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Volume 47
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Summer 2011
Publication of the Eighth District Dental Society of the State of New York
2011 William C Knauf Golf Day
Sunny skies and a delicious continental breakfast greeted over
70 Eighth District members at Springville Country Club, who
gathered to hear Dr. Franklin Shull of Columbia, SC present
“Everyday Dentistry – Pearls for Your Practice”. After a hearty
lunch, 115 golfers battled on the course in perfect 70° sunshine.
Dr. Peter Igoe, with a fine 81 from the back tees, won this year’s
Eighth District Dental Society Championship Title.
Other winners were:
Men’s Scramble: Drs. Greg George, Leon Kantor, Bob Reszel,
and Mike Vatral
Mixed Scramble: Dr. Kim Meabon, Ms. Paula Morris, Mr. Dan
Duke, and Mr. Rob Langer
Senior Scramble: Drs. Bob DeFranco and Dick Costantini, Mr.
Tom Feidt (honorary Eighth District Member), and Mr. Bob Sauda
Closest to Pin #8:
Men – Dr. Dave Croglio
Ladies – Dr. Kim Meabon
Longest Drive #6:
Men – Dr. Pat Krough
Ladies – Ms. Paula Morris
Closest to Pin #12:
Men – Dr. Bob Reszel
Ladies – Dr. Kim Meabon
Following cocktails and a steak dinner, 83 participants won raffle
prizes. Event co-chairs Drs. Stan Zak and Paul DiBenedetto
announced that the 2012 Knauf Day is scheduled for Tuesday,
May 29, 2012 at Park Country Club in Williamsville, NY.
The evening was highlighted by Dr. Bill Knauf’s daughter,
Jessica, and former partner Dr. Tim Stanford saying a few words
about what the event meant to Bill, and why he worked so hard to
elevate its status before his passing in 1992.
In this issue:
Who Do Patients Trust? ........ 2
AED Bill Signed .................... 6
Golf Photos ........................ 8-9
Capitol Club ........................ 13
Delegates Meeting.............. 14
Dr. John Nasca, Eighth District Dental Society Vice President
presented Dr. Zak and Dr. DiBenedetto with plaques thanking them
for their service as co-chairs of the Knauf Day since 2008. They
pass the reins to Dr. John Tibbetts, Knauf Day Chair for 2012.
A big thank you to this year’s sponsors:
Naming Sponsor: Ivoclar Vivadent
Golf Ball Sponsor: Bank of America
Gold Sponsor: Fortress Insurance Company
Gold Sponsor: Jacob Hauck Agency
Gold Sponsor & Margarita Bar: Patterson Dental
Silver & Tee Sponsor: Dental Dynamics
Silver Sponsor: Graser’s Dental Ceramics
Silver Sponsor: Pro-Esthetics
Silver Sponsor: Shred-it
Beverage Sponsor: ADP
Tee Sponsor: EBS-RMSCO, Inc.
Tee Sponsor: Integrity Office Supply
Tee Sponsor: Printed Images
Tee Sponsor: UB Dental Alumni
Tee Sponsor: VOCO
Tee Sponsor: WaterCure USA
New Members
Please join us in welcoming the following as members of
the Eighth District Dental Society.
Amy Bowman
University at Buffalo
Inspire Dental Group
4330 Maple Road, Amherst, NY 14226
Jason Creps
University at Buffalo
Niagara Quality Care Dentistry
8875 Porter Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304
Amandip Kamoh
NYUCD
Graduate Student
Aaron McCann
University at Buffalo
Buffalo Niagara Endodontics
5353 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221
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Volume 47, No. 3 Summer, 2011
Eighth District Dental Society
of the State of New York
3831 Harlem Road Buffalo, N.Y. 14215
(716) 995-6300 FAX (716) 995-6305
From the Editor
FROM PARENT TO
COLLABORATOR TO
FACILITATOR: WHO
CAN PATIENTS TRUST?
By Chester J. Gary, DDS, JD
American Dental Association
800-621-8099
New York State Dental Association 800-255-2100
EDIT ORIAL STAFF
Chester J. Gary, Editor 683-7443
Kevin J. Hanley, Associate Editor 871-1614
Vicki J. Prager, Associate Editor 995-6300
2011 OFFICERS
Charles S. Travagliato, President
Brendan P. Dowd, President-Elect
John J. Nasca, Vice President
Joseph S. Modica, Secretary
Ronald H. Jarvis, Treasurer
Vicki J. Prager, Executive Director
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Kristen M. Alexander Yogini A. Kothari
Frank C. Barnashuk
Salvatore J. Manente
Mark K. Barone
Jason Marshall
David R. Bonnevie
James C. Matteliano
Albert Cantos
Joseph S. Modica
Glen C. Donnarumma John J. Nasca
Brendan P. Dowd
Margaret Pazzaglia-Adolf
Kevin J. Hanley
Marlin S. Salmon
Charles W. Hannum
Hemant H. Shelawala
John A. Havens
Steve Sokolovskiy
Ronald H. Jarvis
Charles S. Travagliato
Member Publication
American Association of Dental Editors
The Bulletin of the Eighth District Dental Society
(USPS 909-900) is published five times a year,
in Jan., April, June, Sept. and Nov. by the Eighth
District Dental Society for its members at a $40.00
annual subscription rate. Unless officially adopted
by the Eighth District Dental Society and so indicated, opinions expressed in this publication are not
necessarily the views of the association.
Address all communications pertaining to this
Bulletin to the Editor, Eighth District Dental
Society, 3831 Harlem Road, Buffalo, New York
14215. POSTMASTER send address changes to
the Bulletin of the Eighth District Dental Society,
3831 Harlem Road, Buffalo, New York 14215.
Material for publication should be submitted three
weeks prior to the month of publication.
The Dental Society is organized for the
purpose of encouraging improvement of the
health of the public, to promote the art and
science of dentistry, and to r epresent the
interests of the members of the profession
and the public which it serves.
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“Doctor, I already know what treatment
shifted from parent to collaborator. As part
I want. I saw it on the internet.” In the
of an interactive process, dentists began to
digital age, patients can, more easily than
balance patients’ autonomous demands
ever, obtain access to technical
with what we, and usually they, knew was
information. An increasing number
best for them. Since we still, in great part,
research their oral health problems and the
controlled the reliability of the information,
myriad of available treatment modalities
both parties could trust that they based their
prior to visiting their dentist. This access
decisions on fact.
changes the role of the dentist in the dentistToday, patients, armed with information
patient relationship. Dentists no longer act
of all levels of reliability, make personal
as the sole provider of information to their
judgments and choices regarding treatment
patients. Rather, we now merely facilitate
before they consult with us. Since they
the transfer of information to patients.
already know their personal values and
Many patients actually select dentists to
needs, they do not feel they require a
facilitate their own preconceived treatment
collaborator to discuss treatment decisions.
plan based upon the knowledge they
Hence, it now reduces our role in the
acquire. The danger arises, however, that
dentist-patient relationship from a
patients will encounter unreliable and
collaborator to a facilitator. Patients now
inaccurate information from financially
challenge dentists to facilitate the results
biased sources. We,
patients
want,
as dentists, cannot
based on the
Dentists must re-establish
allow patients to
information
their role as a trusted
proceed
with
patients obtain.
collaborator in the dentisttreatment based upon
Dentists with a
false information and
commercial
view
patient relationship.
beliefs. If we act as
of our profession
willing accomplices
often embrace the
to the misinformation for our own financial
role of facilitator. These dentists have a
gain, such deception will, over time,
product to sell and can make any deal, short
dissipate patients’ trust in our commitment
of perpetrating a fraud, with interested
to place their welfare above ours. When
purchasers in the marketplace. The dentist
confronted with misinformed patients, we
seller challenges the patient buyer to
must correct inaccuracies, dispel myths and
beware of a bad deal and recognizes no
refuse to treat when not in their best
obligation to act in the patient buyer’s best
interests.
interests. However, when dentists facilitate
Historically, dentists functioned as a
treatment
plans
based
upon
parent in a paternalistic dentist-patient
misinformation, such passive deception
relationship. In this model, dentists
weakens our moral authority and our
controlled both the domain of technical
greatest asset, the patients’ trust in the
information and treatment decisions on
dentist-patient relationship. After all, a
behalf of patients. Patients trusted that their
patient’s choice, based on misinformation,
dentist knew what was best for them and
is not an autonomous choice. When
dentists did the right thing to earn this trust.
patients ultimately realize that their dentist
With the onset of consumerism and
allowed deceptive marketing to dupe them,
informed consent, dentists continued to
they will lose trust not only in their dentist,
serve as the primary source of oral health
but also in the entire dental profession.
knowledge, but began to share the decisionDentists must re-establish their role as a
making process with patients. Our role then
see Trust page 7
From the President
“PEEVES, CROTCHETS, AND IRKS”
By Charles Travagliato, DDS
Using literary license, I borrowed my title from a syndicated
column written by the late journalist and television commentator
James Kilpatrick. In his column he tried to educate his readers on
the proper usage of language in an effort to foster better
communication. That is my goal also.
My pet peeve, crotchet, and irk? It is the all too common usage
of the phrase “we accept insurance”. Perusal of the advertising
section of the yellow pages, local Penny Saver, etc. will
immediately make you aware of the amazing numbers of
professional dental practices which use this phrase. Why??? I
suspect it is because all too frequently the first question patients
ask you or your staff is “do you accept my insurance?”.
However, the ambiguity of this phrase can lead to
misinterpretation and serious misunderstandings. In illustration:
does “we accept insurance” mean:
a) you participate in my plan and abide by its contract
provisions regarding fees, the collection of co-payments
and deductibles;
OR
b) you do not participate in my plan but you will process my
insurance claim and balance bill me for any unpaid
amounts after the insurance has paid its portion;
OR
c) you will accept my insurance
as full payment for
everything!; you will not bill
me for anything even if there
are deductibles, co-payments, and unpaid balances due
after insurance has paid its portion.
Hopefully, we all realize that the third example is not only
unethical and illegal, but can result in the loss of your license to
practice dentistry. However regrettable and unfortunate, the third
example is precisely what most patients truly think “we accept
insurance” means!
My office staff has been instructed to never respond to
the question “do you accept my insurance?” with a yes or no answer
or to use the phrase “we accept your insurance”. The consequences
of doing so will result in termination. The only appropriate response
is that we either participate or do not participate in a particular
plan. This is followed immediately with a full explanation of what
participation or lack thereof means in regards to fees, deductibles,
and co-payments.
I strongly encourage you to eliminate the phrase “we
accept insurance” from your vocabulary, and that of your staff,
and from all your advertising and correspondence. Doing so, I am
certain, will lead to better communication and less
misunderstanding with patients. n
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Calendar
July 2011
Making Western New York’s
most beautiful smiles.
Sunday, July 24
Summer Family Picnic
12PM Beaver Island State Park
August 2011
Monday, August 1
Basic Life Support/CPR
5PM Eighth District Office
Thursday, August 18
Magic Bus Tour
5PM Eighth District Office
Thursday, August 25
Mouthguard Program
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Eighth District Service Corporation Board Meeting
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Tuesday, September 13
Eighth District Dental Society Executive Council Meeting
7PM Eighth District Office
Wi-Fi in Society Office
Bring your laptop to meetings and continuing education at the
Society Office. Wi-fi is available. We will give you the password
upon request. n
Assistance for Dependencies Available
The Council of Chemical Dependencies is in existence to
help colleagues, staff or families who may have a problem
with alcohol or other substance abuse. All inquiries are kept
strictly CONFIDENTIAL and will be acted upon in a nonpunitive, non-judgmental and caring way. If you think you,
or someone you know, has a problem, please call our State
Chairperson, Dr. Bob Herzog (716-565-2160) or Eighth
District Chairperson, Dr. Amy Bryan (716-433-7684) night
or day. n
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Tel: 716-626-1258
Fax: 716-626-1259
Tax Tip
Internet Scam
pursuant to the Tax Relief Act of 2010
Memo from Lance Plunkett, General Counsel, NYSDA
In 2011 the employee portion of the FICA withholding dropped
from 6.2% to 4.2%. The employer portion remains at 6.2%, so the
combined FICA rate is 10.4% rather than 12.4%.
If you did not make the change, your employees are overpaying
by 2% of their gross wages. The Medicare tax remains unchanged
at 1.45% for both the employer and the employee. The total
combined FICA and Medicare tax has dropped from 15.3% to
13.3%. Please contact your personal accountant for more
information. n
A dentist received a phone call from a “company” reporting a
negative statement about them on the internet. They said that if
they paid $200 per month to their company, they would watch for
and delete such items. The so-called company is based in Miami.
The dentist did not accept their offer, but contacted our office for
guidance.
I would assess the call as a scam. No company is going to be
successful at removing these internet items. Federal law grants
immunity to Internet providers who post such defamatory items.
Therefore, the only remedy is to sue the underlying person who
posted the item to the internet for defamation. Often, you aren’t
even able to identify for certain who the underlying poster is to
sue. Not a very useful remedy in the long run. The scammer could
be reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for action
since it is a Florida company. The FTC has been pretty relentless
lately in pursuing these kinds of comsumer scams. n
Eighth District Dental
Foundation
The Foundation will be collaborating with Garfield Refining to
roll out a program to raise money for the programs of the
Foundation such as the Good Neighbors Clinic, Children’s Dental
Health Month and the Mouth Guard program. You will receive a
mailing soon from Garfield and the Foundation asking that you
consider putting your scrap metal in an envelope and send to
Garfield. The money which you would have received will be sent
to the Foundation. Garfield will be reporting your donation to the
Foundation and we will send you an acknowledgement letter.
Please participate and support your Foundation in the good work
that it does! n
New Member Benefit
If you are looking for work or additional work, or if you need
someone to work for you part time, temporary or full time, we can
post your information on our website free of charge. This is a new
member benefit for you. We can post your information
anonymously if you choose.
Please contact Cyndy Fiegl in the Society office. 716-995-6300. n
Dr. Ed Silva, a Fortress Dentist.
I live in Edina, Minnesota. I came to the States
Fortress Insurance Company is owned
as an exchange student from Spain. Got my
and operated by dentists, and only
DDS at the University of Minnesota.
I practice general dentistry. My partner and
I have had our practice for 11 years. I really
enjoy the cosmetic cases, the before and after
insures dentists. Aggressive claims
defense, valuable risk management
and outstanding customer service are
is very satisfying.
why dentists all over the country have
I recharge by playing soccer. It’s a great stress
chosen Fortress Professional Liability
reliever and mind cleanser. Our team has been
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sive and knowledgeable too.
I plan to expand our practice to a network of
offices in the metro area. I like the business
To get Fortress protection from an
side of dentistry.
agent in your area, call Tom Feidt or
I admire my patients. Sometimes they have
Bob Sauda at the Jacob Hauck Agency,
to sit for hours and they rarely complain.
716-649-4174. Say Dr. Silva sent you.
I recommend Fortress professional liability
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The coverage is very complete and
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Over 14,000 dentists trust Fortress with their professional liability insurance.
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Summer, 2011
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AED Bill Signed Into Law
On Wednesday, June 8, 2011, Governor Cuomo signed an
important piece of legislation into law that will improve public
health and safety of New Yorkers statewide.
•
It is estimated that an individual’s chances for survival
decreases by 10% for each minute that defibrillation is
delayed
Beginning January 1, 2012, all dental offices in New York State
will be required to have Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
on-site. Dentists in New York are already required to be trained to
use these devices. AEDs save lives and now over 10,000 dental
offices across the State will have them available.
•
Early defibrillation has been shown to be more effective
than CPR alone
•
The national average for survival after sudden cardiac
arrest is 5-6% without immediate defibrillation
NYSDA’s support of AEDs in dental offices is a result of the
indisputable evidence that they greatly improve outcomes for
people experiencing cardiac arrest.
•
In metropolitan areas, the survival rates are actually lower,
1-2%, leading many communities to equip first responders
with AEDs
While dental offices are not a site where cardiac arrest is likely
to occur, as many people frequent dental offices, the availability
of an AED provides additional protection for those in a dental
office who may experience an unanticipated cardiac event,
regardless of the cause.
•
Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) programs have raised
survival rates up to 60%
The importance of early defibrillation cannot be over-emphasized:
•
•
The prognosis of pre-hospital cardiac arrest due to
ventricular fibrillation is dependent on the first few
minutes following the arrest
The availability and use of AEDs has resulted in a marked
increase in the effectiveness of pre-hospital CPR in saving
lives
This bill was sponsored by Senator Martin J. Golden and
Assemblyman Herman D. Farrell, Jr. and supported by groups from
around the state including the American Red Cross, the American
Heart Association and the Regional Emergency Medical Services
Council of the Hudson and Mohawk Valleys.
New AED Law and How it Will Affect You
NYSDA has created a Frequently Asked Questions sheet that
will answer many of your questions about the new AED law and
how it will affect you. The FAQ sheet will be updated as new
questions come in.
see AED Law page 7
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Why the other
side hates to see
us on your side.
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any payment for frivolous claims.
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underwriters, claims personnel, risk
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AED Law
from page 6
If you have questions that are not addressed in the FAQ, contact
NYSDA offices at 1-800-255-2100 or send an email to
[email protected].
NYSDA Announces Endorsed AED Vendor
NYSDA has arranged a discounted AED purchasing program
with AED Professionals to help members comply with the new
AED law in the most cost effective manner. AED Professionals
has units starting at $850 and they can provide the forms and
documentation needed to claim a $500 tax credit from New York
State when you file the NY CT-250 form. There are many models
of AEDs with varying features on the market, and the staff at AED
Professionals can advise you as to which AED is best suited for
your needs and at the lowest long term cost.
Special NYSDA member benefits include:
•
Special NYSDA member pricing
•
•
Dedicated website
Free lifetime reminder program letting you know
when to replace the battery or pads
Free shipping
“Rescue Ready” unit comes assembled and ready
to use
•
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NYSDA is not receiving any royalties; the purpose of this
endorsement is to provide savings to NYSDA members.
Contact AED Professionals at 888-541-2337 to learn more or visit
them at:http://www.aedprofessionals.com/nysda.html n
Trust from page 2
trusted collaborator in the dentist-patient relationship. We cannot
control the information available on the internet, but we can control
our response to it. We have the professional obligation to ensure
patients make autonomous choices based upon reliable information.
We cannot capitalize on deceptive information, but must correct
inaccuracies and refuse to treat when not in the patients’ best
interests. If patients cannot trust dentists to do the right thing
regarding their oral health, who can they trust?
Please address any questions or comments to Chester J. Gary,
DDS, JD at [email protected]. n
8th District Bulletin
Available Online
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Bulletin online. Simply visit the 8th District Website, at
www.8thdistrictdental.org, login, and go to "Eighth District
Bulletin" in the Member Section. If you would prefer to
receive the Bulletin by email, call the Society Office at
716-995-6300, or email [email protected].
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2011 William C. Knauf Golf Tournament
Attendees at CE program
Dr. Franklin Shull, speaker for morning CE program
Dr. Stan Zak presenting
trophy to Championship
winner, Dr. Peter Igoe
Some of this year’s golfers
Other winners
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34th Annual
BUFFALO NIAGARA DENTAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 2ND
Dental Ethics & Jurisprudence in NYS
Chester J. Gary, DDS ’78, JD Alumni Speaker Series
Major Sponsors
Additional Fee Required
Infection Control: That Thing You Do
John A. Molinari, PhD Additional Fee Required
Presented by:
Dental
Alumni
Association
NOVEMBER 2 - 4, 2011
BUFFALO CONVENTION
CPR: The Safety Company
Limit 50 Participants Additional Fee Required
Risk Management
John Asaro, DDS ’73 Alumni Speaker Series
Kevin Ricotta, JD Additional Fee Required
Physical Diagnosis of the Head and Neck:
A Modern Approach to an Old Subject
Michael N. Hatton, DDS ‘82, MS, FACD
Alumni Speaker Series and Elizabeth R. Hatton, MD, MS
Hands-On Course Additional Fee Required
FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 4 TH
FREE
Opening Night Celebration!
Wednesday, November 2nd
5:30 - 8:00 pm
Come see the latest in
dental technology
while enjoying cocktails
and hors d’oeuvres.
Prize drawings for dentists.
Pre-Registration Fees:
$195
$275
$85
$95
$50
7th Annual
THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 3RD
Dues-pd DAA members
Nonmember Dentists
CDT
RDH
DA, Office Staff
AMEX VISA MASTERCARD DISCOVER
OnLine Pre-Registration
Plus
Course Descriptions or
Print Handouts
Go to:
ubdentalalumni.org
Michael A. Meenaghan Implant Symposium
Immediate and Digital Implant Dentistry:
Current Thoughts and Trends
Forensic Dentistry: Tales From the UB Case
Files
Jay R. Beagle, DDS, MsD
Raymond G. Miller, DDS ’85, Mary Bush, DDS ’99
Alumni Speaker Series and Peter Bush, BS
Robert J. Genco Distinguished Speaker Series
Office Oral Surgery For The General
Practitioner Made Easy
New & Emerging Concepts in Periodontal Tissue
Engineering AND Bone Regenerative Biology for
Periodontal Medicine & Diagnosis
Robert R. Edwab, DDS
William V. Giannobile, DDS, MS, DMSc.
Practical Periodontics for the General
Practitioner
Today’s Clinical Endodontics
Joseph P. Breloff, DDS ‘75, MS
William T. Henson, DDS
Alumni Speaker Series
Sports Dentistry:
Treating the Athletes in Your Practice
Advances in Direct Composite Resins –
Materials and Placement AND
Clinical Treatment Planning & Problem
Solving -When it Doesn’t Go By the Book
David P. Croglio, DDS ’87 Alumni Speaker Series
Billing and Coding Strategies That Work
The Secrets of Total Team Scheduling
AND
Robert A. Lowe, DDS
Lois J. Banta
Digital Radiography:
A Review of Systems and Diagnosis
Infection Control: That Thing You Do
Robert F. Majewski, DDS ‘76
John A. Molinari, PhD Additional Fee Required
Alumni Speaker Series
21st Century Minimally Invasive Dental Hygiene:
From Diagnosis to Treatment
Perio Education Experience:
How To Put Perio Into Practice AND
Stay Out Of Jail: The Top Coding Errors
Ronald Kaminer, DDS ‘90 Alumni Speaker Series
Charles Blair, DDS
Body Praxis – Physical Rehabilitation Program for
Firm Footing on Shifting Ground AND
Dental Professionals
Having Moments with Seniors
Rick Williamson and Julie Williamson, MSPT
Patti DiGangi
CPR: The Safety Company -- AM & PM Sessions
Limit 50 Participants Additional Fee Required
Creating a Simple Life!
Patricia Green
Pre-Registration CLOSES
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Alan J. Drinnan Memorial Symposium
Experience the Excitement of Lasers in Everyday
Dentistry - AM Hands-On Course AND
Experience Laser Utilization in Dental Hygiene PM Hands-On Course
Why Implants?
Eileen Bardwell
Sleep Bruxism, Snoring, Apnea & TMJ in
Dental Practice
Michael Gelb, DDS Alumni Speaker Series
Smoking Cessation/Tobacco Counseling
Othman Shilbly, DDS ’99 Alumni Speaker Series
Scott McIntosh, PhD
Scott D. Benjamin, DDS ‘78 Alumni Speaker Series
Continuing Education
Recognition Program
Additional Fee Required
AM Hands-On Course / TBA
Ivoclar
Additional Fee Required
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Summer, 2011
Memo from Lance Plunkett, General Counsel, NYSDA
To All: For those interested, a number of people have asked
about the new federal “Sunshine Law” created under Section
6002 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
(PPACA). The Sunshine Law – a copy of which appears below
(and which is cited as 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h or as Section
1128G of the Social Security Act) – is given that name because
its aim is to shed light on the practices of pharmaceutical and
medical device manufacturers in doling out perks to health
care providers as part of the promotion of their products. The
new law applies to dentists as health care providers because
the definition of a “physician” under Section 1861(r) of the
Social Security Act includes a dentist.
However, neither dentists nor dental associations are
required to do anything under the law and no penalties under
the law apply to dentists or to dental associations. The burden
under the new law falls entirely on manufacturers. The
manufacturers must report all payments they make to dentists
or teaching hospitals [payments can take various forms,
including grants; education; consulting fees; honoraria; gifts;
charitable contributions; food; travel; entertainment; research;
royalties or licenses; ownership of investment interests; direct
compensation for faculty or speakers for an education
program; or any other payment or transfer of value to be
defined by the Secretary of the United States Department of
Health and Human Services (HHS)].
The report by the manufacturer must include the name of
the recipient; the business address of the recipient; the specialty
and National Provider Identifier (NPI) number of the recipient;
the amount of the payment or other transfer of value; the dates on
which the payment or other transfer of value was made; a
description of the form of the payment (cash or cash equivalent;
in-kind item or service; stock or stock option; dividend, profit, or
other return on investment; any other form of payment); a
description of the nature of the payment (as described above: grants,
education, etc.); and the name of the product if the transfer of
value is related to marketing, education, or research specific to
the product. The information reported must be made available to
the public through an Internet Web site, except that the NPI
numbers of dentists will not be posted on the Web site.
There are limited exclusions to these sunshine provisions, as
follows: 1) a manufacturer need not report a transfer of value that
is less than $10 unless the aggregate amount transferred to a dentist
exceeds $100 in a calendar year, in which case all transfers become
reportable for that dentist; 2) product samples that are not intended
to be sold and that are for patient use are excluded from reporting;
3) educational materials that directly benefit patients or are intended
for patient use are excluded from reporting; 4) loan of a device for
trial periods not to exceed 90 days to permit evaluation of the
device are excluded from reporting; 5) items provided under
contractual warranties, like replacement items, are excluded from
reporting when specifically included in a lease or purchase contract
for the device; 6) discounts and rebates are excluded from
reporting; 7) in-kind items provided for charity care are excluded
from reporting; 8) dividends or profit sharing in a publicly traded
company or mutual fund are excluded from reporting; 9) transfers
see Memo page 13
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EIGHTH DISTRICT SERVICE CORPORATION
The Eighth District endorses the following products and services to our members.
Please identify yourself as a member of the Eighth District Dental Society to ensure that you receive any and
all special discounts negotiated especially for our members.
Amalgam Separators:
SolmeteX thru Recycledent
Contact: Bonnie Meagher
(716) 957-0798
Business Credit Card:
Contact:
Bank of America
(585) 546-9246
Carpet Care Services
Carpet Cleaning:
Contact: Donna Scalfaro
(716) 308-3333
Computer Consulting:
WestStar Computer Consulting
Contact: David Soehner
(716)650-4159 or (888) 427-5995
Credit Card Acceptance:
Retriever Systems
Contact: Frank Shiner
(800) 337-3630
Disposables:
Direct Dependable Service
Contact: Bill Seaman Jr.
(716) 828-2203
Financing:
Contact:
Banc of America Practice Solutions
(800) 920-1451
Handpiece Repair:
Dental Dynamics
Contact: Peter Atkinson
(716) 685-9200 or (800) 640-5524
Insurance:
Health Insurance - EBS-RMSCO
Contact: Julie LaLonde
(716) 213-1888
Malpractice Insurance - Fortress Insurance
Contact: Bob Sauda & Tom Feidt
(716) 649-4174
All Other Insurance - Jacob Hauck Agency
Contact: Bob Sauda & Tom Feidt
(716) 649-4174
Office Products & Supplies: Integrity Distribution
Contact: Fay Schreiner
(716) 853-0400
Payroll Service:
ADP
Contact: Laura Bernardoni
(716) 626-6096
Secure Document Destruction: Shred-It
Contact: James Kelly
(716) 626-1209
Telecommunication:
One Communications
Contact: Kathy Schlotterbeck
(716) 362-5641
Water Purification & Treatment: WaterCure USA
Contact: Lance Orton
(716) 912-9939 or (888) 456-9939
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Summer, 2011
2011 EDPAC CAPITOL CLUB
Eighth District
Honor Roll – donation of $200 or more
Dr. Mark Barone
Dr. Frank Barnashuk
Dr. Jeffrey Baumler
Dr. Robert Bavisotto
Dr. David Bonnevie
Dr. Anthony Domenico
Dr. Mary Beth Dunn
Dr. J. Bradley Ecker
Dr. Kevin Hanley
Dr. Charles Hannum
Dr. John Havens
Dr. Todd Havens
Dr. Orlando Marra
Dr. Jason Marshall
Dr. John Nasca
Ms. Vicki Prager
Dr. Stanley Scott
Dr. Todd Shatkin
Dr. I. Marc Siegel
Dr. Stephen Stockton
Dr. Stephen Stratton
Dr. David Todd
Dr. Charles Travagliato
Dr. Lawrence Volland
Dr. Robert Warner
Dr. Douglas Wright
Capital Club
Dr. Joseph Accardo
Dr. William Bauer
Dr. John Berner
Dr. Dennis Blair
Dr. John Bonghi
Dr. Joseph Breloff
Dr. Thomas Brink
Dr. Amy Bryan
Dr. Albert Cantos
Dr. John Cart
Dr. Albert Cavallari
Dr. Kevin D’Angelo
Dr. John delCampo
Dr. Frances DePlato
Dr. Glen Donnarumma
Dr. Brendan Dowd
Dr. Samir El-Chehabi
Dr. Ralph Field
Dr. Jennifer Foley
Dr. Chester Gary
Dr. Michael Gburek
Dr. Robert Gedeon, Jr.
Dr. Gregory George
Dr. Anthony Gugino, Jr.
Dr. Thomas Hartnett
Dr. William Hennigar
Dr. Robert Herzog
Dr. Theodore Jenkins
Dr. Norbert Koller
Dr. Susanne Kupka-Moore
Dr. Edward Long
Dr. Mark Mahaney
Dr. Robert Marchese
Dr. Joseph Modica
Dr. Sanil Nigalye
Dr. James Olson
Dr. Anthony Pellerite, Jr.
Dr. Anthony Peppy
Dr. Samuel J. Peppy
Dr. Samuel J. Peppy, Jr.
Dr. Tammy Perison
Dr. Beth Reilly
Dr. Peter Rouff
Dr. Joseph Rumfola
Dr. Marlin Salmon
Dr. Peter Schreier
Dr. Hemant Shelawala
Dr. Steve Sokolovskiy
Dr. Mark Teach
Dr. Roger Triftshauser
Dr. Kelly Truong
Dr. Donald Tucker
Dr. James Ritzenthaler
Dr. Mario Violante
Dr. John Vona
Dr. John Whiteman
Dr. Lawrence Wolfgang
Dr. David Wright
Memo from page 11
to dentists as patients rather than as health care professionals are
excluded from reporting; 10) payments made with respect to
litigation (such as expert witness fees) are excluded from reporting;
11) payments for self-insured health insurance for employees of
the manufacturer are excluded from reporting even if they include
dentists; and 12) payments made to licensed non-medical
professionals (such as an attorney) are excluded from reporting
even if the person is also a dentist, as long as the payment is for
the non-medical services only. Also, a manufacturer need not report
a payment made to someone other than a dentist or teaching hospital
where the manufacturer has no idea who the intermediary might
transfer the payment to that is a dentist or teaching hospital (but
this exception does not allow for the use of an intermediary as a
cover; it has to be a situation where the manufacturer would
genuinely have no idea that the payment would be used for dentists
or a teaching hospital).
While this law has no direct effect on dentists or dental
associations, it has a collateral effect in that manufacturers will be
seeking to obtain and record certain information that will ultimately
be made public. For associations that put on meetings and receive
sponsorship grants for educational offerings, manufacturers will
likely be seeking information on the attendees at their sponsored
events. Finally, HHS will be promulgating regulations to further
flesh out and implement the new law by October 1, 2011. The
American Dental Association will likely be tracking this as a federal
issue, so stay tuned for those regulations to appear later this year. n
ONLINE BULLETIN
The Bulletin will be available online only beginning next
year unless you inform the office that you would like to receive
a hard copy in the mail. Please email or phone Cyndy Fiegl at
716-995-6300 or [email protected].
The Bulletin is currently posted on our website and a printed
copy is mailed to each of our members. In the past, we asked
members to notify us if they wanted to receive the Bulletin via
email and did not receive a significant response. Perhaps the notice
in the Bulletin was not seen or members did not take the time to
notify the office. Now we are asking you to opt into the hard copy
Bulletin instead of the other way around.
We desire to accommodate the needs of all of our members and
to be greener. If you have any comments about this, please contact
one of the editors or officers of the Society. n
Summer, 2011
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2011 NYSDA Annual House of Delegates Meeting
June 16-18, 2011 in Albany, NY
This year’s 8th District representatives at the NYSDA House of Delegates meeting were: Dr. Frank Barnashuk, Dr. Mark Barone,
Dr. Jeffrey Baumler (NYSDA Trustee), Dr. David Bonnevie, Dr. Brendan Dowd, Dr. Chester Gary (alternate delegate), Dr. Kevin
Hanley (alternate delegate taking Dr. Marlin Salmon’s seat, and 8th District photographer), Dr. John Nasca, Ms. Vicki Prager (Executive
Director), Dr. Hemant Shelawala (alternate delegate taking Dr. Salvatore Manente’s seat), and Dr. Charles Travagliato.
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Summer, 2011
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Employment Opportunities
High quality, general dentistry, group
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Associate Dentist: Lalor Creekside
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General Dentists needed in growing,
family practice. Great opportunity with
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comprehensive compensation and benefit
package as well as future ownership
potential. Practice is located in a Buffalo
suburb - a great place to live and raise a
family. Interested individuals should
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Equipment
Pan/Ceph Machine and various other
ortho/dental equipment for sale. Contact
692-8600.
Congratulations Dr. Robert Herzog!
The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) is honoring our own Chemical
Dependency Committee chairman, Dr. Robert J. Herzog. NYSNA has selected Dr. Herzog
to receive its “2011 Statewide Peer Assistance for Nurses Award”. This will be the first
time the award will be presented to a non-nurse. The award will be presented at NYSNA’s
annual convention scheduled in Niagara Falls on September 24, 2011.
NYSDA continues to be a national leader in successful, non-punitive responses to
addictive illness among professionals. Dr. Herzog, a certified interventionist, serves as
NYSDA’s Peer Assistance Coordinator. He also participated in a White House conference
call about the new federal prescription drug abuse plan hosted by Gil Kerlikowske, Director
of US National Drug Control Policy. Dr. Herzog is one of four members named to the
ADA’s current wellness task force as well. He also has been named chairman of the Dental
Section at the 2012 Utah School on Alcohol and Drug Dependency. The Utah School is
an annual training program for health professionals focusing on addictive illness.
We congratulate Dr. Herzog on this well-deserved award. NYSDA is proud of Dr.
Herzog and grateful for all the dentists he and his colleagues help and for all he is
accomplishing in this field. n
F/T Associateship leading to
partnership. Excellent opportunity at
well established practice. Modern,
growing, full service, digital, large
patient base. High quality, motivated
support staff. Contact Kerry (Office
Manager) at 716-833-2727 between
7am-2pm Monday-Friday.
General Dentist Very experienced, high
quality, very ethical General Dentist
desiring part-time work. Desires to
provide services to Dentists who need a
fill in for when they must or wish to be
out of the office without shutting down.
Also interested in working in offices
which may need part-time dentist to help
with busy schedules. If interested call
716-446-3830.
Medicaid Providers
Needed
If you accept Medicaid patients, please
call the office to let us know. We receive
frequent calls asking for dentists who
accept Medicaid. We will not publish this
list or give it to anyone. We will just use
your name in response to phone calls for
dentists who accept Medicaid. n
Dr Edwin C. Jauch III has purchased
the Orchard Park orthodontic practice
of Dr Francis Maguire, located at 4370
S. Taylor Rd Orchard Park, NY 14127.
Summer, 2011
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Buffalo, N.Y. 14240
Permit No. 1238
PRST STD.
U.S. POSTAGE
Business and
Personal
Insurance at
Group Rates
Since 1974 Jacob Hauck Agency has
handled the insurance needs for members
of the Eighth District Dental Society.
Your Association currently endorses the
following programs:
• Professional Liability
• Business Owners Office Policy
• Workers Compensation
• New York Disability Benefits
• Automobile
• Homeowners
• Umbrella Liability
• Disability Income
• Business Overhead Expense
• Long Term Care
Labor Law Amendments
New York State recently amended Section 195 of the Labor
Law with an amendement entitled “New York State Wage Theft
Prevention Act” It is effective April 9, 2011. This law requires all
private employers (such as dentists) notify employees regarding
their pay rate, deisgnated pay date and the basis of wage payment.
You need to provide this information at the time of hiring and
between January 1 and February 1 each year. The first annual
notice needs to be given between January 1, 2012 and February 1,
2012.You cannot provide the notice earlier than January 1 to be in
compliance unless the notice is in connection with hiring.
The employee must sign and date the form and you must keep
this copy for 6 years. All employees are covered b this law. There
are no exceptions. New York can assess penalties of $50 per week
per employee if notice is not given.
There are new requirements as well with regard to the wage
statement. Current requirements are hours worked, gross wages,
allowance, deductions and net wages. New requirements are name,
address and telephone number of the employer and the beginning
and ending date for the period covered by the payment. The penalty
for noncompliance with this part of the law is $100.00 per employee
per week.
Please check the Eighth District website for samples of the
required paperwork. n
The Dental Insurance Center can handle all
your insurance needs. Over 500 of your
colleagues have taken advantage of our
experience insuring the dental community –
let us put that knowledge to work for you.
J A C O B H AU C K A G E N C Y
141 Buffalo Street • Hamburg NY 14075
716.649.4174 • 800.348.0440
www.jacobhauckagency.com
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