The Journal of the Philadelphia County Dental Society Volume 85 Issue 1 by Teresa Ravert

The Journal of the Philadelphia County Dental Society

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of the Philadelphia County Dental Society ________________________________________________________________________________

First District of the Pennsylvania Dental Association January/February/March x Vol. 85 x No. 1 ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Saul N. Miller, D.D.S., '22 Editor

CONTENTS

Nipa R. Thakkar, D.M.D. Associate Editor

PCDS Election Results ........................................................................ 2

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

CE Transcripts Mailed ......................................................................... 2 President’s Message ............................................................................ 3 Society Names New Administrative Assistant.................................... 4 Farewell................................................................................................4 Information for PDA Members: Voting in PDA Elections ................. 5 2019 PCDS Liberty Continuing Education Programs......................... 6 News Briefs........................................................................................12

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

Membership Report ...........................................................................16

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

Classified Ads ....................................................................................22

GOVERNORS

Dental Dates.......................................................................................18 Thank You, Teresa and Betsy............................................................21 Workplace Tips ..................................................................................24

Derek J. Conover, D.M.D., '21 Renee H. Fennell, D.M.D., '21 Thomas W. Gamba, D.D.S., '19 Kevin J. Klatte, D.D.S., '19 Jonathan Siegel, D.M.D., '20 Nipa R. Thakkar, D.M.D., '20

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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 2019. The Philadelphia County Dental Society.

Election Results Elections were held at the Philadelphia County Dental Society’s Annual Business Meeting on November 27, 2018. Terms of office began January 1, 2019. Installation ceremonies will be held on February 5, 2019. President-elect:

Renee H. Fennell, D.M.D.

Secretary:

Judith A. McFadden, D.M.D.

Treasurer:

Rochelle G. Lindemeyer, D.M.D.

Editor:

Saul N. Miller, D.D.S.

Board of Governors:

Derek J. Conover, D.M.D. David A. Tecosky, D.M.D.

PDA Trustee-Elect (for 2020): Thomas W. Gamba, D.D.S.

CE Transcripts Mailed CE transcripts for all courses provided by the Philadelphia County Dental Society in the calendar year 2018 were mailed in December 2018. Be certain to keep these documents in a safe place. For those who hold Pennsylvania licenses, your next renewal date is March 31, 2019. Dentists are required to have 30 hours of continuing education; hygienists, 20 hours, and expanded function dental assistants, 10 hours. You will need to be able to verify that you have met the requirements between April 1, 2017 and March 31, 2019, plus current CPR certification. (CPR recertification will be available on Friday afternoon, March 22, 2019.) The State Board of Dentistry (SBOD) may not ask you to list specific courses on the renewal application, but, typically, it performs a random follow-up to as many as 40 percent of license holders statewide, asking them to provide verification of their CE credits. Remember, too, that the required credit hours must be for courses in subjects which contribute directly to the maintenance of clinical competence of a dentist, dental hygienist or expanded function dental assistant. Pennsylvania does not accept credit for courses in billing, office management, practice building, insurance reimbursement or communication skills.

Also, you must complete 2 hours of continuing education on Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting, presented by a SBOD-approved entity. As a condition of each biennial licensure renewal, you must complete this requirement. If you took the course prior to April 2017, you must complete another program prior to receiving your 2019 license. In addition, keep in mind that, in July of 2008, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) notified licensed dentists that they and their staff members who are involved with X-ray procedures must include radiology safety, biological effects of radiation, quality assurance and quality control as part of their continuing education curriculum. The DEP recommends that individuals obtain two contact hours, or four hours of continuing education every four years. “Contact hours” are defined by DEP as those obtained in a traditional classroom setting. Each office will need to maintain a record of their Radiation Safety CE. When DEP inspectors come to your office to inspect X-ray equipment, they may ask to see these records. Any person who chooses not to be compliant with the radiology continuing education requirements may be subject to civil and criminal penalties listed within the Act.

CE Requirement Addressing Opioid Epidemic: PA Act 124 Pennsylvania Dentists who hold a DEA registration or use a registration must complete two hours of CE in pain management, identification of addiction and the practices of prescribing or dispensing of opioids as a portion of the total CE required for biennial renewal (between April 1, 2017, and March 31, 2 9). A program was presented in November 2018 to fulfill this requirement. For information about future courses, please visit www.padental.org/Act31andAct124.

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President’s Message Lennie M. Checchio, D.D.S. Hello, everyone. Yes, I’m baaack! Some of you may recall that I first served as President of the Society from June 1, 2003, to May 31, 2004. I am honored to be serving another term as your President. 2019 will mark yet more historic changes in the legacy of the Philadelphia County Dental Society. You are already aware that our staff – Executive Director Teresa Ravert and Assistant Executive Director Betsy Sonnenberg – retired on December 31, 2018, after a combined 62 years of service to the Society. We thank them for their dedication and hard work and wish them the best in their retirement. A new Administrative Assistant, Ms. Lisa Gottlieb, has been engaged, and she will work on a part-time basis from her home to accomplish the Society’s clerical duties. You can read more about Lisa on page 4 of this issue. We have also engaged the firm of Limor Goodman to accomplish our bookkeeping duties. Of course, you already know that Ms. Caroline Power Gangl is the Managing Editor for The Journal. You may contact her at philadentaljournal@yahoo.com. The Pennsylvania Dental Association will continue to administer the Society’s Continuing Education Programs, under the direction of Ms. Rebecca Von Nieda, Director of Meetings and Administration. You may contact Rebecca at rvn@padental.org (Look for the 2019 courses on page 6 of this issue.) The changes continue…as I write this article, our property at One Independence Place on South 6th Street is on the market. We are saying goodbye to the Washington Square area where the Society first purchased the historically significant Dilworth House in 1976; and then, in 2001, moved just several hundred yards south when we purchased a first floor condominium at Independence Place. As always, I know we can rely on your cooperation as we transition to a new way of administering the Society’s business. Please watch your mail, email and the website (www.philcodent.org) for more news about changes in our mailing address and other avenues of communication. I want to assure all of our members that the Board of Governors will continue to work diligently on your behalf. We pledge to assist you and our new Administrative Assistant in every way possible to assure as seamless a transition as possible. While I am happy to report that the prudent actions of our forefathers in the Society have provided financial stability, the Society has faced many of the same economic situations as all of us do as business

persons and family members. Higher bills and static or declining incomes have created obstacles that many are struggling to overcome. I want to thank the Long Range Planning Committee, chaired by Dr. Judy McFadden and encompassing the Finance and the Central Office Management Committees, for spending many hours, spanning many years, to evaluate all aspects of the Society to prepare for the future and to lead us through the transition. Be assured, too, that the history of the Society is being well cared for. Minutes and other important files now reside in long-term storage. We were especially happy to enter into a relationship with the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP), which has accepted all of our Board Minutes, the Society’s official publications back to 1929, including The Bulletin, which subsequently was retitled The Journal of the Philadelphia County Dental Society; historic photographs and papers; and program books for The Greater Philadelphia Annual Meeting, which became known as The Liberty Dental Conference in 1979. Founded in 1824 in Philadelphia, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania is one of the oldest historical societies in the United States and is home to some 600,000 printed items and more than 21 million manuscripts and graphic items. Its unparalleled collections encompass more than 350 years of America’s history – from its 17th-century origins to the contributions of its most recent immigrants. We learned that HSP was interested in expanding its holdings regarding the history of medicine in Philadelphia. The Society’s attorney, Mr. Robert Greenbaum, provided us with a lead to HSP, and HSP enthusiastically accepted the Society’s data for its collection. So, sometime in the future, if you visit HSP at 1300 Locust Street, you will be able to see some of the Philadelphia County Dental Society’s history. I want to express my thanks to my predecessor, Dr. Renee H. Fennell. During her term as President, she undertook many projects to be responsive to members, to open communication with recent graduates and to increase membership. I will be counting on her to help, as well as the Board of Governors, to continue those projects in the two years ahead. Continue your membership – WE NEED YOU – our membership gives us much needed strength in many ways. Recruit for your professional associations – please talk to non-member dentists and encourage them to “give back” and strengthen us by becoming a member. Membership information can be obtained from Ms. Mary Donlin, PDA Director of Membership, at med@padental.org. Thank you.

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Society Names New Administrative Assistant Effective January 1, 2019, the Philadelphia County Dental Society has named Ms. Lisa Gottlieb as its new Administrative Assistant. She will be responsible for clerical duties associated with the Society. Lisa has 18 years’ experience working in the legal field as a secretary/paralegal, as well as one year experience working as the Constituent Relations Manager for the Mayor of Cherry Hill Township. She has managed clients in different industries and has worked for both large- and small-sized businesses. Her vast experience has enabled her to develop the management, organization, communication and various computer skills necessary to complete the duties required of the Society’s Administrative Assistant. She holds a B.S. in Paralegal Studies with a concentration in Litigation and Criminal Law from Widener University. Lisa is a mom of two boys, Mason, age 6, and Connor, age 1. She resides with her husband, David, a CPA, and children in South Jersey. She is a volunteer in the kids’ ministry at her local church, Hope Christian Fellowship, and enjoys kickboxing and spending time with her family in her spare time. Lisa is excited about the opportunity to join the Philadelphia County Dental Society team and hopes to provide long-term value to the Society. We know that all of our members and colleagues will welcome her with enthusiasm, extend their best wishes to her and, as always, cooperate as she becomes familiar with the Dental Society family.

Farewell . . . As you know, we have retired as of December 31, 2018, after a combined 62 years as your Dental Society staff. During that time, we were privileged to work with so many fine Society members as well as other friends of the Society. You were unfailingly kind and respectful to us, and we take along with us happy memories of our time here. Our unified goal during the past several years of transition has been to keep things going steadily while maintaining a quiet and low profile. This helped make a tremendously emotional transition easier for us personally. We have agreed to help where we can in the future, so you may see us at an event or two at some time. Meanwhile, we ask you to welcome your new Administrative Assistant, Ms. Lisa Gottlieb. Lisa brings a new and energetic perspective and is highly qualified to serve you well. We know we can count on you to be patient as she becomes familiar with her duties. For the time being, you may contact Lisa at lgottlieb@philcodent.org We wish all of you much happiness in the future.

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The Philadelphia County Dental Society and The Pennsylvania Dental Association present

The 2019 Liberty Continuing Education Series at the Philadelphia Hilton City Avenue Hotel 4200 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA FOUR full-day programs are scheduled at the SPECIAL MEMBER TUITION of $480.00 (individual full-day 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. In recognition of the need for quality continuing education, and in an effort to make such programs attractive and accessible to members, PCDS and PDA are proud to present 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 PCDS and PDA. PDA 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. Refunds for courses purchased individually will be issued less a 10% administrative fee if the registration is cancelled in writing seven days prior to the program you are attending. Refunds are not issued for no shows. Each full-day program includes lunch and FREE parking validation. At the end of the calendar year, PDA will provide you with an annual transcript of all courses you attended through the Liberty CE Series. NOT a PCDS Member? ADA members may become Associate Members of the Society. Dues are $157 for the calendar year (no prorating). Contact the PCDS Executive Office (215) 925-6050 for an application or become a member through the website at www.philcodent.org. NOT an ADA Member? Contact PCDS about the Liberty Enrollment Program that will enable you to register for courses at the LOW member rate.

PDA 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. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

For continuing education credit, as designated by PDA, see individual course descriptions. Learning objectives are available on the printed brochure mailed in December 2018. Visit www.padental.org/calendar for updates on the list of principal sponsors and participating partners.

Course Information

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PPPPPPPP CE 65 - Friday, March 22, 2019 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting for Dental Professionals presented by Angela M. Stout, DMD, MPH (2 CE credits recommended for dentists, specialists, hygienists, dental assistants, EFDAs & all office personnel) This lecture is custom designed for dental professionals and will fulfill Act 31 mandatory CE requirements for licensed dental professionals (dentists, hygienists and EFDAs). NOTE: You must be present for the entire program in order to receive credit. Allow sufficient time for traffic, parking and program registration. Attendees will be asked to provide their full name, license number, date of birth and the last 4 digits of their social security number at registration. PDA will transmit this information to the state on March 23 to verify that you completed the course. You will be able to submit your online license renewal application beginning March 26. No on-site registration for this course. No refunds for any reason after March 15. Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting for Dental Professionals will fulfill your Act 31 CE requirement and is included in the CE package tuition but may be ordered as a single event; to order ONLY the Act 31 course, see CE 31 on the registration form. Dr. Stout is a pediatric dentist in private practice in Erdenheim, PA, as well as a clinical assistant professor of Pediatric Dentistry at University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and the Kornberg School of Dentistry at Temple University.

12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Medical Emergencies and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens presented by Mr. Jim Spaulding (3 CE credits recommended for dentists, specialists, hygienists, dental assistants, EFDAs & all office personnel) The lecture will review how to assess and manage the most common medical emergencies that occur in the dental office, including: syncope, hyperventilation, asthma, seizures, chest pain, cardiac arrest, stroke, diabetic conditions, respiratory incidents and allergic reaction. Discussions will include how to handle medical emergencies working as a team, essential emergency medicine, medications and equipment to have on hand. The bloodborne pathogens review will include information to help the dental team understand what bloodborne pathogens are and how you can reduce your risk as well as reduce the risk of others to an exposure. The lecture also will highlight the OSHA standards applicable to health care.

#*$% ` ] d_ %*$% ` ] – CPR Recertification – QTTYdY_^Q\ VUU bUaeYbUT ° cUU ²3@ !)³ _^ BUcUbfQdY_^ 6_b] Recertification card will be awarded at the completion of the program. NO ADMITTANCE – AND NO REFUND – FOR THOSE WHO ARRIVE AFTER THE PROGRAM BEGINS. YOU MUST BE PRESENT FROM 3:45 UNTIL THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROGRAM IN ORDER TO RECEIVE YOUR RECERTIFICATION. WRITTEN REQUESTS FOR REFUNDS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN MARCH 15 – NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON AFTER MARCH 15. Jim Spaulding is the owner of Cardiac Care & Safety, Inc., a safety training and supply company serving clients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. Jim has more than 20 years of experience training health care professionals in CPR, OSHA, medical emergencies and AEDs.

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PPPPPPPP CE 66 – Wednesday, May 15, 2019 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Efficient Fundamental Dentistry: Pathways to Procedural Mastery in ‘Bread and Butter’ Dentistry presented by Timothy M. Bizga, DDS (6 CE credits recommended for dentists, specialists, dental assistants, EFDAs & lab technicians) The goal of this course is to teach efficiency while imparting competency in these key areas: the single unit crown and posterior composite dentistry. By course end, the audience will be able to select appropriate indirect materials and the glues we choose to hold them. Furthermore, attendees will be able utilize knowledge of the newest direct restorative materials to perform and restore more competently and efficiently. Clinical tips and brand suggestions will be included.

Presented in cooperation with Catapult Education Dr. Bizga is a general dentist practicing in Cleveland, Ohio. His background in dentistry is lengthy and diverse. Once a former chairside assistant, he also worked as a dental lab-technician, making his perspective unique among others in the field of dentistry.

PPPPPPPP CE 67 – Friday, September 13, 2019 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Things That Go Wrong, Even When You Do Everything Right presented by Joyce Bassett, DDS, FAACD, FAGD (6 CE credits recommended for dentists, specialists, hygienists, dental assistants, EFDAs, lab technicians & all office personnel) This innovative, fast pace course will explore frequently seen problems that occur during restorative treatment, showcasing a variety of modes of failures. Dr. Bassett will explore state of the art, real-time digital design and link 3D prosthetic planning with fundamental smile design principles. You will learn systematic techniques to treat every aspect and ensure aesthetics that are BUILT TO LAST. These techniques can be used to both prevent and remedy failures.

Presented in cooperation with Catapult Education Dr. Bassett practices comprehensive restorative and aesthetic dentistry in Scottsdale, Arizona. She is an Accredited Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and served as its president in 2015-2016. She is a member of Catapult’s bureau and evaluates new dental materials for them. The cases presented in her lecturers are all published in peer review journals and available at http://www.drbassett.com/publications.html.

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PPPPPPPP CE 68 – Wednesday, November 6, 2019 (*# Q ] d_ #*# ` ] Crown & Bridge: The Complete Solution `bUcU^dUT Ri B_^ ;Q]Y^Ub 44C & 35 SbUTYdc bUS_]]U^TUT V_b TU^dYcdc c`USYQ\Ycdc TU^dQ\ QccYcdQ^dc 5641c Q^T \QR dUSX^YSYQ^c For most general practitioners crown and bridge represents the bulk of day-to-day dentistry. This lecture will methodically and systematically take the attendee on a journey to simplify and streamline fixed prosthetics. Through a thorough didactic, we will revisit old concepts, modernize them, and show specific examples on how to apply all of this into clinical practice.

Presented in cooperation with Catapult Education Dr. Kaminer is a 1990 graduate of the State of New York (SUNY) Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Kaminer has always been passionate about technology and was one of the first 100 dentists in the country to include a hard tissue dental laser into his practice. He practices full-time focusing on minimally invasive and digital dentistry. Visit www.padental.org/calendar for updates on the list of principal sponsors and participating partners.

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Register online at www.padental.org/calendar. NOTE: Online registration is not available for PCDS member dentists and staff attending a course with the dentist. Associate Members, Liberty Enrollees and Non-Member Dentists and staff attending without a dentist, please register using this form.

Use a SEPARATE reservation form for each person - this form may be duplicated.

RESERVATION FORM / 2019 LIBERTY CONTINUING EDUCATION SERIES ATTENDEE’S FULL NAME ADA # ____________________________ DESIGNATION (DDS, DMD, RDH, EFDA, OTHER) ATTENDEE'S E-MAIL

TEL # (

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ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP INDICATE ANY DIETARY OR ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS

2019 Dates & Courses CE 65 – Friday, March 22 - full day includes Act 31 & medical emergencies; additional fee required for CPR renewal CE 66 – Wednesday, May 15 - Fundamental Dentistry CE 67 – Friday, September 13 - Restorative Failures CE 68 – Wednesday, November 6 - Crown & Bridge

Full-Day Programs: select option & include the CODE NUMBER for each course you will attend (e.g., 65). PCDS Member for all 4 FULL-DAY programs: # ____ ____ ____ ____ PCDS Member for one or two FULL-DAY program: # ____ ____ no. of programs selected =

$480.00 $175.00 x ____

BEST VALUE!

$_______

ADA Member Dentist for one FULL-DAY program: # ____ ____ ____ ____ $250.00 x _____ no. of programs selected =

$_______

Non-Member Dentist for one FULL-DAY program: # ____ ____ ____ ____ $300.00 x ____ no. of programs selected. =

$_______

Hygienist, EFDA, non-licensed Office Personnel employed PCDS/ADA or PDA member: # ____ ____ ____ ____ $95.00 x ____ no. of programs selected =

$_______

Hygienist, EFDA, non-licensed Office Personnel employed by non-member: # ____ ____ ____ ____ $125.00 x ____ no. of programs selected =

$_______

ACT 31 PROGRAM ONLY (does not include lunch) on March 22 - CE 31 PCDS/PDA Member Dentist

$60.00

Non-member Dentist

$160.00

Hygienist, EFDA or Non-Licensed Office Personnel

$60.00

CPR Recertification on March 22 – CE 19

$55.00

PAYMENT TO PDA ENCLOSED IN THE AMOUNT OF

$________

Method of Payment: check (payable to PDA) Visa MasterCard American Express Discover Credit Card #

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Exp. Date _

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Name on Card/Signature Mail completed form and payment to PDA, P.O. Box 3341, Harrisburg, PA 17105. Forms with credit card payments can be faxed to (717) 232-7169, attn.: Rebecca Von Nieda. Completed registration forms/on-line registration must be received no later than 10 business days prior to the course. Questions may be directed to Rebecca at rvn@padental.org or (717) 234-5941, ext. 117. Confirmations will be emailed to attendees. CE transcripts will be mailed to you each year in December. Each attendee is responsible for forwarding copies to the appropriate licensing or accrediting agencies (State Board, Specialty Boards, etc.). THE JOURNAL OF THE PHILADELPHIA COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY

News Briefs Members in the News Congratulations to the following Members who have been elected to ADA LIFE MEMBERSHIP, having fulfilled the requirement of at least 30 years of continuous membership at the local, state and national levels: Doctors Lawrence J. Gordon; Alan D. Halpern; James Rhode; Joseph F. Newell; Thomas P. Nordone; Elaine D. Stefanowicz; Robert W. Mermer; Henry L. Lazarus; David A. Tecosky, and W. Michael Tuman. Thank you for your many years of support and participation in your local, state and national dental associations.

Patients, Dentists Can Report to FDA Issues with DIY Dentistry Devices Patients and dentists can report issues with medical devices to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, including any problems they have had with devices related to direct to consumer, or DTC, dental laboratory products reported Michelle Manchir in a recent issue of ADA News. The use of these products is sometimes referred to as do-it-yourself, or DIY, dentistry. The FDA’s MedWatch voluntary reporting form can be used to inform the FDA about problems patients encounter with DTC products, such as aligners, partial dentures and snoring appliances. More general information about the FDA medical device reporting program can be found here. The ADA launched earlier this year a public awareness campaign on the potential concerns to patients when using DTC appliances or DIY treatments, such as teeth-straightening kits, veneers, bruxing devices and other solutions typically executed under the care of a dentist or specialist. On Aug. 3, the ADA ran a full-age ad in the Wall Street Journal encouraging readers to visit an ADA dentist to avoid serious potential problems from DTC dentistry. In 2017, the ADA House of Delegates passed a policy saying the Association “strongly discourages” the practices of DTC orthodontics because of the potential harm to patients.

2018 ADA HOD Approves Dues Increase, New Policies The ADA House of Delegates Oct. 22, 2018, approved a $22 dues increase for 2019 but decided against a special assessment of $58, instead urging the Board of Trustees to use reserve funds to pay for the remaining year of a three-year pilot project for the Find-A-Dentist campaign. Res. 35H-2018 sets 2019 dues at $554 for ADA active members.

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The dues increase will bring anticipated 2019 revenues of $134,180,000 against $134,021,000 in expenses. The $18 million, three-year Find-A-Dentist campaign is focused on connecting prospective patients with dentists. The 2016 House of Delegates approved the effort in Res. 67H-2016: Drive Utilization of Dental Services for ADA Members. ADA leaders believe the key insight into this budget it that it is forward-looking. It envisions the future through technologies that underlie efforts such as Find-A-Dentist and search engine marketing, with these activities helping to bring more patients into the dental chair. Among the resolutions the House adopted, the following resolutions do the following: ¾

call for the ADA president to appoint an ad hoc committee to review and update existing policy (Res. 5H-2006) and to identify an implementation plan and timeline to address elder care, including Medicare;

establish a comprehensive policy on dental licensure; urge dentists, local and state dental societies to encourage Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Details on that resolution are posted in ADA News on ADA.org;

adopted the interim policy on opioid prescribing that the Board had approved early in 2018. These and other 2018 House actions will be reported in upcoming issues of the ADA News, in print and online. v ¾

HPI: Fewer Dentists Are Practicing Solo According to the ADA Health Policy Institute, fewer dentists are working as solo practitioners. HPI data showed about 51 percent of dentists were solo practitioners in 2017, down from 65 percent in 1999. The results were culled from the 1999-2009 ADA Health Policy Institute Surveys of Dental Practice and the 2010-17 Distribution of Dentists surveys. Other key findings include: ¾

Female dentists are less likely to be in solo practice. In 2017, 39 percent of female dentists were in solo practice compared to 56 percent of male dentists. Dentists are increasingly practicing in groups, particularly younger dentists, noting 2017 data show that 21 percent of dentists under 35 were solo practitioners. (continued on page 13)

News Briefs (cont’d) The results are for dentists in private practice only and determined a solo dentist as one who works in a dental practice with no other dentists. For more information about the ADA Health Policy Institute, visit ADA.org/HPI. v

Get the Facts on Drugs in Dentistry with Modern Handbook What are the most frequently used drugs in dentistry today? How are they prescribed and managed in medically complex patients? What are ADA guidelines when it comes to antibiotic prophylaxis, medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw and the use of general anesthesia? Dental professionals can find answers to these and many other dental drug-related questions in the ADA Dental Drug Handbook: A Quick Reference, which was launched in September 2018 and is available online at ebusiness.ada.org. The ADA worked with pharmacology experts to bring this reference manual up-to-date with the latest information on drugs most commonly used in dental practice, with information about dosage, drug interactions and potential complications. Among the topics covered in the book are analgesics, antibiotics, antifungals, fluorides, smoking cessation, local anesthetics and drug management for pediatrics, emergency situa-tions and special care patients. The book includes details such as sample prescriptions with dosage, frequency and route of administration; detailed monographs with black box warnings, potential adverse reactions and more; discussion of the rationale behind drug selection; and suggested reading lists for more information. To order, visit ADAcatalog.org or call 1-800-9474746. v

Action for Dental Health Act Is Now Law The Action for Dental Health Act, legislation aimed at improving oral health and access to oral health care, is now law. President Donald J. Trump signed the bill Dec. 11, 2018, after the final bill passed Congress Nov. 28. The ADA, which has championed the Action for Dental Health initiative since 2014, applauded the bill’s passage. The legislation, originally introduced by Reps. Robin Kelly, D-Ill, and Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, passed the House in February. In October it passed the Senate, where it was sponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Mazie Hirono, DHawaii, and Tim Scott, R-S.C. The Action for Dental Health Act will allow organizations to qualify for oral health grants to support activities that improve oral health education and dental disease prevention. It will also enable

groups to develop and expand outreach programs that facilitate establishing dental homes for children and adults, including the elderly, blind and disabled. Specifically, the legislation is designed to: ¾ Improve oral health education and dental disease prevention. ¾

Reduce the use of emergency rooms for dental care.

Help patients establish dental homes.

Reduce barriers, including language barriers and cultural barriers, to receiving care.

Facilitate dental care to nursing home residents. For more information about the ADA's Action for Dental Health initiative, visit ADA.org. v ¾

Tricare Retiree Dental Program Moving to Federal Plan The Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program replaced the Tricare Retiree Dental Program at the end of 2018. Participants enrolled in the federal program Nov. 12 through Dec. 10 for coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2019. Delta Dental previously administered the program. The move from Delta Dental to a federal plan resulted from the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act, which mandated giving military retirees access to a vision plan that was not previously available to them in Tricare. Under the new plan, retired uniformed service members and their families who are eligible for the Tricare Retiree Dental Program will be eligible to enroll in dental coverage under the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program. The federal plan will give enrollees the option of choosing from six national plans:

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¾ Delta Dental, ¾ FEP BlueDental, ¾ GEHA, MetLife and ¾ United Concordia Dental and four regional plans: ¾ Dominion Dental, ¾ EmblemHealth, ¾ Humana and ¾ Triple-S Salud. v (continued on page 14)

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News Briefs (cont’d) FDA Vows to Strengthen Compliance for Electronic Nicotine Products, Calls for Banning Menthol in Cigarettes, Cigars To help curtail youth tobacco use, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Nov. 15, 2018, plans to strengthen the agency's compliance policy for electronic nicotine delivery systems products that are flavored by (1) requiring they be sold in agerestricted locations in person and (2) improving age verification processes for online sales, reported Jennifer Garvin in ADA News. The announcement comes on the heels of the FDA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's release of the 2018 National Youth Tobacco Survey results, which shows more than 3.6 million middle and high school students are considered current (past 30 days) e-cigarette users — an increase of more than 1.5 million students in 2017. The data show that kids using e-cigarettes are going to be more likely to try combustible cigarettes later, which represents a large pool of future risk. The data make it unmistakably clear that breaking the cycle of addiction to nicotine by preventing youth initiation on nicotine is essential. The challenge for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will be to balance the need to prevent youth use of e-cigarettes while ensuring they are available as an “off-ramp” for adults who are trying to quit combustible cigarettes. For more information on the ADA's advocacy efforts on tobacco visit ADA.org/tobacco. v

Crown Denials Can Be Appealed with Help from ADA Numerous dentists have lodged complaints with the ADA Center for Dental Benefits, Coding and Quality and its staff after third-party payers denied claims for crown procedures. Some dentists have even informed the ADA that core buildup procedures are bundled with crowns by third-party payers, even though core buildups are separate procedures and not every crown needs a core buildup. Bundling of separate procedures to limit a benefit is against ADA policy. The payers who choose not to cover certain crown procedures do so for a variety of reasons, with one of those reasons being a cracked tooth. Cracked tooth syndrome occurs when a tooth has a crack that's too small to show up on X-rays, or is under the gum and challenging to identify. Dentists have complained that claims for cracked tooth syndrome have been denied because radiographs don't show the cracks.

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Some dental plans cover crowns when the teeth are broken down and have extensive structural damage due to dental disease or accidental injury, but if the third-party payer doesn't see evidence of that, the claim may be denied. Claims may also be denied if the dental plan's consultant indicates that the tooth has a poor prognosis, while claims for abrasion and attrition are typically denied. The ADA believes that these denials based on the payers determination of the need for the service is improper and intrusive given that the benefit administrators' responsibility is simply to administer the benefit that had been paid for by the patient. To assist patients in receiving a benefit from their plan, dentists can include a detailed narrative in which the dentist explains the need for the procedure. If the procedure is denied, a "respectful" appeal should be submitted, and having the patient contact his/her employer’s human resources department for assistance in handling the appeal may help. The third-party payer may be more attentive to the request for assistance from the employer. Regardless of denials of claims for core buildups, dentists should treat the patient with appropriate care regardless of the patient's insurance coverage. Remember that a denial from the plan simply means the plan as designed does not pay for the procedure; however, depending on the situation, a denied procedure may be billed to the patient. Having patients who understand the limitations of their plan prior to treatment may help avoid misunderstandings with patients. Further guidance is available and can be found in the ADA's members-only manual Responding to Claim Rejections, located at Success.ADA.org/en/dentalbenefits/responding-to-claims-rejection. The ADA has also created an online landing page for dental benefits information that can help dentists address and resolve even their most vexing questions. Go to ADA.org/dentalbenefits, which is part of the ADA Center for Professional Success. Staff from the Center for Dental Benefits, Coding and Quality can help dentists with dental benefits-related and coding problems, questions and concerns. Contact the ADA's Third Party Payer Concierge toll-free at 1-800-621-8099 or email dentalbenefits@ada.org. v

ADA CE Online Launches One-Year Subscription Service To simplify the purchase process for online continuing education while providing unlimited (continued on page 15)

News Briefs (cont’d) access to ADA CE Online, the Association announced Oct. 1 it launched a new, one-year subscription program for dentists and their dental staff reported Kimber Solana of ADA News. The subscription service, which is available for individual or group purchase, gives users access to all CE Online Library courses for a year after a one-time payment. Courses available in the CE Online Library include topics on clinical dentistry, implantology, practice management, restorative dentistry and JADA CE. Individual subscriptions are $119 for ADA members; $179 for nonmembers. Group subscrip-tions for up to five users are $499 for ADA members; $749 for nonmembers. To receive the ADA member group price, the purchaser must be a member. After a subscription purchase, all “register” buttons will switch to “start course.” The oneyear access begins on the date of purchase and does not auto-renew. ADA CE Online courses will still be available for individual purchase. Subscriptions can be cancelled any time. However, those who cancel will be charged for each course completed while using the subscription. For more information on the ADA CE Online subscription service, visit ADA.org/CEsubscriptions or email ce_online@ada.org. v

Issue with EpiPens Some EpiPen, EpiPen Jr. and authorized generic versions of the product may not easily slide out of their carrier tubes, which could block quick access to the device in an emergency, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration said Nov. 2, 2018. Pfizer, the manufacturer of the EpiPen, said in a letter to health-care professsionals that a label sticker on the autoinjector was improperly applied in some cases, causing resistance when removing it from its carrier tube, according to the FDA. “In some cases, the patient or caregiver may not be able to quickly remove the epinephrine auto-injector from the carrier tube,” the FDA said, adding that the auto-injector and epinephrine it delivers are “not affected by this issue” and can still be used as prescribed. The EpiPen injects a dose of epinephrine into a person’s thigh to stop an allergic reaction.

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Membership Report We welcome the following to membership in the Philadelphia County Dental Society. NOVEMBER 2018 ACTIVE MEMBER Dr. Mark S. Wolff SUNY/Stonybrook, 1981 GPR, 1982; PhD Oral Biology & Pathology, 1997 (Transfer from New York)

Dr. Ivan R. Miloradovic Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, 2018 Dr. Asal Mirhadizadeh University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 2018

RECENT GRADUATE Dr. Karandeep Brar University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, 2017 Dr. Priyang V. Chaudhari New York University College of Dentistry, 2014 (Transfer from Connecticut)

Dr. Joshua S. Munch Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, 2018 Dr. Aditi A. Patel University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 2018 Dr. Mohamed Rashad University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 2018

Dr. Kelly A. Holst Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, 2018 Dr. Wael F. Isleem University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 2018 Dr. Aisha Javed Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, 2018 Dr. Byung C. Kim Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, 2018 Dr. Min Seong Kim University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 2018 Dr. Brittany N. Lahoda University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 2016 Lancaster General (GPR), 2017 Dr. Winnie Lam University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 2017 St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital, Penn State (GPR), 2018 Dr. Christopher R. Maroon New York University College of Dentistry, 2018

Dr. Wesley S. Robertson Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, 2018 Dr. Alessio Scott Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, 2018 Dr. Sabrina Syed Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, 2018 Dr. Anam Tariq University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 2018 GRADUATE STUDENT Dr. Christina Amato Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, 2018 Temple University (Pediatric Dentistry), 2020 Dr. Noor Tarazi Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, 2018 Temple University (Orthodontics), 2020 Dr. David A. Young Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, 2018 Thomas Jefferson Hospital (Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery), 2022

Dr. Corey Mele Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, 2018

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Friday, January 11, 2019

Dentist’s Best Legal Defense is their Dental Team: Standards of Care 2019 – Dr. Gardiner’s experience really goes to the court. He has over 40 years of practice experience and about 25 years as an expert witness in the court of law. He oftentimes sees that when dentists get sued, there are ancillary people on their teams that get called in to testify: hygienists, assistants, sometimes front-office staff people. From reading all of the materials presented in a case, it’s clear that the actions of staff in the office can help or hurt the case. This course will enlighten you and your office staff of how the successful defense of dental malpractice suits involves the entire dental team – not just the doctor. Topics to be included: documentation that meets accepted standards of care; informed consent-you never told me that; medical history-how to get a good one and why you must have an accurate and complete history; prescription writing- legal and ethical problems and solutions; antibiotic prophylactic practices for 2019; what dentists are being sued for today and how to defend your office from a lawsuit; injuries and mishaps that are becoming more commonplace and how to meet accepted standards of care when they happen; clostridium difficile- a growing problem for dentists.

John Flucke, DDS – Lee’s Summit, MO

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Clinical Technology That Can Improve Your Practice. . .Without Draining Your Retirement Plan – Dr. Flucke scours trade shows & the Internet to find the latest and greatest products and devices… so you don’t have to! He pushes his office to be on the leading edge and will show why and how high tech can make practicing easier and more fun. The techniques and devices presented are ones that are used every day in his office so this lecture comes from the perspective of real world clinical experience. Learn about many technologies and strategies that can improve your efficiency and patient care. Topics covered include the digital operatory, lasers, endodontic improvements, and many others. This fun and fast paced lecture will give you tons of info no matter where you are on the “techno-curve” in an entertaining and highly interactive format. Spend the day with “Dentistry’s Technology Evangelist” and leave with a list of new and exciting ways to improve patient care and office efficiency the very next day. Learning Objectives: Advantages of digital operatories; Uses of different laser wavelengths; Learn implementation strategies;. Learn about affordable ways to improve clinical outcomes & efficiencies. This course is supported by an educational grant from PNC and Kettenbach.

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Robert Frazer, DDS & Bill Woodburn, MEd, LPC, LMFT – Austin, TX

Creating Powerful practices: Understanding Emotional Intelligence – Bob and Bill will lead you through top 2% practice tested, results targeted Emotional Intelligence skills to resolve your challenges, ensure excellent team performance and provide a truly “Wow” transformational patient experience. Brimming with humor and wisdom, listen and apply insights of psychology to building a successful dental practice. Empower yourself and your team through new, problem-focused learning methods and hands-on skills practice in a supportive and fun environment. If you’d like to reduce work-related stress, increase your profits and build better relationships, this program on Emotional Intelligence is for you! Learning Objectives: Discover the power of Emotional Intelligence and its applications to dentistry; Gain skills to become a highly effective, balanced and authentic leader; Learn less stressful, most effective and positive conflict resolution strategies; Dramatically improve your case acceptance, empathy and listening skills; Benefit from research by learning to apply the Six Styles of Highly Effective Leaders; Create a Self-Directed Learning Plan that charts a step-by-step path to your ideal highly effective professional and personal self. This course is supported by an educational grant from PNC. For Speaker Bio go to www.DKUdental.com and see full brochure.

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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 at philcodent.org or fax: 215-9256998. Deadline for publication is the first of the month prior to publication March1 for April/May/June issue), and information will be published on a space-available basis.

JANUARY 16

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE – Joint program in the Northeast – 6:30 p.m. Dinner meeting (Gallo’s Restaurant) featuring Steven I. Present, D.M.D. - “Choosing Our Abutments: How to Make Informed Decisions in Order to Insure Optimal Clinical Outcomes.” For information contact Vickie Fisher at 215-732-4450 or Vickie.LocustStPerio@gmail.com or visit www.PhilaPerioImplants.com or www.LocustStPerioImplant.com

FEBRUARY 12

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE – Northeast – 6:30 p.m. Dinner meeting (Gallo’s Restaurant) featuring Thomas Viola, R Ph - “Treating the Medically Complex Dental Patient.” For information contact Vickie Fisher at 215-732-4450 or Vickie.LocustStPerio@gmail.com or visit www.PhilaPerioImplants.com or www.LocustStPerioImplant.com

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE – Center City – 6:30 p.m. Dinner meeting (Doubletree Hotel) featuring Thomas Viola, R.Ph. - “Treating the Medically Complex Dental Patient.” For information contact Vickie Fisher at 215-732-4450 or Vickie.LocustStPerio@gmail.com or visit www.PhilaPerioImplants.com or www.LocustStPerioImplant.com

MARCH 20

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE – Northeast – 6:30 p.m. Dinner meeting (Gallo’s Restaurant) featuring David Donatelli, D.M.D. & Miriam Ting, D.M.D. – “Implant Occlusion and Occlusion Directed Surgical Strategies.” For information contact Vickie Fisher at 215-732-4450 or Vickie.LocustStPerio@gmail.com or visit www.PhilaPerioImplants.com or www.LocustStPerioImplant.com

PHILADELPHIA COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY – Continuing Education Program at the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue Hotel. 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. “Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting for Dental Professionals” presented by Angela M. Stout, DMD, MPH. NOTE: You must be present for the entire program in order to receive credit. Allow sufficient time for traffic, parking and program registration. Attendees will be asked to provide their full name, license number, date of birth and the last 4 digits of their social security number at registration. PDA will transmit this information to the state on March 23 to verify that you completed the course. You will be able to submit your online license renewal application beginning March 26. No on-site registration for this course. No refunds for any reason after March 15. Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting for Dental Professionals will fulfill your Act 31 CE requirement and is included in the CE package tuition but may be ordered as a single event; to order ONLY the Act 31 course, see CE 31 on the registration form. 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. “Medical Emergencies and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens” presented by Mr. Jim Spaulding. 3:45 to 5:45 p.m. – CPR Recertification – additional fee required – see “CP 19” on Reservation Form Recertification card will be awarded at the completion of the program.

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Dental Dates (cont’d) MARCH (cont’d) 26

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE – Center City – 6:30 p.m. Dinner meeting (Doubletree Hotel) featuring David Donatelli, D.M.D. & Miriam Ting, D.M.D. – “Implant Occlusion and Occlusion Directed Surgical Strategies.” For information contact Vickie Fisher at 215-732-4450 or Vickie.LocustStPerio@gmail.com or visit www.PhilaPerioImplants.com or www.LocustStPerioImplant.com

APRIL 6

PENNSYLVANIA’S DENTAL MEETING – The Gettysburg Hotel, 1 Lincoln Square, Gettysburg, PA. Pennsylvania’s Dental Meeting has a new one-day format offering CE and the opportunity to attend PDA’s, business meeting and town hall open forum. Register today at www.padental.org/PDM or call (800) 223-0016 ext. 117.

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE – Northeast – 6:30 p.m. Dinner meeting (Gallo’s Restaurant) featuring Yan Dvorkin & Bruce Barrish – “The Full Arch Immediate Restoration.” Sponsored in cooperation with Colonial Dental Lab. For information contact Vickie Fisher at 215-732-4450 or Vickie.LocustStPerio@gmail.com or visit www.PhilaPerioImplants.com or www.LocustStPerioImplant.com

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE – Center City – 6:30 p.m. Dinner meeting (Doubletree Hotel) featuring Yan Dvorkin & Bruce Barrish – “The Full Arch Immediate Restoration.” Sponsored in cooperation with Colonial Dental Lab. For information contact Vickie Fisher at 215-732-4450 or Vickie.LocustStPerio@gmail.com or visit www.PhilaPerioImplants.com or www.LocustStPerioImplant.com

MAY 15

PHILADELPHIA COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY – Continuing Education Program at the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue Hotel. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. “Efficient Fundamental Dentistry: Pathways to Procedural Mastery in ‘Bread and Butter’ Dentistry” presented by Timothy M. Bizga, DDS, in cooperation with Catapult Education. Register online at www.padental.org/calendar.

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE – Joint program in the Northeast – 6:30 p.m. Dinner meeting (Gallo’s Restaurant) featuring Frank C. Setzer, D.M.D., Ph.D., M.S. – “Use of CBCT for Treatment Planning and Healing Assessment of Surgical and Non-Surgical Endodontics.” Sponsored in cooperation with Next Level Endodontics. For information contact Vickie Fisher at 215-7324450 or Vickie.LocustStPerio@gmail.com or visit www.PhilaPerioImplants.com or www.LocustStPerioImplant.com

JUNE 11

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE – Northeast – 6:30 p.m. Dinner meeting (Gallo’s Restaurant) featuring Travis Frederickson – “Lessons from Disney to Dentistry.” Sponsored in cooperation with WEAVE. For information contact Vickie Fisher at 215-732-4450 or Vickie.LocustStPerio@gmail.com or visit www.PhilaPerioImplants.com or www.LocustStPerioImplant.com

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE – Center City – 6:30 p.m. Dinner meeting (Doubletree Hotel) featuring Travis Frederickson – “Lessons from Disney to Dentistry.” Sponsored in cooperation with WEAVE. For information contact Vickie Fisher at 215-732-4450 or Vickie.LocustStPerio@gmail.com or visit www.PhilaPerioImplants.com or www.LocustStPerioImplant.com

JULY 16

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE – Center City – 6:30 p.m. Dinner meeting (Doubletree Hotel) featuring Minal Sampat, B.A., R.D.H. – “One Size DOSEN’T Fit All.” Sponsored in cooperation with CareCredit. For information contact Vickie Fisher at 215-732-4450 or Vickie.LocustStPerio@gmail.com or visit www.PhilaPerioImplants.com or www.LocustStPerioImplant.com

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE –Northeast – 6:30 p.m. Dinner meeting (Gallo’s Restaurant) featuring Minal Sampat, B.A., R.D.H. – “One Size DOSEN’T Fit All.” Sponsored in cooperation with CareCredit. 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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Dental Dates (cont’d) AUGUST No meetings scheduled at this time.

SEPTEMBER 13

PHILADELPHIA COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY – Continuing Education Program at the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue Hotel. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. “Things That Go Wrong, Even When You Do Everything Right” presented by Joyce Bassett, DDS, FAACD, FAGD, presented in cooperation with Catapult Education. Register online at www.padental.org/calendar.

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE – Joint program in the Northeast – 6:30 p.m. Dinner meeting (Gallo’s Restaurant) featuring Dean Mark Wolff, D.D.S., Ph.D., Dean of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania – “Treatment of Persons with Disabilities – A Moral Imperative.” For information contact Vickie Fisher at 215-732-4450 or Vickie.LocustStPerio@gmail.com or visit www.PhilaPerioImplants.com or www.LocustStPerioImplant.com

OCTOBER No meetings scheduled at this time.

NOVEMBER 6

PHILADELPHIA COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY – Continuing Education Program at the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue Hotel. 8:30 to 3:30 p.m. “Crown & Bridge: The Complete Solution” presented by Ron Kaminer, DDS, in cooperation with Catapult Education. Register online at www.padental.org/calendar.

Nov. 29 – Dec. 4 GREATER NEW YORK DENTAL MEETING – Jacob K. Javitz Convention Center, 11th Ave. B/W 34th & 39th St., New York City. For more information or to register, go to www.gnydm.com/.

DECEMBER 3

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE – Joint program in the Northeast – 6:30 p.m. Dinner meeting (Gallo’s Restaurant) featuring Kanisha Campbell, M.D. & Leela Jackson, Psy.D. “Eating Disorders and Dental Health.” 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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A Fond Farewell Congratulations and best wishes on your retirement. Teresa and Betsy, you are the best!

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DOCTOR, ARE YOU SEEKING EMPLOYMENT? Call the Philadelphia County Dental Society at (215) 925-6050 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 (215) 925-6050 or Fax (215) 925-6998 for the list of dentists seeking employment. Monday thru Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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.

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Workplace Tips Don’t Let the Office Refrigerator Become a Health Hazard You think your office refrigerator is bad? In 2009, a San Jose, CA, office building was evacuated and seven people went to the hospital when one employee decided to clean out a long-neglected refrigerator. The mixture of mold and cleaning chemicals triggered a hazardous incident, according to a CNN report. Your refrigerator may not be that dangerous, but for the sake of everyone’s health and safety you should take steps to prevent a similar crisis. Here are some basic steps for cleaning the office fridge without risking ecological disaster: ¾

Clean spills immediately. Instead of crying over spilled milk, or spaghetti sauce, wipe it up when it’s easy to remove, before lingering odors are created.

Notify the workforce. Set up a schedule for cleaning the refrigerator, and notify employees a day or so ahead of time. Tell them that spoiled food will be discarded, and advise them to put their names and dates on any meals or snacks they’re storing.

Remove food first. Put perishables in a cooler. Use a garbage bag to dispose of anything gross.

Remove drawers and shelves. Pull out everything you can. You want to get to every inch of the interior, especially grooves and hard-to-reach areas where waste can fall and turn ugly. Wash out the drawers and shelves in the sink.

Use the right cleaning solution. You should probably avoid a heavy chemical cleaner. A mixture of water, baking soda, and possibly vinegar will eliminate grime, germs, and odors.

Don't forget the freezer. Empty out the ice tray and clear the freezer, too, putting anything you want to save into a cooler nearby. Wipe down all surfaces thoroughly.

Let surfaces dry. If possible, leave the doors open and allow the unit to air dry. Otherwise, use paper towels to remove any dampness from the interior.

Soak up odors. A box of baking soda or the type of charcoal used for houseplants can absorb odors and keep the inside of the unit smelling fresh until your next cleaning. v

Ask Staff to Evaluate Your Performance Good managers evaluate their employees carefully. From time to time, though, they turn the tables. Getting feedback from your staff about your performance as a manager can help you do a better job. The simplest way to collect feedback would be to create a short evaluation form and ensure all employees that their answers will remain anonymous. Here are a few questions you could ask: ¾

How would you describe my managerial style?

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Do I bring out the best in my employees? What can I do to improve the way I manage the company?

Don’t forget to use this information once you collect it to make your office a better workplace. v

Get More from Candidates by Opening up Interviews Job interviews have traditionally been one-on-one affairs—you and a candidate for employment (or advancement). But more and more organizations have discovered the advantages of panel interviews: The candidate meets with a group of managers, employees, or other interested parties to answer questions and discuss the job under consideration. Here are some benefits: ¾ Atmosphere. A one-on-one interview can feel like an interrogation, a tense and uncomfortable experience. A group interview tends to feel more relaxed and open, like a conversation. You’ll have a better opportunity to see how candidates genuinely respond to situations, and you’ll be able to see how they interact with different people, not just you. ¾ Time. A committee interview between a candidate and three people takes a lot less time than scheduling and conducting three separate interviews with three different decision-makers. More people can get to know more candidates in a shorter time. ¾ Attention. A single interviewer may miss an important answer or a subtle bit of body language. With more people listening to the candidate and observing his or her reactions, you’ll get a more complete view of the person. ¾ Better answers. Interviewers can follow up a candidate’s answers with questions from a different point of view, eliciting more revealing information. This makes it less likely that you’ll make a crucial decision based on a single answer. There’s also less chance of confusion or misunderstanding, because follow-up questions should clarify what the candidate means to say.v