2019 SKCDS Summer Quartlery

MEMBERSHIP

Quarterly SUMMER

VOL 17 / ISSUE 4

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Seattle-King County Dental Society Membership Quarterly Contributors: Sandra Anderson Dr. Lisa Egbert Dr. Craig Neal Dr. Joe Vaughn Publisher: Bill Newcomer, BNC Printing & Graphics, Vancouver, WA OFFICERS Dr. Lisa Egbert, President Dr. Austin Baruffi, President-Elect Dr. Kirk E. King, Past-President Dr. Jamie Kuo, Secretary Dr. Scott Parker, Treasurer EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Dr. Noah E. Letwin, Executive Council 2020 Dr. Elizabeth A. Kutcipal, Executive Council 2021 Dr. Amanda Spivey, Executive Council 2021 Dr. Joe Vaughn, Executive Council 2021 Dr. Kyle Sorensen 2021 Dr. Mark Egbert 2022 Dr. Craig Neal 2022 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 Seattle-King 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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Volume 17, Issue 4

SUMMER 2019

CONTENTS The President’s Message .................................................................................... 4 New Society Officers Announced .......................................................................5 Life Members ................................................................................................. 7 Joining Affilate Faculty at UW School of Dentistry ..............................................10 SKCD Foundation Gala Wrap-up....................................................................... 12 Happy Hour .................................................................................................13 Amazon Smiles ............................................................................................13 Remembering Former Executive Director, Gregory Kaveney .................................14 Member Profile: Dr. Rica Mackert .....................................................................15 Continuning Education: Start with the Correct Diagnosis ......................................16 Seattle-King County Dental Clinic at Key Arena ................................................... 19 The Society for New Dentists: .......................................................................... 20 Sports By Al Munk ........................................................................................ 22

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President’s Message

Dr. Lisa Egbert

The Doctor is In When I was a child, the only thing more exciting than reading the Sunday comics was watching the broadcast of a Peanuts cartoon special. While enterprising children throughout America opened lemonade stands, Lucy opened a stand offering psychiatric advice.

Watching Lucy filled me with both disgust, as she gave meaningless advice to the real problems of Charlie Brown, and awe as she was paid 5¢ for her scam—what an entrepreneur!

Lucy had a sign that she could toggle between “The Doctor is In” and “The Doctor is Out.” As dentists, we sit at a booth with the “In” sign all day long. Patients and staff tell us their problems, whether dental, business, or personal in nature. We make every effort to fix those problems.

A few years ago, I complained to the staff of the SKCDS because I did not like the direction that events created for female dentists had taken. I expected to be politely dismissed, and like Charlie Brown, leave unsatisfied. Instead, the reasoning behind the content of the programs was explained and it made some sense, although I still was not going to participate in events that I felt were verging on sexist and demeaning.

When the next year began for SKCDS, I had a call from the President, asking me to participate on a committee. After some convincing, 4 l 2019 SKCDS SUMMER QUARTERLY

I agreed and later found out that the staff member I off-handedly complained to had recommended me because I was willing to express my opinions. The doctor was “In!” Through my involvement, I have learned that SKCDS is filled with dentists who want to do what is best for dentists in our community.

The Society really listens and responds to the needs and desires of members. Two of my ideas for women’s programs became free events for members, showing me first-hand how one small concern can influence a member-centric organization.

As this year’s president, it is my responsibility and desire to sit in the booth and listen. I want to hear your complaints, concerns and challenges. If there is something that you want us to do—ask!

We are looking for ways to serve the membership better, including resources, continuing education and social events. My commitment to our membership is to keep the sign on the stand reading “The Doctor is In.” Warmly, Dr. Lisa Egbert

New Society Officers Announced at April Meeting Our April Member meeting rounded out our programming for the year. As is customary, the Society honored our Life Members and announced the new Officers for 2019 - 2020. We are excited to announce the election winners and tell you a little about their backgrounds.

After dental school, Dr. Kyle spent another four years focusing his training on oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Kyle, his wife Hillary and three beautiful children are thrilled to be living in the Northwest, where they enjoy camping, kayaking, skiing and hiking.

Our new president is Dr. Lisa Egbert. A Pacific Northwest native, Dr. Lisa Egbert earned a Cell and Molecular Biology degree at the University of Washington before attending the UW School of Dentistry. After owning a dental practice in Bothell for 22 years, Dr. Egbert went into semi-retirement, deciding to spend more time with her two sons and husband, Dr. Mark Egbert. Dr. Lisa loves dentistry, but limits her practice to helping friends. She also serves on the UW Bothell School of STEM Advisory Board. In her free time, Dr. Egbert can be found at the gym, on the water, walking or reading. She is an avid sports fan, especially supporting Husky football, the Mariners and the Seahawks. Involved with her sons, she has been seen keeping the scorebook for Little League, baking cookies for soccer and chess teams, and organizing fundraisers for the Boy Scouts of America.

Dr. Craig Neal grew up in Seattle and attended University Preparatory Academy High School and Whitman College in Walla Walla where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with minors in Biology and Chemistry. He then went on to dental school at University of Washington where he graduated in 1994. Following his graduation from dental school, Dr. Craig then left for New Orleans, Louisiana, where he began an additional six years of education and training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Louisiana State University. He completed his medical education at LSU, as well as a general surgery internship and extensive anesthesia training. Dr. Craig is married to Dr. Michelle Fogg Neal, who is an orthodontist in the Kirkland area. They are the proud parents of two children, Collin and Calleia.

They are very excited to be living in the Northwest where they can mountain bike, snowboard, kayak, cycle, and hike. Dr. Craig Neal is a Past-President of SKCDS Our President-Elect, Dr. Austin Baruffi a general dentist in Tukwila where he and has been active in many leadership rolls within organized dentistry. practices dentistry with his father, Dr. Jerry Baruffi. He got his DDS from USC Dental School and now is an affiliate faculty member at UW, where he teaches in Past-President is Dr. Kirk King. Dr. Scott Parker has been named Treasure and the Dental Urgent Care Clinic and the Restorative Clinic. Dr. Austin is a delegate Dr. Jamie Kuo is the Secretary. to both the WSDA and the ADA. He enjoys skiing in the winter and boating in the summer.

The Delegates to the WSDA House of Delegates are as follows: 2019 Term Expiration: 2020 Term Expiration: 2021 Term Expiration: The newest Council Members include: Drs. Mark Egbert, Kyle Sorensen and Craig Dr. Kirk King Dr. Lisa Egbert Dr. Austin Baruffi Neal. Dr. Mark Egbert graduated from PLU prior to attending the University of Dr. Christine Kirchner Dr. Ryan Fox Dr. Chapin Densmore Washington for both dental school and oral and maxillofacial surgery training. Dr. Gregory Ogata Dr. Timothy Hess Dr. Adam Kennedy He remained on faculty at the UW School of Dentistry and spent 14 years at Dr. Jeff Schur Dr. Fredrica (Rica) Makert Dr. Imahn Moin Harborview, primarily treating facial trauma. He is now the Chief of Oral and Dr. Christine Shigaki Dr. Randall Ogata Dr. Mikaeyli Moore Fujita Maxillofacial Surgery at Seattle Children’s where he loves helping kids as part of Dr. Judson Warner Dr. Negar Sherkat Dr. Craig Neal the Craniofacial Team. Dr. Egbert has been the president of the Washington State Dr. Daniel Tremblay Dr. Sam Sage and Western Societies of OMS and is currently the district trustee for the American Dr. Kyle Sorenson Association of OMS. He is pleased to bring his organized dentistry experience to Dr. Lee Zamos the SKCDS. When not in the operating room or at dental meetings, Dr. Egbert likes to spend time on his boat or watching sports with his wife and two sons. He We extend our sincere appreciation to those member volunteers who have has volunteered for his church, umpired for Little League, and officiated Scholastic participated as Council Members and Delegates and whose terms are expiring this chess tournaments. Recently, Dr. Egbert was named a “Spark Plug” by BSA Troop year. We appreciate their service and all they have given to organized dentistry.

572 for his support and volunteerism.

If you are interested in a leadership role, please express you interest to an Executive Dr. Kyle Sorensen was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, and attended Council member. The Leadership Committee meets in the winter to nominate the University of Utah as an undergraduate, earning a bachelor of arts in medical prospective candidates for the annual elections. All Members are encouraged to biology. He studied at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine consider sharing their time and talents for the growth of the organization. and graduated with honors, receiving multiple awards throughout his training, including the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dental Implant Award and the Pierre Fauchard Academy Foundation Award for leadership.

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SKCDS is pleased to honor its Life Members. These are impressive dentists who give so much to their patients, their staff and their communities.

Life Members go above and beyond their years of membership in organized dentistry. We would like to acknowledge their contribution to the Society and to our profession.

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Dr. Mark J Andrews A longtime resident of Washington State, Dr. Andrews attended Washington State University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1975. He then went on to receive his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 1980.

He has been named as one of America’s Top Dentists by the Consumer’s Research Council of America for the third year in a row. Dr. Andrews has also been selected by the Seattle Times, Metropolitan Magazine, and Checkbook Magazine as one of Seattle’s Top Dentists. Dr. Andrews is a proud member of the local organizations of the Washington State Dental Association and the Greater Eastside Seminar Group. He is highly committed to continuing education and has attended courses from many universities and dental organizations. An advocate of continuing education, he completes well over the minimum requirements. Dr. Andrews and his wife are proud parents of a daughter who is a 2011 graduate of Washington State University and a son who graduated from South Dakota State University in 2014. In his spare time, he enjoys an active lifestyle of golfing, fishing, and riding his Harley. Dr. Andrews is also actively involved in youth baseball, sponsoring several local sport and school programs.

Dr. Paul F Benoit Dr. Benoit graduated from the University of Washington in 1983. After 2 years in a group practice in Seattle, Dr. Benoit purchased a practice in Kirkland in 1985. Dr. Benoit transitioned his practice after 33 years to Dr. Samira Davis and continues to work in the practice one day per week. Dr. Benoit spends his free time snow skiing, hiking, fishing and enjoying world travel with his wife.

Dr. Louis S Delorie Dr. Louis Delorie graduated from the University of Washington School of Dentistry. He has been practicing for over 30 years. Dr. Delorie is a member of the Seattle-King County Dental Society, Washington State Dental Association and American Dental Association.

Dr. David Hagel Dr. David M. Hagel has provided the highest quality of dental care since 1979. He grew up in Yakima and completed his undergraduate studies at Central Washington University. He obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Washington, and started his practice in 1980. To stay abreast of the latest advances in dentistry, Dr. Hagel maintains professional memberships with the American Dental Association, the Washington State Dental Association, and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

Dr. Hagel has been a wind surfer for many years, and recently started kiteboarding at Hood River in the Columbia River Gorge. He is a downhill

skier and in the last few years took up classic cross-country with his wife, Robyn. They are avid cyclists and participate in many organized cycling events. In addition to serving as a dental hygienist, Robyn also helps with the practice management of both offices. Dr. Hagel and Robyn have four adult children who live in Seattle, Phoenix, and San Francisco. Now that the children have flown the nest, he and Robyn have two golden doodles and two cats to keep them company!

Dr. Stacy R Kanda Dr. Kanda was born and raised in Auburn, Washington and graduated from Auburn High School (many, many years ago). He lives in Auburn with his wife Rose. They enjoy spending time with their four kids and their eight grandkids. They love their Seattle sports teams. Go Hawks, Mariners and Sounders (and they wish SONICS)! Dr. Kanda received his undergraduate degree in Oceanography in 1975 from the University of Washington. His dental training was completed in 1979 at the University of Washington School of Dentistry. During dental school he was fortunate to participate in the Honors Program and received more advanced training in Periodontics, Endodontics and Prosthodontics. He graduated with Honors. A member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society, he graduated in top 10 in the Class of 1979. His post-graduate training has included courses in Cosmetic Dentistry, Periodontics, Crown and Bridge Restorative Dentistry, Infection Control and advanced training in Implant restorations through Nobel Biocare.

Dr.Christopher C LeCuyer Dr. LeCuyer is a cosmetic dentist that received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Washington. He has been helping his patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles for more than 30 years. His expertise has been shared with the Academy of General Dentistry and American Dental Association, and he continues to advance his dental knowledge with Total Oral Dental Studies and the Summitt Study Group.

Dr. Seok Bee Lim Seok Bee Lim, D.M.D., a graduate of Harvard School of Dental Medicine and the UW General Practice Residency, has been a staff dentist at Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic since 1981. She is also on the faculty of Dept. of Pediatric Dentistry at University of Washington School of Dentistry. From 1986 to 1991, she was the Clinic’s Dental Chief. Currently, her primary responsibility is providing patient care. Additionally, she provides clinical instruction to residents who rotate through the Clinic. These residents are from UW Pediatric Dental Residency, Swedish Hospital General Practice Residency and finally, Seattle Children’s Hospital Pediatric Residency. Working in the Clinic gives Dr. Lim the unique opportunity to encourage the children to work hard in school. Success in school in the long run increases the likelihood that her patients will maintain good oral health.

Community service is a strongly held family value. Her husband, Dr. Neil Nicholson, makes it possible for the families with limited resources to (Life member continued on page 9) 2019 SKCDS SUMMER QUARTERLY l 7

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receive orthodontic care in his practice in South Seattle. Their older son, Dr. Micah Nicholson, is a dentist with NeighborCare Health at their Rainier Beach Clinic.

Their younger son, Jordan Nicholson, who is a freelance photographer, delivers positive inspirational messages through his photographs. He has collaborated with Getty Images and Disability:IN to kick-start their new collection of stock images showing people with disabilities in the corporate work environment.

Following in their belief that people should have the opportunity to live up to their potential, Dr. Lim and Dr. Nicholson support the mission of Refugee Women’s Alliance, Seattle Urban Academy, Path from Poverty and NeighborCare Health.

Dr. Mark J Sebastian Dr. Sebastian received his dental degree in 1977 from the University of Pittsburgh. He then completed an internship in general dentistry at Sacred Heart Hospital in Allentown, PA. In 1978 he moved to Seattle for a 2 year residency in periodontics at the prestigious University of Washington School of Dentistry. After graduating in 1980, Dr. Sebastian opened his periodontal practice in Federal Way. He has been an influential part of the Washington dental community for over 31 years.

While Dr. Sebastian graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and did his periodontics surgery residency at the University of Washington School of Dentistry (and is a Tyee member and a UW football and basketball season ticket holder), he attended college at Penn State (where he met his wife, Janet, who has a BS in Nursing). Dr. Sebastian was at one time the Puget Sound Penn State alumni club president and it is an understatement to say he is an avid Penn State football fan. Dr. Sebastian makes an annual tailgating/football pilgrimage to Happy Valley, Pennsylvania to meet up with college buddies and attend the greatest venue in college football, Beaver Stadium.

Dr. Jeffrey A Short Dr. Short attended the University of Washington, after having lived in many different parts of the U.S. while growing up. He received his D.D.S. degree from the UW Dental School, graduating with honors in 1980. Following thirteen years of general practice in Seattle, Dr. Short was accepted to the Endodontology Residency at the Oregon Health Sciences University, earning his Specialty Degree in 1995. Besides full-time endodontic practice, Dr. Short taught at the University of Washington Dental School for over 20 years, while on clinical faculty in the Departments of Prosthodontics, Restorative Dentistry, and finally the Department of Endodontics. He also

Dr. Short is a member of the American Dental Association, American Association of Endodontists, Washington State Dental Association, Seattle King County Dental Association, Alpine Dental Seminar, and the MarshallBaumgartner Endodontic Study Group. His private interests include music, restoring guitars, cycling, hiking, sailing, and woodworking.

Dr. Frank M Spear Dr. Spear earned his dental degree from the University of Washington in 1979, and an MSD in periodontal prosthodontics in 1982, also from the University of Washington.

Dr. Spear has been recognized by numerous associations for his contributions to dentistry. In 1993, he was awarded the Christensen Award for Excellence in Restorative Education from the Chicago Dental Society. In 1995, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry presented him with a special award for having advanced the Art and Science of cosmetic dentistry in the United States. In 1996, he received the Saul Schluger Memorial Award for Excellence in Diagnosis and Treatment Planning from the Seattle Study Club. In 2003 he and colleague Vincent G. Kokich were awarded the first ever Presidents Award for excellence in education from the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He also earned the 2004 Distinguished Alumnus Award from Pacific Lutheran University his undergraduate Alma Mater. And in 2013 was named Distinguished Alumnus for the University of Washington School of Dentistry. In 2018 he received the first ever Charles Pincus - Ronald Goldstein Lifetime Achievement Award in Esthetic Dentistry from the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry.

Dr. John L Starks Dr. Starks received his degree in dentistry from Northwestern University Dental School in 1979 and completed a residency in Hospital Dentistry at the University of Washington in 1980. Dr. Starks has practiced comprehensive family dentistry in the Seattle area since 1980 and is an active member of the American Dental Association, Washington State Dental Association and the Seattle King County Dental Society.

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As her retirement draws close, Dr. Lim counts on staying fit and healthy so that she can enjoy many years of skiing, hiking, running and yoga with her family and friends.

provided specialty care for Children’s Hospital, and has been until recently the Endodontic Chief for the Swedish Hospital General Practice Residency Program.

Dr. Geoffrey R Strange Dr. Strange was raised in Washington State and graduated from the University of Washington Dental School. He has been practicing family dentistry in the Northwest for over 25 years.

Committed to providing a complete array of services from preventative care to oral surgery, Dr. Strange has satisfied patients of all ages. He prides himself on listening to his patients’ concerns and keeping abreast of the latest dental techniques to serve their needs. He was one of the first dentists on the Eastside to be involved with micro-abrasion dentistry, the technology (Life member continued on page 11) 2019 SKCDS SUMMER QUARTERLY l 9

JOINING AFFILATE FACULTY AT THE UW SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY Affiliate faculty members play a crucial role at the UW School of Dentistry, with more than 600 dentists providing a major “force multiplier” for the school’s regular faculty. That’s especially critical in a time of tight budgets and diminished state support. It’s a huge boost for the school – but what’s in it for the affiliate?

It’s certainly not the compensation. Affiliates receive just about enough to cover parking and a cafeteria lunch for each half-day session. But there’s a much bigger picture to consider.

For dentists who want to give something back to their profession and “pay it forward,” teaching is one of the best ways to do so. And for UW dental alumni, there’s no better way to support your school. It’s one of the most effective ways to help shape the future of dentistry and the professionalism of our successors when you pass along your real-world experience to students.

Those students love to learn from affiliate faculty, as well. They want to know the tips and inside knowledge you’ve gleaned from your years in practice – that’s the essence of evidence-based instruction. And aside from teaching the nuts and bolts of operative dentistry, affiliate faculty also share the legal and ethical dilemmas they frequently face in practice, and their advice can help keep students “out of the weeds” later on. Moreover, while the school has beefed up its practice management curriculum, students can still gain a grasp of this essential expertise from dentists who have been there, done that.

While didactic education can provide academic information on effective doctor-patient communications, it pales in comparison to our students observing and learning from affiliate faculty members discussing treatment plans, risks, and concerns with patients at chairside.

Students learn the nuances of the doctor-patient relationship when they are mentored by experienced and seasoned affiliate faculty members. They learn how to calm frightened patients, respond to misinformation patients have read online, discuss concerns about costs of care, and advise about various treatment options. All of that is beyond the scope of any lecture or textbook.

Dr. Sara Gordon, the school’s Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, has this to say: “There are often alternate approaches to patient care. Sometimes they all get equal clinical results, but often each has its pros and cons. Young dentists face these difficult dilemmas immediately when they graduate, and it is preferable for them to have already learned and practiced sound decision-making skills. Affiliate dentists who offer alternate approaches can bring this to life for our students, especially the senior students.”

What about the other rewards for affiliates? The students’ energy makes teaching an invigorating experience that can help a practicing dentist stay sharp and remain current on new concepts. They’ll challenge you! Dr. Philip Anderson, one of the school’s top affiliate instructors, says it compels him to stay on his toes and read the journals, and he often spends his lunchtime in the UW’s Health Sciences Library in response to a question a student has posed that morning.

There are practical rewards, too. Beyond the free access to the Health Sciences Library – much of which is available online – affiliates also get a big break on continuing-education course fees, paying only $125 instead of $289 for lecture classes sponsored solely by the school. There’s also access to the UW’s Intramural Activities Building. And if you’re considering adding an associate to your practice, teaching gives you a chance to scout dentists-to-be up close and at length. To top it off, you gain an impressive credential for your CV: Affiliate assistant professor at one of the world’s top 10 dental schools. Don’t overlook the satisfaction you receive, either. You may show a student how to resolve a problem that may occur only once or twice a year in practice – and those students, after graduating, have told affiliates that their instruction got them through it.

Says Dr. Anderson: “The students who really want to get everything out of you – they’re the ones who inspire you as a teacher.” Dr. Ya-Pei Holden Chang (’96), a Restorative Dentistry affiliate for 20 years, has said this: “It’s a great honor to be given the opportunity to teach and keep learning, especially from one of the top dental schools in the country. Through teaching, I am motivated to learn new things continuously. To be able to pass on practical personal experience to students and watch their eyes light up with appreciation is one of the most wonderful feelings in life.”

If you’re a Washington licensed dentist who’d like to devote a half-day a week or more as a member of the school’s affiliate faculty, please contact Christina Wee in the Dean’s Office at cwee@uw.edu.

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that makes it possible to place fillings without anesthetic. Additionally, he has incorporated Cerec technology, digital radiographs, massaging dental chairs and many other amenities into his state-of-the-art practice.

Dr. Thomas P Sweeney Dr. Sweeney’s education in dentistry has provided him with a strong foundation of knowledge and experience. Before becoming a dentist, he received the a B.S. in Genetics from University of California - Davis in 1975, MA in Biology from California State University - Chico in 1977, RDH from Foothill College in 1979, DDS from University of Washington in 1984, and received a Certificate in Periodontics from University of Washington in 1986. From 1987 until 1998 Dr. Sweeny practiced Periodontics in Seattle.

Dr. Sweeny bought a practice in Bellevue and practiced there until 2018.

Currently he is practicing in the Columbia Tower, in downtown Seattle, where he has established a multi-specialty practice including orthodontics, prosthodontics, esthetics, endodontics, periodontics and implants. In his spare time Dr. Sweeney likes to ski, ride his Harley, spend time with family, play with his golden retrievers, attend soccer games, and travel. He also has a two year old grandson and a granddaughter on the way.

boating and going to Washington Husky football games.

Life members are those members who are in good standing for at least 30 consecutive years or a total of 40 years, if there was a break in membership, and who has reached 65 years of age or older the previous calendar year. Member dentists who attain the requirements for life membership while still practicing (active life members) pay seventy-five percent (75%) of full active dues and seventy-five percent (75%) of any mandatory assessment. Members who qualify for life membership and are retired and have submitted an affidavit attesting to these qualifications to their state and local society pay $0 as a retired life member at the ADA level.

Dr. Robert E Tracy Prior to becoming a dentist, Dr. Tracy received his Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from Washington State University in 1973. After graduation, he moved to Seattle to attend the University of Washington School of Dentistry. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery in June of 1977.

For more than 40 years, he has continued his dental education with continuing education courses and seminars through Washington State Dental Association and through the University of Washington to keep up with new technologies and techniques. He has completed advanced coursework in dental implants at Nobel Biocare, Yorba Linda, CA, and in oral photography. He is also active in study groups which research the latest developments in dentistry.

He enjoys being active in his patients’ lives and watching them grow.

His patients become a part of his dental family. He loves that they feel comfortable with his company’s atmosphere.

Dr. Dale K Travis Dr. Travis has been in practice for more than 35 years. He received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Washington School of Dentistry. He has taken advanced training in sedation and received a Fellowship in the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation in 2007.

He was fortunate to learn about the early research into microscopes for dentistry. In 1982, he became one of the first dentists to use a microscope in a full-time private practice. Dr. Travis grew up in Olympia, Washington, and has lived in Kenmore for over 30 years. When he’s not working he loves to snow ski, golf, and play several musical instruments. He also enjoys

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SKCD Foundation Gala Wrap-up

By Craig Neal

The beautiful Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Downtown Seattle was the site of the 22nd Seattle-King County Dental Foundation Auction and Gala on March 8. The Masquerade Ball theme was fully embraced by those in attendance, creating an exciting evening of stylish outfits and ornate masks. The evening began with a riveting duet from The Phantom of The Opera performed by two amazing vocalists from the Seattle Opera. This introduction to the evening was followed by the frenetic antics of our celebrity auctioneer, Mr. John Curley, whose high energy and comedic style had everyone on their toes laughing and raising bid cards the entire night. The successful event was a fantastic evening that featured much socializing and merrymaking. A good deal of money was raised for the Foundation’s important mission of eliminating dental pain and infection in the King County population that lacks resources and/or access to dental care.

All of this was made possible by the generosity of our dental community and friends of dentistry throughout the region who demonstrated tremendous support through their sponsorship. We couldn’t do this without your steadfast generosity.

Mr. John Curley, Emcee

We would like to heartily thank and recognize this year’s sponsors and table captains:

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SKCDS Members Socialize at The Ram At times, dentistry can be intense, demanding and lonely. It can also be satisfying, rewarding and fun. SKCDS Happy Hour events create opportunities for local dentists to come together and share a beverage, as well as the challenges and victories of dentistry, with colleagues who truly understand.

In late April, dentists, dental students and guests gathered at The Ram at University Village. Dental students asked for advice from seasoned dentists. Dentists in practice for many years asked students about the current teachings at the UW. The NFL draft was a hot topic of conversation and there were plenty of laughs.

For a couple of hours, every person in the room was an old or new friend.

Happy Hours are also a great place to have your voice heard. In attendance at The Ram were WSDA President, Chris Delecki, SKCDS officers Kirk King, Lisa Egbert and Austin Baruffi, and WAGD’s Tim Hess.

Watch your email for the date and location of our next Happy Hour. All members are invited, along with a guest. The first drink is always on us!

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Obituary:

Remembering Former Executive Director, Gregory Kaveney Mr. Gregory Kaveney, former Executive Director of the Seattle-King County Dental Society, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019, in Surprise, Arizona, where he had lived since his retirement in 2005. He was born on July 1, 1950. Mr. Kaveney began his term of 25 years as Executive Director, with President Dr. Robert Allen, in 1979. He was an outstanding leader, directed an efficient staff of whom he was very proud (Lenora, Linda and Tamara) and worked hard to establish the Seattle-King County Dental Foundation with Dr. Karen Sakuma, Chairman. In the second year the Foundation Auction grossed over $100,000!

Mr. Kaveney was an excellent pianist, loved Mariners baseball and his dogs. He and his partner of 37 years, Bill Johnston, maintained many friendships in Seattle and Surprise.

He will be laid to rest in Colfax, Illinois, near the graves of his parents. At his request there will be no service.

Remembrances on his behalf may be made to the Seattle-King County Dental Foundation, 1111 Harvard Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98122.

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4. First CD: Backstreet Boys Millennium 5. Wildest Dream: To travel to each continent 6. Proudest Moment(s): Finishing Dental School 7. Biggest Challenge: Perfectionism 8. First job: Mowing lawns. First job as a taxpayer: Student assistant in research lab 9. Last Purchase: Flowers for my sister-in-law’s Law School graduation 10. Favorite Movie: Love Actually 11. What is your idea of perfect happiness: Spending time with family and friends (on a vacation preferably!)

12. Which historical figure do you most identify with? Michelle Obama 13. Which person do you most admire? My husband Joe 14. What is your greatest extravagance? Traveling to places I’ve never been before.

15. What is your favorite journey? Spending summers on national tour with Drum Corps International and conducting my drum corps in the Rose Bowl in championships

16. What do you dislike most about your appearance? I really wish I could be taller!!!

17. What talent would you most like to have? Ability to speak many languages 18. If you could choose what to come back as, what would it be? Drogon, from the Game of Thorns 19. What is your most treasured possession? My flute - unfortunately it was stolen during dental school and I’m still heartbroken. I still can’t help but hope it will make its way back someday.

20. What do you value in your friends? Honesty and loyalty. The time and thoughts they’re willing to share and their interest in my well-being

21. Who is your favorite hero of fiction? Harry Potter and Mulan 22. Who are your heroes in real life? My parents and those who have gone before, leaving life better for the future generations

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Dr. Bockow maintains a private practice in Seattle and Bellevue, limited to orthodontics and periodontics.

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I’ve noticed that when talking to my friends and peers about organized dentistry, questions always come up about why we, as new dentists, should bother being a part of it. What’s in it for recent graduates?

The Society for New Dentists: What’s in it for Us? Dr. Joe Vaughn I’ll never forget the first time I saw the Seattle skyline from a distance.

I was topping a hill on I-5 North. It was mid-June of 2015, which went down as one of the longest and most beautiful summers on record. The sun was glimmering off the side of the Columbia Tower. The Olympic peaks towering in the background. The Puget Sound lined with sailboats and ferries and cruise ships.

I remember thinking that it was quite possibly the most beautiful a city could ever look. And it was going to be my new home.

That was a little over 3 years ago now. I’ve since finished the GPR I came up here for, found a couple of jobs, got married, and started planting roots in this beautiful city.

I knew no one when I moved here; not a single person in the entire state. But now, that’s not the case. I have met many amazing people and formed many solid friendships and professional relationships that I know will last a lifetime.

This has had absolutely nothing to do with me. I’m a natural introvert. Never in my life have I “owned a room.” I get anxious just thinking about owning a room. No, my network here in Seattle is in large part because of my amazing wife, and because of the tripartite of the ADA, the WSDA and the Seattle King County Dental Society.

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dismiss it sometimes. We just don’t understand it. The older dentists seem to care a lot about it, but what does it have to do with us? Whether or not I march down to Olympia, the profession will carry on. Or will it?

Dental school is relatively fresh on my mind as a I hear you. 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 I just got my bill for the “3rd Year Out” dues and it politics of the school always seemed to get in the way was a very difficult $714 to spend. (Did you know you of our education. Luckily, we had an excellent Class can make monthly payments instead? $66 per month President. He stuck his neck out for us. He fought may be easier for those like me who hate dropping for us. He spent weekends making phone calls and hundreds of dollars in a single transaction.) answering emails. He established relationships with professors and administrators so that if our class ever But I continue to spend this money and pay these needed something, he could be in their office within a dues because it’s important to me, it’s important to my few hours. colleagues, and it’s important to our profession. What’s really in it for us new dentists? Here are my favorite The second I graduated, the “forces” changed. It wasn’t parts from my first three years in the Society. tests or angry professors anymore. It was insurance companies. It was legislators. It was student debt. It was DSO’s and therapists. But this time, I didn’t have The Obvious: Plenty of CE a Class President. I didn’t have a Student Government I’ve gotten well over my required 21 hours each officer out there fighting. It was just . . . me. By myself. year just from free CE courses presented by SKCDS, In my office. With no one speaking for me.

WSDA, and the ADA. Despite what you’d think, these aren’t second rate courses. I’ve heard lectures from That’s what the WSDA does. That is what advocacy Drs. Dolphine Oda, Karl Koerner, Josh Wren, Gordon really is.

Christensen and LeeAnn Brady. I’ve been to courses on 3D printing and digital marketing and just about every What if there was no class representative in dental other topic in between. For free! The PNDC alone is school? How many tests would have gotten moved? worth your dues.

How many grades changed? How many times did your class rep make a difference, and what would it have The Network been like if there never was one?

What I’ve learned about this one is that you really only get what you put in. If you’re more hands off To be a part of our Society is to provide support to and back-of-the-classroom, then this benefit may the people who represent dentistry. It is to give never show itself. It really only starts to take shape support to the people who actually do go to Olympia once you invest in the Society and get involved. and to Washington. It’s to give support to the people When you finally take that plunge, you start building answering calls and emails on the weekends, to the relationships. You start to feel more comfortable at the ones building rapport with legislators so that our voices larger membership meetings. You start hearing the will rise above the rest in those times of need. same names over and over again and connecting dots.

To choose not to be a part of the WSDA/SKCDS is like Before you know it, you’re asked to be on more choosing not to be a part of your dental school class. committees. You’re asked to give presentations at With every student who backs out, the group that the the dental school. You get emails about home run Class President represents becomes smaller and smaller job openings that you never would have heard about until the professors and the administrators no longer otherwise. This is how it happens, but it only happens listen to what they have to say. if you say “yes.”

So, if I may, I’d like to leave you with this. Go all in The Not So Obvious: A Different Way of Talking for 2019. Attend our meetings. Volunteer on one of About Advocacy our many committees. Reach out and tell us how we can make the Society better. And above all else, please I don’t think I see a single email without the word join me in showing support for our organization and “advocacy” in it. As a new dentist, it makes sense to our profession.

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By Al Munk DDS I’ve never been very good at sports. I think that ability must skip a generation. My dad told me he was the fastest man in his 200 man army unit.

He was stationed at Fort Lewis during WWII. Somehow, they found time to play football while he was in the army. Not sure how they managed that, what with the war and all. He also played semi-pro baseball in his youth. Anyway, my son is also a good natural athlete and can sock a baseball or a golf ball a country mile. On the other hand, I am neither strong, nor fast.

I played a couple years of little league baseball and broke my arm. That was the end of that sports episode. I wasn’t that good at it and sat on the bench most of the time. I tried out for the track team in junior high, only to discover my basic lack of foot speed. That was also a short season. I did go to one meet as they allowed the entire “C” squad to attend that meet. It was fun to ride the bus with all the guys to and from the meet. In gym class, they always allowed the best players to choose their teammates one at a time. I was always the next to the last player chosen as there was a fat kid who was even slower than me who was always chosen last.

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I was envious of those student athletes in high school who were on the sports teams and got all the cute girlfriends. They looked like young men in high school, while I still looked like a 7th grader. There is a certain revenge to be had in this maturation phenomena, as these guys don’t look so good now.

Those high school football games wrecked their knees, so they are now limping around, while I can still walk pretty well, even though I still can’t run.

I could ski with some bit of grace. Point those skis downhill and away you went. And this was long before ski equipment was any good—wooden skis and leather boots. You froze to death and were likely to break some bones along the way, but we sure had fun doing it.

We took up golf together sometime in the 60’s.

No lessons, just rented some crummy clubs and started whacking that ball around a course that looked surprisingly like a cow pasture. Neither of us were naturals at this sport, but the golf ball travelled a long ways in random directions which brought us great joy. And this sport turned out to be an activity that we could do together our whole lives. He played a round of golf a few days before he died. We used to play for lunch—loser buys—and you would think we were playing for a thousand dollars. I am still playing, and play just well enough to get great satisfaction. The geezers I play with are getting old and stiff, and I am decaying slower than most of them. By attrition, I am getting better at this stupid game. This is also a nice revenge to those high school athletes who can’t walk anymore. I think of my father during every round of golf, and what a trooper he was to haul us to the mountains in a Pontiac Bonneville for skiing, and haul me to the golf course for a couple hours of fun. I do the same for my son, and I hope he has as fond of memories about our trips as I had with my father.

The next time I tried to play sports was in dental school. I was briefly on an intramural basketball team. This was a joke in many respects as I was That’s all for now from Ballard. no good at basketball, and the other teams seemed to be loaded with allstate basketball players. Thankfully, after discovering my lack of ability, my classmates let me quit, to return to my life of sports obscurity.

My father was determined to play sports with me from a young age. He was always up for a game of catch with a baseball in the back yard. This was great fun, and I still have some of the baseball gloves we used. We might even have the glove he used as a kid somewhere. He was always interested in trying new sports, so we started skiing and golfing. With gravity helping, I discovered The views expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or official policy of the Seattle-King County Dental Society.

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