Approximately 8,000 dental

procedures, with an estimated value of

over 1.1 million dollars were

performed on over 1,600 people, read

Rich’s Ramblings, pg 4.

President’s Message, Pg 3

SFDDA Calendar, Pg. 9

Miami Winter Meeting Highlights, Pg. 10

New Members, Pg. 11

SFDDA Life Membes, Pg. 13

2015 Miami Winter Meeting, Pg. 15

2014 SFDDA Poster Contest, Pg 16

Alan E. Friedel Award, Pg. 17

Classifieds, Pg. 19

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President’s MessageJeannette Peña Hall, D.D.S.

Passing on the GavelThis year has been quite a whirlwind, to say the least. I thank you and

our dental association for the opportunity to serve as president of the

SFDDA, as Alternate Trustee to the FDA, as Alternate Delegate to the

ADA, as Board Liaison to the FDAʼs Council on Communications, and

as a member of the Miami Winter Meeting Committee.

This was my year to give back. However, none of these roles seemed

as rewarding as that of participating alongside my fellow members at

the recent Mission of Mercy (MOM) event in Tampa, organized through

the FDA. Our editor, Dr. Richard Mufson, has so beautifully summa-

rized the event, and I truly agree that it was a momentous occasion when

some of our members not only helped the public, but also came together

in an unprecedented showing of effort and camaraderie.

As I pass the gavel on to Dr. Marcos Diaz, whom I have come to know

through the leadership process, I can only tell you that my presidency

will soon be overshadowed, as Dr. Diaz will take on this position with

much experience, dedication and determination.

My reflections on the past year bring me a feeling of satisfaction in

knowing that I have done my part and that I have learned a great deal

personally and professionally. Although life takes many turns and it

may pull us in many different directions, it is the bonds of many friend-

ships within the dental association and the dental profession that keeps

one committed.

As I look ahead to the future of the dental association, I see great

changes that are inevitable and that are expected with progress and

growth. If we are to survive the strain on organized dentistry produced

by social media and online education, we will all have to realize that,

as individual dentists, we may feel powerful and apt in making changes

in our office, but it is only as a coalition that we can impact and protect

the dental profession.

I would like to share with you my main concern facing our profession.

I feel that the increasing costs of education and the shift toward lower

reimbursement, with the expansion of dental health therapists, is a cycle

which can only result in making dentistry more of a trade and less of a

profession. How will the most qualified individuals be attracted to

healthcare in this financial scenario? Shorter educational programs and

a shift away from private practices also would seem unavoidable.

Before I go, I will ask you to personally reflect on what concerns or

fears you may have with regard to your future as a dentist. If you cannot

think of any, then get your head out of the sand and get involved. If you

were able to list any concerns, then it is time to start thinking of how

you could get involved “to be the change you wish to see.”

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Rich’s Ramblings Richard A. Mufson, D.D.S., Editor

FDA Mission of Mercy (MOM) – Tampa, Florida,March 28-29, 2014

“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.”– Winston Churchill

By the time you are reading this, you will have missed (unless you were

one of a number of participants from the South Florida area) one of the

most amazing events I have ever witnessed or been a part of.

On Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29, the Florida Dental Asso-

ciation hosted the first Mission of Mercy (MOM) event in Florida, in

which several hundred dental professionals (dentists, hygienists, assis-

tants), students (dental, hygiene and assisting), dental office staff, lab

technicians, physicians, EMT’s and many other general volunteers from

all over the state - joined forces on the Florida State Fairgrounds in

Tampa and provided approximately 8,000 dental procedures, with an

estimated value of over 1.1 million dollars, to 1,660 people, and many

or most of whom would not have otherwise been able to receive such

care.

Our FDA president and Tampa dentist, Dr. Terry Buckenheimer, had

heard about similar Mission of Mercy events in other states – made

possible by charitable donations through America’s Dentist Care Foun-

dation, which began in the state of Virginia in 2000 – and decided to or-

ganize this first-ever event in Florida.

Following a blitz of media coverage about the upcoming two-day event,

long lines of cars stretching several miles were backed up onto Martin

Luther King Boulevard leading into the Fairgrounds entrance even

before the gates opened around 4:30 AM. Many of the dental volunteers

arrived around the same time, and others as early as 5:00 AM for a

volunteer breakfast and orientation by section leaders.

Helicopters were seen hovering over the Fairgrounds shooting camera

footage of the long lines of cars, and of patients in line waiting to gain

entrance into the pavilion. The video clips would later appear on multi-

ple local TV news stations in the Tampa area.

There were no preliminary screenings or other requirements for patients

seeking entry into the event – other than willingness to simply “show

up,” and receive care on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Upon stepping into the 40,000 square foot Special Events Pavilion, one

could not help but feel awestruck by the level of organization and effort

– not to mention a significant amount of donated monetary funds (to

the tune of about $200,000, as I was told by event organizers) – which

went into the this monumental effort with a common theme: giving back

to others in need.

The room was divided into quite a number of sections – patient regis-

tration, patient education, medical triage, radiology, dental triage, patient

routing, dental lab/ prosthodontics, sterilization, central supply, restora-

tive dentistry, hygiene, endodontics, pediatrics, oral surgery, patient exit,

and volunteer registration/ hospitality – all set up with a designed pur-

pose of analyzing, organizing, planning and then routing patients, and

in some cases, entire families, to the most appropriate other sections for

their required dental care.

A row of digital panoramic units and printers were on hand to obtain

diagnostic screening radiographs for each and every patient who would

then proceed through the other triage sections for examination and treat-

ment planning. Not all dental conditions were treated, but rather, indi-

vidual patient needs were categorized and identified within each chart

by priority.

The medical triage section, staffed by dentists and physicians, evaluated

the medical history and physical status of all patients. A very small num-

ber of patients were turned away if their respective medical history or

conditions were felt to preclude the delivery of safe dental care.

A separate section of paramedics/EMT’s was set up for medical evalu-

ation and treatment, with an ambulance also stationed outside the build-

ing, as needed for any would–be emergency situations.

As a participant within the oral surgery section for the better part of the

two days, I was amazed by the two and a half long rows of some thirty

plus chairs, continuously filled and operating to capacity for treatment

- which ranged from removal of one or two teeth to full mouth extrac-

tions, or other procedures such as removal of bony exostoses for a den-

ture. The workload and amount of care delivered was both intensive and

impressive.

Although many oral surgeon specialists (OMS) were on hand, the sec-

tion was by no means limited to OMS. Several periodontists contributed,

in addition to general dentists, and even one endodontist – our district

president, Jeannette Pena-Hall, who I was pleasantly surprised to see in

action also removing one or more teeth! Other locals from our area,

including Derek Haber, as well as our immediate past president, Beatrice

Terry and her husband Edy Guerra, were also seen lending a hand with

their respective oral surgery skills. Our incoming SFDDA president,

Marcos Diaz, pitched in with literally a non-stop and multifaceted effort

of not only surgery, but also running in all directions to help others who

may have needed instruments or a given type of handpiece, over the en-

tirety of the two days.

I was also greatly surprised to look up at one point and see that we were

also working along side a state legislator - our one and only dentist on

Capitol Hill, Senator Alan Hayes from Umatilla, Florida.

Our leader, organizer and main facilitator for the oral surgery section

was Palm Harbor OMS, Dr. Michael Pikos, who began each day with

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SFDDA

2013-2014 Officers and

Executive Council

PresidentJEANNETTE PENA-HALL, D.M.D.

(305) 667-8766

President-ElectMARCOS DIAZ, D.D.S.

(954) 659-9990

Vice PresidentELAINE DEROODE, D.D.S.

(305) 373-7799

SecretaryPIERO PALACIOS, D.D.S.

(305) 274-3113

Treasurer

RODRIGO ROMANO, D.D.S., M.S.

(305) 667-8766

Immediate Past President

BEATRIZ TERRY, D.D.S.

(305) 270-1350

Young Member

ESTEBAN LEON, D.M.D.

Trustees & FDA Line Officer

Michael D. Eggnatz, D.D.S., FDA Secretary

(954) 217-8888

Jorge Centurion, D.M.D., Trustee

305-662-2216 FAX: 305-663-6647

Beatriz Terry, D.D.S., Trustee

(305) 270-1350

Alternate Trustees

Jeannette Peña Hall, D.M.D.

Rodrigo Romano, D.D.S., M.S.

Delegates to the Executive Council from the Affiliates Societies

Carlos Sanchez D.M.D. (MDDS)

Alexandra Castillo (MDDS)

Richard Mufson D.D.S (ND/MBDS)

Isaac Garazi, D.M.D. (ND/MBDS)

Barry Bluth, D.M.D. (SBDS)

Joseph Pechtor, D.M.D. (SBDS)

Affiliate Society

Presidents

Elaine DeRoode, D.D.S., M.S. (MDDS)

Isaac Garazi, D.M.D.(ND/MBDS)

Joel Slingbaum, D.M.D. (SBDS)

Richard A. Mufson, D.D.S., Editor

Yolanda Marrero, Managing Editor

Jackie Quintero, Advertising Manager

SFDDA NEWSLETTER

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orientations at 5:30 AM, and seemed to work non-

stop to ensure all chairs were filled with patients,

all available surgeons had assistants, and the many

needed extractions and other ancillary procedures

were performed in continuous motion, somewhat

analogous to a freight train. He was also in charge

of writing and handing out all postoperative pre-

scriptions for medications.

A section was set up exclusively for administra-

tion of local anesthesia for patients prior to arrival

in the other treatment sections. However, this con-

cept was largely discontinued by the second day

due to some limitations and challenges in patients

obtaining sufficient blocks and/or levels of anes-

thesia. This responsibility was then turned over to

the primary treating dentists in each section.

A very large sterilization section was also operat-

ing in full force, non-stop, staffed largely by a rel-

atively sizeable contingent of dental students from

the University of Florida.

Another group of students from Nova Southeast-

ern were at work in the restorative section – some

of whom were also performing dental extractions,

if needed (all under supervision of course), even

an occasional “full mouth extraction,” and to my

surprise, surgical procedures which seemed as

much or more challenging than what I was doing

over in the surgical section! I had the pleasure of

meeting other very nice students from the newest

dental school in Florida, LECOM School of Den-

tal Medicine in Bradenton, who also helped the

effort by assisting in the surgery section and else-

where.

Another unexpected surprise, for me, was discov-

ering a large section devoted to dental laboratory

procedures, staffed and stocked with a number of

well qualified lab technicians, lab equipment and

dentists – including the likes of our own FDA 1st

Vice President and Speaker of the House, Drs.

Ralph Attanasi and Ethan Pansik, both prostho-

dontic specialists. Dentists and lab personnel in

this section were also charged with, among other

tasks, helping to provide impressions and fabri-

cating of replacement appliances for patients who

underwent recent or previous extraction of teeth.

Numerous other tables and stations were set up

for volunteer registration, patient registration, and

after treatment was performed, a patient “check

out” area. Post-operative instructions were given,

along with brochures and other helpful informa-

tion regarding alternate avenues to receive ongo-

ing or future charitable dental care within the

community. Patients were also asked to submit

comments and feedback regarding the care they

received, and many contributed hand-written

notes expressing their gratitude and other wonder-

ful comments, which were then posted on a large

bulletin board for all to read.

Numerous volunteers with blue shirts, “ambas-

sadors,” were seen throughout the building, per-

forming many functions ranging from escorting

patients in all directions to connecting assistants

with treating doctors, translation, and others.

A good number of dentists from the South Florida

area were also on hand, including our FDA Sec-

retary, Michael Eggnatz, who showed up with an

entourage of his staff and family, and who appar-

ently employed a “divide and conquer” theme.

Hygienist, Ayli Garcia, performed gross debride-

ments for the 2 days, assistant, Nora Wallace

worked chairside in oral surgery, while front desk

and assistant, Laura Santiago and Aileen Salva,

were ambassadors/translators. Dr. Eggnatz was a

captain of the operative ambassadors, and wife,

Marion and daughter/front desk, Kristina, were

ambassadors, escorting patients to and from doc-

tors for treatment.

Our SFDDA and FDA past president, Cesar

Sabates, was also in the house, as well as our dis-

trict treasurer, Rodrigo Romano, pediatric dentist,

Richard Sherman, Hollywood dentist, Richard

Topolski, Miami dentist, Robert Goral, and

Weston dentists, Lee Friedel and Elise Bolski,

who also brought their staff.

I apologize for omitting the names of any other

dentists from our district who may have attended,

as well as dental students, or the many devoted

hygienists, assistants, and volunteers, as I was per-

sonally not able to obtain additional information

to recognize all who were there. However, I

would like to personally thank all of you who

traveled to Tampa and gave of your time and

skills.

I am certain that everyone on hand, volunteers and

patients alike, could share their own stories on

what this event personally meant in their respec-

tively minds and hearts. Many hugs and, in many

cases, tears were shared by not only those so

grateful for having been on the receiving end of

the generous outpouring of time and care given,

but also by many on the giving end as well.

I would like to also share two personal “firsts”

which I experienced as part of the Florida MOM

event. For one - this marked the first time in my

life I have ever administered local anesthetic and

removed a tooth on someone as early as 6:00 AM

(including my days while in residency training)!

Second, but no less interesting for me, was the re-

alization that I have worked alongside many FDA

member colleagues year after year at House of

Delegates meetings, Specialty Forums, FNDC

and other venues. However, this was the first time

I have worked alongside the same people in the

same room while actually performing clinical

dentistry!

continued on pg 7

The net result after the two days of this immense culmination of hard

work – was a very thankful Tampa Bay community.

Stories of the event were abound on TV and radio airwaves, featuring pa-

tient interviews – and including one in which a father of six children

shared a deep sense of gratitude for having been able to receive care for

himself and his entire family.

Tremendous gratitude and praise was expressed for the FDA and the Mis-

sion of Mercy for having organized and brought this event to the Tampa

area. Talk of bringing this event to other Florida communities could also

be heard in the air during the two-day affair, such as – perhaps even

Miami? Who knows? Stay tuned.

Dr. Richard A. Mufson is the Editor of the SFDDA Newsletter, and maybe contacted at (305) 935-7501 or MufsonOralSurg@aol.com

Rich’s Ramblings, continued from pg 5

pictured: top right - dental hygiene sec-tion in action.

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Dr. Idalia Lastrareceives the Alan E. FriedelService and LeadershipAward for her outstandingdedication and commitment toOrganized Dentistry.

For more than 30 years, Dr. Idalia Lastra has been

a pillar of organized dentistry. A soft spoken and

gentle woman who is a powerful presence in the

profession, Dr. Lastra has held many leadership

positions in the tripartite, starting as editor the

local component newsletter and continuing on to

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Treasurer of the Florida Dental Health Founda-

tion. At the South Florida District Dental Associ-

ation, Dr. Lastra also served on the Miami Winter

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ditionally, Dr. Lastra was President of the South

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County Dental Research Clinic.

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incidentally the same university where her father, Dr. Jesus Las-

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Dr. Lastra is among the most respected historians at the SFDDA

and always available to answer questions and provide guidance

whenever asked. She has been an inspiration to the younger

members and up and coming leaders of the association. So it

is with gratitude that this award is given to someone so deserv-

ing.

Dr. Alan E. Friedel with Dr. Idalia Lastra

Dr. Idalia Lastra

The Alan E. Friedel Service and Leadership Award is given to dentistswho are members of the American Dental Association through theSouth Florida District Dental Association, who have served organizeddentistry for more than 20 years at all levels of the tripartite, andwhose achievements have made a difference in the profession. Recipients of the award are selected by their peers.

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New plans availableOCT. 1. Find out NOW how to get your health plan.

HEALTHCARE REFORM AND SUBSIDY INFORMATION AVAILABLE

A Member Benefit Since 1989

Contact us! We’ll help you

understand your options.

Joseph PerrettiSFDDA Insurance Representative

305.665.0455.

South Florida District Dental Association Members

your local FDAS Representative is Joseph Perretti(305) 665-0455

OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

BEAUTIFUL MIAMI BEACH: location

dental office in the Sheridan Center

( http://davidvinedentist.com ). Underuti-

lized facility with two very competent dental

assistants. Looking for general dentist or

specialist to lease 3 to 4 days a week. Please

call Dr. David Vine ( 305.538.1115or e-

mail: dvine@davidvinedentist.com ).

FLORIDA, FT. LAUDERDALE: Associ-

ate position available for Full/Part-time En-

dodontist in a well-established “private”

Endodontic Practice”. Excellent opportunity

for a motivated practitioner to grow with us.

Work in a modern, clean and comfortable en-

vironment with a great staff. Please Fax Re-

sume to (978) 477-2671

PEDIATRIC DENTIST WANTED: Ex-

cellent opportunity for Pediatric Dentist to

share office space in a well established Or-

thodontic practice in Plantation Fl. Office is

available 1-3 days per week. Ideal location

in a spacious & modern facility located di-

rectly next to a large Pediatrician group prac-

tice. Perfect situation for an initial start up or

satellite office location. Contact: plt-

northo@gmail.com

A BLOCKBUSTER OPPORTUNITY:

Full or part time for General Dentists, Pe-

dodontists, Periodontists, Oral Surgeons, Or-

thodontists and Endodontists. Generous

compensation with unlimited potential.

Guaranteed referrals. Join our group spe-

cialty care practice with a significant general

dental component. Established in 1975 in

Aventura, Coral Springs, Delray Beach,

Boynton Beach, Stuart, Ft. Pierce and Mel-

bourne. Call: Dr. Feingold at (561) 665-

0991. Email:careers@dentaland.net

GENERAL DENTIST: Needed in Dade Co

30HR WK. Excellent salary . Holiday and

Ins Pay 615-202-8864 or 615-300-8621

GENERAL DENTIST: Excellent opportu-

nity for associate dentist position available.

FT or PT, could lead to partnership. Start

working immediately, Homestead / Kendall

area, state-of-the-art facility. Please call 305-

246-5444 or/ and send resume to 305-246-

5406, or email to

careeropportunities@dcsouthflorida.com

PERIODONTIST WANTED: We are a

growing dental group looking for a Peri-

odontist to join our dental team. Excellent

compensation, Eng/Spanish required. Call

Manuel (305) 915-2953.

FLORIDA—Grow with us: Large intimate

group practice seeks experienced, highly-

productive General Dentists and Specialists

for busy growing general and multi-specialty

practices. Gentle Dental Group operates 25

large, well-established practices in Broward,

Palm Beach, Dade, & the Treasure Coast

with new practices on the horizon.

Our beautiful and modern facilities are in

premium locations and offer state-of-the-art

equipment and digital x-rays with a support-

ive staff and professional management team.

Cash, private, & insurance. Highest compen-

sation in Industry, Full schedules, excellent

benefits, malpractice insurance reimburse-

ment, and CE www.GentleDentalGroup.com.

Call: Bradford Cabibi, Doctor Recruiter:

(561) 999-9650 ext. 6146 Fax or email CV

to: (561) 526-2576or careers@gentledental-

group.com .

PEDODONTIST WANTED, HIGH

GUARANTY: Excellent opportunity for a

pedodontist, FT position available. High

guaranty of 180k, could lead to partnership.

Start working immediately, south Miami

area. Please send resume to: careeropportu-

nitiesdental@gmail.com

GREAT OPPORTUNITY: Seeking estab-

lished dentist to share space & overhead in

state of the art, general practice office.

Turnkey operation located in Emerald Hills

area of Hollywood. Call 954-966-6410

ORTHODONTIST WANTED: We are a

growing dental group looking for an Ortho-

dontist to join our dental team. Excellent

compensation. English/Spanish required.

Call Manuel 305.915.2953

WANTED P/T PEDO / ENDO / PERIO/

ORAL SURGEON: For Hollywood Gen-

eral Dentist office. Flexible hours. Call Kim

954-981-4500.

SHARE OVERHEAD OR EXPERI-

ENCED ASSOCIATE AND OR START

OWN PRACTICE IN SHARED OF-

FICE: Hollywood dentist looking to bring

in another experienced dentist(s). To share

overhead expenses in a well established Hol-

lywood Dental Practice. Call Kim (954) 981-

4500.

GENERAL / SPECIALIST: Ft/Pt Great

opportunity for General Dentist / Specialist.

Excellent compensation, bonus and partner-

ship positions. Multiple locations in South

Florida. Please fax resume to (305) 770-

1232 or call Kathy (954) 430-2188 or email

to haroldhui@aol.com

GENERAL DENTIST WANTED:

Hialeah, Pembroke Pines or Kendall area,

excellent compensation and bonus with

guarantee income. Eng/Spanish required.

Call Manuel 305.915.2953

OPPORTUNITIESWANTED

MAY 2014 GRADUATE: 4th year dental

student at Marquette University seeking As-

sociateship opportunity in a quality oriented

dental practice located in South Florida.

Bilingual. Comfortable with Endo, Oral

Surgergy, & Cosmetic dentistry. CV avail-

able upon request. Contact: Arnaldo Lopez

(414-213-9397) or aalopez86@gmail.com

MISCELLANEOUS:

COMPLETE OFFICE OF DENTAL

EQUIPMENT: Overhead Lights, Chairs,

Carts, X-Ray, Panoramic X-Ray and Auto

Developer, Compressor, Suction Pump &

Misc. Items. No reasonable offer refused.

Contact: Cindy 305-661-9556

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Your Tripartite Membership Benefits!yFree Continuing Education on line at

www.floridadental.orgyPatient Referral through the SFDDA’s

www.solidreferral.comyLegislative presence at the state level yFDAS Insurance ProgramsyAssistance with professional and patient related

problemsyPeer Review counseling to help you resolve pa-tient

disputes and avoiding costly litigationyOn-Line Job Placement and employment servicesyFacility of Continuing Education ySpecial Priced registration at the Miami Winter

Meeting and at the FDA’ s annual FNDC meetingyOpportunity of earning CE credits in community

outreach programsyAnswers to questions regarding dental and

community-related matters

ySupport Services in the form of Disaster Relief Loans and Grants

yFull use of ADA resources including practice management, insurance and retirement plans, financial services, legal information and more.

When renwal time comes around just go to the FDA’swebsite, floridadental.org and click on “Click Here toPay Dues” Once you do, you will have several op-tions to help you renew and maintain your member-ship.

Remember, your membership represents more than just the

above benefits; it represents youas a dedicated professional

committed to excellencein your field.

Questions regarding your membership may be directed to

Ms. Jackie Quintero at the SFDDA (305) 667-3647 ext. 13.

Members Enjoy Discount Movie Tickets!

Regal and AMC Call the SFDDA at (305) 667-3647

or visit www.sfdda.org

Basic Life Support Basic Rescuer CPR Healthcare Providers

South Florida District Dental Association – PP#0004

This four(4) hour course meets the requirements of the Florida Dental Pract Act, effective November 1, 1986,which provides mandatory current CPR training for all dentists and hygienists. Course completion offers two (2)years certification. Continuing education credits apply. As part of the CPR training at the Basic Life Support level,this course provides training in the use of either an Automated External Defibrillator or a Defibrillator andElectrocardiograph.

All classes listed above are at the SFDDA office in Coral Gables. Class size is limited and pre registration is required.Theprice is $50 per person. Registrants will be sent driving and parking instructions. Dress code is full length pantsand shirts to practice one and two person CPR with manikins on the floor. Participants must be in good health andable to do strenuous activity. If a disability exists, please notify the SFDDA office and you must speak to theinstructor before class starts. Cancellations with 24 hours prior notice of the class will be refunded less $10administration fees. No shows and cancellations with less than a 24 hours notice will not be refunded, but maybe rescheduled. No telephone reservations are accepted. Please fill out the form and mail it to the address belowor send it by fax if paying by credit card. CPR COURSES ARE TAUGHT BY AHA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS

Make Checks Payable to: SFDDA 420 South Dixie Hwy #2E Coral Gables Fl 33146 Telephone: 305.667.3647 Fax: 305.665.7059

Courses for May and June 2014 Classes held on Wednesdays on the following dates:

May 14, 2014 – 6pm June 11, 2014 – 6pm

Enclosed is my check for $______ at $50 per person for the following registrant: 1 FORM PER PERSON! Name:____________________________________________________Position:________________________________

Current CPR Card _____ Yes _____ No DATE EXPIRES_______ -______

1st CHOICE: Date ______________________ 6:00 p.m.

2nd CHOICE: Date ______________________ 6:00 p.m.

Daytime Phone________________________ Fax___________________ Email:_______________________________ Address ____________________________________________City, State,Zip_________________________________

To pay by Credit Card: VISA MASTERCARD DISCOVER

Credit Card # _____________________________________________ Expiration Date: ______________________ No. On Back of Card _______________________ Billing Zip Code________________________ Signature _______________________________________________________________________________ Print name on Card _______________________________________________________________________

Need to Renew Your CPR Certification?Register Today - Classes Limited

USE THIS FORM TO REGISTER SIMPLY COPY AND FAX OR MAIL

CURSO PARA CERTIFICACION DE RADIOLOGIA Presentado por SOUTH FLORIDA DISTRICT DENTAL ASSOCIATION

Fecha: sábado, 7 de junio de 2014 Hora: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Lugar: South Florida District Dental Association

420 S. Dixie Highway, Suite 2-E Coral Gables, Fl 33146

Costo: $ 145.00 por persona

REGLAS GENERALES SE REQUIERE SU PUNTUAL

ASISTENCIA * Después de las 9:30 am no se permitirá la entrada de ningún estudiante al curso.

* Cada participante recibirá el correspondiente manuales confirmando la inscripción antes del curso.

* Quienes apliquen, después del 30 de mayo 2014 recibirán el manual el día del curso.

* Cancelaciones del curso hechas antes de las 24 horas y el regreso del los manuales se les rembolsará el dinero menos $50 por cargos administrativos.

*Tienen 30 dias para reincribirse en el próximo curso. No excepción.

* Por favor conserve este memo para recordar la fecha, hora y lugar.

Chapter 64B5 - Rule 9.011Amended 5/20/02 Radiography Training For Dental Assistants

El Board de la Florida, modificó la regla 64B5-9.011, relacionada con el tratamiento en radiología para asistentes dentales (4c). La nueva regulación establece un tiempo máximo de 15 meses, como límite, para el entrenamiento de asistentes en el trabajo. Las asistentes pueden continuar tomando radiografías sin la certificación, por esos 15 meses. Asistentes dentales con un mínimo de tres meses continuos de entrenamiento en el trabajo tomando radiografías bajo la supervisión directa del dentista, pueden tomar un curso acreditado en radiología. Las personas necesitan estar por 12 meses en entrenamiento en el trabajo. Asistentes dentales que completen con éxito el curso dado por el SFDDA, el cual es aprobado por el Board of Dentistry, son elegibles para la certificación en radiología. Los participantes deben ser mayores de 18 años.

Si, inscribeme en el curso de Certificacion de Radiologia sábado, 7 de junio de 2014

____incluyo mi cheque for $ 145.00 pago á: SFDDA

____ Carge $145 á mi __VISA ___MasterCard ___Discover

NOMBRE: TELE. DE CASA:_________________________ Direccion de casa: CIU: _____________EST:______ZIP:__________ DENTISTA EMPLEADOR: TELE. DE TRABAJO:____________________

Numero de Tarjeta de credito #__________________________________________________Exp. ________________ Numero atras de tarjeta________________ Firma:_________________________________________________

Envie esta forma, el pago y la forma notarizada á: SFDDA, 420 S. Dixie Hwy, #2-E, Coral Gables, Fl. 33146 Tel: (305) 667-3647 Fax: (305) 665-7059

ESPACIO LIMITADO

REGISTER YOUR DENTAL ASSISTANT TODAY! BILINGUAL RADIOLOGY CERTIFICATION COURSE.

REGISTRATION FORM IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH - BOTH REGISTRATION FORM AND NOTARY FORM MUST BE SENT INORDER TO BE REGISTERED

Date: Saturday, June 7th, 2014

SPACE IS LIMITED TO 30

South Florida District Dental Association 420 South Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables Florida 33146 Tel. 305.667.3647

RADIOLOGY CERTIFICATION COURSE

Applicants for this course must fill out, notarize, and return this form to SFDDA

YOUR EMPLOYING DENTIST MUST SIGN AND NOTARIZE THIS FORM. THIS ORIGINAL FORM MUST BE RETURNED WITH REGISTRATION COURSE FEE.

(ESTA FORMA DEBE DE SER COMPLETADA POR SU EMPLEADOR Y DEBE SER NOTARIZADA)

APPLICANTS NAME ________________________________________

EMPLOYING DENTISTS NAME ________________________________________

OFFICE ADDRESS ________________________________________

_________________________________________

WORK NUMBER _________________________________________

BY SIGNING BELOW I AM VERIFYING THAT THE APPLICANT NAMED ABOVE HAS BEEN UNDER MY

EMPLOYMENT AND HAS ACOMPLETED A MINIMUM OF AT LEAST 3 MONTHS OF CONTINUOUS ON-

THE-JOB TRAINING THROUGH ASSISTING IN THE POSITIONING AND EXPOSING OF DENTAL

RADIOGRAPHIC FILM UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF A FLORIDA LICENSED DENTIST@ IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE FLORIDA BOARD OF DENTISTRY RULE 64B5-9.001.

_____________________________ _______________________________

DENTIST SIGNATURE DENTISTS LICENSE NUMBER

By signature and seal below, I hereby certify that I have verified the identification of the dentist

signing above.

__________________________________________

NOTARY PUBLIC

Commission Expires On: ________________