The Journal of the Philadelphia County Dental Society Volume 83 Issue 4 by Teresa Ravert

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of the Philadelphia County Dental Society ________________________________________________________________________________

First District of the Pennsylvania Dental Association October/November/December 2017 x Vol. 83 x No. 4 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Saul N. Miller, D.D.S., '18 Editor Stanley B. Toplan, D.D.S. Associate Editor

CONTENTS Report of the Bylaws Committee ........................................................ 2 President’s Message ............................................................................ 3

Caroline Power Gangl Managing Editor

Help Celebrate PDA’s 150th Anniversary ........................................... 4

Teresa F. Ravert Executive Director

PCDS Nominations for 2018 ....................................................................5

OFFICERS Renee H. Fennell, D.M.D. President Lennie M. Checchio, D.D.S. President-Elect

Liberty Continuing Education Dates 2018 .......................................... 6 News Briefs.......................................................................................... 7 Be Aware of Scammers ..................................................................... 10 Membership Report ............................................................................... 13

Judith A McFadden, D.M.D. Secretary A J. Chialastri, D.D.S. Secretary Emeritus

ASDA News........................................................................................ 14

Rochelle G. Lindemeyer, D.M.D. Treasurer

Workplace Tips..................................................................................18

Dental Dates ............................................................................................15 Health Watch ......................................................................................17

Stanley B. Toplan, D.D.S. Historian

ADA Find-a-Dentist Advertising Campaign.....................................19

GOVERNORS

Classified Ads ...................................................................................20

Peter J. Carroll, D.D.S., '18 Thomas W. Gamba, D.D.S., '19 Jay M. Goldberg, D.D.S., '18 Kevin J. Klatte, D.D.S., '19 Stanley W. Markiewicz, D.D.S., '17 Andrew J. Mramor, D.D.S., '18 Jonathan Siegel, D.M.D., '17

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Stanley W. Markiewicz, D.D.S., '20 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, c/o Caroline Power Gangl, 1315 Sylvan Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 or emailed to cpgangl@yahoo.com 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 2017. The Philadelphia County Dental Society.

Report of Bylaws Committee Thomas W. Gamba, D.D.S., Chair

On September 19, 2017, the Board of Governors approved revisions to the Society’s Bylaws. The revisions, printed below, will be on the agenda for a final vote by members attending the Annual Business Meeting, Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. at the Society’s Executive Office. (All members are welcome to attend.) The proposed revisions require a 2/3 majority of those voting. If adopted, the revised Constitution & Bylaws will become effective January 1, 2018, and will be printed on the Society’s website (www.philcodent.org) Resolution #1 Constitution: RESOLVED that ARTICLE V of the Constitution be amended as follows (deletions struck through, additions underlined): ARTICLE V – OFFICERS A. The officers shall be President, President Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and Editor and Historian, each of whom shall be elected by the membership in such manner as provided in the Bylaws. Resolution #2 Bylaws: RESOLVED that Article 3 of the Bylaws be amended as follows (deletions struck through, additions underlined): ARTICLE 3.0 BOARD OF GOVERNORS 3.1 COMPOSITION AND TERM OF OFFICE 3.1.2 All duly elected officers, except for the Historian, shall be voting members of the Board, with the President only voting in the event of a tie. 3.2 POWERS AND DUTIES 3.2.5 The Board shall receive and act upon the resignations of officers and governors and have the power to fill vacancies for unexpired terms of the offices of President Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, Editor, Historian, and PDA Trustee. And be it further RESOLVED that Article 4 of the Bylaws be amended as follows (deletions struck through, additions underlined): ARTICLE 4.0 OFFICERS The officers shall be President, President Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and Editor and Historian and shall be Active, Life or Retired members in good standing. 4.2 TERMS OF OFFICE 4.2.3 The terms of office for the Secretary and Treasurer and Historian shall be one (1) year, with a maximum of five (5) consecutive terms.

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ARTICLE 4.9 HISTORIAN 4.9.1 To be responsible for the acquisition and storage of any materials deemed appropriate to aid in the preservation of the history of the Society. 4.9.2 To serve as a non-voting member of the Board. And be it further RESOLVED that Article 11 of the Bylaws be amended as follows (deletions struck through, additions underlined): ARTICLE 11.0 NOMINATIONS 11.1.2 Nominees shall be proposed for each of the following offices: President Elect (when applicable); Secretary; Treasurer; Editor (when applicable); Historian; Trustee to the PDA (when applicable); Two (2) Governors. Resolution #3: Bylaws ARTICLE 3.0 BOARD OF GOVERNORS 3.1 COMPOSITION AND TERM OF OFFICE (additions underlined): 3.1.8 Any ex officio member(s) of the Board may serve as a voting member for the purpose of reaching a quorum at any duly convened meeting of the Board.

Philadelphia County Dental Society Annual Business Meeting Tuesday, November 28, 2017 Beginning Promptly at 7:00 p.m. Society’s Executive Office One Independence Place 241 South 6th St, Unit #C3101 Philadelphia, PA 19106-3797

President’s Message Renee H. Fennell, D.M.D.

Greetings Colleagues, A hearty welcome to our 26 new members! As we move into the season of Gratefulness, Giving and Love, the Board of Governors and Staff wish you a season of joy and continued success in 2018. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the residents and colleagues who were affected by hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Jose. It’s comforting to know that the ADA Foundation provided emergency grants to dentists affected by the disaster. You can still donate on the ADA.org website – www.adafoundation.org As I write this message, I am in the Windy City at the ADA headquarters presenting my final project “The Power of Three” for the ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership. What a great opportunity and life changing experience. Thank you to all my mentors who made this possible for me. Mentoring and networking are two of the great benefits I get from belonging to the tripartite. I will let you know next year when to apply. So, I dedicate this issue to sharing with you, new members and non-members, how our tripartite works for you as a member. From the national down to the local and from the local up to the national, the organizations that comprise your Tripartite - the American Dental Association (ADA), the Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) and the Philadelphia County Dental Society (PCDS) - are working together delivering programs, services and advocacy for members. “The Power of Three.” At the local level, the PCDS Board of Governors (BOG) oversees staff and committees that provide services and programming for our membership. Please contact us for information on how you can serve on the BOG. Phase 1 of my President’s Project is off to a great start. Our Communications, New Dentist and Mentorship Committees are very active. Take a look at our Facebook page – Philadelphia County Dental Society. It’s a great communication tool for our membership. Thank you Dr. Andrew Mramor, chair, and the Communications Committee for working diligently to set up our page. Please share it with your colleagues; we would like to get 1,000 likes by the New Year. The next task is to update our website. If you have an interest in or experience with websites, consider joining the Communications Committee. Contact me at philcodent@aol.com Thank you Drs. Kevin J. Klatte and Dave Tecosky for chairing our Mentoring Committee. The

committee is planning a program with the Undergrad American Student Dental Association (ASDA) to increase students in our pipeline. We also worked together with the PDA on its Speed Mentoring event in September for Temple and Penn students. Thank you to all of our members who participated in this event. We had good feedback from the students and members. We are meeting regularly with the leadership of ASDA at Temple and Penn for leadership mentorship. You are welcomed to join this committee if you love mentoring. The New Dentist Committee is developing a new AEGD/GPR mentoring program for new dentists in local residency programs. Special thanks to Dr. Nipa Thakkar for undertaking this project. She is looking for new dentists to join. We are working with the ADA on this project. They generously supplied us with a grant for the program. If you ever had the opportunity to call the office, you know that our staff members Teresa F. Ravert and Elizabeth Sonnenberg are amazing. They work to answer your questions and help the committees and BOG to provide services and programming like our quarterly journal and CE courses. As we thank our Journal editor, Dr. Saul Miller, and managing editor, Caroline Power Gangl, take a look at the journal on our website at www.philcodent.org and send us your thoughts. Our staff also works with the PDA to offer our CE courses. Our next course will be November 1 , 2017: Dr. Lou Graham - The Geriatric Boom. This is the “Power of Three.” On the state level, mark your calendar to celebrate PDA’s 150th Anniversary at The Hotel Hershey® on April 27-28, 2018. We thank all of you who wrote letters to the State Board of Dentistry (SBOD). In brief, the PA Dental Hygienists Association petitioned the State Board of Dentistry to add private settings of hospice and home-bound patients, primary care settings, including pediatric physician offices, and child care settings as additional sites for hygiene practice without direct oversight by a dentist. PCDS and PDA disapproved of this petition and the PDA leadership met with the SBOD to voice our concerns. We are eagerly awaiting the SBOD vote on the proposal. Heartfelt thanks go to all who volunteered in the Fifth Annual Mom-n-PA Dental Mission in Erie, PA. We count you among the 706 dental, medical and pharmacy professionals, students and lay volunteers who freely donated their time and resources to help at MOM-n-PA 2017. 736 patients were served with 3,677 procedures and $581,000 worth of dental services donated. (continued on page 4)

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President’s Message (cont’d)

We are the First District in the PDA and the Third District in the ADA. The PDA delegates for the ADA House of Delegates from First District, Drs. Stanley W. Markiewicz, PDA First District Trustee, and Thomas W. Gamba, Past President (and yours truly as an alternate delegate) are diligently preparing for the ADA Annual Meeting, October 19-23 in Atlanta, GA. Many topics will be addressed, including the busyness initiative and licensure standards for practicing telemedicine. This year our ADA Third District Trustee Dr. Andy Kwasny is campaigning for President-Elect of the ADA. We wish Dr. Kwasny much success in his endeavor to be president of the ADA! This is “The Power of Three!” I need your help to successfully complete my President’s Project. Our committees with our new committee members have achieved our initial goals and are doing a great job with communications, mentorship and engaging our new dentists! Thank you to everyone who made this possible. For 2018, we are planning programs to enhance our members

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personally and professionally while we grow and diversify our Society. Consider joining our great organization. It’s easy to join; there is a low monthly payment plan for dues. Mark your calendar for Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY), Give Kids a Smile, March 30-31, 2018, and Mom-n-PA, May 18-19, 2018. Give Kids a Smile is modeled after an American Dental Association initiative. Every year, PCCY recruits Philadelphia dental offices that create hundreds of appointments for children to have their mouths examined, teeth cleaned, and in some cases, cavities filled and teeth pulled. For more information contact www.pccy.org Also consider volunteering for the Mom-n-PA Dental Mission to be held in Reading, PA, May 18-19, 2018. For more information, contact www.mom-n-pa.com I hope you have been inspired to get involved by our work within the tripartite. Contact us at philcodent@aol.com We look forward to working with you in 2018!

Nominations

As mandated by the Bylaws, the Board of Governors met as a Nominating Committee and presents the following report of nominations for 2018: Board of Governors Secretary Nipa Thakkar, D.M.D. Judith A. McFadden, D.M.D. Jonathan Siegel, D.M.D. Treasurer Rochelle G. Lindemeyer, D.M.D. Elections will take place during the Annual Business Meeting at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at the Society’s Executive Offices. (All Society members are welcome to attend.) The Bylaws provide: 11.1.4 Additional nominations may be made by written petition signed by at least twenty (20) Active, Life or Retired Members in good standing. Such petitions must be submitted to the Secretary at least fifteen (15) days prior to the date of the Annual Business Meeting. The Secretary shall make a prompt determination as to the eligibility of nominees and willingness to serve if elected. 11.1.5 No additional nominations shall be made from the floor at the Annual Business Meeting.

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PCDS Liberty Continuing Education Dates for 2018 PCDS courses for 2018 will be administered by the Pennsylvania Dental Association. Mark your calendar for the following dates and watch your mail in January for the reservation form or register online after January 9 at www.philcodent.org

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2018 – DR. E. STEVEN MORICONI Morning program will feature Dr. Moriconi on Pennsylvania Required CE Program on Opioid Safety (2 hours); Afternoon Program – TBA

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News Briefs

CDT 18 Available Now Two codes for teledentistry and one code for diabetes testing are new codes that will first appear in CDT 2018. One code concerning caries-arresting medicament application is a revision to a code that has been in effect since 2016. The codes are among 18 new codes, 16 revisions to existing codes and 3 deletions that the Code Maintenance Committee approved in March 2017 and will become effective January 1, 2018. The ADA has prepared three new guides available for free viewing and download on the Coding Education page at ADA.org/cdt. They join other educational resources, including the guide to D4346, first published in 2016 and now in its third edition. The three ADA guides are: x D9995 and D9996 — Guide to Understanding and Documenting Teledentistry Events. These new codes are for reporting the two types of teledentistry arresting medicament scenarios a dentist can play a part in — one where data is collected and addressed in real-time, and the other where data is collected, stored and forwarded to be addressed at another time and location. x D1354 — Guide to Interim Caries Arresting Medicament Application (aka Silver Diamine Fluoride). This guide addresses two notable aspects of the procedure and its code — first, that the procedure is not limited to the

application of silver diamine fluoride as the medicament; and second, the clarifying revision that this procedure is to be reported by the tooth being treated, not by the number of lesions. The revision ensures consistent reporting for the procedure. x D0411 — Guide to Point of Care Diabetes Testing and Reporting. This chairside screening procedure aids, along with appropriate referral, in the diagnosis of prediabetes and diabetes. This procedure, also known as finger-prick random capillary HbA1c glucose testing, is relevant to dentists as diabetes is a risk factor related to periodontal disease. CDT 2018 became available on September 5. To order, visit ADAcatalog.org ADA Business Resources Endorses Provider of Dental Emergency Medical Kits ADA Business Resources in June 2017 announced HealthFirst as its exclusive endorsed provider of dental emergency medical kits for ADA members. With this endorsement, ADA members may take advantage of special discounts on HealthFirst emergency medical kits. An emergency medical kit contains up-to-date medications and is considered a key element of patient safety and emergency preparedness in dental offices, according to the ADA. (continued on page 8)

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HealthFirst has provided emergency medical kits for more than four decades to dentists across the United States. The company currently tracks and automatically replenishes expired emergency medications for more than 40,000 dental offices. Dentists can speak with a HealthFirst compliance counselor who will help them assess the needs of their practice and the type of kit that will help keep them prepared for a medical emergency and compliant with their state and local regulations. Recent medical emergencies in which HealthFirst’s clients have used their emergency medical kits included treating patients with anaphylaxis and low blood sugar as well as addressing an office staff member's severe allergic reaction. ADA Business Resources has already endorsed HealthFirst for its amalgam recovery solution and its sharps and medical waste mail back disposal services. Now ADA members have the opportunity to save on three leading solutions from HealthFirst that help ensure patient safety and practice compliance. ADA members may contact a HealthFirst compliance counselor at 1-888-963-6787 or www.healthfirst.com/ada EPA Reinstates Final Rule on Amalgam Separators On June 9, 2017, the Environmental Protection Agency issued a final rule governing the management

of dental amalgam discharges into sewer systems, reports Jennifer Garvin of ADA News. In Dec. 2016, EPA issued a final rule requiring most dental offices nationwide to install amalgam separators. It withdrew the rule following the White House’s Jan. 20, 2017, memorandum ordering federal agencies to freeze all new or pending regulations. The rule went into effect July 14, and compliance deadline for most dentists will be July 14, 2020. The ADA, which worked with the EPA for several years on the final rule, commended the agency for what it considers “a fair and reasonable approach to the management of dental amalgam waste.” “The ADA shares the EPA's goal of ensuring that dental amalgam waste is captured so that it may be recycled,” said ADA President Gary L. Roberts. “We believe this new rule — which is a federal standard — is preferable to a patchwork of rules and regulations across various states and localities.” The rule includes reasonable exemptions, a phase-in period for existing dental offices and considerations for dental practices that have already installed the devices. New dental offices that discharge dental amalgam had to be in compliance with the standards in this rule by July 14, 2017. (continued on page 9)

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The final rule closely follows the ADA's best management practices and incorporates three: requiring use of separators; prohibiting providers from flushing waste amalgam, such as from traps or filters, down a drain; and prohibiting the use of bleach or chlorine-containing cleaners that may lead to the dissolution of solid mercury when cleaning chair-side traps and vacuum lines. The new rule also meets the nine principles established by the ADA House of Delegates as a condition for ADA support for a national rule. Additional highlights of the rule include: x Dentists who practice in the specialties of oral pathology, oral and maxillofacial radiology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, periodontics, and prosthodontics are exempt from the rule. x Dentists who do not place amalgam and only remove amalgam in unplanned or emergency situations (estimated at less than 5 percent of removals) are also exempt. x Mobile dental units are exempt. x Dentists who already have separators are grandfathered for 10 years. Although less than 1 percent of mercury released to the environment from man-made sources comes from dentistry, the ADA has encouraged dental offices to follow its Best Management Practices for Amalgam Waste to help reduce discharges of used amalgam into dental office wastewater. In 2009, the Association amended its best management practices to include the use of amalgam separators that comply with ANSI/ADA Standard 108 for Amalgam Separators, which takes into consideration the standards developed by the International Organization for Standardization, a worldwide federation of national standards bodies. For more information, visit ADA.org/ RecycleAmalgam. New E-book Helps Dentists Comply with Sec. 1557 Final Rule Dentists with practices that receive certain federal financial assistance might understandably remain confused about Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. The ADA is helping those dentists with a new e-book, The ADA Practical Guide to Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, which gives readers resources and tools to help them comply with the Sec. 1557 final rule. It also guides dentists through elements of the compliance process and provides a sample notice of nondiscrimination, as well as the ADA sample tagline targeted to dentistry. As reported by David Burger in the ADA News in June, Sec. 1557 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or

disability in health programs or activities by dental practices that receive federal financial assistance. Dental offices that receive reimbursement under Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program or "meaningful use" payments under the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Records Incentive Program must comply. In addition, the final rule applies to a dental practice that receives reimbursement under Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C), whether the plan reimburses the dentist or the patient. The e-book (P587T) is $29.95 for ADA members, and $44.90 retail. To order, visit adacatalog.org or call 1-800-947-4746. The ADA has provided resources to members on complying with Section 1557 online. Find out more at ADA.org/1557. OSHA Compliance Assistance If you have been receiving advertising notices about the need for OSHA workplace compliance posters, stop before you order. The company sending the notices wants to sell these to you. The advertisements may even list the fines and/or penalties that may be incurred if your office is visited by an OSHA inspector and found not to be in compliance. You do not need to buy anything. You should be able to download any compliance posters that the government requires. Visit the Department of Labor’s Office of Compliance Assistance at http://www.dol.gov/ compliance/topics/posters.htm ADA-Endorsed Student Loan Program Rebrands to Laurel Road Darien Rowayton Bank — the student loan refinancing program endorsed by the ADA — announced June 15, 2017, that its online lending division inclusive of its student loan refinancing program is now officially called Laurel Road. Although the online lending division is rebranding, the terms of ADA members' loans will remain the same, and the lender of ADA members' loans will continue to be DRB. ADA announced earlier this year that students going into any one of the nine ADA-recognized specialties and general practice residencies are able to refinance their entire student loan portfolio as soon as they are matched to a residency program. For ADA members who qualify and regardless of how much is refinanced, their payment will be only $100 per month throughout training. Rates for the Resident Student Loan Refinancing program range from 4.8 percent to 6.95 percent, including an extra discount for those who autopay. In 2015, the ADA announced the endorsement of DRB's student loan refinancing program, which allowed ADA members an opportunity to refinance existing federal and private loans at a lower rate. As (continued on page 10) THE JOURNAL OF THE PHILADELPHIA COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY

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with other Laurel Road product offerings, ADA members receive an extra 0.25 percent discount on their student loan refinancing rate as long as they maintain their membership. ADA members can save nearly $33,000 over the life of a typical loan after refinancing with DRB. For more information on Laurel Road and student loan refinancing, visit LaurelRoad.com/ADA. For information on ADA debt resources, visit ADA.org/mydebt. New Video Helps Health Care Providers Understand HIPAA Right of Access The July 13, 2017 edition of ADA News announced that the federal government has launched a new video training module on patients' right to access their own health records. The video module, launched by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights, provides a review of the components of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act right of access and ways in which it helps patients get more involved in their own care. The module provides suggestions about how health care providers can integrate aspects of the HIPAA right of access into their practices. The HIPAA Privacy Rule provides consumers with important privacy rights and protections with respect to their health information, including important controls over how their health information is used and disclosed by health plans and health care providers. The Privacy Rule generally requires HIPAAcovered entities – many health plans and health care providers – to provide individuals, upon request, access to protected health information about them. This includes the right to inspect or obtain a copy, or both, of the protected health information, as well as to direct the covered entity to transmit a copy to a designated person or entity of the individual's choice. Upon completion of the video, participants are eligible to receive free continuing education credit. You may wish to confirm with the State Board of Dentistry that these CE credits can be applied to relicensure. The module is available via Medscape at medscape.org/viewarticle/876110 or via the Office of Civil Rights' training and resources at https://www.hhs.gov/ hipaa/for-professionals/training/index.html

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Friday, October 6, 2017 Cliff Ruddle, DDS – Santa Barbara, CA – “Creating Endodontic Excellence” Predictably successful endodontics is dependent on shaping canals, 3D cleaning, and filling root canal

systems. Evidence-driven techniques will be presented to demonstrate the procedural steps that comprise start-to-finish endodontics. This lecture will focus on those factors that influence success, including endodontic anatomy, pulpal breakdown, access cavities, glide path management, shaping canals, and 3D disinfection. Dr. Ruddle will teach the most recent advancements and proven techniques that serve to guide each endodontic case toward a predictably successful conclusion. At conclusion, participants should be able to: Appreciate the role endodontic anatomy plays in treatment success; Understand how a mechanical strategy influences negotiating and shaping canals; and Identify the most proven, cost effective methods to 3D clean root canal systems. Dr. Clifford J. Ruddle is Founder and Director of Advanced Endodontics. He maintains teaching positions at various dental schools, is a fellow in both the American and International Colleges of Dentistry, and has authored numerous articles and chapters for leading textbooks. This course is supported by educational grants from Dodd Dental Lab, Hayes Handpiece and PNC Bank.

Friday, November 10, 2017 Tim Hempton, DDS – Dedham, MA – “Practical Periodontal and Peri-implant Therapeutic Management” This program will review non-surgical and surgical maintenance

of the natural dentition and restored implants. Patient assessment, microbiology, and risk factors for the development of periodontal disease will be covered. Instrumentation utilized in mechanical debridement, as well as antimicrobials and antibiotics, will be evaluated for their efficacy. In cases where the prognosis for tooth retention was hopeless or the teeth were congenitally missing, practical maintenance techniques for restored implants which replaced missing teeth will also be presented. Potential risks for implant complications/peri-implant attachment loss will also be addressed. Learning objectives: Identify the risk factors, both local and systemic, involved in various periodontal diseases and risk for peri-implant attachment loss and complications; Review techniques for non-surgical maintenance of the natural dentition and restored implant; Learn about the efficacy and limitations of non-surgical mechanical therapy, as well as adjunctive local and systemic antibiotic therapy; and Understand the value of materials and tools associated with regeneration; i.e., bone grafts, barrier membranes, growth factors, and laser therapy. Dr. Hempton is a former clinical instructor at Harvard School of Dental Medicine and he served as the Assistant Director of the postdoctoral program in Periodontology at Tufts University. He also maintains a private practice limited to Periodontics and Dental Implants in Dedham, MA. This course is supported by educational grants from Dodd Dental Lab.

Friday, December 8, 2017 Tim Bizga, DDS – Cleveland, OH – “ The Keys to Successful, Predictable, and Efficient Direct Composite Restorations” Direct composite restorations are among

the most frequently performed restorative procedures, yet dentists often struggle with placement techniques, options for consistently achieving ideal inter-proximal contacts and post-operative sensitivity. There are several key elements that will determine the success of direct esthetic restorations including tooth preparation, material choice, placement technique, and curing method. This program will review esthetic principles, modern preparation design and when and where to use “total-etch” and “self-etch” adhesive systems. Additional topics will include: proper composite selection and placement techniques, the importance of light curing, anatomical contouring, and finishing and polishing; all of which are essential clinical components to achieving long-lasting esthetic restorations. Course Objectives: Review the current state of dentistry; Indications for anterior and posterior direct composites; The latest on preparation design; Understanding of adhesion, current products and their function in modern day dentistry; Technique tips for handling and placement of modern composites; Technique tips for generating ideal anatomic interproximal contacts; and Polishing and sealing techniques for the long term. Dr. Bizga is a general dentist practicing in Cleveland, Ohio. His practice focuses on comprehensive care, with special interests in implants, cosmetics and facial esthetics. This course is supported by educational grants from Dentsply, Dodd Dental Lab, PNC Bank, PDAIS and Bell Insurance.

Wednesday, February 7, 2018 Nakul Rathi, BDS, MS – Houston, TX – “Dental Implantology in the Digital Age” Implants today have proven to be an excellent benefit to the treatment options provided for our

patients. Using the current technologies available for implant surgery and implant prosthetics, this therapy has become very reliable and predictable. This course will discuss various cone beam computed tomography-based implant/prosthesis planning, easy virtual planning demonstration, and computed tomography-derived surgical guides and their effectiveness. Learn the applications of intraoral scanners for dental implantology, for routine single-unit cases as well as implant-supported rehabilitations, and how your patients and practice can benefit from this technology. Learning Objectives: Understand different conventional techniques and CAD-CAM counterparts for doing implant surgery and prosthetics; Treatment planning and execution for implants using CBCT, Software and intraoral scanners; and Steps for incorporating CAD-CAM in everyday implant practice for better patient care and higher revenues. After his dental degree Dr. Rathi pursued his interest in implants at New York University, with a year-long fellowship program. He then completed a Masters of Science (MS) and Advanced Prosthodontics Clinical Residency Program from The Ohio State University. This course is supported by educational grants from Dodd Dental Lab, Hayes Handpiece, and Carestream Dental.

Friday, April 13, 2018 Amy Morgan, CEO Pride Institute – Novato, CA – “Managing by the Numbers: Productivity, Profitability and the Power to Communicate” Are you growing your

practice by $100K to $200K each year to keep up with inflation, personal income needs and retirement strategies? Are your patients and staff dictating your daily schedule leading to uncontrolled production and profitability? Are you working harder for the same income or worse yet, for less? The only way out of this cycle is to construct a plan to reach the needed production, create and stick to expense forecasts, and lead your team to reach practice goals. Practice growth only occurs through positive, action-orientated relationships which leaders create with both their patients and their teams. Learn the necessary rules of business so your return on investment is certain. In this course you will learn how to: Analyze practice statistics to determine strengths and learn to overcome challenges to meet production goals; Compensate your team the only way that leads to improved performance; Use your numbers to address scheduling problems, secure financial arrangements, and improve any failed systems that get in the way of achieving goals; and Gain ultimate team performance by setting expectations through job descriptions, team reviews, and ongoing feedback. This course is supported by educational grants from Dodd Dental Lab, PNC Bank, PDAIS and Bell Insurance.

Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Alan Jeroff, DMD – Vancouver, BC – “Contemporary Oral Surgery for the General Dentist: A Simple and Predictable Approach to Minimally Invasive Oral Surgery” With implant dentistry quickly becoming the standard of care, knowing how to extract a tooth to leave as much boney architecture as possible is essential. This course will walk you step by step

through proven and effective ways to remove teeth while causing minimal trauma to the underlying bone. This lecture is designed for general dentists who want to expand their oral surgery. It will offer you, the general practitioner, an opportunity to better handle your extraction cases, manage complications and know what to avoid. This course is designed for the novice and advanced clinician. All concepts and techniques can be applied the next day in your office. Upon completion, you will be able to: Remove broken and difficult teeth with minimal flap; Apply effective local anesthesia techniques; Use instrumentation for atraumatic extraction and dento-alveolar surgery; Effectively retrieve broken root tips utilizing principles of exodontia; Understand the advantages and disadvantages of socket grafting and the relevance of choosing a graft material; and Manage complications more efficiently. Dr. Jeroff graduated from the University of Manitoba Dental School in 1977 and practices in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He lectures widely on Oral Surgery at national and international levels. This course is supported by educational grants from Dodd Dental Lab, and Hayes Handpiece. 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 – 4:15 PM. Continental breakfast and lunch included for all DKU courses.

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Delco and Chesco Society Members - Entire Series - $695, Individual Courses - $210, 3 Courses - $560, 4 Courses - $655 Other ADA Members - Entire Series - $745 Individual Courses - $225, 3 Courses - $600, 4 Courses - $695 Non-ADA Members - Entire Series - $815, Individual Courses - $240, 3 Courses - $635, 4 Courses - $755 Staff members accompanied by a doctor will be $110 per course per person with reservation at least one week in advance, $130 per course per person at door. Cancellations and Refund Policy - No refunds will be made without at least one week’s notice 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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TEMPLE DENTAL FACULTY OPPORTUNITIES Transforming Oral Health since 1863 Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry is seeking experienced part-time faculty who have skills in provision of restorative, periodontal and prosthodontic care for predoctoral students and support evidence-based and contemporary practice. Part-time faculty at Temple Dental receive benefits such as low cost or free CE, free parking, and other benefits to be negotiated on case-by-case basis. The faculty will work with other specialists and dentists in a dynamic and exciting clinical educational model to prepare competent dentists for the future. Temple Dental Students are among the best in the country and are excelling in academic performance. If you are interested, please send your resume and a short letter summarizing your expertise and interests to Ms. Amanda Bergey, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Kornberg School of Dentistry, 3223 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140. Email: tud45022@temple.edu, Tel: 215-707- 2890. Temple University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Transforming Oral Health means that we strive to be at the cutting edge of dental practice ɔɔɔɔ Working for Temple Dental will transform your practice and provide learning opportunities for you as a dentist ɔɔɔɔ The educational experiences will be invaluable ɔɔɔɔ Join the Temple Dental Team ɔɔɔɔ We are transforming dental education

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Membership Report

We welcome the following to membership in the Philadelphia County Dental Society SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 ACTIVE MEMBER Dr. Andrea V. Cronin Meharry Medical College, 2005

Dr. Adam Levine Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, 2014 GPR, Lutheran Health Network, Ft. Myers, FL, 2015

Dr. Jennifer R. Hill University of Iowa College of Dentistry, 1993

Dr. Sobia Malik Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, 2017

RECENT GRADUATE Dr. Alice W. Bannani University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 2015 GPR, Bethlehem, PA, 2016 Dr. Jeffrey L. Brenner Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, 2017 Dr. Sagar D. Chauhan University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, 2016 Dr. Minyong Chen Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, 2017 Dr. Boryana L. Dimitrova University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 2016 Dr. Mikaela Frazier University of Louisville School of Dentistry, 2017 Dr. Alexis L. Ginnane Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, 2017 Dr. Umme Hafeez Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, 2016 Dr. Sun-Myoung Lee University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 2016

Dr. Naveen C. Mohan University of Maryland School of Dentistry, 2011 Brooklyn Hospital Center (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery), 2017 Dr. Kathleen M. Pale Midwestern University College of Dentistry, 2013 Albert Einstein Medical Center (Orthodontics), 2016 Dr. Patrick J. Shock University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 2016 Dr. Jia Teng Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, 2017 Dr. Betty Yip University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 2015 Temple University (GPR), 2016 Dr. Syed Z. Zahid University of Texas, San Antonio School of Dentistry, 2016 GRADUATE STUDENT/RESIDENT Dr. Amrita Bhan Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, 2016 Temple University (Orthodontics), 2018 Dr. Michelle Schrader Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, 2017 Temple University (Orthodontics), 2019

Dental Lifeline Network, the national nonprofit, has launched a new volunteer recruitment campaign for its Donated Dental Services (DDS) program, which provides comprehensive dental treatment to people with disabilities or people who are elderly or medically fragile. PDA has strongly supported the program through the years and encourages our members to become DDS volunteers. For information about the program or to become a volunteer, visit https://dentallifeline.org/willyouseeone/

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ASDA News

In late August, 16 seniors from Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry participated in a dental mission to Jamaica. They were part of a group of 25 students and were accompanied by two Kornberg faculty members, along with three Kornberg alumni. The Temple team contributed to the mission totals of 950 visits/exams and approximately 650 extractions, 550 cleanings and 500 restorations, and they were noted for their compassion, professionalism and quality of care. Â&#x2122;

Twelve of the 16 seniors from Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry during a break on their August dental mission to Jamaica.

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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 email: philcodent@aol.com or fax: 215-9256998. Deadline for publication is the first of the month prior to publication (December 1 for January/February/March issue), and information will be published on a space-available basis.

OCTOBER 19

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE – Joint program in Northeast – 6:30 p.m. Dinner meeting (Gallo’s Restaurant) featuring Michael Norton, B.D.S., F.D.S., R.C.S., “The Influence of Insertion Torque on Primary Stability, Implant Survival and Marginal Bone Loss” (Sponsored by Sirona Dentsply). For information, contact: Vickie Fisher at 215-732-4450 or Vickie.LocustStPerio@gmail.com or visit www.PhilaPerioImplants.com or www.LocustStPerioImplant.com

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AMERICA’S DENTAL MEETING – ADA meeting, Atlanta, GA. Visit online at www.ada.org/meeting

NOVEMBER 10

PHILADELPHIA COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY – Continuing Education Program at the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue Hotel. Dr. Lou Graham: “The Geriatric Boom…Understanding this Unique Population and All That We Can Do for Them in All Phases of Their Oral Health” (in cooperation with The Catapult Elite Group). Register online at www.philcodent.org

CENTER CITY STUDY CLUB – Dinner Meeting at Estia Restaurant Philadelphia, 6:00 p.m., featuring Todd Hydock, Director of Laboratory Services, Newtech Dental Laboratories. “A Team Approach to Full Arch Immediate Loading: Optimal Restorative Workflow and Restorative Design.” For information, contact Diane Fosbenner, Professional Relations Coordinator, Laudenbach Periodontics & Dental Implants at 215985-4337 or prc@laudenbach.com or visit the website at www.laudenbach.com

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE – Joint program in Northeast – 6:30 p.m. Dinner meeting (Gallo’s Restaurant) featuring Elliot V. Hersh, D.M.D., M.S., Ph.D., “Evidence Based Analgesia for Dental Professionals” (Sponsored by Septodont). For information, contact: Vickie Fisher at 215-732-4450 or Vickie.LocustStPerio@gmail.com or visit www.PhilaPerioImplants.com or www.LocustStPerioImplant.com

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GREATER NEW YORK DENTAL MEETING – Meeting dates: November 24-29; Exhibit dates: November 26-29; at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York City. For information visit www.gnydm.com or call 212-398-6922.

DECEMBER 5

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE – Joint program in Northeast – 6:30 p.m. Dinner meeting (Gallo’s Restaurant) featuring John Corino, D.M.D., M.S., “Current Trends in Implant Prosthetics” (Sponsored by Straumann). For information, contact: Vickie Fisher at 215-732-4450 or Vickie.LocustStPerio@gmail.com or visit www.PhilaPerioImplants.com or www.LocustStPerioImplant.com

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CENTER CITY STUDY CLUB – Dinner Meeting at Estia Restaurant Philadelphia, 6:00 p.m., featuring George Bandelac, D.D.S., M.S., “Immediate Loading of Single Tooth Implants in the Esthetic Zone.” For information, contact Diane Fosbenner, Professional Relations Coordinator, Laudenbach Periodontics & Dental Implants at 215-985-4337 or prc@laudenbach.com or visit the website at www.laudenbach.com

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CENTER CITY STUDY CLUB – Dinner Meeting at Estia Restaurant Philadelphia, 6:00 p.m., featuring Melissa Vettraino Bachstein, D.D.S., “Endodontics Beyond Traditional Root Canal Treatment: A Look at Complex Surgical and Non-Surgical Cases." For information, contact Diane Fosbenner, Professional Relations Coordinator, Laudenbach Periodontics & Dental Implants at 215-985-4337 or prc@laudenbach.com or visit the website at www.laudenbach.com

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Healthwatch

Commonly Held Myths About End-of-Life Issues

A health care power of attorney and a living will are powerful documents that make sure that you get the treatment you would want for yourself if you couldn’t communicate your wishes. As reported in the May 4, 2017, issue of HEALTHbeat, an online publication of Harvard Medical School, here are a few myths that shouldn’t get in the way of creating a health care power of attorney or living will. Myth: More care is always better. Truth: Not necessarily. Sometimes more care prolongs the dying process without respect for quality of life or comfort. It’s important to know what interventions are truly important. It’s often impossible to know that in advance. That’s where the advice of a healthcare team is invaluable. Myth: Refusing life support invalidates your life insurance, because you are committing suicide. Truth: Refusing life support does not mean that you are committing suicide. Instead, the underlying medical problem is considered to be the cause of death. Myth: If medical treatment is started, it cannot be stopped. Truth: Not starting a medical treatment and stopping a treatment are the same in the eyes of the law. So you or your health care agent can approve a treatment for a trial period that you think may be

helpful without fear that you can’t change your mind later. However, be aware that stopping treatment can be more emotionally difficult than not starting it in the first place. Myth: If you refuse life-extending treatments, you’re refusing all treatments. Truth: No matter what treatments you refuse, you should still expect to receive any other care you need or want — especially the pain and symptom management sometimes called intensive comfort care. Myth: Stopping or refusing artificial nutrition and hydration causes pain for someone who is dying. Truth: Unlike keeping food or water from a healthy person, for someone who is dying, declining artificial nutrition or intravenous hydration does not cause pain. Take the time to review your health care power of attorney and your living will from time to time to be sure they reflect your wishes.

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The Pennsylvania Dental Association will be celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2018 and is planning a special issue of the Pennsylvania Dental Journal. PDA would like to hear from members all over the state and hopes to include contributions from as many people as possible. Please share any of your favorite stories, memories, experiences, photographs, or why you have valued being a part of PDA through the years by contacting Rob Pugliese, director of communications, at rap@padental.org

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Workplace Tips

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

Strange but True

We all get sick sometimes, or just need to take a mental health day off from work. Most employers will understand, but remember that they’ve probably heard all kinds of excuses for not showing up. Here are some, as collected on the Knowable website: • “My llama gave birth last night.” This came from a high-level manager who also owned a small farm. • A SWAT team cordoned off an employee’s block. One employee woke up to the sound of gunfire from a building directly across from his apartment. Police shut down the entire block and advised residents to stay in their homes. When the employee called in, no one believed him – until they turned on the radio. • “An elephant sat on the hood of my car.” This was the latest in a series of bizarre excuses for tardiness, but one which turned out to be true – the employee had stopped to let a circus parade go down the street. • I came home and forgot I was working today. Can I just stay? Do I have to come back in?” Answer: No, she didn’t. Ever.

“Don’t’s” for Employees

To get ahead at work, you have to get along with coworkers and employers. Don’t sabotage your career with these basic workplace mistakes: • Chronic tardiness. Oversleeping once in a blue moon is one thing, but if you’re always showing up 15 minutes late or more, others will find you unreliable. Get enough sleep, and invest in a loud alarm clock. • Faking illness for a day off. If your employer doesn’t have a paid time off policy, at least be honest about why you’re not coming to work. If your employer finds out you’ve lied, your job may be at risk. • Using bad language. Your workplace may be friendly and informal, but swearing and cursing can turn people off. It makes you look childish and unprofessional, and it could suggest that you have a bad temper that people will want to avoid. Train yourself to use more appropriate language instead. • Gossiping. Talking about co-workers behind their backs can earn you a reputation for being untrustworthy. It calls your judgment into question by suggesting that you have trouble keeping secrets and understanding what information is appropriate to share.

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Learn to keep your own counsel. If you have a real issue, talk to the person directly or to your manager.

Know What Employees Want from You

What do your employees really want? Jumping to conclusions is never safe. To be a better manager, remember these basic truths about everyone who works for you: • “I want to feel important.” No one wants to feel like a number, interchangeable, or easy to forget. Get to know your employees as people; find out what makes each one unique, and show them you’re paying attention to their individuality. • “I need encouragement.” Even the best employees continue to flourish with positive feedback. Let them know what they’re doing right and how they can keep performing at a high level. They’ll notice and keep up their efforts. • “I want to believe in you.” Employees want to know they can trust you – your knowledge, your expertise, and your word. Show your commitment to helping them succeed and grow by listening, answering questions honestly, and keeping your promises. • “I want to succeed.” Most employees want to do a good job. Explain your expectations clearly, and give them the training and support they need so they know you’re invested in helping them succeed. • “I want to be motivated.” Yes, motivation springs from inside, but employees want to be told why they should complete a project or improve quality in terms that make sense to them. Emphasize the job’s value to the organization, as well as the benefits the employee will enjoy – personal satisfaction as well as more tangible rewards – to unleash their enthusiasm and commitment. (continues on page 19)

Make Sure Everyone Understands Your Inclement Weather Policy

After a late hurricane season where a few hurricane names were retired, and with the 2018 Farmer’s Almanac predicting a cold and snowy winter for the Northeast, it’s probably a good time to review your office’s Inclement Weather Policy. According to Tammy Sosnowski writing for the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, an Inclement Weather Policy can help you and your employees during dangerous weather and other natural disasters, but a poorly defined policy can put your practice in danger of compliance issues and low employee morale. Whether it’s buried within your Employee Handbook or posted on the bulletin board, like any good HR policy an Inclement Weather Policy should be periodically reviewed and updated to ensure it meets the latest workplace regulations, and shared with your employees throughout the year so that expectations are clear. Here are four important questions to consider when reviewing your Inclement Weather Policy.

Are your employees aware of your Inclement Weather Policy? Employers often include their Inclement Weather policy as part of their routine handbook, which should be updated and distributed to employees on an annual basis. It’s also a good idea to send out your Inclement Weather policy to employees at the beginning of the winter season. It’s also beneficial to send it out prior to an immediate storm, and, if possible, to provide in electronic format over an intranet so employees can readily access it whenever they need to. 4.

Does your policy have clear decision and communication channels? A good Inclement Weather Policy communicates who is responsible for deciding whether the office will remain open, how those decisions will be made, when they will be made, and how they will be communicated to employees, whether through phone, voice mail, email, company website or intranet. You should have at least two methods of communication, with one that employees can access in the event of a power outage. 1.

Are your employees still required to work, either on-site or remotely? Determine ahead of time who, if anyone, in your practice will be expected to perform necessary operations and how they will be compensated. Some businesses may choose to pay employees who can work from home, perhaps your office manager, at an increased rate. Keep in mind, however, that a policy requiring certain employees to work from home while not others can create significant employee relations issues. 2.

Does your policy differentiate between exempt and non-exempt employees? One of the biggest risks when it comes to inclement weather policies is compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) guidelines on compensating exempt vs. non-exempt employees. Keep abreast of the FLSA and be sure to apply it properly to all of your personnel. 3.

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FOR SALE – Dental Practice located in South Jersey, 25 minutes to Atlantic City. Turn-key operation, 41 years established. Dentist retiring. 3 operatories, panorex, gendex, small equipment, all supplies, records. Price negotiable/Best reasonable offer. 609-561-1500. FOR SALE – Dental practice with great potential. The University City area of Philadelphia is booming. Universities and hospitals are expanding and new luxury apartment buildings are going up. This is one of the last individually owned Dental Practices in the area. Already paperless with digital X-rays. Call Henry Lazarus at 215-382-5126 or email: hlazar@verizon.net PROPERTY & EQUIPMENT FOR SALE or RENT – 6800 Torresdale Ave., Philadelphia, 19135. Property consists of 2 stories over 2,000 square feet per floor. Upstairs are 3 rental properties currently occupied. Ground level dental office has 3 operatories furnished with modem A-DEC equipment in good condition. Also included would be several thousand patient files of neighborhood pati ents treated when I participated in HMO plans. I have additional offices which no longer afford me time at this location. This could be a GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY for any d entist who participates in HMO and/or Medicaid. For more information please call (215) 673-4017 or email at richardipdental@gmail.com FOR SALE – practice in Berks County – Reading, PA. Two operatories, room for expansion. Digital Pan, computerized. Dentist retiring, reasonable price. Please call (610) 507-3223 or email Sankap@aol.com

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