TEX SGP Summer 2012, Volume 38, Issue 3
Official Publication of the Texas Academy of General Dentistry
Being all We Can Be
September 13 - 15, 2012 • Austin, TX
Featuring:
Kirk Behrendt “Being All That We Can Be”
Xaña Winans
“Internal Marketing”
Dr. Michaell A. Huber “Cancer Therapy” and “Updates on Oral Cancer Screening”
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Get Connected 2011-2012 Board of Directors Dr. Joey Cazares President cazaresdds@sbcglobal.net
Dr. Craig Armstrong Immediate Past President carmst@aol.com
Dr. Mark Peppard President Elect drpep@pepdds.com
Dr. Jamie Bone Secretary/Treasurer jamie@hcfdental.com
Dr. Andrew Lazaris Editor laz2684@aol.com
Dr. Cindy Flanagan 2012 Lone Star Dental Conference Chairman ctfdds@sbcglobal.net
Dr. Jennifer Bone Director - 2012 jennifer@hcfdental.com Dr. Kevin Gureckis Director - 2013 kevingureckis@mac.com Dr. Paige Sohn Director - 2014 paige.friscodental@gmail.com Dr. Douglas Bogan National Trustee dwbdds@aol.com
Dr. Chris Perry Director - 2012 drchristopherp@aol.com Dr. Marko Alanis Director - 2013 malanisdds@aol.com Dr. Marc Worob Director - 2014 mworob@sbcglobal.net Dr. David Tillman Regional Director mdavidtillman@hotmail.com
Ms. Connie Sonnier Executive Director Connie@tagd.org
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Important Contacts
Sandy Frizzell Member Services Director sandy@tagd.org
• TAGD 512-244-0577 877-464-8243 (Toll-free) 512-244-0476 (fax) www.tagd.org
Laura Ceglio Communications Coordinator laura@tagd.org Lindsey Robbins Education Coordinator lindsey@tagd.org Syereen Sengari Administrative Manager adm@tagd.org
• AGD 888-243-3368 www.agd.org • ADA 800-621-8099 www.ada.org • TDA 800-832-1145 www.tda.org • TSBDE 512-463-6400 www.tsbde.state.tx.us
2011-2012 Component Leaders Brazos Valley AGD Craig Scasta DDS FAGD President 1615 Barak Ln. Bryan, TX 77802 (979) 260-2626 cscasta@halldds.com Dallas AGD Shane Ricci DDS FAGD President 5132 Village Creek Dr Ste 400 Plano, TX 75093 (972) 381-1888 riccidds@hotmail.com Fort Worth AGD Jon Greene DDS President 4329 Laguardia Ln Apt 3209 Ft Worth, TX 76155 (713) 376-5484 jgreenedds@gmail.com Panhandle AGD Tom Karr DDS MAGD President 3501 Soncy Rd #123 Amarillo, TX 79119 (806)354-9885 tom@khdds.com San Antonio AGD Rita Parma DMD MAGD President 7703 Floyd Curl Dr. San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 567-3690 Parma@uthscsa.edu
Central Texas AGD (CenTex AGD) Ashish Naik DDS President 200 University Blvd Ste 340 Round Rock, TX 78665 (512) 904-0672 ashishnaikdds@hotmail.com El Paso AGD Rosa Armendariz-Valdes DDS President 4815 Alameda Ave El Paso, TX 79905 (915) 521-7795 rarmendariz@thomasoncares.org Houston AGD Gabriel Yammine DDS MAGD President 2014 W 14th 1/2 St Houston, TX 77008 (281) 446-4700 dentist@yamminedds.com Rio Grande Valley AGD Joe Zacarias DDS President 820 Nolana Ste B McAllen, TX 78501 (956) 624-8484 joezacarias77@gmail.com South Texas AGD Dempsey Speer DDS President 4938 S Staples St Ste 18 Corpus Christi, TX 78411 (361) 853-9383 kngfshr106@aol.com
Disclaimer: The TAGD does not necessarily endorse opinions or statements contained in articles or editorials published in the TexasGP. The publication of advertisements in the TexasGP does not indicate endorsement for products and services. Texas GP is published quarterly by the Texas Academy of General Dentistry, 409 West Main Street, Round Rock, TX 78664. Address changes should be sent to the TAGD. TexasGP is provided as a member service to members of the TAGD. Nonmember subscription rates are $25.00 individual and $40.00 institutional. Canadian orders add $5.00; outside the U.S. or Canada, add $10.00. Single copy rates are $3.00 to individuals and $4.50 to institutions (orders outside the U.S. add $1.00 postage). All orders must be prepaid in U.S. dollars. Printed in U.S.A. Copyright 2011, Texas Academy of General Dentistry, Round Rock, TX. No portion of TexasGP may be reproduced in any form without prior written permission from the TAGD. The opinions expressed by TexasGP are not necessarily endorsed by the TAGD. The publication of an advertisement in TexasGP does not indicate endorsement for products and services. TAGD/AGD approval for continuing education courses or course sponsors will be clearly stated.
TAGD President’s Message I want to congratulate the Texas AGD on their accomplishments
Texas keeps the highest standards possible with only dentists
this past year. What the TAGD has done for organized dentistry
providing irreversible dental procedures. The thought of having
in Texas has not gone unnoticed.
lesser trained individuals performing irreversible surgical procedures goes against everything that the Texas AGD stands
At the National AGD meeting this past month in Philadelphia,
for: Excellence in Dentistry. We will not accept a lower standard
the Texas AGD received five of six awards. The Texas AGD was
of dental care in Texas, but will advocate for what is best for the
awarded the Continuing Education Award, the ACE Award (for this
patients of Texas – quality dental care for all.
Publication), the Advocacy Award, the Public Information Award and the Constituent of the Year Award, an award that TAGD has
As TAGD members, we should advocate in all forums for the
won five years in a row. Constantly striving for excellence, the
best trained dentists possible, not lesser trained “dental
Texas Academy of General Dentistry continues to be an important
providers” who will undoubtedly lower the dental profession
and respected advocate for the general dentist, the profession of
from a profession to a “trade.”
dentistry and the patients that receive our care. Joey Cazares, DDS, FAGD Currently, the dental profession is being faced with changes that
President
can affect the way dentistry is delivered in Texas. Be certain that
Texas Academy of General Dentistry
TAGD will be your voice to ensure that the dental profession in
Table of Contents Editor’s Message .................................................................4 2012 AGD Humanitarian Award .....................................5 Lone Star Dental Conference ...........................................6
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Jack T. Clark Foundation ....................................................7 2012 Dentist of the Year and New Dentist of the Year Nominees .............................8-9 AGD Annual Session Summary ..............................10-11 2012-2013 Slate of Nominees for TAGD Board of Directors................................................ 12
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Amendments to Bylaws .................................................. 12 New Dentist Update ......................................................... 13 Advocacy News ................................................................. 14 Calendar of Events ........................................................... 15
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Editor’s Message Dental Fillins Exciting changes are on the way for your TexasGP! We want you to get more out of it than ever. The new, more visual look makes it easier than ever to see what is going on with TAGD and your local components. New features include member surveys, as shown below. Be on the lookout for our next membership survey and your opinion could be featured in an issue of the GP too! Also, break out your QR reader and download our Lone Star Dental Conference app on page 6. If you don’t have a QR reader, go online to your favorite app store and download one for your smartphone. For all of you great photographers out there – TAGD is holding our inaugural photo contest and we want all our members to participate. For more information email laura@tagd.org and enter for a chance to get featured in our annual calendar issue.
To add extra value to your membership, a new classifieds section will be included in future issues. Listings are free for members. Texas was well represented again at the annual meeting in Philadelphia. Congratulations to all of our new Fellows and Masters and to TAGD for being selected Constituent of the Year. Dr. Tillman has a recap of all of the events at the House of Delegates for us on page 10. Want to learn more about issues that affect you and have a chance to ask questions? TAGD will be continuing their highly successful Town Hall meetings. Speaking of meetings, it’s almost time for your Lone Star Dental Conference. We have a great new location and some exciting changes to make it better than ever. See you there! Andrew Lazaris, DDS, FAGD Editor
TAGD Membership Survey If you could instantly master one new skill, would you pick:
How many years have you been practicing?
23.4
20 5.7 14.3 17.1 57.1 8.6 percent
percent
percent
percent
percent
percent
Clear aligner orthodontic treatment
Endodontic Retreatment
IV Sedation
Extraction of impacted wisdom teeth
Placing implants
Other
What is your preferred method of isolation?
Which is worse:
51.4 31.4 17.1 14.3 percent
percent
Rubber dam
Isolite
percent
percent
What’s isolation?
Other
How concerned are you about the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
68.4 18.4 7.9 5.3 percent
percent
percent
percent
Very concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not at all concerned
Neutral
years
Fill in answer/avg years of responses
35.1 64.9 2.7 percent
percent
percent
Screaming kid
Helicopter parent
Other
How many hours a week do you work?
2.6 5.3 44.7 39.5 7.9 percent
percent
percent
percent
percent
Less than 24
24-29
30-35
36-40
greater than 40
What region do you practice in?
15.8 18.4 2.6 10.5 18.4 13.2 7.9 7.9 13 percent
percent
percent
percent
percent
percent
percent
percent
percent
Central Texas
Dallas
El Paso
Fort Worth
Houston
San Antonio
East Texas
South Texas
Other
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Dr. Kevin Seidler
2012 AGD Humanitarian Award Recipient Dr. Kevin Seidler, a Restorative dentist from Dallas, has dedicated his life to providing healthcare to those in need all over the world. It was a little over 15 years ago that Dr. Seidler first traveled to Romania on a mission trip. Now, he is the Founder and President of ServingHIM Healthcare International Ministries and the recipient of the 2012 AGD Humanitarian Award.
“I realized that I had a 17 year old daughter that had never been outside of North Dallas,” Dr. Seidler said. “I thought that she needed to be able to paint on her canvas of life broader strokes.”
ServingHIM is an organization dedicated to providing quality healthcare and ministering to the physical and spiritual needs of people worldwide. Today, ServingHIM teams travel to Romania, Guatemala, Moldova, India, and Cuba and provide care in South Dallas as well. In addition to the mission trips ServingHIM sponsors, they have also built clinics in Romania, Guatemala and Moldova. In the next five years ServingHIM hopes to open a clinic in every country in Eastern Europe.
Dr. Seidler is a past president of the Texas AGD and was the recipient of the Texas Dentist of the Year award in 1992. Dr. Seidler said he attributes his professional success to his involvement in the TAGD and believes it was a staging ground for him.
“Just last week a person came forward to donate the time and materials to build out the other part of the clinic in Romania,” Dr. Seidler explained. “It is about a $4 million project and in that project we will be moving beyond primary care and will now have an outpatient surgical center there.”
“I learned a great deal just being around [my contemporaries] and it enhanced my professional career and my life in general. And they’ve become my lifelong friends.”
Dr. Seidler’s mission work is a passion he shares with his family as well. His wife, Patty, and his three kids have participated in 10 to 12 mission trips each throughout the years. It was the collegial and faith piece of working towards something beyond himself, physically and spiritually, that Dr. Seidler gained fulfillment from. But it was his desire to have his kids experience the world outside of Dallas that motivated him to embark on his journey in service work.
As for advice for the next generation of dentists, Dr. Seidler encourages those just beginning their career to become connected to the profession and get involved with organized dentistry. “Start somewhere and just open that door and see where it leads you. For me personally, my involvement with the TAGD and organizations like that have allowed me to grow and I don’t think I would be where I am today without organized dentistry.”
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2012 Texas Dentist ™ of the Year Nominees
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Jay Adkins, DDS Lubbock South Plains Dental Society
Rita Cammarata, DDS Houston Greater Houston Dental Society
Tammy Gough, DDS Allen Dallas AGD
Zoel G. Allen, DDS Perryton Panhandle AGD
Carlos Cruz, DDS Edinburg Rio Grande Valley Dental Society
Risé Martin, DDS Lakehills San Antonio Dental Society
John W. Baucum III, DDS Corpus Christi South Texas AGD
Jeffrey Geno, DDS League City Houston AGD
David McCarley, DDS McKinney North Texas Dental Society
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Dan McCauley, DDS Mt. Pleasant 1st District Dental Society
Daniel O’Dell, DDS, MS Austin Capital Area Dental Society
Roger Throndson, DDS Galveston 9th District Dental Society
Ronald R. Morin, DDS San Antonio San Antonio AGD
James Reisman, DDS Dallas Dallas County Dental Society
Jim Tyree, DDS Austin Central Texas AGD
2012 NEW Dentist of the Year Nominees Will H. Goodwin, DDS San Antonio San Antonio Dental Society
Melissa Lent, DDS Houston Greater Houston Dental Society
Shane Ricci, DDS Plano Dallas AGD
Brent Hawkins, DDS Amarillo Panhandle Dental Society
J. Russell McFarlane Austin Capital Area Dental Society
Ben Vela, DDS Corpus Christi South Texas AGD
Yana Kushner, DDS Austin Central Texas AGD
Nicholas Quach, DDS McAllen Rio Grande Valley AGD TEX SGP
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Awards Master Recipients Ben A. Bratcher, DDS, MAGD David C. Rainwater, DDS, MAGD Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition (LLSR) James R. Donnelly, DDS, MAGD Michael W. Bell, DDS, MAGD David N. Rickey, DDS, MAGD Tor Gotun, DDS, MAGD Fellow Recipients
Minhha Nguyen Ma, DDS, FAGD
The Texas AGD would like to extend its heartfelt
J. Brandon Allen, DDS, FAGD
Sean Heng Ma, DDS, FAGD
congratulations to all of the new 2012 Fellows, Masters,
Erica K. Baker, DDS, FAGD
C. Mike Meek, DDS, FAGD
and LLSR recipients. This year, the TAGD welcomed
Afroz Burges, DDS, FAGD
William K. Mueller, DDS, FAGD
2 new Masters, 24 new Fellows, and 4 new LLSR
Sandra Cortez, DDS, FAGD
Partha Mukherji, DDS, FAGD
recipients. Awards were presented at a special
R. Terry Councill, DDS, FAGD
Carrie C. Muzny, DDS, FAGD
Convocation during the 2012 AGD Annual Meeting
Matthew R. Gillham, DDS, FAGD
P. Lynette Page, DDS, FAGD
in Philadelphia. All of these awardees have worked
Mahesh B. Gondi, DMD, FAGD
William C. Roper, DDS, FAGD
long and hard to earn these distinguished awards.
Alex Gonzalez, DDS, FAGD
Nicole L. Sivie, DDS, FAGD
Thank you for your commitment to education and
Erin Gustafson, DDS, FAGD
Robert L. Smith, DDS, FAGD
excellence in your profession!
Lindsey M. Hoppe, DDS, FAGD
R. Mack Snead, Jr., DDS, FAGD
William E. Jabalie, DDS, FAGD
Mark Lee Speck, DDS, FAGD
Lori Logan, DDS, FAGD
Texas AGD named Constituent of the Year for the fifth year in a row! Just as you pursue excellence in your profession, so do we! As your constituent we strive to be the best for you, our members. The Constituent of the Year Award recognizes constituents who display strengths in every area of constituent activity - representation, governance and administration, CE, communication, membership, and public information. The Texas AGD received this prestigious award and many others this year at the AGD Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, including: • Constituent of the Year • Advocacy Award • ACE Award (award for constituent editors) • CE Award of Excellence • Public Information Award • Membership Award (Honorable Mention)
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AGD Annual Session Summary Philadelphia, PA – June 21-24, 2012 Texas was represented at the House of Representatives with 14 delegates, Dr. Doug Bogan, Region 18 Trustee and Dr. David Tillman, Regional Director. As an organization, AGD is growing in membership and budget. A headquarters move is planned from its present rental location in the ADA building, to its own building (51% ownership). The computers at AGD headquarters had to undergo extensive updates to be functional due to a system crash last November. The AGD website is currently under a renovation. AGD House of Delegates (HOD) Resolutions Summary: • To voice the concerns of general dentists against independent
At the AGD House of Delegates, Texas was well represented with its fourteen delegates, Dr. Doug Bogan, Region 18 Trustee and Dr. David Tillman, Regional Director.
mid-level providers and to provide real workable solutions to solve the access to oral health care challenge, the AGD has developed and adopted an official policy on access to care. The AGD White Paper titled, Increasing Access to and Utilization of Oral Health Care Services can be found on the AGD website, www.agd.org. • The HOD supported efforts to engage with charitable foundations such as Pew Charitable Trusts and the W. K. Kellogg Foundation to support initiatives stipulated within the AGD White Paper to improve the oral health in underserved and vulnerable populations. • The House also updated the Mastership Award Guidelines to include the categories of “Orofacial Pain” and “Anesthesia/ Pain Management/ Sedation/ and Pharmacology” as requirements to receive Mastership.
TAGD President, Dr. Joey Cazares, and Texas Delegate, Dr. Jim Chancellor, voiced concerns on behalf of TAGD regarding general dentists and mid-level providers.
• The Texas Delegation brought forth a resolution to support the establishment of dental anesthesiology as a dental specialty. The resolution did not pass. David Tillman, DDS, MAGD Regional Director
The AGD Annual Meeting in Philadelphia also included a number of great lectures and workshops for all attendees to take part in.
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2012-2013 Slate of Nominees for TAGD Board of Directors The TAGD Nominating Committee, chaired by Dr. Mark Peppard, presents the following slate of nominees for officers and directors: President* Mark Peppard, DDS, MAGD President-Elect* Donna Miller, DDS, MAGD Immediate Past President* Joey Cazares, DDS, FAGD Secretary-Treasurer Jamie Bone, DDS, MAGD Editor Andrew Lazaris, DDS, FAGD Director 2015 Jennifer Bone, DDS, MAGD Director 2015 Wayde Fawcett, DDS, MAGD *Automatic: President becomes past president; president-elect ascends to office of president. Returning Directors: Director 2014 Director 2014 Director 2013 Director 2013
“Thirty (30) days shall be allowed for nominations from the membership. Except for the office of President, which is automatically filled in accordance with Article VII, Section 2, of TAGD Bylaws, any member nominated by petition of 2.5 percent of the voting membership shall be placed on the ballot.” If no nominations are received by August 14, the SecretaryTreasurer shall cast a unanimous ballot for the candidates listed above. Results of the election shall be announced at the next annual meeting held during the 2012 TAGD Lone Star Dental Conference, at the Westin at the Austin Domain on Friday, September 14, 2012
Marc Worob, DDS, FAGD Paige Sohn, DDS, MAGD Kevin Gureckis, DDS, MAGD Marko Alanis, DDS
Amendments to Bylaws The Texas AGD Board of Directors adopted the following changes to the bylaws at a regular meeting on May 18, 2012 and published for notice to members on July 12, 2012.
Article VII - Duties of Officers
Article XII - Special and Standing Committees
“Resolved, that the Bylaws be amended at Article VII, Section 3, so
“Resolved, that the Bylaws be amended at Article XII, Section 2,
that they read: SECTION 3, Secretary-Treasurer: The Secretary-
so that they read: SECTION 2. Finance Committee: The Finance
Treasurer shall serve as Chair of on the Finance Committee and
Committee and Chair shall be appointed by the President-Elect
shall oversee: The Texas AGD’s funds and financial records; the
and shall consist of the Secretary/Treasurer (Chair), President,
collection and recording of members’ dues; the establishment of
President-Elect, Immediate Past President Chair, President, Presi-
proper accounting procedures for the handling of Texas AGD funds;
dent-elect, Secretary-Treasurer, and three (3) additional members
the periodic review of the Texas AGD’s financial records by a certified
and the Executive Director, who shall serve without vote. The
public accountant, and the filing of required tax documents. The
Chair must be a current board member. The committee shall
Treasurer shall report on the financial condition of the Texas AGD at
advise and counsel the Executive Director and the Board of
all meetings of the Board of Directors and at other times as requested
Directors in all financial matters including the budget and
by the President.
investments. The committee may perform other such duties in connection with the finances of the Texas AGD as the Board may
Such duties of the Secretary-Treasurer as may be specified by the Board of Directors may be delegated to the Executive Director.
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determine from time to time.
New Dentist Update The Texas AGD has always been proactive in the development and implementation of unique programs that are respected and mimicked by other state AGD constituents throughout the nation. We all know everything is bigger and better in Texas! Providing resources for and involving young dentists is just another example of the trendsetting culture we are fortunate to be a party to here in the Lone Star State. A prime example of the focus that TAGD places on our newest colleagues is the Annual New Dentist Conference in Austin. This event just completed its second year and has met with great attendance and feedback. This year’s conference featured a clinical lecture from Dr. Joe Massad and a practice management course with Dr. Scott Leune. The New Dentist Conference caters to the needs of young dentists with mentorship and social events built in, but dentists of all ages can be found having a great time. Make sure you join us next year, as this event gets bigger and better every go round. The importance of young dentists learning from both seasoned veterans in the profession as well as their contemporaries cannot be overstated. Unfortunately, dentists (especially those with less trips around the sun) often find difficulty in developing a network of colleagues and an outlet to share the resources their differing experiences provide. It is with the importance of communal learning in mind that TAGD is working with local components to develop the New Dentist Study Clubs. As current President of Dallas AGD, we are very excited to be working to develop a bi-monthly study club that allows participants to develop all areas of their professional lives through lecture, discussion, networking and involvement. Leaders in Houston and San Antonio are also making efforts to create similar study clubs so stay tuned for more information as these clubs begin to formally meet. Being able to provide a cost effective program like this will undoubtedly be one of the best programs for a young dentist can involve themselves in!
Dr. Jeff Geno shares his infinite knowledge with some of our new dentist attendees
New Dentist Committee members at work, ready to scoop up some ice cream
NDC attendees are all smiles after their ice cream break
Enjoying the beautiful weather on Lake Austin during the NDC boat party social
Thank you to all our NDC attendees and our featured speaker, Dr. Joe Massad!
Shane Ricci, DDS, FAGD New Dentist Committee Chair
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Register On-line http://dentistry.uth.edu/CE October 26, 2012
Current Status of Implant Surgery and Restoration: A Practical Course Presented by: Pedro M. Trejo, DDS, MS Guest~Presenter: Giancarlo G. Romero, DDS Course # 2012310 November 2, 2012
Untangling the Confusion of Today’s Restorative Materials
Medicaid Since Medicaid transition to managed care in March 2012, Texas AGD has been working on emerging issues related to the transition. These issues have included: • Prior authorization and transfer case authorization processes • Main dentist requirements • Price bundling inequities • Administrative hurdles • Reimbursement for orthodontic services
TSBDE
November 2, 2012
Proposed dental advertising rule changes: 1. Changes in how a general dentist can display their name on signage and all advertising locations except for business cards and letterhead. Some wording allowed in the past may no longer be allowed and additional wording announcing “General Dentist” may be required.
Presented by: Jaime Lozada, DDS Course # 2012325
2. Testimonials will likely be allowed so long as they come from a patient of record and they are not false, misleading, or deceptive.
Presented by: Edward J. Swift, Jr., DMD, MS Course # 2012320
Endodontics vs. Implant Therapy Options
November 9 & 10, 2012
The Wonderful World of Laser Dentistry: A Standard Proficiency Certification for Dentists, Hygienists and Laser Safety Officers
Presented by: Juliana Barros, DDS, MS; Donald J. Coluzzi, DDS; Charles Hoopingarner DDS and Shalizeh Patel, DDS Course # 2012330 December 1, 2012
A Simple & Predictable Approach to Inlays/ Onlays & Direct Anterior Composites Applying the Techniques for the Newer Generation of Composites Presented by: Mitch A. Conditt, DDS Course # 2012350
The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider
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Advocacy News
3. GroupOn will likely be allowed so long as patients are aware of full-fee and any additional costs associated with the appointments These are just a few of the proposed rules, which are not official, and still subject to comment after the August meeting. Be sure to check out TAGD’s Advocacy e-mail Newsletter, “The Gatekeeper” for more information on legislative, regulatory, and Medicaid news. Archives are also available online at www.tagd.org/current_issues
Calendar of Events TAGD & Component Calendar SEPTEMBER
Wednesday, October 10 CenTex AGD Wine & CE Series Dr. Bill Robbins Austin, TX
Saturday, September 8 Dallas AGD Hands-on Implant CE Speaker TBD Dallas, TX Thursday – Saturday September 13 - 15 Lone Star Dental Conference Featuring Kirk Behrendt & Xaña Winans Austin, TX Visit www.tagd.org/LSDC for info Wednesday, September 19 Fort Worth AGD Town Hall Meeting Fort Worth, TX Thursday, September 27 CenTex AGD Town Hall Meeting Austin, TX
OCTOBER Thursday, October 4 Dallas AGD Town Hall Meeting Dallas, TX
Friday & Saturday, October 19 & 20 Dallas AGD Fellowship Exam Review Dallas, TX Friday, October 26 South Texas AGD Advancements in Indirect Adhesive Dentistry w/ Dr. Lou Graham Corpus Christi, TX
NOVEMBER Thursday – Sunday, November 8 - 11 MasterTrack Fixed Prosthodontics w/ Dr. Robert Lowe Oral Medicine Dr. Harvey Levy Omni Southpark Austin, TX Friday – Sunday, November 9 - 11 Master Study Club Fixed Prosthodontics + WS w/ Dr. Robert Lowe Omni Southpark Austin, TX
Friday, October 5 Panhandle AGD Pediatrics for the GP w/ Dr. Greg Psaltis Amarillo, TX
Friday, November 9 Houston AGD Surgical & Medical Update w/ Dr. Nagi Demian Houston, TX Friday, November 16 Fort Worth AGD Esthetics & Implant Dentistry w/ Dr. Dennis Tarnow Fort Worth, TX Wednesday, November 28 Fort Worth AGD Dinner CE Fort Worth, TX
For more info or to register for the courses listed call the TAGD at 512-244-0577 or visit www.tagd.org Can’t make it to a meeting? TAGD also offers CE online! Visit web site and click “TAGD Online CE” under the Continuing Education tab. TAGD Online Courses • Fellowship Exam Review Course • Oral Cancer, Precancer & Differential Diagnosis of Common Oral Lesions • Advanced Rejuvenation • OSHA • Blood-borne Pathogens Annual Training and HIPAA Reminders
Town Hall Meetings As the legislative session approaches, the TAGD will be hosting another round of town hall meetings.
Fort Worth AGD – September 19 at Riata Restaurant Central Texas AGD -September 27 in Austin Dallas AGD – October 4
This year’s topics will include:
Houston AGD – October 10
• Corporate dentistry
San Antonio AGD – TBD
• Mid-level providers • Illegal practice of dentistry
Also save the date for… TDA Legislative Day – February 20
Town-hall meetings are FREE for AGD members. Food and drinks will be provided.
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