UTHealth Dedicates Facility Named for Dr Ralph C. Cooley and Son More than 200 distinguished guests attended the dedication on May 9, 2012, of the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston’s (UTHealth) first conference center, e Denton A. Cooley, MD, and Ralph C. Cooley, DDS, University Life Center. e 14,000-square-foot conference center, informally known as e Cooley University Life Center, provides classroom and conference space for UTHealth schools and activities. It is adjacent to the new University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston (UTSD) building. e building is named for Dr Denton A. Cooley, surgeon-in-chief, founder and president emeritus of the Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital, and his father, Dr Ralph C. Cooley, a 1908 alumnus of the dental school. e construction of the facility was supported by a recent gift by Dr Denton Cooley. It also helped establish the Ralph C. Cooley, DDS, Distinguished Professorship in Biomaterials at UTSD. During the early to mid-1900s, Dr Ralph Cooley rose to prominence as a pioneer who transformed the field of restorative dentistry. He refined dental techniques and invented products to restore smiles. Described in the May 1955 edition of the Texas Dental Journal as “one of the better known and admired dentists of this country and one of the relatively few dentists with an enviable international reputation,” the late Cooley was perhaps best known for his invention of Copalite. e varnish was designed to coat and desensitize a tooth before a cavity was filled. e former president of the Texas Dental Association and the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry died in 1954 at the age of 65. John A. Valenza, DDS, dean of UTSD, said Cooley’s gift perpetuates the legacy of Dr Ralph Cooley, an innovator who inspired others to continue the advancement of dentistry. Dr Denton Cooley said it provides him emotional comfort to know that the memory of his father’s place in dental history lives on at UTHealth. “People say my dad was the best dentist in the world.” JUNE 2012 VOLUME 13, ISSUE 6 AVAILABLE ONLINE AT TDA.ORG Inside TDA Smiles Foundation Thank you, Sponsors Future Changes to Texas Medicaid Dental Program 2012 Annual Session Award Highlights Dr Patricia L. Blanton, Gold Medal for Distinguished Service Dr Ernesto Treviño, New Dentist Leadership Award 50 Year Members Life Members Service Recognition Awards Evidence-based Tip of the Month President’s Prose TSBDE Rule Update Q&A with TSBDE June Journal News El Paso Dental Conference Addresses to the TDA House of Delegates Comparison of Technique Errors of Intraoral Radiographs Taken on Film v Photostimulable Phosphor (PSP) Plates Biologically Based Treatment of Immature Permanent Teeth with Pulpal Necrosis: A Case Series Evaluation of an Ameloblastic Fibro-Odontoma with Cone Beam Computer Computed Tomography Around the State July 28 Texas Mission of Mercy Brady Click & Connect Join us on Facebook groups.to/texasdental Follow us on Twitter twitter.com/theTDA Get LinkedIn linkedin.com, search “Texas Dental Association” Using your smartphone, scan this barcode to access the TDA website. DENPAC Plays Significant Role in Texas Primaries e Texas Dental Association Political Action Committee (DENPAC) continues to play a significant role in electing public officials that support organized dentistry in Texas. Every 10 years after the census is taken, the Texas Legislature is constitutionally required to draw new districts for legislative, congressional, and board of education seats. Post-redistricting election cycles are unique because all districts are considered to be new. As a result, all seats are on the ballot. Turnover, voluntary or involuntary, is often high after new districts are drawn. During the 82nd legislative session, the legislature passed new district maps which were challenged on the basis that they violated minority voting rights. Many months of legal proceedings ensued which delayed the normal election cycle. Texas finally held its primary election on May 29, 2012, and DENPAC was involved in many of the primary races. In the Texas House, 30 members voluntarily decided not to seek re-election, 7 incumbents lost their primary races, and 3 incumbents are headed for a run-off. Notable losses in the House include Rep Rob Eissler (R – e Woodlands), Rep Mike Hamilton (R – Lumberton), Rep Vicki Truitt (R – Southlake), and Rep Leo Berman (R – Tyler). In the Texas Senate, 4 members are voluntarily vacating their seats, no incumbents lost their primary races, and 1 is headed for a run-off. Notably, Senator Jeff Wentworth (R – San Antonio) is headed for a run-off with Dr Donna Campbell, a physician from Columbus, and State Rep Charles Schwertner (R – Georgetown) is poised to win the senate seat being vacated by Steve Ogden (R – College Station). Detailed primary election results, including races DENPAC was involved with, are available at this link: http://tinyurl.com/txprimaries. e primary run-off election dates are as follows: • July 23 — First day of early voting • July 27 — Last day of early voting • July 31 — Primary runoff election DENPAC continues to build on its strong grassroots initiative. If you have a personal relationship with a candidate running for state office or an elected official, we would like to know. For more information, questions, or contributions to DENPAC, please contact theTDA Department of Public Affairs at 512-443-3675. Join DENPAC today by visiting its website at denpac.org and confirm your commitment to advocating for organized dentistry in Texas. e University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston (UTSD) on June 8, 2012, celebrated the opening of its new building located on the south campus of the Texas Medical Center. It’s 1 mile south of the pink granite building that served as home to the dental school for nearly 60 years. “As a dentist, educator, and alumnus of this school, I’m especially grateful to the people of Texas for this new building, which represents a major investment in oral health for the 21st century and beyond,” said John A. Valenza, DDS, dean of UTSD. e 6-story, 300,000-square-foot building will allow UTSD to train more dentists, dental hygienists, and dental specialists, incorporate new technology into that training, and expand its research enterprise. e new building also will allow UT Dentists, the faculty practice at UTSD, to increase its clinic capacity. e practice will have 14 dental treatment rooms, almost double what it had in its old location. Enrollment in the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) program is expected to increase by approximately 20% beginning with the August 2012 incoming class. Currently, nearly 500 students attend UTSD. John A. Valenza, DDS, dean of UTSD, and Giuseppe Colasurdo, MD, president ad interim of UTHealth, present a gift to Dr Denton A. Cooley during the dedication of UTHealth’s new Denton A. Cooley, MD and Ralph C. Cooley, DDS University Life Center. Photo credit: Dwight Andrews. UTSD Celebrates Opening of New Building e new home of e University of Texas School of Dentistry, a part of UTHealth. Photo Credit: Brian Schnupp.
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UTHealth Dedicates Facility Named for Dr Ralph C. Cooley and Son More than 200 distinguished guests attended the dedication on May 9, 2012, of the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston’s (UTHealth) first conference center, The Denton A. Cooley, MD, and Ralph C. Cooley, DDS, University Life Center.
The 14,000-square-foot conference center, informally known as The Cooley University Life Center, provides classroom and conference space for UTHealth schools and activities. It is adjacent to the new University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston (UTSD) building.
The building is named for Dr Denton A. Cooley, surgeon-in-chief, founder and president emeritus of the Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital, and his father, Dr Ralph C. Cooley, a 1908 alumnus of the dental school. The construction of the facility was supported by a recent gift by Dr Denton Cooley. It also helped establish the Ralph C. Cooley, DDS, Distinguished Professorship in Biomaterials at UTSD.
During the early to mid-1900s, Dr Ralph Cooley rose to prominence as a pioneer who transformed the field of restorative dentistry. He refined dental techniques and invented products to restore smiles. Described in the May 1955 edition of the Texas Dental Journal as “one of the better known and admired dentists of this country and one of the relatively few dentists with an enviable international reputation,” the late Cooley was perhaps best known for his invention of Copalite. The varnish was designed to coat and desensitize a tooth before a cavity was filled.
The former president of the Texas Dental Association and the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry died in 1954 at the age of 65.
John A. Valenza, DDS, dean of UTSD, said Cooley’s gift perpetuates the legacy of Dr Ralph Cooley, an innovator who inspired others to continue the advancement of dentistry.
Dr Denton Cooley said it provides him emotional comfort to know that the memory of his father’s place in dental history lives on at UTHealth. “People say my dad was the best dentist in the world.”
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InsideTDA Smiles FoundationThank you, Sponsors Future Changes to Texas Medicaid Dental Program 2012 Annual Session Award HighlightsDr Patricia L. Blanton, Gold Medal for Distinguished ServiceDr Ernesto Treviño, New Dentist Leadership Award50 Year MembersLife MembersService Recognition Awards Evidence-based Tip of the Month President’s Prose TSBDE Rule Update Q&A with TSBDE
June Journal News
El Paso Dental Conference Addresses to the TDA House of Delegates Comparison of Technique Errors of Intraoral Radiographs Taken on Film v Photostimulable Phosphor (PSP) Plates Biologically Based Treatment of Immature Permanent Teeth with Pulpal Necrosis: A Case Series Evaluation of an Ameloblastic Fibro-Odontoma with Cone Beam Computer Computed Tomography
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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
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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%).
Mission: To be The Voice of DenTisTry in Texas
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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.
DENPAC Plays Significant Role in Texas PrimariesThe Texas Dental Association Political Action Committee (DENPAC) continues to play a significant role in electing public officials that support organized dentistry in Texas. Every 10 years after the census is taken, the Texas Legislature is constitutionally required to draw new districts for legislative, congressional, and board of education seats. Post-redistricting election cycles are unique because all districts are considered to be new. As a result, all seats are on the ballot. Turnover, voluntary or involuntary, is often high after new districts are drawn.
During the 82nd legislative session, the legislature passed new district maps which were challenged on the basis that they violated minority voting rights. Many months of legal proceedings ensued which delayed the normal election cycle. Texas finally held its primary election on May 29, 2012, and DENPAC was involved in many of the primary races.
In the Texas House, 30 members voluntarily decided not to seek re-election, 7 incumbents lost their primary races, and 3 incumbents are headed for a run-off. Notable losses in the House include Rep Rob Eissler (R – The Woodlands), Rep Mike Hamilton (R – Lumberton), Rep Vicki Truitt (R – Southlake), and Rep Leo Berman (R – Tyler).
In the Texas Senate, 4 members are voluntarily vacating their seats, no incumbents lost their primary races, and 1 is headed for a run-off. Notably, Senator Jeff Wentworth (R – San Antonio) is headed for a run-off with Dr Donna Campbell, a physician from Columbus, and State Rep Charles Schwertner (R – Georgetown) is poised to win the senate seat being vacated by Steve Ogden (R – College Station). Detailed primary election results, including races DENPAC was involved with, are available at this link: http://tinyurl.com/txprimaries. The primary run-off election dates are as follows: • July23—Firstdayofearlyvoting • July27—Lastdayofearlyvoting • July31—Primaryrunoffelection
DENPAC continues to build on its strong grassroots initiative. If you have a personal relationship with a candidate running for state office or an elected official,wewouldliketoknow.Formoreinformation,questions,orcontributionstoDENPAC,pleasecontacttheTDADepartmentofPublicAffairsat512-443-3675. Join DENPAC today by visiting its website at denpac.org and confirm your commitment to advocating for organized dentistry in Texas.
The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston (UTSD) on June 8, 2012, celebrated the opening of its new building located on the south campus of the Texas Medical Center. It’s 1 mile south of the pink
granite building that served as home to the dental school for nearly 60 years.
“As a dentist, educator, and alumnus of this school, I’m especially grateful to the people of Texas for this new building, which represents a major investment in oral health for the 21st century and beyond,” said John A. Valenza, DDS, dean of UTSD.
The 6-story, 300,000-square-foot building will allow UTSD to train more dentists, dental hygienists, and dental specialists, incorporate new technology into that training, and expand its research enterprise. The new building also will allow UT Dentists, the faculty practice at UTSD, to increase its clinic capacity. The practice will have 14 dental treatment rooms, almost double what it had in its old location.
Enrollment in the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) program is expected to increase by approximately 20% beginning with the August 2012 incoming class. Currently, nearly 500 students attend UTSD.
John A. Valenza, DDS, dean of UTSD, and Giuseppe Colasurdo, MD, president ad interim of UTHealth, present a gift to Dr Denton A. Cooley during the dedication of UTHealth’s new Denton A. Cooley, MD and Ralph C. Cooley, DDS University Life Center. Photo credit: Dwight Andrews.
UTSD Celebrates Opening of New Building
The new home of The University of Texas School of Dentistry, a part of UTHealth. Photo Credit: Brian Schnupp.
Bottom row, seated, (L-R): Drs June Goodall, Joseph Harold Emmert Jr, Curtis Glenn McDonald, George W. Moss III, Charles Wayne Anderson, Dennis Ross Spence,DennisC.Vaughn,JohnDavidChandler,andGlendaF.Smith.Middlerow,standing,(L-R):Drs.RonaldC.Trowbridge,ThomasW.Vitz,KennethAubreyCrossland,SteveWadeKarbowski,ThomasN.Ewing,BobbyNeilTaylor,DouglasWayneBogan,PeterM.Spradling,JamesD.Condrey,JohnMartinPurdy,RobertWesleyGraham,andDavidRayGustafson.Backrow,standing,(L-R):Drs.WilliamT.Henson,DavidC.Woodburn,ThomasColyerShields,JoeL.KethleyJr,David Harry Hunt, Stephen B. Hutchings, Stephen R. Matteson, Julius W. Eickenhorst, Harvel Loveless Jr, Brett Hensley Mueller, and David Allen White.
2012 Annual Session Award HighlightsNarrative by Paul H. Schlesinger. Photos by Jowdy Photography and Paul H. Schlesinger.
2011-12 TDA Awards CommitteeDr T. Beth Vance, Chair, Senior Director, Southwest DivisionDr Rita M. Cammarata, Senior Director, Southeast DivisionDr Michael J. Goulding, Senior Director, Northwest DivisionDr Arthur C. Morchat, Senior Director, Northeast Division
Dr Ernesto G. Treviño of McAllen (left) is TDA’s outstanding new dentist leader of the year. He graduated from the UTHSC San Antonio Dental School in 2006, and completed his endodontic specialty training in 2009. Dr Treviño is very active on the local level as well as within his community. He currently serves as treasurer and alternate delegate for the Rio Grande Valley District Dental Society, has a full-time endodontic practice with offices in Edinburg and Harlingen, and serves as part-time faculty for UTHSC-SA’s endo department. Dr Treviño is recently married; he enjoys many outdoor sporting activities, is active in his church, and is a pianist and cellist. Presenting the award is Dr Rita Cammarata.
Certificate of Merit
Ms Estelle Luckenbach (center), director of dental services for the San José clinic in downtown Houston, accepts a Certificate of Merit on behalf of the Clinic. The organization is recognized for providing primary and specialty dental care and laboratory services to the uninsured, low-income residents in the Greater Houston area in an environment respecting the dignity of each person. Presenting the award are Drs Michael Goulding (left) and Rita Cammarata.
Gold Medal for Distinguished ServiceDr Patricia L. Blanton of Dallas (right) is this year’s recipient of TDA’s highest honor. Dr Blanton, a periodontist, has held countless leadership positions throughout her career. These include serving as president oftheTDA(2003-2004)andchairingtheTDAForumon TSBDE Proposed Rule Changes for Anesthesia/Sedation. The current TDA Strategic Plan was initiated during Dr Blanton’s presidency. She currently serves as an ADA 1st vice president, and as president of the American College of Dentists. She continues to operate her full-time periodontic and implantology practice in Dallas. Presenting the award is TDA President Dr J. Preston Coleman.
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happy, healthy smiles...that’s our mission!
TDA Smiles Foundation would like to THANK the sponsors of the 2012 Health Smiles Golf Classic for making it a huge success.
Title Sponsor:
Eagle Sponsors:
Birdie Sponsors:
BioHorizonsDr. Hilton IsraelsonGreater Houston Dental SocietyWestlake Endodontics/Dr. Jeff ShellDallas County Dental SocietyTDA Financial Services/Team TiedtkeDr. Don Lutes/Dr. Larry Spradley
Alliance of Greater Houston Dental SocietySouthwestern Society of OrthodontistsTexas Association of OrthodontistsDr. Barry Currey/Dr. Kurt LovelessDr. Beverly Zinser/Dr. Kent MacaulayCapital Area Dental FoundationThe Hindley GroupRepublic Print & Mail
ErrataThe editorial staff regrets the inadvertent inclusion of incorrect information in the May 2012 TDA Today “In theNews.”DrKellyRynchekwasawardedWomanoftheYear2012andhasbeenpracticinginPalaciossince1998.SheisthecurrentpresidentofthePalaciosMedicalFoundation.
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) again extended suspension of the Main Dentist requirement until August 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.
This month, the TDA is participating in a Dental Implementation Roundtable hosted by HHSC. During the meeting, the TDA will share dentist concerns about the new Texas Dental Program including best practices and program development and improvement.
The TDA’s Committee on Access, Medicaid and CHIP (CAMC) is hard at work designing a Texas Dental Program webpage that may be accessed on the member side of the TDA’s website. CAMC hopes to launch the webpage in July 2012 as a “one-stop shop” for the Medicaid/CHIP dental information.
The TDA’s next meeting with the dental plans is scheduled for July 26, 2012 and theAssociationwantstohearfromYOU!E-mailyourfeedbackaboutthedentalplans to TDA Policy Manager Ms Diane Rhodes at [email protected] before July 9, 2012.
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As we’re preparing for the first day of summer this month, I know we’re in for another scorcher. Hopefully it won’t be as bad as last year, but Texas summers are always hot! And, as president of the Association, I am privileged to visit all of the regions in Texas and experience the different weather in the state. When the coast has clear skies, the Panhandle has rain, like today as I’m writing this message. With a state this big, there’s always something brewing … in weather, and in dentistry.
A topic that occupies much of my conversations during my visits to the component societies is the importance of the Texas Dental Association Political Action Committee (DENPAC). DENPAC played a significant role in the recent primary elections in the state. Since the legislature redrew the districts, there are more seats on the ballots and more races to follow. Our DENPAC dollars go toward electing public officials that support organized dentistry in Texas. The success of DENPAC is dependent on you.
The runoff elections are next month in July. I’m sure that these elections aren’t at the top of your summer To Do list, but know that they are important — our efforts support elected officials who support our legislative efforts. As you make your plans to get away … maybe to somewhere cooler … please also make plans to contact the DENPAC office. Contribute or become a key contact dentist if you know someone running for elected office.
Enjoy your summer and travel safely!
President’sProse
Michael L. Stuart, DDS, TDA President
Dr John G. Hackbarth of Bridge City, Outgoing Council Member — Constitution and Bylaws
Dr J. Preston Coleman of San Antonio (center) is recognized for his service to the Association as secretary-treasurer from 2003 to 2010. Dr Coleman left his position to become TDA president-elect in 2010. Presenting the award are Drs Michael Goulding (left) and Rita Cammarata.
Dr Glen D. Hall of Abilene (right) is recognized for his guidance and dedication to the Association as speaker of the house from 2000 to 2012. Dr Hall is a candidate for House Speaker of the American Dental Association. Presenting the award is TDA President Dr Michael L. Stuart.
Dr Michael L. Stuart of Sunnyvale (center) is recognized for his service and dedication to the Association as parliamentarian from 2004 to 2011. Dr Stuart left his position to become TDA president-elect in 2011. Presenting the award are Drs Michael Goulding (left) and Rita Cammarata.
Outgoing Past PresidentDr Ronald L. Rhea of Houston (right) served on the TDA Board of Directors as president-elect, president, and past president from 2009 to 2012. Presenting the award is TDA President Dr Michael L. Stuart.
Outgoing Vice Presidents
(L–R): Drs Robert E. Wiggins Jr of Abilene, Lisa B. Masters of San Antonio, Larry D. Herwig of Dallas, and Karen E. Frazer of Austin. Each served on the TDA Board of Directors from 2009 to 2012.
Outgoing Council Members(L–R): Drs John M. Weaver of Odessa — Peer Review; Gregory W. Rashall of Liberty — Dental Education, Trade, and Ancillaries; Lynne E. Gerlach of Plano — Membership; and Greg A. Grave of Richardson — Ethics and Judicial Affairs.
Outstanding Senior Dental Student Awards (presented at the dental schools)
Mr Joshua A. De Graffenried (right) of TAMHSC Baylor College of Dentistry is presented the TDA Outstanding Senior Dental Student award for his leadership, academic accomplishments, professionalism, ethical conduct, and volunteer activities promoting dentistry. Presenting the award is Dr Lawrence Wolinsky, dean of the dental school.
Mr Adam C. Shisler (left) of UT School of Dentistry at Houston is presented the TDA Outstanding Senior Dental Student award for his student leadership, academic accomplishments, professionalism, ethical conduct, and volunteer activities promoting dentistry. Presenting the award is Dr H. Phillip Pierpont, the associate dean for student affairs.
Mr Steven M. Hogan (left) of UTHSC San Antonio Dental School is presented the TDA Outstanding Senior Dental Student award for his student leadership, academic accomplishments, professionalism, ethical conduct, and volunteer activities promoting dentistry. Presenting the award is Dr Ivy Schwartz, professor, Department of Comprehensive Dentistry.
Host Society ChairDr William C. Roddy (right) of Fort Worth is recognized for serving as the host society chair. The Fort Worth (12th) District Dental Society efficiently and graciously hosted TDA’s 142nd Annual Session. Presenting the award is Dr Rita Cammarata.
Incoming President Award
Dr Michael L. Stuart of Sunnyvale (right) assumes the presidency of the TDA at the Sunday House of Delegates. Turning the office over to him is outgoing president Dr J. Preston Coleman of San Antonio.
Outgoing President Award
Dr J. Preston Coleman of San Antonio (right) receives the Outgoing President’s Award from new TDA President Dr Michael L. Stuart at the Sunday House of Delegates.
Service Recognition Awards
Alliance Service Recognition Award
Mrs Sharon Bryant of Duncanville (center) receives recognition for serving as president of the Alliance of the Texas Dental Association, 2011-2012. Presenting the award are Drs. Michael Goulding (left) and Rita Cammarata.
Dr Mark F. DuVernois of El Paso, Outgoing Council Member — Dental Economics
Mr Julio Seretti, CDT, of Seretti Dental Laboratory, Austin — Certificate of Merit
Other Awards Dr Richard C. Black of El Paso — President’s Award
Dr W. Kurt Loveless of Lubbock — President’s Award
Dr Michael L. Stuart of Sunnyvale — President’s Award
Dr Michael D. Vaclav of Amarillo — President’s Award
Oh, Those White Spots
Patients and parents get unhappy when the braces come off only to discover white spots on the patient’s front teeth. Here is a Cochrane Summary on this topic (1). It is recommended that fluoride-containing bonding materials such as glass ionomers be used “to reduce the prevalence and severity of white spots” after orthodontic treatment. Also recommended is “the daily use of 0.05% sodium fluoride mouth rinse to reduce the severity of dental decay” surrounding the brackets.
You may view the Cochrane summary at: CD003809.
1. Benson PE, Parkin N, Millett DT, Dyer F, Vine S, Shah A. Fluorides for the prevention of white spots on teeth during fixed brace treatment. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD003809.pub2/otherversions.
TDA members, visit the Publications site at tda.org for the new online archive of the Evidence-based Tips of the Month. You can find all of the tips published since 2009.
Evidence-Based Practice Tip of the Month
Stephen R. Matteson, DDS, Editor
Ms Mary Kay Linn of Austin (center) is recognized for her years of service to the Association, beginning with executive secretary for the San Antonio District Dental Society (1990-1992), followed by assistant to the TDA executive director (1992-1995), and finally as TDA executive director (1995-2012). Ms Linn plans to retire at the end of this year. A commemorative video presentation in her honor was shown before the House. Presenting the award are TDA President Dr Preston Coleman (left) and President-elect Dr Michael L. Stuart.
(L–R): Dr C. Roger Macias Jr of San Antonio — Annual Session. Presenting the award is Mr Paul Schlesinger, TDA awards committee liaison.
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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
David H. McCarley, DDS, ParliamentarianStephen 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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Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Approves Rule ChangesThe Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) recently adopted 2 new rules and 1 rule change as published in the June 1, 2012, issue of the Texas Register. The effective date for the rules is June 10, 2012. A brief summary of the rules follows. 22 Texas Administrative Code §101.6: The new rule enacts requirements set forth in Senate Bill (SB) 1733, 82nd Legislature, which directs occupational licensing agencies to adopt rules for the expedited issuance of dental licenses for the spouses of persons serving on active duty as a member of the United States military.
22 Texas Administrative Code §103.6: The new rule enacts requirements set forth in Senate Bill (SB) 1733, 82nd Legislature, which directs occupational licensing agencies to adopt rules for the expedited issuance of dental hygiene licenses for the spouses of persons serving on active duty as a member of the United States military.
22 Texas Administrative Code §108.8 Records of the Dentist: The amendment requires dentists to document findings from tactile and visual examinations of the soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity (eg, oral cancer exam). The amendment does not require the dentist to conduct such an examination; however, it does require the dentist to document findings from such an examination if it is performed. By adopting this amendment to the rule (§108.8), the TSBDE hopes to: “Encourage dentists to perform and document exams of the oral cavity and to examine for abnormal medical conditions in the mouth. An exam of the oral cavity by a dentist has the greatest propensity for discovering oral cancer or any other condition that is not within normal limits.” Formoreinformation,pleasecontactTDAPolicyManagerMsDianeRhodesat512-443-3675,[email protected].
TDA’s central office has received numerous inquiries seeking information about the laws governing patient abandonment in Texas. The Q &A below between the TDA and the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners gives guidance to dentists regarding the issue.
Q: Please detail the criteria the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) considers when determining whether a dentist has abandoned a patient in violation of the Texas Dental Practice Act and TSBDE rules? A: The basic determination that the board considers in a potential abandonment case is outlined in the Board’s rule 108.5. That rule is as follows:
RULE § 108.5 Patient Abandonment(a) A dentist, without reasonable cause, shall not abandon a dental patient. Once a dentist has undertaken a course of treatment, the dentist, absent reasonable cause, shall not discontinue that treatment without giving the patient adequate notice and the opportunity to obtain the services of another dentist. A dentist shall exercise the level of care necessary to prevent jeopardizing the patient’s oral health during this process. (b) Under this section, a dentist shall give a minimum of 30 days written notice of his/her intent to discontinue undertaken treatment. Notice shall be either hand-delivered to the patient or sent via certified mail, return receipt requested to the patient’s last known address, with the dentist retaining a copy of the notice letter in the patient’s file along with proof of service. Adequate notice shall include the following:
(1) a short description of the patient’s current status, including the patient’s current diagnosis and a summary of the patient’s current treatment plan; (2) a short description of the patient’s present and future needs;(3) an explanation regarding the consequences of non-treatment; (4) a recommendation that the patient continue care with another dentist; and (5) a clear statement emphasizing that the dentist is available to provide any emergency treatment necessary to prevent patient harm during the 30-day period. (c) A dentist shall remain reasonably available to render any emergency treatment necessary under (b)(5) of this section for up to 30 days from the date of such notice.
Although this rule allows a dentist to dismiss a patient, other additional factors that may become relevant to the dentist’s decision to dismiss a patient include issues of fair dealing (rule 108.2), minimum standard of care (rule 108.7), records of the dentist (rule 108.8), and professional conduct (108.9). These rules require a dentist to consider the need to provide the services for which payment has been received, whether the patient’s oral health would be compromised, whether the records document the need for dismissal, etc. The board always considers these situations on a case-by-case basis.
The board’s rules can be read in their entirety on the TSBDE’s website at tsbde.state.tx.us.
Information provided by Ms Joy Sparks, general counsel, Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.
Question and Answer with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (Patient Abandonment)
