The Journal of the Philadelphia County Dental Society, Volume 79 Issue 3 by Teresa Ravert

The Journal of the Philadelphia County Dental Society

July/August/September 2013

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THE JOURNAL

of the Philadelphia County Dental Society _________________________________________________________________________________

First District of the Pennsylvania Dental Association July/August/September 2013 x Vol. 79 x No. 3 ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Saul N. Miller, D.D.S., '14 Editor

CONTENTS

Stanley B. Toplan, D.D.S. Associate Editor

President’s Message ........................................................................... 3

Teresa F. Ravert Executive Director

OFFICERS

Kevin J. Klatte, D.M.D. President Andrew J. Mramor, D.D.S. President-Elect Judith A McFadden, D.M.D. Secretary A J. Chialastri, D.D.S. Secretary Emeritus Rochelle B. Lindemeyer, D.M.D. Treasurer Stanley B. Toplan, D.D.S. Historian

GOVERNORS

Membership Report............................................................................... 4 Dr. Anand V. Rao Is PDA First District Trustee .................................... 5 2013 Liberty Continuing Education Courses ........................................ 6 President’s Project: New Dentists Workshop…. ................................ 8 Newsbriefs ........................................................................................ 10 MOM-n-PA........................................................................................ 14 PDA Annual Session ........................................................................ 15 Health Watch ..................................................................................... 16 Patient Referral Questionnaire ............................................................ 21 Dental Dates ....................................................................................... 23 Classified Ads ................................................................................... 27

Peter J. Carroll, D.D.S., '14 Susan M. Chialastri, D.M.D., '15 Renee Fennell Dempsey, D.M.D., '14 Jay M. Goldberg, D.D.S., '13 Chinchai Hsaio, D.M.D., '15 Amid I. Ismail, B.D.S., '13 Stanley W. Markiewicz, D.M.D., '14 Harold L. Middleberg, D.D.S., '13 Thomas P. Nordone, D.M.D, '13 Mary M. “Toni” Rust., D.D.S. '15

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Anand V. Rao, D.M.D., '17 PDA Trustee

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EXECUTIVE OFFICES:

One Independence Place 241 South 6th Street, Unit #C3101 Philadelphia, PA 19106-3797 215-925-6050 FAX: 215-925-6998 E-mail: philcodent@aol.com WEB: www.philcodent.org Member Publication

The JOURNAL is published by the Philadelphia County Dental Society, One Independence Place, 241 South 6th Street, Unit #C3101, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3797. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author under whose name they appear and are not to be regarded as representing the views of the Philadelphia County Dental Society unless so indicated. All advertising materials and correspondence, including classified advertisements and replies should be sent to: JOURNAL of the Philadelphia County Dental Society, One Independence Place, 241 South 6th Street, Unit #C3101, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3797. The Philadelphia County Dental Society does not approve or disapprove any products or services advertised in the JOURNAL. Articles for publication may be sent directly to the Editor electronically via e-mail to philcodent@aol.com Articles and classified advertisements should be submitted as Word documents; all other advertising should be submitted in .pdf format (Adobe 6.0 or higher). Contact the Society via telephone or e-mail if you require additional information. Deadline for copy is the first of the month PRECEDING the month of issue. Subscription is included in the annual dues. The JOURNAL is published electronically 4 times a year, January through December. Single printed copies: $4.00. Standard postage paid at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Copyright 2013. The Philadelphia County Dental Society.

Thanks to CE Vendors Thanks to the companies who support our continuing education programs. Here are some of the representatives attendees met at the March and May programs. We ask all members to support these companies.

e John Paul Murray and Serkan Uluturk, Hiossen

f Bob Opperman, The Insurance Agency for Dentists, LLC

Above (l-r): Kurt Taylor, Willis of Delaware; Lynn Pencek, Orascoptic; and Shotzi Baker, PDAIS Below (l-r): Gregory Schultz, PNC Bank; Jennifer Gerhart & Gregg Petrosky, Caulk/Dentsply Not shown are Mark Robert, Schumacher Dental Instruments; Marv Silverman, Kerr TotalCare; Dr. Richard Steel, AFTCO Transitions Specialist; George Williams, PNC Bank

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President’s Message Kevin J. Klatte, D.M.D.

¾ In the last issue of The Journal, I wrote about the sweeping governance changes that would be considered by the PDA House of Delegates at the Annual Session on April 26 and 27. To bring you up to date, the delegates agreed to accept the report of the Governance Task Force which recommended a vast alteration in the administrative footprint of the Association. The delegates then charged the Bylaws Committee with the task of revising the Bylaws to include the intended changes. The results of the committee’s deliberations will be presented and voted upon at next year’s meeting of the House of Delegates. If the amended Bylaws are approved at that time, the PDA will enter a transition period to incorporate the changes. As I noted in my last message, the delegates have been aware that we need to change the way we do business in order to secure the Association’s future sustainability. There is great optimism that these changes will provide a roadmap for a successful future for the PDA. The First District’s new Trustee, Dr. Anand V. Rao, has been appointed as a member of the Bylaws Committee, and I know he will keep us informed as the committee deals with the challenges of such a sweeping overhaul. I’d like to take the opportunity to thank Dr. Thomas P. Nordone, who has just completed a four-year term as First District Trustee. Tom has been an active and engaged member of the PDA Board of Trustees, and he was in constant contact with First District leaders keeping us “in the loop” about all PDA activities. The workload of the PDA Board of Trustees requires much dedication and an enormous time commitment. On behalf of all PCDS members, I express deep appreciation to Tom for his willingness to serve, and I convey our very best wishes to Anand as he begins his tenure as Trustee. Actions of the PDA House of Delegates are available to all members at padental.org (member login required). ¾ One of the most edifying professional events I can remember was the MOM-n-PA held on May 31 and June 1 at the Liacouras Center at Temple University. It was almost overwhelming to see so many members of the dental community (more than 900) come together on those days to provide free dental

care to approximately 1800 individuals. This certainly was a monumental and successful achievement thanks to the cooperative efforts of dentists, spouses, staff members, laboratories, dental supply companies and the community at large. Kudos to the MOM-n-PA Board, chaired by Dr. Gary S. Davis of Shippensburg, and including, among others, the following members of the First District: Doctors Peter J. Carroll, Thomas W. Gamba, Amid Ismail and Renee Fennell-Dempsey. The MOM Board and its many committee chairpersons worked tirelessly to bring together all of the elements that ultimately produced a successful event. Thanks and well done to all of YOU who participated on those days or who donated supplies and/or money. The first Pennsylvania MOM was a testament to your kindness, professionalism and community spirit. Visit mom-npa.com for follow-up information, and watch the MOM video on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9z_fbtWlJ8 ¾ On June 4, Doctors Sylvan Morein, Anand V. Rao and I were among more than one hundred dentists, spouses and dental students from across the Commonwealth who had the privilege of participating in the PDA Day on the Hill. We met with legislators to discuss SB 520 — the Assignment of Benefits bill and SB 290 and HB 1446 — advocating the reinstatement of funding for the Donated Dental Services (DDS) program. This is such a worthwhile annual event. I wish that more of our members would take the time to participate. It shows the face of dentistry to our legislators and demonstrates to them our commitment to the vital importance of oral health as part of overall health care in Pennsylvania. See photos of the Day on the Hill at padental.org (search Day on the Hill). ¾ One last reminder to new dentists (those who completed dental school and/or postgraduate programs from 2004 to 2013): a New Dentists Workshop on Budgeting & Debt Management is scheduled for Saturday, September 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Chart House Restaurant on the Delaware River. I selected this topic because of my discussions with numerous recent graduates who have shared their feelings of being overwhelmed and even discouraged by their financial obligations. I encourage you to participate. See pages 8 and 9 in this issue for more information.

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Membership Report

We welcome the following to membership in the Philadelphia County Dental Society. APRIL 9, 2013 RECENT GRADUATE Dr. Thanh Bang Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, 2012

Dr. Ljiljana Stanisic University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 2011

Dr. Woo Hyun (Daniel) Cho University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 2011

Dr. Boryana Stoyanova University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 2010

Dr. Holly H. Do Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, 2011

Dr. Abbey D. Sullivan Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, 2007 Temple University, 2009, (Pediatrics)

Dr. Elizabeth P. Heindel University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 2012 Dr. Jessica Hershman Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, 2012 Dr. Grace Lee University of Michigan School of Dentistry, 2011 Dr. Pooja Mukhatyar University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, 2011 Dr. Satyaprasad C. Nayak University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 2012

GRADUATE STUDENT Dr. Hayward B. Drane University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 2012 U of P School of Dental Medicine, 2014 (Orthodontics) Dr. Raha Mozaffari University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 2012 AEMC, 2013 (GRP) Dr. Jackson Nguyen Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, 2012 Episcopal Hospital, 2013 (OMFS Internship) Dr. Jamie M. Yum Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, 2012 Temple University, 2013 (AEGD): 2016 (MPH)

Dr. Reeme K. Sreedharan Boston University School of Dentistry, 2011

New Orleans, LA Distinguished Keynote Speaker - Former President Bill Clinton - Thursday, October 31 Continuing Education Programs - Thursday, October 31 to Sunday, November 3 World Marketplace Exhibition - Thursday, October 31 to Saturday, November 2 House of Delegates - Friday, November 1 to Tuesday, November 5 Mission of Mercy (MOM) - Sunday, November 3

volunteer to provide dental treatment to underserved patients

Registration NOW OPEN Visit ada.org/goto/session

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Dr. Arnand V. Rao Is PDA First District Trustee Dr. Anand V. Rao was installed as PDA First District Trustee during the 2013 PDA Annual Session held on April 26 and 27 in Hershey, PA. In 1993, Anand earned a bachelor’s degree in neurobiology at the University of Pennsylvania, and he received his D.M.D. from the School of Dental Medicine in 1997. He also earned a certificate in finance from the Wharton School. Anand is the President/CEO of Dentists on the Square in Philadelphia. Previously, he worked in New York as a clinical assistant professor at the State University of New York Health Science Center as a general dentist for underserved citizens in the Borough of Brooklyn. He also served as a clinical consultant for medicalrecords.com where he assembled and designed questionnaires and contributed to a web site launch as part of a product development process. From 1996 through 1999, Anand was a clinical assistant instructor and a dental school extern at Kings County Hospital Center in Brooklyn, Saint Luke's Roosevelt Medical Center, and Guy's and Saint Thomas Medical and Dental School in London, England. In addition to general dentistry, he provided treatment in orthodontics, periodontics, oral surgery and implant dentistry. He documented and submitted a supplemental journal and evaluation of comparative experiences in American and British dentistry. In April 2007, Anand was a finalist for the

ADA Foundation Hillenbrand Fellowship award, a program that introduces dentists to some non-clinical aspects of dentistry, such as dental society affairs, education, research, business, industry and management. A major interest in access to care for the underserved led him to become active in Pennsylvania’s first Mission of Mercy (MOM-n-PA) which recently provided more than $1 million in free dental care to disadvantaged and underserved citizens in Philadelphia. In addition to volunteering to provide treatment, Anand was instrumental in obtaining donations and supplies for the event. Anand's involvement in organized dentistry began in 1998 with membership in the ADA. He has been a member of the Philadelphia County Dental Society Board of Governors since 2009. During 20122013, he served on the PDA Dental Benefits Committee and assisted in the adjudication of member complaints and correspondence regarding thirdparty reimbursement. In addition, he has been involved in the advocacy of legislative initiatives such as non-covered services, assignment of benefits, and anesthesia for the physically and mentally challenged. As a member of the PDA Board of Trustees, Anand will impact many areas, including the new PDA governance model and association policies. He is serving as a member of the PDA Bylaws Committee, and he will have an opportunity to directly participate in drafting revisions and/or amendments to the PDA Bylaws.

If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. · John Quincy Adams

Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry Information If you have changed your address, State Board regulations require you to notify the SBOD of your new address. For the complete text of the SBOD’s Rules and Regulations, visit the web site listed below. (On the left side, click on Health Related Boards, then click on Dentistry; click on Rules and Regulations.) Visit the web site at www.dos.state.pa.us or call the State Board of Dentistry at 1-717-783-7162

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The Philadelphia County Dental Society announces

The 2013 Liberty Continuing Education Series at the Philadelphia Hilton City Avenue Hotel 4200 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

TWO programs remain at a tuition of $175.00/PCDS Member Dentist Programs begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude by 3:30 p.m. (unless otherwise stated). Continuing education credits awarded; hours will be deducted for those who arrive late and/or leave prior to conclusion. Course descriptions available by fax (215-925-6998) or e-mail: philcodent@aol.com In recognition of the need for quality continuing education, and in an effort to make such programs attractive and accessible to members, the Philadelphia County Dental Society proudly presents this package as a MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT. Every effort is made to bring you outstanding programs at minimal cost to you. Information and materials presented by clinicians are intended for your personal evaluation and are not necessarily endorsed by the Philadelphia County Dental Society. The Society does not express or imply that individual courses will be accepted for various state mandatory continuing education requirements. The individual license holder must consult the regulations pertaining to your state/s.

CE 63 – Friday – September 20, 2013 Dr. Jehyun David Chong — “Major Principles for Practical Implant Dentistry” This program is designed to fulfill a doctor's desire to learn simple implant dentistry with practical, clinical information and techniques. Emphasis is placed on diagnostic treatment planning, simple implant placement, and prosthetic considerations and complications. (7 CE credits)

presented in cooperation with Hiossen, Inc. participating partners: AFTCO Transition Consultants; Kerr Corporation; Orascoptic; PDAIS; PNC Bank; Schumacher Dental Instruments; The Insurance Agency for Dentists; TotalCare by Kerr; Willis of Delaware

CE 64 – Wednesday – November 6, 2013 Dr. Richard L. Wynn — “Drugs in Dentistry — including Herbals and Natural Products” The latest information on conventional drugs, herbal supplements and nutraceuticals having an impact on dental and dental hygiene practice will be presented. Discussions will include new medical drugs, drug-induced osteonecrosis of the jawbone, an update on the latest guidelines for antibiotic and analgesic use, and four newly approved blood thinners. Herbal supplements will be discussed and health benefits compared, including free radicals, reactive oxygen species, antioxidants, chocolate, red wine, Co-Q-10, Omega-3’s, vitamin D and dental herbal products. The latest on the relationship between CRP (C-reactive protein) levels, periodontal disease and the risk of heart attack will be covered, along with the benefits of moderate alcohol consumption. (7 CE credits)

presented in cooperation with Delta Dental of Pennsylvania participating partners: AFTCO Transition Consultants; Hiossen, Inc.; Kerr Corporation; Orascoptic; PDAIS; PNC Bank;The Insurance Agency for Dentists; Total Care by Kerr; Willis of Delaware

NO REFUNDS on courses purchased as part of the CE package. Each program includes lunch and FREE parking validation. At the end of each calendar year,we provide you with a yearly transcript of all courses you attended through PCDS.

Reservation Form ÎÎÎ 6

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Use a SEPARATE reservation form for each person - this form may be duplicated. Or register online at our Web Site: www.philcodent.org

RESERVATION FORM / 2013 LIBERTY CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS PCDS MEMBER NAME _________________________________________________________________ ADA # ______________________ TEL # (_____)________________ FAX # (_____)_______________ ADDRESS _____________________________________________________________________________ CITY/STATE/ZIP__________________________________E-MAIL _____________________________ NAME _______________________________________________________ will attend as follows: Be certain to indicate the CODE NUMBER for each course you choose [i.e., CE 63]. __ PCDS Member for EACH program: #____ #____

$175.00

__ ADA Member Dentist, for EACH program: # ____ #____ (Include a copy of your current ADA membership card)

$250.00

__ Non-Member Dentist, for EACH program: # ____ #____

$300.00

__ Graduate Student/Resident for EACH program: # ____ (Include a copy of your current ADA membership card)

$ 95.00

__ Staff employed by PCDS Member for EACH program: #____ #____

$ 95.00

__ Staff employed by Non-Member, for EACH program: #____ #____

$125.00

PAYMENT ENCLOSED IN THE AMOUNT OF ………………………………………… $______ Method of Payment: Card # _

Check

Visa

MasterCard

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Exp. Date _

American Express

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Signature (required for charge cards): ______________________________________ Mail to PHILADELPHIA COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY One Independence Place – 241 South 6th Street – Unit #C3101 - Philadelphia, PA 19106-3797 TELEPHONE: 215-925-6050 FAX: 215-925-6998

Confirmation & Tickets will be mailed to you approximately 10 days prior to each course.

CE transcripts will be mailed each year in December. Each attendee is responsible for forwarding copies to the appropriate licensing or accrediting agencies (State Board, AGD, Specialty Boards, etc.).

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NEW DENTISTS – Save the Date – Saturday, September 28, 2013 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Philadelphia County Dental Society President’s Project Workshop:

BUDGET, DEBT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES & FINANCIAL PLANNING IDEAS FOR NEW DENTISTSÛ

ÛNew Dentists are defined by ADA as dentists who have graduated within the last 10 years

Do you have a budget? Do you think a budget would help you better understand where you are financially?

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your educational loans, practice purchase, or other loans?

Do you know your personal insurance needs?

Have you ever worked with a financial planner?

Do you wonder how you will ever save for your home purchase, your children’s education, or your retirement?

Are you “financially literate?” Does money lingo and stock market talk leave you wondering what it is all about?

Would you just like to get a few ideas about how to better manage your money and reduce your anxieties about your financial future?

IF SO . . . plan to attend this unique workshop that PCDS and Adviser Investments have developed especially for new dentists. The program is based on “real life” budgets and financial information submitted by several new dentist members of the Society. Limited Number of Attendees — Advance Registration Required

FREE**TO ADA MEMBERS WHO ARE EITHER NEW DENTISTS, GRADUATE STUDENTS/RESIDENTS, SENIOR ASDA MEMBERS AND YOUR SPOUSE/SIGNIFICANT OTHER (**A $25.00/person deposit is required to reserve your place/s, refundable after your attendance; refunds will be granted if notice of cancellation is received no later than Sept 18.) NON-MEMBER (and spouse/significant other of non-member) TUITION: $40.00/person Included: breakfast/lunch, program materials, and free parking Location: The Chart House Restaurant, 555 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA Directions on PCDS website: www.philcodent.org Complete the Registration Form and return with Deposit/Tuition

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Registration Form--use THIS FORM to register yourself and/or spouse/significant other Or register online at www.philcodent.org after July 12

PHILADELPHIA COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY PRESIDENT’S PROJECT WORKSHOP Saturday, September 28, 2013

8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Chart House Restaurant, 555 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19147 INCLUDES FREE PARKING, PROGRAM MATERIALS, BREAKFAST/LUNCH

BUDGET, DEBT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES & FINANCIAL PLANNING IDEAS FOR NEW DENTISTS* *New Dentists are defined by ADA as dentists who have graduated within the last 10 years

Seating is limited—Register Early!

Note: No CE Credits available for this Workshop.

NAME: ________________________________________________________ PHONE: ____________________________ SPOUSE/SIGNIFICANT OTHER NAME: __________________________________________________________________

STREET ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________________ CITY/STATE/ZIP: __________________________________________________E-MAIL: _________________________ I AM A CURRENT MEMBER OF:

PCDS

PDA

ADA

ASDA**

**list your dental school on Other ADA Organization line:

OTHER ADA ORGANIZATION(S) (please list) I AM NOT CURRENTLY AN ADA MEMBER

FREE FOR ADA MEMBERS WHO ARE EITHER NEW DENTISTS*, GRADUATE STUDENTS/RESIDENTS, SENIOR ASDA MEMBERS OR THEIR SPOUSE/SIGNIFICANT OTHER – $25.00 DEPOSIT/PERSON IS REQUIRED*** FOR MEMBER AND SPOUSE/SIGNIFICANT OTHER

***Deposit will be returned to attendee/s on Sept. 28 if paid by check, OR for cancellations received by Sept. 18, in writing, deposit will be returned by mail. Credit card deposits will be kept on hold to ensure attendance & charged for “no-shows”.

TUITION FOR NON-MEMBERS AND YOUR SPOUSE/SIGNIFICANT OTHER – $40.00/PERSON

MEMBER (and spouse/significant other) DEPOSIT – $25.00/PERSON IS ENCLOSED: 1 - $25.00 2 - $50.00

NON-MEMBER (and spouse/significant other) TUITION – $40.00/PERSON IS ENCLOSED: Refunds will be granted if cancellation is received in writing by Sept. 18 1 - $40.00

2 - $80.00

Total Payment Enclosed $ ___________

Method of Payment: Check Visa MasterCard American Express Card # __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Exp. Date __ __ /__ __ Signature (required for charge cards): ___________________________________________ MAIL TO PHILADELPHIA COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY WITH YOUR FEE/DEPOSIT One Independence Place, 241 S. 6th St . - Unit #3101 - Philadelphia, PA 19106-3797 Telephone: 215-925-6050 FAX: 215-925-6998 Tickets will be mailed to you approximately 10 days prior to the Workshop

Newsbriefs Infection Control Issue in York, PA

Recently, there was a stir within the media regarding accusations against a York County dentist regarding improper infection control. The dentist was accused by a disgruntled former employee who filed complaints with the State Board of Dentistry (SBOD) and with the Department of Labor over other work issues. The Department of Health performed a surprise inspection and immediately suspended the dentist’s license. The infractions included the following: - Spore testing of the autoclave was performed once per month instead of weekly. - Cetylcide was used in the ultrasonic cleaner instead of ultrasonic solution. - The cold sterilization solution was used for 30 days without daily testing. - Autoclaved instruments were stored in drawers without bags. - Impression trays were not sterilized. The dentist reached a consent agreement with the SBOD on June 7, 2013. Of course, the media portrayed the incident as if the dentist used dirty instruments — perhaps wanting to attach a local angle to the recent infection control issue in Oklahoma. Once the consent agreement is fulfilled: - The dentist will be able to have the suspension lifted and be placed on a 5 year probation. - All patients must be notified that they might have been exposed to bloodborne pathogens and should be tested at the dentist’s expense. - The dentist will be required to take a 20 hour infection control course, retake the Board exam on infection control, hire an infection control consultant, and have another dentist monitor sterilization practices for 5 years. - The office will also be subject to surprise inspections by the Department of Health.

Safety Awareness Checklist

The ADA Council on Dental Education and Licensure sponsors a Safety Awareness Campaign to promote the need for the dental team to routinely inspect their office equipment and supplies. A safety checklist is available for dentists and their staff to use as a guide to inspect for safety and a variety of equipment and supplies such as nitrous oxide apparatus, sterilization protocols and medications in emergency drug kits. To download a copy of the checklist, visit http://ada.org/sections/educationAndCareers/pdfs/cdel_saf ety_checklist.pdf

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ADA Says Affordable Care Act Falls Short

As reported in a recent edition of ADA News by Kelly Soderlund, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) falls short in lowering dental care costs, increasing access to care and improving health outcomes. The ADA Health Policy Resource Center (HPRC) published the research briefs. Marko Vujicic, Ph.D., managing vice president of HPRC said, “. . . our findings should raise concern among oral health advocates. Despite the fact that the mouth is the gateway to the body and oral health is a key part of whole body health, the Affordable Care Act fails to address critical access to dental care issues in the United States.” “Through their analyses, the HPRC has made a compelling case on the need to act now to address the oral health care crisis facing tens of millions of Americans,” said ADA President Robert A Faiella. “We are committed to creating and sustaining actionable solutions that provide care now to people in need, prevent disease from occurring or recurring and provide people with the knowledge that empowers them to be good stewards of their own oral health.” HPRC published three research briefs that looked at how the Affordable Care Act will affect dental benefits: Dental Benefits to Expand for Children, Likely Decrease for Adults in Coming Years; Affordable Care Act Expands Dental Benefits for Children but Does Not Address Critical Access to Dental Care Issues; and Accountable Care Organizations Present Key Opportunities for the Dental Profession. ADA members may read all of the research briefs at http://www.ada.org/1442.aspx

PDA Presents Webinar about Affordable Care Act

A Webinar explaining how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) may affect dentists in Pennsylvania is available online to PDA member dentists. The expansion of medical insurance coverage and changes to how health care is financed could have a transformative impact on dentistry in Pennsylvania and across the country. Aspects of the ACA impact dentists not only as health care professionals, but also as small business owners and consumers of medical care. The full impact of the ACA on dentistry remains uncertain at this stage, but PDA can highlight some of the potential changes that will most likely occur in the near future. Visit padental.org use the member login and look for “What’s Happening” on the home page. (continued on page 11)

Newsbriefs (cont’d.) ADA to Sponsor MOM at Annual Session in New Orleans

Did you miss the opportunity to participate in MOM-n-PA? Did you participate and still have a feeling that you want to do more? If you are planning to attend the ADA Annual Session in New Orleans, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Mission of Mercy (MOM) charity dental clinic on November 3, 2013. The ADA hopes to serve some 1,000 patients in need of dental care that day. The ADA will host the MOM event in conjunction with the America’s Dentists Care Foundation (ADCF) with the support of the Louisiana Dental Association and the New Orleans Dental Association. Dentists, dental team members, dental students, office staff, families and friends (age 18 and older) who will be in New Orleans for the Annual Session are encouraged to volunteer for the event. “This is the first MOM program that will actively recruit dental professionals from around the country to participate at one location,” said Ms. Lani Becker, associate executive director of the Wisconsin Dental Association and ADCF board member. Eight hundred MOM volunteers will serve in a multitude of roles. Roughly half will be dental professionals who will provide triage services, radiology, diagnostics and treatment, including restorative and specialty care. Others –students, laboratory technicians and front office specialists – will be utilized to help MOM run smoothly. About 200 nonclinical volunteers cover support services from registration, patient greeting and escorting, conducting exit interviews, site set-up and teardown, parking attendants and many more roles. For more information or to register as a volunteer, visit ADA.org/MOM or ADA.org/session

ADA Works for You

ADA News staffer David Palmer recently reported that ADA’s Action for Dental Health campaign launch drew widespread media attention. ADA President Dr. Robert Faiella fielded call-in questions at the National Press Club on May 15, 2013 from New York Times and Wall Street Journal reporters. Scripps Howard Foundation Wire and free-lance reporters were among media representatives at the Press Club event expected to file reports for other public and professional audiences. Dr. Faiella conducted pre-event interviews with CQ, Los Angeles Times, ABC News New York and Politico reporters. Bloomberg, NBC and dental trade media were among other media inquiring about the new ADA campaign.

Pulitzer Prize Awarded for Fluoridation Stories

The editorials of two staffers at the Tampa Bay Times that helped educate voters in a fight to restore community water fluoridation to Pinellas County, Florida, have been awarded a Pulitzer Prize. Editorial editor Tim Nickens and columnist Daniel Ruth were honored on April 15, 2013 for a series of ten editorials over a nearly 14-month period about the Pinellas County Commission’s decision to stop fluoridating its water. The series delved into the campaign of misinformation that anti-fluoride activists and county commissioners used as the basis of the October 2011 decision to halt fluoridation to some 700,000 residents. The series educated readers with the facts and scientific evidence of the safety and efficacy of fluoridation, examined the effects that discontinuing fluoridation had on the county and advocated for voters to support county commissioner candidates in favor of fluoridation rather than two incumbents who were instrumental in the decision to stop fluoridating. Tampa Bay Times editor Neil Brown wrote in his letter of nomination, “These editorials produced profound results. In a rare occurrence, voters in November ousted two incumbent commissioners who had voted to stop adding fluoride in the water and replaced them with two candidates who pledged to add it back. In their first meetings after the election, the new commissioners fulfilled their pledge.” Fluoridated water supply was restored in March 2013.

ADA Offers Guide to Patients with Medical Conditions

Some dental patients may present with a range of medical complexities. The ADA Practical Guide to Patients with Medical Conditions provides a comprehensive resource that addresses these challenges that may affect dental treatment, tackling such conditions as cardiovascular disease, pregnancy, endocrine disorders, geriatric health and functional issues, human immunodeficiency virus and more, The publication is designed to assist dentists in safely delivering coordinated oral health care for patients with medical challenges. More than 200 images and 75 tables help to illustrate content. A companion website is also available with downloadable images and tables, case studies and more. The Guide (P031) is $59.95 for members and $89.95 for nonmembers. For information, visit ADAcatalog.org or call 1-800-947-4746. (continued on page 12)

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Newsbriefs (cont’d.) PDA Works for You

PDA members can visit padental.org and gain information from a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). PDA provides answers to practitioners’ questions on a variety of topics and issues, including advertising, dental records, legal issues, patient accounts, and supervision of auxiliary staff. These are meant to provide information to members and are not intended to provide legal advice. After member login, select Resources & Programs from the subject bar and then FAQs.

IRS E-publication for Small Businesses

The IRS’ new service, e-News for Small Businesses, is distributed every Wednesday. E-News provides timely, useful tax information right to your computer. To start your free subscription, go to IRS.gov at http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/content/0,,id=154826, 00.html Type in your e-mail address and “submit.”

Reporting Theft of Controlled Substances

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) form for reporting theft or loss of controlled substances is online in a secure, electronic format. Form 106 is on the DEA’s Diversion Control Program at www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/ Select the DEA Form 106 On-Line button on the right side of the homepage.

Labor Posters Required for the Dental Office

The Department of Labor and Industry maintains a list of the state- and federal-mandated posters that employers are required to post. The posters cover a wide variety of topics, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Federal Minimum Wage, the Family and Medical Leave Act and Equal Employment Opportunity. To view information about your obligations, visit http://www.dol.gov/osbp/sbrefa/poster/matrix.htm

Online Retirement Application for Social Security

Are you ready to apply for Social Security retirement benefits? You can do so from home or office at www.socialsecurity.gov You can complete the retirement application in as little as 15 minutes. In most cases, after you click the “Sign Now” button and submit the application, you’re done. Social Security will contact you if more information is needed. If you are uncertain about when to retire, look at “When to Start Receiving Retirement Benefits” at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10147.html or “Retirement Estimator” at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator

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Dental X-Ray Procedures Exam Information

To meet state requirements to perform dental xray procedures in Pennsylvania, dental assistants are required to pass the Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam administered by the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. (DANB). After passing the exam, assistants must complete an application form the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry (SBOD) for authorization to perform x-ray procedures. Once authorization has been received, assistants may only perform x-ray procedures on the premises of a dentist under the direct supervision of the dentist. Dental assistants who are already authorized by the SBOD to perform radiological procedures do not need to retest. For more information, visit www.danb.org On the left side, click State Specific Information, select PA, and you will be able to access the needed information, or call 1-800- FOR-DANB.

Encourage Patients to Be Bone Marrow Donors

As reported recently in the ADA News by Kelly Soderlund, the ADA House of Delegates passed a resolution in 2012 to help member dentists understand the importance of promoting bone marrow matching programs. The resolution states: “that the ADA urges members to support participation in the bone marrow matching program by providing appropriate literature in their offices, gathering samples and forwarding them for registration.” The resolution encourages dentists to get the kits, swab their patients’ cheeks and send the samples in to the registry. But because a medical or dental professional is not necessary for the task, it also indicates that patients can obtain a kit with the materials to swab their own cheek cells and mail the samples to a bone marrow registry. The National Marrow Donor Program is one of the largest registries in the country and, according to its website ( http.//marrow.org/Home.aspx ) determines the type of tissue in the samples it receives. Doctors around the world search the registry to find a match for their patients in need of a bone marrow transplant. People can join online and receive their kit in the mail or in person. Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation is another bone marrow registry (http://www.giftoflife.org/default.aspx ) (continued on page 13)

Newsbriefs (cont’d.) Resource on Treating Obesity Available

The Obesity Action Coalition and the American College of Physicians have a new free resource for health care professionals who treat excess weight and obesity. Excess Weight and Your Health–A Guide to Effective, Healthy Weight Loss is a 32-page guidebook and DVD that offers health care professionals a mechanism to introduce the topic of weight into their practices. “Dentists are very cognizant of overall health and how it relates to the treatment they provide. Diseases like diabetes have a deleterious effect on oral health and link directly to obesity,” said Dr. John Fisher, a member of the ADA Council on Access, Prevention and Interprofessional Relations. “Many dental offices may be interested in using this resource to help their patients understand how their weight affects their oral and overall health.” The DVD features two experts in the field of obesity discussing real patients who have battled, and continue to battle, excess weight and obesity. Christopher Still, D.O., medical director, Center for Nutrition and Weight Management at the Geisinger Obesity Institute and Domenica Rubino, M.D., founder and director, Washington Center for Weight Management and Research, discuss how weight impacts health and what patients can do to manage their weight and improve their health. To learn more about the resource or to order a free copy, visit www.obesityaction.org/oacacpdvd Your patients can also get more information on diet and dental health at the ADA’s consumer website, MouthHealthy.org

Creating an Emergency Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires medical and dental offices to establish a written Exposure Control Plan (ECP) that provides employees with guidance on reacting to exposure incidents. According to OSHA standards expert Leslie Canham, writing in the December issue of AGD Impact, a publication of the Academy of General Dentistry, this plan, which should also explain what officials to contact during the follow-up to exposure, must be available for easy access by office staff. “To create a proper ECP, you should add specific details, including where required OSHA accident forms are located and how to obtain each employee’s medical records, including his or her most recent vaccinations,” Ms. Canham writes. “Your office’s ECP should include procedural guidelines that aid your employees in maintaining OSHA standards for bloodborne pathogen emergencies.”

According to Ms. Canham, an ECP should include information on four things: 1. Providing immediate care to the exposed employee, including instructions on treating the exposed site; 2. Determining the immediate exposure risk; 3. Evaluating the exposure source; 4. Getting the exposed employee professional care. Ms. Canham stresses that time is critical when dealing with bloodborne pathogens and that treatment is more effective the sooner it is administered. For more OSHA and Infection Control resources, visit ADAcatalog.org or call 1-800-947-4746.

Middle-agers Do Double Duty

More and more Americans are part of the “sandwich generation,” caring for both children and parents, according to a Pew Research survey. Fortyseven percent of adults in their 40’s and 50’s are either raising or supporting a child and have at least one parent 65 years old or older, and fifteen percent are providing financial support to both. The survey, completed in late 2012, found that forty-eight percent of adults ages 40-59 gave at least some financial support to an adult child in the past year; twenty-seven percent provided the primary support — a significant increase from 2005. On the other hand, nearly twenty-one percent of middleaged adults provided a parent with some financial support in 2012 — a figure relatively the same as 2005. The survey found an interesting note about attitudes toward support: seventy-five percent of all adults believe grown children have a responsibility to financially assist elderly parents who need help, but only fifty-two percent agree that parents have a similar obligation to help a grown child.

September 11, 2001 Remembering those who lost their lives or were injured, as well those who lost loved ones and friends on that tragic day.

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Members Volunteered at MOM-n-PA Temple Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Liacouras Center was transformed into a 120-chair dental clinic for MOM-n-PA on May 31 and June 1. More than 900 volunteers, including 151 dentists, welcomed more than 1800 patients. For information on how you can help with future MOM projects, visit MOM-n-PA.com

Dr. Peter J. Carroll was in charge of routing patients.

Dr. David A. Tecosky organized and distributed refreshments to volunteers.

Dr. Kevin J. Klatte, PCDS President, assisted patients on the clinic floor.

Thank you to all the volunteers who made Pennsylvaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first MOM-n-PA in Philadelphia an outstanding success! Photos courtesy of Sean Connolly, the Bravo Group.

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Members at PDA Annual Session

First District delegates listened to discussion of resolutions at the PDA House of Delegates, April 26 and 27, at the Hotel Hershey in Hershey, PA. Shown above in the foreground are (l-r) Doctors Anand V. Rao, Andrew J. Mramor, and Thomas W. Gamba. Shown below are (l-r) Doctors Renee Fennell-Dempsey, Stanley W. Markiewicz and Mary M. “Toni” Rust.

e Dr. Peter J. Carroll lent his insights to the House discussions about the PDA Governance Task Force recommendations.

f PCDS President Dr. Kevin J. Klatte shared his opinions with House members prior to a vote.

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Health Watch Restless Legs Syndrome & Men

Restless legs syndrome is a common and mysterious condition, and the cause is unknown. People with this condition feel an overwhelming need to move or stretch the legs. They also complain of a pulling or crawling sensation in the legs. Symptoms tend to be worse at night, making sleep difficult. Estimates suggest that up to 24 million people in the United States — ten percent of the adult population — may have restless legs syndrome. Unfortunately, the cause is not known. For most people with restless legs syndrome, it’s an annoyance. If symptoms are bad enough, medicines can help. But a new study suggests that this condition may be more than just an annoyance. It may be linked with a higher risk of early death. The medical journal Neurology published results of the new study. Researchers looked at death rates of more than 18,000 older men (with an average age of 67). They found that nearly four percent had restless legs syndrome. Also, about twenty-five percent of those with the condition and fifteen percent of those without it died during the 8-year study, which translates to a nearly forty percent higher risk of death for those with restless legs syndrome.

Some causes of death were seen more commonly in the restless legs group, including lung disease, hormonal disorders, nutritional or metabolic conditions, and diseases of the blood and immune systems. Researchers also looked at death rates just for men who did not have important chronic medical conditions (such as cancer or heart disease). When they were excluded, the increased risk of death among those with restless legs syndrome was even more dramatic. These healthier men with restless legs had almost double the death rate of otherwise similar men without the condition. Researchers also adjusted their numbers to account for differences in obesity, health habits and other sleep problems. They still found an increased risk of death among men with restless legs syndrome. Dr. Robert Shmerling, of Harvard Medical School, writing on Intelihealth.com noted that “The results of this study surprised me. . . There is no obvious reason that it should lead to early death. In fact, much of the news about this condition in recent years has been positive. Recent research has found several new and effective treatments.” (continued on page 17)

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Health Watch (cont’d.) Restless Legs Syndrome (cont’d.)

If you are diagnosed with the condition, he notes, you can make helpful changes, including exercising regularly, stretching, getting regular massage, applying heat (by using a heating pad or by taking hot baths), not smoking and avoiding alcohol and caffeine for a period of time. A number of medications have proven helpful in treating restless leg syndrome. Consult your physician for information about medications that have proven helpful in treating restless leg syndrome. Dr. Shmerling notes that, while the recent study included only men, we can expect continued research into the condition to determine its cause and effect on all people.

Be Optimistic

Edward T. Creagan, M.D, professor of medical oncology at the Mayo Clinic, writing on the Mayo Clinic website at mayoclinic.com says that, “Everyone struggles with disappointments, setbacks

and missed opportunities. Why do some people seem able to bounce back and learn from these experiences, while others never rally and live a life of disappointment and frustration?” Dr. Creagan, who is also certified in internal medicine and hospice medicine and palliative care, points to a book by Martin Seligman, Ph.D., entitled Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life. Dr. Seligman, a professor of psychology and former president of the American Psychological Association, suggests that we can learn to see that light at the end of the tunnel. We can learn to see that the glass is half full, and adjust our reaction to the situation. Dr. Creagan agrees that our past stays with us, but that doesn’t mean we are prisoners of that past. People can make choices. We can create options to maximize inner peace and serenity, health and a sense of self-worth. He notes that having one person who truly believes in you can make all the difference in the world. continued on page 18)

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Health Watch (cont’d.) Actor Attributes Oral Cancer to HPV

Recently, actor Michael Douglas indicated that his throat cancer was caused by oral sex. In an interview published in a British newspaper, The Guardian, Douglas said, “without wanting to get too specific, this particular cancer is caused by HPV (human papillomavirus). . .” and indicated that oral sex was one of the causes of his cancer. Douglas also has a history of smoking and heavy drinking and had previously attributed his throat cancer to those causes. In January 2013, the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs released a Statement on Human Papillomavirus and Squamous Cell Cancers of the Oropharynx. The report begins, “The rising incidence of oropharyngeal cancer, specifically oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) associated with human papillomavirus (HPV), is a significant concern for the health care community. Over the past quarter-century, HPV infection has become firmly established as an etiologic risk factor for cancers of the oropharynx, specifically those of the tonsils and the base of the tongue. Based on data from U.S. cancer registries, an estimated 63 percent of oropharyngeal cancers each year — or over 11,000 cases — are associated with HPV infection.”

Dentists must be especially aware of the signs of this increasing health threat and add this topic to patients’ health history documentation as necessary. To read the ADA Statement and additional information, visit http://www.ada.org/1749.aspx#top

Monitoring Blood Pressure Online

An online tool can help people lower blood pressure, as reported in the journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, a publication of the American Heart Association (AHA). The program, called Heart360, is a free online tracking tool. In the study, 298 people with high blood pressure were randomly divided into 2 groups. One group used Heart360. They uploaded data to the tool from their home blood pressure monitors. This information was sent to pharmacists, who were trained to monitor and adjust people’s medicines. The second group received usual care from their physicians. They also received pamphlets on managing high blood pressure, diet and exercise. After six months, fifty-four percent of the Heart360 group had lowered blood pressure to their target levels. About thirty-five percent of people in the usual-care group reached their goals. The differences were even wider for people with diabetes or kidney problems. To participate in Heart360 visit online at https://www.heart360.org/ (continued on page 19)

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Health Watch (cont’d.) Study Finds Little Reason to Buy Organic

Organic foods have few, if any, health advantages over conventional foods, according to a research review published in The Journal Annals of Internal Medicine. The researchers looked at thousands of prior studies. They focused on 237 that met their standards for how well the research was done. Only seventeen studies compared how the foods affected people. The others focused on properties of the foods themselves. Nutrient levels varied greatly, with no clear patterns. Organic produce was thirty percent less likely to have pesticide residue than conventional produce. Children in two studies were less likely to have pesticides in urine if they ate organic diets; but researchers said the amounts were small and within safety limits. Bacteria levels were about the same in both kinds of meats; but the bacteria in the conventionally produced meats were more drug-resistant. They were thirty-three percent more likely to resist multiple antibiotics.

More Americans Walking

Nearly 2 out of 3 American adults now say that they walk at least ten minutes per week. However, too few are getting enough exercise to make a difference in their health, according to a 2010 national survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Almost sixty-two percent of adults surveyed said they walked for ten minutes or more at least once in the last week. That's up from fifty-six percent in 2005. People in the West walk the most; those in the South walk least. The CDC said the improvement is a first step toward getting more Americans active; however, current recommendations encourage at least 150 minutes per week of walking or other moderate exercise. Research has shown that this amount of activity can improve health. The survey was reported in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report in August of 2012.

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Are you afraid of doing endo? If so, this is the perfect seminar for you!

ENDODONTICS FOR THE 21st CENTURY THE SARGENTI N2 METHOD Half Day Seminar

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This lecture will demonstrate how you can increase your endodontic success rate using proven techniques and procedures, ensuring continued success for years to come. Seminar Topics

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...if you are referring out too many endodontic procedures! ...if you would like a 98% success rate! ...if you are having too many post-op complications with your current technique! ...if you would like to skyrocket your profitability with a much needed service! To Register, call KISCO at 1-800-325-8649 or go to www.aesoc.com Schedule: Registration is from 8:30 am - 9:00 am Program hours are 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Continental breakfast will be provided.

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Approved PACE Program Provider FAGD/MAGD Credit Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. Jan. 1, 2013 to Dec. 31, 2014 Provider ID:!218607

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Patient Referral Questionnaire

PCDS continues to update its list of members who will accept patient referrals from the Society. Most of our referrals are for Philadelphia County, but we will keep on file information about doctors in other areas. When a patient contacts the Society for a referral, the patient is usually given a maximum of three offices – according to zip code. Provide as much information as possible and return the completed form (printed or typed) to the Society’s Executive Office by fax (215-925-6998).

Doctor’s Name: _______________________________________________

Zip Code: ______________________

Primary Office Address: _________________________________________________________________________

City/State: _______________________________ Telephone @ area code: _________________________ Secondary Office Address: _________________________________________

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City/State: _______________________________ Telephone @ area code: _________________________ Dental School: _________________________________________ Graduation year: _________________ Specialty School: __________________________________________ Completion year: ______________ ( ) General/Family Practice ( ) Specialty Practice (indicate Board Certified or Board Eligible) Endodontics ( ) C E Periodontics ( ) C E Oral Pathology ( ) C E Perio/Prosth ( ) C E Oral Surgery ( ) C E Prosthodontics ( ) C E Orthodontics ( ) C E Public Health ( ) C E Pediatric Dentistry ( ) C E Current Affiliation/s: ___ Hospital Staff: _____________________________________________________________________ ___ Teaching Position: __________________________________________________________________ Language/s other than English: ___________________________________________________________ Check each category that applies to your practice: __ Accessible for __ Emotionally Handicapped __ Medically Compromised __ Physically Handicapped __ Wheel Chair __ Bonding __ Cosmetic __ Crown & Bridge __ Emergencies __ Evening Hours __ Gen. Anesthesia

__ N2O __ for Oral Surgery __ for Restorative __ Nursing Home (on staff) __ Removable Dentures __ Saturday Hours __ Senior Discount __ Time Payments __ TMJ __ Veneers

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DKU is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. DKU designates this activity for 30 continuing education credits. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp.

Approved PACE Program Provider FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 3/1/2013 to 2/28/2017. Provider ID #217995

Friday, November 15, 2013 Jeff Staads – Billings, MT – “You Cannot Not Communicate” Everyday, in every situation that involves another person, communication takes place. We recognize it most

readily when words are used. Besides the words we choose and use, messages are always being sent. The way you dress, your self-image, can all send messages. Are the messages received by our patients and others the same ones we think we are sending? Improving your communications skills will not only help you get treatment acceptance but also help you prevent accounts receivable from developing by verbally supporting your financial expectations. Should accounts receivable develop, you will learn how to collect them. You will learn: Skills that improve your communications; How to change your attitude when dealing with problems; The different characteristics of challenging people; Eight action steps to better deal with the people that challenge us; Create an effective financial policy; Get better results by controlling the collection conversation; Collect more money at time of service. Since 1990, as President of BRC, Jeff talks with an average of 100 audiences each year across the U.S. and internationally on communications skills, collections, sales and leadership. This course is a must for the entire dental team! This course is cosponsored by an educational grant from Dodd Dental Lab, Bonadent Lab and Dentsply.

Wednesday, December 18, 2013 Lou Graham, DDS – Chicago, IL – “Updates in Direct and Indirect Restorative Dentistry: Mastering Today’s Materials for Your Practice”

With life expectancies now approaching 80-95 years of age, it becomes our responsibility as oral health care providers to approach our patients with the most conservative restorations to maximize tooth structure. This course is about how to create long lasting restorations and the essential steps that MUST be incorporated into the process. The changes in materials have been profound and this program will present casework for all classes of restorations with the latest research and materials presented. Course objectives: Lights, their value, and the hidden secrets of what you need to know for proper curing.• Total-etching, Selective Etching, Self-etching…what to do? • How do the new low stress composites make our lives easier? Are they worth it? • The new age of Biomemetic liners and bases and why they are so valuable and unique. • Conservative caries removal • Mastering the latest in Class 2 matrix systems • Understanding: e Max, All Zirconia Restorations, Porcelain Restorations: The pros and cons to each. • How preparations vary and why one is far more conservative and the benefits of single use burs. • Maximizing your impressions: Techniques in both traditional and digital • Cementation: A game-changer non-resin biomimetic cement that delivers a superb seal along with ease of use and far more, will be presented along with step by step techniques from accurate interproximal adjustments, to polishing, leading to the final cementation. Dr. Graham is the former Dental Director of the University of Chicago’s Department of Dentistry. He is an internationally recognized lecturer extensively involved in continuing education for dental professionals. This course is co-sponsored by an educational grant from Dodd Dental Lab, Dentsply, Bonadent Lab, Shofu, Doxa and SDI.

Wednesday, January 15, 2014 John Minichetti, DMD – Englewood, NJ – “Information all Dentists Must Have for Successful Implant Treatment” This program is designed for

the dentist wishing to learn how to incorporate or expand their implant knowledge and techniques. Participants will go over diagnosis of the implant patient, treatment options for the edentulous patient, atraumatic extraction techniques, socket grafting, bone augmentation, mini implant surgery, basic implant surgery and implant restorative options. CT diagnosis and computer milled abutment restorations will be reviewed. At the completion of the course the participants will be able to: Understand how to diagnosis patients for dental implants; Analyze patients with CT Imaging; Evaluate the complexity scale of the patient for dental implants; Perform Atraumatic Extractions; Perform ridge preservation and socket grafting; Understand basic mini implant and standard root form dental implant surgery; Know the fixed abutment choices for dental implants; Understand implant overdenture options for fully edentulous patients. Dr. John Minichetti has been placing and restoring implants for over 25 years. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID). He is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/ Implant Dentistry of which he has served as President.This course is co-sponsored by an educational grant from Dodd Dental Lab, Dentsply and Hayes Handpiece Repair.

Friday, April 11, 2014 L. Stephen Buchanan, DDS, FICD, FACD – Santa Barbara, CA – “The Art of Endodontics: Everything Has Changed but the Anatomy” This

presentation relates the most fundamental and unchanging endodontic issues—pulp, dentin, root, and root canal anatomy—to principles of treatment, simplifying our choices among evolving procedural technologies. A diagnostic regimen is shown that can rule endo in or out, and if pain is of endo etiology, it can discover which tooth is referring the pain. Dr. Buchanan will also show his most current treatment methods. Procedures covered include guided-access cavities, rotary negotiation, shaping canals with one to three files, bug-jarring irrigation and 3D obturation accomplished in seconds. After watching this presentation attendees should understand: The influence of endodontic anatomy on pulp degeneration and how the complexities of root canal systems dictate treatment to their full apical and lateral extents. How 3D and 2D radiography with thermal pulp testing can deliver 100% diagnostic confidence. How to treatment plan emergency care, endo vs implant, and how you are going to successfully invade pt’s root canal systems. How cutting with guided access burs reduces loss of tooth structure while improving file paths. How rotary negotiation brings the 10X improvement that rotary shaping did 15 years ago. Why 3D obturation can improve success rates and how simple it is to do with today’s technology. Dr. Buchanan is a diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics and an assistant clinical professor at the post-graduate endodontic programs at USC and UCLA. This course is co-sponsored by an educational grant from Dodd Dental Lab and Dentsply.

Thursday, May 8, 2014 Glenn Dupont DDS – St Petersburg, FL –“Solving the Most Difficult Cases: A Step-by-Step Process” After graduating from Emory University School of

Dentistry in 1979, Dr. Dupont joined the practice of Dr. Peter Dawson. He is currently the Director of Faculty at the Dawson Academy. Dr. DuPont will share a process that he has been using successfully to solve the most difficult problems that patients present with. He has accumulated some extremely challenging cases over the last 34 years. Anterior open bites, class three problems, anterior cross bites, posterior cross bites, deep over bites, bulimia and anterior wear are a few of the cases that he will address. A step-by-step process will be presented in a series of checklists that the attending dentist can immediately apply to help solve problems with their patients. Learning objectives: Review key principles and concepts of esthetics and function; Apply the four treatment options to solve functional issues; Utilize the Functional-esthetic 2-D checklist; Show the use of the 10 Step 3-D checklist; Discuss checklists for lab communication to ensure predictabilty; Utilize a specific process to sequence all types of cases for efficiency and productivity; Apply these checklist and principles to a number of different cases. This course is co-sponsored by an educational grant from Dodd Dental Lab, Dentsply and Hayes Handpiece Repair.

Those taking the full DKU Series will receive both Bonus Courses at the Valley Forge Radisson Hotel Thurs., Sept. 26, 2013

BONUS #1: Gordon Christensen, DDS; “Clinical Update”

Wed. – Fri., March 5-6-7, 2014

BONUS #2: Members choose one course from the Valley Forge Dental Conference

All meetings will be held at the Springfield Country Club on Route 320, Springfield, Delaware County, PA, except for the Bonus Courses held at the Valley Forge Radisson Hotel. Registration for all courses 8:15 AM. Lecture 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Continental breakfast and lunch included for all DKU courses.

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Delco and Chesco Society Members - Entire Series plus both bonus Courses - $695, Individual Courses - $195, 3 Courses - $530, 4 Courses - $615 Other ADA Members - Entire Series plus both bonus Courses - $745 Individual Courses - $210, 3 Courses - $570, 4 Courses - $665 Non-ADA Members - Entire Series plus both bonus Courses - $815, Individual Courses - $225, 3 Courses - $605, 4 Courses - $715 Staff members accompanied by a doctor will be $95 per course per person with reservation at least one week in advance, $110 per course per person at door. Cancellations and Refund Policy - No refunds will be made without notice of at least one week prior to course date. (A $25 administrative fee will be deducted.) For information please contact: DKU • c/o Barry Cohen, DMD • 4750 Township Line Rd • Drexel Hill, PA 19026 • 610-449-7002 • DKUDental@aol.com

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Dental Dates The JOURNAL welcomes news concerning activities of your dental study club or other bona fide dental associations. Send information (as formatted below) to the Philadelphia County Dental Society via e-mail: philcodent@aol.com or fax: 215-9256998. Deadline for publication is the first of the month prior to publication (September 1 for the October/November/December issue), and information will be published on a space-available basis.

JULY 23

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE — northeast — 6:30 p.m. Dinner meeting (Gallo’s Restaurant) featuring Dr. David Appleby, “Review of Removable Partial Denture Design Fundamentals.” For information, contact: Sandra J. Berlin at 215-722-4290 or visit www.PhilaPerioImplants.com

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE — center city - 6:30 p.m. Dinner meeting (Doubletree Hotel) featuring Dr. David Appleby, “Review of Removable Partial Denture Design Fundamentals.” For information, contact: Vickie Fisher at 215-732-4450 or visit www.PhilaPerioImplants.com

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CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE — northeast - 6:30 p.m. Dinner meeting (Gallo’s Restaurant) featuring Mark Kiefer, “Computers in the Dental Office.” For information, contact: Vickie Fisher at 215-732-4450 or visit www.PhilaPerioImplants.com CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE — center city - 6:30 p.m. Dinner meeting (Doubletree Hotel) featuring Mark Kiefer, “Computers in the Dental Office.” For information, contact: Sandra J. Berlin at 215-722-4290 or visit www.PhilaPerioImplants.com

SEPTEMBER 11

NE DENTAL IMPLANT/PERIODONTAL PROSTHESIS STUDY CLUB — Dinner meeting at the Buck Hotel, Feasterville, PA at 6:00 p.m., featuring Jeffrey S. Mannheimer, PT, Ph.D, CCTT, CODN, Adjunct Clinical Professor, Department of Rehabilitative Medicine, Columbia University; Private Practice, Delaware Valley Physical Therapy Associates, “Overlooked Causative and Perpetuating Factors Relative to Headache, Orofacial and Temporomandibular Pain/Dysfunction Syndromes with Therapeutic Implications.” For additional information, contact Paula Chernoff at 215-677-8686 or email at pchernoff@padentalimplants.com

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE — Joint program in northeast — 6:30 p.m. Dinner meeting (Gallo’s Restaurant) featuring Dr. Robert Faulkner — topic TBA. Sponsored in cooperation with Dentsply/Astra. For information, contact: Sandra J. Berlin at 215-722-4290 or visit www.PhilaPerioImplants.com

GREATER PHILADELPHIA DENTAL HYGIENE STUDY CLUB — 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., featuring Joann Guerenlian, R.D.H., Ph.D., Haddonfield, NJ, “An Inside Look at Oral Pathology.” 3 CEUs. For information, contact Maggie Rutherford, R.D.H. at mrutherford@padentalimplants.com

PHILADELPHIA COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY — Continuing Education Course at Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue Hotel, featuring Dr. Jeyhun David Chong, “Restoration of Implants.” For information, contact the Society at 215-925-6050 or visit the web site at www.philcodent.org CHESAPEAKE DENTAL CONFERENCE — Ocean City, MD. For information, call 410-964-2880 or visit online www.msda.com

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PHILADELPHIA COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY — “Debt Management & Financial Planning for the New Dentist.” 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — The Chart House Restaurant, 555 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA. For information, contact the Society at 215-925-6050 or visit the web site at www.philcodent.org

OCTOBER 2

GREATER PHILADELPHIA DENTAL HYGIENE STUDY CLUB — 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., featuring P.D. Miller, Jr., D.D.S., Clinical Professor, Department of Periodontics, Medical University of South Carolina, “An Evidence Based Scoring System to Accurately Determine Periodontal Prognosis.” 3 CEUs. The Northeast Philadelphia Dental Implant Study Club members will also attend this course. For information, contact Maggie Rutherford, R.D.H. at mrutherford@padentalimplants.com

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THREE RIVERS DENTAL CONFERENCE — Seven Springs Mountain Resort. For information, visit online at www.dswp.org or e-mail threeriversdental@verizon.net or call 412-321-5810. (continued on page 24)

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Dental Dates (cont’d.) OCTOBER 22

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE — center city — 6:30 p.m. Dinner meeting (Doubletree Hotel) featuring Dr. Louis Rossman, “Differential Diagnosis of Toothache Pain: Odontogenic Etiologies.” For information, contact: Vickie Fisher at 215-732-4450 or visit www.PhilaPerioImplants.com

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE — northeast — 6:30 p.m. Dinner meeting (Gallo’s Restaurant) featuring Dr. Louis Rossman, “Differential Diagnosis of Toothache Pain: Odontogenic Etiologies.” For information, contact: Sandra J. Berlin at 215-722-4290 or visit www.PhilaPerioImplants.com

31 — Nov 5 AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION — 154th Annual Session, New Orleans, LA. For information, visit the web site at www.ada.org/goto/session

NOVEMBER 6

PHILADELPHIA COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY — Continuing Education Course at Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue Hotel, featuring Dr. Richard Wynn, “Pharmaceuticals.” For information, contact the Society at 215-925-6050 or visit the web site at www.philcodent.org

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE — northeast — 6:30 p.m. Dinner meeting (Gallo’s Restaurant) featuring Dr. Joseph Greenberg & Dr. Tim Greco, “Harmonizing Dental & Facial Esthetics: How to Examine, Diagnose & Treat to a Predictably Successful Outcome.” Part 1. For information, contact: Sandra J. Berlin at 215-722-4290 or visit www.PhilaPerioImplants.com

GREATER PHILADELPHIA DENTAL HYGIENE STUDY CLUB — 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., featuring Kenneth Kornman, D.D.S., Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer, Interleukin Genetics, Inc., Waltham, MA, “The Role of Genetics and Epigenetics in the Diagnose and Management of Periodontitis.” 3 CEUs. The Northeast Philadelphia Dental Implant Study Club members will also attend this course. For information, contact Maggie Rutherford, R.D.H. at mrutherford@padental implants.com

PHILADELPHIA COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY — Annual Business Meeting and Election of Officers — 7:00 p.m., at the Executive Office. All members are welcome to attend.

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE — center city — 6:30 p.m. Dinner meeting meeting (Doubletree Hotel) featuring Dr. Joseph Greenberg & Dr. Tim Greco, “Harmonizing Dental & Facial Esthetics: How to Examine, Diagnose & Treat to a Predictably Successful Outcome.” Part 1. For information, contact: Vickie Fisher at 215-732-4450 or visit www.PhilaPerioImplants.com

29 — Dec. 4 GREATER NEW YORK DENTAL MEETING — Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. For information, visit www.gyndm.com or call 212-398-6922.

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CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE — northeast — 6:30 p.m. Dinner meeting (Gallo’s Restaurant) featuring Dr. Joseph Greenberg & Dr. Tim Greco, “Harmonizing Dental & Facial Esthetics: How to Examine, Diagnose & Treat to a Predictably Successful Outcome.” Part 2. For information, contact: Sandra J. Berlin at 215-722-4290 or visit www.PhilaPerioImplants.com

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE — center city — 6:30 p.m. Dinner meeting (Doubletree Hotel) featuring Dr. Joseph Greenberg & Dr. Tim Greco, “Harmonizing Dental & Facial Esthetics: How to Examine, Diagnose & Treat to a Predictably Successful Outcome.” Part 2. For information, contact: Vickie Fisher at 215-732-4450 or visit www.PhilaPerioImplants.com

Learn the Benefits of Your ADA Membership The ADA Member Benefits Handbook is a 24-page downloadable publication that contains helpful information to assist member dentists enhance patient care and achieve success through the practice of dentistry. It offers descriptions of and contact information for programs and products available to ADA members. Visit www.ada.org Member login required; the publication can be accessed on the right hand side of the Member home page.

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Classified Ads Classified Advertisement Policy. The Society reserves the right to accept, decline or withdraw classified advertisements at its discretion. The Society believes the advertisements that appear in these columns are from reputable sources; the Society neither investigates the offers being made nor assumes any responsibilities concerning them. Every precaution is taken to avoid mistakes, but responsibility cannot be accepted for clerical or printer’s errors. Requests to run advertisements “until further notice” cannot be accepted; the advertiser is responsible for renewals. Names of box number advertisers cannot be revealed. The JOURNAL reserves the right to edit copy of classified advertisements. Classified ads will not be taken over the telephone. DOCTOR, ARE YOU SEEKING EMPLOYMENT? Call the Philadelphia County Dental Society at 215925-6050 or Fax 215-925-6998 to have your name listed on our employment referral list. Weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. DOCTOR, ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN ASSOCIATE or for a dentist to work in your practice? Call the Philadelphia County Dental Society at 215925-6050 or Fax 215-925-6998 for the list of dentists seeking employment. Weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. HOMEBOUND PATIENTS NEED CARE — If you have time in your schedule, why not consider providing care to homebound patients? Many patients need dental care, and most pay for the services. For more information, call Dr. Glenn Goodhart at 215-635-0200. MARYLAND DENTAL PRACTICES FOR SALE— 2 FREDERICK COUNTY semi-rural practices; both prices drastically reduced; EASTERN SHORE Grossing $600K, and interior grossing $375K; BALTIMORE County grossing $356K. 3 ops retiring. ANNE ARUNDEL 3/4 ops, grossing $400K. Shopping Center and 2 op Prof. Bldg. CALL FOR MORE. 800-544-1297 www.polcariassociates.com FOR SALE — Berks County dental office. Dentrix software, Schick digital radiography, 1700 active patients. 4 modern treatment rooms with state-ofthe-art equipment. Free-standing 2100 sq. ft. facility on busy corner with adjacent vacant lot available for expansion. Email: Kjsj1001@aol.com LET ME PAY FOR YOUR HAWAIIAN VACATION! NJ and PA licensed GP will do quality endo in your office. Also available as fill-in general dentist. Call 856-772-2293.

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Advertise in the Journal of the Philadelphia County Dental Society. The Journal is published quarterly and is made available online for members at: www.philcodent.org The Journal is an informative resource, providing timely, helpful information to members of the Philadelphia County Dental Society.

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Have a safe and happy summer

PCDS Liberty Continuing Education Dates for 2013 Register online at www.philcodent.org (See pages 6-7 in this issue)

Friday, September 20 — Restoration of Implants with Dr. David Chong In cooperation with Hiossen, Inc.

Wednesday, November 6 — Pharmaceuticals with Dr. Richard Wynn In cooperation with Delta Dental of Pennsylvania

Mark Your Calendar Now & Plan to Attend PCDS Continuing Education Convenient Relevant Affordable

Helping you meet your legal and ethical responsibilities.