SKCDS Winter Quarterly 2019

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Seattle-King County Dental Society Membership Quarterly Contributors: Ms. Cathy Dahlquist Ms. Mallory Gillin Publisher: Bill Newcomer, BNC Printing & Graphics, Vancouver, WA OFFICERS Dr. Kirk E. King, President Dr. Lisa Egbert, President-Elect Dr. Craig E. Neal,Past-President Dr. Rica Mackert, Secretary Dr. Eric Wagar, Treasurer EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Dr. Imahn Moin, Executive Council 2019 Dr. Shane T. Ness, Executive Council 2019 Dr. Noah E. Letwin, Executive Council 2020 Dr. Austin Baruffi, Executive Council 2020 Dr. Elizabeth A. Kutcipal, Executive Council 2021 Dr. Amanda Spivey, Executive Council 2021 Dr. Joe Vaughn, Executive Council 2021 Ms. Cathy Dahlquist, Executive Director Change of Address: To ensure continued receipt of issues, change of address must be reported to: SKCDS Central Office, 1111 Harvard Avenue Seattle, WA 98122-4205, as soon as possible -206.448.6620. Email: skcds@skcds.com The information in this publication is for the exclusive benefit of SeattleKing County Dental Society members. Neither the Society nor the publisher makes any express or implied warranties as to the information herein, including the contents of any advertising. Opinions in the Quarterly do not necessarily express the official policies of the Seattle-King County Dental Society, nor the opinions of the editor, unless so stated. Publications of advertising is not an endorsement, qualification, approval or guarantee of either advertisers or product.

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WINTER 2019 Volume 17, Issue 3

CONTENTS The Foundation President’s Message .................................................................. 4 President’s Message with Dr. Kirk King ............................................................. 5 The Director’s Message ..................................................................................... 6 Welcome New Members .................................................................................. 9 Electronic Voting for 2019-2020 .....................................................................10 The 2019 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference ................................................. 12 Happy Hour.................................................................................................. 13 Foundation’s annual appeal............................................................................. 13 Save the Date: 2019 Foundation Gala Masquerade Ball .....................................14 Structuring a Strong Team when Building a Practice............................................ 15 Dental Student Feature: Ryan Tam ..................................................................16 Change a Life through Donated Dental Services (DDS)........................................ 19 The Society for New Dentists: What’s in it for Us?.............................................. 20 CDE Courses and Member Meetings...................................................................22 THANK YOU TO OUR ADVERTISERS Constantine Builders ........................................................................................2 Freight Architecture .........................................................................................7 OMNI Group ..................................................................................................7 Keller ~ Rohrback Law Firm ..............................................................................8 Garde Capital - Tony Baruffi, CFA ......................................................................8 Handpiece Rescue ..........................................................................................8 Katharine Christian DMD - Sleep Apnea and Snoring ................................................9 AFTCO ..........................................................................................................9 Ann Durham Attorney at Law ...........................................................................11 AFTCO ..........................................................................................................11 WDIA ..........................................................................................................14 TDIC. Founded by dentists, only for dentists, and led by your peers....................... 17 Big Sky .......................................................................................................18 Sleep Apnea and Facial Pain Center ..................................................................19 Home Owners Club ........................................................................................21 Shikosha Dental Labratory ............................................................................. 21 Dental Group LLC .......................................................................................... 23 Nakanishi .....................................................................................................24

Cover Photos: Members, UW School of Dentistry students and sponsors enjoying SKCDS continuing education courses and social events.

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The Foundation

President’s Message

Dr. Princy Rekhi, Foundation Board President

Thank you for being part of your local Dental Community!

It’s been many years since I served as President of SKCDS, so it

is quite an honor to be able to once again write an article for the quarterly, but this time as your Foundation President. I’ve been fortunate to have served in organized dentistry in many capacities from local to the National level with the ADA. The most rewarding is by far the local component (SKCDS) as you are in touch with your colleagues on a regular basis.

Most of us in private practice or solo practice seldom have an opportunity to really communicate or share our thoughts or bounce ideas off one another. The Dental Society provides resources, meetings, CE, happy hours, volunteer opportunities and other social events to help create environments for just that. Thank you for being here, we are all a TEAM and together everyone achieves more.

The Society and Foundation have had many exciting changes and advances over the past few months. We 4 l 2019 SKCDS WINTER QUARTERLY

are fortunate to have Cathy Dahlquist serve as our executive director for both the Society and Foundation creating a nice overlap of both entities. This year we also held a joint meeting of the boards of both the Society and Foundation in order to create a more synonymous relationship to ensure greater success and support for the efforts of both boards. After all, the Seattle King County Dental Foundation is the charitable arm of SKCDS, hence we are basically one and the same. The mission of the Foundation has been to work towards eliminating pain and infection in the residents of Seattle and King County.

The Foundation holds one major event to raise funds to fulfill this mission, it’s annual gala which is coming up on March 8, 2019 at the Fairmont Hotel in Downtown Seattle.

This event helps fund all the activities we support through either our members or alliances. The last few years, we have been able to secure donations for the Foundation to acquire a mobile dental van. With the help of Cathy, we’ve made great progress toward that goal. We’re currently working on a potential partnership with another local charity group who may be able to help us with our goal.

More information will be forthcoming in the weeks and months ahead. Personally, I want to say THANK YOU to each of you who has supported us by either attending, donating, or volunteering at any of our Foundation events, we appreciate everything you do and hope to see you all on March 8!

Dr. Princy Rekhi

The

President’s Message

Dr. Kirk E. King

One of the things I am truly grateful to the Society for is meeting new friends over the years. It is so easy to sit in our offices and practice in a “silo” where we don’t interact with others very often.

The Society and the various meetings and events have allowed me to make deep and long-lasting friendships with more than a few of my colleagues that I would not have met otherwise. I cherish these friendships and know that I can call on any of them for advice, support, or simply to grab dinner or see a show.

While it may not seem like a “fun” idea to attend a dental meeting after a long day at work, it can be exciting to meet new friends and develop life-long friendships over a meal or a beverage. These are people that you may decide to travel with and explore the world, socialize with at holiday events, or family dinners. Why not attend a meeting and make some new lasting friendships this Spring and Summer!

Spring is nearly here, believe it or not. Spring is a time for renewal. We celebrate it in so many ways, Spring Cleaning, Spring Break, Spring Forward. It seems to propel us forward after the renewal of a New Year and launch us into Summer.

We also appreciate your renewal of your membership. Being a member dentist of your Dental Society is more than just sending a check or charging your dues to your credit card. It represents an affiliation and bond with others in your profession, all working towards common goals of oral health, serving our patients, and life-time learning.

Professionally, there are many ways to take part in this spirit of Here is to Spring and the many opportunities for renewal it renewal, we have many activities, courses, and opportunities to presents! connect with your peers and colleagues. You can also make new connections at dental society events or explore new concepts.

I would encourage you to explore our website and this Quarterly to see what options there are for you to embrace Spring and further your professional career.

Dr. Kirk E. King

But there is so much more, let’s talk about the fun stuff.

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The

Director’s Message

Can we dedicate ourselves fully to all of these focuses at the same time?

Whether searching for wealth, relationships, freedom, or meaningful impact, it comes down to how we spend and value our time and resources.

One of the many benefits of membership at SKCDS includes free membership meetings. Collegial friendships are created and sustained over dinner and learning. The educational component of the meeting is targeted toward what you value in your practice of dentistry. You probably want all the positive attributes listed above (wealth, friendship, freedom, meaning) in your life. SKCDS brings in speakers to help you focus on how to effectively manage your time and money and assist your efforts to reach these goals.

The Seattle-King County Foundation’s mission is to eliminate dental pain and infection in King County. One way to help achieve this mission is by attending the 2019 Gala and Auction on Friday, March 8, 2019 at the luxurious Fairmont Olympic Hotel. Come Ms. Cathy Dahlquist dressed in your best Masquerade Ball costume and participate in My husband purchased a time share south of Puerto Vallarta years the fundraising efforts. By attending or donating you can contribute ago where we absolutely love spending time. The pools, the to the meaning of the Foundation by giving to the greater good. people, the food and the warmth of the sun delight us every time we visit. Conversely, the thoughts of a Montana lifestyle are often Spending time in the great outdoors gives me the feeling of freedom. romanticized in my head. We spent nearly a week on horseback Thinking back on our adventure in the Montana wilderness, I tend to in the Bob Marshall Wilderness with our son, who worked as an forget how physically sore I was from the days on horseback, the lack of outfitter during the summer while in law school. The smell of the creature comforts, the work involved in setting up camp in the sweltering great outdoors, the peace of casting a fly rod into a flowing river summer heat, and our sleeping situation consisting of the best REI bag and the stillness of space all wrapped up into my glorified memories. and pad money could buy, which still couldn’t begin to compare to the These fond thoughts take me away from the shortened, comforts at home. My dreaming also forgets that Montana has absolutely frigid and long winter months which I have never experienced. dark days and the cold drizzle of a Pacific Northwest winter.

You might have caught that I specifically stated that my husband bought the time share in Puerto Vallarta. Had I been with him on this visit there is no way we would own this little week of heaven. I would not have had the time or patience to visit the time share and listen to a sales pitch for half a day of our vacation in return for a free voucher.

As a retired judge, he is patient and prioritizes time and people differently than I do. It is one of the things I admire most about him. Learning to value the important things is a tremendous gift.

How can we have it all? List your goals. Be creative. Rethink a situation. Educate yourself. Build friendships. Give freely. Follow your bliss.

How are your utilizing your time and resources? By taking advantage of my time share in Mexico during the winter with friends and making plans to rent a vacation home during the summer in Montana is my solution toward finding freedom. And of course, I am excited to give to the greater good at the Foundation Gala on Friday, March 8th.

At the Seattle-King County Dental Society we value people and their time. We understand that people’s priorities and values differ. Many of We value each and every member and appreciate you utilizing the our members spend their time practicing dentistry in the most efficient tripartite benefits that help you reach your goals! and profitable manner. Many other members spend their time All the Best, investing in people and building their relationships with patients and colleagues. Others spend their time donating their skills in organizations that contribute to the greater good of society.

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Electronic Voting for 2019-2020 Election & Installation Set for Tuesday, April 23, 2018 Salty’s on Alki from 6:00pm – 9:00pm 1936 Harbor Ave. SW, Seattle, WA

PLEASE VOTE! Electronic voting will be used again for the 2019-2020 election for the Seattle-King County Dental Society. All members will receive an email with an electronic ballot attached. The email will be sent to the email on file with the ADA, which is the same email currently used for our e-newsletters. (For members we do not have an email address for, please see the bottom of this article.) In accordance with the Seattle-King County Dental Society Bylaws, ballots for the 2019-2020 elective office openings will be emailed from the Central Office no later than April 10, 2018. You will receive a single individualized ballot that can only be opened by you. You will receive two reminder emails after that initial ballot.

The ballots must be cast by 3:00 p.m. on April 23, 2019, so they may be presented at the General Membership meeting to be held at Salty’s Restaurant on Alki on April 23rd, beginning at 6:00 p.m. (Please see the registration form on our website at www.skcds.org).

Please be advised that after this election, no paper ballots will be offered. If you would like to add your email to receive an electronic ballot let us know!

Please be sure to return your ballot by email prior to the deadline of April 23rd. Ballots - electronic or paper - that are received the day following the election will not be counted. We want to hear from every member so please vote before the deadline!

The following (as of press time) is the slate to be presented by Dr. Jeff Abolofia, Chair of the Leadership Committee: President-elect: One opening – one year term, automatically becomes President & three year WSDA Delegate term.

Dr. Austin Baruffi, General Dentist, Tukwila Dr. Libby Kutcipal, Oral Surgeon, Seattle

Executive Council: Two openings for 3 year terms & One opening for 1 to 2 years depending on who wins the President-Elect Position. The two highest vote getters will be placed into the 3 year positions.

Dr. Brian Cave, General Dentist, Bellevue Dr. Craig Neal, Oral Surgeon, Seattle Dr. Cindy Pauley, General Dentist, Bellevue Dr. Kyle Sorenson, Oral Surgeon, Seattle

Delegates to the WSDA: Up to 8 openings for three year terms (seats set by WSDA in January based on membership)

Dr. Imahn Moin, General Dentist, Seattle

Dr. Chapin Densmore, General Dentist, Kirkland

Dr. Craig Neal, Oral Surgeon, Seattle

Dr. Kyle Sorenson, Oral Surgeon, Seattle

Dr. Mikaeyli Moore Fujita, General Dentist, Auburn

Dr. Adam Kennedy, General Dentist, Bellevue

Dr. Lee Zamos, General Dentist, Tulalip

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Please note that the Bylaws state the Executive Council and Delegates to the WSDA candidates will appear on the ballot in a random order as drawn by the Leadership Committee Chair. This change was made to allow everyone an equal chance in elections when the election is contested.

During the general membership meeting on Tuesday, February 12th, Dr. King will open the floor for any additional nominations that a member would like to make. After that meeting, nominations will be closed.

Members for whom we do not have email addresses will have an individualized paper ballot mailed to their preferred address unless they asked to be removed from the ballot mailing list. Those members will need to either mail the ballot back to the Central Office or bring it to the meeting on April 23rd. If you would like to receive an electronic ballot and you know that we don’t have an email address for you, please call us at 206.448.6620 before March 22, 2019 and provide an email address.

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The 2019 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference will be held in Bellevue, Washington from June 20th to the 22nd.

PNDC is Washington’s largest dental conference and a great resource for affordable and high-quality continuing dental education credits. The 2019 Conference will feature more than 40 speakers and a wide range of CDE courses for up to 19 continuing education credits.

WSDA members who register before May 3rd can purchase a conference badge for just $275 or an exhibit-only pass for $75. Prices increase after May 3rd. Visit the www.wsda.org/pndc to register, see the list of speakers and CE courses and view the interactive schedule.

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HAPPY HOUR SKCDS members enjoying Happy Hour events at T-12 Social House and Optimism Brewing Company this past Fall.

Mark your calendar! SKCDS Happy Hour is a great way to spend time with your colleagues, make new connections in the dental community and expand your network. Join us for the following Happy Hour events this Spring:

APRIL HAPPY HOUR JUNE HAPPY HOUR Thursday, April 25 Thursday, June 6 6:00-9:00 pm 6:00-9:00 pm

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Thank you to the individuals who generously donated to the Foundation’s annual appeal:

Dr. Steven Albright Mindi Ka Dr. Peter Chiu Dr. Robert Lewis Dr. Gregory Ganzkow Dr. Chris Manley Dr. Herbert Gordon Dr. Gerrarda O’Beirne Dr. Howard P. Jensen Dr. Emily Shackelton Dr. Jerome T. Jerome Dr. Lee Zamos Donations to the annual appeal are a great way to kick off the Foundation’s fundraising efforts each year. Another great way to give to your Foundation is to attend the fundraiser auction and gala , The 2019 Masquerade Ball, on March 8th at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel. All funds raised go towards meeting the Foundation’s mission to eliminate oral pain and infection in King County populations that need assistance accessing dental care.

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2019 Foundation Gala

Masquerade Ball!

Join us for the Seattle-King County Dental Foundation’s 2019 Fundraiser Gala: The Masquerade Ball! Get out your masks and get ready for a night of fantastic food, friends, fun and fundraising. Mark your calendar for March 8th, 2019 at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in downtown Seattle. We’ll have a raffle, a silent auction and a live auction hosted by the one and only, John Curley. Gather all of your friends and colleagues and purchase a table of 10 or bring a small group and purchase individual tickets. Tickets and tables are on sale now at www.accelevents.com/events/SKCDFmasquerade.

Don’t miss out on the greatest social and giving event of the year in the dental community!

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Structuring a Strong Team when Building a Practice

By Big Sky Northwest

Building a practice is a pivotal point in every doctor’s career. Even the most prepared individuals should have a strong team around them while planning to bring their vision into reality. The components of that team; the General Contractor specializing in dentistry, the real estate Broker, the Designer, the Banker, the Equipment Representative, and the Technology specialist, all play important roles that complement each other and are crucial to the success of a project.

Relying on the expertise of others in the earliest stages allows a doctor more time to focus on building a new business, while also helping that business flourish in the best foundation possible.

Within the General Contractors scope is the largest fiscal portion of building a practice, which is why having a contractor that specializes in dental projects is so important. Producing a budget that is all inclusive requires knowledge of the very unique infrastructure demands of a dental practice. These details, such as water solenoid valves and purity inspections of medical gas lines, can affect the budget, but more practical problems can also arise in the layout of chairs, operatory lights and televisions, creating very low tolerances and requiring precise, experienced builders. Choosing a general contractor that understands what is required at the offset can also help foster trust, minimizing changes and challenges during the project.

Almost as important as trust within a contractorclient relationship is communication. A contractor that is willing to challenge outside forces in order to support their client throughout a project, and address issues that arise in a timely manner is essential to keeping a project on track. Coordination between the entities, within the team and outside of it, such as with the city and material suppliers, should be a regular activity of the contractor. As well as updating the team as to where the project is and where it is going. Construction is challenging, so having a team captain that is willing to take charge and lead a project in a positive direction is key to that project’s success.

Knowing if an empty space has the infrastructure necessary for a dental practice can be difficult to ascertain, which is why having a knowledgeable Broker on your team from the onset is imperative.

Figuring out what is critical to a client or practice as it pertains to the geographical, marketing, and other aspects, can screen out spaces, saving a significant amount of time. An experienced broker should also understand the need to negotiate with the landlord in order to get additional tenant improvement allowances and free rent periods.

Deciding on equipment may not be the first decision a doctor needs to make when building a practice but having an Equipment Representative’s support in the planning stages to identify the style of dentistry and the needs of the practice will help produce a budget that is accurate and still provides the necessities for the practice. Identifying things like left handedness and additional procedures performed can allow designers to more accurately plan the flow and allocate adequate space for the doctor’s specific style of dentistry.

Many doctor’s do not choose their Technology Specialist in the beginning of a project, but their pre-planning can help define the system operations of the business. Systems vary greatly in their depth as well as cost, and a specialist can create a perfect custom set-up. They can also work with the equipment rep and general contractor in order to plan for the in-wall infotech infrastructure necessary for the practice.

At Big Sky Northwest we’ve built our team, network, and community on a strong foundation of trust, communication, and positive energy. If you’re interested in bringing that positive energy to your futureor existing practice, please contact us anytime Extracting design details from the mind of a client at 206-259-0936 or info@BigSkyNorthwest.com. is not the only role of a Designer in the early stages of a practice. A designer with dental knowledge will be able to deliver plans that are efficient in their design as well as follow legal requirements such as code compliance and patient privacy laws. Setting up the flow of an office during the design phase can also support physical operations once the practice is running.

Understanding the fiscal parameters of where a project initiates is the basic role of the Banker in a dental project. A banker who also plays an active role not just at loan signing, but also during construction will help to protect the investment and keep the momentum of the project flowing forward. Finding the right type of loan program that is most suited to a Doctor now and into the practice’s growth projections, will benefit the practice well after construction is over.

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Dental Student Feature: Ryan Tam Ryan Tam graduated from UW in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology. He is currently a student at the University of Washington School of Dentistry and expected to graduate June 2020. Ryan has been an active ASDA leader in both local and district chapters this past year. He hopes to participate in more dental outreach and volunteering events in 2019.

• What year are you in dental school?

• Third year dental student • What made you decide to study dentistry?

• I thought dentistry was the perfect combination of art, business and science - three different majors that I was considering during undergrad. The type of thinking that being a successful dentist requires provides a career where my brain to be stimulated in a variety of different ways.

• Are you studying to practice general dentistry or a specialty? And why?

• I have a strong interest in pursuing prosthodontics whether it be in residency or a GPR. As a general dentist we are trained to focus on a singular problem or chief complaint that the patient presents with. I find pride and accomplishment in being able to analyze, anticipate and prevent future

problems for my patients. I will also apply for associate positions and ultimately choose what will offer me the best mentorship.

• Where would you like to practice when you graduate?

• I would be looking for opportunities on the Eastside (Bellevue, Kirkland, Issaquah) or on the Southside (Beacon Hill, Kent, Burien, Puyallup). I want to be placed in an area where I have the most impact. I am bilingual in English and Cantonese and I hope to be able to support the dental needs of individuals in the Chinese community.

• What made you decide to become an ASDA member?

• My first year at Dental Action Day showed me the effectiveness of organized dentistry. This most recent DAD our group received compliments from legislators on the Summary sheets (prepared excellently every year by WSDA) we left behind and how it helps them easily discuss it with other representatives to rally “Yes”s and “No”s for the specific bills we care about as dentists. This really highlights the power of organized dentistry. I saw ASDA as a great way to get involved and encourage more participation in organized dentistry.

• What are some of your hobbies?

• Video games, working out, snowboarding, golfing, Netflix.

• What is an item on your bucket list?

• Parachuting out of a plane • Favorite movie?

• Monster’s Inc. I can quote the entire movie.

• Favorite book?

• I can’t remember the last time I read a book for non-academic reasons. I do remember absolutely loving the Sci-Fi Artemis Fowl book series.

• What is your most treasured possession?

• As of right now, probably my surgical loupes. While I can most certainly have a successful appointment with a patient without them, my back and neck will probably wish I had them on.

• Somewhere you’d like to travel to?

• I have been to Hong Kong multiple times in my life but hoping to soon explore Japan, Vietnam and Australia.

• What is your proudest moment?

• Proudest moment I had was during my prosthodontic rotation. It was the clinical try in appointment for a CD/CD patient. I walked away from my operatory to grab my attending. As I walked back to my station, I noticed my patient checking himself and his new smile out in the mirror

with the largest grin I have ever seen him make.

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Change a Life through Donated Dental Services (DDS) Please join the 268 dentists and 126 laboratories who volunteer through the Dental Lifeline Network • Washington’s Donated Dental Services (DDS) program. The DDS program was established in partnership with the Seattle-King County Dental Society nearly 20 years ago. Through the program, volunteers provide comprehensive dental care to people with disabilities, are elderly, or medically fragile and don’t have the ability to pay for vital dental care. Volunteers help people like Jerry: Jerry was born and raised in Washington and is very close with his brother. Jerry proudly served as a combat medic in the US Army from 1964-67. In early 2018, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer that metastasized into his bones. Jerry is maintaining a positive attitude and is ready for this fight. In order for Jerry to commence cancer treatment his physician needed him to address issues with his oral health. Several of his teeth were broken and had become infected. While he has seen a dentist within the last few years – he was unable to afford the recommended dental treatment. Jerry survives on a small social security benefit that just covers his expenses. He has VA healthcare but that does not include dental benefits. It seemed he had nowhere to turn for help.

Fortunately, Jerry was referred to the Donated Dental Services (DDS) program and he was linked with a team of volunteers, Oral Surgeon Dr. Dhaliwal Sukhdeep extracted 4 teeth, Dr. Duane Jones donated upper denture and lower partial denture and Nakanishi Dental Lab fabricated both dentures at no cost. Thanks to this team, Jerry’s dental health has been restored and he is one step closer to winning his cancer battle. Dentists, specialists, and labs are encouraged to register as a volunteer at WillYouSeeOne.org. After volunteers fill out a short form, the DDS coordinator screens patients to confirm eligibility, helps ensure that they show up to appointments and coordinates lab work and any needed specialty care.

Since 2000, Washington DDS volunteer dentists and labs have provided more than $7.3 million in treatment to over 1,200 people. Washington DDS funders include Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, which has awarded a $125,000 grant to DLN that will address a long list of cases and treat more Washingtonians over two years.

DLN needs more Washington dentists and laboratories to volunteer to make a difference in someone’s life. Please contact the DDS coordinator at 866.214.5066 or visit WillYouSeeOne.org.

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The Society for New Dentists:

Dental school is relatively fresh on my mind as a new dentist. And in school there were many “forces” trying to keep our class down. It always seemed like the schedule was unfair or the tests were unfair. The politics of the school always seemed to get in the way of our education. Luckily, we had an excellent Class But I continue to spend this money and pay these President. He stuck his neck out for us. He fought dues because it’s important to me, it’s important to my for us. He spent weekends making phone calls and Dr. Joe Vaughn colleagues, and it’s important to our profession. What’s answering emails. He established relationships with I’ll never forget the first time I saw the Seattle skyline really in it for us new dentists? Here are my favorite professors and administrators so that if our class ever from a distance. parts from my first three years in the Society. needed something, he could be in their office within a few hours.

I was topping a hill on I-5 North. It was mid-June of 2015, which went down as one of the longest and The Obvious: Plenty of CE The second I graduated, the “forces” changed. It wasn’t most beautiful summers on record. The sun was I’ve gotten well over my required 21 hours each year tests or angry professors anymore. It was insurance glimmering off the side of the Columbia Tower. The just from free CE courses presented by SKCDS, WSDA, companies. It was legislators. It was student debt. It Olympic peaks towering in the background. The Puget and the ADA. Despite what you’d think, these aren’t was DSO’s and therapists. But this time, I didn’t have Sound lined with sailboats and ferries and cruise ships. 2nd rate courses. I’ve heard lectures from Drs. Dolphine a Class President. I didn’t have a Student Government Oda, Karl Koerner, Josh Wren, Gordon Christensen and officer out there fighting. It was just . . . me. By myself.

I remember thinking that it was quite possibly the most LeeAnn Brady. I’ve been to courses on 3D printing and In my office. With no one speaking for me. beautiful a city could ever look. And it was going to be digital marketing and just about every other topic in my new home. between. For free! The PNDC alone is worth your dues. That’s what the WSDA does. That is what advocacy really is.

That was a little over 3 years ago now. I’ve since The Network finished the GPR I came up here for, found a couple What I’ve learned about this one is that you really only What if there was no class representative in dental of jobs, got married, and started planting roots in this get what you put in. If you’re more hands off and back- school? How many tests would have gotten moved? beautiful city. of-the-classroom, then this benefit may never show How many grades changed? How many times did your itself. It really only starts to take shape once you invest class rep make a difference, and what would it have I knew no one when I moved here; not a single person in the Society and get involved. When you finally take been like if there never was one? in the entire state. But now, that’s not the case. I have that plunge, you start building relationships. You start met many amazing people and formed many solid to feel more comfortable at the larger membership To be a part of our Society is to provide support to friendships and professional relationships that I know meetings. You start hearing the same names over and the people who represent dentistry. It is to give will last a lifetime. over again and connecting dots. support to the people who actually do go to Olympia Before you know it, you’re asked to be on more and to Washington. It’s to give support to the people This has had absolutely nothing to do with me. I’m committees. You’re asked to give presentations at answering calls and emails on the weekends, to the a natural introvert. Never in my life have I “owned the dental school. You get emails about home run ones building rapport with legislators so that our voices a room.” I get anxious just thinking about owning job openings that you never would have heard about will rise above the rest in those times of need. a room. No, my network here in Seattle is in large otherwise. This is how it happens, but it only happens part because of my amazing wife, and because of the if you say “yes.”

To choose not to be a part of the WSDA/SKCDS is like tripartite of the ADA, the WSDA and the Seattle King choosing not to be a part of your dental school class.

County Dental Society.

With every student who backs out, the group that the Class President represents becomes smaller and smaller What’s in it for us?

The Not So Obvious: A Different Way of Talking until the professors and the administrators no longer I’ve noticed that when talking to my friends and peers About Advocacy listen to what they have to say. about organized dentistry, questions always come up about why we, as new dentists, should bother being a I don’t think I see a single email without the word So, if I may, I’d like to leave you with this. Go all in part of it. What’s in it for recent graduates? “advocacy” in it. As a new dentist, it makes sense to for 2019. Attend our meetings. Volunteer on one of dismiss it sometimes. We just don’t understand it. The our many committees. Reach out and tell us how we I hear you. older dentists seem to care a lot about it, but what does can make the Society better. And above all else, please it have to do with us? Whether or not I march down to join me in showing support for our organization and Olympia, the profession will carry on. Or will it? our profession.

What’s in it for Us?

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Help us honor our past officers and welcome those who will serve for the next year. We will also recognize our lifetime members and welcome new members. The WSDA President will speak about critical legislative activity and Association business affecting your profession.

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