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Winter 2010, Volume 36, Issue 1
Constructing a Solid Future for General Dentistry
2009-2010 TAGD Board of Directors
President Dan McCauley, DDS, FAGD Mount Pleasant drdansmu@hotmail.com
President -Elect Joey Cazares, DDS, FAGD McAllen cazaresdds@sbcglobal.net
Immediate Past President Ron Theiss, DDS, MAGD Nacogdoches drtheiss@sbcglobal.net
Secretary/Treasurer Mark Peppard, DDS, MAGD Austin drpep@pepdds.com
Editor Jeff Roy, DDS, FAGD Irving jeffroy@21stcenturydental.com
Director (2010) Craig Armstrong, DDS, MAGD Houston carmst@aol.com
Director (2010) Dean Armstrong, DDS, MAGD Amarillo armstrongland1@sbcglobal.net
Director (2011) Jamie Bone, DDS, FAGD Kerrville jamie@hcfdental.com
Director (2011) Gary Jennings, DDS, MAGD Houston docjenk@netzero.com
Director (2012) Carlos Garcia, DMD Weslaco drcogarcia@aol.com
Director (2012) Andrew Lazaris, DDS, FAGD Plano Laz2684@aol.com
AGD National Trustee Ralph Cooley, DDS, FAGD Conroe racooley@consolidated.net
AGD Regional Director Douglas Bogan, DDS, FAGD Houston dwbdds@aol.com
Executive Director Connie Sonnier, CAE Round Rock connie@tagd.org
JOURNAL OF THE TEXAS ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY • WINTER 2010
TAGD Staff:
Important Contacts:
Sandy Frizzell • sandy@tagd.org Programs Coordinator
TAGD: www.tagd.org 512-244-0577 • Toll-free 877-464-8243 Fax: 512-244-0476
Margaret Hulse • meg@tagd.org Jack T. Clark Foundation Director
409 W. Main Street Round Rock, TX 78664
Amy Knitt • amy@tagd.org Membership & Communications Director
AGD: www.agd.org 888-243-3368
Administrative Assistants: Kimberly Blair Lauren Oakley Nick Prelosky
TSBDE: www.tsbde.state.tx.us 512-463-6400 TDA: www.tda.org 512-443-3675
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. The TexasGP 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. The 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 2010, Texas Academy of General Dentistry, Round Rock, TX. No portion of the TexasGP may be reproduced in any form without prior written permission from the TAGD. The opinions expressed in the TexasGP are not necessarily endorsed by the TAGD. The publication of an advertisement in the TexasGP does not indicate endorsement for products and services. TAGD/AGD approval for continuing education courses or course sponsors will be clearly stated. Cover photo courtesy of iStockphoto
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San Antonio AGD Houston AGD TAGD Advocacy Training Treatment of Sleep Apnea Direct Composites and Using Oral Appliances Bonded Porcelain TAGD Board Meeting Southwest Dental Conference • Dallas, TX
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How close are you? If you received your Fellowship before 2003, hours might be lost from your transcript. Contact the TAGD office and we will help you recover those hours. You may be closer to Mastership than you think! TAGD wants to help you on the road to Fellowship & Mastership TAGD would like to invite you to any one of our MasterTrack seminars throughout the state. Below is the 2010 MasterTrack schedule.
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February 4 - 7, 2010 Dallas County Dental Society Building
March 25 - 28, 2010 Norris Conference Center
Esthetics & Periodontics Presented by Dr. Jaimee Morgan & Dr. Stan Presley
TMD Presented by Dr. Charles Hoopingarner
September 9 - 12, 2010 AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center
Orthodontics Presented by Dr. Charles Jackson
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Operative Dentistry Presented by Dr. Gordon Christensen Implants Speaker to be announced
FAGD/MAGD Credit 219328 1/1/06-12/31/10
Mastership: One Dentist’s Story I am very blessed to truly enjoy the practice of dentistry. After 24 years of practicing, I still look forward to going to work each day. Continued learning about new products, practice management ideas, clinical procedures, and improving my clinical skills contributes to this enjoyment because I feel like I am benefiting my patients, as well as myself. During most of my career, I have taken a fair amount of CE either through a study club, attending dental meetings, or conferences. After a while, I realized that I was close to having enough hours to earn the FAGD Award. So, I began to work at completing the hours needed for Fellowship and took the review course before taking the test. I passed and felt a real sense of accomplishment! Soon afterwards, TAGD began the Master Track program in Austin. For me, it was a no-brainer that this was a great way to move on to Mastership. The MasterTrack program made it easy to get the required hours in each subject in an organized and cost effective manner. The friendships and relationships developed within the core group that “tracked” towards Donna Miller, DDS, MAGD Mastership together was a huge bonus. I learned an incredible amount from my classmates during their presentations, during conversations at breaks, and over dinner. The required case presentations resulted in an increase in skill, knowledge, and confidence beyond my greatest expectations. Achieving the Mastership Award has instilled a gratifying sense of accomplishment and pride and greatly benefited my practice. I encourage anyone considering the award to take one of the MasterTrack courses and get a taste of what it is all about.
Participation hours earned while working on Fellowship can be applied to Mastership • For more information call 512-244-0577 or toll-free 877-464-8243 JOURNAL OF THE TEXAS ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY • WINTER 2010
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Helping Build Your Dental Skills MasterTrack is a protocol type program set up in two-session segments for each track; we currently offer tracks in Austin, Houston, and Dallas. Each session is three and a half days beginning with protocol presentations on Thursday. If you are a new participant to MasterTrack you will not make a presentation on Thursday. However, if you choose to attend to watch the other participants’ presentations, you may earn lecture credit for that day. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday begin new topics. Participants that complete the four-year track will earn the minimum participation hours needed for Fellowship or Mastership. Participants may also join more than one track at a time. MastTrack attendees are expected to earn the additional lecture hours at local CE meetings during this period. Hands-on hours earned during the first 500 hours for Fellowship can now be applied to the hours required for Mastership.
Constructing Local Leadership D Brazos Valley AGD
East Texas AGD
President-Elect.................Grant Wolfe, DDS
El Paso AGD
President................Craig Scasta, DDS, FAGD President.............Terence Cook, DDS, MAGD 1615 Barak Ln. Bryan, TX 77802 P. O. Box 41 Pittsburg, TX 75686 979-260-2626 Cscasta@halldds.com 903-856-3343 Terrencecook@sbcglobal.net President.......Rosa Armendariz-Valdes, DDS 4815 Alameda Ave. El Paso, TX 79905 Central Texas AGD President................Marc Worob, DDS, FAGD 915-521-7795 11623 Angus Rd. # 16 Austin, TX 78759 Rarmendariz@ThomasonCares.org 512-346-5196 Mworob@sbcglobal.net President-Elect................Philip Cullen, DDS President-Elect..........Don Taylor, DDS, FAGD VP/Treasurer...................Neal Gronich, DDS Treasurer..............................Jackie Vo, DDS Director............................. Ken Lucius, DDS Secretary...................Neal Shah, DDS, FAGD Director.........Rene De la Fuente, DDS, FAGD Director.............................Tana Busch, DDS Director....................Frances Lovelady, DDS Director................Jason Carlyon, DDS, FAGD Director....................Connie Nicholson, DDS Director...........................Karen Frazer, DDS Fort Worth AGD Director.....................Jerry Katz, DDS, FAGD President......................William Roddy, DDS Director.............Joseph Schmidt, DDS, FAGD 1728 McDavid Ct. Aledo, TX 76008 Director......................David Slaughter, DDS Proddy@flash.net Director.............Matt Steinberg, DDS, FAGD 817-336-0212
Dallas AGD
President..........................Pat Grisanti, DDS 617 Sawyer Dr. Rockwall, TX 75087 214-708-4383 Lpgrisanti@hotmail.com
President-Elect..Michael Landry, DDS, FAGD Past President...Edward Estrada, DDS, FAGD Vice President...Wayde Fawcett, DDS, MAGD Treasurer..................Susannah Feagin, DDS Secretary.............Jennine Huet, DDS, MAGD Editor............Gabriel Yammine, DDS, MAGD Director...............Randy Farmer, DDS, FAGD Director....................Enas Nimri, DDS, FAGD Director.....................................Bill So, DDS Director............David Umansky, DDS, MAGD
Lubbock AGD
President........................Barry Bartee, DDS 3234 64th St. Lubbock, TX 79413 806-792-2311 dr2bkb@aol.com
Panhandle AGD
President....................Clinton Hardee, DDS 3501 Sency, Ste. 123 Amarillo, TX 79119 806-352-2800 Clinthardee@hotmail.com
San Antonio AGD
President..........Kevin Gureckis, DMD, MAGD 27875 Colonial Oak Boerne, TX 78015 210-567-3688 Kevingureckis@mac.com Pres-Elect........Deanna Matocha, DDS, FAGD Past President..........Jamie Bone,DDS, FAGD Treasurer.................Chris Perry, DMD, FAGD Secretary........................Cheryl Davis, DMD Director......................Jeff Miller, DDS, FAGD Director....Kelly Peters-Halligan, DDS, FAGD Director ..............Jennifer Bone, DDS, FAGD Director............................Rita Parma, DDS Director....................Brady Morehead, DDS Director........................Joshua Austin, DDS
Vice President.....................Zoel Allen, DDS Sec/Treasurer.........O. Z Helmer, DDS, MAGD Sec/Treas........Dean Armstrong, DDS, MAGD Southeast Texas AGD Director....................Gary Halm, DDS, MAGD Pres/Treasurer.........Ronny Root, DDS, FAGD 2118 Nederland Ave., #1 Rio Grande Valley AGD President/Treasurer.......Carlos Garcia, DMD Heart of Texas AGD Nederland, TX 77627 President.............Gustav Gates, DDS, MAGD 1116 E. 8th St., Ste. 4 Weslaco, TX 78596 409-727-5619 Rerdds@sbcglobal.net 3013 Scott Blvd. Temple, TX 76504 956-968-1090 Drcogarcia@aol.com If you are interested in serving 254-778-3587 Gatestemple@aol.com on the Board of Directors for your local President-Elect...............Marko Alanis, DDS component please call the TAGD office Vice President.................Jeff Alvarado, DDS Houston AGD President........Michael Hodapp, DDS, MAGD Secretary......................Melissa Rivera, DDS at 512-244-0577 or toll-free 877-464-8243.
Vice President.................Bryan Moore, DDS Treasurer...........Andrew Lazaris, DDS, FAGD Secretary.............................Aly Sergie, DDS Director.............................Shane Ricci, DDS Director.................Paige Sohn, DDS, MAGD 903 Bay Area Blvd., Ste. A Houston, TX 77058 Director.................Joey Cazares, DDS, FAGD Director........................Richard Young, DDS Director..............Gary Solomon, DDS, MAGD 281-488-2200 Director.........................Jose Zacarias, DMD Director...............David Wilhite, DDS, MAGD mhodappdds@mhodappdds.com JOURNAL OF THE TEXAS ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY • WINTER 2010
River District AGD
President.........James Donnelly, DDS, MAGD 1337 Thorpe Ln. San Marcos, TX 78666 512-396-5225 Gentledental@grandecom.net
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Volunteer Opportunity For a rewarding and very well-organized mission trip (33rd year!) that doesn’t require too much time out of the office, join Dr. T. Bob Davis and friends on his annual Thursday-Sunday, March 4-7 trip to Matamoros, Mexico. He desperately needs dentists to oversee dental & hygiene students from all three Texas schools. You will be well fed and enriched on so many levels and perhaps meet a like-minded future partner or hygiene employee. Contact Dr. Davis at: tbob@tbobdavis.com, call 214.553.8499, or http://www.tbobdavis.com/mexicomission/.
Building Better Representation for GPs AGD Advocacy Tools
Contact Lawmakers - Through the legislative action center members can access the contact information of elected officials and media outlets to express their legislative concerns. Current Issues - The section is dedicated to educating members on important issues that may affect the way general dentists practice. Here, AGD continually monitors and updates the site with the top three current issues affecting the profession. State Legislation -Each week the AGD publishes a series of state legislative updates called, General Dentists’ Eyes, Ears and Voices, here you can learn more about local legislation that the AGD is monitoring.
Legislative Policies - You can find policies pertaining to a range of legislative and regulatory advocacy issues that were compiled by AGD to inform our members about issues that may affect the general dentists’ daily practice. Documents include AGD’s Access to Care White Paper, their 2009 Federal Agenda and notes from their annual government relations conference, A Great Dentist Goes to Washington. Dental Care Policies - You can review all of the policies AGD is in support of on a multitude of issues including analyzed health care data, fluoride, and public education.
These are just a few of the advocacy tools AGD provides. To learn more visit www.agd.org.
Scale to New Heights with the Jack T. Clark Foundation Meet us in the exhibit hall on Thursday, April 15 and Friday, April 16 at the Star of the South Dental Meeting. The Jack T. Clark Foundation, TDA Smiles Foundation, and the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston are teaming up to reach new heights in charitable dentistry. Help support our foundations by testing your limits and climbing a 32-foot rock wall; all donations made at this event will be used to further the foundations’ missions. You can help the Jack T. Clark Foundation reach our goal to reduce the morbidity and mortality of oral cancer in Texas as you climb your way to new heights. JOURNAL OF THE TEXAS ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY • WINTER 2010
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Academy of General Dentistry
2010 Star of the South sponsored course “Esthetics in Action: Clinical Techniques, Materials, & Technology Presented by Dr. Ross Nash Thursday, April 15 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • 6 hrs of CE Put esthetic and cosmetic dentistry into action in general practice and learn about state of the art esthetic techniques and materials. This seminar will present key ingredients for achieving clinical success and treatment modalities that provide patients with functional and esthetic excellence In this session attendees will learn: • How to manage crowded teeth and make them look aligned. • How to replace missing teeth with esthetic and functional fixed prosthetics. • How to use the principles of occlusion in esthetic and rehabilitation or elective treatment. • And much more! To register visit www.starofthesouth.org
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Your Dues Dollars at Work As you may have noticed there has been a slight increase in your member dues over the past two years. The TAGD would like to take this opportunity to let you know that your dues dollars are being put to use to expand and cultivate the TAGD so we can better serve the needs of our members. • Maintain and protect the investment of the TAGD Headquarters in Round Rock • Hire quality staff to facilitate TAGD programs and provide local support to state components • Continue to assist the Jack T. Clark Foundation in their mission of improving the public’s oral health by promoting early detection and prevention of oral cancer in conjunction with the education of patients and health care providers. • Update new computers and security software for TAGD Headquarters • Provide timely communications to TAGD members • Build a new government relations program for Texas members • Provide more online continuing education opportunities for members • Produce the premier annual meeting of the TAGD, the Lone Star Dental Conference, featuring Dr. Gordon Christensen in 2010
Let us be your dental health partner . . . And help grow your practice to include patients from the largest dental customer in the world—the TRICARE Dental Plan—which has over 167,000 enrollees in Texas.* Plus, you’ll join over 66,500 dentists nationwide and over 4,000 dentists in Texas* who enjoy network benefits, including: • Competitive and timely compensation and reimbursement • Claims submissions through our free online processing system • Online access to patients’ benefits and claims information through My Patients’ Benefits • Program updates and corporate and industry 1-866-300-9426 • www.unitedconcordia.com news in the quarterly Connection newsletter TXAGD-0608 • Texas dental products are offered by the following operating subsidaries of United Concordia Companies, Inc.—United Concordia Insurance Company for Fee-for-Service products and United Concordia Dental Plans of Texas, Inc. for DHMO products. *Based on United Concordia internal research & reports, 04/08.
JOURNAL OF THE TEXAS ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY • WINTER 2010
May 6-9, 2010 • San Antonio, Texas TAGD Sponsored Speaker Dr. Jeff Brucia Friday, May 7 • 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 3 Lecture CE Hours • Fee: $65 Adhesive And Restorative Materials Update This course provides detailed insight into the total spectrum of adhesive dental treatment. The numerous choices in restorative materials has confused the clinician as to what is best indicated in a given situation. Dr. Brucia will guide you through the step-by-step clinical technique.
Friday, May 7 • 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 3 Hands-on CE Hours • Fee: $225 Direct Aesthetic Posterior Restorations; An Adventure In Excellence Direct aesthetic restorations are the most requested and performed procedures in any dental practice today. This in-depth workshop provides details to perfect the posterior Class II composite restoration. You should leave with a high level of predicable success when applying these techniques clinically.
Saturday, May 8 • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 3 Lecture CE Hours • Fee: $45 Diagnosis And Treatment For Predictable Advanced Restorative Dentistry Advanced diagnosis and treatment planning for comprehensive restorative dentistry is absolutely necessary to ensure the best possible chance for successful treatment. Learn when occlusal factors may play a role in restorative failure and TMD and how to restore patients using the latest materials coupled with the time-tested approach of occlusion.
To register for these courses visit www.tda.org
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Oral Cancer Awareness through Public Education The Jack T. Clark Foundation (JTCF) distributed over 200,000 “Because We Care” brochures in 2009. Through the dissemination of this information, the JTCF is able to educate individuals across the state of Texas on the importance of early detection of oral cancer, risk factors, and how to perform an oral cancer examination in between dental visits. A donation of $100 will allow our organization to provide up to 10,000 individuals with this information. A donation of $250 will educate 200,000. Join the JTCF in our mission and help us decrease the morbidity and mortality of oral cancer in Texas through public education. To make a donation contact Foundation Director Meg Hulse at 512-244-0577
Building Your Knowledge Base at Home
OSHA Program for the Dental Office All dental office employees can now receive OSHA and HIPAA training online from the comfort of your own computer. The course is designed to start, pause, and resume depending on the needs of day-to-day office activities. The course is approximately one hour and forty-five minutes in duration, once completed, this course awards 3.5 hours of CE credit. This course will cover: • Hazard communication and exposure control plans. • An overview of the HIPAA rules, including the penalty rules (fines). • HIPAA issues that might occur in a dental office. • The course will include a short course on blood-borne pathogens of which training is required annually. $159 for AGD members $189 for Non-AGD members JOURNAL OF THE TEXAS ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY • WINTER 2010
Blood-borne Pathogens Annual Training & HIPAA Reminders
Oral Cancer, Pre-cancer, and Differential Diagnosis of Common Oral Mucosal Conditions
TAGD also now offers an online OSHA and HIPAA annual update course. The program is forty-five minutes in duration and once completed, the registered participant may print and fill out a training record form for themselves and other participants. This course will satisfy OSHA’s requirement for an annual blood-borne pathogen update. This course offers 1.5 hours of CE credit.
Oral cancer is one of the few oral conditions that is fatal and causes appreciable morbidity. Therapeutic intervention in the early stages provides patients their greatest chance to survive.
$89 for AGD members $119 for Non-AGD members
This online course emphasizes clinical relevance by illustrating and discussing clinical changes, which may represent early malignant or premalignant lesions.
The course includes: • Video presentation by Dr. John M. Wright Both courses are present- • Certificate will be available for participant to print upon completion of the course ed via video lecture by Dr. • This program is approved for CE credit with Robert Cooley. Dr. Cooley the TSBDE for dentists, hygienists, and denhas presented numerous tal assistants courses at the University of $69 for all participants Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio (UTH- This course is three hours in duration. ParticiSCSA), Creighton Univer- pants will earn six hours of CE with the complesity, University of Indiana, tion of 10 multiple choice test questions. University of Minnesota, state and local dental meetings. He has written four chapters for the Upcoming TAGD Online CE Courses textbook Practical Infection Control in Dentistry that describe OSHA requirements. AdditionalAdvanced Rejuvenation ly, he has published over 160 scientific papers Presented by Dr. Steve Thompson and contributed chapters to the textbooks Occupational Hazards in Dentistry, and FundaAGD Fellowship Exam Review Course mentals of Operative Dentistry. Before retiring from the UTHSCSA, he supervised the senior students clinical treatment of patients and was For more information on all of our Director of the Johnson & Johnson Fellowship online courses, visit www.tagd.org in Infectious Disease Control.
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AGD Annual Meeting • July 8 to 11, 2010 This year’s AGD Annual Meeting will be held in New Orleans. Enjoy the cajun flavors and Zydeco music as you attend AGD’s largest meeting of the year. For more information, visit www.agd.org
Jack T. Clark Foundation It always throws me off balance when I am asked to speak to community groups and I suggest the title of new findings in oral cancer. The glazed facial expressions and less than enthusiastic, but polite nods, speak volumes. After promising the group not to make the presentation too technical or visually disturbing, they half-heartedly agree. Following the presentation, there is usually a host of questions and true confessions, along with the comment, “I thought this topic was going to be boring, but I learned a lot and your passion for the topic made it engaging.” It is a nice compliment, but would skin, breast, cervical, or prostate cancer have prompted similar comments – I think not. Despite targeted public relations campaigns by the American Dental Association, the public still finds oral cancer mysterious or, worse yet, a virtual unknown. Consistently, surveys show that many adults are unaware of oral cancer; do not recall being screened for this disease; cannot list the early signs and symptoms; and do not recognize alcohol misuse as an important contributor. For the health care provider, the list of emerging or possible risk factors is expanding, along with diagnostic screening devices, molecular markers for early detection, and bioactive compounds in foods for disease prevention. As an example, the National Cancer Institute is funding a study to evaluate a nutrient found in black raspberries for oral cancer prevention. Preliminary results show this fruit holds promise in treating leukoplakia, a precancerous condition, when compounded into a powdered gel. Important discoveries are being made every day in the field of oral cancer which is exciting, confusing and somewhat intimidating for all of us. In collaboration with other organizations, the Jack T. Clark Foundation is committed to placing this preventable disease in the spotlight through community grass roots efforts and unveiling its mystique.
Catherine Flaitz, DDS Chairman, Jack T. Clark Foundation The Jack T. Clark Foundation is always in need of dental professionals to volunteer their time and talent to our mission to decrease the morbidity and mortality of oral cancer through public education. JTCF has volunteer opportunities throughout the state. In addition to screening the public for oral cancer at various health fairs, we collaborate with the TDA Smiles Foundation and provide oral cancer screenings as we triage patients at the Smiles on Wheels and Texas Mission of Mercy events. For more information on how to get involved, please contact Meg Hulse, director of the Jack T. Clark Foundation, by phone at 512-244-0577 or e-mail meg@tagd.org. JOURNAL OF THE TEXAS ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY • WINTER 2010
2010 Education and Project Schedule February 13 - Lampasas Oral Cancer Screenings/Triage Smiles on Wheels
May 14 - Richardson Topic: TBA - 6 hr CE Speaker: TBA
March 26 - Dallas Differential Diagnosis - 6 hr CE Speaker: Dr. Michaell Huber
May 15 - Richardson Oral Cancer Screenings Wild Ride Against Cancer!
March 27 - Dallas Oral Cancer Screenings Feria de Salud
May 22 - Goliad Oral Cancer Screenings/ Triage Smiles on Wheels
March 26/27 - Tyler Oral Cancer Screenings/ Triage Texas Mission of Mercy
June 11/12 - Taylor Oral Cancer Screenings/ Triage Texas Mission of Mercy
April 9 - Amarillo Differential Diagnosis - 6 hr CE Speaker: Dr. Jacqueline Plemons
August 13/14 - Waco Oral Cancer Screenings/ Triage Texas Mission of Mercy
“I’ve worked numerous TMOMs and Smiles on Wheels, and have done triage twice recently. I had no idea how much unmet need there is out there, and there’s a lot of satisfaction in having a role, albeit small, in helping to meet that need. I encourage all dental professionals to take the opportunity to take part in an aspect of dental care many have never experienced. One person can’t do a lot, but collectively we can make a difference.” -Doug Bogan, DDS, FAGD “[The Jack T. Clark Foundation] was so incredible with the training of the staff and doctors alike. I received repeated compliments on the functioning of the Triage area. Thanks for all the contributions to the TMOM – Lubbock Style.” -Kathy Nichols, DDS
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2010 Lone Star Dental Conference September 9 - 11 • Austin, TX Building your future
Featuring Dr. Gordon Christensen: The Christensen Bottom Line 2010
This fast moving “bottom line” course includes the areas of dentistry with the most activity and change in any given year. About the Speaker:
Dr. Gordon J. Christensen is Founder and Director of Practical Clinical Courses (PCC) in Utah, and Senior Academic Advisor of the Scottsdale Center for Dentistry (SCD) in Arizona. Both groups are international continuing education organizations providing courses and videos for all dental professionals. Dr. Christensen has presented over 45,000 hours of continuing education throughout the world and has published many articles and books. Gordon’s degrees include: DDS, University of Southern California; MSD, University of Washington; PhD, University of Denver; an Honorary Doctor of Science from Utah State University, and an honorary Doctor of Dental Education and Research from Utah Valley University.
Hands-on workshops will also be held on Saturday. To register visit www.tagd.org. LSDC will once again be held at the AT&T Conference Center located on the University of Texas campus in the heart of Austin. The AT&T center also houses a four-star hotel; to make reservations in the TAGD room block for the special price of $170 call 512-404-1900. This special rate is offered until August 17. *Be sure to book your room early, the UT Longhorns have a game vs. Wyoming on Saturday, September 11; space is limited. JOURNAL OF THE TEXAS ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY • WINTER 2010
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10 Things to do in Austin During the 2010 Lone Star Dental Conference 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Catch a UT Football game when they take on the Wyoming Cowboys on Saturday, September 11. Enjoy Austin’s best restaurants including Uchi and Wink. Fabulous shopping in the Warehouse District and the Domain. Take your kids to the Austin Children’s Museum, Bob Bullock Texas History Museum, LBJ Library, or the Imax Theater. Explore the great exhibits at the Blanton Art Museum.
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Hike the beautiful Greenbelt in the heart of Austin. Enjoy the nightlife at places like Esther’s Follies, Pete’s Piano Bar, 4th and 6th Street districts. 8. Tour the Texas State Capitol located just few blocks from the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center. 9. Explore the UT Campus, tour the Tower and DKR Stadium. 10. Watch millions of bats fly out from under Congress Ave. bridge.
Expanding Your Resources
The AGD is committed to providing the general dentist community with relevant, up-to-date news and research. Our two print publications, AGD Impact and General Dentistry, serve the general dentist community better than any other because they focus solely on the needs of general dentists. Our team of writers, editors, and reviewers ensure that readers receive the most up-to-date, credible information, news, and research that impact the general dentist. You can also purchase additional copies or find previous copies of both the AGD Impact and General Dentistry at www.agd.org. In addition to these print publications, www.agd.org offers two exclusive web programs: GD: General Discussion and the AGD Podcast. GD: General Discussion is a series of case studies relevant to the general dentist that are designed to elicit conversation and analysis. The AGD Podcast is a series of audio files featuring Wes Blakeslee, DMD, FAGD, as he interviews notable general dentists and specialists on a variety of topics of particular interest to the field of general dentistry.
General Dentistry General Dentistry is the premier bimonthly, peer-reviewed journal spotlighting the latest advances in science, pharmacology, dental materials, and technology. It also offers the continuing education program, Self-Instruction (formally DART), in every issue. In this self-instruction program, each exercise is worth two CE credits. You can use these credits toward re-licensure (where self-examination credits are accepted), AGD membership maintenance, and the FAGD award. The Self-Instruction Program is a convenient program that allows you to either “pay-as-you-go” or sign up for a one-year enrollment. In addition, it’s easy to keep track of the exercises you’ve completed and how many CE credits you’ve earned. Once you enroll, you can earn continuing education (CE) credit in three easy steps: read the articles, take the exercises, and submit your answers.
AGD Impact AGD Impact, the AGD’s newsmagazine, is published monthly and presents indepth coverage of key developments, critical practice management issues, targeted reviews of the latest products and technology, and AGD advocacy efforts performed on behalf of general dentists. Dental practitioners turn to AGD Impact for the most immediate news, developments, and articles that are created to positively impact their practices.
TexasGP Members also receive the award-winning and nationally recognized TexasGP, the quarterly newsmagazine of the Texas Academy of General Dentistry. The TexasGP serves to keep members current on what is happening statewide in their profession. You can also access past copies of the TexasGP, free of charge, on the TAGD web site www.tagd.org. JOURNAL OF THE TEXAS ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY • WINTER 2010
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Register for the 2010 Lone Star Dental Conference Register online: sign up for courses and pay through PayPal or download a registration form and fax to 512-244-0476.
Call the TAGD office at 512-244-0577 (or toll-free 877-464-8243) to sign up over the phone
Helping Build Relationships With Your Patients From the office of: Amy Knitt 409 W Main St Round Rock, TX 78664-5831 (877) 464-8243
TEEN’S ORAL HEALTH
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Compiled for you by the Academy of General Dentistry
TEEN’S ORAL HEALTH Should I limit drinking soda? YES! Whether at school, home or on the weekends, teens are drinking more soda than they have in the past. In 1977, 12 to 19-year-olds drank 16 ounces of soda a day. In 1996, this same age group consumed an average of 28 ounces a day. Not only is sugar harmful to teeth, acidic flavor additives can also erode and damage tooth enamel. There are simple ways you can limit the harmful effects of sodas. Try sipping soda through a straw. It cuts down on the contact the beverage has with your teeth. Rinse your mouth with water after drinking soda. It can also reduce the risk of cavities.
FACT > > > A typical 12-once can of regular soda contains approximately 10 teaspoons of sugar.
FACT > > > The average male in the 12- to 19-year age group drinks the equivalent of 868 cans a year.
Why should I make time for healthy habits? Quick meals in the form of “nutrition” bars and fast food help keep you alert and on schedule between school, extracurricular activities and part-time jobs. However, today’s fast-paced lifestyle threatens to leave the teen generation with permanent damage to oral and overall health. You can keep travel-size brushes in lockers or back packs. Chewing sugarless gum with xylitol after meals or snacks can also help cleanse your mouth. Drinking water throughout the day can help clean your teeth of excess bacteria and food debris.
Why should I avoid oral piercings? Tongue piercing remains a teen trend, however it is not always a healthy choice for your mouth. People chip teeth on tongue piercings while eating, sleeping, talking and chewing on the jewelry. Tongue piercing commonly causes fractured teeth. The fracture can be confined to tooth enamel and require a filling, or it may go deeper; in which case, can cause a need for a root canal or extraction. Infections are also common with oral piercings, and they cause more than pain. A tongue can swell after being punctured, however in some cases the tongue becomes infected and swells so much that it may cut off breathing. Unclean piercing equipment can cause other infections, such as bloodborne hepatitis.
Teens should be sure to see their dentist at least twice a year. Regular dental visits can help catch minor problems before they become major ones!
Oral Health Fact Sheets Share the AGD Oral Health Fact Sheets with your patients in two great ways – either print them for your office or embed them on your web site. Both options allow you to offer your patients customized fact sheets that feature information on the most common oral health issues and it automatically includes your name and practice address. You can find these on the practice management section of the AGD web site with over 50 different documents to choose from.
> For more information, visit www.agd.org or call 1.877.2X.A.YEAR (1.877.292.9327).
AGD Patient Alerts
Sign up for the newest AGD benefit of membership, AGD Patient Alerts. This exciting service offers AGD members automated patient communications that integrates with your existing practice management system to deliver quality patient communication using e-mail, text messaging, and more. -Appointment Reminders -Dormant Patient Reactivations -Monthly E-newsletters -Patient Reminders
-Birthday Greetings -Invisalign® Tray Reminders -Online Forms -Patient Surveys
KnowYourTeeth.com KnowYourTeeth.com is a direct result of your request. The 2008 Academy of General Dentistry Market Research project concluded with a defined directive from our membership to offer more resources to educate patients and the public at-large about oral health care. Subsequently, the AGD conducted in-depth research to determine the best methods to use and whom to educate to satisfy our members’ requests. KnowYourTeeth.com is the culmination of all of these efforts.
Patient Newsletters AGD offers members both electronic and print patient newsletters, Smileline and Dentalnotes. The two patient newsletters offer vehicles with which to communicate oral health information to your patients and the public.
Dentalnotes
Your Best Source for Dental Information
Dentalnotes is a quarterly consumer newsletter that offers your patients interesting dental health care stories before they read about them in newspapers and popular magazines. SmileLine is distributed to consumers, media outlets, and members of the dental profession who are interested in receiving the latest oral health news delivered to their e-mail inbox.
www.knowyourteeth.com
Alternative Medicine Aloe vera is good for teeth and gums, too
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he aloe vera plant has a long history of healing power. Its ability to heal burns and cuts and soothe pain has been documented as far back as the 10th century. Legend has it that Cleopatra used aloe vera to keep her skin soft.The modern use of aloe vera was first recognized the 1930s to heal radiation burns. Since then, it has been a common ingredient in ointments that heal sunburn, minor cuts, skin irritation, and many other ailments. Recently, aloe vera has gained some popularity as an active ingredient in tooth gel. Similar to its use on skin, the aloe vera in tooth gels is used to cleanse and soothe teeth and gums, and is as effective as toothpaste to fight cavities, according to the May/June 2009 issue of General Dentistry, the Academy of General Dentistry’s (AGD) clinical, peer-reviewed journal. Aloe vera tooth gel is intended to perform the same function as toothpaste, which is to eliminate pathogenic oral microflora—disease-causing bacteria—in the mouth.The ability of aloe vera tooth gel to successfully perform that function has been a point of contention for some dental professionals. However, research presented in General Dentistry may alleviate that concern. The study compared the germ-fighting ability of an aloe vera tooth gel to two commercially popular toothpastes and revealed that the aloe vera tooth gel was just as effective, and in some cases more effective, than the commercial brands at
In this issue 1. Alternative Medicine 2. Tooth Erosion 2. Dental Technology 3. Cavities and Tooth Decay 3. Men’s Oral Health 4. Q&A: Toothpaste
Dentalnotes is published quarterly by the Academy of General Dentistry.
controlling cavity-causing organisms. Aloe latex contains anthraquinones, which are chemical compounds that are used in healing and arresting pain because they are anti-inflammatory in nature. But, because aloe vera tooth gel tends to be less harsh on teeth, as it does not contain the abrasive elements typically found in commercial toothpaste, it is a great alternative for people with sensitive teeth or gums. But buyers must beware. Not all aloe vera tooth gel contains the proper form of aloe vera. Products must contain the stabilized gel that is located in the center of the aloe vera plant in order to be effective. Products must also adhere to certain manufacturing standards. Dilip George, MDS, co-author of the study, explains that aloe “must not be treated with excessive heat or filtered during the manufacturing
Media contact: Stefanie Schroeder at 312.440.4346 or media@agd.org
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process, as this destroys or reduces the effects of certain essential compounds, such as enzymes and polysaccharides.” Dr. George suggests that consumers consult non-profit associations such as the International Aloe Science Council to see what products have received the organization’s seal of quality. Although there are more than 300 species of the plant, only a few have been used for medicinal purposes. “Thankfully, consumers with sensitive teeth or gums have a number of choices when it comes to their oral health, and aloe vera is one of them,” says AGD spokesperson Eric Shapria, MS, DDS, MAGD, MA.“If they are interested in a more alternative approach to oral hygiene, they should speak with their dentist to ensure that it meets the standards of organized dentistry, too.” Summer 2009
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Jack T. Clark Foundation – Fulfilling a Legacy Dr. Jack T. Clark was a founding member of the Texas Academy of General Dentistry. He served the first two terms as president and went on to become one of the first 20 members in the U.S. to earn a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry. He was the first Texas dentist to earn his Mastership. Dr. Clark gave a lifetime of service to his community and his profession, advancing the principle of lifelong learning in order to provide the public with the best possible care. The Jack T. Clark Foundation continually works to fulfill his legacy of excellent dental education and professional service to the community.
Developing Personal & Professional Benefits Through AGD Benefits Plus, the AGD has partnered with various organizations to offer exclusive member discounts on a variety of high-quality products and services. For more information about the AGD Benefits Plus programs, visit the Membership section at www.agd.org. Be sure to identify yourself as an AGD member when you contact these benefit partners to take advantage of your special member discount.
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Texas AGD Past Presidents Charles Pugh, DDS, FAGD, Founder
Russell Schlattman, DDS, MAGD
Jack T. Clark, DDS, MAGD Founder
Kevin Seidler, DDS, MAGD
James Feagin, DDS, FAGD Randolph Brantley, DDS, FAGD Eugene Allen, DDS, FAGD
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CareCredit• 800.300.3046, ext. 4519 Patient financing
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Eugene Allen, DDS, MAGD
Roberto Diaz, DDS, MAGD
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Mickey Walker, DDS, MAGD
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Expanded Duties of the Dental Assistant Extension of Dental Assistant Duties: 1) A dental assistant working under GENERAL supervision may provide interim treatment of minor emergency conditions that cause pain or discomfort to the patient IF: • Treatment is considered reversible. • Treatment does not require cutting hard and soft tissues. • The dentist believes the assistant has been properly trained to provide the treatment. • The dentist delegates the procedure orally or in writing before the dental assistant performs the procedure. • The dentist retains responsibility for the procedure . • A follow-up appointment with the patient must be scheduled within a reasonable time.
***Note: Under general supervision, it is not necessary for the dentist who employs or is in charge of the dental assistant and responsible for supervising their services to physically be in the office at the time the assistant is providing services (i.e. minor emergency treatment or radiology). In cases requiring direct supervision (i.e. applying sealants and doing coronal polishing), the supervising dentist is not required to be in the treatment room, but must be in the office. Dental Assistant Registration Online Course & Exam
Newly hired dental assistants have one year from the date they are employed to register with the TSBDE. During this time they are permitted to make x-rays under the direct supervision of a dentist. Registration requires successful completion of the TSBDE approved dental assistant reg2) A dental assistant with at least two years of experience who has completed required istration course and exam. coursework will be able to receive certificates to perform coronal polishing and/or apply pit Through TAGD’s online dental assistant course and exam participants can: and fissure sealants under DIRECT supervision. • Complete the course and exam online from the comfort of your own home or office com• Eight hours of education are required to obtain each certificate. puter. • A dental assistant with BOTH certificates will need a total of 16 hours of approved • Register and earn credit 24/7 at your own pace. The online course is approximately eight training. hours in duration. • Previously only dental assistants working for Medicaid providers or practicing in under- • Print a certificate at your own computer upon successful completion of the exam. served areas were eligible to apply sealants. • Access a step-by-step checklist of materials and documents needed to register with the Texas State Board. Dental Assistant Continuing Education Fees: • To renew a single certificate, a dental assistant must complete 6 hours of continuing edu- $125 for AGD staff members cation (CE) annually. $155 for Non-AGD staff members • A dental assistant holding 2 or more certificates must complete 12 hours of CE each year to renew all of the certificates held by the assistant. Visit www.tagd.org to take the Dental Assistant Registration • Certifications requiring CE include: radiology, applying pit and fissure sealants, and coroOnline Course and Exam. nal polishing. *This course is TSBDE-approved • There are no CE requirements for assistants holding certification for nitrous oxide. JOURNAL OF THE TEXAS ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY • WINTER 2010
Building Better Representation for GPs
Being a General Dentist requires a unique skill set unlike that of any other specialty. By virtue of this, legislative and regulatory issues more often directly affect the practice of General Dentistry than other specialty groups. As the “Voice of General Dentistry,” Texas AGD wants to help. Protecting the mission of Texas AGD, “Advancing Excellence in Dentistry” becomes more difficult every year as other states struggle with increasing regulations and the addition of mid-level providers such as the advanced dental hygiene practitioner and DHATs. Texas dentists have maintained a strong commitment to patient care, and Texas AGD intends to supply the support necessary to continue. In order to accomplish our goals of advocacy for our members we have created an advocacy fund. The Texas Advocacy Fund provides Texas AGD with resources needed to protect the rights and privileges of the General Dentist before the legislature and regulatory bodies. With the fund, Texas AGD will continue to: • Monitor regulatory and legislative issues that affect the GP • Provide grassroots training and communications so TAGD can make an impact on policies that can affect how you practice dentistry • Maintain advocacy staff, a lobbyist, and volunteer support
Texas Advocacy Fund
The Texas Advocacy Fund is not a political action committee and cannot be used to support candidates or ballot Texas Academy of General Dentistry initiatives. Texas AGD recommends you continue to support the TDA’s DenPAC and to individually support candidates running for office as we must continue to have legislative sponsorship of bills that provide quality dental care for the Advocacy Fund Committee patients of Texas. Craig Armstrong, DDS, MAGD Chairman John Chandler, DDS, MAGD Roberto Diaz, DDS, MAGD Dave Roberts, DDS Jacquelyn Vo, DDS
To create and sustain this fund, TAGD is calling on members to make a meaningful contribution at one of the following suggested giving levels: Founder Advocate - $5000 Master Advocate - $1500 Fellow Advocate - $500 General Advocate - $250
The TAGD has long heard that its members want us to advocate for them legislatively, now is the chance to have your voice heard by making a contribution to the Texas Advocacy Fund. To make a contribution or if you have questions about the fund, contact Fund Chairman Dr. Craig Armstrong at carmst@aol.com or Sandy Frizzell at 512-244-0577.
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