Dr. Ernie N. Oyler., Jr

TNAGD President

P R E S I D E N T S R E P O R T Ernie N. Oyler, Jr.

Today marks the last day of school for my sons. I remember those days vividly as I’m sure you do. What a joy! No more school! When I graduated from dental school, it felt even better. Think back to how good you felt to have made it through and now you were a full-fledged dentist! So what has changed for you since then? Most of you that will actually take the time to read this have never stopped going to school. You, like me, understand that we weren’t taught all the ways to restore teeth. We were taught a standardized way to treat our patients. It’s the after school education we have ob-tained where we learned all the small things that made us faster and better than we were the day we graduated from dental school. We have a huge issue before us. If you have been to a dental meeting lately, I challenge you to answer this. Where are the new dentists? Where are the dentists that have graduated in the last five years? I have been to multiple meetings this year, here in Tennessee plus Texas and Arizona. I have not seen a sizable representa-tion of this group yet. The “new millennium” dentists have found that the internet and sites like “Dental Town” can supply all their needs as they perceive them to be. I have attended online courses and drop in to Dental Town just like the rest of you. These venues cannot totally supply the helpful hints we have all received over the years. Be it from “hallway conversations” or “one on one” opportunities with lecturers, most of us have gotten that “pearl” that made the trip worth the investment of time and money. I am not sure what the answer is, are you? We continue to evolve as an Academy to address the concerns of our constitu-ent but how can we know what the concerns are of the new den-tists if we don’t have the opportunity to interact with them? It gets back to us making the first step. If you encounter a new face, you make the first step, ask them to get involved. Encour-age them to attend local, state and national meetings. Join the ADA and the AGD. If we are able to include this group, in the future we will be a stronger and closer linked profession and we are going to need that in a big way. Enjoy your summer and I look forward to seeing you at our future meetings.

Ernie

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VOLUNTEER DENTIST

www.tnagd.org

Summer 2010 Official Publication of the Tennessee Academy of General Dentistry

Inside this issue:

A Great Dentist Goes to

Washington

Roy Thompson, Legisla-

tive Chair

2

Legislative Report 3

TNAGD Annual Meeting

and Registration info

4-11

Editor’s Comments 12

The Volunteer Dentist is the

official publication of the Tennes-

see Chapter of the Academy of

General Dentistry. It is sent to all

ADA members in the state of

Tennessee and has a circulation

of 2,200. The Tennessee Acad-

emy of General Dentistry does

not necessarily endorse opinions

or statements contained in arti-

cles published in this Newsletter.

The editor believes that the

contributing authors are sincere

in their efforts to foster the inter-

ests and educational concepts of

its readers.

OFFICERS

Trustee

Sami M. Ghareeb, DDS, MAGD

Regional Director

Connie L. White, DDS, FAGD

President

Ernest N. Oyler, Jr., DDS, MAGD

President Elect

Leon E. Stanislav, DDS, FAGD

Legislative Committee Chair

Roy Thompson

Secretary

Steven F. Thaxton, DDS, MAGD

Treasurer

Mike King, DDS

Program Provider Approval Rep

Immediate Past Pres

Richard W. Dycus, DDS, FAGD

Editor, Past Pres

Gary M. McCown, DDS, MAGD

Co-Membership Chair

Ron Bell, DDS, FAGD

Continuing Education Chair

Jian Huang, DDS, BMS, MAGD

Public Information Officer

Ernest J. DeWald, DDS, MAGD, ABGD

MasterTrack Program Coordinator

Anthony A. Martin, DMD, FAGD

At-Large Board Members

J. William Peyonk, DDS

Barry L. Hopper, DDS, FAGD

Walter C. Chitwood, Jr., DDS

H. Clifton Simmons, III, DDS, FAGD

Webmaster

K. Michael Garrett, DDS, MAGD

Upcoming Events

AGD Annual Meeting

July 8-11, New Orleans

TNAGD Annual Meeting

August, 13-14 Franklin Marriott

http://tnagd.org/

I n mid-April I had the honor of

representing the Tennessee AGD at

the annual advocacy conference in

Washington, D.C. Approximately

75 dentists from across the United States

convened within blocks of the Capitol to

discuss issues of importance and experi-

ence firsthand the difference that speak-

ing to legislators can bring. It is esti-

mated that one phone call can make a

congressman aware of an issue, five to

ten communications on an issue can put

it on the legislator’s radar and 25-100

communications can sway a vote. This

is why the legislative alerts sent out by

the AGD are critical and should not only

be read but you should spring to action

and contact your legislator. The AGD

CapWhiz electronic legislative commu-

nication tool makes letters easily com-

posed and sent electronically within ten

minutes or less.

During the two day workshop hosted by

the AGD national office and the AGD

Council on Legislative Affairs, we par-

ticipated in role playing sessions and

learned the speaking points on several

pieces of legislation. Three specific

pieces of legislation were lobbied this

year – repeal of the McCarran-Ferguson

Act which gives immunity to insurance

companies from anti-trust violations (HR

4626), exemption of dentists from the

Red Flags Regulations due to take effect

on June 1, 2010 (HR 3763) and passage

o f t h e D e n t a l C o v e r a g e

Value and Transparency Act (HR 5000).

Each of these will vastly affect the way

you practice dentistry and the benefits your

patients receive from their insurance cover-

age.

Of special interest should be that the meet-

ing was also attended by Dr. Walter Owens

from Nashville who is President of the

National Dental Association. The AGD

gave him a warm welcome and appreciates

the collaboration between our two organi-

zations. Dr. Owens represents Tennessee

and our profession extraordinarily well and

i t w a s a n h o n o r t o

have him as a fellow Tennessean at this

meeting. I have attended this workshop for

three consecutive years and realize its

benefit in teaching lobbying skills. The

TN AGD needs others to be involved next

year. Please be considering your involve-

ment in dentistry and how this meeting

could make you a better spokesperson for

dentistry in the legislative arena.

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A Great Dentist Goes to Washington By Roy Thompson, Legislative Chair

Official Publication of the Tennessee Academy of General Dentistry

Dr. Walter Owens makes a point to a mock

legislator (Dr. Mike Bromberg of CA) in a role

playing session.

Dr. Roy Thompson and Dr. Walter Owens

in front of the Capitol during the recent

AGD Washington Advocacy Conference.

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LEGISLATIVE REPORT

The TN AGD has been actively lobbying several bills in the state legislature this ses-

sion through the work of our lobbyist Mark Green and the legislative committee com-

posed of Drs. Richard Dycus, Leon Stanislav, Mike Garrett, Ernie Oyler and led by

Roy Thompson.

A synopsis of each bill that the TDA and TN AGD have followed is listed below.

Access to Care – Metro Health Departments – passed with some amendments this

bill places an emphasis on metro health departments to assist is seeing adult emergency

dental patients when they have the staff and financial resources to do so.

Coronal Polishing Exam – was not introduced because it was included in the Depart-

ment of Health “Clean-Up” (see below)

Hygienist Definition – a bill introduced for the dental hygiene association by Rep. Matt Hill from

the Johnson City area would redefine a hygienist as a “primary care provider” was vigorously op-

posed by both the TDA and TN AGD. This bill also would allow the Board of Health as opposed to

the Board of Dentistry to set the scope of practice for dental hygienists. If you have the opportunity

to speak to Representative Hill about your displeasure with this bill, please do so. This bill was

dropped by Rep. Hill after much backlash from dentistry.

Hygienist Continuing Education – was passed and limits the number of on-line continuing educa-

tion hours require by the state to not exceed 50% of the required hours.

Board of Dentistry Sunset – was passed and extended the Board of Dentistry. Parts of this bill that

would have restricted the way Board members are recommended by the TDA to the Governor for

appointment and certain methods the Board uses to review cases were defended by the TDA and

AGD.

Fluoridation Notification – required municipalities to notify its customers and the Department of

Health prior to discontinuing fluoridation of water systems but was pulled off the agenda by the

TDA.

Mercury Disposal Control Act – would have included dental offices in how solid waste mercury is

disposed. By amending the bill dental solid waste is exempt from this regulation. Offices should be

following the ADA Best Management Practices for mercury safety and disposal.

Non-Covered Services – addressed the ability of insurance carriers to cap the fees paid for services

they do not cover but this was not pursued by the TDA in this legislative session. This is a similar

bill to what is being passed by several state legislatures across the nation.

Department of Health “Clean-Up” – specific to dentistry was a section that eliminates the require-

ment that Board of Dentistry members administer the coronal polishing examination for dental assis-

tants. This bill has passed the House and is anticipated to pass the Senate as of this printing. The

Board of Dentistry will delegate the testing of students to the

course directors once this legislation is passed.

You should immediately see that 2010 will be recorded as one of

the busiest if not the busiest legislative year on record. Mark

Green, our lobbyist, continually works with Jack Fosbinder, the

TDA lobbyist and dental leaders to speak on behalf of our profes-

sion and lobby bills that allow dentists to provide quality care and

access to the citizens of Tennessee without unwarranted intrusion

by governmental agencies. Your TN AGD membership and dues

make possible our continued presence on Capitol Hill in Nash-

ville.

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Dear TN AGD Colleagues and Friends,

Your TN AGD Board of Directors and the TN AGD need your help! AnMeet 2010 will be here

before you realize it and now is the time to plan to be there. Tennessee AGD members have

asked that top ranked speakers that appeal to both doctors and their teams be scheduled for our

annual session. You have asked for speakers that are exciting and vibrant. Survey results show

that you equally desire clinical and practice management courses and you want them time appro-

priate for today’s practice.

This year on August 13-14, the TN AGD will host two top tier speakers – Dr. Carl Misch and Dr.

Bill Blatchford on Friday and Saturday respectively. Your Board has made a significant financial

commitment to these speakers and it is now more critical than ever to support this meeting and

your Academy. Dr. Misch will present information relative to implant dentistry that is critical to

your thinking as you plan and present treatment in the coming decades. Even if you never plan to

place an implant, his information can be an entryway into developing a tool for treatment planning

that every practicing dentist should have available. Dr. Blatchford is a team building practice

management specialist that helps dentists regularly create the life and practice of their dreams.

This interactive seminar will involve both team members’ and doctors’ active participation to gain

full benefit.

We realize that the present economy forces each us to be very selective in our continuing educa-

tion choices. Each of us searches for high value in our CE selections. Your Board feels that these

two courses offer you the ability to enhance the services you offer to patients and equally enhance

the satisfaction in your office of both you and your team members. With this in mind, it is our

ambition that this will be our best annual session ever.

We have attempted to set registration fees so that the average dentist with a team of 3-5 can regis-

ter for this meeting for around $1000. Located in Franklin, just south of Nashville, the Marriott at

Cool Springs has reduced their rates to $99 a room this year. Most dentists are within driving

distance of this meeting. Included in your registration fee are lunch both days, the Dentist of the

Year luau celebration, breaks and admission to both courses. Your Board is requesting that you

make this meeting one of your top CE commitments for 2010. Within this newsletter you will

find registration materials and June 30 is the deadline for early registration discounts. Young and

“mature” – we need all AGD members to attend this meeting.

You can also register online at www.tnagd.org and look for Annual Session link.

Respectfully,

Roy Thompson, DDS

AnMeet 2010, Chair

http://www.tnagd.org/

Tennessee Academy of

General Dentistry

Annual Meeting August 13 & 14, 2010

Featured Speakers: Dr. Carl Misch

Dr. Bill Blatchford

National Speakers

Team Oriented Courses

Dental Assistant Certification Courses

TN AGD Dentist of the Year Luau

Lower Marriott Hotel Rates

Team Scavenger Hunt

Carl Misch, DDS Friday, August 13, 2010

Implants

A New Paradigm for the General Dentist 7 hours of CE AGD subject code 690

In this fast-paced presentation, Dr. Misch will take the participants from theory to reality on treatment planning philosophy, implant possibilities, surgical overview and restorative options in the dynamic arena of implant dentistry. This lecture is intended to give an overview of how implants can impact your philosophy of treatment planning in general dentistry and in all dental specialties

where tooth loss is still sometimes an unfortunate fact of life. This lecture is not meant to be a surgical symposium nor a comprehensive restorative course. Even if you never plan to place an implant, this information can be an entryway into developing a tool for treatment planning that every practicing dentist should have available. In your career in dentistry you will see implants used. This course will aid in understanding the biomechanics and dynamics of implants and how they can be used to the benefit of your patients. Carl E. Misch is Clinical Professor and Director, Oral Implantology at Temple University, Philadelphia. Since his graduation from the University of Detroit Dental School in 1973, he has focused his professional life to the area of implant dentistry both in private practice and in teaching in multiple venues. He has served as President of several implant organizations including the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Academy of Implants and Transplants and the American College of Oral Implantologists. In 1984, Dr. Carl

Misch founded the Misch International Implant InstituteTM

(MIII), which now has locations in Michigan and Canada. He has published over 220 articles and has repeatedly lectured in every state in the United States as well as in 47 countries throughout the world.

“You are within a tank of gas and a four hour drive of two national level speakers, hotel rates 33% less than last year, a luau celebration of our Dentist of the Year and a gathering of your AGD colleagues. You’ve asked for an annual meeting of this caliber – we now need your participation. Register by June 30 for additional savings.” Ernie Oyler, DDS, President TN AGD

Bill Blatchford, DDS Saturday, August 14, 2010

Flourishing in Changing Times

Making Bold Moves Or Retreat to Safety?

Change to 7 hours of CE – AGD subject code 550

For more than 20 years, Bill Blatchford has been working with doctors just like you as they create the dental practice environment and personal lives they desire. Dr. Blatchford sees certain common characteristics and behavior of very successful doctors he has coached. Successful dentists exhibit behavior that is bold. They have taken the time to see clearly who they are and where they want to position themselves. They surround themselves with a team who sees the same and supports their vision. When it comes time to make the big decisions, their actions are bold and rarely do they retreat back to their old comfort zone. Employees hunger for regular and clear vehicles for communication and perform best when given systems of accountability and reward. They come to feel needed and wanted. Do you value your team enough to train together on a monthly basis so everyone is speaking as one? Does your office have layers of paperwork and managers of managers with more people doing the paperwork than the actual dentistry? Do you have hygienists and assistants scheduling, entering treatment, producing insurance forms and collecting fees? How would this change the sense of service in your practice? This presentation will help to refocus the doctor and his team toward common goals. Dr. Blatchford will present systems and out-of-the-box ideas for clarifying your direction or setting your sails for new horizons. This will be an interactive presentation and team participation and involvement will be expected. Participants will leave invigorated and motivated to achieve a higher level of service for their patients. Doctors will leave with encouragement to set clear expectations for their team and create an atmosphere of team accountability. Quality patient communication skills will be played out so that all team members can be equally involved in discovering what patients want and lead them ethically to make decisions that will improve their dental condition.

Dental Assistant Certification Classes

YOU MUST BE A REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT IN TENNESSEE TO TAKE CERTIFICATION CLASSES

Radiology Certification Course Friday and Saturday, August 13-14, 2010

This two-day course involves both lecture and participation exercises to master the intricacies of dental radiology,

safety issues and theory behind radiology. When completed students will have the knowledge and confidence to

return to the office and use the skills they have learned on a daily basis. After the course, students must submit

paperwork and receive certification by the Tennessee Board of Dentistry prior to using taking radiographs in the office.

Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification Course Saturday, August 14, 2010

This is a one day course teaching currently registered dental assistants the science behind nitrous oxide and its

usage in dentistry. When completed students will have the knowledge and confidence to return to their office and use

the skills they have learned on a daily basis. After the course, students must submit paperwork and receive

certification from the Tennessee Board of Dentistry prior to monitoring nitrous oxide in the office.

Certification Courses taught by

Stan Covington, DDS

Dr. J.S. Covington is Professor of Biologic and Diagnostic Sciences in the College of

Dentistry and also Professor and Chair of the Department of Dental Hygiene in the

College of Allied Health Science at the University of Tennessee Health Science

Center in Memphis, Tennessee.

Dr. Covington is a member of the Tennessee Dental Association, the American and

International College of Dentist and the Royal Society of Medicine of London.

2010 Dentist of the Year Gala Friday Evening, August 14, 2010

Dentists, assistants, hygienists, administrative team members, exhibitors and speakers all join together for a casual

luau reception, dinner and dance to celebrate the nominees for Tennessee Dentist of the Year and hear the

announcement of the 2010 winner of this distinguished award. Your registration fee includes one ticket to the DOY

Gala.

Team Scavenger Hunt

“Who is jethrobug?”

“Can you find someone at the meeting with your same initials?”

“Find some macenergy!”

“Take a photo of an ankle bracelet.”

“Identify someone at the meeting that’s been married for 50 years.” “What exhibitor at the meeting manufactures a 3.0

one piece implant?”

Get the answers to these and many more trivia questions and qualify for several great prizes!

Thanks to our exhibitors for their generous support!

Speaker Underwriters

Biohorizons – Dr. Misch CariFree Oral Biotech – Dr. Blatchford

Bonadent Dental Laboratory – Dr. Blatchford

Corporate Sponsors

Salvin Dental Supply Nashville Dental Supply

Exhibitors

Henry Schein Dental Supply, 3M Espe, Oral Arts Dental Lab Rogers Family Dental Lab, Smile Reminders

Sirona Dental Systems, Golden Misch, Ultradent

The TDA Insurance Agency is endorsed by the TN AGD. We thank them for their ongoing support of our members.

AnMeet 2010 Schedule

Friday, August 13, 2010

7:30 Registration and Breakfast with Exhibitors 8:00 Dental Assistant Radiology course

8:15 Dr. Carl Misch

Morning break

12:00 General Membership luncheon

1:00 Dr. Carl Misch continues

1:00 Radiology certification continues Afternoon break

4:30 Courses end

6:00 Dentist of the Year Luau Celebration

6:30 Dentist of the Year Dinner

7:00 Dentist of the Year Dance

Saturday, August 14, 2010

7:30 Continental Breakfast

8:00 Dental Assistant Radiology and Nitrous courses

8:15 Dr. Bill Blatchford

Morning break

12:00 Sig Gruenwald Humanitarian Service Award 1:00 Dr. Bill Blatchford continues 1:00 Radiology and Nitrous certification continues

Afternoon break

4:30 Courses end

5:00 TN AGD Board meeting

Franklin Marriott Cool Springs 615.261.6100 A block of rooms has been reserved for the AGD and will be held until July 20, 2010. A rate of $99 per night – single or double has been negotiated for this meeting. Identify yourself as part of the TN Academy of General Dentistry meeting to receive the group rate.

www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bnacs-franklinmarriott-cool-springs/

Registration Form Tennessee Academy of General Dentistry AnMeet 2010 (Includes entrance to Dr. Misch and Dr. Blatchford lectures, morning and afternoon breaks, lunch both days and Dentist of the Year Gala on

Friday evening)

AGD Member Dentist(s) (prior to June 30th) (Each @ $445.00) Total _________

Name __________________________________AGD # ______________

Name __________________________________AGD # ______________

AGD Member Dentist(s) (after June 30th) (Each @ $545.00) Total _________

Name __________________________________AGD # ______________

Name __________________________________AGD # ______________

Non Member Dentist(s) (prior to June 30th) (Each @ $500.00) Total _________

Name __________________________________ADA # ______________

Name __________________________________ADA # ______________

Non Member Dentist(s) (after June 30th) (Each @ $600.00) Total _________

Name __________________________________ADA # ______________

Name __________________________________ADA # ______________

Dental Assistant Certification Courses **MUST BE A REGISTERED ASSISTANT TO ATTEND**

Dental Assistant Radiology Course $400 prior to June 30th or $450 after June 30th

Dental Assistant Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Course $160 prior to June 30th or $195 after June 30th

Team Members – General Registration Prior to June 30th $150 After June 30th $185

If you are a RDH, RDA or CDA please give your TN license number for CE purposes!

EXTRA TICKETS TO DENTIST OF YEAR GALA $50 EACH____________________

Total registration fees included ___________________________

Office Name _______________________ Phone ___________________________

Credit Card -MC or VISA --circle one Card Number ___________________________

Name on Card ____________________ Exp Date _____ 3 digit security code ______

Or enclose check to TN AGD

Mail to: Mike King, DDS • 2000 Greystone Park • Jackson, TN 38305 ($100 per office administrative fee for refunds prior to August 1; no refunds thereafter)

Name ______________________ License # ______________ Fee _________

Name ______________________ License # ______________ Fee_________

Name ______________________ License # ______________ Fee _________

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Name _______________________License # ______________ Fee_________

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Gary M. McCown, DDS.MAGD

2923 Alcoa Highway

Knoxville, Tennessee 37920

865-579-3762 office

865-577-5277 fax

jethrobug@aol.com

Tennessee Academy of

General Dentistry

Official Publication of the Tennessee

Academy of General Dentistry

is not an AGD member. Better yet,

bring a young dentist who is not an AGD

member. Heck, pay his way this time. It

is not just that we want to grow, it is that

we really have something worthwhile to

offer.

Our next Master Track course on “Oral

Surgery for the General Practice” with

Dr. Karl Koerner is scheduled for July

23-25 at the Holiday Inn, Vanderbilt. I

have taken this course twice, once for

my FAGD and once for my MAGD and

I’m going again. It is that good and it is

updated and better every time. Plus, I

just enjoy being a part of a master track

group. Bonding.

So, can you make a commitment?

Can you make a commitment?

My dictionary defines commitment

as “dedication”. It also calls com-

mitment a “bond” and a “unifying

force”

If that does not describe the mem-

bers of the Tennessee Academy of

General Dentistry, then I don’t know

what does! We are definitely a dedi-

cated group of dental professionals,

bonded together not only for the

good of our group but also for the

good of all general dentists in Ten-

nessee and we have certainly be-

come a unifying force when it comes

to advocacy (keeping an eye on the

politicians who govern our profes-

sion).

Our annual meeting is scheduled for

Friday and Saturday, August the 13-

14, 2010 at the Cool Springs Mar-

riott in Franklin, Tennessee. Come.

Bring your staff. Invite a dentist who

EDITOR’S COMMENTS Gary M. McCown, DDS, MAGD

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Approved PACE Program Provider FAGD/MAGD

Credit Approval does not imply acceptance by a state

or provincial board of dentistry orAGD endorsement.

Current approval period 1/1/2008 – 12/31/2011

Gary M. McCown, DDS.MAGD

2923 Alcoa Highway

Knoxville, Tennessee 37920

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