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SID NICHOLSON -ODA’S NEW PRESIDENTpg. 16

Finding the Perfect Balance - Women in Dentistrypg. 20

VOLUME 96/ISSUE 8 MAY 2005

T H E O F F I C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E O K L A H O M A D E N TA L A S S O C I AT I O N

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OFFICERS 2005-2006PRESIDENT

Sid Nicholson, DDS

PRESIDENT-ELECTPamela Low, DDS

SECRETARY/TREASURERDoug Chancellor, DDS

EDITORDennis Weibel, DDS

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORDana A. Davis

JOURNAL STAFFEDITOR

Dennis Weibel, DDS

ASSOCIATE EDITORSDavid B. Shadid, DDS

Raymond Cohlmia, DDS

ADVISORY EDITORFrank J. Miranda, DDS

MANAGING EDITORDana A. Davis

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNCIATIONSBrian Houston

PUBLICATIONS/ADV. MANAGERStephanie Trougakos

CORRESPONDENTSCENTRAL DISTRICTSteven Powell, DDS

EASTERN DISTRICTTyson Christy, DDS

NORTHERN DISTRICTJandra Mayer-Ward, DDS

NORTHWEST DISTRICTRonald Vaughn, DDS

OKLAHOMA COUNTYJeff Cohlmia, DDS

SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICTKevin O’Halloran, DDS

TULSA COUNTYWade Sessom, DDS

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFFEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dana A. Davis

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTShelly Murphey

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORBrian Houston

PUBLICATIONS/ADV. MANAGERStephanie Trougakos

MEMBERSHIP SERVICESODASCO, Inc.Kay MosleyCoordinator

Amber Begay

RECEPTIONISTEmily Clarkson

OKLAHOMA DENTAL FOUNDATIONGuillermo Gallegos

THE OKLAHOMA DENTAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL (ISSN 0164-9442) is published ten times per year by the Oklahoma Dental Associa-tion, 629 NW Grand Blvd, Ste. A, Oklahoma City, OK 73118, (405)848-8873. Annual subscription rate of $6 for ODA members is included in their annual membership dues. Rates for non-members are $36. Single copy rate is $6, payable in advance. Periodical postage paid at Okla-homa City, OK POSTMASTER: Send address changes to OKLAHOMA DENTAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL, 317 NE 13th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104.Opinions and statements expressed in the OKLAHOMA DENTAL AS-SOCIATION JOURNAL are those of the author and are not necessarily those of the Oklahoma Dental Association. Neither the Editors nor the Oklahoma Dental Association are in any way responsible for the ar-ticles or views published in the OKLAHOMA DENTAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL.

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INSIDEODA Today

President’s Message / pg. 4 Dental Organization News / pg. 4

Smart Start / pg. 6 Calendar of Events / pg. 6

ADA Presidential Gala / pg. 8National Museum of Dentistry... / pg. 8

ODA Citation of Commendation / pg. 8ODA Photo Album / pg. 9

Who & WhatProfi le, Dr. Leon Bragg / pg. 10

Profi le, Kay Mosley / pg. 12

FeaturesSid Nicholson, 99th ODA Pres. / pg. 16

Women in Dentistry / pg. 20What is Your Business Worth? / pg. 22

ClinicalsOral Health Assessment / pg. 24

Classifi edsGeneral Listings / pg. 28Limited Practice / pg. 29

ADVERTISER’S INDEXAlexander & Strunk Inc. / pg.13

Delta Dental / IFC

Dental Systems Inc. / pg. 13

Great Southwest Dental Lab / BC

Greater St. Louis Dental Soc. / pg. 27

Heumann Dental Lab / pg. 19

MBNA / pg. 18

MIDCO Dental / IBC

Missouri Dental Association/ pg. 23

ODASCO, Inc. / pg. 5

Patterson Dental Supply / pg. 15

Sedation-On-Call/ pg. 9

Stillwater National Bank / pg. 14

ON THE COVER:Dr. Sid Nicholson, ODA President, Muskogee

PRESIDENT’S M E S S A G EBy: Sid Nicholson DDS

Hello to anyone out there that might actually be reading this little epistle! First, I’d like to say thanks to those of you who have entrusted me to be responsible for the affairs of your ODA this year. I’m your servant this year – if you have a question or a problem, I’ll try to fi nd you an answer or solution, and hopefully we can work as a team to continue the great strides that have been made in the last couple of years at our central offi ce. For those of you who may be unaware, the “New” ODA is more than just a cute phrase someone came up with. There is a new team on board at the central offi ce and they have begun the process of organizing and collating things so that our job as member volunteers is infi nitely easier than it has ever been in the past. Some of these changes are visible, such as the new Journal, web site, and an awesome new building, while others are more subtle. All this is great, but to make this team (the ODA) work at its best, we need your full participation at all levels (local, district, state and national) to be a viable and relevant Association. This means making it to your district meetings, being active on committees, or even serving as an offi cer. You might fi nd that you make some new friends and actually enjoy the experience! Please, let’s stop asking the same people to carry the ball for us time after time. An association by defi nition is a “fellowship or partnership,” a “mental connection between ideas.” That’s what we should strive for by all pitching in. We have about 1,550 members. If we form a chain with 1,550 links, we have far more reach than 1,550 chains with one link each. Join the team and be part of something far greater than your self. Questions? : email me at [email protected]

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TULSA COUNTY (TCDS)By: Jeff Parker, DDS, TCDS Editor

A great time was had by all 198 – dentists, spouses and dental team members – who attended our Dental Hockey Night with the Tulsa Oilers! Our March 15th Awards Banquet and Installation of Offi cers was well attended and special guests included our featured speaker Mayor Bill LaFortune, Wanda Saddoris, Neva Brannin, Geor-gia Vincent- Kendall, and the widows and family members of our deceased members this past year who were honored with a touching video that was presented by Dr. Wade Sessom: Lorene Holla-baugh, Mary Frances Halm, Mary Kay Salyers and Autry Salyers, Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Gawey, Dr. Thomas Williams, and Dr. Ron and Margaret Hammond. Congratulations to the following awards recipients: Dr. Jerry Smith received the Rush Memorial Table Clinic Award for his Out-standing Table Clinic on “White MTA for Anterior Trauma;” and Dr. Bernie Wynn received the McBride Memorial Table Clinic Award and Traveling Trophy for the Most Innovative Table Clinic, “External Sinus Augmentation.” Dr. Ron Winder received the John Gawey Award for the TCDS Dentist with 25 years or more of outstanding dental service, ADA President Dr. Richard Haught received the James A. Saddoris Award for outstanding contributions to organized dentistry, and TCDS President Dr. Mike Kincaid received the A.L. Walters Award for TCDS Dentist of the Year for 2004 and the President’s Plaque. One of the many highlights of the evening included an awards presentation video made by Dr. Wade Sessom about Dr. Kincaid’s contributions and accomplishments over the past three years that left Dr. Kincaid literally “speechless!” Additionally, Dr. Kincaid presented Certifi cates of Recognition Awards to the following: 1) Jan Adams for representing People’s State Bank with her contributions and fi nancial support to our organization. 2) Dr. Kyle Shannon for his contribution to our organization by editing and combining the Constitution and By-Laws into one document. 3) Dr. Richard Brown for his outstanding efforts acquiring the excellent list of all-day speakers for 2004-2006. 4) Dr. Ken Bezan for his time and effort coordinating our organization’s canned food drive to feed the underserved, 5) Dr. Bernie Wynn for his time and effort coordinating our organization’s canned food drive to feed the underserved. 6) Dr. Kent and Jan Shacklett for their generosity and hospitality by offering to host the fi rst annual Dental Family Day Festival on November 7th. 7) Dr. Peggy Dickson for her contribution to our organization by successfully coordinating the fi rst annual Dental Family Day Festival.

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C A L E N DA R O F E V E N T S

Have an event you would like listed on the ODA Calendar? Email details to [email protected]

MAYMAY 1 – Oklahoma Dental Association Annual Meeting, Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City

MAY 2 – ODA Offi ces Closed

MAY 13 – Tulsa County Dental Society: OU vs. OSU Baseball Game, Driller’s Stadium

MAY 16 – Retired Dentists Lunch, ODA Headquarters, 11:30 A.M.

MAY 30 – ODA Offi ces Closed

JUNEJUNE 2 – Tulsa County Dental Society Presents Dr. Mitch Condit

JUNE 4 – Tulsa County Dental Society - 4th Annual Molar Open

JUNE 7 – Oklahoma Association of Women Dentists Study Club, Offi ce of Dr. Karen Rattan, 6:00 PM

JUNE 20 – Retired Dentists Lunch, ODA Headquarters, 11:30 AM

JUNE 23 – ADA New Dentist Conference, Chicago



GETTING OFF TO A $MART $TART Dr. Matt Krische, ADA 12th District New Dentist Committee Chair, presented the Smart

Start Program to the fi rst-year dental students at the OU College of Dentistry. The program

included the basics of fi nancial planning for dental students. The students learned about

credit, compound interest, and the impact of student debt. Krische also helped the students

develop realistic income expectations for their years of practicing dentistry immediately

following graduation from dental school and he discussed the fi nancial resources that are

available to them. The fi rst-year dental students also evaluated their own personal fi nancial

situation and heard real-life stories from new dentists who had made both good and bad

fi nancial decisions.

Representing the ODA at the session was ODA President Dr. Lee Beasley, who greeted

the students and invited them to attend the ODA Annual Meeting. Beasley also encouraged

the students to become active in organized dentistry. Kay Mosley, ODA Director of Member-

ship, also attended the session and spoke with the students about transitioning from dental

student membership to active membership in the ODA.

GETTING OFF TO A $MART $TART Dr. Matt Krische, ADA 12th District New Dentist Committee Chair, presented the Smart

Start Program to the fi rst-year dental students at the OU College of Dentistry. The program

included the basics of fi nancial planning for dental students. The students learned about

credit, compound interest, and the impact of student debt. Krische also helped the students

develop realistic income expectations for their years of practicing dentistry immediately

following graduation from dental school and he discussed the fi nancial resources that are

available to them. The fi rst-year dental students also evaluated their own personal fi nancial

situation and heard real-life stories from new dentists who had made both good and bad

fi nancial decisions.

Representing the ODA at the session was ODA President Dr. Lee Beasley, who greeted

the students and invited them to attend the ODA Annual Meeting. Beasley also encouraged

the students to become active in organized dentistry. Kay Mosley, ODA Director of Member-

ship, also attended the session and spoke with the students about transitioning from dental

student membership to active membership in the ODA.

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8) Angie Cook, RDH, for her contribution to our organization by successfully coordinating the fi rst annual Dental Family Day Festival. 9) Dr. Kimberly Cozort, Give Kids a Smile! Day and serving as our chairman for National Children’s Dental Health Month. 10) Judy Keenan, National Dental Health Chairman and Immediate Past President of the Alliance to the Oklahoma Dental Associa- tion – for her commitment and excellence in resurrecting the Dental Alliance as an active organization in Tulsa, and serving as an offi cer of the State Alliance and Chairman of the American Alliance to the American Dental Association. 11) Mella Glenn, President of the Alliance to the Oklahoma Dental Association – for her commitment and excellence in resurrecting the Dental Alliance as an active organization in Tulsa and serving as an offi cer of the State Alliance.

Dr. Mike Kincaid also presented the following with President’s Awards: 1) Dr. Ron Lamb – TCDS President’s Award for his tireless energy, continuous commitment, and provision of supplies and equipment contributed to meet the dental needs of the disadvantaged and indigent citizens suffering throughout the world. 2) Dr. Gary Burnidge – TCDS President’s Award for his tireless and unselfi sh service to volunteer dentistry and his professional commitment to organized dentistry. 3) Dr. Steve Lusk, President of EODDS – TCDS President’s Award for his service to volunteer dentistry and his professional commitment to the underserved citizens of northeastern Oklahoma. 4) Pam Beard, Executive Director of EODDS – TCDS President’s Award for her service to volunteer dentistry and her professional commitment to the underserved citizens of northeastern Oklahoma. 5) Margaret Lippert, Assistant Director of EODDS – TCDS President’s Award for her service to volunteer dentistry and her professional commitment to the underserved citizens of northeastern Oklahoma. 6) Rob Johnson – TCDS President’s Award for outstanding community service and contribution to charitable volunteer dental efforts meeting the needs of disadvantaged and underserved citizens. 7) The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation, The Maxine and Jack Zarrow Family Foundation, and The Zarrow Families Foundation – TCDS President’s Award for the generous fi nancial contribution to charitable volunteer dental efforts that meet the needs of disabled, disadvantaged and underserved citizens.

Also, EODDS President Dr. Steve Lusk presented the newly established Zarrow Charitable Dentistry Award to the fi rst recipient, Dr. Jim Hackler. Following the awards program, Dr. Richard Haught installed our new TCDS Offi cers for 2005-2006: TCDS Secretary-Treasurer Dr. Laurie Southard, TCDS President-Elect Dr. Mike Hosier and TCDS President Dr. Wade Sessom. Our Activities Committee is fi nalizing plans for our Friday, May 13th OSU / OU Bedlam Dental Baseball Night at Driller’s Park and our Friday, June 3rd 4th Annual TCDS Molar Open!

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ODA RECEIVES STATE CITATION OF COMMENDATION

The Oklahoma Dental Association received a Citation of Commendation from the Oklahoma State Senate for the Association’s Give Kids a Smile! activities in 2005. The citation was the result of a motion by Senator Bernest Cain, Jr. In the citation, the Oklahoma State Senate recognizes the importance of oral health among Oklahoma children and expresses gratitude to the ODA for the Give Kids a Smile! (GKAS) ef-forts. ODA GKAS efforts included providing free oral health screenings and dental treatment for underserved Oklahoma children. During ODA’s Dentist Day at the Capitol,

several ODA members and ADA President Dr. Richard Haught brought the ODA’s Give Kids

Smile! activities to the attention of many Oklahoma State House and Senate members.

Join Dr. & Mrs. Haught at the 2005 ADA Presidential Gala On Monday, October 10th, the 2005 ADA Presi-dential Gala will be held in Philadelphia. The Presi-dential Gala is held on the Monday following the ADA Annual Session and this year it will honor Dr. and Mrs. Richard Haught. If you are planning on attending this event, please order your tickets through the Oklahoma Dental Association Executive Offi ce so that all ODA members can be seated together. Members who purchase their tickets individually will not be seated with the Oklahoma delegation. To reserve your Presidential Gala tickets, simply contact the ODA at 405.848.8873 and let the ODA know how many tickets you would like. No payment is necessary at this time. You will be billed when the tickets are received.

ADA Presidential GalaMonday, October 10

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This year’s Presidential Gala in honor of ADA President Dr. and Mrs. Richard Haught will feature a very special presentation, “The Broadway Exchange!” This show offers a tribute of timeless Broadway classics. A variety of numbers will be featured throughout the dinner service with a special grand fi nale. All song; all dance; all spectacle! The fun will continue after dinner as you dance the night away with “Big Ric and His Fabulous Dance Band”. Touted as the “dance band of the new millennium,” and recognized as one of the best in Philadelphia, Big Ric has a song list that spans from the 40’s to the hottest current music. This evening’s musical variety is the perfect fi nale to the ADA Annual Session.

National Museum of Dentistry Welcomes Dr. Richard Haught

The National Museum of Dentistry (NMD) in Baltimore opened its doors on Monday, March 7 to more than 80 dentists and their guests from around the country attending the annual ADA Leadership Conference in Washington, DC. This special tour and luncheon has become a biennial tradition for conference attendees. The group had the opportunity to be among the fi rst to enjoy “Saliva: A Remarkable Fluid”, a new exhibition that opened at NMD on Wednesday, March 2.

Among the guests were Dr. Richard Haught, ADA President, and his wife Kathy. During a brief program Dr. Haught, who serves on the museum’s National Advisory Committee (NAC) representing Oklahoma, remarked that the Museum has truly be-come national in scope, with the launch of the traveling exhibition programs. In 2003, Haught represented the Museum at the Oklahoma City launch of “Branches, Bristles and Batteries: Toothbrushes Through Time in March 2003.”

“My wife and I were thrilled to see the impact this exhibition made in the local community,” stated Dr. Haught of the touring exhibition.ADA Presidential Gala

Dr. Richard Shaffer tours the new NMD exhibit with Dr & Mrs. Haught.

Dr. John Patterson, Chair of NMD Board of Visitors, and Dr. Richard Haught.

Dr. Beasley with the GKAS Citation

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DR. LEON BRAGG – OKLAHOMA HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY DENTAL MEDICAID PROGRAM

In February of 2004, the Oklahoma Health Care Author-ity (OHCA) hired Dr. Leon Bragg, the agency’s fi rst full-time dentist, to lead the dental component of the Oklahoma Med-icaid program. Bragg’s hiring coincided with a policy change that moved the Dental Medicaid program away from using a third-party entity carrier for claims processing and distribu-tion, to handling provider claims in-house. Bragg joined OHCA in order to oversee this policy transi-tion. So, his immediate challenges were organizational – getting the new procedures working – but his goals for the program as a whole were focused on those whom Medicaid serves – Oklahoma children. Bragg’s primary goal for the Dental Medicaid program is to expand the program’s network of providers. This means that he wants to get more Oklahoma dentists participating in the Medicaid program. Increased provider participation is important because the more dentists that participate in Medicaid, the more needy Oklahoma children will have ac-cess to dental care. And in fact, increased provider participation in the Dental Medicaid program is already beginning to occur. The reason for this increased participation is that the program is operat-ing much more like private insurance. The participation process is now seamless, and poses as few problems for the provider as is possible. For example, claims can now be fi led on the Dental Medicaid website, which means a claim is fi led instantly and the electronic form alerts the fi ler to any form problems right on the spot. This new process-ing creates a process in which claims are paid quickly and easily. The Dental Medicaid web site also contains general program information and policy, it is updated monthly with program news, and has a secure site for providers to ac-cess patient information. In addition to the ease of fi ling claims, the fees paid for services in the Dental Medicaid program have become very

respectable. The program has also released some of the prior authorization requirements for certain procedures, giving providers more fl exibility in treating patients. Bragg feels that each of these changes – increase in Medicaid fees paid, reduction of prior authorization requirements, and refi ning of claims processing – has eliminated much of the resistance that Oklahoma Dentists used to have towards participating in the Dental Medicaid program. And Bragg is right, participation in the Dental Medicaid program is increasing. More dentists are becoming Medic-aid providers, complaints from providers have decreased dramatically, and providers have begun to compliment the program. One indication that the Medicaid Program is working is that a few out-of-state owned clinics that focus exclusively on Medicaid patients have begun to open in Oklahoma. With regards to the out-of-state Medicaid clinics, Bragg says that, “I would prefer our state dentists would all be-come Medicaid providers, so we wouldn’t need the out-of-state clinics. But we have to take what we can get. Those clinics mean more kids have access to care.” Bragg adds that, “Oklahomans have always had a philosophy of taking care of our own, and that’s what I want to see here. I want to see more of our dentists taking Medicaid patients, and taking care of our own kids.” Before directing the Oklahoma Dental Medicaid pro-gram, Bragg ran a private practice in northeast Oklahoma City for 21 years. Following his retirement from private practice, Bragg was a Professor of Operative Dentistry and Dental Materials at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. Bragg eventually became Assistant Dean of Clin-ics at the College before leaving for the position he holds now. Bragg’s dental staff at OHCA includes analysts, a unit manager who is also a nurse, a part-time orthodontist who

evaluates Medicaid orthodontic requests, and others. All of the staff members have been instrumental in the Dental Medicaid transition. The current success of the Dental Medicaid program is also the result of Bragg enlisting organizations to support the program’s efforts. For example, Bragg recently spoke at an ODA Sub-Council on OHCA and DHS meeting in order to introduce himself to ODA member dentists, provide a program update, and answer questions. Bragg found a positive response to his mes-sage from the ODA Sub-Council, and hopes the Association can help the program recruit providers in the future. Ultimately, the passion that Bragg feels for his position is rooted in the fact that the efforts of the Dental Medicaid program serve the oral health needs of Oklahoma children. The pro-gram has been modifi ed and streamlined specifi cally to make a difference in the lives of low-income children in Oklahoma. Medicaid dental providers can help treat and prevent oral health problems in Oklahoma children, and they can educate kids so that they grow up to have an understanding of the importance of oral health, which is something they can in turn pass on to their children. Thanks to the efforts of Dr. Bragg and his staff, the time to consider becoming a Medicaid provider is now. Visit the OHCA website (http://www.ohca.state.ok.us/) and click on PROVIDER for more information on participating in the Medicaid program.

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Kay Mosley is the ODA Director of Membership and Mem-bership Services. Born in Oklahoma City, Mosley grew up in Moore. Mosley’s father was in the military so she had

many “hometowns” for her fi rst few school years. Mosley attended nursing school at OSU before changing to dental assisting and practice management. She entered the dental fi eld in 1978 and became a Certifi ed Dental Assistant in 1991. Mosley recently fi nished a term as President of the American Dental Assistants Association and is currently work-ing on becoming a Fellow in the American Dental Assistants Association. She is a Past President of the Oklahoma County Dental Assistants Society and the Oklahoma Dental Assistants Association. As a dental assistant and offi ce manager, Mosley worked for Drs. Homsey, Coffey, Leemaster, and Hollander. She then worked in the Dean’s offi ce at the University of Oklahoma Col-lege of Dentistry for four years. Mosley has two children and four grandchildren and enjoys being a grandmother, hunting, and cooking. As the Membership Director, Mosley is responsible for the ODA membership database, tracking ODA dues payments, membership services, and all recruitment and retention ef-forts with students and member dentists. She also serves as the Rural District Coordinator helping to set up meetings and correspondence within the rural districts. Mosley helps plan the ODA Annual Meeting and is responsible for the operations and logistics of the meeting, awards, and registration. Additionally, she is the General Manager for ODASCO – ODA’s for-profi t subsidiary. The ODA Journal recently sat down with Mosley to discuss her role at the ODA.

ODA: What has been the most exciting aspect of being on the ODA Staff?KM: Recruiting new member dentists and watching our membership market share grow. I believe the ODA exists for its members and it should provide benefi ts and services that are available nowhere else. It’s very rewarding to mentor dental students and young dentists as they become members of the dental profession and the ODA.

ODA: As Membership Director, what are your goals? KM: Membership recruitment and retention projects are always “job one.” The entire staff works hard to improve the communication between members and the Associa- tion. We are particularly interested in improving the communications with our rural districts and their needs. The ODA has a talented team of members with exciting goals. It’s exciting to see the ODA come together to achieve a goal as we have done with the construction and fi nancing of our new building, and the many other things we have accomplished over the past fi ve years. I hope to continue to work closely with the ADA on membership initiatives and mentoring programs.

ODA: What is your favorite part of being the Membership Director?KM: The members. They are great. I enjoy working with our members by extending a helping hand when needed, mentoring, answering questions and helping them utilize the many resources available through the ODA and the ADA. It’s a passion for me.

ODA: What have you learned from your involvement with various ODA Councils?KM: I have learned a great deal about association business from the bylaws and policies to achieving goals. It is inter- esting how each council works independently, but the ac- tions they may take have an effect on other councils. A successful association is truly a team effort from staff and the volunteers.

ODA: What is something that you have learned about dental health since joining the ODA?KM: Having been in dentistry for over 26 years it’s hard to pinpoint one thing. Since coming to the ODA, I have real- ized the need for dental care for children and the under served. It is amazing to me with all of the oral health care education through the schools and the media that there are still so many children that need extensive oral health care, many of whom do not have access to that care.

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By Dennis Weibel, DDS “Sid, I really don’t think this is going to work,” I recalled shouting at the top of my lungs as he slammed the little Mercury outboard into gear. It happened several years ago at Lake Eufaula, when both Sid Nicholson and I were considerably younger and probably in better shape. He had just purchased a 16-foot aluminum bass rig with a correspondingly small outboard motor that was used to terrify the local fi sh population, and now he was determined to see if it would pull a water skier. Years of hard-earned lake experience had taught me that nothing short of 50 horsepower could get me up out of the water, but Sid would hear none of that. Only trial and error

would prove Sid Nicholson right or wrong.

After 30 minutes of plowing the bottom of the lake with me, Sid fi nally managed to get both boat and skier on plane. The impossible was accomplished, Sid made his point, and I was sore for a week. This determined

streak of Nicholson – to succeed in the face of adversity – would eventually benefi t organized dentistry in ways that,

back then, could only be imagined. Born in Houston, Texas in 1948, Nicholson’s childhood involved some travel throughout Texas and Oklahoma. In fact, by the ninth grade he had attended eight different schools. Finally settling in Tahlequah, Nicholson graduated from Tahlequah High School and at-tended Northeastern State

University, graduating in 1970 with a Bachelor’s in Chemistry and Natural Science Education. While Nicholson was at Northeastern, he met Linda Failla one day while sacking groceries at the local Safeway. Once they both fi nished classes, they were married in Tulsa in 1968 and recently celebrated their 36th wedding anni-versary. A move to Dallas, Texas after graduation brought Nicholson to Baylor University College of Dentistry, where he graduated with a DDS in 1974. Like most Okies who fl ed across the Red River for an education, common sense soon returned and 1974 saw Nicholson back in Oklahoma in a private practice work-ing with the Tahlequah and Muskogee Health Department Dental Service. In 1975, he purchased a deceased dentist’s practice and established what has been a 30-year general dental practice on Muskogee’s east side. Sid and Linda have three grown children: Scott, who is an OSU graduate and currently a PhD student at the University of Arkansas; Laurie, who graduated from the University of Tulsa and is also working on her PhD in New York City; and Kristi, who is an OU graduate living in Ithaca, New York. Sid has been active with the Muskogee Chamber of

SID NICHOLSON: DETERMINED LEADERSHIPODA’s 99th President on the Strength of Organized Dentistry

At the helm of underpowered bass rig.

Sid and son, Scott, show off 10-point bucks after a hunt in Northwest Oklahoma.

Sid and wife, Linda, at the International oral Implantologists Fellowship Awards in Berlin, Germany

Commerce, heading up its regional science fair judging committee for several years, and has been on the Boards of the Green Country Soccer Association, Boy Scouts, Ducks Unlimited and United Way. He and Linda are active members of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. When not involved with profes-sional issues, Sid can usually be found pursu-ing his outside interests of running, hunting, fi shing, and travel. Nicholson’s den-

tal credentials are numerous, including Oklahoma Alternate Delegate to the ADA, ODA Centennial Fund Chair, Editor of the ODA Journal, numerous Council Chairs, President and Trustee of the ODF, President of the Eastern District Dental Society, and Fellow of the International College of Dentists, Pierre Fauchard Academy, and International Congress of Oral Implantologists. A special interest in implants is the result of a preceptor-ship at the University of Texas Dental School in San Antonio, and has led Nicholson to open up a new area of his practice that includes implants, implant prosthetics, hard and soft tis-sue management, and oral anatomy.

The ODA Journal Editor recently interviewed Sid Nicholson just before his inauguration as ODA President. ODA: Describe your fi rst involvement with the ODA.Nicholson: In 1976, I was the Eastern District representative on a committee considering mandatory continuing education for Oklahoma dentists. I called a few other states that had mandatory CE at that time (phone…no internet!), who all sent descriptions of

their requirements. Our committee recommended passage of a motion before the House of Dele- gates that put into place the basic system of CE requirements we have today. Much heated debate ensued, both for and against, with passions running high on both sides. Al- though caught in the middle of all this, I was just too new at it all to really grasp the signifi cance of what we fi nally passed. I have always been a fi rm believer in CE for all dental professionals. ODA: Who has been the most infl uential ODA member you have come in contact with?Nicholson: There have been so many great ones it is hard to say, but Dr. Jim Saddoris would have to be it. He was a great guy who treated everybody like they were important to him and, despite all that he achieved, was never too good to stop and talk and shake your hand. This was an integral part of what made him a great leader. ODA: What has been your hardest job as an ODA leader?Nicholson: The hardest job has been trying to raise capital for the centennial fund, which is being used to construct our new ODA headquarters. Once our membership sees what a great facility it is, this job will get a lot easier. My most enjoyable job has been setting up the scientifi c programs for our state and local meetings, and getting to work with and know the different clinicians. ODA: What are the greatest strengths of the ODA?Nicholson: Without a doubt it is the members of the ODA who put in countless volunteer hours to make the organization function at the level it does. One of our main challenges involves the members who have yet to be motivated to lead and participate in the ODA. Without these future leaders, the organization can’t progress. ODA: What goals have you set for yourself and the ODA to be accomplished during your presidency?Nicholson: For me, it will be to escape alive! For the ODA I have fi ve main goals that I feel we need to address: 1) Increase the use of technology, especially the Internet, to reach and keep in touch with all ODA members. 2) Continue the steps necessary to address access to care issues for patients in need of dental treatment. 3) Increase activities and member involvement at the District level by fi nding out what members want.

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On the Sitka River in Alaska – limit caught before noon.

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4) Increase membership awareness of the needs of the OU College of Dentistry, especially faculty and funding. 5) Find a way to have an Annual Meeting that everyone will want to attend.

ODA: What are the major challenges facing the ODA?Nicholson: The biggest challenge facing dentistry at the state and national level is keeping an active role in legislative mat- ters. Government regulation of our practices can be very detrimental to the practice of dentistry, and ultimately will be to the detriment of our patients. In order for the ODA to remain relevant to the continuation of quality dental practice, we must maintain a high percentage of dentist membership. We also must continue to develop a new group of leaders from the recent graduates to carry on our great profession.

ODA: What are three major changes to dental practice that have occurred since you started practice?Nicholson: 1) The media-produced, public-perceived need, or want,

of dental services – especially cosmetics. 2) The prolif- eration of an incredible amount of new materials and techniques to restore missing teeth and to replace and regenerate hard and soft tissues. 3) Technological

changes, including digital x-rays, photography, computers, electronic claims, HIPAA, OSHA, and many others.

ODA: Any fi nal comments?Nicholson: Without the ADA, State and District associations, dentistry would never have advanced to the mature profession that it is today, and I want others to be aware of the incredible legacy and awesome organization that has been passed on to us. It is our responsibility to nur- ture it and pass it on to the next generation of dentists.

Several summers at Eufaula have come and gone since boating history was made. Kids have grown, graduated and married. Prac-tices have progressed and matured along with their proprietors. But one thing continues to stand out about my friend and colleague Sid Nicholson: his determination to succeed at whatever he attempts. This determination will provide the ODA with a leader who will ac-complish all that he has set out to do.

We are indeed in good hands.

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It’s all about fi nding the perfect balance. For decades, working mothers have been trying to juggle the never-ending demands of motherhood with the time-consuming restraints of their careers. The ODA Journal recently sat down with a group of women dentists to see how this ever-present issue relates to dentistry. Drs. Mary Martin, Tamara Berg, Rebecca King, Carol Blossfeld and Laura Ballinger talked about the struggles and joys of being a woman, a dentist and a mother – this is their story.

RESPECT“It’s the little old ladies that won’t listen to me!” Being a woman in a predominately male-dominated fi eld has many challenges and many rewards. Issues range from treatment plans to staff, from patients to vendors. While some patients have no issue, ODA women dentists fi nd that some patients don’t trust them and won’t follow through with a proposed treatment plan - especially senior men and women. There has to be something said about the respect men have earned from their patients after years and years in the fi eld, some people just aren’t ready for a change. However, for those that have no problem with gender, the emotional attachment they feel to their female dentist is that of a loyal relationship. Our panel felt that women, often talk-ative by nature, are more likely to take time to get to know the ins and outs of their patients lives - making patients feel at home. Most ODA women dentists never knew, during school, how much of an important factor socialization would play in their future as dentists.

“They would never ask that if their boss was a male dentist.” Women are often more likely than men to share the joys and hardships of their lives with each other. This sharing can make for a comfortable working environment complete with trust, understanding and respect. But, what happens when the boundaries are crossed? Our group agreed that men are better able to assert their authority to employees and be perceived as a strong leader. After disciplining em-ployees, women often fi nd that they are viewed in a differ-ent light than their male counterparts. Although the constant sharing makes for a more relaxed work environment, it often creates a problem when dealing with discipline. The panel also agreed that female staff, feeling that their female boss is more understanding and considerate, will use excuses such as after-school activities and home problems to receive time off work. Something they would be less likely to do with a male boss.

“The lack of respect isn’t from other dentists.” Every panelist agreed that in a professional setting they never feel disrespected by other dentists. However, vendors are another story. Most recounted memories of attending dental conferences and being ignored by vendors and reps because they thought they were assistants or hygienists. Also, female dentists are overlooked when a vendor comes to their offi ce to sell dental supplies/equipment. As frustrat-ing as it is, these experiences have proved what companies are better able to work with.

BALANCING ACT:ODA’s Women Dentists Share Their Stuggles and Joys

(L-R) Dr. Rebecca King with son Jackson, Dr. Laura Ballinger with daughter Elise, son Dean and daughter Lauren, Dr. Tamara Berg with son Karsten, Dr. Carol Blossfeld with daughter Alexandra

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BALANCE“I miss out on many school activities” The perfect balance between motherhood and a success-ful career is often hard to achieve. The panelists agreed that they heavily rely on friends and family to act as their ‘repre-sentatives’ at school activities they are unable to attend. The balance, achieved very carefully with little sleep and lots of “mom-guilt,” is hard on their “mom egos.” At the same time, all were extremely proud of their ac-complishments, even if they weren’t perfect, and felt that the lesson they are teaching their children by having such a suc-cessful career was important.

“I was worried how I was going to sit by my patients with a pregnant belly” Not only did children change the personal lives of the female dentists, but chilsewn changed their careers as well. No more working after 5:00 P.M., longer lunches, and more sympathy towards staff members with children. All found that being pregnant was not an issue for them in their day-to-day routines. The patients loved sharing the experience with them. One panelist held a baby pool in her offi ce asking patients to guess gender, birth weight, etc. The turnout was wonderful and the patients couldn’t wait to see who won. Maternity leave, for some, was not an issue; for others it

was not an option. However, all agreed that when working for yourself you have a limited number of days that you can take off. Luckily, running a private practice also allowed them the opportunity to bring their babies to work if need be. Not one panelist found that maternity leave negatively affected their patient base. Every patient stayed with during the pregnancydentist and proved to be extremely fl exible with rescheduling appointments. Although being self-employed provides fl exibility, produc-tion is lost when maternity leave is taken and all agreed that bed rest during a pregnancy or a long maternity leave would defi nitely hurt the fi nancial side of business.

ADVICE“This is the perfect profession to be a mom” “Don’t put your career on hold and don’t put your family life on hold,” was advice given by every dentist on our panel. Dentistry seems to be, according to the group, the perfect pro-fession to be a mom. Although the demands of dentistry can be overwhelming, the support from family and friends and the ability to provide for one’s children makes it worthwhile. It’s all about fi nding that perfect balance.

- Stephanie Trougakos

ODA WOMEN PANELISTS

Left: Dr. Tamara Berg and son Karsten

Left: Dr. Rebecca King and son Jackson

Above: Dr. Mary Martin with son, Cody and daughter, Amber

Left: Dr. Carol Blossfeld and daughter Alexandra

Left: Dr. Laura Ballinger with son, Dean, daughter, Elise and daughter, Lauren

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ALARMING PREVALENCE OF TOOTH DECAY AMONG OKLAHOMA’S THIRD GRADE CHILDREN - REVEALED BY THE 2003 OKLAHOMAORAL HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTPROVIDED BY MICHAEL L. MORGAN, DDS, MPA; LAURA A. BEEBE, PHD, MPH; SUSAN POTTER; KEVIN T. AVERY, DMD, MPH; KENNETH S. COY, DDS, MED, MS; BARBARA R. NEAS, PHD

To better understand the dental health needs of Oklahoma’s children, the Oklahoma State Department of Health joined with the University of Oklahoma Colleges of Dentistry and Public Health in 2003 to conduct an oral health needs assessment among Oklahoma’s third grade children. The resulting survey was the fi rst to provide important statewide data that can be used as a baseline for assessing the dental health status of Oklahoma’s third grade children. A total of 495 students from 36 schools throughout Oklahoma partici-pated in the assessment.

Good oral health is often taken for granted, but it is essen-tial to our health and well-being. Oral diseases can affect our ability to eat, the foods we choose, the way we look, and how we communicate. Yet in spite of the safe and effective means of maintaining oral health that have benefi ted most Americans during the last century, a “silent epidemic” of oral diseases is affecting some of our most vulnerable citizens, our children. Dental disease has been called the neglected American epidemic.1. The Surgeon General’s report on Oral Health in America states that tooth decay is the single most common chronic child-hood disease (fi ve times more common than asthma and seven times more common than hay fever), and that for each child without medical insurance, there are at least 2.6 children without dental insurance. 2. Additionally, the report states the social impact of oral diseases in children is substantial. More than 51 million school hours are lost each year to dental-related illness.

RESEARCH DESIGN This cross-sectional design included a random sample of third grade students in Oklahoma and direct observation of dental caries and sealants by Oklahoma licensed dentists. The protocol for data collection followed the recommendations of the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors in their publication “Basic Screening Surveys: An Approach to Monitor-

ing Community Oral Health.” The oral health needs assessment was conducted during the 2002-2003 school year. This study was submitted to and approved by both the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Institutional Review Board (IRB #10401) and the Oklahoma State Depart-ment of Health (IRB #02-15). In order to derive statewide and regional estimates, Okla-homa was divided into six regions – Northeast (NE), Northwest (NW), Southeast (SE), Southwest (SW), Tulsa County, and Oklahoma County. All schools in Oklahoma, both public and private, had an equal opportunity to be included in the survey. (To see the county breakdown by region, go to the Web site at the end of this article.)

CONSENT Active parental consent and student assent were obtained for this needs assessment. IRB-approved parental consent forms were sent to the schools several weeks before the arrival of the dentists, in order for parents and students alike to have access to the information needed to make an informed decision about the screenings. These parental consent forms include why the study was being done; how many students were taking part in the study; a description of the study; how long the child would be in the study; what the risks, benefi ts, and options of the study includ-ed; confi dentiality of the study; the child’s rights as a participant of the study; and pertinent contact information. Additionally, students could elect to participate or not partici-pate in the study through the student assent form, which was administered at the time of the screening. Voluntary student participation was emphasized on this form, as well. Both paren-tal and student consent forms had to be signed and dated in order to be included in the study.

CONFIDENTIALITY All data were stored in a password protected computer fi le. No names were entered into the electronic database. Signed parental consent forms, assent forms, and data entry forms with identifi ers were stored in locking fi les. Only group data were

analyzed, and no names will be used in any publication resulting from this needs assessment.

WEIGHTED ANALYSES Because the population of third graders and sample of par-ticipants were not equal across regions, weighting was used to adjust the statewide estimates. Ninety-fi ve percent confi dence intervals were also calculated around the weighted estimates.

RESULTS A total of 495 third grade students participated in the oral health needs assessment from across Oklahoma. The overall participation rate was quite good, 73.6%. The number of stu-dents screened and participation rates varied by region. As an example, schools in the NE region had the highest participation rates (80.9%), while Oklahoma County had the lowest rates of participation (65.5%).

The dental health status of third grade students in Oklahoma is as follows: • 69.4% of children have dental caries experience. • 40.2% of children have untreated decay. • 37.2% of children have dental sealants on at least one permanent molar tooth. • On average, each third grade child has approximately 2.8 teeth that are decayed or have been decayed, which is the mean DMFT/dmft score.

Large regional differences were observed in the results of this research project. The NW region has the lowest rates of caries experience and untreated decay, and the highest rates of dental sealant prevalence. Also, comparing data from the Okla-homa County region and the Tulsa County region show dramatic differences. Tulsa County shows signifi cantly better oral health statistics than Oklahoma County. In fact, compared to the other project regions, children in Oklahoma County have the second highest rate of caries experience, the highest rate of untreated decay, and the lowest rate of dental sealant prevalence. The following three fi gures (Figures 1, 2, and 3) show regions in order from best to worst.

Figure 1. Comparison of Oklahoma Regions: Prevalence of Caries Experience

Figure 2. Comparison of Oklahoma Regions: Prevalence of Untreated Decay

Figure 3. Comparison of Oklahoma Regions: Prevalence of Dental Sealants

DISCUSSION The Healthy People 2010 Objectives are national objectives to be reached by the year 2010 and include several measures related to oral health in children. These national goals include to: • Reduce the proportion of children with dental caries experience in their primary and permanent teeth to 42%. • Reduce the proportion of children with untreated dental decay in primary and permanent teeth to 21%. • Increase the proportion of children receiving dental sealants on their molar teeth to 50%.

Data from this study of Oklahoma children indicate signifi cant improvements are needed before the 2010 Objectives can be met (Figure 4).

Figure 4. Oklahoma Dental Health Measures Compared to Healthy People 2010 Targets

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At the time of this research project, eight other states had conducted similar assessments of their third grade children’s oral health, and Oklahoma does not fare well by comparison. These states include Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Vermont, Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, and Oregon. The statewide prevalence for dental caries experience in Oklahoma third grad-ers is 69.4%, meaning at least one permanent or primary tooth is decayed (untreated), missing (prematurely lost to decay), or fi lled (treated/restored), which is higher than any other state reported. Likewise, the rate of untreated decay in Oklahoma (40.2%), defi ned as untreated caries in at least one permanent or primary tooth, is also higher than any other reporting state. The propor-tion of children with protective sealants on at least one perma-nent molar tooth (37.2%) is in the middle of the data from other reporting states (four above and four below). The following three fi gures (Figures 5, 6, and 7) were devel-oped from data provided by the Association of State and Territo-rial Dental Directors.

Figure 5. Comparison of States: Prevalence of Caries Experience

Figure 6. Comparison of States: Prevalence of Untreated Decay

Figure 7. Comparison of States: Prevalence of Dental Sealants

Recommendations to Improve Oral Health for Oklahoma Children and Adolescents 1. Increase efforts to educate the public about the importance of oral health as a part of total health. 2. Increase access to dental care for children eligible for Medicaid. 3. Emphasize the importance of dental sealants for children to both the public and dental professionals to increase their usage. 4. Increase the number of public water systems that fl uoridate so a greater percentage of Oklahomans will have access to this safe and cost-effective method to reduce dental caries. 5. Decrease the incidence of tobacco use to reduce oral lesions and oral disease.

Since dental caries (tooth decay) is the single most common chronic childhood disease, all Oklahomans must work together to make oral health a priority in our state. To review the 2003 Oral Health Survey Report, visit the Web site: www.health.ok.gov/program/dental/index.html.

ABOUT THE AUTHORSMichael L. Morgan, DDS, MPA, Chief,Dental Health Service, Oklahoma State Department of Health

Laura A. Beebe, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, University of Oklahoma College of Public Health

Susan L. Potter, Director, Dental Programs Administration,Dental Health Service, Oklahoma State Department of Health

Kevin T. Avery, DMD, MPH, Professor and Chair, Department of Dental Services Administration, University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry

Kenneth S. Coy, DDS, MEd, MS, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Department of Dental Services Administration, University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry

Barbara R. Neas, PhD, Professor and Director, Bioinformatics and Data Management Center, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, University of Oklahoma College of Public Health

REFERENCES

1 ”The Nation’s Health,” American Public Health Association, May-June 1990, p. 2.2 “Oral Health in America: A Report of the Surgeon General (Executive Summary),” U.S. Public Health Service, 2000, p. 2.

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potential. Affordable. 405-720-2093PRACTICE FOR SALE: SOUTH-TULSA Entry-level or satellite opportunity. Four equipped operatories. Near affl uent Oral Roberts University area. 405-720-2093PRACTICE FOR SALE: SOUTH-TULSA Grossing $934,000 in 28-hour week. Beautiful offi ce and state of the art. 405-720-2093PRACTICE FOR SALE: WESTERN OKLAHOMA. Grossing $890,000. For Sale or ASSOCIATE. Large drawing area and huge patient base. 405-720-2093PRACTICE FOR SALE: NEARBY TULSA. Grossing $309,000 in 26-hour week. Low overhead. Three operatories. Available immediately. 405-720-2093PRACTICE FOR SALE: NEARBY OKLA-HOMA CITY. Grossing $216,800 in 26-hour week. Three operatories. Affordable. 405-720-2093PRACTICE FOR SALE: NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA. For Sale or Associate. New offi ce building and equipment. Grossing $461,500 in four-day week. 405-720-2093PRACTICE FOR SALE: NEAR TULSA Producing $533,700 in four-day week. Three operatories with hygiene. Picture-book community. 405-720-2093PRACTICE FOR SALE: TULSA SUBURB Grossing $344,800. Spectacular offi ce setting. Three operatories plus hygiene. Doctor retiring. 405-720-2093PRACTICE FOR SALE: SOUTH TULSA Beautiful offi ce in perfect location. Gross-ing $963K in four-day week. Doctor retir-ing. 405-720-2093THE OFFICES LISTED ABOVE MAY BE SEEN AT www.ppa-brokers.com OR CALL PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AS-SOCIATES AT 405-720-2093. FINANCING AVAILABLE.

WANTED: Associate to buy-in. Wonder-ful general practice in South Tulsa. Last year’s gross $1,100,000.00. Contact McCormick & Fitzgerald Dental Practice Transitions. Phone 918-245-1228/800-475-1228 Fax 918-245-6670


LIMITED PRACTICEENDODONTICSEndodontic AssociatesWm. Lee Beasley, DDS, MS, PC4500 West Memorial CircleOklahoma City, OK 731428101 S. WalkerOklahoma City, OK 73139405-748-6000Dayna S. Duke, DDS4500 West Memorial CircleOklahoma City, OK 731428101 S. WalkerOklahoma City, OK 73139405-748-6000Leslie B. Hardy, Jr., DDS4500 West Memorial CircleOklahoma City, OK 731428101 S. WalkerOklahoma City, OK 73139405-748-6000Myron S. Hilton, DDS4500 West Memorial CircleOklahoma City, OK 731428101 S. WalkerOklahoma City, OK 73139405-748-6000

Endodontic Practice AssociatesFred W. Benenati, DDS, MEdDiplomate American Board of Endodontics707 24th Ave., S.W., Suite 100Norman, OK 73069405-329-7936John T. Biggs, DDS, MEd, MSDiplomate American Board of Endodontics707 24th Ave., S.W., Suite 100Norman, OK 73069405-329-7936James B. Roane, DDS, MS, Inc.Diplomate American Board of Endodontics707 24th Ave., S.W., Suite 100Norman, OK 73069405-329-7936

Edmond EndodonticsJackson L. Sullivan, DDS609 South Kelly Ave, Suite E-1Edmond, OK 73003405-844-8444Edward W. Grimes, DDS, Inc.Diplomate Am. Board of Endodontics6112 East 61st StreetTulsa, OK 74136918-492-9415Ben Johnson, DDS5010 East 68th, Suite 104Tulsa, OK 74136918-493-3880David L. Maddox, DDS, Inc.Diplomate Am. Board of Endodontics5010 E. 68th Stret, Suite 202Tulsa, OK 74136918-493-3500

Norman Endontics, P.L.LC.Steven E. Powell, DDSDiplomate Am. Board of Endodontics410 24th Ave, S.W.Norman, OK 73096405-307-8200

Oklahoma EndodonticsDennis A. Leseberg, DDS MS, Inc.Practice Limited to EndodonticsGrand Park Commons1008 NW Grand Blvd., Suite AOklahoma City, OK 73118405-843-9330 800-522-0160David B. Shadid, DDS, MSD, PCPractice Limited to EndodonticsGrand Park Commons1008 NW Grand Blvd., Suite AOklahoma City, OK 73118405-843-9330 800-522-0160

David W. Pedicord, DDS, MSWarren Clinic4606 E 67th Street, Bldg 7, Suite 208, Tulsa, OK 74136918-491-5888

ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERYR. Todd Boone, DDSDiplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery1414 Arlington, Ada, OK 74820580-332-3010301 N 2nd, Suite 201McAlester, OK 74501918-426-3244

M. Edmund Braly, DDSDiplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryMedical Plaza, Suite 302620 South MadisonEnid, OK 73701580-242-2800

Perry L. Brooks, DDSDiplomate, American Board ofOral and Maxillofacial Surgery620 24th Avenue, S.W.Norman, OK 73069(405) 364-6777

Lester L. Cowden III, DDSDiplomate, American Board ofOral and Maxillofacial Surgery3100 West Britton Road, Suite AOklahoma City, OK 73120(405) 751-3321

Neil M. Glass, DDS, MDDiplomate, American Board ofOral and Maxillofacial Surgery 4320 McAuley BoulevardOklahoma City, OK 73120-9307(405) 755-4826

Ron L. Graves, DDSDiplomate, American Board ofOral and Maxillofacial Surgery1119 Walnut Drive, Suite #2Ardmore, OK 73401(580) 226-1727720-C Bryan DriveDurant, OK 74701(800) 773-1727100 Valley DrivePauls Valley, OK 73075

Jay A. Harlan, DDS Diplomate, American Board ofOral and Maxillofacial Surgery8101 S. Walker Ave., Suite EOklahoma City, OK 73139(405) 632-9726

Edwin E. Henslee, III, DDSDiplomate, American Board ofOral and Maxillofacial Surgery8811 East Reno, Suite 103Midwest City, OK 73110(405) 733-1701

Douglas S. Hoy, DDSDoctor’s Park500 East Robinson, Suite 1500Norman, OK 73071(405) 329-3113

Richard L. Johnson, DDSDiplomate, American Board ofOral and Maxillofacial Surgery7509 N.W.23rd St.Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 787-7814340 W. Vandament Ave. Yukon, OK 73099 (405) 354-6999228 Chickasha Ave. #710Chickasha, OK 73018 (405) 222-0900

David M. Lindley, DDSBoard Certified Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeonMain Office: 1315 West Gore Blvd.Lawton, OK 73501 (580) 353-70372nd Office - Thursday Afternoons1002 Chestnut, Duncan, OK 73533 (580) 255-7537

Robert J. Livingston, DDS, Inc.Diplomate, American Board ofOral and Maxillofacial Surgery1331 South York, Muskogee, OK 74403(918) 687-5462

Steven D. Meltzner, DMDOral and Maxillofacial SurgeryThe Plaza, Suite 2014140 W. Memorial Rd.Oklahoma City, OK 73120(405)749-4267

Oral and Maxillofacial Assoc., Inc.Diplomates, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryPaul C. Brown II, DDS3727 N.W. 63rd, Suite 300Oklahoma City, OK 73116(405) 848-79942828 Parklawn, Suite 3Midwest City, OK 73110(405) 733-4296Kent Cohenour, DDS3727 N.W. 63rd, Suite 300Oklahoma City, OK 73116(405) 848-79942828 Parklawn, Suite 3Midwest City, OK 73110(405) 733-4296William M. Croom, DDS3727 N.W. 63rd, Suite 300Oklahoma City, OK 73116(405) 848-7994Michael T. Duffy, DDS3727 N.W. 63rd, Suite 300Oklahoma City, OK 73116(405) 848-79948301 S. Walker, Suite 101Oklahoma City, OK 73139(405) 636-4230Vincent E. Montgomery, DMD112 Rambling OaksNorman, OK 730723727 N.W. 63rd, Suite 300Oklahoma City, OK 73116

(405) 292-8900/(405) 848-7994Scott Searcey, DDS3727 N.W. 63rd, Suite 300Oklahoma City, OK 73116(405) 848-79948301 S. Walker, Suite 101Oklahoma City, OK 73139(405) 636-4230

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of Okla.Sam P. Jones IV, DDS, MD10900 Hefner Pointe Dr, Ste 204 Oklahoma City, OK 73120(405) 463-00041218 E 9th St., Ste 7Edmond, OK 73034(405)285-7466Zeneida G. Vasquez, DDS8301 S Walker, Ste. 101Oklahoma City, OK 73139(405)636-42301218 E 9th St., Ste 7Edmond, OK 73034(405)285-7466

David L. Schwartz, DMDDiplomate, American Board ofOral and Maxillofacial Surgery 11317 S. Western, Suite 100BOklahoma City, OK 73170(405) 691-0100905 C NW 24th Ave.Norman, OK 73069(405) 579-9800

C. Ken Templeton, DDSDiplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery404 S. Mustang Rd., Yukon, OK 730991204 E. Main, Suite B., Weatherford, OK 73096(405) 577-7744 or Fax: (405) 577-7747www.yukonoralsurgery.com

Patrick L. Wallace, DDSDiplomate, American Board ofOral and Maxillofacial Surgery1119 Walnut Dr., Suite #2Ardmore, OK 73401(580) 226-1727720-C Bryan Dr., Durant, OK 74701(800) 773-1727 100 Valley Dr., Pauls Valley, OK 73075

Craig A. Wooten, DDSDiplomate, American Board ofOral and Maxillofacial Surgery13301 N. Meridian, Bldg. 100Oklahoma City, OK 73120(405) 751-7600801 East Tamarack RdAltus, OK 73521580-482-5424/866-370-6812

University Oral andMaxillofacial SurgeonsSteven M. Sullivan, DDSKevin S. Smith, DDS Alan Miyake, DDS, MDCollege of Dentistry1001 Stanton L. Young Blvd., Ste. 206 Oklahoma City, OK 73104(405) 271-4955

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dsORTHODONTICSJeff T. Cohlmia, DDS, MSDiplomate, American Board of Orthodontics13313 North Meridian, Suite D-4Oklahoma City, OK 73120(405)751-03002909 Azalea Park Dr. Muskogee, OK 74401(918) 687-3111

Terry Linda Cotterell, DDS, MSD1382 S. Douglas Blvd.Midwest City, OK 73130(405) 741-1962

Craig A. Gerken, DDS2401 N. Commerce, Suite D2Ardmore, OK 73401(580) 226-8868

E. Vann Greer, DDSDiplomate, American Board of Orthodontics2816 West Hefner Rd.Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 751-70071600 East 19th, Suite 201Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 341-9071

Michael J. Kierl, DDS, MSDiplomate, American Board of Orthodontics5818 NW 50, Ste. 500Oklahoma City, OK 73122(405) 787-2001112 N. Oak Pauls Valley, OK(405)238-2192

Herbert A. Klontz, BA, DDS, MS3621 N.W. 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73116(405) 848-4809

Kelly J. Klontz, BE, DDS, MSD9721 South PennOklahoma City, OK 73159 (405) 691-81003621 N.W. 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73116(405) 848-4809

Stephen K. McCullough, DDS, MSDiplomate, American Board of Orthodontics508 W. Vandament, Suite 200Yukon, OK 73099(405) 350-1343

Orthodontic AssociatesDavid J. Birdwell, DDSDiplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsJohn N. Archer, DDS, MSBrian D. Amy, DDS, MS10914 Hefner Pointe Dr.Water Oak, Suite 300Oklahoma City, OK 73120(405) 947-1526

Phillip R Parker, DDS, MS, MSMember, American Assoc. of Orthodontics3700 W. Robinson, Suite 102Norman, OK 73072(405) 329-8853

C. Edwin Polk, DDS, MSDDiplomate, American Board of Orthodontics1518 West 8th

Stillwater, OK 74074, (405) 372-1300

Timothy M. Shannon, DDS, MSOrthodontics Exclusively114 S. Berry Rd., Norman, OK 73069 (405) 321-2735708 N. Cedar, Perry, OK 73077 (580) 336-2227 * Fax: (405) 321-7877

J. Michael Steffen, DDS, MSDiplomate, American Board of Orthodontics1601 South Blvd., Edmond, OK 73013(405) 341-2587114 South 5th, Clinton, OK 73601(580) 323-3098

Tom R. Stewart, DDS, MSDiplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsPractice Limited to Orthodontics607 South Orchard LaneStillwater, OK 74074(405) 624-1005

Tony Stretesky, DDSDiplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsPractice Limited to Orthodontics1119 Walnut Dr., Suite 4Ardmore, OK 73401(405) 226-2331

James S. Torchia, DDS, MSDDiplomate, American Board of Orthodontics6565 S. Yale, Tulsa, OK 74136, (918) 492-4822217 South 5th, Henryetta, OK 74437109 North Fairland, Pryor, OK 74361120 West Delaware, Vinita, OK 74301

Thomas P. Weirich, DDS, MSDDiplomate, American Board of Orthodontics4320 McAuley Blvd.Oklahoma City, OK 73120(405) 755-8151Thomas H. Williams, DDS, MSDiplomate, American Board of Orthodontics2424 North Milt Phillips Ave.Seminole, OK 74868, (405) 382-2877

Mark L. Youngker, DDS, MSNorth Oklahoma City:4401 West Memorial Rd., Suite 113Oklahoma City, OK 73134(405) 752-0301South Oklahoma City:7421 South Western Ave.Oklahoma City, OK 73139(405) 634-4700

Christian G. Zylinski, DDS1400 S.E. 4th, Suite B, Moore, OK 73160, (405) 799-77113727 N.W. 63rd, Suite 100, Oklahoma City, OK 73116

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRYBobby Don Cheatham, DDS2800 North Kelly, Suite 200Edmond, OK 73003(405) 562-22221501-A BrookwoodDuncan, OK 73533(580)255-4940

Thai-An Doan, DDS11318 N. May Avenue, Suite BOklahoma City, OK 73120405-752-KIDS

Tim Fagan, DDS, MS, PLLCPractice Limited to Pediatric Dentistry423 N. Van Buren, Enid, OK 73703(580) 233-0043

Barry J. Farmer, DDS806 North YorkMuskogee, OK 74403(918) [email protected] Guthrie, DDSPediatric Dentistry3616 N.W. 50th St.Oklahoma City, OK 73112(405) 946-0686

Donald W. Haskins, DDS, MSD5222 N. Portland, Suite 10Oklahoma City, OK 73112(405) 947-15252828 Park Lawn, Suite 10Midwest City, OK 73110(405) 733-2525Gene Litteken, DDSPediatric Dentistry1103 Walnut Dr., Ardmore, OK 73401(580) 226-6290Diplomate, Am. Board of Pediatric Dentistry

Janna McIntosh, DDS, MPHPediatric Dentistry321 South Third St., Suite 3McAlester, OK 74570(918) 423-2897

Brent Moody, DDSPediatric DentistryDental Specialties Center4320 McAuley Blvd.Oklahoma City, OK 73120(405) 755-8020

Phillip R Parker, DDS, MS, MSDiplomate, Am. Board of Pediatric Dentistry3700 W. Robinson, Suite 102Norman, OK 73072(405) 329-8853

Donald H. Roberts, DDS, MSDPediatric Dentistry1001 24th Ave. NWNorman, OK 73069(405) 360-5233

Wavel L. Wells, DDSNicholas J. Chelenza, Jr., DDS4417 West Gore, Suite 11Lawton, OK 73505(580) 248-8418

Tamara Worthen, DDSPediatric Dentistry1103 Walnut Dr., Ardmore, OK 73401(580) 226-6290Diplomate, Am. Board of Pediatric Dentistry

PERIODONTICSMichael D. Allen, DDS, MSPractice Limited to Periodontics3621 N.W. 63rd St.Oklahoma City, OK 73116(405) 840-2834

Terry D. Blackburne, DDS, MSDPeriodonticsProfessional Building707 24th Ave. S.W., #202Norman, OK 73069 (405) 329-6106

Robin D. Henderson, DMD, MSPractice Limited to Periodontics/Implants3330 NW 56th St., Suite 110Oklahoma City, OK 73112(405) 947-0486/Fax: (405) 942-43921908 South Post Rd., Bldg #1Midwest City, OK 73130(405) 869-0700/Fax: (405) 732-2109

G. Conrad Hornbuckle, DDS, MSPractice Limited to Periodontics8203 South Walker, Oklahoma City, OK 73139(405) 636-1411 or (800) 525-9355

Timothy E. Moore, DDS, MSDiplomate, Am. Board of PeriodontologyExecutive Center II7134 South Yale, Suite 400Tulsa, OK 74136-6351(918) 494-7676

Gregory S. Shanbour, DDS, MSDiplomate, Am. Board of Periodontology Practice Limited to PeriodonticsOklahoma City Office8117 South WalkerOklahoma City, OK 73139(405) 634-2239

Paul Sommer, DDS6465 South Yale, Suite 722Tulsa, OK 74136(918) 481-7755

Howard G Johnson, III, DDS, MSPractice Limited to PeriodonticsHealth Choice and Sooner Card511 South 3rd StreetMcAlester, OK 74501(918) 456-8295

PROSTHODONTICSMark W. Balenseifen, DDSPractice Limited to Prosthodontics7505 NW 23rd St.Bethany, OK 73008(405) 495-7399Roman Lobodiak, DDS3232 East 31st StreetTulsa, OK 74105(918) 743-1558

Thomas J. McGarry, DDSPractice Limited to ProsthodonticsImplant and Prosthodontic Associates4517 Memorial CircleOklahoma City, OK 73142(405) 755-7777

L.E. Shelton, DDSRemovable Prosthodontics3223 East 31st St., Suite 206Tulsa, OK 74105-2444(918) 747-5817

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