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" I M P L A N T , E S T H E T I C A N D R E C O N S T R U C T I V E D E N T I S T R Y "

VOLUME 37 ISSUE 2 SPRING 2006

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I n T h i s I s s u e :

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

“It’s ALL Good!”

There is an energy and synergy that is abundant in ourprosthodontic community. I have had the opportunity thisMarch to spend time at the American Dental Education

Association and Academy of Osseointegration meetings. Thesetwo groups have completely different focuses. But there was acommonality in the presence, prominence and power ofprosthodontics and the activities of the College.

In recent years, it has become increasingly apparent that theACP has become a most meaningful and effective voice forprosthodontics and of prosthodontists. Our strategic plan hasassisted in providing a basis for who we are, what we want andwhere we are going. We have clear goals and have established apathway to achieve them.

At the ADEA meeting, many of the officers had opportunities to engageofficers from other specialty organizations. They have similar concernswith regard to access to care, public awareness, recognition of their specialtyand simultaneously, walking the fine line to be sensitive to our referringgeneralist colleagues. Ultimately, this venue provided us a forum to discussthe “future of the specialties.” We proactively have been addressing theseissues and have established strategies to obtain successful results. It was

evident that many other groups are just beginning to realize thechanging climate affecting the areas of patient care and graduateeducation to meet the demand. We are poised to move forwardwith a variety of initiatives to actual grow our specialty. OurPresident-Elect Steve Campbell has identified various ways ofmaking this a reality. These efforts will unfold in the comingmonths. We have accomplished this with a fraction of the financial commitment that other specialty groups have or areplanning on spending.

The AO meeting provided an opportunity to meet with manyof our corporate friends, both old and potentially new. They allembraced the successes of the ACP and ACPEF and are interested

in supporting our next endeavor. It was clear that they recognize we arepositioned to assist in their growth as we can grow with their assistance.This symbiotic relationship has developed because we have demonstratedour conviction and ability to make things happen. We believe that we arethe future single care providers who possess the skills of classic prostho-dontics, current technologies and surgical expertise. Our future is now andwe are looking ahead, never back to see who is behind us. Remember, it’s ALL good!

Dr. Bruce G. ValauriDDS, FACP

Clear your schedule for Nov. 1-4and plan to join your col-leagues at the 2006 ACP

Annual Session in Miami. Withsessions boasting top speakers andtrends in the prosthodontics spe-cialty, this year’s Annual Sessionpromises some of the best educa-tion and networking opportuni-ties. Not to mention the destina-tion. If you haven’t been to down-town Miami in the past few years,you’ll be surprised at the changestaking place. New office and high-end residential towers are sprout-ing up at a rapid pace, along withnew retail and restaurant outlets.

Adjacent to the Hyatt Regency Miami andimmediately across the Miami River is the start ofthe Brickell Avenue financial district –– home tothe city’s international banking offices. TheBrickell area is becoming one of Miami’s newesthot-spots for retail and upscale residential devel-opment. One of the new developments takingshape and scheduled for a late summer 2006

opening is Mary Brickell Village. Located a fewblocks south of the hotel and within a few minutesride on the city’s people mover (monorail), thisnew collection of shops and restaurants willinclude PF Chang’s, Rosa Mexicano, Blue Martini,Starbucks and Bally’s Total Fitness.

Downtown Miami is literally steps away fromthe Hyatt Regency Miami. Historic Flagler Street is

Miami – Beyond the Beaches for Annual Session 2006

3 Challenging the Specialty to be Technology Leaders

4 Member News

7 Central Office Staff Growing, Energized

8 Classifieds

the hub of the downtown shop-ping district, and includes suchwell-known stores as Macy’s. Alsodowntown, located on BiscayneBay, the Bayside Marketplace has awonderful collection of dining,entertainment and retail outlets ––all surrounding a beautiful yachtharbor.

If you need more entertainmentdiversions, there is the all newParrot Jungle Island, the MiamiSeaquarim, Vizcaya Museum andGardens, Little Havana, and evenmore shopping opportunities inCoconut Grove and Coral Gables— all within a few minutes drive

of the Hyatt Regency Miami.Check out the 2006 ACP Annual Session regis-

tration brochure inside this issue of the Messenger.Register now and make plans to discover Miamiall that the city has to offer. Oh yes, if you stillneed to feel the sand and surf of the AtlanticOcean, Miami Beach and South Beach are just ashort cab ride away!

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How were you trained?What techniques andmaterials did you learn to

use in your prosthodontic pro-gram? How many believe youreceived an education thatexposed you to all of the lead-ing edge technologies of thetime? Have those proceduresand technologies changedsince you graduated? Howmany of you believe that yourprogram better prepared you

to utilize the technologies of today and tomorrow?Few could have envisioned what prosthodontics

has become. The practice of prosthodontics and scopeof prosthodontic care has profoundly changed. Theevolution of technology into our daily practices is asignificant part of this change. I suspect that this willbe true for our future as well. We must prepare ourgraduates, practitioners and educators to lead thewave of technology that is upon us.

We have an incredible opportunity… an opportuni-ty to be the technology leader in dentistry. We are ide-ally positioned in the heart of dentistry. There are fewdiagnostic and treatment technologies that don’tinvolve us. This is different than the other specialtiesthat are more narrowly focused. Our diversity is ourwealth and strength. Training in general dentistry doesnot prepare graduates to utilize advanced techniquesor utilize the literature to continue their journeythrough a lifetime of dentistry. We are uniquely posi-tioned and prepared for what is going on around us.

It is in part our needs that have driven the technolo-gy revolution. We have never been satisfied with thecurrent technology to meet the needs of our patients.Our programs and practices need to be engaged in uti-lizing and continuing the development of new tech-nologies. We have a responsibility to prepare our stu-dents and prosthodontics to be the technology leaders.

However, the reality is that few of our programsactually have access to most of the new technologies.Unfortunately, it is difficult for schools to keep up.The limited resources of today’s educational environ-ment have made it even more difficult.

Our programs – what better place to bring the bestthat technology has to offer and prepare the next gen-eration of prosthodontists to begin their journey?How do you think dental students and dental schooladministrators would view prosthodontics? We havean opportunity and it is up to us to do somethingabout it.

The profound change has also occurred becausewe have redefined ourselves to reflect today’s reali-ties. We are no longer based solely on the things thatwe do. We are no longer identified only by the proce-dures we accomplish. Prosthodontics has a well-defined diagnostic basis today. Thanks to all of theindividuals that had the foresight to lead us throughthis evolution. We are no longer at the mercy ofchanging technologies. That is the critical nature ofbeing focused on diagnosis and not procedures.Procedures change – the need to treat edentulism andthe extensive variety of conditions that affect oral-facial structures will continue. Our tools will continueto evolve and improve. We need to be prepared tolead this change.

We have an incredible opportunity. Our programsshould be at the heart of all of this. The technologycenters of their schools. The technology centers of ourspecialty. An intellectual and practice resource for allof prosthodontics and our patients.

Now What? In January of 2001, a strategic plan-ning retreat sponsored by the ACP was held inDenver. The objective of the session was to focus onspecialty-wide issues and develop strategies tostrengthen the specialty. Eighteen individuals partici-pated during the course of three days and throughsurvey instruments before and after the meeting.What evolved became the College’s strategic plan,which has guided us in the subsequent years. Thedocument that resulted has helped provide direction

Leading Technology –Now What?

EDITOR’S MESSAGE

Stephen D. Campbell, DDS, MMSc

Have you always liked the idea of beingcapable of treating complex oral rehabilita-tions and reaching out to patients having

special needs? If it’s not the lack of desire orprofessional interest to pursue this career pat-tern, is it the finances? What are the pathwaysavailable with today’s opportunities in dentaleducation? One option is a general practicecareer where clinical expertise is enhanced byattending multiple advanced education courses.These courses have no continuity toward anend goal and may not result in an end goal of aprofessional competency. The other option is totake the next step and commit to an AmericanDental Association recognized specialty pro-gram in prosthodontics. But can you afford this?The answer is probably yes.

A recent article was published that exam-ined the educational expenses and future earn-ings associated with a prosthodontic residency.Specifically reviewed in this article were theearnings lost while enrolled in a prosthodonticprogram (not receiving income as a generaldental practitioner) plus the costs associatedwith the residency program. The return onsuch an investment (Internal Rate of Return),determined that the costs of this investmentwere recouped within a three to five year peri-

od of specialty practice. Furthermore, whenthe same year comparisons were done with theADA survey for general practitioners (GP), itwas found that the independent prosthodon-tist’s mean net earnings in 2001 were 33 per-cent higher than the corresponding mean netearnings of the GP.

The accompanying graphic illustrates theestimated earnings of a prosthodontist com-pared to a GP for each age over a life time ofpractice. While the financial concerns shouldonly be one consideration of many importantparameters for choosing to become a prostho-dontist, it does not need to be considered adeterrent, rather an incentive.

The American College of Prosthodontistsand the American College of ProsthodontistsEducation Foundation are sensitive to potentialresidents having financial challenges. TheACPEF has provided more than $100,000 ingrants this year. Find out more about ourgrants by visiting our Web site atwww.prosthodontics.org and review the recentarticles in the August 2005 issue of The Journalof the American Dental Association and the January 2006 issue of the Journal of Prosthodontics Implant, Esthetic andReconstructive Dentistry.

Financial benefits of specializing as aprosthodontistBy Dr. Kent D. Nash, Ph.D. (ACP Consultant) and Dr. David L. Pfeifer, D.D.S., M.S., M.Ed. (ACP Vice President)

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At Your Service…For questions regarding your membership, ACP programs and events or general inquiries, please contact the ACP headquarters at 800-378-1260; fax: 312-573-1257 or visit our Web site atwww.prosthodontics.org.

Ms. Nancy “Deal” Chandler, MA, RHIA, CAE, Executive Director – ext. 230 or dchandler@prosthodontics.orgManagement of overall College and Foundation operations.

Mr. Kevin Fitzpatrick, Associate Executive Director – ext. 222 or kfitzpatrick@prosthodontics.orgBack-up support to the Executive Director. Management of the Annual Session and other College meetings.

Ms. Pamela Insley Krueger, MS, Director, ACP Education Foundation – ext. 223 or foundation@prosthodontics.orgInformation on ACPEF programs and developments.

Ms. Elizabeth “Leesa” Kuo, MA, Director, Center for Prosthodontic Education – ext. 224 or ekuo@prosthodontics.orgInformation on continuing education programs and Annual Session exhibits.

Ms. Carla Baker, MBA, Director, Membership Services and Outreach – ext. 226 or cbaker@prosthodontics.orgMembership benefits, state sections, database administration and any membership-related inquiries.

Ms. Lauren Dethloff, Director, Communications and Marketing – ext. 227 or ldethloff@prosthodontics.orgACP marketing materials and products, media and public relations, Messenger newsletter, Web site,and other College communications.

Ms. Jennifer Jackson, Administrative Coordinator – ext. 221 or jjackson@prosthodontics.orgReceptionist and administrative support for all College departments and staff.

Dr. Stephen D. CampbellDDS, MMSc

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MEMBER NEWSNew Members(Approved by the Board of Directors during the February meeting and March conference call)

Student MembersDr. Setrag Dermendjian Dr. Mauricio Lavie Dr. Sergio RauchwergerDr. Lisa DiGioia Dr. Ramin Mahallati Dr. Miguel ScheelDr. Elizabeth Feldman Dr. Tatiana Malinsky Dr. Kyle SchmidtDr. Juan Fernandez Dr. Irina Olmezova Dr. Eui Jong ShinDr. Lisa Giovanetti Dr. Alexander J. O’Ryan Dr. Seevan ShoherDr. Mollie Griswold Dr. Andrew Pacinelli Dr. Byung Kwen SongDr. David Halmos Dr. Jessica Pandich Dr. Won Woo SonDr. Dong J. Kim Dr. Jonathan Rasmussen Dr. Mayra Wong

MembersDr. Amal Abualsamh Dr. Jiyoung Kim Dr. Lise PayantDr. Mohammad Al-Nahhas Dr. Meeyoung Kim Dr. Raffaele PisanoDr. Michael L. Bleeker Dr. Sung-Eun Lim Dr. Aparna SubramanianDr. Darian Kaar Dr. Alaa A. Moustafa Dr. Peter Yerbury

Certified Dental Technician AllianceMr. Michael Acquavivia Mr. Adam Saldana Mr. John B. StewartMr. Frederick Hornedo Jr. Mr. Rafael A. Santrich Mr. Michael Young

Membership Status Changes (Active to Retired Life Member)Dr. Charles L. Abney Dr. Evy L. Kaarvang Dr. Clifford W. VanBlarcomDr. Clifford W. Freidline Dr. Daniel R. PatrickDr. Benjamin A. Hill Dr. Keith Robinson

Membership Status Changes (Active to Life Member)Dr. Shedrick D. Jones Dr. Todd R. Krueger Dr. Jay Steinberg

Reinstated MembershipsDr. Stuart Shlosberg

In MemorialDr. Charles Edward English, 59, died onNov. 3, 2005 in Little Rock, Ark. Dr.English was a Butler University graduatewho entered Indiana University School ofDentistry in 1967. In 1971 he volunteeredfor the U.S. Army Dental Corps and wasstationed at Valley Forge Hospital, outsideof Philadelphia. He then moved toMarblehead, Mass. as an associate in 1973and was on staff at Tufts University. Adesire to continue his education and spe-cialty training led Dr. Edward to Bedford,Mass. where he joined the department ofVeterans Affairs. His career with the V.A.later led him to Houston where he com-pleted his residency in prosthodontics.

Dr. English began his lecturing careeron prosthetics in 1985, which continuedfor 20 years. He opted for an early retire-ment from the V.A. in 1997, moving toHeber Springs, Ark. to work with GreenDental Laboratories as V.P. of Education.In 2001 he moved to Little Rock to returnto private practice. In December of 2000,he was diagnosed with lung cancer, butcontinued to live life to the fullest.

Did you know that as an ACP member you can access the Journal ofProsthodontics’ full contents online? The online Journal offers many spe-cial features. The Journal is often online up to three weeks earlier than the

print issue is published. Additionally, online articles provide links to refer-enced articles, and allow you to search for related articles. You can even signup to have the Journal’s Table of Contents sent to your email. All of these fea-tures are free to ACP members! To access the Journal online, simply followthese steps: www.prosthodontics.org1. Go to the ACP’s homepage at www.prosthodontics.org/2. Click on the “Members Only” portion of the Web site.3. Enter your last name and ACP ID number to log in. 4. Once logged in, click the “Journal” link in the left hand column.5. This will take you to the Journal of Prosthodontics’ Web site, where you will

be able to access the full text of the Journal of Prosthodontics.

PLEASE NOTE: If you visit the Journal of Prosthodontics Web site without firstlogging into the ACP site as a member, you will only be able to view theabstracts from Journal articles. You must first log in to the ACP Web site, as anACP member, in order to have access to the full text.

Access the Journal ofProsthodontics Online

The American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation rec-ognized Dr. Arthur Nimmo for his service on the Commission. Dr. Nimmorecently completed a four-year term from 2001-05 as a Commissioner repre-senting the specialty of prosthodontics. The Commission is responsible forthe accreditation of U.S. dental schools, advanced education, GPR/AEGD,dental laboratory technology, dental hygiene and dental assisting programs.Dr. Nimmo, who received his award in Chicago, is a Past President of theAmerican College of Prosthodontists and a Diplomate of the American Boardof Prosthodontics.

Left to right: Dr. Morris Robbins, CDA Chair; Dr. Arthur Nimmo, Commissioner forProsthodontics; Ms. Karen Hart, CDA Director.

Daniel F. Galindo, D.D.S.

Daniel F. Galindo, D.D.S. was invited to speak atthe first symposium on “Treatment of theEdentulous Patient,” sponsored by Nobel BiocareColombia in Bogota, Colombia. Topics includedfixed and removable alternatives for the edentu-lous patient, ranging from CAD/CAM generatedfixed implant-supported reconstructions to remov-able implant-retained dentures. More than 280general practitioners and specialists from differentColombian cities attended this symposium.

ADA honors College member

The American Dental Education Association’s Prosthodontic Section met in Orlando inMarch. The 2006 Section Officers are pictured from left to right: Dr. Kenneth Gehrke, Chair;Dr. Lisa Lang, Councilor; Dr. Sharon Siegel, Secretary; and Dr. Luis Blanco, Chair-Elect.

SHARE YOUR NEWS If you have recently received a new appointment, award or honor or ifyou have graduated from a program, appeared in your local news or participated in a local dental meeting, share it with your fellow Collegemembers. Please submit your news item, along with a high resolution(300 dpi or more) photo by e-mail to Lauren Dethloff, Director ofCommunications and Marketing, ldethloff@prosthodontics.org.

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The disability income insurance industry hasbeen cutting overall issue limits for the past 15years. Currently, most carriers will not insure

an individual for more than $10,000 per month.Additionally, the maximum limit, when consider-ing coverage in force with all companies, is usual-ly $15,000 per month. Therefore, individuals areconstantly looking for ways to increase their over-all disability coverage limits in order to adequate-ly insure their incomes.

Mass Mutual has recently introduced aCatastrophic Disability Benefit Rider (CAT). Thisrider enables individuals to purchase additionalbenefits, over and above normal limits, for claimsrelated to a catastrophic disability.

A catastrophic disability is that in which one ofthree events occur: You suffer a presumptive dis-ability, you can not perform 2 of 6 Activities ofdaily living (ADL) or you develop a severe cogni-tive condition.

A presumptive disability is defined in the poli-cy as when sickness or injury causes a total loss ofspeech, hearing in both ears, sight in both eyes oruse of hands or feet. ADL’s are essentially thesame triggers used by long-term care insurers.These include: bathing, dressing, eating, toileting,transferring and continence. Finally, a severe cog-nitive condition is defined as a severe deteriora-tion and/or loss of cognitive capacity that resultsin the need for substantial supervision by anotherperson.

When added to a base Mass Mutual disabilitypolicy, the CAT rider insures an individual up tothe lesser of either 100 percent of income or $8,000per month. Benefits for this rider are payable toage 65.

To illustrate an example, assume that an indi-vidual has an income of $310,000 per year andexisting disability benefits of $9,000 per month. Atthis income, an individual would be eligible for anadditional $1,000 per month of base disability cov-erage and $8,000 of CAT rider. (The full amount ofCAT rider is available in this example becausewhen added all together; $9,000 existing coverage+ $1,000 additional base disability + $8,000 CATrider, this totals $18,000 per month or $216,000 peryear and is less than the $310,000 of income.)

In this example, when the CAT rider is utilized,the individual is now able to replace close to 70percent of their income ($216,000/ $310,000). If theCAT is not purchased, this same individual wouldonly be replacing 39 percent ($120,000/$310,000)of their income. As you can see, the CAT riderprovides a level of benefit that will allow individ-uals much more coverage to protect their mostimportant asset; their ability to earn a living.

The CAT rider should be considered by all indi-viduals as a way to maximize disability protec-tion. Granted, the definition may be more restric-tive than base disability benefits, however, theCAT rider provides an additional layer of benefitswhich will be very important if an individual isunable work due to a severe accident or illness.

For more information on Mass Mutual’s CATrider and other important disability programs,contact Treloar and Heisel, Inc. at 800-345-6040 orvisit their Web site at www.th-online.net.

Catastrophic disability riderallows for higheroverall benefit levelsBy Kenneth C. Thomalla, CPA, CLU, CFP®,

Chief Operating Officer, Treloar and Heisel, Inc.

CPE NEWSComplete Denture Update 2006: Contemporary Therapy for EdentulismCourse Director: Dr. Frank Lauciello

• May 5-6, 2006 • Sept. 15-16, 2006Nobel Esthetics Training Institute, Mahwah, NJ DenTeC@Georgia TechCourse Sponsors: Nobel Biocare and Ivoclar

Introduction to Implant SurgeryCourse Directors: Dr. Charles Goodacre and Dr. Jaime LozadaDec. 10-12, 2006Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CACourse Sponsor: Nobel Biocare

The Foundation of Implant Prosthodontics: From Diagnosis through Restoration andMaintenance Course Directors: Dr. Christopher Marchak, Dr. Charles Goodacre and Dr. Roy YanaseJan. 18-20, 2007DenTeC@Georgia Tech

Watch your mailbox for registration information or check the ACP Web site (www.prosthodontics.org/cpe ) forupdated information.

NEWS BRIEFSThe first saliva test for clinical oral cancer

detection is now available. Scientists in theUCLA School of Dentistry laboratory have

discovered that seven RNAs, molecules thatcarry information in cells, when found in sali-va are useful for oral cancer detection.

Dr. David Wong and his team have testedmore than 300 saliva samples from oral cancerpatients and healthy people and the salivaoral cancer RNA signature is always presentin higher levels in the saliva of oral cancerpatients, with an overall accuracy rate ofabout 85 percent.

Based on those results, Dr. Wong’s teamdeveloped a standardized “Saliva RNA Testfor Oral Cancer,” which has been tested in 100

oral cancer patients and healthy people. Resultsconfirmed that four saliva oral cancer RNA bio-markers are accurate in detecting oral cancer,around 82 percent. This test will have enormousclinical value in reducing the mortality and mor-bidity for oral cancer patients, as well as improv-ing their quality of life, according to the AmericanAssociation for Dental Research.

The early detection of oral cancer currentlydepends on a thorough oral cancer examination,usually by a dentist or qualified healthcareprovider. Oral cancer is the 6th most common can-cer in men and 14th in women. The disease killsabout one person every hour and approximately30,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral can-cer this year.

New clinical test for saliva-based oral cancer detection released

Don’t miss the following upcoming CPE programs:

The Institute of Medical EmergencyPreparedness launched the Red E GulfCoast Relief Fund, to benefit dental health

professionals affected by natural disasterssuch as Hurricane Katrina in the states mostimpacted by the devastation. A portion of allRed E system and membership sales will beearmarked to generate revenue for theLouisiana, Mississippi and Alabama StateDental Associations.

More than a thousand dental practices weredestroyed in the areas hardest hit by Katrina inthe gulf regions of Louisiana, Mississippi andAlabama, according to the American DentalAssociation. Many dental professionals, whohave lost their homes and practices, struggleto rebuild their lives in a difficult, uphill battle.

"After evacuating my home and practicewith my family, I returned two days later, to seethe effects of Katrina’s awesome force.Destruction, devastation and despair wereeverywhere," said Dr. John Roberson, CEO ofIMEP. "I witnessed firsthand, the failure ofeverything we take for granted everyday:power, phone (land lines and cellular), water,gasoline, 9-1-1, hospitals, police, fire, etc. It wastruly representative of a third world country."

Dr. Roberson and Dr. Chris Rothman, COO,co-founders of IMEP and the Red E System,live in Hattiesburg, Miss. and Birmingham,Ala. Respectively. They have seen and experi-enced the tragedy of Katrina’s impact andunderstand the need to help their colleaguesrebuild their lives in the aftermath.

"My office suffered minimal damage, butmany of my colleagues went back to nothingbut a concrete slab," Dr. Roberson said. "Despite

the devastation, I witnessed the resiliency of peopleworking cohesively together to make the situationbetter. I saw people overcome, improvise andadapt to their current state; I was compelled to finda way to help my colleagues in the dental profes-sion and worked to establish the Red E Gulf CoastRelief Fund.

To help dental professionals through IMEP, RedE systems and memberships can be purchased viathe Red E Web site www.getrede.com. Red E GulfCoast Relief Fund will be used to help offset anyexpenses of dental professionals who are rebuild-ing their practices and lives again. All sales in 2006will generate proceeds for the Alabama, Louisianaand Mississippi Dental Associations.

IMEP’s Red E system is a doctor-created, med-ical emergency preparedness system designed toenable healthcare professionals, as well as, ordi-nary citizens to respond calmly, quickly and con-fidently in an emergency. It can be especially sig-nificant in responding to medical emergenciesthat occur in the healthcare office, workplace,school and home, or as a result of natural disas-ters, such as hurricanes.

The institute recognizes that the average citizenneeds to be trained and prepared to be the "veryfirst first responder," when common medicalemergencies occur. This is important because pro-fessional first responders, such as medical personnelmay not always be easily accessible. Professionalresponse can often take more than 10 minutes,because of an inundation of emergency calls, lack ofan adequate amount of assistance, or other unfore-seen circumstances that can occur during a crisis.

The Red E Mission is to become the universalstandard for meeting every day medical emergen-cies in the school, workplace and home.

Red E Helps Dental Professionals Affectedby Natural Disasters

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It’s been a busy andexciting time for us inthe Central Office! One

of my first priorities hasbeen to rebuild the stafforganization — fillingopen positions and devel-oping a culture of team-work that will providefirst-class support and ser-vice to our members andto further the mission and

achieve the goals of the ACP. I am delighted toreport that we have filled three key positions withextremely well qualified and talented people!

Carla Baker joined the ACP as Director ofMembership Services and Outreach in lateFebruary. She has more than six years of experi-ence managing membership services for nonprofitorganizations. Carla received an undergraduatedegree from Illinois State University with a BSdegree in Elementary Education. After spendingseveral years at home raising children, she re-entered the workforce with a position in anaccounting department. She then enrolled atNorth Central College in Naperville, Ill. and com-pleted a MBA degree with a concentration infinance and management. In December of 2005,she took the CAE Exam and became a CertifiedAssociation Executive, which means that she mas-tered a well-rounded and comprehensive body ofknowledge for this credential as determined bythe American Society of Association Executives.

Carla previously worked at Prevent BlindnessAmerica, an organization dedicated to fightingblindness and saving sight. Most recently, Carlaworked at the Association for LaboratoryAutomation, which focuses on the continuedadvancement of technology in scientific laboratories.There she managed membership services includingnew member programs, along with the organiza-tion’s budget, bylaws and policy development.

Lauren Dethloff came on board as Director ofCommunications and Marketing in early March.She served as Director of Communications for theAmerican Student Dental Association for morethan three years. Most recently, she worked asDirector of Development for a charitable nonprofitorganization in Chicago, where she achieved

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

Nancy Deal ChandlerACP Executive Director

Central Office staff growing, energized

increased revenue targets and developed improvedand more cost effective communications vehicles.

After earning a Bachelor’s degree from OhioUniversity’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism,Lauren was a daily newspaper reporter for the SouthBend Tribune. Later, she moved to Chicago and heldpositions as an editor at Bacon’s Information, a mediaresearch company, and as a content manager for aWeb site portal in the steel industry.

With expertise in Web site redesign, marketing,public relations, writing and editing, her skills arean excellent resource for the ACP.

Jennifer Jackson joined our team in mid-Marchas Administrative Coordinator. Jennifer has morethan nine years of secretarial and administrativesupport and customer service experience. Sheworked as an optician/ophthalmologist assistant,and most recently, she was a recruiter for a compa-ny who serviced Fortune 500 clients in theiremployment searches. Jennifer has completedmore than half of the courses required for anundergraduate degree from the University ofIllinois at Chicago.

Jennifer serves as your first point of contactwhen you call the ACP. I’m sure that if you havethe opportunity to speak with her, you will get asense of her genuine interest in people and desireto exceed your member service expectations!

The ACP’s Central Office staff is here to serve you. Pictured left to right (front row) Pamela Kruger, Director of theACP Education Foundation; Deal Chandler, Executive Director; Jennifer Jackson, Administrative Coordinator;Kevin Fitzpatrick, Associate Executive Director; (back row) Lauren Dethloff, Director of Communications andMarketing; Carla Baker, Director of Membership Services and Outreach; and Leesa Kuo, Director ofContinuing Education.

May1-3 American College of Oral and

Maxillofacial Surgeons 27th AnnualScientific ConferenceLas Vegas, NV

5-6 ACP Center for Prosthodontic EducationComplete Denture Update 2006LContemporary Therapy for EdentulismNobel Esthetics Training Institute -Mahwah, NJ

22-26 Academy of Prosthodontics AnnualMeetingSan Francisco, CA

June/July28-1 IADR 84th General Session

Brisbane, Australia

August2-5 American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry

31st Annual MeetingGrand Cayman

September15-16 ACP Center for Prosthodontic Education

Complete Denture Update 2006LContemporary Therapy for EdentulismDenTeC@Georgia Tech - Atlanta, GA

October4-7 AAOMS 88th Annual Meeting

San Diego, CA

12-15 ISMR /AAMP Joint MeetingMaui, HI

25-29 American Academy of Implant Dentistry55th Annual MeetingChicago, IL

November1-4 ACP 2006 Annual Session

Hyatt Regency Miami - Miami, FL

December1-2 Fall Meeting GNYAP

New York, NY

10-12 ACP Center for Prosthodontic Education Introduction to Implant SurgeryLoma Linda University - Loma Linda, CA

Calendar of Upcoming Events

for the College and prosthodontics. It hasallowed us to communicate an effective andshared vision of prosthodontics to all of thecommunities of interest.

Much has changed because of those efforts –our definition and accreditation standards, thescope of prosthodontics, and even our centraloffice. A successful capital campaign ensued.We are now on the verge of a change in thevery structure of the ACP and how we do busi-ness. This is part of an effort to make the orga-nization more nimble and responsive to ourmembers and the issues that confront us.

We have made significant progresstowards accomplishing many of the goalsthat were established. Now What?

Five years is a long time. A healthy organi-zation will continue to evolve to meet thedemands of the environment and challengesit faces. The time is right to reevaluate ourstrategic plan and look to the next five years.This will provide an opportunity to reflect onthe continued growth of prosthodontics, ourmembers and our environment. We need toidentify the critical strategic issues for grow-ing prosthodontics and our graduate educa-tional programs.

Editor’s MessageContinued from page 3

I hope you will extend a warm welcome to ournew staff when you have the chance to interactwith them! They along with me, Kevin Fitzpatrick,Leesa Kuo and Pamela Krueger are aiming to pro-vide you with the high quality of service thatmatches the gold standard of your profession. Inthe meantime, stay tuned for more news from theCentral Office.

The Council for the American Board ofProsthodontics (ABP) serves the interests ofthe ABP and the specialty it represents. The

Council is responsible for the annual recruitmentof nominations for election to the ABP. In additionto the Council's internal recruitment process,members of the Council invite nominations forABP examiner, which can be submitted by a peti-tion signed by 25 Diplomates. The petition, alongwith the nominee's letter of intent and curriculumvitae must be received by the ACP ExecutiveDirector by July 1, 2006.

Send the petition and supporting documenta-tion to: Ms. Nancy Deal Chandler, ExecutiveDirector, American College of Prosthodontists, 211East Chicago Ave., Suite 1000, Chicago, Illinois60611-2688. Phone: 312-573-1260, ext. 230; E-mail:dchandler@prosthodontics.org

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PRACTICE FOR SALE

Colorado (Front Range) – Well-establishedprosthodontic practice with opportunity for immediate buy-in of 50 percent with option to purchase additional 50 percent at later date. Attractive & comfortable office.Consistently growing, fee-for-service dental practice. 2005 collections exceeded $775,000. Practice Transition Partners 888-789-1085, www.practicetransitions.com.

Florida (Central Florida) – Practice in paradise.Modern, free-standing office just three miles fromAtlantic Ocean in Central Florida. Practicingprosthodontics here is like a dream come true. Faxresponse to: 321-723-6879.

Maryland (Eastern Shore) – 30+ years estab-lished fee-for-service practice. Never marketed.All levels of prosthodontics/maxillofacialprosthodontics. Call 410-742-4048.

Texas (South Texas) – Modern, well equipped,pure prosthodontic, fee-for-service practice oppor-tunity. 2005 receipts $575,000 on 3 days per week.Sale price $405,000. Serious enquiries only.Contact: stxpros@yahoo.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Massachusetts (Brookline and Wellesley) –Prosthodontic and restorative practice is lookingfor a prosthodontist for full, or part-time leadingto full time position. Practice includes all aspectsof prosthetic and restorative dentistry. In-houselab and two up-to-date facilities. Interested onlyin a highly motivated individual who is lookingfor an eventual equity position in this prestigiouspractice, which has been established for over 35years. Cover letter and resume to: Dr. MichaelRubin, 1 Brookline Place, Suite 506, Brookline, MA02445. E-mail: mr@thielrubinwang.com

Texas (Houston) – The University of TexasDental Branch at Houston invites applicants forone (1) part-time and one (1) full-time facultyposition in the Department of Prosthodontics.Responsibilities include pre-clinical teaching toundergraduate dental students. The applicantmust have a DDS/DMD degree recognized by theCommission on Dental Accreditation of theAmerican Dental Association and be eligible forlicensure in the State of Texas. Previous teachingor private practice experience required. Advancedtraining in prosthodontics is preferred. Theappointment is expected to be at the ClinicalAssistant or Clinical Associate Professor level. TheUniversity of Texas Health Science Center atHouston is an equal opportunity employer,M/F/D/V, and a non-smoking environment.Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.This is a security sensitive position and therebysubject to Texas Education Code #51.215. A back-ground check will be required for the final candi-date. Please submit a letter of application, curricu-lum vitae and list of three references to: Dr.Thomas J. Huff, The University of Texas DentalBranch at Houston, 6516 M.D. Anderson Blvd,Suite 422, Houston TX 77030.

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

New Jersey (Pennsylvania, Maryland andNew York being considered) – Enthusiasticand success-oriented third year LSU prosthodon-tic resident seeking employment as an associatewith a possibility of partnership or purchase inthe future. Interested in joining a practice in NewJersey – Pennsylvania, Maryland and New Yorkbeing considered. Contact via e-mail: damontjenk-insdmd@aol.com or call 504-400-0682.

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