SDDS Bulletin -February 2008 - Page 1

Second District Dental Society Of New York111 Fort Greene PlaceBrooklyn, NY 11217-1490Phone: 718-522-3939 Fax: 718-797-4335Email: bulletin@sddsny.org

SDDS BULLETINThe Second District Dental Society of New York

February 2008 VOLUME 25 NUMBER 2

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CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIESFEBRUARYFriday 1 CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE #08-02 9:00 AM to Staten Island Hilton Garden Inn 3:00 PM “CPR and Medical Emergencies in the Dental Offi ce” Michael Kaliroff, Certifi ed InstructorMonday 4 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING 7:00 PM Wed 6 CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE #08-03 9:00 AM to Fort Hamilton Community Club 4:00 PM “Optimizing Implant Therapy by Combining Biological Principles with Technological Advances” Akshay Kumar, D.M.D.

Friday 8 CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE #08-04 9:00 AM to Staten Island Hilton Garden Inn 12:00 NOON “Computer-Guided Implantology: Evolution of a New Technology” Michael E. Abrams, D.D.S.

Thurs 21 CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE #08-19 6:30 PM to Fort Hamilton Community Club 9:30 PM “Legal Tips For Your Dental Practice”* Amy T. Kulb, J.D., B.A. *This program is open to Residents and 1st Year out members ONLY.

Friday 29 CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE #08-05 9:30 AM to SDDS Headquarters 3:30 PM “CPR and Medical Emergencies in the Dental Offi ce” Michael Kaliroff, Certifi ed Instructor

MARCHMonday 3 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING 7:00 PM

Friday 7 CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE #08-06 9:00 AM to The Dr. Irving E. Gruber Memorial Lecture 4:00 PM “Aesthetic and Functional Concepts You Can Use To Achieve Restorative Success” Michael A. Miyasaki, D.D.S.

Serving the Counties of Kings and Richmond since 1868

The members of the Second District were joined by many dignitaries as they celebrated and honored the incoming slate of offi cers. The gala event was held at the stunning University Club in New York. The day was marked with true warmth of spirit and camaraderie that seems to always be present at SDDS social events. NYSDA President Stephen Gold spoke of his coming year. He stated that he had regards for the leadership of the SDDS and looked forward to working with them. Outgoing SDDS President Ian Lerner set a re-spectful tone for the afternoon as he spoke with pride and fond-ness of his accomplishments and experiences over the past year. NYSDA ADA President Mark Feldman also addressed

the gathering before installing the offi cers. He spoke of the ADA’s current challenges and the programs and initiatives that have begun to take shape on the national level.

Dr. Feldman served as induct-ing officer to swear in Con-stantine Pavlakos as Treasurer, Stuart Segelnick as Secretary, Deborah Pasquale as Vice-President, Richard Oshrain as President-Elect, and Craig Ratner as President.

Newly inducted President Rat-ner then laid out his plans for the year ahead in his inaugu-ral address. He spoke of the challenges that will confront SDDS in 2008 naming dwin-dling membership and an aging headquarters as examples. He

SDDS Installs Offi cers and Honors Life Members in Grand Fashion at New York’s University Club

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SDDS Past-President Ian Lerner gives his farewell speech.

2008 SDDS Offi cers Constantine Pavlakos, Stuart Segelnick, Deboarh Pasquale, and Richard Oshrain take their oaths.

2008 SDDS President Craig Ratner is installed into offi ce by ADA President Mark Feldman.

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Offi cersCraig S. Ratner President

Richard L. Oshrain President-ElectDeborah A. Pasquale Vice-President

Stuart L. Segelnick SecretaryConstantine G. Pavlakos Treasurer

Amrish K. Parikh Librarian-CuratorBernard W. Hackett Executive Director

Board of TrusteesCraig S. Ratner, Chairman

Gabriel D. AriolaScott B. Brustein

Joseph F. CipollinaMichael L. Cali

Michael J. DonatoSteven GounardesJohn R. Halikias

Robert D. HalikiasIan M. Lerner

Howard I. A. LiebJohn S. McIntyre

Lauro F. Medrano-SaldanaReneida E. ReyesJames J. SconzoShahram Shekib

Robert A. SeminaraJames E. SpencerPaul D. Weseley

Offi ce StaffBernard HackettShayo Farinre

Veronica Molina

SECOND DISTRICTDENTAL SOCIETY

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The Bulletin is the offi cial publication of the Second District Dental Society. It is published monthly, except during June, July, August and September, when it is published bimonthly, by the Journal of the Second District Dental Society, Inc. The opinions expressed are those of the writers and are not necessarily those of the Second Dis-trict Dental Society. Subscription rates; members, $4.50 per year; others, $5.50 per year. Material for publication must be typewritten and double-spaced and must be received six weeks prior to the month of issue. Business communica-tions and requests for advertising rates should be directed to the Second District Dental Society, 111 Fort Greene Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217. The Bulletin reserves the right to alter or reject any copy.

Associate EditorsPaul S. AlbicoccoGabriel D. Ariola

Joseph F. CipollinaHoward I. A. Lieb

Lauro Medrano-SaldanaDeborah A. Pasquale

James J. SconzoRobert A. Seminara

Advertising PolicyThe SDDS Bulletin and Website welcome

advertising as an important means of keeping the dentist informed about new and better products and services for the practice of dentistry. Such advertising must be factual, dignifi ed, tasteful, and intended to provide useful product and service information.

The publication of an advertisement is not to be construed as an endorsement or approval by The SDDS Bulletin and Website or its publisher, the Second District Dental Society, of the product or service being offered in the advertisement unless the advertisement specifi cally includes an autho-rized statement that such approval or endorsement has been granted.

As a matter of policy, The SDDS Bulletin and Website will sell advertising space when the inclusion of advertising material does not interfere with the purpose of their publication. The SDDS Bulletin and Website reserve the right to accept or reject advertising, at its sole discretion, for any product or service submitted for publication.

Craig S. Ratner, EditorJeffrey M. Galler, Business ManagerHerbert Horowitz, Editor Emeritus

Having received positive feedback from some fellow dentists to last months article “Dental Record Keeping, A Lost Art? Part I, I will now delve into more specifi c topics, as I elucidate the essential considerations, in presenting a guideline to good dental record keep-ing. In this segment of the series, and in forthcoming additional segments, I will cover different parts of the dental record. All of which must be present to have the record of treatment, not only accurately refl ect the care provided, but as impor-tantly, stand up to scrutiny of any and all third party readers. This month I will present: a review of General Charting Considerations, Patient Registration, and Medical History. In Part III of this series I will present: Dental History, Clinical Assessment including Diagno-sis and Treatment Plan, Informed Con-sent, Progress Notes including Referrals and Consultations. This can serve, if one wishes, as a guideline from which one can confi dently and accurately prepare an impeccable dental record.

General Considerations

Let’s begin with the basics. All records must be written in ink--black or blue

are preferred. Erasable pen or pencil must not be used. All entries in the record must be accurate, leg-ible and neat. Handwriting

counts! There have been legal disputes resolved unfavorably to the dentist simply because of sloppy and illegible handwriting. If it is worth writing down then it is worth writing it so that it can be read by others. This is especially important in multiple provider prac-tices where continuity of good patient care is dependent on being able to read what the prior provider wrote. Signing and/or initialing an entry specifi cally attribute that entry to that individual provider. It is good practice to do so. All entries must be dated and entered in chronological order preferably at the time that the service was provided. Do not wait till the end of the day or week for that matter to do the chart. Enter it as soon as possible after the appointment is completed. What was said and what was done are foremost in one’s memory immediately after the appointment is completed, rather than at some other time hours or days later. Everything in the patient’s record should be clearly and consistently labeled

with the patients name and date. This includes radiographs, photos, copies of prescriptions to the laboratory or pharmacy and any other diagnostic or pertinent information pertaining to that patient.Consistent procedures in record keeping and fi ling for each and every record will make life easier if it comes to prepare one’s records for submission to third parties for review. Maintaining the record in a safe protected fi le cabinet according to HIPAA confidentiality procedures will insure neat, confi dential and easily retrievable documents. Overall it is understood that a certain amount of fl exibility is expected when it comes to patients records. Practitioners must be able to use their judgment with respect to individual specifi c practice circumstances. However the guiding principles are the same for all patient re-cords. Namely; why is the patient here? What did I fi nd out about this patient? What did I do for this patient? What was the outcome of the care I provided?

Patient Registration

There is certain information which must be gathered from the patient upon the fi rst encounter and then updated and confi rmed at regular intervals. Infor-mation such as name, home and work addresses, date of birth, social security number, ( helpful in cases involving col-lection of debts although many people are reluctant to give this number out in our society where identity theft is on the rise), phone numbers at home, work and cell phone too, e-mail ad-dress, gender, insurance information, all physicians names, marital status, employer, responsible party for fi nances and the patients signature as required for HIPAA statutes, authorization and release forms, credit card billing and various others as specifi cally prescribed per individual office policies. Make sure that the patient receives and reads

Dental Record Keeping, A Lost Art? Part IIMichael L. Cali, D.D.S. Past President SDDSMember, Board of Governors - NYSDA.

Welcome to Our New SDDS Members

Active MembershipDr. Ali Asgari - Columbia University, 2004

Dr. Nathan Hornsby - Columbia University, 2004

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FOR SALE – 2 Kavo F.O. HPS, lightsource, tubings, lubricant; Reconditioned all new autoclave omniclave, not used; 2 HP twin heads air compressor, new 2 Pelton Crane Lt Fantastic II porcelain draw inserts, hundreds of new/old instruments and supplies. (516) 652-0287. Must sell. Make an offer.

DENTAL SPACE AVAILABLE – Brownstone Brooklyn. New dental operatory in multi-specialty medical/wellness center. Rent to include: maintenance, all utilities, reception/waiting area, etc. $2,000/m. Call (917) 589-4482.

OFFICE SPACE - Beautiful offi ce space to share in prime building, 57th and Broadway. Available for generalist or special-ist, preferably with their own patient base. Call Dr. Berger at (212) 957-9888 or (646) 610-9130.

DENTAL OFFICE FOR RENT – Approximately 1000 sq. feet. Move in condition. Available immediately. Located at 9101 Medical Arts Building (9101 4th Ave., Bay Ridge). Dental laboratory and periodontist already in building. Inquire at (718) 207-1627, Dr. Koutros.

DENTAL OFFICE FOR SALE – 2 years. 2 operatories, room for third. Must sell. GP moved to be closer to family. E-mail lin.dmd@gmail.com or call Alex (917) 797-1689.

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IMPORTANT DATES

Mark your calendars now for June 26-28, 2008 when new dentists meet to network, learn and have fun at the American Dental Association’s (ADA) 22nd New Dentist Conference set for the Hilton Orleans Riv-erside.

This year’s conference offers new and exciting program op-portunities, blending network-ing, continuing education, leadership training and social activities designed especially for dentists in practice less

than 10 years. The theme for the conference is “Jazzed in New Orleans,” a reference to the rich musical history of New Orleans and new dentists’ enthusiasm for the future of the profession.

The conference includes con-tinuing education courses tar-geted to new dentists, recent graduates, and dental students. This two-day program offers up to 11 hours of continuing education units in practice man-agement and clinical topics. Leadership development work-shops will also be offered.

Clinical courses include:The Perfect Smile: The Power, the Passion and the Path to Success, Dr. Corky WillhiteCase Sequencing, ADA-Pankey Education Connection, Dr. Lee-Ann Brady, Dr. Gary DeWood, Dr. Steve RadcliffIncorporation of Dental Im-plants, Esthetics and Advanced Prosthodontics in the Modern

Practice of Dentistry, Dr. Dean MortonPredictable Restorative Den-tistry, ADA-PAnkey Education Connection, Dr. LeeAnn Brady, Dr. Gary DeWood, Dr. Steve RatcliffPracice Managaement courses include:Why Dentists Fail: Uncommon Secrets of Success That Will Transform your Practice, Mr. Steve AndersonPreparing for Practice Own-ership, expert panelists Mr. Richard Armstrong, Mr. Joel Harris, Dr. Gregg Liberatore, Dr. Ashish Patel, Mr. William Prescott, Dr. Eric Solomon, Mr. Rick Willeford.

Leadership development pro-grams are open to any inter-ested conference participant. Topics include:New Dentist Volunteers: How to Get Involved and Stay In-volved Advanced Leadership

22nd New Dentist Conference Set for New Orleans in June

Second District Honors Its Own at Gala Affair

Ian Lerner was honored for his meritorious service as President of SDDS in 2007.

Steve Gounardes was honored for his outstanding service and fine representation of SDDS as NYSDA President in 2007.

John McIntyre was honored for his dedication and efforts as Chairman of the GNYDM in 2006 and 2007.

SDDS Pres. Craig Ratner and NYSDA Pres. Steve Gold pose with the new Life Members. Frank J. Degaetano, D.M.D., Michael P. Firestone, D.D.S., Howard N. Fruchter, D.D.S., George M. Grillos, D.M.D., Corazon Joven-

Mora, D.D.S., Norman Kaufman, D.D.S., Bernard Rosen, D.D.S., Carl A. Schmidt, D.M.D.

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SDDS Editor Craig Ratner received the Bernard Tillis for Outstanding Writing in a dental publication. On hand to present the award were NYSDA Editor Elliot Moskowitz, Chair of the NYSDA Membership and Publications Council

Deborah Pasquale, and NYSDA Past-President Steve Gounardes.

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A Note to All SDDS MembersEach year at this time, the President-Elect begins the process of formulating appointments to the SDDS standing committees for the following year. If you have an interest in serving on any of these committees in 2009, now is the time to notify SDDS headquarters. If you require further information or wish to be considered for appointment, please forward a note to SDDS headquarters to the attention of Dr. Richard Oshrain, President-Elect, or call SDDS at (718) 522-3939 no later than April 30, 2008.

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Medical History

I cannot over emphasize the importance to tak-ing and documenting a good medical history. It was only last year (2006) that I was called as an expert dentist to Queens Supreme Court to defend the actions of a young dentist and his two senior partners in the wrongful death claim against them. A middle age woman suf-fered a coronary infarct in the restroom of the dental offi ce immediately after a routine dental ex-traction. The woman was not able to be revived. She remained in a coma for about a year, never regaining consciousness and subsequently died. The dentists were sued by the woman’s family for 2.9 million dollars! It is beyond the scope of this article to go into details of the case, but I can report to the reader that it was good detailed and documented medical history taking that allowed me to aid in securing a defense ver-dict for the dentists. That dental record was worth almost 3 million dol-lars! The dentist’s actual chart was photographi-cally enlarged to larger than poster size and dis-played in court measuring something like four feet wide by three feet high. Talk about making your records available for oth-ers to see!

A general medical history should be taken at the ini-tial appointment to insure that all necessary medical information is obtained to assist in proper diagnosis and treatment, and to al-low for the dental care to be provided safely to the patient. This can be accomplished using a suitable questionnaire and accompanying ver-bal discussion with the

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Continued from page 2patient. I prefer when this is done by the doctor or the hygienist. I personally do not delegate the medi-cal history discussion portion to the hygienist. All information on the medical history question-naire including positive and negative responses is reviewed by me. I go over each question answered by the patient with them again. Patient’s memories are often refreshed when I personally ask them the questions. Just fi lling out the medical survey form in the reception area or online prior to the ap-pointment is not enough. An in depth discussion of-ten elucidates new infor-mation which may prove helpful in the treatment of the particular patient. Suitable medical sur-vey questionnaires are available from the ADA, dental form/stationary publishing houses, the local dental society, your liability insurance carrier or other practitioners in your area. If you need one that is comprehen-sive please feel free to ask me for one. A good questionnaire and dis-cussion should include review of all systems. For example only and not meant to be all inclusive: Heart and Blood Ves-sels, Brain and Nervous System, Blood Disor-ders, Lungs and Respira-tory System, Endocrine System, Gastrointestinal System, Genitourinary System, Neuro-muscular/Skeletal System, Ear/Nose/Throat/Eyes, Men-tal, Infectious Diseases, Cancer/Radiation/Che-motherapy, Organ Trans-plants, Medical Implants, Symptoms Review, any and all Allergies, Woman Only-Pregnant? Nurs-ing?, other family history and hospitalizations or treatments, and all the subsets of each of the mentioned categories. This is again not meant to be an all inclusive list of question s to ask the patient, only a general list of categories of which

each category has subset of multiple questions.

The medical history dis-cussion should always be carried out with the patient in a private loca-tion out of earshot of others so as to protect the confi dential nature of the discussion. The medical history should be dated and initialed or signed by the doctor and should be signed by the patient, or other suitable legal

representative, that it has been verbally reviewed. Consent to contact the patients physician(s), if needed, is also good practice. Certainly any drug allergies, latex al-lergies, medicines that the patient is currently taking or have been pre-scribed, medical alerts or conditions pertinent to the patients care should be conspicuously noted on the patient record. The medical history should

be reviewed at the time of the recall examination or more frequently if in-dicated. The date of the review and any changes should be noted in the record and initialed by the doctor. The updated his-tory may also be signed by the patient.

In Part III next month, I will continue with dental history, clinical assess-ment including diagnosis and treatment plan, the

all important informed consent, progress notes including referrals and consultations. Please allow me to be so bold as to suggest that as part of our 2008 New Year’s Resolutions we all add “I will devote as much attention and ef-fort to my dental record keeping as I do the care of my patients. I owe this to myself, my patients and the profession of dentistry. ”

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SDDS Board of Trustees MinutesDECEMBERPresident, Dr. Ian Lerner called the meeting to order at 7:14

Present were Drs: Lerner, Ratner, Oshrain, Pasquale, Segelnick, Pavlakos, Cipol-lina, Cali, Donato, Edwards, Gounardes, J. Halikias, R. Halikias, Lieb, McIntyre, Medrano-Saldana, Mentzelo-poulou, Parikh, Reyes, Scon-zo, Seminara, Spencer, and Wesley. Excused were: Dr. Stein, Mr Hackett

Motion passed: To accept the minutes of the November 5th , 2007 Board of Trustees Meet-ing.Dr. Lerner welcomed guests Drs. Ariola, Brustein, DiMan-go, Shekib and Sherman

DECEASED MEMBERS: Jack Mailman – New York University, 1968Kayla Horowitz – wife of Dr. Herbert Horowitz

PROPOSALS AND ELEC-TION OF NEW MEMBERS: Active Members:Raphael Gadeh – New York University, 1991Hector Pena – University of Puerto Rico, 2002Nestor Ramos – University of Puerto Rico, 2002Transfers:Sunczerae Kushkituah – New York University, 2005

ANNOUNCEMENTS: See Calendar CORRESPONDENCE: Note of appreciation from the family of Dr. Paul Albicocco REPORT OF THE OFFI-CERS AND STAFF:President: Dr. Ian M. Lerner

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•He informed the board he had a “most extraordinary” year and wanted to thank: The staff at SDDS, Mr. Hackett, Veronica and Shayo and Dr. Gounardes for appointing him NYSDA chairman of Dental Benefi ts.•Dr. Lerner handed out the following awards and certifi -cates:Dr. Cipollina award for being on the Organization Com-mittee of the GNYDM 2004 - 2007.Dr. H. Lieb for 20 years of Ser-vice on the District Claims.Drs: Mentzelopoulou and Ed-wards for serving on the BOT.Dr. J. Haliakias: The golden Spatula Award for Service to SDDS.President – Elect: Dr. Craig S. RatnerThanked Dr. Lerner for a good year. Vice-President Dr. Richard L. Oshrain (prog-ress) Secretary Dr. Deborah A. Pasquale (progress)Treasurer Dr. Stuart Segelnick (prog-ress)Librarian Curator Dr. Con-stantine Pavlakos (progress)Executive Director Mr. Ber-nard Hackett (excused)

COMMITTEE REPORTS:Greater N.Y. Dental Meeting Dr. J. McIntyre•Announced the GNYDM had a great year.•Thanked everyone for their help.•Gave special thanks to Drs: Cipollina and Medrano-Sal-dana for bringing in the Latin American Countries.

NYSDA REPORTS:Dr Gounardes:•Informed the Board that Dr.

Reyes was at the BOG Meet-ing to receive the award for Sugarless Wednesday and an award was given to Mr. Hack-ett for his services.• The NYSDA An-nual Meeting report of the Governors was reviewed and discussed by the Board.

ADA REPORTS: (none) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (none)

NEW BUSINESS: (none)

GOOD AND WELFARE:•SDDS Installation of Offi cers at the University Club, Sun-day, January 6. Dr. Ratnerto be installed as our next President.•Richmond County Installa-tion at the Vanderbilt at South Beach on Saturday evening, January 19. Dr. Mark Stein to be installed as RCDS presi-dent; Dr. David Hoffman to receive the Lifetime Achieve-ment Award.•ANY County Dental Society Installation on Thursday, Janu-ary 17.•Dr. Ted Edwards thanked ev-eryone for the Certifi cate of recognition and recognized our “Legends” Drs: DiMango, R. Haliakias, Reyes, Seminara & Spencer. He also read the Board the poem “Today Dear Lord”.•Dr. Parikh expressed his sor-row for not being able to at-tend the installation •Dr. Lieb informed the board that being the General Chair-man of the GNYDM takes a lot of work. Dr. McIntyre lead the meeting through 2 phe-nomenal years.He thanked Dr. McIntyre and Dr. Cipollina who was Vice Chairman for all their hard work.•Dr. Sherman stated the Con-

tinuing Education program guide is a “WOW”. We can be very proud of this. It was done very well.•Dr. Gounardes thanked SDDS for their support & thanked everyone for a wonderful year.

ADJOURNMENT: Meet-ing adjourned at 7:49 PM

2008 SDDS Offi cers and Board of TrusteesOFFICERSOFFICERS

PRESIDENTPRESIDENTCraig S. Ratner

PRESIDENT-ELECTPRESIDENT-ELECTRichard L. Oshrain

VICE-PRESIDENTVICE-PRESIDENTDeborah A. Pasquale

SECRETARYSECRETARYStuart L. Segelnick

TREASURERTREASURERConstantine G. Pavlakos

LIBRARIAN-CURATORLIBRARIAN-CURATORAmrish K. Parikh

TRUSTEESTRUSTEES

Gabriel D. Ariola Scott B. Brustein Michael L. Cali Joseph F. Cipollina Michael J. Donato Steven Gounardes John R. Halikias Robert D. Halikias Ian M. Lerner

Howard I.A. Lieb John S. McIntyre Lauro F. Medrano-Saldana Reneida E. Reyes James J. Sconzo Robert A. Seminara Shahram Shekib James E. Spencer Paul D. Weseley

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2008 SDDS CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE LISTING

SPECIAL INTEREST COURSE*Please note that this course is being offered several times during this period. *Please note that this course is being offered several times during this period. Please select only one of the following dates.Please select only one of the following dates.

HILTON GARDEN INN, STATEN ISLAND (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)HILTON GARDEN INN, STATEN ISLAND (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)Course #2008-02 Course #2008-02 Friday, February 1, 2008Friday, February 1, 2008

SDDS HEADQUARTERS, BROOKLYN (9:30 AM - 3:30 PM)SDDS HEADQUARTERS, BROOKLYN (9:30 AM - 3:30 PM)Course #2008-05 Course #2008-05 Friday, February 29, 2008Friday, February 29, 2008

All courses offer fi ve (5) MCEU.All courses offer fi ve (5) MCEU.

Title: Title: “CPR & Medical Emergencies in the Dental Offi ce”“CPR & Medical Emergencies in the Dental Offi ce”

Instructor: Michael KaliroffInstructor: Michael Kaliroff Certifi ed Instructor, American Heart AssociationCertifi ed Instructor, American Heart AssociationSynopsis:Synopsis:Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States today. Many fatalities Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States today. Many fatalities could be prevented with basic lifesaving techniques. This course provides den-could be prevented with basic lifesaving techniques. This course provides den-tists and their staffs with the knowledge and skills needed to properly respond tists and their staffs with the knowledge and skills needed to properly respond to cardiopulmonary emergencies. The specifi c advantages and disadvantages to cardiopulmonary emergencies. The specifi c advantages and disadvantages of performing CPR within the dental operatory will be discussed. This program of performing CPR within the dental operatory will be discussed. This program utilizes hands on practice sessions for all participants.utilizes hands on practice sessions for all participants.

ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED, SO PLEASE REGISTER EARLY.ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED, SO PLEASE REGISTER EARLY.

Topics to be covered: One-rescuer and two-rescuer, airway obstruction, infection Topics to be covered: One-rescuer and two-rescuer, airway obstruction, infection control, adult and child CPRcontrol, adult and child CPR

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will gain the knowledge Upon successful completion of this course, participants will gain the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to administer CPR safely and effectively. Par-and hands-on experience needed to administer CPR safely and effectively. Par-ticipants will receive an American Heart Association Certifi cate of Completion for ticipants will receive an American Heart Association Certifi cate of Completion for CPR as well as continuing dental education credits. Completion of this course will CPR as well as continuing dental education credits. Completion of this course will also satisfy the New York State Education Department’s requirement for licensed also satisfy the New York State Education Department’s requirement for licensed dentists.dentists.

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE #2008-03Fort Hamilton Community Club

Wednesday, February 6, 2008Wednesday, February 6, 20089:00 AM - 4:00 PM9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

MCEU - 6MCEU - 6

Title: Title: “Optimizing Implant Therapy by Combining “Optimizing Implant Therapy by Combining Biological Principles with Technological Biological Principles with Technological Advances” Advances”

Clinician: Akshay Kumar, D.M.D.Clinician: Akshay Kumar, D.M.D. Clinical Attending Clinical Attending Hackensack University Medical Center Hackensack University Medical Center

SynopsisSynopsis::Dental implants have become an accepted and predictable mode of tooth re-Dental implants have become an accepted and predictable mode of tooth re-placement. Many factors such as patient selection, mode of temporization, and placement. Many factors such as patient selection, mode of temporization, and fi nal restorative outcomes are involved in establishing the proper treatment plan. fi nal restorative outcomes are involved in establishing the proper treatment plan. Immediate restoration/temporization has received great attention over the last Immediate restoration/temporization has received great attention over the last fi ve years. Today in many practices, it is considered routine care, allowing for fi ve years. Today in many practices, it is considered routine care, allowing for greater patient satisfaction and increased case acceptance. Surgical procedures greater patient satisfaction and increased case acceptance. Surgical procedures utilizing off-angled implants and CT scan-enhanced surgical templates have utilizing off-angled implants and CT scan-enhanced surgical templates have greatly increased simplicity and predictability, both surgically and restoratively. greatly increased simplicity and predictability, both surgically and restoratively. Through case review, this lecture will cover critical factors for maximizing suc-Through case review, this lecture will cover critical factors for maximizing suc-cess with these techniques. cess with these techniques.

With regard to achieving esthetic implant restorations, patients and clinicians ex-With regard to achieving esthetic implant restorations, patients and clinicians ex-pect comparable or better results to natural tooth restorations. Also through case pect comparable or better results to natural tooth restorations. Also through case review, this lecture will cover several factors that play a critical role in determining review, this lecture will cover several factors that play a critical role in determining to what degree a successful esthetic result can be achieved and what treatment to what degree a successful esthetic result can be achieved and what treatment method and sequences are necessary to achieve a certain result. Upon suc-method and sequences are necessary to achieve a certain result. Upon suc-cessful completion of this course, the attendee will gain a better understanding cessful completion of this course, the attendee will gain a better understanding of treatment planning with dental implants regarding patient management and of treatment planning with dental implants regarding patient management and esthetics utilizing new techniques and improved technology.esthetics utilizing new techniques and improved technology.

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE #2008-04Staten Island Hlton Garden Inn

Friday, February 8, 2008Friday, February 8, 20089:00 AM - 12:00 NOON9:00 AM - 12:00 NOON

MCEU - 3MCEU - 3

Title:Title: “Computer-Guided Implantology: Evolution of a New Technol- “Computer-Guided Implantology: Evolution of a New Technol-ogy”ogy”

Clinician:Clinician: Michale E. Abrams, D.D.S.Michale E. Abrams, D.D.S. Vice President, Implant Logic SystemsVice President, Implant Logic Systems

Synopsis:Synopsis:Proper positioning of dental implants is integral to the success of implant treat-Proper positioning of dental implants is integral to the success of implant treat-ment. Computer Guided Surgical (CGS) therapy utilizing VIP 3D Software and ment. Computer Guided Surgical (CGS) therapy utilizing VIP 3D Software and the CompuGuide Surgical Template System provides the implant surgeon and the CompuGuide Surgical Template System provides the implant surgeon and restorative dentist with new and exciting treatment capabilities. The practitioner restorative dentist with new and exciting treatment capabilities. The practitioner can achieve precision case planning as well as accomplish time-effi cient and can achieve precision case planning as well as accomplish time-effi cient and minimally invasive surgical implant placement. The result is predictable and minimally invasive surgical implant placement. The result is predictable and straightforward prosthetics. Clinical implementation of the techniques as they straightforward prosthetics. Clinical implementation of the techniques as they apply to various clinical situations including application to the immediate load apply to various clinical situations including application to the immediate load implant case will be addressed and illustrated with live surgical video. implant case will be addressed and illustrated with live surgical video.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants should be able to Upon successful completion of this course, participants should be able to understand the treatment protocols necessary to implement CGS therapy in understand the treatment protocols necessary to implement CGS therapy in their practice, be familiar with the technical considerations and limitations of their practice, be familiar with the technical considerations and limitations of CGS and apply the principles of CGS as it relates to the immediate load implant CGS and apply the principles of CGS as it relates to the immediate load implant case.case.

SECOND DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY IS A SECOND DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY IS A RECOGNIZED SPONSOR BY THE N.Y.S. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, RECOGNIZED SPONSOR BY THE N.Y.S. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT,

ADA CERP AND THE AGD.ADA CERP AND THE AGD.

2008 NYSDA Creative Contest RulesPrint Entries

For Preschool-12th gradeDesign a placemat with a dental health message. Examples can include brushing, fl ossing, dental visits, tooth anatomy, nutri-tious foods, mouthguards in sports, etc

All entries must be on paper or poster board no larger than 10” x 17”Paint, marker, colored pencils, ink, mixed media/collage, pastel or computer-gener-ated art are acceptable.

Print judging categories:Preschool- Kindergarten

1st-2nd grade3rd- 4th grade5th-6th grade7th- 8th grade9th-10th grade

11th- 12th grade

Web Page Entries(new in 2008) for grades 7-12 grade

Design a web site home page offering a dental health message or oral health in-formation.

Final entry should be submitted on paper (no larger than 10” x 17”) as a printed copy of the web page layout. It should include site title and/or name, link titles and home page editorial content.

Art should not contain any commercial content, logo, brand names or slogans that promote the sale of a product or service and should not be copied from another source.

Web judging categories: 7th-8th grade 9th-10th grade 11th-12th grade

State prize in each category is $100.Entries are due March 3, 2008 to your local dental society.

Label Your Entry: Students name, age, grade, school address and school phone number MUST be on each entry to qualify. Incomplete entries

will not be considered. Mail entries to your local dental society.

Don’t Forget...NYSDA’s Creative Contest

Continues Throughout Children’s Dental Health Month

SDDS Bulletin -February 2008 - Page 7

2008 SDDS CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE LISTING2008-032008-03 “Optimizing Implant Therapy by Com-“Optimizing Implant Therapy by Com-bining Biological Principles with Technological bining Biological Principles with Technological Advances”Advances”$90.00 -- SDDS Member$90.00 -- SDDS Member$75.00 -- SDDS Member’s Staff$75.00 -- SDDS Member’s Staff$100.00 -- ADA Member/Staff$100.00 -- ADA Member/Staff$180.00 -- Non-ADA Member/Staff$180.00 -- Non-ADA Member/Staff$50.00 -- ADA Graduate Student$50.00 -- ADA Graduate StudentAkshay Kumar, D.M.D.Akshay Kumar, D.M.D.Wednesday, February 6, 2008Wednesday, February 6, 2008Fort Hamilton Community ClubFort Hamilton Community Club9:00 AM - 4:00 PM9:00 AM - 4:00 PMMCEU - 6 hoursMCEU - 6 hoursContinental breakfast and Luncheon includedContinental breakfast and Luncheon included

2008-042008-04 “Computer-Guided Implantology: Evo-“Computer-Guided Implantology: Evo-lution of a New Technology”lution of a New Technology”$45.00 -- SDDS Member/Staff$45.00 -- SDDS Member/Staff$55.00 -- ADA Member/Staff$55.00 -- ADA Member/Staff$90.00 -- Non-ADA Member/Staff$90.00 -- Non-ADA Member/Staff$30.00 -- ADA Graduate Student$30.00 -- ADA Graduate StudentMichael E. Abrams, D.D.S.Michael E. Abrams, D.D.S.Friday, February 8, 2008Friday, February 8, 2008Staten Island Hilton Garden InnStaten Island Hilton Garden Inn9:00 AM - 12:00 NOON9:00 AM - 12:00 NOONMCEU - 3 hoursMCEU - 3 hoursContinental breakfast includedContinental breakfast included

2008-062008-06 The Dr. Irving E. Gruber Memorial Lec-The Dr. Irving E. Gruber Memorial Lec-tureture “Aesthetic and Functional Concepts You “Aesthetic and Functional Concepts You Can Use to Achieve Restorative Success”Can Use to Achieve Restorative Success”$125.00 -- SDDS Member$125.00 -- SDDS Member$ 75.00 -- SDDS Member’s Staff$ 75.00 -- SDDS Member’s Staff$135.00 -- ADA Member$135.00 -- ADA Member$ 85.00 -- ADA Member’s Staff$ 85.00 -- ADA Member’s Staff$250.00 -- Non-ADA Member$250.00 -- Non-ADA Member$150.00 -- Non-ADA Member’s Staff$150.00 -- Non-ADA Member’s Staff$ 75.00 -- ADA Graduate Student$ 75.00 -- ADA Graduate StudentMichael A. Miyasaki, D.D.S.Michael A. Miyasaki, D.D.S.Friday, March 7, 2008Friday, March 7, 2008Fort Hamilton Community ClubFort Hamilton Community Club9:00 AM - 4:00 PM9:00 AM - 4:00 PMMCEU - 6 hoursMCEU - 6 hoursContinental breakfast and Luncheon includedContinental breakfast and Luncheon included

2008-072008-07 “Management of Traumatic Injuries to “Management of Traumatic Injuries to Children’s Teeth”Children’s Teeth”$45.00 -- SDDS Member/Staff$45.00 -- SDDS Member/Staff$55.00 -- ADA Member/Staff$55.00 -- ADA Member/Staff$90.00 -- Non-ADA Member/Staff$90.00 -- Non-ADA Member/Staff$30.00 -- ADA Graduate Student$30.00 -- ADA Graduate StudentSteven S. Schwartz, D.D.S.Steven S. Schwartz, D.D.S.Wednesday, March 12, 2008Wednesday, March 12, 2008Fort Hamilton Community ClubFort Hamilton Community Club7:00 PM - 9:00 PM7:00 PM - 9:00 PMMCEU - 2 hoursMCEU - 2 hoursBeverage service onlyBeverage service only

2008-102008-10 “Implants 2008: Modern Systems, Tech-“Implants 2008: Modern Systems, Tech-niques and Planning”niques and Planning”$90.00 -- SDDS Member$90.00 -- SDDS Member$75.00 -- SDDS Member’s Staff$75.00 -- SDDS Member’s Staff$100.00 -- ADA Member/Staff$100.00 -- ADA Member/Staff$180.00 -- Non-ADA Member/Staff$180.00 -- Non-ADA Member/Staff$50.00 -- ADA Graduate Student$50.00 -- ADA Graduate StudentLouis DiPede, D.M.D.Louis DiPede, D.M.D.Friday, March 28, 2008Friday, March 28, 2008Staten Island Hilton Garden InnStaten Island Hilton Garden Inn9:00 AM - 4:00 PM9:00 AM - 4:00 PMMCEU - 6 hoursMCEU - 6 hoursContinental breakfast and Luncheon includedContinental breakfast and Luncheon included

2008-122008-12 “New Concepts in Restorative Den-“New Concepts in Restorative Den-tistry”tistry”$90.00 -- SDDS Member$90.00 -- SDDS Member$75.00 -- SDDS Member’s Staff$75.00 -- SDDS Member’s Staff$100.00 -- ADA Member/Staff$100.00 -- ADA Member/Staff$180.00 -- Non-ADA Member/Staff$180.00 -- Non-ADA Member/Staff$50.00 -- ADA Graduate Student$50.00 -- ADA Graduate StudentRichard D. Trushkowsky, D.D.S., B.A.Richard D. Trushkowsky, D.D.S., B.A.Friday, April 11, 2008Friday, April 11, 2008Fort Hamilton Community ClubFort Hamilton Community Club9:00 AM - 4:00 PM9:00 AM - 4:00 PMMCEU - 6 hoursMCEU - 6 hoursContinental breakfast and Luncheon includedContinental breakfast and Luncheon included

2008-132008-13 “Implants and Esthetics: Periodontal “Implants and Esthetics: Periodontal Considerations in Patient Management”Considerations in Patient Management”$90.00 -- SDDS Member$90.00 -- SDDS Member$75.00 -- SDDS Member’s Staff$75.00 -- SDDS Member’s Staff$100.00 -- ADA Member/Staff$100.00 -- ADA Member/Staff$180.00 -- Non-ADA Member/Staff$180.00 -- Non-ADA Member/Staff$50.00 -- ADA Graduate Student$50.00 -- ADA Graduate StudentRobert S. Schoor, D.D.S.Robert S. Schoor, D.D.S.Wednesday, April 16, 2008Wednesday, April 16, 2008Staten Island Hilton Garden InnStaten Island Hilton Garden Inn9:00 AM - 4:00 PM9:00 AM - 4:00 PMMCEU - 6 hoursMCEU - 6 hoursContinental breakfast and Luncheon includedContinental breakfast and Luncheon included

“CPR and Medical Emergencies in the Dental “CPR and Medical Emergencies in the Dental Offi ce”Offi ce”$130.00-- SDDS Member$130.00-- SDDS Member$115.00 -- SDDS Member’s Staff$115.00 -- SDDS Member’s Staff$140.00 -- ADA Member/Staff$140.00 -- ADA Member/Staff$250.00 -- Non-ADA Member/Staff$250.00 -- Non-ADA Member/Staff$105.00 -- ADA Graduate Student$105.00 -- ADA Graduate StudentMichael Kaliroff, Certifi ed InstructorMichael Kaliroff, Certifi ed InstructorMCEU - 5 hoursMCEU - 5 hoursContinental breakfast and Luncheon includedContinental breakfast and Luncheon included

SDDS HEADQUARTERS, Brooklyn, NY SDDS HEADQUARTERS, Brooklyn, NY (9:30 AM - 3:30PM(9:30 AM - 3:30PM2008-052008-05 Friday, February 29, 2008 Friday, February 29, 20082008-082008-08 Friday, March 14, 2008 Friday, March 14, 20082008-112008-11 Friday, April 4, 2008 Friday, April 4, 2008

HILTON GARDEN INN, Staten Island, NYHILTON GARDEN INN, Staten Island, NY(9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)(9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)2008-02 2008-02 Friday, February 1, 2008Friday, February 1, 20082008-092008-09 Wednesday, March 19, 2008 Wednesday, March 19, 20082008-142008-14 Friday, April 25, 2008 Friday, April 25, 2008

For a complete listing of all 2008 courses, con-For a complete listing of all 2008 courses, con-sult your 2008 CE Program Guide or visitsult your 2008 CE Program Guide or visitwww.sddsny.orgwww.sddsny.org..

SDDS Bulletin -February 2008 - Page 7

Second District Dental Society Photo AlbumThis month - Candids from the Installation -Jan. 6th, 2008

SDDS Bulletin - February 2008 - Page 8

BENEFIT PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY SDDSThe following programs have been reviewed and approved by the SDDS Board of Trustees as spon-sored programs for the benefi t of the members of the Second District Dental Society. We strongly

suggest that when in the market for your offi ce or professional needs, you consider these sponsored programs fi rst. And don’t forget to always identify yourself as a current member of Second District Dental Society and the New York State Dental Association to receive preferred program informa-

tion.

Health Insurance Programs♦ HealthPass♦ Long Island Health Alliance♦ Americana Financial / MemberNet (Medicare Supplement)♦ John Hancock Long Term Care A variety of programs are available to meet your needs, whether its point-of-service, PPO or HMO. For eligibility information, applications, or to discuss the differences in the various programs, contact Second District’s health insurance brokers, The Garvin Group at (212) 701-7935, (212) 701-7936 or email at garvingroup@att.net.

Dental Malpractice Insurance♦ MLMIC (Medical Liability Mutual Insurance Company)The preferred malpractice program of Second District and the New York State Dental Associa-tion is a members-only benefi t. For information and application, contact MLMIC at (800) 683-7769 or visit their website at www.mlmic.com.

Credit Card Processing for your offi ce♦ NOVA Professional Services AccountThe preferred program for processing credit card payments for your patients at very competi-tive rates is available to all Second District members. For information, contact NOVA at (888) 545-2207 or visit the NOVA website at www.novainfo.com

Financial Services♦ Bank of America (formerly the MBNA Program)1. For deposit products, call (800) 414-66192. For personal credit card application, call (800) 438-6262 3. For personal credit card customer service, call (800) 421-21104. For TTY users, call (800) 833-62625. For Line of Credit Application, call (800) 527-36216. For Line of Credit Customer Service, call (800) 892-83497. For Business Card Application, call (800) 900-67038. For Business Card Customer Service, call (888)-449-22739. For practice fi nancing information, call (800) 497-607610. For MasterCard Customer Service, call (800) MCASSIST11. For Visa Customer Service, call (800) VISA91112. For WorldPoints Redemption, call (800) 434-8313

Offi ce Recycling Program• GREYMART Environmental ServicesRegulatory mandates to recover silver halide from your offi ce x-ray solution and scrap amalgam or elemental mercury can be easily and affordably met using a variety of programs tailored for your offi ce available through GREYMART Environmental Services. For informa-tion call Greymart at (718) 384-2144, or email info@greymart.com. (revised 9/22/06)

JACOBSON GOLDBERG & KULB, LLPA orneys and Counselors at Law

585 Stewart AvenueGarden City, New York 11530

(516) 222-2330

Serving The Legal Needs Of The Dental Profession For Over 45 Years

OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE PURCHASE & SALE OF PRACTICESLICENSURE AND LICENSE RESTORATION BUSINESS AGREEMENTSBUSINESS TRANSACTIONS MEDICAIDTHIRD PARTY AUDITS & TERMINATION STATE & FEDERAL CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGSADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS ESTATE AND REAL ESTATE MATTERS

PARTNERSHIP, EMPLOYEE, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENTS

Arthur I. Goldberg Miles R. Jacobson Daniel M. Goldberg Amy T. Kulb Jeffrey A. Granat Philip A. Kusnetz

Persuasive Communication, Ms. Robin WrightNew Dentist Committee Network Idea Exchange & Hot Topics: Ask Your ADA LeadersAttendees can also take advantage of numerous networking opportunities, including the Thursday Night Opening Reception, the popular Friday Night Event, and a Saturday morning network-ing breakfast. This year’s Friday night event, sponsored by the American Den-tal Political Action Committee, will take place aboard the Steamboat Natchez, a New Orleans riverboat treasure. This family-friendly event is complimentary and includes drinks and a full dinner. Registration is required.

Registration fees are reduced for those attendees who register by May 9, 2008. The $295 early registration fee for mem-ber dentists ($145 for member dental students) includes all preconferences programming, two full days days of con-tinuing eucation, brakfasts and lunches for Friday and Saturday, as well as the opening reception on Thursday night and the Friday Night event aboard the Steamboat Natchez. In addition, dentist and dental student registrants will be eligible for special prize drawings. Spe-cial rates apply for spouses, guests, and offi ce staff and dental society staff.

At the time of registration, conference attendees can also purchase a complete set of CE course recordings for only $99

New Dentist Conference in New Orleans

(a $100 savings). Recordings include audio and visual presentation and can be purchased on CD or as an MP3 fi le.

Sponsorship support for the ADA 22nd New Dentist Conference is provided by Matsco, ADA Membership Insur-ance Plans, and the American Dental Political Action Committee. Confer-ence brochures will be mailed to new dentist members in the spring, and online conference materials, including registration, will be available at www.ada.org/goto/newdetnconf. Attendees also may contact the ADA Committee on the New Dentist at 800-621-8099, ext 2779 or email newdentist@ada.org. The American Dental Association is an ADA CERP-recognized provider.

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SDDS Bulletin - February 2008 - Page 8

Second District Dental Society would like to recognize...

MLMICand

Patterson Dental Supply

Their generous contributions helped make the

Installation of Officers possible.

seeks to make these issues priorities of his term. Dr. Ratner acknowledged the support of his family and friends and is looking forward to serving the society in 2008.

It was then time to honor the Life Mem-bers. Eight of the twenty members who have reached Life Member status this

INSTALLATIONyear made it to this year’s installation.Those honoress were Frank J. De-gaetano, D.M.D., Michael P. Firestone, D.D.S., Howard N. Fruchter, D.D.S., George M. Grillos, D.M.D., Corazon Joven-Mora, D.D.S., Norman Kaufman, D.D.S., Bernard Rosen, D.D.S., and Carl A. Schmidt, D.M.D.It was an affair to remember.

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