2014 SKCDS Winter Membership Quarterly

MEMBERSHIP

Quarterly WINTER 2014

VOL 12 / ISSUE 2

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Seattle-King County Dental Society Membership Quarterly Managing Editor: Ms. Sandra R. Anderson Contributors: Ms. Jennifer L. Freimund Dr. Gary E. Heyamoto Dr. Alan M. Munk Publisher: Bill Newcomer, BNC Printing & Graphics, Vancouver, WA COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE Dr. Shane Ness, Chair Dr. Victor Berry Dr. Daniel Geare Dr. Gary Heyamoto Dr. Christopher Pickel Dr. Oleg Shvartsur Dr. Douglas Walsh Dr. Judson Werner OFFICERS Dr. Rick Taylor, President Dr. Audrey K. Tatt, President-elect Dr. Princy Rekhi, Past president Dr. Timothy A. Hess, Treasurer Dr. Megan Mulligan, Secretary Ms. Jennifer L. Freimund, Executive Director EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Dr. Amrit K. Burn, Executive Council 2014 Dr. Noah Letwin, Executive Council 2014 Dr. Michelle Caldier, Executive Council 2015 Dr. James W. Reid, Executive Council 2015 Dr. Joseph A. Schneider, Executive Council 2015 Dr. Shane Ness, Executive Council 2016 Dr. Kim Winton, Executive Council 2016 Change of Address: To ensure continued receipt of issues, change of address must be reported to: SKCDS Central Office, 2201 6th Ave., Suite 1210, Seattle, WA 98121, 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.

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WINTER 2014 Volume 12, Issue 2

CONTENTS President’s Message with Dr. Rick Taylor .......................................................... 4 Gala Save the Date ........................................................................................ 4 Women in Dentistry ........................................................................................ 5 We Need Your Help......................................................................................... 6 Dr. Michael Caldier........................................................................................... 7 Society News.................................................................................................. 8 Welcome New Members .................................................................................. 9 Bylaws .......................................................................................................11 PNDC ............................................................................................ ..............14 New to Dentistry............................................................................................ 17 CDE 2014-2015 Programs • Officer Installation.........................................................................18 • Treatment Planning Guidelines for Esthetics, Tooth Wear and Occlusion..........19 New Dentist Program .....................................................................................20 Exposures with Dr. Al Munk ............................................................................. 22

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The

President’s Message

Dr. Rick Taylor

The end of Dentistry as we know it.

I read with some interest an article in the January 2014 Smithsonian magazine that the Milky Way is on a collision course with our neighboring galaxy, Andromeda (at 60 miles a second!).

Catastrophic? Yes, but still some four billion years off.

A little closer to now and a little more personal, where do you think your dental practice will be in ten years? In the same Smithsonian mentioned above there is a review of study finding that individuals are not very good at predicting what their lives will be in ten years. There is a tendency to assume (or hope) that life will be much as it is at present. When the same individuals were asked if their lives had changed in the past ten years, they were very good at identifying an evolution of personality, values and tastes. The authors termed this phenomenon “the end of history illusion.” The same phenomenon probably factors into our professional lives. We perhaps want the future of dentistry to remain as it is now (and certainly not decline), but we should be positioning ourselves for change.

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neighbors and politicians on the benefits of high quality dentistry, access to care and promotion of dental health. Through our county, state and national tripartite organization, we have people with excellent contacts that can effectively lobby at their respective levels. Let the leadership of SKCDS, WSDA and ADA know what you think is right for I will say that over my 36 years in dentistry I dentistry. There are many different ideas on how have found that a common sentiment among to position the profession well for the future, some dentists is (and seems always to have been) that of which work. the golden age of dentistry was 5 years ago.

Regardless of the decade, it has always seemed Let’s keep talking and advocating. to look bad “now” and getting worse. I heard

this in 1977 in dental school (Oh, I would not want to be graduating now!), when I applied for specialty training in 1985 (Why would you want to specialize in that? It’s a dying specialty!), when I bought into my practice in 1999 (Bellevue? No growth there, everything is moving east – or back to Seattle) and now in 2014 as I just made a big investment in the practice (Are you crazy?).

The UW School of Dentistry is changing its curriculum to better prepare students for an evolving workplace. Those of us in the workforce should be working together to ensure that the profession can sustain the hope of a successful career to those graduating students.

It is interesting to note that dentistry has changed over those 36 years sometimes for the better and sometimes for the worse. As a profession, we have positioned ourselves well and anticipated those changes. While I was not very good at predicting change, I have often benefitted. Endodontics is much better with microscopes, ultrasonic root end preps, nickel titanium rotary files, bioceramics, digital radiography and practice management software. On the down side, I now receive a lower fee for most molar root canals than I did three years ago and third party payers seem to want to lower that fee even further.

The point is that dentistry as we knew it in 1977 (and ’86 and ’95 and ’04) has ceased to exist, but the profession is still thriving (if somewhat endangered). Perhaps the skepticism mentioned earlier is a healthy one. Dentistry, as a profession, has positioned itself well for the changes and challenges that have come. Looking to the future, we need to continue to advocate for what we think is right and oppose those who are intent on doing the profession harm in the name of profit. Lobby your patients, friends,

SAVE THE DATE! The Seattle-King County Dental Foundation announces the November 15, 2014 Great Gatsby Gala. Mark your calendars for our 21st annual Gala at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle.

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WOMEN in Dentistry SKCDS Women in Dentistry: Kick-Off to a New Program!

The Seattle-King County Dental Society is actively working to reach our entire membership and address their specific needs. It is no secret that women are the fastest growing demographic in dentistry. As we look for ways to attract and retain members, we need to look at what our female members want out of their membership and participation in organized dentistry. This summer, we convened a small Task Force to find out what we can offer women that will make membership relevant to them. The overwhelming response was opportunities to socialize and give back to the community. This confirms what we have known for so long: dentists love to give back to others and support their communities. Based on this information, SKCDS is moving into 2014 with two

events focused on our female membership. We are eager to include all ages – dental students, retired dentists, moms who work part-time – and offer a morning of giving and sharing. The first event will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2014. We will be collaborating with one or two women’s shelters in the greater Seattle area. Our members are invited

Additionally, we will be collecting gently used professional attire for the Dress for Success Program through the downtown YWCA. Mark your 2014 calendar for this morning of sharing, socializing and connecting with fellow women in dentistry. If you know of a female dentist who is not a member but might like to attend, please bring them along!

Our second event will take place in October. We will be joining the Oral Cancer Foundation’s annual Run/Walk! Stay connected for more information in 2014!

For reservations or to find out more information please go to on our website, www.skcds.org, or contact Sandra Anderson, director of membership to join us at the SKCDS office for a light brunch services, to RSVP at 206.448.6620 or buffet, beverages and a time of visiting and sandra@skcds.com preparing dental hygiene kits for disadvantaged women and children. There is no charge to attend, and SKCDS will provide all the supplies. Just bring yourself and a willingness to help! We hope to assemble 200+ dental hygiene kits to share with those in need.

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We Need Your Help!

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A copy of the patient records will be given to the Northwest Kidney Centers. They are not patients of record for you.

You could receive 2 credits for Lecture and 7 credits in Patient Participation for donating 7 or more hours of disease control and/or cleanings for Northwest Kidney Centers’ dialysis patients (up to a total of 9 hours).

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A 2 hour lecture course on Special Patient Care—emphasizing kidney patients—will be attended by the treating doctor.

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Patients will be screened and a suggested treatment plan developed

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Dr. Michelle Caldier to Run for Washington State Legislature Our very own, Dr. Michelle Caldier, has announced that she will run as the Republican candidate for state representative in the 26th District for the seat currently held by Democrat Larry Seaquist (D-Gig Harbor). Dr. Caldier, a current Executive Council member and past chair of our Access to Dental Care Committee, is running against Mr. Seaquist in the November 2014 election. Caldier said that, after building her dental practice for the past decade, she is excited for the chance to serve. We are excited about the opportunity to increase awareness of dental issue among legislators when she (hopefully!) joins the legislature in 2015. Please join us in wishing her well. She would welcome your support and assistance.

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SOCIETY NEWS

2014 – 2015 Election and Installation Set for Tuesday, April 22, 2014 In accordance with the Seattle-King County Dental Society Bylaws, ballots for the 2014-2015 Elective Office openings will be mailed from the Central Office no later than April 8, 2014.

The ballots must be returned to the Central Office by 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2014 or they may be presented at the General Membership meeting to be held at the Bellevue Sheraton on April 22nd, beginning at 6:00 p.m. (Please see the registration form on our website at www.skcds.org or page 18 of this Quarterly).

Please be sure to return your ballot by mail prior to the deadline of April 22nd.

Each year, several ballots are received the day following the election. We want everyone’s vote to count!

The following (as of press time) is the slate presented by Dr. Steven Albright, Chair of the Leadership Committee: President-elect: One opening – one year term, automatically becomes President & three year WSDA Delegate term Dr. Judson Werner, general dentist, Bellevue Executive Council: Two openings – two for 3 year terms Dr. Noah Letwin, general dentist, Seattle Dr. Megan Mulligan, general dentist, Seattle

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Delegates to the WSDA: Up to 7 openings for three year terms (seats set by WSDA in January based on membership) Dr. Karim Alibhai, endodontist, Bellevue Dr. Michelle Caldier, general dentist, Kenmore Dr. Ryan Fox, general dentist, Kirkland Dr. Timothy Hess, general dentist, Auburn Dr. William Hooe, oral surgeon, Shoreline Dr. Kirk King, general dentist, Renton Dr. Craig Neal, oral surgeon, Kirkland Dr. Negar Sherkat, general dentist, Bellevue Dr. Christine Shigaki, general dentist, Seattle Dr. Miki Suetsugu, general dentist, Bellevue Dr. Thomas Sweeney, periodontist, Bellevue Dr. Danny Tremblay, general dentist, Seattle 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. This change was made to allow everyone an equal chance in elections when the election is contested.

During the general membership meeting on Tuesday, January 21st, Dr. Taylor opened the floor for any additional nominations that a member would like to make. After that meeting, nominations closed.

The Executive Council thanks the members of the Leadership Committee for their efforts. Dr. Steven Albright chaired the Committee and Drs. Barry Feder, Randy Ogata, Cynthia Pauley, Princy Rekhi, Tom Sweeney, Audrey Tatt, Kim Winton and Bradley Weinstein participated.

BE ACTIVE IN YOUR SOCIETY… VOTE!

Please welcome our new members!

NOVEMBER 2013 Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr.

Austin Baruffi S. David Buck Elizabeth Davis Nima Foroutan Brett Nydegger Don Pratten Prabnjot Sidhu Amanpreet Sidhu Jagjeet Singh

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JANUARY 2014 Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr.

Daman Awla Michael Cho Christy Chu Brian Fong Jagdeep Gill Jon Jensen Roozbeh Khosravi Namaratha Madapu Ekaterina Malinovska Susan Park Julia Richman Nikole Shvartsur Todd Steinhart William Webley Arbia Zainvi

Christine Chen Gregory Chinn Bobby Cohanim Travis Nelson Megan Uhlorn Members of SKCDS are encouraged to invite non-member dentists who are practicing in

2014 Give Kids A Smile

The Seattle-King County Dental Society is teaming up with the Washington Oral Health Foundation (WOHF) for February’s Children’s Oral Health Month. If you want to get involved, contact Sandra Anderson at sandra@skcds.com and stay tuned for more!

King County to join the Dental Society. A quick call to the WSDA Office at 206-448-1914 is all that is needed for them to apply for membership at all three levels: Seattle-King County Dental Society, Washington State Dental Association and the American Dental Association.

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Bylaws Revisions Section 4 A. Section 5

Section 6 G. Section 7 B.

Chapter I: MEMBERSHIP

Application and Election Application for membership shall be made to the WSDA on the official form furnished by the ADA or WSDA completely filled out and accompanied by the current dues of this Society, the State Association and the ADA. The application shall be submitted to the WSDA for review and then forwarded to the Executive Council.

Transfer A member of another component society of the ADA who has moved his/her practice into the jurisdiction of this Society shall make application on the official form furnished by the ADA, WSDA, or SKCDS. The applicant shall be transferred to this Society without further dues for the current year, and his/her former component society shall be notified of such action by the WSDA. Rights and Privileges Any member of the Society in good standing, shall have the privilege of attending meetings of the Executive Council., Discipline and Expulsion of Members Disciplinary action as used in this section shall mean an authoritative decision by the Society’s Executive Council to discipline a member, after having given him/her notice and hearing. The procedure to be followed is outlined in the disciplinary module (CLICK HERE) . The Executive Council may revise such rules and procedures as it determines from time to time.

Chapter II: NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS

Section 1 Nominations for all elective offices shall be made as a special order of business during at least one general membership meeting to be held no later than forty-five (45) days before elections.

The Leadership Development Committee and any individual member desiring to do so shall present nominations from the floor at the meeting. After closing of nominations at this meeting, no further nominations may be made. The names of candidates shall be arranged alphabetically under the office for which they have been nominated and published in an official publication of this Society at least once before the date of the election. In the event that more than five (5) candidates have been nominated for a position the names will be arranged as randomly drawn by the Chair of the Leadership Development Committee, and listed under the office for which they have been nominated.

Section 2 A.

The annual election of officers shall take place as the first order of business at the last general membership meeting of the fiscal year for the Society. Election shall be conducted according to the Election module (CLICK HERE). The ballots shall be distributed to each member at least ten (l0), but not more than twenty (20), business days before the election.

C. In the case of offices for which only one (l) candidate is to be chosen, e.g., Presidentelect, a majority vote shall be required to elect. In case of offices for which more than one (l) candidate is to be chosen, e.g., Executive Council or Delegates, those candidates having the largest number of votes shall be declared elected until the required number of full-term offices have been filled, and the candidate receiving the plurality among the remaining candidates shall be declared elected to fill a part-term position if required at the time of such election. In the event of a tie, a determination will be made by a vote at the next Executive Council meeting. If a candidate involved in the tie is a member of the Executive Council, they are ineligible to vote. In the event an appointment to the Executive Council or House of Delegates to the State Association is the State Association is required due to a tie, the appointee shall be selected by the Executive Council, such appointment to run until next election.

F. Ballots shall be preserved for a period of ninety (90) days following the election.

Section 3 (New Section) A vacancy shall occur when an elected office holder leaves without the intention of returning to his/her position. This may occur upon the death, removal or any resignation of an officer. Such vacancies shall be filled by action of the next Executive Council meeting.

An absence shall occur when an elected holder voluntarily withdraws from attendance at a meeting(s) with the intention to fulfill the rest of their term, excepting those meeting(s). The absence created by this voluntary withdrawal shall be filled by the president.

Section 6 In those elected or appointed positions having a term of more than one (l) year, an attendance of less than seventy-five percent (75%) of the regularly scheduled meetings in any one (l) year may constitute dismissal from the office. Dental-related meetings may be excused absences.

The President and the Executive Council shall be empowered to fill the vacancy as provided in the Bylaws. With the exception of appointed alternates, delegates will be required to attend at least 50% of the pre-House meetings, at the discretion of the chair of the Delegation, to remain a Delegate. If a delegate fails to attend any of the scheduled caucuses, the delegate shall be ineligible to attend the House and shall be considered absent with a replacement appointed by the president.

Section 2 A.

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Chapter III: DUTIES OF OFFICERS

Duties President. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Society and the Executive Council. He/She shall call special meetings of the Executive Council when required or at the request of three (3) of its members. He/She shall call special meetings of the Society on petition of ten percent (l0%) of the members. He/She shall appoint, with consent of the Executive Council, all standing and special committees. He/She shall fill all vacancies and absences in appointive offices except those committees filled by election or by the Executive Council. He/She shall be a Delegate to the State Association. He/She may appoint alternate Delegates as provided in Chapter VII, Section 6. The President shall be an ex-officio member of all standing and special

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a Delegate. If a delegate fails to attend any of the scheduled caucuses, the delegate shall be ineligible to attend the House and shall be considered absent with a replacement appointed by the president.

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Chapter III: DUTIES OF OFFICERS

Duties President. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Society and the Executive Council. He/She shall call special meetings of the Executive Council when required or at the request of three (3) of its members. He/She shall call special meetings of the Society on petition of ten percent (l0%) of the members. He/She shall appoint, with consent of the Executive Council, all standing and special committees. He/She shall fill all vacancies and absences in appointive offices except those committees filled by election or by the Executive Council. He/She shall be a Delegate to the State Association. He/She may appoint alternate Delegates as provided in Chapter VII, Section 6. The President shall be an ex-officio member of all standing and special committees except the Leadership Development Committee. He/She will chair the Program Committee during their term. The President shall perform such duties as usually appertain to the office and shall assume the office of Immediate Past President at the end of his/her tenure. In accordance with the Seattle-King County Dental Foundation’s Bylaws, the President shall serve on the Board of Directors of the Foundation.

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Treasurer. The Treasurer shall be appointed by the President with the consent of the Executive Council. The Treasurer shall attend all meetings of the Executive Council and chair the Budget and Finance Committee. It shall be his/her duty to present the budget annually to the Society. He/She shall be responsible for collecting and dispersing Society funds.

Chapter IV: EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Section 1 The Executive Council shall consist of the President, President-Elect, Immediate Past President, Secretary and Treasurer and seven (7) other active or life members. Each year, the membership shall elect two (2) or three (3) members to serve a term of three (3) years, or until their successors are duly elected and installed or appointed.

Section 2 F.

Duties Secure adequate insurance for thedirectors and officers.

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Hire a CPA firm to conduct an annual review or audit of the Society’s funds.

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Create such special committees and/or task forces as may be necessary to expedite the functions of the Society.

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Fill all vacancies in elective offices with the exception of that of President-Elect and delegates to the WSDA House. Such appointees will serve only until the following installation of officers. (See Chapter II, Section 2, C and Section 3)

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Section 3 (New Section) All votes taken by the Executive Council shall be determined by a majority of eligible votes cast. Electronic votes, occurring outside a meeting, shall follow this process: A) All members of the Council must vote (100% participation).

1. If the matter has been previously discussed by the Council, the vote does not have to be unanimous.

2. If the matter has not been previously discussed, the vote must be unanimous.

B) Minutes of any electronic vote must be generated and approved at the next inperson meeting of the Council.

Chapter V: STANDING COMMITTEES AND DUTIES

New Section Pieces F. Quorum for a committee shall consist of half of the membership of the committee plus one member. Voting protocols outlined in Chapter IV, Section 3 shall apply to all committee actions as well.

G. The committee chair shall have the discretion to remove inactive members.

Section 2 Committee Descriptions: 1.

Budget and Finance - This Committee shall: A. Consist of seven (7) members, two (2) of whom shall be appointed each year whose terms shall be three (3) years. The Chair of the Committee shall be the Treasurer who shall be appointed by the President from among the senior members of the Committee, in time of service. One of the members shall be the president-elect who shall serve a one year term (Chapter III, Section 2, B).

5.

Leadership Development A.

B.

This Committee shall be a rotating committee consisting of nine (9) members, three (3) to be elected each year by the Executive Council for a term of three (3) years. The members of this Committee who are serving their third (3rd) year shall select a chair among their number.

This Committee shall: 2.

6.

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Meet before mid-December to make a study of desirable qualifications for the various elective offices of the Society.

New Dentist This Committee shall: A.

Be open to all members under the age of forty (40) or for those with less than ten (10) years of membership with the Society.

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Chapter VI: MEETINGS Section 1 A minimum of four (4) regular meetings of the Society are to be held from September to April, except as modified and approved by the Executive Council, who shall instruct the Secretary to give notice of such change to the members. The members who are eligible to vote, registered and attending a regular meeting shall constitute a quorum.

Chapter VII: DELEGATES Section 1

Seattle King Cou…, 12/6/13 2:58 PM Deleted: A majority of voting members who have registered for a regular meeting and are in attendance shall constitute a quorum.

Delegates to the State Association shall be nominated and elected according to Chapter II of these Bylaws to represent the Society in the WSDA House of Delegates. They shall represent the interests of the membership.

Section 2 The Delegates shall schedule their meeting(s), as needed, prior to the House. The President shall chair the delegation. Such caucus meetings of the delegates shall be open to members of the tripartite only.

Section 5 In the event of a vacancy in the office of Delegate, the Executive Council shall appoint a replacement whose term of office shall run until the next election. (Chapter II, Section 3)

Chapter IX: FUNDS

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Section 3 The fiscal year of the Society shall be from June 1 to May 31 inclusive. An audit or review of the accounts shall be made annually at the end of the fiscal year, employing a certified public accountant. An annual budget shall be adopted by the Executive Council.

Section 4 (new section) All financial records are available to members in good standing upon request either for inperson review or through duplicate copies. For duplicate copies, a reasonable copy charge may be assessed.

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Chapter X: SOCIETY RECORDS (new chapter) All Society records, with the exception of personnel records, shall be available to members in good standing upon request. Such records may be reviewed in-person or via duplicated copies. For duplicated copies, a reasonable copy charge may be assessed.

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Chapter XI: RULES OF ORDER The current edition of the Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure shall govern the conduct of the deliberations of this Society, unless otherwise specifically provided in the Articles of Incorporation or in the Bylaws.

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Chapter XII: SEAL (renumbered only) Chapter XIII: AMENDMENTS (renumbered only)

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Ah, to be young and in Seattle! It’s all good… especially if you are a dentist. New Dentists who are members of the Seattle-King County Dental Society have a plethora of activities to choose, and we are here to keep you informed you so that you do not miss a thing! In case you are wondering if you are a “new dentist,” this is our criteria: anyone who is under 40 years of age or who has been out of dental school less than 10 years.

The New Year begins with the ever-popular New Dentist program. This program runs from January to May and features monthly presentations on practice management topics. This year we are having speakers present information on: marketing and branding (January), accounting basics (February), staff management (March) and associateships (May). In April we will host our fourth annual Boot Camp and in late May there will be a special opportunity to meet and mingle with senior dentists. We have a great array of speakers and some outstanding vendors who will

also be present to share information with you. Our py Hour at The Ram in November.

January program on marketing was presented by The first drink is on us, and it is a great time for all Cory Roleto, founding partner of WEO Media, a students and young practitioners to gather casually. marketing and internet company focused on the dental industry. In February, we welcome Maggie We know you are just starting out and are on a budBoyle of The Dental Group, LLC. Ms. Boyle is a get, so all of our New Dentist programming is at no CPA and partner in this firm that caters to dental charge. That is right – FREE! We do ask that you practice needs. She brings 20+ years of experience RSVP for all events so that we can plan our meals in getting your financial house in order. In March, accordingly. Our New Dentist program offers pizza Dr. Rhonda Savage, owner of Miles Global, will and beverages along with CDE credit and time to join us. Dr. Savage is very well known as both a learn and socialize. Boot Camp is no charge and dentist and a speaker on management issues. In includes a boxed lunch, four (4) CDE credits and May we will be hosting our New Dentist program lots of great information. at the University of Washington. We welcome transitions consultant Verlin Frickel to talk about Organized dentistry is about bringing members Associateships. This program is co-sponsored by together to learn, socialize and grow professionally. the UW SOD Alumni Association. Finally, in late SKCDS is happy to offer opportunities for you to May will we offer a new event to encourage advance your career. Find out more information new dentists to meet and mingle with those on our website, www.skcds.org, or contact Sandra members considering practice transitions. We Anderson, director of membership services, to will host this event at Hotel Deca in the University RSVP at 206.448.6620 or sandra@skcds.com District (Our sponsor is Bank of America.)

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Annual Officer Installation and Recognition Event Bellevue Sheraton Bellevue Sheraton Hotel Hotel 100112th 112thAve AveNE NE 100 Bellevue, WA 98004 Bellevue, WA 98004 (425) 455-3330 425.455.3330

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Program - 6:45 p.m.

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Cancellation Policy: Seattle-King County Dental Society will refund 85% of any registration fees so long as we are contacted by letter or phone two business days before the event. After that time, no refund is available. Please see our complete cancellation policy in the Membership Guide.

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□DENTIST $190 □ STAFF $140 □DENTIST $200 □ STAFF $150

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CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICIES Refunds, minus a $40 processing fee, will be awarded up until five business days before the course. After five business days, no refunds will be awarded.

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February 26th Accounting Basics Maggie Boyle of the Dental Group Time: 6:30 PM Location: SKCDS Sponsored by: WEO Media March 19th Staff Management Dr. Rhonda Savage of Miles Global Consulting Time: 6:30 PM Location: SKCDS April 12th Boot Camp 2014 Robert Brown • Max Technologies Jim Conner • Burkhart Dental Supply George Constantine • CBI Scott Henderson • Keller Rohrbock Ian McNickle • WEO Media Lori Saleba • Office Wraps Paul Schaber • The Management Trust Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: TBA 20 l 2014 SKCDS WINTER QUARTERLY

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Al Munk DDS I was recently in a big grocery store, killing time while my wife shopped for groceries. I try not to follow her around the store like lame husbands do as she deftly selects the food for the week. There is something pathetic about husbands pushing the grocery cart, or worse yet, tagging along behind the wife as she slaloms through the store, pulling items off the shelf. Anyway, during shopping, I like to go elsewhere. My favorite distraction is the baked goods section. I like to peruse all the breads and pastries that I am no longer allowed to eat now that my cholesterol is somewhere north of Fairbanks. “Can I help you,” says the clerk? Oh brother can you ever, just not today while she is in the vicinity. After metaphorically devouring the majority of items in the bakery (a singularly unfulfilling meal), I drift over to the magazine section.

I pick up one particulary glossy Seattle mag, attracted by the headline of “Seattle’s Top Dentists.” Thumbing through this feature, I once again discover my absence on this hallowed list.

Being overlooked by the Powers That Be in the Seattle’s Top Dentists contest was actually not too surprising. I have seldom floated on the cream that rises to the top. In fourth grade, I won the class Spelling Bee. That is the last time I recall winning any game of skill. In high school gym class when basketball team members were picked, I was always the next to the last member chosen. There was always a short, fat kid that was chosen behind me, the short skinny kid.

Athletic prowess was never one of my strong points. I tried out for swim team in high school and lasted an hour before heaving my guts out. Track, football, who are you kidding?! ‘Short, skinny and slow’ adds little to interscholastic sport team excellence.

I do recall being chosen for Who’s Who in America a few years ago. I felt quite honored as I read that for only $149 I would receive a gold-letter embossed copy of the Who’s Who book and a plaque with my name on it. I thought better of that notion but felt my dog Woofie perhaps deserved the honor. So I filled out the application for Woofie, slightly exaggerating his credentials, and sent it in. Much to my delight and his, he was accepted into this august body of America’s leaders. The price was the same: $149 for the book and plaque.

Woofie received many calls and letters over the next six months as there was evidently a shortage of great American leaders that year. Though he never bought the book or plaque, he and I quietly reveled in this distinguished honor

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as we dozed in front of the TV. Woofie was perhaps the best squirrel chaser in Seattle, though to this day, I wonder how anyone outside the neighborhood heard of his prowess. Maybe there is something to this domestic drone spy stuff we read about in the paper everyday.

Maybe I should begin working on my Top Dentist skills. Having never been chosen, I evidently need a lot of improvement. Clearly I need to dress better. I could easily be the “before” photo in a makeover program. My shoes need shining and I wear the same pants for days in a row. My son is a shoe salesman at Nordstrom, and he just shakes his head at my lack of style and composition. I look a little more like Dorf at the golf course than Freddie Couples. I could use some veneers on my front teeth and some liposuction on my belly. My office could use some help as well; I don’t even have a sign on my building. (I had one once but it fell off in a storm and it never got put back.)

I need to quit placing gold and amalgam in teeth and get with the white stuff in a big way. I know that will make for better press when I am interviewed on TV during the next big dental news crisis. I’m going to find a hair stylist and take a speech class to prepare for the occasion. I’ll be sure to tell the newscaster that my shots don’t hurt, and we don’t place those mercury fillings anymore. With these changes and more, I’m certain that I will be chosen in the next Seattle’s Top Dentist contest.

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