Regency 1 Newsletter - Winter 2022

American College of Dentists

Upcoming Meetings

January 28th, 2022

New England Section Luncheon

The Seaport Hotel Boston, Massachusetts

January 17th, 2022

New York Section Awards Banquet

The Penn Club New York, New York

May 31st, 2023

Quebec Section Annual Meeting & Herb Caplan dinner Montreal, Canada

Regent Message

Dear

Fellows

of Regency 1,

elcome to the inaugural Regency 1 Newsletter! The goal of the Newsletter is to enhance communication between our Sections. By learning about our respective Section activities, I hope we can all inspire each other to continue to develop our sections and fellow engagement. If you have any suggestions for improvements or additions to the newsletter, please reach out!

Have a wonderful holiday season,

Julie

New York Section Update

New York Section Update

Kevin Henner and I presented the ADA’s Code of Ethics at the Greater New York Dental Meeting on November 26th. We had an engaging audience and look forward to next year.

This past September, we had our fall Board meeting which was followed by a Section meeting. Nanette Elster, the Communications Director for the ACD, spoke on Dental Ethics & Social Media. She gave an informative and eye-opening presentation.

I also had the opportunity to speak on behalf of the ACD NY Section to the SPEA students at Columbia this past October. Our own Julie Connolly is the faculty advisor for the Columbia SPEA chapter. Dedicated and devoted to her students, we thank her for her commitment in helping guide our future leaders.

My appreciation to Yakir Arteaga as past chair of the NY Section. He kept us all together during Covid these past 3 years. Thank you for your leadership. Kudos to Yakir!

Sincerely, Guenter Jonke NY Section chair

NY Section Board with SPEA Leaders from Local Schools at the Fall Section Meeting

Western New York Section Report

Dear Regency One Fellows, Our section has had a busy and productive year. Listed below are the highlight for 2022:

1. Our section achieved model section status. Special thanks go to our previous chairmen Dr. Jay Skolnick, Dr. Larry Volland and our hard-working Fellows that made it possible.

2. At the annual awards banquet held on May 4th, for the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, Evan J. Conley received the American College of Dentists Award. This award, known as “The Outstanding Student Leader Award”, is awarded annually to a graduating senior.

3. The WNY Section participated in our annual “Ethics Program with Facilitated Dilemmas” on August 30th, for the first-year students at the University at Buffalo School of dental Medicine.

4. The WNY Section held its annual meeting August 27th at the Roycroft Inn located in the historic Village of East Aurora. The well attended meeting capped off a weekend of fun and learning. The highlight of the weekend was a docent led tour of the Roycroft Museum and Campus.

5. I had the privilege of attending our annual ACD meeting held in Houston October 12-13, as our section’s representative. I attended all the events and seminars. At that meeting we had 2 new Fellows inducted, they were Dr. Erin Bates and Dr. Stacy Hoffman. We also have four nominees

invited for Fellowship who have deferred their induction till next year’s meeting. They are Drs. Mark Barone, David Croglio, Maureen SullivanNasca and Helmy Mostafa.

6. Our Fellows Dr. Samuel Carocci and Dr. Joseph Rumfola on October 12, presented a continuing education class titled “Ethical Missteps, How to Avoid Stepping in It!”. This class was part of the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine CE Program.

7. I am happy to report that the SPEA chapter at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine has been restarted.

8. Last but not least the following fellows received their 25-year attachment: Drs. Howard Benatovich, William Calnon, Frank LaMar, Joseph Zambon, Michael Grassi, Marlin Salmon, and Geraldine Napierski.

Respectfully submitted by, Charles S. Travagliato, DDS Western New York Section Chairman

Photos from the WNY Section Meetings

Quebec Section Report

I – ACD Houston Annual Meeting and Convocation, October 2022

The Quebec Section Executive Committee’s members joined me in forwarding to Regent I, Fellow Paulka Freidman, our regrets for not attending the recent Houston live ACD Annual Meeting and Convocation. Quebec Section’s funding restrictions limit related travel and attendance costs for its representatives. In addition, its two nominated Fellows for this year, Drs. Jocelyne Feine and Mario Auger, have chosen to postpone their respective ACD Convocation ceremony.

II - Quebec Section’s ongoing efforts to network with dental communities

As Section Chair, I am pleased to report that a second half-day ACD sponsored Ethics in Dentistry Symposium was presented on May 30th, during the Journées dentaires internationales du Québec (JDIQ) convention 2022 in Montreal last May. Fellow Robert Dorion presided this Ethics Symposium program. These two ACD sponsored symposium presentations were as follows:

- Interactive Resolution of an Ethical Situation in Dental Practice Ms. Carole Chauvin, Ms. Sophie Gagnon, and Groupe Philia

- Ethical Questions and Solutions Regarding Dental Practice-Based

III – Quebec Section Annual Meeting and Herb Caplan Dinner 2022

(Mont-Stephen Hotel, Montreal, Qc)

This first live Section activity, since the start of 2020, was held on June 1st at the Mont-Stephen Hotel in Montreal with a limited number of Fellows due to the state of the pandemic last Spring. Nevertheless, our Section had a wonderful gathering in the presence of President Richard Jones who delivered a compelling message to our Fellows. Our Guest presentation by Me Erwan Jonchères titled “Journey from the Origins of Crypto to Decentralized Science” addressed contemporary issues. A slate of officers was voted by Fellow attendees.

IV – ACD Board Meeting invitation to Canadian Dental Research Institute (CDRI)

ACD Board members hosted an online meeting invitation to the CDRI on August 1st. In preparation for this meeting, CDRI’s CEO Dr. Hubert Gaucher, proceeded to forward a working document Agenda in order to facilitate a productive dialogue regarding the topic of Digital Dental Workflows (DDW). In addition, CDRI’s Accredited Digital Dental Prescription, ADDRx, and Spring Update 2022 mentioning the numerous benefits and impacts of AI driven Practice Based Research/ Learning were distributed to all Board members. Fruitful exchanges of

ideas/suggestions occurred with the understanding that ACD is actively involved with assessing AI’s role in structuring Practice Based Research/ Learning as well as its potential impact on ACD’s various Task Forces.

V – Regency I, new leadership

On the eve of the recent ACD Houston Meeting, I forwarded, on behalf of all our Section’s Fellows, our best wishes to Regent Paula Friedman for a very productive and pleasant meeting as well as all the best in her future projects as she completes her ACD Regent I leadership. Our warm thanks for her very helpful numerous interventions on behalf of our Section and her constant concern for ACD affairs in “La Belle Province”.

We therefore welcome newly elected Regent I, Fellow Dr. Julie Connolly, and wish her all the best in her ACD leadership position. Quebec Section Fellows will have the opportunity of meeting our new Regent at the coming Annual Meeting and Herb Caplan dinner on May 31st, 2023.

VI – Student Professional Ethics Association in Dentistry (SPEA)

The Quebec Section Executive Committee continues its collaboration with SPEA Canada representatives and is actively seeking the collaboration of Fellows wishing to assist in establishing SPEA Chapters in Quebec’s three Dental Faculties. For your information here is a link detailing how these Chapters can be established, SPEA Start-Up Kit: ACD specific funds can be made available to support SPEA initiatives in Quebec.

Respectfully submitted,

Hudson-Mohawk Section Report

This year’s Hudson Mohawk Section’s annual summer event included dinner at the Historic Gideon Putnam Hotel followed by the Sweeney Todd Opera at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center on June 30, 2022. It was such a beautiful evening that we walked the short distance from dinner to SPAC. We were honored to have ACD President Richard Jones and Regent 1 Paula Friedman in attendance. It was the fir Opera for several attendees.

Our Fall meeting was arranged by Fellow Andrew Wood. Dr. Wood had requested that we have an event at his beloved Albany Country Club prior to the pandemic shutdown. Andy was thrilled that our Fellows would be enjoying an evening meeting at his golf club. Unfortunately Andy passed before the meeting. We enjoyed a delicious dinner at the Albany Country Club and were pleased to have former Congressman and current Siena College President, Chris Gibson address our group. President Gibson’s address and Q& A captivated the Fellows and spouses in attendance.

The GPR at Ellis Medicine which the Section supported has been discontinued. We continue to support the Hudson Valley Community College Dental Hygiene program. At the Pinning Ceremony in April, a rising Senior was presented with the Dr. Gerard Ripp Award. At the Capitol District Symposium in Albany the first year dental hygiene students make poster presentations which the Fellows evaluate and present student awards.

Wayne S. Harrison Chair, Hudson-Mohawk Section

Annual Summer Event (Drs. Friedman, Harrison and Jones)

New England Section Report

Greetings to my Fellow Regency 1 Chairs and National Leadership. Below are a few highlights of note: Outside of the national meeting in Houston, we have conducted several meetings during our normal regular schedules via ZOOM, rather than in-person. Going forward, we most likely will have a blend of in-person and electronic meetings. Many thanks are extended to Dr. Julie Connolly for attending several of our meetings and for her provision of valuable input.

ACD ANNUAL MEETING AND CONVOCATION, HOUSTON, TX

NEWLY INDUCTED FELLOWS 2022

Congratulations are extended to the 31 new Fellows from the New England Section that were installed in Houston. Please help me in welcoming Doctors:

Abdulibrahim Abulwaheed Albert Abena

Ana M. Keohane

Ana M. Zea

Andre A. Zelikov

Chiho Ahn

Christina D. Pastan

Dayana I. Escobar

Earle Simpson

Elinor Alon

Erin L. Breen

Hatice Hastruk

Hesham M. Nouh

Jessica Lau

Jiangyun Sheng

Joseph W. Costa, Jr.

Loren T. Peck

Mary C. DeMello

Mary E. McCabe

Matthew D. Mara

Mayumi O. Miyamoto

Michael J. Chung

Miriam H. Gale

Monica H. Cipes

Pinelopi Pani

Rachel L. King

Rashmi Shah

Samuel B. Zwetchkenbaum

Thomas P. Suranyi

Tina L. Wang

Yael Frydman

REGENCY 1 REGENT TRANSITION

Houston was the setting to witness a beautiful transition of the Regent-Regency 1 gavel, or more appropriately, the baton. It was a privilege to be present to honor and observe Paula K. Friedman complete the duties of her exemplary four-year term, and an equal honor to embrace and welcome our new Regent, Dr. Julie A. Connolly. By any standard, we are the most fortunate recipients of superlative leadership. We go from the Best to the Best, a win-win. Congratulations are extended to both Dr. Friedman and Dr. Connolly.

ACD-NE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

Our Ambassador Program continues to identify highly qualified colleagues for possible nomination to ACD Fellowship. The NE Section applauds the following Fellows that have accepted this responsibility from their state: Kevin Drew Wilson; Marian A. Royer; Stephen Ura; Debra Pan; and Maria Smith. Dr. Pan was outstanding in her nomination of many of her colleagues from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine.This enthusiastic cohort from BU was present in full force in Houston to accept Fellowship and to honor of Paula K. Friedman, a mentor to each.

Dr. Celeste Kong recieving Outstanding Sponsor of the Year Award from ICD Worldwide President Dr. Daniel Firdh

Dr. Janis Moriarty with two New Fellows that she nominated; Tina Wang and Mary Demello.

Drs. Friedman and Bartro with New Fellows Michael Chung and Samuel Zwetchkenbaum.

New England Section Report

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YANKEE DENTAL CONGRESS 2023

Yankee 2023 is host to our ACD-NE Annual Meeting. We look forward to welcoming you to Boston. Here are some highlights of our plans:

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023

8:00–11:00 AM

Providing very high-quality meaningful continuing education to our Fellows and the dental community at-large is a core tenant of our strategic plan and is one of the accomplishments that enhances our status as a Model Section. Our continuing education course at Yankee Dental Congress 2023 will be on Thursday morning, January 26 at 8:00am. To enroll, locate in the schedule: Course 113TLMultidisciplinary Treatment Planning in Recognizing and Resolving Ethical Issues. Drs. Howard Hill, Roger Wise, and Julie Connolly (moderator) are widely recognized and respected for providing pathways to the resolution of complex clinical issues. The doctors are joined in this course by attorney Vincent Dunn, J.D. to provide legal perspective to the problems presented to the audience.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2023:

A dinner by invitation will be held Friday evening at a famous Boston restaurant, Davio’s. Section Chairs will receive an invitation to attend. This will be the first opportunity to dine together in Boston since the 100th Anniversary Celebration at the Copley Fairmont, the original site of the origination of the American College of Dentists.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2023 7:30-11:30AM

Leadership Breakfast and Leadership Summit (invitation). Dr. Connolly will lead this summit, with the additional attendance of Dr. Lamb, and Dr. Klintbaum (SPEA ED). Each Section Chair will be encouraged to provide a brief report of section activities. This is a think-tank to share issues, visions, and the present and future health of ACD Regency 1. This is also an opportunity to hear from SPEA leaders from the school chapters to learn from them what they perceive as most important.

12:00-2:00PM

ACD-NE Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon. Lighthouse Restaurant at the Seaport. Please inform me of your plans to attend so that I can recognize you and your section.

Also, please take my number down (401) 767-6605 so that I can attend to your needs, questions, or provide you a ride from here-to-there.

ACD-NE SECTION SUCCESSION PLANNING

An Important part of strategic planning is to give serious consideration to and recognition of the ongoing importance to foster a strong board transition of leadership. At the Saturday Annual Meeting and Award Luncheon at Yankee 2023, the position of Chair will transfer from Bob Bartro to Dr. Maria Smith (Dr. Smith has a long history of leadership, including past AGD President); Vice Chair will be transferred from Dr. Steven Rubin to Dr. Janis Moriarty (Janis’ accomplishments are well known); and Editor will transfer from

Dr. Steven Rubin to Dr. Celeste Kong (the ACD-NE Newsletter has received national awards, and a component of our position as a Model Section. Dr. Kong comes in with impeccable credentials and will be a marvelous editor). The positions of Secretary, Treasurer remain unchanged with Secretary, Marian Royer; and Treasurer, Anthony Storace. To take this team ‘over-the-moon’, Drs. Paula Friedman, Lonnie Norris, and Steven Rubin have accepted and are eager to remain on the Board. They will provide ongoing exceptional leadership, guidance, and mentorship.

FUTURE CONTINUING EDUCATION

Planning for additional quality education resources include the possibility of once again hosting course at the Straumann Center in Andover, MA and is currently in the planning and investigatory stages. An objective of the section is to determine excellent speakers and a variety of appropriate subjects that emphasize the four pillars of the American College of Dentists and would be of benefit to Fellows and other colleagues.

In closing, I am most thankful for the opportunity to have met each of you either in-person, virtually, or on the telephone. It gives me great comfort to know that ACD Regency 1 is in the best possible hands.

Best wishes to you all, and Kind Regards,

Bob Bartro, DDS Chair ACD-NE

Regency 1 at the Annual Session

Houston, TX | October 2022

(Above and Left)

Images from the Dinner Dance at the ACD Annual Session in Houston this past October.

Fellow Profiles/News

Tom Connolly, past president of the ACD, continues as chair of the Foundation.

Jim Galati was installed as our NYSDA president this past June in Saratoga Springs. We wish him and all our leader’s success in the coming year.

Ivan Vasquez was instrumental in organizing the LGBTQ webinar on October 21. A hugely successful program which brings this ever so important topic of diversity, equity and inclusion to the dental profession.

Guy Minoli continues his awardwinning mentorship program. He has received awards from ACD and NYSDA. Please reach out to him as he is looking for speakers to enhance the education of all dental residents.

Claudia Vasquez-Mahon and Maria Maranga showcased the thirteenth annual award- winning Scrubs and Stilletos women’s conference last month on Long Island. Over 100 attendees enjoyed a comprehensive continuing education program and time away from the office.

Reneida Reyes, a pedodontist was this year’s honoree and Nicole McGrath Barnes was the keynote speaker. She heads up KinderSmiles Foundation for at-risk children in New Jersey.

Scott Firestone dedicates his time and hard work with for many years with RAM (regional

area medical) along with dental students from School of Dental Medicine at StonyBrook. The last event was held in Easton NY. They always looking for volunteers. Please reach out to Scott. It is a humbling experience to all who participate.

Nick Vittoria has been selected as the 2023 Robert Raskin Meritorious Service award winner. This is Suffolk County Dental Society’s highest honor. Congratulations Nick!

Kevin Henner initiated a thorough review of NYSDA Foundation and lobbying efforts for our membership. He was also instrumental in the selection of our new NYSDA’s executive director Greg Hill

We wish Greg success as he leads our organization.

Jim Kilimitzoglou chairs and dedicates many hours behind the scenes for the Give Kids a Smile program in Suffolk County. He has expanded the program each and every year. Please volunteer for this special program in your local component. Thanks Jim!

Kevin Henner leads the Long Island fellows with its thirteenth annual Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine ACD Professional Responsibility Ethical Scenario Lecture Series with fourth year dental students. The Principles of Ethics and the Code of Professional Conduct

are discussed and applied to each ethical dilemma. This four-week program focuses on a variety of dllemmas we all face each and every day.

Ed Miller and Lorna Flamer-Caldera were seen volunteering many hours at the Greater New York Dental Meeting. Thanks to both!

Jefferey Dodge: The Rhode Island Mission of Mercy, headed by Dr. Dodge, was able to provide care to over 450 patients this year after a 2-year hiatus due to COVID restrictions. In addition, Dr. Dodge will be installed as Regent, ICD Regency 1. Congratulations Dr. Dodge.

Dr. Celeste Kong: Dr. Kong was honored at the ICD Regents’ Breakfast in Houston as the Outstanding Sponsor of the Year. We are fortunate that Dr. Kong will become our Editor beginning in 2023. Congratulations Dr. Kong.

Dr. Samuel Zwetchkenbaum, new Fellow: Dr. Z received an ICD Meritorious Award at the Regent’s breakfast from Dr. Joseph Kenneally and Dr. Richard Smith (ICD Worldwide President) for his work with the Antibiotic Resistance Awareness Program, and worldwide panel symposium on the subject. Congratulations Dr. Zwetchkenbaum.

: Julie Connolly, DDS | julieconnollydds@nyperio.com | 212.888.7477

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ADA Ethics Video Contest Winner

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