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Oklahoma Dental Association

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Inside Front Cover Valliance Bank Back Cover Delta Dental of Oklahoma

ASSOCIATION 04 Calendar of Events

3000 Insurance Group Edmonds Dental Prosthetics Endodontic Associates Lewis Health Profession Services OK Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Paragon Dental Practice Transitions

0 6 2019 Oklahoma Mission of Mercy 08 ODA Rewards Partners 10 Member Benefit Corner 11 ODA Marketing Coach

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Financial New Year’s Resolutions – Turning Resolutions into Habits

1 2 Actions of the 2018 ADA House of Delegates 1 2 Meet the New ODA Director of Communications and Education 1 4 ADA Leadership Installed 1 5 Get Involved with the ODA 1 6 2019 Annual Meeting Event Preview 1 8 2019 ODA Annual Meeting CE Preview 2 3 Win a Free 2019 Annual Meeting Registration!

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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.

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LEGISLATIVE LOOP 2 0 Action for Dental Health Act Now Law

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2019 ODA Dentist Day at the Capitol

26 ODA Members Listed as Top Dentists in State

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Member Spotlight: Dr. Scott Hubbard

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

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 © 2019 Oklahoma Dental Association.

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POSTMASTER: Send address changes to OKLAHOMA DENTAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL, 317 NE 13th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104.

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

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FEATURES 2 6 Exercise: Good for Your Body, But Bad for Your Teeth?

2 8 Tobacco Stops With Me 10th Anniversary 30 Financial New Year's Resolutions Turning Resolutions into Habits

OKLAHOMA DENTAL FOUNDATION 32 Honoring Veterans Through Dental Care

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33 2019 ODF Course Schedule

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CLASSIFIEDS 34 ODA Classified Listings

Cover Photo: Volunteers at the 2018 Oklahoma Mission of Mercy in Durant.

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ODA JOURNAL STAFF EDITOR Phoebe Vaughan,DDS ASSOCIATE EDITOR Frank J. Miranda, DDS EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS M. Edmund Braly, DDS Mary Hamburg, DDS, MS Somer Heim, DDS Daryn Lu, DDS Mary Martin, DDS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR F. Lynn Means DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & EDUCATION Stacy Yates MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Madison Douglas OFFICERS 2018-2019 PRESIDENT Shannon Griffin, DMD president@okda.org PRESIDENT-ELECT Daniel Wilguess, DDS presidentelect@okda.org VICE PRESIDENT Paul Mullasseril, DDS vicepresident@okda.org SECRETARY/TREASURER Robert Herman, DDS treasurer@okda.org SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE Doug Auld, DDS speaker@okda.org IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Juan Lopez, 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 Ethridge OPERATIONS MANAGER Cerissa Frazier MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Madison Douglas SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER Abby Sholar

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

January 1-2 ODA Office Closed January 11 Rewards Committee Meeting 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

ODA Annual Meeting Planning Committee 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

ODA Council on Dental Education and Public Information 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

ODA January 18 OkMOM Treatment Leads Meeting 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

ODA OkMOM All Leads Meeting 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

ODA (Lunch Provided) OkMOM 2019 Live Announcement 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

ODA March 1 OkMOM Steering Committee Meeting 8 a.m.

ODA RDGP Meeting 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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Oklahoma County Dental Society Installation of Officers Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club 5:30 p.m.

January 25 Tulsa County All Day CE Crowne Plaza Tulsa Southern Hills 6 Hours of CE February 1-2 2019 Oklahoma Mission of Mercy State Fair Park-OKC February 4 ODA Office Closed February 5 Oklahoma County Dental Society Board Meeting February 8 Council on Nominations 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

ODA Council on Bylaws, Policy and Ethics 10:00 a.m.

ODA ODA Board of Trustees 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

ODA Tulsa County All Day CE Crowne Plaza Tulsa Southern Hills 6 Hours of CE

Match@ODA 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

ODA See page 22 February 15 Annual Meeting Planning Committee 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

ODA Council on Dental Care 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

ODA Council on Membership and Membership Services 3:00 p.m.

ODA February 22 Council on Governmental Affairs 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

ODA February 26 Dentist Day at the Capitol 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

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March 5 Tulsa County Awards & Installation of Officers TiAmo’s Restaurant 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

March 22-23 Eastern District CE & Meeting Hot Springs, AR

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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 which you’re looking, we’re there every step of the way.

Free App Can Help Dentists in Emergencies

By Michelle Manchir, ADA News Dentists could benefit from using a free mobile application developed by the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, or ADSA. The app, "ADSA Ten Minutes Saves A Life!", offers providers checklists and algorithms related to patient care crises, early detection of emergencies and appropriate interventions. It is funded by the ADSA Anesthesia Research Foundation and has no corporate sponsorship or affiliation.

Within the app, which is available for download from Apple’s App Store for iOS and Google Play for Android users, there are flow charts for evaluating emergency events including allergic reactions, choking, hypertension, chest pain, low blood sugar and more. Providers can catalog and track drug expiration dates and also input patient age and weight to personalize needed emergency drug dosages.

In November, iMedicalApps.com, a website edited by an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the Wake Forest School of Medicine, included “ADSA Ten Minutes Saves A Life!” in its Best Medical

Apps of the Week feature.

The app is the result of several years of work by academic and clinical volunteers, said Dr. Morton Rosenberg, professor emeritus of oral and maxillofacial surgery at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and an anesthesiology professor at the Tufts University School of Medicine, a member of the working group.

“This is about creating a culture of patient safety in dentistry,” he said. “It’s out there available for any provider.”

After downloading the app, users choose from one of three provider level options: dentist using only local anesthesia or nitrous oxide or minimal and moderate sedation, dentist providing moderate intravenous sedation or dentist providing deep sedation/general anesthesia and current in advanced cardiac life support and pediatric advanced life support.

The app is available now in a beta version, said Dr. Rosenberg, and will eventually include appendixes with videos on rescue actions and links to relevant sites.

To find the app, search for “ADSA Ten Minutes Saves A Life!” in Google Play or Apple’s App Store. After entering your information just once, you can share it with the participating organizations of your choice. For more information visit ADSAhome.org Manchir M. Free app can help dentists with office medical/sedative emergencies. ADA News.

50(1):9. Copyright © 2019 American Dental Association. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission.

Find more information to assist you in managing your practice at the member-only ADA Center for professional Success http://success.ada.org/ 10 journal | January/February 2019

ODA MARKETING COACH

Market Research

Having accurate market research will help you identify what audience, or types of patient, to target.

Knowing what groups to target will help you identify the most effective way to reach them. If you don’t know your target, you can’t expect to hit it.

But knowing who and where your target is and what matters to them will help you plan marketing campaigns that let patients know why your practice is the right one for them. Knowing what makes one practice stand out from others is known as differentiation and will help you create a brand for your practice. That knowledge will be instrumental as you develop your marketing campaign and identify which marketing tactics and outlets to use.

The first major step to any marketing campaign involves several smaller steps: •

Know the type of advertising you’ve done and how successful it’s been

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Learn more about other dentists practicing in your area

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Understand your current market, or patient base

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Identify your target market, or the types of patients you want in your practice

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Determine how much new business your practice can handle

That information will serve as the baseline data, or metrics, that you will use to gauge the success of future marketing efforts.

efforts, gathering information about other similar practices in your community, and conducting a brief patient survey.

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Data on your current or recent marketing efforts should recap:

Once you’ve collected this information, review the details and determine whether your marketing efforts are delivering the number and types of patients you want. If they are, congratulations! If they aren’t, it’s time to consider redirecting your efforts.

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Type of media used and when the campaign ran

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The length and cost of each campaign

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The number of prospective patients who called the office in response to the campaign

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The number of prospective patients who scheduled – and kept – appointments

Information about other practices in the community can be gathered by viewing the websites of similar practices within a specific geographic area, such as a 5-10 mile radius. Have the person assisting you in this research focus his/her efforts on practices similar to yours, such as general dentistry or specialty.

Collect data on: •

Types of services provided, including cosmetic and elective procedures

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Number of doctors

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Office hours

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Dental benefit plans accepted, if available online

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Any special offers or promotions

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Online availability of a practice newsletter, blog, videos, etc.

Most of the demographic data about patients is available in your patient records, and sample survey questions and tips are available in the articles in The Patient Survey section of this module. Information to be collected should include:

Gathering market research about your practice doesn’t have to be intimidating.

Your primary purpose is to collect information about your patient population, how new patients became aware of your practice, the types of advertising you’ve been doing, and the results of each campaign or type of ad.

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Who they are

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Where they live

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Their initial oral health status

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How they learned about your practice

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Case acceptance rates

Your office or administrative manager can help collect this information by researching information on your previous advertising

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How willing they are to invest in achieving and maintaining good oral health

Whether they have coverage under a dental benefit plan and, if so, the name of the plan, etc.

Finally, talk with your staff about the campaign; let them know its goals, when and how it will launch, and how they can support it. Knowing this information early in the process will increase their enthusiasm and commitment to making the plan a success.

Don’t Forget! Be sure to review the articles contained in the Legal and Ethical Aspects of Marketing section of this module for specific information on Advertising, Patient Privacy/Social Media, and Online Reviews/ Social Media.

Keep in mind that even the best marketing campaign can fail if your practice’s internal systems can’t support it.

Do a close and objective review of all of the systems in place in your practice – including your financial plans, systems, staffing and staff training – to ensure that they’re effective and able to support the additional phone calls and patients your campaign will bring into the office. Consult the articles on Inquiries from Prospective Patients and Internal Marketing in this module for information on making sure your staff is trained on how to handle additional calls and patients.

Copyright © 2018 American Dental Association.

All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission.

For additional resources on how to grow your practice, visit the ADA’s Center for Professional Success at ada.org/success.

Future issues of the ODA Journal will include individual articles from this module, but you can see the module in its entirety at http://success.ada.org/en/ practice-management/marketing.

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ACTIONS OF THE 2018 ADA HOUSE OF DELEGATES

Actions of the 2018 ADA House of Delegates Compiled by Dr. Stephen Glenn, ADA Delegate The ADA House of Delegates met October 18-22 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Some of the major actions taken are summarized below.

The House approved a $22 dues increase for 2019 but rejected a special assessment of $58, instead urging the Board of Trustees to use reserve funds to pay for the remaining year of a three-year pilot project for the Find-A-Dentist campaign.

The dues increase will bring anticipated 2019 revenues of $134,180,000 against $134,021,000 in expenses and sets 2019 dues at $554 for ADA active members.

The $18 million three-year Find-A-Dentist campaign is focused on connecting prospective patients with dentists. The 2016 House of Delegates approved the effort in Res. 67H-2016: "Drive Utilization of Dental Services for ADA Members."

Dr. Chad P. Gehani, ADA 2nd District Trustee from Jackson Heights, NY, was elected ADA president-elect on the third ballot. Dr. Ted Sherwin from Orange, VA, was elected ADA treasurer on the first ballot.

With a national discussion ongoing about a possible dental benefit in Medicare, the House adopted a resolution calling for the ADA president to appoint an ad hoc committee to review and update existing

policy and to identify an implementation plan and timeline to address all elder care including Medicare.

The House also approved a resolution that outlines a more succinct policy on licensure-related matters in an effort to make its position on the subject clearer by removing redundancies and lengthy explanations in 12 of the Association's dental licensure-related policies, and simplifying its policies related to general principles for dental licensure, initial licensure and the curriculum-integrated format clinical examination, among others. According to the resolution, the ADA's position on general principles for dental licensure include opposing federal licensure and federal intervention in the state dental licensure system, supporting the elimination of patients in the clinical licensure examination process, and opposing efforts of unlicensed and unqualified persons to gain a right to serve the public directly in the field of dental practice.

Creating better working relationships between state dental associations and their respective state dental Medicaid agencies is the goal of a resolution that encourages state dental associations, working with state Medicaid agencies, to create a dental peer review committee made up of licensed Medicaid providers to offer expert consultation on issues brought to them by the state agency or third-party payers.

The resolution builds on previously passed Medicaid-related House resolutions.

The House approved a resolution relating to dental benefits that seeks to “minimize interference of dental benefit carriers into the doctor-patient relationship” and directs the Board of Trustees to convene a task force of experts from across the Association to develop a strategy for state-based

advocacy related to dental benefits. The resolution would develop policy actions that states can include in their advocacy efforts.

The unveiling of ADA Practice Transitions was made during the House of Delegates town hall meeting. On October 18, the ADA Business Innovation Group revealed the official name, logo and website of its new service to oversee and test pilot programs to foster relationships between dentists at key transition points in their careers. Aptly named ADA Practice Transitions, the service will manage pilot initiatives, including the testing and assessment of an online platform that would match dentists who are looking to join a practice with owners who are seeking a partner, associate or other entity to purchase their practice. The ADA Business Innovation Group had announced in October that Wisconsin and Maine will be the first states to test the online platform in the first quarter of 2019. ADA Practice Transitions will evaluate all elements of the program throughout the year and make recommendations for expansion by the end of 2019.

Acting in response to the increasing rates of HPV (human papilloma virus)associated oropharyngeal cancer, the House adopted a policy urging dentists and local and state dental societies to encourage HPV vaccination as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The House also ratified the interim policy on opioid prescribing that the Board had approved early in 2018.

The “Unofficial Actions of the 2018 American Dental Association House of Delegates” as well as details of all the resolutions considered in Honolulu are available to all ADA members at ada.org.

WELCOME TO THE NEWEST ODA STAFF MEMBER Please join us in welcoming the new ODA Director of Communications and Education, Stacy Yates. As Director of Communications & Education, Stacy is responsible for the departments of Communications, Publications, Public Information/Oral Health Literacy Programs, and Dental Education. She serves as the staff liaison to the Council on Dental Education and Public Information, Journal Editorial Board and the CE Advisory Committee. Stacy works closely with ODA leadership to develop and implement communication strategies that aid in furthering the ODA mission across the state of Oklahoma.

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Stacy graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma where she received her degree in Public Relations and Marketing. Prior to the ODA, she served as Marketing Programs & Event Manager at Pinnacle Business Systems and, most recently, as the Communication Director for Holy Trinity Lutheran Church & School. Stacy is married and has one daughter.

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Dr. Jeffrey M. Cole Installed as President of the American Dental Association Dr. Cole and the new and returning ADA officers and trustees were installed in their offices before proceedings of the ADA House of Delegates that gathered this week at the ADA’s 159th annual meeting in Honolulu.

During his address to the House of Delegates, Dr. Cole called the future of dentistry “bright” and asked, “What difference will you make?” of his fellow dentists.

Dr. Jeffrey M. Cole, of Wilmington, Delaware, took office Oct. 22 as the 155th president of the American Dental Association.

“Dentistry needs leaders like you, now more than ever,” he said. “Together we can deliver not only what our patients and our members need today, but what they can’t even imagine they will need tomorrow.”

Before being chosen president-elect in 2017, Dr. Cole, an ADA member for over

35 years, was trustee of the ADA’s 4th District. He is a former chair of the ADA Budget and Finance Committee, the ADA Strategic Planning Committee and the ADA Business Model Project Oversight.

Dr. Cole also served as president of the Academy of General Dentistry and is a member of the American College of Dentists, Delta Sigma Delta International Dental Fraternity and the International College of Dentists.

He graduated from Georgetown University School of Dentistry in 1986 and completed a general practice residency at Christiana Care Health System. He also earned a master’s degree in business administration from Temple University’s Fox School of Business and Management.

Second District Trustee, Dr. Chad P. Gehani, elected ADA President-elect Dr. Gehani, who has served as a delegate from 2000-14, is the immediate past trustee of the ADA’s 2nd District.

Dr. Gehani previously served as president of the New York State Dental Association and the Queens

County Dental Society. In addition to the ADA, Dr. Gehani is a member of the American Association of Endodontists and the Indian Dental Association.

Dr. Gehani received his dental degree from Columbia University

College of Dental Medicine. He is the recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, which recognizes Americans who dedicate their lives to community and is bestowed by the Ellis Island Honor Society.

Save the Date for ADA FDI 2019 It’s been more than 20 years since FDI World Dental Federation has met in conjunction with the ADA Annual Meeting. That all changes in 2019. Make plans now to attend the ADA FDI World Dental Congress 2019 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California. Registration opens February 13, 2019. We look forward to seeing you there! Visit ada.org/meeting for the latest information.

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Looking to get involved? There are several opportunities for members to be involved in the Oklahoma Dental Association, from positions of leadership within your local dental society to serving on a council that piques your interest. With time commitments ranging from one meeting per year to attendance at a few programs, we are confident you can find a way to serve that suits your needs and interests. Read below to see where you fit!

Council on Budget and Finance The Council on Budget and Finance develops an annual budget for approval by the House of Delegates at the Annual Session and, if necessary, presents a resolution setting forth any change in the dues structure. This Council ensures the Association remains good stewards of its members’ dues.

Program, a member-only benefit which helps settle dentist-patient disputes without litigation, is overseen by this Council.

develop and conduct educational programs to train ODA members to be legislative advocates.

OHCA and DHS Standing Committee

Council on Membership and Membership Services

This Committee consults and interacts with the Oklahoma Health Care Authority and the Department of Human Services.

This Council develops, plans and executes membership recruitment and retention programs and functions. As the liaison between the Association and the OU College of Dentistry, the Council provides opportunities for dental students to meet ODA members and encourages participation in the Association. This Council also oversees programs that support diverse member sub-categories and special interest groups, including New Dentists.

Council on Bylaws, Policy, and Ethics

Council on Dental Education and Public Information

This Council meets annually to review the Bylaws and governance manuals to ensure that actions of the House of Delegates are properly recorded and to ascertain that the Bylaws have not been violated. The Council also interprets the Bylaws to settle disputes, and drafts and approves text of amendments to the Bylaws and of Council resolutions prior to their submission to the House for action. The Council receives complaints and investigates, mediates and adjudicates such complaints regarding a member’s alleged non-compliance with the American Dental Association’s Guidelines and Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct.

This Council conducts dental health education campaigns and programs to communicate the dental health message to the public and improve the public perception of dentistry. It works with charitable entities and the media to provide oral health information to the public.

This Council is also in charge of all ODA member communications, including the ODA Journal and ecommunications.

Council on Dental Care The Council on Dental Care consults and interacts between the dental profession and organizations concerned with the provision of dental health care, private, state or federal. It monitors the dental manpower needs of the state and develops programs to improve dental health care availability in underserved areas. The Mediation Review

Council on Governmental Affairs The Council on Governmental Affairs consults and interacts with state and federal boards and agencies involved with dental care programs, develops recommendations concerning rules, regulations, or legislation that affect the dental profession or the dental health of the public, and maintains a statewide grassroots program in order to have an effective mechanism for ODA members to contact their legislators. The members also coordinate and supervise ODA lobbying activities, oversee and interact with DENPAC and ADPAC, and

Council on Nominations The Council on Nominations is comprised of one officer from each of the Component Dental Societies and is responsible for selecting nominees for all elective offices of the Association and for each occurring vacancy in the Councils for election by the House of Delegates. Interested in serving as an officer of the Association? The Vice President and Speaker of the House of Delegates are elected positions. The Speaker serves three terms and the Vice President proceeds to the offices of President-elect and then President. Want to represent the ODA on the national level? The ODA has five elected Delegates and five elected Alternate Delegates on the American Dental Association House of Delegates, each of which serves four-year terms.

During the ODA House of Delegates meeting on April 25, 2019 in Oklahoma City, the House will vote to fill open positions. For more information about each Council or Committee, visit the ODA Members-only website at www. okda.org/members-only. All terms begin upon adjournment of the ODA House of Delegates meeting. Please contact Shelly Frantz, ODA Director of Finance and Governance, at sfrantz@okda.org or 800.876.8890 with any questions. www.okda.org

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Coalition of Rural Dentists (CORD) Caucus and Luncheon Thursday, April 25 at the ODA Annual Meeting DoubleTree Hotel - Remington 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

If you are a member dentist of the Central, Eastern, Northern, Northwest, or Southwest Component, then this lunch is for you! This is your opportunity to voice your opinion and discuss issues that will be presented to the ODA House of Delegates that same day at 1:00 p.m.

Kindly RSVP by April 15 to Madison Douglas, ODA Member Communications Manager, at mdouglas@okda.org or call 405-848-8873.

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Annual Meeting Speakers 2019 Paresh Shah, DMD, MS Contemporary Esthetics for Everyday PracticeConvenient Techniques to Make Your Practice More Predictable and Profitable Saturday, April 27, 2019 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

5 CE Hours As dentists we are challenged with an increased complexity in esthetic dentistry demands.

Furthermore, we are faced with an ever-changing selection of materials, procedures and requests from patients. This lecture will provide an update of current restorative materials and present clinical examples to help you understand their proper use.

You will learn ways to make your everyday restorative treatment simple, predictable and pro itable.

We will review direct and indirect procedures through a series of clinical cases to easily visualize how to treat many of the challenges we encounter in everyday practice - on natural teeth and implants.

You will be shown how mastering the basics can help you transition patients into more complex treatments. You will also learn practical techniques to simplify the restoration of your cases and be able to implement many of these immediately.

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Wendy Kelly, CFP One Size Does Not Fit AllPractice Transitions of All Shapes and Sizes and Making it Work for You Friday, April 26, 2019 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

2.5 CE Hours No matter if you are the buyer or the seller, a practice transition can be one of the best days or one of the worst days of your career. And even if you’re not in a place in your career to do either, this session will address all the questions you may have when you are ready. We will discuss the items that make a practice transition successful and how to avoid the common pitfalls. We will review methods for finding and retaining associates, partnership, walk-away sales, DSO structures and private equity/corporate buyouts.

Breakfast & Learn Saturday, April 27, 2019 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

1.5 CE Hours This year’s Breakfast and Learn will feature the following presenters:* Dr. Danny Cannon: Bisphosphonate Updates From a Surgical Perspective Dr. Llon Clendenen: Why Age 7?

Mr. Michael White: Using Patient-Specific Abutments to Achieve Exceptional Esthetic Results *Speakers are subject to change

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LEGISLATIVE LOOP Legislative Overview & Political Update

Dentist Day at the Capitol Dentist Day at the Capitol is scheduled for Tuesday, February 26 at the ODA Building. There will be a 4:00 p.m. orientation of the ODA's Legislative Agenda, followed by a Dentist and Legislator Reception starting at 5:00 p.m. All ODA members are strongly encouraged to attend this event that will provide you with an opportunity to meet your legislators. We need a STRONG showing of ODA members!

Please register online at okda.org.

Action for Dental Health Act Now Law President Donald J. Trump signed the bill December 11. The ADA championed the Action for Dental Health initiative since 2014. The Action for Dental Health Act will allow organizations to qualify for oral health grants to support activities that improve oral health education and dental disease prevention. It will also enable groups to develop and expand outreach programs that facilitate establishing dental homes for children and adults, including the elderly, blind and disabled.

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DENPAC is the political action committee of your Oklahoma Dental Association. DENPAC works hard to make political contributions to dentistry-friendly, statelevel legislators. $50 of your DENPAC dues also go toward ADPAC to support national campaigns. Currently, 20% of the ODA membership funds 99% of the ODA’s legislative and advocacy efforts. Most of us don’t want a free ride; that’s just not our way. We all know it’s a political world and if our 20% should quit, who will carry the weight?

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ODA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Scott Hubbard, DDS

Woodward, OK

By Madison Douglas, ODA Membership Communications Manager Through its many dedicated and selfless volunteers the annual Oklahoma Mission of Mercy (OkMOM) changes many lives by providing free dental treatment to many people who otherwise would have never received this needed care. This would not be possible without the many dental professionals and other volunteers who gather together annually to make such an amazing impact in our state.

But in addition to the actual treatment delivered there is a lot happening behind the scenes. Who takes care of these volunteers, feeding them, keeping the coffee fresh for those 4:00am wake-up calls, and offering a clean space to rest their feet after a long day’s work?

While most of their work goes on behind the scenes, the OkMOM hospitality team does so much more than just serve lunch.

Almost immediately after the mission concludes, the Hospitality Lead begins his/her duties by securing donations for meals from the community in which the next mission will be held. Nearly everything in volunteer hospitality is a donation from a local business, restaurant or donor that has been secured by the Hospitality Lead. From the Thursday before the M.A.S.H.-style clinic opens its doors, the team is there prepping and setting up the hospitality area to make sure it is ready for the 1,000+ volunteers who will be serving the next two days.

For the past two years, Dr. Scott Hubbard, an orthodontist practicing in Woodward, has served as the OkMOM Hospitality Lead, and in 2018 Drs. Chasity and Jason Carper served as leads with him. Their job isn’t easy and it certainly isn’t pretty (unless you consider trash duty for 1,000+ people an attractive prospect), but Hubbard wears his blue Lead shirt with a huge smile that is prominently displayed all weekend long.

Hubbard has volunteered at OkMOM three times, and he is no stranger to mission work. He has been on 12 international mission trips to Bolivia, Mexico, Madagascar and Romania.

“My experience with hospitality at OkMOM has been tremendous, working alongside volunteers from all walks of life.

Many of the hospitality volunteers have been in that area for a number of years, and it is a great testament to OkMOM that they are excited to come back year after year. Being out of general dentistry for 13 years, my restorative skills are rusty, at best, but working in hospitality gives me an opportunity to be involved.”

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“My favorite part as Hospitality Lead has been developing relationships with the volunteers that attend OkMOM each year. A majority of them do not have a connection to dentistry but they see the impact that OkMOM has on the local community and statewide. It is inspiring to me that they see an opportunity to help in any way they can, and that they enjoy that each year.”

Born and raised in Mooreland, OK, Hubbard wanted to practice dentistry for as long as he can remember. His childhood dentist, Dr. Wesley Lucas, made a huge impact on Hubbard. “In a few minutes I could see how much he enjoyed what he was doing. He showed interest in my life and was always very encouraging. That type of mentoring is extremely important - especially to a child and teenager.”

After graduating from the OU College of Dentistry in 2003, Hubbard went into private practice with Dr. Lucas for three years before deciding to return to OUCOD for a residency in orthodontics. Upon completion of his residency in 2008, Hubbard returned to northwest Oklahoma to set up practice in Woodward where he’s been ever since.

2018 OkMOM Hospitality Leads Drs. Jason Carper (L) and Scott Hubbard (R) Not pictured: Dr. Chasity Carper “I was born and raised in Mooreland which, as is true in many rural areas, is a very tight-knit community. There are deep family connections and so many other wonderful people in Mooreland. That’s what drew me back to this area.”

Many individuals have influenced Hubbard’s dental career. One who stands out is his cousin, Dr. Greg Hubbard, who is also an orthodontist. “Greg has always been a role model for me. He was always bigger than life to my brother and me. He has been influential in all the aspects of how I practice, from patient care to team building and mentoring patients.”

While Hubbard will not be serving as Hospitality Lead in 2019, he looks forward to serving on the hospitality team and helping where he can.

“My favorite part about OkMOM is stepping onto the treatment area and watching my colleagues, neighbors, friends, and new acquaintances working side by side. Realizing they do this not for personal gain or recognition, but with the innate desire to improve the quality of life of their fellow Oklahomans, is a beautiful and heartwarming thing to witness.”

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Exercise: Good for Your Body, But Bad for Your Teeth?

By Dr. Shab Krish Sometimes, what starts out with good intentions ends up with unintended, negative consequences.

Take working out, for example. People do it to strengthen their bodies and improve their overall health, but they can also damage their dental health in the process.

Numerous studies have found that vigorous exercise can harm one’s teeth, gums and jaw without proper techniques or equipment being used.

The problems often start with clenching of the jaws or grinding of the teeth. Both are common during high-intensity workouts or certain demanding sports. People engaging in such strenuous activities on a regular basis may develop such clenching or grinding habits. Over time they will feel the results.

“Weightlifters or others exerting maximum effort often clench their jaw, and the cumulative effect can be fractures, chips, or holes in their teeth,” says Dr. Shab Krish, author of Restore Your Rest: Solutions for TMJ and Sleep Disorders. “The constant stress of lifting can also damage your jaw joints - a potentially very big problem.”

Dr. Krish points out that other oral health issues can surface as a result of exercise, and provides the following tips on how to prevent them while working out vigorously: •

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Wear an oral appliance. An appliance custom-made by a dentist to align and support the jaw for optimal effectiveness and comfort puts a thin barrier between the upper and lower teeth - far better than leaving them unprotected. “You need the kind of oral appliance that not only protects your teeth, but your jaw and facial and neck muscles as well,” says Krish.

Breathe through the nose. A study in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports found that mouthbreathing during exercise dries out the mouth, resulting in a reduction of teeth-protecting saliva and creating an environment for bacteria, leading to more tooth decay. According to Krish, “Nose-breathing can improve your airflow and relax your jaw and neck muscles, which reduces clenching.

It also has physiological advantages - increasing your lung absorption capacity and helping lower blood pressure.”

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Ease up on sports drinks. Krish stresses drinking water for the healthiest hydration. “Sports drinks refuel the body with electrolytes, but they also tear up your teeth by eroding enamel and causing cavities,” she says. A study in the Journal of the Academy of General Dentistry found that excessive acid in sports drinks can damage teeth after just five days of consumption.

Natural coconut water without additives and bottled or tap water with lemon are healthy alternatives.

“We all know that exercise is great for us,” says Krish. “Dental damage while exercising is the untold other side of the story. The challenge is to get the utmost out of physical activity while knowing how to prevent damage to your mouth, jaw, and gums.”

Dr. Shab Krish is director of the TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of North Texas (www.krish. com). She has board certifications with the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain and the American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine. She is also a double specialist in both periodontics and endodontics.

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TOBACCO STOPS WITH ME SETS FORTH AGENDA TO CUT SMOKING RATE BY 50 PERCENT IN TEN YEARS

By Michelle Stephens, TSET Board of Directors member and Vice Chair-elect This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Tobacco Stops With Me public education campaign, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET).

This program focuses on the dangers of secondhand smoke, the manipulative practices of the tobacco industry and the promotion educational materials that highlight the dangers of secondhand smoke and the free cessation services of the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline.

Over the next decade, Tobacco Stops With Me, along with nearly 40 statewide partners including the Oklahoma Dental Association, is working on a plan to reduce the rate of smoking by half – to ten percent – within ten years.

This initiative focuses on creating commonsense solutions and modernizing policies to improve the health of all Oklahomans.

These policies have reduced tobacco use and increased the overall health of people in states that have implemented them.

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Prohibit smoking in cars with children present

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100% clean indoor air

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Raise the minimum legal age to buy tobacco products to 21

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Ban on all menthols and flavored tobacco

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Cigarette price increases over the next decade

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Strengthen enforcement against underage tobacco sales

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Remove smokers as a protected class of employees

“We need to acknowledge wins such as reducing adult smoking by more than 25 percent and the passing of a recent $1 cigarette and little cigar price increase,” said Michelle Stephens, TSET Board of Directors member. “But, there is still work to be done to take a stand. In the next ten years, we’re doubling down on an aggressive agenda that will not only cut our smoking by 50 percent, but also protect our most vulnerable Oklahomans – our kids.”

In addition to saving lives and protecting children, improving the health of Oklahoma’s workforce with proven policies keeps our state competitive. As surrounding states compete for businesses and jobs, many of them are already moving forward with policies that prevent and reduce tobacco use. To stay competitive, Oklahoma needs to modernize its tobacco laws to keep young people from starting

to use tobacco, prevent the sale of tobacco to minors and adopt policies that help smokers quit and stay quit.

As part of this effort, additional work funded by TSET will also include working with dental offices, health clinics, healthcare providers and other medical professionals to remove barriers to proven cessation services offered by the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline. At the same time, TSET will also invest in programs to educate young people on the hazards of tobacco use, increase youth advocacy and end the generational cycle of nicotine addiction.

So what can Oklahomans do to support this effort? Join the countless individuals and nearly 40 partner organizations who support these life-changing policies by pinning your name to the map, support patients through their quitting journey by providing information about the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline’s free resources at OKhelpline.com and stay informed on current policy discussions in Oklahoma by joining the fight at stopswithme.com.

Michelle Stephens, TSET Board of Directors member and Vice Chair-elect, is an attorney and member of the Oklahoma 4-H Volunteer Council. She and her husband, Weatherford dentist Dr. Brian Stephens, have two children.

Michelle Stephens, TSET Board of Directors member and Vice Chair-elect, presents at the Tobacco Stops With Me 10th Anniversary announcing the goal to cut smoking in half in 10 years in Oklahoma.

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Financial New Year’s Resolutions – Turning Resolutions into Habits

By Joe Hendrix, CFP, CPA Mariner Wealth Advisors We’ve probably all been guilty of letting our New Year’s resolutions slide – gym memberships that aren’t used, books that are never read, healthy food that is never eaten, travel that is never booked. This time of year is often one of reflection: “How can I improve my life this year?” ”What are my goals for next year?” ”What steps should I take to achieve these goals?” Establishing goals is easy but implementing steps to achieve them can be a challenge. Life gets busy and big goals turn into big regrets. So how can you help ensure that your financial resolutions turn into good habits, not just good intentions?

Some common financial resolutions include, “This will be the year I tackle my debt.” ”This will be the year I better manage my cash flow and save more.” ”This will be the year I take steps to sell my practice and plan for retirement.” Following are some strategies to consider as you evaluate your financial resolutions and take steps to implement them into your overall financial life.

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Be realistic in establishing your goalsSometimes goals can be too daunting to achieve. They may be too ambiguous (“I want to retire someday.”), they may be unrealistic (“I want to retire today.”) or they may not exist (“What is retirement?”).

Wealth advisors often work with clients to establish “SMART” (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound) goals.

goals that support the larger goal can be much more productive than simply chipping away at a larger goal. This can help you see success on a more regular basis and makes it easier to achieve the larger goal. In the example of a practitioner who wishes to sell his or her practice, the following may be a better set of smaller goals that support the overall goal:

For example, you may say this year I need to grow my practice’s income. Simply saying, “My goal is to increase my practice’s revenue this year” may sound easy, but is it a SMART goal? With this same goal in mind, a SMART version may be, “I intend to grow my practice’s revenue by 15 percent by the end of this year by adding five new patients each month. To do so, I will implement a social media marketing campaign to attract new clients and increase referrals.”

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January – Schedule a meeting with my CPA, attorney and financial advisor to discuss the transition.

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February – Determine the value of my practice and any steps necessary to increase its value.

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April – Determine the ideal date to sell my practice and check in with my team.

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July – Identify potential buyers.

Set yourself up for success – “When eating an elephant, it is best to take one bite at a time.”1 The same goes for setting goals.

Creating smaller, more easily attainable

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September – Begin the practice transition diligence process.

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December – Complete the transaction.

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On the other hand, someone in a different financial stage may determine that this year is the year to start tackling debt and better managing cash flow. Again, this is a simple statement and without setting smaller actionable goals, it may be impossible to turn into a habit. By design, smaller, more manageable goals that help further the main goal can help you stay on track, build confidence and maintain the discipline necessary to build better habits.

Ask someone for help – Turning resolutions into habits can be challenging if you go it alone; recruiting an accountability partner can be a great way to stay on track. It’s much easier to let yourself down than to let down someone you trust and respect. Examples of accountability partners include your spouse, friends, children, mentors or trusted advisors such as your financial planner, CPA, banker and attorney. Recruit them for a monthly check-in and update them on your progress.

Empower your accountability partner to be supportive and, more importantly, allow your partner to be critical when you fall behind.

Plan a monthly meeting for the first few months and then meet quarterly through the rest of the year to check in. Ultimately, the best accountability partner will be yourself, and you’ll need to be disciplined enough to promote positive change in your life.

After you’ve worked through the process of correctly setting your goals, schedule time throughout the year to check in on your status and hold yourself accountable.

Keep score – Goals are nearly impossible to achieve if you don’t keep track of your progress. Technology now makes it easier than ever to track your goals - from fitness watches to monitor your activity, calorie trackers to assess every food option, lists of the stack of books you’ve read, and pictures of the vacations you took. Unfortunately, it can be more difficult to track progress toward your financial goals.

To create a “scorecard” of your progress toward your financial goals, you may consider creating a list using the SMART method.

Break down each goal into micro goals, including a time frame for completion.

To keep score, share this list with your accountability partner and check your progress on a regular basis. Online budgeting tools, automatic investing and better utilizing your professional team can help keep you organized and support the successful achievement of your financial resolutions.

Identifying goals If you need help identifying your financial

goals for the year, it may be wise to begin by identifying your financial life stage and the challenges that are common at that stage.

There are, arguably, three types of people – planters, growers and harvesters. Using these categories, your life stage is not determined by your age or net worth, but instead by where you fall within your financial life cycle.

The three life stages are defined as follows: Planters are individuals who are implementing basic financial principles and building their financial foundation. Planters are often focused on: •

Budgeting – as income is generally spent and there is not much free cash flow for additional investment

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Moving on to intermediate estate planning tools (revocable trusts, etc.)

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Supporting children as they reach college and adulthood

Growers become increasingly worried about retirement as their investment horizon shortens.

Harvesters are individuals who have reached financial independence and are using the assets they’ve accumulated to fund their lifestyles. Harvesters are net spenders; their annual income is typically lower than their living expenses. These individuals are often focused on: •

Funding living expenses for their lifetime, as they are either entering or in retirement

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Making major purchases (home, auto, etc.)

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Taking on debt (mortgage, auto loans, credit cards, student loans, etc.)

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Establishing risk management plans (life and disability insurance)

Implementing more complex estate planning tools

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Preserving assets and leaving a legacy

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Contributing and building retirement accounts (401(k)s, ROTH IRAs, and IRAs)

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Implementing basic estate planning (last will and testament, general and healthcare power of attorneys, and advanced directives)

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Starting a family

Planters are far from retirement and have a long-term investment horizon.

Growers are individuals who have established financial disciplines and are seeing accelerated growth in their overall net worth.

Growers are often focused on: •

Reaching their peak earning years

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Establishing an emergency fund (occasionally used, but quickly replenished)

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Regularly paying off their minimal credit card debt

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Paying down and extinguishing longterm debt

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Growing their net worth

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Investing any additional cash flow

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Aggressively accumulating assets (maxing out retirement accounts, funding non-retirement investment accounts, etc.)

As you evaluate your goals and financial resolutions for 2019, keep in mind that habits aren’t formed overnight. Know that you will have setbacks, and don’t be too hard on yourself if you fall off the horse as you ride toward your goals. Everyone has starts and stops along the way. The important thing is to keep making progress. Remember that your wealth advisor is your partner in planning for your financial future. Reach out to him or her with any questions you may have.

Good luck and cheers to a prosperous 2019!

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OKLAHOMA DENTAL FOUNDATION

Honoring Veterans Through Dental Care

By John Wilguess, Oklahoma Dental Foundation Executive Director MobileSmiles, the dental outreach program of the Oklahoma Dental Foundation, is starting a new partnership to benefit Oklahoma veterans in 2019. The project, “Honoring Veterans Through Dental Care,” is a partnership between the ODF and Dale Graham Veterans Foundation, located near I-35 and Robinson Street in Norman. Seed funding for this effort has been provided by the Foundation of the Pierre Fauchard Academy.

Lora Malone, Executive Director of the Graham Foundation, highlighted the serious need for dental intervention at their Norman facility. “We assist 400 veterans each Tuesday and Thursday. Veterans of all eras begin lining up at our office hours before we open to ensure that they are assisted that day.

They come to us with a variety of problems: homelessness, need for employment, addictions and mental health issues, and difficulty accessing their benefits.” Among the most common and urgent needs we see is for dental treatment. About 50% of the veterans that seek our help say the lack of dental treatment is a major factor in their overall health, both physically and mentally.

Only a small percentage of veterans qualify for dental benefits and, because so many of

those we assist are low-income, few can afford traditional dental care.”

According to ODF Executive Director John Wilguess, working with organizations like the Graham Foundation is important. “In 2017, we changed our Mission Statement to be more than just about reaching out to those in need. Now, it also puts a focus on developing partnerships with organizations that truly understand the needs of a community and that are working to help solve challenges.

In that way, MobileSmiles and the ODF are more deeply engaged as an integral part of a community’s overall improvement. Our mission focuses on finding good partners like the Graham Foundation and the work they do for veterans. One visit to the Foundation’s Norman facility is enough to appreciate the overwhelming needs they are addressing. It is incredible to see how much they help navigate a difficult and confusing system. We are excited to get this project running.”

The Graham Foundation offices are open two days a week and work with approximately 800 veterans each week. The plan for the “Honoring Veterans” project is to utilize a number of methods to help veterans on-site.

First, the MobileSmiles dental unit will be

located in the Foundation’s parking lot so that transportation is not an issue. Second, MobileSmiles will have retired dentists, some of whom are also veterans, providing treatment. Additionally, the OUCOD Externship Program will also be a part of this project with 4th-year dental students, under the authority of a Dental Preceptor, placed into positions where they can also help veterans seeking care.

“We believe this project will become extremely important in the lives of veterans looking for help,” said Wilguess. “We also think this will become an important part of the long-term vision of MobileSmiles and the ODF. So many veterans need help.

And so many seek it from the Dale Graham Foundation. As we combine all our efforts together we will see tremendous outcomes to improve the overall health of veterans from all eras. It is a great opportunity to do good for those who have given so much.”

If you are aware of a veteran needing assistance, please contact Lora Malone at: info@dalegrahamveteransfoundation.org. If you would like to volunteer for this project with the ODF, please contact John Wilguess at: jwilguess@okdf.org.

MobileSmiles Oklahoma is a nonprofit dental care program dedicated to building partnerships to improve and advance oral healthcare in Oklahoma. With the vital help of volunteer dental professionals, our program utilizes two RV-style mobile dental units that travel across the entire state of Oklahoma delivering free dental care and education.

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Aug 17 | Schusterman Library at OU-Tulsa, Tulsa Late enrollment begins: Jul 16

Apr 6-7 | OU College of Dentistry, OKC Late enrollment begins: Mar 12

Nov 16 | Oklahoma Dental Association, Oklahoma City Late enrollment begins: Oct 22

Apr 27-28 | Tri-County Tech Ctr, Bartlesville Late enrollment begins: Apr 2

This course is also offered online. Go to the “Courses” tab on our website and select “Radiation Safety & Protection (Online)”.

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Late enrollment begins: May 28

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Feb 9-10 | OU College of Dentistry, OKC

Aug 17-18 | OU College of Dentistry, OKC

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May 18-19 | OU College of Dentistry, OKC

Sep 7-8 | Morton Comprehensive Health Ctr, Tulsa

Late enrollment begins: Apr 23

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Aug 10-11 | OU College of Dentistry, OKC

Oct 12-13 | OU College of Dentistry, OKC

Late enrollment begins: Jul 16

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Mar 30-31 & Apr 13-14 (two weekend course) OU College of Dentistry, OKC

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Infection Control (Online) Full Version: $75 / Refresher: $50

Sep 7-8 | OU College of Dentistry, OKC Late enrollment begins: Aug 13

Nov 9-10 | OU College of Dentistry, OKC

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Jan/Feb 2015 | Vol. 106, No. 1

Together We Are

Stronger!

CLASSIFIEDS

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.

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JOB OPENINGS Full Time Dentist Claremore/Broken Arrow I want to take a moment of your time to ask you to consider an extraordinary new practice opportunity that could make a significance difference in your future. Our practice, Flawless Smile Dentistry, has been growing at a rate of 33% each year with an average of 185 new patients a month. Accordingly, at our practice, your opportunity for advancement is unlimited. Our respected & valued doctors have been earning up to $25K per month on only 4 days per week. This year we are inviting an ambitious, qualified & caring practitioner to consider joining our team. Our practice is an upscale, well-managed, exciting family practice providing the highest quality restorative & preventive care available in a warm & FUN environment. We offer our patients the best that modern dentistry has to offer. We offer an outstanding level of mentorship by our uniquely accomplished senior doctor….supported by formal training…& CE. A valued associate doctor in our office has the ability to earn an outstanding income well beyond what most local private & corporate practices can offer. We offer all of the benefits that you deserve in an outstanding, supportive environment intended to make you feel at home both today & for many years to come. Please give me a call at your earliest convenience so that we may discuss this opportunity in more detail. This could make a big difference in the way you practice & live! I’m looking forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. Contact Ali Torabi, DDS at (918)693-6937 for more information.

Seeking Associate/Partner/Owner Solo dentist practice looking for an associate with potential to buy-in. 3400 sq ft. building with 7 operatories. Updated office and technology including Dexis, E4D, cone beam and CO2 laser. Office currently is averaging 45 new patients a month with opportunity for more. The practice is located in western Oklahoma in a town of about 14,000. Starting salary will be competitive with corporate dental offices. Experience is welcome but willing to mentor young dentist in oral surgery, large cosmetic cases and endo. Benefits and incentives can be discussed if interested in position. Please contact us at 580 338-7210 or by email at phippsdentalpractice@gmail.com Private Practice Seeking Associate Dentist - Wichita, KS Great Plains Dental is a doctor-owned, private practice that provides high-quality dental care for underserved families in Wichita, KS and is seeking an Associate Dentist to join its fast-paced and wellestablished practice. You will be supported by an experienced team of professionals and have the opportunity for growth and future partnership.

We offer a competitive starting salary, excellent benefits package, 401k with company match, holiday pay, PTO, a 4-day work week (Monday-Thursday) and much more! Qualified candidates should send resumes to Dr. Paul Elkin at pelkin@fqminc.com.

Great full/part time Dentist opportunity south of Norman We are looking for motivated dentist just south of Norman. Full or part time dentist wanted to treat the needs of existing practice with large patient base already established. Great earning potential, with bonuses and benefits offered. We are seeking dentist with a passion for treating our patients and the desire to grow their practice and succeed. Please contact for more information: (618) 559-3505.

General Dentist - Lawton, OK - $25,000 Signing Bonus Overview: Our supported office in Lawton, OK is needing a second doctor for this growing location. We have an amazing lead doctor in place that is looking for an early career doctor (one or more years experience) to mentor and develop. We have great new patient flow, a nice location, and a passionate team that will support you as you look to grow your career. We offer 200 hours of CE's every year, offer a Doctor Mastery Program targeted at you achieving your Fellowship in General Dentistry, and provide you with full autonomy when it comes to your treatment planning. General Dentist – Lawton, OK Signing Bonus - $25,000. At Heartland Dental supported offices, we are committed to supporting dentists as they provide high-quality, lifetime patient care in a state of the art environment. Our goal is simple – advance the financial and professional growth of supported dentists by providing the strongest non-clinical dental support model in the country. Why join our Heartland Dental supported office in Lawton Enjoy the broad support and stability of the largest DSO, and of one of the fastest growing companies in the country, with the freedom to diagnose and treatment plan your own cases, choose your own materials and labs, all while using the latest technology and enjoying the opportunity to provide direct leadership to your team. Receive superior non-clinical administrative support in areas including marketing, human resources, accounting, credentialing, procurement, information technology and more. Partner with non-clinical field support to advance you and your team’s success. Benefit from our existing relationships with suppliers, vendors and insurance companies. Please email Stuart Purcell at spurcell@heartland.com to set an exploratory call!

All inquiries are confidential General Dentist - Oklahoma City - $25,000 Signing Bonus Overview: The office is located in the south part OKC with over great new patient flow, a high performing team, and cutting-edge technology. We are looking for an experienced doctor to be a key part of this office's continued growth. The ideal candidate will be bi-lingual, as we see a fair number of Spanish speaking customers, but this is not a requirement. The office is primarily PPO and fee for service. We offer 200 hours of CE's every year, offer a Doctor Mastery Program targeted at you achieving your Fellowship in General Dentistry, and provide you with full autonomy when it comes to your treatment planning and setting the culture for the office. General Dentist – Oklahoma City, OK Signing Bonus - $25,000 At Heartland Dental supported offices, we are committed to supporting dentists as they provide high-quality, lifetime patient care in a state of the art environment. Our goal is simple – advance the financial and professional growth of supported dentists by providing the strongest non-clinical dental support model in the country. Why join our Heartland Dental supported office in Oklahoma City? Enjoy the broad support and stability of the largest DSO, and of one of the fastest growing companies in the country, with the freedom to diagnose and treatment plan your own cases, choose your own materials and labs, all while using the latest technology and enjoying the opportunity to provide direct leadership to your team. Receive superior non-clinical administrative support in areas including marketing, human resources, accounting, credentialing, procurement, information technology and more. Partner with non-clinical field support to advance you and your team’s success. Benefit from our existing relationships with suppliers, vendors and insurance companies. Please email Stuart Purcell, Regional Doctor Recruiter at spurcell@heartland.com to set an exploratory call! All inquiries are confidential

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PRACTICE FOR SALE Practice for Sale in Oklahoma Panhandle Located in Hooker, OK this practice offers great opportunity at a reasonable price. Great demand for Dentists here, several in the area have recently retired, as I will soon, less practicing now than when the office was opened 36 years ago. Living in the Panhandle gets you close to Colorado and New Mexico! Great place to raise children with a great Class 2 A school. Christian and conservative values. Ideal for a recent Graduate to start a practice with a low investment or a satellite office for an established practice. Price negotiable. Call (580) 652-2100 or (580) 522-1120 Tulsa Dental Office for Sale Recent satellite office in high traffic location. Building fully equipped and newly remodeled. 4 computerized ops with digital radiography and dental equipment. Great opportunity to build a fantastic practice. Current owners too busy to maintain and must sell. Priced to sell quickly at $219,000 for building, equipment, and existing patient charts.

Contact Brian at (918) 298-6900 or brian@brianfrere.com Salisaw Private Office Priced for Quick Sale This office is a perfect location for the dentist who is looking for a satellite office or the one who wants to offer a complete dental experience.

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General Family Dental office established in 1975

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Eastern Oklahoma, near Fort Smith, AR

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Perfect transition to comfortable pace or unlimited potential for growth

OTHER Treatment of TMJ Dysfunction Helping patients for over 30 years Do your patients have?

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clicking or popping of the TMJ

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pain

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headaches

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limited range of motion

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dental wear due to clenching or bruxing

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ringing of the ears

K. George Elassal, DDS, Elassalortho.com, 405-692-2722

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Excellent opportunity for specialist to be only one in area

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Beautiful free-standing custom-designed building with 5 equipped operatories

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Shares parking lot exclusively with MD and Optometrist

For further information, please contact Suzanne at JamesSWellsDDS@att.net.

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Finally, Five (not so) FAQs! Jamie Williams, DDS Miami, OK 1. In three words, what do you think of garden gnomes?

Judgy, mocking, squatters

2. When was the last time you had a hard cry?

In March, I lost my mother to leukemia just when she was getting better. It was completely unexpexted. The same week, my three-year-old, Blake, was hospitalized and diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

3. When I have an hour to kill, I ____

What hour do you speak of, and where do I find it?

4. When _____ comes on my radio, I have to crank it up!

Any song by Weird Al

5. If there was a movie produced about your life, other than yourself, who would play you?

Drew Barrymore

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