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The Second District Dental Society of New York

Serving the counties of Kings and Richmond since 1868

VOLUME 33 NUMBER 3MARCH 2016 WWW.SDDSNY.ORG

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On the evening of Jan. 30, members and friends of Rich-mond County Dental Society (RCDS), Second District’s branch Society, gathered at the Richmond County Country Club in Staten Island to mark the installation of the 2016 RCDS Officers. SDDS President Dr. Mitchell Mindlin-had the honor of installing Dr. Ralph Costagliola as the 2016 president of RCDS. The other RCDS officers installed were Dr.

Ralph Attanasi, president-elect; Dr. Michael Costa, vice president; Dr. Valerie Venterina, treasurer and Dr. Val Atsen, secretary.

Also recognized at the ceremo-ny was Dr. Frank DeGaetano, who was the recipient of the RCDS Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. DeGaetano is a retired general dentist from Staten Island who has been an active volunteer in his community and in orga-nized dentistry for many years.

RCDS 2016 Installation of

Officers Dinner Dance

RCDS 2016 president, Dr. Ralph Costagliola, delivers his inaugural speech.

Upcoming Events

SDDS Headquarters, Brooklyn, 7 P.M.

SDDS Board of Trustees MeetingMONDAY

MAR.7

Dyker Beach Golf Course, Brooklyn, 6:30 P.M.

SDDS General Membership Meeting: Hospital Residents Night"Common Oral Lesions: Differential Diagnosis and Treat-ment" by Gwen Cohen Brown, D.D.S.

THURSDAY

MAR.10

Dyker Beach Golf Course, Brooklyn, 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.

Continuing Education Course #2016-06The Dr. Irving E. Gruber Memorial Lecture: "Cosmetic Pearls for the General Practitioner" by Martin H. Zase, D.M.D., M.A.G.D., A.A.A.C.D., F.A.C.D.

FRIDAY

MAR.11

Bocelli Ristorante, Staten Island, 6 P.M.

Richmond County Dental Society Membership Meeting"Complex Bone Grafting for Predictable Implant Place-ment" by Mark Stein, D.D.S., M.D.

TUESDAY

MAR.15

Hilton Garden Inn, Staten Island, 9 A.M. - 12 P.M.

Continuing Education Course #2016-05"From Toddlers to Teens: Pediatric Dentistry Update" by R. Glenn Rosivack, D.M.D., M.S.

FRIDAY

MAR. 4


Continuing Education Course #2016-07"Digital Workflows for Prosthetics and Implantology" by Steven R. Acker, D.D.S., M.S.

FRIDAY

MAR. 18


Continuing Education Course #2016-08"CPR and Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office" by Michael Kaliroff, Certified Instructor

FRIDAY

MAR.25

The Bulletin is the official publication of the Second District Dental Society. It is published monthly, except during June, July, August and September, when it is published bimonthly, by the Journal of the Second District Dental Society, Inc. The opinions expressed are those of the writers and are not necessarily those of the Second District Dental Society. Subscription rates; members, $4.50 per year; others, $5.50 per year. Material for publication must be typewritten and

double-spaced and must be received six weeks prior to the month of issue. Business communications and requests for advertising rates should be directed to the Second District Dental Society, 111 Fort Greene Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217. The Bulletin reserves the right to alter or reject any copy.

ADVERTISING POLICYThe SDDS Bulletin and Website welcome 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, dignified, 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 and/or its publisher, the Second District Dental Society, of the product or service being offered in the advertisement unless the advertisement specifically includes an authorized 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.

A Publication of the SECOND DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY

111 Fort Greene PlaceBrooklyn, New York 11217

Tel (718) 522-3939 Fax (718) 797-4335

STUART L. SEGELNICK, EDITORJeffrey M. Galler, Business Manager

ASSOCIATE EDITORSPaul S. AlbicoccoGabriel D. Ariola

Babak BinaAlyson K. Buchalter

Jacques DoueckHoward I.A. Lieb

Lauro F. Medrano-SaldañaDeborah A. Pasquale

Craig S. RatnerReneida E. ReyesJames J. Sconzo

OFFICERSPresident – Mitchell D. Mindlin

President-Elect – Gabriel D. AriolaVice President – Sari R. Rosenwein

Secretary– Alyson K. BuchalterTreasurer – Paul S. Albicocco

Librarian Curator – Babak Bina

BOARD OF TRUSTEESPhilip Buccigrossi, Jr.

Ralph G. AttanasiWilliam W. Bongiorno

John P. DemasMichael J. Donato, Jr.Raymond A. Flagiello

John R. HalikiasKristine A. HassanAnkush A. KhannaHoward I.A. LiebJohn S. McIntyre

Lauro F. Medrano-SaldañaMarc Meiselman

Richard L. OshrainTricia S. QuarteyCraig S. Ratner

Reneida E. ReyesJames J. Sconzo

Stuart L. SegelnickRonald Turchak

OFFICE STAFFBernard Hackett, Executive Director

Shayo FarinreVeronica Molina

SDDSBULLETIN

Understanding EMV Technology

What should you know about EMV?

EMV, which stands for Europay, MasterCard and Visa, is an inter-national standard for authenticat-ing debit and credit card transac-tions. It refers to the microchip in specific credit cards which sends transaction data to the credit card processor. EMV chip and signa-ture transactions have proven to be much more secure than the current magnetic strip technology. In fact, countries that have imple-mented EMV have seen a dra-

matic drop in fraud rates. Unfor-tunately, liability for fraudulent transactions will fall on merchants if they are not using EMV tech-nology. However, upgrading to EMV and becoming prepared for the liability shift does not have to be an overly expensive or time-consuming process.How will EMV change my cus-tomers’ experiences at my point of sale terminal?

At the point of sale (POS), there will be two primary changes to the customer experience:

1. Instead of swiping a credit card, the customer will insert the card into the card reader.2. The card must remain in the card reader for the duration of the transaction.

This is a fundamental shift in the way many cardholders use their payment cards, as most systems today allow cardholders to simply swipe their card through the reader without the card ever leaving their hands.

There are multiple approaches for EMV integration, such as a standalone EMV terminal for a quick fix, or updated POS soft-ware for those operating on a POS system. We will work together to decide which approach fits your business best.

Steve Ball is the national director of sales for Benchmark Payment Networks, Second District's en-dorsed vendor of credit card process-ing services for your office. For further information on EMV, contact Mr. Ball at (631) 659-3664 or via e-mail at [email protected].

by STEVE BALL, BENCHMARK PAYMENT NETWORKS

(General Practice;

University of the Pacific, 2014)

Brookdale Hospital, 1 Brookdale Plaza,

Brooklyn, NY 11212

Dr. Alan Wong (General Practice; Tufts University, 2014)

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, 374 Stock-

holm Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS!REINSTATEMENTS

DR. ROBERT LORBER (General Practice; UMDNJ, 2005) 1359 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

DR. DANIEL STERN (General Practice; New York University, 2014) 1965 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11223

DR. ADRIAN YEUNG (General Practice; SUNY Stony Brook, 2004) 802 64th Street, Suite 3F, Brooklyn, NY 11220

TRANSFERS

DR. WANYUN XUE (Pediatric Dentistry; Columbia University, 2007) 396 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

*Transferred from Queens County Dental Society

GRADUATE STUDENTSDR. GREGGORY IRVING (General Practice; University of the Pacific, 2014) Brookdale Hospital, 1 Brookdale Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11212

DR. ALAN WONG (General Practice; Tufts University, 2014) Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, 374 Stockholm Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

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2016 SDDS president, Dr. Mitchell Mindlin (far right), poses with the 2016 RCDS officers. From left to right: Dr. Ralph Attanasi (president-elect); Dr. Michael Costa (vice president); Dr. Valerie Venterina (treasurer); Dr. Val Atsen (secretary) and Dr. Ralph Costagliola (president).

Photos from the RCDS Installation - January 30, 2016

RCDS Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Dr. Frank DeGaetano (center), with his wife, Hiromi DeGaetano (left) and master of ceremonies, Dr. Phyllis Merlino

(right).

Master of ceremonies, Dr. Phyllis Merlino presents a past president plaque to Dr. Edward Jastremski (right), as thanks for his service as 2015 RCDS president.

Standing, left to right: RCDS 2016 trustees Drs. Michael DiCarlo, Laura Amann, Phyllis Merlino, Charles Mistretta and Eugene Mosiello.Seated, left to right: RCDS 2016 officers Drs. Val Atsen, Valerie Venterina, Ralph Costagliola, Ralph Attanasi and Michael Costa.

Spotlight: RCDS 2016 President, Dr. Ralph CostagliolaDr. Ralph Costagliola graduated cum laude in

1982 from Brooklyn College with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Columbia University School of Dental Medicine in 1988. He complet-ed his residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Kings County Hospital, where he also served as chief resident. He is a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

He is a diplomate in the International Con-gress of Oral Implantologists. He is also a diplo-

mate of the American Board of Oral Implantolo-gists, for which he has served as a board examiner.

Dr. Costagliola is currently an assistant attend-ing in the department of dental medicine at New York Methodist Hospital. He is a past voluntary attending at Columbia University School of Den-tal Medicine. He has three children – Alphonso, Grace and Catherine.

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Health Insurance Company Mergers: Can Something Be Done?

What is the future of dentistry in 2016? Our profession is being affected on many different fronts as we go off into the future. There is insurance company consolida-tion (or monopolization), calls for expanded dental auxiliaries in sup-posed rural and shortage areas and continued degradation of fees for Medicaid in states that allow for Medicaid dental expenditures.

Consider the upcoming An-them-Cigna and Aetna-Humana mergers. On July 24, 2015, in a message to its customers, Cigna announced its agreement to merge with Anthem “to form a premier global health service company with the right mix of capabilities to deliver greater choice, access and affordability to meet the chal-lenges of a new era.” Most of us know that when a monopoly is formed prices will go up and pay-ments to dentists will only go down as choices become fewer for the consumer. Anthem, Aetna and United Healthcare will control

much of the private dental insur-ance industry and there will be fewer companies from which to buy dental insurance. Conse-quently, dentists will be largely controlled by the few insurance companies available.

There may be dentists in some clinical aspect of private practice who can either laugh this off or put their heads in the sand and hope it just goes away on its own. In a recent note in the ADA News, the American Dental Association (ADA) announced its support of the American Medical Associa-tion’s (AMA) efforts to block in-surance company mergers. Dr. James Madara, executive vice president and CEO of the AMA, sent a letter on Nov. 11, 2015 to William Baer, assistant attorney general for the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division in which he expounded the AMA’s position on the issue. He wrote that “The AMA has concluded that these mergers are likely to

impair access, affordability and innovation in the sell-side market for health insurance and on the buy side, will deprive physicians of the ability to negotiate com-petitive health insurer contract terms in markets around the country. The result will be detri-mental to consumers.”

The ADA and AMA are not alone in their concerns about the effects of health insurance mergers and how they impact both patients and providers. In an article titled “The Risks of Health Insurance Company Mergers,” which ap-peared in September 2015 on the Harvard Business Review’s website economist and former regulator, Leemore Dafny, wrote that “…having fewer insurers leads to higher premiums, both for the large employer segment and the individual exchange market. In short, premiums actually go up, not down, when insurance markets become more concen-trated. Other researchers report

similar conclusions with respect to Medicare HMO premiums.”

Dr. Dafny, who is currently a professor of strategy and the Herman Smith Research Professor in Hospital and Health Services at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, asked “What about providers – the hospitals, physicians, and myriad facilities that actually produce medical services? They may benefit from the simplicity of dealing with fewer insurers, but they also have less bargaining clout. The Ameri-can Hospital Association and the American Medical Association have already expressed their dis-pleasure with some of the pro-posed mergers.” It seems quite clear to me that any of us in clinical practice should be very worried about health insurance company mergers for several reasons. They give us fewer options for dealing or NOT dealing with insurance companies as there are

by JACK IRWIN, D.D.S.

Continued on Page 7

Stumbling Upon Dental Historyby THEODORE WOHL, D.M.D.

Growing up as the child of an antiques dealer, I was always sur-rounded by beautiful and interest-ing relics of generations past. Of course, as a young child I never really appreciated my mother’s

passion for all the old items she had squeezed into every corner of our house. I was solely fixated on the new technology of the day… cable TV, Atari Pong and, the most celebrated of my toys, Mattel Elec-

tronics Football. Yes, hours of fun were had moving a lighted LED dash up and down while trying to slip past other lighted dashes. It’s amazing how many hours my friends and I would spend playing that simple game.

Needless to say, I never gave much thought to antiques during my youth. It wasn’t until years later when I was finishing up dental school at the University of Pennsylvania that my interest would change. I would occasion-ally take the short drive up to New Hope for a weekend away when, on one visit, I happened upon Peddler’s Village, a giant flea market with vendors for second-hand items, closeouts and vintage items. It was there that I came upon a tattered old shack. Upon entering, I discovered beautifully

colored bottles of various shapes and sizes blanketing the tables and lining the walls. I began thumbing through them and found a few that caught my eye, as the shop-keeper came by and began to tell me stories about how he had dug these treasures up from last cen-tury’s landfills. He explained how these bottles were blown in molds and pieced together. For a few dollars, I took a couple home and my interest was sparked.

Over the next few years I would occasionally stop by his shop to look through his bottles. During one visit, I happened upon an interesting item – a bottle em-bossed with the words “tooth powder.” As a soon-to-be dentist, how could I pass this up? And so I purchased my first vintage dental

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collectible. Over the next few years, whenever I found myself near a flea/antique market, I would scan through the bottles and tins looking for dental relics. I would occasionally find an old dental tin or vintage cardboard toothpaste box to add to my col-lection and slowly, it grew.

Sadly, a few years after I met the old bottle collector the Peddler’s Village I knew, with its ragtag shops and open air booths, was torn down to make way for a new concrete and steel Peddler’s Village. Gone were the vintage and secondhand shops, replaced with T-shirt vendors and retail stores selling tourist items.

However, modernization has not been all bad. In fact, it has permitted me to continue growing my dental collectibles in a way I never could have imagined when I began. EBay has made it effort-less to find and purchase these

items from across the globe. While I still stop in on flea markets from time to time, I now find most of my collectibles on eBay. I have collected dozens of dental tins with beautiful graphics and em-bossing (see photo on page 4). Interestingly, for a New York City dentist, many of these tins were manufactured right here in Brook-lyn and downtown Manhattan and some even contain local street addresses.

Through eBay I have also learned about porcelain tooth powder holders called “pot lids,” originally sold in Britain and parts of Europe, India and Australia. These amazing collectibles were manufactured from the mid-1800s through the early 1900s and were the containers in which tooth cleansing powders were sold to the public. Hundreds of differ-ent recipes were created to clean teeth and heal gum disease, often

using exotic imported foods and colorings. These powders were marketed through ornate designs imprinted on the cover of the lid, utilizing beautiful and intricate graphics and colorful descriptions of the ingredients, often credited to the dentist who concocted it. These descriptions often included promises of how their ingredients led to the best, clean and healthi-est mouth. Life was good for these early practitioners with no FDA around to oversee their advertising claims! Amazingly, these graphics were sealed under a layer of glaze such that they could be unearthed from landfills a hundred years later and still maintain their beauty and integrity. I imagine there are not many products made today that could stand up to that test.

Should you find yourself having an interest in these items, do a quick search on eBay for dental collectibles. While my predisposi-tion for collecting vintage items dates back to my childhood, friends who see my collectibles are often intrigued by them. I imagine that what sparks an interest in antiques is a genuine interest in the past, in the way things were

done in “the good old days.” The reality is that each of us has

a bit more connection to the past as we grow older and affection-ately remember the products and gadgets of our youth that captured our attention. And for those of you who fondly remember Mattel Electronic Football, you’ll be glad to hear that you can find an orig-inal version today in the vintage electronics pages on eBay. That’s right, the toys of our youth are now vintage collectibles. I’ll let you decide what that implies about us….

Dr. Theodore Wohl is an orthodon-tist who practices in Brooklyn.

Stumbling Upon Dental HistoryContinued from Page 4

Vintage porcelain tooth powder holders, known as "pot lids."

DR. BERNARD LEVYJanuary 24, 2016

DR. ARTHUR PIDORIANOJanuary 21, 2016

In Memoriam


A "Classy" Reunionby JAMES SCONZO, D.D.S.

On Dec. 2, 2015, after com-pleting the 145th consecutive month of jumping in the ocean with my brother — a ritual we have done at least once a month for the past 12 years — I pro-ceeded down to Park Slope, Brooklyn to meet a couple of recent Tufts University graduates affiliated with various residency programs throughout New York City. We met under the famed Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Arch at Grand Army Plaza. From there we strolled to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden for a tour of its Japanese Hill-and-Pond-Garden and various conservatories. After our self-guided tour we headed to

nearby 7th Avenue, where we dined and quenched our thirst at the Santa Fe Grill.

This all came about as a result of my inability to say “no” to Tufts University School of Dental Med-icine when they called and asked if I would be part of their 35th reunion committee. While making calls, it was great connecting with classmates and sharing stories from over 35 years ago. At about the same time, I attended a Second District Dental Society board meeting and noticed that a handful of the current Brooklyn and Staten Island hospital resi-dents graduated from Tufts.

In recent years, SDDS started

a mentorship program for resi-dents and new dentists. I thought a dental school get together would be a great way to connect with these new dentists, as well as in-troduce them to our great borough of Brooklyn and organized den-tistry. The couple of hours shared were fun and educational. It was great seeing recent grads hook up, laugh and “break bread” with each other. Students, residents and new dentist are the lifeline of organized dentistry and organized dentistry is their lifeline to their profession. We all need to reach out to our new neighbors and help them so that they may help themselves.

For us “seasoned” dentists, please get in touch with Second District Dental Society and sign up for the mentorship program. You don’t need to go out on an afternoon excursion as I did. Just a phone call and a ten-minute talk can help these guys and gals out more than you can imagine. You may find though, that you may have more fun exploring areas of Brooklyn and Staten Island that we rarely take advantage of!!

Dr. James Sconzo is Chief of Service in the Division of Dental Medicine at New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn.

fewer choices in general. The best way to conclude this

article is to reference quotes from a January 2010 article written by Don Monkerud, which appeared on Counterpunch.org. In the article, “The Health Insurance Monopoly,” Mr. Monkerud writes that “Such concentration [of in-surance companies] stands in stark contrast to a 'free enterprise' system where companies compete to lower costs and provide con-sumer choices. Instead, monopo-ly control raises prices unilater-

ally and controls every aspect of clients' health care. No wonder insurance premiums increased an average of 87 percent in the past six years, according to FamiliesU-SA.”

After writing an article about insurance company encroachment on the arena of private practice, the question becomes: What can be done and how do we go about competing against this monopoly of insurance companies? Private practice dentists must be as effi-cient as possible in every aspect of

what we do. We must offer pa-tients the very best service possible and we must take the time to explain what is optimal for their dentistry and overall health.

Most of us are not so naive as to be unaware that many patients come to our offices either because we accept their dental coverage or are on some preferred provider list. We must let these patients and prospective patients know what this means and what can best be done for them.

It is my opinion that the

mergers of dental insurance plans are similar to corporate dental practices. If we proceed with the best of intentions and provide the very best dental care possible at reasonable prices, we will not only survive in private practice but will thrive, because we will be giving people what they want and need.

Dr. Jack Irwin is a general dentist who practices in Brooklyn.

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E-Prescribing

ReminderBeginning Mar. 27, 2016, all

health care providers in New York State will be required to transmit prescriptions electronically. This means that by law, all prescriptions issued by you MUST be sent to the pharmacy electronically using appropriate e-prescribing software. By now, you should already have purchased and begun using the e-prescribing software endorsed by the New York State Dental As-sociation (NYSDA). If you have not done so, do not delay any further!

To order the NYSDA-endorsed e-prescribing software, contact Henry Schein at (800) 734-5561, option 2 (M-F, 10 A.M. - 6 P.M. EST). Purchase of the NYSDA-endorsed software through Henry Schein entitles Second District members who have renewed their 2016 tripartite membership a $30 rebate of the initial set-up fee. To redeem this offer, submit an ac-ceptable proof of purchase (e.g. a copy of your paid invoice) to SDDS Headquarters, via fax, e-mail or mail.

The Second District Board of Trustees implores you to ACT NOW!

Dr. James Sconzo (far right) with recent Tufts University graduates at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

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Second District Dental Society is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

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SDDS MARCH 2016 CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE LISTING

Common Oral Lesions: Differential Diagnosis and TreatmentFeatured Clinician: GWEN COHEN BROWN, D.D.S.Professor, Dental Hygiene Department,

New York City College of Technology

SDDS GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGHospital Residents NightDyker Beach Golf Course, Brooklyn, NYThursday, March 10, 2016 ◆ 6:30 P.M. ◆ MCEU - 1 HOUR

Patients often present with sore, irritated mucosa, but the symptoms of peeling, redness, ulceration and blisters can be attributed to many different etiologies. This essay will present an easily reproducible ap-proach to the differential diagnosis and treatment of common intra-oral and perioral lesions, especially those that are a result of diseases which mimic each other. The content will include a review of the clinical presentation of oral and systemic diseases including the ob-jective findings of size, location, surface morphology and color, and the subjective findings of pain and loss of function.

Upon successful completion of this lecture, participants will learn to:

• Recognize clinically relevant common soft-tissue lesions that af-fect the oral and perioral tissues

• Develop differential diagnoses for common oral lesions by in-corporating clinical presentation, histologic and laboratory findings

• Describe current treatment modalities for various common oral lesions, prescribe pharmacological agents properly and under-stand their mechanisms of action

• Know when and how to consult with and refer patients to indi-viduals for more specialized care

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From Toddlers to Teens: Pediatric Dentistry UpdateFeatured Clinician: R. GLENN ROSIVACK, D.M.D., M.S.Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry,

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CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE #2016-05Hilton Garden Inn, Staten Island, NY Friday, March 4, 2016 ◆ 9 A.M. - 12 P.M. ◆ MCEU - 3 HOURS

Dentistry for children can at times be incredibly challenging but also amazingly rewarding. A “routine” procedure performed for an adult patient may become an adventure when performed on an anxious, crying and mobile pediatric patient. This adventure, however, should be enjoyable for both the patients and the dental professionals who treat them. This course is designed to provide guidance in the man-agement of both the behavior of pediatric patients as well as the procedures they require.

The interactive lecture and discussion will combine a review of stan-dard techniques with an update of new methods and advancements utilized in the treatment of pediatric patients. Participants will be shown step-by-step methods for routine and emergency treatment of children. This will be especially helpful for general practitioners looking for practical insights in to the management of young pa-tients. The latest updates in clinical research will be evaluated as the practice of pediatric dentistry evolves into an evidence-based science. Upon successful completion of this course, attendees will learn:

• Non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic techniques of child management

• How to communicate with pediatric patients and their caregiv-ers

• To diagnose and treat orofacial trauma in pediatric patients us-ing current recommendations for splinting times and methods for traumatized teeth

• Current recommendations for the treatment of avulsed perma-nent teeth based upon extra-oral time and storage medium

• How to use systemic and topical fluorides for children• The latest pulp therapy techniques for primary and young per-

manent teeth• Current techniques and agents used for local anesthesia in chil-

dren• To diagnose and treat common emergencies in pediatric pa-

tients

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE #2016-06The Dr. Irving E. Gruber Memorial LectureDyker Beach Golf Course, Brooklyn, NY Friday, March 11, 2016 ◆ 9 A.M. - 4 P.M. ◆ MCEU - 6 HOURS

Cosmetic Pearls for the General PractitionerFeatured Clinician: MARTIn H. ZASE, D.M.D., M.A.G.D., A.A.A.C.D., F.A.C.D.President, New England Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

NEW VENUE!

The first part of this presentation will review the critical esthetic pa-rameters of the hard and soft tissues during oral reconstruction from both a periodontal and prosthodontic perspective. Special emphasis will be placed on the clinical steps used to develop esthetic analysis and smile design. Procedures used to both add and subtract gingival tissue will be discussed and a review of modern restorative materi-als that attempt to mimic the natural dentition will be presented.


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Finally, three clinical cases will be reviewed that will integrate the previously discussed topics. Upon successful completion of this lec-ture, attendees should:

• Be familiar with general esthetic principles of smile design• Know when to add and subtract gingival tissues for appropriate

function and esthetics • Be comfortable with prescribing and handling modern restor-

ative materials• Understand the diagnostics and treatment planning behind es-

thetic reconstruction

The second part of this presentation will focus on dental attachments. Dental attachments provide unique options for gaining retention and stability for partial and complete removable dental prostheses. This presentation will provide an overview of commonly used at-tachment systems for both implants and teeth, as well as indications and contraindications for use. Special attention will be placed on treatment planning, maintenance and clinical/laboratory techniques to implement attachments successfully into one’s practice. Part of the presentation will deal with trouble shooting common problems seen with dental attachments. Finally, clinical cases will be presented that will show the successful integration of attachments in patients with partial and complete edentulism. Upon successful completion of this lecture, attendees should be able to:

• Understand the indications and contraindications for intracor-onal and extracoronal attachment systems

• Treatment plan successful partial and complete implant over-dentures

• Prescribe attachment systems based on individual patient’s needs

• Recognize how implants and teeth can be used in conjunction to stabilize, support and retain overdenture prostheses

RICHMOND COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETYMEMBERSHIP MEETINGBocelli Ristorante, Staten Island, NYTuesday, March 15, 2016 ◆ 6 P.M. ◆ MCEU - 1 HOUR

Complex Bone Grafting for Predictable Implant Placement (Part 1)*Featured Clinician: MARK STEIN, D.D.S., M.D.Attending, Staten Island University Hospital

In today’s oral and maxillofacial surgery practice, one is faced with treatment planning many different types of cases that will eventu-ally involve the placement of dental implants. The days of placing implants “where the bone is” are long gone and today’s practitioners must be able to place dental implants based on a restoratively driven treatment plan. On many occasions, patients present with anatomi-cal situations that prevent the placement of dental implants without extensive bone regeneration procedures. These procedures can vary from something as simple as an extraction and socket grafting, to extensive ridge deformities requiring advanced techniques such as

BMP/Infuse guided bone regeneration to computer-guided implant placement with concurrent bone regeneration and immediately loaded restorative prosthesis.

This two-part lecture series, presented by Drs. Mark Stein, David Hoffman and Lydia Lam, will cover intraoral bone regeneration technique starting from simple socket grafting and extending to full arch reconstruction. Participants will leave the lecture with an un-derstanding of what is involved in the evaluation of potential bony defects to the coordination and treatment planning of full arch re-construction cases which involve both bone regeneration and simple implant placement.

*This lecture is part one of a two-part series. Part two of the lec-ture will be presented at the RCDS membership meeting on No-vember 15, 2016.

Digital Workflows for Prosthetics and ImplantologyFeatured Clinician: STEVEN R. ACKER, D.D.S., M.S.Clinical Instructor, Kois Center for Clinical Excellence

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE #2016-07Hilton Garden Inn, Staten Island, NY Friday, March 18, 2016 ◆ 9 A.M. - 4 P.M. ◆ MCEU - 6 HOURS

The key to integrating highly accurate and aesthetic digital prosthet-ics in an efficient manner while minimizing patient chair time is to fully understand digital workflow and the use of this technology. Clinicians must have full understanding of diagnostic and treatment planning protocols to achieve optimum results. This course will dis-cuss and train practitioners and staff in three areas of digital work-flow. Groundbreaking protocols that integrate guided surgical and guided prosthetics will be taught. Digital impressions and scanning for fabrication of milled restorations, both in office and laboratory fabrication, will be reviewed. Workflows for single teeth and restora-tion of full arches in totally digital workflow will be discussed.

The use of cone-beam CT scan and digital scanning for totally in-tegrated guided implant surgery and guided immediate load pros-thetics will also be presented. This can be done whether or not the clinician owns any digital technology. Use of traditional impression protocols with a laboratory digital fabrication of implant-supported fixed prosthetics will also be described. Upon successful completion of this course, the attendee will understand how to execute a digi-tal workflow from the treatment planning stage through the final delivery of various prosthetic options. Guided surgical implant and prosthetic treatment will be described. This will incorporate digital diagnostic technology and fully integrate it with digitally fabricated prosthetics for implant and non-implant prosthesis.

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#2016-05 "From Toddlers to Teens: Pediatric Dentistry Update"SDDS Members/Staff $50SDS Residents FREEADA Members/Staff $60Non-ADA Members/Staff $95Federal Service Dentists $25R. Glenn Rosivack, D.M.D., M.S.Friday, March 4, 2016Hilton Garden Inn, Staten Island9 A.M. - 12 P.M. MCEU - 3 hoursBreakfast included

#2016-06 The Dr. Irving E. Gruber Memorial Lecture: "Cosmetic Pearls for the General Practitioner"SDDS Members $140SDDS Member's Staff $90

SDDS Resident FREEADA Members $150ADA Member's Staff $100Non-ADA Members $265Non-ADA Member's Staff $165Federal Service Dentists $70Martin Zase, D.M.D., M.A.G.D., A.A.A.C.D., F.A.C.D.Friday, March 11, 2016Dyker Beach Golf Course, Brooklyn9 A.M. - 4 P.M.MCEU - 6 hoursBreakfast and lunch included

#2016-07 "Digital Workflows for Prosthetics and Implantology"SDDS Members $100SDDS Member's Staff $85SDDS Residents FREE

ADA Members/Staff $110Non-ADA Members/Staff $190Federal Service Dentists $50 Steven R. Acker, D.D.S., M.S.Friday, March 18, 2016Hilton Garden Inn, Staten Island9 A.M. - 4 P.M.MCEU - 6 hoursBreakfast and lunch included

#2016-09 "Dental Treatment for Snoring and Sleep Apnea"SDDS Members/Staff $50SDS Residents FREEADA Members/Staff $60Non-ADA Members/Staff $95Federal Service Dentists $25Mark F. Samani, D.M.D.Friday, April 1, 2016Dyker Beach Golf Course, Brooklyn9 A.M. - 12 P.M. MCEU - 3 hoursBreakfast included

#2016-11 "Demystifying Immediate Full Arch Implant Therapy"SDDS Members/Staff $50SDS Residents FREEADA Members/Staff $60Non-ADA Members/Staff $95Federal Service Dentists $25

Nainesh A. Desai, D.D.S.Friday, April 15, 2016Hilton Garden Inn, Staten Island9 A.M. - 12 P.M. MCEU - 3 hoursBreakfast included

“CPR and Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office”SDDS Member $160SDDS Member’s Staff $145SDDS Resident Members FREEADA Member/Staff $170Non-ADA Member/Staff $280Federal Service Dentists $85MCEU - 5 hoursBreakfast and lunch included

SDDS Headquarters, Brooklyn, NY (9:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.)#2016-10 Friday, April 8, 2016

Hilton Garden Inn, Staten Island, NY (9 A.M. - 3 P.M.)#2016-08 Friday, March 25, 2016

To register for any of these courses, call SDDS at

(718) 522-3939 or e-mail [email protected]. A

complete listing of all 2016 courses is available

in your 2016 CE Guide and on our website at

www.sddsny.org.

SDDS MARCH/EARLY APRIL 2016 CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE LISTING

Hilton Garden Inn, Staten Island, NY (9 A.M. - 3 P.M.)#2016-08 Friday, March 25, 2016

SDDS Headquarters, Brooklyn, NY (9:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.)#2016-10 Friday, April 8, 2016

CPR & Medical Emergencies in the Dental OfficeMichael KaliroffCertified Instructor, American Heart Association

This course provides dentists and their staff members with the knowledge and skills needed to properly respond to cardio-pulmonary and other medical emergencies which can occur in dental offices. The specific advantages and disadvantages of per-forming CPR within the dental operatory will be discussed. This program utilizes hands-on practice sessions for all participants. Topics to be covered will include heart attacks and strokes (signs and symptoms), sudden cardiac arrest/defibrillation, airway ob-struction (choking), respiratory emergencies, anaphylactic reac-tions, emergency drug kits, and more.

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 a two-year certification card from the American Heart Association as well as continuing education credits. Completion of this course will also satisfy the New York State Education Department’s requirement for licensed dentists.

ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED, SO REGISTER EARLY!!!

SPECIAL INTEREST COURSEAll CPR courses offer 5 MCEU. IMPORTANT

EVENT UPDATE!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Dr. Kenneth Cooperman will no longer be the featured clini-cian at the SDDS April membership meeting on Thursday, April 14, 2016. All other event

details remain unchanged.

Revised lecture information will be published when it is available on our website at wwww.sddsny.org, as well as in the April 2016 Bul-

letin and upcoming mailers.


SDDS Job BoardPOSITIONS WANTED PERIODONTIST — 38 years experience in high-volume insurance and union-oriented NYC offices seeks PT as-sociateship with general practice in Manhattan or Brook-lyn. Excellent references. Very productive. Call (212) 679-2472.

POSITIONS AVAILABLEGENERAL DENTIST — Wanted for large multi-spe-cialty practice located in Staten Island, NY. Hours and days flexible. Please email responses to [email protected] or fax to (718) 494-2849.

PEDODONTIST — wanted for large multi-specialty practice located in Staten Island, NY. Hours and days flexible. Please email responses to [email protected] or fax to (718) 494-2849.

ORAL SURGEON — Wanted for large multi-specialty practice located in Staten Island, NY. Hours and days flexible. Please email responses to [email protected] or fax to (718) 494-2849.

GENERAL DENTIST — Modern fee-for-service dental office is looking for GP dentist to work part time in our family practice located in Brooklyn, NY, 11229. Must be competent and ambitious person. Bilingual. Applicants should submit their resumes to [email protected] or fax it to (718) 382-9809.

GENERAL DENTIST (STATEN ISLAND) — Associ-ate wanted for established general and specialty group dental practice. Weekdays 20-24 hours per week. Can

lead to full time position. Eight well equipped operatories, all digital X-rays with solid patient base. Complete freedom over treatment planning and patient care. Proficiency in endodontics a plus. Send resumes to [email protected] or fax: (718) 987-6542.

GENERAL DENTIST — Wanted for quality, fee for service Brooklyn Heights Practice. Two plus years and Endodontic proficiency required. Three Days. Potential for future. Send resumes to [email protected].

ENDODONTIST — Part time position 1-2 days per week in Staten Island, NY at a multidisciplinary spe-cialty and general dental practice. Send resume by Fax: (718) 987-6542 or by email: jm3rain at aol.com.

GENERAL DENTIST — for busy high-end Park Slope, Brooklyn practice. Must have at least five years of experi-ence, with NY state License. This is an opportunity to build a practice with a terrific team in a modern up-to-date office. We are looking for someone who has exceptional clinical skills and loves what they do. Applicants should submit their resumes to [email protected] or call: (917) 520-8556.

ORAL SURGEON — Seeking a full time Oral Surgeon. Excellent opportunity in two well-established OMS practices in NY & NJ. Our practice focuses on dentoal-veolar & implant surgery. We offer a very competitive compensation package. Contact for additional informa-tion: [email protected] or (908) 377-6192.

ORAL SURGEON — A part or full time position avail-able for well established, high quality, compassionate, full scope oral-maxillofacial practice. Fee for service, solid DDS and patient referral base with some insurance. An excellent opportunity. Interested in long term commit-ment. Send resume and contact information to [email protected].

GENERAL DENTIST — Pleasant, busy, Boro Park Brooklyn office needs a GP for Fridays 9-2. Exp. preferred, Yiddish speaking helpful, good with molar RCTs, crowns and children. Reply to [email protected].

GENERAL DENTIST — General Dentist preferred for Brooklyn, NY practice. Must be competent and moti-vated self-starter. Must be able to diagnose, provide Tx plan and treat most problems in a general dental practice. Part time, work any day Mon-Sat. Russian/English bilin-gual. NY State lic.#, Medicaid, DentaQuest provider# required. Great opportunity, incentive program and potential for buy-out. Submit resume to [email protected] or fax to (718) 891-8949.

PERIODONTIST — Periodontist position available. Part-Time. Brooklyn. Established patient base. Please call (917) 273-9817.

GENERAL DENTIST FULL/PART-TIME — In Brook-lyn dental office. Experience is necessary. Spanish speak-ing a must. Send resume to [email protected] Tele.# (718) 492-8856.

PEDODONTIST AND ORAL SURGEON — A part --time position is available for a pedodontist and Oral surgeon at a busy dental office located in Brooklyn NY 11209. The applicant must have at least 1 -2 years experi-ence and candidate should also be licensed in NY state. Applicants should submit their resumes to [email protected] or please call: (718 ) 491 -6585 or fax it to: (718 ) 491 -6586.

GENERAL DENTIST — Looking for a part -time General Dentist to work in a busy dental office located in Brook-lyn NY 11209 . We are looking for someone with at least two years experience, with NY state License and who has exceptional clinical skills and loves what they do. The General Dentist must be capable of diagnosing a patient, providing a treatment plan, and treating dental conditions. Applicants should submit their resumes to [email protected] or please call: (718 ) 491-6585 or fax it to: (718) 491-6586.

ENDODONTIST — Busy cosmetic dental office in Brooklyn. Digital x-ray machine. Friendly and experienced staff. Send resume by fax: (718) 376-7652 or by email: [email protected].

Peninsula Dental Society 2016 ScheduleEstablished 1968

March 4, 2016 “Precision, Productivity, and Profitability of Implant Prosthetics Dr. Robert Vogel in Traditional Practice” Un. Of N. Carolina

April 1, 2016 “A Recession Proof Restorative/Hygiene Practice: Dr. Lou Graham Energizing the Team to Enhance Scope and Production” Un. Of Chicago

May 6, 2016 “Avoiding Implant Complications: The Art and Science of Dr. Henry Salama Prosthetic Treatment Planning” Un. Of Pennsylvania

For registration, directions, and further information please call(516) 569-1111

All courses are held on Fridays at The Sands of Atlantic Beach from 8:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

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DENTAL MALPRACTICE

INSURANCE UPDATE

Topic: Negligent Treatment Plan Claims

Recent Court Decisions

The execution of a properly prepared written informed consent is

widely understood to be necessary in the context of surgical

procedures, but is often overlooked when treatment plans are being

formulated. A review of case law and jury verdicts, however, makes

clear that practitioners cannot rely on a simple written treatment plan

to establish informed consent, and that it is necessary to secure proper

informed consent before initiating any planned restoration.

In Harvin v. Roth, et. al., a patient was provided two options for

treatment of loose front teeth and receding gums. The patient signed

the written treatment plan, agreeing to the treatment option

recommended by the dentist. Following placement of gold/porcelain

inlays, the patient required root canal and sued the dentist alleging

lack of informed consent for “unnecessary restorative treatment” and

a failure to advise of the risks and complications inherent in the

treatment. Assessing the dentist’s proof of informed consent, the

court determined that there were issues of fact for the jury to decide.

Case law also demonstrates that pointing to a patient’s signature on a

consent form which lists the risks and benefits of the procedure is not,

by itself, enough to defeat claims for lack of informed consent where

the consent form does not address alternative treatment options, and

the patient testifies that alternative treatments were never discussed.

See, e.g., Giambrone v. Farha, et. al.; Rojo v. Young, et. al.

The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry predicts increases in

the demand for veneer procedures and crown and bridge work. To

protect against a corresponding increase in lack of informed consent

claims, practitioners should take care to manage patient expectations

for treatment outcomes and thoroughly communicate and document

discussions regarding the necessity of treatment, the risks, benefits

and cost of all treatment options, as well as the prognosis of proposed

treatment and any refusal of preferred treatment.

Practice Points

Focus: Obtain proper written informed

consent for all restorative treatment plans

Provide patients with a WRITTEN

TREATMENT PLAN identifying the

necessity of proposed restorations, all

known and foreseeable risks and benefits

of the recommended treatment, and all

treatment alternatives that are generally

accepted among dentists in your

community, inclusive of referrals to

specialists.

Obtain the PATIENT’S

SIGNATURE to demonstrate their

selected treatment option.

IF RECOMMENDED

TREATMENT IS REFUSED, determine

whether it is appropriate to dismiss the

patient. If it is acceptable to proceed,

have the patient sign a statement that they

are electing non-preferred treatment and

document the reason (ex. inability to pay

cost of preferred treatment).

DOCUMENT YOUR

CONVERSATION IN THE PATIENT’S CHART and reiterate the necessity of

treatment, the risks and benefits of the

options, and – where preferred treatment

options have been refused – the short

term goals and likely prognosis.

Secure a properly executed

INFORMED CONSENT FORM that is

tailored to the elected procedure.

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SDDS Board of Trustees Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF THE JANUARY 4, 2016 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEET-INGPresident Dr. Mitchell Mindlin called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M.

PRESENT: Drs. Mindlin, Ariola, Rosenwein, Buchalter, Albicocco, Bina, Buccigrossi, Segelnick, Bongiorno, Demas, Donato, Flagiello, Halikias, Hassan, Khanna, Lieb, McIntyre, Medrano-Saldaña, Meiselman, Oshrain, Quartey, Ratner, Reyes, Sconzo and Turchak

EXCUSED: Dr. Attanasi

GUESTS: Drs. Gounardes, Weseley, Lerner, Gainor and Ouzer

RESIDENTS: Drs. Hershkovitz, Jones, Kim and Dhadli

Dr. Mindlin appointed Dr. Gounardes as SDDS parliamentarian for 2016.

Motion Passed: The minutes of the December 7, 2015 Board of Trustees meeting were accepted.

DECEASED MEMBERS:Dr. Melvin Berman – Columbia Univer-sity, 1943Dr. Kevin Nagourney – New York University, 1986 Dr. Abraham Rosenbaum – New York University, 1944

NEW MEMBERS: Dr. William Perez – New York Univer-sity, 2012

TRANSFERS:Dr. Yaakov Barak – Columbia Univer-sity, 2014 (Transferred from Queens)Dr. Michael Slomnicki – UMDNJ, 2010 (Transferred from New Jersey)Dr. Judita Zibuts – New York Univer-sity, 2006 (Transferred from New York County)

ANNOUNCEMENTS:See “Calendar.”

CORRESPONDENCE: Letter dated December 8, 2015 from EDPAC chairman, Dr. Friedman,

regarding SDDS contribution.

REPORT OF OFFICERS AND STAFF:President — Dr. Mitchell Mindlin:• Welcomed new Board members Dr. Donato and Dr. Quartey.• He attended GNYDM Strategic Planning Committee meeting.• Discussed restoration of the SDDS auditorium to use for seminars and eventually workshops. Ad hoc com-mittee — Drs. Lerner, Oshrain and Pavlakos — appointed to study what upgrades would be necessary.• Thanked Drs. Quartey and Has-san for their efforts with new member outreach.• Dr. Lieb will receive our Distin-guished Service Award at the SDDS installation/luncheon on Sunday, Janu-ary 8, 2016 at the Yale Club. He con-gratulated Dr. Oshrain on achieving life membership status. He will be honored along with 10 other new life members.

President-Elect — Dr. Gabriel Ariola:• Welcomed new Board members.

Vice-President — Dr. Sari Rosenwein (progress)

Secretary — Dr. Alyson Buchalter:• Attended the GNYDM Strategic Planning Committee meeting

Treasurer — Dr. Paul Albicocco:• Presented treasurer’s report

Librarian Curator — Dr. Babak Bina (progress)

Executive Director — Mr. Bernard Hackett:• Preparations for SDDS / NYSDA Residents Evening is almost complete with over 90 RSVPs to date. Event is underwritten by an MPG grant from the ADA in cooperation with the NYSDA new dentist committee.• The 2016 activity book had been sent to members. • The third A/C unit was installed. • Director and officer liability insur-ance, workers comp policy, property and casualty and umbrella insurance have been renewed with slight increases effec-

tive Jan 1, 2016. • E-Rx reminders to members will start next week. Members will be reminded that waivers are virtually impossible to receive.

ADA REPORTS:House of Delegates — Drs. Ratner, Mindlin, Medrano, and Reyes (previ-ously emailed):• Meeting highlights reviewed by Dr. Ratner.

NYSDA REPORTS:NYSDA Council on Ethics —Dr. Pavla-kos (previously emailed)

COMMITTEE REPORTS:Greater New York Dental Meeting — Dr. Ian Lerner – Advisory Chairman & Dr. Marc Gainor (NYCDS) - General Chairman: • Dr. Gainor reviewed highlights of the highly successful 2015 GNYDM, in-cluding several successful new programs and informed us planning for the 2016 GNYDM is well underway.• Planning for 2017 will start in February.• A strategic planning meeting was held in December. Working on ways to increase the volunteer base.• Thanked Dr. Lerner for his hard work as the GNYDM General Chair 2014/2015. • Dr. Lerner thanked SDDS for the opportunity to be general chair.• He pointed out the GNYDM is the only 2015 dental meeting that had increased attendance of dentists.• An accounting of the grants to the GNYDM education foundation has been forwarded.

Joint Audit Committee — Dr. Ratner (previously emailed – Actionable):Motion Passed: That any changes to the NYCDS/SDDS Joint Audit Commit-tee Procedure Manual must be ratified by the NYCDS Board of Directors and SDDS Board of Trustees. Motion Passed: That auditors acquire from the GNYDM executive direc-tor written verification of the financial reports of the GNYDM before they are forwarded by the auditors to the NYCDS/SDDS Joint Audit Committee.

This written verification will be provided within 10 days of the completion of the audit.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:None

NEW BUSINESS:Audio visual resolution — Drs. Lerner/Mindlin:Motion Passed: The SDDS BOT allo-cate up to $15,000 for the purchase and installation of a new AV system in the SDDS Headquarters' auditorium.Dentist recruitment resolutions — Dr. Quartey:1. Motion Passed: The BOT of SDDS to allocate up to $10,000 for a new dentist membership recruitment budget targeted to increasing paid membership of new dentists.2. Motion Passed: The BOT of SDDS create and disseminate a survey to new dentists that graduated within the last 10 years to determine expectations and target programs based on those results with a budget of up to $1,500 for incentives.3. Motion Passed: The BOT of SDDS create a residency coordinator position in each residency within the district that reports to the new dentist chair to aid in dissemination of information to residents. Young dentist study club resolutions — Dr. Hassan:1. Motion Passed: The BOT of SDDS create the “SDDS Young Dentist Study Club.” 2. Motion Passed: The BOT of SDDS provide funding for these meetings - food, drinks, speaker (in the form of food/drinks, transportation and small gift), CE credit up to $5,000.

GOOD & WELFARE: • Dr. Lieb congratulated Drs. Quartey and Hassan for their work on new dentist recruitment.• Dr. Buccigrossi will be writing the SDDS information blurb for the NYSDA Journal and asks for sugges-tions/ ideas.• Dr. Gounardes congratulated SDDS members with national/ADA presence.

ADJOURNMENT: 8:05 P.M.

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