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Seattle-King County Dental Society Membership Quarterly Managing Editor: Ms. Sandra R. Anderson Contributors: Ms. Krystal A. Bishop Ms. Jennifer L. Freimund Dr. Gary E. Heyamoto Dr. Alan M. Munk Publisher: Bill Newcomer, BNC Printing & Graphics, Vancouver, WA
SPRING 2013 Volume 11, Issue 3
CONTENTS President’s Page with Dr. Princy S. Rekhi ........................................................... 4 Seattle-King County Foundation Awards ........................................................ 5 Gala Success................................................................................................... 6
Fund-A-Need .................................................................................................. 7 COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE Dr. Victor Barry, Chair Give Kids a Smile......................................................................................... 9 Dr. Gary Heyamoto Welcome New Members ...............................................................................11 Dr. William Hooe Dr. Dan Middaugh One Half Day A Month Can Change the World................................................12 Dr. Gregory Ogata Dr. Jason Pehling Election Results.......................................................................................... 13 Dr. Christopher Pickel Life Members 2013...................................................................................... 13 Dr. Douglas Walsh Dr. Leah Worstman WSDA 12th Man Challenge .............................................................................. 19 OFFICERS Exposures with Dr. Al Munk ............................................................................ 22 Dr. Princy S. Rekhi, President Dr. Patrick E. Taylor, President-elect THANK YOU TO OUR ADVERTISERS Dr. Cynthia R. Pauley, Past president Dr. Timothy A. Hess, Treasurer Nakanishi....................................................................................................2 Dr. Kimberly A. Winton, Secretary 0’Brien Dental Labs, Inc. ................................................................................. 5 Ms. Jennifer L. Freimund, Executive Director Ann J. Durham Attorney at Law .................................................................... 8 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Seattle Institute of Dental Impantology .............................................................. 8 Dr. Bart Johnson, Executive Council 2013 Medical Dental Building .............................................................................. 9 Dr. Edmond L. Truelove, Executive Council 2013 Dr. Amrit K. Burn, Executive Council 2014 Dental Professionals ....................................................................................... 10 Dr. Audrey K. Tatt, Executive Council 2014 NORDIC ...................................................................................................... 10 Dr. Michelle Caldier, Executive Council 2015 Dr. Joe Schneider, The Guest Dentist ............................................................... 10 Dr. James W. Reid, Executive Council 2015 Dr. Joseph A. Schneider, Executive Council 2015 Pacific Continental Bank ..............................................................................11 Sleep Apnea and Facial Pain Center .................................................................. 12 Change of Address: To ensure continued receipt of issues, change of address must be reported to: SKCDS Central Office, 2201 6th Ave., Max Technologies ....................................................................................... 15 Suite 1210, Seattle, WA 98121, as soon as possible -Dental Group ................................................................................................. 17 (206) 448-6620. Email: skcds@skcds.com WDIA .......................................................................................................... 18 The information in this publication is for the exclusive benefit of SeattleDr. Dennis Kuplan CPA ................................................................................. 18 King County Dental Society members. Neither the Society nor the publisher makes any express or implied warranties as to the information Dental Employment Services .......................................................................... 19 herein, including the contents of any advertising. Opinions in the Quarterly AFTCO ........................................................................................................ 20 do not necessarily express the official policies of the Seattle-King County Dental Society, nor the opinions of the editor, unless so stated. DP, Incorporated ............................................................................................ 20 Classified Advertising ...................................................................................... 21 For advertising and publishing details, contact: Mr. Bill Newcomer, BNC Printing & Graphics, (503) 318-5916, (360) 573-1201, Home Owners Club ...................................................................................... 21 bill@bnc-printing.com; ww.bnc-printing.com Robert L. Horchover Sleep Apnea & Snoring .......................................................... 21 Photo credits: Ben VanHouten Pacific Northwest Dental Conference ................................................................. 23 Constantine Builders ..................................................................................... 24 2013 SKCDS SPRING QUARTERLY l 3
The
President’s Message Just as the seasons have come and gone over this past year, my term as President has brought with it the heat of debate countered by the cool breezes of collaboration. As my time in this position comes to a close, I am proud to report that, although it was an experience beyond my anticipations, together we were successful in our ambitions. Stepping into this role, my premier goal was to encourage member engagement in an effort to create a Society that was more relevant and further aligned with the needs and best interests of our member dentists. In front of my very eyes, I watched as you all became engaged, chimed in, shared opinions and showed up in numbers to voice your concerns and demand better solutions. You participated because you cared. And you cared because you held the firm belief that, together, we can create change. I quickly learned that the change we so desired doesn’t stem from the status quo, but rather demands that adversity be our greatest teacher and guide. While I wasn’t prepared to deal with a major crisis, I found that, when one is brimming under the surface, there is no better option than to embrace it and face it immediately. Your actions and your support helped us to not only fight, but to defeat midlevel provider legislation and preserve the scope of our practice of dentistry in the hands of professionals who are properly trained to provide appropriate care. My goal was to engage members and in doing so, we engaged more legislators than ever before. Though the discourse was often contentious, this year taught us all that controversy doesn’t necessarily beget animosity; when we stand up for our values and demand change in line with those beliefs, we can often gain the respect of those with an opposing mindset. Certainly, our annual Gala was proof enough of the respect we gained as we brought together not only our dental membership, family and friends, but also enjoyed the company of some of those very legislators whom we had challenged. The night was an incontrovertible success, having sold out before it even began and raising an unprecedented $164,000! These statistics scream engagement and are further reinforced by the fact that in the upcoming SKCDS elections, we have more people 4 l 2013 SKCDS SPRING QUARTERLY
running than ever before to represent our profession. with our membership as our guiding light, we were able This is the strength of our dental community, that at a to provide clear, concise solutions for issues that affect time which requires us to carve our own path, we come our profession. together in solid support of our future objectives. Never have I held dentistry more near to my sense of As my term wound down, I found myself reflecting on self or closer to my perception of purpose than during the lessons I’ve been taught through the challenges we this past year of my presidency. During my year as have faced. Writing these articles, working with dental President-Elect and even in the weeks and days organizations and representing dentistry on a local and leading to my induction, I could have never imagined state level has been a wonderful treat and is certainly where these months would lead. I did, however, know one that I will miss dearly. The duties and responsibilities that I wished to remain cognizant of the strides we had I have toward organized dentistry may continue to made in the past as we continued to aspire towards our evolve over the next years but what will not change future. With that would come the recognition that we is the valuable guidance I received this past year and simply could not remain content with the status quo. To the subsequent lessons I can take with me for our fully embrace progress, we must be willing to welcome future endeavors. While the engagement of membership change. As Margaret Mead once reminded us, “Never was certainly the platform which I held most dear to doubt that a small group of thoughtful, concerned my presidency, I discovered that I can’t simply demand citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing your participation and involvement without becoming that ever has.” I was fortunate to find that coalition of more familiar with the needs of our members; having members yearning for change in each and every one of direct knowledge of the questions, concerns, fears and you and in the dedication you so dutifully displayed. I expectations of our Society is the key to being a could not fathom leading the Society alone; it was only successful leader. In attempting to forge deeper by the continuous commitment and clairvoyance of connections with you, the men and women I served our staff that we were able to keep our ideas moving during my term, I found that there was much I could forward. A well-deserved thank you to Jennifer for her learn from each one of you. You donated your time and assiduous drive and to Sandra and Krystal who all make efforts on our committees, task forces and the Council. an unstoppable force and without whom I could not You communicated at a basal level with one another and have accomplished even half of what, together, we all with our greater community. You stood together as one did. I also want to thank my parents, my sister and my and demanded that your voice be heard…and it was. staff who all were instrumental in keeping everything together as I embarked on my journey as your leader. This year has been one of building community and A special thanks to my good friend who has always alliances. In light of this goal, we pressed forward in provided great insight in the creation of these President’s creating a strong relationship with our Dental School at Messages. University of Washington and, in particular, earned the support of their new visionary leader, Dr. Joel Berg. Such I hope that my time in this position has reminded you a partnership lay inherent in our shared desire to create all that the onus is now on us. As they say, we don’t a new generation of dental professionals with the skill come closer to our destination by owning a map, but and foresight to take on the many challenges that our by taking the difficult first steps in the right direction. community will undoubtedly face in coming years. I look We don’t only fight for dentistry during our visits to the forward to stimulating a long-term relationship and bond capitol, we fight for dentistry through the work we do, with the students, faculty and School to ensure a bright the smiles we create and the lives we touch. Now is a time of shifting paradigms in which we must focus on and prosperous future for our profession. building alliances, not burning bridges. It is a time at As we build alliances, it’s important to note that we which the horizon also worked on relationships with our state and national is ablaze with the associations. As many of our members become involved promise of our not only at the local level but increasingly on a larger aspirations and a scale, we find some of our own membership serving time at which I at all three levels, allowing the creation of positive am deeply humbled and amicable relationships throughout. Differences to have served of opinion are inherent to any situation of organized both you and the dentistry and it is these opposing views that help us Society. more deeply decipher our joint goals. Discussion and debate are paramount to ensuring great outcomes and, Dr. Princy S. Rekhi
Seattle-King County Dental Foundation Awards The Seattle-King County Dental Foundation has established several awards to recognize individuals who help advance the Foundation’s work in eliminating dental pain and infection. During our most recent Gala, the Board of Directors honored three individuals for their contributions. Please join us in congratulating them for their work. The first award, The Lifetime Achievement Award, is presented to the Seattle-King County Dental Society member who has contributed substantially and consistently to the work of the Dental Society and Foundation for at least ten years. Dr. Karen Sakuma was presented with this first annual award. Dr. Sakuma was president of the Dental Society when it was decided to form the Dental Foundation. Without her tireless work, the Seattle-King County Dental Foundation would not have come into existence. In addition, she has been a long-term financial supporter of the Foundation.
Community Partner of the Year is presented to and deadlines in January of each year. We want a non-dentist who has contributed time and/or to recognize and honor the heroes among us! treasure to the initiatives of the Dental Foundation. The Board chose to recognize Mr. Robert Brown of Max Technologies for his energetic and generous support of the Foundation’s annual Gala. Mr. Brown has been on the Event Planning Committee for over ten years and works tirelessly to secure auction items and helps make the Gala as successful as possible. Dr. John R. Fitzgerald was selected as the Donated Care Award recipient. This award is presented to the SKCDS member who has made a significant impact on access to dental care through his/ her donated dental care in our community. Dr. Fitzgerald has been a tireless volunteer at the Johnny Johnson Memorial Dental Clinic at PROVAIL. Please see his accompanying article (page 12) for more information about his volunteer efforts. Each year, the Foundation Board will award these awards along with the Volunteer of the Year award Dr. Princy Rekhi and Dr. Karen Sakuma at its annual Gala. Watch for nomination forms 2013 SKCDS SPRING QUARTERLY l 5
Gala a HUGE success! The Seattle-King County Dental Foundation held another successful Auction and Gala on Saturday, March 16th. Our sold-out crowd held its very own “Casino Royale” at the Herban Feast in SoDo. Gambling, wine-tasting, a live auction and GREAT fun was had by all! The photo booth and red carpet pictures next to the hot Barrier Audi R8 sports car started the evening off in a party spirit. Guests did not lose sight of the important cause they were there to support, however. Their generosity allowed the Foundation to raise $164,000—one of the highest amounts ever raised! These funds will be used by the Foundation to further their mission to eliminate all dental infection and pain among King County residents. We were also honored to be joined by some special guests that evening. State Representatives Richard DeBolt, Cathy Dahlquist, Mike Hope and Jay Rodne all participated in our Foundation’s efforts. Ms. Samantha Colton, deputy director of the Reagan Fund, also joined us. We were honored to host Dr. Joel Berg, dean of the UW Dental School, and Dr. Jeffrey Cole, president of the Academy of General Dentistry, and Dr. Linda Edgar, president-elect of the Academy of General Dentistry. The Seattle-King County Dental Foundation appreciates the time and support of so many dignitaries.
(L to R) Drs. Bart Johnson, Jennifer Westcott, Amy Winston, Noah Letwin and Shannon Tierney and Bob Strimer
(L to R) State Representative Mike Hope, Dr. Michelle Caldier, State Representative Cathy Dahlquist
We owe a special debt of gratitude to the Event Planning Committee so ably chaired Dr. Cynthia R. Pauley. Other Committee members included Dr. Karim Alibhai, Dr. Franco Audia, Mr. Robert Brown, Dr. Michelle Caldier, Dr. Sarah Fraker, Dr. Sabrina Habib, Ms. Robin Haley, Ms. Lisa Hess, Ms. Bre Hill, Ms. Tracie Kellogg, Dr. Princy Rekhi, Dr. Karen Sakuma, Dr. Nina Svino, Dr. Rick Taylor and Dr. Amy Winston. They worked very hard to make the Gala a night to remember and they succeeded! Please remember to express your appreciation to all the wonderful corporate sponsors of our event. Without their generosity, we wouldn’t have raised nearly as much money for our important cause. So, please thank the following Premier Sponsors: Constantine Builders, DP, Inc., Pacific Continental Bank, Swedish Medical Center Foundation and the Washington Dentists’ Insurance Agency. Underwriters: NORDIC and the Washington Dental Service Foundation. Gold Sponsors: Barrier Audi, Burkhart Dental Supply, Durham Law Offices, PLLC, First Citizens Bank, Henry Schein and Physicians & Dentists Credit Bureau.
(L to R) Michael Grant, Judy Loucks, Dean Joel Berg, Dr John and Mary Jo Wataha, Dr. Rebecca Slayton and Lawrence Peterson
Finally, we would like to thank Brookside Dental as well as Max Technologies for their donations to the entertainment. Thank you! We will keep you posted on the 2014 date and location. We can definitely promise you that it will be another fun evening—and one that you will NOT want to miss! (More photos on page 8) 6 l 2013 SKCDS SPRING QUARTERLY
(L to R) Dr. Jeffrey M. Cole, National AGD Presidet and Dr. Linda Edgar, National AGD President Elect
Thanks to the generosity of our guests – and a special few who were unable to attend – the Seattle-King County Dental Foundation’s Fund—A—Need portion of the evening raised $45,800.
Kristi Reinsch and Don Anderson Dr. Brie Roloff and Dr. Ryan Chiang Dr. Henry Rowshan Moya Skillman Bob Strimer and Dr. Shannon Tierney Dr. Audrey and Jeffrey Tatt Dr. John and Angela Wallstrom Dr. Amy Winston Dr. Richard and Debbie Crinzi
Fund A Need $2,500 Dr. Roger and Becky Chin Drs. Gilbert and Patricia Pauley Dr. Princy Rekhi
Fund A Need $250 - $499 Bill and Ann Bowden Mike Brancheau and Nancy Pacharzina Clarence and Trudy Cal Dr. Chris and Bonnie Delecki Kristi Donelly Dr. Sarah Fraker and Jim Jensen Matthew and Megan French Tom Gibbon and Gary Blanchard Dr. Mary Jennings Dr. William and Tiffany Jolly Bracken and Kate Killpack Dr. Christy Kirchner and Jason Little Dr. Elizabeth Kutcipal Dr. Noah and Rebecca Letwin Dr. Carrie Magnuson Christine and Michael Martin Sallie Neillie Dr. Shane and Emily Ness Randy and Meryl Reber Dr. Joseph Schneider and Monique Nadeau Dr. Christian and Kelly Shewey Dr. Bryan and Ellen Williams
Fund A Need $2,000 – $2,499 Dr. Tom and Lindsay Rude Dr. Karen Sakuma Fund A Need $1,000 - $1,999 Dr. Karim and Alicia Alibhai Dr. Charles and Mary Arita Dr. Steve and Midge Carstensen Drs. Peter Chiu and Deirdre Yen Dan Dixon Dr. Linda Edgar Dr. Michael and Melinda Johnson Shannon King Dr. John Liu and Kari Jordahl Dr. Barton Soper Dr. Gannon and Jayme Stahl Dr. Rick and Frances Taylor Dr. Rod Wentworth Fund A Need $500 - $999 Dr. Ken and Hitomi Akimoto Robert and Lisha Brown Dr. Michelle Caldier George and Kay Constantine Dr. Tim and Lisa Hess Drs. William Hooe and Kelly Washington Dr. Susan Isaacson Dr. Kathleen Isdith and Richard Anderson Dr. Kevin and Beatrice Joe Dr. Bart Johnson Dr. Namou Kim and Elizabeth Mueller Dr. David and Susan Minahan Drs. Craig and Michelle Neal Dr. Gregory and Pon Ogata
Fund A Need $100 - $249 Dr. Steve Albright and Paula Cipolla Greg and Caroline Anderson Drs. Franco Audia and Susan Abdun-Nur Dr. Lucas Beatty Dr. Amrit Burn Clarence and Trudy Cal Richard and Jules Calvo Dr. Sarah and Ryan Cassidy Catherine Cavner Drs. Wisanu Charoenkul and Stephanie Su Amy and Richard DeBolt Meg Enderby Michelle Ferrell Dr. Ross and Deanna Fraker Jennifer Freimund
Dr. Tim and Lisa Hess Dr. Susan Isaacson Amy Kennerly Robin Koch Chris Kudrna Dr. Elaine Lam Kris Larsen Medowell Dan and Celeste Lavender Suzanne Lynch Carolyn McDougal Dr. David and Susan Minahan Dr. Shane and Emily Ness Dr. Randy Ogata and Wendy Alexander Derek and Francis Olson Drs. Cynthia Pauley and Brian Cave Dan and Jane Pryor Dr. Henry Rowshan Dr. Eve and Brent Rutherford Dr. Karen Sakuma Ben and Cara Thayer Dr. Sarah and Michael Vander Beek Dr. John and Angela Wallstrom Rich Weatherford Dr. Judson and Amelie Werner
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Pictured (L to R) Dr. Franco Audia, Dr. Susan Abdun-Nur, Dr. Cynthia Pauley, State Representative Richard DeBolt and his wife Amy
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February in Seattle not only signaled the nearing end of winter, it also heralded the 10th year of the American Dental Association’s Give Kids A Smile month! Started in 2003 as a way for ADA members to join with others in the community to provide dental services to underserved children, the Seattle-King County Dental Society has been thrilled to support our members every step of the way in their selfless efforts to provide desperately needed oral health services to the children in our community. At the time of printing, the estimated number of kids seen nationwide is 403,074 in 2013 alone! The data is still coming in on the number of children treated by SKCDS members, but we have already seen indications of over $17,630 in care provided to over 236 children! With four member dentists and their stellar staff members participating this year, we are most definitely impressed by those numbers. We are thankful to all of the dentists who contributed to this year’s success. Additionally, we would like to thank the Washington State Dental Foundation for their contribution of $1,500 which helped to offset the cost of the goody bags presented to the children who received care. We acknowledge that dentists alone will not be able to solve the ever-growing oral health access crisis. We urge our members to continue their
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Members of SKCDS are encouraged to invite non-member dentists who are practicing in 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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who’s ever volunteered at the PROVAIL Johnny Johnson Memorial Clinic—a place dear to my heart—along with the hundreds of dental professionals who donate clinical talents to dozens of other organizations working to improve oral health—especially for disadvantaged kids and people with disabilities.
are prevalent. Involuntary patient movement in the dental chair means it typically requires an hour to perform a 15-minute procedure.
It is hard to believe that I started volunteering when the Clinic opened in 1962—over 50 years ago!—joining a handful of dentists who committed one half day a month to help an underserved population in desperate need. We didn’t set out to change the world. But, in many small ways, I know we have.
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Back then, it was the only clinic of its kind in the country, specifically designed to treat patients with developmental or physical disabilities. Over the years, our patient load steadily increased to where Dr. John R. Fitzgerald we now complete over 1,600 procedures annually I am honored and humbled to receive the Donated for many patients who otherwise would have no Care Award from my colleagues at the Seattle-King access to dental care at all. County Dental Foundation. These are often very challenging cases to treat. Truth be told, this award belongs to everyone Few patients brush and fewer patients brush well. The decay rate is high and periodontal infections
The twenty some dentists who donate time at the Clinic can barely keep up with demand. It is imperative to the mission that we attract more dentists, and I respectfully ask my Dental Society colleagues to seriously consider joining us. Beyond providing direct patient care, your contributions are amplified by teaching when students have clinic hours there. Our students are UW Dental School juniors and seniors with hygiene students from local community colleges also rotating through
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So who volunteers for such tough duty? We do. Because the rewards are far greater than the time we invest.
Like so many other programs which serve the less fortunate in our community, the PROVAIL Dental Clinic needs new volunteers in order to serve more patients, especially now, during these challenging and uncertain financial times.
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Election Results are Final! Congratulations to the winners of the Seattle-King County Dental Society’s most recent election. We appreciate all the members who ran for election. Their dedication to organized dentistry is both vital to our success and deeply appreciated. Our new president is Dr. Patrick “Rick” Taylor. He is currently a member of the SeattleKing County Dental Society’s Budget & Finance, Forensic and Membership Committees. He has served a member of the Executive Council for the Dental Society. He has also been a delegate to the WSDA’s House of Delegates. Additionally, he has been a Board member for the American Association of Endodontists and President of the Washington Association of Endodontists. He is an associate affiliate professor in the Department of Endodontics and teaches in the graduate clinic one half day per week, two quarters per year. Active in the Bellevue Community, Dr. Taylor’s a member of the Bellevue Rotary Club and serves on its Board of Directors. He is an avid reader and supporter of the King County Library System, serving on the KCLS Foundation Board. He also enjoys walking, gardening and cooking. Our new president-elect is Dr. Audrey Tatt. Dr. Tatt has been a member of the Executive Council for five years. She has been a member of the Program & CDE, Leadership and Membership Committees for many years. After obtaining her undergraduate degree from the University of Washington, she earned her dental degree at Northwestern University. Dr. Tatt practices general dentistry in Bellevue and is a member of Pierre Fauchard Academy. She has volunteered with the Medical Teams International dental vans and done screenings for Special Olympics. When she is not practicing dentistry or volunteering, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. We have three new members of the Executive Council. Dr. Noah Letwin is a general dentist who practices at Seattle Specialty Care Dentistry in Seattle. He is a 2010 graduate of the University of Maryland Dental School and did his residency at the Swedish Community Specialty Clinic at Swedish Hospital in Seattle, where he is now the Dental Director. Dr. Letwin has a PhD in Pharmacology and a Masters in Biochemistry, both from George Washington University. Dr. Letwin has been active on the SKCDS Access Committee. He and his wife, Rebecca, are the parents of two young children.
Dr. Shane Ness is a general dentist who practices on the Eastside. He is a 2006 graduate of Creighton University Dental School and has been a member of organized dentistry since 2002. Dr. Ness has given generously of his time to volunteer with the NW Kidney Center project, donating much-needed dental care to patients undergoing dialysis. He is a native of King County and practices with his father, Dr. Arne Ness, in the Redmond Ridge neighborhood. Dr. Ness lives with his wife, Emily, and his son, Maddox. Dr. Kim Winton is a general dentist who recently graduated from the University of Washington’s GPR program. She is a 2010 graduate of the University of Missouri, Kansas City Dental School. When not practicing dentistry, she enjoys the outdoors -- skiing, biking or running trails. She also loves to cook. She enjoys a bad joke just about any time. Several Seattle-King County Dental Society members were elected to serve as delegates to the Washington State Dental Association’s governing body, the House of Delegates. The Class of 2015 includes Dr. Audrey Tatt, president-elect, and Drs. Steven Albright, Christine Kirchner, Linda Edgar, Sarah Fraker, Michelle Neal, Cynthia Pauley, Goichi Shiotsu and Amy Winston. Last but not least, the Society thanks our outgoing Executive Council members and delegates for their dedication over the years. Please join us in thanking Dr. Cynthia Pauley, past president; Dr. Kim Winton, secretary; and Drs. Bart Johnson and Ed Truelove, outgoing Council members. We also wish to recognize outgoing WSDA delegates: Drs. Chris Delecki, Tammy Eckart, Dr. Christine Kirchner, Anthony Lovrovich, James W. Reid, Kimberly Santiago, and Collins Woodside. Thank you to all of the members who work so hard on behalf of our membership
the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Washington School of Dentistry from 1999 – 2010; and Chief of Hospital Dentistry at the University of Washington Medical Center. He is a founding member of the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology. He has been a tripartite member for 34 years and has been in practice for 39 years. He lives in Redmond. Dr. Neil E. Bergstrom Dr. Bergstrom received his degree from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 1973. He is a Seattle native and has practiced in Enumclaw, Washington almost his entire career. Because of poor oral health in the area, Dr. Bergstrom was pressed into providing a full range of general dentistry that is not seen today. His interests in surgery, pain and anxiety control lead to receiving I.V. sedation certification. He later pioneered dental implant surgery and bone grafting in the Plateau area. Dr. Bergstrom is a past member of the University of Washington Dean’s Club where he garnered support from various corporate dental sponsors. He is a member of organized dentistry and has served on the DQAC board, formulating Washington State Anesthesia Regulations. He is also a former member of the Rotary Club and has served with Medical Teams International. He has enjoyed 38 years in practice and has been an ADA member for 41 years. Dr. Bergstrom lives on Lake Tapps and has three grown children.
Dr. Darlene M. Chan Dr. Chan went to school in Wisconsin before completing her dental studies at the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 1979. She attended Oregon Health Sciences University and graduated in 1983 with a specialty in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. She practiced in Seattle for 32 years until her retirement in 2012. Dr. Chan has numerous publications to her credit as well as many presentations and teaching experience at both the University of Washington and the University of Oregon. She has held hospital appointments at both Children’s and Swedish Hospitals. Dr. Chan has been a member of organized dentistry for 33 years and in that time, she has given generously of her time by serving on various committees. She has also been involved with the Washington State Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, the Western Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Dr. O. Ross Beirne Surgeons, and she is a Fellow with the American Dr. Beirne received his DMD from Harvard School of Dental Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. She Medicine in 1972, his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the recently served as President of the American Association University of California, San Francisco, and his certificate of Dental Consultants. Dr. Chan is married to Dr. Gregory in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from Harbor-UCLA Chan, MD and is the mother of three children. Medical Center. He served as Professor and Chair of
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Dr. Richard A. Crinzi Dr. Crinzi practices in Redmond, Washington, and has been an ADA member for 37 years. Dr. Crinzi has held many leadership positions with the Seattle-King County Dental Society including President from 1990 - 1991, and has been a delegate to the House of Delegates for many years. He attended the University of Washington Dental School and graduated in 1972. Dr. Crinzi followed this by attending the University of Chicago for graduate studies, which he completed in 1976 with a specialty in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Pathology. Dr. Crinzi has held academic positions at both the University of Chicago and the University of Washington. Additionally, he has held numerous leadership positions in the various organizations he has aligned with including: President of the University of Washington Dean’s Club, President of the Western Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, President of the WSDA, and Chairman of Washington State DentPAC. Dr. Crinzi is married to Debbie and is father to Ricci. They live in Bellevue. Dr. F. Mike Farley Dr. Farley attended the University of Washington for undergraduate training in Chemistry, graduating in 1969, before attending the University of Washington School of Dentistry, graduating in 1973. He has also done advanced training through Doctor Alliance Group, Sleep System Clinical Training, 2012 and he is an Invisalign Certified provider since 1996. From 1973 to present, Dr. Farley has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of continuing education with emphasis on orthodontics, TMJ, cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign, general dentistry, restorative materials and techniques and dental sleep medicine. Some highlights from Dr. Farley’s career include finishing out his career with his daughter as his lead hygienist and providing dental care in the backwoods of Honduras with his daughter. He practices with Dr. David Mace at Precision Dental Care in Federal Way where he has worked for 38 years. Dr. Farley has been an ADA member for 40 years. When he is not in the office, Dr. Farley enjoys spending time with his family. His passion is skiing and he enjoys his vacation house at Stevens Pass. He is frequently joined by his son for fly fishing and skiing adventures. He also loves Husky football, the Seahawks and just about every other sport! He lives in Seattle near Alki Beach and is married to Cheryl, his wife of 40 years. Dr. Ronald E. Frost Dr. Frost graduated from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 1974. Following his time in Dental School, he served in the Army from 1974 – 1976. Dr. Frost has been practicing in Redmond for 37 years and works with Dr. Michael F. Kern. Dr. Frost and his 14 l 2013 SKCDS SPRING QUARTERLY
wife, Marlene, live in Sammamish. He has been an ADA Illinois Northwestern University for graduate school. He is licensed to practice in three states. He lives in Seattle member for 32 years. and has taught at the University of Washington School Dr. Robert Gelb of Dentistry Department of Endodontics. Dr. Gelb received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Washington and his dental degree from Dr. Walter W. Kegel Northwestern University. In Dental School he received Dr. Kegel was born in South Africa where he lived and many honors for scholastic and clinical achievement, worked until 1973. He holds license to practice in two including election to the Omicron Kappa Upsilon national states and three countries. Dr. Kegel is currently a dental honor society. Dr. Gelb has remained a perpetual practicing periodontist in downtown Seattle. His career student his entire career. He regularly attends continuing has taken him to practice dentistry in Johannesburg, education classes and belongs to three dental study South Africa where he earned his degree from the clubs which meet monthly. Dr. Gelb is a member of the University of the Witwatersrand. He did his residency in Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity, American Chicago and then worked in private practice in London, Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Northwest Center for England. He moved to Seattle in 1975 to pursue a Implants and Periodontics Study Group and the Greater Masters in Dentistry at the University of Washington, Eastside Seminar Group. Additionally, he has been an and he has made Seattle his home ever since. Dr. Kegel ADA member for 42 years. Family time has always been has held an appointment at Swedish Hospital, and he important to Dr. Gelb. He and his wife have raised two has been involved with organized dentistry for 37 years, sons. Dr. Gelb’s other interests have included boating, holding positions on numerous committees. He teaches playing guitar and being an active part of his community. at University of Washington School of Dentistry. He has Recently, Dr. Gelb and Mrs. Gelb became grandparents membership in numerous professional organizations for the first time of triplets! So for the next few years, including Seattle Rotary, the Pierre Fauchard Academy, helping with the triplets will be their primary leisure time and the Washington State Society of Periodontists. activity. Dr. Gelb lives in Bellevue. He has held many offices including President of the Washington State Periodontist Society, President of the Washington State Dental Service Foundation and Dr. J. Michael Hardy President of the Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity. He is Dr. Hardy grew up in the Kirkland area and graduated currently the Board Chair of the Physicians & Dentists from Lake Washington High School. He earned a BA and Credit Bureau. Dr. Kegel lives in Woodway, is married to MBA from the University of Puget Sound. He received Bernice and the father of three grown children. When he his dental degree from the University of Washington has free time, he enjoys photography, soccer, gardening in 1978. After Dental School he set up a practice in and travel. Renton, Washington and volunteered as a clinical Dr. Larry V. Kuhl instructor at the school for several years. He is the past President of the Dental Alumni Board and a current Dr. Kuhl had a distinguished 25-year career in the Navy member of that board. He is also on the Peer Review Dental Corps. He served as Commanding Officer for two Committee of the Seattle-King County Dental Society. He Naval Dental Centers, Department Chairman and director has been involved in several study clubs over the years for a two-year Dental Residency Training Program, and graduated from the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum. and spent four years on the White House Presidential Outside dentistry, he is a board member of the Renton Support Team providing direct clinical care for two U.S. Community Foundation and a current member and past presidents, their families and staff. Dr. Kuhl earned his board member of the Renton Rotary Club. When Dr. DDS degree from the University of Iowa and his certificate Hardy’s kids were young, he was involved with Eastside in Comprehensive Dentistry at the Naval Graduate Dental YMCA Indian Princess and Guide Programs where he School in Bethesda, Maryland. He also earned a was the Nation Chief for the Eastside. Outside interests Masters’ Degree in Education at George Washington include water and snow skiing and not enough golf time. University. He has a current faculty position at the Dr. Hardy and his wife enjoy travel and have a few more UW School of Dentistry and previously held faculty positions at the University of Minnesota and the spots on their bucket list. Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences. Dr. Dr. James D. Johnson Kuhl is a diplomate of the American Board of General Born in 1943, James David Johnson DDS, DMD and Dentistry and served as an examining member of that MS practices endodontry. Dr. Johnson served his country Board for six years. He was awarded Fellowship status in the Navy for 35 years, from 1969 until 2004. He in the International College of Dentists and the American graduated from Northwestern University and attended continued on page 16
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Dr. Kent Nelson Dr. Nelson attended the University of Washington and graduated with the class of 1973. Following graduation, he did service in Public Health from 1973 to 1974. Dr. Dr. Wyatt T. Lee Nelson retired in 2005 from general practice. He lives Dr. Lee graduated from the University of Washington in Federal Way and has been an ADA member for 39 School of Dentistry in 1976. He has worked for 35 years. years on Capitol Hill in Seattle. Dr. Lee lives in Shoreline. Dr. Norman Nishikawa Dr. Don Mayer Dr. Nishikawa graduated from the University of Dr. Mayer graduated from the University of Washington Washington in 1982. He has worked as a general School of Dentistry in 1973. Following Dental School, practitioner for 29 year in the Bellevue area. Dr. he served in the Navy from 1973 – 1976. Dr. Mayer Nishikawa holds a fellowship in the Academy of practices in Renton. He has been an ADA member for 39 General Dentistry. Dr. Nishikawa regularly attends years. He lives in Bellevue. restorative and periodontal seminars, in addition to continuing dental education programs, and is also a Dr. Charles W. Millington - “Dr. Chuck” Dr. Millington graduated from the University of member of the Summit Dental Study Group. Dr. Nishikawa Washington School of Dentistry in 1973 and has worked lives in Woodinville. He has been an ADA member for in the Seattle area for 40 years. In his first 12 years of 32 years. practice, Dr. Chuck specialized in the treatment of people Dr. Robert O’Neal with dental phobias. To assist with this, he completed Dr. O’Neal graduated from the Medical University training in advanced hypnosis techniques and was active of South Carolina in 1971. He has worked as a in the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. In 1984, periodontist for 40 years in downtown Seattle. Following Dr. Chuck started a practice providing on-site (mobile) graduation from Dental School, Dr. O’Neal joined the dentistry to homebound residents in Long Term Care, Army where he served for 21 years, from 1971 - 1992. Adult Family Homes and Assisted Living Communities. During this time, he attended the Army Dental Research He was inspired to work in this specialty when he realized Institute for Graduate Studies and graduated in 1977. he could not transport his aging mother-in-law to his He now works part-time and teaches at the University of conventional office for much needed treatment. When Washington School of Dentistry part-time. He has taught not “making house calls,” Chuck spends time with his at UW since 2003. Dr. O’Neal lives in Seattle. He has wife, Charlie, and pup, Tillie. Occasionally, his daughters been an ADA member for 36 years. and granddaughters will visit the ol’ guy too. Chuck likes Dr. James Petersen to sail, kayak and garden. Dr. Petersen received his Bachelors of Science in Zoology from Washington State University in 1970. He then Dr. Thomas Mitchell Dr. Mitchell graduated from the University of Washington attended University of Washington School of Dentistry School of Dentistry in 1972 and has been practicing and graduated in 1974. After graduation he pursued in Bellevue where he and his wife, Linda, also live. They a two year general residency program at Beth Israel have a son, Graham, who is a practicing psychiatrist Medical Center in New York City from 1974 – 1976. in Los Angeles. Dr. Mitchell completed the Gerard His career then took him to Colorado where he served Shultz program in Advanced Restoration Dentistry at as Assistant Professor of Restorative Dentistry at the UW in 1992 and became a Fellow in the Academy of University of Colorado School of Dentistry. Dr. Petersen General Dentistry in 1999. He has served two years started the GPR program at University of Colorado that on the SKCDS Executive Council and three years as a is still in operation today. In 1980, Dr. Petersen moved Washington Dental Service Trustee. Along with his back to Seattle and worked as an Associate Professor practice, he is also an affiliated associate professor at the of Restorative Dentistry at UW and Chief of Dentistry University of Washington Restorative Department in the at Harborview Medical Center. In 1984, he went into Anatomy and Occlusion program and leads a study club private practice in the Crown Hill neighborhood. He is in Bellevue. He has been an ADA member for 41 years. still in the same office at the corner of NW 85th and Mary Ave NW where he has been for past 29 years. Dr. Dr. Yoshinari Nakayama Petersen’s family includes his wife, Cookie, and his son Dr. Nakayama went to dental school overseas and did Matt, daughter-n-law Vanessa who all live in Seattle, his United States dental training at Tufts University and his daughter Jenna who lives in San Francisco. They in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Nakayama retired in have no grandkids yet! 2009after 35 years in practice. He now lives in Tacoma. continued from page 14
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Dr. Dale Petrich After graduating from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 1976, Dr. Petrich worked full-time in Tukwila for 35 years before retiring on April 1, 2013. He is transitioning his practice to Dr. Korn. Dr. Petrich lives on Mercer Island. He has been an ADA member for 38 years. Dr. William H. Raleigh Dr. Raleigh is a lifetime King County resident. The lifestyle of Seattle works for him. He was raised water skiing, sailing and scuba diving in Puget Sound. He has extensively in the Cascades and Olympics and snow skied all throughout the west. Most recently, he and his wife share a passion for golf. He is an alumnus of Roosevelt High School and the University of Washington and he received his post graduate degree from the University of Washington Dental School. He believes in giving to the community, serving as a Commissioner on the Seattle Parks and Recreation Board and as a board member for the Boys and Girls Club. He has also participated on the Zoo Commission to establish the long term plan for the Woodland Zoological Gardens. Continuing education creates the ability to utilize the newest dental procedures. To that end he has belonged to many study clubs, including Pacific Northwest Periodontics Dental Study Club, Pacific Coast Study Club, Seattle Study Club, Renaissance Study Club and West Seattle Endodontic Study Club. Dr. Raleigh has 42 years as an ADA member. Dr. Arnold Reich Dr. Reich received his B.A. from Clark University and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. While attending Dental School, Dr. Reich received numerous honors for scholastic and clinical achievement. Dr. Reich and his wife moved to Seattle where he served a one-year residency at the United States Public Health Service Hospital, gaining further experience in all aspects of dentistry. Dr. Reich regularly attends continuing education classes and belongs to three dental study groups, which meet monthly. Professional memberships include: Eastside Treatment Planning Seminar Group, Alpha Omega Study Group, Northwest Center for Implants and Periodontics Study Club and Donated Dental Services participant. Dr. Reich has been an ADA member for 41 years. He lives on Mercer Island. Dr. Richard Voget Dr. Voget graduated with a B.S. from Washington State University in 1969 and the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 1972. He worked in Public Health Service from 1972-1974. Dr. Voget has been in general practice for 39 years. His areas of continued on page 19
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Dr. Richard Voget (continued from page 16) continuing study include: helping the fearful patient (trained at the Dental Fears Clinic), cosmetic dentistry, dentofacial esthetics, restorative dentistry, implant dentistry and pediatric dentistry. Dr. Voget also participates in restorative and periodontal Study Clubs. He has contributed to the community through volunteer service with the PROVAIL Dental Clinic (formerly the United Cerebral Palsy Dental Clinic) and as a founding dentist with the Joe Whiting Dental Clinic (open door, low-income facility). He lives in North Seattle. Dr. Terry R. Wallen Dr. Wallen was born in 1947 and attended undergraduate studies at Seattle University. He did his dental studies at the University of Washington, with graduation in 1972. Dr. Wallen completed his Master in Dentistry at the University of Kentucky in 1974, with a specialty in Orthodontics. Upon completion of his Masters, Dr. Wallen returned to Washington and began his private orthodontics practice in Federal Way. He has been in practice for nearly 40 years. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Wallen has held a faculty appointment at the University of Washington School of Dentistry since 1974. He has a long list of publications to his credit and has done numerous presentations as well as having created teaching materials. Dr. Wallen has been a member of organized dentistry for over 40 years. Additionally he has been associated with the American College of Orthodontics, the Edward H. Angel Society of Orthodontics, Pacific Coast Orthodontic and is an Honorary Member of the UW Orthodontic Alumni Association. He holds licensure in two states and has been awarded many professional honors. Dr. Wallen lives in Tacoma.
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Agreeable By Al Munk DDS I just may be too agreeable. Some might term it wishy-washy, some indecisive, but I like to call it agreeable. I’m not sure how I came to be the way I am—is anyone? My parents certainly weren’t too agreeable. They both liked a good fight better than anyone. I have three sisters and if that is not enough to turn a man into a disagreeable wretch, I don’t know what is. I had my share of fist-fights in junior high like the rest of the kids I grew up with but somehow did not develop into a fighter as I grew up. I’m more of a glider than a fighter. There are certainly some advantages to being agreeable. It can save you some time in tasks that ordinarily, for less agreeable people, might take a long time. For example, thirty years ago or so, I woke up one Sunday morning and read the Sunday paper like I always did, and happened to read an article about how the price of Seattle housing was going up. Mind you, this is the sort of article which no doubt has appeared in the Sunday paper about a zillion times in the past, but, for some reason, it got my attention this particular day. I was a contented single man living in a cozy studio apartment with five single girls living down the hall. This was not a bad place to live! Anyway, for some reason, I called a realtor and said I wanted to buy a house. Of course she knew where one was, and thirty minutes later I was standing on the porch of said house. She let me in and I walked around inside the house for a few minutes. I noticed the house had a kitchen and bathroom, the features I was looking for at the time. I told her I would take it. This was a surprise to her. How many houses have you looked at she asked? Just this one I said. See, she didn’t realize I was agreeable. Why should buying a house take any longer than buying a pair of shoes? There are some problems being the agreeable sort. For example, shortly after I bought that house, I met this girl. She ended up living with me in that house within a few days and about a year later, she told me that we were getting married. I don’t remember responding to that announcement in any manner except stunned silence. But, being the agreeable sort, I went along with the idea and thirty years later, that girl still lives in my house. I still don’t know what hit me and intend to think about it deeply one of these days.
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Around the dental office I am agreeable as well. This sometimes makes for a real smooth running operation and other times makes for some odd happenings. For example, my last dental assistant starting calling me Munk. Not Dr. Munk, or Doc, but just Munk. Such as, “Hey Munk do you want the forceps now?” This was the mode of greeting when I was in junior high and seemed very grown- up and sophisticated at the time. “Hey Munk, throw me the basketball” etc. Being the agreeable sort, I let her get away with it and actually found it quite entertaining. The patients did not seem to take offense and I doubt they have ever viewed me as being very professional anyway. Why is it that the patients remain loyal to us when the majority of us are such doofuses? (Perhaps the first time that word has appeared in plural form in print.) I have always avoided staff meetings for this reason as well. Being the agreeable sort, I would just agree to whatever the staff asked me to do anyway. By avoiding the staff meeting, I figured it would give them less chance to ask me for stuff. I always go along with what the patients say as well. I mean really, who could fight over a stupid lower denture anyway? I used to work in my Dad’s store and he taught me the customer is always right, even when they’re wrong. Would you like me to refund your money for this denture? Would you like me to throw it in the food processor? See how easy that is? I think that on the whole, being agreeable has been a good thing for me, despite the marriage thing and all. That’s all for now from Ballard.
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