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bulletin b ll ti publication of the eighth district dental society of the state of new york 8thdistrict volume 46 number 3 fall 2010 from the president what the society is doing for you by salvatore manente dds ms dentists in private practice are acutely aware of the cost of overhead if costs are not kept in check the bottom line of your business can be greatly affected the same is true for the dental society it is a business and there are overhead costs that must be kept in check in order to balance the budget we cannot deficit spend the executive council has a fiduciary duty to each and every member to be good stewards of your money the council and each of the officers take this responsibility very seriously every august the finance in this issue access to care 2 donated dental services 4 annual mentoring lunch 6 president s reception 6 closing your practice 11 rick s riders 14 committee meets to plan the budget for the ensuing year this budget is then discussed and approved at the september meeting of the executive council each year it is increasingly difficult to balance this budget to begin the year in a fiscally sound position the income of the society is derived from a few limited sources these are dues endorsements advertising and seminar income membership dues income has been declining this is due to the fact that older members are retiring and moving out of full dues paying categories and younger members are paying graduated dues for 4-5 years before becoming full dues paying members due to the economy the other sources of income have been declining as well the other half of the equation is of course expenses our executive director and the finance committee spent many hours working to pare these down to a minimum as well as seeking quotes for services used annually such as snow plowing landscaping and publishing of the bulletin you can help keep the society strong and financially viable by paying your dues on time using the services and products of our endorsed vendors and obtaining your continuing education credits from the society organized dentistry is the strongest of all organized professional associations nationally boasting a 70 rate of participation the eighth district has a participation rate of close to 85 this not only helps to keep the society financially viable but also gives us more clout politically this is very important with all the health reform changes and proposed laws affecting the dental community please help to increase membership by recruiting a colleague who may not know the benefits of membership if you need any information to assist with this please contact the office at 716-995-6300 n

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bulletin b ll ti volume 46 no 3 fall 2010 eighth district dental society of the state of new york 3831 harlem road buffalo n.y 14215 716 995-6300 fax 716 995-6305 american dental association 800-621-8099 new york state dental association 800-255-2100 editorial staff chester j gary editor 683-7443 kevin j hanley associate editor 871-1614 vicki j prager associate editor 995-6300 2010 officers salvatore j manente president charles s travagliato president-elect brendan p dowd vice president john nasca secretary ronald h jarvis treasurer vicki j prager ex director executive council ronald h jarvis kristen alexander yogini a kothari frank c barnashuk salvatore j manente mark barone jason marshall chad beatty raymond g miller david bonnevie john nasca gerald t carlo glenn donnarumma donna orlando-martin margaret pazzaglia brendan p dowd marlin salmon mary beth dunn steve sokolovskiy michael j foley charles s travagliato charles w hannum todd havens 8th district from the editor access to care what about dentists access to patients by chester j gary dds jd member publication american association of dental editors the bulletin of the eighth district dental society usps 909-900 is published five times a year in jan april june sept and nov by the eighth district dental society for its members at a $40.00 annual subscription rate unless officially adopted by the eighth district dental society and so indicated opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily the views of the association address all communications pertaining to this bulletin to the editor eighth district dental society 3831 harlem road buffalo new york 14215 postmaster send address changes to the bulletin of the eighth district dental society 3831 harlem road buffalo new york 14215 material for publication should be submitted three weeks prior to the month of publication the dental society is organized for the purpose of encouraging improvement of the health of the public to promote the art and science of dentistry and to represent the interests of the members of the profession and the public which it serves doctor your last four patients cancelled how can people do that why did they cancel well tom a medicaid patient said his pain is gone and he wants to `postpone the fillings you said he needs not again dick s girlfriend s mother s boyfriend s car broke down and he has no way to get here but he says he ll call back for another appointment i believe that harry had his teeth bleached at the mall kiosk along with his tongue piercing and doesn t want anything else done you re kidding aren t you jane can t afford the crowns because she had to pay for concert and football tickets plane fare for their caribbean vacation and you know the boat and cottage payments are due stop i can t stand any more how can we help people if they won t let us how indeed our profession has done a credible job of making care available to everyone however for the needs of all to be met patients must make themselves available to care dentists experience it every day in their practices patients with free care who don t care and patient s with sufficient funds who spend their money on feel good items rather than on getting well it proves access to dental care is both a supply and demand issue simply increasing the number of dentists or creating we must in conjunction with mid-level providers will not state and federal support motivate those who do not wage an aggressive campaign perceive they have a dental of oral health literacy to close problem to seek care from anyone we must recognize that the gap between patients in while we have succeeded to a need of care and patients who great extent in making care seek care available we have failed in raising the oral health literacy of all americans especially the underserved many barriers to oral health literacy exist including complex cultural and socioeconomic factors furthermore dentists cannot force care upon unwilling subjects or for that matter force people to care about their own health a landmark new york state court of appeals case states every human being of adult years and sound mind has a right to determine what should be done with his/her own body with such freedom comes accountability however it is a challenge when despite technological advances the attainment of oral health still involves self-sacrifice and see editor page 14 2 fall 2010

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from the executive director a busy summer by vicki j prager j.d we had a busy and productive summer it began with the annual knauf golf day on june 1 it was enjoyed by all who attended thanks to drs stan zak dick lynch and paul dibenedetto at the end of june rick s riders team participated in the ride for roswell in honor or dr rick fink thanks to the continuing efforts of dr don tucker and his wife dian also in june i attended the nysda annual meeting in chicago along with the delegates and a few other members of the society it ran smoothly considering it was the first meeting under the new governance structure in july i attended the annual ada management conference where networking with peers from around the country proved to be valuable in the office a former staff member cyndy palmer rejoins us she worked here in 2004-2005 and she is the cheerful voice you will hear when you phone the office in august i assisted with the second annual mouth guard program various volunteers led by drs andy macdonald and kevin d angelo took impressions of the football team at burgard high school 70 mouth guards were made by drs hemant shelawala and macdonald and d angelo and orthodent lab thanks to all who participated in this important outreach program dr joe gambacorta was busy with the work of the membership committee he arranged the second annual bus tour for new dentists residents and fourth year dental students they toured two labs ­ pro-esthetics and evolution and two dental offices ­ winning smiles which is the office of dr mike foley and the office of dr gambacorta this event was generously sponsored by bank of america fortress insurance jacob hauck insurance patterson dental watercure usa and rtg labs there was plenty of food and drink as well as prizes and giveaways thanks to the munificence of the sponsors at the request of asda dr gambacorta attended a lunch and learn the following week to discuss the benefits of organized dentistry with fourth year dental students thanks to jacob hauck insurance which provided pizza and pop for all the eighth district is proud to support dr bill calnon a member of the seventh district dental society and alumnus of the school of dental medicine at ub in his campaign to become the president-elect of the ada to help support his efforts on august 27th we held a wine tasting fund raiser at becker farms-vizcarra vineyards in gasport dr calnon gave an inspiring speech about himself and his platform thanks to drs mary beth dunn and brendan dowd for their remarks at this event and to drs chet gary and dave bonnevie for their donations to the silent auction please mark your calendars for the following upcoming events the annual mentoring luncheon will be held on thursday november 4 at the buffalo niagara dental meeting please consider sponsoring two students as well as attending on tuesday november 30 dr chad gehani will be speaking on simplified endodontics at the annual dr rick fink memorial lecture on saturday january 29 2011 the annual president s reception will be held at the wanakah country club in hamburg the new york state dental foundation has a new program it launched called donated dental services dds it is a collaborative direct way that the dental profession can help individuals with special needs because of the extraordinary compassion of over 13,000 dentists and 3,000 dental laboratories across the country dds tends to the essential and comprehensive dental care needs of our nation s most vulnerable people disabled elderly or medically-compromised individuals who cannot afford necessary treatment or obtain public aid dds patients have slipped through the cracks of medicaid and medicare programs with nowhere else to turn participation in dds could not be easier dentists and labs take care of the patients while dds does everything else no headaches no red tape a dds coordinator is the liaison between the patient the labs and the dentists answering any and all questions assisting the patient the lab and the dentist with anything see executive director page 12 fall 2010 3

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calendar september tuesday sept 28 erie county dental society board meeting 7:00 pm eighth district office donated dental services donated dental services dds a collaborative program through which dental care is provided to vulnerable patients those with disabilities the elderly or medically compromised people who can neither afford treatment nor obtain public aid is expanding in new york state dds patients have slipped through the cracks of medicaid and medicare programs with nowhere else to turn designed by dentists for dentists dds is operated by the national foundation of dentistry for the handicapped nfdh through dds coordinators more than 14,100 dentists and 2,800 labs volunteer for dds nationwide the expansion of the dds program in new york state is an exciting opportunity to help us increase access to care we need your help to make it a success dds makes volunteering easy for you § dds patients are screened for eligibility through the intake process your dds coordinator screens all potential patients for eligibility this helps to reassure participating dentists and labs that patients truly qualify for assistance patients must be elderly disabled or medically compromised without the financial resources to pay for needed treatment you decide whom you will treat dds dentists typically treat one or two patients per year under the program information about an applicant will be sent to you in the form of a patient profile you decide if you d like to see the patient for an initial examination and subsequently whether or not you d like to treat the patient you don t have to leave your office work in the convenience of your own office with your trusted staff no travel time is required so your donated time is exclusively chair time your dds coordinator deals with transportation and other issues to make sure patients get to your office you determine the treatment plan your dds coordinator will work to support the treatment plan you believe is in the best interest of the patient and will arrange for volunteer specialists and laboratories as needed no paperwork or administrative responsibilities the only form dds volunteers are asked to complete is a simple postcard after a case is finished reliable and appreciative patients applicants know they must be on time for all appointments and that failure to show without appropriate notice can result in dismissal from the program dds patients are truly grateful for your help and have been known to thank their dentists with everything from potted plants to homemade cheesecake see dds page 6 october monday october 4 basic life support/cpr 5:00 pm eighth district office tuesday october 5 eighth district dental society executive council meeting 7:00 pm eighth district office tuesday october 19 eighth district dental foundation board meeting 6:45 pm eighth district office november monday nov 1 basic life support/cpr 5:00 pm eighth district office wednesday nov 3 ­ friday nov 5 buffalo niagara dental meeting buffalo niagara convention center wednesday nov 17 eighth district service corp board meeting 6:00 pm eighth district office thursday nov 18 erie county dental society dinner meeting 6:00 pm tba tuesday nov 30 eighth district dental all day seminar ­ simplified endodontics ii 8:00 am adams mark hotel 4 fall 2010 § § § § §

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save the date president s reception january 29 2011 the eighth district dental society president s reception will take place saturday january 29 2011 at the wanakah country club in hamburg the event begins with live music a cocktail hour and an hors d oeuvres reception followed by dinner and program life members new members and continuing education milestone recipients will be recognized and the 2011 officers of the dental society will be formally installed additional information about registration will be sent to all members.n dental donations contributions have been made to the eighth district dental foundation in memory of the following in memory of ellen o neill by dr john bongi in memory of cheryl oliver family by dr brendan dowd in memory of dr mario j violante sr dr joseph marra by walsh duffield in memory of dr mario j violante sr antoinette accardo dr allen fisgus by dr john whiteman in memory of dr joseph f fiato by dr orlando marra in memory of dr joseph f fiato by dr thomas murray tax deductible contributions may be made anonymously as a memorial or on behalf of an individual dental professional/donor by sending checks payable to eighth district dental foundation 3831 harlem road buffalo ny 14215 the eighth district dental foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and is a tax exempt arm of the eighth district dental society the management of its affairs is the responsibility of the board of directors andrew l macdonald dds president ronald h jarvis dds treasurer annual mentoring lunch members of the erie county and eighth district dental societies will sponsor the eighth annual mentoring lunch on thursday november 4 2010 at 11:30 am at the buffalo convention center the lunch takes place during the buffalo niagara dental meeting approximately 75 fourth-year dental students and residents are expected to attend all members are asked to attend the event and to sponsor two or more dental students the program will include brief remarks by various leaders in organized dentistry the lunch provides an opportunity for students and dentists to meet and discuss career goals and issues in dentistry cost of attendance and sponsorship is $25 per dentist or student please call the office at 995-6300 for reservations.n dds from page 4 8 district bulletin available online members may view the latest edition of the 8 th district bulletin online simply visit the eighth district website www.8thdistrictdental.org click on the 8th district bulletins tab and click on bulletin link if you would prefer to receive the bulletin by email call the society office 716-995-6300 or email info@8thdistrictdental.org th § dds records and reports dentists collective contributions dds dentists can take pride in knowing that their contributions are being recorded and are reported in aggregate to show that dentists really do care this is an invaluable service to our profession as we strive to continue to demonstrate that our dentists are compassionate and community-focused the goal of dds is to return patients to good oral health enabling them to reach an affordable maintenance level to volunteer call 716-995-6300 n 6 fall 2010

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2010 edpac capitol club eighth district dr joseph accardo dr frank barnashuk dr mark barone dr jeffrey baumler dr robert bavisotto dr john berner dr john bonghi dr joseph breloff dr thomas brink dr amy bryan dr thomas casey dr albert cavallari dr russell colosi dr roger czarnecki dr kevin d angelo dr frances deplato dr anthony domenico dr glen donnarumma dr brendan dowd dr mary beth dunn dr samir el-chehabi dr hesham eltagouri dr james ely dr robert engl dr marshall fagin dr ralph field dr jennifer foley dr chester gary dr robert gedeon dr john gengo dr anthony gugino dr douglas hamill dr kevin hanley dr charles hannum dr john havens dr todd havens dr william grant hennigar dr robert j herzog dr james hoddick dr theodore jenkins dr patrick keem dr norbert koller dr yogini kothari dr warren krutchick dr james lesinski dr edward long iii dr antoinette lukasik dr andrew macdonald dr mark mahaney dr salvatore manentedr michael marrone dr edward marra dr orlando marra dr jason marshall dr anthony mastroianni dr michael mccormick dr joseph modica dr michael moore dr john nasca dr sanil nigalye dr margaret o keefe dr james olson dr frank pallone dr anthony pellerite jr dr pamela pellerite dr anthony j peppy dr samuel j peppy dr samuel j peppy jr dr marian pilecki dr beth reilly dr todd retell dr james ritzenthaler dr peter rouff dr jay rowland iii dr joseph rumfola dr marlin salmon dr elizabeth schisa-d angelo dr peter schreier dr eric schroeder dr ronald schwartz dr stanley scott dr sandra shostad dr robert siegel dr edward sielski dr frank sindoni dr stephen stratton dr mark teach dr david todd dr charles travagliato dr roger triftshauser dr .john twist dr mario violante dr lawrence volland dr steven vukas dr robert warner dr john whiteman dr mark wierzba dr lawrence wolfgang dr david wright dr laurence wright fall 2010 7

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gordon christensen dds ms phd nfdh board member dds volunteer j choose which and ho w j determine your own t many patients you treat j can decline any patie reatment plan nt j do not pay for lab cost for any reason s hum j treat patients in your ow labs and specialists also volunteer eandorsaenditbarian effort y n office at your c j rely on your dds co onvenience ordinator to facilita te every step become you making a differen ce is easy with dds a dds volunteer t oday start by helping just one dds patient sign up at www.nfdh.org or call 888-471-6334 we currently have more than 15,000 dentists and 3,000 laboratories across the nation volunteering for dds we also have thousands of patients awaiting treatment 8 fall 2010

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x|z{à w|áàÜ|và wxÇàtÄ fÉv|xàç eighth district dental foundation dr richard fink memorial lecture simplified endodontics ii tuesday november 30 2010 8 am ­ 4:30 pm adams mark hotel 120 church st buffalo ny 14202 8 am ­ registration/continental breakfast 8:30 am ­ seminar 12 noon ­ lunch/business meeting speaker dr chad p gehani dr chad p gehani received his dental education in 1973 from the university of mumbai and his post doctoral training in endodontics at columbia university in 1981 dr gehani is currently an associate clinical professor of endodontics at nyu college of dentistry and a past director of the hands on molar endodontic training program he is a member of the ada nysda and queens county dental society and has a private endodontic practice in jackson heights ny dr gehani has presented more than 250 lectures internationally course description learn to avoid mistakes in endodontic diagnosis most mistakes like perforations ledging and broken instruments happen due to improper access preparation hence emphasis shall be placed on access cavity preparation learn how to avoid mistakes in rotary instrumentation principles of cleaning and shaping canals management of broken instruments management of periapical pathosis tripartite members member staff retired members proc latned enotsyek yb trap ni derosnops 7 mce credits fees $165 $75 $45 non-members non-member staff grad students/residents $250 $110 $45 fall 2010 9

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dr ed silva a fortress dentist i live in edina minnesota i came to the states as an exchange student from spain got my dds at the university of minnesota i practice general dentistry my partner and i have had our practice for 11 years i really enjoy the cosmetic cases the before and after is very satisfying i recharge by playing soccer it s a great stress reliever and mind cleanser our team has been together 8 years playing winter and summer i plan to expand our practice to a network of offices in the metro area i like the business side of dentistry i admire my patients sometimes they have to sit for hours and they rarely complain i recommend fortress professional liability coverage great customer service my agent is always available and helpful the coverage is very complete and the prices are competitive to get fortress protection from an agent in your area call tom feidt or bob sauda at the jacob hauck agency 716-649-4174 say dr silva sent you fortress insurance company is owned and operated by dentists and only insures dentists aggressive claims defense valuable risk management and outstanding customer service are why dentists all over the country have chosen fortress professional liability insurance our local agents are responsive and knowledgeable too over 14,000 dentists trust fortress with their professional liability insurance www.dds4dds.com 10 fall 2010

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tips on closing a dental practice vicki j prager j.d at some point you may want or need to close your dental practice due to death disability or retirement if you plan ahead the task will be much easier and will be a gift to loved ones who may have to do it the first consideration is whether the practice can be sold you should gather a transition team consisting of an accountant a lawyer and a practice broker with dental client experience it is very important that the matter be handled in compliance with all applicable laws if possible all patients should be notified in advance this can be done with personal letters and an announcement in the local paper no new treatments should be started which cannot be finished before the closing date if there are patients with treatment plans that cannot be completed before the closing it may be necessary to help the patient find a dentist willing to complete the treatment in order to avoid an allegation of patient abandonment or other charge after obtaining written permission from the patient the records should be released to the dentist accepting the case it would be wise to request notification when the treatment is completed in case there is an allegation later of malpractice or patient abandonment records cannot be withheld due to an outstanding payment it is important to follow all laws with regard to record maintenance transfer retention and destruction after all matters with regard to the patients have been attended to the dental equipment supplies and medicaments need to be addressed it is important to engage the services of a knowledgeable and reputable dental equipment appraiser used dental equipment in excellent condition can be sold to new dentists setting up their first practice dentists who are expanding their practice international dentists or dental supply companies which maintain an inventory of used equipment used dental equipment in good working order can be donated to a charitable organization providing dental services consult your tax advisor with regard to any tax deduction or credit that may be available dental supplies may be sold or returned to the supplier for a refund however caution should be exercised as supplies that are near the end of their shelf life could be unsafe or ineffective these supplies can also be donated to a charitable organization when disposing of various solvents and disinfecting agents it is imperative to comply with all environmental laws compliance with all state regulations is required for disposal of film-processing solutions lead foil and fixer solutions flammable liquids should not be poured into a sink toilet or sewer or directly into the ground disposal of hazardous chemicals may require the services of a licensed hazardous waste hauler non-dentists cannot sell certain medications or take them home for personal use any controlled substances are subject to strict reporting laws see www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov for guidance on disposal of any undistributed medications if the practice participates in a managed dental care plan consult with the insurance company prior to closing all dental instruments and other equipment must be properly sterilized and disinfected prior to disposal whether by sale donation or destruction any sharps such as needles scalpels and files should be disposed of in a puncture proof container in the unlikely event that there are bloody patient dressing or infectious medical wastes use a consultant with specific knowledge of this area discontinuing business activities with regard to controlled substances requires specific forms and notifications to the drug enforcement agency this includes disposal of prescription pads also it is important to notify the pharmacies where the patients most often fill their prescriptions any dental colleagues laboratories and suppliers which have a business relationship with the practice should be notified as well as any health care referral services if the real property is leased the landlord should be notified in writing as soon as possible the insurance agent for the practice should be consulted to be sure that required changes are made to insurance policies see closing practice page 12 fall 2010 11

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review course in warsaw ny a university-based hands-on workshop this comprehensive exam review helps prepare dental tered by the dental assisting national board material covered is selected based on components of the exam via lectures slides videotapes and classroom interaction october 14-16 2010 school of dental medicine 5-9pm thurs oct 14 2010 9am-4pm fri oct 15 2010 9am-noon sat oct 16 2010 ub alumni member dentist $1195 nonmember dentist $1295 team member $95 sat only 9am-noon for hands-on lab 16 ce hours limited enrollment ensures close interaction between the instructors and participants to enhance the learning experience university at buffalo continental breakfast lunch provided the western new york rural area health education center r-ahec and ub have grant funds available from the ny state department of health to assist with tuition for eligible dental assistants funds limited call today 585.786.6275 33rd annual buffalo niagara convention center november 3-5 2010 sponsored by the u.b dental alumni association major sponsors robert j genco distinguished speaker series management of the medical complex dental patient dean michael glick dmd ub school of dental medicine great cases with new faces and the jewels gems of oral pathology john a svirsky dds med restorative materials update 2010 jeff j brucia dds for complete course descriptions and to register online go to our website www.ubdentalalumni.org pre-registration closes october 21 2010 fall 2010 13

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eighth district service corporation the eighth district endorses the following products and services to our members please identify yourself as a member of the eighth district dental society to ensure that you receive any and all special discounts negotiated especially for our members amalgam separators solmetex thru recycledent 716 957-0798 collection service principal recovery group 716 898-8101 chris o neill ­ www.principalrecovery.com computer consulting weststar computer consulting 716 650-4159 888 427-5995 585 427-7880 credit card acceptance retriever systems 800 337-3630 disposables direct dependable service 716 828-2203 financing banc of america practice solutions 800 920-1451 handpiece repair dental dynamics 716 685-9200 800 640-5524 insurance health insurance employee benefit solutions 716 213-1888 professional liability fortress tom feidt or bob sauda 716 649-4174 all other insurance jacob hauck agency bob sauda or tom feidt 716 649-4174 office products supplies integrity distribution faye schreiner 716 853-0400 payroll service adp laura bernardoni 716 626-6096 telecommunication one communications 716 362-5641 water purification treatment watercure usa lance orton 716 912-9939 888 456-9939 editor from page 2 invasive procedures for at times asymptomatic conditions many still refuse to make this investment organized dentistry must take the lead in raising the oral health awareness of all americans we must teach an awareness of the importance of oral health in relation to general health and how the dental profession can help as private practitioners we must alter the focus of our marketing rather than target cosmetic dentistry for the financially able we need to educate all socioeconomic groups regarding basic health concepts and how to make appropriate health decisions good oral health reflects good systemic health it involves self-esteem and the ability to function in society hence while organized dentistry must take the lead in educating the public we cannot do it alone poor oral health literacy is everyone s problem we must in conjunction with state and federal support wage an aggressive campaign of oral health literacy to close the gap between patients in need of care and patients who seek care please address any questions or comments to chester j gary dds jd at garyddsjd@roadrunner.com n 14 fall 2010 rick s riders ride again in the ride for roswell the ride for roswell an annual fundraiser to benefit the roswell park cancer institute was held on saturday june 26 friends and family of dr rick fink formed a team of riders in memory of dr fink ­ they are rick s riders there were 25 riders on the team who raised a total of approximately $7,000 please consider joining the team next year on saturday june 25 2011 n

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33rd annual presented by november 3-5 2010 buffalo convention center wednesday november 3rd dental alumni association free opening night celebration wednesday november 3rd 5:30 8:00 pm come see the latest in dental technology while enjoying cocktails and hors d oeuvres prize drawings for dentists friday november 5th restorative materials update 2010 jeff j brucia dds management and dental hypersensitivity erosion a perfect storm virginia monsul barnes dds ms 6th annual alan j drinnan memorial symposium diagnosis management of oral cancer lynn w solomon dds 95 maureen a sullivan dds 87 alumni speaker series records regulations and ethics chester j gary dds 78 jd alumni speaker series general dentist as orthodontists early orthodontic treatment gary p swistak dds 75 alumni speaker series predictable endodontics for the general practitioner john c flucke dds more than just a pair of hands carrie mccrum cda pda a sound recession-proof restorative hygiene practice lou graham dds integration of new technologies in facial esthetic dentistry pinhas adar mdt cdt risk management john asaro dds 73 alumni speaker series kevin ricotta jd addtional fee required from set back to come back how you can change your life james lichon dds rph clm implant esthetic restorations dds only hands-on additional fee required yoga for a healthy lifestyle veda yoga space yoga assoc of wny major sponsors dental ethics jurisprudence in nys chester j gary dds 78 jd alumni speaker series additional fee required what s new in infection control harold edelman dds additional fee required cpr mp emergency response training additional fee required thursday november 4th great cases with new faces and the jewels gems of oral pathology john a svirsky dds med robert j genco distinguished speaker series management of the medically complex dental patient dean michael glick dmd michael a meenaghan implant symposium strategies for restorative success in the esthetic zone jean-francois bedard dmd meeting registration information www.ubdentalalumni.org 716 829-2061 800 756-0328 opt 2 teamwork makes your dream work and practice value kerry straine bs dental economics excellence in practice financing financial planning and tax savings jazmin notta chad widensky brian laird from my side of the chair shannon l pace brinker cda cdd pre-registration closes thursday october 21 2010 aesthetic dilemmas how to solve them marvin a fier dds fasda abad identifying methamphetamine abuse developing a treatment protocol and serving underserved populations noel brandon-kelsch rdh understanding conventional Ådhesive dental cements carlos a munoz-viveros dds fundamental concepts in laser dentistry jeffrey m dolgos dds 96 alumni speaker series re-establishing nature s monobloc after endodontic intervention gregor connell cementation workshop dds only hands-on additional fee required cpr mp emergency response training additional fee required earn up to 15 credits pre-registration fees $165 $250 $80 $75 $50 dues-pd daa members nonmember dentists cdt rdh da office staff amex visa mastercard discover fall 2010 15

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