SDDS Bulletin -May 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

May 2008 VOLUME 25 NUMBER 5

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CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIESMayFriday 2 CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE #08-15 9:00 AM to Fort Hamilton Community Club 12:00 NOON “Evaluation, Diagnosis and Management of the TMD Patient” C. Anthony LoPresti, D.D.S., M.S.

Monday 5 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING 7:00 PM Friday 9 CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE #08-16 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 Instructor Wednesday 14 CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE #08-17 7:00 PM to Staten Island Hilton Garden Inn 9:00 PM “Local Anesthesia: Update and Review” Robert M. Peskin, D.D.S.

Friday 16 CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE #08-18 9:00 AM to Fort Hamilton Community Club 4:00 PM “Practical Approach to Transition Planning” John M. Iacono, D.D.S. & Alan Clemens, M.B.A.

Tuesday 20 RICHMOND COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY 6:00 PM Membership Meeting “Fundamentals of a Staff Driven Practice” Michael Massotto

Friday 30 CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE #08-20 9:30 AM to SDDS Headquarters 3:30 PM “CPR and Medical Emergencies in the Dental Offi ce” Michael Kaliroff, Certifi ed Instructor

JUNEMonday 2 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING 7:00 PM

Friday 6 CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE #08-21 9:00 AM to Staten Island Hilton Garden Inn 4:00 PM “Evaluation and Management of Orofacial Manifestations Of Local and Systemic Etiology” Mahnaz Fatahzadeh, D.M.D.

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The 2008 Second District Dental Society Nominating Committee

At the April 10, 2008 Scientifi c meeting, the membership of the SDDS elected the following persons to serve on the 2008 SDDS Nominating

Commi ee:Paul S. Albicocco, Steven Gounardes, Robert D. Halikias,

Howard I.A. Lieb, Reneida E. Reyes

They will join our current SDDS President Craig Ratner and the follow-ing fi ve past presidents on the Nominating Commi ee:

Michael L. Cali, Joseph F. Cipollina, John R. Halikias, Ian M. Lerner and James J. Sconzo.

Dental Record Keeping, A Lost Art? Part IIIMichael L. Cali, D.D.S. Past President, SDDSFormer Member, NYSDA Board of Governors

In the previous two parts of this three part article, I have tried to point out

that good record keeping is part and parcel of good patient care. The two cannot be mutually exclusive. One may provide the highest level of care to a patient, however, if it is not properly documented, then in essence, upon third party review of the care, it did not happen. A review of the level of care

provided relies heavily upon the accurate documentation of such care in the patient record. In Part II, Gen-eral Considerations, Patient Registration and Medical History were covered. Now let us move on to Dental History, Clinical Assess-ment including Diagnosis and Treatment Plan, docu-mentation of the Informed Consent conversation, and

Progress Notes including Referrals and Consulta-tions.

Dental History The dental history should include documentation of all aspects of the patient’s at home dental care practices, as well as previous dental care that may infl uence the proposed future dental treat-ment. Information obtained regarding a patient’s dental history supplements the clinical examination and

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In 2006, Dr. James Keenan attended a lec-ture given by Dr. Gor-

don Christensen. Dr. Chris-tensen handed out a fl yer for an organization called Donated Dental Services (DDS). Dr. Keenan was in-terested and researched the organization. After some investigation, he decided that he would offer his ser-vices to treat those unable to afford dental care.A native of Brooklyn and a Second District member, Dr. Keenan had graduated from NYU College of Den-tistry in 2002 and was busy working in his practices in Brooklyn and in Rockaway.

His work, his son Andrew, now eleven and his wife Analia also a practicing dentist made Dr. Keenan’s life very busy. Despite all of this, Dr. Keenan decided to contact the DDS organi-zation. He was soon con-tacted by a DDS coordina-tor and was sent a small description of a prospective patient.Amelia was one of Dr. Keenan’s fi rst DDS pa-tients. She came from Staten Island to his offi ce in Brooklyn for her treatment. She was always prompt, courteous, and extremely appreciative. Dr. Keenan recalled her nice Scottish accent that charmed all

those that she met. After some endodontic, restor-ative, and prosthodontic work, Amelia was again smiling and ready to meet the world. Since that fi rst

Dr. James Keenan

Member Spotlight:

Dr. James KeenanDonating Care to the Less Fortunate

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assists in the planning and sequencing of proposed dental care. The record of the den-tal history should include both general and specifi c information. Some of the general information would include the chief com-plaint (the reason for the visit), the patients’ needs as perceived by them, previous dental care, and if their expectations and needs met by that treatment. Also, any potential roadblocks to good care like fear, phobias, time constraints, fi nancial constraints as well as other emotional concerns need to be included. The more specifi c information that one should document in the dental history portion of the patient record are areas of pain or numbness, bleeding gums, diffi culty chewing, TMJ-dysfunction, diffi culty with previous dental care including excessive bleeding following extraction or surgical treatment, history of headaches, frequent canker sores or herpes virus lesions. Are they a mouth breather? Do they have an infantile-swallow tongue thrust habit? Do they bite their lips, tongue, cheeks, or fi ngernails? Do they give a history of clenching or grinding their teeth? Finger or thumbsucking? Do they use toothpicks or other foreign objects in their mouth like a pipe or pen? And fi nally, what are their dietary habits like? Do they like soda, candy or other refi ned sugar products?

Clinical ExaminationDocumentation of the clinical examination consists of recording the existing condition of the patient’s oral status on a dental chart or suitable computer graphic representation. While the choice of patient record forms is left to the individual practitioner, it is impor-tant that there is suffi cient space to record all relevant information and to update it whenever necessary. Carefully document the starting point in areas of the patient’s chief complaint. The necessity of recording vital signs, (respiration, pulse, blood pressure) is dependent on the complexity of the dental treatment required, the medical history and present state of health of the patient. They must always be taken and recorded when se-dation or general anesthesia is to be used. Document the intraoral soft tissues of the lips, mucosa, palate, tori, tongue, fl oor of the mouth, pharynx, tonsils and a descrip-tion of the saliva. Examine and document the temperomandibular structures including the jaw joint and it’s associated masticatory muscles indicating tenderness to palpation, maximum mouth opening, range of jaw movement, and presence or absence of clicking or crepitus. Always examine and comment on the occlusion, for classifi ca-tion of occlusion, as well as if the patient functions with cuspid guidance or group function, at minimum. Identify the status of the presenting dentition such as missing teeth, caries, sensitive teeth, developmental anomalies, abrasions, attrition, abfractions, and wear facets. Periodontal screening for oral hygiene effectiveness and a detailed description of the periodontal tissues is of prime importance in the clinical examina-tion. Pocket depth recordings may be carried out in two stages. First periodontal screening examinations like PSR. Then a complete periodontal examination for those who warrant a more detailed analysis, to derive a periodontal diagnosis and classifi cation in order to facilitate periodontal treatment plan-ning if needed. The number and type of ra-diographs should be documented. They must

be of diagnostic quality and clearly labeled with the patients name or chart number and date if fi lm is still being used. Many offi ces have turned to digital radiographs as has my offi ce. I cannot underestimate the multiple advantages I have found in using digital radiographs for the last fi ve years over fi lm based radiographs. But that can be the topic of another article!

Diagnosis and Treatment PlanThis is by far the area that is often missing in patient charts that are being reviewed by outside third parties. The irony is that it is one of, if not the most important, parts of the dental record. From a review of the baseline data gathered during the clinical exami-nation, medical and dental history review, and supplemented by the radiographs, photographs, study casts and consulta-tions with physicians or dental specialists, a dental diagnosis is formulated. The diag-nosis must be stated clearly and precisely in the dental record. It is only from here that a suitable treatment plan can be derived. Please help yourself and your patients by al-ways documenting the diagnosis before you document the treatment plan and the treat-ment rendered. For example, “generalized moderate periodontitis with localized severe periodontitis and associated generalized gingivitis,” or, “chronic irreversible pulpitis tooth number 30.” This gives credence to both your treatment plan and your treatment of the patient.The treatment plan must follow the diagno-sis. This sounds simple, except for the fact that it is very often missing from most dental patients records. The treatment plan is a list of recommended services to be performed. The treatment plan should be supported by a complete and accurate clinical record and take into account the relative urgency and severity of the patient’s condition. In ad-dition to the recommended treatment, any alternatives including no treatment should be listed on the record and discussed with the patient. This is the basis of the informed consent conversation and documentation. There should be a positive correlation between the complexity of the treatment plan and the complexity of the treatment plan documentation. In other words, the more treatment proposed, the more detailed should the documentation be.

Informed ConsentOf all the cases I have had the opportunity to review, the informed consent portion of

the document is the one that can really save a practitioner from the perils of the unfa-vorable outcome of litigation. Many, many plaintiffs claim that, “the doctor did not tell me what he was going to do.” Or, “the doctor did not tell me that this could be a risk of the procedure performed. If she did I never would have allowed it.” Comments like these during a lawsuit can only be defl ected by the pre-existence of a complete and ac-curate description of the informed consent conversation. Notice that I did not say by the patient signing an informed consent piece of paper. That could help in isolated cases, however the best practice is to have the patient sign a prepared informed consent

document along with an entry in the record which the patient signs or ini-tials, that indicates that the doctor discussed the risks, benefi ts and poten-tial outcomes of the treat-ment, any alternatives to the proposed treatment, and the potential risks and benefi ts of alterna-tive treatment including

no treatment at all. A dentist must secure informed consent before providing care. The dental record should contain a note concerning the granting of informed consent by the patient to do the treatment proposed, or that consent was not granted and treat-ment was not done. This is very, very important.

Progress NotesThe progress note describes the ser-vices rendered for the patient by the provider and should provide a complete and comprehen-sive description of the completed and planned care. In addition, the note should include ex-planations or ratio-nale for the treat-ment where appro-priate. Any limita-tion or unexpected outcome should also be noted. The progress note should include the date of service, identity of the provider, any new findings, new diagnoses and all

procedures performed in detail including materials and methods used. Also include any x-rays taken and type and quantity of anesthetic given. List all advice or recom-mendations given by the provider such as pre-or post operative instructions including any take home hand out given to the patient for additional instructions. Indicate referrals to other health care providers for examina-tions or tests, consultations or treatment and the outcome of such. Personal comments should be kept to those that are discreet, ob-jective, accurate and relevant to patient care. Always remember that one day the patient or his or her attorney may be reading the chart including the personal comments. I hope that I have provided for you in this three part article on dental record keep-ing, an informative prescribed format by which you can construct dental records that refl ect an accurate description of the patient encounter in a professional manner. By following this format, as a guide, I feel confi dent that your dental records will stand up to scrutiny by any and all third party viewers. You will be providing yourself, your patient and your profession with docu-ments that truly refl ect the high quality of patient care that you provide and of which you can be proud.The editor would like to thank Dr. Cali for his comprehensive series of articles. SDDS members with questions or comments may contact Dr. Cali through the SDDS Bulletin.

Dental Record Keeping, A Lost Art? Part III

“You will be providing your-self, your patient and your profession with documents that truly refl ect the high quality of patient care that you provide and of which you can be proud.”

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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

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Associate EditorsPaul S. AlbicoccoGabriel D. Ariola

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Lauro Medrano-SaldanaDeborah A. Pasquale

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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.

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IMPORTANT DATESpatient, Dr. Keenan has continued to treat DDS patients and he has donated over $12,500 worth of services to date.When asked why he chose to do this, Dr Keenan replied that he wanted to give something back. He had some time during his day and he decided that this would be a good way of using his abilities to help people. “Having people come to the offi ce and treating them enables me to see where my efforts are going. It is not a blind item. I can get immediate satisfaction and see the results of my work.” Dr. Keenan is a shining example of what we in the Second District can do to help those in our midst who are less fortunate.About the Donated Dental Service (DDS): DDS is an affi liate of The National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped. The DDS program collaborates with volunteer dentists, vol-unteer specialists, and volunteer laboratories to deliver com-prehensive dental care to the elderly, disabled, and medically compromised individuals.A DDS coordinator works with the volunteer dentists to make the entire sequence of treatment fl ow smoothly. The dentist has total control over the treatment plan and patient selection. Anyone interested in the DDS program can go to www.nfdh.org or call 888-471-6334.

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Dr. James KeenanContinued from Page 1

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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 head-quarters to the attention of Dr. Richard Oshrain, President-Elect, or call SDDS at (718) 522-3939.

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SDDS Board of Trustees MinutesMinutes March 3, 2008 Board of Trustees Meeting

President, Dr. Craig Ratner called the meeting to order at 7:05 PMPresent were Drs: Ratner, Pasquale, Segelnick, Pavla-kos, Ariola, Cipollina, Do-nato, Gounardes, J. Halikias, R. Halikias, Lerner, McIntyre, Medrano-Saldana, Reyes, Sconzo, Seminara, Shekib, Spencer, and Weseley. Excused were: Dr. Parikh, LiebMotion PASSED: To accept the minutes of the February 4, 2007 Board of Trustees Meet-ing.Dr. Ratner welcomed guests Drs. DiMango, Salm, Sher-man and Mr. Jim Gorman (Vanguard)DECEASED MEMBERS: Walter Beller – New York UniversityHyman Buyum – New York UniversityPhilip Eckstein – Dalhousie UniversityJohn Giordano – Marquette UniversityEdwin Holbrook – University of PennsylvaniaLeo Mackta – Columbia Uni-versityWilliam Pearlman – New York UniversityArthur Wattine – New York UniversityPROPOSALS AND ELEC-TION OF NEW MEMBERS: Michelle Bailey – SUNY Stonybrook, 2002Francine Estrada – University of California, 2006Alla Fishman – New York University, 2006Michael Irlin –SUNY Stony-brook, 2004Ann Jackman – New York University, 1995REINSTATEMENTS:Agneta Iachmanovski – New York University, 1995Jennifer Lombardo – New York University, 1996Dominick Suppo – George-town University, 1960TRANSFERS:Daniel Fogel – UMDNJ, 2006Katherine Mantzikos, Tufts University, 2002NEW GRADUATE STU-DENTS:Staten Island University Hos-pitalRachel Bronnberg – Tufts University, 2007Meeta Grewal – New York University, 2007Maninder Jit Sandhu – New York University, 2007Dmitry Shapiro –UMDNJ, 2007

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2. Letter dated February 14, 2008 from Dr. Mark Herzog re: request for assistance in se-curing a dental Medicaid carveout. (Response letter sent on February 21)REPORT OF THE OFFICERS AND STAFF:President: Dr. Craig S. Ratner•He reminded the board that next Thursday evening will be the fi rst Scientifi c Meeting of the year. It will be held at Fort Hamilton. In addition to our clinician (Dr. David Hoexter), we will host the President-elect of the NY State Dental Associ-ation, Dr. Mike Breault. Nom-inations to the 2008 nominat-ing Committee will take place that evening. Additionally, voting on two NYSDA bylaw amendments will take place that evening. One amend-ment will reorganize the du-ties of the Secretary-Treasurer and the Finance and Budget Committee. The second bylaw amendment if passed will in-crease membership dues of the active member by $70. Vot-ing on the bylaw amendments will also take place at the April Scientifi c meeting that is to be held on Staten Island.• Dr. Ratner reported follow-ing up with Dr. Gold on the Medicaid issue. • Dr. Ratner participated in health screening at PS 20 in Staten Island and thanked Dr. Brustein for running the won-derful event.Vice-President Dr. Deborah A. Pasquale (progress)Secretary Dr. Stuart L. Segelnick (progress)Treasurer Dr. Constantine Pavlakos (progress)Librarian Curator Dr. Amrish Parikh (excused)Executive Director: Mr. Ber-nard Hackett (also emailed as attached)•Reported that Dr. Oshrain’s CE committee did a great job in lining up all the lecturers for the 2009 program.•Reported that Dr. Lauro Me-drano-Saldana has accepted an appointment to the 2009 GNYDM organizational com-mittee for a 4 year term.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:Greater New York Dental Meeting Dr. McIntyre (Dr. Clifford Salm)•Dr. Clifford Salm, the Gener-al Chairman of the GNYDM, informed the board that the new headquarters location of the GNYDM is in the fi nal stages of negotiation for a 10 year lease. He also discussed the new addendum to the ex-isting agreement with Marriott Marquis Hotel.Finance, Budget and Audit Committee Dr. Gou-nardes (Jim Gorman, Van-guard)•Jim Gorman from Vanguard addressed the board about the SDDS funds on reserve with and managed by Vanguard Asset Management Services. The Board received a portfolio containing a year-ending 2007 summary, as well as a market narrative. Mr. Gorman spoke

and answered all questions on the SDDS Financial invest-ment portfolio.•Dr. Gounardes reported that he conducted a meeting of the Finance, Budget and Audit Committee prior to today’s board meeting. The fi nancial statements of 2007 were re-viewed by the Committee and the Board.Dental Benefi t Programs Dr. Shekib•Dr. Shekib asked Dr. Ratner about how the Medicaid issue was progressing. •Dr. Ratner said he will be giv-en time on the agenda of the upcoming NYSDA Board of Governor’s conference call to discuss the Medicaid issue.Motion PASSED (Dr. Shekib) That SDDS send a copy of Dr. Ratner’s letter to Dr. Gold on the Medicaid / Managed care issue to the attention of all NYS component districts and the Board of Governors for in-formational purposes.NYSDA REPORTS: (none) ADA REPORTS: (none) UNFINISHED BUSINESS:1.Motion Withdrawn: (Gou-nardes (Brustein-1/08)) to do-nate $1500 to Project Hospi-tality on Staten Island. 2. Dr. Ratner appointed an ad hoc committee to evaluate the parameters of the Benevolent Fund. The committee will bring back information to the board on how the Benevo-lent Fund will function. The Chair of the Committee will be Dr. Gounardes and will also consist of Drs. Cipollina, Segelnick and Weseley.3. Dr. Cipollina inquired about the House Committee progress, whereas Mr. Hackett informed him that they should have the RFP soon and expects to share the information with the Board in the coming month.4. Dr. Seminara inquired about the letter of strong support for Dr. Spencer for the NYSDA Distinguished Service Award, whereas Mr. Hackett informed him that the application would be sent shortly.NEW BUSINESS: (none)GOOD AND WELFARE:• Dr. Ratner wished everyone a happy St. Pattrick’s Day.• Dr. Reyes shared with the board the amazing informa-tional package given out by a teacher at her Feb. 26th Chil-dren health month event at PS 361.• Dr. Ratner commended Drs. Reyes and Brustein on their ef-forts on behalf of child’s health month. He also suggested having the screening informa-tion from GKAS events made available to our membership due to the dental disease being discovered in these children.• Dr. Gounardes reminded ev-eryone of the grass roots con-ference being held in Wash-ington, DC on May 12-14th. He also informed everyone to be careful if their dental lab is sending out crowns to be made in China, since some have been found to contain lead.•Mr. Hacket reported that the 6th Annual Hospital Resi-

dents Program at the Fort Hamilton Community Club was an overwhelming suc-cess. Over 145 residents from the hospital training programs in Brooklyn and Staten Island attended the dinner program, along with a handful of the program di-rectors. Dr. Christina Carter has already put together next year’s program which will follow the same format, but will have 2 different speakers addressing matters of law and accounting and may need to be in a larger location.•Dr. Reyes was recently appointed as regional oral health Headstart consultant.

ADJOURNMENT: Ad-journed at 8:27 PM.

Welcome to Our New SDDS MembersActive Membership

Dr. Bruce Feld – Tufts University, 1972

Dr. Eli Halabi – University of Pennsylvania, 2005

Dr. Anna Suler – Stonybrook University, 2004

Graduate Members

Dr. Phedryne Robert – New York University, 2008

Dr. Kyle Shoenberger – University of Pennsylvania, 2007

Reinstatement

Dr. Oksana Zak – New York University, 1993

SDDS Bulletin - May 2008 - Page 6

2008 SDDS CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE LISTING

*This course is being offered several times during this period. Please select only one of the following *This course is being offered several times during this period. Please select only one of the following dates.dates.

HILTON GARDEN INN, STATEN ISLAND (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)Course #2008-16 Course #2008-16 Friday, May 9,2008Friday, May 9,2008

SDDS HEADQUARTERS, BROOKLYN (9:30 AM - 3:30 PM)Course #2008-20 Course #2008-20 Friday, May 30, 2008Friday, May 30, 2008

All courses offer five (5) MCEU.All courses offer five (5) MCEU.

Title: Title: “CPR & Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office”“CPR & Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office”

Instructor: Michael KaliroffInstructor: Michael Kaliroff Certified Instructor, American Heart AssociationCertified Instructor, American Heart Association

Synopsis:Synopsis:Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States today. Many fatalities could be Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States today. Many fatalities could be prevented with basic lifesaving techniques. This course provides dentists and their staffs with prevented with basic lifesaving techniques. This course provides dentists and their staffs with the knowledge and skills needed to properly respond to cardiopulmonary emergencies. The the knowledge and skills needed to properly respond to cardiopulmonary emergencies. The specific advantages and disadvantages of performing CPR within the dental operatory will be specific advantages and disadvantages of performing CPR within the dental operatory will be discussed. This program utilizes hands on practice sessions for all participants. Topics to be discussed. This program utilizes hands on practice sessions for all participants. Topics to be covered: One-rescuer and two-rescuer, airway obstruction, infection control, adult and child covered: One-rescuer and two-rescuer, airway obstruction, infection control, adult and child CPRCPR

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

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

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE #2008-18Fort Hamilton Community ClubFriday, May 16, 2008Friday, May 16, 20089:00 AM - 4:00 PM *CEU - 6 HOURS9:00 AM - 4:00 PM *CEU - 6 HOURS

Title: Title: “Practical Approach to Transition Planning”“Practical Approach to Transition Planning”

Instructors: John M. Iacono, D.D.S., B.S.Instructors: John M. Iacono, D.D.S., B.S. Senior Transition Consultant, The Clemens GroupSenior Transition Consultant, The Clemens Group

Alan Clemens, B.A., M.B.A.Alan Clemens, B.A., M.B.A. President, The Clemens GroupPresident, The Clemens Group

SynopsisSynopsis::This presentation will include an in-depth discussion of the marketplace, practice eval-This presentation will include an in-depth discussion of the marketplace, practice eval-uation methodology, tax ramifications and fractional sales. Participants will also learn uation methodology, tax ramifications and fractional sales. Participants will also learn about the role of professional experts, how to avoid the most common errors and how about the role of professional experts, how to avoid the most common errors and how to formalize the information and create the working model of appraisal. Upon suc-to formalize the information and create the working model of appraisal. Upon suc-cessful completion of this course, prospective buyers and sellers will be equipped with cessful completion of this course, prospective buyers and sellers will be equipped with the tools necessary to make an informed decision regarding purchase or sale, either in the tools necessary to make an informed decision regarding purchase or sale, either in full or in partnership form.full or in partnership form.

*This presentation will not provide continuing education credit toward NY *This presentation will not provide continuing education credit toward NY State relicensure requirements. State relicensure requirements.

SPECIAL INTEREST COURSE

RICHMOND COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETYMembership MeetingBocelli Restaurant, Staten IslandBocelli Restaurant, Staten IslandTuesday, May 20, 2008Tuesday, May 20, 2008Starts at 6:00 PM *CEU - 1 HOURStarts at 6:00 PM *CEU - 1 HOUR

Title: Title: “Fundamentals of a Staff Driven Practice”“Fundamentals of a Staff Driven Practice”

Instructor: Michael MassottoInstructor: Michael Massotto Founder and CEO, Staff Driven PracticesFounder and CEO, Staff Driven Practices

Synopsis: Synopsis: In this presentation the following topics will be covered:In this presentation the following topics will be covered:

Creating and maintaining effective communication in your officeCreating and maintaining effective communication in your office• • Increasing case acceptance and therefore revenueIncreasing case acceptance and therefore revenue• • Inspiring and encouraging team members to execute significant changesInspiring and encouraging team members to execute significant changes• • Empowering all levels of staff to choose positive solutions for the practice and for Empowering all levels of staff to choose positive solutions for the practice and for • • themselvesthemselvesCollaborating with staff to create vision, purpose and values that will sustain the Collaborating with staff to create vision, purpose and values that will sustain the • • practice’s mission of growth and excellencepractice’s mission of growth and excellence

Upon successful completion of this lecture, attendees will see how to create greater Upon successful completion of this lecture, attendees will see how to create greater harmony, productivity and ultimately increased profitability in their practice. They harmony, productivity and ultimately increased profitability in their practice. They will learn to assess their offices and their teams and leave with the tools to implement will learn to assess their offices and their teams and leave with the tools to implement positive lasting changes in their practices.positive lasting changes in their practices.

*This presentation will not provide continuing education credit toward NY *This presentation will not provide continuing education credit toward NY State dental relicensure requirements.State dental relicensure requirements.

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE #2008-15Fort Hamilton Community ClubFriday, May 2, 2008Friday, May 2, 20089:00 AM - 12:00 NOON MCEU - 3 HOURS9:00 AM - 12:00 NOON MCEU - 3 HOURS

Title: Title: “Evaluation, Diagnosis and Management of the TMD Patient”“Evaluation, Diagnosis and Management of the TMD Patient”

Clinician: C. Anthony LoPresti, D.D.S., M.S.Clinician: C. Anthony LoPresti, D.D.S., M.S. Section Chief for TMJ Disorders, Staten Island University HospitalSection Chief for TMJ Disorders, Staten Island University Hospital

Synopsis: Synopsis: Proper evaluation of the TMD patient is essential for proper diagnosis and treatment. A re-Proper evaluation of the TMD patient is essential for proper diagnosis and treatment. A re-view of the associated structures and their inter-relationship will be discussed. Diagnoses will view of the associated structures and their inter-relationship will be discussed. Diagnoses will be evaluated and treatment modalities will be discussed. Attendees will be able to better treat be evaluated and treatment modalities will be discussed. Attendees will be able to better treat and know when to refer the TMD patient. Upon successful completion of this course, attend-and know when to refer the TMD patient. Upon successful completion of this course, attend-ees will be able to diagnose and begin treatment for the orofacial pain patient. ees will be able to diagnose and begin treatment for the orofacial pain patient.

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE #2008-17Staten Island Hilton Garden InnWednesday, May 14, 2008Wednesday, May 14, 20087:00 PM - 9:00 PM MCEU - 2 HOURS7:00 PM - 9:00 PM MCEU - 2 HOURS

Title: Title: “Local Anesthesia: Update and Review”“Local Anesthesia: Update and Review”

Clinician: Robert M. Peskin, D.D.S.Clinician: Robert M. Peskin, D.D.S. Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Hospital Dentistry and Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Hospital Dentistry and Dental Anesthesiology at Stonybrook School of Dental Medicine Dental Anesthesiology at Stonybrook School of Dental Medicine

Synopsis: Synopsis: This presentation provides an update and review of the essentials of local anesthesia phar-This presentation provides an update and review of the essentials of local anesthesia phar-macology and administration. Strategies for selecting an anesthetic agent will be developed macology and administration. Strategies for selecting an anesthetic agent will be developed including a detailed discussion regarding the most recently introduced agent, articaine. including a detailed discussion regarding the most recently introduced agent, articaine.

The presentation will also include a comprehensive review of commonly employed anesthetic The presentation will also include a comprehensive review of commonly employed anesthetic techniques. It will conclude with a discussion of some of the untoward reactions that can result techniques. It will conclude with a discussion of some of the untoward reactions that can result from the administration of local anesthesia. from the administration of local anesthesia.

Course CorrectionCourse #2008-35: “Provisionalization in Fixed Prosthodontics: A Blueprint for Excellence” by Dr. Louis DeSantis originally scheduled for Friday, October 31, 2008 has been rescheduled for Friday, October 24, 2008.

#2008-35: “Provisionalization in Fixed Prosthodontics: A Blueprint for Excellence”Course Clinician: Dr. Louis F. DeSantis, D.D.S.Venue: Fort Hamilton Community ClubDate: October 24, 2008Time: 9AM - 12NOONMCEU - 3 Hours

SDDS Bulletin -May 2008 - Page 7

Second District Dental Society’s Photo AlbumThis Month: April’s General Membership Meeting

2008 SDDS CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE LISTING2008-15 “Evaluation, Diagnosis and Manage-“Evaluation, Diagnosis and Manage-ment of the TMD Patient”ment of the TMD Patient”$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 StudentAnthony C. LoPresti, D.D.S., M.S.Anthony C. LoPresti, D.D.S., M.S.Friday, May 2, 2008Friday, May 2, 2008Fort Hamilton Community ClubFort Hamilton Community Club9:00 AM - 12:00 NOON9:00 AM - 12:00 NOONMCEU - 3 hoursMCEU - 3 hoursContinental breakfast includedContinental breakfast included

2008-17 “Local Anesthesia: Update and Review”“Local Anesthesia: Update and Review”$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 StudentRobert M. Peskin, D.D.S.Robert M. Peskin, D.D.S.Wednesday, May 14, 2008Wednesday, May 14, 2008Staten Island Hilton Garden InnStaten Island Hilton Garden Inn7:00 PM - 9:00 PM7:00 PM - 9:00 PMMCEU - 2 hoursMCEU - 2 hoursBeverage service onlyBeverage service only

2008-18 “Practical Approach to Transition Planning”“Practical Approach to Transition 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 StudentJohn M. Iacono, D.D.S.John M. Iacono, D.D.S.Alan Clemens, B.A.Alan Clemens, B.A.Friday, May 16, 2008Friday, May 16, 2008Fort Hamilton Community ClubFort Hamilton Community Club9:00 AM - 4:00 PM9:00 AM - 4:00 PM*CEU - 6 hours*CEU - 6 hoursContinental breakfast and Luncheon includedContinental breakfast and Luncheon included*This presentation will not provide continuing *This presentation will not provide continuing education credit toward NY State dental relicen-education credit toward NY State dental relicen-sure requirements.sure requirements.

2008-21 “Evaluation and Management of Orofacial “Evaluation and Management of Orofacial Manifestations of Local and Systemic Etiology”Manifestations of Local and Systemic Etiology”$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 StudentMahnaz Fatahzadeh, D.M.D.Mahnaz Fatahzadeh, D.M.D.Friday, June 6, 2008Friday, June 6, 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 Lun-Continental breakfast and Lun-cheon includedcheon included

2008-22 “Extraction and Immediate Implant “Extraction and Immediate Implant Placement: Single Tooth to Full Mouth Placement: Single Tooth to Full Mouth RehabilitationRehabilitation$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 StudentMark Stein, D.D.S., M.D.Mark Stein, D.D.S., M.D.Wednesday, June 18, 2008Wednesday, June 18, 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

2008-24 “Risk Management”“Risk Management”$95.00 -- SDDS Member/Staff$95.00 -- SDDS Member/Staff$105.00 -- ADA Member/Staff$105.00 -- ADA Member/Staff$190.00 -- Non-ADA Member/Staff$190.00 -- Non-ADA Member/Staff$75.00 -- ADA Graduate Student$75.00 -- ADA Graduate StudentLeslie Seldin, D.D.S.Leslie Seldin, D.D.S.Friday, June 20, 2008Friday, June 20, 2008Fort Hamilton Community ClubFort Hamilton Community Club8:30 AM - 12:30 PM8:30 AM - 12:30 PMMCEU - 4 hoursMCEU - 4 hoursContinental breakfast includedContinental breakfast included

2008-31 “Treatment Planning in the Esthetic “Treatment Planning in the Esthetic Zone”Zone”$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 StudentDean Morton, B.D.S., M.S.Dean Morton, B.D.S., M.S.Wednesday, September 10, 2008Wednesday, September 10, 2008Fort Hamilton Community ClubFort Hamilton Community Club9:00 AM - 4:00 PM9:00 AM - 4:00 PMMCEU - 6 hoursMCEU - 6 hours

2008-32 “One Visit Rotary Root Canal”“One Visit Rotary Root Canal”$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 StudentJohn L. Santopolo, D.D.S., M.Sc.D.John L. Santopolo, D.D.S., M.Sc.D.Friday, September 19, 2008Friday, September 19, 2008Fort Hamilton Community ClubFort Hamilton Community Club9:00 AM - 12:00 NOON9:00 AM - 12:00 NOONMCEU - 3 hoursMCEU - 3 hoursContinental Breakfast includedContinental Breakfast included

“CPR and Medical Emergencies in the Dental Offi ce”“CPR and Medical Emergencies in the Dental 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 - 3:30PM2008-20 2008-20 Friday, May 30, 2008Friday, May 30, 20082008-25 2008-25 Friday, June 27, 2008Friday, June 27, 20082008-272008-27 Friday, July 25, 2008 Friday, July 25, 20082008-282008-28 Friday, August 8, 2008 Friday, August 8, 20082008-302008-30 Friday, September 5, 2008 Friday, September 5, 20082008-33 2008-33 Friday, October 3, 2008Friday, October 3, 20082008-372008-37 Friday, November 14, 2008 Friday, November 14, 20082008-412008-41 Friday, December 19, 2008 Friday, December 19, 2008

HILTON GARDEN INN, Staten Island, NYHILTON GARDEN INN, Staten Island, NY(9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)(9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)2008-16 2008-16 Friday, May 9, 2008Friday, May 9, 20082008-232008-23 Friday, June 20, 2008 Friday, June 20, 20082008-262008-26 Friday, July 11, 2008 Friday, July 11, 20082008-292008-29 Friday, August 22, 2008 Friday, August 22, 20082008-382008-38 Friday, November 21, 2008 Friday, November 21, 20082008-392008-39 Friday, December 5, 2008 Friday, December 5, 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.org.

SECOND DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY IS A RECOGNIZED SECOND DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY IS A RECOGNIZED SPONSOR BY THE N.Y.S. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, ADA SPONSOR BY THE N.Y.S. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, ADA CERP AND THE AGDCERP AND THE AGD

PENINSULA HOSPITAL DENTAL SOCIETY2008 Seminar Schedule

MAY 9, 2008 “Restorative Materials Update 2010: What’s New, What Works, Where, When, Why and How”8:30 AM - 3:30PM Dr. Jeff Brucia

6 CEUs given by NY State Education Department and AGD

(Seminar will be held at the Sands, Atlantic Beach, NY and are $225 in advance, $250 at the door. Breakfast andbuffet luncheon included. To register, call (718) 734-2773.)

SDDS Bulletin - May 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 Asso-ciation 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

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 New Orleans Riverside.This year’s conference offers new and exciting program opportunities, blend-ing networking, continuing education,

leadership t r a i n i n g and social activi t ies d e s i g n e d especially for dentists in practice less than 10 years. The con-f e r e n c e i n c l u d e s

continuing education courses targeted to new dentists, recent graduates, and dental students. Conference brochures will be mailed to new dentist members in the spring, and online conference

22nd New Dentist Conference Set for New Orleans in June

DENTAL AUXILIARY TRAINING CENTER

Dental Auxiliary Training Program*The Second District Dental Society in conjunction with the Dental Auxiliary Training Center(DATC), is pleased to announce the 23rd year of continuation of the comprehensive dental as-sisting training course offered for the auxiliary staff of the Second District membership.

DATES: Wednesday evenings, March 5 through June 11, 2008

TIME: 6:30PM - 9:30PM

VENUE: Long Island College Hospital, Dental Facility339 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

TUITION: $850 plus a $375 fee for textbook, lab and liability insurance fee(All prices accurate as of time of printing but are subject to change)

Fundamentals of Chairside AssistingCOURSE #2D101-3

To meet the demand for trained dental assistants, the dental society cosponsors this course to assist interestedstudents who have a desire to prepare and work in this exciting career field. Dentists interested in hiring DATCstudents register their dental assisting jobs and positions with DATC. The course is designed to train alreadyemployed dental assistants who have limited or no formal training, as well as those who are interested in preparingto take the DANB Exam. This comprehensive course will augment the on-the-job learning experience by givingthe theoretical background of the profession of dental assisting and also provide hands-on-training in a classroomsetting. The course has been structured in such a way that the total time required for completion is only 15 sessionstotaling 45 hours, plus a 15 hour independent study project. The course is a total of 60 hours.Topics coveredinclude:• Dental Terminology• Infection Control• Dental Specialties• 4-handed Dentistry• Dental Office Emergencies

• Charting• Sterilization• Anesthesia• Dental Materials• Dental Anatomy

• Disease Transmission• Operative Dentistry• Dental Instrumentation• Theory of Radiology• Preventive Oral Hygiene

Course Certificate of Achievement will be granted upon successful completion of required attendance,course work and final exam.

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*This program has been approved as an entry level skills program by the NYSED, BPSS. Eligible students who wish to challenge the the National Certification Exam

given by DANB will find this course to be helpful. This program alone, is not presently recognized by the NYSED, as a license qualifying course under the NY State

Licensed “certified dental assisting” law. DATC has developed a pathway along with this program for assistants to become licensed. For more information about

becoming licensed, please call Lisa Lyle at (888) 595-3282.

MAIL COURSE SEAT RESERVATIONS TO:DATC, 367 Windsor Highway, Suite 226, New Windsor, NY 12553

Make checks payable to DATC/NC

For more information or course & seat reservation, call:Telephone: (888) 595-3282 E-mail: datcinfo@earthlink.net

(Enrollment is limited)

materials, including registration, will be available at www.ada.org/goto/new-dentconf. Attendees also may contact the ADA Committee on the New Dentist at 800-621-8099, ext 2779 or email newdentist@ada.org.