February
Edition
2013
SPOKANE DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY
N E W S L E T T E R Telephone: 509-838-0436 Fax: 509-838-5040 Email: [email protected]
Spokanedentalsociety.org
President— S. Tyler Shoemaker, DMD
2012-2013 Officers
President—Tyler Shoemaker
President-Elect— Jared Evans
Secretary/Treasurer—Jonathan Judd
Past-President—Chad Collins
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Molly Gunaulis 2013
Joseph Luchini 2013
Mark Paxton 2013
Christopher Herzog 2014
Grant Rodkey 2014
Nicholas Velis 2014
Steven Aeschliman 2015
Neal Curtis 2015
Jeffery Henneberg 2015
ALTERNATES
1st Joel Blake 2013
2nd Spencer Sautter 2013
3rd Randy Stephens 2013
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SDDS Foundation
Officers
President—Mark Paxton
President-Elect—Amir Ganji
Treasurer—Susan Kohls
Past President—Sue Weishaar
Board Members
Brooke Cloninger
Brandy Richey
Tyler Shoemaker
Nick Velis
Stephen Woodard
www.sddsfoundation.org
President’s Message By Dr. S. Tyler Shoemaker
Encouraging the improvement of public health is stated in our bylaws as one of the primary objectives of the Spokane District Dental Society. Webster defines encouraging as: to support, to inspire, to persuade, to urge with courage, spirit, or hope. This definition is important. Improving the health of the public is not just done through a procedure or free service. It is also done through the words we speak, the programs we support, the committees we lead, and the legislation that we advocate. As we met with our representatives in Olympia January 25, this is what was happening. I want to thank leaders such as Dr. Jared Evans, Dr. Jonathan Judd and many others who represented Eastern Washington at Dental Ac-tion Day (DAD). I also want to acknowledge those who could not attend, but who shared their views and invited those attending to communicate them during their meetings. Wise legislators understand that you can find a survey or report to say whatever you want. What they really need is encouragement to make the right decision. And if they’re not getting it from one of us, they’re likely go-ing to get it from someone else who may not have the interest of the public health at heart. Thank you to all those who provided support and hope for those seeking help, by attending, or donating to, the SDDS Foundation’s 3rd Annual Pop a Cork For A Cause which was held on Friday February 15th. I encourage you to support the Society and the Society’s Foundation by becoming in-volved with the IDEA Clinic. I also encourage you to save-the-date for 2014 Dental Action Day, January 31.
~ANNOUNCEMENTS~
New SDDS Members
Alicia Burton, DDS (General Practice)
University of Michigan, 2012
123 N Brower Street
Medical Lake, WA 99022
509.299.5171 Office
Ryan Love, DDS (General Practice)
Louisiana State Univ., 2009
9723 E Sprague Ave
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
509.928.0505 Office
Kimberly Siler, DDS (General Practice)
UW, 2012
4001 N Cook St
Spokane, WA 99207
509.326.4382 Office
Robert Wilder, DDS (General Practice)
Northwestern Univ., 1995
930 North Mullan Rd, #2
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
509.891.7770 Office
Peter Dang, DDS (General Practice)
New York Univ., 2012
4001 N Cook St
Spokane, WA 99207
509.326.4382 Office
Liana Groza, DDS (General Practice)
University of Toronto, 1995
3919 N Maple
Spokane, WA 99205
509.444.8200 Office
A “Thank You” From The IDEA Clinic!
On behalf of the SDDS Foundation, I would like to extend a
huge THANK YOU to the following doctors who have recently
volunteered their time at the IDEA Clinic:
Amir Ganji Layne Hinckley Mark Paxton
Bradley Jarvis Kimberly Craven Bud Evans
Josh Cochran Rod Tataryn Nick Velis
David Petersen Ashley Ulmer Brandy Richey
The IDEA Clinic needs YOU! - Specialists, General Den-
tists, Dental Assistants and Hygienists - If you are inter-
ested in volunteering, please contact Wendy @ 838-0436 or
Have you “liked” us on Facebook? Keep up-to-date with
CE, SDDS news and meetings at:
www.facebook.com/spokanedentalsociety
Guest Editorial
Are you interested in submitting a guest edito-
rial for the next Newsletter? If so, please con-
tact Wendy at 509.838.0436 or
INDC Speaker Hosts Needed
We are in need of speaker hosts at our April 18-19
Inland Northwest Dental Conference. If you are in-
terested, please contact Wendy at 838.0436 or
SDDS GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 12
The Lincoln Center
1316 N Lincoln Street, Spokane, 99201 (http://www.thelincolncenterspokane.com)
PROGRAM
50 Ortho and Dental Ideas That Sizzle!
Speaker: Dr. Duane Grummons
Bring your ENTIRE team!
A perfect blend of clinical pearls, management motivators, and sensible dental whizzdom. This lecture has something for everyone – doctors and their team. Upbeat, informative and fun. Be there or be left behind. See you at the top!
1 CE Credit - Paper certificates available.
ADA CERP and AEGD certified continuing education provider.
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Hospitality Hour 5:30 p.m.
Dinner 6:00 p.m.
CE Program 6:00 p.m.
Announcements/SDDS Business 7:00 p.m.
You are welcome to attend the meeting without ordering dinner. Please call 838-0436 so that adequate seating may be provided.
To alleviate confusion as to who ordered dinner and who did not, a separate table will be reserved for ‘seating only’. Thank You
Dinner
Baby spring greens, fresh sliced strawberries, red onion, and candied walnuts tossed in a house orange
poppy-seed vinaigrette, a duet plate of garlic shrimp and teriyaki chicken, jasmine rice, stir fried
vegetables, rolls, and Chef’s choice dessert.
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Please note the SDDS has to guarantee and pay for all reservations. If you cannot attend, please be prepared to
honor and pay for any reservations. Thank you.
Please detach reservation form and return with check or credit card number to:
Spokane District Dental Society—202 E. Pacific Ave., Spokane, WA 99202-1520
Telephone: 509.838.0436—Fax 509.838.5040— Email: [email protected]
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Dinner Cost: $28.00
Includes Gratuity and Tax
THANK YOU!
To all those to contributed to the SDDS Foundation’s 3rd Annual Pop A Cork For
a Cause Fundraiser held Friday, February 15. It was a HUGE success and a very
fun evening. We couldn’t have done it without the support of our SDDS Mem-
bers and their staff who donated time, auction items and attended the event.
We are excited for another great event next year!
General Membership Meetings Executive Council Meeting (Luigi’s Restaraunt) ~Open to all members~
2013 2013 January 8 (Lincoln Center) January 22
March 12 (Lincoln Center) February 26
April 9 (Lincoln Center) March 26
May 14 (The Spokane Club) April 23
May 28
April 18-19, 2013 Inland Northwest Dental Conference
Speakers include: Dr. Ron Zokol, Dr. Dolphine Oda, Dr. Charles Cobb, Dr. David
Buck, Dr. Duane Keller, Ian McNickle, Dr. Bart Johnson, Ann Wetmore, Dr. David
Engen, Betsey Reynolds and many more! Spokane Convention Center
June 20, 2013 Staff Training Day
Join us for a day full of FUN and CE at a local golf
course! Keep an eye out for details to come.
BLS, First Aid, CPR, AED
October 4, 2013 Dr. Leo Malin, Implants
November 15, 2013 Dr. Shouresh Charkhandah, Sleep Apnea
January 10, 2013 Staff Training Day
Feb. 28-Mar. 1, 2014 Schweitzer Ski Conference
OTHER LOCAL CE:
LANAP (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure) Overview Lecture
For Dentists and Hygienists
Dr. Anthony Giardino, DDS, MS
Conference Rm, 2700 Southeast Blvd
March 14 & March 28 (repeat session) 5-8pm
Call 536-7032 to RSVP (limited attendance)
*If your office/study club has CE opportunities you’d like included in the next Newsletter, please contact Wendy at
Hygienist seeking PT or fill in
position. 509-465-9973 Becky
Dental Hygienist with 15 yrs.
experience seeking 1-3 days a
week in progressive perio ori-
ented office located in Spo-
kane. I work tuesdays as a
Clinical Instructor at EWU so
would be available on Mon-
day, Wednesday, Thursday or
Friday. I also do fill-in. I can
be contacted at 509-891-7285.
Bilingual Hygienist seeking
PT or FT position. EWU grad.
3 years experience. Valentina
at 509-496-6988
Hygienist seeking FT, PT or
temporary position. My hus-
band will be starting the RIDE
program in Aug. We are both
HYGIENE DENTIST FRONT OFFICE
Planning to sell your practice or seeking an associate? The
SDDS office frequently receives inquiries and is will-ing to pass this information along. Call 509-838-0436
Locum Tenens needed in Inchelium, WA (About 1.5 hours from Spokane). We need someone 2 days a week for the next 4-5 weeks. Please contact Marc Henning for more information. (509) 251-9622 or [email protected].
Full time general dentist needed in Inchelium, WA at the Lake Roosevelt Commu-nity Health Center. Benefits provided. Please contact Marc Henning for more informa-tion. (509) 251-9622 or [email protected]
Locum Tenens
Doug Daehlin, DDS 509-838-2206 Dentist “Kelly Guy” provides dental coverage in Montana & Washington.
Patti Bowen, DDS, 509-595-3847 General dentist licensed in WA and ID, 30 yrs. experi-ence. Contact to schedule.
DENTAL ASSISTING
2013 UW RIDE grad looking
for FT/PT associate position,
partnership, or purchase. On
rotation in Spokane Jan - April.
Would love to meet up during
that time. 360.820.1407 tuck-
Assoc. Position Available– Requires 2 yrs experience. Must be comfortable with molar endo and surgical extractions. Sched-ule is M, W, Th, Fr and some Saturdays. Please email resume [email protected] Comprehensive benefits pack-age is offered for FT
Univ. of Toronto Grad with GPR and 9 yrs priv. practice experience, currently working at CHAS seeks PT assoc. posi-tion. Especially interested in mentoring opportunities and new technology. Dr. Liana Groza, 509-481-3392 or [email protected]
2007 Univ of Maryland grad wanting to purchase in Eastern WA. 5 yrs experience and can handle almost anything. Email: [email protected] or 406-210-9699
2010 Univ of Minnesota grad relocating from Colorado. Looking for opportunity in Northern ID or Eastern WA. Matthew Hawn at 715-864-6559 or [email protected]
Part-time Dentist needed-North Spokane. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. GP with ability to work independently with strong leadership skills. 2+ consecu-tive years experience preferred. Additional information or email resume: [email protected]
Kalispel Tribe of Indians seek-ing on-call general dentist at Health & Wellness Center lo-cated in USK, WA. Choice of urban/rural living. Competitive compensation & benefits. WA license with current DEA num-ber. Must pass background check and credentialing proc-ess. For further info and full job description or apply online: www.kalispeltribe.com Applications available at: Kalispel Tribal Office, 1981 N. LeClerc Rd., Usk, WA 99180.
Prosthetic Practice Seeks
Asst.— Seeking flexible and
dependable FT dental asst.
Must be multi-task oriented,
team focused . Dentrix experi-
ence is essential. If interested,
present resume in person to
Dr. Lockwood at 6817 N Ce-
dar Rd #102, Spokane, WA
Asst with over 30 yrs experi-
ence seeks temp and fill-in
position. Available 7am-5pm
M-F. 509-710-9818, Tami
Available: Looking for an
experienced Assistant to join
our family practice. We are
searching for an energetic,
positive and detail-oriented
individual who has excellent
people skills. PT position with
possibility of FT in the future.
EFDA’s are preferred, but not
a must. Dentrix experience is
a plus, but willing to train the
right person. Email of-
fax (509) 324-6306
Position Available— South Hill
Front Office. We are a family
dental practice who is seeking
an experienced, professional
team member that will share our
commitment for excellence and
patient care. Attention to detail
and warm people skills are im-
portant to our team. Applicants
MUST have dental front desk
experience. The position is
available for Wednesday and
Thursday 6:45am to 4:30pm.
Please fax your resume to (509)
534-5189. Please, no phone
calls.
FT front office position wanted.
Excellent people and communi-
cation skills. Mature, well or-
ganized, efficient and self moti-
vated. 15+ years experience,
great PC skills and pleasant
phone voice. CPR certified.
Contact Carol Davis at 509-701-
3789 or [email protected].
New to Spokane area. 7+ years
experience as patient coordina-
tor/receptionist in Arizona.
Quick learner. Christi at 509-
276-2514 or [email protected]
Seeking front office position.
12 yrs. exp. in general & perio
offices—Dentrix, SoftDent,
Eagle, PerioVision. Lisa Dur-
ham, 509-701-3769 or
Seeking front office position.
Spokane/Cheney area. Experi-
ence in large dental office. Con-
tact Ato-
sha
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
DENTIST
Dental Office Space:
New/Nice 2800 SF, Great
Demographics & Community
demand, NO competition.
Southwest Spokane. Only 5
minutes to downtown. Huge
tax incentives. Call Brian
Layton at 509-998-1050
Dentist Volunteers Needed -I
am looking for 30 to 60 dentist
volunteers to help me study
the oxygen and carbon dioxide
levels from wearing a surgical
facemask. I use a gas monitor
for 10minutes attached to a
gas nipple I apply to the surgi-
cal facemask. I do not use
doctor names or brands of
facemasks in the published
paper. This is a self funded
research project with no out-
side funding. I want to know
what the O2 and CO2 levels
are in our work/ facemask
environment....I do hope to
publish my results in the ADA
Journal. Gary Keller
DDS.......509-926-1161 office
509-927-9461 home
CLASSIFIEDS
Mark Your Calendar!
2012 - 2013
SPOKANE DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY PROGRAMS
March 12, 2013 General Membership Meeting
(Tuesday evening) Location: The Lincoln Center
Program: Orthodontics – Dr. Duane Grummons
April 9, 2013 General Membership Meeting
(Tuesday evening) Location: Location TBD
SDDS Election
Program: WSDA Visitation
April 18 & 19, 2013 21st
Annual Inland Northwest Dental Conference
Spokane Convention Center, Spokane, WA
Continuing education for the entire staff!
May 8, 2013 General Membership Meeting
(Tuesday evening) Location: The Spokane Club
Past Presidents Dinner, Installation of SDDS Officers
Program: RIDE Program and visitation by UW SoD new Dean, Dr. Joel Berg
June 20, 2013 Staff Training Day
Location: Local Golf Course
AED, First Aid, CPR, BLS
CE, fun, games, prizes. Lunch and cocktails provided!
September 19-21, 2013 WSDA House of Delegates – Lake Chelan, WA
October 31-Nov 3, 2013 ADA Annual Session – New Orleans, LA