WEST COAST CHECKUP West Coast District Dental Association
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WEST COAST CHECKUP West Coast District Dental Association
West Coast District Dental Association WEST COAST CHECKUP Focus on St . Petersburg Volume 40 • Issue 1 • A Component of the Florida and American Dental Associations • January 2010 at the WCDDA’s 88th Annual Meeting February 5, 2010 Inside This Issue President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Rediscover Downtown St. Pete. . . . 3 Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Access to Oral Health Care . . . . . 6-7 Association Business/ Mark Your Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 88th Annual Meeting . . . . . . . . 10-11 Important Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 The Last Word/Classifieds . . . . . . . 15 President’s Message A s I sit down to compose my president’s message, I’m looking at a calendar and realize that the end of the year is quickly approaching. It also means that my term serving as president will have reached its halfway point. Rudy T. Liddell, D.M.D. I made the last of my affiliate visits. You really get an appreciation of just how big our component is when you have to drive down to Collier County one visit, up to New Port Richey and eastward to Lakeland for yet another. All of the affiliates had their own personality, but I was continually impressed by the overall quality of our members. I personally want to thank Drs. Churney, Palo, Cullinan and Desai for helping me out when I had scheduling conflicts. I hope this tradition of visiting the various counties never fades. During the Officers’ Planning Session at the WCDDA’s Summer Meeting in Naples, access-to-care was a topic on the agenda. Drs. Dan Bertoch and Terry Buckenheimer proposed trying to create a pilot program utilizing the talents of those who provide dental services to the underserved and the members of the WCDDA. The first step of this process occurred on October 23, 2009. A forum was held at the WCDDA’s central office, proctored by Dr. Bertoch, with representatives from several public health settings in attendance. The purpose of this forum was to identify where the association could be of assistance in providing dental care to the underserved. Please register for the WCDDA’s 88th Annual Meeting Friday, February 5, 2010 at the St. Petersburg Hilton Bayfront. The meeting will feature the internationally renowned speaker Dr. Gerard Chiche presenting on Predictable Anterior Esthetics, Ms. Katherine Eitel on Lioness Leadership and Angie Stone, RDH will talk about improving oral care in dependent patients and recall. CPR re-certification will also be available in time for license renewal. There is something for all, so I hope that you’ll bring your staff. There will also be a Presidential Cocktail Reception at the Museum of Fine Arts Thursday evening, February 4th at seven o’clock. All are welcome to attend. I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday season. Please keep our service men and women in your thoughts and prayers. I hope to see a lot of our members at the Annual Meeting. Rudy Liddell Presidential Cocktail Reception Dr. and Mrs. Rudolph T. Liddell request the pleasure of your company at the Presidential Cocktail Reception of the West Coast District Dental Association’s 88th Annual Meeting Thursday, the fourth of February two thousand and ten seven until nine o’clock in the evening Museum of Fine Arts – Marley Room & Gardens 255 Beach Drive NE St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 R.S.V.P. by January 25th (800) 260-5277 or [email protected] Tours of the museum will be hosted throughout the event. Sponsored by FPIC 2 West Coast District Dental Association • January 2010 New Dentist Reception in conjunction with the West Coast District Dental Association Annual Meeting February 5th 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Join your new dentist colleagues for fine wine and great conversation! A Taste For Wine 241 Central Ave, St. Petersburg R.S.V.P. by January 25th (800) 260-5277 or [email protected] Dental school graduates from 1999 and later are welcome! Rediscover Downtown St. Pete All Over Again... at the WCDDA's 88th Annual Meeting • Thursday, February 4th you are invited to the Presidential Cocktail Reception held at the breath taking newly remodeled Museum of Fine Arts. Mingle with friends and tour the museum. • Friday, February 5th: Top notch speakers at a reasonable price. The entire dental team will have a good experience and learn valuable career enhancing information. • A Taste for Wine is the spot for our annual New Dentist Reception. Graduates of 1999 or after are invited for fine wine and networking. • Downtown Music Series – Downtown St. Petersburg is home to the “First Friday Celebration!” Join the street party on Central Avenue between 2nd and 3rd Street with vendors and live music 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. • Restaurants and Pubs – one of your harder decisions on Friday night will be where to eat dinner. Walking distance from the host hotel are some of the best restaurants and pubs in the Tampa Bay area. Central Avenue Oyster Bar, Café Alma, Ceviche Tapas, Red Mesa Cafe, Pacific Wave and The Garden are just a few of the program committee’s favorites. Visit www.discoverdowntown.com for a complete listing. • Nightlife – make your way to Ceviche’s basement where live music will be sure to make you move or make your way to Vintage Ultra Lounge for a night of fun. Don’t forget to see who will be playing at Jannus Landing Courtyard and Progress Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater. • Shopping, Museums and Galleries – if you haven’t been to Downtown St. Petersburg lately make sure to schedule an additional day to enjoy the museums, antique shops and boutiques. Visit www.discoverdowntown.com for a complete listing. Visit www.discoverdowntown.com for additional information on things to do, maps and parking. West Coast District Dental Association • January 2010 3 WWW.AFTCO.NET Helping dentists buy & sell practices for over 40 years. AFTCO is the oldest and largest dental practice transition consulting firm in the United States. AFTCO assists dentists with associateships, purchasing and selling of practices, and retirement plans. We are much more than a practice broker, we are there to serve you through all stages of your career. Christopher B. Forsee, D.M.D. has acquired equity in the practice of Ronald L. Owen, D.D.S. - Avon Park, Florida Brad Woodham, D.M.D. has acquired equity in the practice of Gary Shierling, D.D.S. - Cape Coral, Florida James P. Annicchiarico, D.D.S. has acquired the practice of Renata Steuer, D.M.D. - New Port Richey, Florida AFTCO is pleased to have represented all parties in these transactions. Call 1-800-232-3826 today for a free practice appraisal, a $2,500 value! 4 West Coast District Dental Association • January 2010 Milestones - We are deeply saddened by the death of our colleagues. Lawrence L. Anderson, DDS of Naples passed away on September 20, 2009. Webster B. Geiger, DDS of Bartow passed away on July 22, 2009. Arthur R. Moss, DMD of Bartow passed away on March 16, 2004. David M. Pedley, DMD of St. Petersburg passed away on August 3, 2009. James B. Stewart, DDS of St. Petersburg passed away on July 7, 2008. Herbert Tolmach, DDS of Sarasota passed away on July 13, 2007. A contribution has been made to the West Coast Fund in memory of these individuals. If you would like to make a contribution, please make your check payable to the Florida Dental Health Foundation, indicate WCDDA Fund in the memo and mail to: Florida Dental Association, Attn: Foundation, 1111 East Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32308-6914. New Members Dr. Juan Alvarez, Valrico Dr. Kathleen Beazell, Venice Dr. Nicholas Britten, Lutz Dr. Lori Burchell, Palm Harbor Dr. Ritu Chadha, Tampa Dr. Diana Craft, St. Petersburg Dr. Andrew Dietrich, Lakeland Dr. Alexis Dominguez, Tampa Dr. Blanca Fernandez, Lakeland Dr. Jared Ford, Fort Myers Dr. Matthew Giunta, Tampa Dr. Amir Guirguis, New Port Richey Dr. Maryam Habibi, Spring Hill Dr. Vanessa Hazbun, Cape Coral Dr. Lisa Hoang, Palm Harbor Dr. Sakina Khambaty, Tampa Dr. Kristen Klement, St. Petersburg Dr. Mohni Malik, Sarasota Dr. Makaela Manner, Naples Dr. Matthew Navidomskis, Fort Myers Dr. Michael O’Neil, Bradenton Dr. Aleksander Precaj, Clearwater Dr. Gretel Viera, New Port Richey Dr. Matthew Waite, Tampa Dr. Joshua Wyatt, Clearwater New Active Life Members The following members have been granted Active Life Membership for 2010. To qualify for Active Life Membership, a dentist must complete 35 years of membership, reach 65 years of age and still practice dentistry. Congratulations to the following outstanding members: Dr. Michael C. Alpern Dr. Robert B. Amley Dr. David S. Butler Dr. James L. Carazola Dr. Randall M. Carter Dr. Leo J. Curtin Dr. Philip M. Davis, II Dr. Paul S. DeCarlo, Jr. Dr. L. Carl DeJongh Dr. Chester B. Dissinger, Jr. Dr. Leo J. Durrett, Jr. Dr. James M. Ellis Dr. Steven J. Feldman Dr. Gary A. Godley Dr. Joel H. Goldberg Dr. Richard J. Greenspan Dr. Daniel A. Haus Dr. Frederick D. Hemerick Dr. Thomas F. Kaineg Dr. Wayne H. Kehm Dr. Ronald Kobernick Dr. Maury H. Krystel Dr. Leroy A. McCloud Dr. David Neal Dr. David L. Raass Dr. Harvey S. Satz Dr. Ronald J. Smith Dr. William C. Strupp Jr. Dr. Steven H. Tinsworth Dr. John J. Yurosko Your Online Continuing Education Resource Featuring Medical Errors, 2 CEs Fulfills mandatory requirement – Biennium ends 2-28-2010 Visit www.dentaledu.tv West Coast District Dental Association • January 2010 5 The Role of Organized Dentistry in Access to Oral Health Care for Underserved Communities For too long, dental disease has been a silent epidemic. Further, there is a huge disparity that exists in oral health care amongst lower socio-economic populations. It is apparent not only in children, but the elderly, homebound and handicapped populations as well. What we know: 1. In general, disadvantaged groups have 2-3 times the unmet need for dental care than average. 2. Low socio-economic status persons are 3-4 times less likely to have an annual dental visit. 3. Only 22 percent of Medicaid–enrolled (low income) children receive an annual dental visit in Florida. 4. There has been little increase in sealant use for schoolaged children in low income families. Barriers for disadvantaged persons include: 1. Low access to dental care through publicly funded and volunteer programs. 2. Transportation difficulties. 3. Loss of work time without pay. 4. Low perceived value of dentistry. 5. Lack of understanding of the importance of routine dental visits for prevention and early detection of chronic disease. Even though the problems are numerous and complex, they are not insurmountable. Prevention and Education have to be our main focus. Prevention, by advocating community fluoridation, early school oral health screenings and school sealant programs is essential. Education, with regards to the importance of oral health to overall systemic health, and early and regular preventative visits is equally important. It is important to note that 90 percent of practicing dentists in the US are in the private sector. Safety net facilities that target the underserved population employ about 2700 dentists. Even after significant growth in health centers, that is still less than 2 percent of the total 178,000 active dentists in the US. Three things we must do as members of “organized dentistry” to improve dentist participation in Medicaid: 1. We must continue to advocate for realistic Medicaid reimbursement rates. 2. We must advocate easing the administrative burdens for Medicaid providers. Make the paperwork requirements like claim submissions, look more like the private sector plans. The complex system that exists adds to the cost of providing care and might result in errors that trigger costly reviews. 3. Involve all state and local dental societies and individual dentists as active partners with existing safety net providers in improving the access to care issue. Charitable volunteer programs must remain a part of the solution. According to ADA’s 2000 “Survey of Current Issues in Dentistry,” 74 percent of private practice dentists provided free or reduced rate oral health care services to one or more groups (homebound, handicapped, low income). The value of this care was $1.25 billion dollars. “Give Kids a Smile” was launched by the ADA in 2003, with more than 47,000 dental teams registered to participate, treated more than 500,000 children at an estimated value of $29.8 million. Political pressure has intensified by the existing Governor and the newly appointed State Surgeon General, Ana M.Viamonte Ros M.D., M.P.H. Under the direction of the State Surgeon General and Deputy Secretary, Ms. Kimberly “Kim” Berfield, (a former state legislator), the formation of a state Oral Healthcare Workforce Ad Hoc Advisory Committee. Its charge is to address multiple issues ranging from public policy, professional practice issues, supply and demand influences, educational and training matters and regulatory questions, as they relate to the access to care disparities that exist in our state. Your current FDA President, Dr. Chuck Hoffman, and other members of organized dentistry make up a part of the task group that includes many communities of interest such as the Florida Dental Hygiene Association, Community Colleges, and the Public Health sector. (continued on page 14) 6 West Coast District Dental Association • January 2010 Volunteering and Obtaining Sovereign Immunity Made Easy The Volunteer Health Care Provider Program, a result of the “Access to Health Care Act” section 766.1115, Florida Statutes, which was enacted in 1992, provides licensed healthcare professionals sovereign immunity protection for uncompensated services rendered to eligible patients referred by the department. Dentists volunteering for community or faith-based organizations are agents of the state, in that they provide services for patients referred from the department and agree to certain contractual stipulations. This contract provides you with the same liability protection as state employees when you provide healthcare services. This program, with its limited resources and restrictive eligibility, is a small but vital component in the department’s effort to increase access to health care for those in need throughout the state. Volunteers are needed in every county and specialists are especially needed. You can decide on your commitment level, even one day a year will make a difference. The Volunteer Health Services Program Regional Coordinators will assist you with completing the sovereign immunity paper work. Patients are screened and scheduled through each county program. For a complete list of clinics and programs in your area contact the West Coast District Dental Association (813) 931-3018. For additional information about the Volunteer Health Care Provider Program please contact: REGION 6 – Hardee, Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk Sonia Woycke, Volunteer Health Services Program (813) 558-5173 ext. 133 [email protected] REGION 8 – Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee, Manatee, Sarasota Frances “Kathy” Wilczynski, Volunteer Health Services Program (941) 708-5791 [email protected] If You Cannot Volunteer Your Time – Donate to the WCDDA Fund Your contribution helps the WCDDA Fund make a difference in access to care and education in our district. The WCDDA Fund o Supports dental health education and prevention of dental diseases to all sectors of the public with a special focus on access to care programs. o Provides scholarships to dental hygiene, assistant, and laboratory technician students. o Assists dental programs in recruitment activities and specific needs required to excel in the education of all students. o Recognizes special requests from all entities of dentistry which enhance and promote the dental profession. o Provides disaster relief to WCDDA members. The Fund grows with support from the membership of the WCDDA through individual contributions and money raised by various WCDDA sponsored activities. Participation in WCDDA Fund activities assures growth and longevity of the fund, provides a charitable outlet, and guarantees success of all events. Contributions must be clearly marked and designated to the WCDDA Fund. It is advised to contact your tax consultant to determine if your donation is tax deductible. The WCDDA Fund is overseen by the WCDDA Fund Committee which approves all requests for assistance. These requests are forwarded to the Florida Dental Health Foundation Board for final approval and distribution of funds. In 2008, the Fund contributed to: The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, Meals on Wheels, student participants and schools in Annual Meeting Table Clinics and multiple scholarships to dental hygiene and assisting students. 2009 contributions: Donation of dental supplies to Meals on Wheels, The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay and The Good Samaritan Mission, ECHO and multiple scholarships to dental hygiene and assisting students. T AS UC ATIO N W EST CO ED IP n MASTERCARD or n I have enclosed a check (Make payable to WCDDA) Acct. #_________________________________________________ RSH D ORAL HEALTH TA CHARITY N DE N Charge my contribution to: n VISA IATION n $25 n $_______ LA OLA n $50 ICT DENTA OC n $100 STR SCH Enclosed is my contribution of: n $250 DI SS Yes! I would like to contribute to the West Coast Fund and support local clinics, access to care programs, education and dental school programs. U L H E LT H F A Expiration Date: ______________ CVV Code:______________ Name on Card:_ ______________________________ Signature:_ _______________________________ Billing Zip:______________ Use enclosed envelope and mail to: The West Coast District Dental Assoc., 9720 N. Armenia Ave. #F, Tampa, FL 33612 West Coast District Dental Association • January 2010 7 PROTECT YOUR PRACTICE, STAFF AND FAMILY. THE BEST INSURANCE OPTIONS FROM TOP CARRIERS FDA Services Inc. can provide coverage to protect your practice, staff and family. No other insurance agency can offer dental professionals our personalized service. t t t t t Group & Individual Health Life Insurance Disability Income Long-term Care Pension/retirement t Professional Liability t Office Package t Workers’ Compensation t Homeowners t Auto CONTACT US about insurance coverage for your family or office. t'BY XXXGEBTFSWJDFTDPNtJOTVSBODF!nPSJEBEFOUBMPSH 8 West Coast District Dental Association • January 2010 FDA SERVICES INC. Association Business - Official Calls There will be a caucus of the West Coast District Dental Association’s Delegation on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. via conference call. There will be twelve sites throughout the West Coast district. The West Coast District Dental Association will hold a lunch caucus in conjunction with the Florida Dental Association’s House of Delegates meeting Saturday, January 23, 2010, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Tampa Airport Marriott. The House of Delegates of the Florida Dental Association will meet in session on Saturday, January 23, 2010, 9 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Tampa Airport Marriott. The House of Delegates of the West Coast District Dental Association will meet in session on Friday, February 5, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. This will be held in conjunction with the WCDDA’s 88th Annual Meeting at the St. Petersburg Hilton Bayfront. Meet the Candidates for 2010-2011 WCDDA Secretary Dr. Leonard L. Britten Hillsborough County Dr. Frederick Grassin Hernando County • Member of the ADA, FDA, WCDDA and HCDA since 1979 • President of HCDA for 2 terms: 1984-1985 and 1998-1999 • FDA and WCDDA Delegate to the House of Delegates, 1997-2002 • FDA and WCDDA Alternate Delegate to the House of Delegates, 2005 – present • Member, American Association of Dental Examiners, 1990 – present • Member, Florida Academy of Dental Practice Administration, 2004 – present • Member, American Association of Dental Examiners, 1990 – present • Endodontic Private Practice – 2003-Present: Palm Harbor, Spring Hill and New Port Richey, FL • President – 2007-2008. West Pasco Dental Association • President – 2009-Present. Hernando County Dental Association • Delegate – 2006-Present. FDA & WCDDA House of Delegates (West Pasco) • Acting Chair – 2008. Credentials Committee FDA House of Delegates • Mentor – 2008-Present. Pasco-Hernando Community College Dental Assisting Program • Member – 2009-Present. FDA Leadership Development Committee (WCDDA Representative) To view their CVs in their entirety, visit www.wcdental.org. Additional nominations may be made from the HOD floor and those individuals wishing to run need to bring their CV. 2010 • Mark Your Calendar • 2010 WCDDA Caucus (Telephone), various sites . . . . . . . . Jan. 13 WCDDA Caucus (Telephone), various sites . . . . . . . . June 3 FDA House of Delegates, Tampa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 23 FDA House of Delegates, Orlando . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 9-10 WCDDA Annual Meeting, St. Petersburg . . . . . . . . . Feb. 5 Florida National Dental Convention, Orlando . . . June 10-12 WCDDA House of Delegates, St. Petersburg . . . . . . . . Feb. 5 WCDDA Summer Meeting, Naples . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 6-8 WCDDA Cruise to Cozumel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 4-8 ADA Annual Session, Orlando . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 9-13 West Coast District Dental Association • January 2010 9 i Reg Eighty-Eighth Annual Meeting of the West Coast District Dental Association February 5, 2010 D, A Lioness Leadership Katherine Eitel Seminar B 9:00 a.m. – noon (3 CEUs) Lions are born leaders. Cubs are born with instincts to hunt, propagate, lead, and thrive... they just don’t know it. The primary goal of mature lionesses is to awaken those instincts to ensure the success of the pride. Like lions, you already have the instinctive ability to lead, and lead powerfully, from wherever you are in life... most of us just don’t know it, or trust it, yet. It’s in you. Leadership has nothing to do with owning a business, the number of people you manage, how old you are, how long you’ve been in the business or how much you make. It has everything to do with your state of mind and the skill sets you master. This course will help you access the leader within, communicate and think like a leader, connect vision to action and inspire those around you to do the same. D, H, L, A, S A Practical Approach to Improving Oral Care in the Dependent Adult Population Angie Stone, RDH, BS Seminar C 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (2 CEUs) This course addresses oral care issues facing dependent adults, with a focus on nursing home residents and their primary care givers, namely nursing assistants and nurses. If you Education regarding simple advanced treatment sign up for modalities is delivered. This information will get both C & D attendees energized about this population. Learn boxed lunch is included! about the Adopt a Nursing Initiative. Come feel the excitement! D, A, H Recall, Recare, Who Really Cares Angie Stone, RDH, BS Seminar D 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (1 CEU) Some refer to return patient hygiene visits the “Recall” appointment, while others refer to the appointment as the “Recare” appointment. Over the last few years there has been discussion regarding what is the best terminology. Whatever it is called, it is important to understand that there is a “system” that drives these return visits. This course addresses the who, what, where and when of running an effective recall system. D, H, S CPR Re-certification Michael Cox Seminar E 9:00 a.m. • Seminar F 1:00 p.m. This course will include training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at the basic support level, including one-person, two-person and child techniques, review heart disease, heart attack, airway obstruction, respiratory arrest and cardiac arrest. The performance of CPR and maneuvers to relieve obstructed airways will be taught. There will also be a segment on the use of Automatic External Defibrillator (AED). This course will meet your CPR needs as required by the State of Florida. D, H, L, A, S Lunch Buffet Ticket L Noon – 1:00 p.m. Downtown St. Pete offers many “walking distance” options for lunch, visit www.discoverdowntown.com for a detailed list. If you prefer to stay at the hotel for lunch you will enjoy a comfortable setting and a delicious variety. Table Clinic Presentations Noon – 1:30 p.m. Earn up to 2 FREE CEUs for viewing table clinic presentations prepared by dental assisting and dental hygiene students in the West Coast district. Fattening of America—What DOES Dentistry have to do with it? Lisa F. Harper-Mallonee, BSDH, MPH, RD, LD Seminar G 9:00 a.m. – noon (3 CEUs) At the conclusion of this course you will be able to: • Understand the interrelationship between obesity and oral health. • Relate the importance of diet to dental patients during oral health care appointments. • Encourage healthier food choices. • Work with nutrition professionals as multidisciplinary team members in patient management. • Manage nutritional issues either by direct patient guidance or appropriate referral. D, H, L, A, S Have Them at Hello Katherine Eitel Seminar H 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (3 CEUs) Throw out those scripts! You can be better and still be YOU! In this presentation, Katherine Eitel, one the nation’s leading experts in patient communications, will show you how to throw out the scripts and tap into your own instinctive greatness to be better than ever! By following a few simple steps, everyone can improve their results on the phone and their value to the practice. Katherine will give you four simple yet innovative steps that will increase your productivity tomorrow with new patient phone calls. Also, improve your success with price shoppers, insurance-driven patients, emergencies, “cleaning only” patients, pending treatment and hygiene reminder calls as well as confirmation calls and ways to cut your cancellations in half! Register Online at: www.wcdental.org 10 West Coast District Dental Association • January 2010 y! da To Gerard J. Chiche, D.D.S. Seminar A 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (6 CEUs) Includes Lunch Buffet Ticket This presentation will discuss the key areas for efficient esthetic diagnosis and smile design. These key points will be formulated into a simple and systematic step-by-step approach to resolve esthetic problems and achieve predictable esthetic results and improved laboratory support. This presentation will also offer an outline of prosthetic and adhesive techniques in terms of armamentarium and products as well as practical techniques for tooth preparations, bonding sequence, and cementation for all-ceramic crowns and porcelain veneers. er st Recipes for Predictable Anterior Esthetics Don’t Market Your Practice... until you and your team have taken this course! If you currently promote (or plan to promote) your practice in any media such as yellow pages, direct mail, newspaper, radio, television, retail signage or simply through a targeted internal PR campaign, this course will dramatically improve your success and ROI with these telephone calls. Designed for doctors and the entire team, this course will change the way you view those media-generated, or internally-generated, phone calls for which you are paying so much money! D, H, L, A, S Brilliant HyDuction, My Dear Hygienist Angie Stone, RDH, BS Seminar I 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (3 CEUs) Many deductions have been drawn to improve the world of dental hygiene for patients and hygienists alike. Join Angie as she takes attendees on a journey through the world of these HyDuctions. Topics include PerioDuction (Periodontal Deductions), InstraDuction (Instrument Deductions), MIDuction (Minimal Intervention Deductions), ProDuctions (Productivity Deductions) and many more! D, H Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body — Healthy Practice Lisa F. Harper-Mallonee, BSDH, MPH, RD, LD Seminar J 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (3 CEUs) This course provides information that is both practical and scientifically based. At the conclusion of the course, participants will be able to: • Discuss diet and nutrition as it relates to proper maintenance of oral health and overall health. • Discuss scientific evidence presented in the literature regarding nutrition and oral health. • Identify patients that require basic nutritional counseling in the dental practice. • Identify oral sequelae, which may be related to poor dietary intake. • Relate the importance of diet to dental patients during oral health care appointments. • Manage dental nutrition issues either by direct patient guidance or appropriate referral. • Work with nutrition professionals as multidisciplinary team members in patient management. D, H, L, A, S Audience Key D - Dentist/Dental Student, H - Hygienist/Hygiene Student, Enhancing Nature Through Science: Recognize, Rejuvenate and Restore Amy Nieves, RDH Seminar K 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (2 CEUs) All dental team members are key players in caries FREE therapy. Learn ways to remineralize and protect enamel with current remineralization technologies. MI (Minimal SEMINAR Intervention) dentistry is the modern “medical” approach to the management of decay. Three key elements of the MI philosophy of Recognizing, Rejuvenating, and Sponsored Restoring will be presented. This course provides an in by depth discussion on enamel maturation and the caries GC America Inc. balance theory. It highlights the trend for diagnostic saliva testing which aids in assessing the risk factors of caries in your patient population. In addition, this course will discuss the different working mechanisms of glass ionomer as a surface protectant, topical fluoride, ACP, CPP-ACP, and Calcium Sodium Phosphosilicate and how these innovative materials can influence your patient’s oral health. You will come away with a full understanding of caries as an infectious, multi-factorial and microbiologic disease and learn to develop and implement new and effective caries preventive care strategies. D, H, A Drive time to St. Petersburg from: Tampa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 min Clearwater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 min Pinellas Beaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 min Bradenton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 min Sarasota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 min Lakeland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 min Naples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 min Platinum Partner: L - Lab Tech, A - Dental Assistant/Assisting Student, S - Office Staff HOTEL AND MEETING LOCATION INFORMATION • St. Petersburg Hilton Bayfront is located at 333 First Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 in the waterfront district of downtown St. Petersburg. • All lectures, Exhibition Hall and registration will be located in Lobby II and III, on the first floor of the hotel. • Reservations: When making your reservation at the St. Petersburg Hilton Bayfront, be sure to mention the West Coast District Dental Association Annual Meeting in order to receive the group rate of $159.00. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-944-5500 or online at www.wcdental.org. • Parking: There are several parking garages surrounding the hotel and the St. Petersburg Hilton Bayfront parking is also available. Visit www.discoverdowntown.com for an interactive map of the downtown area including parking garages. • Directions: Access door to door directions on www.googlemaps. com, www.mapquest.com, etc. • For the complete meeting brochure visit www.wcdental.org. • Registration: Pre-register before January 25, 2010 to avoid late fees. Register via mail, fax (813) 931-1851 or on-line at www.wcdental.org. • Exhibit Hall and On-site Registration: Opens at 8:00 a.m. in Lobby II & III. • Discounts Available: All public health or government dental personnel or dental educators receive a 25% discount on seminar fees. • Questions concerning the meeting or registration contact WCDDA at (813) 931-3018. West Coast District Dental Association • January 2010 11 Members in the News The Upper Pinellas County Dental Association defeated West Pasco Dental Society in their annual softball tournament. The rumor is Hillsborough County wants a challenge. Top row L-R: Cary Stimson, Jeff Stein, Jeff May, Jay Pitts, John Metz, David Shelton, Bill Layman, Steve Zuknick, Bill Kochenour, Reinaldo Claudio, Scott Folino, Melissa Grimaudo. Bottom row L-R: Paul Miller, Trevor Quick, Lissette Zuknick, Chris Ross with son, Jeremy Albert, Will Kochenour, Joe Grimaudo. Thank you to the following dentists for doing an outstanding job while serving as Peer Review Chairman in their affiliate: Drs. Rodney Ackley of Hernando County – served 15 years, Daniel Bertoch of Hillsborough County – served 4 years and Tod Fawcett of Lee County – served 4 years. Dr. Rodney S. Ackley of Spring Hill was inducted into the International College of Dentists during the ADA Annual Session, October 2, 2009. Dr. William T. Bell of Sarasota was inducted into the American College of Dentists during the ADA Annual Session, October 1, 2009. Congratulations Shannon Murray, WCDDA Administrative Assistant for graduating with honors in December 2009 from the University of South Florida, College of Arts & Sciences. Fun times with good friends at a recent Tampa Bay Lightning game. Top row L-R: John Paul, Nolan Allen, Gregory Jacobs, Paul Palo, Dave Andreychuk, Tom Frankfurth, Dan Bertoch, Terry Buckenheimer. Second row L-R: Terry Kelly, Jeff Baumrucker, Ernie McDowell, Robert Churney. Bottom row L-R: Greg Dyer, Hugh Wunderlich, Lissette Zuknick, Pete Hodge, Jim Minici. We Make Dentists Smile Brighter 3 Perfect Solutions at 3 Perfect Prices You spend your life making perfect smiles for others. Now its our turn to return the favor. Ranked among the top 7% of all labs in America, Bayshore Dental Studio is your Florida Premium Lab. Right now we have a special for Florida Dentists and Dental Clinics. 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Enclosed is a folder to help you keep track of your 2010 - 2012 continuing education courses. • WCDDA E-Newsletter: The WCDDA E-Checkup is designed to help you keep up-to-date with important information regarding your profession. This brief but informative newsletter is e-mailed monthly (except for the months you receive the printed version: January, May & September). If you have not received the E-Checkup and would like to, send your e-mail address to [email protected]. The WCDDA utilizes e-mail addresses for association communication only. E-mail addresses are not released to the public. • WCDDA Summer Meeting - August 6-8, 2010: The featured speaker is Dr. Glenn Kidder who will present on occlusion. Room reservations should be made directly with the Ritz Carlton, call (239) 598-3300 or download the reservation form from the WCDDA website at www.wcdental.org. All club room reservations are handled through the WCDDA central office at (813) 931-3018. • Give Kids a Smile®: National Children’s Dental Health Month is coming up in February. February 5, 2010 is National Give Kids a Smile® day, an initiative to focus attention on the epidemic of untreated oral disease among disadvantaged children. For information on getting involved, visit http://www.ada.org/prof/events/featured/gkas/index.asp, e-mail [email protected] or contact your local affiliate. West Coast District Dental Association • January 2010 13 The Role of Organized Dentistry... (continued from page 6) The Florida legislature is facing grave budget deficits. However, it has the responsibility of the well-being of citizens of Florida and therefore, they are looking for costcutting measures to provide more care with less funds to underserved populations. Their solution is to fragment the dental profession (like the medical model). They propose to allow mid-level providers or auxiliaries – lesser educated providers who are not dentists to provide unsupervised care to underserved populations. They would be restricted to legally defined “Health access settings,” which is not only economically unfeasible, but also works against the prevention model. Because underserved patients often exhibit greater degree of complications and other systemic health conditions, the use of lesser-educated providers risks jeopardizing the patients’ health and safety. Your leadership, under Dr. Chuck Hoffman has fought hard to resist this apparently illegal and unethical legislative position. The battle is not over. It has been said that, “if you’re not at the table then you are on the menu.” We are currently both, at the table and on the menu. ADSFL_075 WCDDA Test Greg.qxd:Layout 1 8/24/09 8:03 PM Organized dentistry must develop a market-based solution to address access to care. It will require collaboration among professional organizations, local, state, and federal governments, community organizations and other private entities. We must stick together not as “obstructionists” but as “constructive,” highly-ethical dentists wanting to provide the most appropriate dental care to all the citizens of Florida. In summation, the challenges are many. I mentioned earlier transportation, social disorganization and behavior modification are all barriers. We, as a profession, have to step to the plate and advocate for equal health care access for all. There are many great solutions being discussed but our profession must be the designer of the program and processes to ensure a favorable and successful outcome for all parties concerned. Respectfully submitted, Dan Bertoch, DDS Page 1 "Greg and ADS Florida made a very complicated process understandable. He was truly my advocate and made the whole experience 'pain free' (important in business as well as dentistry)." 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Although, I realize politics are not for everyone, I truly believe every licensed dentist should experience an ADA House of Delegates, even if you only drop by for an hour or so. It is enlightening to see what goes on behind the big banners and closed doors. Your delegates process a tremendous amount of material before (and during) the HOD. The 17th district represented the state and the West Coast very well. They were involved in every priority topic and even played integral roles in some of the more memorable moments of this HOD. The 17th district brought resolution 32H-2009 to the floor calling for the ADA to develop a logo for ADA member specialists who have graduated from a CODA accredited specialty program. On another front, one of Florida’s own made a valiant effort in running from the floor against a popular incumbent for ADA Treasurer. Dr. Jolene Paramore fell unbelievably short, by the slimmest of margins. 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West Coast District Dental Association • January 2010 15 West Coast District Dental Association Newsletter 9720 North Armenia Avenue, Suite F Tampa, FL 33612 (813) 931-3018 Fax (813) 931-1851 E-mail: [email protected] The WCDDA Newsletter is published three times a year January, May, and September. The Editor of the association and staff organize, print and mail to membership. The position of the editor is elected by the Executive Cabinet and does not have a specified term. The editorial staff holds the right to deny ads submitted for publishing. The newsletter may publish signed articles relating to all phases of dentistry, but assumes no responsibility for opinions expressed by the contributors. Publication in this newsletter does not imply the West Coast District Dental Association endorses any products or services that are advertised. Views, editorials, news columns and/or articles are those of the author’s and not necessarily of the editor, staff, or members of the West Coast District Dental Association. PRESORTED STANDARD U.S.POSTAGE PAID TAMPA, FL PERMIT NO 3239 EDITOR Steve Zuknick, DMD CO-EDITOR Paul Palo, DMD MANAGING EDITOR Melissa Dorsey EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Lissette Zuknick THE WEST COAST DISTRICT DENTAL ASSOCIATION serves these counties: Charlotte Citrus Collier DeSoto Glades Hardee Hendry Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lee Manatee Pasco Pinellas Polk Sarasota Referral Service – A Member Benefit! As a member of the West Coast District Dental Association, you have the opportunity to be listed in the referral section on the WCDDA website. Please log on to www.wcdental.org (click on the ‘Public Resources’ side of the site and then click on ‘Step One’) today and verify your office information is correct. If you need to be added or update your information, call the central office (813) 931-3018 or e-mail [email protected].