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WINTER ISSUE 2013VOL. 45, NO. 3
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Contents
President’s Message ..................................................................................................... 2
Editor’s Thoughts ........................................................................................................ 3
In Memoriam ............................................................................................................... 3
Trustee Report ............................................................................................................. 4
2013 Silent Bell Recipient: Dr. Chase Klinesteker ..................................................... 6
2013 Silent Bell Recipient: Dr. Tom Sommerdyke ....................................................10
Technically Speaking ...................................................................................................14
Legislative News ...........................................................................................................20
Points of Light Project .................................................................................................22
Mission of Mercy .........................................................................................................24
Financial News .............................................................................................................26
Practice Management ..................................................................................................28
Classified Ads ...............................................................................................................30
Advertiser Index ...........................................................................................................31
Volunteering Considerations ......................................................................................32
About the Cover
2013 Silent Bell Recipients Dr. Chase Klinesteker and Dr. Tom Sommerdyke.
Photo courtesy of Adam Bird Photographer.
Mission StatementThe Bulletin is the newsletter of the WMDDS and its mission is to inform the membership of
upcoming and recent events, state & local issues related to dentistry, and as a forum for its officers,
representatives, and members to discuss appropriate topics of interest to the membership.
Communication & Advertising PolicyThe Bulletin will publish submitted articles from members and others that relate to the practice of
dentistry, small business, social, or political issues affecting dentists, or other subjects of interest to
the membership. All published items are subject to space restrictions and the community standards
of the WMDDS. The editors reserve the right to reject any article or advertisement deemed
inappropriate and to edit submissions as they see fit.
Submission & Publication Policy: Articles and advertisements must be submitted no
later than the 1st of the month preceding publication date. The Bulletin has six publications:
the winter issue, spring issue, summer issue, directory issue, fall issue, holiday issue. Direct
submissions or correspondences to:
Dr. Jeffrey S. Smith • 3050 Ivanrest SW, Suite B • Grandville, MI 49418
Phone: 616.531.1554 FAX 616.531.6947 • Email: [email protected]
Include “Newsletter” in the subject line
Editor Dr. Jeff Smith
Associate Editors Dr. Seth Vruggink Dr. Derek Draft Dr. Aric Smith Dr. Brian Licari
Advertising Editor Elaine Fleming Executive Secretary WMDDS 511-F Waters Building Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 234-5605 [email protected]
West Michigan District Dental Society Executive Board 2012-2013 President Dr. Tyler Wolf President-Elect Dr. Margaret Gingrich Vice President Dr. Samuel Bander Secretary-Treasurer Dr. Kathleen Ellsworth Editor Dr. Jeff Smith Immediate Past President
Dr. Larissa Bishop
Directors Dr. Steve Conlon Dr. Leonard Bartoszewicz Dr. Brian MulderArea Representatives
Kent County Dr. Michael Palaszek Ionia-Montcalm
Dr. John O’Donald
County Mecosta County Dr. Erick Perroud Ottawa County Dr. Meredith Smedley
MDA IV District Dr. Brian Cilla Trustees Dr. Colette Smiley
Big Rapids Dental Study Club OfficersPresident Dr. Erick Perroud Vice President Dr. Christa SternSecretary Dr. Christa SternTreasurer Dr. Erick Perroud
Holland-Zeeland Dental Society OfficersPresident Dr. Meredith Smedley Treasurer Dr. Robert Ankerman Secretary Immediate Past President
Ionia-Montcalm Dental Study Club OfficersPresident Treasurer Dr. Kirkwood Faber
Kent County Dental Society OfficersPresident Dr. Norman Wilhelmsen Vice President Dr. Michael Palaszek Secretary Dr. Kathryn SwanTreasurer Dr. James Papp
West Michigan Dental Foundation OfficersPresident Dr. John Marshall Vice President Mrs. Wendy Mc Ginnis Secretary Mrs. Carol Klein Treasurer Mr. Joe Van Laan
The Bulletin of the West Michigan Dental Society is published six times a year (the winter issue, spring issue, summer issue, directory issue, fall issue, and holiday issue). The opinions expressed in The Bulletin are not necessarily the opinions of the West Michigan District Dental Society.
Contributions to The Bulletin are welcome and should be addressed to The Bulletin Editor, 3050 Ivanrest SW, Suite B, Grandville, MI 49418. Requests for purchase of advertising space should be directed to the Advertising Editor, Elaine Fleming, (616) 234-5605. The deadline is the 1st of the month prior to publication.
© 2012-2013 West Michigan District Dental Society Bulletin
s I am writing this, I am admiring the first real snow-
fall of the season. We didn’t quite make a White
Christmas this year, but I hope that you were still able
to enjoy a wonderful holiday season with your loved ones.
Seeing as I am not one to mince words: In what state would
you leave your affairs to those loved ones if you were to drop
dead today?
Harsh I know, but that is the way of reality most times.
The topic of my article for this edition is something that
I call my “death box,” and it is something that I think we all
should have sitting in a safe place, such as a safety deposit box
or fire safe. I actually have two identical boxes – one in my
dental office fire safe and one in my home fire safe.
The whole idea here is to leave behind a nice roadmap
to lead those who will be picking up the pieces after you are
gone. We want to make it easier for them as they will likely
be dealing with many difficult emotions as it is. Your “death
box” should contain all or most of the information they need
to deal with your dental practice (or more), all in one place.
Now for the purpose of this article, I am emphasizing mainly
dealing with dental practice stuff, but you can obviously
include whatever you feel necessary in your box.
As just an example, here’s how I have mine set up:
First of all, my “box” is actually a large manila envelope.
On the outside, I have printed in large letters “To be opened
by my wife, Jennifer A. Wolf, in the event of my death.” Then
printed and signed by me. It continues to stipulate an “execu-
tor” by name in the unfortunate case that my wife has joined
me in death.
The contents of this envelope include:
• A checklist that is designed to be a guideline for your
spouse or whomever the circumstance makes appropriate.
The first item on the checklist is to notify the office man-
ager, who will inform staff, cancel operative patients for a
couple of days, and inform patients via a pre-written letter
• Contact information for: attorney, accountant, banker,
office manager, insurance contact (life, disability, etc.),
and a trusted colleague(s) who can help keep the practice
production afloat until a transition is accomplished.
• Important company documents such as: bill of sale, lease,
line of credit information, loan information, articles of
incorporation, and operating agreement.
• A well-drafted letter to be sent to patients. This should
ask patients to keep their appointments and notifies them
that support staff remains the same to serve them without
interruption.
• A personal letter to your spouse. Trust me, this will be one
of the hardest things you will ever do. I’ll leave it at that.
Now remember, this is only my example of how to set this
up and what to include within. You may change things to
your design, but I’m sure you get the idea that there are some
important items that you should not forget to include.
One last piece of advice is to encourage your spouse or
whoever is dealing with the practice to sell it quickly and
not haggle excessively over getting the absolute maximum in
price. Remember, the longer the process takes, the less your
practice will be worth anyway.
I realize that your death is not exactly the easiest or most
fun thing to have to think about. However, after taking these
steps you can accomplish the all-important final one …
Rest easy.
Thank you for your continued support of the WMDDS
and as always, my eyes and ears are open to your questions
and comments. You can contact me at 457-4600 or email
WEST MICHIGAN DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY | WINTER ISSUE 20132
P R E S I D E N T ’ S M E S S A G E
Have You Thought Ahead All The Way To the End?By Tyler A. Wolf, DDS, WMDDS President
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nother brown Christmas has passed, and ironically,
the day after provided just enough snow to cover
most everything in a thin white coating making
for adrenaline assisted driving, but not quite enough to
actually play in (unless one drives far enough north to snow-
mobile, snowshoe, or escape skiing on the man-made stuff).
These short days make for an opportune time of the year to
catch up on sleep and reading, or to ponder over what the
next twelve months may hold.
If practicing dentistry and living since the mid 1980’s has
had any impact on me besides a thinning (being generous
there), graying scalp, a lot more character lines while smil-
ing, and the need to become acquainted on a first-name basis
with a chiropractor, physical therapist, and pilates instructor
for neck and back issues, it is the realization that as time
Random Thoughts on a Non-Descript Morning Between the HolidaysBy Dr. Jeff Smith, WMDDS Editor
E D I T O R ’ S T H O U G H T S
passes and the world changes, we see how the plans that we
made years ago don’t always end up syncing with our present
circumstances. It is all too often that in trying to stay on the
original program that we created to achieve our end goals
(most of which are very noble), things and events beyond our
control have changed the distance and direction of the finish
line. Even more unfortunate are the times when we become so
preoccupied with the future, that we miss or overlook those
special moments in the present that in the end, actually would
have been more meaningful and valuable to us than the goals
we initially created.
It is easy to fall into routines during and after work, as well
as on weekends. Routines are good in that they help to keep
us doing the things necessary to make a living, as well as stay
fit mentally, emotionally, and physically. On the other hand,
we can also become so entrenched that we begin leaving our
comfort zones less and less, and miss the chance to experi-
ence things new and enriching. Many of us add to our bucket
lists year after year and make them so long that there isn’t
possibly enough time left to check even half of the items off.
Although we can’t always predict our future, with effort we
can give ourselves something to look forward to in the near
term. Resolve this year to review your list, change it where
appropriate, and mark the time off of your schedule to scratch
off a thing or two.
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The West Michigan District Dental Society was saddened by the passing of our colleague:
Dr. Richard Jeruzal
Those wishing to make a memorial donation to the West Michigan Dental Foundation in their memory should contact Elaine Fleming at the
WMDDS office at 616.234.5605, or checks may be sent made payable to: West Michigan Dental Foundation, 161 Ottawa Avenue NW, Suite 511-F,
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
I N M E M O R I A M
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he MDA Board of Trustees met in December at the
Okemos headquarters and here is a brief report on
the highlights of the meeting.
The meeting began Thursday evening with discussion
centered on the governance of our Association. A gover-
nance review by the MDA is not a suggestion that anything
is broken! It is simply the desire to keep the MDA a nimble,
member-driven, and member-responsive association.
I use this analogy for governance review – as dentists we
know what good oral health looks like and when examining
our patients we determine the “gaps” – the difference between
the patient’s oral health as it is now and the patient’s oral
health as it should be.
When reviewing the governance structure of our Association,
gaps will be identified – a difference between our Association
as it is now and our Association as it should be. This year’s
House of Delegates will be asked to approve performance
requirements defining the essential parameters our Association
should have, as well as identified gaps. Your delegate repre-
sentatives in the House will discuss and agree on the gaps
before it can discuss and agree on solutions. I invite you to
provide your input on what you want your Association to
look like.
We finished our evening meeting with an update on non-
covered services legislation. Wisconsin recently attempted to
pass non-covered services legislation (prohibiting insurance
companies from setting fees for services they do not cover)
and was strongly defeated. Republicans were opposed as well
as big labor.
While 29 states have passed non-covered services legisla-
tion, the legislation passed was either weak or written as
Hello West Michigan and Happy New Year!By Dr. Colette Smiley, MDA Trustee
“optional.” The language of Michigan’s bill was much stron-
ger and closed many of the loopholes that had been placed
into law in the other states. But because of this stronger
language, the bill hasn’t been able to pass. The MDA will con-
tinue to attempt to negotiate with Delta Dental on this issue.
On Friday, Executive Director Drew Eason and Director of
Membership Josh Lord led a discussion on strategic planning
and achieving goals. Discussion ensued on the MDA strategic
goals of:
• Providing practice management support to members.
• Increasing advocacy, education, and awareness on legisla-
tive and insurance issues.
• Being an authority in addressing access to care issues in
dentistry.
• Ensuring that the MDA is financially stable.
To truly know if goals are being achieved, they must be mea-
surable and focused on outcomes, not activities. To ensure
that the MDA goals are measurable and outcome focused, the
following revised MDA strategic goals were adopted:
• Ensure that the MDA is a financially stable organization.
• Help member dentists succeed at the business side of their
practice.
• Public policy on access to care will be consistent with MDA
policy.
• Increase member’s involvement in legislative affairs.
The Board had further discussion about a goal addressing
insurance issues. With the ever-changing insurance environ-
ment there are a lot of unknowns. It is difficult to thoroughly
inform members on a moving target like the insurance indus-
try. As a member, what specific and measurable goals do you
want the MDA to have regarding insurance issues?
Many of us carry the MDA’s Health Plan and at the
December Board meeting, Craig Start, President, MDA
Insurance and Financial Group, provided the Board with a
report on the MDA Health Plan. Health insurance rates for
the Blue Cross individual health plan are holding steady in
2013 with a 0% increase despite plan enhancements!
Craig also discussed with us health care reform’s impact
on the plan. Health care reform changes beginning January 1,
2014 may jeopardize the current MDA Health Plan. There are
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portions of the law that make it difficult to have a plan solely
for MDA members with its own rate structure.
Because the MDA is experiencing mixed signals on these
changes from BCBSM, IFG has begun dialogue with other
insurance carriers. Again, even looking at new carriers, it is
unclear whether MDA can maintain a plan exclusively for
MDA members – MDA may be limited to offering what
everyone else can offer and thus there would be no premium
advantage to MDA members. Of course, those of us who use
the MDA health plan know we would still have the advantage
of MDA-IFG providing superior service and help with claims
problems, over what we could expect at a state run insurance
exchange or direct from BCBS.
MDA-IFG is attempting to find a solution to keep the
MDA exclusive plan intact. You can rest assured MDA
Insurance will continue to keep us updated. For more infor-
mation, you can also check out the Health Care Reform Guide
on the MDA Insurance website:
http://www.mdaprograms.com/HealthCareReformGuide.aspx
Dr. Dennis Engel, ADA Ninth District Trustee, provided the
Board with a report on ADA activities – and we have much to be
proud of as he presented the MDA with 2 Golden Apple Awards.
The Committee on Membership received an award for
Excellence in Membership Recruitment and Retention
Activity: Nonmember Five Pillars Campaign. The Committee
on Governmental and Insurance Affairs received a Legislative
Achievement Award for it’s Grassroots Development
Program. The Golden Apple Awards are recognition by the
American Dental Association that our MDA is truly “Helping
Member Dentists Succeed.”
Our MDA Committee on Governmental and Insurance
Affairs helps our diverse membership succeed as it addresses
numerous legislative issues. The following MDA-CGIA reso-
lutions were approved at the December Board meeting:
• The MDA supports the use of NOMAD handheld x-ray
systems in all settings.
• The MDA supports House Bills 5770, 5771, 5772, and 5773
to provide financial assistance on student loans to health
care professionals who practice in a designated critical
needs area for a period of three years.
• The MDA supports House Bill 5808, which would allow a
physician who accepts Medicaid, to claim a 50% tax credit
on the difference between their regular fee and the amount
of Medicaid reimbursement. This support is contingent on
adding dentists to the bill.
• In the interest of access to care, the MDA will pursue reim-
bursement from Medicaid for dental treatment provided
in ambulatory surgical centers.
On another note, some members have heard rumors and
expressed concern that the ADA Library is closing. The ADA
Library is not closing – only the public aspect of the library is
going away. The library will not be open to the public or be a
walk-in library. All information will continue to be available
to members, and articles will be provided to the members
upon request. The ADA is looking for a location to store his-
torical documents that would be open to the public.
Finally, membership mailings for 2013 renewals have been
sent. If you have not yet done so, please renew your MDA
membership today. Without your support, it is impossible to
achieve the level of success the MDA experiences.
As 2013 begins, I want to thank you for the privilege of
being your Trustee. Please be in contact with any concerns
or comments you may have, or if there is any way I can assist
you. I can be reached at 616.560.1104 or [email protected].
You can also send me a tweet @smileycolette.
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ccording to Chase Klinesteker, he has always done
things a little differently. That’s the way he con-
ducted his dental practice and selected his hobbies.
He says he has been blessed with a patient wife who happily
understands and shares his diverse interests.
Dr. Klinesteker was born in Grand Rapids where his
father, uncle, and cousin were all dentists. He attended and
graduated from Central High School, where he was presi-
dent of the biology club, pep
club, member of the math club,
yearbook photographer, student
council, HI-Y, swimming, clas-
sical club, and the honor soci-
ety. He took lessons for piano,
clarinet, violin, and later played
the guitar for sing-a-longs for
his college fraternity. He played
tennis and touch football in col-
lege intramural sports. He even
wrestled at 155 pounds.
Chase grew up with two
older sisters, Judy and Sally. He
was the skinny brother and his
mother would always tell him
to eat all his food, but he never
enjoyed stuffing himself. His sis-
ter Judy used to bake pies and
try to “jam” them down his
throat. He says that may be why
he maintains his weight today,
because he never liked to be full. His father also didn’t allow
any candy, even on Halloween.
The family spent much of summer at their cottage at
Ottawa Beach near Holland State Park, where Chase fished
and swam. When he was five, he would fish all day and not
even come home for lunch. His dad said he couldn’t have
a boat until he could pay for one-fourth of it. His first job
was picking up dead fish on the beach, and he spent a lot of
summers painting houses and working at the Ottawa Beach
Grocery until he was able to purchase a 14-foot aluminum
boat. After he bought a boat, he became a “hot-rodder” and
practically lived on his boat. He loved it more than fishing.
In the summer of his junior year in high school, he was
an exchange student and spent two months with a family in
Aulendorf, Germany. He felt it changed his life because he
had been a little sheltered until then. It was a great experience,
and he has maintained a relationship with that family and has
visited them.
He loved the sciences. His dad stimulated his interest
because his dad had grown up on a farm. He “hung out”
at his dad’s dental office, but
his dad never pushed dentistry.
Chase loved fish and thought
he might major in ichthyology
at the University of Michigan
until he toured their lab, saw
their research, and decided that
wasn’t for him. Instead, he pur-
sued dentistry.
While in dental school on a
summer break he took a “trip of
a lifetime” with his friend Tom
Stone, and traveled 6,000 miles
out West for six weeks where
they camped and saw all the
National Parks.
Chase met Sandra Sonner
at the University of Michigan
when he was a senior dental
student and she was getting her
Master’s Degree to teach dental
hygiene. She was in the first
such program at the Michigan Dental School.
Sandra had grown up in Percival, Iowa. After college, she
worked in Butte, Montana, for a company where she cleaned
and x-rayed employees’ teeth; then she worked for two den-
tists in Billings. After that, she decided to go to U of M for her
Master’s in dental hygiene. When she finished the program,
she taught dental hygiene at the Nebraska Dental School
before getting married to Chase and moving to Oregon.
After dental school, Chase entered the US Public Health
Service and was assigned to mobile dental unit #3, where he
gave dental treatment to all Coast Guard active duty person-
nel at stations along the Oregon and Washington coasts.
2013 Silent Bell Recipient: Dr. Chase Klinesteker Submitted by Dr. Paul Korte Photos by Adam Bird Photographer
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Sandra joined him after his first year. They spent their first
year of marriage living in motels because he had to keep mov-
ing from station to station.
They returned to Grand Rapids after the service and pur-
chased the practice of Dr. Stuart DeVries. Chase shared office
space with three outstanding dentists over the years: Dr. Ron
Dunwell, Dr. Claire Cartier, and Dr. Tom Kimball. They were
great mentors. Sandra taught at Grand Rapids Junior College
and also worked part-time in dental offices.
Sandra and Chase’ daughter, Amy, was born in 1972, and
graduated from Hope College with a degree in French. She
married Brad Hineline and lives in Grand Rapids. She is a
French teacher at Forest Hills Northern High School. She has
a daughter, Ariana, who is eight years old, and loves to fish
with grandpa.
Chase and Sandra are members of
Trinity United Methodist Church. Chase
sang in the choir for over 30 years and
has led many adult education classes and
taught Sunday school. He is presently
working with the parish nurse to conduct
some adult education classes on dentistry.
In public service, Chase has been an
active member, on the Board of Directors,
and President of the local chapter of the
Izaak Walton League, an environmen-
tal group protecting our soil, woods,
and waters. He also is a member of the
International Torch Club, with the purpose of providing
an interchange of opinion and information in the spirit of
fellowship and candor. He was a member of the West
Michigan Environmental Action Council as well as many
other organizations.
One of the most fun things Chase did in dentistry was to tell
patients about re-contouring. He enjoyed making people happy
with their smiles. It was a simple way to help people become
more self-confident. He also implemented Bob Barclay’s
“POH” program early on in his practice, and found it to be
one of his biggest practice builders.
Chase retired from dentistry in June 2008, but his many
other interests have kept him busy, including: tropical fish
breeding, Spoonplugging, listening to Dixieland music, table
tennis, boating, and photography.
Chase began keeping tropical fish in 1952 and was presi-
dent of both Grand Rapids Junior and Adult Aquarium
Societies. He has written many articles on breeding tropical
fish, and currently has about 40 aquariums in his home. He
breeds and sells fish and plants, and hopes to set up a website
to help others get started.
Chase became a certified Spoonplugging instructor, one of
nine in the US giving seminars and on-water training classes
in Spoonplugging technique. Spoonplugging is the scientific
study of fish and how they relate to their environment. He
has been a member and officer of the Grand Rapids Lunker
Hunters Fishing Club since the early 70’s.
Chase has been active with the Grand Rapids Table Tennis
Club since 1987 and is on the local orga-
nizing committee for the US Open Table
Tennis Tournaments. The sport is some-
thing he would like to promote. He says
there is much skill, quickness, athletic
ability, and aerobic exercise in it. It can
be played seriously or for fun, and is good
for hand-eye coordination. He thinks it
should be played in high schools. Chase
runs the local club, which plays every
Wednesday night in his church’s gym.
Chase’s philosophy is that success
comes from knowledge, action, and per-
sistence. “Two most important factors
are attitude and perseverance.” One of his father’s favorite
quotes was to, “Always tell the truth – then you don’t have to
remember what you said,” and that has remained with him.
Chase says that, “Dentistry is a great profession that has
allowed me to help others. I believe in being honest and treat-
ing your staff and patients with respect and fairness.”
Chase believes that exercise and eating correctly are impor-
tant for a long and healthy life. He loves taking walks with
his wife and playing table tennis. He also enjoys his boat (his
ninth one), which is the best one yet.
“Any accomplishments or successes in my life are due in
great part to my caring and supportive wife, Sandra.” He says
he is truly blessed!
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Chase Franklin Klinesteker, DDSCurriculum Vitae
Born: July 4, 1940, Grand Rapids, MI
Married: Sandra Sue Sonner August 27, 1966
Daughter: Amy Sue, married Brad Hineline
Granddaughter: Arianna May Hineline
Education
Vandenberg Elementary School
1958 Grand Rapids Central High School
1965 University of Michigan undergrad and Dental School
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Military Service
1965–1967 US Public Health Service, Astoria, Oregon
Assigned to Coast Guard Mobile Dental Unit #3 covering the Washington
and Oregon coasts
Business Experience
1967 to 2008 Private dental practice in Grand Rapids
Shared office space with Drs. Ron Dunwell, Claire Cartier, & Tom Kimball
Retired from Dentistry June, 2008
Professional Memberships
Kent County Dental Society
West Michigan District Dental Society
Michigan Dental Association
American Dental Association
American College of Dentists, inducted October 2012
Dental Organizations
WMDDS Museum Display Committee, 1973–1977, co-chair
WMDDS Board of Directors, 1974–1977
WMDDS Toothkeeper Program, 1976
WMDDS Scholarship Committee, 1976, chair
WMDDS Dental Education Committee, 1980–1983, chair
Kent County Dental Society, 1981–1985, president and chairs
WMDDS, Constitution and Bylaws Committee, 1985–1988
U of M Alumni Society Visiting Committee, 1985–1987
WMDDS Fluoridation Commemorative Stamp Committee, 1988–1995,
chair
WMDDS 50th Anniversary of Fluoridation Committee, 1988–1995
WMDDS Fluoridation Historical Marker Committee, 2007–2010
“Nico Team”, 2010–present, speaking to students about smoking
GRCC dental hygiene and assisting classes, February 2011, “History of
Fluoridation” talk
Other activities: Dental Toastmasters, ADA and MDA life member,
Kent County Outing “fishing package”, WMDDS Dental Health
Education Committee
Community Involvement
Grand Rapids Junior and Adult Aquarium Societies, president, 1955–1958
Trinity United Methodist Church, 1969–present, choir president, Adult Ed
chair and teacher, pastor-parish, softball, Sunday school teacher
Torch Club, 1969–present, president, board, presented 6 papers including:
“Fluoridation: Grand Rapids Greatest Legacy”
Izaak Walton League, 1969–present, president, board
Lunker Hunters Fishing Club, 1972–present, charter member, president,
current secretary
Greater Michigan Home and Garden Show, 1972, organic gardening seminar
United Way Planning Council, 1976
Southwest Michigan Aquarium Society, 1983–present
FAAS, 1984, national award for breeding tropical fish
Grand Rapids Press and Muskegon Chronicle, 1988–2011, featured in
fishing articles
National Spoonpluggers, 1990–present, Board of Directors
Grand Valley Aquarium Club, 1995–present, member and author of articles
Certified Spoonplugging Instructor, 2000–present
Grand Rapids Ultimate Sports Show, 2001–present, annual fishing seminars
Grand Rapids Table Tennis Club, 2002–present, club coordinator
EGR Library, June 27, 2009, seminar about Reeds Lake
US Open Table Tennis Tournament, 2010 & 2012, local organizing committee
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Otto Lee Ricker, D.D.S., M.S. 1981
Willard B. Ver Meulen, D.D.S. 1981
Clifford T. Nelson, D.D.S. 1982
William M. Creason, D.D.S. 1983
Vernor H. Eman, D.D.S., M.S. 1984
Julius Franks, Jr., D.D.S. 1985
Henry L. Homan, D.D.S. 1986
Ray E. Stevens, Jr., D.D.S. 1987
Orren A. Bolt, D.D.S. 1988
Robert F. Streelman, D.D.S. 1989
Gerald L. Vander Wall, D.D.S., M.S. 1990
David H. Seibold, D.D.S. 1991
Donald G. Hallas, D.D.S. 1992
Robert E. Reagan, D.D.S. 1993
John R. Cook, D.D.S. 1994
Eugene L. Bonofiglo, D.D.S. 1995
Lawrence R. Marcotte, D.D.S., M.S. 1996
Laurence J. Jensen, D.D.S. 1997
Harry H. Luton, D.D.S., M.S. 1997
Robert W. Browne, D.D.S., M.S. 1998
Harold O. Steele II, D.D.S. 1998
Lawrence J. Manning, D.D.S., M.S. 1999
Arnold Baker, D.D.S., M.S. 2000
Robert D. Mitus, Jr., D.D.S. 2000
Robert W. Klinesteker, D.D.S. 2001
Timothy H. Gietzen, D.D.S. 2002
James L. Wieland, D.D.S. 2003
Charles R. Caldwell, D.D.S., M.S. 2004
Henry J. Milanowski, D.D.S. 2005
John J. Stepanovich, D.D.S. 2006
Lonny E. Zietz, D.D.S., M.S. 2007
Michael H. (Reggie) VanderVeen, D.D.S. 2008
William A. Avery, D.D.S. 2009
William F. Rocker, D.D.S. 2009
Robert F. O’Brien, D.D.S. 2010
Marilyn J. Stolberg, D.D.S. 2010
John D. Bouws, D.D.S. 2011
Paul F. Korte, D.D.S. 2012
Silent Bell Past Recipients
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r. Tom Sommerdyke, when asked what most
influenced his life of leadership and service to his
profession, church, and community, his first
thought was of his parents, who built their family life on
faith, education, and hard work. This was Tom’s foundation
for a life lived with purpose and direction.
Tom was born on November 24, 1931, to Anthony
and Jessie Sommerdyke. His father was employed by C&O
Railroad, and, when laid off during the Great Depression,
Tom’s mother opened a hair salon in their home. Later she
worked for the Department of Labor for 20 years.
Tom’s parents made it a point
to always eat supper together as a
family, with Tom and his broth-
ers, Dick and Terry. These night-
ly times kept the family close and
informed about the week ahead.
Another family habit was regular
attendance at Mass.
Tom’s childhood was filled
with pick-up baseball, swimming
at a local gravel quarry, horse-
back riding at Eardley’s Stable,
and working at a bowling alley
and muck farm near Burlingame
and 28th Street. He particularly
enjoyed attending Holy Name
of Jesus Elementary School, later
graduating from Grand Rapids
Catholic Central in 1949. During high school, he worked at
the Pepsi bottling plant, cleaning floors and equipment.
Tom completed his pre-dental training at Grand Rapids
Junior College in 1951. He remembers Mary Belle Macabe,
a professor of anatomy and physiology, as the one who nur-
tured his interest in science. During the summer he worked as
a milkman, delivering Sealtest milk.
Tom started dental school in the fall of 1951 at Loyola
University in Chicago. His favorite professor was Dr. Harry
Sicher, who authored Sicher’s Oral Anatomy used in dental
schools around the world. One of Sicher’s fascinating traits
was to illustrate on the blackboard, using chalk in both hands.
Professor Sicher was a great story teller, as Tom learned after
class at the Monkey Room Tavern, a local pub and hangout.
During his first year of dental school, Tom met his wife,
Pat, at a dental fraternity dance. She was there with a fellow
student, but later Tom asked her for a date. They were mar-
ried the summer before his senior year. Pat had been a teacher
at the Lew Wallace High School in Gary, Indiana, but, after
they were married, she was able to find substitute teaching
jobs in Chicago.
After graduating from Loyola, Tom enlisted in the Navy,
hoping to be stationed in Hawaii as a Naval officer, but
instead he was assigned to the Great Lakes Naval Station, just
30 miles north of Chicago. Pat
then taught full-time at Great
Lakes until their son Tom was
born in 1957.
Completing his time in the
US Navy, Tom worked part-time
for Dr. Al Harris in Coopersville.
He then started his own pri-
vate practice in Grand Rapids in
1958, where he practiced for over
51 years.
When Tom and Pat returned
to Grand Rapids, their daughter
Susan was born in 1958, Jennifer
in 1961, and John in 1965. Their
active family enjoyed snow ski-
ing, water skiing, golf, and time
spent at a cottage on Silver Lake.
They also carried on the family tradition of evening meals
together, catching up on their activities. School, sports, and
church were events that filled their weekly calendar.
Looking back on his dental career, Tom’s primary passions
were preventive dentistry and pain management. To that end,
Tom took many post-graduate courses including a series with
Dr. John Mew and the International Association of Facial
Growth Guidance (Orthropics). He also trained in Myofacial
Pain Treatment, studying with Dr. Larry Funt and Dr. Janet
Travell (President John F. Kennedy’s physician), who is a TMJ
pain specialist. Dr. Sommerdyke also completed four levels
of training in advanced restorative dentistry with the Pankey
Institute under Dr. Peter Dawson.
2013 Silent Bell Recipient: Dr. Tom Sommerdyke Submitted by Dr. William Rocker Photos by Adam Bird Photographer
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Tom also found satisfaction in meeting the needs of
underprivileged people in the free clinics in Grand Rapids.
He also donated dental treatment to priests, nuns, and sisters
in the diocese. He attributes his initial interest in dentistry to
his family dentist, Dr. William Carey, who practiced in the
Lorraine Building in Grand Rapids.
Visiting their six grandchildren, attending their games,
continuing to take “post graduate” courses at Calvin College
are some of Tom and Pat’s retirement activities. They both
enjoy reading and volunteering at Immaculate Heart of Mary
Church.
As Tom and Pat celebrate their 58th wedding anniversary
this year, Pat says, “I admire his mild manner, loving nature,
and ability to think things through.” Tom says, “I admire her
intellect, love of family, and her great memory.”
Tom’s future plans are to live a healthy life with his family
and look forward to each tomorrow. His contribution to the
dental profession and his service to his community make him
a most worthy recipient of the Silent Bell Award.
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Thomas Edward Sommerdyke, DDSCurriculum Vitae
Professional Associations
West Michigan District Dental Society
Michigan Dental Association
American Dental Association
Kent County Dental Society
Professional Leadership
President of the West Michigan District Dental Society, 1977–1978
Advisor to the Grand Rapids Dental Assistant’s Society
Provided free Dental services for Sisters of the Cross at the Villa Maria
for 28 years
Volunteered at the Clinica Santa Maria and Cherry Street Health Services
providing dental services to low income families
Professional Awards
Life Member Michigan Dental Association
Life Member American Dental Association
Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, July 1983
Fellow of the American College of Dentists, Nov. 1976
Community Service
Member of Grand Rapids Kiwanis Club for over 30 years Kiwanis Club
President, 1964
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
Parish Council President
Lay Distributor (first class 1973)
Member of IHM and Catholic Central Boosters Club
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WMDDS Holiday Event HighlightsPhotos by Adam Bird Photographer
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T E C H N I C A L L Y S P E A K I N G
hat is the best policy on updates and new soft-
ware? To best answer this, there are really two
separate topics; (1) Updates & (2) New Software
UpdatesUpdates usually come in the form of annoying pop-ups in the
bottom right hand corner of your screen. They may be com-
ing from Microsoft, iTunes, Adobe, Java, and a wide array of
others. These updates, for the most part, do need to get done.
They often address security issues in the software or other
known problems. Go without them and you are leaving your
system at risk. The question then becomes how and when
should they be done?
The best answer I can give for this is: be consistent. If
updates are going to be done on one computer, do updates
on all computers. The more alike your computers are, the
more likely it is that they will run similarly, which is what you
(and you tech company) want. For our clients, we recom-
mend a “do not do any updates to your computer” policy
paired with a monthly or quarterly maintenance program
where all updates are done together. This keeps all computers
on the same page which makes problem solving much easier
if a problem arises on an individual machine. Lastly, doing
updates monthly or quarterly allows us to try the updates out
on our own systems and flag any updates that are known to
cause problems before they ever make it on to your systems.
New SoftwareI consider New Software to be a major version change
rather than just an incremental update. Think Dentrix G4 to
Dentrix G5 or Eaglesoft15 to Eaglesoft16. These usually come
on a cd from your Practice Management provider and make
significant changes to your software.
My recommendation has always been to sit tight for a little
while. New software is very difficult to thoroughly test out,
the best method used by developers is to release to the public
and see what issues come up. In my experience, jumping on a
new version of software right away is very, very exciting. Not
a good exciting though. Sometimes it’s just little things like
the appointment book looks slightly different, but other times
it is major, so much so that you may need new computers
because the new software is so slow on your aging computers.
With new software it is always a good idea to take a realistic
look at the specs being called for. Get with your tech folks
to do an analysis of how your computers compare on paper
to software recommendations. If your computers just meet
minimum spec, chances are you and your staff are not going
to be thrilled with the performance.
In many cases, there aren’t any features in the new version
that you truly need. Generally there is not a real compelling
reason to upgrade right away. I would not, however, advocate
getting too far behind the current version as you may lose
support and have difficulty getting to the current version.
ConclusionSoftware updates and version upgrades are a necessary part
of life. We’ve all been through the pains of upgrading as well
as the pains of having outdated software. With a conservative
approach that aims behind the bleeding edge but well ahead
of obsolescence you are sure to have the best possible results.
What are your thoughts?Comment on our blog or facebook article. We’d love to hear
your opinions on Software & Updates or any other topic.
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Last season, over 500 dental professionals, their families and friends enjoyed this special game.
This season’s Dental Appreciation Night will feature:• Special in-game promotions and $1 concession specials• Discounted tickets for your office• Ticket proceeds benefiting the West Michigan Dental Foundation• The first 500 WMDDS members, staff, family and friends will receive a drawstring backpack courtesy of the WMDDS
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profession. Once again, I am asking for volunteers
to be contact dentists for our state elected officials. There are
a lot of issues coming before us: mid-level providers, Obama
Care, new taxes etc., and we need to establish good work-
ing relationships with our legislators. If you are interested
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Also, I am looking for two people that would like to serve
on the Legislative Committee with me. It would be great to get
a new dentist involved because the changes that could affect
our profession will have a profound effect on you! Don’t for-
get, even if you can’t be a contact dentist, attend our legisla-
tive breakfast April 26th (see registration form in the issue).
PS. A bunch of eye doctors (West Michigan Optometric
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Legislative Breakfast
Friday, April 26, 2013Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
1000 East Beltline NEGrand Rapids, MI 49525
Please mark your calendar and make plans now to attend the WMDDS Legislative Breakfast.
This is an important opportunity for you to meet your local legislators and express your views and concerns
on the issues that affect dentistry. Please make every effort to attend. Dentistry’s voice needs to be heard.
To reserve your place, please complete and return the attached form by April 18, 2013.
Name
Email address
Breakfast Buffet will be served starting at 8:00 am
Cost: $16 per person
Please make check payable to: West Michigan District Dental Society
Return by April 18, 2013 to:
West Michigan District Dental Society
161 Ottawa Avenue NW Suite 511-F
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Questions? Contact Elaine Fleming
616.234.5605 | [email protected]
or
Dr. Steve Dater, WMDDS Legislative Chairperson
616.866.0869 | [email protected]
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uch consideration has been given to the cost ramifications of beginning dental care at one year of age versus beginning at three to five
years of age. Proponents of the age-one dental visit often site a North Carolina study that demonstrated a significant cost savings when dental care began at one-year of age as compared to patients who received care beginning at three- years of age. Detractors are quick to point out that most of the cost savings is lost when those cases requiring hospital/operating room care are removed from the patient pool. As hospital/OR care can be quite expensive, (e.g., $15,000/case), the removal or inclusion of these patients, although small in number, would significantly impact the cost of care delivery to a patient population.
In fact, when comparing the cost of oral health care from cohorts receiving dental care from one- to six-years of life (utilizing current NHANES data), revealed an approximate savings of only $50 per patient. This cost analysis did not include those patients that required their care to be delivered in a hospital setting; therefore, although there is a cost savings associated with early, preventive oral health care, profound cost savings is only realized by a small percentage of patients who, through early intervention, are able to avoid being treated in a hospital setting. Additionally, when the cost sav-ings of “Infant Oral Health Care” are multiplied by large-scale implementation, (e.g., 1000 patients = $50,000 savings), the realized cost savings are rendered “less than significant” when cast against the economy of scale defined by our overall health care expenditures.
When viewed in the cold light of dollars and cents, the rational for the “one-year dental visit” lacks the glitz one hopes for when attempting to implement a new paradigm of early, preventive dental care. In fact, one is left with the ques-tion, “What is the unrealized cost of waiting until age three to begin dental care?”
The most obvious cost of waiting until three years of age to begin dental care is that of compromised or undelivered care. Current NHANES data indicates that nearly 30% of three- to five-year-olds have dental decay and that percentage is growing. Distribution studies indicate that 80% of all decay is suffered upon 20% of patients; therefore, roughly 20% of children with decay have significant decay. The more signifi-cant the decay, the less likely it is that the patient will receive definitive and successful treatment by less than specialty level,
pediatric care. Limited numbers of pediatric dental special-ists and geographic distribution issues amongst the specialty when compared to the sheer number of patients with pathol-ogy dictate that a majority of these patients be treated by gen-eral dentists that are less than comfortable treating complex restorative cases in young children. All of these contributing factors result in care that is potentially emotionally difficult for the patient or family, long and challenging procedures, long-term restorative results that fall short of the practitio-ner’s expectations and, in many instances, care that is delayed to the point of “never being delivered.”
Young children with high decay rates predictably grow up to be older children with high decay rates. This yields ado-lescents and young adults who have lived with unaddressed dental needs or those that were addressed in a less than suc-cessful manner. This unavoidably results in a percentage of our youth with compromised oral health, and at what cost? Behavioral evidence suggests lowered self-esteem resulting in those who are less likely to pursue higher education and more likely to experiment in risk behaviors (e.g., sex, drugs, over-eating and alcohol). Though it would be an overstatement to suggest that poor oral health is a cause predictor of these outcomes, its role as a pernicious contributor is undeniable as is its cost to the community and society over time.
However, the real reason for starting dental care by age one is not simply the incalculable monetary savings to society over time. The greatest reason to begin early oral health inter-vention is the compounding effect of prevention over time. The one-year dental visit provides an opportunity to delay, ameliorate, mitigate and/or prevent very young children from experiencing decay. Although dental decay must be addressed, from the perspective of the child patient, operative dentistry is rarely enjoyable and often times a devastating ordeal. Every dentist who has ever had to bring a frightened child through a painful procedure will wear the scars of that experience their entire career and into retirement, as will the patient. Dentistry on children is not pleasant and it is unconscionable not to do everything in our power as healthcare providers to prevent and/or delay that experience. The greatest reason to begin dental care by age one is because it is the most humane thing we can do short of administering a cure for caries (which we have yet to stumble upon). Every child should have a “dental home” beginning in infancy. Not because it will save us a few dollars, but because it is the right thing to do!
Infant Oral Health: The Unrealized Cost of WaitingSubmitted by Kevin J. Hale, DDS, FAAPD, Executive Director, Points of Light Project
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1. At what age do you recommend the first dental visit?
____ Birth
____ Between the appearance of the first tooth and one year
____ Age 2
____ Age 3
____ Prior to starting kindergarten
2. If you do not recommend the first dental visit by age 1, why not? (Please check all that apply.)
____ I do not feel it is necessary
____ I am not comfortable treating infants
____ I do not treat children in my practice
____ I do not have the time/staff capacity
____ Patients and third parties will not pay for this procedure
____ Other: please explain __________________________
_________________________________________________
3. If you do not recommend the first dental visit by age 1, would you consider implementing this service into your practice with additional information or resources?
Yes ____ No ____
4. Do you provide the age 1 dental exam?
Yes ____ No ____
5. If you do provide an age 1 dental exam, which of the following procedures are included in your exam? (Please check all that apply)
____ Caries Exam
____ Soft Tissue Exam
____ Oral Hygiene Instruction
____ Nutrition Counseling
____ Fluoride Varnish Application
____ Other: ______________________________________
_________________________________________________
6. The primary mission of the Points of Light project is to promote the first dental visit by age 1. If you perform age 1 dental visits, have you registered as a Points of Light provider @ www.pointsoflightonline.org?
Yes ____ No ____
7. In your practice, do you accept the following methods of payment (Please check all that apply):
____ Healthy Kids Dental
____ Medicaid
____ Uninsured/self-pay
____ Uninsured/pro-bono
____ Other: ______________________________________
_________________________________________________
8. Where is your practice located?
____ Ionia County
____ Kent County
____ Mecosta County
____ Montcalm County
____ Ottawa County
If you would like to be entered in a drawing for a $50 gift card,
please print your name below.
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
Thank you for your time. Please mail, scan, or fax completed
survey to:
Mail: WMDDS, 161 Ottawa Avenue NW,
511-F Waters Building, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 616.454.6549
This survey can also be completed via SurveyMonkey at
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Age1DentalVisitSurvey
KCOHC/WMDDS Age 1 Dental Visit SurveyThe Kent County Oral Health Coalition, in collaboration with the WMDDS Points of Light Task Force, is gathering data on the
prevalence of the age 1 dental visit in our community. Please complete this brief survey by February 15, 2013 and return it to
WMDDS. Thank you.
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M I S S I O N O F M E R C Y
Mission of Mercy On-Line Registration Now Open: Dental Volunteers Key to Success
n-line registration is now open for the June 7–8
Mission of Mercy event at the Ryder Center on the
campus of Saginaw Valley State University. “This
will be the largest charitable dental clinic ever in Michigan,
and the key to its success will be the dedication of the volun-
teers,” said MOM clinical chair Scott Hodges, DDS, MS.
Please visit http://www.rsvpbook.com/MDAMOM13 for easy
access to MOM volunteer registration.
“To efficiently provide dental care to the anticipated 2,000
children and adults during the two-day event, 300 dentists,
hygienists, and assistants will be needed,” said Hodges. “A
real team effort will be required, and we are confident that
dentists throughout the state will want to be involved in this
important charity effort.”
In addition to dental personnel, 700 lay volunteers are
needed. Dental office staff is encouraged to involve family and
friends. While the clinic dates will be June 7–8, volunteers are
needed the days before and after MOM to help with set-up
and tear-down.
The Michigan Dental Association and the MDA Foundation
are sponsoring the Mission of Mercy to provide free dental
care to children and adults who have limited financial resources
or are unable to visit a dental office.
Connie Verhagen, DDS, MS, instrumental in bringing
MOM to Michigan, said, “It’s amazing to see the dental pro-
fessionals and community leaders come together to provide
cleanings, fillings, extractions, partial dentures, and personal
oral hygiene education.” Verhagen co-chairs the event with
Stephen Harris, DDS.
The goals for Mission of Mercy are to provide free, critical
dental care with a priority on treating patients in pain and
with infections; raise public awareness of the barriers to den-
tal care faced by low-income adults and children; and to chal-
lenge patients, policymakers and dental professionals to work
together to make healthy choices that will improve Michigan
residents’ oral health.
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F I N A N C I A L N E W S
n January 1, 2013, the United States Senate and
House of Representatives agreed to a deal to avert
the fiscal cliff. President Barack Obama signed
The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (“The Act”) into
law the next day. Below is a brief summary of the provisions
affecting taxpayers.
The Act makes permanent for 2013 and beyond the lower
Bush-era income tax rates for all taxpayers except for indi-
viduals with taxable income above $400,000 ($450,000 for
married taxpayers and $425,000 for heads of households).
Taxable income above these thresholds will now be taxed at a
rate of 39.6%. The Act preserves the lower marginal tax rates
established with the Bush-era tax cuts. Therefore, taxpayers
who now find themselves in the 39.6% marginal income tax
bracket will still benefit from the lower marginal rates.
The capital gains and qualified dividend rates will increase
from 15% to 20% for those taxpayers now in the highest mar-
ginal tax bracket. All other taxpayers will continue to enjoy a
capital gains and dividends tax rate of 15%. A zero percent
rate will continue to apply to capital gains and dividends
to the extent taxable income falls below the top of the 15%
bracket, which is projected to be $36,250 for single taxpayers
and $72,500 for married taxpayers.
Beginning in 2013, taxpayers will see a return of limitations
on itemized deductions. The phase-out of itemized deduc-
tions was eliminated in 2010 and was set to return in 2013
under the Bush tax cut sunset rules. The Act officially revives
the phase-out at an income threshold of $300,000 for married
taxpayers ($275,000 for heads of households and $250,000
for single taxpayers). Itemized deductions will be phased out
at a rate of 3% of the amount of the taxpayer’s adjusted gross
income over the applicable threshold. The phase-out will be
capped to limit the reduction to no more than 80% of other-
wise allowable itemized deductions. It is noteworthy that the
sunset rules would have allowed for a phase-out of itemized
deductions to begin at a threshold of $178,159 for married
taxpayers ($89,075 for single taxpayers).
The Act also revives the personal exemption phase-out
rules but at income thresholds slightly higher than in the past.
Under the new rules, the total amount of the exemptions that
may be claimed by a taxpayer will be reduced by 2% for every
$2,500 the taxpayer’s income exceeds an applicable threshold.
For 2013, the thresholds will be adjusted gross income over
$300,000 for married couples ($275,000 for heads of house-
holds, and $250,000 for unmarried taxpayers). Again, the
applicable threshold for phase-outs would have been $267,200
for married couples filing a joint return and $178,150 for
single taxpayers had the sunset provisions fully expired.
The Act also provides a patch to the Alternative Minimum
Tax (AMT) in 2012 and permanent relief in subsequent years
by increasing the exemption amount and allowing additional
nonrefundable credits that previously could only reduce the
regular tax to now offset the AMT. The patch provides for a
higher exemption amount for 2012, saving millions of tax-
payers from being subject to the tax. In addition, provisions
of The Act provide for an annual inflation adjustment to the
exemption amount beginning in 2013.
There are several provisions in The Act affecting estate
and gift taxation. The Act makes the $5 million exemption
amounts (indexed for inflation) permanent and retains the
unified structure for estate, gift and generation-skipping
transfer taxes. However, the top tax rate is increased from
35% to 40% beginning in 2013. The Act also permanently
extends the “portability” provision in effect for 2011 and
2012, that allows an executor of a deceased individual’s estate
to transfer any unused exemption amount to the individual’s
surviving spouse. It is important to note that absent this leg-
islation, the maximum estate tax rate was scheduled to revert
to 55% with an applicable exclusion amount of $1 million on
January 1, 2013.
The Act has a number of provisions that will benefit busi-
ness owners as well. It extends the higher Section 179 depre-
ciation limits through 2013. The Section 179 dollar limit is
Fiscal Cliff Averted with Eleventh Hour DealBrian LaFrenier, CPA, Partner at Beene Garter LLP
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$500,000 with a $2 million investment limit on qualifying
property for tax years 2012 and 2013. Without this exten-
sion, the 2012 limitation would have been $125,000 (subject
to an inflation adjustment) with a $500,000 investment limit
(subject to an inflation adjustment). In 2013, the dollar limit
was scheduled to drop to $25,000 with an investment limit of
$200,000. In addition to the favorable extension of the Section
179 rules, The Act extends the 50% bonus depreciation rules
on qualifying property through 2013.
These are just a few of the highlights of the American
Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. There are a number of additional
provisions affecting both business and individual taxpayers.
We recommend that you contact your tax professional for
additional information on how these provisions may affect
you.
Brian LaFrenier, CPA, is a Partner at Beene Garter with over 17 years of
experience. He has a strong focus on serving dental and private medical
practices. Brian has extensive experience in personal and corporate income
tax, audit procedures and consulting, mergers and acquisitions, monthly
bookkeeping and payroll services, financial statement preparation and cash
flow analysis.
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eciding whether to lease or buy an office for your
practice can be confusing, since each option has
significant advantages and disadvantages.
The final decision should generally depend on the amount
you can afford, the patient base you want to attract, the state
of the economy, and whether you are starting out or have a
mature practice.
Here’s a guide to help you evaluate the upsides and down-
sides:
Cost – In the long run, buying may cost less than renting.
However, in calculating the differences, consider that owner-
ship includes paying to maintain the building, parking lot,
landscaping and signage.
You’ll also be responsible for ensuring that the building is
accessible to the disabled. You may want to hire a property
manager, and that will add to your outlays.
Of course, if you lease, these expenses generally belong to
the landlord.
Investment – Owning an office diversifies your invest-
ment portfolio with another class of asset that may appreciate
in value. But consider the trade-off between the potential
for long-term gains against your business’s short-term cash
needs. You may not be able to quickly sell or get a good price
for the property if you run into a financial crunch.
Flexibility – while a landlord may limit the changes you
can make, ownership lets you make any alterations you want.
In addition, owning allows you to bring in partners, offer
more services, and rent your excess space – no questions
asked. You may also be able to build an addition to expand
your practice.
The downside of ownership is gauging the future potential
of the location. For example, the family-oriented part of town
where you build your office today could become run down
over time. Or your practice may be located near a thriving
mall that provides the high visibility needed by a successful
dental practice. But what happens if the mall closes? With a
lease, you could move to a more suitable location relatively
easily.
Another consideration: If you own the building and decide
to sell your practice, potential buyers may want the business
but not the property. Factor this possibility into your long-
range and retirement plans.
Income – Buying a large enough facility, or adding onto
the one you own, brings the possibility of renting out unused
space. You could wind up owning a multi-service center. If
this is part of your future goals, find out the occupancy rate
for commercial buildings in the area. Also, ensure that you
can charge enough rent to offset the costs of ownership and
that you can cope financially with vacancies.
Taxes – As an owner, you can claim depreciation deduc-
tions for the space over time and deduct mortgage interest
payments. These deductions minimize your business tax lia-
bility. You can also write off other property-related expenses,
such as repairs. When the property is sold, you may have to
pay tax on the depreciation claimed as well as capital gains.
As a renter, you can generally deduct rent payments as
business expenses for property used in your practice. You may
also be able to deduct other office-related expenses. Consider
the possibility of a short-term lease with incremental exten-
sions. This could give you the flexibility to adapt to changes
in the community and your long-range business and financial
strategies.
The decision is clearly complicated. Your advisers can help
you determine whether owning or leasing an office is the right
choice at this stage of your practice.
Richard L. Chrisman, CPA, MST is the Managing Shareholder of Hungerford,
Aldrin, Nichols and Carter PC, a Tax, Auditing and Business Consulting
firm with offices in Grand Rapids and Greenville, MI. The firm is celebrating
70 years of helping local businesses, including many area dental practices.
Ownership Isn’t for EveryoneSubmitted by Richard L. Chrisman, CPA MSTHungerford, Aldrin, Nichols & Carter, PC
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C L A S S I F I E D A D S
Established Dental Office Space –
2003 Burton SE (between Breton and
Plymouth). End unit with 720 sq. ft.
and a full basement, on-site parking,
adjacent 3 spaces occupied by estab-
lished dentists. Great traffic counts on
Burton in an established residential
area. Call Bruce at 942.9492.
Seeking Employment – General
dentist with several years of experi-
ence seeking part-time employment in
the West Michigan and surrounding
areas. Proficient in all areas of general
dentistry. A team player. Please reply to
Dental Office for Lease – Time to
move up? Busy northeast area dental
suite at 1750 Grand Ridge Ct. NE,
3295 SF, ten-year old modern dental
office available. 3 pvt ops, 4 chair bay
area, plumbed for nitrous, air, water,
power and vacuum, lab, x-ray, staff
area, pvt. office, reception, storage
available. Former pedo practice
obtainable Jan. 1st 2011. Contact
Dr. John Monticello 616.364.1700 or
Associate position wanted – Newly
graduated dentist from UDM looking
for full time position as an associate
of progressive dental practice in
Grand Rapids and surrounding areas.
Please call 616.617.9725 or email
For Sale – Lab Master Foster Model
Trimmer, Model # MT115, like new
$600. Contact 616.949.7510.
Dental Office for Lease – with imme-
diate availability. Near the “medical
mile” on primary road with high traffic
count and super visibility. Has been
a dental office for over 40 years. Very
good lease terms/rates. Would make
awesome start-up or satellite. For more
info, email [email protected].
General Dentist – Looking to purchase
a practice or pursue transition in
Grand Rapids area. Three years of
experience. Please email to:
Associate Position Wanted – Fourth-
year at University of Florida COD
and Michigan native seeking full-time
The classified ad rate is $10.00 up to and including 30 words; additional words 15¢ each. Space permitting, WMDDS members may
place ads free of charge as a membership service. Ads should be submitted in writing and sent with payment to Elaine Fleming,
WMDDS, 511-F Waters Building, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Telephone numbers and hyphenations count as two words, abbrevia-
tions count as one word. Ads received after the first of the month prior to publication may appear in the following issue.
associate level opportunities in greater
Grand Rapids area beginning summer/
fall 2013. [email protected] or
248.568.0839.
Seeking employment – General den-
tist with eight years of experience
seeking part-time employment in
West Michigan area. Enjoys practicing
most areas of dentistry. Please email:
Dentist Needed – Full-time or part-
time at State of Michigan Correctional
Facility in Ionia, MI. Avoid headaches
of private practice. For information
please call Ken or Richard at
517.321.9313.
Ottawa County Health Department is currently in the process of recruiting a
part-time dentist to provide services on the county’s 40 foot, state-of-the-art
“Miles of Smiles” Mobile Dental Unit. The mobile unit provides compre-
hensive dental services at schools and Head Start Centers throughout Ottawa
County (Grand Haven, Holland, etc.). Please see attachment for additional
information regarding this exciting career opportunity!
Employment will involve 1-2 days per week (6 hours/day). Competitive wage.
If you are interested in this position, please e-mail a resume to:
Debra J. Bassett R.D.H., B.H.S.
Oral Health Team Supervisor
Ottawa County Health Department
12251 James Street, Suite 400
Holland, MI 49424
We look forward to hearing from you!
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C L A S S I F I E D A D S
Beautiful, Professional Suite Available for Sale/Lease – N.W.
Michigan, lower peninsula, in a grow-
ing community. Great opportunity for
any dentist, with many extras. Ideal
location, safe and serene, for any
family. World-class cultural events,
restaurants and attractions nearby.
Sporting adventures abound.
Turn-key. Let’s talk. Call 231.313.8407
Exciting Opportunities – for dentists
to provide children with dental care
in Grand Rapids area schools. No
evenings or weekends. Apply at
smileprograms.com or call Tracey at
888.833.8441, ext. 126.
Kavo Handpieces for Sale –
6000B have 5 at $400/handpiece,
6500B have 6 at $400/ handpiece,
647B have 8 at $200/handpiece,
640B have 2 at $200/handpiece,
649B have 2 at $200/handpiece.
Call 616-453-6323.
The Bulletin wishes to thank our valued
advertisers who support organized
dentistry by helping to defray the cost
of printing and mailing.
Advertising in the Bulletin is seen
by over 90% of the dentists in the
West Michigan District. This includes
five of the fastest growing counties
in the state: Kent, Ottawa, Ionia,
Montcalm and Mecosta.
For information on advertising rates,
call Elaine Fleming, WMDDS Executive
Secretary at 234-5605. Target your Market
– advertise in the Bulletin!
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olunteering your dental services may be the classic
“everyone wins” scenario. For underserved patients,
it’s a chance for badly needed care they might not
otherwise receive. For you, it’s a chance to have a positive
impact on a community and to connect in the most direct
way with the values that led you into a career of caring for
others. There’s no question about the need. While many
Americans expect a choice of dentists within easy reach of
home, in parts of the world, such as Africa, dental care is a
rarity, with just 0.4 dentists for every 10,000 people.1 Even in
the United States, availability varies widely. Counties in South
Carolina, for example, range from nearly nine dentists per
10,000 residents to less than one.2
Is Volunteering for You?Still, the choice to volunteer isn’t easy or simple, given
the demands you already face in caring for your current
patient load, and keeping your practice financially healthy.
Volunteering could be cutting into hard-earned vacation and
family time, or involve travel to places that entail health or
safety risks. That said, most dentists can find the right pro-
gram, region, and time frame for volunteering. The process
should start by asking yourself a few questions to determine
what type of volunteer you want to be. Do you have geo-
graphic preferences? Are you open to any adventure, or are
there places you just wouldn’t feel comfortable going? How
long can you realistically afford to be away?
Where and When?Once you’ve narrowed your focus, it should be much easier to
find the right opportunity. The American Dental Association
offers a wealth of information on travel tips and specific pro-
grams, searchable by country and region, program type, and
other criteria.3 For example, United Planet, an international
nonprofit organization that promotes volunteering, lists a
wide variety of short-term quests for dentists, ranging from
one to twelve weeks in countries from Asia to Latin America
to the Middle East.4
Preparing to GoSpecific issues, such as visa requirements, required vaccines,
and insurance will vary depending on the program and the
destination. The U.S. Department of State is an excellent
resource for travel warnings regarding specific countries, as
well as general information on foreign travel and emergen-
cies.5 One question only you can answer is whether you are
willing to shoulder all or part of your travel expenses. Some
of the larger volunteer organizations pay for travel, while
others save funds by asking volunteers to pay their own way.
Whichever option you choose, expect an experience that will
open your eyes. Also, don’t be surprised if you come home
feeling as if you received in personal experience as much as
you gave in improving the lives of others.
1, 2 World Health Organization’s World Health Statistics 2012 report.
See page 128 for U.S. statistics; page 130 for Africa.
3 American Medical Association Physician Volunteers page:
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/about-ama/our-people/member-groups-
sections/senior-physicians-group/physician-volunteers.page
4 For a list of programs available through United Planet, visit:
http://www.unitedplanet.org/healthcare-volunteer-abroad
5 Visit Travel.State.Gov at:
http://travel.state.gov./travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html
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