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TEX SGPOfficial Publication of the Texas Academy of General Dentistry
Summer 2012, Volume 38, Issue 3
September 13 - 15, 2012 • Austin, TX
Being all We Can Be
Kirk Behrendt“Being All That
We Can Be”
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Xaña Winans “Internal Marketing”
Dr. Michaell A. Huber “Cancer Therapy” and
“Updates on Oral Cancer Screening”
Featuring:
Get Connected2011-2012 Board of Directors
Staff Important Contacts
2011-2012 Component Leaders
Dr. Joey Cazares President [email protected]
Dr. Mark Peppard President [email protected]
Dr. Andrew [email protected]
Dr. Jennifer Bone Director - 2012 [email protected]
Dr. Kevin Gureckis Director - 2013 [email protected]
Dr. Paige Sohn Director - 2014 [email protected]
Dr. Douglas Bogan National Trustee [email protected]
Ms. Connie Sonnier Executive [email protected]
Dr. Craig Armstrong Immediate Past President [email protected] Dr. Jamie BoneSecretary/Treasurer [email protected]
Dr. Cindy Flanagan2012 Lone Star Dental Conference [email protected] Dr. Chris PerryDirector - 2012 [email protected]
Dr. Marko AlanisDirector - 2013 [email protected]
Dr. Marc WorobDirector - 2014 [email protected]
Dr. David TillmanRegional Director [email protected]
Brazos Valley AGDCraig Scasta DDS FAGDPresident1615 Barak Ln. Bryan, TX 77802(979) [email protected]
Dallas AGDShane Ricci DDS FAGD President5132 Village Creek Dr Ste 400 Plano, TX 75093(972) [email protected]
Fort Worth AGDJon Greene DDSPresident4329 Laguardia Ln Apt 3209 Ft Worth, TX 76155(713) [email protected]
Panhandle AGDTom Karr DDS MAGDPresident3501 Soncy Rd #123 Amarillo, TX 79119(806)[email protected]
San Antonio AGDRita Parma DMD MAGDPresident7703 Floyd Curl Dr. San Antonio, TX 78229(210) [email protected]
Central Texas AGD (CenTex AGD)Ashish Naik DDSPresident200 University Blvd Ste 340 Round Rock, TX 78665(512) [email protected]
El Paso AGDRosa Armendariz-Valdes DDSPresident4815 Alameda Ave El Paso, TX 79905(915) [email protected]
Houston AGD Gabriel Yammine DDS MAGDPresident2014 W 14th 1/2 St Houston, TX 77008(281) [email protected]
Rio Grande Valley AGDJoe Zacarias DDSPresident820 Nolana Ste B McAllen, TX 78501(956) [email protected]
South Texas AGDDempsey Speer DDSPresident4938 S Staples St Ste 18 Corpus Christi, TX 78411(361) [email protected]
Sandy FrizzellMember Services [email protected]
Laura CeglioCommunications [email protected]
Lindsey RobbinsEducation [email protected]
Syereen Sengari Administrative [email protected]
• TAGD 512-244-0577 877-464-8243 (Toll-free) 512-244-0476 (fax) www.tagd.org
• AGD 888-243-3368 www.agd.org
• ADA 800-621-8099 www.ada.org
• TDA 800-832-1145 www.tda.org
• TSBDE 512-463-6400 www.tsbde.state.tx.us
Disclaimer: The TAGD does not necessarily endorse opinions or statements contained in articles or editorials published in the TexasGP. The publication of advertisements in the TexasGP does not indicate endorsement for products and services.
Texas GP is published quarterly by the Texas Academy of General Dentistry, 409 West Main Street, Round Rock, TX 78664. Address changes should be sent to the TAGD. TexasGP is provided as a member service to members of the TAGD. Nonmember subscription rates are $25.00 individual and $40.00 institutional. Canadian orders add $5.00; outside the U.S. or Canada, add $10.00. Single copy rates are $3.00 to individuals and $4.50 to institutions (orders outside the U.S. add $1.00 postage). All orders must be prepaid in U.S. dollars.
Printed in U.S.A. Copyright 2011, Texas Academy of General Dentistry, Round Rock, TX.No portion of TexasGP may be reproduced in any form without prior written permission from the TAGD. The opinions expressed by TexasGP are not necessarily endorsed by the TAGD. The publication of an advertisement in TexasGP does not indicate endorsement for products and services. TAGD/AGD approval for continuing education courses or course sponsors will be clearly stated.
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TAGD President’s Message
Table of Contents
I want to congratulate the Texas AGD on their accomplishments
this past year. What the TAGD has done for organized dentistry
in Texas has not gone unnoticed.
At the National AGD meeting this past month in Philadelphia,
the Texas AGD received five of six awards. The Texas AGD was
awarded the Continuing Education Award, the ACE Award (for this
Publication), the Advocacy Award, the Public Information Award
and the Constituent of the Year Award, an award that TAGD has
won five years in a row. Constantly striving for excellence, the
Texas Academy of General Dentistry continues to be an important
and respected advocate for the general dentist, the profession of
dentistry and the patients that receive our care.
Currently, the dental profession is being faced with changes that
can affect the way dentistry is delivered in Texas. Be certain that
TAGD will be your voice to ensure that the dental profession in
Texas keeps the highest standards possible with only dentists
providing irreversible dental procedures. The thought of having
lesser trained individuals performing irreversible surgical
procedures goes against everything that the Texas AGD stands
for: Excellence in Dentistry. We will not accept a lower standard
of dental care in Texas, but will advocate for what is best for the
patients of Texas – quality dental care for all.
As TAGD members, we should advocate in all forums for the
best trained dentists possible, not lesser trained “dental
providers” who will undoubtedly lower the dental profession
from a profession to a “trade.”
Joey Cazares, DDS, FAGD
President
Texas Academy of General Dentistry
Editor’s Message ................................................................4
2012 AGD Humanitarian Award ....................................5
Lone Star Dental Conference ..........................................6
Jack T. Clark Foundation ...................................................7
2012 Dentist of the Year and New Dentist of the Year Nominees ............................8-9
AGD Annual Session Summary .............................10-11
2012-2013 Slate of Nominees for TAGD Board of Directors ...............................................12
Amendments to Bylaws ..................................................12
New Dentist Update ........................................................13
Advocacy News ................................................................14
Calendar of Events ..........................................................15
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Exciting changes are on the way for your TexasGP! We want you to get more out of it than ever. The new, more visual look makes it easier than ever to see what is going on with TAGD and your local components.
New features include member surveys, as shown below. Be on the lookout for our next membership survey and your opinion could be featured in an issue of the GP too! Also, break out your QR reader and download our Lone Star Dental Conference app on page 6. If you don’t have a QR reader, go online to your favor-ite app store and download one for your smartphone.
For all of you great photographers out there – TAGD is holding our inaugural photo contest and we want all our members to participate. For more information email [email protected] and enter for a chance to get featured in our annual calendar issue.
To add extra value to your membership, a new classifieds section will be included in future issues. Listings are free for members.
Texas was well represented again at the annual meeting in Philadelphia. Congratulations to all of our new Fellows and Masters and to TAGD for being selected Constituent of the Year. Dr. Tillman has a recap of all of the events at the House of Delegates for us on page 10. Want to learn more about issues that affect you and have a chance to ask questions? TAGD will be continuing their highly successful Town Hall meetings.
Speaking of meetings, it’s almost time for your Lone Star Dental Conference. We have a great new location and some exciting changes to make it better than ever. See you there!
Andrew Lazaris, DDS, FAGDEditor
Editor’s MessageDental Fillins
If you could instantly master one new skill, would you pick:
What region do you practice in?
20percent
15.8percent
5.7percent
18.4percent
14.3percent
2.6percent
17.1percent
10.5percent
57.1percent
18.4percent
8.6percent
13.2percent
7.9percent
7.9percent
13percent
TAGD Membership Survey
Clear aligner orthodontic treatment
Central Texas
Endodontic Retreatment
Dallas
IV Sedation
El Paso
Extraction of impacted
wisdom teeth
Fort Worth
Placing implants
Houston
Other
San Antonio East Texas South Texas Other
What is your preferred method of isolation?
51.4percent
31.4percent
17.1percent
14.3percent
Rubber dam Isolite What’s isolation? Other
Which is worse:
How many years have you been practicing?
How concerned are you about the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
How many hours a week do you work?
35.1percent
23.4years
68.4percent
2.6percent
64.9percent
18.4percent
5.3percent
2.7percent
7.9percent
44.7percent5.3
percent39.5
percent7.9percent
Screaming kid
Fill in answer/avg years of responses
Very concernedLess than 24
Helicopter parent
Somewhat concerned
24-29
Other
Not at all concerned
30-35Neutral
36-40 greater than 40
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Dr. Kevin Seidler, a Restorative dentist from Dallas, has dedi-cated his life to providing healthcare to those in need all over the world. It was a little over 15 years ago that Dr. Seidler first traveled to Romania on a mission trip. Now, he is the Founder and President of ServingHIM Healthcare International Ministries and the recipient of the 2012 AGD Humanitarian Award.
ServingHIM is an organization dedicated to providing quality healthcare and ministering to the physical and spiritual needs of people worldwide. Today, ServingHIM teams travel to Romania, Guatemala, Moldova, India, and Cuba and provide care in South Dallas as well. In addition to the mission trips ServingHIM sponsors, they have also built clinics in Romania, Guatemala and Moldova. In the next five years ServingHIM hopes to open a clinic in every country in Eastern Europe.
“Just last week a person came forward to donate the time and materials to build out the other part of the clinic in Romania,” Dr. Seidler explained. “It is about a $4 million project and in that project we will be moving beyond primary care and will now have an outpatient surgical center there.”
Dr. Seidler’s mission work is a passion he shares with his family as well. His wife, Patty, and his three kids have participated in 10 to 12 mission trips each throughout the years. It was the colle-gial and faith piece of working towards something beyond him-self, physically and spiritually, that Dr. Seidler gained fulfillment from. But it was his desire to have his kids experience the world outside of Dallas that motivated him to embark on his journey in service work.
“I realized that I had a 17 year old daughter that had never been outside of North Dallas,” Dr. Seidler said. “I thought that she needed to be able to paint on her canvas of life broader strokes.”
Dr. Seidler is a past president of the Texas AGD and was the recipient of the Texas Dentist of the Year award in 1992. Dr. Seidler said he attributes his professional success to his involvement in the TAGD and believes it was a stag-ing ground for him.
“I learned a great deal just being around [my contemporaries] and it enhanced my professional career and my life in general. And they’ve become my lifelong friends.”
As for advice for the next generation of dentists, Dr. Seidler en-courages those just beginning their career to become connected to the profession and get involved with organized dentistry.
“Start somewhere and just open that door and see where it leads you. For me personally, my involvement with the TAGD and organizations like that have allowed me to grow and I don’t think I would be where I am today without organized dentistry.”
Dr. Kevin Seidler 2012 AGD Humanitarian Award Recipient
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2012 Texas Dentist of the Year™ Nominees
JayAdkins,DDSLubbock South Plains Dental Society
ZoelG.Allen,DDSPerryton Panhandle AGD
JohnW.BaucumIII,DDSCorpus ChristiSouth Texas AGD
RitaCammarata,DDSHoustonGreater Houston Dental Society
CarlosCruz,DDSEdinburgRio Grande Valley Dental Society
RiséMartin,DDSLakehillsSan Antonio Dental Society
JeffreyGeno,DDSLeague CityHouston AGD
TammyGough,DDSAllenDallas AGD
DavidMcCarley,DDSMcKinneyNorth Texas Dental Society
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2012 Texas Dentist of the Year™ Nominees
DanMcCauley,DDSMt. Pleasant1st District Dental Society
DanielO’Dell,DDS,MSAustinCapital Area Dental Society
RonaldR.Morin,DDSSan AntonioSan Antonio AGD
JamesReisman,DDSDallasDallas County Dental Society
RogerThrondson,DDSGalveston9th District Dental Society
JimTyree,DDSAustinCentral Texas AGD
2012 NEW Dentist of the Year NomineesWillH.Goodwin,DDSSan AntonioSan Antonio Dental Society
BrentHawkins,DDSAmarilloPanhandle Dental Society
YanaKushner,DDSAustinCentral Texas AGD
MelissaLent,DDSHoustonGreater Houston Dental Society
J.RussellMcFarlaneAustinCapital Area Dental Society
NicholasQuach,DDSMcAllenRio Grande Valley AGD
ShaneRicci,DDSPlanoDallas AGD
BenVela,DDSCorpus ChristiSouth Texas AGD
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FellowRecipients
J. Brandon Allen, DDS, FAGD
Erica K. Baker, DDS, FAGD
Afroz Burges, DDS, FAGD
Sandra Cortez, DDS, FAGD
R. Terry Councill, DDS, FAGD
Matthew R. Gillham, DDS, FAGD
Mahesh B. Gondi, DMD, FAGD
Alex Gonzalez, DDS, FAGD
Erin Gustafson, DDS, FAGD
Lindsey M. Hoppe, DDS, FAGD
William E. Jabalie, DDS, FAGD
Lori Logan, DDS, FAGD
Minhha Nguyen Ma, DDS, FAGD
Sean Heng Ma, DDS, FAGD
C. Mike Meek, DDS, FAGD
William K. Mueller, DDS, FAGD
Partha Mukherji, DDS, FAGD
Carrie C. Muzny, DDS, FAGD
P. Lynette Page, DDS, FAGD
William C. Roper, DDS, FAGD
Nicole L. Sivie, DDS, FAGD
Robert L. Smith, DDS, FAGD
R. Mack Snead, Jr., DDS, FAGD
Mark Lee Speck, DDS, FAGD
Just as you pursue excellence in your profession, so do we! As
your constituent we strive to be the best for you, our members.
The Constituent of the Year Award recognizes constituents who
display strengths in every area of constituent activity - repre-
sentation, governance and administration, CE, communication,
membership, and public information. The Texas AGD received
this prestigious award and many others this year at the AGD
Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, including:
• ConstituentoftheYear
• AdvocacyAward
• ACEAward(awardforconstituenteditors)
• CEAwardofExcellence
• PublicInformationAward
• MembershipAward(HonorableMention)
Texas AGD named Constituent of the Year for the fifth year in a row!
Awards
The Texas AGD would like to extend its heartfelt
congratulations to all of the new 2012 Fellows, Masters,
and LLSR recipients. This year, the TAGD welcomed
2 new Masters, 24 new Fellows, and 4 new LLSR
recipients. Awards were presented at a special
Convocation during the 2012 AGD Annual Meeting
in Philadelphia. All of these awardees have worked
long and hard to earn these distinguished awards.
Thank you for your commitment to education and
excellence in your profession!
MasterRecipients
Ben A. Bratcher, DDS, MAGD
David C. Rainwater, DDS, MAGD
LifelongLearningandServiceRecognition(LLSR)
James R. Donnelly, DDS, MAGD
Michael W. Bell, DDS, MAGD
David N. Rickey, DDS, MAGD
Tor Gotun, DDS, MAGD
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AGD Annual Session SummaryPhiladelphia, PA – June 21-24, 2012
Texas was represented at the House of Representatives with 14
delegates, Dr. Doug Bogan, Region 18 Trustee and Dr. David Tillman,
Regional Director.
As an organization, AGD is growing in membership and budget. A
headquarters move is planned from its present rental location in the
ADA building, to its own building (51% ownership).
The computers at AGD headquarters had to undergo extensive
updates to be functional due to a system crash last November. The
AGD website is currently under a renovation.
AGD House of Delegates (HOD) Resolutions Summary:
• Tovoicetheconcernsofgeneraldentistsagainstindependent
mid-level providers and to provide real workable solutions to solve
the access to oral health care challenge, the AGD has developed
and adopted an official policy on access to care. The AGD White
Paper titled, Increasing Access to and Utilization of Oral Health
Care Services can be found on the AGD website, www.agd.org.
• TheHODsupportedeffortstoengagewithcharitablefoundations
such as Pew Charitable Trusts and the W. K. Kellogg Foundation
to support initiatives stipulated within the AGD White Paper to
improve the oral health in underserved and vulnerable populations.
• TheHousealsoupdatedtheMastershipAwardGuidelinesto
include the categories of “Orofacial Pain” and “Anesthesia/ Pain
Management/ Sedation/ and Pharmacology” as requirements to
receive Mastership.
• TheTexasDelegationbroughtfortharesolutiontosupportthe
establishment of dental anesthesiology as a dental specialty.
The resolution did not pass.
David Tillman, DDS, MAGD
Regional Director
At the AGD House of Delegates, Texas was well represented with its fourteen delegates, Dr. Doug Bogan, Region 18 Trustee and Dr. David Tillman, Regional Director.
TAGD President, Dr. Joey Cazares, and Texas Delegate, Dr. Jim Chancellor, voiced concerns on behalf of TAGD regarding general dentists and mid-level providers.
The AGD Annual Meeting in Philadelphia also included a number of great lectures and workshops for all attendees to take part in.
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The TAGD Nominating Committee, chaired by Dr. Mark Pep-pard, presents the following slate of nominees for officers and directors:
President* Mark Peppard, DDS, MAGD President-Elect* Donna Miller, DDS, MAGDImmediate Past President* Joey Cazares, DDS, FAGDSecretary-Treasurer Jamie Bone, DDS, MAGDEditor Andrew Lazaris, DDS, FAGDDirector 2015 Jennifer Bone, DDS, MAGDDirector 2015 Wayde Fawcett, DDS, MAGD*Automatic: President becomes past president; president-elect ascends to office of president.
Returning Directors:Director 2014 Marc Worob, DDS, FAGDDirector 2014 Paige Sohn, DDS, MAGDDirector 2013 Kevin Gureckis, DDS, MAGDDirector 2013 Marko Alanis, DDS
“Thirty (30) days shall be allowed for nominations from the membership. Except for the office of President, which is automatically filled in accordance with Article VII, Section 2, of TAGD Bylaws, any member nominated by petition of 2.5 percent of the voting membership shall be placed on the ballot.”
If no nominations are received by August 14, the Secretary- Treasurer shall cast a unanimous ballot for the candidates listed above.
Resultsoftheelectionshallbeannouncedatthenextannualmeetingheldduringthe2012TAGDLoneStar DentalConference,attheWestinattheAustinDomainonFriday,September14,2012
ArticleVII-DutiesofOfficers
“Resolved,thattheBylawsbeamendedatArticleVII,Section3,so
thattheyread: SECTION 3, Secretary-Treasurer: The Secretary-
Treasurer shall serve as Chair of on the Finance Committee and
shall oversee: The Texas AGD’s funds and financial records; the
collection and recording of members’ dues; the establishment of
proper accounting procedures for the handling of Texas AGD funds;
the periodic review of the Texas AGD’s financial records by a certified
public accountant, and the filing of required tax documents. The
Treasurer shall report on the financial condition of the Texas AGD at
all meetings of the Board of Directors and at other times as requested
by the President.
Such duties of the Secretary-Treasurer as may be specified by the
Board of Directors may be delegated to the Executive Director.
2012-2013 Slate of Nominees for TAGD Board of Directors
Amendments to Bylaws The Texas AGD Board of Directors adopted the following changes to the bylaws at a regular meeting on May 18, 2012 and published for notice to members on July 12, 2012.
ArticleXII-SpecialandStandingCommittees
“Resolved,thattheBylawsbeamendedatArticleXII,Section2,
sothattheyread: SECTION 2. Finance Committee: The Finance
Committee and Chair shall be appointed by the President-Elect
and shall consist of the Secretary/Treasurer (Chair), President,
President-Elect, Immediate Past President Chair, President, Presi-
dent-elect, Secretary-Treasurer, and three (3) additional members
and the Executive Director, who shall serve without vote. The
Chair must be a current board member. The committee shall
advise and counsel the Executive Director and the Board of
Directors in all financial matters including the budget and
investments. The committee may perform other such duties in
connection with the finances of the Texas AGD as the Board may
determine from time to time.
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New Dentist UpdateThe Texas AGD has always been proactive in the development and implementation of unique programs that are respected and mimicked by other state AGD constituents throughout the nation. We all know everything is bigger and better in Texas! Providing resources for and involving young dentists is just another example of the trendsetting culture we are fortunate to be a party to here in the Lone Star State. A prime example of the focus that TAGD places on our newest colleagues is the Annual New Dentist Conference in Austin. This event just completed its second year and has met with great attendance and feedback. This year’s conference featured a clinical lecture from Dr. Joe Massad and a practice management course with Dr. Scott Leune. The New Dentist Conference caters to the needs of young dentists with mentorship and social events built in, but dentists of all ages can be found having a great time. Make sure you join us next year, as this event gets bigger and better every go round.
The importance of young dentists learning from both seasoned veterans in the profession as well as their contemporaries cannot be overstated. Unfortunately, dentists (especially those with less trips around the sun) often find difficulty in developing a network of colleagues and an outlet to share the resources their differing experiences provide. It is with the importance of communal learning in mind that TAGD is working with local components to develop the New Dentist Study Clubs. As current President of Dallas AGD, we are very excited to be working to develop a bi-monthly study club that allows participants to develop all areas of their professional lives through lecture, discussion, networking and involvement. Leaders in Houston and San Antonio are also making efforts to create similar study clubs so stay tuned for more information as these clubs begin to formally meet. Being able to provide a cost effective program like this will undoubtedly be one of the best programs for a young dentist can involve themselves in!
Shane Ricci, DDS, FAGDNew Dentist Committee Chair
Dr. Jeff Geno shares his infinite knowledge with some of our new dentist attendees
New Dentist Committee members at work, ready to scoop up some ice cream
NDC attendees are all smiles after their ice cream break
Enjoying the beautiful weather on Lake Austin
during the NDC boat party social
Thank you to all our NDC attendees and our featured speaker, Dr. Joe Massad!
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October 26, 2012
Current Status of Implant Surgery and Restoration: A Practical Course
Presented by: Pedro M. Trejo, DDS, MS Guest~Presenter: Giancarlo G. Romero, DDS
Course # 2012310
November 2, 2012
Untangling the Confusion of Today’s Restorative Materials
Presented by: Edward J. Swift, Jr., DMD, MS Course # 2012320
November 2, 2012
Endodontics vs. Implant Therapy Options Presented by: Jaime Lozada, DDS
Course # 2012325
November 9 & 10, 2012
The Wonderful World of Laser Dentistry: A Standard Proficiency Certification for Dentists,
Hygienists and Laser Safety Officers Presented by: Juliana Barros, DDS, MS; Donald J. Coluzzi, DDS;
Charles Hoopingarner DDS and Shalizeh Patel, DDS Course # 2012330
December 1, 2012
A Simple & Predictable Approach to Inlays/Onlays & Direct Anterior Composites
Applying the Techniques for the Newer Generation of Composites Presented by: Mitch A. Conditt, DDS
Course # 2012350
Medicaid
Since Medicaid transition to managed care in March 2012,
Texas AGD has been working on emerging issues related to
the transition. These issues have included:
• Prior authorization and transfer case authorization
processes
• Main dentist requirements
• Price bundling inequities
• Administrative hurdles
• Reimbursement for orthodontic services
TSBDEProposed dental advertising rule changes:
1. Changes in how a general dentist can display their name
on signage and all advertising locations except for business
cards and letterhead. Some wording allowed in the past
may no longer be allowed and additional wording an-
nouncing “General Dentist” may be required.
2. Testimonials will likely be allowed so long as they come
from a patient of record and they are not false, misleading,
or deceptive.
3. GroupOn will likely be allowed so long as patients are
aware of full-fee and any additional costs associated with
the appointments
These are just a few of the proposed rules, which are not
official, and still subject to comment after the August
meeting.
Be sure to check out TAGD’s Advocacy e-mail Newsletter,
“The Gatekeeper” for more information on legislative,
regulatory, and Medicaid news. Archives are also available
online at www.tagd.org/current_issues
Advocacy News
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SEPTEMBER
Saturday, September 8Dallas AGDHands-on Implant CESpeaker TBDDallas, TX
Thursday – SaturdaySeptember 13 - 15Lone Star Dental ConferenceFeaturing Kirk Behrendt & Xaña WinansAustin, TXVisit www.tagd.org/LSDC for info
Wednesday, September 19Fort Worth AGDTown Hall MeetingFort Worth, TX
Thursday, September 27CenTex AGDTown Hall MeetingAustin, TX
OCTOBER
Thursday, October 4Dallas AGDTown Hall MeetingDallas, TX
Friday, October 5Panhandle AGDPediatrics for the GPw/ Dr. Greg PsaltisAmarillo, TX
Wednesday, October 10CenTex AGDWine & CE SeriesDr. Bill RobbinsAustin, TX
Friday & Saturday, October 19 & 20Dallas AGDFellowship Exam ReviewDallas, TX
Friday, October 26South Texas AGDAdvancements in Indirect Adhesive Dentistryw/ Dr. Lou GrahamCorpus Christi, TX
NOVEMBER
Thursday – Sunday, November 8 - 11MasterTrackFixed Prosthodonticsw/ Dr. Robert LoweOral MedicineDr. Harvey LevyOmni SouthparkAustin, TX
Friday – Sunday, November 9 - 11Master Study ClubFixed Prosthodontics + WSw/ Dr. Robert LoweOmni SouthparkAustin, TX
Calendar of Events
Friday, November 9Houston AGDSurgical & Medical Updatew/ Dr. Nagi DemianHouston, TX
Friday, November 16Fort Worth AGDEsthetics & Implant Dentistryw/ Dr. Dennis TarnowFort Worth, TX
Wednesday, November 28Fort Worth AGDDinner CEFort Worth, TX
For more info or to register for the courses listed call the TAGD at 512-244-0577 or visit www.tagd.org
Can’t make it to a meeting?TAGD also offers CE online! Visit web site and click “TAGD Online CE” under the Continuing Education tab.
TAGDOnlineCourses• FellowshipExamReviewCourse• OralCancer,Precancer&
Differential Diagnosis of Common Oral Lesions
• AdvancedRejuvenation• OSHA• Blood-bornePathogensAnnual
Training and HIPAA Reminders
TAGD & Component Calendar
As the legislative session approaches, the TAGD will be
hosting another round of town hall meetings.
This year’s topics will include:
• Corporate dentistry
• Mid-level providers
• Illegal practice of dentistry
Town-hall meetings are FREE for AGD members.
Food and drinks will be provided.
FortWorthAGD – September 19 at Riata Restaurant
CentralTexasAGD -September 27 in Austin
DallasAGD – October 4
HoustonAGD – October 10
SanAntonioAGD – TBD
Also save the date for…
TDA Legislative Day – February 20
Town Hall Meetings
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