ODA Journal: March/April 2023

ADVERTISERS

Thank you to these businesses who advertise in the ODA Journal

Inside Front Cover

3000 IG

Inside Back Cover

ODASupplySource

Back Cover

OkMOM Legacy Fund

Choctaw Nation Health Services

DentaQuest

Endodontic Associates

Endodontic Practice Associates

iCoreRX

Lewis Health Profession Services

Liberty Dental Plan

MCNA

MedPro Group

OK Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust

Suction Solutions

University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry

THE OKLAHOMA DENTAL ASSOCIATION

JOURNAL (ISSN 0164-9442) is the official publication of the Oklahoma Dental Association and is published bimonthly by the Oklahoma Dental Association, 317 NE 13th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, Phone: (405) 848-8873; (800) 876-8890. Fax: (405) 848-8875. Email: information@ okda.org. Annual subscription rate of $39 for ODA members is included in their annual membership dues.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to OKLAHOMA DENTAL ASSOCIATION

JOURNAL, 317 NE 13th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104.

Periodical postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK and additional mailing offices.

Subscriptions: Rates for non-members are $56. Single copy rate is $18, payable in advance.

Reprints: of the Journal are available by contacting the ODA at (405) 848-8873, (800) 876-8890, editor@okda.org.

Opinions and statements expressed in the OKLAHOMA DENTAL ASSOCIATION

JOURNAL are those of the author and are not necessarily those of the Oklahoma Dental Association. Neither the Editors nor the Oklahoma Dental Association are in any way responsible for the articles or views published in the OKLAHOMA DENTAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL.

Copyright © 2022 Oklahoma Dental Association.

ODA JOURNAL STAFF EDITOR

Mary Hamburg, DDS, MS

ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Roberta A. Wright, DMD, MDSc, FACP

EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS

M. Edmund Braly, DDS, FACS, FAACS

Daryn Lu, DDS

Phoebe Vaughan, DDS

Meredith Turbeville, DDS

Divesh Sardana, BDS, MDS, MBA, MPH, PhD

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

F. Lynn Means

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & EDUCATION

Stacy Yates

OFFICERS 2022-2023

PRESIDENT

Robert Herman, DDS, MS president@okda.org

PRESIDENT-ELECT

Paul Wood, DDS presidentelect@okda.org

VICE PRESIDENT

Daryn Lu, DDS vicepresident@okda.org

SECRETARY/TREASURER

Nicole Nellis, DDS treasurer@okda.org

SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE

Mitch Kramer, DDS speaker@okda.org

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

Chris Fagan, DDS pastpresident@okda.org

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

F. Lynn Means

DIRECTOR OF GOVERNANCE & FINANCE

Shelly Frantz

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & EDUCATION

Stacy Yates

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP

Kylie Faherty

SPECIAL PROJECTS & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Apryl Awbrey

MEMBERSHP ENGAGMENT MANAGER

Ansley Jinkins

PARTNER RELATIONS MANAGER

Anna Kernes

Stay connected with the ODA!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Visit the ODA’s online calendar at OKDA.ORG/CALENDAR for all upcoming meetings and events.

March 23

Tulsa County CE and Awards Banquet

6:00-8:00 p.m.

Ti Amo Restaurant

Oklahoma County Dental Society

6:00 p.m. The Ellison Hotel

April 7

OkSHINE Webinar

12:00 p.m. Zoom

April 13

OkSHINE Webinar

5:30 p.m. Zoom

April 20

ODA Match

5:00 p.m. Parlor in OKC

March 24

RDGP

11:00 a.m.

ODA Building & Zoom

April 27

Board of Trustees

10:00 a.m.

Cox Business Center in Tulsa

ODA House of Delegates

1:00 p.m.

DoubleTree Hotel in Tulsa

April 28 & 29

ODA Annual Meeting

Turn to page 25 for all the details!

May 1 ODA Closed May 4 Senior Signing Day 5:00 p.m.

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OR TO SELL/EXPAND YOUR PRACTICE?

5:00 - 7:00 PM

APRIL 20, 2023

PARLOR OKC

11 NE 6th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73104

To register please visit okda.org/match-employer or okda.org/match-employee

Central

Michael Bennett

Jake Boone

Hayley McDougal

Tam Tran

Southwest

Brandon Halls

Jacob Storer

Jacob Ward

Paxton McCammon

Miranda Scholtz

Micheal Hamilton

Rebecca Wyatt

Amera Lawand

Johnathan Vo

Northwest

Madison Campbell

Eastern

Haley Harrington

Benjamin Alexander

Northern

Shanon Black

Joseph Farmer

Tulsa County

Matthew Agee

Dylan Biggs

Treyon Grant

Justin McClanahan

Lauren Means

Keyton Schmult

Caleb Smith

Micheal Moon

Sonali Demla

Oklahoma County

Farnklin Gartin

Olivia Cavazos

Gabrielle Catteeuw

Ashna Raju

Christian Curneal

Joshua Mundell

Aziz Pradhan

Virginia Loeb

Jacob Johnson

Tyler Hendricks

Alison Agee

Arya Bahreini

Gavin Biggs

Garrett Billen

Conner Brasher

Aziz Pradhan

Virginia Loeb

Jacob Johnson

Tyler Hendricks

Alison Agee

Arya Bahreini

Gavin Biggs

Garrett Billen

Conner Brasher

Nathan Bugg

Shan e Fehrenbach

Tobey Hatten

Wyatt Jones

Teighlor Juricek

Matt Nguyen

Kayla-ann Nittler

Brace Unruh

Jamie Watson

Jennifer Dinh

Talyor Nguyen

Angela Whipple

Junior Cruz

Britney Nguyen

Trent Snow

Kurren Virk

Mattie Eddleman

Reid Willhoite

Laiken Hein

Ajay Jain

Xixi Wu

Sonora Zukerman

Drexy Ancog

We Are Community!

“I have been clean from meth for 14 months, and getting my teeth removed is the last thing I need to do to move forward with my life,” my patient stated during her triage screening at OkMOM this past February. It was a bittersweet moment, for while she was crying when making this statement, she was also smiling through the tears. I heard many similar stories from the hundreds of patients who traveled from all over Oklahoma and beyond the borders. Each warmed my soul, as I knew they were getting the care they desperately needed. After a two-year hiatus, it was gratifying to be back in the community providing treatment at OkMOM in Shawnee. Community involvement is one of the many reasons people choose the field of dentistry. The Oklahoma Dental Association provides many opportunities for our members to help, to care for, and to improve the lives of those around us.

is a personal favorite of mine! Since it’s a reporting year, for all the procrastinators, Drs. Braly and Jones have you covered with our required opioids and ethics courses. I know my residents will be interested in Dr. Susan McMahon’s CE on “A New Generation for Cosmetic Dentistry: Delivering the Selfie-Ready Smile,” as well as the keynote speaker, Kate Germano, sharing her leadership journey and experiences. With so many options, remember to save time for the vendors and chatting with classmates and colleagues come together as a community.

Mary Hamburg, DDS EDITOR

Since 2010, through OkMOM has provided more than 103,597 procedures and our community treated 17,381 patients, totaling 14.5 million in donated dental treatment, which breaks down to about $863 per patient! The legacy of OkMOM is broad and impressive. The whole of the dental community coming together and contributing is life changing for the patients and the practitioners. The ODA is currently working to secure continuing financial support for OkMOM for years to come through the OkMOM Legacy Fund. By reaching our $448,000 goal (which is doubled by a matching gift!), we are ensuring that communities around the state of Oklahoma are supported and cared for indefinitely. If attending is out of reach, think about donating! Together, we can ensure the services provided at OkMOM are not a given but a guarantee.

The premier dental meeting in the state of Oklahoma is happening in Tulsa on April 28th and 29th. I enjoy this time for the dental community to come together and support each other. This year, we are featuring many topics at the forefront of dental education. Dr. David Clark will discuss injection molded composite dentistry, and Dr. Rick Cardoza is discussing laser-assisted dentistry. If you want to enjoy the classics, then check out Dr. Bill Robbins' “Global Diagnosis for the 21st Century” or Dr. Kathleen Higgins' review on “What’s That White Lesion?”. The ODA provides something for everyone, including hygiene. Nancy Miller will discuss many topics including “Power off Biofilm” and the business side of hygiene. Donna Miller will discuss the inflammatory side of dentistry, which

The ODA also advocates for our members and the whole dental community. The tireless members of the ODA are working to pass a bill that would address the medical loss ratio (MLR). The MLR is the minimum percentage of all premiums collected by an insurer each year that must be spent on actual patient care rather than overhead costs. If passed by the legislature, this will set the MLR at 80% of premiums for patient care or rebate it back to the premium payers (our patients). This regulation is present in medical plans and the ACA, but not in dental plans, contributing to our consistent and suffocating fight for coverage of our patients' treatment. This bill was passed in Massachusetts, with a 72% approval rating from voters. With our help, by reaching out to our state representatives, we can make this a reality in Oklahoma, as well.

Community involvement and improvement are a core attributes of the ODA. Helping people and improving their lives is as much a part of the practice of dentistry as radiographs. We cannot do one without the other, and the ODA is here to support both the practice of dentistry and its impact on the communities we serve. Please check out the many opportunities to get involved, or let us know if there is a need that we are not meeting. The ODA is here to impact the community of dentistry.

FROM THE ODA PRESIDENT

I am looking forward to seeing all of you at the upcoming annual meeting! The ODA Annual Meeting promises to be full of great times, wonderful CE, and opportunities to connect with a wide variety of vendors. The meeting has really come together nicely, and I’m confident you will get a great CE line-up to go along with the fun times at our many events.

We recently wrapped the Mission of Mercy in Shawnee and it was a rousing success. After two years of trying and rescheduling, the community was exceedingly welcoming, and we were able to provide dental care to many patients in need. I was blown away at the outpouring of volunteers—dentists and their teammates alike. I’d like to send a huge shout-out to all the tear-down volunteers who really helped expedite the process on Saturday night. Dr. Brandon Loeser did a marvelous job after several years of planning! Drs. Rieger Wood and Chris Fagan and the other Leads helped us treat 765 patients and provide $1 million in free dental care. I would also like to recognize the ODA and ODF central office staff, along with our co-producer, Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation, for their contributions to making the return of OkMOM such a resounding success. Next year’s event will be in Lawton, February 9 & 10 so make your plans now!

I was particularly touched to see the Mission of Mercy, which Dr. Paul Mullasseril originally planned over three years ago, assisted by Dr. Fagan, finally come to fruition. I remain absolutely astounded at the generosity shown by Dr. Tim and Mrs. Pamela Fagan in establishing our OkMOM Legacy Fund. I invite all of you to be generous in this campaign. The leadership and example shown to us by the Fagans is a beacon of selflessness, and I hope you all join me in doing our part to ensure that legacy continues.

The legislative session is well underway, and I assure you that your ODA is very busy representing our patients and our profession across a variety of different legislative issues. Several bills could impact dentistry; specifically, we are most engaged on a bill regarding medical loss ratios. You have probably heard by now that we are pushing for dental insurance carriers and dental benefit providers to spend a minimum of 80% of their premium dollars on claims for dental care for insured patients. We will continue to stay engaged on this and many other issues and will reach out to you through legislative alerts. We need your help to be successful!

This will be my final journal letter, and I am extremely honored to have had the chance to work with many of Oklahoma’s finest dentists and other professionals over the last year. I

am always so proud of the contributions that our members and our staff make in every aspect of their careers. As a whole, our profession has done so much to take care of Oklahomans, and I continue to hear story after story of the great things our members do. I am excited and optimistic about the coming year under the leadership of Dr. Paul Wood, along with an excellent slate of officers. I was blessed to have so much momentum from the executive committees of the past several years who so expertly guided our ODA through a variety of challenging issues and times, including COVID-19. It’s been so rewarding to see the projects they initiated carried out, and their mark endures.

Cheers, ODA! -Robie Herman

Sediment is building in your suction lines. Properly applied enzymes only work on biologic material and won’t remove prophy paste, amalgam, and other dental materials that are accumulating.

Our Power Flush System will removE sediment while sanitizing your lines!

Make Suction Solutions part of your annual maintenance. We will make sure your lines are pressure tested, power flushed and sanitized so you can continue maintaining OSHA compliance in your dental office for years to come!

Power Flush sediment from your suction lines.

Dental lines blocked with sediment, enzymes will not remove this debris.

H o w w e P o w e r F l u s h y o u r s y s t e m :

1 O u r s e l f c o n t a i n e d p a t e n t e d - p e n d i n g P o w e r F l u s h S y s t e m i s c o n n e c t e d t o i n s t a l l e d C a m - L o c k f i t t i n g s .

2 U n d e r g r o u n d s u c t i o n l i n e s a r e f l o o d e d w i t h o u r h o s p i t a l g r a d e Q u a t s a n i t i z i n g s o l u t i o n .

3 . T h e s o l u t i o n i s c i r c u l a t e d t h r o u g h t h e l i n e s u s i n g o u r c l o s e d c i r c u i t s y s t e m .

4 T h e l i n e s a r e e v a c u a t e d a n d d r i e d . Call

5 . T h e c i r c u l a t e d s o l u t i o n i s f i l t e r e d t o 2 0 m i c r o n s t o r e m o v e s e d i m e n t .

6 . T h e s a n i t i z e d l i q u i d i s d i s p o s e d o f o n - s i t e a f t e r s o l i d s / s e d i m e n t s a r e r e m o v e d f o r r e c y c l i n g v i a f e d e r a l a m a l g a m w a s t e s t a n d a r d s .

1-833-5-SUCTION

w w w . s u c t i o n s o l u t i o n s . c o m

Dr. Earl Miller

Dr. Richard Miller

Dr. Robert Miller

Dr. Frank Miranda

Dr. Donald Mitchell

Dr. Robert Mongrain

Dr. Carlton Montgomery

Dr. Patrick Montgomery

Dr. Ronald Montgomery

Dr. Dennis Morehart

Dr. Robert Morgan

Dr. Jack Morrison

Dr. Mark Morrow

Dr. Don Morton

Dr. John Mose

Dr. Tim Mount

Dr. James Muller

Dr. Warren Murray

Dr. James Murtaugh

Dr. Mitchell Myers

Dr. Sunshine Myers

Dr. George Naifeh

Dr. Ram Nanda

Dr. William Neal

Dr. Ernest Nelson

Dr. Jay Nelson

Dr. Michael Nelson

Dr. Rodney Nelson

Dr. Mark Nichols

Dr. James Nicholson, Jr.

Dr. Jerry Nick

Dr. David Nittler

Dr. Fred Norton

Dr. Lisa Nowlin

Dr. Robert Nowlin

Dr. Van Nowlin

Dr. Kevin O’Halloran

Dr. James Osgood

Dr. Joe Otto

Dr. Alan Owen

Dr. James Owens

Dr. Jeff Parker

Dr. Phillip Parker

Dr. Stephen Parker

Dr. Robert Partak

Dr. Stanley Pastor

Dr. Jimmie Patterson

Dr. Larry Patterson

Dr. Glenda Payas

Dr. David Pedicord

Dr. Jerry Perkins

Dr. Jay Pettit

Dr. Joe Phillippe

Dr. Douglas Pittman

Dr. Richard Pitts

Dr. Raymond Plant

Dr. Paul Plowman

Dr. Charles Polk

Dr. Benjamin Powell

Dr. Steven Powell

Dr. Steve Pracht

Dr. Dale Prock

Dr. Geoffrey Pruett

Dr. Ken Rains, Jr.

Dr. Steven Raney

Dr. Karen Rattan

Dr. Donald Ray

Dr. George Razook

Dr. Stephen Reagan

Dr. Terry Reavis

Dr. William Reeves

Dr. Robert Reneau

Dr. William Reville

Dr. Robert Rickards

Dr. Robert Rickey

Dr. Terry Rigdon

Dr. Philip Ring

Dr. Grant Ritchey

Dr. James Roane

Dr. Don Roberts, Jr.

Dr. Edward Roberts

Dr. Don Robison

Dr. Douglas Rockwood

Dr. Charles Roskamp

Dr. James Ruble

Dr. Mack Rudd

Dr. Steve Salmon

Dr. James Satterlee

Dr. Robert Schick

Dr. Jerry Schoeffler

Dr. Carl Schreiner, III

Dr. Terry Schreiner

Dr. David Schwartz

Dr. Travis Scoggin

Dr. Steven Scott

Dr. Andrea Scoville

Dr. Scott Searcey

Dr. Mickey Sehorn

Dr. Jack Sellers

Dr. James Sellers, Jr.

Dr. Susan Settle

Dr. Kent Shacklett

Dr. Jeff Shadid

Dr. Nanay Shadid

Dr. Paul Shadid

Dr. Scot Shadid

Dr. Greg Shanbour

Dr. Patrick Shannon

Dr. John Sheets

Dr. Michael Shepherd

Dr. Cathy Sherry

Dr. Ronald Shipman

Dr. Robert Shirley

Dr. Steven Shrader

Dr. Johnny Siler

Dr. David Simon

Dr. Floyd Simon, Jr.

Dr. Fred Sims, Jr.

Dr. John Sjulin

Dr. William Skaggs

Dr. Floyd Skarky

Dr. Daniel Slanker

Dr. John Slice

Dr. Brice Smith

Dr. Donald Smith

Dr. Gregg Smith

Dr. Jerry Smith

Dr. Larry Smith

Dr. Norval Smith

Dr. Terry Smith

Dr. Paul Sockey

Dr. Frank Sommer

Dr. Denny Southard

Dr. James Sparks

Dr. Craig Spaulding

Dr. Michael Spradlin

Dr. Jim Spurgeon

Dr. Emilie Stahler

Dr. John Starcevich

Dr. John Stark

Dr. Robert Steele

Dr. J. Michael Steffen

Dr. Michael Stephens

Dr. Richard Stewart

Dr. Tom Stewart

Dr. John Stobbe

Dr. Dan Storm

Dr. Jesse Storts, Jr.

Dr. Paul Strahan

Dr. Tony Stretesky

Dr. Darrell Suhr

Dr. Roberta Suhr

Dr. Steven Sullivan

Dr. Marc Susman

Dr. Gary Suttle

Dr. Jeanne Sutton

Dr. Joe Swink, Jr.

Dr. Robert Talley

Dr. Bill Taylor

Dr. Jim Taylor

Dr. Paul Taylor

Dr. Gary Theobald

Dr. John Theobald

Dr. John Thomas

Dr. Paul Thomas

Dr. Reggie Thomas

Dr. Jerry Thorman

Dr. Roy Thornbrough

Dr. Darwin Tims

Dr. Albert Tipton, Jr.

Dr. Dean Todd

Dr. Charles Torbeck, Jr.

Dr. Charles Towe

Dr. Vic Trammell

Dr. Robert Trent

Dr. Samuel Tucker

Dr. Philip Tyree

Dr. James Underwood

Dr. Will Uraneck

Dr. William Van De Linder

Dr. Ronald Van Tuyl

Dr. Randall Venk

Dr. Steven Vincent

Dr. Eugene Wagner

Dr. Richard Walker

Dr. Dennis Wallis

Dr. Sharon Wann

Dr. James Ward

Dr. David Warden

Dr. John Warden

Dr. Phillip Washington, III

Dr. Gregory Watkins

Dr. Alton Watson, Jr.

Dr. Robert Watson

Dr. Thomas Watts

Dr. Scott Waugh

Dr. Michael Weaver

Dr. Robert Webb, III

Dr. William Weber

Dr. Dennis Weibel

Dr. Stephen Weichbrodt

Dr. Joe Welch

Dr. Dwight Wells

Dr. Robert Wells, Jr.

Dr. Wavel Wells

Dr. Stephanie Wendt

Dr. Charles Wesner

Dr. James West

Dr. Bradley Westfall

Dr. Mori White

Dr. Steven White

Dr. Theresa White

Dr. Quint Whitefield

Dr. James Whitehead

Dr. Otho Whiteneck, II

Dr. Susan Whiteneck

Dr. Lowell Whitlock, Jr.

Dr. Mark Whitney

Dr. Frank Wiebelt

Dr. Chester Wilks

Dr. Ralph Willcox

Dr. Phillip Willey

Dr. Bradford Williams

Dr. George Williams, III

Dr. Ronald Williams

Dr. Thomas Williams

Dr. Robert Willis

Dr. Jack Willoughby

Dr. Charles Wilson

Dr. Edwin Wilson, Jr.

Dr. Mark Wilson

Dr. Ronald Winder

Dr. David Womble

Dr. Khem Wood

Dr. Rieger Wood, III

Dr. Joel Woodburn

Dr. Patrick Woods

Dr. Douglas Woodson

Dr. Donal Woodward

Dr. Brant Worthington

Dr. Gordon Wright

Dr. John Wright, Jr.

Dr. Scott Wyatt

Dr. William Wynn, III

Dr. Trent Yadon

Dr. James Yeary

Dr. James Yeats

Dr. Stephen Young

Dr. Mark Youngker

Dr. Gary Youree

Dr. Dean Zervas

Dr. Christian Zylinski

GET TO KNOW YOUR INCOMING ODA PRESIDENT PAUL WOOD, DDS

It is my great honor to be your incoming president of the Oklahoma Dental Association. I expect a very eventful term with all the things that are planned to benefit the association. The first thing you need to know is that all the work is done by Lynn Means and her staff. Without them, nothing of value for the ODA would be possible. The Oklahoma Dental Association represents all dental professionals in Oklahoma, regardless of who, where, or how you provide dentistry to your patients. We are all in this together.

I grew up in rural Vernon County, Missouri and lived in a small town life that was very enjoyable. I was truly fortunate. I joined the U.S. Army at the age of 17 and proceeded to Fort Dix for basic training, and on to Fort Lee for Advanced Individual Training. I spent five years enlisted and then enrolled in ROTC at Missouri Southern State University. I was commissioned as an O-1 Second Lieutenant U.S. Army Field Artillery. I attended the Officer Basic Course in Field Artillery and Military Intelligence and was stationed at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. I was accepted into the University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Dentistry and transferred to the Missouri Army National Guard. While in dental school, I served as a U.S. Army Captain Field Artillery and was Commander of Service Battery 1st of the 129th Field Artillery.

Upon graduation from dental school, I accepted a commission in the Commission Corp of the United States Public Health Service and was stationed at the WW Hastings Indian Hospital in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. I worked as a staff dentist, spent time in the OR with the pediatric dentist, and traveled to Ada to work with the oral surgeon. I then applied for a long-term training opportunity in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. I was selected for long-term training, interviewed at five programs, and was offered a position at The Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. We moved to Columbus and had a wonderful experience in central Ohio. The training I received was outstanding and I am very happy I got the opportunity. I then returned to the Oklahoma Area Indian Health Service and served as Area/Regional Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. I worked at all the IHS facilities in Oklahoma, but my home base was the Lawton Indian Hospital. Over the years, I was promoted three times and was named the National Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for the United States Public Health Service. I traveled to many states and was repeatedly sent on temporary duty to Cape May, New Jersey, to perform extractions on United States Coast Guard recruits.

I retired from active duty on February 1, 2010 with 33 years and 11 days, at the rank of Captain O-6. Once retired, I joined Joplin Oral Surgery in Joplin, Missouri, and worked there until an F5 tornado destroyed the practice and town in May 2011. I then opened Lawton Oral Surgery and worked out of Dr. Todd Bridges' office in Lawton until it was discovered that I had a pituitary

macroadenoma. I had skull base robotic brain tumor removal at UT Southwestern in Dallas. My recovery lasted 6 months, and I then joined Live Oak Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery as an associate, which led to partnership. We were bought out by the corporate entity Paradigm Oral Health. I now work as a corporate Oral Surgery employee at Oklahoma Dental Implants and Oral Surgery.

My son, Austin, and daughter, Katherine, are both first-year dental students at the OU College of Dentistry, and I could not be prouder of them. They are enjoying the experience very much and are grateful to be there.

I hope that my tenure as President of the ODA sees the successful passage of medical loss ratio legislation in Oklahoma for dental insurance. Many people have already worked toward that goal, and we need all of you to contact your state senators to support this effort.

Dentistry has been very good to me and I think the future is very bright. I have high hopes for my children and expect they will have wonderful careers. Everyone has different goals in the profession and there is room for everyone. My dream since graduation has been to have my own practice and office, and I know that there are still infinite possibilities within dentistry for that to happen. The future is bright, especially if we all work together for our profession.

As the incoming ODA President,

1. My vision for the ODA is to emphasize that organized dentistry includes all dental professionals, regardless of who, where, or when. We need to organize as dental professionals to protect our profession from outside influence that seeks only to profit from our efforts, while they could not care less about the patient.

2. Organized dentistry is the only way the profession that I love will ever be able to represent itself at the national level. I am very proud to be part of organized dentistry.

3. The biggest challenges to dentistry today are government attempts to socialize dentistry and third-party payers interfering with the doctor–patient relationship.

"It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs who comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat."

Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. 1910

OKLAHOMA DENTAL ASSOCIATION 2023 NOMINATIONS

THE COUNCIL ON NOMINATIONS NOMINATES THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS FOR VICE PRESIDENT AND TO REPRESENT THE ADA DELEGATION. THESE NOMINEES WILL BE VOTED ON BY THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES ON APRIL 27, 2023. VICE PRESIDENT IS A ONE-YEAR TERM. ADA DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE DELEGATE ARE FOUR-YEAR TERMS.

VICE PRESIDENT

Twana Duncan, DDS Eastern District

Twana Duncan, DDS is a practicing general dentist in Southeast Oklahoma. Dr. Duncan was born to Joe and Patsy Farley and lived in several states while her father served in the military. From a young age, Dr. Duncan has had a passion for making a difference in the world. After graduating Cum Laude from Southeastern Oklahoma State University with a double major in biology and chemistry, Dr. Duncan attained her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry in 1991. Upon graduation, she entered the United Staes Navy, serving on active duty from 19911994. Dr Duncan was stationed in Kingsville, Texas as the Junior Dental Officer in charge, achieving the rank of LDCR.

After the Navy, Dr. Duncan saw a need to help rural communities and chose to return close to her roots, starting her office in Antlers, Oklahoma in June of 1994. Dr. Duncan is a member of numerous organizations including President of the Southeast Region for the ODA, the Chair on Budget & Finance for the ODA, The J. Dean Robertson Society, The AAPD Southeast Region Affiliate Advisory Board of Directors, The AAPD’s Special Needs Committee, Past President, Diplomate and examiner for the American Orthodontic Society, the American Dental Association, the American Association of Women Dentists, the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, and is a member of the American College of Dentistry.

Dr. Duncan makes it her mission to maintain the access to care that she has provided for her patients in a rural community. Her practice, Antlers Family Dentist, PC is a dental home to patients of all ages, backgrounds, and special needs. Dr. Duncan and her team are passionate about serving patients and their home, often volunteering in different areas of the community. Dr. Duncan has volunteered for the Oklahoma Mission of Mercy, is a Special Olympics Bronze Sponsor, and is also active in The Pay It Forward Foundation, Relay For Life, Children With Hair Loss, The House of Joy Women’s Shelter, D-Dent Program, and was awarded the Little Dixie National Award for The Friend of Little Dixie.

A practitioner and general dentist for over 30 years, Dr. Duncan prides herself on the treatment and care of her patients. She has maintained a passion for learning the newest and most innovative dental and orthodontic technologies, while bringing affordable diagnostic treatment practices to the area. Dr. Duncan strives to immerse her practice and herself in the betterment of the communities she serves and has continuously proven that dentistry is a craft that can always be improved and perfected, and that kindness and love are the best tools of all.

Dr. Duncan is married to Jack Duncan, a retired agent for the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, and lives in Antlers, Oklahoma. Today, Dr. Duncan practices alongside her son, Dr. Caleb Smith, and Dr. Haley Harrington, both of whom graduated in 2022 from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. Her daughter, Kaitlyn Werner, MD is an internal medicine physician in Paris, Texas. Dr. Duncan has two bonus children: Jack, an engineer with BNSF Railroad, and Sarah, BSRN at Hilcrest Hospital in Tulsa. Dr. Duncan enjoys traveling and has visited all 50 states & numerous foreign countries, but the greater adventure yet has been being Nonna to her five amazing grandchildren, as well as numerous grand cats and dogs.

ADA DELEGATE LINDSAY SMITH, DDS Tulsa County

Dr. Lindsay Smith grew up in Oologah, Oklahoma, and received his bachelor’s degree in 2000 from the University of Central Oklahoma after receiving a fouryear President’s Leadership Council Scholarship. In 1999, he received the John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick Student Leadership and Public Service Award. Smith was accepted into the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry’s class of 2004. During his student tenure, he was active in the Christian Medical Dental Association’s medical mission trips to Bolivia (2002) and Guatemala (2003). He also participated in the Good Shepherd Mission, Give Kids a Smile Day, and numerous Staples Society activities. He received a J. Dean Robertson Society scholarship in 2003, and at his 2004 graduation, he was recognized with the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Dental Implant Student Award, the Southwest Academy of Restorative Dentistry Award, and the Academy of General Dentistry Senior Dental Student Award. He was a member of the Dean’s Honor Roll from 2000 to 2004.

After graduating from OUCOD, Smith began a career in public health, working for the Cherokee Nation and Creek Nation tribal health systems as a general dentist. In September 2007, he opened his private general dental office in Bixby. In 2015, he moved his practice to Tulsa.

Since graduation, Smith has held active memberships in the American Dental Association, Oklahoma Dental Association, Tulsa County Dental Society, and Academy of General Dentistry. He served as Chair of the ODA’s Council on Membership and Membership Services (2009-2013) and Chair of the Access to Care Committee for the Oklahoma Dental Foundation (2010-2013), and he sat on the Board of Trustees for the Oklahoma Dental Foundation for three years. He has been a member of the ODA House of

Delegates since 2009. He served on the Tulsa County Dental Society Executive Committee from 2009 to 2012, and held the offices of Secretary/Treasurer, President-Elect, and President. He served on the Oklahoma Dental Association Executive Committee from 2013 to 2017, holding the offices of Vice President, President-Elect, President and Immediate Past President. He has served as Trustee of the Oklahoma Dental Association since 2019 and as Chair of the Council on Governmental Affairs for the Oklahoma Dental Association since 2018. Dr. Smith currently serves on the Council of Dental Practice for the American Dental Association, representing the 12th District. He has been inducted into the American College of Dentists (2013), the Pierre Fauchard Academy (2014), and the International College of Dentists (2015). He is an avid volunteer of the Oklahoma Mission of Mercy and served as Co-Chair of OkMOM 2016. Smith enjoys volunteering his time at the Tulsa Catholic Charities’ Mother Theresa Dental Clinic where he supervises the fourth-year dental students externship program.

Smith and his wife, Brooke, are the proud parents of two beautiful daughters, Ainsley and Marin. The Smith family currently resides in Tulsa.

The Council on Nominations meets annually to fill volunteer positions within the ODA. Representatives from each component dental society bring forth nominees for election by the House of Delegates. If you are interested in serving on a council, committee, or office of the ODA, please contact your component president or notify the ODA directly.

COUNCIL NOMINATIONS

ADA ALTERNATE DELEGATE CHRIS FAGAN, DDS NORTHWEST DISTRICT

Dr. Chris Fagan graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry in 2011. He is currently a member of the American Dental Association, the Oklahoma Dental Association and the Northwest District Dental Society. Dr. Fagan served as the president of the Oklahoma Dental Association in 2021-2022. He is a fellow in the Pierre Fauchard Academy, a member American College of Dentists, and a fellow in the International College of Dentists. He has served as the President of the Northwest District of the ODA and as the President of the Garfield County Dental Society. He is a Dean’s Circle member of the J. Dean Robertson Society and has served as a trustee on that board. He has served on the OUCOD Alumni committee, the ODA Council on Membership and Membership Services, the ODA House of Delegates and the ODA Student Mentoring Program. Dr. Fagan is the current DENPAC chair and Immediate Past President of the ODA. He has also been a volunteer with the Oklahoma Mission of Mercy, serving as a Restorative Lead for three years and as the Co-Chair for the event in 2019. He is an advisor to the dental assisting program at the Autry Technology Center in Enid. In 2014, Dr. Fagan was recognized as the Young Dental Alumnus of the Year by the OUCOD Alumni Association. In 2017, he was honored as one of the top 10 Young Professionals under age 40 in Enid, Oklahoma. Dr. Fagan also represents the George Miksch Sutton Avian Research Center as a board member. Dr. Fagan lives just outside of Enid with his wife, Heather, and their two boys, Cooper and Caleb. He enjoys traveling, cooking, golfing, hunting, and spending time with friends and family.

THE COUNCIL ON NOMINATIONS NOMINATES THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS FOR ODA COUNCIL SERVICE. THESE NOMINEES WILL BE VOTED ON BY THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES ON APRIL 27, 2023. COUNCIL TERMS ARE THREE YEARS. FOLLOWING THE NAME OF EACH NOMINEE IS AN ABBREVIATION. THE LETTER INDICATES THE COMPONENT WHICH THE MEMBER REPRESENTS, THE FIRST NUMBER IS THE TERM OF OFFICE, AND THE SECOND NUMBER IS THE YEAR THAT TERM EXPIRES. ADDITIONAL NOMINATIONS MAY BE PRESENTED FROM THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE.

Budget and Finance

Jennifer Jenkins (C-1-26)

Edward Harroz (OC-1-26)

Bylaws, Policy and Ethics

Troy Schmitz (OC-1-26)

Dental Care

Brian Molloy (SW-3-25)

Tara Denton (E-1-25)

Matt Hall (TC-1-25)

Standing Committee on OHCA and DHS

Floyd Simon (SW-5-26)

Dental Education and Public Information

Jennifer Jenkins (C-2-26)

Lauren Nichols (TC-1-26)

Governmental Affairs

Chris Fagan (NW-1-26)

Robert Herman (TC-1-26)

Janna McIntosh (E-1-26)

Membership and Membership Services

Ronnie Faram (OC-1-26)

Cheryl Fleming (TC-1-26)

Sydney Rogers (NW-2-26)

Kendra Yandell (E-5-26)

ODA MEMBER BENEFIT CORNER

Why is a membership with the ODA/ADA so valuable?

The ODA/ADA supports all members at the national, state, and local levels. From helping you manage your practice more efficiently and advocating on your behalf to offering you tools and resources that help you find the answers for you’re looking for, we’re there every step of the way.

Finding and Hiring the Right Candidate for Your Dental Practice

Growing your dental practice team is both an exciting and a stressful time. Finding someone who has the skills you need and who will mesh well with your team may seem like finding a needle in a haystack. But it doesn’t have to be.

Having a clear idea of the type of person and skills you want your next team member to have is key to making the hiring process flow as smoothly as possible. It’s good to have a full list of hard and soft skills your ideal candidate should have and then prioritize what’s most important to your team. Here are some examples to get you started:

• Hard Skills – Technical skills (how to do x-rays, prepare supplies, disinfect rooms, etc.), computer knowledge, hand-eye coordination, motor skills

• Soft Skills – Team player, attention to detail, compassion, dependability

Once you have a clearer picture of the type of person you’d like to add to your team, it’s time to start actively recruiting. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, it costs businesses, on average, $7,645 to hire a new employee. Making sure you find the right team member the first time will save you not only time but also money. Here are some things to consider when posting a job opening:

• Create a compelling job title and description. LinkedIn reports that job seekers lose interest after 14 seconds, so you want to make sure your first impression is the best.

• Make sure your posting isn’t too long (or too short). Between 300 and 700 words is ideal.

• Post on multiple sites. You never know where the right candidate will come from, so it’s best to post your job openings in more than one place. Aside from large national sites like LinkedIn and Indeed, consider posting on local job boards, Facebook groups, and your website. If you don’t have a website, or if you need help with your website, ProSites can help!

When it's time to interview candidates, asking the right interview questions will ensure that you find the best team member for your practice. Here are several examples:

TELL ME WHY…

An open-ended introductory question requires a candidate to go beyond just sharing facts and stock answers and think deeper to share some of their motivations and personality. This will help you gauge how

a candidate will gel with your team and how they align with how your practice serves patients.

A few open-ended introductory questions:

• Why do you want to work here?

• What made you choose a career in the dental field?

• What do you find most rewarding about your work?

TELL ME HOW…

Asking candidates technical interview questions, such as how they prepare for patients or how they perform specific procedures, provides dental assistants and hygienists with the opportunity to share their knowledge of processes that would likely be part of their daily duties and demonstrate that they have learned and performed them correctly. Some sample questions that lead to “tell me how”:

• Do you have experience assisting with fillings, crowns, or extractions?

• Do you have experience making dental impressions?

• How do you help keep patients calm during procedures?

HOW DO YOU EXPLAIN THE NEED FOR A DENTAL PROCEDURE TO A PATIENT WHO DOESN’T UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF THE TREATMENT?

This open-ended question can tell you a lot about the candidate. It gives them the chance to share their technical knowledge of procedures, as well as their communication and compassion for patients.

WHAT EXPERIENCE DO YOU HAVE WITH PRACTICE EFFICIENCY?

Your practice may be like others. Where practices are commonly understaffed and busy with appointments, dental teams with a collective knowledge of important tools and systems to save time and improve practice efficiency can leanly navigate toward the better tomorrow that so many practices now seek.

Asking candidates about what they bring to the table beyond traditional dental skills invites them to share what they have to offer that other candidates perhaps don’t. In doing so, you have the chance to identify a potential team member whose experience can benefit many or all aspects of your practice, including operational efficiency, time-savings patient relations, profitability, and team well-being.

Make sure candidates know that practice efficiency experience is not a prerequisite for the job (unless it is). You’re simply letting them know that you value the whole of their experience, and you’re inviting them to share it.

Example questions:

• Do you have experience with practice management software?

• Do you have experience with automated patient communication systems?

If a candidate doesn’t have direct experience with a particular system, ask them how they think a particular system might improve practice efficiency. This tells candidates that you’re a forward-thinking practice (which may differentiate your practice if a candidate is shopping around for such a practice) and informs them that you value their input, which is a retention factor.

WHAT KINDS OF CHALLENGES ARE YOU SEEKING IN THIS POSITION?

With this question, candidates can share specifics about what they hope to gain from being hired, and you gain further insight into retaining them if you hire them. It could be something missing from a previous position that a practice didn’t offer (for example, a more active role in leadership or decision-making) or something you provide in your practice, which becomes an attractant and a retention factor for a candidate.

WHAT ARE YOUR INTERESTS OUTSIDE WORK?

In addition to shedding additional light on a candidate’s personality, this question shows that you care about work-life balance, and you’re interested in what they do to help maintain it.

WHAT DO YOU SEE AS SOME OF THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES FACING OUR INDUSTRY?

As difficult as it can be for some dentists and management to hear how dental assistants, hygienists, and office staff really feel about the state of the dental industry, some of these candidates believe that practices are unaware of (or choose to ignore) workplace issues that can cause team members to quit, either their job or the profession entirely. Asking what they see as some of the biggest challenges facing the dental industry informs candidates that you care about a healthy workplace, that you value their voice, and that you can see the big picture.

We hope these tools help make the hiring process for your dental practice a little less daunting. At ProSites, we have more than 20 years of experience serving the dental community. We offer a complete range of affordable, proven website and marketing solutions that deliver results. Trusted by more than 7,500 dental and medical professionals, ProSites has solutions provide a seamless patient experience tailored to practice needs. Visit www.prosites.com/ODA to learn more.

ESSENTIAL DENTAL CARE

CONTINUES IN 2025 & BEYOND!

The OkMOM Legacy Fund was established in July 2022 to ensure essential dental care is provided to patients in need during the 2025 OkMOM event and beyond. Please join us by making a pledge or onetime gift and help us secure the future of this life-changing event!

Since its inception in 2010, the Oklahoma Mission of Mercy (OkMOM) has been the most significant dental outreach event in our state. Thousands of dental professionals have come together over the years to provide essential dental care to Oklahomans. Volunteer dentists, specialists, hygienists, assistants, and students have treated 18,146 patients and provided more than $15.2 million in donated dental care. While the treatment is donated, there is still a substantial cost of $150,000 -$200,000 to operate the event each year.

The ODA Board of Trustees has decided to dissolve the partnership with the Delta Dental of Oklahoma Charitable Foundation after the 2024 event.

The Oklahoma Dental Association/Oklahoma Dental Foundation has received an incredibly generous gift from Dr. Tim and Pamela Fagan who are committed to ensuring OkMOM continues well into the future. The $448,000 donation is being made as a dollar-for-dollar matching challenge, to be completed by June 30, 2023. This matching gift campaign will be the foundation for the new OkMOM Legacy Fund and will be the funding source for the 2025 OkMOM event and beyond.

One hundred percent of the ODA Board of Trustees have already made their pledge to the campaign, and we are asking you to please join them by making your monthly, quarterly, or annual pledge—or your one-time gift—to the OkMOM Legacy Fund. Every dollar you give will be doubled by the matching gift, helping us reach our initial goal of $896,000 and laying a solid foundation for the future of OkMOM.

Again, we ask you to join the legacy now by making your monthly, quarterly, annual, or one-time gift. Please help ensure essential dental care continues to be provided each year during the Oklahoma Mission of Mercy!

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

JOIN THE LEGACY & DONATE TODAY

If you are paying by check, please make the payable to Oklahoma Mission of Mercy Legacy Fund and mail to: Oklahoma Dental Association Attn: OkMOM Legacy Fund 317 NE 13th St. | Oklahoma City, OK 73104

THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO HAVE JOINED THE LEGACY

Priyanka Kulkarni Robert Lamb

Sallie Lau Larry Lavelett

Sally Le

Grady Lembke Shannon Lewis Brandon Loeser

Karey Low Pamela Low

Daryn Lu Steve Lusk David Maddox David Marks

Mary Martin Alan Mauldin

Garrick McAnear

Janna McIntosh

Glenn Mead

Lynn & Andy Means

Clint Metcalf Miller-Mott College on Behalf of Stephanie

Robert Miracle Frank Miranda

Melanie Miranda Shukla Jack Morrison

Sonya Nabors Nicole Nellis

Dental Society Bob and Lisa Nowlin

Oklahoma Pierre

Fauchard

Laura Ousley

Samuel Owens

Garrett Phipps

Chris Ray

Karen Reed

Chad Reid

Ryan Roberts

Tyson Roulston

Miranda Ruleford

Salem Lutheran Church

Steffan Sigler

Elizabeth Silver

Floyd Simon

Donald Smith

Gregg Smith

Lindsay Smith

Brooke Snowden

Sara Spurlock

Adelaide Steed

Michael Steffen

Greg Stewart

James Steyer

Dan Storm

Julie Storm

Jesse Storts

Joe and Jill Strunk

Steven Sullivan

Jennifer Teale

Mary Temple-Goins

Leslie Tevebaugh

Ryan Theobald

Bootsey Torchia

Mark Unruh

Jonah Vandiver

Shyler Vincent

Matthew Walls

Christopher Ward

W. Scott Waugh

Robert Webb

William Weber

Robert Wells

Jay Lynn White

Susan Whiteneck

Dan & Shannon Wilguess

John Wilguess

Ralph Wilcox

Karen Willhoite

Noel Williams

Brian Wilson

Jufang Wong

Paul Wood

Rieger & Donna Wood

Donal Woodward

Craig Wooten

Rande Worthen

Julian Carolyn Keyes Jennifer Koonce Jandra Korb Mitchell & Janice Kramer

Robert Schick

Jeff Shadid

Paul Shadid

Jack Sheets

Matt Shelton

Trent Yadon

Kendra Yandell

Charles Young

Earn up to 50,000 bonus points in the first year.1 A $500 value!

Reward your practice with the ADA® Visa® Business Rewards Card. You can earn points faster where your practice spends the most – dental supplies. Earn from Benco, Schein, Patterson, TDSC and more!2

Additional earning and benefits:

• 5X POINTS on ADA, co-endorsing state society, and select ADA Member Advantage endorsed provider purchases3

• 2X POINTS at dental supply providers2

• 1X POINT everywhere else Visa is accepted4

• No limit on the total points you can earn

Apply

Redeem your points for travel, merchandise, cash back in the form of statement credit and more.

All that plus:

• NO annual fee5

• NO foreign transaction fee5

Rewards points are earned on eligible net purchases. Net purchases are purchases minus credits and returns. Accounts must be open and in good standing to earn and redeem rewards and benefits. Not all transactions are eligible to earn rewards, such as Advances, Balance Transfers, and Convenience Checks. Purchases qualify for Points based on how merchants choose to classify their business and we reserve the right to determine which purchases qualify. See your Cardmember Agreement for details. Points will expire five years from the end of the calendar quarter in which they were earned.

1. Earn up to an additional 50,000 bonus points in the first 365 days after account opening. Accounts will earn 1 bonus point in addition to the standard amount earned for each $1 of eligible net purchases, up to 50,000 bonus points. Additional bonus points are only earned on purchases made using the Authorized Officer’s Card. The Authorized Officer’s Card is the card assigned to the initial applicant of the Account and would not include cards used by authorized employees. These bonus points will be awarded on your monthly billing statement. This offer may not be combined with any other bonus offer.

2. U.S. Bank cannot control how merchants choose to classify their business and reserves the right to determine which purchases qualify.

3. You will earn four (4) additional Points above base earn (for a total of 5 points) for every $1 in eligible Net Purchases. In order to qualify for the (4) additional points on ADA purchases, the purchases must be from designated ADA Member Advantage endorsed providers, as determined by the provider. Some restrictions apply.

4. Reward points are earned with your ADA Visa credit card. Refer to your Program Rules at adavisa.com/faqs for additional information. Some restrictions apply.

5. The APR may vary and as of 3/22/2022, the variable APR for Purchases and Balance Transfers is 10.24% - 22.24% based on your creditworthiness. The variable APR for Cash Advances is 26.24%. Cash Advance fee: 5% of each advance amount, $10 minimum. Convenience Check fee: 3% of each check amount, $5 minimum. Cash Equivalent fee: 5% of each cash amount, $20 minimum. Balance Transfer fee: 3% of each transfer amount, $5 minimum. There is a $2 minimum interest charge where interest is due. The annual fee is $0. Foreign Transaction fee: None. We may change APRs, fees, and other Account terms in the future based on your experience with U.S. Bank National Association and its affiliates as provided under the Cardmember Agreement and applicable law.

ADA Member AdvantageSM is a service mark of the American Dental Association. ADA Member Advantage is a program brought to you by ADA Business Enterprises, Inc. (ADABEI), a wholly owned subsidiary of the American Dental Association. ADA is a registered trademark of the American Dental Association.

The creditor and issuer of this card is U.S. Bank National Association, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc.

©2022 U.S. Bank

Norman, Oklahoma

Serving the OKC Metro for 43 years - since 1977

Your patient’s experience is top priority

3D CBCT scanning for improved diagnosis

Complex endodontic cases welcomed

Complex and “heroic” teeth salvage

Build-up and post & core placement available

Cutting edge instrumentation and disinfection

Zeiss microscopes used on every case

Specializing in finding 4+ canals in molars

Surgical and nonsurgical retreatment

General anesthesia and oral sedation

Open during pandemic shut-down

We pride ourselves in a trusted referral pattern that ensures your patient returns to you holding you in high regard - regardless of the reason for referral. We speak highly of you to your patient and reassure them they are in good hands in your care.

We value communication between you and our office. Give us a call to talk about anything. We are even happy to help you navigate through a difficult case in your chair.

Dr. Spencer Hinckley and Dr. Percy Bolen

Endodontic Practice Associates

C o a l i t i o n o f R u r a l D e n t i s t s

C O R D

C a u c u s a n d L u n c h e o n

I f y o u a r e a m e m b e r d e n t i s t o f t h e C e n t r a l , E a s t e r n , N o r t h e r n , N o r t h w e s t , o r S o u t h w e s t C o m p o n e n t t h e n t h i s l u n c h i s f o r y o u !

T h u r s d a y A p r i l 2 7 1 1 : 3 0 a m - 1 : 0 0 p m O D A A n n u a l M e e t i n g D o u b l e T r e e H o t e l

T h i s i s y o u r o p p o r t u n i t y t o v o i c e y o u r o p i n i o n a n d d i s c u s s i s s u e s t h a t w i l l b e p r e s e n t e d t o t h e O D A H o u s e o f D e l e g a t e s i n t h e m e e t i n g f o l l o w i n g l u n c h .

P l e a s e R S V P t o O D A M e m b e r E n g a g e m e n t M a n a g e r A n s l e y J i n k i n s a t a j i n k i n s @ o k d a . o r g o r 4

SPEAKERS

KATE GERMANO KEYNOTE

Author

More than Just Tears or CupcakesUsing Brain Science to Unlock Your Potential and Strengthen Your Relationships

Friday, April 28 | 8:00-9:00 AM | 1 CE Hour

Do you make people feel stressed out? According to experts, approximately 9 out of 15 of Americans suffer from dental anxiety, or ‘an excessive dread of anything being done to the teeth’. There is even an online support group for those who suffer from fear of having work done to their teeth! Studies show that conversations with dental staff who demonstrate empathy, compassion, and a basic understanding of the threat and reward network of the brain can significantly reduce anxiety in dental patients. These are the same traits that make or break relationships in any setting -- something retired Lieutenant Colonel Kate Germano learned the hard way as a leader in the Marine Corps. In this presentation, Kate, a leadership coach and conflict guru, will share research-based techniques on how you can reduce anxiety in others by communicating in emotionally-intelligent and brain-friendly ways. The best news of all? What you learn during the program will not only improve how you are perceived as dental professionals by patients, but make you a better leader and communicator in your other relationships, too.

HANDS-ON COURSES

We are offering FOUR hands-on courses this year. Our popular hands-on courses always fill quickly, so register today!

SUSAN M C MAHON,DMD

Undetectable Anterior Composites with the 5 Minute Finish

Friday, April 28 | 2:00-5:00 PM | 3 CE Hours

ANTHONY CARDOZA, DDS, D-ABFO

Twenty-First Century Laser-Assisted Dentistry: A Participation Workshop

Saturday, April 29 | 2:00 - 5:00 PM | 3 CE Hours

The ODA reserves the right to change/cancel courses prior to the Annual Meeting.

DAVID CLARK, DDS

Session 1: Modern Monolithic Injection Molded Composite

Dentistry: Concepts, Materials, Instruments,Techniques

Saturday, April 29 | 9:15 -11:45 AM | 2.5 CE Hours

DAVID CLARK, DDS

Session 2: Modern Monolithic Injection Molded Composite

Dentistry: Concepts, Materials, Instruments,Techniques

Saturday, April 29 | 2:00 - 4:30 PM | 2.5 CE Hours

KATHLEEN HIGGINS, DDS

What’s That White Lesion?

Friday, April 28 | 9:30 AM -11:30 AM | 2 CE Hours | Presented by the ODAA

DAVID CLARK, DDS

The Epidemic of Cracked Teeth: New Science of Strong Teeth

Friday, April 28 | 9:30 AM -12:30 PM | 3 CE Hours

21st Century Composites: Stop Layering and Start Injection Molding!

Friday, April 28 | 2:00 -5:00 PM | 3 CE Hours

NANCY MILLER, RDH

Power Off Biolfilm

Friday, April 28 | 9:30 AM -12:30 PM | 3 CE Hours

Calculated Hygiene: The Business Side

Friday, April 28 | 2:00 -5:00 PM | 3 CE Hours

SUSAN MCMAHON, DMD

A New Generation for Cosmetic Dentistry: Delivering the Selfie-Ready Smile

Friday, April 28 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | 3 CE Hours

ANTHONY "RICK" CARDOZA, DDS, D-ABFO

Dispelling the “CSI Effect” Myth: An Overview of Contemporary Forensic Dentistry

Friday, April 28 | 9:30 AM -1:00 PM | 3.5 CE Hours

Dentistry’s Role in a Mass Disaster Scenario

Friday, April 28 |2:00 -5:00 PM | 3 CE Hours

KIM GRAZIANO, RDH, MPH

Infection Control

Friday, April 28 | 1:30 - 4:30 PM | 3 CE Hours | Presented by the ODAA

KRISTA JONES, DDS

Ethics and Professionalism in Oklahoma in 2023 (Breakfast & Learn)

Saturday, April 29 | 7:30 - 9:00 AM | 1.5 CE Hours

J. WILLIAM ROBBINS, DDS, MA

Global Diagnosis in the 21st Century

Saturday, April 29 | 9:15 - 11:45 AM | 2.5 CE Hours

Global Diagnosis and Digital Smile Design- A New Synergy

Saturday, April 29 |2:00 - 5:00 PM | 2.5 CE Hours

ED BRALY, DDS, FACD, FACS

Update on Opioids: Uses, Options, PMP, Best Practices, and Misadventures + Data on Oklahoma Dentists (Lunch and Learn)

Saturday, April 29 |11:45 AM - 1:45 PM | 2 CE Hours

DONNA F. WOOD, RDH, MS, MED, PHD

Shining the Light on Inflammation (Lunch & Learn)

Saturday, April 29 | 12:00 - 2:00 PM | 2 CE Hours | Presented by the OKDHA

TOM VIOLA, RPH, CCP

I Have Become... Comfortably Numb!

Saturday, April 29 | 9:15 - 11:45 AM | 2.5 CE Hours

Waiting to Inhale?

Saturday, April 29 | 2:00 - 5:00 PM | 3 CE Hours

Scan with your phone's camera to read more about the ODA Annual Meeting speakers and to register.

ANNUAL MEETING REGISTRATION FORM

II. REGISTRATION FEES

Pre-registration closes at midnight April 17, 2023. Any registration not postmarked by April 17, 2023 should be held and completed on-site.

REGISTER ONLINE OPEN THROUGH April 17, 2023

www.okda.org/annual-meeting

(You can register up to 10 people at a time)

REGISTER BY MAIL

MUST BE POSTMARKED BY APRIL 17

Mail completed form with payment to:

Oklahoma Dental Association

attn: Annual Meeting

317 NE 13th Street

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104

ONLY ONE REGISTRANT PER REGISTRATION FORM

To edit your registration, please contact the ODA at 405-848-8873. To cancel your registration, the ODA will refund your registration fee, less a $30 administration fee, if a written request is delivered to the Executive Director or postmarked no later than April 17, 2023. There will be no exceptions.

All persons who register for this meeting acknowledge reading and agreeing to this statement: “This function’s planners claim and assume no liability for the acts of meeting suppliers, nor for the safety of any attendee, or spouse, child or guest of an attendee, while in transit to or from this event. Attendees and participants in any event, including but not limited to those which may require or feature physical activity, assume all risk and liability associated with such activity.”

The presentations of the clinicians in no way imply endorsement of any product, technique, or service presented during the courses. The Oklahoma Dental Association specifically disclaims responsibility for any material presented.

I. REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Last Name:

First Name:

ADA Number

(if applicable):

Address: City: State: Zip: Phone:

Email Address:

*Become an ODA/ADA Member to take advantage of member-only discounts on the Annual Meeting and other CE opportunities throughout the year. Contact the Oklahoma Dental Association office at 800-876-8890.

ODA/ADA Member Basic $283

Includes all unticketed Scientific Sessions & Exhibit Hall

ODA/ADA NEW Member Basic $142

For new dentist members graduated dental school 2019, 2020, 2021, or 2022

ODA/ADA Member

One Day Pass (Friday) $203

Includes one-day pass to all unticketed Scientific Sessions & Exhibit Hall on Friday only

ODA/ADA NEW Member

One Day Pass (Friday) $100

Includes one-day pass to all unticketed Scientific Sessions & Exhibit Hall on Friday only for new dentist members graduated dental school 2019, 2020, 2021, or 2022

ODA State Life Member $65

Includes all unticketed Scientific Sessions & Exhibit Hall

ODA Retired Member $65

Includes all unticketed Scientific Sessions & Exhibit Hall

ODA Retired State Life Member FREE

Includes all unticketed Scientific Sessions & Exhibit Hall

OUCOD Full-Time Faculty

Contact ODA for special discount registration!

Includes all unticketed Scientific Sessions & Exhibit Hall

*Non-ODA/ADA Dentist $566

Includes all unticketed Scientific Sessions & Exhibit Hall

Hygienist $165

Assistant

ODAA Member $83

Non-ODAA Member $104

Dental Lab Technician $104

Dental Student FREE

Includes dental, dental hygiene & dental assistant students

Graduate Student/Resident $83

Spouse (Non-dental Guest) $83

Business Office Staff

$104

Scan with your phone’s camera to register online now!

III. PURCHASE / RESERVE TICKETS

CE COURSES & EVENT TICKETS - Please check each event and scientific session you plan to attend.

Friday, April 28, 2023

Opening Session More Than Just Tears or Cupcakes: Brain Science to Unlock Your Potential and Strengthen Your Relationships (Germano)

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

The Epidemic of Cracked Teeth: New Science of Strong Teeth (Clark)

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

21st Century Composites: Stop Layering and Start Injection Molding! (Clark)

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM FREE $________

Course presented by the ODAA What’s That White Lesion? (Higgins)

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM $25 $________

Power Off Biofilm (Miller)

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Calculated Hygiene: The Business Side (Miller)

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

A New Generation for Cosmetic Dentistry: Delivering the Selfie-Ready Smile (McMahon)

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Dispelling the “CSI Effect” Myth: An Overview of Contemporary Forensic Dentistry (Cardoza)

9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Dentistry’s Role in a Mass Disaster Scenario (Cardoza)

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM FREE $________

Course presented by the ODAA Infection Control (Graziano)

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM $40 $________

Undetectable Anterior Composites with the 5 Minute Finish Hands-on (McMahon)

SOLD OUT

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM $125 $________

REGISTER ONLINE : www.okda.org/annual-meeting

(You can register up to 10 people at a time)

• Member dentists use your ADA/ODA log in.

• Non-member dentists use your ADA number.

• Non-dentists create a new account on the log in page.

If you don’t know your ADA number or need assistance logging in, please call the ADA at 800.621.8099.

REGISTER BY MAIL : Must be Postmarked by April 17, 2023. To register by mail, payment must be received in full and payment may only be made by check. Mail completed form with payment to:

Oklahoma Dental Association attn: Annual Meeting 317 NE 13th Street | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104

ONLY ONE REGISTRANT PER REGISTRATION FORM. Please copy this form for additional registrations.

Breakfast & Learn Ethics and Professionalism in Oklahoma in 2023 (Jones)

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Twenty-First Century Laser-Assisted Dentistry (Cardoza)

9:15 AM - 11:45 AM FREE $________

Global Diagnosis in the 21st Century (Robbins)

Global Diagnosis and Digital Smile Design – A New Synergy (Robbins)

I Have Become...Comfortably Numb! (Viola)

Waiting to Inhale?

Lunch & Learn Update on Opioids: Uses, Options, PMP, Best Practices, and Misadventures + Data on Oklahoma Dentists

Course presented by the OKDHA/Lunch & Learn Shining the Light on Inflammation

Modern Monolithic Injection Molded Composite Dentistry: Concepts, Materials, Instruments & Techniques Hands-on

Twenty-First Century Laser-Assisted Dentistry Hands-on

IV. SPECIAL EVENT TICKETS

ODA Party

Friday, April 28 at 6:30 PM $50 $________

V. TOTAL REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION FEE + TICKETS = TOTAL REGISTRATION: $________

PRE-REGISTRATION CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT APRIL 17, 2023. ANY REGISTRATION POSTMARKED AFTER APRIL 17, 2023 SHOULD BE HELD AND COMPLETED ON-SITE.

The ODA Annual Meeting schedule is subject to change. The 2023 Annual Meeting will be paperless. Any speaker handouts will be posted on the ODA website at www.OKDA.org/Annual-Meeting.

JOIN US AT CNHSA

POSITION 1: GENERAL DENTIST

Location | Durant Regional Medical Clinic

1801 Chukka Hina Durant, OK 74701

POSITION 2: GENERAL DENTIST

Location: Rubin White Health Clinic

109 Kerr Ave Poteau, OK 74953

• SALARY: $175,000/ Year

• BENEFITS: Generous Full Benefits Package

• DUTIES: Dental Procedures at CNHSA

Procedures are restorations, amalgam and composite. Extractions are simple and surgical, based on the comfort level of the dentist. Exams and digital x rays are offered. For complex extractions and molar endo we have both an endodontist (in Durant, OK) and the ability to refer out root canals to outside providers. This also applies to oral surgery for complex cases, third molars, full mouth extractions or complex extractions where anatomical considerations may impact the case. Also, we do have one pediatric dentist (in Durant, OK). Dentures and partials are handled by outside providers, and the patient is given contact instructions.

OKLAHOMA DENTAL

SEND CV TO

JASON HILL, D.O.

CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

JLHILL@CNHSA.COM | 918.567.7007

ONE CHOCTAW WAY, TALIHINA, OK 74571

RELIEF AND DISASTER GRANT PROGRAM

RELIEF AND DISASTER GRANT PROGRAM

NATURAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE

CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

& CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

EMAIL: SFRANTZ@OKDA.ORG

PHONE: 800.876.8890

OKDA.ORG/PROGRAMS/MEMBER-SUPPORT/

START THE NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT

DentaQuest is a purpose-driven national leader in dental insurance and benefits administration. We’ve developed an inclusive approach to quality care and improving access for all populations, enabled by trusted partnerships between patients, providers and payors. We call it Preventistry®

Why DentaQuest?

• 33M+ dental and vision members across more than 30 states.

• 50+ years of commercial dental benefits experience.

We are honored to partner with the Oklahoma Dental Association and its members to increase oral health access and improve oral health in the state of Oklahoma.

dentaquest.com/dentists

FEBRUARY 4 & 5, 2023

HEART OF OKLAHOMA EXPO CENTER

Dr. Brandon Loeser, 2023 Co-Chair Dr. Robie Herman, 2023 Co-Chair & ODA President

$1,000,000.00 IN DONATED DENTAL CARE

5,876 PROCEDURES PERFORMED

765 PATIENTS TREATED

888 VOLUNTEERS

$1,307.19 PER PATIENT AVERAGE

OkMOM 2023 SPONSORS

UNDERWRITER

PLATINUM - $50,000

SILVER - $10,000

BRONZE - $5,000

ENDORSED BY

ADA Dentist & Student Lobby Day

March 5-7, the ADA hosted the annual ADA Dentist Student Lobby Day Conference in Washington, DC. ADA’s Oklahoma Action Team Leaders, Drs. Doug Auld, Matt Cohlmia, Jandra Korb, Lindsay Smith, Kara Tims and Dan Wilguess, ODA Immediate Past President, Dr. Chris Fagan, and ODA Director of Communications, Stacy Yates, attended the conference with four Oklahoma ASDA members, Joshua Breece, Preston Patrick, Jena Graves, and Mubarika Ali. The delegation spent time learning and meeting with Oklahoma’s Congressional members, lobbying for issues that impact Oklahomans and the dental profession. To learn more about those issues, please visit ada.org/advocacy.

New DEA Guidelines for Prescribing Controlled Substances

A bill passed by Congress in December 2022 requires prescribers of controlled substances to complete eight hours of one-time training on safe controlled substance prescribing to receive or renew their registration with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The statutory language was taken from a separate bill called the Medication Access and Training Expansion Act (or MATE Act). The ADA successfully advocated for Congress to amend certain provisions of the MATE Act to adhere with ADA policy. The federal requirement applies to any licensed DDS or DMD who needs a DEA registration to prescribe controlled substances (Schedules II, III, IV, and V). Those who do not need a DEA registration are not affected. The ADA has put together an FAQ to help dentists understand the new requirements at ada.org/resources/practice/legal-and-regulatory/ dea-registration.

Legislative Reception

The evening of Tuesday, February 21st was spent talking with Oklahoma lawmakers about this year's ODA legislative agenda, specifically discussing HB 1694 and how this bill helps dental patients.

The evening was a huge success and was well-attended by ODA members, OUCOD students, State Representatives and State Senators. We would like to thank Central, Eastern, Oklahoma County, Northern, Southwest, Tulsa County and Northwest District Dental Societies for sponsoring the event, along with Oklahoma Acadamy of Pediatric Dentistry and the Oklahoma Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. We appreciate all your support!

Continue to watch your email for ODA Legislative Alerts, as well as the ODA E-news for up-to-the-minute legislative news! If you are not receiving these important emails, please contact the ODA at 800.876.8890 to update your email address today!

DENTAL BENEFITS FOR PATIENTS

minimum percentage of patient premiums on claims, patient care, and healthcare quality for its customers

Available data indicates that between 25-40% of dental premium dollars are used by insurance companies to cover administrative costs, profits, and executive compensation, instead of being directed toward patient care

While medical insurance carriers in Oklahoma are required to spend at least 80-85% of patient premiums on healthcare, there is no equivalent standard for dental insurance We want to change that with HB 1694

HB 1694 will require dental insurance carriers in Oklahoma to spend the established medical loss ratio on actual dental care rather than on administrative costs, salaries, and big marketing budget.

If dental insurance companies spend less than the established medical loss ratio on actual dental care, they must refund the difference to covered individuals and groups Setting a standard for Medical Loss Ratio means better dental benefits for patients It means more families will be empowered to seek the dental care they need MLR will increase transparency and accountability in dental insurance by requiring insurance carriers to disclose administrative costs and other financial information annually Ensuring transparency and value in dental insurance rates will help reduce out-of-pocket costs for dental patients, which will make access to dental care and procedures more affordable and encourage people who wouldn t normally go to the dentist to get dental care

CAPITOL CLUB

Dr. Jeffrey Ahlert

Dr. Clay Anderson

Dr. Tabitha Arias

Dr. Douglas Auld

Dr. Justin Beasley

Dr. William Beasley

Dr. Tamara Berg

Dr. David Birdwell

Dr. Elizabeth Bohanon

Dr. C. Todd Bridges

Dr. Matthew Bridges

Dr. Trace Bridges

Dr. S. Kelly Brown

Dr. Tricia Cannon

Dr. Wuse Cara

WE DON’T FUNDRAISE. WE FRIENDRAISE!

THANK YOU TO THESE 2023 DENPAC CAPITOL CLUB MEMBERS!

Dr. John Carletti

Dr. Bobby Carmen

Dr. Tennille Cheek-Covey

Dr. Raymond Cohlmia

Dr. Matthew Cohlmia

Dr. Ana Dotson

Dr. Brian Drew

Dr. Twana Duncan

Dr. Heath Evans

Dr. Christopher Fagan

Dr. Barry Farmer

Dr. John Folks

Dr. Richard Freeman

Dr. Chad Garrison

Dr. Sandra Grace

Dr. Michael Hansen

Dr. Aaron Harman

Dr. Richard Haught

Dr. Robert Herman

Dr. Jeffrey Hermen

Dr. Mathew Hookom

Dr. James Hooper

Dr. Brad Hoopes

Dr. Karl Jobst

Dr. Donald Johnson

Dr. Eugenia Johnson

Dr. Krista Jones

Dr. Michael Kirk

Dr. Jandra Korb

Dr. Marti Levinson

Dr. David Marks

Dr. Stephen Martin

Dr. Stephen Mayer

Dr. Tracy McIntire

Dr. Glenn Mead

Dr. Mohsen Moosavi

Dr. Nicole Nellis

Dr. Dana Price

Dr. Christopher Ray

Dr. Karen Reed

Dr. Steffan Sigler

Dr. Floyd Simon

Dr. Chad Spiva

Dr. Julie Storm

Dr. Carla Sullivan

Dr. Marc Susman

Dr. Jim Taylor

Dr. Stephen Taylor

Dr. Ryan Theobald

Dr. Kara Tims

Dr. Jonah Vandiver

Dr. Nathan Villines

Dr. Robert Webb

Dr. Mark Weems

Dr. Robert Wells

Dr. James Wendelken

Dr. W. Scott White

Dr. Brian Wilson

Dr. Ronald Winder

Dr. Paul Wood

OKCapitol Club is for that “ABC” group of DENPAC members; or those who want to be “ABOVE AND BEYOND CONTRIBUTORS.”

OKCapitol Club members truly understand the importance of the ODA’s participation in the political process and want to support candidates who are committed to the state’s oral health and the issues that affect your practice. OKCapitol Club members support those efforts even more by contributing an additional $300 to DENPAC ($470 total) per year. For more information about Capitol Club, contact Lynn Means at 800-876-8890 or lmeans@okda.org.

DENPAC Grand Level

DENPAC funds our voice. Without our input, legislators are merely making decisions based on what sounds good, what makes the fewest people angry, or what is easiest for them. Whether you like it or not, the campaign contributions we make to dentistry-friendly candidates are what opens those lines of communication. It’s what reminds legislators once they’re in office to go directly to the ODA for information, and not somewhere else.

For more information about DENPAC, contact Lynn Means at 800-876-8890 or lmeans@okda.org.

THANK YOU TO THESE 2023 DENPAC GRAND ($1,000) LEVEL MEMBERS!

Dr. Douglas Auld

Dr. Matthew Cohlmia

Dr. Richard Haught

Dr. Robert Herman

Dr. Paul Wood

H B 1 6 9 4

T H E D E N T A L I N S U R A N C E

T R A N S P A R E N C Y A C T

J O I N T H E F I G H T !

H B 1 6 9 4 : T H E D E N T A L I N S U R A N C E

T R A N S P A R A N C Y A C T

M e d i c a l L o s s R a t i o ( M L R ) i s t h e p o r t i o n o f i n s u r a n c e p r e m i u m s t h a t i s s p e n t o n p a t i e n t c a r e r a t h e r t h a n o v e r h e a d c o s t s . A l l s t a t e s h a v e a m i n i m u m r a t i o f o r m e d i c a l i n s u r a n c e b u t v e r y f e w h a v e a s i m i l a r s t a n d a r d f o r d e n t a l i n s u r a n c e p l a n s .

M L R e n s u r e s a h e a l t h c a r e i n s u r a n c e c o m p a n y w i l l s p e n d a m i n i m u m p e r c e n t a g e o f p a t i e n t p r e m i u m s o n a c t u a l p a t i e n t c a r e .

T h i s m e a n s m o r e o f y o u r m o n e y g o e s s t r a i g h t t o y o u r c a r e !

H B 1 6 9 4 w i l l r e q u i r e d e n t a l i n s u r a n c e c a r r i e r s i n O k l a h o m a t o s p e n d a s p e c i f i c a m o u n t o f p r e m i u m d o l l a r s o n p a t i e n t c a r e r a t h e r t h a n o n a d m i n i s t r a t i v e c o s t s , s a l a r i e s , a n d p r o f i t s .

REWARDS PARTNERS PROGRAM

A full mouth rehabilitation with FP1 prosthesis using advanced prosthodontics and periodontics approach: A case report (Part

1 of 2)

By: Jaewon Kim1, DDS, MSD, PhD, Jekita Kaenploy2, DDS, MS 1Division of Periodontics, University of Oklahoma, College of Dentistry, OK 2Department of Restorative Dentistry, University at Buffalo, NY

INTRODUCTION

There has been tremendous change in treatment approaches for patients with terminal dentition since Dr. Branemark's scientific breakthrough discovery of osseointegration in 1952. Dental implants offer patients more treatment solutions, including fixed prosthesis options for edentulous areas, and maintaining the bone structure and soft tissue health. Virtual implant planning using cone-beam computed tomography provides high accuracy for planning implant placement. Integration of CAD/CAM software allows for the simultaneous designing of an interim prosthesis in conjunction with surgical planning. However, a direct pick-up of an interim FP1 prosthesis can be challenging, especially in the mandible. The incorporation of existing teeth as a seating guide can facilitate proper positioning of the interim prosthesis. This case report delineates a workflow of restorative-driven implant rehabilitation from virtual planning to implant placement between two specialties, prosthodontics and periodontics, to achieve the optimal outcomes for the patient, using the most up-to-date technologies.

CASE REPORT

A 53 year old female business owner presented to the prosthodontics clinic at the University of Buffalo with the chief complaint of “I have bad teeth with multiple failing restorations, periodic swelling, and pain.” She did not like her smile and had concerns regarding both esthetics and function. The recurring pain was in the maxillary and mandibular anterior regions. The patient was classified as ASA III, due to malignant lung cancer that had metastasized to the lung, brain, bone, and lymph nodes. Previous chemotherapy was done to treat her brain and lung cancer. The brain tumor was treated 5 years ago with gamma ionizing radiation. In addition, she had a history of chronic sinusitis. At the time of surgery, the patient was taking prochlorperazine (Compazine, PBM Pharmaceuticals), rivaroxaban (Xarelto, Bayer’s Wuppertal laboratories), pembrolizumab (Keytruda, Merck), pemetrexed (Alimta, Eli Lilly and Company) folic acid (Zydus Pharmaceuticals), vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol, Superior Supplement Manufacturing) (Table 1). Upon examination, #9-11 bridge was present, with #9 exhibiting positive pain on palpation, but no pain on percussion. Teeth #27-29 was an existing bridge with marginal leakage on both abutments. Tooth #26 was previously root canal treated, and was negative to percussion and palpation (Figure 1). A problem list was developed, diagnosis confirmed, and treatment plan was produced (Tables 2, 3).

MATERIAL AND METHODS

From a periodontal perspective, one of the most important processes for complex cases is assessing the patient’s motivation for oral hygiene.

The patient quit smoking five years ago and had been brushing twice daily with an electric toothbrush since 2020. She also used an antiseptic mouth rinse every day. She stated that she clenches and grinds while sleeping and is interested in wearing a nightguard. No primary or secondary trauma from occlusion was noted. Her last scaling was completed at a private practice one year ago. The patient’s periodontal diagnosis was stage III localized periodontitis grade B, because the patient has tooth #1 site with a probing depth of more than ≥ 6mm, vertical bone loss ≥3 mm, and a moderate ridge defect. Additionally, radiographic bone loss extended to the middle third of the root and beyond. The rest of the sites showed coronal third bone loss of less than 15%. The patient’s treatment prognosis was discussed before the surgery. Emphasis on the patient’s oral hygiene was a must, especially if it involved multiple implant placements. The university did not agree to pay additional treatment fees for possible peri-implantitis in the future - the patient understood and wished to proceed. The patient’s surgery was scheduled with moderate intravenous sedation to ease the patient’s anxiety.

As for the disease control phase, scaling and root planing was completed. Tooth #1 was ultimately planned for extraction; however, the treating prosthodontist planned to use it in the interim to hold occlusal vertical dimension on the right side. Endodontic retreatment of #9 was performed to eliminate the ongoing periapical abscess.

The treatment plan involved extraction of teeth #19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 28 due to extensive caries and multiple failing restorations. After extractions, the lower arch was restored with implant-supported fixed restorations. The goal of the restorative plan for the maxillary arch was to restore her failing tooth (#9) and improve the appearance of her smile, according to her chief complaint. Therefore, the plan was to replace the bridge #9-X-11 and restore #3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, and 14 with bonded restorations.

Conventional diagnostic workup was performed on stone casts to prepare the interim prosthesis and plan for implant surgery. The casts were then digitized using a desktop scanner (Rainbow scanner, Dentium USA) and aligned to the CBCT data. Prosthetically-driven virtual implant planning was completed based on an ideal diagnostic wax-up on commercially available implant planning software (Blue Sky Plan, Blue Sky Bio). Implant positions were virtually planned on the sites of teeth #18, 20, 22, 27, 29, and 30. The interim prosthesis was designed using CAD software (Exocad dental CAD, USA). The design of this interim prosthesis had acrylic extensions on the occlusal surfaces of the lower molars to facilitate the direct pick-up process after implant placement. Relief holes were also digitally created in the

regions of planned implants (Figure 2).

Prior to the surgery, the existing bridge was sectioned between #28 and 29 pontic for the ease of extraction. Next, extraction of #21, 22, 25, 26, 29 and implant placement at #19, 20, 22, 27, 29, 30 was completed, along with socket grafting. All teeth were extracted using elevators and forceps, and special care was taken not to damage crestal bone height (Figure 3a). A surgical curette and small round bur with a handpiece were used to remove granulation tissue at site #29 and ensured that sound bone was exposed (Figure 3b). After the surgical guide was positioned, 4.3mm x 11.5 mm implants were placed (Nobel Active TiUltra, Nobel Biocare) (Figures 3c, 3d, 3e). Osteotomy preparation was completed with the medium bone drilling protocol and mandatory tapping. In this case, the bone around the site of #30 was dense. Therefore, a dense bone drilling protocol was used and tapping was done twice. All implants were hand-torqued with a wrench at more than 35Ncm. After all implants were placed, alveoloplasty was completed using a mock surgical template for final restoration (Figure 3f). Then, the patient was transferred to another room with the completion of sedation. Implant stability quotient (ISQ) values were checked with a transducer attached to an implant fixture (Osstell, Osstell AB) (table). Temporary prosthetic cylinders were placed, and seating was verified with radiographs. The interim prosthesis was picked-up intraorally using a dual-cure bisacryl resin. During the removal of the temporary cylinder for implant #29, the implant lost stability and began spinning. The decision was made to submerge #29, and a cover screw was placed. All other implants received healing abutments during the completion of grafting and closure. Bone graft (AlloOss cortico-cancellous 250-1000 Microns, Ace Surgical Supply) was mixed with platelet-rich-plasma (PRP), while another 1cc was prepared separately. The bone defect on #29 and extraction sockets were filled with graft (Figure 3g). For sites #22 and 27, a collagen membrane (Biogide, Geistlich) was used to cover the graft (Figure 3h). Then, platelet-rich-fibrin (PRF) membranes were placed on the sites of #22, 27, and 29 (Figure 3i). Periosteal releasing incisions were made lingually and buccally. Subsequently, a combination of horizontal mattress suture and simple interrupted sutures were placed using resorbable sutures (Glycolon 4-0, Osteogenics). Complete wound closure and positive hemostasis was achieved (Figure 3j). The patient was accompanied by her father and left the office healthy. After 4 months, 2nd stage uncovery surgery was completed on #29.

The restorative phase continued on the maxillary arch. A prefabricated post and core was placed on #9. Subsequently, maxillary teeth were prepared for crowns and a bridge. For the mandibular arch, a conventional impression was made to create a master cast. The implants on the canine areas were verified using a pattern resin verification jig for fabrication of an implantsupported bridge #22-27, and the verified master cast was subsequently scanned with and without the interim prosthesis in occlusion. The mandibular PMMA prototype was designed using CAD software (3Shape Dental System, 3Shape), milled, assembled, and prepared for delivery. This second set of provisionals served as a blueprint for the final prosthesis fabrication (Figure 4).

The final restorations for the mandibular arch included #19, 20, 29, 30 implant-supported zirconia crowns, and #22-27 implantsupported zirconia bridge. The natural dentition on the maxilla was restored with lithium disilicate crowns (Figures 5, 6). A night guard was fabricated to protect the restorations from parafunctional jaw movement. Post-operative 1 year follow-up radiographs and

periodontal charting showed stable bone levels around implants, as well as clean restorative margins (Figures 7, 8).

References

1. Ng YL, Mann V, Gulabivala K. Outcome of secondary root canal treatment: a systematic review of the literature. Int Endod J. 2008;41(12):1026-46.

2.Gallucci GO, Benic GI, Eckert SE, Papaspyridakos P, Schimmel M, Schrott A, et al. Consensus statements and clinical recommendations for implant loading protocols. The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants. 2014;29:287-90.

3. Morton D, Chen ST, Martin WC, Levine RA, Buser D. Consensus statements and recommended clinical procedures regarding optimizing esthetic outcomes in implant dentistry. International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants. 2014;29(Suppl):216-20.

4. Able FB, Campanha NH, Younes IA, Sartori IAdM. Evaluation of the intaglio surface shape of implant-supported complete-arch maxillary prostheses and its association with biological complications: An analytical cross-sectional study. The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. 2022;128(2):174-80.

5. Pozzi A, Tallarico M, Moy PK. The Implant Biologic Pontic Designed Interface: Description of the Technique and Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Evaluation. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res. 2015;17 Suppl 2:e711-20.

6. Zarone F, Di Mauro MI, Ausiello P, Ruggiero G, Sorrentino R. Current status on lithium disilicate and zirconia: a narrative review. BMC Oral Health. 2019;19(1):134.

7. Kornman KS, Papapanou PN. Clinical application of the new classification of periodontal diseases: Ground rules, clarifications and "gray zones". J Periodontol. 2020;91(3):352-60.

8. Schwarz F, Derks J, Monje A, Wang HL. Peri-implantitis. J Periodontol. 2018;89 Suppl 1:S267-S90.

9. Monje A, Aranda L, Diaz KT, Alarcon MA, Bagramian RA, Wang HL, et al. Impact of Maintenance Therapy for the Prevention of Peri-implant Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Dent Res. 2016;95(4):372-9.

10. Miron RJ, Zucchelli G, Pikos MA, Salama M, Lee S, Guillemette V, et al. Use of platelet-rich fibrin in regenerative dentistry: a systematic review. Clin Oral Investig. 2017;21(6):1913-27.

11. Avila-Ortiz G, Elangovan S, Kramer KW, Blanchette D, Dawson DV. Effect of alveolar ridge preservation after tooth extraction: a systematic review and metaanalysis. J Dent Res. 2014;93(10):950-8.

12. Walker LR, Morris GA, Novotny PJ. Implant insertional torque values predict outcomes. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2011;69(5):1344-9.

13. Zhang Y, Li C, Shi J, Gong Y, Zeng T, Lin M, et al. Comparison of dexmedetomidine with midazolam for dental surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020;99(43):e22288.study. The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. 2022;128(2):174-80.

5. Pozzi A, Tallarico M, Moy PK. The Implant Biologic Pontic Designed Interface: Description of the Technique and Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Evaluation. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res. 2015;17 Suppl 2:e711-20.

6. Zarone F, Di Mauro MI,

Part 2 will be printed in the May/June journal .

Ausiello P, Ruggiero G, Sorrentino R. Current status on lithium disilicate and zirconia: a narrative review. BMC Oral Health. 2019;19(1):134.

7. Kornman KS, Papapanou PN. Clinical application of the new classification of periodontal diseases: Ground rules, clarifications and "gray zones". J Periodontol. 2020;91(3):352-60.

8. Schwarz F, Derks J, Monje A, Wang HL. Peri-implantitis. J Periodontol. 2018;89 Suppl 1:S267-S90.

The figures and tables are on pages 48-50.

FIGURE

FIGURE 3

FIGURE 4

FIGURE 5

FIGURE 6

FIGURE

FIGURE LEGEND

FIGURE 1: Preoperative intraoral photographs. (a) Right lateral, (b) Front, (c) Left lateral, (d) Maxillary occlusal, (e) Mandibular occlusal view, (f) Fullmouth series radiographs.

FIGURE 2: The digital workflow and fabrication of the immediate provisional restoration. (a) Front, (b) Occlusal.

FIGURE 3: (a) After extractions, teeth #24 and 25 remained to seat the surgical guide with tripod support. (b) #29 had bone loss in the apical area communicating through the buccal cortex (blue arrow). (c) Implant surgical guide seated. (d) Implants #22, 27, and 29 were placed immediately. Then the remaining teeth were extracted (e) Nobel Active Ti Ultra fixture. (f) Bone reduction guide. (g) After all implants were placed, the fenestration was grafted with a PRP-infused bone graft. (h) Bio-Gide membrane placed on top of the grafted sites. (i) PRF membrane was placed on top of the Bio-Gide membrane before flap closure. (j) After the healing abutment placement and bone graft, sutures were placed.

FIGURE 4: The digital workflow and fabrication of the second set of provisional restorations. (a) Front, (b) Occlusal.

FIGURE 5: The fabrication of the final restorations. (a) Jaw relation recorded in centric relation, (b) The provisional restorations used as a blueprint for the final restorations, (c) Final restorations designed using 3Shape software, (d) Milled and finished final restorations.

FIGURE 6: Comparison between initial presentation (a, b), temporary restorations (c), and final results (d,e).

FIGURE 7: Comparison between initial (a) and one-year postoperative full mouth series radiographs (b).

FIGURE 8: One-year postoperative periodontal charting.

FIGURE

TABLE LEGENDS

TABLE 1: Medication list.

TABLE 2: Problem list.

TABLE 3: Diagnosis and treatment plan.

Committed to the Provider Community

MCNA is a committed partner to dental providers across the nation. Our proven approach to care involves working closely with the dental community to ensure high-quality dental care and services that improve outcomes for all Medicaid enrollees.

Our teams work collaboratively to support provider offices. Here are just a few of the ways we connect with our network dentists and their staff:

• Dedicated support via local Provider Relations Representatives

• On-site staff orientation and training sessions in person and online, upon request

• Claims paid using fee-for-service model

• Peer-to-peer consultation about clinical matters, upon request

• Fully integrated Call Centers featuring a dedicated Provider Hotline

• Easy-to-use Provider Portal to streamline daily administrative tasks

Additionally, MCNA ensures the voice of the dental community is heard. We use feedback from our network dentists to improve our program. Our Dental Advisory Committees allow MCNA leadership to meet with dentists in each state we serve and discuss key issues. This feedback is used to guide program growth and further target our support of providers.

MCNA does not exclude providers who meet our participation requirements. Go to www.mcna.net to learn more about our company and how we are making a difference in oral health across the country.

MyHealth Access Network Identified as the State Designated Entity (SDE)

By: Steve Miller, State Coordinator for Health Information Exchange, & David Kendrick, MD, MPH, CEO, MyHealth Access Network

Research indicates that patient care can be fragmented when clinical information comes only from a single clinic’s or hospital’s electronic health record (EHR). Oklahoma’s Health Information Exchange, MyHealth Access Network, reports that, on average, Oklahoma patients have medical records in more than three healthcare organizations, with some—those with the most complicated conditions—having important health records in as many as 25 places. Interoperability allows providers to access data available from the Health Information Exchange (HIE), which includes multiple sources and allows immediate access to a longitudinal patient record. This synergistic approach to information sharing improves the quality of care, avoids mistakes, enables clinical decision support and care coordination, and enhances the patient experience (Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, 2021).

The exchange allows providers, nurses, case managers, and other care team members involved in a patient’s care to appropriately access and securely share a patient’s vital medical information electronically. Nurses in every specialty can relate to the challenges of acquiring patient health information when it is needed most—at the point of care. Whether a direct admit to a hospital, a required transfer for level of care, or in an emergent situation, having even the most basic information, such as allergies and a medication list, improves the speed, quality, safety and reduces the cost of patient care. The exchange complies with state and federal programs such as Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), Office of National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) interoperability rules, and other requirements.

MyHealth Access Network, having served as an HIE in Oklahoma since 2010, and currently connecting more than 80% of all healthcare data in the state, has been identified as the state designated entity (SDE) for Health Information Exchange and is here to help you meet the requirements of SB1369.

In March 2022, the State of Oklahoma passed SB 1369, and the subsequent rules, requiring all health care providers to report data to and utilize the State Designated Entity (SDE) for Health Information Exchange beginning July 1, 2023.

All health care providers shall establish a direct, secure connection to the state-designated entity for HIE and submit data in the form and format as defined on the Office of the State Coordinator for Health Information Exchange website. Providers should actively use HIE services to securely access records during and/or in support of treatment or healthcare operations.

MyHealth Access Network currently links more than 4,000 Oklahoma healthcare providers and more than 4 million patients within and beyond Oklahoma, who now have their health records available wherever and whenever they seek care. The data found in MyHealth include diagnoses, visits, medications, allergies, vital signs, lab results, immunizations, procedures, clinical notes, social history, and much more. By using the MyHealth Provider Portal, care team members can access the complete health history of each patient any time that it is needed for decisions about the patient’s care and plan.

We have a distinct opportunity in Oklahoma to create greater care collaboration and easier transitions. Join us on this journey by completing the online application at www. MyHealthAccess.net. If you would like to learn more about MyHealth Access Network, please contact us at 918-2363434 or email us at myhealth@myhealthaccess.net.

This presentation reviews the details of recent legislation regarding participation in Oklahoma’s State Designated Health Information Exchange and reviews the capabilities and benefits of utilizing the HIE to provide care and services. This presentation also summarizes the process for joining and getting connected to the Health Information Exchange (HIE). Scan the QR code with your smartphone to register for one of the presentations today!

All heal th care providers shall:

• Establish a direct, secure connection to the state-designated entity for HIE and submit data in the form and format as defined on the Office of the State Coordinator for HIE website.

• Actively use the HIE services to securely access records during and/or in suppor t of treatment or health care operations.

State-Designated Entity (SDE):

MyHealth Access Network has been designated as the state-designated entity (SDE) for Health Information Exchange and is here to help you meet the requirements of SB1369.

Background:

MyHealth Access Network is a nonprofit health information exchange created by a grassroots coalition of health care industry stakeholders across Oklahoma. Through this coalition, members securely share electronic health records to achieve better, safer, and lower cost care for all.

Additional Benefits of Joining MyHeal th

• Better monitor and improve care quality and timeliness.

• Reduce health care costs associated with redundant testing, hospital admissions, and emergency depar tment visits.

• Improve care coordination during transitions between health care settings.

• Comply with State and Federal programs such as MIPS , ONC and CMS interoperability rules, and other requirements.

Contact:

For more information, reach us at: www.myheal thaccess.net and 918-236-3434

In March 2022, the State of Oklahoma passed SB1369 and the subsequent rules, requiring all heal th care providers to repor t data to and utilize the State Designated Entity (SDE) for Heal th Information Exchange beginning July 1, 2023.

Dangers of Medication Errors and How ePrescribing Can Help

By: Robert McDermott, President & Chief Executive Officer, iCoreConnect

In 2019, the pharmaceutical industry spent $83 billion on research and development and on the introduction of new drugs for sale. These medications are intended to be prescribed to help patients manage and negotiate medical and dental conditions. But once you’re prescribing those medications, the responsibility largely falls to you to prevent medication errors, such as identifying harmful side effects from drug interactions and determining whether contraindications prevent that medication from being prescribed.

Although the financial cost of medication errors is significant, at $20 billion a year, one cannot put a price tag on the more dangerous consequences of those mistakes. However, much like medications can mitigate conditions, ePrescribing can help mitigate the risk of medication errors.

What Are Medication Errors?

Medication errors most often result from a patient receiving the wrong medication, dosage, or prescription instructions. For doctors, being taxed or rushed can result in poor communication, inaccurate information or quick writing or simply making mistakes attributable to an overly busy schedule.

Those errors may be the fault of the prescriber, pharmacy, or patient, and they can result in patient harm. It’s most important to emphasize that they are preventable, and ePrescribing can help mitigate the risk of medication errors.

Here are common ways doctors may be at fault:

• Incorrect dosing

• Incorrect medication

• Incorrect dosage strength

• Failure to notice contraindications or drug interactions

• Illegible handwriting

All of these scenarios can result in costly and dangerous situations for patients and prescribers alike. Sadly, studies suggest that nearly 100,000 lives are lost, and at least 1.5 million people are harmed eby medication errors each year.

How ePrescribing Can Help Prevent Medication Errors

One of the best solutions for minimizing medication errors is implementing an ePrescribing solution. Many see this solution solely as a way to improve and increase team efficiency. Although one of the big benefits is easing the workload on stretched teams and prescribers, there are many more. Here are key features of ePrescribing software:

There’s no more miscommunication. No more illegible handwriting or misheard medication names. The name of the medication, the dosage, and the strength are all clear to the prescriber and the pharmacist.

There’s no more missing information. You can to access the patient's prescription history, no matter who wrote the prescription, for medications filled through pharmacies across the country. Robust ePrescription software also provides a comprehensive drug directory for quick reference to drug information, interactions, and contraindications.

You’ll get an alert if you miss something. With some cloud-based ePrescribing software, you’ll get a notification if you’ve missed an allergy or potential drug interaction.

You’ll save time and effort. With cloud flexibility, you can prescribe from a phone, laptop, or desktop computer. You can send prescriptions from wherever you are, without wasting time going to the office, on calls with the pharmacy or being restricted to one workstation at your practice.

You’ll ensure prescriptions make it to the pharmacy. ePrescriptions are sent right to the pharmacy, and you receive instant confirmation of receipt. You can send five or six prescriptions within minutes without issue.

Increase speed and accuracy. Fully integrated ePrescription software can populate patient information directly from your practice management system, improving accuracy. Other time savers may include saving frequently used pharmacies and “Doctor’s Favorites” for commonly used medication sets.

Ensure EPCS and PDMP compliance. In addition to all the functionality above, cloud ePrescribing software allows you to prescribe all medications, including controlled substances, and may connect directly to the Oklahoma PMP.

In short, ePrescribing is a massive time saver while improving communication and accuracy, saving you, your team, the patient, and the pharmacist time. You keep everyone safer and ensure clear prescriptions that deliver the care your patients need.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Robert McDermott is President and Chief Executive Officer of iCoreConnect, an award-winning provider of secure cloud-based communications and productivity software for high-compliance industries, most notably in dentistry.

During McDermott’s first six months on the job, he met with more than 2,000 dental and medical professionals around the country. Every one of iCoreConnect’s cloud-based services, from our practice management software and HIPAA-compliant email to our ePrescription tool, are designed on the input of those practicing doctors.

Because of McDermott's commitment to the customer and product excellence, iCoreConnect was named one of the United States’ Top 10 Encryption Providers by Enterprise Security Magazine. iCoreExchange, the company’s HIPAA-compliant email, was named one of Dental Products Report’s Top 50 Products. Additionally, iCoreConnect was honored as a Top 10 Dental Solution by Healthcare Tech Outlook.

ODA endorses iCoreRx ePrescription software. If you’re ready to talk about how an ePrescription solution can help your dental practice improve patient care and outcomes, and help keep everyone safe from prescription medication errors, book an iCoreRx demo today at iCoreConnect.com/OK7 or call 888.810.7706.

Upcoming Continuing Education Opportunities

ORAL PATHOLOGY REVIEW

(LOCATED ON THE OU-TULSA CAMPUS)

PRESENTED BY:

RONNIE FARAM, DDS, AND KATHLEEN

HIGGINS, DDS, MS

MARCH 24, 2023

CREDITS: 3 HOURS

FUNDAMENTAL RESTORATIVE PRINCIPLES AND ALTERNATIVES FOR THE SIMPLE TO COMPLEX RESTORATIVE CASE PRESENTED BY:

MICHAEL C. FLING, DDS & JAMES C. KESSLER, DDS

SESSION I: MARCH 31, 2023

SESSION II: MAY 12, 2023

CREDITS: 6 HOURS EACH, 12 TOTAL

EXCELLENT & EFFICIENT ENDODONTICS: A HANDS-ON WORKSHOP PRESENTED BY:

CHRISTOPHER COOK, DDS SPONSORED BY:

KOMET USA

APRIL 14, 2023

CREDITS: 6 HOURS

SCAN THE QR CODE TO REGISTER

LEVEL ONE BOTULINUM TOXIN AND DERMAL FILLERS PRESENTED BY:

TRACY BLESSING, DDS

APRIL 21 & 22, 2023

CREDITS: 6 HOURS

EACH, 12 TOTAL

AN UPDATE ON RESTORATIVE DENTAL MATERIALS PRESENTED BY:

SHARUKH KHAJOTIA, BDS, MS, PHD MAY 5, 2023

CREDITS: 6 HOURS

ORAL PATHOLOGY: A REVIEW OF ULCERATIVE LESIONS, LICHEN PLANUS, BURNING MOUTH AND TONGUE, THE HEAD & NECK & COMMON RADIOGRAPHIC CONSULTS PRESENTED BY:

RONNIE FARAM, DDS, AND KATHLEEN

HIGGINS, DDS, MS MAY 19, 2023

CREDITS: 6 HOURS

For more information or to register online, visit: dentistry.ouhsc.edu/CE

Propel your success with resources and support in the palm of your hand with the re-imagined ADA Member App. Additional app-ealing content and features are coming soon!

PERSONALIZED

• Customize

• Change

CAREER

•

MEMBER CHAT

• Connect with private memberto-member messaging and calling.

• Start 1:1 or group chats by searching the chat directory, opt-in required.

DIGITAL WALLET

• Keep your priority documents in one place for easy access and sharing.

• Scan, upload or take a photo of documents to store directly on your device.

ADA PODCAST

• Stream the new ADA podcast “Dental Sound Bites” hosted by your peers for real talk on dentistry’s daily wins and sticky situations.

• Tune in on the app for exclusive bonus content.

APP-SOLUTELY RE-IMAGINED!

Designed for dentists, with dentists, the new ADA Member App is here and ready to put the resources you need in the palm of your hand.

• Chat 1:1 or with your network

• Newsfeed customized to your interests

• Digital wallet to store your important documents

• Stream the new “Dental Sound Bites” podcast

Tap into possibility at ADA.org/App

CLASSIFIEDS

PRACTICE FOR SALE

Practice for Sale/Lease: Western Oklahoma rural active practice with 1800 plus patients for sale owner willing to stay for transition. 3700 sq ft brick building on busy intersection. Computerized digital Xray and intraoral scanner. For more info contact the owner at drj2thfxr@icloud.com

Dental Practice for Sale in Krebs OK: This dental practice offers excellent location, right on Main Street in Krebs, OK, just off Hwy 270 to the south and Hwy 69 to the east at McAlester. Equipped with new dental chairs and all the tools of the trade! Property is on TWO PRIME LOTS. Use the 2nd one or re-sell it. This 1500 sq ft building is comprised of two exam rooms, large reception area, denture room, break room, and two restrooms. There is also a SECOND ENTRY TO ANOTHER PRIVATE OFFICE WITHIN THE BUILDING. Building is wired for both internet and cable. Located just a few miles from Lake Eufaula too, Oklahoma’s largest lake with someof the best fishing in the nation! The city of Krebs is a quaint, historic town famous for great Italian food & a small hometown feel, with it’s own K-8th grade school. Call to schedule an appointment to see this one today! Angella Lee | (580) 399-1600 | LakeLifeNow@gmail.com

Central Oklahoma General Practice For Sale : Available for sale is a profitable general practice located in central Oklahoma. The practice generated over $800k in 2022 with the doctor seeing patients 4 days per week. The facility is equipped with 4 ops and occupies 1,600 sq. ft.. With an established reputation in the community, an excellent staff in place, and easy access to two major cities, this is a unique opportunity for anyone looking to acquire a successful and longestablished practice with room for growth. Contact: Matt Kosciewicz | (704) 424-5626 | matt.kosciewicz@mcgillhillgroup.com

Tulsa/Metro Area Practice for Sale : Tulsa/Metro Area, OK: Beautiful five (5) op practice located in South Tulsa. Practice is collecting $900K per year with a strong patient base and nice mix of FFS and PPO. Practice is up to date with technology, including CEREC, Digital x-ray, and 3D. For more details contact Henry Schein Transitions Sales Consultant Kriti Eisel, 405.590.9694, kristi.eisel@henryschein.com. #OK3362

Place a Classified Ad

Placing an ad with the ODA allows you to target your ad to a specific audience. Unlike other classified ad sources (local newspaper, other online classified sites, etc.), a listing with the ODA gives you exposure to the people who would be most interested in your ad. The online version of the ODA Journal contains active hyperlinks within the advertisement, ensuring you get maximum exposure for your ad.

Submitting a classified ad is easy with our online form. Find the form and more information at www.okda.org/classifieds. PRICING

ODA Members

Online: Free

ODA Journal: $40 for first 50 words

(additional words $0.15 each)

Non-ODA Members

Online or ODA Journal: $83 (>50 words)

(additional words $0.32 each)

Bundle (online & Journal)

$149 (>50 words)

(additional words $0.32 each)

Looking to fill an open position in your office, need to sell dental equipment or a practice? Check out the latest listings below and visit okda.org/classifieds for additional listings.