he t president`s message - Lancaster County Dental Society

Q3
2016
The Newsletter of the Lancaster County Dental Society
www.lancastercountydentalsociety.org
IN THE
SPOTLIGHT
OCTOBER 20, 2016
CONTINUING EDUCATION
"Direct Posterior Restorations:
Fewer Steps and Better Results"
Dr. James Braun
6:00PM-9:00 PM
Lancaster Country Club
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
CONTINUING EDUCATION
"Enhancing Practice Efficiency
with Digital Dentures"
Dr. David Burt
6:00PM-9:00 PM
Lancaster Country Club
JANUARY 19, 2017
CONTINUING EDUCATION
"Monday Morning Strategies
for the Pediatric Patients
in Your Practice"
Dr. Peter J. Ross
6:00PM-9:00 PM
Lancaster Country Club
MARCH 16, 2017
CONTINUING EDUCATION
"Smile Design Dentures:
Contemporary Design Solutions for
Removable Prosthodontics"
Dr. John Nosti
6:00PM-9:00 PM
Lancaster Country Club
OCTOBER 1, 2016
Deadline for article submission
for next Handpiece
Please e-mail to
[email protected]
or call Bridgette
TELEPHONE : 717-606-6534
THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Many of us are comfortable in our
professional lives. We’ve achieved some level of
mastery in our craft through the practice of
dentistry fueled by continuing education. But, have
you ever been faced with a question that caused
you to step back and ponder that which you’ve
accepted as dogma; to reexamine a fact so basic
to our understanding of a disease process that
you never questioned its validity? This happened to
me recently when I was given an anti-fluoridation
pamphlet that was presented to the Lancaster
City Mayor, Rick Gray. Claims ranged from lack of
evidence that fluoride protects us from decay to
negative impact on systemic health, learning and
behavior.
I expect some of you are experiencing the
same immediate response that I did: this assertion
is ridiculous! The FDA wouldn’t allow us to support
a harmful program, right, or would they? We’re in
the midst of an information revolution with an
answer to every question at our fingertips. Have
these lobbyists stumbled upon legitimate data
or have they merely presented an effective spin to
support their claims? Is there a sound basis for
their conclusions or are they exploiting our fears
with pseudo-science and conspiracy theory? I’ll be
honest, when I first read their anti-fluoridation
pamphlet, I was swayed. Rest assured, though,
you’re not a Charlatan. Here are the answers that
you need to know should you be presented with this
flyer or questioned by your patients:
• One of the most widely respected
sources for information regarding fluoridation
and fluorides is the American Dental Association.
The ADA maintains Fluoride and Fluoridation Web
pages at http://www.ada.org/goto/fluoride. This web
page is replete with citations from peer-reviewed
literature addressing all areas of fluoride research
including the scientific basis for fluoride utilization,
safety and efficacy.
• Throughout more than 60 years of
research culminating in countless published articles
supporting our own professional experience, the
overwhelming weight of credible scientific evidence
has consistently indicated that fluoridation of
community water supplies to optimal levels is safe.
• The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention has proclaimed community water
fluoridation (along with vaccinations and infectious
disease control) as one of ten great public health
achievements of the 20th century.
• Studies prove water fluoridation
continues to be effective in reducing dental decay
by 20-40% independent of other variables, even in
an era with widespread availability of fluoride from
other sources,
such as fluoride rinses and toothpaste.
• For most areas, every $1 invested in
water fluoridation saves $38 in dental treatment
costs.
In closing, I would like to first say that I
am honored to serve as our society President for
the coming year and, in addition, offer my sincere
appreciation to Dr. Laura Harkin for her outstanding
leadership during her term. She paved the way for
an action-packed year ahead, which will include an
array of outstanding speakers and CE opportunities
as well as social events and the return of the
prestigious H.K. Cooper Award, to be presented at
the May 5th 2017 installation of officers meeting.
With kind regards,
Eric Howard DMD, PhD
2016-2017 LCDS Board Members
Dr. Eric Howard, Dr. Todd Grambau, Dr. Laura Harkin
and Dr. Jason Phillips. Dr. Melissa Della Croce is not pictured
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CHAIRSIDE CHATTER
THOUGHTs TO PONDER:
Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this
nation's compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and just plain loving one another.
Erma Bombeck
If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the
heart, you’ll know when you find it.
Steve Jobs
Can you hear him crying?
Weren't we taught
to respect and
trust?
Child Abuse
Requirements
for Dental
Professionals
"Everyone who works in the dental office is a mandatory
reporter but the CE is required for those who hold a dental
license - dentist, hygienist and EFDA." For more information
and to clarify any questions, please see the website below.
There is also access to courses available through the PDA.
http://www.padental.org/Online/Events/Child_Abuse_CE.aspx
Dental Access Lancaster County
DALCO
Volunteer dentists
providing a "Dental Home"
for low-income uninsured
patients.
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” -Helen Keller
A dental home is a dental practice that provides ongoing
care, including routine cleanings. Patients pay a small co-pay for
each visit based on their income. DALCO’s database includes 140
local dental providers.
Though the list continues to grow, it is small in
comparison to the dental needs of the uninsured in this
community. DALCO currently has a 3 month wait list. We are
always looking for more dentists to participate with the DALCO
program. If everyone does a little, no one will feel they are doing
a lot.
The DALCO providers have provided over $1,091,000
worth of donated dental care. We realize many dentists already
link with other local organizations to provide dental care to those
in need; but we are asking you to consider joining DALCO as well.
Signing up to see even one patient WILL make a difference.
If you would like to join this list of extraordinary community
minded professionals or have questions about the DALCO program,
please contact: Christine Eyer
(717)544-3279
[email protected]
Thank you to the dentists and their staff for providing
clinical experiences for the students. We understand that this
is difficult for busy practices to help students gain valuable
experience. Even though students have completed their entire
program prior to going into the offices, students will need
assistance learning your office routines since you know that
every office is very different. Going into an office is quite
intimidating to students. (For some this is their first job
experience.) Trying to prepare students for the many different
offices is one of the challenges of teaching students. For
example, think how many ways there are to make a temporary
crown, or the many different forms/consents that each practice
has adopted.
LCCTC sent a survey in May for a needs assessment
for starting a Dental Hygiene Program. Thank you for your
responses. We will let you know the results from that survey
once we have analyzed the data.
We are in process of converting one classroom into
a more office like area with an additional five dental chairs to
better help students have practice areas and to prepare for the
potential dental hygiene program. One of the goals is to set up
a more functional area for the currently run dental clinic.
The LCCTC Dental clinic saw a total of 76 patient visits. A variety of procedures were done with students assisting
including reviewing medical histories, vital signs, charting,
writing up dentrix charts, extractions, fillings, radiographs,
impressions, informed consents, providing post op instructions. This was a good start; however, not all students were able to
participate. Only students who demonstrated ethics and skills
completion were able to assist during clinic. The next clinic will
begin in October on Thursday afternoons. We hope to eventually
open this clinic to engage other providers so that more
students will gain experience while in school before coming out
on clinical rotation.
We welcome any suggestions and your participation
in the LCCTC program. Marie Kelly, DDS
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SAVE the
DATE :
JOIN MOM-n-PA TEAM!
JUNE 16,17 2017
Drs. Laura Harkin, Todd Grambau, Sara Horan-Lamichane
(not pictured) and Ms. Stephanie Grambau volunteered on June 4th
and 5th at Missions of Mercy in PA. Please join the MOM-n-PA team
next year in Erie, PA. Save the date -June 16th and 17th of 2017.
210 South Prince Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717.358.2011
Celebrating 20 years of ministry.
Are you looking to have a team building day in your
local community? We are looking for all staff dental teams
to volunteer with us for either a half day or an entire day.
We serve the homeless and the working poor of men, women
and children in our Lancaster County Community. We would
greatly appreciate your service. Here is the link to have you
view our webpage:
https://wsm.org/what-we-do/health-services/restore/
https://wsm.org/what-we-do/health-services/
Please notify us if your team is interested. It only
takes a few minutes to fill out the form for your office and
the individual form for each staff member. We will do all the
scheduling of the patients and have our staff to help facilitate
the flow. We have had a few offices volunteer at our clinic and
they have expressed how glad they were that their team could
do an outreach like this in their own community. Thank you so
much for your consideration! Any questions, please call me or
email me at 717-917-6743 or [email protected].
Tina Nissly, RDH Dental Administrator
May
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A local chapter of the American Association of Dental Office
Managers (AADOM) is forming
in your area. AADOM promotes
educational and networking
opportunities for your
Practice Administrator, Office
Manager, and/or Front Office
Staff. For further information,
please contact Sheri McVaugh
(Adamstown Family Dentistry),
President of the Susquehanna Valley, PA Chapter of
AADOM at [email protected].
"We'd love for you to join us!"
Are you a new dental spouse (or just one
who has been out of the loop for awhile) ?
Come meet the Alliance to the
Lancaster County Dental Society we socialize, have fun and make a
positive difference in the
community!
Call Stephanie Grambau
at 560-1813 or
email her at
[email protected]
for more information.
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Lancaster County Dental Society Continuing Education 2016-2017
“DIRECT POSTERIOR RESTORATIONS: FEWER STEPS AND BETTER RESULTS”
DR. JAMES BRAUN•THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2016
Lancaster Country Club • 6:00PM - 9:00PM.
3 Continuing Education Credits.
Learning Objectives:
1. To understand the value of universal nano-composite systems and self-etch adhesives
2. To implement posterior sectional matrices for improved interproximal contacts
3. To establish a finishing/polishing kit to reduce steps and improve results
Course Description: With the advent of nano-technology, direct composites along with self-etch adhesives, our task of
placing composite restorations has reached a zenith. But products and specific clinical protocol must be adhered to for success. In conjunction
with this theme, the use of sectional matrices and new finishing and polishing kits help ensure predictable positive results.
"ENHANCING PRACTICE EFFICIENCY WITH DIGITAL DENTURES"
DR. DAVID BURT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2016
Lancaster Country Club • 6:00PM - 9:00PM.
3 Continuing Education Credits.
Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss how digital dentures can open up new revenue opportunities and/or enhance existing denture process.
2. Review how digital workflow saves time.Describe the technique to capture denture impression records in only one visit.
Speaker Bio: Dr. Burt is a Graduate of Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry and has been practicing dentistry for
over 35 years in the Lehigh valley. He was a CEREC Trainer and Siro Laser Trainer for over 10 years and has incorporated many
advanced dental technologies in the service of his patients including chairside milling, CBCT scanning, lasers, implants and guided surgery.
"MONDAY MORNING STRATEGIES FOR THE PEDIATRIC DENTAL PATIENTS IN YOUR PRACTICE"
DR. PETER J. ROSS • THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2017
Lancaster Country Club • 6:00PM - 9:00PM.
3 Continuing Education Credits.
Learning Objectives:
1. Upon completion, attendees will be able to complete a caries risk assessment and apply appropriate prevent dental
protocols.
2. Upon completion, attendees will become familiar with behavior and anticipatory guidance steps for the pediatric
dental patient.
3. Upon completion, attendees will learn about updated treatment modalities applied to pediatric dental patients in their practice.
4. Upon completion, attendees will understand the role evidence-based research plays in the practice of pediatric dentistry.
Speaker Bio: He is assistant clinical professor of surgery at the Penn State/Hershey Medical Center and assistant clinical professor of pediatric
dentistry at the Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University. Dr. Ross is currently president of the Pennsylvania Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
He is a full-time practitioner at Lancaster Pediatric Dental Associates, a practice he started in 1985.
“SMILE DESIGN DENTURES: CONTEMPORARY SOLUTIONS FOR REMOVABLE PROSTHODONTICS"
DR. JOHN NOSTI • THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2017
Lancaster Country Club • 6:00PM - 9:00PM.
3 Continuing Education Credits.
• Learning Objectives: 1. Learn predictable impression techniques and materials for the edentulous patient.
2. How to prescribe custom wax rims based on the patient’s current anatomy.
3. Systematic steps for increasing success with the wax relation visit.
4. Be able to perform a gothic arch tracing to set up the ideal occlusal relationship.
5. Understand the rationale for different posterior occlusal setups and occlusal registrations.
Speaker Bio: Dr. John Nosti practices full time with an emphasis on Functional Cosmetics, full mouth rehabilitations, and TMJ Dysfunction.
His down to earth approach and ability to demystify occlusion and all ceramic dentistry has earned him distinction among his peers.
He has lectured nationally on occlusion, rehabilitations, and advanced diagnostic technology (JVA/JT and T-scan).
" T.E.D. TALK (TOTALLY EXCELLENT DENTISTRY)"
DR. NIPUL TANNA • FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017
Bent Creek Country Club • 1:00PM - 4:00PM.
3 Continuing Education Credits.
Dr. Nipul Tanna has a dual specialty. He is an Orthodontist (specializing to straighten teeth) and a Periodontist
(specializing to improve your gums). He received his BS from Juniata College in 1986. He then matriculated at Penn Dental Medicine, receiving his DMD in 1990. After Dental School, Dr. Tanna completed Penn’s AEGD (residency) program
in 1991, then remained at Penn as a Staff Dentist in the Faculty Practice. In 1994 he accepted a faculty appointment as Assistant Professor in the Department of Restorative & Preventive Sciences and engaged in the clinical supervision of Pre-Doctoral
students as a Group Leader. In 1999, he accepted the additional role of Associate Director of the Faculty Practice. During this time he continued
Please see page 9 for Dr. Tanna's course details.
clinical teaching and practicing.
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Lancaster County Dental Society Continuing Education 2016-2017
EVENT
REGISTRATION
FORM
“Lancaster County Dental Society, is designated as an Approved
PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry.
The formal continuing dental education programs of this program
provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship/Mastership
and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not
imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of
dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term
of approval extends from (11/1/15 to 10/31/18).”
Please indicate those courses you wish to attend
Number of
Attending Doctors
Light fare and beverages will be available at all lectures
A
B
C
D
E
October 20, 2016: “Direct Posterior Restorations: Fewer Steps and Better Results” by Dr. James Braun
November 17, 2016: "Enhancing Practice Efficiency with
Digital Dentures" by Dr. David Burt
Number of
Attending Staff
Cost
3 CE
3 CE
January 19, 2017: "Monday Morning Strategies for the
Pediatric Patients in Your Practice by Dr. Peter J. Ross
3 CE
March 16, 2017: “Smile Design Dentures: Contemporary Design
Solutions for Removable Prosthodontics” by Dr. John Nosti
May 5, 2017:
"T.E.D. Talk (TOTALLY EXCELLENT DENTISTRY)"
3 CE
3 CE
by Dr. Nipul Tanna
Total Cost
Fees:
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
FOR LCDS MEMBER DOCTORS: BUY ALL 5 COURSES AND RECEIVE 1 THURSDAY EVENING COURSE FREE!
FOR LCDS MEMBER STAFF: BUY ALL 4 THURSDAY EVENING COURSES AND RECEIVE 1 FREE! (MAY EVENT NOT INCLUDED)
Evening Course Pricing (3 CE Credits)
LCDS Member Doctor. : $40 per course (A $245 Value for only $205!)
LCDS Member Staff : $25 per course (A $100 Value for only $75!)
Non-LCDS Member Doctor. : $60 per course (Not eligible for Early Bird Special)
Non-LCDS Member Staff : $40 per course (Not eligible for Early Bird Special)
MAY 5, 2017 Course Pricing (3 CE Credits)
LCDS Member Doctor. : $85
LCDS Member Spouse : $85
Non-LCDS Member Doctor. : $125
Non-LCDS Member Spouse : $125
No Refunds Available. All checks made payable to Lancaster County Dental Society.
If you have questions, please contact Bridgette Weiss, LCDS Secretary at 717-606-6534, or [email protected].
Name: ___________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________
______________ _________________________________________________________________ Check # ______________
Preferred Phone #: Day ____________________ Night______________________ E-mail address:______________________
Please print names of all in attendance and letter designation of the course they are attending:
RSVP by Saturday, October 15, 2016, for the Early Bird Special to Lancaster County Dental Society, P.O. Box 5157, Lancaster, PA, 17606.
All other courses, please RSVP no later than 3 days prior to the date of the lecture(s) you are attending.
No Refunds Available. Cash or Check only. Questions: call 606-6534 or e-mail [email protected].
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Bulletin
Board
LCDS
Info of interest to the LCDS community
SEEKING
PRACTICE OPPORTUNITY - My name is David Lambert and I am seeking a practice opportunity in the Lancaster area.
My wife and I are Lancaster natives and are looking forward to moving home. I graduated from Franklin and
Marshall College in 2009 and completed dental school at the University of Maryland in 2014. For the past two
years I have been working for Pacific Dental Services in Denver, Colorado. I have extensive experience with CAD/ CAM Cerec, Wave One rotary endo, and dental lasers. I pride myself for being hard working, a team player, and for
providing patient centered care. I would appreciate the opportunity to speak with anyone looking for a motivated associate. You can reach me at (717) 808-4967 or via email at [email protected].
PRACTICE FOR SALE - Lancaster County - Charming comprehensive general and cosmetic dental practice for sale. 100% fee for
service. Full computerized, Dentrix software, Digital X-ray, Intraoral camera, Zoom2. Unlimited potential in a
very desirable, historic location. For details contact [email protected].
PRACTICE TRANSITIONS - We specialize in Dental Practice Sales, Appraisals and Partnership Arrangements. Ask about our free guides
for Sellers or Buyers. Contact Philip Cooper, DMD, MBA,
American Practice Consultants, 800-400-8550 or [email protected].
TRIVIA
In the U.S, what outsells footballs, baseballs and basketballs combined ?
What is the second most
COR
common disease in
NER
the U.S. after the
common cold ?
What is the only state whose name
is just one syllable ?
Which country in the world consumes more Coca-Cola
per Capita than any other nation ?
2017
bent
creek
country
club
Can a blind chameleon still change colors to match
their environment ?
Answers to 2nd Quarter 2016 "Handpiece" Trivia Corner
The original TV series "Charlie's Angels". What was the name
The Alley Cats
first selected for the show ?
Who is Jonas Grumby ? Skipper on Giligan's Island played by Alan Hale, Jr.
We call it a "hashtag" today. But the # (pound sign) on a
keyboard is really called what ? octotroph
Where did Andy Warhol get his commercial art degree ?
He attended from 1945 to 1949. The Carnegie Institute of
Technology which has been renamed Carnegie Mellon University.
What does Alan Alda, Burt Reynolds, Dick Cavett,
Mary Tyler Moore and Robert Redford all have in common ?
All turn 80 in 2016.
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LCDS Member's Benefit
The Dental Hygiene Association
offers employment referrals service for full-time,
part-time or temporary hygienists.
For this service,
please call Cheri Brubaker, R.D.H.
at (717) 799-8138.
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Celebration
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Title : T.E.D. (Totally Excellent Dentistry) Talk
Date : May 5, 2017
Timeline : Lunch 12:00pm - 1:00pm , CE 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cinco De Mayo Happy Hour 4:00pm - 6:00pm, Dinner
A few words from Alliance 6:00pm - 7:00pm, Installation of Officers & Presentation
of the H.K. Cooper Award at 7:00pm followed by a Cinco De Mayo Party
featuring a live band.
Location : Bent Creek Country Club
May 5, 2017 Course Pricing (3 CE Credits)
LCDS Member Dr. : $85
LCDS Member Spouse : $85
Non-LCDS Member Dr. : $125
Non-LCDS Member Spouse : $125
Course Description : Ever wonder how someone else might solve a complex dental case?
There rarely is one right answer to the problems that present themselves at the chair each day.
Join us for a ”TED (Totally Excellent Dentistry) Talk” as some of Lancaster's best dentists are
tasked with treatment planning for a patient with a complex combination of multiple needs. The actual
case has already been completed – but will the panel agree with the course of action taken? Be a part of
the discussion by bringing your questions to the panel. Then listen in as our special guest speaker, the
treating clinician, walks us through the actual resolution to this treatment dilemma.
Course Objectives : Upon completion of this presentation, attendees should be able to:
• Understand the complexity of an interdisciplinary approach to treatment.
• Discuss diagnoses and treatment options with peers to uncover multiple case planning solutions.
• Discuss treatment planning based on the ideal smile design integrating aesthetics and function.
• Assess when and if orthodontics and/or orthognathic surgery should be used in the treatment.
• Assess the risks that exist in the various treatment options.
• Revitalize their treatment planning acuity.
Moderator/Speaker : Dr. Nipul Tanna
Moderator/Speaker Bio: Dr. Nipul Tanna has a dual specialty. He is
an Orthodontist (specializing to straighten teeth) and a Periodontist
(specializing to improve your gums). He received his BS from Juniata
College in 1986. He then matriculated at Penn Dental Medicine,
receiving his DMD in 1990. After Dental School, Dr. Tanna completed
Penn’s AEGD (residency) program in 1991, then remained at Penn as
a Staff Dentist in the Faculty Practice. In 1994 he accepted a faculty
appointment as Assistant Professor in the Department of Restorative
& Preventive Sciences and engaged in the clinical supervision of
Pre-Doctoral students as a Group Leader. In 1999, he accepted the
additional role of Associate Director of the Faculty Practice. During
this time he continued clinical teaching and practicing.
With a strong desire to pursue advanced dental education,
Dr. Tanna enrolled as a fulltime student in both Periodontics and
Orthodontics and received his specialty training in both specialties in
2010. Additionally, he also completed a Masters in Oral Biology in 2011.
In 2013, Dr. Tanna became a Diplomate of the American Board
of Periodontics. Dr. Tanna currently practices in the Faculty Practice at
the Robert Schattner Center on 40th Street. He also teaches and is
actively involved with several clinical research studies. He continues to
maintain his active membership with the American Dental Association,
The American Association of Orthodontists, The Academy of
Periodontology, The Academy of Osseointegration, The American
Association of Dental Research, The Pennsylvania Dental Association
and the Philadelphia County Dental Society.
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Happenings with the Alliance
Alliance Last Meeting of the Year
Alliance met for the last meeting of the business year
on May 24th at Ciro's restaurant. Celebrating
our New Member's and Past President's
Dinner, we were lucky enough to be joined by our
State Alliance President, Jenny Zehner. The news
at hand was how the Alliance was extremely
blessed this year with support from the dental
community. With our fundraising success this
year, we were able to give cash donations to
multiple dental clinics throughout the county
Jenny Zehner
(Water Street, the Brush Brush Smile bus, and Welsh Mountain);
deliver over 1700 dental health kits locally to needy recipients; and
give cash prizes to our Children's Poster Contest Winners. We still
had money left in our coffers, so this meeting was not only the year
end wrap up, but also a brain storming session to find a worthy cause
for our final donation. Many ideas were bandied about - including
sending Jenny to Convention! - but in the end, it was decided that
in line with our mission, we would support dental education in the
community by offering an award to the top place students in the
dental assistant program at LCCTC. Two $100 awards were handed
out by President Stephanie Grambau at the graduation ceremony
on May 31st. Congratulations to the winners Kira Nickel from
Conestoga Valley and Adelee Huss from Manheim Township!
Look for the Allliance when we start up again in September!
Happenings in the News!
SuGAR WARS
poster
contest
LCDS Alliance was featured in the
May/June issue of the Pennsylvania Dental
Journal! Grab a copy of the issue to see
pictures of local Lancaster County dentists
and their winners from our Poster Contest.
Also featured in the same issue are the
Boy Scouts of Troop #84 helping out during
our Children's Dental Health Month Kit Stuffing!
Interested in Joining the Alliance?
Because we're busy - and we know you are too - we have
just four meetings a year. Come to any one of them or all of them
and see what we are about. We have lots of one-time committment,
drop-in projects that you can participate in and feel good about.
Be a part of your community - the dental family of Lancaster
County! Our next meeting will be in September of 2016. Call or email
Stephanie Grambau for more information! (717) 560-1813 or
[email protected].
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The children’s oral health need remains,
so, what's next?
The Future of Children’s Oral Health
at CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health
In 2004, CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health began our
journey to improve the oral health of children in the Lancaster
Community. The goal of finding a dental home for every child
in the Lancaster Community drove these efforts forward. As
a part of our oral health initiative, we developed the Brush.
Brush.Smile!® Mobile Dental Clinic program which many of you
have come to know. Since its inception of the mobile program,
over 7,500 students in the county have received basic dental
care from CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health. After 12 years
of mobile dentistry and a thoughtful discernment process
regarding the goals and purpose of our engagement in oral
health, CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health determined that
the time is now for our program to evolve and take the next
steps toward our goal of assuring every child in the Lancaster
Community has a dental home. As a part of that evolution,
we will be shifting from a mobile dental program, which by
definition can never serve as a dental home, to a fixed-site
dental strategy.
Why would we elect to stop a program
that reaches over 1,100 children each year
with dental care?
When we talk about our oral health programs, we use the
word evolution. Our commitment to meet the oral health needs
of children in our community remains unfettered. Based upon the
results and a critical review of the program, the organization
decided it was time to change tactics, not to abandon our goal.
In January, we opened our first dental home for children in the
Lancaster Community – the Columbia Dental Center. This fixed-site
location allows CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health to be a dental home
for children for the first time in our history. The Center has capacity
to provide on-going care within a dental home environment for up to
3,500 children each year, significantly more children than could be
provided a dental visit on the Mobile Dental Clinic.
Yet, our commitment does not end with the Center in
Columbia. Plans are underway to add a second Center at 1929
Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster. Renovations are starting shortly
and we anticipate seeing our first patients at the new Lancaster
Center this fall. With the creation of both Dental Centers, our capital
investment in creating children’s dental homes in Lancaster County
during the past year will approach almost $1,000,000.
Combined, the two Dental Centers will serve
as dental homes for up to 7,000 children, almost
matching the total served by the Mobile Dental
Program in twelve years of service to the
community
If you have any questions about the direction of Children’s
Oral Health Services at CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health, please call
717-397-7625.
• While there is no denying that our mobile program has
provided access to dental care to children and families,
after 12 years the Mobile Dental Program has failed to
change the critical condition of dental access for children
in our community. At the start of the project, CHI St.
Joseph Children’s Health estimated that 19,000 children
in Lancaster County had never seen a dentist and many
more were not receiving consistent dental care through a
permanent dental home. Unfortunately, after 12 years,
little has changed in this area.
• While the Brush.Brush.Smile!® Program provided children
with dental visits, our program was unable to establish
dental homes for the overwhelming majority of children
and families referred to us. During most years, the program
struggled to link more than 3% of the children served to
dental homes. Capacity within the existing dental care
system in the county simply did not exist.
• Less than 30% of the children seen in any year returned to
the program for on-going dental care. As a result, many of
the children served returned to their previous state of not
receiving, accessing or maintaining essential dental care
after their initial visit(s) on the Mobile Dental Clinic.
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Dr. Eric Howard
Dr. Todd Grambau
Dr. Melissa Della Croce
Dr. Jason Phillips
Dr. Laura Harkin
Bridgette Weiss