GDA Action May 2016 by Delaine Hall

May 2016

Journal of the Georgia Dental Association

Fun, Families, Value, and Education at the Coast: Convention & Expo 2016 May 2016 â&#x20AC;¢ 1

YOU’RE INVITED

To a medical lecture being presented by Ana Casas M.D.*

The Biggest Medical Breakthroughs In: Heart Disease: Prevention, Detection and Cure AND Cancer: Prevention, Detection and Cure When: Friday, July 15, 2016 at 5 p.m. Where: 2016 GDA Conference, Amelia Island, FL Dr. Ana Casas has been working with busy dental professionals and their families since 2005 through her private medical practice in Atlanta. She delivers the biggest breakthroughs in medical science to her patients so that they can live a long, healthy life. •

Attendees will learn about a non-invasive, highly accurate test that can detect heart disease and predict heart attack and/or stroke risk.

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A non-toxic, oral, scientifically proven method to prevent AND reverse heart disease (based on 20 years of research at the Cleveland Clinic) will also be discussed.

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Attendees will learn about a new blood test that has been developed at Purdue Cancer Research Center that can accurately detect any cancer and the origin of the cancer with 99.9% accuracy- as early as the size of the head of a pin (2 million cells) which is 4-10 years before any other diagnostic test can do so.

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In addition, Dr. Casas will discuss, a non-toxic, oral, highly effective (94% cure rate) targeted treatment for cancer when it is detected early.

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Attendees will leave with life changing and life saving information that is based on 20 and 50 years of medical research, respectively.

Visit www.AnaCasasMD.com for more information. *This continuing education course is offered at no additional charge for official registrants of the GDA Convention & Expo that takes place July 14-17, 2016, at The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island in Amelia Island, Florida. Dentists, staff, and guests may register for the convention at www.GDAconvention.com.

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GDACONTENTS

may 2016 • volume 35, no. 4

features 18 LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES

The 2016 session, 2017 LAW Day dates, and thank you volunteers.

24 GDA CONVENTION

You can still register for this year’s CE and special events.

35 HEALTH EDUCATION

Alliance ‘Healthy Smiles from the Start’ Reaches out to Moms.

36 JUNE 1 OSHA DEADLINE Examine your Hazard Communications in light of the revised standard.

departments 11 THE PRACTICE

Tools and tips to help you manage your business.

13 FINDING SUCCESS

Helping you achieve personal and professional growth.

14 SEEN & HEARD

Members making news and news for GDA members.

in every issue 4 5 5 7 9 37 38

Calendar of Events Benefits Plus+ Saving Contact GDA Staff Editorial Director’s Commentary Practice Outreach Classifieds

Cover: The Convention & Expo is July 14-17 in Amelia Island, FL. Register at GDAconvention. com. Shown: Alliance members Julie Vaughn, Sherry Kendrick, and Julia Davis; Dr. Tom Broderick and family; Dr. Kristina Dawson, Dr. Amy Kuhmichel, Eric Watson, Dr. Jessica Watson, and Dr. Anna Schultz.

PAC Fundraiser at GDA Convention When you register for the GDA Convention & Expo at www.GDAconvention.com, support the Georgia Dental Association Political Action Committee (GADPAC) by buying a ticket to the “I BACK the PAC” Golf Tournament on July 16. All players are eligible for the Hole in One Contest to win a Mercedes! Other contests are on tap as well, all with great prizes. The golf tournament takes place in the morning this year so you can avoid the Florida heat! A light breakfast is provided for registered players. (Please note that GADPAC donations are not tax-deductible.) May 2016 • 3

GDA ACTION (ISSN 0273-5989; USPS PE-590290) The official Journal of the Georgia Dental Association is published 10 times per year. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to GDA Action, 7000 Peachtree Dunwoody Road N.E., Suite 200, Building 17, Atlanta, GA 30328. Dr. David Bradberry, GDA Editor 1070 Woodlawn Dr NE, Suite 250 Marietta, GA 30028 drbradberry@bellsouth.net Ms. Delaine Hall GDA Managing Editor 7000 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE Suite 200 Bldg 17, Atlanta, GA 30328 delaine@gadental.org Dr. Tom Broderick, GDA President 500 Eisenhower Dr Savannah, GA 31406 thomas.broderick@comcast.net Mr. Frank Capaldo, GDA Executive Director 7000 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE Suite 200 Bldg 17, Atlanta, GA 30328 frank@gadental.org ______________________________ GDA ACTION seeks to be an issuesdriven journal focusing on current matters affecting Georgia dentists and patients accomplished by disseminating information and providing a forum for commentary. Closing date for all editorial and advertising materials: First of the month preceding the publication month. Subscriptions: $17 of GDA membership dues is for the journal; all others, $75 per year. Periodicals postage paid at Atlanta, GA. © Copyright 2016 by the Georgia Dental Association. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission. Publication of any article or advertisement should not be deemed an endorsement of the opinions expressed or products advertised. The GDA expressly reserves the right to refuse publication of any article, photograph, or advertisement, and illustrate, reduce, or revise any article submitted.

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GDAEVENTS June 3-5: Hinman Dental Society Annual Meeting, Hilton Head. Sun, June 12: Fisher Foundation Board Meeting, GDA Office. Fri, June 17: Board-Approved LEAP Course, GDA Office. Thur, June 23: Alliance New Member Event, Top Golf, Alpharetta. ___________________________________________________________ Mon, July 4: GDA Office Closed for Independence Day Holiday. Mon, July 6: Northern District Executive Council, GDA Office. Wed, July 13: GDA Board of Trustees Meeting, Amelia Island, Florida. Thur, July 14: GDA House of Delegates Meeting, Amelia Island, Florida. July 14-17: GDA Convention & Expo, Amelia Island, Florida. Fri, July 22: ACD White Coat Ceremony, The Dental College of Georgia. Sat, July 30: NEW DATE: Northern District Gala for Smiles, Park Tavern. ___________________________________________________________ Wed, August 24: Welcome Back Event, The Dental College of Georgia. Sat, August 27: Special Smiles Dental Screening Event, Warner Robins. ___________________________________________________________ Mon, Sept 5: GDA Office Closed for Labor Day Holiday. Sat, Sept 10: GDA Board of Trustees Meeting, Atlanta. Fri, Sept 16: Southwestern District Fall Meeting/CE, Dr. Marvin Fier. ___________________________________________________________ Tue, Oct 4: GDA Officer Visit to Eastern District, Washington. Oct 13-15: ADA Fifth District Caucus, Birmingham, AL Oct 19-24: ADA Annual Session, Denver, Colorado (Oct 19-22 CE; Oct 20-21 Exhibit Hall; Oct 20-24 House of Delegates Wed, Oct 26: GDA Officer Visit to Northwestern District, Tellus Museum. Sat, Oct 29: GDIS Board Meeting, GDA Office. ___________________________________________________________ Wed, Nov 2: Western District Legislative Reception & Officer Visit. Tue, Nov 8: Eastern District Legislative Reception (Athens). Thur, Nov 10: Southwestern District Legislative Reception (Albany). Tue, Nov 15: Eastern District Legislative Reception (Augusta). Thur, Nov 17: Southwestern District Legislative Reception (Valdosta). ___________________________________________________________ Thur, Dec 1: Sat, Dec 3: Sun, Dec 4: Wed, Dec 7:

Southeastern District Legislative Reception & GDA Officer Visit, Savannah Golf Club. GDA Board of Trustees Meeting, GDA Office. GDA House of Delegates Meeting, Atlanta. Northwestern District Legislative Reception, Cartersville.

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GDA EXECUTIVE OFFICE 7000 Peachtree Dunwoody Road NE Suite 200 Building 17 Atlanta GA 30328-1655 (800) 432-4357 or (404) 636-7553 GDA Fax: (404) 633-3943 GDIS Fax: (404) 634-6099 Do you have questions for the Georgia Dental Insurance Services team? > Michele Amatulli, x-127 michele@gadental.org Do you have questions about dues or your membership status? > Katherine Torbush, x-126 katherine@gadental.org Do you have questions about “Because I Saw My Dentist”? > Carol Galbreath, x-119 carol@gadental.org Do you have questions about the GDA Action journal? > Delaine Hall, x-104 delaine@gadental.org Do you have questions about the Convention & Expo or GDA Foundation/GMOM? > Courtney Layfield, x-209 courtney@gadental.org Do you have questions about governmental affairs/LAW Day? > Scott Lofranco, x-103 scott@gadental.org

Do you have questions about Medicaid, PeachCare, or insurance issues? > Stephanie Lotti, x-108 stephanie@gadental.org Do you have questions about CE courses? > Joanne Singletary, x-128 joanne@gadental.org Do you have questions about Integrity Dental Buyers Group? > Lisa VanZandt, x-105 lisa@gadental.org

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EDITORIAL: LONG-TERM LANDMARKS

By Dr. David Bradberry GDA Editor

“If you are coming to the GDA Convention July 14-17 (and I hope you are as there is not a better value available), you are going to see the results of our ... increased member value.” DR. DAVID BRADBERRY GDA Editor Phone (770) 977-8644 drbradberry@bellsouth.net

I have discussed before the idea of dentistry and landmarks. We have many to mention. Volunteers have provided charitable dental care to thousands of Georgians, tens of thousands, through endeavors like the Georgia Mission of Mercy and volunteer-run clinics around the state. The first GMOM event made the national news, and became a landmark of volunteer outreach. At the same time, the Georgia Dental Association has fought over the years mostly outside of the media spotlight to strengthen publicprivate partnerships and adequately fund public health programs that are designed to meet Georgians’ needs. We see need, and address it immediately at chairside, and we address it for the long-term with planning and foresight. The oft-debated Journal of the American Dental Association turned 100 in 2013. The Journal of the Georgia Dental Association will be 85 next year. (There were society publications before that time but the one with that name was born in 1932.) That is decades of dental knowledge captured in the printed word. Today, we capture shorter attention spans with Facebook posts and tweets. We share information in the short-term in the medium of the moment, but we preserve our accomplishments to provide context for leaders to come in more permanent form. I have seen these archives and they provide valuable information. In 1953, our GDA journal printed a report from a committee charged with studying the need for a full time central office. The report stated that “The GDA has passed through its adolescence ... It is now full grown and time for its members to accept the facts of life. Those facts loudly and clearly demand a full-time central office.” That central office was created, and our volunteer leaders began to appreciate the fact that there were trained staff available to carry out and manage their leadership vision. I would say that in some ways we are still in the short-term phase of leadership and management learning the best way

to work together to move the association forward, or at least in a second adolescence (maybe we just moved back into our parents’ house after college graduation.) We are still in the beginning stages of realizing all that we can be for our members. That’s not to say that we have not reached landmarks since 1953. We have a legislative advocacy reputation that is remarkable and has created multiple tangible benefits for our patients and profession. We have done well with educating dental students about the value of advocacy, and it continues to be one of the most-valued membership benefits. We would not be the effective profession we are today without the work of our staff and volunteers who served tirelessly at the Gold Dome. But we have challenges mounting daily, from the advocacy side but also from many others. We must adapt and offer even more value in areas like media relations and member services. We need to elevate all of the benefits we offer to the level of our advocacy. If you are coming to the GDA Convention & Expo July 14-17 (and I hope you are as there is not a better value available), you are going to see the results of our immediate attention to offering increased member value. You will see the dental buyers group in action. You will see new attention to education and training. You will learn how effective our media relations are. You will read about governance activities that impact how the association itself operates. We are building up to create some big landmarks on the horizon. Join in and benefit from the short-term and long-term value being created.

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COMMENTARY: LOOKING FORWARD

By Frank J. Capaldo GDA Executive Director

“I will not disagree that change of this nature is not easy! This work represents an enormous change in our governance thinking ... But the implications if we do not change are significant.” FRANK J. CAPALDO Executive Director Phone (404) 636-7553 frank@gadental.org

From the first Board of Trustees meeting I attended, a little over two years ago, I discussed the need to have us as a group focus on the future as opposed to revisiting the past. What I mean by that is our governance meetings should always be primarily about moving the organization forward. That is not to say that reviewing reports is not valuable. Reports are important and should provide us insight into the future course the association takes. However, focusing our volunteers’ valuable time going over reports is not, I believe, the full purpose of the Board. Formulating a strategic plan was a big step toward focusing us on the future. We needed an agreed-upon framework in place before we could move forward. We have that now. Over the course of many months, our Strategic Plan Task Force formulated a series of goals and objectives, and created a new mission statement: “Helping Georgia Member Dentists Succeed.” The previous mission statement, “Georgia: A State with Optimal Oral Health,” was laudable, but we as an association must focus on providing you with the tools and practice environment you need to create optimal oral health for your patients. We now have a finance goal with two objectives intended to ensure stability. We have a membership goal with two objectives intended to increase loyalty and investment. And we have an organizational goal with three objectives intended to ensure that the GDA’s capacity will be sufficient to meet the needs of our members. Going forward, staff and leadership will develop strategies to determine what products, services, and operational structures are the ones that move your association forward in a meaningful way toward those goals and objectives. Dr. Marshall Mann and the Governance Task Force are already well underway in reviewing our governance structure. The group has met three times so far, with another meeting scheduled in June. They are determining where “gaps” may exist in our governance structure, and if a gap exists, what solutions can address and correct them.

I will not disagree that change of this nature is not easy! This work represents an enormous change in our governance thinking and, more profoundly, in our internal wiring based on decades of reviewing reports. But the implications if we do not change are significant. An article called “The Duty of Foresight” by Jeff de Cagna succinctly describes this future-oriented strategy. In it, de Cagna states: “Association boards also must nurture a shared responsibility for future-focused stewardship. Instead of adopting a shortterm ownership perspective that may resist the realities of transformation, reject the risks of innovation, and reinforce a preference for the status quo, boards should operate as forward-looking investors who work collaboratively over time to grow the tangible and intangible value of the association as an asset that belongs to and exists for stakeholders’ benefit.” That is the key, folks. You value what the association does for you, and we are providing and will provide more value for you in our Four Cornerstones: legislation and advocacy, communications and public relations, member practice services and education, and business and non-dues services. We are building an education and training department. The “Because I Saw My Dentist” consumer education campaign is moving Georgians to find a dental home with GDA dentists. The group buying program will save you money on the products and services you use every day in your practices. We need our governance structure to be flexible enough to transform, innovate, and work collaboratively to provide value as well. We are on our way.

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How much you contribute is completely up to you. Some people save the maximum to build their future financial security and to take advantage of tax savings. When plans feature company-matching contributions, many people contribute at least the amount required to receive the maximum match.

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Many 401(k) plans offer a choice of professionally managed investment funds with varying levels of risk and potential return for return. You may invest your plan money in one or more of the available funds. You choose the investment mix that’s right for you. Of course, the value of your investments may fluctuate in response to changing market conditions. Historically, funds that have fluctuated more in value have also provided returns that did a better job over the long run of outpacing inflation. You need to weigh your investment objectives against those of each fund, and factor in your tolerance for weathering potential ups and downs. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

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Now that your money is working for you, keep an eye on how it’s doing. At least once a year, you will receive a statement of your account that shows the amount you contributed, the funds you’re investing in, how each is performing, and your vesting status. Look over this statement carefully to be sure you’re making the most of your 401(k).

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Once a year, it’s a good idea to cast a critical eye on the mix of funds you’ve chosen to determine if they continue to be the best choices for you. When you plan to leave your money in the plan for several years, higher-risk investments may make sense because you will have time to ride out market fluctuations. However, the closer you get to the time you plan to use that money, the more important it is to re-evaluate the risk of short-term loss. You may want to begin moving your money to lower risk investments.

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Your plan may allow you to take money out before retirement. If you are considering this option, carefully weigh the tax consequences. When you withdraw money before age 59-1/2, you not only lose out on tax-deferred savings, you may also have to pay ordinary income tax and a 10% penalty tax. Some plans allow you to take out a loan, in which case you continue to postpone tax on the amount you borrow.

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With a 401(k) plan, your contributions, any companymatching contributions, and your investment earnings are not taxed as current income. You defer, or postpone, federal income tax on these amounts until later when you take them out of the plan. Depending on where you live, you also may owe state and local taxes on your withdrawals.

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You may name an individual(s), a trust, an estate, or a charity to receive your account upon your death. However, if you’re married, your spouse is automatically your sole and primary beneficiary. If you want to name someone other than your spouse, he or she needs to sign the appropriate place on the beneficiary form in the presence of a plan representative or notary public.

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Customer Service with a Wrench By Charles Marshall

Question: How do you know for certain that you have provided your customer the very best in customer service? Answer: When they are thanking you as they hand you the check. Not long ago the heating element gave up the ghost in our dryer at home. It’s been a great dryer but it is old and probably is in need of replacing. Being as cheap as I am (I like to think of myself as uber-thrifty), I’m going to try to squeeze another thirty or forty years out of it. I called the appliance repair center and was told by a bored-sounding customer service rep that a house call by their technician would run me just under $100 for his “diagnostic visit.” Now, not liking to trounce a company by name, I want you to know that I’m going to avoid naming the appliance repair company and will just will refer to it as Sneers. Since my Sneers dryer was old and I didn’t want to pay a repairman—um, excuse me, I mean “diagnostician”—$100 bucks to come to my house to tell me I need to buy a new dryer, I asked the customer rep if she could tell me if they still make the heating element for my dryer. At this, she sounded irritated that: A] I‘m using up valuable oxygen on the planet B] she was still on the phone with me, and C] I was making her look up stuff on her computer. But I persisted and finally she sighed and I heard the angry tapping of a keyboard in the background. Then she told me that yes, they still make the desired part but that it was on back order and would take three or four weeks to get in … maybe. I couldn’t help but notice how happy she sounded delivering this news. I got off the phone with her and found another repairman in my area that would only charge $10 bucks to come out and take a look at my dryer. After talking with the good folks at Sneers, $10 sounded like a pretty good

deal, so I had the guy come take a look at my dryer. When he got to my house it took him about three minutes to take my dryer apart and confirm the heating element was shot. “Can you get the replacement part?” I asked, fearing the worse. “Sure, I have one in my van right now,” he answered. Hmmm. This rare, antique dryer part that Sneers had on back order happened to be out in his van. He brought the part in and I compared it to the old part and sure enough, it was the exact same part. He installed it inside of about five minutes and the dryer worked perfectly. Since his trip to my house, I’ve probably recommended his business a half dozen times. What did he do to make me such a big fan of his? 1] He was willing to prove himself and his services for a chance to earn my business. 2] He responded to my needs in a timely manner. 3] He offered me a valuable service for what I felt was a fair price. 4] He evinced ownership in the quality of his work and backed it up with his personal guarantee. All of these things are evidence of quality customer service and in a tough economy, it’s a good idea to remember that good customer service = happy customers = job security. And, by the way, when the repairman left my house that day, I was thanking him as I handed him the check. Sounds like good customer service, doesn’t it? © 2016 Charles Marshall. Charles Marshall is a nationally known motivational speaker and author. Visit his website at www.CharlesMarshall.net or contact him via email at charles@charlesmarshall.net.

Find guidance in achieving personal and professional growth in this column and at www.gadental.org. May 2016 • 13

SEEN&HEARD Members Take Part in Media Coverage of PR Campaign

New Dental Component of Good Samaritan Health Center in Gwinnett Needs Volunteers by Dr. Clayton Davis

The GDA “Because I Saw My Dentist” campaign was created to help raise the quality of oral health among all Georgians and encourage them to seek a dental home. The campaign rolled out April 1 and has received significant media coverage. Thanks to the members who have taken part in media interviews, like Dr. Cassandra Lichkay, shown with Atlanta CW69 Focus Atlanta program director Keisha Lancelin and Dr. Shannon Thorsteinson. Media coverage will continue all over the state in the months to come; watch your local stations for your colleagues!

In 2013, the GDA held a successful GMOM in Norcross. Dr. Greg Lang, director of Good Samaritan Health Center of Gwinnett (GSHCG) was invited to come and observe the event. The clinic helped convince Dr. Lang it was time to bring a full-time dental clinic for the uninsured and working poor to the area. Since that time, Dr. Lang and the GSHCG board of directors have worked diligently to find a location where they could expand the medical clinic and add a six-chair, modern dental clinic. Finding funding for this project has been nothing short of miraculous, with generous donations coming from many sources including the Northern District Greater Atlanta Dental Foundation. The dream is now becoming a reality as GSHCG has purchased an abandoned office building south of downtown Norcross. Remodeling is underway and the clinic is scheduled to open by mid-July. The key to the success of the dental clinic will lie in how well it is supported by volunteer dental professionals. Without the help of area dentists and their clinical staff, this new facility with all its new equipment will have little impact on the community. We need the dental community to step up and support GSHCG. To become a Good Sam Gwinnett volunteer, go to www. goodsamgwinnett.org and click on the button for “volunteers.” Then, click on “volunteer packet,” print the form, fill it out, and mail or fax it to the address or number on the website. Another option is to email Dr. Lang at greg. lang@goodsamgwinnett.org and let him know you would like to volunteer. Your name will be added to the growing list of volunteers and you will be contacted when the time for opening the facility draws closer. In the meantime, be considering how often you want to be taking this opportunity to serve God and others.

Kudos to Distinguished Alumni Dr. Annette Rainge (From The Dental College of Georgia Filling in the Details) Congratulations to Dr. Annette Rainge, Class of 1990, for her selection as the 2016 Dental College of Georgia Distinguished Alumni Award honoree. Dr. Rainge has been in private practice in Augusta for 23 years. She is active in the GDA Eastern District and is a member of the GDA Delegation to the ADA House of Delegates. 14 • May 2016

Good Samaritan in Gwinnett is one of dozens of dental clinics throughout Georgia where GDA members volunteer their time to help Georgians in need.

New Healthcare Provider Directory Law: How This Impacts Your Dental Practice by GDA Director of Governmental Affairs Scott Lofranco On April 26, 2016, Gov. Nathan Deal signed Senate Bill 302 into law. Sponsored by Sen. P.K. Martin (R-Lawrenceville), this consumer based legislation will require insurers to provide both print and online directories listing the healthcare providers in each of its network plans, which will be available to covered persons and the general public. Starting January 1, 2017, this new law will require insurers to review and update their entire provider directory for each network plan. After that date, they shall be required, at least annually, to audit “at least a reasonable sample size of its provider directories for accuracy ... and based on the results of such an audit, verify the accuracy of the information or update the information, if applicable.”

HOW THIS LEGISLATION AFFECTS YOUR PRACTICE: If your office has not submitted a claim to an insurer or communicated your intent to continue participating in that insurer’s network within a 12-month period, the insurer will be required to send you a notice asking you to confirm the accuracy of your contact and practice information. If the insurer does not receive a response from you within 30 days, the law requires the insurer to remove you from the network. However, the insurer will also be allowed to use “any other available information or means” to verify whether your office is still participating in the network before removing you, so there is a minor fail safe provision built into the new law. Moreover, in situations where the Insurance Commissioner finds that a covered person reasonably relied on materially incorrect information contained in an insurer’s provider directory, the Commissioner may require that the insurer provide coverage and reimburse the covered person any amounts he or she would have paid had the services been performed by an in-network provider. However, the Commissioner will also review whether the healthcare provider reported any changes in his or her contact and practice information prior to requiring reimbursement. The passage of the Healthcare Provider Directory Bill is a step forward in creating more transparency for consumers and healthcare providers. However, it is important for dentists to remember to update network provider(s) with any changes in your practice information and respond in a timely manner to their requests for this information. If you have any questions or would like more information about this legislation, please feel free to contact me, Scott Lofranco at scott@gadental.org or (404) 636-7553 x-103.

Dental PAC at Work GDA Director of Government Affairs Scott Lofranco (right) with Congressman Rick Scott in Statesboro after a check presentation from the American Dental Association Political Action Committee. Scott is traveling around the state talking to legislators and sharing dentistry’s support.

Georgia Seattle Study Club Wins National Award The Atlanta chapter of the Seattle Study Club was recently honored with the Study Club of the Year Award. The group was selected from 300 clubs worldwide. The Atlanta club, established in 2000, also won the Rookie Club of the Year award in 2001 and club of the year in 2015. Kudos to member Dr. Colin Richman, the current director of the Atlanta club, and all of the club members. Some of the members are pictured above. (L to r, back): Dr. Colin Richman, Dr. Thomas Lee Dodson, Dr. Ashish Kakadia; Dr. James Awbrey, Dr. Errol Forman, Dr. John Peacock; (l-r, front): Chris Cochran (Affinity Bank); Dr. Andrea Abelman; Dr. Bill Carroll, Dr. Steve Ricci, Dr. Barry Vlass, and Dr. Jim Gray. May 2016 • 15

SEEN&HEARD Northern District Hosts CE Course at GDA Office Dozens of Northern District Dental Society members learned about effectively managing their practice's digital presence on April 14. Members learned techniques for getting the most from Facebook, managing online reviews (and encouraging good ones), and exactly what Search Engine Optimization does. Thank you to James Morera, the Digital Practice Lead at Relish Marketing, for an engaging presentation! We were pleased to welcome several first-time NDDS meeting attendees: Dr. Robin Bingham, Dr. Sandy Cohen, Dr. Mike Franklin, Dr. Damian Jimenez, Dr. Cassandra Lichkay, Dr. Chad Schalk, Dr. David Wang, and Dr. Sonya WindhamWilder.

In Memoriam: Remembering Two Dentists Donald Felker, DDS, died February 25. He had been in declining health for some time; nevertheless, his death was unexpected. We believe he had a sudden, severe heart attack. Donnie was an honor graduate of North Georgia University and received his dental degree from Emory. He served his country faithfully in Germany and elsewhere before coming to Dalton in 1971 and establishing a successful dental practice. It is not an exaggeration to say that Don Felker became “ The Godfather” of the dental community in our corner of the state. He was highly respected as a skilled and conscientious clinician, popular with his patients, and a loyal friend. To say that Donnie was gregarious and entertaining is akin to musing that the oceans are salty. He had an infectious sense of humor and a wit that left people with a perpetual smile on their face and laughter in their souls. We often say that someone lived life to its’ fullest; but Don Felker was the epitome of that philosophy. No one was ever around him for long who didn’t feel buoyed and happy. He worked diligently for his profession and the GDA and received numerous awards. Along with his wonderful wife, Gelaine, he provided service and inspiration to our district and state associations. No one who knew him will ever forget him. I can think of no more fitting an epithet than that which the poet Browning said of his friend: “If there is another life, he lives in bliss; If not, he made the best of this.”

Nelson Conger, DDS

Top: Dr. Sonya Windham-Wilder, Dr. Robin Bingham, and Dr. Mike Franklin; Middle: Northern District President Dr. Evis Babo and speaker James Morera; Bottom: Meeting attendees prepare for course. 16 • May 2016

From the Atlanta Journal Constitution: Dr. Marian Cleo Sprinkle Graves was born March 21, 1918, and passed away February 12. When as a child she declared that she wanted to become a dentist her father responded, “That is not a bad idea.” Years later, after she graduated from college in North Carolina, he put her on a bus to Atlanta and the dental school associated with Emory with the admonition “I will support you, but if you begin this I expect you to finish it.” And she did. Marian graduated from Emory in 1942 just as men of military age were drafted into service. An older dentist struggling to keep his Atlanta practice afloat while losing his younger associates to the military visited the dean to inquire: “I understand you have a woman in your graduating class. Is she any good?” Thus Marian, who graduated second in her class, received the job offer that began her career as the first woman to practice dentistry in Atlanta primarily on the merit of her immunity to the draft. After the war ended and male dentists returned to civilian life, Marian accepted an invitation from Buck Chandler, a former instructor at the dental college, to partner with him in a two-person practice. That partnership continued until Buck retired and beyond, as Marian shared her practice with his stepson. Over the years she developed a loyal cadre of patients, some of whom were the fourth generation of family in her practice by the time she retired in 1992. In 2012 Marion discussed her life and career during an interview with StoryCorps, America’s largest oral history project. Marion was a longtime supporter of her churches and of Operation Smile, an international medical charity committed to provision of safe surgical care to children born with facial deformities.

Did You Know: Nutrition Label Changes and Sugar

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is making changes to nutrition labeling. These changes include increasing the type size for “Calories,” “servings per container,” and “Serving size,” and bolding the number of calories and the “Serving size” declaration. “Added sugars” will now be included on the label. Data shows that it is difficult to meet nutrient needs while staying within calorie limits if you consume more than 10 percent of your total daily calories from added sugar, which is easy to do as you can see at left (courtesy of the Center for Science in the Public Interest). While continuing to require “Total Fat,” “Saturated Fat,” and “Trans Fat” on the label, “Calories from Fat” is being removed because research shows the type of fat is more important than the amount. The label also updates serving and packaging sizes. By law, serving sizes must be based on amounts of foods and beverages that people are actually eating, not what they should be eating. How much people eat and drink has changed since the previous serving size requirements were published in 1993. For example, the reference amount used to set a serving of ice cream was previously 1/2 cup but is changing to 2/3 cup. The reference amount used to set a serving of soda is changing from 8 ounces to 12 ounces. Package size affects what people eat. For packages that are between one and two servings, such as a 20-ounce soda or a 15-ounce can of soup, calories and other nutrients will be required to be labeled as one serving because people typically consume it in one sitting. Manufacturers will need to use the new label by July 26, 2018. Manufacturers with less than $10 million in annual food sales will have an additional year to comply. The American Dental Association has long advocated for greater scrutiny of added sugar’s effect on oral health. In 2015, the Association filed comments on the Scientific Report of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, which served as the basis for developing the new guidelines. May 2016 • 17

GDA Executive Director Frank Capaldo, second from right, and GDA member Dr. Nelson Conger, second from left, with Senator Jeff Mullis (left) and Lt. Governor Casey Cagle.

Association Activities During Legislative Session See Success With the final day of the 2016 legislative session on March 24 extending beyond the typical midnight cut-off time, the 153rd Georgia General Assembly has completed the second year of its biennial legislative term. Accordingly, any bills that failed to receive a favorable passage in both chambers by the time the gavel fell are dead. Any bills that passed both chambers now move to Governor Deal’s desk for his signature or veto. This year’s session was an expedited affair because of the May primary elections but still managed to provide some heated debates on issues ranging from the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, the ability to carry 18 • May 2016

a firearm on a college campus, and advancing the processing of sexual assault evidence by state forensic crime labs, just to name a few. However, the primary focus for the Georgia General Assembly during its 40-day session at the Gold Dome was the passage of the state’s operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The $23.7 billion Fiscal Year 2017 budget is the largest in state history, with a large part of that funding going toward salary increases for educators, state employees, and state retirees. In continuation of last year’s massive transportation funding legislation, significant expenditures for the construction and repair of roads and bridges across

the state were also included in next year’s operating budget.

Dental Hygiene Legislation

As you may recall from our weekly legislative reports, one of the main pieces of legislation that concerned our membership was House Bill 684. This bill would have allowed for the reduced supervision of dental hygienists performing their duties in “approved safety net settings” and in settings involving Medicaid and Medicare patients of the supervising dentist. Although this legislation originated last year in the House, a Senate bill containing language originally intended to establish the Dental Hygiene Therapist

profession in Georgia, Senate Bill 248, was amended this year and replaced with the language of HB 684. Consequently, we found ourselves facing the same piece of legislation in both chambers at the same time. However, neither bill advanced out of the House or Senate Rules committees this year. Executive Director Frank Capaldo wrote a commentary entitled “Dispelling the Myths about Dentists and HB 684” that appeared in the Georgia Health News among other outlets. To read the commentary, visit the GDA website www.gadental.org. We would like to thank the legislators who heard and supported our concerns that this legislation would create a reduced standard of care for underserved and elderly individuals of our state. We look forward to working with all interested stakeholders this summer and fall to discuss and formulate sustainable solutions to address oral health care barriers in Georgia.

Rural Dental Student Loan Repayment Program

In 2015, your Government Affairs Team successfully lobbied for a $200,000 appropriation in the FY 2016 budget to re-establish the very successful Rural Dental Student Loan Repayment Program. The eight dentists who qualified for the program are eligible for up to $25,000 per year (with a maximum renewable period of four years) in student loan repayment by the state as long as they commit to practicing in areas with populations of 35,000 people or less and accept Medicaid. This appropriation was removed from the proposed FY 2017 budget, but your Government Affairs Team successfully lobbied to have the funding restored to the final version of the FY 2017 budget that was signed by the Governor.

Dental Therapist Bill

Senate Bill 248, sponsored by Sen. Valencia Seay (D-Riverdale), was introduced at the end of the 2015 legislative session. Sen. Seay’s bill originally sought to create a new position in Georgia dental offices: the Dental Hygiene Therapist. Prior to the bill receiving its first committee hearing in Senate Health and Human Services this year, Sen. Seay removed the original language of the bill and substituted it with an earlier version of House Bill 684. The substitute bill was voted out of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, but was not voted out of the Senate Rules Committee.

Regulation of Professional Licensing Boards

The introduction of House Bill 952, sponsored by Rep. Chad Nimmer (R-Blackshear), stemmed from the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision involving the North Carolina Board of Dentistry and the Federal Trade Commission. The U.S. Supreme Court held that in order for a state professional licensing board to claim immunity from federal anti-trust lawsuits, the board’s conduct must be consistent with clearly articulated state policy AND board conduct must be actively supervised by the state. As such, House Bill 952 gives the Governor or his or her designee the authority to approve or veto any rule or action of a professional licensing board in this state. The version of the bill that passed the House gave this supervisory authority to the Secretary of State but the bill was amended in the Senate to vest this authority in the Governor. This bill was signed by the Governor in April and becomes effective July 1, 2016.

Administration of Local Anesthesia by Dental Hygienists

House Bill 350, sponsored by Rep. Tom Taylor (R-Dunwoody), sought to expand the scope of practice of dental hygienists by allowing them to administer local anesthesia by infiltration and block. This bill did not receive a committee hearing this year.

Water Fluoridation Bill

House Bill 129, sponsored by Rep. David Stover (R-Newnan), was a carryover from last year’s session that would allow local governments to opt in or out of state water fluoridation requirements by a referendum called by a resolution of the governing authority of a municipality or county. The current law only allows local governments to opt out of water fluoridation requirements by a petition by 10% of registered voters in that political subdivision that voted in the most recent general election. This bill did not receive a committee hearing this year.

Single Dental Administrator for Medicaid Billing

House Bill 537, sponsored by Rep. Carl Rogers (R-Gainesville), was aimed at creating a single dental administrator under the state Medicaid system, which currently has three dental administrators. Although the bill passed the House last year, it stalled in the

Senate this year, where it was assigned to the committee on Insurance and Labor. Your Government Affairs Team voiced support for this legislation when the bill was heard before the Senate committee, but the bill never received a vote.

Insurer Transparency Bill

Senate Bill 158, sponsored by Sen. Dean Burke (R-Bainbridge), was introduced in 2015 to create more transparency between insurers and primary care providers. As a result of the findings of a study committee commissioned by the Senate last year via Senate Resolution 561, the bill was amended at the beginning of the 2016 session to only pertain to third party PPOs/rental networks. The final version that passed both the House and Senate requires rental provider networks to register with the Insurance Commissioner. Moreover, rental provider networks are prohibited from knowingly accessing or utilizing the primary care provider’s discount without a contractual relationship with that provider or third party. Finally, and subject to other limitations defined in the bill, if a third party is given access to the rental provider network contract, that third party cannot increase the contractual discounts agreed upon by the network and the primary care provider. This GDA-supported legislation was signed into law by the Governor in April. We want to thank member dentist Dr. Richard A. Smith of the Northern District Dental Society and Angela Waller, practice administrator at Tift Regional Dental Group in Tifton, Georgia, for serving on the study committee commissioned by the Senate last year via Senate Resolution 561. Their hard work is very much appreciated.

Provider Directory Bill

Senate Bill 302, sponsored by Sen. P.K. Martin (R-Lawrenceville), requires insurance companies to maintain print and online directories that show all of the current healthcare providers within a particular network plan. Moreover, if a provider does not submit a claim within a 12-month period or otherwise communicate their intent to continue participation in a particular network, an insurer shall be required to

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remove that provider from the network if a response for updated contact information is not received within 30 days. This legislation was signed into law by the Governor in April.

Drug Repository Program

House Bill 897, sponsored by Rep. Betty Price (R-Roswell), requires the Department of Public Health to establish a drug repository program to accept and dispense over-the-counter and prescription drugs to patients who are indigent, uninsured, underinsured, or enrolled in a public assistance health benefits program. This legislation was signed into law by the Governor in April and becomes effective July 1, 2016.

Kaiser (D-Atlanta); Rep. Ronnie Mabra (D-Fayettteville); Rep. B.J. Pak (R-Lilburn); Rep. Matt Ramsey (R-Peachtree City); Rep. Nikki Randall (D-Macon); Rep. Tom Rice (R-Norcross); Rep. Carl Rogers (R-Gainesville); Rep. Barbara Sims (R-Augusta); Rep. Tom Weldon (R-Ringgold); and Rep. Joe Wilkinson (R-Atlanta).

Thank You LAW Day Participants

Thank you to everyone who participated in a Legislative AWareness (LAW) Day held at the Capitol. If you were unable to make it to a LAW Day this year, sign up for one in 2017. This year’s attendees got a firsthand glimpse

of the legislative issues impacting our association and were instrumental in helping our association achieve our legislative goals for the year.

More Legislative News on Tap

Please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Bruce Camp at voncamps@comcast.net or Scott Lofranco at scott@gadental.org if you have questions regarding the activities that took place during the session. Look for emails from us over the summer and fall as we look ahead to 2017. You will be hearing from us about district events, the Contact Dentist Program, LAW Day, GADPAC, and more.

Health Care Clerical Errors

House Bill 916, sponsored by Rep. Dustin Hightower (R-Carrollton), prevents the denial of the reimbursement for any medical assistance on the basis of a clerical or record keeping error made by the health care provider. The provider of medical assistance shall be allowed 30 days to correct the error or omission. The bill passed both chambers, but was vetoed by the Governor. The Governor’s office issued this statement: “I support efforts to focus Medicaid provider audits on incorrect payment amounts, fraud, and abuse rather than identifying routine clerical errors. This bill, however, would modify the reimbursement policies of every department, agency, board, commission, or authority of state government. This is unnecessary and may interfere with the efficient processing of payments and sound fiscal management practices. For these reasons, I veto HB 916.”

Retiring Legislators

Several legislators have announced that they will not be seeking re-election this year. These include Sen. Tommie Williams (R-Lyons); Sen. Bill Jackson (R-Appling); Sen. Mike Crane (R-Newnan); Rep. Stephen Allison (R-Blairsville); Rep. Mike Dudgeon (R-Johns Creek); Rep. Hugh Floyd (D-Norcross); Rep. Virgil Fludd (D-Tyrone); Rep. LaDawn Jones (D-Atlanta); Rep. Margaret

2017 Legislative Awareness (LAW) Days Consider attending a GDA LAW Day to learn about legislative issues impacting dentistry and dental patients over breakfast and then talking to legislators about those issues. Please consider attending a day in 2017. All members, The Dental College of Georgia dental students, and Alliance spouses are welcome on any day. Contact the GDA office at sheila@gadental.org to register.

Wed, Jan 18 Northern & Eastern Districts Wed, Feb 1 Southwestern, Western Districts; Northern Districts Hall County Branch Wed, Feb 8 Northwestern District Thurs, Feb 23 Southeastern District and Georgia Dental Society Wed, March 8 Central District Wed, March 22 All districts, Alliance, and The Dental College students May 2016 • 21

Thank You LAW Day Volunteers! These LAW Day attendees learned about legislative issues impacting dentistry and patients over breakfast and then talked to legislators about those issues at the Capitol. These volunteers made a tremendous difference in 2016! Thank you to each and every dentist, dental student, pre-dental student, and Alliance member who took part.

February 10 LAW Day Class GDA Alliance Eastern District Northern District

Dr. Joe Alderman Mr. Korey Anderson Dr. Evis Babo Mrs. Lesley Benson Dr. Henry Benson Dr. Matthew Benson Dr. Bruce Camp Mrs. Julia Davis Dr. Kristina Dawson Dr. Celia Dunn Dr. Brian Hall Dr. Tom Jagor Mrs. Cindy Jernigan Dr. Ben Jernigan Mrs. Sherry Kendrick Dr. Jeff Kendrick Dr. Linda King Dr. Amy Kuhmichel Dr. Darryal McCullough Dr. John Muse Dr. Lewis Petree Dr. Neal Pylant Dr. Troy Schulman Dr. Richard Singer Dr. Richard Sugarman Dr. Shannon Thorsteinson Dr. Sidney Tourial Dr. Paul Trotter Dr. Marvin Winter Dr. Carol Wolff Mrs. Julie Vaughn Dr. Michael Vernon Dr. Erik Wells

February 17 LAW Day Class Northern District Western District Dr. Chris Adkins Dr. Lou Ann Best Dr. Todd Britt Dr. Nancy Gallagher Dr. Hank Goble Dr. Chris Hasty Dr. Ben Hawkins Dr. David Howington Dr. Jim Hutson Dr. James Lopez Dr. Robert Moss Dr. Jay Phillips Dr. Randy Phillips Dr. Ryan Vaughn Dr. Richard Weinman

February 25 LAW Day Class Southeastern District Georgia Dental Society Dr. Hugh Armstrong Dr. James Barron Dr. Steven Berwitz Dr. Tom Broderick Dr. Byron Colley Dr. Cathy Cook Dr. Isaac Hadley Dr. Tasha Knight Dr. Matt Rosenthal Dr. Mordena Sullen Dr. Kim Turner Dr. Donihue Waters

March 2 LAW Day Class Central District Northwestern District Dr. William Argo Jr. Mrs. Ruthie Barden Dr. Jon Barden Dr. Don Benton Dr. John Bowman Dr. David Bradberry Dr. Hank Bradford Dr. Bruce Camp Dr. Vincent Carey Dr. Nelson Conger Dr. Claude Daniel Dr. David Drew Dr. Paul Fraysure Jr. Dr. Katie Garvin Dr. Cameron Garvin Dr. Jay Harrington Dr. Ty Ivey Dr. Amber Lawson Dr. Amy Lee Dr. Amy Loden Dr. Mike Loden Dr. Clyde Marlow Ms. Laura Mitchell Dr. Jamie Mitchell Dr. Donna Thomas Moses Dr. Kumar Patel Dr. Joe Peluso Dr. Brent Pennington Dr. Chris Rautenstrauch Dr. Robin Reich Dr. John Schleier Dr. Deena Smith Dr. Michael Smith

Dr. Karyn Stockwell Ms. Michelle Tang Dr. Jaya Vallabhaneni Dr. Asha Vellanki Dr. Michael Wright

March 16 LAW Day Class Dental Students All Districts

Mr. Eric Anderson Mr. Ben Collins Dr. Alex Cranford Dr. Jay Cranford Dr. Jonathan Dubin Dr. Phil Durham Mr. Trey Foxhall Dr. Carole Hanes Dr. Lindsay Holliday Dr. Brittany Hoover Dr. Ricky Lane Ms. Dahlia Levine Dr. Elizabeth Lewis Mr. Brian Mears Mr. Kasra Nezafat Dr. Robert O’Donnell Ms. Stephanie Olson Mr. Reid Popple Dr. Thomas Price Mr. Nick Sasser Ms. Simran Sharma

The Dental College of Georgia Associate Dean Dr. Carole Hanes with student Reid Popple. 22 • May 2016

February 17 LAW Day Class Dr. Steven Berwitz, Dr. Hugh Armstrong, Scott Lofranco, Dr. Byron Colley, and Dr. Matt Rosenthal planning strategy.

February 10 LAW Day Class

March 2 LAW Day Class

March 16 LAW Day Class

February 25 LAW Day Class with Gov. Nathan Deal

Dental students Dahlia Levin, Eric Anderson, Simran Sharma, and Stephanie Olsen.

Dr. Cathy Cook and Dr. James Barron.

Dr. Robert Moss, Dr. David Howington, and Dr. Lou Ann Best.

Dr. Hank Goble, Dr. Todd Britt, Dr. Jim Hutson, Rep. Lee Hawkins, Sen. David Shafer, Dr. Ben Hawkins, and Dr. Ryan Vaughn.

Alliance members Sherry Kendrick, Lesley Benson, Cindy Jernigan, Julia Davis, Korey Anderson, and Julie Vaughn.

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8:30 AM-1 PM: House of Delegates and Business Meeting 10AM-NOON: CE: Dental Estate Planning. (Included with registration.) 1-2 PM: Dental Waterlines Course. (CE included with registration) NEW CE! 2-3:30 PM: CE: Future of Dentistry. (Included with registration.) 3:30-5:30 PM: CE: 2016 Legal Trends. (Included with registration.) 6:00-8:00 PM: Welcome Reception/Exhibit Hall Opens.

Each dentist registration fee listed below, except the CE only fee, includes entry into all CE as well as the James Carville Kickoff Event, Family Fun Night, and the Exhibit Hall Welcome Reception.

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GDA Member: 285.00 ___________________________

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 1-4PM: Board of Trustees Meeting.

7:30-8:30 AM: GADPAC Power Breakfast with James Carville. (Special separate ticketed event and GADPAC fundraiser.) 8:30 AM-2PM: Exhibit Hall Opens. 9:00-11:00 AM: Kickoff Event: James Carville Looks at the Race for the White House. (Included with your registration fee.) 9:00-11:00 AM: Children's Kickoff Breakfast. (5-12 years old; included with separate children’s registration fee.) Noon-1:00 PM: CE/Lunch: Bank of America. (Included with registration) NEW CE! 1-5:00 PM: CE: Peri-Implants. (Included with registration.) 3-5:00 PM: Salt Infusion & Wine Tasting Event. (Separate ticketed event.) 5:00-6:00 PM: CE: Medical Breakthroughs (Included with registration) NEW CE! 6:30-7:30 PM: New Dentist and Alliance Social (by invitation).

SATURDAY, JULY 16 7:30 AM-Noon: Golf Tournament. (Separate ticketed event.) 8:00 AM-Noon: Inshore Fishing. (Separate ticketed event.) 8:00 AM-Noon: Deep Sea Fishing. (Separate ticketed event.) 8:00 AM-1PM: Exhibit Hall Opens. 8:30 AM-12:30 PM: CE: Contemporary Treatment Options for Edentulous Patients. (CE included with registration.) 9:00-11:00 AM: Tennis Round Robin. (Separate ticketed event.) 10:00 AM-Noon: Education & Mimosas Brunch sponsored by the GDA Alliance. (Separate ticketed event) NEW EVENT & CE! 1:30-3:30 PM: CE: Dental Implants. (CE included with registration.) 4:00-5:00 PM: CE: The Quality of Life. (CE included with registration.) 6:00-10:00 PM: Family Fun Night. (Fun night included with dentist, guest, and child registration fees.)

SUNDAY, JULY 17 8:00-10:00 AM: Awards & Installation Breakfast. (Separate ticketed event.) 8:00-10:00 AM: Children's Farewell Breakfast (5-12 years old; included with separate children’s registration fee.) 26 • May 2016

First Timer: 142.50 (GDA member and first time GDA convention attendee) ___________________________ GDA Married: 450.00 (Two GDA members married to each other) ___________________________ Life/Retired Member: 145.00 ___________________________ CE Only: 110.00 (GDA Life or Retired Members only are eligible) ____________________________ ADA Member: 670.00 (Non-Georgia ADA Member) ____________________________ Non-Member: 1100.00 (Not a GDA or ADA Dentist) ____________________________ Active Military: 175.00 ____________________________ ASDA Member: 25.00

OTHER CATEGORIES ADDED TO A DENTIST REGISTRATIONS: Spouse: NO CHARGE Child (5-12): 80.00 Child (13-20): 40.00 Child (0-4): NO CHARGE Family: 40.00 Dentist Guest: 40.00 Dental Staff: 40.00

CONTINUING EDUCATION You can also register for the “Brunch & Learn” sponsored by the Alliance on July 16 at 10 a.m. The Alliance and Southeast Transitions bring you “Dental Practice Sales: How Current Trends Will Affect Dentists,” as well as a Mimosa & Bloody Mary bar, breakfast, and dental health education and advocacy news. Mr. Patrick Carroll

Dr. Ana Casas

Dr. Mark Causey

THURSDAY, JULY 14 Mr. Harris Gignilliat Dr. James Lopez

Dr. Samuel Norris

Mr. Stuart Oberman Dr. George Priest

Dr. Colin Richman

10 a.m.-Noon “Dental Practice Estate Planning: How to Handle the Unexpected Death of a Practice Owner” (2 CEUs). Stuart Oberman, JD. Attendees will learn why every dental practice owner must be prepared for an unexpected death, and what happens to a practice when an owner passes away. Learning objectives: Learn how estate planning can prevent enormous complications and financial devastation if an owner passes away; how to handle the probate process; what happens if there is no will; steps to consider in the sale of a dental practice; how to avoid losing 25-35 percent value per month; and Georgia Board of Dentistry requirements when a practice owner passes away.

1-2 p.m. “The Adjustment of Fluoride in Municipal Drinking Water” (2 CEUs). Jerry Stapp, Fluoride Trainer, Georgia Rural Water Association. Dr. Mark Stevens

Mr. Jerry Stapp

Mr. Ryan LaPrad

See speaker profiles at GDAconvention.com and mini bios on page 29. Thank you! Mr. Matt Adrian The GDA is an American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognized Provider and expects its presenters to be in compliance with ADA CERP standards. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. As a national CE accreditation system, CERP recognized providers are approved providers of dental continuing education, and are recognized as approved CE providers by the dental licensing boards of most states, the licensing agencies of most health-related fields, and certification requirements of most health-related fields. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp.

This course will give dentists and staff an opportunity to receive an overview of the drinking water treatment process in Georgia, and learn about the Georgia Rural Water Association’s role in training and providing technical assistance to water systems in the state of Georgia and its relationship with the Georgia Department of Public health. We will discuss the treatment process and the additives required to make water safe to drink, the operation of the water distribution system, the importance of the addition of fluoride, and the importance of record keeping. The presentation will stress the role of knowledgeable certified operators, and will provide attendees with insight into the requirements of water professionals in Georgia. In addition, attendees will learn about cross connections between water-using devices and potable water in the dental office, and how to take preventative measures to avoid back-siphonage that can lead to water-changing quality in the plumbing. The course will also touch on the GRWA’s efforts to educate elected officials on the benefits of fluoride and correct misinformation from anti-fluoridation groups. Learning objectives: Attendees will take away information on the importance of backflow prevention, as well as information on installing and inspecting back flow devices, and inspecting plumbing systems. They will also obtain information on the current status of the water fluoridation program in Georgia.

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2-3:30 p.m. “The Future of Dentistry” (1.5 CEUs). Dr. Mark Causey, Dr. Jim Lopez, Dr. Colin Richman, and Dr. Mark Stevens. Dentistry, like all health disciplines, continues to see advances in technology, technique, and materials. The future of dentistry is bright and part of an ever-changing landscape in health care delivery. Join specialty dental leaders as they discuss cutting edge developments in their specialty. There will be a Q&A session following the presentations. Learning objectives: Attendees will learn about new technology, techniques, and materials in four specialty areas of dentistry.

3:30-5:30 p.m. “2016 Legal Trends and Updates: What Every Practice Owner Must Know” (2 CEUs). Stuart Oberman, JD. This course is designed to provide attendees an overview of legal issues that every practice owner must know, including: employee embezzlement and warning signs, intellectual property protection, OSHA whistleblower statutes, Department of Labor audits and how to be prepared in the event you find your office involved in one, employment law, guidelines for risk management, cyber security risks and breaches, arbitration agreements, HIPAA compliance, and board complaints. A Q&A will follow the session. Learning objectives: Attendees will learn how to prepare and protect their office, their employees, and themselves in the event of legal issues.

FRIDAY, JULY 15 Noon-1 p.m. “I Am Ready to Own My First Practice: Where Do I Begin?” (1 CEU). Ryan LaPrad, Senior VP and Matt Adrian, VP, Bank of America Practice SolutionsTM This seminar will educate the first-time practice owner on what it takes to start a practice from scratch or acquire an existing practice. Subject matter experts will share their experience, and discuss how early planning can lead to a successful practice. This panel discussion will guide you through the process of practice ownership and educate you on everything you need to know to ensure you are making the best practice decision. Your learning objectives: Understand how early planning can lead to a successful practice – determine your borrowing power, develop a business plan, establish the right location, etc.; what steps are needed to start from scratch; whether to purchase an existing practice or start a new one; practice financing options in today’s market; what you should expect in the first few years of practice ownership and how you should market yourself; what experts are specific to the dental industry; and how to avoid first practice pitfalls and how early planning can lead to a successful practice. 28 • May 2016

1-5 p.m. “Part 1: Shaping Peri-Implant Soft Tissue for Long Term Esthetics and Health” (4 CEUs). Dr. George Priest. Esthetic implant restorations require a sound understanding of peri-implant profiles and a technical foundation of appropriate implant components. As a critical member of the implant team, the restorative dentist or prosthodontist is primarily seen as the clinician providing the definitive implant restoration. That role, however, extends far beyond hard tissue esthetics and includes a significant responsibility in soft tissue development which is necessary for optimal esthetic outcomes. This session will include a discussion on immediate placement and aesthetic restoration of implants in appropriate situations. Dr. Priest will examine restorative dentist/oral surgeon collaboration to achieve optimal peri-implant profiles primarily with anatomically contoured provisional restorations and definitive abutment and crown contours that maintain long-term soft tissue stability. The use of digital dentistry to facilitate procedures will be explored. Stepby-step clinical examples and videos demonstrate provisional restoration techniques. Results are examined from initial treatment to long-term follow-up for periods of over 20 years. Learning objectives: attendees of this course will learn how to adopt surgical and restorative protocols that maximize soft tissue potential of single and multiple implants; create esthetic chairside implant provisional restorations; optimize implant sulcular profiles in the esthetic zone; develop anatomical peri-implant esthetics for single and multiple edentulous spaces and completely edentulous patients; and communicate tissue contours to the laboratory via accurate impression and scanning techniques.

5-6 p.m. “The Biggest Medical Breakthroughs in Heart Disease and Cancer Prevention, Detection, and Cures” (1 CEU). Ana Casas, MD. Attendees will learn about a non-invasive, highly accurate test that can detect heart disease and predict heart attack and/or stroke risk. A non-toxic, oral, scientifically proven method based on 20 years of research at the Cleveland Clinic to prevent AND reverse heart disease will also be discussed. Attendees will learn about a new blood test that has been developed at Purdue University Center for Cancer Research that can accurately detect any cancer and the origin of the cancer with 99.9% accuracy when it is the size of the head of a pin (2 million cells) which is 4-10 years before any other diagnostic test can detect it. In addition, Dr. Casas will discuss a non-toxic, oral, highly effective targeted treatment for cancer when it is detected early. Learning objectives: Attendees will leave with life changing and life saving information that is based on 20 and 50 years of clinical research, respectively.

SATURDAY, JULY 16 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. “Part 2: Contemporary Treatment for Edentulous Patients” (4 CEUs). Dr. George Priest. Technological innovations in materials and techniques offer superior esthetics and long-term durability to prostheses for edentulous patients. Beginning with conventional dentures and progressing to removable and fixed implant prostheses, Dr. Priest will feature treatment options that demonstrate proven longevity for edentulous mandibles and maxillae. Clinical examples and video segments will demonstrate expedited and accurate prosthetically driven implant placement; CAD/CAM designed and manufactured frameworks that are precise and long-lasting; and improved resins and ceramics for stronger, more lifelike tooth replacements. The impact of these advancements on clinical practice represents a significant development in enhancing implant treatment outcomes for edentulous patients. Learning objectives: Attendees will learn contemporary treatment protocols for edentulous patients; select appropriate implant options for edentulous maxillae and mandibles; learn how to position and distribute implants optimally for overdentures and fixed complete dentures; learn impression and scanning techniques for absolute cast accuracy; learn to direct the laboratory for ideal framework fabrication and tooth arrangement; learn to place implant attachments using an accurate and expedited chairside protocol; and learn how to use CAD/CAM technology for superior framework fabrication.

1:30-3:30 p.m. “Dental Implants and the Periodontium, Peri-Implantitis, and the Maintenance of Dental Implants” (2 CEUs). Dr. Samuel Norris. The tissues of the periodontium combine to form an active, dynamic group of tissues. One of the long-term risks associated with dental implants is a condition called Peri-Implantitis, an infectious disease that causes inflammation of the surrounding gum and bone of an already integrated dental implant, leading to the loss of supporting bone. Learning objectives: Attendees will learn more about the tissues that support the natural tooth and supporting implants, the etiology and diagnosis of peri-implantitis, the mucogingival aspects of dental implants, periodontal and dental implant maintenance, and how to treat an ailing or failing implant.

4-5 p.m. “The Quality of Life” (1 CEU). Mr. Harris Gignilliat and Mr. Patrick Carroll. MIT AgeLab has identified three simple questions dentists should ask themselves to assess how prepared they are to live well in retirement. What do these questions have to do with retirement planning? More than you may think. They uncover important factors that will determine your future quality of life or quality

of life for your loved ones and serve as a starting point for planning a satisfying retirement. The questions also shed light on issues your patients in retirement may be facing and things to consider for those who may become caretakers. When it comes to retirement planning, we’re inclined to focus on accumulating assets and making sure we spend our money wisely. But while our biggest fear may be outliving our wealth, there’s an even greater risk of losing our independence due to ailing health; being unable to access the big and small things that make us happy, and facing a decline in the number of friends in our social network. Learning objectives: Attendees will learn how to live longer and better; identify ways to assess how prepared they are to live well in retirement; discover important factors that will determine future quality of life in retirement beyond financial limitations; and with a market update and 2016 financial outlook.

Matt Adrian is Vice President and Outside Sales Manager for Bank of America Practice SolutionsTM. Patrick Carroll is an advisor consultant for Hartford Funds. Ana Casas, MD, has had a private medical practice, Atlanta Age Management Medicine, since 2005. Mark Causey, DMD, is a board-certified orthodontist and president of the Georgia Orthodontists Foundation. Harris Gignilliat is Senior Vice President of Wealth Management at UBS. Ryan LaPrad is Senior Vice President and Dental Regional Sales Manager for Bank of America Practice SolutionsTM. James Lopez, DDS, is a Trustee to the GDA Board of Trustees and president of the Georgia Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Samuel Norris, DMD, received his certificate in Periodontics from the Medical College of Georgia and is a diplomate to the American Board of Periodontology. Stuart Oberman, JD, is founder and president of Oberman Law Firm and has practiced law for more than 22 years. George Priest, DMD, is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics, a Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists, and an innovator and teacher of implant and esthetic dentistry for more than 30 years. Colin Richman, DDS, is an assistant professor in the Department of Periodontics at The Dental College of Georgia and a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. Jerry Stapp is a Source Water Protection Specialist and Fluoride Trainer with the Georgia Rural Water Association. Mark Stevens, DDS, is Professor and Chairman of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at The Dental College of Georgia and a diplomate of the AAOMS.

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SPORTS & ACTIVITIES FISHING EXCURSIONS/INSHORE 8 a.m. - Noon (Tickets: 200 per person) Go fishing in the calm backwaters surrounding Amelia Island. You will be fishing in two to three feet of water for redfish and spotted sea trout. You might even catch tarpon, flounder, sheepshead, or black drum. No food or beverages provided. Boats will leave the marina in Fernandina Beach at 8, so please plan accordingly. Captains will provide rods, reels, bait, tackle, ice and fishing licenses for all ticketed participants. A minimum of 4 registrants is required per boat or the charter will be cancelled.

FISHING EXCURSIONS/DEEP SEA 8 a.m. - Noon (Tickets: 200 per person)

FRIDAY, JULY 15 SALT INFUSION & WINE TASTING • 3-5 p.m. (Tickets: 150 per person) Join us for an afternoon of great taste! The experienced Ritz Chefs infuse herbs, citrus, and other flavors to make their house made gourmet salts. Participants will be able to taste a diverse array of salts from all over the world and learn the secrets of cooking on a salt platter that’s 250 million years old. The sommelier will share cooking tips and the health benefits of these infused salts as well as pair some of their finest wines alongside them. Tasting will include four different pre-selected sommelier-choice wines (two reds and two whites). There is a 10 person minimum for this event. If the minimum is not met, the event will be cancelled. Participants must be 21 years old to participate.

SATURDAY, JULY 16 GDA/GADPAC* GOLF TOURNAMENT 7:30 a.m. - Noon (Tickets: 215 per person) Tee off to support dentistry under the Gold Dome. Have fun with your colleagues, play for a chance to win a Mercedes Benz, and raise money for the Georgia Dental Association Political Action Committee (GADPAC). The Golf Club of Amelia Island offers an exciting 18-hole championship golf course designed by Mark McCumber and Gene Littler. This challenging, yet fun layout is an avid golfers dream. The breathtaking landscape, meticulously maintained greens, strategically placed bunkers, and the evershifting ocean breeze ensure no two rounds are ever the same. A continental breakfast will be available for all players beginning at 6:45. *Donations to GADPAC are not tax-deductible. 30 • May 2016

Fish for kingfish, barracudas, amberjacks, and tuna out on the Atlantic. Amelia Island also has great bottom fishing for snapper, grouper, sea bass, and African pompano. No food or beverages will be provided. Boats leave the marina in Fernandina Beach at 8, so please plan accordingly. Captains will provide rods, reels, bait, tackle, ice and fishing licenses for ticketed participants. A minimum of 6 participants is required per boat or the charter will be cancelled.

ROUND ROBIN TENNIS TOURNAMENT 9-11 a.m. (Tickets: 60 per person) The Round Robin format of play will be held on the resorts four clay tennis courts. Three new clay courts use state-of-the-art Hydro-cool technology that keeps the courts play-ready. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to join in. Courts will open at 8:30 for warm ups.

NETWORKING & SOCIAL Kickoff Breakfast Event with Guest Speaker James Carville Friday, July 15 • 9-11 a.m. (Included with registration) James "The Ragin' Cajun" Carville is America’s best-known political consultant. His long list of electoral successes evidences a knack for steering overlooked campaigns to unexpected landslide victories and for re-making political underdogs into big-time upset winners.

Inclusive pricing is back, with one registration fee gaining you access to CE, our kickoff session with Mr. Carville, our opening night reception, and family night. Register your spouse for FREE and they get in these events too. Add children, staff, and other guests to your registration for nominal charges, and they too can attend special events once registered. We also have inclusive pricing for Life Members, Retired Members, and first time attendees. There is value in attending wherever you are in your career.

His winning streak began in 1986, when he managed the gubernatorial victory of Robert Casey in Pennsylvania. In 1987, Carville helped guide Wallace Wilkinson to the governor’s seat in Kentucky. Carville continued his winning streak with wins in New Jersey, when Frank Lautenberg was elected to the U.S. Senate. He next managed the successful 1990 gubernatorial campaign of Georgia's Lieutenant Governor Zell Miller, including a tough primary victory over Atlanta mayor Andrew Young. But his most prominent victory was in 1992 when he helped William Jefferson Clinton win the Presidency. In recent years, Carville has not been a paid political consultant for any domestic politicians or candidates for office, instead focusing on campaigns in more than 20 countries around the globe, including leading Ehud Barak to victory in his campaign to become the Prime Minister of Israel in 1999. Carville is also a best-selling author, actor, producer, talk-show host, speaker, and restauranteur. Along with pollster Stanley Greenberg, Carville founded Democracy Corps, an independent, non-profit polling organization dedicated to making government more responsive to the American people. Democracy Corps has conducted over 200 national, congressional, and local surveys, interviewing over 220,000 American voters during the past 10 years. Carville can be seen on news networks worldwide. He is a columnist for The Hill newspaper which publishes daily when Congress is in session and serves as a Professor of Practice at Tulane University in New Orleans, where he lives with wife Mary Matalin and their two daughters.

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THURSDAY, JULY 14 WELCOME RECEPTION • 6-8 p.m. (Included with registration) All registered attendees are welcome to stop by the Exhibit Hall and visit with our exhibitors, make purchases for your office, and network and socialize at the GDA Alliance member reception and The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University alumni reception. Sample hors d’oeuvres, enjoy complimentary drinks, and enter for door prizes.

FRIDAY, JULY 15 PAC POWER BREAKFAST • 7:30-8:30 a.m. (Tickets: 250 per person to benefit GADPAC*)

Gold Bank of America American Dental Association (ADA)

Silver Medical Protective

Enjoy real talk with James Carville. The Georgia Dental Association Political Action Committee (GADPAC) is honored this year to have “The Ragin’ Cajun” sit in on our Power Breakfast. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to meet Mr. Carville face-to-face and have candid discussions with him about his experiences, insights, and points of view on presidential politics. Attendees will receive a copy of his book and a photo opportunity starting at 7:15. Limited to 35 attendees. *Donations to GADPAC are not tax-deductible.

KICKOFF EVENT • 9-11 a.m. (Included with registration) Join us for a high energy opening event! Hear from GDA leaders and then welcome James “The Ragin’ Cajun” Carville, best-selling author, actor, producer, talk-show host, speaker, and restaurateur. The legendary, provocative, and always timely pundit presents his captivating views on politics, spiced with his own unique brand of optimism and humor. His talk will be followed by a Q&A session with questions from audience members. A light breakfast, coffee, and tea will be served starting at 8:30 a.m. in the Exhibit Hall, then attendees will take their seats in the Talbot Ballroom for the 9 a.m. opening session. 9-11 a.m. Children have their own Kickoff Breakfast (ages 5-12 only) Friday. They will enjoy a “kid approved” breakfast then join their friends in making a pirate hand print T-shirt or other fun craft. This event is included in the “CHILD” 5-12 registration fee. Registered children may also attend the Family Fun Night and Sunday Children’s Farewell Breakfast for the single fee.

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NEW DENTIST & ALLIANCE SOCIAL • 6:30-7:30 p.m. (Included with registration; by invitation) The GDA invites all our New Dentists (those out of school 10 years or less as of 2016), our GDA Alliance members, and their dental spouses to join us at the Ritz Spa Pool for light hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and networking. Get to know your colleagues, Alliance members, GDA officers, and GDA staff.

EXHIBITORS SATURDAY, JULY 16 BRUNCH & CE SPONSORED BY THE ALLIANCE • 10:00 a.m. Noon (Ticketed: 50 per person with registration) The Alliance of the GDA invites everyone to attend this “brunch and learn.” Enjoy a lovely plated breakfast as well as our awesome Bloody Mary and Mimosa bar, and CE from Pete Newcomb and Dr. Bill Adams of Southeast Transitions: “Dental Practice Sales: How Current Trends Will Affect Dentists.” Learn what consolidation is and how this current business cycle influences you and your practice; understand how medical practices sales in the 90s are a leading indicator of dental practice sales now; see how changing demographics will impact you; understand where you are you in your practice lifecycle; learn what factors affect the current trend that it is a seller’s market for dental practices, and how long this trend will last; and learn how to protect yourself and your family in this rapidly changing practice sale market.

FAMILY FUN NIGHT! WINTER WONDERLAND & RAT PACK PARTY • 6-10 p.m. (Included with registration) Enjoy Friday night out with family and friends. Save Saturday night for a night of fun for kids of all ages! The younger set will enjoy a Winter Wonderland on the beach with games and rides, plus kid-approved food and drinks. For the 18 and over crowd, celebrate Frank Sinatra’s 100th Birthday “Rat Pack Style!” Swoon over our casino night backed by a big band sound! After you’ve played a few hands of blackjack or spun that roulette wheel a few times, enjoy some delicious food and drinks and dance the night away.

SUNDAY, JULY 17 AWARDS & INSTALLATION BREAKFAST • 8:00-10:00 a.m. (Ticketed: 50 per person) This morning is one for beginnings and honoring dentists who honorably serve their profession. We will recognize current GDA leaders and witness the installation of 201617 officers for the GDA, Alliance, and districts. The GDA will also recognize past GDA and Alliance presidents, GDA Honorable Fellows, GDA Community Service winners, and Dr. Carole Hanes as our GDA Award of Merit honoree.

Congratulations to Carole M. Hanes, DMD, our GDA Award of Merit honoree. This highest honor the association can bestow is only given to recognize service above all established standards. Dr. Hanes will be honored on Sunday, July 17, during the Awards & Installation Breakfast. Come out and honor her accomplishments! 9-11 a.m. Children have their own Farewell Breakfast (ages 5-12 only) Sunday. They will enjoy a “kid approved” breakfast then have fun participating in a treasure hunt or other fun activity. This event is included in the “CHILD” 5-12 registration fee. Registered children may also attend the Winter Wonderland Family Fun Night and Friday Children’s Kickoff Breakfast for the single fee.

3M Oral Care A-dec Affinity Bank Atlanta Age Management Medicine Atlanta Dental Supply Avesis Bank of America Practice Solutions Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia Brasseler USA Carecredit Carestream Dental Colgate Dental Health & Wellness Dentaquest Dentsply Sirona Endodontics First Citizens Bank GADPAC Georgia Dept of Public Health Georgia Rural Water Association Georgia Dental Insurance Services Great Expressions Dental Centers Habif, Arogeti and Wynne, LLC Hall Booth Smith, P.C. Halyard The Hartford Help A Child Smile Henry Schein Dental iMedicor Integrity Dental Buyers Group Karl Schumacher Dental Kettenbach Kuraray America Inc. Lending Club Patient Solutions Lighthouse 360 MedPro Merchant Advocate New Image Dental Laboratory Oberman Law Firm Patterson Dental PLANMECA USA, Inc. ShadowSafe, Inc. Sherer Dental Lab Sidney Lee Medical and Scientific Gases Smiles for Life Network Straumann, USA Sweden & Martina Ultradent Products, Inc. UnitedHealthcare Dental Wile Consulting Group - UBS Zoll Dental Instruments May 2016 • 33

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Healthy Smiles from the Start: Getting the Word Out to Moms

The Alliance created an oral health education program for moms-to-be, new moms, and the caregivers who support them. GDA dentists are asked to tell organizations that can reach those groups about this health education program. The Alliance of the American Dental Association (AADA) is the proud parent of Healthy Smiles from the Start, a dental health care education program for mothers and caregivers of newborns. “We are very excited to offer this new toolkit,” said Molly Bickford, a Georgia dental spouse who, along with Alliance member Sue Gardner of Ohio, helped create the program. “Healthy Smiles from the Start is all about making mouth-healthy habits a priority for everyone in the family.” The Idea Behind Healthy Smiles Mrs. Bickford, a long-time Georgia Alliance member and dental health education volunteer, is a proud grandmother. As she waited for the appearance of her grandchildren, said she was amazed by how the oral health of expectant mothers and newborns was often overlooked by otherwise informed and educated caregivers. She saw a significant need that the Alliance could address. “There is an urgent need for dental health education to be included in preand post-natal classes offered by hospitals and birthing centers,” Mrs. Bickford said. “By collaborating with these educational

programs and providing the Healthy Smiles from the Start toolkit, we can help to prevent and decrease baby bottle tooth decay, as well increase awareness that it’s not only safe, but very important, that women visit a dentist during pregnancy.” What Healthy Smiles Involves The Healthy Smiles from the Start program toolkit includes a four-minute video an instructor can use to present information to patients and facility staff, as well as easy-toprint handouts and educational brochures. The American Dental Association assisted the Alliance by creating all of the program materials, and making them available in both English and Spanish. “The materials are professionallyproduced, scientifically-based, and ready to deliver to hospitals and birthing centers with existing pre-natal classes,” Mrs. Bickford said. “The video is also available on YouTube. All volunteers need to do is request that these materials be added to facilities’ expectant and new mother educational efforts.” The Georgia Dental Association is proud to announce that Healthy Smiles from the Start is now part of Georgia’s Action for Dental Health as part of Objective 2.,

“Promote oral health education and literacy to mitigate potential barriers to a dental home.” This action plan’s overall goal is to advance comprehensive solutions to prevent dental disease before it starts and ensure that all Georgians can obtain treatment by a dentist. The Alliance initially created 500 toolkits for dental spouses to utilize in their states for dental health education projects. Thanks to sponsors like Henry Schein, Colgate, the Alliance of the Georgia Dental Association, the Alliance of the Ohio Dental Association, and ADA, the Alliance is continuing to produce additional kits and make them available free of charge to health care organizations. You Can Be Part of Healthy Smiles Volunteers, both dental spouses and dentists, are encouraged to reach out to their local hospitals, community health centers, and other organizations with pre- and post-natal education classes to ask about their interest in adding oral health education to their curriculum. “Dental spouses, and GDA dentists, should approach any facility where they believe oral health education is needed,” Mrs. Bickford said. “We want to reach out to families everywhere with this program. This program is not targeted at lower-income families, or organizations that serve only certain groups. We want all moms-to-be, new moms, and the people who support those moms to have accurate oral health information that truly makes an impact from the start.” Interested volunteers are encouraged to visit the Alliance of the ADA website www.AllianceADA.org to find out more on the program and request a kit, watch the instructional video, and view the educational materials that are available.

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June 1: Deadline for OSHA’s Revised Hazard Communication Standard In 2012, a revised OSHA Hazard Communication Standard was published in the Federal Register. The goal of the revision is to further reduce the likelihood of injury by making sure that employees can easily determine existing hazards posed by a specific chemical. The new standard includes portions of the old standard, specifically sections dealing with employee training and workplace documentation, but it also incorporates sections of the “Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals” (GHS), which standardizes the way that hazards are communicated in the workplace. Since the revision requires a totally new approach to hazard communication, OSHA staggered the deadlines for training and notification. OSHA required employers to provide employees initial training by December 31, 2013. Manufacturers and distributors were given until June 1, 2015, to provide new labels and SDS forms, and until December 1, 2015, to emblazon shipping containers containing known hazards with new HCS-compliant labels. OSHA set a deadline of June 1, 2016, for employers, including dentists, to complete updates to workplace labeling and hazard communication programs, and provide employee training for newly-identified physical or health hazards. Here is an overview of the requirements. Visit the OSHA website to see more detailed requirements for Safety Data Sheets, labels, and pictograms: www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/ index.html. Material Safety Data Sheets Become Safety Data Sheets In the past, the most difficult part of dealing with hazardous chemicals was dealing with MSDS forms. Chemical manufacturers have always had to disclose any hazards and health risks posed by their products, but in the past, there was no requirement for how the information was to be conveyed. As a result, product labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) were often difficult to 36 • May 2016

understand, so making labels and organizing the forms was a nightmare. Under the new GHS, Material Safety Data Sheets are now known as Safety Data Sheets (SDS). They must be in a standardized format and use specific words and symbols to convey hazards and dangers. SDS must be written in a format that is divided into 16 sections with uniform headings such as “first aid measures,” “fire-fighting measures,” “accidental release measures,” “handling and storage,” “exposure controls / personal protection,” “toxicological information,” and onward. Manufacturers must provide labels that use standard pictograms and specific “signal words" such as “DANGER” to easily convey chemical hazards to the user. The standard pictograms are symbols that convey a hazard, such as a flame to show flammability and an exploding bomb to show that a chemical is an explosive or is very reactive. Written Hazard Communication Plan Requirements Remain the Same Most of the other requirements remain the same within the revised standard. The written hazard communication plan must be current and available to all employees upon request. All employees must be trained on existing hazards in the dental workplace at the time of initial employment and any time additional hazards are added to the workplace. Dentists must maintain a current chemical inventory and the corresponding SDS for all chemicals, and the materials must be organized in a usable form. Any chemicals that are used out of their original container must be labeled using the new label format. As new SDS have come in, dentists should have been replacing old forms with new ones so that practice information stays as current as possible. By June 1, 2016, all labels made in the workplace and the written hazard communication plan must be updated and provisions made for future employee training when the standard is updated and/or when new hazards are identified.

If you would prefer to go to an electronic SDS notebook instead of a bulky notebook stuffed with paper, there are websites that can help you organize one. (One such site where you can set up a free MSDS/SDS binder is www.msdsxchange. com, but this is not an endorsement of that site. There may be others more suited to your particular practice needs.) Just make sure you have a current chemical inventory, and make sure that all employees know how to get on the website you choose and access the forms in case of a problem or if someone needs to make a label.

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technical and regulatory topics since 1989. Hazard Communication She has written articles for state and national Standard Pictogram journals and taught courses at multiple As of June 1, 2015, the Hazard Communication Standard American Dental Association and Hinman (HCS) will require pictograms on labels to alert users of the chemical hazards to which they may be exposed. Each Dental Society meetings. Read more at www. pictogram consists of a symbol on a white background framed within a red border and represents a distinct laneykay.com. hazard(s). The pictogram on the label is determined by the chemical hazard classification.

HCS Pictograms and Hazards Health Hazard

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GDAPROMOTIONS Use Materials from the “Because I Saw My Dentist” Consumer Campaign The “Because I Saw My Dentist” campaign was created to help raise the quality of oral health among all Georgians and encourage them to seek a dental home. “Because I Saw My Dentist” showcases powerful stories of real people from all corners of the state whose lives have been changed because they regularly see their GDA member dentist. We know that dentists have the expertise and experience to diagnose and prevent disease, build confidence, and help people live richer, fuller lives. This campaign shares that message in ways that are both expected and unexpected. This campaign includes social media, local television and radio, print materials, and a new website, www. BecauseISawMyDentist.com. In order to drive more patients to your office and to encourage them to come more frequently, we’ve put together a toolkit with materials you can use in your practices—from waiting room signage to content for your website and Facebook pages. Please take a few minutes to learn more about “Because I Saw My Dentist” and all the great resources available to you. In fact, if you or your practice administrator will contact us, we’ll walk you through how you can help make this campaign among the most successful programs ever undertaken by the Georgia Dental Association. Email laura@gadental.org for additional details. The toolkit and printable materials can be downloaded at www.gadental. org/campaign-toolkit.html for your convenience. Click each link to open the appropriate file in a new page, and then right-click and select ‘save as’ to download the file to your computer. May 2016 • 37

GDACLASSIFIEDS DENTISTS AVAILABLE

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Dentist TLC part time fill in available: North Metro Atlanta and North. Sold solo practice of 31 years. Part-time fill in. GA and DEA license, insured. Lots of TLC with patients. Please contact Dr. Pam at wdtroll1982@gmail.com or call (770) 653-8412.

North A-Dec LED post mount light Model 573L. 1 year old perfect condition $2500. A-Dec standard post mount light Model 6300. Arm end caps damaged, works. $200. Soredex Cranex 3+ standard PAN. Can be upgraded to digital. Works great $2500. Gendex, Acuray and Heliodent wall mounted x-ray units. Serviced and working fine. $500 each. Contact Matt Grill, mtgrilldds@gmail. com or (912) 598-8111. Can provide pictures.

Dentist available for long or short term temp fill in. I will fill in for illness, vacation, or CE. In practice for over 31 years. Recently sold private practice. Extensive solo, group, and government practice experience. Ga. License, DEA#, insured. General dentistry. I will treat your patients like my own! Call cell (678) 373-6286. pkwaters57@ gmail.com. Paul Waters DDS. Dentist (Temp Fill In). Current GA, FL, AL licenses. Sold 22 year solo private practice. Also group and military practice experience. DEA# and insured. Email drglassdmd@yahoo.com or call cell (770) 656-5269 or (770) 380-7487. Need an experienced dentist to cover your office in case of personal emergency, CE courses, or just a well-deserved day off? I am licensed, insured and DEA registered. Examine hygiene patients, triage emergencies, and generally keep things running smoothly. Call Jay Auerbach at (404) 272-1069. Dentist will fill in for illness, vacation, or CE. Licensed, insured, DEA #. Call (404) 786-0229 or email breighard@gmail.com. Dentist available during emergencies, vacation, CDE courses. I have a current license, DEA certificate, and insurance. Contact me at (706) 291-2254 or cell (706) 802-7760. I hope I can be of service to you. Patrick A. Parrino, DDS, MAGD.

Planmeca PM2002EC Proline x-ray unit for sale with A/T2000 Auto Film Processor. Panoramic X-ray unit works great. We upgraded to digital and no longer need the unit. $900.00 Contact us at (678) 318-3353. Selling equipment for 3 treatment rooms: Includes 2 Acutrac, 2 Royal Dental J-chairs, 1 A-Dec chair, 3 A-Dec 12 O’clock treatment cabinets with 3 A-Dec central console cabinets, 3 A-Dec side cabinets, 3 assistants instrumentation, 3 Dental lights, Intraoral Siemens x-ray units, 1 Gendex digital panoramic x-ray, 7 dental stools, sterilization equipment. Excellent working order, clean and immediately available. Call Edi Sprouse at (404) 255-9080 or email Edi@FlaxDental.com for details and photos. Operatory cabinetry and related equipment. Three Adec cherry Central console Cabinets with matching 5580 Rear Treatment Cabinets, 545 Assistant Instrumentation, and a 5531 Side Cabinet. Two Planmeca X Rays with Sensors. Adec wall and cabinet mounts for monitors and lights. Ivoclar CS oven w/pump. Excellent condition. Email Alan Brown at abrown@ oconeestatebank.com for pictures/prices.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Temporary Dental Office Coverage: Cover Your Hygiene Department and Emergencies. Licensed, Insured, DEA Registered. Call Dr. Norman Busch at (678) 406-0555.

General dentist needed to cover maternity leave during the month of June and part of July one to two days a week. Please send resume to vvishsant@me.com.

DENTIST: Need Part Time Fill In? Vacation, Illness, Maternity? GENERAL DENTIST SOLD LONG ESTABLISHED PRACTICE. GA & DEA LICENSED. (Available Expanded Atlanta Area.) Cell: (404) 219-4097. Home: (404) 842-1196. Jesse Hader, DDS.

Bryant Family Dental is interested in an associate, GPR experience, to turn into a 50% owner in next 18 months with full transition in 5 years. Interested in like-minded, patientoriented individual with aspirations of ownership. Base + bonus structure with transition planning beginning immediately. ADEC equipment, Digital Panorex Softdent Operating System. Building 12 years old. Over $12M collections with fantastic overhead. Call (803) 279-1880 or visit www. bryantfamilydental.com for details. No Brokers.

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PEDO/TEEN Dental Group Seeking General Dentists – with practices in Dacula, Gainesville, Lilburn, Marietta and growing. We are looking for new grads or seasoned professionals to join our dynamic team. Must be goal-oriented and motivated team players with effective communication skills and a positive attitude. Our compensation and benefits package are competitive, which include: up to a $20,000 signon bonus with a standard contract, referral bonus program, 401(k), health & dental insurance, LTD, PTO, and CE course & malpractice reimbursement. How is Tebo different? In business for over 30 years, mentorship & training of Pediatric Dentistry by Board Certified President & Owner, residency-style doctor forums & panels to broaden your scope of dentistry, and first in-house IV sedation facility in GA with onsite anesthesiologists. Please visit our website at www.TeboDental.com and send your CV to HR@ TeboDental.com. General Dentists Needed: We would like to offer you a unique opportunity to do the work you love without having to worry about the non-clinical aspects of running a practice. We take pride in knowing that our experienced team of professionals offer the highest standard of care by enriching the lives of our patients and the community. In addition to offering top compensation, we offer a very competitive benefits package. Current opportunities available at our Hiram, McDonough, Alpharetta, Covington, Acworth, and Atlanta locations. Please contact us at (717) 590-1500 or email your CV to christa. barnett@blackforddental.com. Full-time Dental Associate needed to join high quality, busy, long-standing general dentistry practice in the Buckhead area of Atlanta. We provide all types of dentistry including implants, endodontics, reconstructive, family and cosmetic procedures. General practice residency a plus. Please send your CVs to: piedmontdentists@ yahoo.com. A well-established family dental practice is looking for a part time dentist. Thursdays and Fridays. We are a smaller practice that’s been serving the Smoke Rise community in Atlanta for more than 30 years. Position is best for a semi-retired or a recent graduate. Excellent compensation. High quality. Family environment. Please send your resume to hasmoeti@gmail.com.

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Continued from page 38 Part-Time General Dentist: Private family FFS/PPO practice is seeking a highly skilled dentist with great communication skills to join our professional, well-trained team in providing high quality dental care to our patients two to three days a week. We are a growing family practice with a great east metro location in Gwinnett County, Georgia. We are seeking an experienced doctor proficient in performing all phases of dentistry including molar root canal therapy, surgical extraction, implant and cosmetic dentistry. Applicants should be committed to high quality patient care and excellent customer service. Remuneration based on commission. If you are looking for a great place to work with growth potential, please submit your resume and cover letter to sghanberry@gmail.com. Dentist Opportunity: Upscale modern dental office specialized in Implant, Cosmetic and Reconstructive dentistry is looking for the right candidate to join our team. Office is located in the heart of Gwinnett, paperless and equipped with edge-cutting digital technology. Applicant must have experience of at least 3 years, high drive and enthusiasm. Spanish knowledge is a plus. This is a long term offer, serious applicants only. Great compensation plan. Benefits are available. Please email to mysmilespecialist@gmail.com. New family dental practice in the Dacula area has opening for experienced, full-time general dentist to help grow the practice. We are seeking a personable, motivated individual to join our dedicated team. Our office is located in a beautiful, very well-appointed new facility in an established and growing area. Please email CV to wecreatesmiles1@gmail.com. Fulton County expanding cosmetic and family practice seeking full time general dentist for well established 30 year practice with growing patient base. Our practice is renown for it’s crown and bridge so must have proven skills and interest in this area of dentistry however additionally be proficient in all other areas of general dentistry. CEREC knowledge a plus. Ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, outstanding work ethic and strive to provide the highest standards of dental care. Interested parties can apply by emailing CV to dr.mastro@ mindspring.com, attention DIANE. Associate to Ownership Opportunities: Atlanta and Savannah area associate opportunities with ownership available within 6 months. Take over an existing, established private practice that is fully staffed. Newnan, GA and Hinesville, GA currently available. Contact Zac Rhinesmith at zrhinesmith@benevis.com or (770) 710-3042.

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Need a dentist! Howard Family Dental is an established dental group consisting of 13 offices in the Coastal Georgia region. In order to continue offering compassionate care to our growing patient base, we are seeking an enthusiastic dentist to join our team! To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Nick Cease, (502) 2548514, ncease@mfdc.net. Simple Smiles is currently seeking a Full Time Associate Dentist in Atlanta, Georgia: We are looking for a patient centered motivated doctor to become part of our team. We operate a Family Practice focused on providing excellent patient care in a decentralized environment. Opportunity for ownership open for discussion. Full details given during the interview. We offer: The higher of a guaranteed daily rate or 32% of adjusted production. Business training. Annual CE allowance. Benefit package. Interested parties may contact simplesmilesdentistry@gmail.com. Help support our Troops! Dentists needed now for Weekday and Weekend Temporary Assignments in the greater Atlanta and Hinesville areas. Earn $720-$850 per day depending on assignment. Assistance with travel expenses may also be available. Earn great daily pay and help provide professional dental support for our Nation’s Heroes! Apply now at www. greatlakesdentalusa.com or call (414) 988-6150 x-4207. Dentist position available in the quaint town of Blue Ridge, GA, servicing the tri-state region of GA, TN, and NC. It is a twelve operatory, five hygienist, general dental office. Full or part-time options available. See www.blueridgedentistry. com. For more information, please call (706) 6333648, or email rahold@tds.net. Fast growing High Tech dental practice specializing in Implant and Reconstructive dentistry is looking for an associates to join our warm and fun team in two locations. Offices located in the heart of Gwinnett and Marietta. Fully digital, intraoral scanner, digital Radiography and Photography, CBCT scan, FFS and PPOs. The ideal candidates should be a team player who is willing to develop a practice; is open to learn and work in a warm team environment; must have practiced at least 3 years; must maintain license, malpractice insurance and keep CPR current; be quality oriented; and have excellent operative skills and manners. Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus. Must present references. The position is full time and offers a competitive salary, medical benefits, CE, and potential to grow. Please contact info@implantoption.com.

General Dentist Needed: We have a wonderful opportunity for a General Dentist to join our successful private practice in the Marietta/ Acworth area. Prefer someone with a minimum of 1 year experience OR a GPR. Great working environment, high tech office, good systems in place, and a friendly and well trained team. High income potential for the right person. Please email your resume to: lakepointe@gmail.com. MOTIVATED DENTIST/ASSOCIATE — NEWNAN, GA. We are looking for an associate dentist to join our thriving practice in Newnan, GA as soon as possible. This is a GREAT opportunity for a motivated clinician. We have a great team and a steady flow of new patients in a non-corporate environment. Experience placing implants would be a plus but not necessary. Please check out our website: www.StiehlDental.com and send your resume to: DentalOffice10@yahoo.com. Great Expressions Dental Centers has immediate openings for full-time Lead Dentist(s) in: Lilburn, GA (digital/established); Newnan, GA (digital/established); Douglasville, GA (established office) and in Stockbridge, GA (digital/established office). Doctors can expect unlimited production based earnings, full benefits, CE, time-off, Invisalign training, malpractice coverage, stable patient base, and long-term practice career growth with possible investment opportunity. Aggressive sign-on bonus or relocation assistance possible as well! Please reach out to Ross Shoemaker @ (678) 836-2226 or ross.shoemaker@greatexpressions.com to learn more! Dental Partners has a General Dentist opportunity in Blue Ridge, GA/Copperhill, TN. This position gives you the opportunity to provide patients with excellent dental care while building important relationships. Work along side our talented and dedicated support team and enjoy the following: Yearly base salary of $145K with performance incentives to earn more. $5K sign on bonus. Full time benefits to include CE allowance, professional liability, 401K with company match and group medical/ vision/dental/life. Practice 4-5 days per week with family friendly days and hours. Send resume to areimiller@dental-partners.com or call (321) 5748003 for a confidential review of the opportunity.

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Continued from page 40 General Dentist: Part-time position available for a general dentist in our private practice in Gwinnett County. Seeking a caring, high-character dentist with excellent chair-side manner approximately 6 mornings/month. This position requires a valid GA license and liability insurance. Immediate need. Contact dentalresumesga@yahoo.com.

Sandy Spring Dental Office For Sale. Fee for Service practice. No debt. Prime location across from Children’s Health Care of Atlanta and Northside Hospitals. Medical complex location. Established patients for 40 years in same location. Selling due to accident of owner who is able and willing to stay on for consultations and introductions. Direct contact (404) 213-3067.

Dental Practice for Sale: Fitzgerald, GA. Retiring after 44 years. Price $150,000 for practice with some financing. Will negotiate a fair price for the building and equipment. Great location with great people, as well as hunting, fishing, schools, and churches. Call after 6 p.m. Monday-Friday, or text for more information at (229) 424-5888.

Orthodontist Needed: Our dental group is seeking a part-time Orthodontist. You will have the opportunity to expand hours by traveling to other locations. Applicants must be flexible, enthusiastic, and willing to work with the team. We welcome the use of new techniques and ideas when providing optimal care to our patients. New graduates are welcomed. Please visit our website at www.TeboDental.com and send your CV to HR@TeboDental.com.

MHM provides mental, medical and dental services to governmental agencies in a wide variety of patient care settings in 17 states across the country. Specifically, MHM is expanding its dental services throughout the state of Georgia and actively recruiting for full time employed Dentists. Explore a field that provides 3-day weekends every weekend, competitive annual salary and outstanding employee benefits. Please contact Teffany@ mhmcareers.com.

SAVANNAH: Modern, stand-alone 5 operatory dental office building located in a small complex of medical buildings at close-in Southside Savannah. Purchase or rent with an option to buy. Some equipment available. Please call or text (912) 713-4410.

Associate Dentist Needed: Why work for a corporate office earning 25%-30% when you could earn 35% in a PRIVATE setting. General family practice (FFS and PPOs only; no Medicaid) with offices in Peachtree City and Newnan looking for a general dentist. This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic, motivated dentist with a great personality and excellent communication skills. Candidate must encompass ability to build good rapport with patients and staff and must practice all aspects of dentistry including extractions and root canals. Please email your resume to dentalofficeptc@ gmail.com.

PRACTICES FOR SALE/ SPACE AVAILABLE GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE FOR SALE: CLAXTON, GA. Well established general practice, 35+ years with great patient base. Long term, very dedicated stable staff wishes to remain in the practice. Free standing office is negotiable for sale or lease. Please send inquiries to: andrewsdds@comcast.net. General Dental Practices for Sale: North Atlanta—Practice grossing $930K. Fantastic facility, great location. Mix of FFS and PPO. Seller will stay on or walk away. Fayette Co. —Practice grossing $800K. Mix of FFS, PPO and some Medicaid. Five treatment rooms in stand-alone building on busy road. Real estate also available. Contact BridgeWay Practice Transitions at www.bridgewaytransitions.com; (404) 805-8802 or tiffany@bridgewaytransitions. com.

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For Sale! Reduced price! Ready to move-in! Medicaid/Insurance suitable spacious dental office condominium in Jonesboro, GA. Good fit for general dentist or specialist! Fully functional and furnished office is plumbed for nitrous and has working x-ray machines, compressor/ vacuum, chairs and units. The office has large reception area, three working treatment rooms and fourth room is plumbed. Office building is 1750 sq. ft. and has ample parking, storage and close to interstates. It was a reputable endodontic office. Call (770) 478-6878 or please email office@rootga.com for further inquiries. *NEW LISTING* DENTAL PRACTICE FOR SALE in COASTAL GEORGIA. Beautiful, high-end coastal practice with 7 equipped operatories collecting $1.4 million with first year net to buyer of $597,000. This fantastic opportunity won’t last long! Real estate also for sale. Please call (678) 482-7305 or email info@southeasttransitions. com for details using Listing ID: GA-1104. www. southeasttransitions.com. Contact Southeast Transitions to learn about other dental practices for sale throughout Georgia: info@southeasttransitions.com or call (678) 482-7305; www.southeasttransitions.com: • Atlanta Suburb, all FFS, collecting $2 million—Listing ID: GA-1097 • Gwinnett County, 2 locations, collecting over $1 million—Listing ID: GA-1088 • Pedo practice in East Central GA, stunning facility, collecting $1M—Listing ID: GA-1091 • SW Metro Atlanta, tremendous growth potential, stand-along building also for sale—Listing ID: GA-1095 • Marietta, ideal location, 100% specialties referred out—Listing ID: GA-1089

SPACE WANTED Buckhead Dentist seeks office space in same general area as current office: Piedmont Road at Roswell Road in Chastain-Buckhead. Prefer to relocate from current retail shopping center to medical office building, free standing, or similar. Space-sharing or alternating days/times is possibility. Even a short-term situation for transition would remedy timing inflexibilities inherent to retail lease. Contact Charles Poole, DMD: atldentaloffice@gmail. com or (404) 735-3233.

PLACING AN AD All ads must be submitted on our Classified Advertisement Form located on the GDA website www.gadental.org. After you submit an ad, the GDA office will forward you a payment form. All ads and payments are due by the first of the month before the publication month. ADA members pay $75 per 60-word ad per month. (Non-ADA members may not advertise.) Non-dentistowned commercial firms (banks, etc.) pay $195 per 60-word ad per month. There is a 50 cents per-word charge for each word over 60 in both categories. Prepaid ads for the print journal will appear on the GDA website www. gadental.org for the month(s) the ad in print. There is no additional charge for the website ad; however, payment for the print ad must be submitted to the GDA prior to the ad being placed online at www.gadental.org.

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