The Journal of the Philadelphia County Dental Society, Volume 80 Issue 2 by Teresa Ravert

The Journal of the Philadelphia County Dental Society April/May/June 2014

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of the Philadelphia County Dental Society ________________________________________________________________________________

First District of the Pennsylvania Dental Association April / May / June 2014 x Vol. 80 x No. 2 ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Saul N. Miller, D.D.S., '14 Editor

CONTENTS

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

MOM-N-PA 2014 ............................................................................... 2

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

Peter J. Carroll, D.D.S., '14 Susan M. Chialastri, D.M.D., '15 Renee Fennell Dempsey, D.M.D., '14 T.J. Filip, D.M.D., '16 Jay M. Goldberg, D.D.S., '14 Chinchai Hsaio, D.M.D., '15 Michael A. Koumaras, D.M.D., '16 Stanley W. Markiewicz, D.M.D., '14 Thomas P. Nordone, D.M.D, '16 Mary M. “Toni” Rust., D.D.S., '15

Become a Mentor: It’s a Good Thing ................................................. 2 President’s Message ........................................................................... 3 2014 Officers Installed ......................................................................... 4 PCDS Received ADA Grant ................................................................. 4 It’s Not Just about the Teeth ............................................................... 5 PA Board of Dentistry Activities ....................................................... 6 PA License Fees Increase ................................................................... 6 2014 Liberty CE Programs ................................................................. 7 Newsbriefs ........................................................................................ 10 Legislative Update ............................................................................ 14 Health Watch ..................................................................................... 15 PDA Day on the Hill .......................................................................... 17 Dental Dates ...................................................................................... 19 Classified Ads ................................................................................... 23 Workplace Tips .................................................................................. 24

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

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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 2014. The Philadelphia County Dental Society.

MISSION OF MERCY – PENNSYLVANIA YOU CAN HELP . . . Friday & Saturday - September 12 & 13 Allentown MOM-n-PA Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit foundation with the sole purpose of conducting an annual Mission of Mercy two-day event providing free dental care to the indigent in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania’s first MOM-n-PA May 31 and June 1, 2013 in Philadelphia was a great success — more than 900 members of the dental community donated free care to approximately 1800 individuals. The next MOM-n-PA is scheduled for Allentown. Volunteer dentists, dental hygienists, EFDAs, dental assistants and dental students, as well as EFDA, hygiene and assisting students, are needed to provide the professional care. Volunteer lay members of the community will provide logistical support. There will be volunteer translators for various ethnic groups. Here’s how you can help — make a donation to MOM-n-PA and/or volunteer your services (staff are welcome, too) for one or both days of the event. For more information, visit online at

www.mom-n-pa.com

we need you; become a mentor “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” · Benjamin Franklin

You can become a mentor – no continuing education or extra training necessary. Each of us has the ability to relate our experiences and observations to the next generation. Each of us can provide a spark of extra incentive to a young person who aspires to be a part of our profession. The Philadelphia County Dental Society needs members who are willing to invite to their offices students who want to “shadow” a dental practice. Some are already in dental school and some are planning to enter dental school in 2014 and 2015. This is a “good deed” you can accomplish without even leaving the office – providing first-hand information about the daily activities of the dentist and his/her auxiliary staff, both professionally and business-wise. Share your insights and encourage the student in his/her quest. Associations Now, a publication of the American Association of Society Executives, suggests the following helpful tips for a mentor: x Take time to make a personal connection. One of the pleasures of a mentoring relationship is the sense of connection between two people, so take time to make a personal connection. x Paying attention to the emotion and energy of the student will enable you to observe what matters most to him/her. It also will enable you to discern areas where he/she may feel discouraged or overwhelmed. x Share the conversation rather than doing all the talking. Sometimes, mentors mistakenly believe their job is mainly to impart wisdom and experience. Be sure to have a dialogue with your student and ask questions. So, if you are willing to have a college student or a dental student “shadow” you for a day, we’d be glad to add you to our list of mentors. Contact the Society Office at 215-925-6050 or e-mail philcodent@aol.com

Become a mentor – it’s a good thing!

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

By the time this issue of The Journal reaches you, I hope we are well out of the grip of the Winter of 2014. This winter certainly left its frozen fingerprint on all of us here in the Philadelphia area — psychologically, physically and emotionally. The bleak and stormy weather put many of us out of action for longer stretches of time than we liked, perhaps giving us the sense that, “It’s adventure, I know; but there is such a thing as having too much of a good thing.” (from Adventure, written in 1911 by Jack London). Or, we may have shared the thoughts of Winnie-the-Pooh’s friend, Eeyore, “It’s bad enough being miserable, but it is even worse when everyone else claims to be miserable, too.” Whatever the case, Spring beckons, and I am sure all of us look forward to the renewal and warmth it will bring. (By the way, kudos to those of our members who are residing in warmer climates.) As I reported in my January/February/March Message, we worked to oppose City Council Bill 130770, which amended the City Zoning Code to prohibit some future medical, dental and health care practices in Northeast Philadelphia without an approved zoning variance. Council passed the bill. We contacted the Mayor and asked him to veto it — which he did — but Council had enough votes to override the veto, and the bill became law. Then, in February 2014, we opposed Bill 130920, which extends that same legislation to South Philadelphia and parts of Center City. Our testimony, among other considerations, led the sponsor Councilman Squilla, to delay the vote in order to allow the City Planning Commission to find solutions to the increased need for methadone clinics and other facilities without deterring the ability of other members of the health care professions to settle in our neighborhoods. As of press time, we have not received final word of further action on this bill. Members can be assured we will continue to advocate for the least restrictive measures that will allow practitioners to open their offices in the city. As you know, the 2013 PDA Annual Session ended with a commitment by the House of Delegates to alter the administrative footprint of the Association. The Bylaws Committee has prepared revisions, which are being studied by the PDA Board of Trustees as well as the component and local societies and the 2014 delegates and alternates. As you know, our trustee, Dr. Anand V. Rao, serves on the Bylaws Committee; Dr. Peter J. Carroll participates on an

ad hoc committee selected by House speaker Dr. Peter Korch; and I serve on a component presidents committee. Your Board of Governors held a special meeting on February 26 to study the revisions. Comments and additional suggestions from across the state are being submitted to PDA, and, no doubt, there will be a great deal of discussion on this issue at the 2014 PDA Annual Session in Hershey. I invite all PDA members in the First District to participate in the PDA Annual Session, Friday and Saturday, April 25 and 26 at the Hotel Hershey, Hershey, PA. You may attend any or all of the sessions of the House of Delegates and the Reference Committees. In addition to the business of the House of Delegates, there are two continuing education programs prior to the Session on Thursday afternoon, April 24, Temple and Pitt alumni receptions on Friday, April 25, and a fun run/walk on Saturday, April 26. To find out more about the Annual Session or to register, visit online at www.padental.org/as or contact Ms. Rebecca Von Nieda at 1-800-223-0016. I hope to see you in Hershey. I ask you to consider joining our colleagues for PDA’s Day on the Hill — Tuesday, June 3. This outstanding program gives us an opportunity to bring dentistry’s issues directly and personally to our legislators in Harrisburg. Please mark your calendar, register for the event at www.padental.org/dayonthehill and join us on the free bus ride to Harrisburg (let us know by e-mail that you will join us — philcodent@aol.com). I look forward to spending time with you on June 3. Dentistry is a giving profession. Last year, more than $850,000.00 in dental treatment was given at no cost to 1,820 patients during the 2-day MOM-nPA event. While the Mission of Mercy (MOM) was a first time event in Pennsylvania, MOMs have been held around the United States since 2000, when the first event was held in Virginia. MOM events have treated more than 85,000 patients and provided more than $42 million in free dental care. Patients are seen on a first come, first served basis, no questions asked, no payment accepted. No patient is turned away unless they are medically compromised and unable to safely receive care in the MOM setting. The 2014 MOM-n-PA is scheduled for September 12 and 13 in Allentown at the Allentown Fair Grounds. All members, their spouses and staff members are encouraged to participate — you can spend as much or as little time as you wish at the event or you can contribute money or needed supplies. Soon, the MOM-n-PA web site will be activated for 2014. Check in at www.mom-n-pa.com and see how you can participate.

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2014 Officers Installed

Officers for 2014 were installed during ceremonies at the Executive Office on January 29, 2014. Shown here are (l-r) Doctors Thomas P. Nordone, Governor; Rochelle G. Lindemeyer, Treasurer; Judith A. McFadden, Secretary; PDA Trustee Anand V. Rao, who administered the oath of office; T.J. Filip and Michael A. Koumaras, Governors; and President Kevin J. Klatte.

PCDS Receives ADA Grant In December 2013, the Society applied for a grant from the American Dental Association to support a Workshop for New Dentists event. The session is a frank discussion of the difficulties many new dentists face in paying off staggering educational debts, opening practices, buying homes and starting families. The average debt among graduating dental students in 2012 was between $221,000 and $263,000. The Workshop offers practical approaches to budgeting, tracking expenses and saving aimed at helping new dentists manage the debt.

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You may recall that we presented a successful program in September 2013, which was President Kevin J. Klatte’s President’s Project. Dr. Klatte and the Board of Governors agreed to have a second program in 2014, and there was an opportunity to request funding from the ADA. Just as we were gong to press with this issue of The Journal, we learned that our application was successful. PCDS was awarded a grant to fully underwrite the Workshop, which was held on Saturday, March 29 at the Chart House Restaurant. More information will be published in the next issue of The Journal.

It’s Not Just about the Teeth Saul N. Miller, D.D.S., Editor

Hey, I’m back. For those of you

who were concerned about the absence of the column in the last issue, fear not, all is well. For those of you who wrote to express how much you actually missed my musings, thank you so much. That person knows who he is, but mentioning his name may cause him undue embarrassment. By the time you are reading this message, hopefully spring is actually here both on the calendar and on the thermometer. A few minutes ago, I shoveled the drive and the sidewalk for what I would like to believe is the last time this winter. Hope does spring eternal, does it not, and as I recently read somewhere, “A positive attitude does not solve all problems, but it annoys enough people to make it worth it.” As an aside, the reason that I had time to shovel at home today was because all of my patients cancelled for what turned out to be a two-inch snowfall in Philadelphia. I’m positive that I could have been more productive today, but I did get my exercise in and did not die doing it. This was a positive outcome. I’m also positive that I much more enjoy riding around with my bike in the back of the car, than with my favorite shovel, my industrial strength ice scraper, extendable car brush and window scraper and a bucket of salt. Being the master of the obvious, let me just say this winter was unpleasant. As I have quoted previously in this column, Dr. Lorne Catena said, “Beware the tyranny of the obvious.” In this case the tyranny would be succumbing to the brutality of the winter, the cost to all of us both in our personal and professional lives and allowing it to have an effect on us personally, professionally and psychologically. We had to be strong enough and wise enough to relate positively (there’s that word again) to patients who do come from far and near in less than ideal conditions and to act like Roy Scheider in All That Jazz, with an “It’s showtime!” attitude. This may not be easy, but it can get easier with work and practice. If nothing else, it may help to reduce our stress and inflammation and thereby make our lives, and the lives of those around us, healthier and happier. Needless to say, there was minimal bicycling this winter. Yes, I do ride throughout the year, at least down to 20-25 degrees depending on the wind chill

factor, snow and ice and whether my riding buddy chickens out before I do. Having had quite enough of the positively extremely unpleasant winter, I randomly chose a weekend at the end of February for a getaway to somewhere to do something with my lovely wife, Ellen. Flexibility obviously had to be the order of the day and selection of destination really could not be made until the Farmers Almanac and current weather reports were consulted. This, of course, brought us to Wednesday before the weekend away. Annapolis won the getaway lottery for at least a couple days of spring-like weather, including riding electric motor assisted bikes on the BaltimoreAnnapolis Trail. The motors add about 20 lbs. to the bike, but it does make hill climbing easier. Of course, as a dental professional who is on a continual quest for knowledge, I learned something even on this ride. If you are going to ride a bike with electric motor pedal assist, you should be fit enough to pedal a 4550 lb. bike back home when the motor stops working because the battery loses its charge after 7 miles, rather than the 40 quoted. On our return home we stopped in Havre de Grace, MD, where the Susquehanna River enters the Chesapeake Bay. It’s a quiet, at least in February, lovely small town with history, shopping and dining, along with a 3/8 of a mile boardwalk along its wetlands. Even here, away from the office, I was afforded the opportunity to practice problem solving skills honed by years of practice. At a lovely restaurant/wine bar, I ordered an oven roasted turkey sandwich with cole slaw, Russian dressing, special sauce and Swiss cheese. When I asked for mayo instead of Russian dressing, the waiter in this virtually empty restaurant said, “Sorry, no substitutions.” Little did he know, he said this to the right person. I explained it this way. “I’ll tell you what we’ll do. I want a plain oven roasted turkey sandwich. Hold the Swiss cheese, Russian dressing and special sauce and put them on the plate, and I want some mayo on the side.” There were no substitutions, just subtractions and additions. It’s important to follow the rules. Obviously, I left out important parts of Jack Nicholson’s restaurant speech in “Five Easy Pieces.” To paraphrase “the world’s most interesting man” in the Dos Equis commercials, “Stay positive and flexible my friends.” Enjoy the spring and keep the shiny side up.

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PA Board of Dentistry Activities You are aware that part of the mission of the PA State Board of Dentistry (SBOD) is to insure that individuals are qualified to practice dentistry. Some of the Board’s duties include determining license or certificate suspension and/or revocation if an individual is found not to be compliant with State requirements and/or standards of professional conduct. Over the past year, the SBOD has issued verdicts from temporary to indefinite license suspensions, remedial continuing education, financial penalties and/or fines and entered into Consent Agreements with some who were judged to have been in violation of the Regulations. The adjudications have ranged from instances of infection control violation, to failing to maintain proper records, to prescribing medications that fell outside of the scope of dentistry, to allowing EFDAs

to work outside of the scope of practice, to failure to complete required anesthesia/sedation CE. DUI convictions, other substance abuse problems and failure to enroll in the Physician Health Program (PHP) for impaired professionals were also adjudicated. Conviction on charges of insurance fraud, treating patients without x-rays or records also resulted in penalties and/or fines. Please be aware that you can face charges from a variety of sources — i.e., a formal complaint filed by a disgruntled patient, a DUI arrest or conviction, failure to provide proof of CE attendance when requested by the Board and actions taken against you by dental boards in other states. It is important to remain vigilant in both your professional and private life in order to maintain your PA license as well as your good name.

PA License Fees Increase The State Board of Dentistry (SBOD) is required by law to support its operations from the revenue it generates from fees, fines and civil penalties. New regulations to raise licensure and permit fees took effect on December 21, 2013. (The next licensure renewal deadline is March 31, 2015.) The new fees are as follows: x x x x x x x x x x x

Initial licensure for dentists: $200 Initial licensure for hygienists: $75 Initial certification for EFDAs: $75 Initial application fee for dental radiology and notification application for postgraduate trainees and faculty members: $75 Biennial renewal fees for dentists: $263 Biennial renewal fee for hygienists: $42 Biennial renewal fee for EFDAS: $26 Biennial renewal fees for public health dental hygienists: $42 Biennial renewal fee for hygienist local anesthesia permit: $42 Biennial renewal fee for unrestricted and restricted permit I holders: $210 Biennial renewal fee for restricted II permit holders: $53

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The Philadelphia County Dental Society presents

The 2014 Liberty Continuing Education Series at the Philadelphia Hilton City Avenue Hotel 4200 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

FOUR programs are scheduled at the SPECIAL MEMBER TUITION OF $480.00 (individual courses, $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.

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. NOT a PCDS Member?? ADA members may become Associate Members of the Society. Dues are $157 for the calendar year (no pro-rating). Contact the PCDS Executive Office (215-925-6050) for an application (or become a member through our web site: www.philcodent.org), and then register for courses at the LOW member rate. NOT an ADA Member?? Contact us about the Liberty Enrollment Program that will enable you to register for courses at the LOW member rate.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW & REGISTER FOR THESE OUTSTANDING CLINICIANS: Online Registration at: www.philcodent.org/members/programs.aspx

CE 71 – Wednesday – March 19, 2014 – 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon Dr. Lynne Brock — “Endodontics” presented in cooperation with Real World Endo

1:00 to 3:30 p.m. Mr. Jim Spaulding — “OSHA, Bloodborne Pathogens, AEDs and Medical Emergencies” (Plus: 4:00 p.m. — CPR Recertification — additional fee required)

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CE 73 – Friday – May 16, 2014 Dr. Thomas E. Dudney — “Diagnosing &Treating Worn Dentition” and “Restorative Options for Today’s Practice” presented in cooperation with The Catapult Elite Group & Bisco, Ivoclar, Doxa, Pulpdent & GC America participating partners: AFTCO Transition Consultants; PDAIS; PNC Bank; The Insurance Agency for Dentists; Willis of Delaware

CE 74 – Wednesday – September 17, 2014 Dr. Nicholas R. Conte, Jr. — “Clinical & Material Factors in Achieving the Ideal Impression” presented in cooperation with Dentsply participating partners: AFTCO Transition Consultants; Orascoptic by Kerr; PDAIS; PNC Bank; The Insurance Agency for Dentists; Willis of Delaware

CE 75 – Friday – November 7, 2014 Dr. Sam Halabo — “Achieving Superb Results: Cementation, Bonding and Bulk Fill Composites” presented in cooperation with The Catapult Elite Group participating partners: AFTCO Transition Consultants; PDAIS; PNC Bank; The Insurance Agency for Dentists; Willis of Delaware

The Philadelphia County Dental Society has been granted approval as an ADA CERP recognized provider as a component member of the Pennsylvania Dental Association. 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. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org.cerp. The Philadelphia County Dental Society has been designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing dental education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 1/1/2012 to 12/31/2015. Provider ID: 212415.

For continuing education credit, as designated by the Philadelphia County Dental Society, see Course Descriptions.

PCDS Continuing Education Convenient Relevant Affordable

Helping you meet your legal and ethical responsibilities. Space is limited.

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Reservation Form ÎÎÎ

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 / 2014 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 71]. __ PCDS Member for one program: #____

$175.00

__ PCDS Member for 3 remaining programs: # (Be certain to choose carefully – substitution IS NOT permitted)

$480.00

__ 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 one 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

American Express

Exp. Date _

_/__

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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Newsbriefs ADA Endorses Health Insurance Web Portal

Members looking for Affordable Care Actcompliant health insurance options can look to the ADA as a resource, according to a report by ADA News staffer Kimber Solana The ADA Board of Trustees approved the endorsement of a national private health insurance exchange Web portal, the American Health Insurance Exchange (AHIX) powered by JLBG Health, which will provide interested ADA members with access to both state public exchange health insurance plans — the same plans that are available on healthcare.gov — and private, ACA-compliant health insurance plans. “With the implementation of the ACA, many of our members may be faced with increasing health insurance cost for their staff, and they will want to investigate coverage options,” said Dr. Charles H. Norman, ADA president. “The ADA is offering a new resource that allows our members to find the coverage that best fits their needs using an endorsed Web portal. In this changing insurance market, it is reassuring to access a product that has been evaluated by the ADA.” The ADA is designing an ADA.org Web landing page that will first list the direct links to websites and 800 numbers for members to access ACA-compliant medical plan options endorsed by their state dental associations. That is followed by a link to the ADA-endorsed AHIX Web portal for members that do not have health insurance plans offered through their dental association, said Dr. Robert Coleman, chair of the Council on Members Insurance and Retirement Programs (CMIRP). “This is an endorsement of a Web portal only, not of a health insurance company or plan,” Dr. Coleman said, adding that CMIRP recommended the endorsement in response to members looking to the ADA for solutions due to the impact of the ACA on medical insurance plans. The ADA Board took action on January 8, 2014 to approve the endorsement of AHIX. “This resource will maximize member value by making it easier for members throughout the country to find health insurance that best meets their needs in a very complicated, new medical insurance landscape,” Dr. Coleman said. For more information, visit http://www.ada.org/9603.aspx

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ACA Resources Available at ADA.org

You may have questions about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and what it means for dentists. The ADA invites member to e-mail questions to healthreform@ada.org The ADA Center for Professional Success offers news and information specifically useful to dentists about the ACA at success.ADA.org Based on a series of ADA News articles also posted at the ADA News website, “The Affordable Care Act and You” member resource is available at the Center for Professional Services website. Members can frequently log in for additional ACA news and updates.

Patients’ Insurance Under ACA

Dental plans are available in the new Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace and dentists may want to verify patients’ insurance status. As reported by ADA News staffer, Craig Palmer on January 10, 2014, verification information is available from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). More than a million people will have a new insurance plan according to an e-news special edition of MLNConnects@cms.gov for providers. If the patient has not received an insurance card yet or is unaware of the need to carry his/her insurance information, providers may find the need to verify their coverage. The MLN Connects notice links to a healthcare.gov data base and a fact sheet on “contacting your health plan’s customer service phone number.” You can also download copies of fact sheets or educational material for your patients. Pediatric and adult dental plans in the new marketplace may be embedded in medical plans or offered as stand-alone coverage. Visit http://www.ada.org/news/8293.aspx for more information.

Fluoride, Again

In August of 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said a petition seeking to prohibit the use of hydrofluorosilicic acid (HFSA) as a water fluoridation agent “provides no information that would cause EPA to question the current approach.” The EPA, which regulates fluoridation under the Safe Drinking Water Act, denied the petition. The petition sought to stop the use of HFSA, the most commonly used fluoridation agent in the United States. In addition, the petitioners claimed that pharmaceutical grade sodium fluoride (NaF) provided an existing alternative source of fluoride for water fluoridation. The petition requesting a change of fluoride agents was dated May 9, 2013 and submitted by American University students, alumni (continued on page 11) and faculty, the EPA said.

Newsbriefs (cont’d.) ADA Research: Dental Spending Remained Flat in 2012

In a Research Brief published by the ADA Health Policy Resources Center, authors noted that national dental care expenditure reached $111 billion in 2012, roughly the same as the previous year when adjusted for inflation. Authors Thomas Wall, M.B.A.; Kamyar Nasseh, Ph.D.; and Marko Vujicic, Ph.D. reported that, “From 2000 through 2011 dental care utilization steadily declined among working age adults, the percentage of individuals with private dental benefits has declined, and adult dental benefits through state Medicaid programs have eroded. Furthermore, the implementation of the Affordable Care Act will expand dental benefits coverage for children, both public and private, but will not address access to care issues, particularly among adults.” They noted that, taking into account both inflation and population growth, there was little change in national dental expenditure from 2011 to 2012, continuing a trend that began in 2008 and that the elderly continue to have the highest level of perpatient dental expenditures Read the entire Research Brief at http://www.ada.org/sections/professionalResources/pdfs/H PRCBrief_0114_1.pdf

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Does Dental Health Equal Mental Health?

A new study from the University of North Carolina, published in the December 2013 issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), finds a link between poor dental health and poor cognitive function. Co-author of the study Dr. Gary Slade, professor in the department of Dental Ecology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, said, “What we found was people who had none of their teeth had poorer cognitive function than people who did have teeth, and people with fewer teeth had poorer cognition than those with more.” He noted that the same was true in patients with severe periodontal disease. To explore a potential connection between oral health and mental health, the authors analyzed data gathered between 1996 and 1998 that included tests of memory and thinking skills, as well as oral examinations, conducted among nearly 6,000 men and women. All the participants were between the ages of 45 and 64. Roughly thirteen percent of the participants had no natural teeth, the researchers said. Among those with teeth, one-fifth had fewer than 20 remaining. More than twelve percent had serious periodontal issues. Dr. Catherine Roe, an assistant professor of neurology at the Washington University School of Medicine, in St. Louis, said the findings were “fascinating.” “Oral health isn’t a widely talked about risk factor for cognition issues, and from this study we can only tell there’s an association between the two, not that it’s causal,” Dr. Roe said. “But the idea of a relationship between the two is certainly a very interesting possibility,” she said. “It could be that systemic inflammation might have an overall effect on both dental health and cognition, as they discuss in the paper.” ADA members may access the complete article online at http://jada.ada.org/content/144/12/1362

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 (continued on page 12)

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Newsbriefs (cont’d.) Cyber-Security for Dental Professionals

It’s not just financial institutions, government agencies and internet businesses that are subject to cyber-security risks. Health care institutions, and even individual providers, are reporting record number of computer network breaches, or attempted breaches. Vikas Bhatia, CEO and executive risk advisor for Kalki Consulting in New York City, explained the risks dentists face and the steps they can take to protect their digital information. Writing in the December 2012 issue of NYSDA News, publication of the New York State Dental Association, Mr. Bhatia notes that of the 855 cyber-security breaches investigated by a Verizon study, 71 percent of them affected organizations of 100 or fewer employees. “This statistic alone presents today’s dental practice owners, managers and employees with a complex array of cyber-security challenges that even the most HIPAA-compliant practices would find difficult to address,” he wrote. Recent cyber breaches have led to health care practices being held to ransom, accused of medical insurance fraud, and fined by the Department of Health and Human Resources. The dental profession is quickly embracing digital technology, including record keeping, which is why understanding security is increasingly important. Mr. Bhatia recommends dental practice owners to follow four steps: 1. Find a qualified security and privacy professional to perform an assessment of your computer systems and data retention policies. 2. Consider personalized options that the professional you’ve hired gives you. 3. Develop a plan that includes preventive measures such as regular audits and maintenance. Integrate tasks like vulnerability monitoring and password changes in to your cyber-security program.

Memorial Day – Monday – May 26, 2014

Take time to honor all those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States of America

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Amalgam Recovery Service Endorsed by ADA

ADA Business Resources has chosen HealthFirst as its endorsed amalgam recovery service provider for ADA members. Members will have the exclusive benefit of significant savings, a lifetime warranty on Rebec Environmental amalgam separators and an indemnification for wastewater pollution fines. ADA members looking for a cost-effective, reliable, environmentally friendly, turn-key solution for amalgam recovery may contact HealthFirst at 1-888-963-6787 or online at http://www.healthfirst.com/ada There has not been an official declaration that the ADA and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have finalized any language pertaining to this issue. However, the fact that this service has been endorsed by the ADA Business Resources would seem to demonstrate that whatever final position is taken, the ADA has elected to make this resource available to all of its members in the form of an “endorsed” vendor that meets all of the necessary criteria to be in compliance with regard to Amalgam Waste Recovery.

Screen Your Patients for Chronic Diseases

Screenings by dentists for the most common chronic medical diseases could save the American health care system as much as $102.6 million annually, according to a study conducted by the ADA Health Policy Resources Center (HPRC) and published in the American Journal of Public Health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reports that 7.8 percent of the U.S. population has undiagnosed hypertension, 2.7 percent has undiagnosed diabetes and 8.2 percent has undiagnosed high cholesterol. Screening for these conditions in dental offices could lead to savings of up to $102.6 million, or $33 per person screened, and healthier outcomes for patients. “We have long known that the mouth is the window to the body,” said ADA President Dr. Charles H. Norman. “But we have an increased understanding about roles that dentists can play in detecting chronic, systemic disease. This study shows that dentists can contribute to reduced health care costs in the U.S. by screening for chronic conditions.” Read the entire article at http://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/abs/10.2105/AJPH.20 (continued on page 13) 13.301644

Newsbriefs (cont’d.) First HIPAA Case Settled

As reported by ADA News staffer Kelly Soderlund on January 20, 2014, a dermatology practice with offices in Massachusetts and New Hampshire will pay the federal government $150,000 to settle potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This is the first settlement by a covered entity for not having policies and procedures in place to address the breach notification provisions of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, according to a news release from the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR). OCR began investigating the practice after receiving a report that an unencrypted thumb drive containing the electronic protected health information of about 2,200 people was stolen from a staff member’s car. The thumb drive was never recovered. The investigation revealed that the practice did not conduct an accurate and thorough analysis of the potential risks and vulnerabilities of the electronic protected health information as part of its security management progress. Also, the practice didn’t fully comply with the Breach Notification Rule requirements to have written policies and procedures in place and train workforce members. Dentists can find more information on the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule at http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/administrative/brea chnotificationrule/index.html. ADA Complete HIPAA Compliance Kit (J598) is available from the ADA Catalog, catalog.ada.org and includes a manual, the training CD-ROM and a three-year update service. The kit is $300 for members and $450 for nonmembers.

PA Passes Volunteer Dentistry Legislation

The Pennsylvania General Assembly passed HB 1056, The legislation, which was signed into law by Governor Corbett, allows the State Board of Dentistry (SBOD) to issue temporary volunteer licenses to dentists who are in good standing in other states or territories, so that they may volunteer at charitable events or provide care during emergencies in Pennsylvania, i.e., dentists from other states may now volunteer at events like Mission of Mercy and Give Kids a Smile. The SBOD has the authority to issue one 30-day temporary volunteer license per applicant, or up to three 10-day temporary volunteer licenses per applicant per year.

ADA Endorses Web Design Service

Owning and managing a successful dental practice means more than just providing a quality service, according to PBHS, a practice marketing company which is endorsed by ADA Business Resources, a wholly owned subsidiary of the ADA. Dentists are faced with the challenge of finding time and resources to create an online presence, connect and communicate with existing and new patients and manage their online reputation. Since 1977, PBHS has provided practice marketing services to the dental community and is now the proven leader in practice branding, website design and online search engine marketing. The company says its custom-designed websites enable dentists to build a beautiful website in only a few minutes of time, at a fraction of the cost of what a dentist would expect. These websites include simple and powerful editing tools as well as highly detailed, educational content making them the fastest, easiest solution for the dental community. ADA members receive a $500 discount on a website design package. For a complimentary analysis of your current branding and online presence, call PBHS at 1-855-WEB-4ADA or visit pbhs.com

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 from 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. (continued on page 14)

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Newsbriefs (cont’d.) Supreme Court to Review North Carolina Board Whitening Case

Following up on reports published in previous issues of The Journal of the Philadelphia County Dental Society, the Supreme Court announced on March 3, 2014 that it will review the North Carolina Board of Dentistry’s antitrust case. The American Medical Association (AMA) is supporting the North Carolina Dental Board’s appeal to prevent tooth whitening businesses operated by non-dentists. In an article published online at medscape.com on February 20, 2014 Robert Lowes reported that, “. . . the AMA is worried about nurse practitioners (NPs) wresting jobs away from physicians by performing duties above their license, and if a state medical board cannot prevent something like that from happening, the AMA contends, woe is health-care.” The AMA and other medical societies hope that the high court will overturn the FTC ruling and thus uphold the power of state medical boards to regulate who can do what in an exam room. “If state licensing decisions are subject to invalidation by federal agencies with no particular expertise in the healing arts, then those federal agencies will become the final arbiters of matters of public safety, tasks that they are ill-equipped to perform,” the AMA stated in a friend-of-the-court brief filed with the Supreme Court. Joining the AMA in the brief were the American Osteopathic Association; the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the medical societies of Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina; and the Federation of State Medical Boards. You may recall that the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in May of 2013 holding that the North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners, had violated the federal antitrust laws by engaging in an unreasonable restraint of trade in issuing cease and desist orders against certain purveyors of teeth cleaning, The court relied in part on the fact that the members of the Board were elected by the dental community and not appointed by the governor. Craig Busey, ADA general counsel, in commenting on the Court of Appeals ruling, noted that, “Frankly, we are disappointed in the court’s failure to recognize that professional Boards created by the state in accordance with state mandates are in fact state agencies acting on state authority. We are concerned that this ruling may discourage dental or medical boards from fulfilling their state-appointed mission for fear of intervention by the FTC.”

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Life Lessons from Squirrels

Writing in the September/October 2013 issue of Associations Now, publication of the American Society Association Executives, Francie Dalton talks about how squirrels can teach us about prevailing in tough situations. Ms. Dalton heads a Washington, DC consulting firm, and she shares her philosophy about how to overcome vexing dilemmas and access one’s inner resourcefulness. One way, she says, is to consider the metaphor of squirrels. These furry creatures, she writes, always face intense competition for food and shelter amid increasing environmental threats. She lists some desirable traits squirrels use to prevail in difficult situations and which can be adopted by humans: 1. Willingness to turn themselves upside down to get what they need. 2. Ability to ignore their wounds and keep going. 3. Willingness to be treated as pests if it helps them succeed. 4. Ability to accomplish amazing feats because they are willing to try what others believe is impossible. 5. Unconquerable persistence (as evidenced by those particularly ineffective “squirrel-proof” bird feeders). Using metaphors like “squirrel sense”, she says, will accelerate access to your resourcefulness and help you turn excuses into execution and rationalization into results.

Become a Mentor: Take Our Daughters & Sons to Work Day Thursday - April 24, 2014 This day is a perfect time to mentor your own children – let them discover the power and possibilities of a balanced professional and family life and provide them with an opportunity to learn about and share the activities of your day. More than 37 million youth and adults have participated at 3.5 million workplaces each year for the last 21 years. Recommended ages: 8 to 18. Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day has inspired future generations of girls and boys by helping bring them into the workplace to explore the many life choices they have.

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Health Watch Is Your Smartphone a Menace?

Computers, tablets, smartphones, and other electronic gadgets make our lives easier in many ways. But can they also endanger your health? Physicians and scientists are increasingly alert to new kinds of illnesses that appear to be connected to our growing addiction to technology. Here are a few syndromes, according to a recent New York Magazine article: • Cybersickness. Screens that provide the illusion of three-dimensional imaging can cause vertigo, nausea, and migraines in some people. • Laptop thigh, or “toasted-skin syndrome.” The heat of a laptop (which can reach 100 degrees or more on the lower casing) is said to have burned the legs of a small number of users. • Nomophobia. One study found that sixty-six percent of users experience fear of being separated from their mobile phones for even a short time. • Phantom vibration syndrome. The sensation that one’s mobile phone is ringing or vibrating even though no call is actually coming through may affect seven in ten cell phone users.

• Texting thumb. Excessive texting with one’s thumbs can cause tendonitis. The condition is on the rise, according to orthopedists.

Professional Burnout

A recent survey of 7,300 American physicians (including emergency care doctors, internists, and pediatricians) found that forty-six percent reported suffering at least one symptom of professional burnout. The survey, administered to a sampling of American Medical Association (AMA) members, found that thirty-eight percent felt plagued by “high emotional exhaustion,” thirty percent experienced cynicism, forty percent were dissatisfied with their work/life balance, and twelve percent lacked a sense of personal accomplishment. The study’s authors noted that burnout is linked to poorer patient outcomes, medical errors and patient dissatisfaction. (continued on page 17)

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PDA’S DAY ON THE HILL TUESDAY JUNE 3, 2014 Mark your calendar now and plan to become actively involved in advocating for patients and YOUR practice.

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PDA will assign you to a team of four or five members, spouses and dental students and schedule legislative appointments in advance. Your team is responsible for meeting with key leaders and committee members. We also will make every effort to assign your team to visit your own legislators. If your legislators are not part of your team's assignments, please feel free to break away from your team to stop by their offices on your own and rejoin your team at another time. All appointments must take place between 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Access all the information you need to know about PDA’s Day on the Hill at www.padental.org/dayonthehill Check back frequently, as more information will be posted closer to the date. Or contact Marisa Swarney at 1-800-223-0016.

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Health Watch (cont’d) Find the Right Balance in Your Hectic Life

• Pay attention to your health. Maintain a sensible diet and a consistent exercise schedule. If you don’t stay healthy, you’ll be less able to handle the stress of work and home. x Stop procrastinating. You’ll frequently spend more energy fretting over not doing a project than actually doing it. So eliminate the worry and just get started.

The typical family today puts in a lot more hours a year at work than ever before. Finding a balance between work and life can be complicated. But balance is essential to our well-being. Here are ways to get on the right track: • Simplify. Say “no” to things you don’t want to do or don’t have time to do. Don’t make commitments unless they’re important to you. • Be grateful. Even in the midst of the most hectic and stressful times of life, there are things for which we can be thankful. Reflecting on the good things in our lives helps keep an all-important balance in our outlook. • Play with your kids. Get down in the dirt and help the kids make mud pies, watch a movie with them, have a long chat over coffee with your teen, and so forth. Give your family more one-on-one time.

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THE DENTAL SOCIETY OF CHESTER COUNTY AND DELAWARE COUNTY, PA proudly presents

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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.

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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. All meetings will be held at the Springfield Country Club on Route 320, Springfield, Delaware County, PA. Registration for all courses 8:15 AM. Lecture 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Continental breakfast and lunch included for all DKU courses. 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 (June 1 for the July/August/September issue), and information will be published on a space-available basis.

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CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE — Joint program in Northeast — 6:30 p.m., Dinner meeting. Gallo’s Restaurant, featuring Dr Alan Pollack, “Socket Preservation and Contour Augmentation for Implant Placement.” Sponsored in cooperation with Geistlich. For information, contact: Vickie Fisher at 215-732-4450 or visit www.PhilaPerioImplants.com

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PENNSYLVANIA DENTAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL SESSION — Hotel Hershey, Hershey, PA. For information, contact Rebecca Von Nieda at 1-800-223-0016, ext. 117 or visit online at www.padental.org

MAY 7

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE — Joint program in Northeast — 6:30 p.m., Dinner meeting, Gallo’s Restaurant, featuring Dr Arthur M. Rodriguez, “Prosthetic Evaluation of the Destroyed Dentition.” Sponsored in cooperation with Zimmer. For information, contact: Vickie Fisher at 215732-4450 or visit www.PhilaPerioImplants.com

EASTERN DENTAL SOCIETY — Spring All Day Program, the Buck Hotel, Feasterville, featuring Bruce Baird, D.D.S., Dallas/FortWorth, “Productivity: It’s Not by Chance.” For information, contact Dr. Michael Salin at 215-322-7810 or Info@Eastern-Dentl.org or visit www.Eastern-Dental.org

PHILADELPHIA COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY — Continuing Education Program at the Philadelphia Hilton Hotel, City Avenue, featuring Thomas E. Dudney, D.M.D., Birmingham, AL, “Diagnosing and Treating the Worn Dentition” and “Restorative Options for Today’s Practice.” Register online at www.philcodent.org or see the reservation form in this Journal.

NE DENTAL IMPLANT/PERIODONTAL PROSTHESIS STUDY CLUB — 8:30 a.m. — 2:00 p.m., ALL DAY COURSE at the Buck Hotel, Feasterville, featuring Irena Sailer, Prof. Dr. med.dent., Chair, Division of Fixed Prosthodontics and Occlusion, University of Geneva School of Dental Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland, “Fixed Reconstructions Today: New Materials, New Technology — Improved Outcomes?” For information, contact Paula Chernoff at 215-677-8686 or e-mail pchernoff@padentalimplants.com

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE — program for Hygienists, EFDAs, Dental Assistants — 6:30 p.m., Dinner meeting (Gallo’s Restaurant),featuring Tracy Anderson Butler, RDH, “The Hygienist’s Role in Regenerative Periodontics.” Sponsored in cooperation with Straumann. For information, contact Vickie Fisher at 215-732-4450 or visit www.PhilaPerioImplants.com

JUNE 3

PENNSYLVANIA DENTAL ASSOCIATION — DAY ON THE HILL. For more information and to register, visit www.padental.org/dayonthehill

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE — Joint program in Northeast — 6:30 p.m., Dinner meeting, Gallo’s Restaurant, featuring Dr. Barbara Steinberg, “How to Live to be 100.” Sponsored in cooperation with Phillips. For information, contact: Vickie Fisher at 215-732-4450 or visit www.PhilaPerioImplants.com

NE DENTAL IMPLANT/PERIODONTAL PROSTHESIS STUDY CLUB — 6:00 p.m., Dinner meeting at the Buck Hotel, Feasterville, featuring John Moriarty, D.D.S., M.S., Periodontics and Dental Implants, Cary, NC, “Treatment Planning the Complex Implant Patient.” For information, contact Paula Chernoff at 215-677-8686 or eail pchernoff@padentalimplants.com (continued on page 21)

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We continue our 106th year of camaraderie and education as one of the oldest dental societies in the region!

Spring All Day Program: Friday, May 9th, 2014 The Buck Hotel, Feasterville, PA

Spring Dine Around: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 Ristorante Panorama, 14 N. Front St., Philadelphia, PA 19106

“Productivity: It's not by chance”

Bruce Baird, D.D.S.: The business of dentistry is changing as rapidly as new technology is changing how we treat patients. To succeed in today’s challenging economic environment, we have to re-evaluate our current processes and symptoms. Learn several key strategies that will effectively change your thinking on the business of dentistry, challenge many of the beliefs that prevent practices from realizing their full potential, and offer solutions to your most challenging business issues. Dr. Baird, is a preeminent cosmetic dentist in the Dallas/Fort Worth area at Granbury Dental Center. Dr. Baird specializes in cosmetic makeovers, full mouth rehabilitation, and dental implants.

"The Many Faces of Facial Pain"

Alan Stiles, D.M.D. is an Instructor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University. His clinical practice is limited to the management of head, neck, and facial pain. Following his completion of his DMD at Temple University, he completed a residency in Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction at UCLA School of Medicine and Dentistry. He then completed his fellowship in headache at the Jefferson Headache Center in the department of neurology at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.

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Dental Dates (cont’d.) JULY 8

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE — Center City — 6:30 p.m., Dinner meeting , Doubletree Hotel, featuring Dr. Robert Lucas, “HPV — The New Epidemic in Oral Pathology.” 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 Robert Lucas, “HPV — The New Epidemic in Oral Pathology.” For information, contact: Vickie Fisher at 215-732-4450 or visit www.PhilaPerioImplants.com

AUGUST SEPTEMBER 3

NE DENTAL IMPLANT/PERIODONTAL PROSTHESIS STUDY CLUB — 6:00 p.m., Dinner meeting at the Buck Hotel, Feasterville, featuring Matthew Palermo, D.M.D., Acting Chair, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, Philadelphia, “Understanding the Full-Arch Fixed Complete Denture” (aka the “Hybrid”) For information, contact Paula Chernoff at 215-677-8686 or email pchernoff@padentalimplants.com

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MOM-N-PA — PDA’s second Mission of Mercy, Allentown. For information and to register as a volunteer, visit mom-n-pa.com

PHILADELPHIA COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY — Continuing Education Program at the Philadelphia Hilton Hotel, City Avenue, featuring Nicholas R. Conte, Jr., D.M.D., “Clinical and Material Factors in Achieving the Ideal Impression.” Register online at www.philcodent.org or see the reservation form in this Journal.

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE — Joint program in Northeast — 6:30 p.m., Dinner meeting, Gallo’s Restaurant, featuring Dr. Steve Fallon, “Restoring the Edentulous Arch or Failing Dentition.” Sponsored in cooperation with Nobelbiocare. For information, contact Vickie Fisher at 215-7324450 or visit www.PhilaPerioImplants.com

OCTOBER 1

NE DENTAL IMPLANT/PERIODONTAL PROSTHESIS STUDY CLUB — 6:00 p.m., Dinner meeting at the Buck Hotel, Feasterville featuring William C. Scarfe, B.D.S., F.R.A.C.D.S., M.S., “Cone Beam Computerized Tomography for Site Assessment.” For information, contact Paula Chernoff at 215-677-8686 or e-mail pchernoff@padentalimplants.com.

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AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION — 155th Annual Session, San Antonio, TX. For information, visit the web site at www.ada.org/goto/session

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE — Joint program in Northeast — 6:30 p.m., Dinner meeting, Gallo’s Restaurant, featuring Dr. Michael Sonick, “Topic to be announced. Sponsored in cooperation with 3i-Biomet. For information, contact Vickie Fisher at 215-732-4450 or visit www.PhilaPerioImplants.com

NOVEMBER 5

NE DENTAL IMPLANT/PERIODONTAL PROSTHESIS STUDY CLUB — 6:00 p.m., Dinner meeting at the Buck Hotel, Feasterville, featuring Study Club Members’ Lectures, the “All-on-4™” Experience, Robert A. Levine, D.D.S., F.C.P.P., Zola Makrauer, D.M.D., Gary Nack, D.D.S., F.A.G.D., Harry Randel, D.M.D., Robert Sattler, D.M.D., M.A.G.D. and Drew Shulman, D.M.D., M.A.G.D. For information, contact Paula Chernoff at 215-677-8686 or e-mail pchernoff@padentalimplants.com

PHILADELPHIA COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY — Continuing Education Program at the Philadelphia Hilton Hotel, City Avenue, featuring Sam Halabo, D.M.D., San Diego, CA, “Achieving Superb Results: Cementation, Bonding and Bulk Fill Composites.” Register online at www.philcodent.org or see the reservation form in this Journal.

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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. Monday thru Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 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. Monday thru Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 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 215635-0200. OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE — Established Bala Cynwyd practice seeks an associate who is motivated, skilled and able to work independently. Could lead to transition/purchase potential. Call Steven @ 610-960-8905. PRACTICE TRANSITIONS — We specialize in Practice Sales, Appraisals and Partnership Arrangements. Ask about our free guides for Sellers and Buyers. For information on services and listings, contact Philip Cooper, D.M.D., M.B.A., American Practice Consultants, toll free 1-800-400-8550, or www.ameriprac.com FOR SALE — Practices in zip codes 19116 or 18960. Includes equipment, inventory, four operatories. Transition available. Established practice that owner would like to sell to reduce workload. Fax: 215643-0333 or e-mail: dentalpractice@comcast.net OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE — Endodontist parttime for a general practice. Send resume to Jrhodedds@gmail.com OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE — Wanted, associate dentist for high-quality, fee-for-service general practice. Experience is necessary. Must also speak Spanish, as well as English. Modern office located in Lindenwold, NJ (Camden County). Call 856-9065800 or e-mail: bgenet3@gmail.com

OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE — General Dentist part-time. Southampton, PA. Send resume to Jrhodedds@gmail.com FOR SALE — Berks County dental office. Caesy Educational System. Dentrix software, Schick digital radiography, 1500 active patients. 4 modern treatment rooms with state-of-the-art equipment. Freestanding 2100 sq. ft. facility on busy corner with adjacent vacant lot available for expansion. E-mail: berkscountydental@gmail.com or 610-324-6897. FOR SALE — MARYLAND/D.C./NORTHERN VIRGINIA DENTAL PRACTICES FOR SALE: BALTIMORE COUNTY — 4 ops grossing $700k. General and in-house denture center. BALTIMORE COUNTY — Free standing, 4 ops grossing $750K. SOUTHERN MARYLAND — 3 ops near Naval Base P.T grossing $550K. 800-544-1297. Check website listings at www.polcariassociates.com AVAILABLE DENTAL OFFICE — +/- 1000 SQ. FT. Desirable location in Montgomery County, alongside a major route. Room for 3 operatories, reception, business office, private office, storage. Parking, access to public transportation. Dental equipment available. Occupancy May/June 2014. For further information contact Michael Cohen, Situs Properties 215-886-9400. OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE — Doctor needed for unique opportunities. This is not your ordinary practice. Excellent earning and ownership potential. Must possess energy and drive for servicing a high demand population. For information, please fax @ 610-667-4374 or call Steven @ 610-960-8905. OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE — Hygienist — Take charge of your schedule and earning potential. Operations in 5 counties. Call for further information at 610-664-7795. FOR SALE — Practice & Building. Accumulate Equity while you work, not rent receipts. Located in NJ, 7 minutes from Philadelphia. 4+ ops, equipment good. Tax saving investment!! Location, Location, Location!!! Call 856-665-6404. SPACE AVAILABLE — Main Line Location — 4chair office. One-to-three days possible in our fully equipped state-of-the-art facility. Fax for further information at 610-667-4374.

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Workplace Tips Ragan Communications, publisher of corporate communications, public relations and leadership development newsletters, offers the following workplace tips through several of its online publications. Although targeted to corporate environment, these can be adapted for your practice and your personal life.

Friendships in the Workplace

We probably spend most of our waking hours at work, so friendships are natural. Working together can easily turn co-workers into best friends, making jobs more enjoyable and the workplace a home away from home instead of a pit of boredom or an arena of stress. But friendships need to be managed appropriately just like every other workplace relationship. Keep the following in mind so neither your friendships nor your job are at risk: • Limit social chatter. Everyone chats a little at work, but don’t let your friendly conversations overshadow your responsibilities. Stay focused on your job most of the time. x Keep private issues private. When you have problems to discuss, do it over lunch or after work. You don’t want to make your co-workers privy to your personal dramas — and they probably don’t want to listen to them either. • Avoid gossip. Most of us love to talk about other people, but keep your natural inclination to share rumors about co-workers or managers in check. If colleagues realize you’re gossiping about them, the backlash could be unpleasant. • Don’t do each other’s jobs. Pitching in to help a friend in a crunch is admirable, but it should be kept to a reasonable limit. Your manager is in charge of assignments and responsibilities, not you. You don’t want to spend so much time helping a friend do his or her job that you neglect your own. • Include, don’t exclude. You may prefer the company of your friend, but don’t ignore the rest of your office. Invite other co-workers to lunch, and include them in your conversations so they don’t feel left out. You may even make new friends by expanding your circle at work.

Communicate When You Terminate

Terminating an employee isn’t easy for you or the employee — or for the rest of your workforce, either. Employees may be curious about the circumstances of their co-worker’s dismissal, and concerned about their own job security in the wake of a termination. Explain your decision, but be brief about it. Speak only in general terms, and respect the dismissed employee’s confidentiality. Do what you can to reassure the remaining employees even if you can’t go into detail. They’ll feel better knowing your decision wasn’t arbitrary and that their own jobs aren’t in danger. (Adapted from the Stradley Ronon website).

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Why Employees Quit

Employee retention cannot be managed without understanding why employees quit their jobs. Every worker is unique, but you’ll find that the most common causes of turnover are easy to prevent. Guard against giving employees these reasons to leave: • Lack of respect. Employees want to feel valued about their work and contributions. • Stagnation. Workers need challenges and opportunities to grow. • Poor communication. Employees feel you don’t trust them if you’re not sharing pertinent information about your organization. • No involvement. If they’re not included in plans and decisions, employees won’t feel much commitment to your goals and priorities. (Adapted from the Joan Lloyd website).

Coach Your Team

Coaching helps you develop your employees and make them more productive — and it can strengthen retention for the long term. Just don’t rush into it. Follow these steps to coach successfully: • Target. Discuss goals that fit both their needs and your practice’s requirements. Make sure your objectives are concrete and measurable. • Observe. Let the worker do the job or task you’ve assigned. Does the employee know what to do? Does he or she have the skills, motivation, and confidence to do it? Look for anything that gets in the way of successful performance. • Guide. This is where coaching really begins. Help your workers improve their performance by providing advice, training, challenges, tools or other necessary resources. Work to remove barriers to high performance and help workers strive to overcome roadblocks on their own. • Evaluate. Is the employee hitting the target you’ve both set? Consider adjusting the objectives lower (or higher) if necessary, based on the worker’s competency level. (Adapted from the PAR Group website). Success is not final; failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.

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