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President’s Message Renee Fennell, DMD

Whew! I don’t know about you, but I’m exhausted. 2020 wore me out. But there is one thing I know about us. Just like spring, we have resilience — GRIT! University of Pennsylvania’s pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth coined the term “Grit.” In her book of the same title, she teaches that passion and persistence go way further than talent in achieving success. In 2021, it will be our passion for dentistry and our persistence in serving the public that will help us rebuild our practices and industry. Relating to passion and persistence, kudos to the PDA Diversity and Inclusion Task Force committee members. We thank Dr. Stephen T. Radack III, editor, for acknowledging our work in the Pennsylvania Dental Journal’s, “Impressions” article titled Microaggressions?! It’s so nice to still see daylight when I leave my office after work. A sense of renewal warms my heart. After the shock of this winter’s cold and snow, I see the tiny buds starting to form on the trees. Talk about resilience. In the next few weeks, these buds will fight frost, bugs, trauma to emerge in their full glory. Spring is a time for rebuilding and a new beginning. And so, it is for us. That’s why my word for this year is “Rebuild.” Did you decide on a word yet? Even though we are all still caught in the aftermath of 2020, the future looks “Bright and Sparkly”! Spring is in the air and everywhere you see signs of rebuilding, even in these days of uncertainty. ¾ Congratulations to our new Board of Governors (BOG) who will be voted-in by the time this Journal is published. They are featured starting on page 4. Special

thanks to all the members of the BOG for ensuring the future of PCDS. I also thank our Executive Board (headed by Dr. Janine Burkhardt, president-elect, and Dr. Stan Markiewicz, secretary) for creating a BOG Orientation Manual and Session for new BOG members. We are excited to advocate for you and welcome you to serve on a committee, which are listed on page 7. Welcome Dr. Nayantara Bhatt, our new Assistant Editor, and returning Editor, Dr. David Tecosky. Compliments to our new BOG Dr. Ingrid Carvo who took the lead and is chairing the committee to give our website a complete, much needed overhaul! Email any suggestions to Mrs. Lisa Gottlieb at lgottlieb@philcodent.org. By now, most Philadelphia dentists should have received their Covid-19 vaccinations. If you or your staff are still seeking vaccinations, contact the Pennsylvania Dental Association. It is maintaining a list of Pennsylvania vaccine resources for dental professionals. Mom-n-PA will hold its eighth free clinic event September 24 and 25 back where it started, in Philadelphia, at the Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry! Go to mom-n-pa.com for more information and to volunteer. Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY) forged ahead to organize Give Kids a Smile Week, March 29 — April 2.

And last but not least, we appreciate all the members who took the time to attend our Installation of Officers and General Meeting. Among our special guests were Dr. Mark S. Wolff, Dean of University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, (continued on page 4)

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President’s Message (cont’d) from and Dr. Amid Ismail, Dean of the Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry. After hearing them both speak of all the progress at their dental schools in the midst of a pandemic, I’m here to say dear colleagues, the future looks “Bright and Sparkly”!

“Spring will come and so will happiness. Hold on. Life will get warmer.” - Anita Krizzan Speaking of warm, please give the new members of the PCDS leadership a warm welcome, should you run into them.

Welcome the Society’s New Leaders

As noted in Dr. Fennell’s “President’s Message,” an enthusiastic group of new leaders has joined the Society to reinvigorate it! Here they are.

Nayantara Bhatt, DDS Journal Associate Editor

Dr. Bhatt was born and raised in Mumbai, India, then came to America to complete her DDS from the University of California—San Francisco (UCSF) in 2019. She then moved to Philadelphia and began practicing as a general dentist. Dr. Bhatt loves treating patients and giving them beautiful smiles and is delighted to serve patients in all their needs. Outside the office, Dr. Bhatt enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and going on hikes and visiting landmarks all around the PA/NJ/NY area. She also enjoys painting and all forms of artwork, from photography to baking and decorating cakes. She is still exploring Philadelphia and hopes to get a dog soon at home. Dr. Bhatt is extremely passionate about everything she does and brings a kind and caring approach to working with her patients.

Ingrid Carvo, DMD, ’23 Member, Board of Governors

Dr. Carvo is originally from Puerto Maldonado, Peru, but grew up partially in Monticello, NY. She attended dental school at Harvard School of Dental Medicine and is currently a general dentist at Stephen Klein Wellness Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center in northern Philadelphia. Dr. Carvo is honored to be a part of the Philadelphia County Dental Society and is excited to make lifelong connections and friends. One of her goals as a member of the Board of Governors is to revamp the website and to get more dentists involved in the Society. When not in the clinic, she loves exploring Philadelphia, biking, hiking, and trying new dessert recipes! 4

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Roopali Kulkarni, DMD, ’21 Member, Board of Governors

Dr. Roopali Kulkarni hails from the state of Virginia. She completed her undergraduate education at Northwestern University in 2014. She attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine as a dual-degree student, where she obtained both her Doctor of Dental Medicine and Master of Public Health degrees. She currently serves as the Chief Resident of the postdoctoral Oral Medicine program at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Kulkarni has actively been involved in organized dentistry since the beginning of her dental education. She serves on the Pennsylvania Dental Association New Dentist Committee and as the Chair of the national Diversity & Inclusion Task Force for the American Student Dental Association. She is an active member of the American Dental Education Association, American Academy of Oral Medicine, Bridging the Gaps alumni network, and the Northwestern Alumni Association. Her professional passions lie in community service and outreach, research, and dental academics. Personally, she enjoys music, running, and traveling.

Aldo Profka, DMD, ’22 Member, Board of Governors

Dr. Aldo Profka was born in Albania and moved to Philadelphia in the early 2000s. He received his Bachelor of Science from Temple University before moving to Boston, where he completed his Doctorate in Dental Medicine from Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Profka is passionate about volunteering and has spent time as a peer tutor for first- and third-year dental students, in order to help them better transition into the dental program. During his time at Boston University, he also participated in serving at Codman Square Health Center and Special Smiles Special Olympics. Dr. Profka is excited to be part of the Philadelphia County Dental Society while serving his community. In his spare time, Dr. Profka enjoys spending time with family and exploring new hiking trails. He is also an avid sports fan and is constantly following the Sixers and Eagles.

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Allison Rascon, DDS, ’21 Member, Board of Governors

Dr. Rascon is originally from Miami, Florida. She attended dental school at NYU, and is currently a first-year periodontics resident at Penn. Dr. Rascon is excited to be a part of the Society and is really looking forward to bringing the organized dentistry community together. One of her goals while serving on the Board of Governors is to work on getting more young dentists and dental students involved. In her free time, she loves to do yoga, try new restaurants, and travel!

Rodrigo Neiva, DDS, ’22 Member, Board of Governors

Dr. Neiva earned his Certificate and Master of Science degree in Periodontics from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. He is a Diplomate and a Director of the American Board of Periodontology and a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantology. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Dentists. Dr. Neiva currently serves as Chairman of the Department of Periodontics, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Neiva has published many scientific papers and book chapters in the fields of Periodontics and Oral Implantology.

Jessica Yi, DMD, ’23 Member, Board of Governors

Dr. Yi is a recent graduate of the pediatric dentistry residency program at Penn/CHOP. Dr. Yi worked side by side with PCDS President Renee Fennell on the Diversity Task Force for the PDA. Her hard work, diligence, and ability to shed light on such a powerful topic really caught the eye of Dr. Fennell, who personally recruited Dr. Yi for the Board of Governors. Dr. Yi is thrilled to be a member of the Board of Governor and is really looking forward to working hard to bring more awareness to organized dentistry. In her spare time, she enjoys playing her flute with a flute choir (virtually these days) and trying out new recipes at home.

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Philadelphia County Dental Society Committees Membership Committee: Dr. Nipa Thakkar, Chair This committee will be: 9 Strategizing ways to gain membership. 9 Brainstorming ideas for membership events to gauge member interest in the society and get members more involved in organized dentistry. 9 Discussing ways to educate members/non-members about member benefits. 9 Strategizing and developing other member benefits that would be useful to members. Website/Social Media/Communications: Dr. Renee Fennel, Chair, and Dr. Ingrid Carvo, Co-Chair This committee plans to help members see the value of membership through: 9 Learning more about PCDS 9 Seeing different activities, projects, and meetings we have coming up or currently going on. 9 Getting real time, important updates that are going on in the dental community. 9 Gaining membership. 9 Reminding members about upcoming activities, events, and meetings. Continuing Education: Dr. Stanley Markiewicz, Chair By joining this committee members can be involved in CE by: 9 Giving suggestions on topics or areas they’d like to see for a CE Course. 9 Volunteering to help at the CE Course. 9 Brainstorm ideas on how to get the word out to our members and ensure a good attendance at the CE Courses. Mentoring: Dr. David Tecosky and Dr. Kevin Klatte, Co-Chairs We are in a unique district in that we have two well-known dental schools in our county and have access to many dental students. Members of this committee can help by: 9 Preparing for when Covid subsides and developing a clear plan on how to mentor dental and predental students. 9 Developing opportunities for shadowing at dental offices. 9 Speaking at local colleges and universities to dental and pre-dental students. The Journal of the Philadelphia County Dental Society: Dr. David Tecosky, Editor We produce a quarterly Journal as a member benefit. Members can assist the Journal staff by: 9 Helping the Editor and Managing Editor with new content, articles, and edits. 9 Suggesting how to engage our members through the Journal. 9 Identifying emerging trends and issues they think should be covered in the Journal and how doing so can make the Journal an even better benefit to members. If you have any questions about the committees or want to volunteer, contact Lisa Gottlieb at lgottlieb@philcodent.org.

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Editor’s Report

David A. Tecosky, DMD

As I write this, it is a year since the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in all its infamous, inglorious ways. All of our lives have been altered and changed in unimaginable ways. Many of us have lost family members, friends, and patients to this scourge, and many of you know businesses and lives shattered by this year’s challenge to our stability. The world order, the country’s body politic, the State of Pennsylvania’s response and the City of Philadelphia all were deeply affected by the year’s events. Social upheaval and political uncertainty all raised their ugly heads to remind us that we cannot take our eye off the ball. Our professional lives in the Dental world have also been struck a blow by this unseen enemy. We were challenged in ways that made dealing with HIV and AIDS in the 80’s seem like a small skirmish. Our practices were shut down, our livelihood and the health of our patients placed at great risk. Many chose to retire and leave practice. Others chose to leave the profession in other ways. But, to me, no surprise withstanding, our profession found a way to collectively move forward protecting our interests and the health of our precious patients. On the national and statewide levels, all dental organizations and institutions, including the American Dental Association, Pennsylvania Dental Association, our Philadelphia County Dental Society, and the deans of the dental schools in Pennsylvania, worked together to advocate for our patients’ rights and needs, and those of our members, and we have survived, stronger, and in a better position than many would have

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expected when there was talk of decline in membership in organized dentistry. With things starting to normalize as everyone gets vaccinated, we can all start to see a safe and positive future. Now that it is becoming widely available, with almost all healthcare workers, followed by elderly people, vaccinated, people seem to feel more confident coming to the dental office. After all the problems we’ve faced, the silver lining that seemed distant, is now soon turning into reality. While we still have a long way to go, we are slowly but surely getting there. Our local society has seen a loss of leadership, which was compounded by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Well, I am happy to report that I have seen a great resurgence of interest in the Philadelphia County Dental Society triggered by a call to action by our leaders. We have a new energy and focus based on positive attitudes and professionalism by young members who see the value of our organization. Please, if you have not already contacted us of your interest, do join us in continuing to make our profession the most rewarding experience life has to offer.

Did you know…

Now any Pennsylvanian 16 or older can schedule an appointment to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, and it might be tough for your patients to find appointments. If your patients need assistance, they can go to the “PA CoVID Vaccine Match Maker” Facebook page. This page, created by a physician, lists how to secure vaccination appointments at drug store chains and independent pharmacies, supermarkets, county clinics, hospitals and medical offices, and independently run vaccination programs large and small. It also has a section called “Appointments Available Now!”, which patients should always check, as appointments quickly fill up. If a patient has difficulty using the site, they can request a volunteer to help them. The volunteer will need certain personal information, but they will NEVER ask for a Social Security Number or any payment.

Results of PDA and ADA Elections

In mid-February the Pennsylvania Dental Association began its 2021 elections for PDA President Elect, American Dental Association trustee, ADA Delegates, and ADA Delegate Alternates. Because of the number of candidates for ADA Trustee, two run-off elections were held, with Dr. James M. Boyle III ultimately claiming a majority of the votes. We wish our colleagues well as they continue to serve organized dentistry in Pennsylvania and the nation. PDA President-Elect Dr. Nancy R. Rosenthal

ADA Trustee Dr. James M. Boyle III

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Candidates Sought for Part- and Full-Time Dental Faculty Positions at Temple University

The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry is seeking applicants for part-time and full-time, non-tenure track faculty positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor levels with a DMD/DDS or a restricted license to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Primary responsibilities: teach dentistry didactically to predoctoral and graduate students, provide direct supervision of comprehensive patient care in the predoctoral and graduate clinics, course directorship, didactic teaching and evaluation, and other administrative duties as needed. Applicants must have a Pennsylvania license or be eligible for full, unrestricted licensure in PA. Teaching license can be granted for graduates of a CODAaccredited specialty or AEGD/GPR program. Additionally, full-time applicants must have experience in direct comprehensive patient care and in dental education, including course directorship and teaching in any area of restorative dentistry. A minimum of 3 years private restorative dentistry practice experience is required with predoctoral teaching and didactic and clinical teaching experience preferred. Top preference will be given to candidates with an established didactic and clinical teaching record and/or with a current faculty position at a dental school. Part-time applicants should have at least 3 years of comprehensive care experience. Temple University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. For confidential consideration, interested individuals should email a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three references to: Associate Dean Jo Ann Nyquist at jo.ann.nyquist@temple.edu for a full-time position or Linda.Yarrish@temple.edu for a part-time position.

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The Philadelphia County Dental Society and The Pennsylvania Dental Association present

The 2021 Liberty Continuing Education Series at its new location Courtyard Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue at 4100 Presidential Blvd, 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. 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 pro-rating). 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.

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CE 75 – Friday, September 10, 2021 8:30 to 3:30 p.m. The Power of Implants presented by Jon Julian, DDS (6 CE credits recommended for dentists, dental assistants and EFDAs) Implant dentistry is quickly culminating in the modern dental practice. With the rise of implant dentistry and the ability to place and restore implants come expanded treatment options for patients including, but not limited to, alternatives to large bridges, support for removable prosthetics and longterm solutions for patients. Understanding implant treatment parameters begins with good diagnostics, and CBCT technology is a must. The CBCT is a valuable tool in assessing the quantity, quality and shape of bone and will be demonstrated along with virtual implant placement practice as part of the treatment planning process. Surgical techniques such as PRF (Platelet Rich Fibrin), socket grafting, and sinus bumps will also be discussed. This course will review the designs of implants along with their corresponding parts and different methods of temporization and final restorations of implants. This course will also cover the topic of simple cases vs complex cases and the factors that contribute to both. Course Objectives: x Diagnosis and treatment planning the single tooth implant case. x Surgical techniques to simplify and streamline implant placement. x Restorative techniques for implants (screw retained vs cement retained). x Implant supported dentures and removable prosthesis. x CBCT as a diagnostic, treatment planning and patient education tool. x Communication with patients to educate and provide implants as a viable option.

Presented in cooperation with Catapult Education. Dr. Julian strives to provide attendees, through education, with the clinical tools and common-sense approach to be able to treat a patient comprehensively. He understands that you must not only be able to diagnose, and treatment plan a case, but also be able to effectively communicate treatment options to patients and be able to deliver that treatment. Dr. Julian has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

CE 76 Wednesday, October 20, 2021 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Be Aware of Wear – A Systemic Approach to Diagnosing Treatment, Planning, and Restoring the Worn Dentition AND Diagnosis, Treatment Options and Rehabilitation of Difficult and Unusual Cases presented by Thomas E. Dudney, DMD (6 CE credits recommended for dentists, hygienists, dental assistants and EFDAs) Worn Dentition—In today’s society tooth wear is more prevalent and it is therefore incumbent upon the entire dental team to be well versed in recognizing the clinical signs of wear while understanding the importance of prevention when possible and the restorative options when necessary. This half-day

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lecture will illustrate the different types of tooth wear with clinical examples and demonstrate a systematic approach to diagnosis and treatment. Course Objectives: x Recognize the clinical signs of intrinsic and extrinsic erosion. x Office protocols to help patients prevent and/or treat acid erosion. x Recognize the clinical signs of horizontal and vertical wear patterns. x Designing an occlusal scheme that fits the grinding patterns of the patient. x Bite opening vs. crown lengthening vs. orthodontic intrusion to gain space for restorations. x The importance of an interdisciplinary team in treating wear cases. x A systematic approach in the treatment of simple to complex wear cases. Difficult and Unusual Cases—Sometimes the restorative dentist encounters clinical situations that are out of the ordinary and can often be difficult to treatment plan. This half-day lecture will examine several such cases in order to explore treatment options and develop treatment plans. Treatment results will be demonstrated along with helpful clinical tips. Course Objectives: x To explore treatment options and examine clinical results for: x Traumatic avulsion of permanent incisors. x The dark central incisor. x Class III anterior crossbite. x The gummy smile. x The appliance dependent patient. x The cleft lip/palate patient. x The aging face.

Presented in cooperation with Catapult Education. Dr. Dudney is the clinical director for the newly formed Pacific Aesthetic Continuum (PAC) hands-on programs. He also is an accredited member of the American Society for Dental Aesthetics and a Diplomat of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry. Dr. Dudney has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

CE 77 – Wednesday, November 17, 2021 8:30 to 3:30 p.m. “Doc, It Was Never a Problem Until You Fixed It!”—Simplifying Bioactive/Regenerative Dentistry presented by Jack D. Griffin, Jr., DMD, AAACD, MAGD, ABAD (6 CE credits recommended for dentists, dental assistants and EFDAs) Doc, that tooth never hurt until you “FIXED” it. Certainly, you’ve done a restoration on an asymptomatic tooth only to create a tooth that was cold sensitive or that the patient couldn’t bite on. Have you had a patient come in carrying in their hand that crown and post you just placed a month ago? We all have. Stress in the dental office happens when things just don’t go as well as planned. Was it the material, technique, or just the patient? Today there is a myriad of newer restorative materials and techniques with seemingly endless choices in adhesion, cements, composites, ceramics and graft materials}could

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2021 Liberty Continuing Education Series

this stuff be any more confusing? The key is having an arsenal that is predictable, almost universal in application, and comfortable. The goal of this course is to simplify every day, real practice dentistry and do it with great efficiency and predictability. This comprehensive course will cover both direct and indirect restorations with the latest regenerative materials and techniques that all practices can benefit from. We will not waste time talking about procedures dental practices seldom do, but learning to enjoy practice more with repeatable, patient-pleasing success using BIOACTIVE/REGENERATIVE dentistry. We will cover many topics including perio, prevention, direct and indirect CAD/CAM that can provide the most biofriendly, long-lasting restorations ever. We will learn how to do it right the first time and to make the practice more enjoyable and efficient. Course Objectives: x Regenerative Direct Dentistry}newer regenerative/bioactive direct restorations with great contours, contacts, and comfortable aesthetics. x Regenerative cementation}the most durable indirect esthetic restorations EVER. From planning, to preparation, to placement with CAD/CAM, lithium disilicate, and zirconia…both simple and complex. x Tooth replacement}planning for success with socket preservation, bridges, and implants. x Comprehensive aesthetics…taking biofriendly principles to the front of the mouth, everyday cosmetics and the foundations for success. x Realizing the ULTIMATE GOAL…happier patients, happier dentist.

Presented in cooperation with Catapult Education. Dr. Griffin is a full-time practitioner and has owned multiple practices in the St Louis area for more than 25 years. His first passion is to provide excellent dentistry with a cosmetic emphasis in a wonderfully comfortable manner. Jack is a humble teacher and considers it a great honor to have been asked to teach thousands of dentists how to make practice more successful and rewarding while having fun. Dr. Griffin has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

CE 78 – Friday, December 3, 2021 8:30 to 3:30 p.m. Advanced Concepts in Restorative Direct and Indirect Dentistry presented by Lou Graham, DDS (6 CE credits recommended for dentists, dental assistants and EFDAs) For more than 100 years, the standard of care for caries diagnostics has been the explorer and X-rays. Let’s all agree that if you are utilizing these as your solo tools for caries diagnostics, you are simply guessing way too much when to pick up the drill and equally, you are so limiting your patients on what truly you could offer them, both in prevention and early minimally invasive treatment. The morning program will challenge you with new protocols for care, problem solve many of the issues today in direct restorative dentistry. The program transitions to far more challenging casework that will include both direct and indirect restorative clinical care. This full-day program will update the attendee with the latest in adhesion dentistry along with many of the latest techniques and materials available today.

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2021 Liberty Continuing Education Series Course Highlights: x Modern Day Diagnostics: Is it time to put down your explorer and truly compliment your digital X-rays with the latest in caries diagnostics and offer new protocols to your patients? Yes, it’s time. x The key pitfalls in direct adhesion and how to avoid them, you will be surprised! x Advanced approaches to direct restorative: How to really, UP YOUR GAME. x “Elevated margins” and the reason they are important. x Posts and Cores: Unique approaches to add long-term success. x Digital Crown and Bridge: Oh, the joy of impressions and more! x Cementation: Why Bioactive cements truly offer you excellent options today. How to choose the right cements

Presented in cooperation with Catapult Education. Dr. Graham is an internationally recognized lecturer focused on incorporating current clinical advancements through “conservative dentistry.” He emphasizes the same concepts he practices: dental health diagnosis; treatment plans for medically compromised patients; conservative treatment; cosmetic dentistry and customized approaches to periodontal care; implants; and laser dentistry. Dr. Graham is the founder of Catapult Education.

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Register online at www.padental.org/calendar. NOTE: Online registration is 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 2021 LIBERTY CONTINUING EDUCATION SERIES NEW LOCATION! Courses will be held at the Courtyard Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue 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

2021 Dates & Courses CE 75 – Friday, September 10 - Implants CE 76 – Wednesday, October 20 - Worn Dentition & Difficult Cases CE 77 – Wednesday, November 17 - Bioactive/Regenerative Dentistry CE 78 – Friday, December 3 - Restorative Direct and Indirect Dentistry

Full-Day Programs: select option & include the CODE NUMBER for each course you will attend (e.g., 75). PCDS Member for all 4 FULL-DAY programs: # ____ ____ ____ ____ PCDS Member for one or two FULL-DAY program: # ____ ____ no. of programs selected = ADA Member Dentist for one no. of programs selected =

FULL-DAY program: # ____

$480.00 $175.00 x ____

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

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

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

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Name Printed 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.). 16

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Our dental mission is back in Philly & we need you!

MOM-n-PA

in collaboration with the Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry

Friday & Saturday, Sept. 24-25, 2021

SAVE THE DATE to join hundreds of professional and lay volunteers at the Temple Dental School to relieve pain and alleviate suffering that persons who cannot access dental care endure every day! Full personal protective equipment (PPE) for all volunteers will be provided. (Full protocols will be provided in future emails.) Look forward to volunteer registration opening on June 1, 2021. You will receive a registration link at that time, but please save the date in your calendars now. (If you are not already a MOM-n-PA volunteer, email volchair@mom-n-pa.com to be added to the list.) If you want to know more about MOM-n-PA, go to MOM-n-PA.com, browse the website, read the comments patients have provided, and see the grateful smiles of those we have served.

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DLN Relaunches Will You See ONE? Campaign Three years ago, DLN launched the Will You See ONE? campaign, asking volunteer dentists to see one patient in their office per year. While this large-scale recruitment effort has allowed us to expand our network significantly, there is still a long way to go before DLN can meet the need that exists for so many low-income and permanently disabled, medically fragile, or elderly individuals. This last year has been challenging for everyone; Dental Lifeline Network has had a significant decrease in the number of PA Donated Dental Services (DDS) volunteer dentists, due to retirements and closing/selling of dental offices. Even though, the need for DDS services hasn’t change and the DDS applicant wait list continues to increase. There are more than 10,000 individuals on the wait list to receive services from DLN’s Donated Dental Services (DDS) program throughout the United States. With the hope of reducing these lists, DLN has re-launched the Will You See ONE? campaign. The campaign asks that dentists volunteer to see one patient per year in their own dental office. A DDS coordinator will handle the initial contact with the patient and will work closely with the dentist, lab, and patient to ensure that the process is as seamless for the volunteer as possible. The dentist then works with the patient directly to determine a treatment plan. There are 280 patients waiting for care who live in Pennsylvania. General Dentists and specialists, especially oral surgeons and periodontists, are needed statewide, particularly in the following counties – can you please help? Adams Bedford Berks Blair Bucks

Butler Carbon Clarion Clearfield Crawford

Dauphin Erie Franklin Lehigh Mifflin

Monroe Montgomery Northampton Philadelphia Pike

Schuylkill Somerset Washington Wayne Westmoreland

It is easy to volunteer! Go to www.DentalLifeline.org and click on Volunteer or go to www.WillYouSeeOne.org. Additional information about the program is available. Just see one patient for a consult and you decide if you want to continue. New DDS volunteers will join an extensive community of well-established dentists around the country and around the block, such as David Tecosky, DMD. “When I was first approached to be a DDS provider, I jumped at the opportunity to give back,” Dr. Tecosky said. “I have helped several

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people each year for the last 10 years and have never seen people so thankful! I urge all of you, in this year of COVID, to help those who have lost their jobs or developed new disabilities to share your wealth of skill and knowledge and provide complimentary care to those in need. It will provide YOU with much satisfaction in knowing you have made a difference in the life of one in need.” To learn more about the campaign, click here.

Dental Lifeline Network • Pennsylvania Leadership Council Bernie Dishler, DDS, Chair Joe Bakanowski Maria Conde-Cavalier, DDS Aleta Detwiler, DDS David Palo, DDS

Jason Pellegrino, DDS Arnold Pfannenstiel, DDS William Spruill, DDS Marisa Swarney David Tecosky, DMD

As a WillYouSeeOne? volunteer, please remember the following: ǆ Pre-screened patients are treated in your office.

ǆ You determine the treatment plan.

ǆ Coordinators work with specialists and the labs.

ǆ You don’t pay for lab expenses.

ǆ Very little paperwork is required.

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News Briefs

New Coronavirus Can Also Infect Cells in the Mouth

Add another part of your body to the list of what COVID-19 can invade: New research shows mouth cells can be infected with the new coronavirus. Previous studies have shown that the coronavirus infects the upper airways and lungs, the digestive system, blood vessels and kidneys, which may explain the wideranging symptoms experienced by COVID19 patients. Those symptoms include loss of taste, dry mouth, and blistering. Along with explaining those symptoms, the new findings suggest the mouth plays a role in transmitting the coronavirus to the lungs or digestive system through saliva that contains coronavirus from infected cells in the mouth, the researchers reported. “When infected saliva is swallowed or tiny particles of it are inhaled, we think it can potentially transmit SARS-CoV-2 further into our throats, our lungs, or even our guts,” study co-leader Kevin Byrd said in a U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) news release. Byrd is a research scholar at the American Dental Association Science and Research Institute. He was an assistant professor in the School of Dentistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill at the time of the study. Learning more about coronavirus infection in the mouth could lead to new ways to reduce transmission of the virus within and outside the body, according to the study published online March 25, 2021, in the journal Nature Medicine. It was already known that the saliva of COVID-19 patients can contain high levels of the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), and saliva testing is believed to be nearly as reliable as deep nasal swabbing for diagnosing COVID-19.

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But until this study, it wasn't clear where SARS-CoV-2 in the saliva comes from. For the study, researchers analyzed oral tissue from COVID-19 patients who had died, as well as a few dozen volunteers with mild or asymptomatic COVID-19. This was a small study, so further research in a larger group of patients is needed to confirm the findings and pinpoint exactly how the mouth is involved in SARSCoV-2 infection and transmission within and outside the body, the study authors said. Study co-leader Blake Warner is assistant clinical investigator and chief of the salivary disorders unit at the NIDCR. He said, “By revealing a potentially underappreciated role for the oral cavity in SARSCoV-2 infection, our study could open up new investigative avenues leading to a better understanding of the course of infection and disease. Such information could also inform interventions to combat the virus and alleviate oral symptoms of COVID-19.”

COVID-19 Tied to Inflammatory Syndrome in Kids, Adults

Experts continue to study how SARS-CoV2 infection triggers pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome, which had been documented in 2,060 US children as of Feb. 8, according to the CDC. The agency in October said that the virus also can induce multisystem inflammatory syndrome in adults and reported 27 cases at that time, with patient ages ranging from 21 to 50, according to Healio. For the full story go to Healio (free registration)/Infectious Disease News. (continued on page 21)

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Pennsylvania Relief Bill Declares PPP Loans Nontaxable

The State Board of Dentistry’s Renewal Guide is a valuable resource on relicensure with regards to this as well as CPR requirements. Page 3 contains a summary of these issues under “For Your Information.” Due to COVID-19, dentists, dental hygienists, and expanded function dental assistants may take an online CPR training class in lieu of in-person training to renew their CPR certification, which will be accepted as meeting the CPR requirement for the biennial renewal ending March 31, 2021. No hands-on course is needed for BLS/CPR for this renewal period. There is no 90-day hands-on requirement for BLS/CPR even though there is one for PALS/ACLS. The State Board has not indicated specific courses they will consider as meeting the requirement. However, the application process does not require you to provide a certificate or other documentation. For now, the online portion of the American Heart Association course is a good option.

In-Person Requirements Waived for CPR, ACLS, PALS Renewal

Changes to SBA's EIDL: Loan Cap Raised to $500K, No Payments Due on EIDL Loans Until 2022

Under a $900 million COVID-19 relief bill (Act 1 of 2021) signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf on Feb. 5, Paycheck Protection Program loans used to pay business expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic that are subsequently forgiven by the lender are not taxable income for Pennsylvania personal income tax purposes. The bill also states that for Pennsylvania personal income tax purposes no deduction may be disallowed for an expense that is otherwise deductible if the payment of the expense results in forgiveness of a covered loan. For corporate net income tax, Pennsylvania taxable income is based upon federal taxable income. Pennsylvania law does not include an add back to or deduction from federal taxable income for forgiveness of a Paycheck Protection Plan loan. See the Department of Revenue's website for more information and to submit a question for clarification.

For the current licensure renewal period, dentists have the option of attending an inperson OR online Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) recertification course to renew their anesthesia unrestricted permit or their restricted I permit to administer general anesthesia, deep sedation and/or conscious sedation. Gov. Wolf issued this waiver to alleviate the challenges of securing the required ACLS and PALS in-person recertification training during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please note that permit holders who choose to take an online course must obtain a live, in-person ACLS and PALS recertification within 90 days from the date the Governor's emergency declaration is lifted.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has extended deferral periods for all disaster loans, including those made through the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, according to the March 15, 2021, online issue of Journal of Accountancy. Under the deferral, recipients of COVID-19 EIDL loans won't need to start making payments on the loans until 2022. Also, the SBA will increase the loan limit under the COVID-19 EIDL program from $150,000 to $500,000 to cover up to 24 months of economic injury, as the March 24, 2021, online issue of the Journal of Accountancy reported. The changes took (continued on page 22)

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effect April 6, and loans that were processed by that time will automatically be considered for the new limits, while existing borrowers may file a request for an increase. The SBA will email existing borrowers about the changes and provide instructions for requesting a loan increase on its website, a spokesperson said.

Penn Dental Medicine’s Year in Review COVID-19

With adaptability and resilience, Penn Dental Medicine has navigated the new normal, continuing to advance academics, research, and patient care through the COVID-19 pandemic. In the early days of the pandemic, the School maintained service to the community with teledentisty and ongoing emergency care, while developing protocols to safely resume comprehensive patient care. In the realm of research, a number of labs pursued COVID-19related studies, and academically, instruction pivoted to virtual platforms, including a unique model developed to evaluate students’ clinical competencies virtually. In addition, the School continued to engage with alumni and clinicians across the country and around the world

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through a robust program of virtual and online continuing education programs. Education The culmination of the School’s Digital Innovation Initiative, aimed at fully integrating the latest in digital dental technologies at almost every stage of education and patient care, came to fruition in 2020 with opening of the new Digital Design and Milling Center and the Center for Virtual Treatment Planning. These facilities provide possibilities for training students, conducting research and offering continuing education, while delivering seamless and cutting-edge patient care. Within clinical instruction, recruitment of seasoned full-time clinical faculty combined with an expansion of our community-based education sites increased clinical experience by more than 20

percent for DMD students. In addition, the School’s advanced graduate degree offerings grew with a new Master of Oral Health Sciences. Plans are well underway to launch an Advanced Education in General Dentistry program with a grant award and the recruitment of the program director. (continued on page 23)

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Research An addition to the School’s research enterprise, Penn Dental Medicine welcomed Dr. Yu Zhang to the Department of Preventive & Restorative Sciences in 2020. A highly respected researcher in the field of dental ceramics, his work bridges the gap between dental material sciences and

clinical practice. A rising star in the Department of Oral Medicine, Dr. Temitope Omolehinwa launched an NIH-funded study taking on HIV and oral health and hoping to build data on an understudied issue. The year brought recognition to a number of faculty and students for their research, including: Dr. Michel Koo, named Emerging Inventor of the Year by Penn Center for Innovation; Dr. Dana Graves, receiving the 2020 International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Periodontal Research Group Award in Regenerative Periodontal Medicine; Dean Mark S. Wolff, sharing the 2020 IADR/AADR William J. Gies Award for clinical research; Grace Huang (D’21), taking first place in the 2020 AADR Hatton Competition; and two postgraduate researchers also receiving IADR awards.

Patient Care

Penn Dental Medicine’s presence in the community expanded greatly in 2020 with the opening of two new patient care sites – a three-chair facility at Puentes de Salud, a non-profit health center that serves Latin American immigrants in and around South Philadelphia, and an eight-chair dental suite at Spectrum Community Health Center in West Philadelphia. In addition, Penn Dental Medicine’s patient care sites at Mercy LIFE, serving the elderly in West Philadelphia, and Sayre Health Center, a federally qualified health center also in West Philadelphia, both grew from one- to four-chair centers. The expansion is enabling the School’s to not only better serve the community, but also provide students with more clinical care experiences in these diverse settings. In addition, a key addition to School’s patient care services was completed at the end of 2020 as the Personalized Care Suite, the clinical care component of the Care Center for Persons with Disabilities, opened its doors and the Center’s leaders were named. All Penn Dental Medicine students will gain direct experience treating patients in the Center, which will also feature the Colgate Innovation Laboratory.

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Membership Report

We welcome the following to membership in the Philadelphia County Dental Society March 12, 2021 ACTIVE MEMBERS GRADUATE STUDENTS Dr. Laura Gart Dr. Javier Ambriz University of Pennsylvania School University of Pennsylvania School of Dental of Dental Medicine, 2014 Medicine, 2019 Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry Albert Einstein (General Dentistry), 2021 (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery), 2019 Dr. Adam Drabman Dr. Alexandra K. Greco University at Buffalo School Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, 2020 of Dental Medicine, 2016 Thomas Jefferson Hospital (Oral & University of Pennsylvania School Maxillofacial Surgery), 2024 of Dental Medicine, 2018 Dr. Melanie Grajales Dr. Shayna Mesko University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, 2015 Medicine, 2020 Capt. James A. Lovell FHCC VA Medical Center (General Dentistry), 2021 (General Dentistry), 2016 Dr. William Avi Kessler Kathleen Wu University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Temple University Kornberg School Medicine, 2020 of Dentistry, 1998 Albert Einstein (General Dentistry), 2021 Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry Dr. Khrystyna Kvas (General Dentistry), 1999 Temple University Kornberg School Dr. Salome Zangaladze of Dentistry, 2020 University of New England College Monmouth Medical Center (General Dentistry), 2021 of Dental Medicine, 2018 Dr. Justin Middleberg Albert Einstein (General Dentistry), 2019 Temple University Kornberg School RECENT GRADUATES of Dentistry, 2020 Dr. Young Moon Cho Albert Einstein (Orthodontics), 2023 New York University College of Dentistry, 2020 Dr. Andrew Vo Dr. Nora Dillard Virginia Commonwealth University Meharry Medical College School School of Dentistry, 2015 of Dentistry, 2020 Albert Einstein (Endodontics), 2022 Dr. Leila Maki Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, 2020 Dr. Jalol Nur Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, 2020 Dr. Hyoung Suk Seo Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, 2020

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Classified Advertisement Policy. The Society reserves the right to accept, decline or withdraw classified advertisements at its discretion. The Society believes the advertisements that appear in these columns are from reputable sources; the Society neither investigates the offers being made nor assumes any responsibilities concerning them. Every precaution is taken to avoid mistakes, but responsibility cannot be accepted for clerical or printer’s errors. Requests to run advertisements “until further notice” cannot be accepted; the advertiser is responsible for renewals. Names of box number advertisers cannot be revealed. The JOURNAL reserves the right to edit copy of classified advertisements. Classified ads will not be taken over the telephone. DOCTOR, ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN ASDOCTOR, ARE YOU SEEKING EMPLOYSOCIATE or for a dentist to work in your pracMENT? Call the Philadelphia County Dental tice? Call the Philadelphia County Dental Society at (215) 925-6050 or Fax (215) 925-6998 Society at (215) 925-6050 or Fax (215) 925-6998 to have your name listed on our employment refor the list of dentists seeking employment. Monferral list. Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 9 day, Wednesday & Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. a.m. to 5 p.m. 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 contact http://www.armeriprac.com

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Dental Dates

The JOURNAL welcomes news concerning activities of your dental study club or other bona fide dental associations. Send information (as formatted below) to the Journal of the Philadelphia County Dental Society at PhilaDentalJournal@yahoo.com Deadline for publication is the first of the month prior to publication (June 1 for July/Aug/Sept issue), and information will be published on a spaceavailable basis.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, please reach out directly to the sponsoring organization to confirm the event has not been cancelled. To register and for the most up to date offerings from University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, visit www.dental.upenn.edu/cde APRIL 2021 20

THE YORK COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY AND THE PENNSYLVANIA DENTAL ASSOCIATION – 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. via live Zoom Webinar, Karen Choi, MD, “Diagnosis and Management of Oral Cavity Cancer.” Register today to receive your link to this course, which is complimentary for PDA member dentists. Registration is available until 6:00 p.m. on April 20.

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE – Virtual Continuing Education Program. 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Jason Kim, DDS, FAAID, DABOI/ID

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE – Virtual Continuing Education Program. 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Stavros Pelekanos, DDS, “Implants in the Esthetic Zone, Current Developments”

MAY 3

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE – Virtual Continuing Education Program. 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Miguel Hirschhaut, DDS, “Surgical Orthodontics for the Correction of Dentofacial Deformities.”

WELLSPAN YORK HOSPITAL DENTAL CENTER –1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. via live Zoom Webinar, Marie T. Fluent, DDS; Elaine Balley; and Dr. Corey Medler, “Tackling Unnecessary Antibiotic Exposure by Optimizing Antibiotic Stewardship Practices in Dentistry.” $25 for each PDA member dentist and each nondentist team members. Registration deadline is May 6.

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE – Virtual Continuing Education Program. 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Research Day.

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE – Virtual Continuing Education Program. 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Brian Kasten, DMD.

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE – Virtual Continuing Education Program. 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Paulo Mascarenhas, BDS, MS, PhD.

JUNE 25-26

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE – Virtual Continuing Education Program. 8:00 pm to 4:00 pm, “DECODING THE DIGITAL PRACTICE: New Technologies in Restorative and Implant Dentistry,” Register online at cdeworld.com/go/penncompendium.

SEPTEMBER 10

PHILADELPHIA COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY – Continuing Education Program at a new location, the Courtyard Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue. 8:30 to 3:30 p.m. “The Power of Implants” presented by Jon Julian, DDS. Register online at www.padental.org/calendar.

24-25

MOM-n-PA dental mission will be held in collaboration with the Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry within the Dental School, not the Liacouras Center. Professional and lay volunteers are greatly needed as in all past MOM-n-PA events and registration opens on June 1.

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Dental Dates (cont’d) OCTOBER 11-13

SMILECON 2021, ADA’S REIMAGINED ANNUAL SESSION, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. With electric events, dynamic speakers, hot-off-the-press content, non-stop inspiration, and a community that’s Ahhh-mazing, the ADA is proud to present a reimagined annual meeting that is sure to make you smile. Registration opens on June 23!

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2021 ADA ANNUAL SESSION. The ADA House of Delegates is scheduled to meet at Mandalay Bay from Wednesday, Oct. 13, through Saturday, Oct. 16. Anyone may attend the meetings of the House of Delegates as a visitor, upon display of a SmileCon badge. For additional House of Delegates information click here.

PHILADELPHIA COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY – Continuing Education Program at a new location, the Courtyard Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. “Be Aware of Wear – A Systemic Approach to Diagnosing Treatment, Planning, and Restoring the Worn Dentition” AND “Diagnosis, Treatment Options and Rehabilitation of Difficult and Unusual Cases” presented by Thomas E. Dudney, DMD. Register online at www.padental.org/calendar.

27-29

GREATER PHILADELPHIA VALLEY FORGE DENTAL CONFERENCE –Valley Forge Conference Center and Casino Resort, King of Prussia, PA. For questions call the Second District Association Office: 717-413-9946. Registration will open closer to the event date.

NOVEMBER 17

PHILADELPHIA COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY – Continuing Education Program at a new location, the Courtyard Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. “‘Doc, It Was Never a Problem Until You Fixed It!’—Simplifying Bioactive/Regenerative Dentistry” presented by Jack D. Griffin, Jr., DMD, AAACD, MAGD, ABAD. Register online at www.padental.org/calendar.

DECEMBER 3

PHILADELPHIA COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY – Continuing Education Program at a new location, the Courtyard Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. “Advanced Concepts in Restorative Direct and Indirect Dentistry” presented by Lou Graham, DDS. Register online at www.padental.org/calendar.

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