Welcome new and returning members. Hope everyone had a great summer! I am very

excited to serve the LCDS this upcoming year. It will be hard shoes to fill since our previous President, Dr. Cynthia Deragon did such an outstanding job, with the support and assistance of the board members and our hard-working and dedicated Executive Director, Cinda Collmer. Thanks to our Vice President and Program Chair, Dr. Michelle Laboda we have an excellent line up of speakers and sponsors. The schedule of events will start on September 18th with the New Membership Social at the renovated Marina at Edison Ford, which is the same Pinchers on the River. A special thanks to our sponsors Investors’ Security Trust and Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt PA. Remember to invite a colleague that is not yet a LCDS member to join you at the social. The

growth of our society is crucial to our impact in the community. See you there! Our monthly dinner meetings will continue to be at the Landings Helm Club. Don’t forget to set the date for our Holiday Party. Which will be once again at the beautiful Gulf Harbor Yacht and Country Club on December 11, 2014. It will be a night of great food, music, drinks and dancing. Another date you will not want to miss is the Lee/Collier seminar at the Holiday Inn by the Airport on May 1, 2015. This will be for your entire staff. Presented by Amy Morgan CEO of the Pride Institute, “Future Proof Your Practice: Building and Keeping a Loyal Patient Base.” I want to bring to everyones attention the issue being discussed of defluoridation of Lee County water. Anyone interested in getting involved with this very important subject please contact Cinda at (239) 936-9240 or myself at (239) 948-5900.

I want to leave you with this quote by Henry Ford:

Member News

L

EE

CO

UNTY DENTAL SO

CIE

TY

2014

Presidential Message by Dr. Diana Barajas

Annual Member - New Member SocialMarina at Edison Ford

Thursday • September 18, 2014 • 6:30 – 9:30 pm(Pinchers on the River) 2360 West First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Coming together is a beginning.

Keeping together is progress.

Working together is success.

Enjoy an evening of hors d’oeuvres & drinks with friends, colleagues & prospective members as we kick off our new meeting year!

Spouses & Guests Welcome ~ Casual AttirePlease RSVP by September 12, 2014

Email: Leecodental@hotmail.com • Phone: 239-936-9240

2

3

General membership dinner meetings held at: The Landings, Helm Club, 4420 Flagship Drive, Ft. Myers 33919unless otherwise stated. Happy hour: 6 PM, Dinner: 7 PM, Speaker: 8 PM.

No Show PolicyWe will continue the policy of billing for “no shows” at the membership dinner meetings. If you RSVP’d that you

would attend, but discover you cannot please let me know, even last minute cancellations are appreciated.Questions? Please contact: Cinda Collmer, Executive Director, at 239-936-9240 or leecodental@hotmail.com

ADA Annual SessionWCDDA 93rd Annual MeetingDentist’s Day on the Hill Florida National Dental ConventionWCDDA Summer Meeting

October 9 – 14, 2014 San Antonio, TXJanuary 16, 2015 St. PeteMarch 25, 2015 TallahasseeJune 11-13, 2015 OrlandoAugust 7-9, 2015 Naples

UPCOMING DATESUPCOMING DATES

Schedule of EventsSeptember 2014 - May 2015

September 18, 2014Thursday

October 16, 2014 Thursday

November 20, 2014Thursday

December 11, 2014Thursday

January 22, 2015Thursday

February 19, 2015Thursday

March 19, 2015Thursday

April 16, 2015Thursday

May 1, 2015Friday

Membership SocialThursday, 6:30 – 9:30PM at Marina at Edison Ford (Pinchers on the River)Sponsored by Investor’s Security Trust and Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.*Members, Prospective Members & Guests only*

Julie North, CFO & Exec. Director Southwest Florida Oral & Facial Surgery“New HIPPA Guidelines – Everything You Need to Know”

Dr. Scott Tomar“Community Water Fluoridation: Still a Great Prevention Measure!”

Holiday Party @ Gulf Harbour Country Club6:30 – 9:30PM Sponsored by – First Citizens Bank and Omni Financial Services*Members & Guests Only*

Stacey Brill, M.S.CCC-SLP STAR and Brianne Carter, PT STAR “Oral Head & Neck Cancer – A Hard Thing to Swallow”

Greg Auerbach, ADS Florida “Transitioning Transitions: Setting Yourself and Your Practice Up for Purchase or Sale – What Every Dentist Needs to Know”

Dr. DeWitt Wilkerson“The Exceptional Dental Team: Gatekeepers for Systemic Inflammation & Total Wellness”

Dr. Donald M. Cohen“Potpourri of Oral Pathology - Interesting Cases From the University of Florida Biopsy Service”

Seminar Lee / Collier @ Holiday Inn Airport / Gulf Coast Town CenterPresentation by Amy Morgan CEO of the Pride Institute“Future Proof Your Practice: Building and Keeping a Loyal Patient Base”

4

A FULL-SERVICE LAW FIRM CELEBRATING 90 YEARS: 1924 – 2014

Adapting. Changing. Moving forward.

henlaw.com • 239.344.1100 Fort Myers • Bonita Springs • Sanibel • Naples*

©2014 Henderson Franklin Starnes & Holt, P.A. * By appointment only.

Working Together To Build a Better Community Since 1924.

BUSINESS & TAX • COMMERCIAL LITIGATION • CONSTRUCTION • DIVORCE, MARITAL & FAMILY

EMPLOYMENT • IMMIGRATION • MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS • REAL ESTATE • TORT & INSURANCE

WILLS, TRUST AND ESTATE PLANNING • WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

5

Executive Council Members

OFFICERSPresident: Dr. Diana Barajas 239-948-5900Immed. Past President: Dr. Cynthia Deragon 239-275-6564 V. Pres. & Program Chair: Dr. Michele Laboda 239-561-2258Secretary/Treasurer: Dr. Heather Adu-Sarkodie 239-728-3636

Dr. Ryan Donovan – yr. 1 239-931-4141Dr. Michele Laboda – yr. 1 239-561-2258Dr. Heather Adu-Sarkodie – yr. 2 239-728-3636Dr. Joseph Mitchell – yr. 2 239-939-5556Dr. Diana Barajas – yr. 3 239-948-5900Dr. Jennifer Taschner – yr. 3 239-936-0635

Dr. Sudhanshu Desai 239-542-5676Dr. Denise Oakes-Lottridge 239-369-5897Dr. Ken Jandik 239-275-7907Dr. Cynthia Deragon – alternate 239-275-6564Dr. Michele Laboda – alternate 239-561-2258Dr. William (Billy) Truax, III - alternate 239-334-6136

Membership & Retention Chair: Dr. Jennifer Taschner 239-936-0635Professional Relations Chair (Peer Review): Dr. Deirdre Catlin 239-936-7400Ethics Chair: Dr. Deirdre Catlin 239-936-7400Children’s Dental Health Co-Chair: Dr. Oliver Favalli 239-418-1444Dental Hygiene & Assisting Advisory Board: Dr. Deirdre Catlin 239-936-7400

President: Dr. William Truax, II 239-334-6136Vice President: Dr. Nicholas Dundee 239-574-5555Secretary/Treasurer: Dr. Ken Jandik 239-275-7907Board Member: Dr. William (Billy) Truax, III 239-334-6136

Executive Director for LCDS & PDC: Cinda Collmer 239-936-9240Email – leecodental@hotmail.com

July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

DELEGATES TO F.D.A.

BOARD MEMBERS

PROJECT DENTISTS CARE OF S.W. FL., INC.

6

Mission of Mercy (MOM), which took place on March 28th & 29th of this year was spectacular!

Over the course of these two days, 1,660 people were provided dental care at the Tampa fairgrounds by dentists, hygienists, assistants and auxiliary staff from all over the state of Florida. Media coverage included national and local TV, radio and press cover-age. What a great way to make the public aware of the FDA and its members.

For all of our local LCDS members that participat-ed, your hard work and generosity was amazing!

You are the driving force behind the $1.14 million in dental services donated during MOM and I can only sincerely thank you for your time

and expertise!

Our sponsors, First Citizens Bank, ADS Dental Transitions and Caloosehatche Tax & Financial Services thank you for your support, which allowed for a great nap home by bus!

I look forward to next year and want to encourage all of our members to consider MOM 2015.

MISSION OF MERCY, 2014

Dr. Heather Adu-SarkodieDr. Norma Jean AppelbaumDr. Diana BarajasMary Dacosta, CDAMarsha DamianoDr. Cynthia DeragonDr. Sam DesaiDr. Nick DundeeLinda Dundee

Dr. Oliver FavalliApril Fox, RDHDanielle Johnston, CDADr. Yolanda KieserDr. Andrea MierYvonne Milanovic, RDHDr. Yolanda MitchellDr Denise Oakes-LottridgeDr. Jon Rauch

Adriana Sanchez, RDHAmber TruaxDr. Bill TruaxDr. Billy TruaxKathie TruaxDr. Buck WeglarzJanet Weisbecker, RDHESC Hygiene Students

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.In gratitude,Cynthia L. Deragon, D.M.D.Immediate Past-President, Lee County Dental Society

Hope International Ministries is a not for profit medical mission organization that currently concentrates their efforts in the poorer regions of the Dominican Republic near Puerta Plata and Sosua, DR. Many

of the people served by the mobile clinics have never seen a dentist or doctor in their lives.

Over five days of clinics in 2014, H.I.M. served 2500 patients; over 177 of them

dental patients seen by only two den-tists with very limited instruments and equipment.

Donations of all usable dental instrumentation and consumables are welcome.

For more information, and to donate goods, services or $$$, please go to this link: www.hopeinternationalministries.org or email:idyllicmema@gmail.com for pick-up in the Lee County area.

Thank you for helping bring dental health to the people of the Dominican Republic!

No Time for Dental Missions? You Can Still Save a Smile Overseas

A BIG THANK YOU to these 2014 MOM VOLUNTEERSA BIG THANK YOU to these 2014 MOM VOLUNTEERS

7

Adam Beno, DMD – Fort MyersKevin Dunphy, DDS – Fort Myers

Nicole Toomey, DMD – Cape CoralEdmond Weglarz, DDS – Fort Myers

Dr. Sam Desai accepting FDA Leadership Award.

Dinner after House of Delegates Meeting, Ocean Prime - Orlando

LCDS Holiday Party 2013

NEW MEMBERS

Give Kids a Smile Saturday, Feb. 14th, 2015Contact Cinda - Phone: 239-936-9240 Email: leecodental@hotmail.com

FDN

C 2

014

Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club

Attendees

We Care of Lee County, operated by The Salvation Army, is a community-supported specialty care referral and coordination system for the uninsured and indigent, ensur-ing better access to services and greater continuity of care.

This summer we have rallied the support of several com-munity stakehold-ers to explore the expansion of services under the We Care program umbrella by incorporating the Project Dentists Care program, a dental clinic offering pre-ventative and restorative dental care to area residents in need. The recipients of these services are low-income individuals without adequate insurance and/or dental care coverage. In our community, providers of similar dental care services to this population use a sliding scale fee for services; however,

Project Dentists Care is free of charge.

As an established partnership with The Salvation Army, the clinic will continue to operate out of our Outreach Services Center by providing multiple clinics per week, with a capacity of 10-15 individuals per session.

Services are per-formed by volunteer community dentists.

Current partners include the United Way, Lee County Dental Society, Lee Memorial Health System–

Lee Community Clinics, Department of Health in Lee County and State of Florida for Sovereign Immunity, available to local volunteer practitioners and dentists.

New volunteer dentists and physicians are needed!

We are grateful for your support!

Please contact Paul Whitear at (239)628-1455 or (239)233-2381.

FDN

C 2

014

8

Rocky Rager and Justin Smith are registered representatives of and offer securities services through Securian Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. OMNI Financial Services is independently owned and operated. Rocky Rager and Justin Smith do not provide specific tax or legal advice. Consult with a qualified tax/legal advisor. 969977DOFU071714

239.939.4455 justin.smith@omnifinserv.comrocky.rager@omnifinserv.com

Serving Lee County Dental Society for over 35 years. OMNI Financial Services is a comprehensive financial services firm committed to helping our clients improve their long-term financial success. We offer a wide range of quality financial products and the advice and expertise of some of the best financial professionals in the industry.

Don’t Let Some Attorney Perform an “Assetectomy”.Learn how to help protect your hard earned assets from taxes and creditors.

www.assetectomy.com

9

Join the EVolutionASTRA TECH Implant System™ EV

The new

ASTRA TECH Implant System™ EV

– now available

Learn more

www.jointheev.com

© 2013 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC. CRC588392 (12/12) CS 7338773 SUP030A 04/13

A better world starts with the best people.

Kirk L Gravelle CFP®, CIMA® Senior Investment Management

Consultant First Vice President

Financial Advisor

8889 Pelican Bay Blvd. Suite 300 Naples, FL 34108 +1 239 443-7829

kirk.gravelle@morganstanley.com www.morganstanleyfa.com/

thegravellegroup

The Lee County Dental Society knows that helping others is

hard work. Yet that is their life’s passion. They sacrifice their

time and talents to support the greater good and to make

an impact on our entire community. The Gravelle Group of

Morgan Stanley salutes the people of The Lee County Dental

Society. Your actions make our world a better place.

10

NEED A DENTAL ASSISTANT?

OR TRY OUR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - IT EQUALS AN 8 WEEK WORKING INTERVIEW

CONTACT HERITAGE PLACEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT NOW: (239) 936-5822

HERITAGE INSTITUTE HAS A PROFESSIONALLY TRAINEDDENTAL ASSISTANT FOR YOU!

OUR STUDENTS ARE TRAINED TO DO THE FOLLOWING AND MORE:• Review dental records and prepare patients for treatment including taking X-rays• Provide dentist with proper instruments and chair side materials• Do impressions, modeling, charting and polishing• Conduct fluoride treatments and whitening procedures• Provide postoperative instructions and instruct patients on oral healthcare• Prepare and position patients for X-rays• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment• Manage front office duties such as scheduling, phones, insurance, computer• Prepare and manage patient charts and profiles

HERITAGEINSITUTE.EDU6630 Orion Dr. #202 | Ft Myers, FL | 33912

11

A BETTER BANKING EXPERIENCE. Your business expects it, we deliver it.

When you choose Regions, you can expect the tools, guidance and exceptional service you need to take more control over your fi nances. Whether you need checking and savings, lending expertise or a trusted advisor to help you map out a better fi nancial future, we can help. There’s never been a better time to switch and experience the difference we can provide at Regions.

Regions is proud to support the FDA Misson of Mercy.

Josh Solow | Business Banking | 239.482.5219

A BETTER BANKING A BETTER BANKING

© 2014 Regions Bank. All loans and lines subject to credit approval.

regions.com

12

features & Benefits

n 100% financing available for new or used equipment

n Up to 7-year terms may be available

n Flexible repayment schedules

n Custom-tailored purchase options

n Terms structured to meet tax or accounting needs2

Medical Equipment Finance & Leasing

Take advantage of special rates

to finance your equipment:

rate

term

equipment finance rates 1

Fixed APR Fixed APR

BFH-013-3.13firstcitizens.com

Ready to get started?Rhonda ChapmanVice President,�Business Banker13525 Bell Tower DriveFt Myers,�FL�33907239.454.2020Rhonda.Chapman@firstcitizens.com

null null

nullnull2.82% 3.20%

5 Years 7 Years

1 Finance rates are effective as of 7/22/14 for lending relationships of $500,000 or more.1 Rates are subject to change. Actual APR may be impacted by fee, rates, amount financed and terms.2 Consult your tax advisor for additional information on eligibility.3 Normal credit approval applies. Member FDIC

13

July 1st marked the start of a new era as Edison State College officially became

Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW). The dental hygiene program faculty and students over the past year have increased their participa-tion in community activities to improve oral health. The stu-dents and faculty collaborative-ly worked with the Lee County Dental Society to provide cleanings, exams, sealants and radiographs for 115 children during GKAS day held at the College.

The Dental Hygiene faculty and students participated in the Support Head & Neck Cancer event held in Fort Myers. Oral Health Programs were presented by students to local nursing and assisted living facilities, Buck-ingham Exceptional School, VPK and children enrolled in Cape Coral, Naples and Fort Myers elementary schools. The program expanded its effort to improve access to care through

partnering with the Lee County Health Department Women Infant and Children Program and 21st Century Care. The dental clinic provided dental hygiene

services to 450 children. The dental hygiene students continue to complete com-munity service hours with Project Dentist Care, Ronald McDonald House, Christina Smile, College Health Fairs and special projects.

Florida SouthWestern State College Dental Hygiene CE Department will be offering the local anesthesia course for licensed dental hygienists this fall on September 20-21, October 11-12. The CE course has received rave reviews from all participants.

FLORIDA SOUTHWESTERN STATE COLLEGE

Dental Hygiene Program News

Logo DesignBusiness CardsNewsletters

Brochures Marketing Web Banners

lllustration CartoonsPhoto Work

Graphic Design Services

With outstanding mechanical and hydrophilic properties, Roxolid® SLActive® Implants may allow you to use smaller diameters and reduce the need for complex GBR procedures.

To learn more contact your Straumann Territory Manager or visit www.straumann.ca.

More than solid – Roxolid.Reducing invasiveness.

®

nzgraham@hotmail.com

For more information, samples or a free quote, please contact:

by Nancy Z. Graham

14

SO YOU CAN KEEP LOOKING FORWARD.Not just any transition team can say this.

WE HAVE YOUR BACK

DENTAL PRACTICE SALES | APPRAISALS | PARTNERSHIPS | BUY-INS & BUY-OUTS | MULTI-DOCTOR TRANSITIONS | ASSOCIATESHIPS

“The valuation process took the individuality of my practice into consideration. Given the opportunity to go through the process again, I wouldn’t hesitate to use ADS Florida.”

And, not just any team has this said about them.

Phil Logrippo, DMDphil@ADSFlorida.com

239.682.4339

Greg Auerbach, MBAgreg@ADSFlorida.com

941.746.7959

– Mitchell M. Strumpf, DDS

Sarasota, FL

Licensed Real Estate Brokers

15

Fluoride is a naturally-oc-curring mineral found at varying levels in virtually

all bodies of water. Next year marks the 70th anniversary of the first field trials of commu-nity water fluoridation as pub-lic health measure to prevent dental caries.Those initial landmark trials — conducted in Michigan, New York, Illinois, and Ontario — demonstrated that adjust-ing fluoride levels in drink-ing water to about 1 part per million resulted in declines in the prevalence of caries in the range of 50%–70%. That effect mirrored what had already been observed in naturally fluoridated communities. The effect on the oral health of this country and others has been so profound that the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control included fluoridation as one of 10 outstanding public health achievements of the 20th century. Every major medical, dental, and public health orga-nization in the world supports community water fluoridation as safe, effective, and cost-effective for preventing dental caries.Unfortunately, community water fluoridation is still opposed by a small but vocal minority. Opponents of community water fluoridation thrive on spreading misin-formation and creating fear and doubt. The arguments have changed over the years, from accusations of fluorida-tion being a Communist plot to take over the country, to a laundry list of claims of health effects supposedly caused by fluoridation. Such claims have been repeatedly debunked by credible science.

Nearly three-quarters of Lee County residents on public water systems currently enjoy the benefits of community

water fluoridation. As we have seen elsewhere, a small number of fluorophobes have been trying to scare the public in Lee County into ending commu-nity water fluoridation in the county. It is essential that this public health measure be protected, and the local dental community has an essential role to play.As a dentist in Lee County, here are a few steps you can take to protect and promote water flu-oridation in your community:

EDUCATE YOUR PATIENTSKeep informational brochures and posters in your waiting area and operatories explaining community water fluoridation. Tell to your patients about how fluoridation benefits everyone in the community, including children, families, and older adults.

STAY CURRENT ON THE SCIENCERead the recent reviews or summaries on the safety and effectiveness of community wa-ter fluoridation. Most of these are available at no charge to members and can be found at the American Dental Associa-tion’s Evidence Based Dentistry website: ebd.ada.org.The ADA’s Fluoridation Facts remains a wonderful resource on community water fluorida-tion. There is a comprehensive booklet of fluoridation facts taken from over 350 scientific references available at: www.ada.org.

ADVOCATE FOR COMMUNITY WATER FLUORIDATIONTalk to your county commis-sioner about water fluorida-tion and why it needs to be preserved. If a commissioner wants more information, offer to be a resource, and if he or she is opposed to fluoridation, find out why. Let the lead-ership of Lee County Dental Society know that you can be counted on to support its effort to protect this public health

measure. Be willing to get up to the microphone at County Commission meetings to speak in favor of fluoridation.

TALK TO YOUR FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUESIt’s important that dentistry speaks with a consistent mes-sage in support of fluoridation. It’s also very important to elicit support from other respected voices in the community dedicated to its health and well-being, including pediatricians, family physicians, nurses, pharmacists, teachers, and hospital administrators.

We have science and credibil-ity on our side, but we cannot afford to remain silent while those who oppose community water fluoridation spread lies and fear. Step up to protect the health of your patients and your community.

Community Water Fluoridation: Still a Great Prevention Measure!

TOGETHERWE’RE

HELPINGHEALTHHAPPEN

Henry Schein Cares, our global corporate social responsibility program, is a source of pride for Team Schein Members around the world. Through many activities, we “help health happen” by expanding care to underserved populations. One way our customers can assist the important work of Henry Schein Cares is through participating in our Calendar of Caring programs. Throughout the year, we offer special products for purchase, and a portion of the proceeds of sales will be donated to the Henry Schein Cares Foundation in support of health-related causes. Together we can do more!

Through participationin our Calendar of Caring

programs, our valued customers have helped

raise nearly $1 million tohelp health happen!

Make an impact!Help us broaden access to health care around the world.

Please visit www.hscaresfoundation.org to make a donationor learn more about our programs.

GLOBAL CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM

The Henry Schein Cares Foundation is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Contributions are tax-deductible as provided by law.

4x5 generic HSC ad.indd 1 6/19/14 9:59 AM

Scott L. Tomar, DMD, DrPH, University of Florida College of Dentistry

16

Lee County Dental Society, Inc.P.O. Box 7429Fort Myers, Florida33911-7429

Annual Newslett

er 201

4