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of the Philadelphia County Dental Society ________________________________________________________________________________
First District of the Pennsylvania Dental Association April/May/June 2019 x Vol. 85 x No. 2 ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Saul N. Miller, D.D.S., '18 Editor Nipa R. Thakkar, D.M.D. Associate Editor Caroline Power Gangl Managing Editor Lisa B. Gottlieb Administrative Assistant
OFFICERS Lennie M. Checchio, D.D.S. President Renee H. Fennell, D.M.D. President-Elect Judith A McFadden, D.M.D. Secretary A J. Chialastri, D.D.S. Secretary Emeritus Rochelle G. Lindemeyer, D.M.D. Treasurer
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CONTENTS President’s Message .............................................................................. 3 2019 Installation of Officers and Governors ................................... 4 New PCDS Contact Information (Clip & Save!) .................................. 5 Is Your Website in Compliance with the ADA?................................ 6 News Briefs ........................................................................................... 7 2019 Liberty Continuing Education Programs .............................. 11 Please Help During 7th Annual MOM-n-Pa Mission ......................15 March CE Programs Attract Nearly 100 Professionals ................ 16 Member in the News ........................................................................... 19 Extortion Scam Targets DEA Registrants .......................................... 19
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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 David A. Tecosky, D.M.D., '21
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Stanley W. Markiewicz, D.D.S., '20 PDA Trustee
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Philadelphia County Dental Society PO Box 189 Glendora, NJ 08029 215-925-6050 FAX: 215-925-6998 E-mail: lgottlieb@philcodent.org WEB: www.philcodent.org Journal: philadentaljournal@yahoo.com
The JOURNAL is published by the Philadelphia County Dental Society, PO Box 189, Glendora, NJ 08028. 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 PhilaDentalJournal@yahoo.com The Philadelphia County Dental Society does not approve or disapprove any products or services advertised in the JOURNAL. Articles for publication and additional requests for JOURNAL-related information should be sent to the Managing Editor via e-mail to PhilaDentalJournal@yahoo.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 four times a year, January through December. Single printed copies: $4.00. Standard postage paid at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Copyright 2019. The Philadelphia County Dental Society.
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(Note: Dr. Checchio’s message is based on her remarks at the 2019 Installation of Officers held Feb. 6, 2019.) Tonight, I am deeply honored and would like to thank each of you that have placed your trust in me to represent our organization, The Philadelphia County Dental Society. I have been associated with the Dental Society since 1977 when my dad, Dr. Anthony Checchio, felt that dentists should lead the way! His friends in the fire department were telling him about a new technique that could help save the life of a heart attack victim. If this treatment was performed, and they got the patient to the hospital, it greatly improved the chances of survival. Dentists would meet at the society’s executive office at the Dilworth House. A group of us were trained as CPR instructors and we then trained other dentists to help save lives of their patients, family and community. I was a pregnant dental student at the time, teaching some of the leaders of our Society‌some of them being your fathers. This isn’t my first time serving as president of our society; however, this time will be especially challenging for all of us. For all of those who have served on the board throughout the years, it’s going to be tough and different carrying on without our Executive Director Teresa Ravert and our Assistant Executive Director Betsy Sonnenberg. These fine women will truly be missed, not only for their devoted service but also for their wise counsel and advice. I have felt a friendship with them and will miss them greatly, as will all of us! They’ve been with the society for a combined total of 69 years. They not only have made us look good, but they make us sound good too. I am delighted to take this opportunity to introduce you to my family, some of whom are with us this evening. As my practice partner and son, Michael has been a constant source of support. Unfortunately, his wife Sophia, the best daughter-inlaw in the world, could not be with us, but their daughters Adrianna and Ava are here. Mike has provided love, patience and inspiration to make our practice even better and enable us to deliver superior dental care every day. My other children are not physically here tonight but their love and enthusiastic encouragement are sent to me from afar. My daughter Jennifer is a pediatric dentist who lives in California with her
husband Doran, also a dentist, and their children, Stella and Max. Dena, my youngest, is a first-year student at Midwestern Dental School in Illinois. My family has continued to be my greatest strength, and I send my love and thanks them all of them. It is vital that we remember that today’s young dentists face unbelievable debt coming out of school because of their choice to pursue their passion through a career in dentistry. They may graduate dental school with $500,000.00 to $900,000.00 in student debt. The future may seem insurmountable and leave them wondering how they will be able to start a career and still have enough money for the day-to-day expenses while planning for their futures. Leaving school and having the option to start an office, a family, and buy a home were all attainable when I graduated from dental school. Now, young dentists are often not able to progress in the way they would have hoped and desired. I cannot imagine how young dentists are feeling coming out of school only to face this giant hurdle in the continued pursuit of their goals. We need to show young dentists the many perks of joining organized dentistry, and that we are there to help them face the many hurdles they may face moving forward. As a mother of a dental student and two young dentists, I know how important it is to inform the next generation of dentists about the numerous benefits of ADA membership. I look forward to working with the officers and Board of Governors over the next two years, and I ask each member to consider becoming more actively involved. You are needed. Please contact our new Administrative Assistant Lisa Gottlieb at lgottlieb@philcodent.org to become an active participant in Society events.™ ĆŒÍ˜ >ĞŜŜĹ?Äž ŚĞÄ?Ä?ĹšĹ?Ĺ˝ ĞŜŊŽLJĞĚ Ć?ŽžĞ ĨĂžĹ?ůLJ ĆšĹ?žĞ Ç Ĺ?ƚŚ Ĺ?ĆŒÄ‚ĹśÄšÍ˛ ĚĂƾĹ?ĹšĆšÄžĆŒĆ? ÄšĆŒĹ?ĂŜŜĂ ĂŜĚ ǀĂ ÄšĆľĆŒĹ?ĹśĹ? ƚŚĞ ^Ĺ˝Ä?Ĺ?ĞƚLJ͛Ć? /ĹśĆ?ƚĂůůĂƚĹ?ŽŜ ŽĨ KĨĨĹ?Ä?ÄžĆŒĆ?.
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2019 Installation of Officers and Governors
2019 Installation Ceremonies were held at the Chart House on February 6, 2019. The oath of office was administered by Dr. Stanley W. Markiewicz, PDA First District Trustee. Dr. Lennie M. Checchio was installed as the Society’s 2019-2020 President. She previously served a one-year term as president from June 1, 2013, through May 31, 2014. Also installed were President-Elect Renee H. Fennell, Secretary Judith A. McFadden, Treasurer Rochelle G. Lindemeyer, Editor Saul N. Miller, and Governors Derek J. Conover and David A. Tecosky, Honored guests included Camille Kostelac-Cherry, PDA Chief Executive Officer, and Craig McKenzie, Penn dental student who is the current ASDA Third District Trustee. See these and more Installation photos on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Philcodent Please log on to our Facebook page and like it to receive future updates about events and happenings with the Philadelphia County Dental Society
Immediate Past President Renee H. Fennell, DMD, passes the gavel to newly elected President Lennie M. Checchio, DDS.
Dr. Stanley W. Markiewicz on behalf of the PDA presents a congratulatory plaque to immediate past president, Renee H. Fennell, DMD. Left, Dr. Peter Carroll presents on behalf of the PCDS a congratulatory plaque to immediate past president, Renee H. Fennell, DMD.
Right, Camille Kostelac-Cherry, CEO of the PDA, congratulates long-time employees Teresa Ravert and Betsy Sonnenberg on their retirement.
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President Lennie Checchio, DDS, with retiring staff members Teresa Ravert, Executive Director, and Betsy Sonnenberg, Assistant to the Executive Director
Dr. Stanley Markiewicz swears in Philadelphia County Dental Society's newly elected officers. From left: Saul N. Miller, DDS; Lennie M. Checchio, DDS; Renee H. Fennell, DMD; Judith A. McFadden, DMD; Rochelle G. Lindemeyer, DMD; David A. Tecosky, DMD; Derek J. Conover, DMD; Stanley W. Markiewicz, DDS.
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Philadelphia County Dental Society NEW CONTACT INFORMATION Philadelphia County Dental Society Lisa Gottlieb Administrative Assistant PO Box 189 Glendora, NJ 08090 (215) 925-6050 voice (215) 925-6998 fax lgottlieb@philcodent.org
The Journal of the Philadelphia County Dental Society Caroline Power Gangl Managing Editor 1315 Sylvan Rd Lancaster, PA 17601 (717) 805-4130 cell PhilaDentalJournal@yahoo.com
The Liberty Continuing Education (CE) Series Rebecca Von Nieda PDA Director of Meetings & Administration PO Box 3341 Harrisburg, PA 17105 (717) 234-5941 voice (717) 234-2186 fax rvn@padental.org
Contact Information for Other Dental Organizations
State Board of Dentistry
P.O. Box 2649 Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649 (717) 783-7162 voice (717) 787-7769 fax st-dentistry@pa.gov
American Dental Association 211 East Chicago Ave Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 440-2500 voice www.ada.org
Pennsylvania Dental Association PO Box 3341 Harrisburg, PA 17105 1 (717) 234-5941 voice www.padental.org
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Is Your Practice’s Website in Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act?
You have a practice-specific website that makes your colleagues envious. It’s attractive and has lots of bells and whistles, but does it adhere to Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which became law in 1990? The ADA prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life. The ADA, at least for Title III (private sector businesses), only applies to companies that employ 15 or more persons. But does Title III of the ADA apply to your five-person dental office? YES, IT DOES. Your private sector business of less than 15 employees provides health care, thus it is considered a place of public accommodation delivering health care, one of about a dozen exemptions to Title III. Because of a marked increase during the last few years in lawsuits related to website accessibility, it may be wise for you to check that your website is compliant right now. While there are several popular commercial website accessibility checkers available, you or your developer can take a few simple steps to make sure you’re on the road to compliance: ; Text must meet a minimum contrast ratio against the background, which can significantly impact your design. ; Your site must be fully navigable via keyboard only. This usually includes things like skip navigation buttons and can involve manually setting a tabindex everywhere. ; Your site should be navigable with screen reader software. This can be difficult to test and can involve some arduous fixes like the fixes necessary for keyboard navigation. ; Your site must handle text scaling up to 200 percent without causing horizontal scrolling or content-breaking layout issues. Once again, this may be more difficult to fix in some complex designs. Regarding commercial website accessibility checkers, some are designed for the layperson, while others are very sophisticated and designed for developers.
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Perhaps the most popular is the WAVE Website Accessibility Tool. It is available as a free browser extension tool for Chrome and Firefox. It also is available as a paid product for developers. SortSite is a website testing tool available both as a desktop and web application that tests for a variety of website accessibility issues. You can run a free accessibility scan of 10 pages at their site or purchase their software in order to do larger scans. If you use a developer to design and maintain your website, you should ask if they are using software like aXe or tota11y, developed by Khan Academy. Some manual testing should be conducted to ensure that you are meeting all accessibility requirements. This testing includes ; Manual testing for contrast ratio using this calculator. ; Manual testing with screen reader software. ; Manual testing with keyboard only navigation. To keep abreast of changes in Title III of the ADA, you may want to subscribe to one of the many free newsletters supplied by law firms that specialize in Title III legal actions. Jus search for “law firms that specialize in ADA Title III law.”
News Briefs Anesthesia Recognized as a Dental Specialty The National Commission on March 11, 2019, adopted a resolution based on an application from the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists to recognize dental anesthesiology as a dental specialty. “This historic vote by the National Commission certainly reflects the ADA’s ongoing efforts towards improved patient care and safety in the areas of dental sedation, dental anesthesiology and access for those with special health care needs,” said Dr. James Tom, president of the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists. In 2017 the ADA House of Delegates established the National Commission to oversee the decision-making process for recognizing dental specialties. The “Requirements for Recognition of Dental Specialties” is still managed by the ADA's Council on Education and Licensure and the ADA House of Delegates, as noted in a March 12 article by Kimber Solana in ADA News. Dental anesthesiology now joins these dental specialties: dental public health; endodontics; oral and maxillofacial pathology; oral and maxillofacial radiology; oral and maxillofacial surgery; orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics; pediatric dentistry; periodontics; and prosthodontics. Dental specialties are recognized “to protect the public, nurture the art and science of dentistry and improve the quality of care,” according to the National Commission website. The recognition comes nearly 175 years after a Hartford, Connecticut, dentist extracted one of his third molars to test the analgesic properties of nitrous oxide. It was Dr. Horace Well's introduction of nitrous oxide, and the demonstration of anesthetic properties of ether by Dr. William Morton, a student of Dr. Wells', that gave the gift of anesthesia to medicine and dentistry.
Dentists Affected by Class Action Lawsuit May Be Eligible for Payment
Dentists who purchased supplies or equipment directly from Henry Schein, Inc., Patterson Companies, Inc. or Benco Dental Supply Company may be eligible for a portion of an $80 million settlement reached following a lawsuit against the three companies. The class action lawsuit alleged that the defendants agreed not to compete on prices for dental products. The defendants deny these claims, insist they did nothing wrong and a judge has not decided who is right.
The settlement includes anyone in the United States who purchased dental products directly from the defendants or Burkhart Dental Supply between Aug. 31, 2008, and March 31, 2016. Dental products and equipment covered in the suit include such items as gloves, hand instruments, face masks, toothbrushes, anesthetic solutions, imaging devices, dental chairs, CAD/CAM systems, etc. The final approval hearing is scheduled for May 22 at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, where it will consider whether to approve the settlement. A federal court preliminarily approved the settlement. If the settlement is approved, those affected will receive a claim form in the mail. DentalSuppliesAntitrustClassAction.com, the settlement website, will also have information. Affected dentists and other dental professionals would have to file a claim by Sept. 19, 2019, to receive the proposed payment. More complete information, including the settlement agreement and release of claims and instructions on filing a claim (when a claim form becomes available), is available on the settlement website or by calling 1-844-367-8807. For more information on the case specifics, visit ADA.org and search for ADA News stories containing the words “$80 million settlement.”
Dentistry Coalition, AAO Seek Reform to Flexible Spending Account Rules The American Association of Orthodontists, ADA and members of the Organized Dentistry Coalition have asked Congress to support legislation calling for the repeal of the “use-it-or-lose-it” rule for flexible spending accounts (FSAs), allowing consumers to build balances over several years. The RAISE Act, or Responsible Additions and Increases to Sustain Employee Health Benefits Act of 2019, would significantly expand the current flexible spending account annual contribution cap to $5,000. This, reported Jennifer Garvin, would allow families with more than two dependents to save an additional $500 a year for each additional dependent. FSAs enable consumers to set aside pretax dollars to pay for health care services and items that are not covered by insurance such as vision and dental services, doctor copayments, prescription drugs. Currently, the “use-it-or-lose-it” rule restricts families from carrying over the full balance in these savings accounts from one year to the next, to the detriment of patients. (continued on page 8)
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News Briefs (cont’d) Raising the contribution cap to $5,000 would allow more families to save for planned or longterm medical needs, such as orthodontia or lengthy physical therapy.
ADA, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Speak on CMS Proposed Rule The American Dental Association and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry filed comments Feb. 19, 2019, on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ proposed 2020 notice of benefit and payment parameters for the Affordable Care Act. In a joint letter to CMS, ADA President Jeffrey M. Cole and AAPD President Joseph B. Castellano told the agency they are concerned about the options given to states for selecting essential health benefit benchmark plans, particularly an option that allows states to select a set of benefits that would become the state’s essential health benefitbenchmark plan. The organizations said they believe that will give states the opportunity to “weaken the essential health benefits, including the oral health benefit for children,” reported Jennifer Garvin in a recent issue of ADA News. Instead the organizations support “the offering and availability of comprehensive dental services to children under the essential health benefit as required by the ACA.” Navigator programs were established under the ACA to help consumers understand available coverage options. The ADA and AAPD said they recognize the need to make these programs flexible so navigators can best serve their communities, but they urged CMS to require navigators to provide certain services and have the appropriate training. “Requiring navigators to provide postenrollment counseling will be especially helpful to consumers with limited English proficiency, low health literacy, physical disabilities, or limited access to computers and the Internet,” wrote ADA and AAPD representatives. “To provide this assistance, navigators must first receive training in all areas of the exchanges. The specific training navigators will need to educate and inform consumers about dental plans may be lost if the training requirements are streamlined into four broad categories.” The rule also proposes changing the way premium assistance is calculated. Previously, the rate was calculated using employer-sponsored insurance premiums. The proposed rule calls for the rate to be based on the premium adjustment percentage on projected private individual and group market health insurance premiums — excluding Medigap and property and casualty insurance expenditure.
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The ADA and AAPD are concerned that changing the way premium assistance is calculated would increase premiums for exchange plans and decrease enrollment for consumers who receive the premium tax credit. The rule predicts that enrollment would fall by 100,000 in 2020. The proposed change in calculating the premium adjustment would also affect the maximum annual limitation on cost sharing. The new limitations will be $8,200 for individual coverage, a $300 increase from 2019, and $16,400 for family coverage, a $600 increase from 2019. The organizations praised CMS for supporting automatic re-enrollment. It is critical for ensuring that beneficiaries continue to be enrolled and do not lose coverage due to forgetfulness, lack of knowledge about the deadlines and requirements, or other factors. Read the full comments at ADA.org/advocacy.
Dental Organizations Support Bill to Buoy Loan Repayment Program Eight dental organizations, including the ADA, have thanked several members of Congress for sponsoring legislation that would allow full-time faculty members participating in the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program to exclude from their income the amount of the loan forgiveness from their federal income taxes. The Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) was created to assist accredited dental schools in recruiting qualified faculty and residents in advanced education programs in general, pediatric or public health dentistry. In the letter, the dental groups explained that a critical factor in recruiting and retaining these positions is “the staggering level of student loan debt and income disparity with private practice.” “The DFLRP is making a real impact in recruiting and retaining dental faculty,” the groups said. “And by alleviating the tax burden of the loan repayment benefits, H.R. 996 [and S. 359] will make the program even more effective.” Additional information is available at ADA.org/HigherEd.
ADA Rolls Out Spring Find-a-Dentist Ad Campaign To help potential patients find ADA member dentists in their area, the Association will roll out a springtime-themed advertisement campaign for Find-a-Dentist, encouraging them to add a dental visit to their spring-cleaning to-do list, reported Kimber Solana in the ADA News. (continued on page 9)
News Briefs (cont’d) Even if a patient is diligent about brushing twice a day, they still miss some hard-to-reach spots. “The new ads help remind patients that dentists are there to take care of those hard-toreach spots and their overall health. The ads also create awareness of and strengthen the ADA brand to the public,” an ADA spokesperson said. The campaign’s ads are a mix of display advertising, search engine ads and animated banners on websites reminding people that dentists can help make teeth spotless and showcasing the importance of teeth in one’s overall health. The ads target about 19.6 million potential patients for ADA members. Examples of some of the taglines include: Your teeth are amazing. Your ADA dentist can keep them that way!
Don’t leave your dental health to luck this spring! No matter which team you’re cheering for — don’t let your dental health get lost in the madness! Dentists should update their Find-a-Dentist profile by logging in to their MyADA page, ADA.org/UpdateNow, using their member ID number and password. For more information or assistance, contact the ADA Member Service Center. For more information on Find-a-Dentist and for resources to help market a practice, visit ADA.org/findadentist.
Conclusions Linking Dental Floss with Toxic Chemical Questioned The ADA commented in January on the release of research that the ADA said “may raise unwarranted concern about the safety of certain types of dental floss” by continuing to encourage people to clean between their teeth daily. The study, “Serum Concentrations of PFASs and Exposure-related Behaviors in African American and Non-Hispanic White Women,” was published in January 2019 in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology. PFAS are a class of exceptionally stable chemicals that repel both oil and water. The study measured the concentration of 11 different PFAS analytes in blood samples from 178 women and found that those who self-reported using Glide dental floss had higher levels of one, PFHxS, than those who didn't, according to the study authors. The ADA Science Institute found the study data “insufficient to support the conclusions presented,” pointing out that among the study’s shortcomings were that they measured a marker for PFTE, even though the women in the study who
reported using Glide were found to have elevated levels of PFHxS. Given that this was a retrospective study including self-reported use of products, there are likely many other differences between women who did and did not report having used the brand of floss mentioned. The full study can be read online at nature.com/jes by searching for the article title. The ADA’s full statement is on ADA.org under the “Press/Media” tab.
ADA Spotlights Oral Cancer
The ADA is offering 2.5 hours of continuing education credit for the course Oral Cancer Screening and Radiotherapy Morbidity Management, from Drs. Theresa Hofstede and Mark Lingen. The course, which was featured at ADA 2018, explains how dentists play a critical role in the early detection of premalignant lesions and management of radiation sequela. Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to: ¾
Conduct a comprehensive visual tactile exam and develop a differential diagnosis of common oral lesions.
Discuss the findings of the ADA’s oral cancer screening guidelines. ¾ Define the role of dental professionals in identifying and managing radiotherapy related morbidities. The course costs $73 for ADA members and $123 for nonmembers. Register on the ADA website. The course is also included in the ADA CE Online Subscription package. For $119 ADA members have access to the full ADA CE Online Library. Visit ADA.org/cesubscriptions. The ADA Division of Science has also updated its Oral Health Topics page on head and neck cancer. ¾
ADA Comments on Agency’s Request to Modify HIPAA Rules The ADA is asking the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights to incorporate flexibility and keep processes simple to help dental offices remain HIPAA compliant. The request was part of the Association’s formal comments to OCR in response to the agency’s Request for Information on Modifying [Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act] Rules to Improve Coordinated Care. In a Feb. 12 letter to the OCR Director, ADA representatives reminded the director that “many covered entities are small and solo dental practices, (continued on page 10)
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News Briefs (cont’d) and that dental practices use a variety of electronic dental records with varying capabilities and functionalities, not all of which may integrate with hospital electronic health record systems,” reported Jennifer Garvin of ADA News. The ADA urged the “promulgation of simplified, standardized and coordinated regulations” so that dental offices are able to “develop and implement unified requirements for all protected health information regardless of source or content.” Regarding the OCR’s desire to shorten the timeframe from 30 days for providers to respond to patient requests for access to personal health information, the ADA said it believes that a shorter response time would burden covered entities. “A small or solo health care provider would be particularly burdened by a shorter time frame, which could divert staff time and attention from clinical tasks and patient care without a corresponding benefit to patients or providers,” the letter noted. In the letter the ADA also ¾ Asked OCR to facilitate appropriate communications and guidance for providers seeking to assist families in certain health care emergencies — such as parents of children affected by the opioid crisis — without compromising privacy. ¾
Recommended that OCR eliminate the Notice of Privacy Practice acknowledgment form to “free up time and resources for providers to spend on treatment and care coordination” and to eliminate the requirement to provide a copy of the Notice of Privacy Practices to individuals who do not request a copy. The ADA suggested OCR instead require providers to post the notice in a conspicuous location.
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Urged OCR to protect HIPAA enforcement providers who “in good faith disclose protected health information intended to help patients receive help and support,” whether the patient is incapacitated.
Read the comments in full on the ADA’s website here.
PBHS Launches Drag & Drop HIPAA File Transfer Application PBHS, Inc., the website and marketing services provider endorsed by ADA Member Advantage, announced Jan. 7, 2019, it released a drag-anddrop file transfer application that can help dental offices remain in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA.
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Aptly called Secure Drop, the application is designed to distribute and share all types of digital radiography and documents. Secure Drop integrates with SecureMail by PBHS, the ADA Member Advantage-endorsed secure communication solution to assist practices in remaining HIPAA compliant, and is a free PC and Mac desktop add-on application for all paid SecureMail email users. Secure Drop enables a quick drag and drop approach to image and document transfer. All files are encrypted for secure transfer, and dentists can enable an option to auto-delete files after a certain amount of time has passed. For more information or to subscribe to SecureMail, visit pbhs.com/securemail.
CareCredit Integrates into Schein’s Dental Practice Management Software CareCredit, the provider of patient financing endorsed by ADA Member Advantage, and Henry Schein, Inc. announced in December 2018 the integration of CareCredit’s financing tool into Henry Schein’s dental practice management software solutions. The integration offers dental practices more financing options for their patients, according to a news release. CareCredit provides flexible financing options for families who may not be covered by insurance. CareCredit integrates into Dentrix and Easy Dental, practice management software solutions that Henry Schein One offers to dental professionals. CareCredit will give Henry Schein’s customers the ability to process CareCredit transactions that automatically write back to the ledge, which can help save time and minimize human error. For more information on CareCredit, visit carecredit.com/dental.
ADA Member Advantage Terminates Two Endorsements ADA Member Advantage announced the end of its endorsement relationship with two companies. As of Dec. 31, 2018, the endorsement for Wells Fargo Practice Finance and SurePayroll have ended. Questions can be directed to 1-800-ADA-2308 or adamemberadvantage@ada.org.
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.
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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.
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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CE 68 – Wednesday, November 6, 2019 8:30 to 3:30 p.m. Crown & Bridge: The Complete Solution presented by Ron Kaminer, DDS (6 CE credits recommended for dentists, specialists, dental assistants, EFDAs, and lab technicians) 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.
PCDS Continuing Education Convenient Relevant Affordable Helping you meet your legal and ethical responsibilities.
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Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry Information If you have changed your address, State Board regulations require you to notify the SBOD of your new address. Visit the web site at
http://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/Dentistry/Pages/Board-Services.aspx or call the State Board of Dentistry at 1-717-783-7162
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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
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2019 Dates & Courses 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 3 FULL-DAY programs: # ____ ____ ____
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PCDS Member for 1 or 2 FULL-DAY program: # ____ ____ no. of programs selected =
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March CE Presentations Attract Nearly 100 Professionals On Friday, March 26, 2019, Dr. Angel Stout and Mary Pugh, Esq., presented the morning Liberty Continuing Education program on Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting for Dental Professionals. This provided our members with a very timely opportunity to fulfill the Act 31 CE requirement. Dr. Stout is a pediatric dentist in private practice in Erdenheim, PA, and a clinical assistant professor of Pediatric Dentistry at University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and the Kornberg School of Dentistry at Temple University. She completed her dental degree in 1993 at Temple University School of Dentistry and a three-year pediatric dental residency at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in 1996. While teaching full-time at University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Dr. Angel Stout Stout completed a master’s degree in Public Health at University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. Dr. Stout is a passionate child advocate in the prevention of child abuse and neglect. She is the former Chair of the Pennsylvania Dental Association's P.A.N.D.A. (Prevent Abuse and Neglect through Dental Awareness) Coalition and a lead participant on the team of speakers for the Act 31 CE requirement giving many lectures throughout the state. Mary Coyne Pugh received her bachelor’s degree from Rosemont College, graduating summa cum laude. She received her Juris Doctorate from Villanova University School of Law in 1986. As a trial attorney, Ms. Pugh concentrated her legal practice in the area of medical malpractice, working solely in the defense of physicians and hospitals. In 2005, Ms. Pugh became a child advocate for Montgomery Child Advocacy Project (MCAP) and represents children who need a voice to protect them and help them cope with abuse and neglect. In 2006, she became the Executive Director of MCAP.
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As an active member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, she is the current President of the Montgomery Bar Association and serves as the chair of the Child Advocacy Committee and a member of the Outreach Committee. The afternoon proMary Coyne Pugh gram, Medical Emergencies and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens, was presented by Jim Spaulding, owner of Cardiac Care & Safety, Inc., a safety training and supply company serving clients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. Jim has greater than 20 years of experience training health care professionals in CPR, OSHA, medical emergencies and AEDs. Jim Spalding There are still opportunities for you to take advantage of the Liberty Continuing Education Series. Upcoming sessions include
Wednesday, May 15: Efficient Fundamental Dentistry: Pathways to Procedural Mastery in ‘Bread and Butter’ Dentistry
Friday, September 13: Things That Go Wrong, Even When You Do Everything Right
Wednesday, November 6: Crown & Bridge: The Complete Solution Please see pages 11 to 14 for course descriptions and registration form. Photos of many dental professionals, perhaps even you or a friend, practicing their newfound knowledge appear on the following page.
Attendees practice CPR on life-like mannequins.
Mr. Spaulding demonstrated the proper technique to administer effective CPR.
Practice, Practice, Practice. Dr. Elaine Stephanowicz hones her CPR technique.
Left, Mr. Spaulding demonstrates proper use of the Automatic Electronic Defibrillator and the need to stand back when directed.
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Registration is now open! 2019 ADA Annual Meeting & FDI World Dental Congress
The ADA’s 2019 annual meeting will be held jointly with FDI World Dental Federation. Plan to attend the ADA FDI World Dental Congress in San Francisco September 4 to 8, 2019. Registration fees start at $0! What's new for 2019?
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Member in the News Dr. David A. Tecosky, a past president and current Board member of PCDS, presented a lecture to the Independence Blue Cross Wellness Program for their employees on February 7, 2019. The lecture was titled Dental Health and Overall Health: how diseases of the mouth can affect your body and how your dentist can share with your physician in creating a healthy future for you. Topics included basic cariology, periodontal disease and the dentist's role in recognizing oral health conditions that affect the entire person. Fifteen employees attended and asked many questions about dental therapy and topics both related to the lecture and general questions about dental care. Feedback from attendees was very favorable and a return visit by Dr. Tecosky was requested. Dr. Tecosky received assistance in preparing his presentation from Dr. Joan Gluch, division chief and professor, Clinical Community Oral Health, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Tecosky will be returning for another program and include Penn Dental predoctoral students to help in that presentation. Dr. Tecosky is a general dentist in Philadelphia and clinical assistant professor of Restorative and Preventive Dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania.
Alert - Extortion Scam Targeting DEA Registrants - February 21, 2019
Extortion Scam Targeting DEA Registrants
DEA is aware that registrants are receiving telephone calls and emails by criminals identifying themselves as DEA employees or other law enforcement personnel. The criminals have masked their telephone number on caller id by showing the DEA Registration Support 800 number. Please be aware that a DEA employee would not contact a registrant and demand money or threaten to suspend a registrant’s DEA registration. If you are contacted by a person purporting to work for DEA and seeking money or threatening to suspend your DEA registration, submit the information through “Extortion Scam Online Reporting” posted on the DEA Diversion Control Division’s website, www.DEADiversion.usdoj.gov.
Extortion Scam Online Reporting For more information contact Locate DEA Field Office for your area: https://apps.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/contactDea/spring/fullSearch Registration Service Center: 1-800-882-9539 Email: DEA.Registration.Help@usdoj.gov
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The Dental Society of Chester County and Delaware County is an ADA CERP recognized provider approved by the Pennsylvania Dental Association. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. The Dental Society of Chester and Delaware County designates this activity for six credit hours per course of continuing education credits.
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Approved PACE Program Provider FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 3/1/2017 to 2/28/2021. Provider ID #217995
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.
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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Health Watch Fatty Liver Increases Risk for Diabetes, Heart Attacks Your blood sugar level rises after you eat, but to prevent it from rising too high, your pancreas releases insulin which is supposed to lower high blood sugar levels by driving sugar from the bloodstream into the liver. However, if your liver is full of fat, the excess fat prevents the liver from accepting the sugar and blood sugar levels can rise even higher (Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol, Dec 2016;28(12):1443-1449). The leading cause of fatty liver used to be alcohol, but now it is far more commonly caused by drinking sugared drinks and eating sugar-added foods. The simple sugar, fructose, is the most likely food component to end up as fat in your liver (Dig Dis Sci, May 2016;61(5):1282-93). A fatty liver comes from: • high rises in blood sugar, which cause • high blood insulin levels that • convert blood sugar to a type of fat called triglycerides, and • insulin drives triglycerides primarily into the fat cells in your belly and its organs such as your liver. Having high triglycerides and a fat belly are signs of high blood insulin levels and having high blood levels of insulin increases risk for heart attacks. Insulin also acts on the brain to make you eat more, on your liver to manufacture more fat, and on the fat cells in your belly to store that fat. People who store fat primarily in the belly have higher blood insulin and blood sugar levels, which raise LDL (bad) cholesterol and lower HDL (good) cholesterol. Having a normal fasting blood sugar level does not rule out diabetes. A high rise in blood sugar after meals can damage every cell in your body. If your blood sugar level one hour after eating is greater than 140, your cells are being damaged and your life is being shortened (Atherosclerosis, Jan 2017; 256:15-20). Why Sugared Drinks Cause the Highest Rises in Blood Sugar When you take in liquid sugar, you get a much higher rise in blood sugar than when you take in the same amount of sugar in a solid food. Solid food is not allowed to pass into your intestines because when you eat, the pyloric muscle at the end of the stomach closes and allows only a liquid soup to pass into the intestines. Sugared drinks can pass right through into your intestines, so they cause the quickest rises in blood sugar. Compared to sugar in food, sugared drinks are more tightly associated with increased risk for excess belly fat (Circulation, January 11, 2016; Quart J Med, Apr 26, 2017). All sugared drinks are associated with increased risk for developing a fatty liver, pre-diabetes (metabolic syndrome), diabetes, inflammation, abdominal obesity, high triglycerides, and increased
waist circumference (Int J Clin Pract, Jan 10, 2017; J of the Acad of Nutr and Dietetics, Feb 2013;113(2):219227; Am J of Clin Nutr, March 23, 2011). What Can You Do About a Fatty Liver? Your doctor can order a liver sonogram to see if you have excess fat in your liver (Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases, Dec 30, 2015). Diabetes can be treated and often cured with a diet that removes fat from the liver (Diabetologia, 2011 Oct; 54(10): 2506-2514) and with exercise that removes excess fat from the liver and muscles (Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, March 13, 2017;27(5)). Diet--Avoid the foods that cause high rises in blood sugar, especially sugared drinks and sugar-added foods, and restrict other refined carbohydrates. Restrict red meat and processed meats, which block insulin receptors (JAMA Intern Med, 2013;173(14):1328-1335), and fried foods. Exercise--Resting muscles draw almost no sugar from your bloodstream and the little that they draw requires insulin to do so. On the other hand, contracting muscles draw tremendous amounts of sugar from the bloodstream and don't even need insulin to do so. This effect that exercise has of rapidly drawing sugar from the bloodstream is maximal during exercise and for up to an hour after you finish exercising, and rapidly tapers off for about 17 hours. Then the resting muscles can draw sugar only with insulin (Am J Clin Nutr, 2008 (July);88(1):51-57). Exercise can reduce liver fat even if a person does not lose weight (Metabolism, Mar, 2017;68:119-132). My Recommendations • If you have a big belly or your blood sugar is greater than 140 one hour after a meal, I recommend that you lose weight (if overweight) with intermittent fasting; check with your doctor. • Since most liver fat comes from sugar, avoid or severely restrict all sugared drinks and sugaradded foods. • Restrict other refined carbohydrates such as foods made from flour (bakery products, pasta, many breakfast cereals and so forth). • Restrict red meat, processed meat and fried foods. • Eat plenty of vegetables, seeds and nuts which are rich sources of soluble fiber. • Try to exercise every day. Caution: Intense exercise can cause heart attacks in people who already have blocked arteries. Check with your doctor before starting an exercise program or increasing the intensity of your existing program. Reprinted with permission of Dr Gabe Mirkin from his Fitness and Health e-Zine, March 11, 2019. To subscribe to his newsletter, go to DrMirkin.com He does not sell, rent or give your e-mail address to anyone.
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Membership Report We welcome the following to membership in the Philadelphia County Dental Society MARCH 2019 ACTIVE MEMBER Dr. Phillip L. Fava, II University of Pennsylvania, 2010
Dr. Rami Elsabee University of Pennsylvania, 2017 University of Pennsylvania (endodontics), 2019
RECENT GRADUATE Dr. Mina Dinh New York College of Dentistry, 2018
Dr. Allison Friedberg Gilberg Temple University, 2016 University of Pennsylvania (periodontics), 2019
GRADUATE STUDENTS Dr. Zainab H. Afzal Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine, 2018 Philadelphia VA Medical Center, 2019
Dr. Adrien A. Hamedi-Sangsari University of California, Los Angeles, 2015 University of Pennsylvania (periodontics/orthodontics), 2019
Dr. Amenah Albagle West Virginia University, 2015 University of Pennsylvania (endodontics), 2021
Dr. Vanessa G. Cabrera Saez University of Pennsylvania, 2017 University of Pennsylvania (endodontics), 2019
Dr. Anthony Albert University of Pennsylvania, 2018 University of Pennsylvania (orthodontics), 2020
Dr. Reza Hakim Shoushtari University of Pennsylvania, 2016 University of Pennsylvania (periodontal prosthesis), 2020
Dr. Grace Beck Harvard University, 2017 University of Pennsylvania (endodontics & MS in oral biology), 2020 Dr. Allison J. Brand University of Pennsylvania, 2017 University of Pennsylvania (pediatric dentistry), 2019 Dr. Lam Bui University of Pennsylvania, 2018 University of Pennsylvania (orthodontics), 2020 Dr. Heather Chiarello University of Pennsylvania, 2017 University of Pennsylvania (orthodontics), 2019 Dr. Min-Young Choi Temple University, 2010 GPR, 2011 University of Pennsylvania (periodontal Srosthesis), 2021 Dr. Mi Sun Chun Columbia University - New York, 2017 University of Pennsylvania (endodontics), 2019 Dr. Stephen Cross University of Maryland, 2017 University of Pennsylvania (prosthodontics & MS in oral biology), 2020 Dr. Boryana L. Dimitrova University of Pennsylvania, 2016 University of Pennsylvania (orthodontics), 2019
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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, Wednesday & Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. DOCTOR, ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN ASSOCIATE or for a dentist to work in your practice? Call the Philadelphia County Dental Society at (215) 925-6050 or Fax (215) 925-6998 for the list of dentists seeking employment. Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 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. POSITION AVAILABLE – Fee-for-service suburban Philadelphia multi-specialty group practice seeks individual for long-term relationship leading to equity ownership. Advanced training in restorative dentistry or experience required. Email dental632@comcast.net PRACTICE TRANSITIONS – We specialize in Practice Sales, Appraisals and Partnership Arrangements. Ask about our free guides for Sellers and Buyers. For information on services and listings, contact Philip Cooper, D.M.D., M.B.A., American Practice Consultants, toll free 1-800-400-8550, or www.ameriprac.com DENTAL OFFICE & HOME FOR SALE OR LEASE – Dental office with potentially 4 chairs and doctor’s office and residence in high traffic area of Media, PA, for sale or lease. R2 zoning allows owner occupant to use property as residence and office. Professional side of building has one full bath, sterilization area, Pano station, three treatment rooms and one large bay area. Residence has three bedrooms, living room, kitchen, two baths and one car garage. Plenty of parking and great visibility from Baltimore Pike. Great opportunity for dentist starting a practice or as a satellite office. Total square footage at 200 Grandview Rd is 3,100. Please do not disturb tenant but call Kai at (301) 792-8081 with questions.
SECURE A BRIGHT FUTURE! – Prestigious, accessible, established and state-of-the-art dental practice in South Philly seeks family-centric dentist(s) to continue its history of superb, compassionate care. Ideally located near stadiums, highways and awesome neighborhoods, our patients... once they love you...will shower you with food, baked goods and generations of loyal visits. 2,200 active patients in the last 18 months. Eleven operatories, beloved hygienists, dedicated assistants, talented dentists and experienced office staff add to its reputation as a Best in Philly office multiple times. Inquire at: dynamicdentalofficeforsale@gmail.com 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 modern A-DEC equipment in good condition. Also included would be several thousand patient files of neighborhood patients 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 dentist who participates in HMO and/or Medicaid. For more information please call (215) 673-4017 or email at richardipdds@yahoo.com
Notify Us About Changes of E-Mail Address PCDS Members, LI you change your e-mail address, remember to notify the Philadelphia County Dental Society so we can keep our records current and you will continue to receive The Journal electronically. Send your new address to lgottlieb@philcodent.org. Please be certain to send us your full name, too, so we can attach the new address to the correct member!
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The JOURNAL welcomes news concerning activities of your dental study club or other bona fide dental associations. Send information (as formatted below) to the Journal of the Philadelphia County Dental Society at PhilaDentalSociety@yahoo.com Deadline for publication is the first of the month prior to publication June 1 for July/August/September issue), and information will be published on a space-available basis.
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CENTER CITY STUDY CLUB – Dinner Meeting at Estia Restaurant, Philadelphia, 6:00 p.m., featuring Eva Anadioti, D.D.S., “Truth, Lies and Prosthodontics.” For information, contact Danielle Medrano, Laudenbach Periodontics & Dental Implants at 215-985-4337 or prc@laudenbach.com or visit the website at www.laudenbach.com
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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.
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Dental Dates (cont’d) SEPTEMBER (cont’d) 17
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.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE – Joint program in the Northeast – 6:30 p.m. Dinner meeting (Gallo’s Restaurant) featuring Casey Hein, RDH – “Rethinking Significance of Periodontal Systemic Links and Building Dental-Medical Collaboration.” For information contact Vickie Fisher at 215-7324450 or Vickie.LocustStPerio@gmail.com or visit www.PhilaPerioImplants.com or www.LocustStPerioImplant.com
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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