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TDA Smiles FoundationCalendar of Texas Mission of MercyThank You, Straumann! Texas Health Insurance Exchange 2012-13 TDA Board of Directors Evidence-based Tip of the Month TDA Perks President’s Prose

May Journal News

Special Issue on Oral CancerGuest Editor Dr Daniel L. Jones,Texas A&M Health Science Center Baylor College of Dentistry

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InsideMedicaid in My Office?Yes, I Think So!Richard M. Smith, DDS

TDA Smiles FoundationTMOM gains ardent advocate

Ask the PresidentIncoming President’s messageHilton Israelson, DDS

Let’s TalkOutgoing President’s messageA. David May, Jr., DDS

2008-2009 TDA Board of Directors

Meet Your TDA StaffTDA’s new Finance Director Dee Dee Delagarza

Congratulations to TDA Component Societies

Streamline Your Insurance ClaimsSpeeding up confirmation of benefits and eligibility

TSBDE Rule UpdateRequirements for dental office radiograph machines

In the NewsTDA members in the news

July Journal NewsTooth Whitening: A Clinical Review

TDA Historical PerspectivesDentists, dental hygienists, and the dental team

The 2007 C.T. Rowland AwardOrthodontic case report

The El Paso Dental Conference

Around the StateAugust 14:TDA Board MeetingAustin, Texas

October 15-19:ADA Annual SessionSan Antonio, Texas

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Every Member MattersRise’ Lyman, DDS, TDA Future Focus Committee

Membership growth is vital to any thriving organization. The Texas Dental Association (TDA) Board is strongly committed to the Membership goal within the “TDA 2009” strategic plan, which addresses continued growth. I am proud to report that, as evidence of that commitment and for the second year in a row, the TDA received the following ADA awards in 2008:• Greatest Percentage Membership Net Gain: Texas had a net gain of 198 members in the year 2007.• Top Constituent Dental Society with Greatest Percentage of Non-Members to Membership: Represents a conversion of 4.7 percent of non-members into membership at end of year 2007.• Top Constituent Dental Society to Improve Retention Rate Percentage in 2007: Represents a 97 percent Association retention rate, which is an increase of 7 percent from the previous year.• Greatest Percentage of New Dentist Members: Represents a gain of 111 new dentist members (those dentists who are 1-9 years out of school).

Another example of the commitment to the growth of our Association is the TDA Externship Program, which builds student awareness of organized dentistry. This innovative program, created in 2007, offers students the opportunity to gain insight into the different components of organized dentistry including legislative and regulatory affairs, membership, governance, continuing education, and charitable dentistry and to gain a better understanding of their role as future leaders of the dental team. The program is open to dental students from each of the three dental schools in Texas. This year the externship program will take place June 20 – June 27 in Austin at the TDA central office. As an ongoing effort to enhance the value and benefits of the Association, the TDA Council on Membership developed a survey that was sent to all members in 2006. The results clearly showed that members have a high satisfaction rating with benefits such as the TEXAS Meeting, TDA publications, and the ability to participate philanthropically in the TDA Smiles Foundation. A great number of the discounted programs offered to members through the TDA Perks Program also received a high satisfaction rating. In accordance with the strategic plan, the Council on Membership, will survey members again in 2009. Participation from all members and a collaborative effort between the ADA, TDA, and local component societies are the keys to successful membership recruitment and retention. We encourage every member to get involved whether it is by attending local meetings, taking part in Give Kids a Smile! Day activities, volunteering at a Texas Mission of Mercy, or participating in TDA Legislative Day activities in Austin. Each member matters and is essential to the continued growth of our Association and of organized dentistry. This is the seventh and final in a series of articles focused on the TDA’s accomplishments guided by the strategic plan. To view the entire plan, log in at www.tda.org and click on “TDA 2009” under “Current Issues” on the member homepage. For more information, please contact Lyda Creus Molanphy, staff liaison to the Future Focus Committee, at the TDA central office, (512) 443-3675.

MembershipDentists will value membership and participation in the TDA.

Objectives1. Improve perceived value and benefits of membership in TDA. a. Increase members’ knowledge about the impact and benefits of TDA membership. b. Ensure that components are an integral aspect of the membership process. c. Create greater awareness of the availability of the Peer Review, Ethics & Judicial, and Risk Management benefits. d. Actively promote adherence to the Code of Ethics. e. Enhance communication with members and non-members. f. Build student awareness of and interest in organized dentistry and membership in TDA. g. Ensure ongoing contact with students throughout dental school. h. Work closely with dental school faculty. i. Evaluate number of nonmember dentists who attend and participate in TDA activities (TEXAS Meeting, TDA Smiles Foundation programs, etc.).Metrics1. Seventy percent of active licensed dentists in TX will be members of TDA by 2009 (baseline of 68.5% in January 2007); increase

membership retention rate to 97 percent by April 2007 (baseline 96% in 2006). a-d. Increase the number of dentists serving on component peer review and ethics and judicial affairs committees to attain a

participation rate of 2-5 percent relative to the total number of component society members by August 2009.2. Ninety percent of TX dental school graduates actively licensed in TX will be members of TDA five years after graduation (89%

dental student conversion from the graduating class of 2005 in Texas).3. Increase the number of member dentists actively participating in TDA by 1 percent a year (as measured by a variety of means

– participation at TX Meeting, TMOM, TXDDS, FSI programs, DENPAC participations, TDA legislative day) with annual report to TDA Board by the Council on Membership.

4. Establish baseline of nonmember participation at TDA activities (CAS, TDA Smiles Foundation, Membership) 5. Established baseline of members’ understanding of and satisfaction with the benefits of their TDA membership through Member

Benefits and Services Survey (completed Nov 2006), re-evaluate % increase at that time for 2009.6. Sixty-five percent of all full-time faculty will be TDA members by 2009 (2006 baseline = 63%).

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The TDA will update it’s strategic plan with another statewide retreat in August of 2008.

In 2003, Texas Dental Association members from across the state develop TDA’s first strategic plan, TDA 2009.

2012 TEXAS Meeting Features Exceptional CE and Expanded Exhibit Hall

A total of 12,125 dental professionals registered for the 2012 TEXAS Meeting, the TDA’s 142nd annual

session, May 3-6 in San Antonio.

This year, more than 450 booths representing 335 companies were included in the expanded exhibit hall with a large center aisle providing easy access to all booths. The hall also featured an exclusive aisle for TDA Perks Partners plus the DENPAC Silent Auction and Platinum Lounge, and the TDA Smiles Foundation activities.

Attendees had access to more than 100 clinicians and 200 sessions that provided educational opportunities for the entire dental team.

Non-member dentists from Texas had the opportunity to attend the TEXAS Meeting at a discounted registration fee, and 96 TDA non-members attended. The TDA Board of Directors and Council on Annual Session continue to support activities to increase TDA membership and to promote the value of the TEXAS Meeting each year. The support of the TDA leadership and President J. Preston Coleman is invaluable to the work of the Council on Annual Session and the many volunteers. The 2012 host society, 12TH District, was a very important member of the planning and on-site facilitation team. Dr Bill Roddy and his team’s organizational skills and commitment were very much appreciated.

Neat year’s TEXAS Meeting is scheduled May 2-5, 2013, in San Antonio. Program information will be available in late summer and housing information will be available December 1 on texasmeeting.com.

TDASO Attends 2012 Dental OlympicsRepresentatives from the TDA Student Organization (TDASO) attended the 2012 Dental Olympics at the University of Texas Health Science at San Antonio Dental School (UTHSCSA) on April 21, 2012. TDASO sponsored lunch and drinks for all Dental Olympics participants, and representatives signed up 250 new members.

Dental Olympics is an annual extracurricular, intercollegiate competition between the 3 dental schools in Texas. Dental student athletes compete in various sporting events.

This was the first year for TDASO to have a presence at Dental Olympics. TDASO extends its gratitude to Dr Larry Dougherty of Helotes, Dr Max Kerr of San Antonio, Emily Moers (UTHSCSA – D2), Jason Peck (UTHSCSA – D3) and Sarah Shin (UTHSCSA – D3) for their help in making the event a success.

Future Changes to Texas Medicaid Dental ProgramAs of March 1, 2012, most children and young adults age 20 and younger enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) began receiving their dental services through one of the 3 state selected dental plans: Delta Dental, DentaQuest, and MCNA Dental.

To help dentists and clients adjust to the transition, the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) extended suspension of the Main Dentist requirement from April 30, 2012 to May 31, 2012. This gives clients even more time to contact their dental plan (ie, Delta Dental, DentaQuest, and MCNA Dental), and choose their preferred Main Dentist without any disruption in service. HHSC is also considering extension of the Main Dentist suspension for additional months after May 31, 2012. The TDA will inform members as soon as possible should HHSC decide to again extend the suspension.

As a reminder, clients may change their Main Dentist at anytime and those changes are to be processed immediately by the dental plans.

The TDA’s Committee on Access, Medicaid & CHIP (CAMC) met with the dental plans and HHSC on April 26, 2012, to discuss in detail the Association’s questions/concerns with the dental plans contracts and procedure manuals. CAMC intends to publish the dental plans answers to the Association’s memo, along with other pertinent information about the new Texas Dental Program, on a newly created Medicaid/CHIP Webpage on the member side of the TDA’s website in July 2012. Pictured at the 2012 Dental Olympics at UTHSCSA are (L-R) Sarah Shin (UTHSCSA

– D3), Emily Moers (UTHSCSA – D2), Dr Larry Dougherty of Helotes, and TDA Publications Coordinator Lauren Oakley.

Dr Stephen R. MattesonTDA Editor

Dr Michael L. StuartTDA President

The House of Delegates convened at the 142nd Annual Session of the Texas Dental Association earlier this month in San Antonio.

Members of the House elected the 2012-13TDA officers, including: President Dr Michael L. Stuart of Sunnyvale, President-elect Dr David A. Duncan of Amarillo, Secretary-Treasurer Dr Ron Collins of Houston, Speaker of the House Dr John W. Baucum III of Corpus Christi, and Editor Dr Stephen R. Matteson of San Antonio.

For a complete list of the elected 2012-13 TDA Board of Directors, please see page 3.

TDA Election Results

Dr David A DuncanTDA President-elect

Dr Ron CollinsTDA Secretary-Treasurer

Dr John W. Baucum IIITDA Speaker of the House

Pictured after the opening of the exhibit hall at the 2012 TEXAS Meeting in San Antonio are members of the TDA Council on Annual Session and TDA Department of Annual Session & Meeting Services: (L-R) Dr Steven W. Spivack of El Paso, Dr Anne C. Lyon of Austin, Meetings Associate Donna A. Musselman, Chair Dr Frank L. Higginbottom of Dallas, Exhibits Manager Paula M. Lerash, CEM, Dr Victor Rodriguez of Houston, Meetings Manager Ann Pargac, and Past Chair Dr C. Roger Macias Jr of San Antonio. Not pictured, TDA Director of Annual Session Sandy Blum.

The 2012 TEXAS Meeting Exhibit Hall featured more than 300 companies.

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Perks Partner News

New Perks Partnership with Dental Job-Search Website DentalSpots.com, TDA Perks Program’s newest partner, enables dental practices to post job openings, and applicants to upload audio/video resumes. Through TDA Perks Program, the service is available at a 50% discount to TDA members. For more information regarding DentalSpots.com, visit the TDA Perks website at tdaperks.com or call 800-971-8008.

TDA Perks Program Sponsors GOLD Reception at TEXAS MeetingTDA Perks Program once again sponsored the GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) Reception at the 2012 TEXAS Meeting. TDA Perks Program negotiates discounts on (or other benefits with) products and services reviewed by a board of 9 TDA members.

TDA Financial Services Insurance Program Sponsors TDA Alliance LuncheonAs it has for several years, TDA Financial Services Insurance Program generously sponsored TDA Alliance’s Past President’s Luncheon at the 2012 TEXAS Meeting.

Health Insurance Exchanges This is the fourth in a series of articles to keep you informed about Health Insurance Exchanges (HIX) in Texas. The HIX is an online marketplace tool enabling consumers to shop, compare, and enroll in a health insurance plan. Future articles will focus on helpful reference websites and other information about the HIX.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) requires each state to have an insurance exchange by 2014 and health plans participating in state exchanges must provide an “essential health benefits package (EHB),” including a pediatric oral health benefit.

On March 12, 2012, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the final rule establishing minimum standards that states, employers, and insurance carriers must meet to operate insurance exchanges. The final rule includes significant provisions affecting the delivery of dental services.

Also in March, the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) heard oral arguments regarding the constitutionality of the health insurance mandate in the PPACA. At issue is

TDA Members Making a Difference

Majority of Austin-area Residents Still Have Fluoridated WaterIt may not have happened in your community yet, but for more than a year now, Austin has been a hotbed of antifluoridation activity. Fluoride Free Austin, a local affiliate of the national antifluoridation group, Fluoride Action Network, has a large following in Austin and has been advocating for the removal of community water fluoridation in the Austin area for several years now. Antifluoridationists have advocated to Austin City Council, local water boards, and at city hosted public health forums.

TDA members have been there every step of the way advocating for community water fluoridation.

On December 15, 2011, Austin City Council decided to continue its community water fluoridation program serving 736,172 residents, and on April 19, 2012, Water District 17 also decided to continue its community water fluoridation program serving 16,000 residents.

Capital Area Dental Society members spoke eloquently and effectively in favor of community water fluoridation at Austin City Council and Water District 17. The retention of these programs is due in large part to the dedication and involvement of these member dentists.

Their voices were critical at conveying the importance of community water fluoridation. Their willingness to volunteer their personal time to advocate on behalf of their patients and the profession has ensured that the 752,172 residents in the Austin area that have been receiving the benefits of community water fluoridation will continue to do so. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the population of Austin is 790,390.

The successful outcomes achieved on these fronts brings into focus the critical importance of your leadership and participation. The Capital Area members’ efforts and perseverance made a real difference in the decision making process. These are great successes to celebrate and motivate members to defend water fluoridation in the future.

(L-R) Pictured at the April 19, 2012, Water Board 17 meeting in Travis County, Austin: Dr John Mason of Corpus Christi, Dr Anne Lyon of Austin, Mandy Rodgers, RDH, Dr Barry Rouch of Austin, Dr Mark Peppard of Austin, Texas Department of State Health Services Fluoride Engineer Tom Napier, and Dr Dale Gallagher of Austin.

whether SCOTUS will strike down the entire law or just the individual insurance mandate. Although oral arguments are not always a reliable predictor of how SCOTUS will eventually decide, the PPACA could be overturned. That said, states already moving forward with developing a HIX show no signs of slowing down.

What does this mean for Texas? According to Governor Rick Perry’s spokeswoman Lucy Nashed, “(Perry) feels the health care bill is unconstitutional and misguided (1,2).” Additionally, “There are no plans to implement an exchange (1,2).” Thus, it continues to appear that Texas plans to delay action until after the SCOTUS decision in the summer of 2012 and the November presidential election.

The TDA continues to closely monitor the HIX landscape in Texas and will publicize new information as it becomes available. For questions or comments, contact TDA Policy Manager Diane Rhodes at 512-443-3675, diane@tda.org.

References1. National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors — Texas: February 15, 2012.2. Houston Chronicle: Texas slow to move on health care reforms: February 13, 2012.

TDA Welcomes New Staff MemberTraci Mondragon is the newest addition to the TDA Smiles Foundation team and is thrilled to join as the new development coordinator. Her main focus will be grant writing, but she is excited to jump in and help in any capacity the foundation needs.

Traci has a passion for nonprofit work and has nearly 12 years experience in various capacities, from database manage-ment to event planning and grant writing. While she briefly worked as the grant

coordinator for the Travis County Juvenile Probation Department recently, most of her nonprofit experience in Austin was with Any Baby Can for 7 years.

Traci was born and raised in Corpus Christi and holds a B.A. in English from Texas State University.

Thank You, Straumann!The TDA Smiles Foundation (TDASF) expresses its deepest gratitude to Straumann for

coming to the rescue and emerging as the title sponsor for the 2012 Healthy Smiles Golf Classic at the TEXAS Meeting in San Antonio, when TDASF needed them the most. As the golf tournament neared, TDASF learned that the company previously assigned to the title sponsorship could no longer fulfill its agreement. After reaching out to several companies, Straumann agreed to the partnership.

Straumann’s motto, that they are “committed to simply doing more for dental professionals,” has clearly extended to doing much more for the community as well. Through its very generous support, the golf tournament was a huge success, and Straumann is clearly a partner to improve access to dental care for all citizens of Texas. TDASF looks forward to working closely with Straumann on future TDASF events!

happy, healthy smiles…that’s our mission!

The TDASF Board of Trustees and Access Committee presented a handmade t-shirt quilt to Dr and Mrs Russell Owens of Crowley for their dedication and service to TMOM. She is a member of the TDASF Board of Trustees.

Mark Your Calendars!Please mark your calendars for upcoming Texas Missions of Mercy events. To volunteer, please contact the TDASF office at 512-443-3675 or e-mail TDASF Foundation Manager Judith Gonzalez, judith@tda.org.

2012June 22-23 Victoria 2-dayJuly 28 Brady 1-dayAugust 18 Liberty County 1-dayOctober 5-6 Beaumont 2-dayNovember 2 Mt. Pleasant 1-dayNovember 2 Atlanta: Fluoride Fest 1-dayNovember 3 Atlanta 1-day

2013October TBD Abilene 2-day

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Tell Us What You Think!

As I write this message, my first of many in the TDA Today, I begin my whirlwind year as TDA president. Although it will be busy, it will also be interesting and insightful, to say the least. As your president, I am here to listen, to discuss, and to motivate. After my induction just a few weeks ago, I was handed an itinerary of my stops throughout the state and hit the ground running. And, first on my “to do” list was: survey of the membership.

I know that surveys can sometimes be cumbersome and maybe even somewhat intrusive. But, a survey provides important information and collection of data that organizations can use to identify problems, strengths, and need for improvements. Like voting, your response counts! We need to hear from all members…from the general dentist in rural Hudspeth County…to the periodontist in Dallas…to the professor at any of the 3 dental schools.

In July, the American Dental Association (ADA) will send a survey that focuses on organization loyalty and value to a random sampling of Texas members. If you receive this survey this summer, please fill it out. The survey will ask for your value ratings on both ADA and TDA key services and benefits. Your participation and input is key in the future success of both organizations!

Also this summer, the TDA will conduct a membership survey on margins tax. The recurring structural state budgetary shortfall tied to the margins tax is an issue that generates considerable attention and discussion amongst lawmakers in Austin. The reality is the restructured tax has fallen short of anticipated collection which has in turn created a recurring, annual shortfall. Current estimates put the budget shortfall anywhere from $8 to $15 billion. Thus, the legislature will more than likely revisit the business margins tax during the 83rd legislative session, and there is a very real possibility that the state will modify the tax significantly, if not replace it entirely. Therefore, to best help our members, the TDA will conduct a survey to understand how the current margins tax, and possible changes to it, may impact TDA member dentists. The survey will be quick, and most importantly, confidential. The TDA will only use aggregate information in formulating a picture of the dental profession to legislators. Please respond to the survey when it becomes available.

The TDA is a professional organization. It cannot function, change, adapt, or respond to situations without your feedback and involvement. It is imperative that we hear from you — the member — on these surveys. Please exercise your right as a paying member, and as a dentist, to answer these questions. The results will hopefully improve our profession and the resulting care of our patients.

President’sProse

Michael L. Stuart, DDS, TDA President

Evidence-based Practice Tip of the Month

Stephen R. Matteson, DDS, FICD, TDA Editor

Xerostomia

In case readers did not notice this article in JADA in 2010, the authors report on a clinical trial of an intraoral patch to stimulate salivary flow for patients with xerostomia (1). Use of this patch, interestingly for both the experimental patch and the control patch, successfully stimulated salivary flow short term and up to 2 weeks.

You may view the abstract at pubmed.gov using the PMID 20884928.

Also note that JADA is providing online access to entire articles such as this one, by activating the PDF option printed on the abstract. Other interesting dental journals also make their entire articles available on line such as the Journal of the California Dental Association and the Journal of the Canadian Dental Association. You may search directly to those journals on Google. Take a look when you have a chance.

Reference1. Kerr AR, Corby PM, Shah SS, Epler M, Fisch GS, Norman RG.

Use of a mucoadhesive disk for relief of dry mouth: a randomized, double-masked, controlled crossover study. J Am Dent Assoc. 2010 Oct;141(10):1250-6. PMID 20884928.

TDA Member SpotlightIs there something extraordinary about

you that your peers might not know?

Do you have a hobby you’d like to tell us about?

Are you working on a project that others might find interesting? We want to hear from you! The TDA Today newsletter will include a new feature — “TDA Member Spotlight” — so you can learn more about your fellow dentists, their families, and their lives away from the office. However, in order to get started, we need to know more about you! Contact the publications team in the TDA Department of Member Services with your story ideas. E-mail TDA Managing Editor Nicole Scott at nicole@tda.org or call 512-443-3675.

Announcing the 2012-13 TDA Board of Directors

PresidentDr Michael L. Stuart

President-electDr David A. Duncan

Past PresidentDr J. Preston Coleman

Vice PresidentsDr Arthur C. Morchat (NE)Dr Rita M. Cammarata (SE)

Dr T. Beth Vance (SW)Dr Michael J. Goulding (NW)

Senior DirectorsDr Jean E. Bainbridge (NE)Dr Gregory K. Oelfke (SE)

Dr Yvonne E. Maldonado (SW)Dr David C. Woodburn (NW)

DirectorsDr Jerry J. Hopson (NE)Dr William S. Nantz (SE)Dr Joshua A. Austin (SW)

Dr Steven J. Hill (NW)

Secretary-TreasurerDr Ron Collins

Speaker of the HouseDr John W. Baucum III

EditorDr Stephen R. Matteson

Executive DirectorMs Mary Kay Linn

Legal CounselMr William H. Bingham

TCEQ Regulatory Advisory UpdateIn March 2012, the TDA informed members that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) was delaying implementation of Title 30 of the Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 330, Section 330.1207(c), requiring dentists generating medical waste (eg, blood, sharps, etc.) to weigh each medical waste container and include the weight and other labeling requirements on the container label when sending medical waste off-site for treatment and disposal.

The TCEQ’s executive director decided to further extend the enforcement discretion period from April 30, 2012, to October 31, 2012, to give medical waste generators and transporters additional time to come into compliance. For more information on the TCEQ medical waste rules, please review the guidance document “Texas Regulations on Medical Waste” posted on the TCEQ Web page at www.tceq.texas.gov/publications/rg/rg-001.html.

Please note that, although the requirements do not apply in situations where the U.S. Postal Service is the transporter (30 Texas Administrative Code 330.1207(c) (8), companies such as the Sharps Disposal, a TDA Perks Program Endorsed Partner, use a tracking form attached to each Sharps Recovery System that includes the information required by TCEQ (30 Texas Administrative Code 330.1207(c) (5).

For additional questions, contact TCEQ at 512-239-2334 or e-mail mswpermits@tceq.texas.gov.

TDA Council on Legislative and Regulatory Affairs (CLRA) Chair Dr Richard C. Black of El Paso presents U.S. Senator John Cornyn with campaign contributions from CLRA members and the American Dental Association political action committee at the CLRA meeting April 13, 2012, in Austin. CLRA Consultants Dr Herbert L. Wade of Bryan (left) and Dr Mark Peppard of Austin (right) look on.

CLRA Campaign Contribution

MAY 2012 VOLUME 13, ISSUE 5 AVAILABLE ONLINE AT TDA.ORG

EDITORIAL STAFFStephen R. Matteson, DDS, Editor

Nicole Scott, Managing EditorLauren Oakley, Publications Coordinator

Barbara Donovan, Art DirectorPaul H. Schlesinger, Consultant

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Michael L. Stuart, DDS, PresidentDavid A. Duncan, DDS, President-elect

J. Preston Coleman, DDS, Immediate Past PresidentVice Presidents

Arthur C. Morchat, DDS, NortheastRita M. Cammarata, DDS, Southeast

T. Beth Vance, DDS, SouthwestMichael J. Goulding, DDS, Northwest

Senior DirectorsJean E. Bainbridge, DDS, NortheastGregory K. Oelfke, DDS, Southeast

Yvonne E. Maldonado, DDS, SouthwestDavid C. Woodburn, DDS, Northwest

DirectorsJerry J. Hopson, DDS, Northeast

William S. Nantz, DDS, SoutheastJoshua A. Austin, DDS, Southwest

Steven J. Hill, DDS, Northwest

Ron Collins, DDS, Secretary-TreasurerJohn W Baucum III, DDS, Speaker of the House

Stephen R. Matteson, DDS, EditorMary Kay Linn, Executive DirectorWilliam H. Bingham, Legal Counsel

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TSBDE Rule UpdateThis recurring section is designed to help TDA members keep up with important Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) rules, other regulations, and state law affecting their practices.

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In the News

Moderate Sedation (Level 2)

In the January 2012 TDA Today and September 2011 TSBDE Rule Update — 22 TAC §110.5 — Moderate Sedation (Level 2), readers were instructed to view the complete summary on the TDA website, tda.org.

The complete summary explained that although the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) began enforcing all the sedation/anesthesia rules — 22 Chapter 110 —on January 1, 2012, additional time was specified in the Moderate Sedation rule to give Level 1 Minimal Sedation permit holders an opportunity to apply for and receive a Level 2 Moderate Sedation Permit .

Texas licensed dentists with active enteral sedation permits on June 1, 2011, are automatically reclassified to a Level 1 Minimal Sedation Permit and have until January 1, 2013, to apply for a Moderate Sedation (Level 2) Permit 22 TAC §110.5 (a) (1) (C) if needed.

Those dentists holding a Level 1 Minimal Sedation Permit as of June 1, 2011, may continue to administer enteral sedation until January 1, 2013. However, if the permitted dentist’s enteral sedation technique involves more than the administration of nitrous oxide plus one enteral drug, the dentist has until January 1, 2013, to either provide proof that adequate education has been obtained by submitting an application for a Level 2 Moderate Sedation Permit on or before that date, or will comply with the requirements of a Level 1 Permit after that date.

For more information, please contact TDA Policy Manager Diane Rhodes at 512-443-3675, diane@tda.org.

Dr Kelly P. Ryncheck of Palacios was awarded the Palacios Business Woman of the Year 2011 at the annual Palacios Chamber of Commerce Banquet in February 2012.

Dr Ryncheck has practiced general dentistry in Palacios since 1999. She is a member of Palacios Chamber of Commerce and past president of the Palacios Medical Foundation.

Dr Kelly Ryncheck of Palacios is awarded the Palacios Business Woman of the Year 2011 in February 2012.

Dr Howard W. Lufburrow of Salado published his first book, Crown Deception.

The main character in the mystery/romance novel is a dentist. For more information, visit http://booklocker.com/books/5869.html.

Dr Lufburrow has practiced dentistry in Texas since 1984. He currently practices dentistry in Salado.