March 2013 Reports for the Board Meeting

Seventh District Dental Society Board of
Directors
Consent Calendar Items
Seventh District Dental Society Board of Directors
Meeting Minutes January 7, 2013
Abeyounis, Maria
Arigo, Jeffery
Carozza, John
Casper-Klock, Theresa
Frost, RB
Grassi, Michael
Ramjattansingh, Dave
Reed, David
Ronzo, Kenneth
Sansone, Jamie
Speisman, Richard
Vorrasi, Andrew
UB Students- Lauren Vitkus and Anne Adamson
Calnon, William
Damelio, Steven
Keating, Michael
Rubin, Richard
Skolnick, Jay
Bowerman, Lori
Buhite, II, Robert
Davidson, H. Bradley
Meriweather, Lynne
Romano, Paul
Yerke, Lisa
Heise, Nancy
Call to order at 6:00PM – Dr. Richard Rubin.
Approval of the Agenda Dr. Grassi requested that the report on membership & Communications be removed
from consent.
Dr. Rubin asked for approval of agenda as amended – approved.
Treasurer’s report – Dr. Michael Grassi having spoken with Dr. Andolina that afternoon requested permission
to make the report to the board in substitution for Dr. Andolina. Written report was provided to the board. The
district is doing well financially.
Dr. Grassi gave the board a brief update on Dr. Andolina’s daughter Jill who is being treated in Seattle.
Jills Birthday is on the 17th (26 years old) of this month and Dr. Grassi asked the board if we could send
something to her as a sign of our support. Milar Ballons Dr. Grassi also mentioned Rick Andolina’s TV
appearance.
Secretary Report- Dr. Spesiman passed condonlence thank you notes
Report from Counties:
Cayuga
Dr. Gush – no report
Livingston
Dr. Frost – no report
Monroe
Dr. Abeyounis – MCDS donated $3,000 to NYSDA for Sandy Relief Fund – Holiday Gift
Giving Project – stuffed animals provided to Society for Protection & Care of Children for their holiday and
monies to H.O.P.E. Haiti ASB Dental Clinic - Dr. Burgart helped establish that clinic. Dr. Vorrasi noted that an
email from NYSDA reported that $436,000 has been donated for this fund.
Ontario
Dr. Yerke – no report
Seneca
Dr. Birchenough – no report
Steuben
Dr. Meriwether– written report
Wayne
Dr. Mooney – no report
Yates
President’s Report: Dr. Rubin – written report
1. Dr. Rubin, Dr. Schirmer and Dr. Waldow spoke during the Seneca County Board of Supervisors Meeting in
November but unfortunately, they voted to discontinue water fluoridation in Seneca County District #1.
2. Conflict of Interest Disclosures- See templates in report - It seems many organizations are using COI forms
and it is good business. Dr. Buhite reported that Dr. Chet Gary from 8th District who is also an attorney
would be more than happy to review these documents. It should be a fairly easy process with minimal charge
to us.
Motion to refer the three COI documents to the attorney for review. Upon his approval, and review by the
program committee, the board will vote upon the final documents at the March Board Meeting.
President-Elect – Dr. Arigo
Thanked Dr. Lynne Meriwither for taking on business chair duties. Reviewd 2014
Vice-President – Dr. Speisman
Access to care developmental disabeled population. NYSDA Article regarding disparities in oral healthcare
Intermediate care providers – Dr. Speisman thinks this is coming.
How do we manage these changes coming down the pike.
Workgroup – Golosano Foundation – create principles on the standards of care that these people should receive.
Recommendations as a demonstration project. It will go to Golasano foundation board and then on to the state.
Business Chair – Dr. Schirmer – No report
Committee Reports:
Endorsement Committee: Written Report – Dr. Keating
Review of BioServ endorsement request –
After much discussion, a motion was made to have the contract reviewed by the attorney and pending his
approval, bring it back to the board for discussion and a vote.
GVMF Grant - written report submitted by Dr. Schirmer. Dr. Buhite reported on recent meeting with the GVMF.
GVMC is pleased with our progress. They allowed us an extension until April.
UB Dental Students: Laren Vitkus/Anne Adamson - Written report
Included updates on Clinical Changes at UB
Executive Director: Lori Bowerman - written report
Only two counties participated in the Holiday Gift Giving Project this year: Cayuga County and Wayne County –
Report on file
Volunteers need for GKAS Day at MCC – looking for products – discussion about one dentist who contributed
water bottles with dentist info imprinted. Discussion about future GKAS events and how we might improve or
grow the program. Dr. Calnon made a suggestion that if we want to build a program, we think outside the box.
We might consider looking at successful programs before we move ahead. He suggested the Nassau County
GKAS event.
Motion: Upon invite from Nassau County Dental Society, 7th District send two people to the Nassau
County Dental Society GKAS day event with funding up to $1,000. Individuals to be designated by
Executive Committee Approved
Professional Head Shot photos are requested from officers.
Nominations Committee meeting on January 28th. Please contact Dr. Davidson regarding any position.
Email breach – looking into professional company to handle our email services. Researching company used by
NYSDA and also looking at ADA for support.
Nancy Heise updated the board on the registration to date for upcoming meetings including the awards event.
Old Business: Dr. Davidson inquired if this district should try to come up with a solution to the access problem
addressed in Dr. Speisman’s report. Dr. Speisman suggests we wait until the recommendations come out of the
work group.
Dr. Speisman reminded the board that they approved funds to allow an outgoing council representative to bring a
new council representative to the NYSDA meeting if timing allows. Dr. Speisman indicated this was most likely
his last council meeting.
Membership & Communitcations Report- removed from consent by Dr. Grassi. – Questions about our standing
in NYS with membership renewals. 7th is usually at the top of the list of components and at 97.53% retention, we
are now number five. Dr. Skolnick reports that only a fraction of a percent differentiates the top five components
in membership retention. Dr. Davidson asked if the district office could send the names of non-renewals by
county to the county representatives for follow-up.
New Business:
Dr. Calnon attended the Nassau County installation event last weekend. Nassau County leadership expressed
their gratitude for the financial support as so many were impacted by Hurricaine Sandy.
Board Meeting adjourned at 7:58 pm.
Report
Monroe County Dental Society
Board Meeting
January 14, 2013
Harold Crossley confirmed for CE program September 2014
The GFMV grant deadline was extended.
14 students applied for MCDS scholarship program.
2nd,3rd and 4th year dental students are eligible. A $400.00 grant
was awarded to each applicant.
Dr. Calnon was present as a special guest. An Eastman’s faculty
member’s computer was stolen that contained patient records.
Protocol was followed and operators were available to answer any
questions.
ADA Presidential Citation was awarded to MCDS.
Dr. Skolnick spoke about the drop in NYSDA membership.
Next meeting is March 11,2013.
Respectfully submitted,
Maria J. Abeyounis, DDS
Seventh District Dental Society
Steuben County Report
March 4th, 2013
Lynne A. Meriwether ,DDS
1.) We had our 2nd Annual Rock-n-Bowl on Sunday, Feb 24th. It was another great success
with over 144 children participating. The event included bowling, healthy snacks and
oral hygiene instruction.
2.) Ferraioli Day- Wednesday, March 6th- Corning Incorporated Headquarters- Speaker: Dr.
Michael Glick
American Dental Association
Council on Access, Prevention and Interprofessional Relations
Report to Seventh District Dental Society
Submitted by David C. Schirmer DDS
March 4, 2013
Summary: On April 15, 2013 Jane Grover DDS, MPH will assume the position of Managing Director of
CAPIR. She comes to the Council with a wealth of experience. Dr. Grover was one of the early concept
developers of the ADA’s Community Dental Health Coordinator(CDHC) project. Three cohorts of
CDHCs have finished their formal education, and are now working in various urban and rural settings.
Your representative, DCS, is the only non-staff member of the Evaluation Team. A recent meeting of the
Council was convened at headquarters in Chicago. The following includes excerpts from the main report
of actions:
The Council acknowledged and welcomed new members and liaisons: Drs. Yasmi Crystal (Fourth
District), Melanie S. Lang (representative, American Hospital Association), G. Lewis Mitchell, Jr. (Fifth
District), Cesar R. Sabates (Seventeenth District), Andrew P. Soderstrom (ad interim, Thirteenth District),
Cheryl D. Watson-Lowry (Eighth District), Mary Ellen Wynn (Seventh District), Daniel S. Bruce (ex-officio,
New Dentist Committee), Jeffrey D. Dow (liaison, Board of Trustees), Michael Maihofer (liaison, Council
on Communications), and Ms. Rebecca Warnken (liaison, American Student Dental Association).
Review of CAPIR Programmatic Areas:
1. The five CAPIR programmatic areas (Access, Community Oral Health Infrastructure, and Capacity;
Prevention; Geriatric and Special Needs; Interprofessional Relations and the Community Dental Health
Coordinator Pilot Program) presented their 2012-2013 goals as a means to educate the new members
and to prepare the Council for the upcoming Decision Lens exercise to rank programs against universal
criteria.
Prevention Subcommittee:
1. The Council approved the 2012-2013 Prevention Subcommittee goals, which included:
• Convene the 2013 Prevention Summit scheduled for November 18-20, 2013.
• Publish Fluoridation Facts following the final U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
announcement regarding the level of fluoride to be used in community water fluoridation. The
Prevention Subcommittee will review the draft edition of Fluoridation Facts prior to publication.
• Assist in the revision/update of fluoridation technical assistance materials including, but not limited to,
the ADA Fluoridation Web site and the ADA Fluoridation Tool Kit.
• Organize the ADA policies assigned to the CAPIR Prevention Subcommittee for review by topic area,
prioritize policies by action needed and move those that require simple actions to the 2013 ADA House
of Delegates. Those policies requiring significant revision will be scheduled for review in the future.
2. The Council was updated on planning of the November 2013 Prevention Summit. A supplemental
budget request will be made to the Board of Trustees in support of the 7th Annual National Summit on
Smokeless and Spit Tobacco, which the ADA has supported in the past. The Council expressed support
for a one-day, continuing education fluoridation training program that will be held on April 12, 2013 at
ADA Headquarters.
Community Dental Health Coordinator (CDHC) Workgroup:
1. The Council approved the 2012-2013 CDHC Workshop’s goals, which included:
• Transition the CDHC program to a viable and sustainable career track option for a new member of the
dental team.
• Create demand for the CDHC through the development of advocacy strategies.
• Communicate the implementation of the CDHC initiatives.
2. An ADA-produced video detailing the work of a CDHC was previewed by the Council, which is one of
several promotional efforts being utilized to encourage the use of the CDHC and to expand training sites.
The Council heard of plans to invite an existing CDHC to work within a health center environment in New
Mexico for four months to demonstrate the effectiveness and value-added of this new member of the
dental team. New Mexico has passed state legislation in support of the CDHC, yet does not have any
CDHCs working within the state. Discussion has begun on starting a CDHC training program within a New
Mexico community college in conjunction with Rio Salado.
Interprofessional Relations Subcommittee:
1. The Council approved the 2012-2013 Interprofessional Relations Subcommittee goals, which included:
• Establish the Medical Advisory Committee.
• Investigate collaborative opportunities to engage primary healthcare providers.
• Continue work on the ER Initiative.
• Establish a stronger relationship with the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) and the
American Diabetes Association.
• Disseminate Oral Health Care During Pregnancy: A National Consensus Statement.
2. The Council acknowledged the importance of increasing the recognition of Interprofessional Relations
to the general dentist. What does this interdisciplinary collaboration mean to private practitioners and
the oral health outcomes of their patients? To that end, CAPIR has been asked to coordinate a multi-
year Interprofessional Relations Campaign that will be association-wide. Representatives of other
agencies have been invited to provide input and guidance in the initial planning of this campaign.
Access and Advocacy Subcommittee:
1. The Council approved the 2012-2013 Access and Advocacy Subcommittee goals, which include, but
are not limited to:
• Share an implementation plan specific to Resolution 18H-2011 (encouraging dentists to be leaders
within their communities) by July 2013.
• Equip dentists with the funding mechanisms, education and delivery systems necessary to meet the
needs of the elderly.
• Present a continuing dental education session to help Medicaid dental providers maintain their
practice viability at the 2013 ADA Annual Session.
• Encourage constituent societies to establish a reporting database for individual dentists to register
their donated/volunteer dental services.
• Continue to have a strong ADA presence within the U.S. National Oral Health Alliance and the National
Oral Health Conference.
• Complete the review of assigned ADA policies by July 2013.
• Smoothly transition GKAS from CAPIR to Corporate Relations.
2. The Council reviewed Res.5H-2006, which was the impetus for the creation of the National Elder Care
Advisory Committee (NECAC) that provides guidance on the 26 actions cited within this resolution. The
four NECAC goals were reviewed. Special emphasis was given to the long-term care initiative and the
Incurred Medical Expense mechanism, which is a means for dentists to be compensated for their
services.
3. Examples of the importance of continued collaboration and public/private partnering within the local,
state and national/federal arenas were highlighted with an emphasis on demonstrable results, such as
the creation of the U.S. National Oral Health Alliance from the 2009 ADA-convened Access to Dental
Care Summit and the promotion of promising practices to increase the number of providers providing
care to Medicaid eligible individuals.
Council Operations/Overarching Issues:
1. Mr. Michael Graham, senior vice president of Government and Public Affairs, provided an update on
the Access Initiatives: Call to Action for Oral Health. Dr. Robert Faiella, ADA president, has made this
campaign a cornerstone of his tenure. The initial promotion of this campaign has been directed at the
state dental associations. The Council strategized how individual volunteers could take these initiatives
back to their districts and secure dentist engagement at the local level. As the campaign is being
discussed among all Councils, it would be advantageous for representatives of all Councils to coordinate
their efforts within their respective districts.
2. The Council reviewed the recommendations of the National Advisory Committee on Health Literacy in
Dentistry and postponed further action definitely until the July 11-13, 2013 next meeting of CAPIR, so
that leadership and staff of CAPIR and the Council on Communications have adequate time to propose
action on how the ADA will continue to implement CAPIR’s “Health Literacy in Dentistry Action Plan:
2010-2015” that was approved by the 2009 House of Delegates. Dr. O’Loughlin reiterated the ADA’s
commitment to health literacy within dentistry. With reduction in staff, the Council must decide how it
will fulfill its bylaws’ responsibility related to oral health literacy.
3. Ms. Supie Shea, director of client decision management, Decision Lens, administered the
evaluation/ranking tool to the Council. The CAPIR programmatic areas were individually evaluated
against eight universal criteria, which will be utilized by all Councils in this exercise. Mr. Paul Sholty, chief
financial officer, ADA, provided guidance as to how the tool would be used by the administrative review
committee and the Board of Trustees.
4. Members were provided with informational reports on ADA Annual Sessions, CAPIR Golden Apple
Awards, Geriatrics and Special Needs Populations, Post Access to Dental Care Summit Activities and the
U.S. National Oral Health Alliance, Public Health Outreach, 2013 Prevention Summit, Fluoridation
Activities, Prevention Additional Focus Areas, Interprofessional Relations Activities, and Community
Dental Health Coordinator Pilot Program Activities.
Special Orders of Business:
1. Dr. Kathleen O’Loughlin, executive director, ADA, presented Effective, Efficient, and Ethical
Governance, sharing with the Council volunteers the importance of providing guidance on the “what,
where and when” of issues, but leaving the “how” to the discretion of the ADA staff.
2. Mr. Marko Vujicic, PhD, managing vice president, Health Policy Resource Center, ADA, presented
Dentistry at a Crossroads discussing the current and possible future of the dental economy.
3. Ms. Janice Kupiec, manager, Legislative and Regulatory Policy, ADA, updated the Council on the
Affordable Care Act, what is known about it and what is not.
4. Dr. Burton Edelstein, Professor of Dentistry and Health Policy, Columbia University of New York,
shared Two Perspectives on the ACA: The Sky-High View and ACA Implications for CAPIR.
5. Dr. Carmine LoMonaco, vice chair, Council on Government Affairs, provided an update on the
activities of CGA and their recent advocacy efforts.
New Business:
1. The Council recommended that the ADA Council on Annual Sessions reconsider providing courses
during the 2013 Annual Session related to Geriatric and Special Needs Populations and Interprofessional
Relations.
CAPIR Council Members:
Dr. Monica Hebl, chair, WI
Dr. W. Roy Thompson, vice chair, TN
Dr. Daniel S. Bruce, ex officio, New Dentist Committee, ID
Dr. Timothy D. Chase, AR
Dr. Yasmi Crystal, NJ
Dr. John P. Fisher, MA
Dr. Jane Gillette, MT
Dr. John J. Hanck, CO
Dr. Heather B. Heddens, IA
Dr. Melanie S. Lang, American Hospital Association, representative, WA
Dr. Bernadette A. Logan, PA
Dr. G. Lewis Mitchell, Jr., AL
Dr. Rocky L. Napier, SC
Todd A. Pankratz, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., American Medical Association representative, NE
Dr. Matthew Roberts, TX, ad interim
Dr. Cesar Sabates, FL
Dr. David C. Schirmer, NY
Dr. Andrew P. Soderstrom, CA, ad interim
Dr. Cheryl D. Watson-Lowry, IL
Dr. Mary Ellen Wynn, OH
Liaisons:
Dr. Jeffrey D. Dow, trustee, First District, ME
Dr. Michael G. Maihofer, Council on Communications, MI
Ms. Rebecca Warnken, American Student Dental Association, WI
Council on Governmental Affairs
Report to the Seventh District Dental Society
Submitted by David C. Schirmer DDS
March 4, 2013
Summary: New York State is preparing the establishment and functionality of Health Care Exchanges,
which is one aspect of the Affordable Care Act. These exchanges must be established for enrollment by
October 1, 2013 and operable by January 1, 2014. All individuals who are not currently enrolled in an
insurance plan, must enroll in an exchange or significant penalties will occur. The regulatory issues
surrounding this are quite complex. Five Regional Advisory Committees have been established. They
include representatives from Long Island, NYC, Upstate/Albany, Finger Lakes, and Western New York.
DCS has been asked to represent NYSDA in the Finger Lakes Advisory. Of particular interest to organized
dentistry will be how individuals who have public insurance (Medicaid FFS/MCO, CHP, FHP) will be
included in the exchanges. Also, of interest, will be whether dental benefits will be included in the
exchanges for those above 150% of the federal poverty level.
Legislative Overview
We had a few substantial budget victories this year. First, NYSDA was able to
keep adult dental Medicaid in the budget without reductions to reimbursement rates. Second,
Governor Cuomo created the Primary Care Service Corps. Recognizing the challenges of
meeting health care needs in underserved areas of New York, the Governor created a loan
repayment program in his budget that would include dentists who practice in underserved areas.
It is similar in purpose to the Doctors Across New York program, which is a loan forgiveness
program for physicians that NYSDA had sought to join.
It has also been determined that the treatment of smoking cessation is within the scope of
practice for dentists. This is another success for NYSDA accomplished via an opinion obtained
from the New York State Education Department, spurred on at NYSDA’s urging and by pressure
from the Governor, the Medicaid Redesign Team, and the New York State Department of
Health.
Legislative/Administrative Priorities
Scope of Practice –
General Counsel Mr. Lance Plunkett told the Council that this bill will be introduced again in the
2013-14 legislative session. Once again, Assemblywoman Glick has stopped the bill from being
placed on the Assembly agenda. The Medical Society of the State of New York and the Plastic
Surgery Association are opposed to the bill and are expected to fight it again during the
upcoming session. However, NYSDA intends to open new channels of communication with
Assemblywoman Glick and Speaker Sheldon Silver to press the case even before the 2013
session begins.
I-Stop (Internet System for Tracking Over-Prescribing) Legislation – By December 31, 2014,
dentists will be required to use electronic prescribing for any prescriptions written in New York
State. NYSDA’s focus right now will be getting our members prepared for electronic
prescribing. At NYSDA’s recommendation, Dr. Steven Tunick ofNew York County was
appointed by the Commissioner of Health to the Department of Health’s workgroup on this
topic. This workgroup will provide guidance on the implementation of the Prescription
Monitoring Program for controlled substances as well as related electronic prescribing and
professional education matters called for by the I-STOP law.
Medicaid and Managed Care —
Under the New York State Department of Health’s “Care
Management for All” program, less than 4% of people will remain in fee for service Medicaid,
and those few people will be highly unusual patient groups, rarely including any dental patients.
The Department of Health is committed to a wholesale conversion of services to a managed care
system. NYSDA will be watching this development closely, but nothing is going to reverse this
trend.
HIV/Salivary Testing –
The Council is continuing to monitor the State Education Department
position on HIV/Salivary testing which is currently allowed under legislation passed by NYSDA
years ago that provides for dentists to do physical examinations on their patients. Mr. Plunkett
issued NYSDA’s formal legal opinion on this topic to the New York State Department of Health
and its AIDS Institute, and they are moving forward with federal grant plans under that opinion.
NYSDA has also publicly advised the Education Department that it was willing to litigate the
matte if they came out with any contrary opinion that flew in the face of well-established
legislative history on this topic. This has ongoing implications as more salivary tests are
developed and we continue to maintain these are all within the scope of dental practice to
perform, in conjunction with making appropriate referrals to physicians to diagnose and treat.
Health Benefit Exchange —
In April 2012, Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order #42, which
established the New York Health Benefit Exchange within the Department of Health. Its intent
was to be consistent with the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Insurance products offered through
the exchange must include what is known as the “Essential Health Benefit” (EHB) for minimum
coverage. The EHB must include pediatric dental coverage under the ACA. The state
benchmark insurance plan that meets the EHB minimum (or exceeds it) had to be chosen by
states before January 1, 2013. New York has advised the federal Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services (CMS) that it has chosen New York’s largest small group health insurance
plan as its benchmark — Oxford EPO. However, Oxford EPO does not include any dental
coverage as part of its normal plan. Therefore, to meet the minimum EHB requirement for
pediatric dental coverage, New York added as a supplement to the Oxford EPO the pediatric
dental coverage available through the Child Health Insurance Program (CHIP). All plans offered
on the New York Health Insurance Exchange will have to offer at least the combination of the
Oxford EPO coverage plus the CHIP pediatric dental coverage. Plans can offer more coverage,
but cannot offer less coverage than that via the exchange.
Expanded Scope of Practice for Dental Hygienists —
The Council discussed a revised bill that
authorizes dental hygienists to provide collaborative practice services as defined in regulations to
be created by the New York State Education Department. This bill version differed from the
original version that would have authorized dental hygienists to perform all “services to control
oral disease.” The original bill did not limit such services, which, under that broad definition,
would arguably have encompassed prescribing and surgery. While the original bill also called
for collaborative agreements with a licensed dentist, the bill had also stated that supervision by a
dentist shall not restrict the practice of dental hygiene in any setting. The revised bill does not
contain these egregious departures from common sense, but still leaves too much open to
speculation and has technical flaws that make it unpassable. However, NYSDA is going to
continue to try to work with the Dental Hygiene Association to work on a collaborative
agreement that would please both dentistry and dental hygiene.
Sedation —
NYSDA still awaits the final version of the anesthesia regulations that the New York
State Education Department has been working on for nearly two years now.
Seventh District Dental Society
Board of Directors
Agenda Reports
Seventh District Dental Society
Board of Directors Meeting
3/4/13
President Summary of Activities
1. Meetings attended since 1/7/13 BOD meeting:
1/28/13
Nominating Committee
1/30/13
Monroe County Dental Society General Membership Meeting
2/2/13
Awards Dinner
 Best attendance in years, particularly among younger
members
2/4/13
Long Range Planning Committee
 Awards event will be similar time of year in 2014
 Approval of Conflict of Interest Disclosure forms
 Approval of components of Speaker Agreement
 Both documents sent to Dr. Chet Gary for attorney review
2/11/13
Website/Journal Committee
2. Dr. John Carozza and Dr. Theresa Casper-Klock have accepted appoint to
the Awards Committee.
3. I would appreciate the opportunity to visit to any of our counties that are
meeting, county representatives please contact me.
Respectfully submitted,
Richard L. Rubin, DDS, MS
Seventh District Dental Society
Report of Business Chairman
Submitted by David C. Schirmer DDS
March 4, 2013
2012 Awards Gala, “Night at the Museum”
On Saturday, February 2, 2013 the Seventh District Dental Society celebrated the recipients of the
2012 Awards Committee selections. The event took place at the Rochester Museum and Science
Center. Those honored included:
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Greenwood Award - Louis J. Cianciola, DDS
Award of Merit - John F. Carozza, DDS
Frederick J. Halik Award - James F. Gleason, DDS
Honorary Member - Mr. Jerry Larkin
Congratulations to all !!
We received lots of positive feedback regarding the event, and a few complaints about not enough
seating. The event attracted 28 younger dentists as compared to 7 last year and several dentists
brought their children which was fantastic.
We have included a financial report:
Financial Report
The Seventh District Dental Society
Seminar Title: 2012 Awards Ceremony
Date: February 2, 2013
Revenue #451
Registrants
Vendor Sponsorship
29 Guests @ $40
103 Guests @ $65
28 Guests @ -0-
$1,160.00
$6,695.00
$0.00
$1,450.00
$9,305.00
Revenue
Expense #763
Venue
Catering
Printing Expense for Invitations
Postage Expense
Awards
Music
2012 Budget Line Item
Actually Spent
$700.00
$8,699.92
$1,058.40
$261.67
$332.64
$475.00
$11,527.63 Total Expenses
$7,500.00
$2,222.63
Cost per person: $73.30
Seventh District Dental Society Semi-Annual Meeting
Dr. Barry Glassman -- “Introduction to Dental Sleep Medicine”
May 17 8:30 to 4:30 pm at The Inn on the Lake, Canandaigua, NY
This is the first ever presentation, in our Seventh District, on the subject of management of
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with oral appliances by an acclaimed world renowned expert, and a
founder of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. Treatment of OSA with custom adjustable
mandibular advancement devices is now considered by the American Academy of Sleep Physicians, the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to be
the first line treatment for mild to moderate OSA yet few physicians have a qualified referral base of
dentists trained in this subject.
Plans for the event are proceeding smoothly. We are looking forward to welcoming Dr. Glassman to
The Inn on the Lake with a turnout representative of our Seventh District.
Report to the Seventh District Dental Society
Submitted by David C. Schirmer DDS
DQA Executive Board
Education and Communication Panel
March 4, 2013
DQA Conference, June 28, 29, ADA, Chicago, IL
On February 19, 2013 the Education and Communication Panel selected 75 applicants to attend
this conference, including our own Dr. Todd Thierer who is now at the University of Minnesota. Another
55 will be selected over the coming weeks.
For more on the Dental Quality Alliance Conference and how you might attend see:
http://www.ada.org/news/8189.aspx
EDPAC Board of Directors Meeting
January 11, 2013
Hilton Times Square Hotel
New York, NY
Meeting Minutes
1. Chairman, Dr. Larry Volland – Report:
- ADPAC contributions – New York leads the nation in contributions, but down
slightly from 2011.
- Significant decrease in EDPAC contributions: 9% decrease from 2011.
- 7th & 9th District Dental Societies were the only districts to increase their
numbers: 7th District had a 13.5% increase, and 9th District a 10.7% increase.
- 2 components used e-mail for their Capitol Club solicitations. This method
proved to be dismal failure. We agreed 2013 will be done with hard copies to
all NYSDA members.
- Long discussion on how to increase Capitol Club contributions. The board
agreed to raise the honor roll membership from $200 to $250, coupled with a
drive to inform members how EDPAC is helping members in their practice.
- Other ideas included having district chairs attend county dental society
meetings in their components to make a push for the Capitol Club. Dr. Feldman
commended Rick Andolina and Neal Levitt from the 7th District, noting that the
personal approach they use to contact their component members has been a
continued success over the years. Dr. Andolina, who was unable to attend the
meeting, asked Dr. Feldman to share a letter he received from a Seventh District
member who said he does not usually respond to solicitations, but did so
because the letter was personally signed by Dr. Andolina. Dr. Levitt added that
it is also important to follow up with personal thank you notes. Dr. Volland
added his words of appreciation to Drs. Levitt and Andolina for their efforts.
Dr. Dowd suggested that the board consider asking component presidents elect
to include EDPAC in their discussions when they make visitations to county
dental societies, or to invite the EDPAC district chair in their area to accompany
them on the visitations. Other suggestions included providing a list of talking
points to the chairs to promote EDPAC, and to identify the non-renewals and
send a separate communication to them.
- Dr. Volland informed the Board that a new parliamentary authority, American
Institute of Parliamentarians Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure (also
referred to as “AIPSC” or the “AIP Standard Code”), was released last April as
the successor to The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure by Alice
Sturgis. There are references to Sturgis in Rule 5 of the Standing Rules of the
Board of Directors of the Empire Dental Political Action Committee that need to
be revised in an effort to make EDPAC’s governing documents consistent, Dr.
Volland reviewed the proposed changes to Rule 5 which the Board had received
notice of over thirty days prior to this date:
Rule 5 – AIPSC Code of Parliamentary Procedure
All meetings of the EDPAC Board of Directors shall be conducted
according to the most current edition of the American Institute of
Parliamentarians Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure (AIPSC).
Meetings may be held by any legally permissible electronic means.
The Board approved the changes unanimously.
2. EDPAC website is complete: empiredentalpac.com
- Allows for online contributions
3. Guest speaker Rodney Capel, Executive Director on New York State Democrat
Party, discussed a wide variety of topics, including views of the Senate, Governor,
and future of his party.
4. Treasurers report: Dr. Warren Shaddock
- Budget
- Cash flow
- Expense report
All reports of donations to candidates, parties, and incumbents are available upon
request.
- Dr. Shaddock is stepping down as Treasurer of the EDPAC after 30 years of
exceptional service.
5. Discussion by Dr. Krishnan, Dr. Feldman, and Roy Lasky:
- Bills before legislature
- Campaign finance reform
- Medicaid
- Trial lawyers legislation affecting limitations of malpractice claims in
dentistry.
- Reminded the board of the importance of attending local fundraisers and
supporting key legislators, especially those that can help NYSDA issues.
6. Component reports - each component reported on their local efforts to:
- Raise EDPAC money
- Support Capitol Club honor roll
- Support their local legislators
7. 2013 Officers:
Dr. Larry Volland – Chair
Dr. Joseph Caruso – Vice Chair
Dr. Mark Bauman – Secretary
Dr. Warren Shaddock – Treasurer
Executive Committee:
Dr. Brendan Doud
Dr. Richard Herman
Dr. Maria Maranga
District chairs and at-large members available upon request. All are subject to
ratification by the NYSDA Board of Trustees.
8. EDPAC dues increase: a resolution was developed to submit to the NYSDA H.O.D.
to revise the by-laws to remove a dollar amount, and replace it with a percentile. The
dues have been $75.00 for ten years. This way if our NYSDA are increased, EDPAC
dues will automatically be increased. The formal resolution is available upon request.
9. Long discussion about student representation on EDPAC Board of Directors. The
Board decided to invite a student as a guest of the Board (but not a member).
- Board unanimously agreed to create a “student” membership category of
EDPAC, setting the dues at $5.00 per year.
10. Increased treasurers honorarium from $6000.00 to $7500.00 for the 2013 budget year
11. Budget for 2013 approved.
Respectfully Submitted,
Neal R. Levitt, D.D.S.
Seventh District Trustee Report
NYSDA Board of Trustees Meeting
Albany, New York
February 8, 2013
The meeting was truncated due to a snowstorm.
Disaster Relief
The ADA, through the ADA Foundation, has donated approximately
$300,000.00 for relief efforts for Sandy. This is due mostly to the efforts of our
Trustee, Steve Gounardes. NYSDA has donated approximately $450,000.00 for
relief benefits.
Mission of Mercy
The event is scheduled for June 2014 at Hudson Valley Community College.
Many logistical issues are being addressed, such as New York State restrictions
on x-ray units and decreased funding for the institution.
EDPAC
There was much discussion about increasing the member’s annual EDPAC
contribution. No consensus was reached.
The EDPAC slate of representatives was approved.
Committee on NYSDA Annual Session
Existing signed contracts will be honored.
Pre-selected site schedule (similar to the ADA format) was not favored by the
committee.
NYSDA will not purchase its own audiovisual equipment.
Caps on NYSDA contributions for lodging and the dinner dance were not
resolved.
Meal allowance for all NYSDA-sponsored events was increased.
Component delegation room rental will be evenly split between NYSDA and
the component.
Legal and Legislative
Inclusion of adults in NYS Medicaid may become statutory, obviating the
need to fight for this with every budget.
The level of dental involvement in Health Exchanges is still an unknown.
Task Force on Technology Applications
The main focus will be on collaborating with NYSDA Support Services and
software companies to ease compliance issues that NYSDA members will have
when I-STOP regulations take effect.
2.
Treasurer’s Report
The report was given by Mike Herrmann. It was quite favorable.
Miscellaneous
The Board approved up to $1,200.00 to send a representative to the ADA
Conference on Fluoride in April in Chicago.
The Second District ADA Trustee will be elected over a year before the ADA
term begins.
The PGY-1 committee continues its evaluation of the effects of the program
in New York State.
The NYSDA President Elects conference will include Executive Directors from
the components and anyone else who wishes to attend. There will be speakers
from the ADA.
New York’s slate of proposed ADA Delegates and Alternate Delegates was
approved by the Board.
There will be no Jarvie-Burkhart Award this year. Dr. Lidia Epel will receive
the Distinguished Service Award.
The slate of representatives for NYSDA Support Services was approved.
An ad hoc committee was created to investigate the pros and cons of a
conference to unearth dental leaders in New York State.
A committee will be created to study the size of the NYSDA House of
Delegates.
Respectfully submitted,
Andrew G. Vorrasi
Buffalo Student Report
to the Seventh District Dental Society
Submitted by: Lauren Vitkus
University at Buffalo ASDA
Monday, March 4, 2013
Old News:
• Monday, February 11th 2013: Student Legislative Day. ~50 students from District 2 got
together in Albany for a day of training in preparation for National Student Lobby Day in
Washington in May. The importance of ADPAC, EDPAC and involvement in governmental
affairs was highlighted along with the key issues facing dentistry today. It was a big success.
Upcoming Events:
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March 6th – 9th 2013: ASDA Annual Session: Atlanta Georgia. Set association policy, select our
2012-2013 ASDA Executive Committee and receive the latest updates through presentations
and discussions.
Mentorship Program: In coordination with the 8th District we have ~ 55 students signed up.
The program pairs a local dentist with a 3rd year student and they meet 4+ times over the
course of the year. Kickoff dinner was Wednesday, February 13, 2013.
ASDA Vendor EXPO: Set for Friday, April 19, 2013. The event will be coordinated with the
previous Lower Lakes Meeting. CE course during the day will conclude with the Vendor Fair in
the evening and an associated Mentoring event. We hope to see some of you there!
Second Annual ASDA “Run for Smiles” 5K: The date has officially been set for Saturday, April
20, 2013. Our goal with the first annual “Run for Smiles” was to reach out to members of the
community as well as raise money for local programs. As a school with a patient base in need of
growth, we thought this race was a great way to get our name out and get people together. Last
year the race was supported by 500 runners and ASDA volunteers and the monetary funds
supported BOCA and CARES. We hope to make this year an even bigger success and will be
incorporating a health fair into it. Held on North Campus last year, it will be on South Campus
this year right in the dental school’s front year. Mark your calendars! Register at
https://reg.score-this.com/regx/step1.jsp?eventID=1217.
I regret that I am unable to attend tonight on account of a clinical meeting at the school. Please
don’t hesitate to contact me at [email protected] if needed.
Respectfully submitted,
Lauren Vitkus
ASDA Student Body President