative
practice courses bringing perspectives from the business world, such as The FISH! Philosophy and the RitzCarlton Leadership Program, were also introduced.
Entertainment sparkled from every direction with a
cooking demonstration by celebrity chef Rocco
DiSpirito and luncheons with New England author
Claire Cook and celebrity activist/environmentalist Erin
Brockovich. Robin Williams provided an entertaining
night of comedy at the BCEC Ballroom on Friday and
treated all who attended to gales of laughter with
witty one-liners and over-the-top improvisations.
“I think YDC 32 succeeded in setting expectations for
Yankee's future,” says YDC 32 General Chair Dr. John
Herzog. “Yankee’s move to the BCEC will bring very
positive changes. Attendees can expect to see the bar
raised on all aspects of the meeting in 2008.
“As always, Yankee will continue to provide worldclass education to dental professionals. Programs and
partnerships with other well-respected institutions
added this year provided a glimpse of the high-quality
programs to come,” says Dr. Herzog.
For more on YDC 32, see page 3.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
ROBERT E. BOOSE, EdD
ver the course of the past
few years, the American
Dental Association (ADA)
has studied various models for the
dental workforce. This past October,
the ADA House of Delegates passed
a proposal that will guide each constituent dental
society as it responds to meeting its state’s needs.
Nationally, the number of dentists is not increasing.
Dental offices continue to seek to fill dental team
member positions. Dentists cannot maintain or
increase their level of patient care without expanding the dental team and the functions they perform.
In short, if the number of dentists does not increase
(and even if it does), additional dental team members need to be trained and available in order to provide the potentially increasing number of patients
seeking access to care. Moreover, there have been
and will continue to be significant changes in providing primary dental care services. That is why we
need to explore the possibilities now.
What is the dental workforce? What it is today
and what it should be tomorrow may be two significantly different things. In the past five years, the
MDS has—with the approval of the MDS House of
Delegates—created a special assessment to help
reduce the shortage of dental hygienists and dental
assistants. These two positions are key components
of the dental workforce. That is not to say that office
personnel and dental technicians are not important.
However, the MDS has awarded more than $1.2 million to dental hygiene programs in the state to
expand current programs or start new ones. In addition, awards were made to dental assisting programs to help expand awareness of dental assisting
and encourage students to consider it as a viable
career option. Dental assisting programs had openings but no funds to make future students aware of
these openings and the career opportunities. Also,
some programs needed funds to upgrade equipment
so the curriculum could provide quality instruction
on current dental equipment.
Typically, the workforce consists of people 16 years
of age or older who are currently employed or who
are looking for another job within or outside the
industry or profession (these are called participating
workers). In order for our future dental workforce to
be strong, we need to have training programs as well
as participating workers who will seek this training.
But this creates a chicken-and-egg conundrum.
We need to have both the quality training programs
and the people wanting to get that training. There
are countless articles and reports talking about the
demand created for dental care from the adult and
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child populations. Also, the same holds true of the literature for increasing the supply of “clinical time” by
dentists and other trained personnel. As the practice
of dentistry continues to expand with new technology
and a rethinking of dental team functions, there will
be more job opportunities needed to provide that
level of service to patients. Therefore, we need to
realign our thinking and provide opportunities for
expanded functions, where appropriate, and with the
proper training and under the supervision of a dentist.
Given that as a background, we need to now start
framing the future workforce. The MDS was anticipating this action by the ADA and developed a proposal that was filed recently in the state legislature.
This legislation (Senate Docket #352) will get the
ball rolling on developing this model by having the
legislature create some basic framework in law that
will protect on-the-job training as the initial training
opportunity for induction into the dental workforce.
Also, this legislation provides a career ladder
opportunity for dental assistants and hygienists, and
it creates two new positions, expanded-function
dental assistants and expanded-function dental
hygienists, who, with advanced training, will be permitted to perform duties in dental offices and various
other health care settings that they currently are not
permitted to perform. The expanded functions for
dental assistants and hygienists will not be defined
in legislation. The legislation will require the Board of
Registration in Dentistry (BORID) to develop and promulgate rules, which will assist current training programs
in developing instructional packages for those wishing
to seek employment within that category.
We anticipate that these efforts will take some
time. We look forward to working with BORID and
members of the dental team in providing the input
and collaborating on the creation of the final structure of this model.
This is an exciting time for dentistry. It is a chance
to define the future functions and training for the
dental workforce of tomorrow. In the end, we will be
able to provide more care and, ultimately, increase
access to those who need that care.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES UPDATE
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE FEB. 7, 2007,
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
• President-elect Dr. Andrea Richman, who
chairs the Bioterrorism Task Force, presented
the Dental Office Disaster Preparedness
Plan developed by the task force. This plan
includes a business checklist and a resource
list. A laminated card featuring the checklist
was mailed to all MDS members in midFebruary. This information will also appear
in the Spring 2007 issue of the JOURNAL OF
THE MASSACHUSETTS DENTAL SOCIETY.
• Dr. Kathleen O’Loughlin, president and CEO
of Delta Dental Plan of Massachusetts, and
Kevin Klein of Doral Dental USA met with
the Board to discuss the February 1, 2007,
implementation of Doral Dental as the
third-party administrator (TPA) for the
MassHealth Program in Massachusetts.
Dr. O’Loughlin and Mr. Klein indicated to the
Board that they would be available to
attend district meetings to give members
more information on the MassHealth
Program and Doral’s role as the TPA for the
program.
• President Dr. Alan Gold announced that
Dr. Robert Leland, MDS guest board member
and chair of the Council on Membership,
has recently been selected to receive the
ADA New Dentist Leadership Award.
• The Board approved the Protocol for ADA
Delegation Selection as presented by the
Task Force on Protocols. The protocol will be
added to the Massachusetts Dental Society
Board of Trustees Organizational and
Operating Manual.
• MDS chief financial officer Kathleen Boyce
announced to the Board that the BIT Group,
a Somerville-based Web site development
company, is currently redesigning, and ultimately improving, the MDS Web site. The
project is scheduled to be completed within
the next few months.
A bimonthly newsletter of the Massachusetts Dental Society
Alan S. Gold, DDS
President
Thomas P. Torrisi, DDS
Secretary
Robert E. Boose, EdD
Executive Director
Scott G. Davis
Chief Communications
Officer
Melissa Carman
Managing Editor of Publications
& Web Site
Jeanne M. Burdette
Manager, Graphic Design
YANKEE DENTAL CONGRESS
YDC 32 Recapped
Registration Rebate Winners from
December Program Book Mailing
Phillip Aubin, DDS
David Hedstrom, DDS
Abraham John, DMD
Jason Kassir, DMD
Danielle Morrone, OT
Edward Morton, DMD
Alexandra Muench, RDH
Marina Panchenko, CDA
Sandra Phelps, RDH
Sarah Pylinski, OT
Feed Your Mind . . . Educate Your
Palate Contest
Winners of $50 Legal Sea Foods Gift Certificates
Anthony Broccoli Jr., DMD
James Koglin, DDS
Leslie Halpern, DDS
Thomas McGillicuddy Jr., DMD
Mary Jane Hanlon-Rogers, DMD
By the Numbers
Yankee Dental Congress 32
Official Registration Numbers
Dentists
Dental Students
Hygienists
Assistants
Office Personnel
Technicians
Guests
Staff & Vendors
Exhibitors
6,451
1,695
5,854
3,854
1,848
128
3,124
131
4,713
Total Registration 27,798
Student Table Clinics
Dental Program Winners
Hygiene Program Winners
1st place—Jean-David Sebaoun, Boston University School of Dental Medicine:
1st place—Hanna Cho and Sonia Karan, Forsyth/Massachusetts College of
“Catabolic Modeling of Trabecular Bone Following Selective Alveolar Decortification”
Pharmacy and Health Sciences: “Anti-microbial Effects of Oral Rinsing Agents”
2nd place—Khiem Pham-Nguyen, Boston University School of Dental Medicine:
2nd place—Jessica Wood and Elainy Page, Middlesex Community College:
“Micro-CT Analysis of Osteopenia Following Alveolar Decortification and Tooth
“HPV Vaccine, Genital HPV & Cervical Cancer Prevention”
Movement”
3rd place—Iva Taslakov and Sahar Forghan, Forsyth/Massachusetts College 3rd place—Michael Hull, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine: “Significant
of Pharmacy and Health Sciences: “Which Teeth Whitening Method Is Right?” Pain Reduction with Autogenous Fat Graft Replacement in Temporomandibular Joint”
YDC 33 General Chair Looks Ahead to 2008
David S. Samuels, DMD
In 2008, Yankee Dental
Congress 33 will premiere
at the Boston Convention &
Exhibition Center (BCEC).
With this venue move comes
the continued promise of
improvement in all areas
and aspects of Yankee. The
move to the BCEC itself
allows all Yankee events—
lectures, hands-on courses, and entertainment—to
take place under one roof, minimizing travel and saving
time. World-class lecturers will present cutting-edge
information at YDC 33, and more exhibitors, food, and
fun than ever will fill the expansive exhibit floors at
Yankee’s new home, the BCEC.
parking spaces reserved at the BCEC for Yankee attendees at just $10 a day, 200 valet spaces, and nearly
10,000 spaces available at nearby facilities, attendees
will have little problem finding parking. There is even
the option of reserving a parking space during Yankee
preregistration, and a convenient courtesy shuttle will
transport attendees to and from the BCEC South
Parking Lot and the facility.
Commute
Traveling to Yankee has never been easier. The BCEC is
accessible from major routes, downtown Boston, and
public transportation. The facility is two minutes from
Routes I-90 and I-93, four minutes from downtown
Boston, and eight minutes from Logan International
Airport, and it is serviced by the MBTA Silver Line via
South Station and Amtrak connections.
Hotels
There is a vast array of hotels from which to choose
for your stay in Boston. For those who choose to stay
in the Waterfront area, the Westin Waterfront is connected to the BCEC, while the Boston Harbor Hotel,
InterContinental, Seaport Hotel, Marriott Long Wharf,
Hyatt Regency Boston, and Renaissance Boston Harbor
Hotel will all also be available to Yankee attendees. A
courtesy shuttle service will transport attendees
straight to the doors of the BCEC from any of these
locations. If you would prefer to stay in the Back Bay,
the familiar hotels—the Westin, Sheraton, Marriott,
Hilton, and Fairmont Copley Plaza—will remain in
our hotel block. Courtesy shuttles will also be provided
and will run frequently to transport attendees to and
from the BCEC.
Parking
Attendees driving to Yankee will find the challenge of
parking in the Back Bay a thing of the past. With 1,345
Education
Improving scientific and allied scientific programs
will continue as we are working to bring in the “best
of the best” lecturers, new and innovative courses,
and comprehensive hands-on courses. As always, it is
our goal at Yankee to offer you top-notch scientific
programs, as well as programs that will benefit your
practice management and your team.
Attractions
Enjoy famous Boston attractions, all located just minutes from the BCEC. The New England Aquarium,
Institute of Contemporary Art, and Children’s
Museum are just one mile from the facility. The
Museum of Science, the North End, Beacon Hill,
Fanueil Hall, Quincy Market, and Chinatown are just
two miles away, and the Back Bay is a mere three
miles away.
As general chair of YDC 33, I am looking forward
to a year of improvement and development to provide you, the attendee, with the best experience possible while at Yankee.
Throughout the year, we hope to address any concerns and questions you may have about our move to
the BCEC. Please visit www.yankeedental.com
and view our page dedicated specifically to answering your questions about Yankee’s new home. If you
have any questions, concerns, or comments about the
move to the BCEC, feel free to call YDC customer
service at (800) 342-8747, ext. 255, or email
[email protected].
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INSURANCE
UPDATE
A Health Insurance Renewal Primer
And New Insurance Options for Members
s March rolls around, the renewal season for many
small group health insurance plans kicks into gear.
Not coincidentally, many of the MDS dentists and
their practices insured with MDS Insurance Services, Inc.
(MDSIS), renew at this time. However, depending on the
size of the case and the particular carrier in question, the
renewal timeframe may vary. If your company enrolls fewer
than four people in the insurance plan, then you will most
likely be renewing on April 1. All insurance carriers are
required to inform you of the renewal and provide pricing
30 days prior to the renewal date. If for some reason you
have not received your renewal paperwork, contact MDS
Insurance Services, Inc., immediately at (800) 821-6033.
Following are some common questions regarding renewals.
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What happens during the renewal process? What
are my options?
When you receive your renewal, you can choose to do one of
two things: you can renew with your current health plan or
you can review alternatives in price and plan design. The policy renewal process is also called “open enrollment.” Open
enrollment is a 30–60 day timeframe situated around the
renewal date of the plan that allows subscribers to make
changes to their current plan and carrier. For example, if you
want to move from a $15 co-pay health maintenance organization (HMO) to a $20 co-pay HMO or a point-of-service
(POS) plan, or change insurance carriers, this takes place during open enrollment. If you choose to investigate alternative
carrier offerings or alter the composition of the office plan,
MDSIS will discuss all available options with you. We offer a
variety of health insurance plans to fit your insurance needs,
such as the traditional HMO, POS, and preferred provider
option (PPO) plans. We have also added high-deductible
plans and multiple health savings account (HSA) plans,
along with multiple retiree medical insurance and Part D prescription plans (for those age 65 and over).
What if I want to switch health plans midyear or
outside of the “open enrollment” timeframe?
MDSIS works with a variety of health insurance plans.
Therefore, if you would like to discuss your current health
insurance situation or review alternatives at any time during the year, simply give us a call at (800) 821-6033.
Depending on the time of the month you request a change,
we can accommodate a change for the current month or
for the following month. Give us a call for more information and the particulars of achieving this off-anniversary
change.
Does MDSIS offer a Medicare Supplement Program?
We have many plans and prescription drug options for dentists, spouses, and staff age 65 and over. From open choice
plans to HMO-style plans, we offer a variety of programs to
fit your needs.
What if MDSIS is currently not my health insurance
broker but I would like it to be?
MDS Insurance Services, Inc., welcomes the opportunity to
work with all dentists and their staffs. We will discuss and
analyze your current situation and provide alternatives for
consideration at any time. If you do not utilize a broker,
work directly with an administrator such as SBSB, NBT, or
HSA/MBA, or are unhappy with the service currently being
provided by your broker, consider MDSIS. Our goal is to provide the tools and services for you to make the best insurance plans for yourself, your family, and your staff.
Why Should I Choose MDSIS?
The health insurance marketplace is extremely volatile.
MDSIS was created to help MDS members navigate the
insurance marketplace and find the solutions to fit your
needs. MDSIS provides a value-added member benefit by
providing analysis and expertise with responsive, timely
service. We offer health insurance; short-term and longterm disability insurance; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; travel accident insurance; identity
theft insurance; Medicare supplement and Part D prescription insurance plans; direct reimbursement dental insurance plans; and Section 125 and health savings accounts
services.
How do I learn more about the Massachusetts Health
Care Reform?
Contact MDSIS at (800) 821-6033 or visit www.mdsis.org
for more information. The complexity of the law and its
potential ramifications for you and your practice make utilizing our services a must. We are knowledgeable experts on
health care reform.
If you are looking for an office insurance plan analysis
industry update, thinking about making a change, or just
interested in finding out more about available insurance
options, contact MDSIS at (800) 821-6033. We want to help
you save some money.
EASTERN DENTAL FINANCIAL SERVICES CORNER
Maximizing IRA Withdrawals
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or some individual retirement account (IRA) holders who are approaching
the mandatory distribution age (April 1 of the year after they attain age
70½), their primary concern may be stretching their account assets over
their lifetimes and those of their spouses. Maximizing tax deferral and/or
passing these assets to their heirs may be of lesser importance. Others,
however, who are fortunate enough to enjoy sufficient retirement income
from other sources, may wish to extend the tax deferral as long as possible.
Regulation reform finalized in 2002 makes this task much easier. In
response to Americans living longer and healthier lives, the Internal
Revenue Service increased the life expectancy figures on which required
minimum distributions (RMDs) are based. As a result, RMD amounts have
decreased, and IRA owners are now allowed to withdraw less than was
necessary under the original distribution rules. For most, RMDs are calculated using a uniform table (uniform life), which assumes a beneficiary is
10 years younger than the owner, regardless of the beneficiary’s actual age.
If the IRA owner has named his or her spouse as the sole beneficiary, and
he or she is more than 10 years younger, a second table (joint life and last
survivor) may be used to calculate their actual joint life expectancy.
Beneficiary Choices
Married individuals quite often name a spouse as the beneficiary of an IRA.
If the IRA owner dies prior to, or after, the mandatory minimum withdrawal
date, only a surviving spouse can choose to make an inherited IRA his or
her own. This would postpone mandatory distributions until April 1 of the
year after the year in which he or she reaches age 70½.
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In contrast, a nonspousal beneficiary is more limited and must begin
taking distributions from an inherited IRA by the end of the year following
the year of the owner’s death. With the legislative changes, however, the
consequences of beneficiary choices are no longer dependent on whether
the IRA owner died before or after starting the required withdrawals, simplifying planning decisions. Unlike the old rules, such distributions no
longer must continue to be based on the owner’s original life expectancy
calculation, but may now be stretched out over the life expectancy of the
beneficiary, significantly extending the potential benefits of tax deferral.
What’s the Advantage?
These simplified rules should make it easier for some retirees to meet the
minimum distribution requirements, thereby avoiding unnecessary penalties
while enabling the greatest possible build-up of tax-deferred assets.
However, IRA owners should be aware that any such build-up could
potentially lead to higher estate taxes down the road. If you have an IRA
and have attained (or are approaching) age 70½, it may be best to consult
a qualified tax and financial professional for assistance with your particular
circumstances.
For more information, contact EDFS at (800) 898-3342 or visit the
Financial Services section of our Web site at www.edic.com.
Securities offered through NEXT Financial Group, Inc. Member NASD/SIPC. Eastern
Dental Financial Services (EDFS) is not an affiliate of NEXT Financial Group, Inc. EDFS,
200 Friberg Parkway, Suite 2002, Westborough, MA 01581. Phone: (800) 898-3342;
fax: (508) 870-2897. This article is brought to you by Eastern Dental Financial Services.
Printed with permission from Liberty Publishing, Inc.
MDS Continuing Education
Spring 2007 Classes
The Massachusetts Dental Society
is an ADA CERP recognized provider
Lectures and Participation Courses to Enhance Dental Health Care for Your Patients
CATASTROPHIC RESPONSE PREPAREDNESS
CDT-2007 CHANGES AND PROBLEMS
Fees:
Fees:
RADIOLOGY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
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$65 MDS Dentist Member/MDS Auxiliary Member
413A $130 Non-MDS Member
LIMITED
CEUs:
3
DANB
CAPACITY
Date:
Friday, April 13, 2007
Time:
Registration: 8:30 a.m., Course: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
Speaker:
Leah MacPherson, RDH, MHP, professor,
Middlesex Community College.
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Objective:
To learn systemic risk factors for periodontal disease.
Description:
Analyze a case study; determine the periodontal diagnosis based on
health history, clinical features, and microbiological findings; create a
treatment plan emphasizing nonsurgical approach; and update understanding the host response, risk factors, and periodontal classification.
Recommended Audience: D, H
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ADVANCED RADIOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION:
YES, IT IS AN ART AND SCIENCE!
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$65 MDS Dentist Member/MDS Auxiliary Member
418A $130 Non-MDS Member
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CEUs:
3
DANB
Date:
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Time:
Registration: 5:00 p.m., Workshop: 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Speaker:
Fred G. Boustany, DMD, adjunct professor,
Boston University School of Dental Medicine, and diplomate of the
American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.
Objective:
To learn proper radiographic interpretations for accurate diagnosis
and treatment.
Description:
Using real patient cases, learn normal anatomical landmarks,
diagnosis of disease entities in the mouth and maxillofacial area,
protocols for documentation in patient records, and criteria for
referrals to specialists for second opinion and treatment.
Recommended Audience: D, H, A
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Clinical
Date!
Friday, May 18, 2007
Lecture Session, MDS Headquarters
Complimentary lunch is included at the lecture session only.
Time:
Registration: 8:00 a.m., Lecture: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Date:
Saturday, May 19, 2007, or Sunday, May 20, 2007
Clinical Sessions at BU (choose one)
519A
Lecture 5/18
Clinic 5/19
7:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
519B
Lecture 5/18
Clinic 5/19
11:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
520A
Lecture 5/18
Clinic 5/20
7:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
520B
Lecture 5/18
Clinic 5/20
11:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Speakers:
Fred Boustany, DMD, adjunct
professor, Boston University School of
Dental Medicine, and diplomate of the
American Board of Oral and
Maxillofacial Radiology.
Mary Ellen Sholes, CDA, dental
radiology technologist in the oral
diagnosis and radiology department,
Boston University School of Dental Medicine.
Objective:
To enable new auxiliaries to expose, process, mount, and evaluate
radiographs and to be qualified to expose radiographs in Massachusetts
according to BORID regulations.
Description: The lecture includes the history of X-rays, X-ray production, fundamental
characteristics of good radiographs, darkroom procedures, and film
mounting. Emphasis is placed on establishing quality control and
interpretation of normal landmarks of the maxilla, mandible, and teeth.
During the clinical segment on mannequins, participants will expose,
process, mount, and evaluate the radiographs under supervision. This is
also an excellent review for the DANB examination.
Pregnant women will not be able to complete the clinical section of this course due to
radiation safety regulations.
Recommended Audience: A, H
Fee:
CEUs:
Date:
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Description:
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Objective:
424
$65 MDS Dentist Member/MDS Auxiliary Member
424A $130 Non-MDS Member
CEUs:
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DANB
Date:
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Time:
Registration: 5:00 p.m., Seminar: 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Speaker:
Paul B. Bornstein, DMD, cofounder of Dental
Office Consultants.
Objective:
To learn the correct use of dental codes in 2007.
Description:
Which codes are most frequently misused? Which codes are not billed,
resulting in lost money? One word can change a definition and
change what treatment was performed. Learn which codes are most
frequently billed incorrectly, causing suspicion or accusation of the
office and staff of fraud and causing the largest paybacks to insurance
companies and Medicaid.
Recommended Audience: D, H, A, O
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CEUs:
Date:
Time:
Speakers:
411
$15 MDS Dentist Member/MDS Auxiliary Member
411A $75 Non-MDS Member
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DANB
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Registration: 5:00 p.m., Seminar: 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Miriam R. Robbins, DDS, MS, associate chair,
department of oral and maxillofacial pathology,
radiology and medicine, New York University
College of Dentistry.
Frederick G. More, DDS, MS, professor, department
of epidemiology and health promotion, New York
University College of Dentistry.
Regina Villa, RN, MPA, MA, Medical Reserve Corps
Statewide Coordinator and President/Owner of Regina
Villa Associates.
To learn how a dental professional prepares for a
natural, accidental, or terrorist-induced disaster.
Learn how to prepare one’s dental practice to respond to
disasters, and the ethics as a health care provider in a disaster.
Recommended Audience: D, H, A, O
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FOUNDATION
MAC Van
MAC Van Hosts Meet and Greets
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The Massachusetts Dental Society
Foundation’s Mobile Access to Care
(MAC) Van is officially on a roll.
Throughout January, the MAC Van
conducted 15 Meet and Greet flosscutting ceremonies in areas throughout the state. Approximately 1,500
children toured the van during this
launch and were provided with dental
“goodie” bags donated by Procter &
Gamble. More than 130 MDS members participated in the Meet and
Greets, and 23 local politicians turned
out to support the launch of this
important initiative to improve access
to care for children in need.
Middlesex
East Middlesex
North Metropolitan
Merrimack
North Shore
Berkshire
Metropolitan
Cape Cod
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South Shore
FOUNDATION
MAC Van
MAC Van Officially Rolls Out
Southeastern
Valley
The Southeastern District was the
host of the first service week for the
Mobile Access to Care (MAC) Van. The
service week was divided between
locations in New Bedford and Fall
River. In total, 125 children were
seen during this first week of service.
Michael Gouveia, DMD, coordinated
services at the Normandin Middle
School in New Bedford, where 80
children were treated beginning
February 5. MDS volunteer dentists
and their staffs helped make this rollout a huge success. They included Drs. Lisa
Carvalho, Bonnie Bower, and Ralph Pollack, as well as Dr. Gouveia. In addition to
the volunteer dentists, dental assistants volunteering their time included Dianne
Leal, Marta Pacheco, and Sabrina Jacinto. Participating dental hygienists included
Kathleen Smietana, Karlene Johnson, Mary Ann Lamontagne, and Sharon Enos.
Also helping out were Linda Gouveia, Cristina
Aguiar, and Ann Magalhaes. The services provided included comprehensive exams, X-rays,
cleanings, and referrals for follow-up needs.
In Fall River, the van provided services for
children at the Boys & Girls Club.
Supporting the volunteer efforts in Fall
River were Drs. Paul Raymond, Jared
Stubbs, Philip Robitaille, and David Steinhof
and their volunteer staff members, including
dental assistants Debra Borge, Anna Costa,
Lesley Keene, Cindy Mullins, Danielle Rudyk,
and Joann Wolstencroft.
Wachusett
Services provided in Fall River included
sealants, prophys, exams, and fluoride
treatments. Mary Jane Hanlon-Rogers,
DMD, who is on board as a staff dentist,
was joined by Michael Henry, MAC Van
dental assistant/driver, and Ellen Factor,
MAC Van program manager.
To learn more about when the MAC Van
is coming to your district and how you can
volunteer, please visit our Web site,
www.mdsfoundation.org, or contact
Ellen Factor at (800) 342-8747, ext 228.
Worcester
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LEGISLATION
Hygienists File Workforce Bill
The Massachusetts Dental Hygienists
Association (MDHA) has filed a bill that
would radically change the scope of
“practice” for hygienists and punish
dentists for not participating in the
MassHealth program. On the heels of
the Massachusetts Dental Society filing
a comprehensive bill that would establish career pathways for dental auxiliaries and provide an expansion of
responsibilities based on a blend of
work experience, training, and education, the MDHA filed An Act Relative to
Dental Hygienists Practicing in Public
Health Settings.
The bill was sponsored by Rep.
William Pignatelli (D-Lenox) and was
supposed to be filed in the Senate by
Diane Wilkerson (D-Boston), but all
except one of her bills were filed late.
The bill will be assigned a bill number
shortly and will most likely be referred
to the Joint Committee on Public
Health.
The legislation would allow dental
hygienists to practice in public health
settings without the supervision of a
licensed dentist. The bill would also
require all licensed dentists in the
Commonwealth to accept Medicaid
patients into their practice or face
disciplinary action by the Board of
Registration in Dentistry.
The MDS will oppose this measure
and intends to testify against the bill at
its public hearing. For more information, please contact Bob Alconada, MDS
director of governmental affairs, at
(800) 342-8747, ext. 233, or email
[email protected].
BORID Elects Officers for 2007
The Board of Registration in Dentistry (BORID) recently elected Lawrence B.
DiBona, DDS, and Paul F. Levy, DDS, as chair and secretary, respectively, for 2007.
Dr. DiBona is a graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo School of
Dental Medicine. A member of the MDS for 38 years, Dr. DiBona has held many
volunteer positions with the Yankee Dental
Congress and his local district dental society. He
was appointed to BORID in 1999 and maintains
a private practice in Wellesley Hills.
Dr. Levy is a graduate of New York University
College of Dentistry and has a certificate in periodontology from Tufts University School of Dental
Dr. DiBona
Dr. Levy
Medicine. He is a diplomate of the Academy
of Periodontology and is currently serving as president of the Massachusetts
Periodontology Society. Dr. Levy, who was appointed to BORID in 2004, has been a
member of the MDS for 36 years and maintains a private practice in Medford.
5th Annual Beacon Hill Day
The Council on Governmental Affairs is sponsoring the 5th Annual MDS Beacon Hill
Day on Wednesday, May 30, 2007. Beacon Hill Day is an opportunity for MDS members to travel to the State House for a luncheon with their elected officials and a chance
for legislators to learn more about MDS’s legislative agenda. Participating MDS members have made this a very successful event in the past, as it provides them with a
forum to voice their concerns on matters related to the profession directly to the legislators who vote on the bills that affect dentistry.
This year, the legislature will consider Society-sponsored legislation, such as the
Dental Auxiliary Bill and the Volunteer Dental License Bill. It is critical for MDS members to attend this event in order to demonstrate to elected officials that these bills
are important to the future of dentistry. At the same time, Society members can
voice their opposition to the Massachusetts Dental Hygienists Association bill that
would allow hygienists to practice in certain settings without the supervision of a
licensed dentist and require dentists to accept MassHealth or face disciplinary
action from BORID, along with other bills deemed adverse to the dental profession.
The MDS will provide round-trip transportation from Society headquarters in
Southborough to the State House in Boston. A registration form will be mailed to
MDS members in the near future. For more information, please contact Bob
Alconada, MDS director of governmental affairs, at (800) 342-8747, ext. 233,
or email [email protected].
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Congressman Speaks at
Annual Yankee Breakfast
ADPAC, the American Dental Association’s
political action committee, hosted its annual
ADPAC Breakfast at Yankee Dental Congress 32
on Saturday, January 27, 2007. U.S. Rep.
Michael E. Capuano (D-Somerville) was the
U.S. Rep. Michael E. Capuano (left)
keynote speaker at the event, which attracted and MDS-PAC Chair Dr. Arthur Eddy
more than 70 dentists from all over New at the ADPAC breakfast at YDC 32.
England, including various members of the
ADA Board of Trustees and the local and national Alliance chapters.
ADPAC Chair Dr. Jeffrey Parrish thanked the attendees for their support of the
federal political action committee and asked them to continue with their efforts.
Dr. Parrish reminded the crowd that political advocacy at every level is important
and that dentistry must be represented in state houses and the Capitol. ADPAC
Board Member and MDS-PAC Chair Dr. Arthur Eddy moderated the event.
Rep. Capuano was appointed as the chair of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s
(D-Calif.) transition team, and he spoke about the challenges the Democrats are
facing in putting forward their agenda in Congress over the next two years. The
congressman predicted that the House would work to improve health care,
expand affordable housing, establish better control of federal spending, and
remain engaged with the president on the war in Iraq.
The ADPAC breakfast also provides an opportunity for each New England
state to present a brief overview of its political action committee activities over
the last 12 months, allowing for participating state PACs to learn more about
what is happening in neighboring states.
Governor’s Club and Beacon Hill Club
Members for 2007
The MDS-PAC/MDS-People’s Committee Board of Directors would like to express its sincere gratitude to
the following individuals who made a contribution from December 1 through January 31, 2007, for 2007
membership in the Governor’s Club and Beacon Hill Club.
GOVERNOR’S CLUB—
$500 CONTRIBUTION
Steve R. Bader, DMD
Anthony T. Borgia, DDS
Ronald M. Chaput, DDS
William R. Dennis, DDS
Robert A. Faiella, DMD, MMSc
Alan S. Gold, DDS
David B. Harte, DMD
James G. Hunt, DDS
W. David Kelly, DMD
Constantinos A. Levanos, DDS
Richard LoGuercio, DDS
Patricia Machalinski, DMD
Stephen W. McKenna, DMD
Shawn M. Record, DMD
Philip M. Robitaille, DDS
Charles L. Silvius, DDS
Jeffrey A. Slone, DMD
Michael S. Swartz, DDS
John W. Torchia, DMD
Peter G. Veale, DMD
Christopher J. Walinski, DDS
Karl-Martin Wiklund, DMD
Peter C. Wright, DMD
BEACON HILL CLUB—$250 CONTRIBUTION
Michael P. Adams, DDS
Eugene A. Beliveau, DDS
George F. Benoit Jr., DMD
John F. Coakley, DMD
David C. Cormier, DDS
Paul D. Cronin, DDS
Robert A. Desautels, DMD
Charles A. Gagne, DDS
Robert J. Gauthier Jr., DMD
Anthony N. Giamberardino, DMD
Richard Gillis, DMD
Timothy R. Gresla, DDS
Herbert L. Gumpright, DDS
Michael H. Gusar, DMD
N. Peter Hjorth, DMD
David M. Hoye, DMD
Martin A. Kaplan, DMD
Ann Kirk, DDS
Matthew W. Knight, DDS
Donald E. Kowalski, DDS
Roderick W. Lewin, DMD
Richard M. L’Heureux, DDS
Kenneth A. MacAfee II, DMD
Joanne Marian, DMD
Howard S. Markowitz, DDS
Jay Marlin, DMD
Francis R. McCarthy, DMD
John R. McDonald, DDS
Ernest S. Melanson, DDS
Harry B. Messier, DDS
Andrew J. Molak, DMD
Nan E. Niland, DDS
Josephine Pandolfo, DMD
Elis Paparisto, DDS
Thomas N. Pesola, DDS
John P. Pietrasik, DDS
Albert M. Price, DMD
Tofigh Raayai, DMD
Akram E. Rafla, DMD
Paul A. Raymond, DDS
Michael J. Riccio, DMD
Andrea Richman, DMD
Robert A. Ritucci, DMD
Spiro S. Saati, DMD
George Salem III, DMD
William J. Scannell, DMD
Arthur I. Schwartz, DMD
David P. Solomon, DMD
J. Howard Sprague, DDS
R. Carl Szarlan, DDS
Robin A. Taher, DMD
Thomas A. Trowbridge,
DDS, MD
Michael Wasserman, DDS
MEMBERSHIP
MDS Encourages Members to Consider MassHealth
Increasing access to dental care for poor and underserved children and adults
in Massachusetts is a major goal for the Massachusetts Dental Society for 2007,
and efforts are under way in several areas to achieve this goal.
The most visible symbol of this effort is the Mobile Access to Care (MAC) Van,
which was featured at Meet and Greet events in all 13 districts in January and
began seeing children in February. All the dental care provided on the van is free,
and MDS members and their staff volunteer their time to treat these patients. The
goal is to refer all children to local dentists for ongoing care in a “dental home.”
Some of the children seen on the van have MassHealth coverage and some are
from low-income families with no dental insurance at all. Currently, there are too
few dentists participating in the MassHealth program and so the MDS is encouraging members to sign up and accept a few children and their families. Changes
have been made in the last year that make this program more acceptable, especially
the ability of the office to limit the number of patients they will accept into the practice. This “caseload capacity” allows providers to open and close their practices to
MassHealth patients with a phone call. There is no minimum number of patients
that dentists must accept.
In addition, on February 1, 2007, Doral Dental, a company owned by Delta Dental
of Massachusetts, began administering the MassHealth program. This new thirdparty administrator will improve the accuracy and turnaround time for claims,
which can be submitted electronically on the standard ADA claim form, and streamline the prior approval process. Many previous requirements for prior approvals
have already been eliminated. Doral’s is to make participation in MassHealth as
similar as possible to participation in any other dental plan.
Doral also offers “intervention services” for MassHealth patients who break their
appointments. These services include education about the importance of keeping
appointments and assistance in getting to the dental office. MassHealth patients
who break appointments are subject to the same office policies as private patients.
Doral has also built a user-friendly Web site that allows the dental office to verify
MassHealth eligibility, request prior authorization, and inquire about claim status.
The MDS has been working with Doral Dental, Delta Dental of Massachusetts,
and the state to make this program better for both dentists and patients, and the
MDS will assist members in signing up for MassHealth and in resolving problems
that members encounter while participating in the program.
Want More Information on MassHealth?
If you have any questions about the MassHealth program and how
you can join, call Doral at (800) 685-9971, or call Karen Rafeld,
MDS assistant executive director, at (800) 342-8747, ext. 241.
Protecting Data in Today’s Fast-Paced and Uncertain Environment
Protecting your patients’ information, office schedule, financials, and other
practice information is vital. Much depends on the security of this data,
including the privacy of your patients, the efficient operation of your office,
and your income. But the uncomfortable reality is that many practices suffer from insufficient data backup procedures—such as backup that isn’t
performed every day or tapes that are left exposed. In addition, data is
threatened more and more each day as a result of looming disasters (i.e.,
erratic weather, terrorist activities), viruses, and equipment failure.
As a result of the importance of your office data, protecting it has
become a critical component of any dental office disaster recovery plan.
For that reason, the MDS has partnered with Waltham-based AmeriVault
Corp. to provide dentists with a reliable and cost-effective automatic
online backup service.
Member Benefit
As an MDS member you can secure your data through AmeriVault at a special
member rate. With four offices and five data vault centers located around
the country and more than 800 clients in 44 states and 14 countries,
AmeriVault is the only online backup company endorsed by the MDS.
Contact AmeriVault about the special MDS program at (800) 774-0235
or visit www.amerivault.com/massdental.
CareCredit
Offers Free CD
by Dr. Roger P. Levin
Online backup eliminates many typical headaches by perExclusively endorsed by the MDS,
forming local backup and off-site protection simultaneously.
CareCredit payment programs provide noThe service designed by AmeriVault and the MDS offers
interest and low-interest plans to help your
patients get the care they want and need. Over
you the ability to automate your backup to ensure that it
the last 20 years, dentistry has changed dramatiis done every day and, at the same time, sends your
cally, and now patients are visiting their dentists
data off-site to a secure vault with the click of a
for both routine hygiene and esthetic treatment.
mouse. Online backup is the most cost-effective and
And because paying over time is convenient and
easy, patients may prefer a monthly payment
dependable backup solution, and this special program
option. In fact, with more than 70,000 pracwith AmeriVault complies with all HIPAA security
tices across the country offering CareCredit,
regulations.
every minute of every day seven patients request the option of low, monthly payments.
MDS Members Save $200 Off
Through April 30
Save $200 off CareCredit’s one-time setup
fee (a 50 percent savings) and delay payment
of this fee until four months after enrollment.
Just for calling, receive your free 60-minute educational audio CD titled “Revitalize and Realize
Your Full Potential” featuring leading dental
consultant Dr. Roger P. Levin, founder and
CEO of Levin Group. Call (866) 246-9227
by April 30, 2007, to take advantage of this
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CLASSIFIEDS
Classifieds
PART-TIME POSITION OPEN FOR ENERGETIC AND MOTIVATED
HYGIENIST in rapidly growing downtown Franklin dental practice. Two
years of experience preferred. Please fax resume to (508) 520-7268 or
call (508) 520-7260 to schedule a meeting with the doctor.
To advertise in the MDS News, contact Andrea Dotterer, MDS
advertising coordinator, at (508) 480-9797, ext. 271,
for a classified ad contract, or visit the MDS Web site at
www.massdental.org and submit an ad online. Payment
in advance, covering the number of insertions, is required.
GENERAL DENTIST for Framingham dental office, two days per week,
Saturday a must. Please call (508) 370-3910.
30 words or less (per insertion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40
40¢ each additional word
MDS Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15 extra
SIXTY-YEAR-OLD GENERAL DENTIST looking for part-time ethical,
compassionate associate interested in providing quality care in a modern, family-oriented practice west of Boston. Friendly, caring staff and
large, loyal patient base. Will lead to partnership and purchase options
for compatible person. Please call (508) 481-8094.
Immediate Web posting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15 extra
Upon publication, all classified advertisements are posted on the
MDS Web site at www.massdental.org.
Reply to a classified advertisement by addressing the envelope
to: MDS News Classified Box _____, Two Willow Street,
Suite 200, Southborough, MA 01745.
Although the Massachusetts Dental Society believes that
advertisements published in the MDS News are from reputable
sources, the Society neither investigates the offers made nor
assumes responsibility for them. The MDS reserves the right
to decline and/or withdraw advertisements at its discretion.
Deadline for Ad
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EQUIPMENT TO BUY OR SELL
FOR SALE—LUMINA OPERATORY LIGHT by DentalEZ. Chair mounted
without transformer. In good condition. Two years old. Please call
(508) 339-3300.
GENERAL DENTIST NEEDED FOR MULTILOCATION GROUP PRACTICE
with offices in Boston and Chelmsford. You must work well in a team
environment with a focus on patient care. We provide comprehensive
general dental services to families within a limited dental panel. We
work with a loyal staff and within a supportive organization. We are
seeking a full-time general dentist interested in our position, which
includes a competitive and complete compensation package. There is
no employee contribution toward family medical coverage, dental,
vision, pharmacy, and group legal benefits. We also cover the cost for
your malpractice, short-term disability, life insurance, required licensing
fees, and continuing education. We have a superb pension plan, a 401(k)
plan, as well as a generous vacation and holiday schedule. Send resumes
to TeamstersCare Dental Center, 4 Meeting House Road, Chelmsford, MA
01824. Email [email protected].
UNIQUE DENTAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE in the Greater Boston area. If
you are a caring dentist looking for a full-time (4–5 days) or part-time
(2–3 days) position with a flexible schedule, established patient base,
and excellent compensation, please call Maria (toll free) at (877) 7244410, email [email protected], or fax (866) 657-5400. Visit
our Web site at www.healthdrive.com.
GENERAL DENTIST NEEDED FULL-TIME for busy multispecialty practice.
Modern private dental practice located in Manchester, CT, 10 minutes
from Hartford. Contact Ray at (860) 645-0111, fax (860) 533-9027,
or email [email protected].
OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
VOLUNTEER ABROAD. Dentists, hygienists, and nondental volunteers
needed. Volunteer while traveling to Guatemala, Nepal, Vietnam, and
India. Call (800) 543-1171 or visit www.himalayandental.com.
GENERAL DENTIST NEEDED FOR 1–3 DAYS A WEEK. Private practice.
Salary, experience only. On T line. Parking is available. Please call
(617) 561-7600.
GENERAL DENTIST—PT/FT, WITH TWO TO THREE YEARS’ EXPERIENCE,
for Mansfield/Foxboro, the fastest-growing area in Massachusetts.
Minutes from Route 95. Beautiful three-operatory office. Great opportunity for partnership or buy-in/buy-out in three to four years with
very high income potential. Also great opportunity in Rhode Island,
$300K-plus to start. State participation required. Call (401) 723-6555
or fax your resume to (401) 723-6611.
DENTIST: FT & PT ASSOCIATE REQUIRED FOR BOSTON AREA. Earn
$250–350K while working in a great environment with paid malpractice
and health insurance. Email [email protected].
ORAL SURGEON TO WORK ONE DAY PER WEEK in busy group practice in West Newton. Our office is equipped for both nitrous oxide and
IV sedation cases. Candidates should email their CV to Barry Margolis
at [email protected].
GENERAL DENTISTS, ORAL SURGEON, HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL
ASSISTANTS, full- and part-time, needed for busy multilocation group
practice south of Boston. Excellent clinical and interpersonal skills
required. Experience preferred. High earnings potential for the right
people. Please reply to MDS Box 1174.
PART-TIME ASSOCIATE—General practice seeking part-time associate. Position has the possibility for full-time and buy-out/buy-in.
All phases of dentistry in family-oriented practice situated in
Southeastern MA. Please fax resume to (508) 947-8405.
OPPORTUNITY FOR GENERAL DENTIST IN FALL RIVER. Seeking fulltime associate (4 days minimum), preferably with one year of experience. Associate will be only full-time dentist at this office with one
hygienist, two assistants, one receptionist, and one office manager.
Great opportunity to learn how to operate a private practice. For more
information call (508)-672-8984.
PART-TIME GENERAL DENTIST with potential for full-time. Please call
(978) 535-3800 or fax resume to (978) 535-1718.
PERIODONTIST—Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, a wellestablished multispecialty group practice, has an opportunity for a
PT/FT periodontist in our Boston and Braintree offices. Our multidisciplinary practice provides a full range of preventive, diagnostic, and
restorative services to both adults and children. Must be BC/BE, have
a Massachusetts dental license, and previous experience in implant
surgery. We offer a competitive salary and strong practice supports.
Please forward CV to Kelly Glynn, Physician Recruitment, Harvard
Vanguard Medical Associates, 275 Grove Street, Suite 3-300, Newton,
MA 02466-2275. You can also fax (617) 559-8255, email
[email protected], or call (617) 559-8275. Please visit
www.harvardvanguard.org. EOE/AA.
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GENERAL DENTIST needed 1–2 days/week for busy practice in
Framingham. Excellent atmosphere. Email [email protected].
GENERAL DENTIST—Looking for the right professional to join established family practice Quality services provided in a caring, personal
atmosphere. With potential buy-in. Direct access to Routes 2 and 190.
Fax all resumes to (978) 345-2881.
HAWAII—MAUI ORAL HEALTH CENTER seeking full-time staff dentist.
Salaried, benefited position. Three to five years’ experience, GPR or AEGD
preferred. Contact Spencer Owades, DMD, at [email protected].
HAVE YOU ALWAYS WANTED to spend the summer on Cape Cod?
Seeking a general dentist, part-time, to fill in for maternity leave. Must
be available June–August. Modern office—terrific staff. Please call
(508) 790-7940.
GENERAL DENTIST—SPRINGFIELD AREA. Well-established fee-forservice practice seeks a general dentist as full-time associate leading
to partnership/ownership. Practice is located near large city and within
driving distance to Boston, New York, and ski areas. Excellent opportunity. Call (413) 592-2177 or fax resume to (413) 592-2177.
ASSOCIATE POSITION—Southeastern Massachusetts area, close to
Rhode Island border. Available two days/week. Busy, well-established
family-oriented practice with emphasis on cosmetic, restorative, and
preventative dentistry is seeking candidate with good clinical and
interpersonal skills to perform all phases of dentistry. Position has the
possibility for full-time and buy-out/buy-in potential. Fax resume to
(508) 674-5360 or email [email protected].
GREAT EXPRESSIONS DENTAL CENTERS has exciting opportunities for
general dentists, endodontists, periodontists, orthodontists, and oral
surgeons. We are looking for highly motivated practitioners to join
our team in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Michigan, Ohio, Virginia,
Georgia, and Florida. GEDC provides our associates with an excellent
practice environment and rewards them with a comprehensive compensation package along with medical insurance, life insurance, malpractice insurance, paid vacations, 401(k), and reimbursement for continuing education and membership dues. Relocation assistance also
available. GEDC has grown into one of the largest private providers of
dental care in the United States and has been “Exceeding Patient
Expectations” for more than 20 years. Contact Vicki Gorlitz at (248)
203-1118 or email [email protected].
Please visit our Web site at www.greatexpressions.com for additional information.
DENTISTS—COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER in Springfield, MA, is
looking for two dentists to join our team. Must be licensed in
Massachusetts. CHC is part of HRSA’s National Health Service Corp
loan repayment program. Send CV to attention of Human Resources
via fax at (413) 731-9919 or email [email protected].
GENERAL DENTIST NEEDED for established and growing group practice in western Massachusetts. Excellent compensation with medical,
dental, and retirement benefits. Average salary $120K to $200K. If you
have excellent clinical and interpersonal skills, don’t miss this opportunity. Experience or GPR training preferred but not required. Please
call (413) 210-3636 or fax (413) 565-5123.
OPPORTUNITIES WANTED
DENTIST ANESTHESIOLOGIST looking for private office in the Boston
area for 2–4 days per month to provide sedation for dental procedures. Many years of trouble-free practice, MA license, on faculty of
Tufts School of Dental Medicine. Want to establish a long-term service
location. Contact C.S. Maller, DMD, at (207) 288-5333 or email
[email protected].
ENDODONTIST SEEKING one day in Boston area. Resume on request.
Please respond to MDS Box 1182.
PRACTICES AND OFFICES FOR SALE OR RENT
MARSHFIELD FAMILY PRACTICE FOR SALE in a commercial building,
excellent location, plenty of parking. Computerized, three operatories,
state-of-the-art digital equipment. Great growth potential. Please call
(508) 760-3740.
WELLESLEY HILLS—SPACE TO SHARE in prosthodontic office. Fully
equipped modern office. Prime location, plenty of parking. Please call
(857) 636-0058.
ATTLEBORO, MA—TURNKEY DENTAL PRACTICE FOR SALE. Great
location, close to train and major highways. Has been an established
dental office since the 1960s. Office features three larger-than-usual,
fully equipped ADEC operatories, small lab, sterilization station, and
waiting area with receptionist desk. Office is fully stocked with handpieces, impression equipment, compressor, evacuation system, supplies, and fridge for product. $6K/month. For more information or an
appointment, please call Dawn at C. Walsh Realty at (508) 543-0036.
PRACTICES FOR SALE—Two mid-coast Maine practices with real
estate; associateship leading to partnership in Maine; New Bedford,
MA, with real estate; perio practice south of Boston; Torrington, CT,
with real estate; Somerville, MA, practice. Contact Peter Goldberg,
DMD, Henry Schein Professional Practice Transitions at (617) 680-2930
or email [email protected].
NEW ENGLAND DENTAL PRACTICE TRANSITIONS—Newburyport: Gross
$364K, desirable location, 3 ops, RE avail.; Walpole: Gross $1.4M, great
opportunity, buy-in, 6 ops; MetroWest: Gross $650K, 3 ops, RE avail;
Springfield: Gross $460K, 5 ops, East Hampton partnership buy-out; Cape
Cod (2): Gross $600K, 4 ops, or gross $175K, 3 ops. Great opportunities
also available in ME, NH, and VT. A brokerage firm founded by dentists.
(603) 436-1159 or www.newenglandpracticetransitions.com.
AFFLUENT READING, MA—WHY LEASE OFFICE SPACE when you can
own your own building and collect rental income from three additional
residential units? Completely renovated dental office. This office space
has a 30-year history as a private dental practice. Still time to add your personal touch. Owner willing to hold financing. Please call (774) 254-4328.
CONDOMINIUM FOR SALE—MetroWest area. Four operatories, four
recovery rooms, lab, staff room, private doctor’s office, large front desk
area on the ground floor. 1,388 sq. ft. Email [email protected].
ENDODONTIST WANTED TO SHARE TURNKEY DENTAL OFFICE with
periodontist in dental specialist building. On Cambridge/Somerville line,
100 feet from Davis Square Red Line T stop. Parking included. Quality
practitioners only. Expenses shared. No income shared. Self-reliance on
practice growth. Gorgeous five-chair, newly constructed, fully equipped
and furnished digital facility. Looking for stable, mature, reputationminded specialist. Excellent opportunity for the right endodontist. Call
(617) 872-4499.
BROCKTON—GREAT LOCATION for lease. Former medical office, 2,250
sq. ft. Perfect layout for dental office. Adjacent to Brockton Hospital.
Ample parking. Available immediately. Call Richard at (781) 447-1111.
INCOME PROPERTY FOR SALE. Dental mixed-use building in Reading,
MA. Ten-car parking with $42K gross from tenants. $650K. Call now
(617) 674-2043 or go to www.36gould.com. Jeremy Cyrier, REMAX
Commercial.
BELMONT DENTAL PRACTICE WITH TWO OPS, with option for adding a third
op. Located in the heart of Belmont in a beautiful, well-kept professional
building. Great location for a new dental graduate or a satellite office. See
our Web site at www.dentalspecialtygroupofbelmont.com. Please
call (617) 489-1470.
HYANNIS—DENTAL OR MEDICAL OFFICE available for rent. 2,650 sq. ft.:
first level 1,450 sq. ft., lower level 1,200 sq. ft. Four operatories, darkroom, two BR, business office, sterilization room, kitchen, conference
room, and private office. Fully plumbed with air, vac, and electric. Plenty of
parking. Excellent location near hospital. Call evenings (508) 362-6780.
MASSACHUSETTS—PERIODONTAL PRACTICE FOR SALE, Metropolitan
Boston, south suburban. Well-established 35-year practice. Four full
operatories with three others hooked up with all utilities ready to equip.
Large waiting room, business offices, private office, sterilizing room, and
lab. 1,800 sq. ft. on mass transit lines in professional office building.
Handicapped accessible. Plenty of parking. Interested in fast sale.
Retiring. Please reply to MDS Box 1176.
We Need
Your Seat
The brand-new Amelia Park
Children’s Museum in
Westfield is seeking the donation of a gently used dental
chair in working condition for
its hands-on dental exhibit.
Also needed are a couple of
assisting swivel chairs. The
museum will gladly coordinate
pickup of the chair and can
provide a receipt for your taxdeductible donation.
Contact Heather Wyman at
Dr. David Cordes’s office at
(413) 562-8100, ext. 3.
SERVICES
YOU NEVER GET A SECOND CHANCE to make a first impression. Your
office environment affects both your patients and your profitability. We
can assist you in setting up a new office or help you with a “problem
office.” We can make your office the dream office that you have always
wanted. KM Consulting, your dental office resource. Please call us to see
what we can do for you, (508) 735-6684.
BUYERS AND SELLERS. Professional Dental Placements has now expanded into brokering dental practices. We are offering the same personalized
service, discretion, and integrity which has been our trademark for 12
years. Please call Dr. Mel Leventhal or Barbara R. Leventhal at (781) 7847393 or email [email protected]. We are pleased to announce the
recent transition of the dental practices of (1) Dr. John D’Orlando of
Stoneham to Dr. Ziba Shirazi; (2) Dr. Joel Black of Beverly to Dr. Manjula
Battaluri; and (3) Dr. Richard Citron of Brookline to Dr. Kenneth Krowne.
DENTAL COMPUTER/NETWORKING SERVICING ALL OF NEW ENGLAND.
We specialize in the installation of computers into dental environments,
digital radiography, network design, and office ergonomics. We work
with all major dental software companies. Dentrix-certified engineer.
Give us a call for a free estimate at (617) 314-9869 or email
[email protected].
TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL COVERAGE (Locum Tenens)—One of our
distinguished dentists will keep your practice open, staff busy, patients
treated, and cash flowing. Maternity and disability leaves are our specialty.
Search for or post available positions or search for dentists seeking
temporary, regular part-time, or permanent positions, online, no charge,
at www.doctorsperdiem.com. Celebrating 10 years! Doctors per
Diem, Inc., (800) 600-0963. Email [email protected].
PROFESSIONAL DENTAL PLACEMENTS in business since 1994. We staff
dental offices exclusively on a permanent or temporary basis. If you need
dentists, hygienists, assistants, or front desk personnel, please call
Barbara R. Leventhal at (781) 784-7393.
BUYERS—Thirty years of dental experience exclusively in the Greater
Boston area will provide the professional advice necessary to help you
locate and finance the proper dental practice. We will guide you and the
seller through the entire process, helping to structure a transaction that
makes sense. We make every attempt to show you only those practices
that may be of interest to you, and all fees are paid by the seller. Visit our
Web site at www.thedentalbroker.com or contact Arthur B. Gordon,
Northeast Dental Counseling, Ltd., at (978) 774-2400, fax (978) 750-1444,
or email [email protected].
SELLERS—If you are considering the sale of your dental practice, let 30
years of dental experience provide you with the expert knowledge and
advice necessary to structure a successful sale and transition of your dental practice. We know and understand what it takes to get the deal done.
No one in the Boston area has sold more practices than Northeast
Dental Counseling, Ltd. We look forward to helping you. Visit our Web
site at www.thedentalbroker.com or you may contact Arthur B.
Gordon, Northeast Dental Counseling, Ltd., at (978) 774-2400, fax (978)
750-1444, or email [email protected].
MDS Leadership Institute
Now Accepting Applicants
The MDS Leadership Institute is now
accepting applications for its 2006–2007
sessions. The Leadership Institute is
designed to empower participating dentists with the necessary tools and training
to become effective future district, state,
and/or national leaders in organized dentistry or local communities.
Leadership Institute participants will be
required to attend four half-day seminars
(October, December, March, and May),
where they will learn valuable leadership
skills from prominent speakers. All participants will receive a $500 stipend for completing the program. Applications for the
program—which are limited—are due
May 31, 2007. For more information,
please contact the MDS Membership
department at (800) 342-8747 or visit
www.massdental.org.
MDS to Unveil New
Web Site Design
Later this spring, the Massachusetts Dental
Society’s Web site, www.massdental.org,
will be sporting a new look and feel.
The MDS Council on Membership and
Communications Department have been
working closely with a Web site development company, the Somerville-based Bit
Group, to overhaul, redesign, and streamline the MDS Web site.
The redesigned site will feature easier
access to all the sections members and the
public frequent most.
We are excited about this new design
and hope you will be, too. Members will be
notified when the site goes live. Stay tuned.
Log in. And let us know what you think.
MDS NEWS
www.massdental.org
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MDS Foundation Receives $105K Grant
The MDS Foundation would like to thank the Robert F. Stoico/
FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation for its generous support of the
Mobile Access to Care (MAC) Van project. In addition to a $25,000
grant in 2006, the Foundation is contributing another $105,000 to be
dispersed over the next three years. This grant opportunity was
brought to our attention by MDS member and MDS Foundation director Paul A. Raymond, DDS, of Swansea, who is very active in the
Southeastern District community and with the MAC Van project.
Part of the mission of the Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Charitable
Foundation is to improve the quality of life in the Southeastern community by improving accessibility to health care. The MAC Van began
doing just that when it visited the Thomas Chew Boys & Girls Club
in Fall River and the Normandin Middle School in New Bedford in
early February. It is scheduled to return to this area later in the year
and to visit the Brockton Day Nursery the week of April 30, 2007.
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PAID
WORCESTER MA
PERMIT NO. 2
For more information on the MAC Van, please see pages 6–7.
MOHS to Assess School
Children’s Oral Health
The Massachusetts Oral Health Survey (MOHS) is
an assessment of the oral health status of more
than 9,000 children from grades kindergarten,
three, and six attending randomly selected
schools across the state. Dental screenings for
the study began in January. Selected schools are
stratified by county and percentage of children
eligible for the National School Lunch program,
which is an indicator of socioeconomic status.
This survey is unique in that the data collected
will provide representative county-level estimates of the oral health of children that can be
used to monitor the success of access programs,
such as the MDS Mobile Access to Care (MAC)
Van, and will inform future plans to improve
access to dental care across Massachusetts. The
MOHS is supported by the Massachusetts
Departments of Public Health and Education, is
funded by the Catalyst Institute, and is conducted
by the New England Research Institutes and the
Boston University and Harvard Schools of
Dental Medicine.
Currently, Bank of America and other issuers
are experiencing attempts by an unauthorized male caller to fraudulently capture personal customer information from dentists in
Massachusetts. The caller is identifying himself as an agent of Visa Security and is
requesting the verification of personal
customer information. This personal information consists of the customer’s social
security number, mother’s maiden name, date
of birth, and home address.
Address service requested
Two Willow Street, Suite 200, Southborough MA 01745-1027
(508) 480-9797 l (800) 342-8747 l fax (508) 480-0002
www.massdental.org
Massachusetts Dental Society
FRAUD ALERT
The caller is contacting both offices and
residences. He is not a representative of Bank
of America or Visa; neither agency would ever
solicit personal information via the telephone.
If you experience one of these calls, you
should not provide any information.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Bank of America
using the phone number on your
card or at (800) 932-2775.