May 2015 - New York State Dental Association
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May 2015 - New York State Dental Association
MA Y 2 01 5 Volume 28 ● Issue 2 what’s inside The Dental Side of Cancer University at Buffalo and Roswell Park will provide general practice dental residency to prepare graduates to care for cancer patients . . . . 5 The Hovering Parent An anxious child in the dental chair is problem enough, but when the parent makes inappropriate comments, you’re pretty much doomed. . . . . . . . 6 Save on Insurance NYSDA-endorsed vendor offers competitive workers’ comp program for dentists that includes the possibility of dividends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 June Workshop will Offer Review of Best Practices for Reducing and Treating Early Childhood Caries T he New York State Dental Foundation will host “The Current State of Children’s Dental Health in New York: Reviewing the Best Practices for Reducing Childhood Caries” on Thursday, June 18, and Friday, June 19. The workshop will bring together dental professionals, policymakers and others with a vested interest in children’s dental and overall health to discuss the current best practices for reducing and treating early childhood caries and to develop a statewide approach to preventing and managing ECC. The ADA recommends that children visit the dentist for the first time within six months of their first tooth eruption and no later than their first birthday. Yet, few infants enrolled in the Medicaid Program in New York State are being seen. In 2013, 1 in 266 infants enrolled in the program received oral health services from a non-dental provider; even fewer, 1 in 355, received oral health services from a dentist. By the time these children are in Head Start, two in five have a history of tooth decay. ECC are preventable, yet if not treated, they end up being detrimental to the daily life of a child and his or her future dental and overall health. Day one of the workshop will feature presenters Melinda Clark, M.D., FAAP, from Albany Medical Center; Christie Custodio-Lumsden, Ph.D., M.S., R.D., C.D.N., of Columbia University College of Dental Medicine; Sirene Garcia and Anthony Mendicino Jr. of Finger Lakes Community Health; Dara Rosenberg, D.D.S., M.S., M.P.H., from the ECC Learning Collaborative; Bridget Walsh from the Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy; and Kara Williams, M.P.H., from the Health Foundation for Western & Central New York. Day two of the workshop will feature small group discussions of incorporating interventions into communities throughout the state, a facilitator-led large group discussion that will bring together the ideas of the small groups and brainstorming an action plan. The workshop will be held at the Legislative Office Building, Room 711A, New York State Empire Plaza in Albany. For registration information, get in touch with Mercedes Susi at [email protected] z Dr. Sanford Barnum’s Gift of the Rubber Dam For inventing an indispensable dental tool, Sanford Barnum received accolades, but not a penny. William J. Maloney, D.D.S. A 19TH CENTURY MEMBER of the Dental Society of the State of New York and the First District Dental Society gave a gift to the dental profession that is found today in every dental practice in America and is utilized countless times, worldwide, every day: the rubber dam. Sanford Christie Barnum was born to George and Caroline Barnum in upstate New York, in Oakland Valley, Sullivan County, on August 24, 1838. Barnum received much of his early education at the Monticello Academy, which, at that time, was a well-known private educational institution. At the age of 18, he entered the office of his uncle, Dr. Joseph Clowes, who had a dental practice in New York City. Barnum continued on page 3 EDITOR Kevin J. Hanley, D.D.S. MANAGING EDITOR Mary Grates Stoll ADVERTISING MANAGER Jeanne DeGuire ART DIRECTORS Kathryn Sikule/Ed Stevens NYSDA OFFICERS John J. Liang, D.M.D., President David J. Miller, D.D.S., President Elect Richard F. Andolina, D.D.S., Vice President Mark J. Weinberger, D.D.S., Treasurer Robert M. Peskin, D.D.S., Speaker of the House Mark J. Feldman, D.M.D., Executive Director Chad P. Gehani, ADA Trustee PRINTER Fort Orange Press, Albany The NYSDA News (ISSN 1531-684X) is published quarterly, in February, May, October and December, by the New York State Dental Association, Suite 602, 20 Corporate Woods Boulevard, Albany, NY 12211-2370. Subscription rates are $5 per year to members of the New York State Dental Association; $10 per year, or $2.50 per issue, for nonmembers. Periodicals postage paid at Albany, NY. Send address changes to NYSDA News, Suite 602, 20 Corporate Woods Boulevard, Albany, NY 12211-2370. Editorial and advertising offices are at Suite 602, 20 Corporate Woods Boulevard, Albany, NY 12211-2370. Telephone (518) 465-0044. Fax (518) 465-3219. E-mail [email protected]. Web site www.nysdental.org. LETTERS A V aluable T utorial THANK YOU for the excellent article “New York State Certified Dental Assistants” in the February NYSDA News detailing the numbers and distribution of certified dental assistants in New York. While it is discouraging to learn that there is a dearth of certified dental assistants in the Fourth District and around the state, I commend Dr. Waldman and Mr. Balacky for clearly defining the supportive services a certified dental assistant can legally provide to a dentist. This is invaluable information for dentists and should go a long way toward protecting them from inadvertently violating the law. G. Kirk Gleason, D.D.S. Clifton Park Bugs are Beautiful I Central New York dentist teams up with daughter to dispel fears and false notions about things that crawl, fly and sometimes swim. f the thought of cozying up to a bug makes your skin crawl, it’s time you were introduced to “Dr. Zach’s Amazing Catskill Critters” (Mr. Nick Productions LLC; 2014). Ten minutes with this bright and colorful book and you’ll be devouring and enjoying tales about personal encounters with all manner of crawly things. The book is a collection of articles which originally appeared in the regional magazine Kaatskill Life that were written and illustrated by Central New York prosthodontist Nicholas Zacharczenko and his then-teenage daughter, Brigette. Dr. Zach, as he prefers to be called, is an amateur naturalist who has been collecting insects and mounting butterflies practically all his life. Brigette, who inherited her father’s enthusiasm for things that live under rocks, went on to study applied zoology at McGill University and is currently finishing her Ph.D. in entomology in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Connecticut. If there is anything to be learned from this book it’s that with knowledge comes respect, in this case, for insects, bugs, snakes, toads and turtles. Even spiders, generally at the top of many people’s loathsome list, don’t seem so bad when viewed under the clinical microscope of a collector—which is not to say all insects are good. The Zacharczenkos include in their writings mites, chiggers and ticks, acknowledging that while these critters are fascinating to observe, they do possess a dark and destructive nature. There are fun facts here—did you know infant mice are called kittens? Facts to counter erroneous assumptions—earwigs do not crawl into people’s ears. Surprising facts—even the longest millipede has only 200 legs. And just plain facts—being a true bug means having mouth parts fitted for piercing and sucking. How is it that some people find bugs fascinating when others are downright repulsed by the sight of them? Dr. Zach explains he developed an affinity for insect collecting as a child growing up in Delhi, Delaware County. Absent the Internet, computer or cable TV, he occupied himself roaming through “field and stream” honing his skills as an amateur naturalist. He received encouragement—and instruction—from his friend and mentor the Rev. Dr. Cameron Reed, Dr. Zach said, as well as from his mother, Valencia, who he said always encouraged him to look for “bugs and slugs.” “Dr. Zach’s Amazing Catskill Critters” is dedicated to the author’s mother, as well as to his wife, Sherelyn, and son, Alex, who, Dr. Zach said, put up with “a myriad of creepy, crawly pets in our home over the years.” (All captured critters were relegated to “Zach’s Nature Center” from where they were rotated back into nature after a period of study and photography.) The fourth person in the dedication is, of course, Dr. Zach’s daughter, Brigette, the author and co-author of many of the tales in the book. Dr. Zach describes his daughter as a “born naturalist.” She herself recalls spending her earliest years looking under rocks for pill bugs or patrolling a backyard pond for dragonflies and frogs. She’s been writing about insects since she was in grade school, she said, and harbors the hope that through her writings and public outreach work she can “inspire budding naturalists of all ages to go outside and find some of their own Catskill critters.” Nicholas Zacharczenko took time out from bug collecting to get degrees from Albany College of Pharmacy and New York University College of Dentistry. He completed a three-year master’s degree in prosthodontics at Manhattan VA Hospital. He sees patients at his practice in Cooperstown, but is semi-retired from dentistry, which leaves him with more time for his other passion— participating in competitive tennis tournaments, and track and field events in his age group. z 2 NYSDA NEWS / MAY 2015 Dr. Sanford Barnum’s Gift continued from page 1 spent the next four years as a dental student/apprentice to his uncle. At the completion of his service, he returned home to Monticello to start his own dental practice. Barnum knew his dental education was lacking, so he returned to Manhattan and enrolled as a student at the New York College of Dentistry, forerunner of the New York University College of Dentistry. He would become one of the college’s first graduates when he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree on December 2, 1868.1 After graduation, Barnum remained in Manhattan and opened a practice in his uncle’s house. He was a very skilled practitioner and soon developed a lucrative dental practice. It was during this time that he discussed with his uncle an invention that he had made a few years prior while practicing in Monticello. It was a rubber dam, meant to keep the field free of saliva during operative dental procedures. Barnum first used his device on a Monticello jeweler, Robert C. Benedict, in 1862. Prior to Barnum’s invention, practitioners had to try to keep the teeth dry using napkins, cotton and other absorbents.2 Both Barnum and his uncle saw the great financial possibilities of such an invention. However, Dr. Clowes requested that his nephew relinquish any possibility of pecuniary gain and present the rubber dam to the dental profession as a gift. Barnum agreed wholeheartedly; he never received any financial reward from his invention. The rubber dam was readily and eagerly accepted by the better dental practitioners of the mid-19th century. And its inventor was the recipient of many honors, bestowed upon him by a grateful dental profession. Among these honors was a large gold medal presented by the American Dental Association for “the invention, perfection, introduction, and donation of the rubber dam to the dental profession.”1 He was also honored by the American Dental Society of Europe and the California State Dental Association, among other dental organizations. Barnum practiced both with his uncle and by himself for the remainder of his career. He was afflicted with chronic meningitis during the last 10 years of his career, which was never properly diagnosed and caused him excruciating pain. He was said to have stoically managed the symptoms of his disease for years until it finally forced him to retire from his beloved profession. Barnum returned to his father’s home in Monticello to live out his remaining, painful days. Unfortunately, it was during his time as in invalid that Barnum was confronted by jealous detractors, who tried to take credit for his invention and who circulated a vicious rumor that Barnum was in need 3 NYSDA NEWS / MAY 2015 of financial support and had requested that every member of the profession send him a dollar. Barnum denied this in writing and returned whatever money sent to him whenever he could summon the strength. Sanford Barnum, the man who gave the dental profession one of its most useful gifts, died on Christmas Eve of 1885 at the age of 47. He was buried in St. John’s Cemetery in Monticello. z Dr. Maloney is a clinical associate professor in the Department of Cariology at New York University, New York, NY. Queries about this article can be sent to Dr. Maloney at [email protected]. REFERENCES 1. Thorpe BL. Biographies of Pioneer American Dentists and Their Successors. National Art Publishing Co.: Ft Wayne, IN. 1910. 2. Johnson CN. A Textbook of Operative Dentistry. P. Blakiston’s Son & Co. 1909. 1st Quarter 2015 New Members DIST NAME CITY DENTAL SCHOOL NYC NYC NYC NYC NYC 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 3rd 4th 4th 5th 6th 6th 6th 7th 7th 8th Robert Danti Melissa Davis Matthew Miller Craig Roberts Sheena Singh Mani Alikhani Walter Chen Andrew Inagaki Salvatore Indelicato Merav Kroll Tuan Pham Mitchell Yeh Shannon Llera New York New York Setauket New York New York Brooklyn Flushing New York Staten Island Brooklyn Brooklyn Brooklyn Albany Troy Loudonville Queensbury Clifton Park Syracuse Ithaca Oneonta Ithaca Geneseo Lakeville Buffalo New Jersey Univ of Med & Dentistry New Jersey Univ of Med & Dentistry New York Univ College of Dentistry Columbia Univ College of Dental Med New York Univ College of Dentistry Tufts Univ School of Dental Medicine Columbia Univ College of Dental Med Univ of California Sch of Dentistry Univ of Florida College of Dental New York Univ College of Dentistry Howard Univ College of Dentistry Boston University Sch of Grad Dent Baltimore College of Dental Surgery Univ of Pennsylvania Sch of Dent Med Univ of Michigan Univ of the Pacific Sch of Dent Columbia Univ College of Dental Med Univ of Pennsylvania Sch of Dent Med Ohio State Univ Coll of Dentistry Columbia Univ College of Dental Med Columbia Univ College of Dental Med UNIG-Univ Iguacu Brazil New York Univ College of Dentistry Univ of Pennsylvania Sch of Dent Med Ashutosh Shrivastava Arvind Subramanian Steven Alexander Mona Daneshi Milia Alamir Jennifer Livermore David Yu Ernesto Bonaparte Karen Almeida Brian Hirschfield Paul Deitrick YR GRAD 1971 2006 2012 2006 2012 2006 2009 2013 1988 1993 2013 2005 2002 2011 2000 2012 2011 2013 2004 2008 1993 1995 1988 2007 DIST NAME CITY DENTAL SCHOOL 8th 8th 8th 8th 8th 8th 9th 9th 9th 9th 9th 9th 9th NAS NAS NAS QUE QUE QUE QUE QUE SUF SUF Carl Embury Kathryn Hetrick Caitlin Kruczek Fariha Samad Jennifer Sze Hui Joseph Vollo Sitki Dogus Allison Douglas Robert Hales John Hong Patricia Pasnikowska Ali Payami Brett Zuckman Shashi Ahlawat Jenny Chung Daniel Gober Blasdell Amherst Blasdell Williamsville Buffalo Williamsville White Plains Monroe Peekskill Somers Mamaroneck Yorktown Hgts Univ at Buffalo-State Univ of NY Univ at Buffalo-State Univ of NY Univ at Buffalo-State Univ of NY Columbia Univ College of Dental Med Stony Brook Univ-State Univ of NY Univ at Buffalo-State Univ of NY Stony Brook Univ-State Univ of NY Tufts Univ School of Dental Medicine New York Univ College of Dentistry New Jersey Univ of Med & Dentistry Univ of Pennsylvania Sch of Dent Med Tufts Univ School of Dental Medicine Temple Univ School of Dentistry Purchase Garden City E Meadow Cedarhurst Monique E Davidson-Tucker Springfield Gardens Adrian Lau Forest Hill Ruth Schmuelian Ridgewood Gary Tong Glendale Catherine Young Flushing Justin Ohnigian Medford Ronald Schulhoff Patchogue YR GRAD Stony Brook Univ-State Univ of NY Columbia Univ College of Dental Med Stony Brook Univ-State Univ of NY Howard Univ College of Dentistry New York Univ College of Dentistry New York Univ College of Dentistry New York Univ College of Dentistry Tufts Univ School of Dental Medicine Columbia Univ College of Dental Med New York Univ College of Dentistry 2013 2013 2013 2011 2013 2013 2005 2009 2013 2010 2007 2005 2007 2009 2010 2012 1989 2012 2009 2013 2013 2012 1976 Session will Prepare Advocates for Community Water Fluoridation A SECOND Community Water Fluoridation (CWF) Spokesperson training session sponsored by the New York State Dental Foundation is set for Friday, July 24, in Syracuse. Instructors are Matt Jacob of the Children’s Dental Health Project in Washington, D.C., and Meg Atwood, R.D.H., M.P.S., associate professor in the Department of Dental Hygiene at Orange County Community College and successful advocate for CWF in Middletown. Dentists, dental hygienists and representatives from local health departments and water systems are invited to attend to prepare as future spokespersons for CWF, learning how to best communicate with town councils, media personnel, community members and legislators. This training may serve as an effective resource as questions are raised about the validity of CWF after the April 27 recommendation of the Department of Health and Human Services to reduce the level of fluoride in drinking water to 0.7 parts per million. The session runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and is free to attendees. Dental professionals will receive 4 CE lecture credits from the training and accompanying webinar, which focuses on the science and myths of fluoridation. For more information, including the link to the registration page, please visit the HRSA section of the New York State Dental Foundation website (www.nysdentalfoundation. org), or email [email protected]. z 4 NYSDA NEWS / MAY 2015 University at Buffalo and Roswell Park Establish Dental Residency Program R oswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) and the University at Buffalo (UB) have been granted accreditation by the Commission on Dental Accreditation for a newly created general practice dental residency program. Students in the one-year program will rotate between the UB Dental and RPCI Dental Services. The training program is designed to provide qualified graduates of dental schools with a fundamental knowledge of the multidisciplinary care of oncology patients, along with in-depth practical training in dental care for these patients. Residents will receive instruction and hands-on education in the treatment of patients who have been recently diagnosed with head and neck cancers, as well as education in comprehensive dental treatments for patients who are either undergoing active cancer therapies or are in remission. Residents l Wear tested quality clothing with a guarantee that won’t expire. also will have the opportunity to l A range of colors to complement every logo & Colors You Can participate in current research projCount On—ten shades that will stay in our color palette across a ects involving the early detection of variety of styles. oral cancer in high-risk patients. l Custom E-Stores let your employees place their own orders, according to the style & budget UB faculty will oversee the resilimitations you specify, branded with your logo throughout. dents’ academic and clinical trainl Clothing that fits every body. You’ll find clothes made just for him. Complementary styles ing. Residents at Roswell Park will designed to flatter her. Even maternity sizes in some lines. spend approximately 70% of their time in the clinical care of patients, As a NYSDA Member, you’ll receive up to 10% off on products and another 10% off on embroidery— under the supervision of academic with no minimums! For more information call 800-990-5407 or visit us at ada.landsend.com and practicing dental clinicians specializing in oncology. For more information about this and other Endorsed Programs call: 800-255-2100 Specialized training for dental oncologists is important, as cancer patients have unique dental needs. Many cancer therapies cause side effects to oral tissues or can decrease a patient’s ability to fight infection, including dental infections. “The residency program provides the opportunity to obtain advanced knowledge and expertise in providing dental care to patients before, during and after treatment for cancer,” said Moni Abraham Kuriakose, M.D., FRCS, vice chair of the Department of Head & Neck Surgery/Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Roswell Park. “We believe this joint academic program will benefit the region greatly, as we will advance the training of dentists who will be providing dental care to cancer patients in the Western New York community and beyond.” Heidi C. Crow, D.M.D., M.S., chair of the Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences within the School of Dental Medicine at UB, added, “We believe the UB-Roswell Park collaborative program will allow dental residents the opportunity to learn from experts both at UB and Roswell in the comprehensive care of patients who are battling the effects of cancer.” z Why Choose Lands’ End? Lands’ End can help dental practices create custom uniforms that work. 5 NYSDA NEWS / MAY 2015 A GUIDE FOR PARENTS What Not to Say When I am Treating Your Child Jeffrey Galler, D.D.S. A QUICK GLANCE into your waiting room, or a whispered comment by your dental assistant, and you realize you might have a rough time with your next patient—an obviously anxious child. So, you and your dedicated team put on your most kindly faces, project a tranquil and friendly demeanor, establish a quiet and relaxed environment, and try to mesmerize the child into being a good patient. And then, has this ever happened to you? Suddenly, just when you have succeeded in getting the child to be composed, compliant and cooperative, the parent blurts out a loud, inappropriate comment that ruins everything? In order to avoid such happenstances, I present the ultimate list of what parents should not say in front of their children in the dental office. 1. “Don’t worry; he’s not going to do anything today.” Until you uttered that very unhelpful phrase, it may never have occurred to the child that he, in fact, should worry. And do you realize that by telling the child not to worry because I am “not going to do anything,” it implies that if I ever have to actually “do something,” it should be a legitimate cause for very real and tangible worry? 2. “He wants you to open your mouth.” When we ask little Suzy to open her mouth, we really don’t need you to translate our request into English. By your speaking up, you break the spell; the child, instead of being focused on us and listening to our voice, focuses instead on you. 3. “Don’t worry; I won’t let him hurt you!” Is that comment really helpful? Is it you and the child united against the big, bad dentist? Instead, you should be teaching your child that you and the dental team are partners. And that we can be trusted to take good care of the child. 4. “Have you ever done a procedure like this before?” No, I never have. But, I did review that chapter in the dental textbook last night. 5. “Are you giving him a shot?” When we tell your child that we are putting “sleepy water” on the tooth, we are not trying to be silly. We chose our words carefully, because we realize (and so should you!) that the spoken word has a powerful effect. So, humor us and play along with us, when we clean (not “drill”), or wiggle (not “pull out”) a tooth. 6. “Is this going to hurt a lot?” What scale of parental comprehension leads you to believe that such a comment helps create a relaxing atmosphere for your child? 7. “I told you not to eat candy! It’s your fault that this is going to hurt!” Does that help relax the child? Do you really want him to feel that our treatment is a punishment? And, by the way, since your child doesn’t have an independent source of income for purchasing candy, we tend to blame his supplier (you!). I realize that my list is not definitive, and I encourage readers to submit additional suggestions. It is so very easy for parents to hinder the rapport that we are trying to establish with their children. An ill-considered comment by a parent can completely destroy the relaxed mood that we attempt to create. In order to avoid such thoughtless comments impacting negatively on a child’s conduct, many dentists do not allow parents into the operatory. In our office, we encourage parents to stay with their children in the treatment room, but we advise that “a silent, smiling, parental presence is extremely helpful.” z Dr. Galler is a general dentist from Brooklyn who writes about the lighter side of dentistry for NYSDA News and The New York State Dental Journal. 6 NYSDA NEWS / MAY 2015 NYU and Columbia Dental Schools Partner on Test of Nonsurgical Model for Early Childhood Caries N ew York University College of Dentistry has received a sub-award in the amount of $967,235 from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to coordinate a consortium of pediatric dental residency programs that, together, will provide “dental homes” for children enrolled in a program to test a nonsurgical disease management model for early childhood caries. The model uses family-level, peer-counseled and technology-assisted behavioral risk reduction strategies to reduce the following: new caries; the progression of existing caries; caries-associated pain; and, ultimately, the number of children seen in the operating room for highly invasive and costly treatment. Rosanna Rosario Jacklyn Schlesier Joanna Puzakulics Kathleen Barrett The nearly $4M total grant was awarded to Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, where the principal investigator is Burton Edelstein, professor of dentistry and health policy. The NYUCD portion of the grant is led by Amr Moursi, associate professor and chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry. “The project aims to divert children with early- and advanced-stage early childhood caries (ECC) from highcost surgical treatment to low-cost, nonsurgical disease management,” Dr. Moursi said. “Together, parents and community health workers will use MySmileBuddy (MSB), a mobile, tablet-based health technology, to plan, implement and monitor positive oral health behaviors, including dietary control and use of fluorides, which can slow or arrest ECC’s progression.” Through home visitations, community health workers will meet in person with parents of children with early-stage ECC bimonthly for one year, and with parents of children with advanced-stage ECC weekly for the first four weeks, then bimonthly thereafter for the remainder of the year. In addition, community health workers will provide tailored telephone intervention between in-person meetings to offer additional support and to reinforce behavior change goals. Community health workers will also assist parents in accessing a dental home, where their children will receive timely, comprehensive oral health care from affiliated pediatric dental providers throughout New York City. z Dental Hygiene Award Winners Announced THE NEW YORK STATE DENTAL Association has selected 10 dental hygiene students from across New York to receive its Albert H. Stevenson Award. The award, which is presented each year to a graduating student of each of the dental hygiene schools in the state, was established by the Dental Society of the State of New York to commemorate the work done by Albert H. Stevenson in the field of dental hygiene. Dr. Stevenson was a tireless advocate in the oral hygiene field and communicated its importance throughout the country. He developed the School of Oral Hygiene at Columbia University and early on became its director. NYSDA honors students who demonstrate leadership qualities in the field of dental hygiene and who display the same level of enthusiasm in the field as Dr. Stevenson did. The 2015 recipients of NYSDA’s Albert H. Stevenson Award are: Li Li Wu, New York City College of Technology; Kathleen Barrett, New York University College of Dentistry; Elizabeth Hamilton, Hudson Valley Community College; Jacklyn Schlesier, State University of New York at Canton; Joanna Puzakulics, Broome Community College; Alexandra Picciano, Monroe Community College; Jaclyn Karnuth, Erie Community College; Mariyanka Milusheva, Orange County Community College; Rosanna Rosario, Hostos Community College of the City University of New York; and Andrea Sanchez, Farmingdale State College. z 7 NYSDA NEWS / MAY 2015 Time to Look at New Long Term Care Insurance Options What’s the best way to protect your assets and preserve your independence as you age? With Long Term Care Insurance. The market has changed tremendously for this insurance and it’s time for many of our members to take another look. Association discounts are available as are new life insurance hybrid policies. To find out more information, call NY Long-Term Care Brokers today at 844-355-2596, or visit www.nysdental.org/membership For more information about this and other Endorsed Programs call: 800-255-2100 CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE MIDTOWN MANHATTAN: High-end dental practice for sale grossing $1M+ annually. Recently constructed, spacious, 6-operatory office with lots of amenities in prime Midtown commercial building. Sale involves delayed buyout with interim sublease. Owner seeks buyer with existing patient base to share space for 1-3 years before complete transition. Below market lease is assignable, renewable and has 7 years left. Lab on premises. Please reply to: [email protected] stating your situation, time frame, etc. BRONX: Professional office space on second floor of co-op elevator building. High-traffic area. Reception, waiting area and 5 offices, some with hardwood floors, and 2 baths. 1,100 square feet; move-in condition. Currently an orthodontic office; doctor retiring. One immediate garage space. Convenient to IRT subway, plus express bus to Midtown. Near Montefiore Hospital and North Bronx Central. Contact broker Patricia Moccia at (914) 525-4533. DUTCHESS COUNTY: Dental office for sale or rent. Attractive office building; formerly general dental/periodontal office. 1,300-square-foot, freestanding dental building is fully furnished and equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and 3-4 ops. Low maintenance, prime location, ¼ mile from highway. Building has been dental office for over 30 years. Please email inquiries to: [email protected]. SARATOGA COUNTY: Exceptional dental practice located in upstate New York draws patients from many nearby communities. Established over 18 years with solid, active patient base. Grosses over $299K on just 1.5 days/week. 1,900 square feet, 3 ops, private office and staff lounge are some of the amenities this practice offers. New owner can expand to 5 days/week. Dentist wishes to retire. Contact (518) 371-0058; or email: [email protected]. MARYLAND, DC, VIRGINIA SALES: No buyer’s fees. St. Mary’s, MD--3 ops grossing $575K part time. High net. Near Naval base. Price reduced. Eastern Shore Pediatric Practice – Grossing $1.7M. High net. Modern. Frederick County – 3 ops, retiring doctor, part-time practice grossing $375K. Call Polcari Associates for more information: (800) 544-1297; or email: [email protected]. SYRACUSE: Dental office and building for sale. 4 operatories, CEREC, digital, with room to grow. Owner retiring after 20 years; will stay for transition. Inquiries to: [email protected]. CATSKILLS: Are you ready for your own practice? Tired of urban commute? Longstanding general practice for sale. 90 miles north of NYC. Doctor retiring. Priced to sell. Contact: [email protected]. WESTCHESTER COUNTY: Yorktown Heights. One hour from NYC. Home/office. 40-year-old part-time practice providing fantastic opportunity in growing community to develop full-time practice. Attached but separate practice entrance. 2 operatories, one fully operational, and private office. Truly unlimited potential with nearly all specialty referrals. Separate residence has 6 bedrooms. See MLS listing: 4440802. Email inquiries to: [email protected]. MID-HUDSON VALLEY: Adult restorative practice; wellestablished for 28 years. Emphasis on cosmetic and implant dentistry. Modern, 1,800-square-foot, four-operatory office with AAA location. Paperless, digital, 100% FFS. Revenue consistently $800K on 21 patient hours/week with 8-10 weeks vacation annually. Easy transfer; owner can stay on; experienced staff. 15 minutes to Poughkeepsie, Newburgh or Kingston. No brokers. Letters of interest via email to: [email protected]. PARAGON Practice Opportunities “We Put the SUCCESS in SUCCESSion” Syracuse: $2 M/year, 7 ops. Beautiful! SOLD. Rochester: $570K/year, 4 ops, <50% overhead. SOLD. Livingston County: $875K/year, 5 ops, 2,500 active patients. Tompkins County: $875K/year <50% overhead! 1,800 active FFS patients. Southern Nassau: $1.4M/year, 3,000 active patients. Eastern Nassau: Merger opportunity. Add 2,000 active patients and $500K. Eastern Suffolk: $1.4M/year, 8 ops; 4,000 active patients. Suffolk: Perio. $825K/year with large referral base. Middle Westchester: Prostho. $880K/year, 800+ active FFS patients. Lower Westchester: 3-4 ops, $730K/year, 1,500 patients--almost all FFS. Southern Suffolk: $550K/year, 1,200 active patients. Eastern Suffolk: 2 locations with $1.6 million total annual collections. Over 4,400 patients. Visit our website www.paragon.us.com to learn more about all of our opportunities or contact us today! Dr. Jonathan S. Carey, Dr. Berdj & Katherine Feredjian, Dr. Ira Newman Phone: (866) 898-1867 / E-mail: [email protected]. OUTSIDE ALBANY: Walk into success with this 36+ years established dental practice located just outside Albany. Approximately 2,400 square feet. 5 ops, doctor’s private office and staff lounge. 1,500 active patients waiting. Practice grosses over $450K on just 3 days/week. Real estate also available. Dentist wishes to retire. Contact: (517) 371-0058; or email: [email protected]. MANHATTAN: Carnegie Hall area. Beautiful office in “white glove” building. Top floor, window views. 5 ops, private office, kitchen lab, interior bath. Mature, 32-year-old FFS practice. Excellent opportunity to customize the pending lease to your priorities. Intraoral cameras, laser; wired for multi-station computers. Please call (212) 246-0573; or email: [email protected]. GREENE COUNTY: DHPSA area. Dental office with professional building and commercial property for sale. Turnkey, or will stay for transition. Nice opportunity for new grad with young family. Asking $295K. Real estate, charts and dental equipment all included. Call (518) 275-6066. For info on specific benefits available to practitioners located in federally identified provider shortage areas (DHPSA), contact: [email protected]. SARATOGA COUNTY: Well-established general dentistry practice for sale in growing, high-tech region. Attractive, fee-for-service, 4-operatory office with digital workstations, X-rays and Pan. Strong hygiene/recall program. Collections at $1M in 2014 on 4 days/week. Unlimited potential offering a fine dental career. Dentist wishes to retire. Please reply to NYSDJ Box #MY-101. Email replies to: info@nysdental. org. Please include box # in subject line. SUFFOLK COUNTY: 1,500-square-foot professional office with five 9 x12 rooms, reception area, waiting room, consultation room, two finished rooms in basement with storage, parking for 9 cars. Building and parking handicap accessible. Attached is 2,700-squarefoot Colonial; 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 15x25’ den. Contact Rita at Re/Max Integrity Leaders: (631) 332-7897. SOUTHERN DUTCHESS COUNTY: Wellestablished, general FFS practice grossing $700K. 6 ops; entire facility is less than 10-years-old. 3,000 square feet, great location and parking. Real estate available. Inquiries to: [email protected]; or call (914) 456-3000. STATEN ISLAND: Port Richmond commercial district; half a block from P.S. 20. Freestanding dental office with 2 operatories, chairs, supplies, equipment and furniture included. Asking $225K. Call Dr. Ronald Altman at (908) 2950672 and leave message. 8 NYSDA NEWS / MAY 2015 EAST HARLEM: Upper Manhattan. Selling dental practice situated in good neighborhood. In service for more than 30 years; good flow of patients. Mostly Medicaid, PPOs and union. Owner relocating and must sell practice. Selling for $180K; lease is $4,900 and negotiable with landlord. Contact: (646) 384-6457; or email: [email protected]. PUTNAM COUNTY: NY Border, Southern CT. Well-established, successful Perio practice with 35 new patients per month from both NY and CT. 3 ops; fully digital within 1,000 square feet. Grossing $772K. Practice drives 9 hygiene days/week via PPO and FFS. Real estate also available for purchase, along with additional, connected 450-square-foot office. Doctor ready to retire. Contact Mike Apalucci at (718) 213-9386; or email: [email protected]. #CT108. BERGEN COUNTY: 2+ ops; corner location. 3.5 days/week. 1,250-square-foot leased space. Revenue $250K. Dr. retiring. Contact Henry Schein Professional Practice Transition Rep-resentative Donna Costa at (800) 988-5674; or email: [email protected]. #NJ124 SYRACUSE—WESTERN SUBURBS: Fee-for-service general gem. Office is 1,470 square feet; 4 operatories on lower level and full home rental with income of $775 month. Located in growing community village with waterway. Main highways and major shopping close by. Dedicated staff supporting well-known retiring doctor. Contact Henry Schein Professional Practice Transitions representative Donna Bambrick at (315) 430-0643; or email: donna. [email protected]. #NY148 OTSEGO COUNTY: 13-operatory practice with room to grow. Gross revenue exceeds $1.3M. Selling doctor owns building. Real estate also available. Near colleges. Digital X-rays, computers in operatories and modern software. Contact Henry Schein Professional Practice Transitions representative E. Scott Weinberger by email: [email protected]; or call (518) 512-9988. #NY105. NORTHERN NY: Profitable FFS practice. Close to recreation. Recent remodeling. Easy Dental, Dexis, soft tissue laser. Low overhead. Ideal for satellite practice. Grossing $366K. Contact Henry Schein Professional Practice Transition representative by email: [email protected]; or call (315) 263-1313. #NY117. SYRACUSE: West suburb. 4-operatory general practice with 2,000 square feet of leased space in professional building in busy shopping center. 3.5 working days. Eaglesoft. Net income from $179K to $242K over last 4 years. Contact Henry Schein Professional Practice Transitions Representative Donna Bambrick at (315) 4300643; or email: [email protected]. #NY143. COLUMBIA COUNTY: Small, part-time practice in beautiful country setting. After decades, doctor seeks successor. Seller extremely motivated. Gross just under $200K. 3 equipped operatories; 3 additional plumbed. Mix of FFS and insurance. Real estate also available. Contact Henry Schein Professional Practice Transitions rep: E. Scott Weinberger by email: escott.weinberger@ henryschein.com; or call (518)512-9988. #NY114 WESTCHESTER COUNTY: Well-established oral surgery practice in excellent community. Ideal 1-doctor office close to numerous referring doctors and hospitals. 2 operatories, just under 1,000 square feet, located in professional building with free patient parking. Close to area parkways, Metro North and public transportation. FFS with insurances accepted also. Doctor transitioning to an academic position. Contact Henry Schein Professional Practice rep: Mike. [email protected]; or call (718) 213-9386. #NY150. BROOKLYN: Established pediatric practice in community with growing families. 3- to 4-day practice has 2 ops with 3 chairs and digital X-ray. Featured plans, PPO and FFS in 1,200-square-foot office close to public transportation. Currently all ortho and endo referred out. Doctor ready to retire. Contact Henry Schein Professional Practice Transitions representative Michael Apalucci at (718) 213-9386; or email: [email protected]. #NY149 CAPITAL REGION: 100% FFS family practice. Healthy finances, 4-operatory practice equipped with digital X-rays and practice management software. Real estate to lease or purchase. Uniquely located in affluent town with little dental competition. Doctor willing to stay for transition or immediate sale. Contact Henry Schein Professional Practice Transitions Representative: E. Scott Weinberger at (518) 5129988; or email: [email protected]. #NY144. 9 NYSDA NEWS / MAY 2015 SOUTHERN FINGER LAKES AREA: Steuben County. Wellestablished FFS general practice with 1,200 square feet, 3 operatories and 5 employees providing diagnostic and restorative oral care. Dentrix practice management software and Pan. Over 2,500 active patients; gross receipts of $908K. Doctor to retire. Please contact Henry Schein Professional Practice Transitions Representative Christina Palma (585) 370-5301; or email: [email protected]. #NY141 CENRAL NEW YORK: College town, home/office. Big city benefits with small town atmosphere. $500K+. FFS practice; fully digital; 4 ops, additional op ready for expansion. Contact Henry Schein Professional Practice Transitions representative Marty at (315) 263-1313; or by email: [email protected]. #NY102. MANHATTAN: Office lease for sale. Midtown West/Carnegie Hall area. Moving practice. Beautiful suite has 5 equipped ops and fully furnished office, lab, kitchen, private office, bath and reception room. Building offers new 10-year lease. Simply bring your patients and files. Turnkey and ready to go. Call (212) 2460573; or email: [email protected]. SARATOGA COUNTY: Well-established upstate NY dental practice for sale/lease. Superbly located practice has flourished for over 35 years. Grossing over $300K on 20 hours/week. Easily expandable to full time. 2,000 square feet, 4 ops, private office and staff lounge included. Real estate and financing available. Dentist wishes to retire. Contact: (202) 487-0801; or email: [email protected]. LONG ISLAND—NORTH SHORE: Home office. Prestigious location. 5 minute walk to LIRR. 30 minutes Midtown; ample parking. Center-hall brick Colonial with four bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, modern kitchen and baths, family room, fireplace, all oak floors, dual central air and gas heating systems. Rear deck and brick patio. Attached 2-operatory dental office with separate entrance and walkway, skylight waiting room, business area, lab/dark room and ½ bath. Equipped; no practice. Reply to: [email protected]. Principals only. WHITE PLAINS: General practice for sale. 4 ops. Excellent store front location; plenty of parking. Fully computerized; digital with PracticeWorks. Over 1,000 active patients. 70% PPO; 30% FFS. 2014 gross revenue $490K; on track to gross $600K this year. Rent $4,000/month. Asking $320K. Contract (347) 873-8772; or email: [email protected]. ALBANY AREA SUBURB: 3-operatory general practice in busy retail area. Established 30+ years. Owner ready to retire. Practice priced below market value. No building overhead; landlord eager to keep dentist in space. Contact (518) 371-0058; or email: [email protected]. WESTERN SUFFOLK: Great opportunity, great location in front of railroad station. High volume; $1.5M, high profit. 6 ops, digital pan, digital X-rays. Buy in/buy out, smooth transition in 1-2 years. Owner planning to retire. Serious buyers only. Contact: M_I_ [email protected]. FOR RENT MIDTOWN MANHATTAN: Beautiful, new, large-windowed dental operatories for rent. Pelton Crane equipment, massage chairs, private office, front desk space and staff available. Doorman; warm environment. Best location—46th Street and Madison Avenue. Please call (212) 371-1999; or email: [email protected]. DUTCHESS COUNTY: Dental office for sale or rent. Attractive office building; formerly general dental/periodontal office. 1,300-squarefoot, freestanding dental building is fully furnished and equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and 3-4 ops. Low maintenance. Prime location, ¼ mile from highway. Building has been dental office for over 30 years. Please email any inquiries to: [email protected]. MANHATTAN: Affordable dental office for rent. 40th Street and Madison Avenue. Available all week. Best terms for 2-5 days. Email inquiries to: [email protected]. LOWER WESTCHESTER: Elegant, state-of-the-art dental office with 1-2 operatories available with staff 1-2 days/week for specialist. Minutes walk from local train station. Fully computerized and digital office. Please reply to: [email protected]. MIDTOWN EAST: Spacious; fully digital; 1-2 operatories with/ without staff available for GP or specialist. Private elevator, office, Panorex and lab on premises. Full- or part-time arrangement available. Please contact: [email protected]. WHITE PLAINS: Modern, state-of-the-art operatories available in duplex office with reception. Available FT/PT. Turnkey. Rent includes digital radiology with Pan, equipment, Nitrous, all disposables. Start-up or phase down. Need a satellite or more space? Upgrade and down size. Please call (914) 290-6545; or email: [email protected]. MANHATTAN: Brand new dental operatory available FT/PT in upscale specialty office. 2 blocks from Grand Central Station. New equipment; CBCT available. Elegant office with windowed operatory in 24/7 building with M-F concierge. Front desk space included with rental. Separate patient (handicap-accessible) and staff lavatories included. Congenial environment. Only dental specialists need apply. Reasonable rent. Must see to appreciate. Contact: [email protected]; or call (212) 685-8200. MANHATTAN: Dental operatory for rent in our newly renovated office located in Midtown at Madison Avenue and 52nd Street. Please call (212) 688-2820; or email: [email protected]. MIDTOWN MANHATTAN: Available immediately. Up to four brand new treatment rooms ranging in size from greater than 8x10, >9x12 to >12x18, along with front desk space and use of sterilization and staff room areas. Rooms can be divided or combined. Owner willing to customize treatment rooms for your needs. Optional private entrance and optional private waiting area. Competitive market price based on number of rooms leased and length of commitment. See pictures: www.AENYCproperties.com. Call (212) 752-3636; or email: [email protected]. GREAT NECK: Brand new operatory for rent with possible future purchase of existing practice. Includes digital X-rays, nitrous, Pan, all disposables. Close to RR. Perfect for start-up or phase down. Please call (516) 487-0130; or email: [email protected]. NASSAU COUNTY: North Shore. Rental for endodontist, periodontist or dentist. Busy, new, state-of-the-art office; fully equipped; digital X-rays, Patterson, A-Dec chairs, nitrous, etc. Seeking practitioner to rent space. Perfect for satellite or new growth practice. Contact: [email protected]. MIDTOWN MANHATTAN: 2 dental operatories available in newly built, high-end dental office. Ideally located in Class A building with attended lobby just off Fifth Avenue/ Rockefeller Center/St. Patrick's Cathedral. Excellent views St. Patrick's spires on high floor. Private office for doctor; excellent reception desk space. Rent reasonable. Email: [email protected]; or call: (516) 817-9907. MIDTOWN: Operatory for rent FT or PT in attractive Grand Central area dental practice. Business office included. Reasonable rent. Contact: (212) 685-0312; or visit: www.lspindeldds.com. WESTERN SUFFOLK COUNTY: Great location for Endodontist or Periodontist. Multiple communities with over 30 general dentists provide great opportunity for Endo or Perio practice. Please call (631) 332-0759. LYNBROOK: Modern, state-of-the-art operatories available in new beautiful building with parking. Available FT or PT. Turnkey. Rent includes use of all dental equipment and front desk. Start-up or phase down. Large office with 14 ops; great for a satellite or looking for more space. Upgrade or downsize. Please call (516) 945-5268; or email: [email protected]. UPPER EAST SIDE: Shared professional space available immediately. Ideal for dentist. One large treatment room—may be subdivided into two—plus one large consultation room. Near public transportation. Contact Dr. Pamela Karman at (646) 734-7309. SARATOGA COUNTY: Well-established upstate NY dental practice for sale/lease. Superbly located practice has flourished for over 35 years. Grossing over $300K on 20 hours/week. Easily expandable to full time. 2,000 square feet, 4 ops, private office and staff lounge included. Real estate and financing available. Dentist wishes to retire. Contact: (202) 487-0801; or email: [email protected]. MIDTOWN EAST: Fully equipped, state-of- the-art and conveniently located near the UN. Easily accessible to public transportation. Modern equipment and fully digital; ideal location for general practitioner or specialist to grow their practice. 5 operatories with breathtaking views; high-end furnishings and high ceilings make this space very attractive. Fully equipped with brand new chairs, flat screen TVs, sterilization area and reception/front desk. Available to rent 3-4 operatories, 7 days/week. Rent negotiable. Front desk support is available if necessary. Please call (212) 9687888; or email: [email protected]. MANHATTAN: Part-time to full-time dental operatories available in premium Madison Avenue and 57th Street landmark building. We've had our share of crooks and criminals, and are looking for nice, decent citizen(s) with proper dental credentials to share our magnificent space. Excellent atmosphere; nurturing and supportive environment and people. We believe in a win-win situation. This is a can-not-miss. Must see. Contact: (212) 421-1500; or email: [email protected]. MIDTOWN WEST: West 49th Street and 9th Avenue. Newly renovated boutique, state-of-the-art, fully equipped office has 2 chairs for rent. Flexible; part time; 2-3 days/week for general dentist or specialist. Details negotiable. Please call (212) 3677120; or email: [email protected]. EQUIPMENT FOR SALE DENTAL EQUIPMENT: Saratoga County office selling following equipment: Panorex X-ray by Sirona; Dental chairs and units by A-Dec/DentalEZ; Autoclave by MidMark. All equipment in mint condition; less than five years old. Will sell for best offer received. Contact: (202) 487-0801; or email: [email protected]. DENTAL SERVICES SERVICES MIDTOWN AND WESTCHESTER LAB: Full service lab. 2 locations: 40th Street and Westchester. Send patients to lab for custom shades and repairs. EMax, BruxZir, implants, flippers and repairs. Great prices, and we are nice! Call (212) 951-7325. Visit: www. mtlnyc.com/nysda for 50% off first crown. TAXES: Your office, business or personal. Specialty dentists. Personable CPA. Call Stuart A. Sinclair, CPA, at (516) 935-2086. Visit our website: www.dentaxsolutions.com; or e-mail: stusinclair@ yahoo.com. Offices located at 1120 Old Country Road, Plainview, NY 11803. KODAK & CARESTREAM INTRAORAL X-RAY SENSOR REPAIR: We specialize in repairing Kodak & Carestream RVG 5100 & 6100 dental X-ray sensors. Repair and save thousands over replacement cost. Visit: www.KodakDentalSensorRepair.com. Call (919) 924-8559. 2015 OSHA COMPLIANCE AND TRAINING MANUAL FOR DENTISTS: Updated manual, plus Documentation Kit (for record keeping). Audio OSHA Training CD for Employees, OSHA Test, CDC guidelines, OSHA Q&As. Visit: www.oshamanual.com to order; or call (832) 279-3566. OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER: Pediatric dentist. Pedo/Ortho group seeks clinically skillful, ambitious pediatric dentist. Wonderful opportunity in great area and unique office environment. Inquiries to: [email protected]. SARATOGA SPRINGS: Seeking pediatric dentist to join rapidly growing, well-known practice. Modern, well-run office offers experienced staff that will make transitioning into our practice a breeze. Visit us online: www.byrnekidsdental.com. Please email resume to: [email protected]. SYRACUSE: Seeking full-time dentist for 4-day work week in modern 4-operatory practice. Associate leading to partnership. Proficiency in endo, oral surgery and cosmetic services. Resume to: [email protected]. CENTRAL NEW YORK: Phoenix, NY. Associate dentist needed 2-5 days leading to partnership or sale. FFS; 20+ new patients/month. Experienced part-time dentists; 6 ops; high net. Excellent pay can be salary or percentage. All computerized. Phoenix is 5 minutes from Liverpool, 10 minutes from Syracuse and 15 minutes from Oswego. Call Chris at (315) 6952128; or email: [email protected]. MIDTOWN MANHATTAN: Rockefeller Plaza. General fee-for-service practice with office in prime Midtown location seeking partner(s) to jointly build a class-A multi-specialty practice. Please contact: [email protected] CAPITAL DISTRICT: First Advantage New York Dental seeks full-time General Dentists to join our dynamic Queensbury, Latham and Saratoga Springs teams. 1st Advantage Dental - New York was founded in 1978 and affiliated with American Dental Partners in 2000. Our specialty dentistry includes general restorative, oral surgery, preventative/periodontics and endodontics. We have Common Treatment Philosophy. Offering competitive salary and excellent benefit package, including 401k, health insurance and professional work environment. To learn more about American Dental Partners and 1st Advantage New York please visit: www.amdpi.com and www.1stadvantagedental.com. Apply today by emailing your resume to: sbolduc@amdpi. com; or call (781) 213-3318. VESTAL: DHPSA area. General dentist needed for private practice. Owner/Dentist retiring. 9-operatory office with 3 hygienists. Office standards and friendly staff provide excellent care. Opportunity to own practice. Please visit our website: www.parkwaydentalpracticepc.com. Contact Brenda Carter at (607) 798-7188; or email: [email protected]. Fax resume to (607) 7978435. For more info on specific benefits available to practitioners located in federally identified provider shortage areas (DHPSA), contact: [email protected]. CENTRAL NEW YORK/ROME: Busy, 30+-year-old dental practice seeks oral surgeon, general dentist. May lead to partnership. High pay. 3 years experience required; must be willing to relocate. 6 beautiful ops; digital, paperless. Great community with excellent schools and no crime. Low cost of living. Great city to raise family, with hunting, fishing, skiing, casino resort, beautiful golf course. Resume by email: dental. [email protected]; or fax: (315) 337-8904. Inquiries to Dr. B or Angel at (315) 339-5830. 10 NYSDA NEWS / MAY 2015 WATERTOWN: DHPSA area. Seeking experienced, energetic and enthusiastic dentist. Full time; 4-5 days/week. Great opportunity. $175K base salary, including very generous benefit package with 3 weeks vacation, CE, 401k, health insurance, malpractice, membership dues and license/DEA fees. Quarterly incentive program available for tuition loan reimbursement. Extremely fun, friendly and efficient office. Call Cammie at (315) 771-6513. For info on specific benefits available to practitioners located in federally identified provider shortage areas (DHPSA), contact: [email protected]. ONEONTA: DHPSA area. Two full-time positions available for general dentists. FT Oneonta and FT Auburn. Well-established practice with full range of dental care, including endodontics, oral surgery, prosthodontics, orthodontics, as well as sleep apnea appliances (Oasys/Herbst). Outstanding collaborative work environment. Experienced team to help you meet your individual goals. Competitive salary and full benefit package. Qualified candidates eligible for loan forgiveness-HPSA (Oneonta). Please email CV to: [email protected]. For info on specific benefits available to practitioners located in federally identified provider shortage areas (DHPSA), contact: [email protected]. NJ & CT: Oral surgeon needed for busy general dentistry offices. Part time and full time available. Large pool of general dentistry patients for internal referrals. Earn high compensation and work in fast-paced, friendly environment. Call Alex at (617) 823-2111; or email: [email protected]. BAINBRIDGE: DHPSA area 33-year established rural private practice seeking full-time general dentist. Patient-centered practice providing quality modern dentistry. Associate leading to partnership. Contact Sally or Angela at (607) 967-2051; or email resume to: [email protected]. Fax resume to (607) 967-7477. For info on specific benefits available to practitioners located in federally identified provider shortage areas (DHPSA), contact: [email protected]. ASSOCIATESHIPS AVAILABLE MIDTOWN MANHATTAN: Rockefeller Plaza. Growing, general, fee-for-service practice seeking GP associate, endodontist, periodontist and oral surgeon. Position leads to partnership. Please send CV to: [email protected]. WESTERN NASSAU COUNTY: Seeking associate who is ambitious and hardworking, leading to takeover of well-established FFS practice. Will be win-win situation for recent graduate. Italian speaking a plus. Resume and references to: [email protected]. SYRACUSE: Seeking full-time dentist for 4-day work week in modern 4-operatory practice. Associate leading to partnership. Proficiency in endo, oral surgery and cosmetic services. Resume to: [email protected]. BUFFALO: DHPSA area. Seeking partner/associate for expanding South Buffalo practice. Great opportunity for the right dentist. Email inquiries to: [email protected]. For info on specific benefits available to practitioners located in federally identified provider shortage areas (DHPSA), contact: [email protected]. FINGER LAKES: Partner/Associate dentist wanted for growing practice with three locations. Seeking dynamic individual with excellent clinical and people skills. All phases of dentistry practiced in our offices. Owners in practice for 32 years; eager to mentor. Generous benefits and commission-based compensation offered. Busy, established practice. Experienced dentist could earn $250$300K/annually with ownership opportunity. New, stateof-the-art. Live, work, play and raise your family in this wonderful vacation destination. Call Jessi at (315) 5363341; or email: [email protected]. NJ & CT: Endodontist needed for busy general dentistry offices. Part time and full time available. Large pool of general dentistry patients for internal referrals. Earn high compensation and work in fast-paced, friendly environment. Call Alex at (617) 823-2111; or email: [email protected]. GREATER CAPITAL DISTRICT: Experienced dental associate wanted for long-term position with potential buy-in/ partnership. Great career opportunity for hardworking, motivated, “patient first” individual. Well-established practice—35+ years—with great staff and patient base. Email: [email protected]. NEW YORK CITY: DHPSA area Seeking full-time general dentist. Salary $100K+. Serving Chinese populations in metropolitan area. Prefer fluent bilingual Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin). Please contact: Michael Mui at (212) 226-6368; (917) 596 8652; or email: [email protected]. For info on specific benefits available to practitioners located in federally identified provider shortage areas (DHPSA), contact: [email protected]. SYRACUSE: Seeking warm, outgoing dentist for 2-3 days/week in modern dental office with wonderful staff and patients. Will lead to partnership and/or buyout. Established and highly successful practice. Please send resume to: [email protected]. FORT DRUM AREA: DHPSA area. North Country Family Health Center Inc., a FQHC, seeks FT NYS-licensed dentist to serve the dental needs of children and adults in primary care setting. Ideal candidate experienced in providing care to underserved populations. Loan forgiveness. Strong enthusiasm for working from an integrated medical/ behavioral/dental healthcare model is desired. Electronic dental record experience preferred. Complete employment www.nocofamilyhealth. org and mail with resume to: Joey Marie Horton, Executive Director, NCFHC, 238 Arsenal St., Watertown, NY 13601. EEO. For info on specific benefits available to practitioners located in federally identified provider shortage areas (DHPSA), contact: [email protected]. MANHATTAN: Retiring or losing your lease? Join us in our modern, high-quality, FFS restorative practice. Ideal for dentists seeking exit strategy. Our experienced staff will help you seamlessly transfer and integrate your patients into our well-managed office. Financial arrangements will be tailored to suit your individual needs. Please call (212) 697-1122; or email: [email protected]. We’re looking forward to hearing from you. GENERAL DENTISTS: Dentserv, provider of general dental services to long-term care facilities throughout New York State seeks dentists to join our team. Candidates with experience providing service to geriatric population a plus! Flexible schedules and no billing responsibilities. Responses by email: [email protected]; Fax: (914) 738-0331; or Phone: (914) 738-1144 ext.29. UPSTATE NEW YORK: Board-Eligible/Board-Certified dentist needed for hospital-employed practice. Full-time position; 5-8 hours/ day. Staff consists of two full-time and one part-time dentist. Base salary $160K; sign-on bonus, incentives, malpractice and loan repayment. For in-depth information, contact Shielah at Marsh Group by calling (757) 696-0868; or email CV to: [email protected]. BROOKLYN: Dental office for rent with existing practice. Unlimited potential. Share waiting room with busy, established medical office. Only $1,850/month + shared utilities. $5,000 for patients’ charts and letter of endorsement. Contact Dr. John at (917) 992-5066; or email: [email protected]. 11 NYSDA NEWS / MAY 2015 LOWER HUDSON VALLEY: Well-established perio/ implant specialty practice with four locations seeks associate 2-3 days/week. Minimum two years experience. Potential for permanent relationship. Send CV to: [email protected]. SYRACUSE: 50-year-old group general dentistry practice seeking dentist interested in associateship, which can quickly lead to partnership. Practice is FFS, digital, with much of the latest technology. Position includes benefits and is immediately available. Contact: [email protected]. BROOKLYN: Associateship for general dentist. Seeking personal part-time GP associate with 2+ years experience for growing practice. Potential for buy-in. Friendly staff seeks team player with exceptional communication skills; must be proficient in molar endo, routine extractions and Invisalign. Medicaid & Dentaquest provider ID# required. Base salary, plus production bonuses to be discussed at interview. Email resume to: [email protected]. LOWER HUDSON VALLEY: Seeking Board-Certified pediatric dentist for progressive general dental practice in beautiful Cornwall, NY. Looking for caring dentist to work in all areas of pediatric care. Part-time; hours, days to be discussed at interview. Resume to: [email protected]. CENTRAL NEW YORK: Phoenix, NY. Associate dentist needed 2-5 days leading to partnership or sale. FFS; 20+ new patients/month. Experienced, part-time dentists; 6 ops; high net. Excellent pay: salary or percentage. All computerized. Phoenix is 5 minutes from Liverpool, 10 minutes from Syracuse and 15 minutes from Oswego. 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The second is New York State Disability Insurance. “Workers’ comp” provides financial benefits to workers injured on the job, while NYS Disability Insurance provides temporary cash for illness or injury that occurs off the job, and for disabilities arising from pregnancies. New York State began requiring workers’ compensation coverage in 1914. At the same time, it established the New York State Insurance Fund, a quasi- governmental insurance company. The fund was created to guarantee the availability at all times of workers’ compensation protection at a reasonable cost to any employer seeking coverage. As the years went on, the State Insurance Fund became one of the most competitive and accessible carriers of workers’ compensation insurance in New York. Fast forward to 2015, and the competitive edge the State Insurance Fund once enjoyed has dissipated for many groups. There are now many more insurance carriers that write workers’ compensation policies and many that offer more competitive premiums, especially for certain occupations. The State Insurance Fund, in fact, now insures less than half the total New York State market, with more people choosing to insure with private carriers. NYSDA recently endorsed a new workers’ compensation program offered through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. to provide one of the most competitive workers’ compensation programs for New York State dentists. The program is offered through a limited “safety group” that not only offers lower rates but is also “dividend-eligible.” That means if the claims experience is favorable, employers may receive a return of premiums in the form of annual dividends. Many businesses, among them dentists, may be part of the State Insurance Fund because it is the only option their broker offers, or they may have a past history of claims that forced them into the fund. No matter what the reason, you owe it to yourself to get a quote for this new NYSDA program to see if it can save your practice money. It is important to keep in mind that if you are insured with the State Insurance Fund and want to receive a quote, you need to send the fund a “Reservation of Rights” letter at least 30 days prior to your renewal date. For example, if your policy renews on July 1, you must send a signed Reservation of Rights letter sent to the State Insurance Fund by June 1. This letter does not signify you are canceling coverage or leaving the State Fund, it simply is letting the fund know that you are reserving the right to look elsewhere. If a quote is not competitive to your current premium, you can still opt to renew your policy at the same expiring date even though you have sent the letter. There is no penalty for sending the letter; there is only a penalty if you don’t send the letter and decide to move the policy to another carrier. For more information about the NYSDA-endorsed workers’ compensation program or to receive a quote, call Arthur J. Gallagher at 1 (888) 8693535 and ask for Matt Franzese. z 12 NYSDA NEWS / MAY 2015