The Texas Academy of General Dentistry has designated 2013 as the year of opportunity. No matter where you are in your professional journey, TAGD has opportunities to offer you to enhance your career.
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Whether you’re still learning all the tricks of the trade or ready to take the leap into leadership, TAGD has the resources you need to attain your goals – big and small. Journey with us through each month of this calendar as we showcase all TAGD has to offer you.
Continuing Dental Education
On-line Registration
Phone Registration
http://dentistry.uth.edu/CE
713-486-4028
February 8-10, 2013
Endodontic Scientific Update and Board Review Course
Presented by: Dr. George Bruder, Dr. Samuel Dorn, Dr. Todd Geisler, Dr. Rex Holland, Dr. Arthur H. Jeske, Dr. Bradford Johnson, Dr. James Kulild, Dr. David Landwehr, Dr. Alan Law, Dr. Christine Sedgley, Dr. Mahmoud Torabinejad and Dr. Martin Trope Course # 2013040 JOURNAL OF THE TEXAS ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY • WINTER 2013
March 15, 2013
Making Successful Clinical Decisions in Anterior Esthetics and Implant Therapy: Success by Design Presented by: Henry Salama, DMD Course # 2013070
April 19-20, 2013
The Magic of All-Ceramic Restorations Presented by: Nasser Barghi, DDS Course # 2013100 & 2013105
The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider
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San Antonio AGD San Antonio Fellowship Exchange: Biomaterials/Restorative
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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San Antonio AGD FellowTrack
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For me, involvement in dental advocacy has been one bite at a time. When I first joined TAGD’s Advocacy Council I wasn’t well versed on the dental legislative scene, but I felt I should know and do more for our profession. As I began to examine the issues, I realized how passive I had been. The more I learned, the more I wanted to help protect dentistry and our ability to care for patients in the best way possible. TAGD has provided an avenue for me to not only know our concerns, but also to be proactive about them. I never would have guessed a few years ago that I would have taken on an elephant like advocacy, but it all started with a single bite. We’re just a few weeks into a new year—what’s your next bite into advocacy? Jennifer Bone, DDS, MAGD Advocacy Council Chair
Learn It Lead It Texas AGD continues to stand at the front lines of general dentistry and as the 2013 legislative session kicks off it has never been more imperative for you to be informed. TAGD has a number of resources available to keep members informed on the most current issues that could threaten your profession. Visit the Advocacy page on the TAGD website to monitor current issues, read the
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latest issue of The Gatekeeper, TAGD’s legislative newsletter and explore additional resources.
Take your legislative learning to the next level and attend TAGD’s Legislative Training on February 19 in Austin. Learn about the innerworkings of the state government and gain insight on how to communicate with our legislators. More information TBA.
Ready to take an even more active role in protecting your profession? Attend TDA Legislative Day on February 20 in Austin and meet all the new faces at the Texas State Capitol. Take the lead in helping the success of grassroots initiatives in dentistry. Inform your local legislators of the issues currently facing Texas dentists.
Do you have key legislative contacts? Connect them with TAGD leadership and together we can build a network of advocates for your profession. Get involved on a local level and volunteer to be a legislative liaison for your TAGD component. Look out for local issues in your area that affect your practice and help keep us informed. The more we know, the more we can help!
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Yankee Dental Congress cont’d Boston, MA Treating Aging America w/ Dr Gregory Folse Houston, TX
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Texas AGD —Beaumont All-Ceramic Restorations in 2013 w/ Dr. Nasser Barghi
San Antonio AGD FellowTrack
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TDA Legislative Day Fort Worth AGD Dinner CE w/ Dr. Kent Smith
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27 San Antonio AGD San Antonio Fellowship Exchange: Prosthodontics Dallas AGD FellowTrack
21 Dallas AGD New Dentist Study Club w/ Dr. Ron Bosher
Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Dental Meeting
28 Dallas AGD Dinner CE w/ Dr. Chris Perry San Antonio AGD Power Tools Series w/ Dr. Lilly Garcia
Learn It
Dental students, participate in AGD’s FellowTrack program to give yourself a head start and gain the credibility you’ll need early on in your career. TAGD understands that our members are committed to quality continuing education and professional distinction and students are no exception. Students who join and participate in FellowTrack will enjoy free, student-oriented continuing education programs. Get a head start toward achieving the prestigious AGD Fellowship Award (FAGD), and earn distinction through continuing education and mentorship.
Lead It
FellowTrack opportunities don’t end at graduation. Even if you have already entered the profession you can ensure the longevity of your profession by passing on your knowledge. FellowTrack is vital to the success of future generations of dentists and your leadership could help instill strong values of lifelong learning and excellence in dentistry. Share the advice you wish you had in dental school by speaking at one of our FellowTrack meetings at the dental schools in Dallas, Houston or San Antonio. You can also lead through mentorship. Contact your local component leaders and sign up to be a mentor. Guide a dental student through the process of beginning a dental career.
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Brazos Valley AGD OSHA/HIPAA Annual Review w/ Dr. Robert Cooley Fort Worth AGD • Laser Dentistry Proficiency w/ Dr. Robert Convissar
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Star of the South Dental Conference • Houston, TX Houston AGD • Enteral Sedation Permit w/ Dr. Ernie Luce American Academy of Dental Practice Administration Annual Meeting • Las Vegas, NV
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San Antonio AGD Power Tools Series w/ Air Force Residents
Houston AGD FellowTrack
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San Antonio AGD San Antonio Fellowship Exchange: Esthetics
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Houston AGD New Dentist Study Club San Antonio AGD San Antonio Fellowship Exchange: Perio & Implants
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Rio Grande Valley AGD “Risk Management” & “Nitrous Oxide” Training Hinman Dental Meeting • Atlanta, GA
28 Dallas AGD Confessions of a Lab Tech w/ Hal Jones, Summit Dental Lab
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Learn It
The road after graduation can often be an uncertain one as dental graduates are faced with more challenges than ever before. It is always the goal of TAGD to help general dentists succeed. Last year, TAGD made great strides to offer more opportunities to new dentists by launching several New Dentist Study Clubs across the state. Clubs have been founded in Austin, Dallas, Houston and San
Antonio to connect new dentists to their peers. Meet your fellow new dentists, gain mentorship from our distinguished Masters and learn high caliber clinical and practice management techniques. New dentists should know they are not alone. TAGD can make the transition from dental school to professional life an easy one. Attend the next New Dentist Study Club meeting in your area.
Lead It
Whether you’re a new dentist or a tenured member of the profession, you can take charge in shaping this fledgling group. As the New Dentist Study Clubs gain momentum, leadership is needed to ensure its success. Volunteer to help plan the format for future meetings or share your specialized skills by presenting your case research to the group.
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Do you live outside of one of our current study club cities? Reach out to TAGD staff and learn how you can start one in your area! When it comes time for you to retire will you be confident that the integrity of your profession will be upheld after you’re gone? Take charge in shaping the future now. Your leadership is needed within the New Dentist Study Club.
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El Paso AGD Enteral Sedation Renewal w/ Dr. David Canfield Jack T. Clark Foundation Oral Cancer CE & Screenings McAllen, TX
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San Antonio AGD Power Tools Series w/ Dr. Cortes Botello California Dental Association Annual Meeting • Anaheim, CA
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Jack T. Clark Foundation Oral Cancer Screenings Texas State Capitol A Great Dentist Goes to Washington AGD Govt. Relations Conference
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San Antonio AGD San Antonio Fellowship Exchange: Practice Exam Houston AGD FellowTrack Dallas AGD FellowTrack Fort Worth AGD Dinner CE w/ Matthew Beard
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Dallas AGD Installation & Member Dinner
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19 Panhandle AGD Commonly Prescribed Medications w/ Dr. Harold Crossley Texas AGD Board Meeting
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American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry • Seattle, WA Earth Day
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American Academy of Oral Medicine 2013 Annual Meeting • San Antonio, TX
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Learn It As a new dentist, do you sometimes feel isolated in the profession? Get connected at the 2013 New Dentist Conference.
White Teeth, Red Wine
“Expand your mind and come unWINEd”
June 7 & 8, 2013
This year the TAGD New Dentist Conference, the only event of its kind in Texas, is offering both clinical and practice management programs that will change the way you practice. Join us on June 7 & 8, 2013 in Austin as we present Dr. Bob Margeas who will lecture for the esthetically minded, real-
Friday Headline Speaker Dr. Bob Margeas “Everyday Esthetic Dentistry - For the Everyday Dentist” Review dozens of direct and indirect clinical cases and learn techniques to incorporate into your practice immediately for increased profitability. JOURNAL OF THE TEXAS ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY • WINTER 2013
Saturday Session Dr. Scott Leune Back by popular demand! “MAXIMIZED Production” – Take your business to the next level of success and growth with this transformative practice management course.
The conference will also once again feature Dr. Scott Leune. After last year’s compelling lecture, Dr. Leune is back by popular demand to follow-up on his powerful practice management tips. Whether you are a new or returning attendee, this conference will bring you the guidance to help you and your staff achieve your best year yet.
Lead It
The New Dentist Conference continues to grow each year and it would never be successful without the help of the dedicated members of the New Dentist Committee.
If you’re already a seasoned attendee of the New Dentist Conference it might be time for you to take on a bigger role and help shape future conferences.
FEATURING
world dentist to help them achieve efficiency and profitability.
Join the committee and help plan future events or volunteer to assist on the day of the event. It’s never too early to take on a leadership role in TAGD and the New Dentist Committee could be the perfect launch pad for your efforts in organized dentistry.
Omni Southpark Hotel • Austin, TX For more information visit www.tagd.org/NDC
May Sunday
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Texas AGD Dental Office Emergency w/ Drs. Jeske & Halligan
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AGD Board Meeting
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San Antonio AGD San Antonio Fellowship Exchange: Occlusion
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Texas AGD Board Meeting Memorial Day
American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Annual Meeting Baltimore, MD
Learn It
Don’t let your career pass you by. Enhance your abilities, distinguish yourself and gain recognition amongst your peers and your patients with a Fellowship or Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry. The AGD offers the only achievement-based awards in general dentistry and with 11,000 general dentists in Texas, these awards can truly help you rise above the rest. Those who have obtained one of the prestigious AGD designations have successfully completed hundreds of hours of continuing education requirements in a variety of dental disciplines. You’re not alone in this process though. TAGD has a variety of programs designed to ensure your success, including the online Fellowship Exam Review, New Dentist Study Club and MasterTrack programs. TAGD staff will even provide you with individual, one-onone support. Strive for excellence for yourself and your patients and make this the year that you challenge yourself for higher achievement in dentistry.
Lead It
Those who have already obtained a Fellowship or Mastership in the AGD know that the journey of a lifelong learner does not end at the award convocation. It is your right to celebrate your achievements in the AGD! Gain the recognition you deserve and display your award for your peers and your patients. Ignite the spark of excellence in your colleagues as well and invite them to take part in the prestige of an AGD designation. Communicate to others in your field the importance of gaining a Fellowship or Mastership in the AGD. Encourage younger dentists in your network to make the pledge towards a lifetime of learning. Sponsor your associate to take the Fellowship Exam Review or attend the New Dentist Conference and lead them down a pathway to success. JOURNAL OF THE TEXAS ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY • WINTER 2013
June Sunday
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Father’s Day
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Learn It
The Lone Star Dental Conference continues to be one of the best-kept secrets in Texas and the 2013 conference is sure to deliver once again as we feature powerhouse speakers, Dr. John Cranham and Dr. Susan Maples. What truly sets this conference apart is the commitment each year to provide solutions to our member’s greatest problems. This year Dr. Cranham and Dr. Maples will provide you with innovative clinical and marketing procedures to transform your practice and expand your patient base. With cutting edge speakers and award-winning innovators in dentistry, the Lone Star Dental Conference provides our members with nothing but high caliber education and social networking among peers. If you’ve never attended this conference, make this the year that you commit to changing your practice.
Lead It
If you’ve been to more conferences than you can remember, we invite you wear a new hat. Your experience as an attendee is valued. Help to shape future conferences and find out how you can get involved in the Lone Star planning committee. The Lone Star Dental Conference has gained the following it has today because of the dedication of our volunteers. We’re always looking for new leadership to provide support and give us their input. Contact TAGD staff for more information on getting involved. Moreover, we’re always pleased to see new faces at our annual conference. Sponsor your associate to attend the meeting this year or bring your whole office for maximum benefit.
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September 26-28, 2013 FEATURING Dr. John C. Cranham Internationally Recognized Speaker Friday Headline Speaker “Occlusal Disease: Early Childhood through Adults.”
Dr. Susan Maples Award-Winning Innovator in the Field of Dentistry
Conference Events Thursday TAGD Leadership Reception Friday Lunch & Learn Saturday Texas Dentist of the Year Gala™ Westin Austin at the Domain Austin, TX
Saturday Session “Strategic Target Marketing in Private Practice: Choosing Your Best Patients Before They Choose You!”
LEARN • CONNECT • SUCCEED For more information visit www.tagd.org/LSDC
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Learn It
Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry is one of the most rigorous continuing education awards in dentistry and the MasterTrack program provides TAGD members with the fastest and most affordable means of obtaining it. MasterTrack is a protocol-type program set up in two-session segments for each track year. Each session is three and a half days beginning with protocol presentations. Participants that complete the four-year track will earn the minimum 400 participation hours needed for Mastership. Your participation in the MasterTrack program will serve as an example to other dentists of the importance of quality continuing education to patient care. By achieving the TAGD Mastership award, your patients will be assured that their dentist is dedicated to providing the finest care in general dentistry.
Lead It
The Mastership award symbolizes the professional responsibility of general dentists to remain current in their profession and reminds each member of the dental profession to continue to learn new skills for their practice. By participating in MasterTrack and gaining this designation you are already gaining the recognition of being a leader in your field. Once you have gained your Mastership you can continue your commitment to excellence in dentistry. Share your skills and the knowledge you’ve gained from the track and present your case research at a FellowTrack or New Dentist Study Club meeting around the state. You can also be a leader by helping to set the bar high for your colleagues and recruiting a member to take part in MasterTrack. Together we can raise the standard of care for all dental patients. JOURNAL OF THE TEXAS ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY • WINTER 2013
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Learn It
Are you ready to take your membership to the next level? Do you want to help shape the direction and growth of TAGD? If you’ve got ideas, we can help you lay a strong foundation for leadership. If you’re already an active member of your local TAGD component and you’re ready to take the leap into leadership, contact your component leaders and find out how you can get involved. Local leadership is a great stepping-stone into a future in organized dentistry. TAGD has a number of opportunities for you on the state level as well. Find out how you can become involved in one of our many committees such as the Advocacy Council and Educational Committee.
Lead It
Maybe you’re not new to leadership. Maybe you’ve been around the block once or twice. If you’ve already participated in your local leadership or a TAGD committee, take the time to refine your abilities even more. Gain leadership development and learn effective leadership and strategic planning tips by attending TAGD’s annual leadership training. More information will be announced later in the year, but all of our leaders have the opportunity to attend. Whether you’ve been involved as a leader on the state or local level, you can ensure the future of general dentistry simply by recruiting members to new leadership positions and preparing other practitioners to continue on your legacy.
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Learn It
Just love learning? For those who have achieved their Mastership in the AGD, the journey doesn’t have to end. Continue the camaraderie and education you achieved in MasterTrack and enter the only study club exclusively for Masters in the AGD. The protocol-style sessions allow attendees to obtain up to 32 hours of participation credit per course to meet the minimum hands-on requirements of the Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition (LLSR) award. Master Study Club is a group for Masters looking to fulfill the charges issued to them at convocation to be a lifelong learner. Continue to remain abreast of cutting-edge advances in the profession and join us at our next session in June.
Lead It
With nearly 200 Masters in TAGD alone, we are proud of the dedication of our members. We challenge you to continue to be a leader in your field by guiding those new to the profession. As a Master, you have the responsibility to give others the benefit of what you have learned, to be involved and be a mentor. With the creation of the New Dentist Study Clubs, TAGD will be assisting more young dentists than ever and we need your time and talents to help shape the next generation of dentists. Share your skills and present your case research at one of our upcoming New Dentist Study Club meetings. Give one-on-one advice and find out how you can become a mentor. Inspire one person to take your lead and achieve an award in the AGD.
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Learn It
Every year in the United States more than 30,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer. Of that number about half will not survive more than five years. While this number may be alarming the first step is to be aware and get educated. It is the mission of The Jack T. Clark Foundation to support the oral health of all Texans affected by cancer. In keeping with this mission, they provide a number of educational opportunities for TAGD members and the public. “Oral Cancer & Differential Diagnosis” is a Jack T. Clark sponsored online course that can be taken from the comfort of your own office. The course emphasizes clinical relevance by illustrating and discussing clinical changes, which may represent early malignant or premalignant lesions. This 6 hour CE will truly help you protect your patients on a greater level.
The Foundation's mission is to support the oral health of all Texans affected by cancer - through education, access to appropriate oral health care and collaborative research. Our vision is to strive to ease suffering from oral conditions related to cancer and cancer therapy.
You can also protect your patients by keeping them educated. The Jack T. Clark Foundation provides free oral cancer brochures in English and Spanish for you to distribute to your patients. Visit www.tagd.org/jtcf-brochures to order your free copies now.
Lead It
The Jack T. Clark Foundation needs your help. As the charitable arm of TAGD, the Foundation is our best hope to prevent and treat oral cancer cases in Texas. Throughout the year, the Foundation provides several free oral cancer screenings for the public. Be on the lookout for these opportunities and volunteer your services. You can also provide support to the Foundation by planning a fundraiser in your area. Your generous donations and valuable time keep the foundation alive. Together we can ease the suffering of all those affected by cancer. Find out how you can be a philanthropic leader.
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Fellow TAGD Members, As we come to the close of another year, we trust that 2013 was one of achievement and significance for you and your practice. We hope you were able to take advantage of TAGD’s many platforms, to learn and to lead in your profession. Like you, each board member participates, whether through learning or leading, in each of the events and programs highlighted throughout this issue of the TexasGP. The knowledge and skills we have learned along the way have helped us gain our own professional and personal success, and we hope TAGD can help you achieve the same. We’re grateful to have had the opportunity to lead this prestigious organization and we invite you to take the charge as well to be lifelong learners and leaders in dentistry. Happy Holidays, 2012-2013 Board of Directors Texas Academy of General Dentistry
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TAGD Photo Contest Results This year, TAGD held its first-ever photo contest and received many fantastic submissions from members all over the state. The results have not been released until now! Thank you to all of our participants for sharing their incredible art with TAGD and congratulations to our finalists! Jeff Shao, DDS and Katherine Shao Dental Exam
3rd Place
1st Place Partha Mukherji, DDS, FAGD – Baileys “Our beloved, Baileys; the epitome of kindness, loyalty and beauty.”
2nd Place
Wilson Lo, DDS, FAGD Wild Flower
Meet the Contest Judge Warren Paul Harris is a professional photographer from Frisco, Texas. Harris works as a freelance photographer for most of the Star Family newspapers and is also the published author of “Texas As I See It” – a coffee table photography book on the Lone Star State as you’ve never before seen it.
Honorable Mention Lauren Spindle, DDS The Gentle Giant Wilson Lo, DDS, FAGD Hidden Creek
Lauren Spindle, DDS Peace
Saskia Vaughan, DDS, MAGD First Light
Jeff Shao, DDS and Katherine Shao Alaskan Reflection
Wilson Lo, DDS, FAGD Tire Swing
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