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The Official Publication of the San Antonio District Dental Society

Volume 46 No. 4 January/February 2018

NEWSLETTERSADDS 2018 Dental Conference

Open to ALL Dentists Saturday, February 24, 2018

8:00 AM – 1:30 PM St. Anthony’s Hotel in Downtown San Antonio

Breakfast, 5.5 Hours CE, Snack, and discounted valet parking included. $75 Dental Students - $150 New Dentists- $200 Experienced Dentists

Registration and More Details at www.sadds.org Jill Wade, DDS, MAGD The Circle of Health The Evolution of a Progressive Dental Practice. Learn the Relevant Science That Will Excel Business Success A review of oral systemic health and the role of inflammation

Discussion of pathogen testing, blood work and working with physicians

Utilizing subtle oral signs and organizing them into the circle of health concept

Hal Stewart, DDS Minimally Invasive Bio-Rejuvenation Dentistry A Conservative Approach to Full-Mouth Rehabilitation 4 Keys to Occlusion

Impact of Airway on full mouth rehabilitation

Efficacy of Composite Resin as a full mouth rehabilitation material

Hosted by SADDS New Dentist Committee for ALL Dentists Sponsors:

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San Antonio District Dental Society

14603 Huebner Rd., Ste. 2403

San Antonio, TX 78230Phone: (210) 732-1264

Fax: (210) 732-4121E-mail: sadds@sadds.org

www.sadds.org

OFFICERS President

Victoria Vickers, DDSPresident-Elect

Lavoyger Gies, DDSVice President

Wendell Edgin, DDSSecretary-Treasurer

Christine Meiners, DDS Immediate Past President

Joshua Austin, DDS DIRECTORS

William Cruse, DDS Lawrence Dougherty, DDS

Andrea Janik, DDS Frederick Philips, DDS

Akshay Thusu, DDSDavid Cox, DDS

EDITORRobbie Henwood,DDS, PhD, MAGD

Managing Editors & Photographers

Linda K. ShaferShannon Z. Starr

Dental Society Staff Executive Director

Linda K. ShaferEvents & Programs Mgr

Shannon Z. StarrAdministrative Assistant

Betty Johnson

All statements of opinion and supposed fact are published on the authority of the author, including editorials, letters and reviews. They are not considered to be the views of the San Antonio District Dental So-ciety. The advertisements are not to be construed to be an endorsement of the San Antonio District Dental Society.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE...

SADDS 2018 Dental Conference............................................................................1

Prescription Monitoring Program & TDA Meeting Early Bird Registration......4

Editor’s Message......................................................................................................5

December Holiday GM Meeting............................................................................6

President’s Message................................................................................................7

Nominating Committee Report.............................................................................8

New Dentist Corner.................................................................................................9

ADA President Reception.....................................................................................10

Legal Updates ....................................................................................................11-12

SADDS New Member Welcome..........................................................................13

SADDS Foundation CE Conference *New Date*.........................................14

Dates To Remember / Support SADDS Sponsors!..............................................15

Alliance News........................................................................................................17

Membership Benefits............................................................................................18

Member Honors/Science Fair Judges Needed.....................................................19

In Memoriam........................................................................................................20

Classified Ads/December GM Minutes...............................................................21

Specialist Directory..........................................................................................22-25

Upcoming Meeti ngs / Advertiser Index / SADDS New Members....................26

February GM - Panel Discussion & Fat Tuesday Celebration...........................27

You’re Invited / Employment Needs? .........................................................28

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From The Editor .

Automatic Texas Prescription Monitoring Program Registration

On January 11, 2018, the Texas State Board of Pharmacy sent an email to all Texas dentists notifying them that a Texas Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) account had automatically been setup and they needed to follow the provided link to complete the registration process.

The TDA has confirmed that the email is not spam and is a legitimate email from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.

Dentists needing to complete their PMP account registration can follow the instructions below to create an account. Texas State Board of Dental Examiners regulations require dentists to conduct at least one self-query a year through the PMP.

Instructions to Create a Prescription Monitoring Program Account:

Dentists who do not already have a Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) account need to click on the link received in the email from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy at “no-reply@sbcglobal.net” on January 11, 2018. This will take you to the PMP password reset screen to complete the following steps:

1. From the password reset screen, type in the same email address at which you received the pharmacy board’s email on January 11, 2018.

2. Click on “Request Password Reset.” This will send a new link to your email.

3. Open the email and click on the new link. The new link will take you to the PMP AWARxE browser with fields to enter a password and confirm it. The password must contain at least 8 characters, including 1 capital letter and 1 special character, such as !@#$. You must already have a Drug Enforcement Registration to create a PMP account.

If you have any questions concerning your registration, please contact the PMP: texaspmp@pharmacy.texas.gov or 512-305-8050. Visit www.pharmacy.texas.gov/PMP to view the program database.

Early Bird Registration ENDS March 30!

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From The Editor .

Editor’s Message…. Robbie Henwood DDS, PHD, MAGD “Private Practice Relationships?”

Where is it today? Is it really true that “Mom & Pop” shops are a thing of the past? Will they be truly gone within 5 or 10 years? My belief is they are not gone and there will always be a place for them in our futures.

Why would this matter to our members? It matters to each and every practicing dentist and also those about to start their careers. The decision has to be made concerning the type of practice to begin with, the type to continue with, and the time to change or quit. There is no null option in this arena. Either we choose or change or we get run over. The issue here is to enlighten the profession about the changing environment to permit a proactive selection and avoid the reactive changes that will occur if we just wait to be forced along.

Oh, it certainly is true the rules are changing. It is true this format for practice is changing and even “mom and pop” need to update their approach. It seems like such a short time ago when many faculty at our “Number 1” dental school laughed about “wet-fingered dentistry”. All charting was on paper and photography was only used for research and specific documentation.

Today we see intraoral photography routinely as an integral part of diagnosis along with x-rays and in some specialties cone-beam CT as standards being expected daily. The 40MB hard drives have been replaced with terabyte drives and most submissions to insurance claims companies are electronic. The idea of “wet-fingered” dentistry appears frightening. Indeed, the other day I saw a mother having her children all use hand sanitizers after being in a public place. Everyone is avoiding fat and sugar and thinking about exercise as shown in the proliferation of gyms. Many things are better and I now have to ask my staff to manage my phone because I am over-whelmed by what it can do. I am also overwhelmed by what patients do with them while in the chair.

Tomorrow, but for the patients whom we may see as a necessary evil, because “if only they did not come in we could get everything right and never make mistakes”, we would not be there. Patients are our “raison d’etre” and we’d better not forget it. This is where I think the “mom & pops” have the solution. They are closer to the patients. The same person meets the patients for the first visit, diagnoses the conditions, discusses the patients concern, arrives at a treatment plan, and schedules the work. When the patient returns, the same dentist does the work and afterwards that same dentist stands by the work. We get to treat children, then teens, then adults, and then again children of those we started with. It is a rewarding profession. We can make decisions concerning donation of care to our faithful but needy patients through tough times and afterwards. We can take vacations, attend CE courses when

we choose and take our time as we see fit during patient care times. We do have some things we may wish were different but one big deal is that we can make decisions.

The days of “Big Clinic Dentistry” are here and it may not be a bed of roses for them. Yes, they may negotiate higher fee schedules (perhaps 30% in some cases) with the insurance companies. Sure, they may buy from the main suppliers at discounts (maybe even 30% in some cases). They may be negotiating with the ADA for membership discounts and political support for corporate dentistry. They may have leverage with the banks, the insurance companies and the suppliers. They may even have and they may exercise extreme leverage with their employees. However, they may not have leverage with the patients.

We in private practices are seeing the results of patients presenting for second opinions on what they feel is excessive treatment proposals and concerns that the one who diagnosed them is not the one treating them. If patients determine that the personal close nature of dental treatment demands personal close relationships then the “Big Clinic” model may see a loss of numbers and they may not meet their necessary goals. Many businesses can consolidate successfully and benefit from the economy of scale such as seen with banks and airlines. If you don’t like your airline you are welcome to change but the other one will be the same. If you want to change banks you can but the other one will probably be the same. But if you call the “Clinic” because of some concerns and get told “she no longer works here” and “there is no guarantee” you may see the old “mom and pop” concept as a more attractive option. Employees of the “Clinics” may discover the work they do pays for everything they get plus some very nice incomes for investors and CEO’s. Those nice benefits come at a price and I believe that is “relationships”.

I mention patients last because the future of “Mom & Pop” shops depends upon them valuing RELATIONSHIPS and being willing to go to the dentist during working hours and paying more in some cases to develop a relationship they trust. Yes, I am a strong believer in TRUST and I am committed to the belief that the foundation for our business is in “individual trusting individual”.

Respectfully submitted. …..Robbie

...DISCUSSION TO BE CONTINUED AT FEB 13 GM A PANEL of local dentists will be discussing the

different practice models in San Antonio.

SEE PAGE 27 FOR MORE DETAILS

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December Holiday GM Meeting .

MISS SMILE Winner Denhi Rodriguez with America Gies and

her dentist Dr. Maria Atique

L-R: Dr. Howell, Diana Arevalo, State Rep., Dr. Cazares, Gloria & Dr. Tom Uribe

SAPD Blue Santa Program Gifts!

Dr. David and Karen Cox

Drs. Potter & Vickers Welcome New SADDS Members!

Past President Dr. Rise’ and Sam Martin

Drs. Robbie & Beverley Henwood & staff with gifts for Blue Santa

Drs. Samira & Jeremy Thompson

Miss Smile 1st & 2nd Runner Up with their parents

Dr. Jamie Bone and Guest Dr. Roberto Diaz

Dr. Joey Cazares, TDA President Dr. Victoria Vickers, SADDS President

SADDS December Holiday GM Meeting

December 5, 2017 The Plaza Club Dr. Don & Peggy Shaw

Photo Right: Dr. Kunal Karan &

Jaya Singh

Dr. Kevin & Kathy Gureckis, Karen Cox and Peggy Shaw

Dr. Wedge & Kathy Edgin

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President’s Message... Victoria Vickers, DDS

This New Year started off early for your SADDS Board of Directors. We had a surprise visit from the ADA President, Dr. Joe Crowley and his wife Paulette. They were in town for an event hosted by Ft. Sam and we invited them for a meet and greet with the board, ASDA president and the Alliance president. It was a whirlwind visit since they only had an hour to spend with us. He answered questions from board members and shared an update on ADA business.

He felt certain the McCain Ferguson Act would be repealed by the Senate this coming year in a bipartisan move. He discussed ADA legal action against Delta Dental when they dropped their reimbursement rate by 17% in some states and to out-of-network providers. He also discussed the ADA and some of the smaller DSOs coming together in talks that would benefit both organizations. We will show a short video of his discussion at the February general meeting hosted by the New Dentist Committee.

This meeting will be held at a new location, Maggiano’s at the Rim off La Cantera Parkway. There will also be a new format to this meeting. Instead of having one speaker, we will have a panel discussion entitled “The End of the Solo Practice….Maybe,

Maybe Not? The panel is comprised of a variety of different practice models from our local community and will be moderated by Dr. Josh Austin. No matter where you stand in your career-young dentist, mid- career or thinking of retirement-this will be an excellent opportunity to hear about the state of the modern dental practice.

In other news, Dr. Bill Dodge has announced his retirement from the Dental School. As many of you know Bill, you know how dedicated he has been to our school. He has held many positions at the school culminating in his service as Dean, has overseen the construction of the new school and has continued to keep the high national recognition of our school during his tenure. Please send your congratulations for his milestone achievements.

I look forward to the coming year and to our exciting CE courses we offer. Please check the schedule in the newsletter and mark your calendars!

Best regards, Vicki

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2017 Report of the Nominating Committee

NOMINATIONS OFFICERS

2018 - 2019

President: Dr. Lavoyger Gies

President-Elect: Dr. Wendell Edgin

Vice President: Dr. Christine Meiners

Sec’y/Treasurer: Dr. Richard Potter

Past President: Dr. Victoria Vickers

DIRECTORS 2018-2020

Division 2– East Dr. Oshmi Dutta

Division 4 - Med Ctr Dr. Fred Philips

Director at large- Dr. Megan Robl 5 years or less

Associate Editor - Dr. Nikita Ruparel

DELEGATES Serve TDA, HOD years 2019, 2020 & 2021

Dr. Victoria Vickers Dr. Fred Philips Dr. Ed Staffel Dr. Richard Potter Dr. Adam Hauser - 2018 Dr. Ben Taylor

ALTERNATE DELEGATES Serve TDA, HOD years 2019 & 2020

Dr. Bart Wilson Dr. Adam Hauser Dr. Robert Lemke Dr. Kade Roundy Dr. Natasha Mulko Dr. Tam Issa-Abbas Dr. Derrick Cantu 2018-2019 Dr. Joseph Novak 2018-2019

PEER REVIEW COMMITTEE 2019, 2020 & 2021

Dr. Paul McLornan, Chair / Pros Dr. Bryhn Simmons/Pros

The nominations timeline is shown below:

Nominating Committee Meeting:

October 25, 2017

Mailed to all Members Included in Jan/Feb 2018 Newsletter Reading to Membership with request for additional nominations:

- December 05, 2017 GM Meeting - February 13, 2017 GM Meeting

Elections:

February 13, 2018 GM Meeting

The SADDS Nominating Committee members met on October 25, 2017. The Nominating Committee members are:

Drs. Joshua Austin, Roger Campos, Lavoyger Gies, Wendell Edgin, Richard Potter, Yoshita Patel Hosking, and Andy De La Garza. Also Mrs. Linda Shafer, Executive Director, ex-officio member and Mrs. Shannon Starr.

The committee presents the following slate of officers, delegates, and committee members for nomination to the respected positions.

Submitted by: Lavoyger Gies, DDS

Nominating Committee Chairman

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New Dentist Corner

André Jones, DS3 UTHSCSA SADDS New Dentist Committee, Student Liaison

Future Dentists Need Your Help!

The 4th year dental students at UTHSCSA are nearing the end of their long awaited graduation! The WREB Live Patient Dental Exam is quickly approaching, and while this is an exciting time, it can also be a very stressful time for our “new” Dentists. Unfortunately, the most stressful and uncontrollable part of the license examination is locating reliable patients with the necessary procedure requirements needed to receive proper credit.

With this being said, SADDS is supporting our “new” Dentists by partnering with local San Antonio Dentists to help our near graduates find patients in need of the required dental procedures.

If you have a patient that meets the requirements listed below, and may benefit from these specific procedures at no cost,

then please email DS4 Daniel Yates YatesD@livemail.uthscsa.edu.

SADDS reps will be distributing official referral pads to participating dentists. You may also email Daniel directly without the official referral pad so he can schedule a free screening for qualification with his fellow fourth year dental students.

Requirements are as follows: - Class 2 Carious lesion OR - Scaling and root planing

Together with your help, we can help a patient and future Dentist in need!

Sincerely, André Jones Jonesat@livemail.uthscsa.edu SADDS New Dentist Committee Member Class of 2019 Fundraising Chair | UT School of Dentistry at San Antonio

Together with your help, we can help a patient and A future Dentist in need!

New Dentist Committee Message

Bart Wilson, DMD, Chair

“It’s that time of year again

If you have any suggestions or would like to help out with the New Dentist Committee, feel free to contact us at sadds@sadds.org or 210.732.1264

Welcome to 2018 SADDS Members! It’s that time of year again... I’m not talking about filing your past due taxes from two years ago or re-committing to your gym routine, I’m talking about joining us for the February general membership meeting sponsored by none other than The New Dentist Committee, open to ALL members. This is surely a meeting you will not want to miss, even if you have not joined us for any SADDS meeting since the first Bush presidency.

What can you expect from this meeting, you ask? We are bringing dental friends and foes together in the same room and working through issues we are facing right now with the rise of corporate practice influence in what was once dominated by the mom/pop solo offices. To bring clarity to these multifactorial issues, we have invited five successful local dentists that have found their stride in a variety of practice models ranging from solo to nationwide corporate practices. These accomplished peers of ours will sit on a panel led by the gifted Dr. Josh Austin to keep the conversa-tion focused, positive and beneficial for all attendees. Questions from the audience will be entertained after some introductory questions.

Here is a sampling of topics:

1. Student debt forcing career decisions

2. #new grads > retiring dentists

3. Supplier pricing

4. Change of referral patterns

5. Turnover of providers affecting patient care

We are incredibly excited to get the year started with this conversation and this fresh format, but we need you, the members, to come out in droves to keep the conversation going. So with that, we formally invite ALL of our members to join us at Maggiano’s February 13th at 5:30 pm to kick off the year in FAT TUESDAY style! RSVP via call to SADDS, SADDS website or Evite!

Also in February we have the CE Conference on Saturday, February 24th downtown at St. Anthony’s Hotel. This is a GREAT meeting with Jill Wade, DDS & Hal Stewart, DDS. You don’t want to miss this one!

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ADA President Reception

SADDS Hosts Dr. Joseph Crowley, ADA President

Welcome Reception at SADDS Office - January 3, 2018

L-R: Dr. Brett Ferguson, AAOMS President, Mrs. Pauletta Crowley, Dr. Wedge Edgin

and Dr. B.D. Tiner

Dr. Joseph Crowley, ADA President and Dr. Vicki Vickers, SADDS President

Mrs. Pauletta Crowley with Mrs. Gloria Morales,

President SADDS Alliance

Dr. Crowley provides ADA Update to group

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ADA President Reception Legal Update

On February 23, 2017, the Acting Chair of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Maureen K. Ohlausen an-nounced the establishment of the FTC’s Economic Liberty Task Force to advance economic liberty issues, with a particular focus on occupational licensing regulations under the antitrust laws. In her remarks, Chair Ohlausen cited the FTC Supreme Court victory in the North Carolina Dental case.

For background – the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners received complaints from dentists that non-dentists were charging lower prices for teeth whitening services than dentists did. The Board took enforcement action, which led non-dentists to cease offering teeth whitening services in North Carolina. The FTC filed an administrative complaint alleging that the Board’s concerted action to exclude non-dentists from the market for teeth whitening services in North Carolina constituted an anti-competitive and unfair method of competition un-der the Federal Trade Commission Act. This case eventually was decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2015, in North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners v. Federal Trade Commission. The decision hinged on whether the actions of the Board had state-action antitrust immunity and found that there was no immunity because the Board was controlled by active market participants (i.e. licensed practicing dentists) and was not subject to active supervision by the State of North Carolina. The Court affirmed that the Board’s actions against non-dentist teeth whitening service providers and manufacturers violated antitrust law.

In April 2016, the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission Staff Report on the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners referenced the North Carolina Dental case. In that report, the Staff recommended decreasing the size of the Board and changing its composition to have dentists be in the minority. The Staff recommendation was not followed by the Texas Legislature when it continued the Board’s existence in the 2017 Sunset Bill. Instead, the Texas Legislature kept dentist members in the majority of the Board. This composition leaves the Board open to antitrust claims under the state-action ruling in the North Carolina Dental case decision. The 2017 Sunset Bill does require that Board members be trained in antitrust law.

The FTC is no stranger to Texas. On October 6, 2014, the FTC submitted comments to the Texas Dental Board on proposed amendments to rule 108.70 and proposed new rule 108.74. The FTC expressed concerns about the effect of such rules on Dental Services Organizations (DSOs) stating: “FTC staff are concerned that the proposed rules, if they are adopted and if they discourage dentists from affiliating with DSOs, may deny consumers of dental services the benefits of competition spurred by the efficiencies that DSOs can offer. The central theme of this letter is a relatively narrow one; it focuses on the nonclinical functions of a dental practice that are unlikely to affect the quality of professional dental care. The rules would restrict the choices dentists have when deciding upon the most efficient way to organize the nonclinical aspects of their practices, and deny them potentially signif-icant cost savings and the ability to focus their own efforts on provision of dental care, rather than on the business management aspects of running a dental practice. The use of DSOs for these nonclinical purposes may lead to lower prices and increased access to care.” The proposed amend-ments to rule 108.70 and proposed new rule 108.74 were not adopted by the Texas Dental Board.

The website of the FTC Economic Liberty Task Force is www.ftc.gov/policy/advocacy/economic-liberty Selected FTC actions on dentist, dental hygienist, and dental therapist licensing are available at www.ftc.gov/policy/advocacy/economic-liberty/selected-advocacy-relating-occupational-licensing

Expect dentistry to continue to be in the antitrust cross-hairs.

Jeanine Lehman is an Austin, Texas dental, health and business law attorney with a statewide practice – www.jeanine.com She can be reached at (512) 918-3435 or Jeanine@Jeanine.com. © Jeanine Lehman 2018.

Dentistry in the Antitrust Crosshairs: New FTC Task Force By Jeanine Lehman, Attorney at Law

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Legal Update

Senate Bill 313 was enacted at the 85th regular legislative session this past summer, and provides for a variety of rule changes which will undoubtedly have a bearing on the defense of Dental Board investigations. Perhaps one of the most benefi-cial changes affects the filing of anonymous complaints. The Dental Board, as of September of 2017, will no longer accept anonymous complaints addressing the conduct of an individual or entity. This of course will include complaints addressed to dentists, dental hygienists, registered dental assistants, and dental laboratories. While this type of complaint previously had been begrudgingly accepted by the Board, these complaints will now no longer be accepted. In the past, the credibility of anonymous complaints was always suspect. For many years, the Dental Board has been composed of fifteen members, consisting of eight dentists, two hygienists, and five public members. Recent changes have reduced the size of the Board to eleven members, which will consist of six dentists, three hygienists, and two public members. The current dental appointees to the Board include three general dentists, a periodontist, an oral maxillofacial surgeon, and a dental anes-thesiologist. Two of the current Board members, Dr. David Tillman and Dr. Bryan Henderson, had previously served on the Board. The other four dentists are all new appointees to the Board. Dr. David Tillman, a general dentist from Fort Worth, will serve as Presiding Officer of the Board. Of the three recently appointed hygienists to the Board, only one of those individuals, Ms. Lois Palermo, has prior Board experience. As of yet, the two public members of the Board have not been appointed by the governor. Consistent with prior practice, Board members are appointed by the governor for six year terms. With the current reduction in size of the Board from fifteen to eleven members, the Board has taken steps to increase their efficiency for resolution of complaints. Once a Dental Board investigation has been initiated, the vast majority of the cases which have not been previously dismissed, will be resolved at a Board Informal Settlement Conference (ISC). With the Board’s increased vigilance in both detecting and prosecuting alleged Board violations, more cases are now being scheduled at ISCs. In the past, a dentist member of the Dental Board was required to be present and represent the Dental Board at an ISC in all matters involving standard of care. Standard of care allegations represent the largest individual percentage of Board violations. With the reduction of dentist members on the Dental Board, and with an increasing number of ISCs scheduled each year, the Board has found it necessary to provide for an additional resource to assist the Board at ISCs. The Dental Review Committee (DRC), created by the 85th Legislature, will consist of nine members composed of six dentists, two dental hygienists, and one registered dental assis-tant to serve on the Committee. DRC members will be appoint-ed to six-year terms and will periodically assist the Board on Informal Settlement Conference Panels. Recent rule changes provide that each Informal Settlement Con-ference Panel will consist of one dentist and one other panelist, which may be a Board member or a DRC member. The Board Rules provide that the respondent dentist (the individual against whom allegations have been made) may waive the “two” panel-ist requirement. If the respondent elects to waive this requirement, the remaining Board panelist may be a dentist, dental hygienist or public member. In light of the fact that any

recommendation made by the remaining panelist may consist of a variety of sanctions ranging from warning to suspension of a license, a respondent’s decision to waive the required two member panel could possibly result in a standard of care sanction recommendation being made by a non-dentist member of that panel. In addition, should a dental healthcare provider become a recipient of a Board Order, and subsequently violate the mandates of the Order, the Board may refuse to renew the provider’s license. In FY 2017, a total of 324 cases were set for ISCs. Additionally, a total of 70 cases were referred by the Board to the State Office of Administrative Hearings and filed as contested cases to be set before an Administrative Law Judge. On a scheduled ISC date, the Dental Board will on average, set approximately eight cases. It is anticipated that in FY 2018, the Board will schedule some fifty ISC dates. Both the number of anticipated ISC dates, as well as the number of cases scheduled for ISC, will represent an increase over the numbers set in FY 2017. As recent as 2014, the Board’s average process time from receipt of a complaint to resolution was 485.6 days. Recent rule changes mandated by the legislature directs the Dental Board to promulgate rules requiring Informal Settlement Conferences be scheduled within 180 days from receipt of the official complaint. Furthermore, if within that 180 day investigation period the Board determines that the complaint is baseless or unfounded, the complaint has the potential to be dismissed. With the Board’s increased funding and additional resources, I anticipate the time between the filing of the complaint and the resolution will be significantly less than the previous years. Additional rule changes which may be forthcoming as a result of the passage of Senate Bill 313, may include a possible increase in the minimum number of required CE hours for dentists and dental hygienists, a modification of the time frame for licensure renewal, and clarifications to rules affecting individuals in the Peer Assistance Program (PRN). The Board may also develop an online examination for dentists with anesthesia permits which must be completed once every five years. Additional anticipated changes relate to the Board’s ability to inspect the offices of dentists holding sedation/anesthesia permits. The inspections may include in depth site visits and be conducted without ad-vance notice. Other changes, which are not discussed in this paper, may be found in the final revision of Senate Bill 313. The implementation of Senate Bill 313 will affect some aspect of the lives and practices of the more than 16,000 dentists and 12,000 hygienists licensed in Texas. It is incumbent for the practicing dental healthcare provider to have an intimate under-standing of these changes to preclude the possibility of any Board violation and subsequent disciplinary action.

E.P. “Joe” Waller, DDS, JD is a partner at the law firm of Brin & Brin, PC in San Antonio, Texas. His practice is focused on the defense of malpractice actions and the representation of dentists and physicians before Texas Dental and Medical Boards. His contact information is below:

Edward P. “Joe” Waller, Jr. Brin & Brin, PC

6223 IH 10 West San Antonio, Texas 78201

Tel: 210-341-9711 Fax: 210-341-1854 Email: jwaller@brinandbrin.com

RECENT CHANGES TO DENTAL BOARD RULES AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE DEFENSE OF BOARD INVESTIGATIONS New Member Orientation

SADDS Office - November 14, 2017

WELCOME!

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Legal Update New Member Welcome

New Member Orientation SADDS Office - November 14, 2017

WELCOME!

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Course Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

1) Describe the healing process in sockets after tooth extraction.

2) Describe the advantages, disadvantages, and handling properties of various bone substitutes.

3) Describe the types of alveolar defects and the techniques for their management.

4) Describe the techniques involved in guided bone regeneration using resorbable membranes.

5) Describe the handling properties of the various bone substitutes used in socket grafting.

6) Describe the billing and coding issues involved with socket grafting.

Presentation Format: This course is scheduled for six hours and includes one hour of hands-on instructions.

ADA CERP Standards: References are provided in Handout (article from Texas Dent J, 130:21-29, 2013)

Hosted by the San Antonio District Dental Society FOUNDATION

14603 Huebner Rd., Suite 2403 San Antonio, TX 782305524

TEL: 210.732.1264

Hands-On Course Socket Grafting & Ridge Preservation

Using Bone Substitutes Saturday, June 2, 2018 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Courtyard by Marriott at The Rim 5731 Rim Pass Dr., SAT 78257

John P. Schmitz, DDS, PhD

John P. Schmitz graduated from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio and then attended Dental School at Marquette University School of Dentistry. He spent time on active duty in the US Army, completing an Internship at Martin Army Hospital at Ft. Benning GA. and the US Army Medical Science Research Fellowship at Walther Reed Army Institute of Research in Washington, DC. He was subsequently a researcher in the Bone and Polymer Research Program for Maxillofacial Trauma at the US Army Institute of Dental Research, Washington, DC.

Dr. Schmitz completed his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University Hospital and a PhD in Biochemistry, studying bone and cartilage mineralization, at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) under an NIH Dental Scientist Training Program. He is Board Certified in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, a Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, and a Fellow of the Academy of Osseointegration.

Dr. Schmitz is currently in private practice in San Antonio, Texas and performs surgery at both the Stone Oak Methodist Hospital and North Central Baptist Hospital. He is an adjunct Professor, Division of Research, Department of Orthopaedics, UTHSCSA and has authored over 100 book chapters, papers, and abstracts as well as several US Patents. He has been a member of the NIH and other non-profit study sections and is an active Journal reviewer for the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology. Dr. Schmitz is Past-President of the San Antonio District Dental Society and was Director of the ADA’s Mission of Mercy held during the 2014 ADA Annual Meeting in San Antonio. He currently serves as a consultant to several dental implant, regenerative, and orthopaedic companies. Dr Schmitz is a member of numerous professional organizations including the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, the Academy of Osseointegration, the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, and the San Antonio District Dental Society.

Course Synopsis / Overview: This Hands-On Course is aimed at General Practitioners interested in expanding their scope of practice by incorporating socket grafting and ridge preservation techniques. Emphasis will be placed on: 1) diagnosis of alveolar defects 2) the biology of socket repair 3) an evidence-based review of contemporary bone substitutes 4) techniques for ridge preservation including guided bone regeneration 5) coding and billing for socket grafting

REGISTER AT WWW.SADDS.ORG

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For Sponsorship Information Call SADDS at 210-732-1264

Tuesday, February 13 - February GM Hosted by New Dentist Cmte - Maggiano’s at The Rim - Special Interactive Panel Discussion Saturday, February 24 - SADDS 2017 Dental Conference - St. Anthony Hotel Downtown

Monday, March 12 - Senior Signing Day

Tuesday, April 10 - April GM Meeting - The Petroleum Club

Thursday May 3 -5 - TDA Meeting

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Friday, June 8 - Installation of Officers & President’s Party - Paesano’s

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Alliance News

The Alliance of the San Antonio District Dental Society celebrated the Holiday Season on Monday, December 4, 2017 with a Dinner Cruise on the River Walk that honored our member and State Alliance President, Patty Taylor. Everyone had a wonderful time as they traveled along the SA river enjoying dinner from Paesano’s on the River Walk and admiring all the beautiful Christmas lights.

President-Elect Kristen Huriega, along with former State President Barbara Westwood and former Alliance Presidents Diana Bruchmiller and Mary Coleman, toasted Gloria Morales and presented her with a 2017 Xmas ornament and a pair of James Avery earrings. The earrings had two hearts entwined that represented our longtime members and our newer members.

Our ASADDS chapter is very productive and successful at working alongside each other thus attracting new members such as Peggy Shaw, Jacqueline White and Ori Jauregui. We have become one of the most membered Alliance groups in the state of Texas.

On Tuesday, December 5, 2017, our Holiday meeting was held at the San Antonio Country Club. Our First and Second Vice Presidents, Gina Villarreal and Denise Bruchmiller, handled the arrangements, decorations and speaker. Denise's personal collection of Christmas Churches on all the tables added extra holiday charm.

Jeannette Morgan and Kelly Lemke assisted with greeting guests and new Nominating Committee Chairman, Mary Balderas, provided the devotional.

Our State Alliance President, Patty Taylor, was presented with a San Antonio themed gift basket that included many local items such as a lovely embossed leather notebook and mug from the Mayor's office as well as a Doseum membership, an embroidered San Antonio pillow from Adelante at the Pearl and a pair of autographed cds sent by Pat Green. Courtesy Chairman, Chita Harris, worked diligently to put the basket together.

Notable guests in attendance at the December meeting included several members that have served as Past State Presidents. They were Cindy Bates Muir, Mary Alice Bond and Karen Cox.

Many local Past Presidents such as Beverly Henwood, Carol O'Brian, Maxine Farrimond, Deneen Cochran, Eve Reed, Mary Rose Jaeckle and Lois Shockley enjoyed catching up with longtime members Annella Egbert, Carol Walters and Sidney Payne.

We enjoyed a delightful lunch as we listened to Angela Bartells, professional photographer, pass along tips for capturing memorable holiday family photos.

Later that same evening, Smiles Chairman, America Gies, presented the winners of the Miss Smiles Contest at the December meeting of the San Antonio District Dental Society that was held at the Plaza Club. The winners and their Dentist Sponsors were:

1) Miss Smile 2017: Denhi Ekiaka Rodriguez from John High School (Dentist: Dr. Jessica Gonzalez, Ortho: Dr. Maria Atique’, pictured on right)

2) 1st Runner Up: Grace Arden Valderama from Johnson High School (Dentist: Courtney Alexander and Dr. Susie Hayden, pictured on right, Ortho: Dr. Patrick Moore)

3) 2nd Runner Up: Blanka Bordas from Health Careers High School (Dentist: Dr. Deborah Keepers)

All in all, it was a wonderful start to the Christmas season! We hope to see you at the next meeting on

Tuesday, February 6, 2018.

A December To Remember

By: Mrs. Gloria Morales & Dr. Beverley Henwood

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Member News

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In Memoriam

José T. Sepúlveda, DDS January 8, 1920 - December 22, 2017 José T. Sepúlveda, DDS went Home to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, December 22, 2017 at the blessed age of 97. He was born in Laredo, TX to José S. and Genoveva (Treviño) Sepúlveda. He was a Veteran of WWII having served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater. Dr. Sepúlveda established a successful Dental practice in San Antonio for 50 years until his retirement in 2003. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Maria Luisa Sepúlveda and brother, Oscar Treviño. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Aniece (Chrisner) Sepúlveda; his four children, Joe, Jr. (Alice), Debra, Cynthia (Jim), and Sonia; four grandchildren, Justin (Marlena), Stephen, Alyssa (Conrad), and José Carlos; and three great grandchildren, Jul-ian, Bran and Ezra; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. SERVICES: A Rosary, Mass, and Reception were held Friday, December 29, 2017, at 1:15 pm at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, 10703 Wurzbach Road. A private interment with Military Honors will be held at Fort Sam Houston at a later date.

L.G. Taylor, DDS October 9, 1922 - November 1, 2017

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LG Taylor left us to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 1, 2017. LG was born on October 9, 1922 to Essie & Joe Taylor in Delta County in East Texas. Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 66 years, Edna Earnest Taylor, his daughters Elizabeth Rebecca “Becky” Taylor & Tenna Taylor Murphy and her husband Mike, and his son Thomas “Tommy” Taylor and his wife Dayna. He will also be missed by his eight awesome grandchildren, Taylor Murphy, Kenzie Murphy, Joe Taylor, Kaitlyn Murphy, Emma Taylor, Kathryn Murphy, Reagan Taylor, & Olivia Taylor. He was preceded in death by his son Joe Earnest Taylor, parents Essie & Joe Taylor, and his brother Glendale “Pete” Taylor, his mother & father in laws, Lillian & Walter Earnest. Dr. LG practiced dentistry in Del Rio for 50 years. He was given the name LG, which did not stand for anything, but the letters came from his grandfathers Luther & Gady. When he would introduce himself, many times he would say, “Hi, my name is LG. Do you know how to spell that?” He grew up working in the cotton fields in east Texas. After graduating from Cooper High School he attended 1 year at East Texas State College. When World War II began, he worked in a shipyard as a welder in Beaumont, Texas. He joined the Navy where he served on a hospital ship in the dental clinic as an assistant. That is how he discovered his love for dentistry. After the war, he attended San Diego State University earning a degree in history. He then moved to Abilene, Texas and attended Abilene Christian College to pursue studies in Bible. It was in one of his bible courses that he met the only female in the class, Edna Earnest. They married on June 1, 1951 in her mother’s living room. L.G. & Edna lived in San Marcos, Utopia, and San Diego before moving to Houston where he attended dental school at the UT Dental Branch. After graduating dental school, L.G., Edna, and their 2 young children Becky & Joe moved to Del Rio to begin his dental practice at 313 S. Main Street. Tommy was born shortly after their move to Del Rio and Tenna was born 8 years later. L.G. loved the Lord’s church. He served as deacon and then elder at the Central Church of Christ for over 50 years. He led a very active Christian life. He enjoyed sharing his faith, teaching bible classes, and shepherding. It brought him joy to visit people in the hospital, nursing homes, or those home bound. He was known for his “brownie ministry”. Dr. L.G. liked dentistry, but he loved his patients and those he worked with at the office. He was able practice his trade till he was 88 years young. He was recognized by the American Dental Association for his 50 years of service to the profession. L.G. continued his love of learning and of people. He will be truly missed by his family and friends. Pallbearers will be Ralph Sinclair, Rodney Lyman, Mike Coplan, Joe Robinette, Joe Taylor, & Mike Murphy. Honorary Pallbearers are Joe Montez, J.R. Rubio, Joe Rubio, Sr., Budge Smith and nephews Billy Taylor, & Robert Taylor. Visitation was on Friday, November 3, 2017 from 6-9 at G. W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral Services were held at Central Church of Christ (402 Cantu Rd) on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 11:00 am.

John Michael Craemer, DDS October 3, 1975 - August 24, 2017 Dr. John Michael Craemer, age 41, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017 in San Antonio. John, a proud Eagle Scout and self-proclaimed "army brat," grew up in 10 different places throughout his life, but eventually settled down in San Antonio, Texas where he practiced periodontics. Before this, John attended high school in Augsburg, Germany and Tacoma Washington. He then attended Westminster College of Salt Lake City, Utah and graduated with

his Bachelor of Science degree. Later, he attended the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, where he earned his Doctorate in Dental Surgery, in 2002. He went on to complete a periodontal residency at the University of Houston- Dental Branch where he also earned a Master's of Science in Bioengineering, in 2005. He was preceded in death by, his grandparents, Larry and Estelle Moss, and Elmer and Irene Craemer. John is survived by his parents, Dr. Timothy and Sherry Craemer; sister, Jennifer Craemer; uncle and aunt, Dr. Kenneth and Rebecca Moss and their daughter, Hannah Moss, along with a host of family, friends and other loved ones. A life celebration was held on Sunday, September 3, 2017. Contributions may be made to the San Antonio Animal Shelter, 4710 State Hwy 151, San Antonio, TX 78227.

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S A D D S C L A S S I F I E D A D S

Dr. Vickers, president, welcomed all to the meeting. The invocation was done by Dr. Rise’ Martin. Dr. Vickers again welcomed all members, new dentists, residents, non-member guests, Alliance members and guests. She introduced Mrs. America Gies with the SADDS Alliance whom announced the Miss Smile Winners: Ms. Denhi Ekiaka Rodriguez - Miss Smile 2017 with her dentist Dr. Maria Atique, Ms. Grace Arden Valderama - Miss Smile 1st Runner Up with her dentist Dr. Susie Hayden and Ms. Blanca Bordas - Miss Smile 2nd Runner Up. She thanked the meeting sponsors: Dental Partners, Mass Mutual, Guia Dental Transitions, Henry Schein Dental, Broadway Bank and Bio Med Gas.

Dr. Vickers called the business meeting to order at 7:02 pm. She recognized the Past Presidents who were in attendance: Drs. Thomas Uribe, Anthony Sabino, Robbie

Henwood, Sheryl Beltrane, Rise’ Martin, Ben Taylor, Jamie Bone and Roger Campos. She also thanked Dr. and Mrs. Tom Uribe for bringing a guest, State Representative Diane Arevalo. Thanks were given to all who brought toyw for the SAPD Blue Santa pro-gram. Congratulations to Dr Robbie Henwood, SADDS Editor for accepting the ICD Journalism Award on SADDS behalf for the Summer 2016 issue. The approval of the October GM Minutes were approved. Motion by Dr. Bone and seconded by Dr. Campos. Motion was approved.

Dr. Richard Potter, Orientation Chair recognized new members in attendance: Drs. Jeremy Thompson , Adam Harkrider, Casey Cazes and Roberto Olivares.

Dr. Vickers went over the numbers for the 2017 Smiles of Hope Clinic - Dental Service

Value $118,552.50, 129 patient appointments and 627 treatments performed with a total of 73 volunteers including 25 dentists and 2 oral surgeons.

Dr. Gies spoke on the Nominating Committee Report. It will be published in the Jan/Feb 2018 newsletter and voted on at the February 13, 2018 GM Meeting.

Dr. Vickers asked for a motion to approve the SADDS 2018 budget as approved by the SADDS Board of Directors and mailed to the members. Motion approved by Dr. Gies and seconded by Dr. Campos.

Dr. Vickers introduced guest speaker Dr. Joey Cazares, TDA President 2017-2018 who gave an update on TDA. Dr. Vickers presented Dr. Cazares an appreciation award from SADDS. She then announced the door prize winners and meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm.

December 5, 2017 Holiday GM Minutes (continued from pg. 6)

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SADDS SPECIALIST DIRECTORYDENTAL ANESTHESIOLOGYAlbert Kang, DDSSan Antonio, TX(210) 460-0271TheDentalAnesthesiaGroup.com

ENDODONTICSJames S. Ball, DDSDavid Cloutier, DMD1100 NW Loop 410, Ste. 515San Antonio, Texas 78213306 Richland Hills Dr., Ste. 101San Antonio, TX 78245office@sanantonioendo.comwww.sanantonioendo.com

Christopher F. Bates, DMD*Scott A. Janse, DDS, MS **Diplomate, American Board of EndodonticsOak Hills Endodontics601 NW Loop 410, Ste. 455San Antonio, TX 78216(210) 342-2444(210) 342-2443 Fax1014 Paris St., Ste. CCastroville, TX 78009(830) 538-3000www.texasrootcanal.com

Richard D. Davis, DDSMichael D. Hosking, DDSRichard S. Schwartz, DDSEndodontic Consultants of San Antonio1130 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 140San Antonio, Texas 78258(210) 497-6699248 N. Main St., Ste. 1Boerne, Texas 78006(830) 816-5303http://www.endosa.com

Liliana Meeker, DDS335 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 100San Antonio, TX 78258(210) 494-8022(210) 494-8023 Faxwww.meekerendo.com

Kurt Myers, DDS, MSBoerne Endodontic Associates 124 E Bandera Rd, Ste. 405Boerne, TX 78006(830) 217-3992office@boerneendo.comboerneendo.com

B. Aaron Vaughn, DDS, MS*Natasha Mulko, DDS*Diplomate, American Board of Endodontics1019 ShookSan Antonio, Texas 78212(210) 824-2363(210) 824-2365 Fax10919 Culebra Rd., Ste. 101San Antonio, Texas 78253office@vaughnendodontics.comwww.vaughnendodontics.com

Anibal R. Diogenes, DDS, PhD*Niki Ruparel, DDS, PhD*Kenneth M. Hargreaves, DDS, PhD**Diplomate, American Board of EndodonticsUTHSCSA Endodontic Faculty Practice8210 Floyd Curl Dr., Ste. 2299San Antonio, Texas 78229(210) 450-3611www.endodontics.uthscsa.edu

Kade A. Roundy, DMD MSEndodontics at La Cantera15900 La Cantera Pkwy., Ste. 20240San Antonio, Texas 78256(210) 690-7668office@lacanteraendo.com

ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL PATHOLOGYJuliana Robledo, DDSSouth TX Oral Pathology PRL9600 DatapointSan Antonio, Texas 78229(210) 892-3700www.storalpath.com

Oral and MaxillofacialPathology Biopsy ServiceSouth Texas Reference LaboratoriesDepartment of Pathology School of MedicineUT Health - 7703 Floyd Curl Dr.San Antonio, Texas 78229(210) 567-4073http://pathology.uthscsa.edu/research/oral_maxillofaical_pathol-ogy.shtml

SA Surgical Arts cont.1572 East Common St.New Braunfels, Texas 78130(830) 606-3084(830) 624-1029 Fax1227 SW Military Dr.San Antonio, Texas 78221(210) 798-2666(210) 921-0811 Faxwww.sasurgicalarts.com

J. Preston Coleman, DDS*Jeffrey S. Wert, DDS*Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgerySan Antonio Oral Surgery PA3338 Oakwell Court, Ste. 204San Antonio, Texas 78218(210) 656-3301(210) 822-2701 Faxwww.saoralsurgery.com

Arthur Hernandez, DDS Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1202 W. Bitters, Bldg. #5San Antonio, Texas 78216(210) 408-7182www.hernandezoralsurgery.com

Raymond W. Kaercher, DDS*Robert R. Lemke, DDS**Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 12274 Bandera Rd., Ste. 221Helotes, Texas 78023(210) 695-50041202 West Bitters Rd. Bldg. 6San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 491-0015www.sanpedrofacial.com

Gary L. Koehl, DDSDiplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1015 Shook Ave.San Antonio, Texas 78212(210) 826-2373gkoehldds@sbcglobal.net

Ryan M. Leonhart, DDS, MDDiplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 6530 W. Loop 1604 N. Ste. 101San Antonio, Texas 78254(210) 625-7277www.southtexasoralsurgery.com

ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERYRonald L. Berry, DMDDiplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryWestover Hills Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery3903 Wiseman Blvd., Ste. 114San Antonio, Texas 78251(210) 256-9467www.westoverhillsoms.com

Steven B. Buckley, DDS, MD*Wendell A. Edgin, DDS*James E. Franco, DDS, MD*Andrew Hanna, DDS, MDJames W. Rominger, DDS, MD*B.D. Tiner, DDS, MD*Adam Verrett, DDS** Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryAlamo Maxillofacial Surgical Association, P.A.Methodist Plaza4499 Medical Dr., Ste. 190San Antonio, Texas 78229(210) 614-3915Methodist Stone Oak1139 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 505San Antonio, Texas 78258(210) 402-3158(210) 402-1282 Fax Methodist Boerne Medical Center134 Menger Springs, Ste. 1200Boerne, Texas 78006(830) 816-2480(830) 816-2035 Faxwww.alamoOMS.com

Michael A. Casillas, DDS*Michael B. Gissell, Jr., DDS, MD*LaVan R. Parker, III, DDS*Mark Haverkorn, DDS, MD**Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryCentral Office:San Antonio Surgical Arts6511 Blanco Rd.San Antonio, Texas 78216(210) 341-7264(210) 341-2022 FAX 3329 Wurzbach Rd.San Antonio, Texas 78238(210) 684-4324(210) 680-2104 Fax403 North MilamSeguin, Texas 78155(830) 379-3977(830) 303-0700 Metro & Fax

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Christopher C. Medley, DDS, MD*Joseph E. Novak, DDS, MD**Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryAlamo Heights Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 6710 N. New BraunfelsSan Antonio, Texas 78209(210) 828-8500alamoheightsoms@sbcglobal.netwww.alamoheightsoralsurgery.com

Nitin Raju, DDS, MDMatt Gordon, DDS, MD**Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryOlmos Park Oral & Maxillofa-cial Surgery235 E. Hildebrand Ave.San Antonio, Texas 78212(210) 824-4501(210) 824-0125 Faxinfo@opomssa.com

Greg Randolph, DDS*J. Andrew Jackson, DDS*Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryBluebonnet Oral Surgery & Implants7300 Blanco Rd., Ste. 100San Antonio, Texas 78216(210) 344-9898www.bboms.com

Robert Bryan Roach, Jr., DDS*Odes Bailey Robertson, DDS**Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgerySonterra Oral & Maxillo-facial Surgery Center1202 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 801San Antonio, Texas 78258(210) 494-2005www.sonterraoms.com

Donald N. Test, III, DDSDiplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery6609 Blanco Rd., Ste. 200San Antonio, Texas 78216(210) 349-3161(210) 349-3825 Faxwww.saoralsurgerycenter.com

Seth L. Witcher, DDS, Inc.4025 E. Southcross, #5San Antonio, Texas 78222(210) 337-8600(210) 337-8606 Fax

OrthOdOnticsMaria-Isabel Atique, DDSDiplomate, American Board of Orthodontics2770 E. Evans Rd., Ste. 103San Antonio, Texas 78259(210) 497-5500www.atiquesmiles.com

Alan R. Avery, DDS, Inc.4721 Pecan Valley DriveSan Antonio, Texas 78223(210) 533-5766 3315 SW Military Dr., Ste. 104San Antonio, Texas 78211(210) 924-4593

Lou R. Baeten, DDS, MS, Inc.12315 Judson Rd., Ste. 218San Antonio, Texas 78233(210) 656-3531

Kevin J. Beitchman, DDS, MSBeitchman Orthodontics11924 Vance Jackson atHuebner Rd., Ste. 201San Antonio, Texas 78230(210) 558-3395Kendall Woods Dental25 FM 3351 SouthBoerne, Texas 78006(210) 558-3395www.beitchmanortho.com

Keith A. Blalock, DDS, MS12340 Bandera Rd., Ste. 102Helotes, Texas 78023(210) 695-9996bracesbyblalock@att.net

G. Robert Bradley, DDS, MS123 Medical Dr.Boerne, Texas 78006-1830(830) 249-2495www.bracesbybradley.com

Kevin S. Farnsworth, DDS, MSBritton Orthodontics1130 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 100San Antonio, Texas 78258(210) 497-6688110 Chichester Pl., Ste. 100San Antonio, Texas 78209 (210) 824-2333www.brittonortho.cominfo@brittonortho.com

Tyler W Ferris, DDS, MSMegan R. Henbree, DDS, MS24165 IH10 West #209San Antonio, TX 78257(210) 698-2480172 Creekside Park, #113Bulverde, TX 78070(830) 438-72501685 River Road, #300Boerne, TX 78006(830) 816-5616ferrisorthodontics.com office@ferrisorthodontics.com

Jerome “Jay” Gibson DDS3301 Oakwell Court, Ste. 105San Antonio, Texas 78218(210) 822-1222Gibson Orthodontics Del Rio1110 Avenue EDel Rio, TX 78840(830) 774-3636www.gibsonorthodontics.net

Roy Gonzalez, Jr., DDS, MSDiplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsOne Castle Hills Building1100 NW Loop 410 at Blanco Rd., Ste. 560San Antonio, Texas 78213-2267(210) 344-9295drroygonzalez@sbcglobal.net

Scott S. Heying, DDS, MS13406 NW Military Hwy. San Antonio, Texas 78231(210) 341-3123www.heyingortho.com

Bloyce Britton III, DDS, MSBritton Orthodontics1130 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 100San Antonio, Texas 78258(210) 497-6688110 Chichester Pl., Ste. 100San Antonio, Texas 78209 (210) 824-2333www.brittonortho.cominfo@brittonortho.com

Brad D. Bruchmiller, DDSAmy B. Jackson, DDS, MSKerry Orsingher, DDS, DMDSouth Texas Orthodontics3820 FM 3009Schertz, TX 78154(210) 658-17787629 Tezel Rd.San Antonio, TX 78250(210) 509-2487 15900 La Cantera Pkwy.Ste. 20260San Antonio, TX 78256(210) 549-038321970 Bulverde Rd., Ste. 100San Antonio, TX 78259(210) 496-7846southtexasorthodontics.com

Beverley J. Bunn, DDS7230 Briar Pl.San Antonio, Texas 78221(210) 921-9191www.bunnbraces.cominfo@bunnbraces.com

Saritha Chary-Reddy, DDS, PhDDiplomate, American Board of Orthodontics 1571 Thousand Oaks Dr., Ste. 101San Antonio, Texas 78232(210) 496-6262www.vkorthodontics.com

Devin S. Cochran, DDS, MSCochran Orthodontics14855 Blanco Rd., Ste. 109San Antonio, TX 78216(210) 714-5525901 Curtis Ave.Schertz, TX 78154(210) 714-5525

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Richard D. Hulme, DDS, MSDiplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsHuebner Parke 15303 Huebner Rd., Bldg., 16San Antonio, Texas 78248(210) 479-2000Westwood Center 10919 Culebra Rd., Ste. 101San Antonio, Texas 78253(210) 479-2000 China Grove6961 E. US Hwy. 87China Grove, Texas 78263(210) 479-2000richard@hulmeortho.comwww.hulmeortho.com

Adebimpe Bebe Ibitayo, DDS, MSDiplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsUC Smiles Orthodontics106 Rosegarden Dr.Universal City, TX 78148(210) 658-22511202 E. Sonterra, Ste. 702San Antonio, TX 78258www.ucsmilesortho.com

Percy “Bud” Luecke III, DDS, MSDDiplomate, American Board of Orthodontics BRACELAND4902 Golden Quail, Ste. 100San Antonio, TX 78240(210) 690-0662www.braceland.com

Brandon McGarrell, DMDDiplomate, American Board of Orthodontics McGarrell Orthodontics6051 FM 3009, Ste. 248Schertz, TX 78154(210) 314-20912388 FM 1103 Cibolo, TX 78108(210) 314-2091200 W. ChihuahuaLa Vernia, TX 78121(210) 314-2091www.mcgarrellorthodontics.com

Glory B. Marshall, DDS, MSAlamo Heights Orthodontics999 E. Basse Rd., Ste. 155San Antonio, Texas 78209(210) 822-1110admin@alamoheightsortho.com www.alamoheightsortho.com

Jeff Merritt, DDSMerritt Orthodontics1901 NW Military, #110San Antonio, Texas 78213(210) 344-9715www.sabraces.commerrittortho@prodigy.net

Robert (Tito) Norris, DDS *Kristin Saunders, DDS, MS* Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics18720 Stone Oak Pkwy, Ste. 207San Antonio, Texas 78258(210) 402-332225043 IH10 W, Ste. 200San Antonio, TX 78257(210) 660-2000 www.stoneoakortho.com

Cele Oliver, DDS, DHSc*Jarod Oliver, DDS*Oliver Family Orthodontics* Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics10865 Shaenfield Rd., Ste. 1111 San Antonio, TX 78254 (210) 549-1011www.bracesSA.comSmiles by Children’s Dentists and Orthodontics281 & Winding Way1 Light North of Bitters14801 San PedroSan Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 495-5437 www.CDOsmiles.com

Bradley J. Pierson, DDSDiplomate, American Board of Orthodontics8202 N. Loop 1604 W. Ste. 109San Antonio, TX 78249(210) 695-1116(210) 695-1108 Faxwww.piersonortho.com

Derrick Cantu, DDS*Ben Taylor, DDS**Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry6756 Poss Rd.San Antonio, Texas 78238(210) 680-7841www.pediatricdentistryofsanantonio.com

Manuel Castillo, DDSHappy Pediatric DentistryDiplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry2602 N. Loop 1604 W, Ste.207San Antonio, Texas 78248(210) 510-2862(210) 802-4499 FaxwwwHappyPediDent.comTreatment@HappyPediatricDentistry.com

Cassandra “Casey” Elkins, DDS Medical Center Children’s Dentistry9543 Huebner Rd.San Antonio, Texas 78240(210) 690-5555(210) 694-5066 Faxwhereisdrcasey.com

Peter K. Gurr, DDSThe Dentist for Kids15303 Huebner Rd., Bldg. 17San Antonio, Texas 78248(210) 696-2563www.thedentistsforkids.comShawna Billick-Gerling, DDS

George Gutierrez, DDS, PADiplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry3830 McCullough, Ste. 100 San Antonio, Texas 78209(210) 824-5437www.drgeorgegutierrez.com

Scott L. Jensen, DDSThe Dentist for Kids15303 Huebner Rd., Bldg. 17San Antonio, Texas 78248(210) 696-2563www.thedentistsforkids.com

Eric Schatz, DDS, MSDiplomate, American Board of Orthodontics22610 US Hwy 281 N., Ste. 201San Antonio, TX 78258 (210) 495-9283schatzorthodontics.com

Martin W. Stratemann, DDS, MSStratemann & Stratemann DDS, Inc.550 Comal Ave.New Braunfels, Texas 78130(830) 625-4617www.braces-nbtx.comStratemannOrthodontics@yahoo.com

John R. Windrow, DDS, MS1909 Avenue EHondo, TX 78861(830) 426-3800111 N. AshPearsall, TX 78061(830) 334-3332

pediatric dentistry Martha Aranda, DDS 10905 Wurzbach Rd. San Antonio, TX 78230 (210) 690-52521714 SW Military Dr. #104San Antonio, TX 78221(210) 927-6333 www.aranda-dental.com

Carlen P. Blume, DDSDiplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry8366 N Loop 1604 West Ste. 108 San Antonio, Texas 78249(210) 614-3334www.blumedentistry.cominfo@blumedentistry.com

Shawna Billick-Gerling, DDSLittle Teeth of TexasDiplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry21714 Hardy Oak Blvd Ste. 102San Antonio, Texas 78258(210) 497-8787littleteeth@sbcglobal.com

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Susie Hayden, DDS*Courtney L. Alexander, DDS*Renee Mikulec, DDS**Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric DentistryStone Oak & Dominion Pediatric Dentistry20322 Huebner Rd., Ste. 103San Antonio, Texas 78258 (210) 491-4141 25035 IH-10 West, Ste. 201San Antonio, Texas 78257(210) 698-6143www.sopdtx.com

Sheila Hernandez, DMD8202 N. Loop 1604, Ste. 104San Antonio, Texas 78249(210) 694-2700(210) 694-2708 Faxwww.txkidds.com

Cele Oliver, DDS, DHScSmiles by Children’s Dentists and Orthodontics281 & Winding Way1 Light North of Bitters14801 San PedroSan Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 495-5437 www.CDOsmiles.com

Damon Ross, DDSTooth Transitions5723 N. Foster Rd., Ste. 105San Antonio, TX 78244(210) 661-135219851 W. HWY 46, Ste. 103Bulverde, TX 78070(830) 438-1153www.toothtransitions.com

Norma S. Ruano, DDS, PANorma N. Reyes, DDS**Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric DentistrySonrisas de Niños4522 Fredericksburg Rd. #A24A(inside Wonderland Mall)San Antonio, TX 78201(210) 734-1886 www.drruano.com

Rebecca M. Wilson, DDS*Angie M. Sage, DDSDiplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry 999 E. Basse Rd., Ste. 116San Antonio, Texas 78209(210) 822-8381www.alamoheightspedi-atricdentistry.com

Clyde N. Yost, DDSMichael Yost, DDS**Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry102 Palo Alto Rd., Ste. 400San Antonio, Texas 782113949 Fredericksburg Rd.San Antonio, TX 78201(210) 924-8770michael_yost@hotmail.comwww.yostpediatricdentistry.com

periOdOnticsJohn C. Aniemeke, DDS, MSLive Oak Periodontics &Implant DentistryDiplomate, American Board of Periodontics12702 Toepperwein Rd., Ste. 132San Antonio, Texas 78233(210) 637-0306www.liveoakperiodontics.com info@liveoakperiodontics.com

Monica Flynn, DMD, MSDiplomate, American Board of Periodontology 7231 Broadway, Ste. ASan Antonio, Texas 78209(210) 822-7002www.alamoheightsperio.com

Kenneth Krueger, DDS, PA4118 McCullough, Ste. 4San Antonio, Texas 78212(210) 826-3946www.krkimplants.com

Eduardo Lorenzana, DDS, MSDiplomate, American Board of Periodontology3519 Paesano’s Pkwy., Ste. 103San Antonio, Texas 78231(210) 492-3519(210) 492-3525 Faxwww.lorenzanaperio.com

prOsthOdOnticsJason R. Gillespie, DDS, MSJason R. Gillespie DDS PA4118 McCullough Ave., Ste. 11San Antonio, TX 78212(210) 828-1682www.rebuildasmile.com

Maureen R. Libby, DMD1130 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste 110 San Antonio, TX 78258(210) 496-9967 drmaureenlibby@gmail.comMaureenRLibbyDMD.com

Robert M. Loughlin, DDSAlamo Prosthodontics1314 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 104San Antonio, Texas 78258(210) 308-8211info@alamopros.comwww.alamopros.com

Paul M. McLornan, DDS, MS, PLLCDiplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics115 N. Loop 1604 East, Ste. 2209San Antonio, Texas 78232(210) 403-0042www.drmclornan.comwww.sadentalsleep.com

Wayne Simmons, BA, DMD, FAAFP, Diplomate , ABOIBryhn W. Simmons, DMD2020 Babcock Rd., Ste. 26San Antonio, Texas 78229(210) 692-0136simmonsdental@yahoo.comwww.drwsimmons.com

Wade D. Smith, DDS, MSWoodlake Plaza4875 Fredericksburg Rd.San Antonio, TX 78229(210) 366-3333

Victoria A. Vickers, DDS7400 Blanco Road, Ste. 100San Antonio, Texas 78216(210) 349-4424mastersdentalgroup.com

Steven C. Maller, DDS, MS*William H. Stalker, DDS, MS**Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology4501 McCullough, Ste. 104San Antonio, Texas 78212(210) 824-0111sanantonioperioandimplant.com

Lisa B. Masters, DDS, MSDiplomate, American Board of Periodontology 7400 Blanco Rd., Ste. 100San Antonio, Texas 78216(210) 349-4424www.mastersdentalgroup.com

Dr. Arlynn G. Ráez, DDS, MSDiplomate, American Board of Periodontology3301 Oakwell Court, #103San Antonio, Texas 78218(210) 805-8400www.oakwellperiodontics.com

Pamela Ray, DDSDiplomate, American Board of Periodontology Oak Hills Periodontics5419 Fredericksburg Rd.San Antonio, Texas 78229(210) 616-0980 www.oakhillsperiodontics.com

Brandon M. Sehlke, DDS, MSDiplomate, American Board of PeriodontologyPeriodontics and Implant Dentistry6609 Blanco Rd., Ste. 125San Antonio, Texas 78216(210) 341-1489(210) 349-0618 Faxwww.SanAntonioPerio.cominfo@SanAntonioPerio.com

Benjamin W. Young, DDS, MSDiplomate, American Board of Periodontology7826 Louis Pasteur Dr., #105 San Antonio, Texas 78229(210) 615-1995www.benjaminwyoung.com

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SADDS

Tuesday, February 13, 2018 GM Meeting - Maggiano’s

Co-Hosted by New Dentist Cmte.

Saturday, Februrary 24, 2018 SADDS 2018 Dental

Conference St. Anthony Hotel

Hosted by: The SADDS New Dentist Committee

Tuesday, March 6, 2018 BOD Meeting

Tuesday, April 10, 2018 GM Meeting

The Petroleum Club

May 3-5, 2018 TDA Meeting

UPCOMING MEETINGS

ADA Credentialing..............................................................7Authentic Dental Laboratory...............................................2Chu Dental Group.............................................................16Dental Link.......................................................................19

Volume 46 NO.4

The SADDS Newsletter is published six times a year by the San Antonio District Dental Society, 14603 Huebner Rd., Suite 2403, San Antonio, TX 78230. Second class postage paid in San Antonio, Texas. The SADDS Newsletter is a membership benefit of the SADDS. Individual copies are ten dollars per issue or fifty dollars annually. Information regarding classified advertising may be obtained by calling the SADDS office at (210) 732-1264.

Submission of manuscripts and guest editorials are encouraged. News items of important events in the lives of the members are always welcome. Anonymous communication will receive no consideration. E-mail to: sadds@sadds.org, or mail to Editor, SADDS Newsletter, 14603 Huebner Rd., Suite 2403, San Antonio, TX 78230. Call the SADDS office for details.

All statements of opinion and of supposed fact are published on authority of the writer under whose name they appear and are not to be regarded as the news of the San Antonio District Dental Society. Goods and services advertised in the Newsletter do not carry the endorsement of the San Antonio District Dental Society.

Dental Partners...........................................................18McLerran & Associates...............................................18Med-Tech Construction...............................................16

Tuesday, May 15, 2018 BOD Meeting

Friday, June 8, 2018Installation of Officers &

President’s Party Paesono’s - 1604

ALLIANCE Tuesday, February 3, 2018 Social Time 10:45 a.m.

Business Mtg 11:00 a.m.

Dr. Maher Abu Samra, GPDr. Maher Abu Samra, GPDr. Maher Abu Samra, GP

Dr. Danielle Grosdidier, GPDr. Danielle Grosdidier, GPDr. Danielle Grosdidier, GP

Dr. Kyle Land, GPDr. Kyle Land, GPDr. Kyle Land, GP

Dr. Anupama Thapar, GPDr. Anupama Thapar, GPDr. Anupama Thapar, GP

Dr. Walter Thames, ProsDr. Walter Thames, ProsDr. Walter Thames, Pros

Dr. Brent Hallum, GPDr. Brent Hallum, GPDr. Brent Hallum, GP

Dr. Kevin Smith, Dr. Kevin Smith, Dr. Kevin Smith, GP GP GP AnesthesiologistAnesthesiologistAnesthesiologist

Dr. Maher Abu Samra, GPDr. Maher Abu Samra, GPDr. Maher Abu Samra, GP

Dr. Anupama Thapar, GPDr. Anupama Thapar, GPDr. Anupama Thapar, GP

Dr. Lela Farmer, PedoDr. Lela Farmer, PedoDr. Lela Farmer, Pedo

Dr. Adeyinka Dayo, Grad StudentDr. Adeyinka Dayo, Grad StudentDr. Adeyinka Dayo, Grad Student

Dr. Hilda Yanez, GPDr. Hilda Yanez, GPDr. Hilda Yanez, GP

Dr. Christopher Carabin, GPDr. Christopher Carabin, GPDr. Christopher Carabin, GP

Dr. Jae Cho, GPDr. Jae Cho, GPDr. Jae Cho, GP

Dr. Steven E. Ledwig, GPDr. Steven E. Ledwig, GPDr. Steven E. Ledwig, GP

Dr. Lela Farmer, GP Dr. Lela Farmer, GP Dr. Lela Farmer, GP --- transfer from GHDStransfer from GHDStransfer from GHDS

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Roger S. Campos, DDS Dr. Campos has prac�ced over 25 years and owned and sold mul�ple dental prac�ces.  In addi�on, he has hired, mentored and assisted den�sts in the opening of their dental prac�ces.  Dr. Campos currently owns six loca�ons in San Antonio.   Tonya Christal, DDS   Lee Dental Centers has been family‐owned since 1982.  Since their dad’s re�rement, Dr. Tonya Christal and Dr. Danielle Powell have con�nued the legacy of building strong rela�onships with genera�ons of pa�ents.  Throughout their ve loca�ons, teams of excep�onal providers mirror that commitment by partnering with pa�ents in achieving op�mal dental health and designing the smiles they want.  Our broad range of general, cosme�c, and specialty services allow us to offer unparalleled con�nuity of care. 

 Andrea Janik, DDS   At Culebra Smiles and Orthodon�cs, a Pacic Dental Services office, our en�re team is dedicated to your comprehensive care with advanced, proven technology. We look forward to seeing you and your smile. In suppor�ng you, we handle the administra�ve tasks so that you can concentrate on providing the best dental care to your pa�ents. That way, you have more �me to live your life, whether it’s volunteering in your community, spending more �me with family or pursuing other interests.   Sco� Leune, DDS Dr. Sco� Leune is the founder of Breakaway Prac�ce, a prac�ce management company which has consulted 90+ startups and helps operate 400+ prac�ces through phone, insurance, billing, marke�ng  and IT services.  Dr. Leune is also a co‐founder of Dental Whale, an innova�ve dental company carving a new category of group private prac�ce ownership and management. Dental Whale's subsidiary companies include the largest dental repair franchise in North America, a hand piece repair company, a dental marke�ng company, a dental prac�ce brokerage rm, an 80‐Prac�ce dental support organiza�on, as well as Breakaway Prac�ce. Together, Dental Whale companies have supported over  15,000 den�sts in 2017 and Dental Whale Affiliates employ 800+ team members. Brian K. Schroder, DDS   Dr. Schroder believes that the prac�ce of den�stry is rela�onship based and pa�ent driven. He has spent the last 11 years of his career working in the same office building with world class dental specialists. This enables him to provide comprehensive, interdisciplinary care to his pa�ents all under one roof. This is a truly unique place to receive dental care.   

PANELISTS: 

Joshua Aus�n, DDS   Joshua Aus�n is a restora�ve den�st with a private prac�ce in San Antonio,  Texas.  He has spoken and performed on some of the biggest stages in all of  den�stry.    At the 2017 Dentsply Sirona World, Dr. Aus�n entertained over 8000 den�sts and dental team members with a main stage TED‐style talk.    He has had the podium on the main stage at the Sea�le Study Club  symposium twice and presented at the American Academy of Restora�ve Den�stry and the Academy of Opera�ve Den�stry.    In addi�on to many lectures and speak‐ing engagements, Dr. Aus�n co‐hosts The Working Interferences Podcast and  formerly hosted The AcciDental Geniuses Podcast.     You may have seen Dr. Aus�n in  numerous videos for Den�stry IQ and Dental Economics, where he is a monthly columnist and editorial director.   

MODERATOR:

LOCATION:   Maggiano’s in The Rim  17603 IH 10W San Antonio, TX 78257   AGENDA: Social:                   5:30 pm Dinner                    6:15 pm Business Mee�ng:   7:00 pm  Program:                7:15 pm  REGISTER at:  www.sadds.org Cost ‐ Dinner Included: Experienced Den�st                 $40 New Den�st/Resident              $25 Dental Student             $20  

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING            on...FAT Tuesday!    February 13th 

Come Celebrate With Us!

Special Interac�ve Panel Discussion  

THE END OF THE SOLO PRACTICE ERA… MAYBE, MAYBE NOT? 

 Join us for an interac�ve evening of ques�ons and answers with local den�sts who  represent a variety of successful prac�ce models. Each panelist brings a unique perspec‐�ve to pa�ent care, human rela�ons and employee management, insurance management,  marke�ng, etc.   Par�cipate in a discussion on the evolu�on of dental prac�ces and explore with us the  con�nuum of prac�ce models from solo to group to mul�‐office.  Bring ques�ons and pick their brains to see how you can incorporate their ideas into your prac�ce. Learn more about the different models and share your perspec�ve. Dental  students and residents are encouraged to a�end.  

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