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Dear friends and colleagues, I am truly honored for the opportunity to serve you all as President of SFDDA for 2022 - 2023. Since before graduation, I have been active in organized dentistry and feel I have a great understanding of all that needs to coalesce for a successful organization, both here locally, and at the state and national levels. I want to thank each of you who has taken the time to serve in the past. In addition to protecting our profession, my favorite part of our organization is mentorship and Movingcamaraderie.onward,Ilook forward to helping anyone eager to get involved. I want you to know that I am always willing to help. We have an excellent team for this year but are always looking at growing our leadership. My most important goal this year is to continue to focus on YOU, our SFDDA members. As we are [slowly] emerging from the Covid-19 pandemic, my commitment to you is to facilitate fun and interactive meetings that bring us back together. In this ever-changing environment, my goal is to maintain consistency, all while introducing new ideas to stay releOurvant. affiliate presidents, Dr. Ross Hauer (South Broward), Dr. Alejandro Alvarado (Miami Dade), and Dr. Bill Abbo (North Dade-Miami Beach), have planned an exciting approach to a few of our meetings to facilitate the camaraderie which diminished along the past few years. We will host a few “pop-up” case presentations that will be a casual approach to your learning (or teaching) various complex cases from which you might not usually get constructive feedback. As you know, over the past few years, our members and organization have sustained challenging circumstances that forced us to adapt. In all situations, something can always be learned and improved upon. For instance, we have embraced our remote board meetings, allowing us to meet more frequently and without Wehesitation.haveidentified a slight disconnect in communication within a subset of our members and have adopted the idea of adding an online platform for communication. Don't worry – it’s not another Facebook group. We will be rolling this out soon, but when you log in to our website, SFDDA.org, you will have access to the new platform. In addition to RSVP for meetings as you have done in the past, you will soon have the chance to follow up with speakers, fellow members, and sponsors. This platform will serve as a centralized area for upcoming meetings, member-to-member resources, and communication among our members. We look to address each of our member's concerns without complicating others who do not have an issue.
President’s Message
“My most important goal this year is to continue to focus on YOU, our SFDDA members.”
As we look ahead at the year, I wish all of you a safe and prosperous one, and I look forward to seeing you soon.
What this of course implies is that our six component organizations have been less than capable of determining who is best “qualified” among their own members – despite being in a position to have known and worked with those individuals within their own components over many years in most cases – and further implying that others within FDA would be in a better position to determine who is “most qualified” and choose our future leaders for us.
Proposed language also introduces the objectionable concept that “contested elections” will now suddenly be “preferred.” I was frankly surprised that a good number of member delegates from around the state have expressed concerns that such a path is not a good idea, but only a scant few decided to stand up and voice their concerns at an FDA Town Hall meeting on the morning of June 24, and then in the afternoon on the HOD floor. And the few who did rise to speak, and the many who were hesitant to speak, were reportedly shut down by the “powers that be” and instead were told, in effect, “we just need to push this through.”
Update on Florida Dental Association Proposed Changes in Governance: (Asking Once Again)Are We Traveling Further Down the Path of Member Disenfranchisement and Loss of Equal Representation?
‐ Richard A. Mufson, DDS, Editor
If the new proposed changes in “governance,” voted upon and passed at the June HOD meeting in Orlando, become reality in the form of new bylaws (see highlighted text, pgs. 5, 7) – this historic right and privilege of components choosing their own FDA line officers and trustees (6 of 12 at least) would be forevermore taken away and left to the choice of others within FDA. And to the question posed in the title of this editorial: The answer is apparently, for now, “yes.” The FDA House of Delegates (HOD) has chosen to move further down this path of concern. Language in the new proposed changes also includes the creation of a “Search Committee” (formerly called a “Nominating Committee”), a body charged with vetting and selecting candidates who are adequately “qualified” or “most qualified.”
In My Opinion
A quote from local member and thenFDA President, Dr. Edmund Parnes, toward the end of his term, to our Executive Council: “I wanted to remind everyone that it is soon our turn, as it is once every 6 years, in which we get to choose our next candidate to replace me on the FDA line of officers.”
What this of course implies is that our six component organizations have been less than capable of determining who is best “qualified” among their own members…”
From this point, the proposed changes would next be 4 “
A question I must ask all of our six FDA component organizations: “Do you seriously want to relinquish this historic right, and your voice, in choosing your fu‐ture line officers and trustees to represent you and your local grass roots members, and instead turn it over to others?”
cont. on pg. 6
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Brief History Lesson I offer this next thought if only for the reason that many of our delegates from around the state are “new.” I realize I am also at risk of either repeating myself or being accused of living in the past and not wanting to “get with the times” in bringing an organization up to speed (a familiar concept facilitators have drummed into the minds of others), but will offer it in any case: In well over 50plus years of FDA history, each district component in our state, on a rotating basis, has been afforded the right and privilege of choosing their own FDA line officers, who would one day assume the office of President, and in choosing their own trustees. The choice of each component had also long been re‐spected, and uncontested that is until 2017 and 2019, when certain suspect political forces within FDA HOD decided to undo this trend, and whereby the candidates duly elected and chosen by their respective components, ACDDS and SFDDA, were in effect tossed aside by others within the HOD, while substituting their own choice in each of those two years. And as sad as it is to say, both of these incidents were also carried out admittedly and/or purportedly for reasons involving political payback against certain individuals by others within HOD.
And this being the main point here: Whether for legitimate reasons of wanting an organization to improve operations and efficiency through better governance, or whether for wanting to continue to punish others for alleged previous transgressions or possibly something in between – the current proposed changes (or at least those in highlighted text), set for a vote next January, 2023, would appear to be a driving force in continuing down the path of digging a deeper hole, or inserting a more divisive wedge (or whatever metaphor one prefers) into the alreadyexisting feelings of disenfranchisement and discontent.
reviewed, with some minor modifications and finishing touches, by the FDA Council on Ethics, Bylaws and Judicial Affairs (CEBJA), and then reappear before the January 2023 HOD in Tampa for a final vote (requiring a two thirds majority) as a change in bylaws.
Some of the proposed changes appear reasonable and may be consistent with what some organizations may seek to accomplish when reexamining how they operate, streamline, improve efficiency, etc.
However, while the other more controversial or objectionable changes may appear reasonable to the untrained eye, many feel they would have the net effect of taking away the rights, decision making, and equal representation among our grass roots members and individual state component societies, while placing more power in the hands of fewer people within FDA.
I believe there is no getting around the fact that the system that had long worked so extremely well, so smoothly, with tacit respect, and uncontested, suddenly became one of disrespect and contested. This in turn became greatly upsetting and offensive to many, while creating division and feelings of disempowerment and disenfranchisement among members.
I believe there is no getting around the fact that the system that had long worked so extremely well, so smoothly, with respect, and uncontested, suddenly became one of disrespect and contested.
cont. on pg. 8 Governance, cont. from pg. 6
I also must concede a point often raised by some that our chosen line officers and trustees are not primarily in place to “represent us” (i.e., the component) but rather, to also work for the overall benefit of FDA. I accept this as true. However, when the elected choices of components have been submitted, and historically respected and left uncontested, it has traditionally come with a sense of good feeling, camaraderie, and in doing so, it sure has “felt like” those individuals have been there to “represent us.”
7 Proposed governance principles & concepts, cont. from page 5
Many within FDA have also asked those within our delegation questions such as, “Why is there still an empty SFDDA Delegation table at HOD? And, “When are you coming back?” Some may not get this, and especially newer HOD delegates, perhaps having been indoctrinated by others with information that may or may not even be true. But the proposed changes of concern speak to the very reason for our SFDDA abstinence, and they appear on track to continue, and to reaffirm the very same/similar process and reasons why our delegation table was left empty in the first place. And, if everyone else in the state and within HOD is truly “OK” with the new proposed changes, should they pass, then no problem. I hope the new system works in a positive way for everyone involved and for However,FDA. the concern remains that the loss of our voice, our choice, and equal opportunity and representation among our component organizations may only set the stage for feelings of further alienation and disenchantment among members. One could also only hope it would not result in further lack of participation and more “empty tables.”
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References: 1. In Defense of a Democratic Association. Dr. Alan Friedel, South Florida District Dental Association Newsletter, Volume 63, No. 4, page 4, Spring 2022.
Richard A. Mufson, DDS is the editor of the SFDDA Newsletter and may be contacted at (305) 935-7501 or MufsonOralSurg@aol.com “…if one were to analyze the deepest level of a root cause for any discontent among us, one might conclude that, more than “politics,” it all comes down to ‐ as in any personal relationship – respect for one’s feelings, autonomy, representation, and to have one feel that their voice matters.”
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Join us for an interesting continuing education experience. Where you will enjoy appetizers and cocktails while taking in your choice of two or more pop-up tabletop case presentations. See interesting cases with your friends and colleagues in a casual, conversational and interactive setting. Watch your email for details on these and all of our affiliate events.11 Pop-up Continuing Education Coming Soon to an Affiliate Near You! 2022-23 Affiliate Schedule: North Dade Miami Beach Dental Society Dr. Bill Abbo, Chairman September 6, 2022 - Aventura Hilton+ November 1, 2022 - Aventura Hilton March 7, 2023 - Aventura Hilton Miami Dade Dental Society Dr. Alejandro Alvarado, Chairman September 13, 2022 - Casa Juancho October 11, 2022* November 8, 2002* March 14, 2023* South Broward Dental Society Dr. Ross Hauer, Chairman September 14, 2022 - Tropical Acres October 12, 2022* November 9, 2022* March 15, 2023* + See page 20 for program highlights! *Locations to be determined
From Inside the “Ain’t That the Tooth” Podcast Studio, l-r: Dr. Alejandra Zambrano, Secretary; Yolanda Marrero, Executive Director; (standing) Dr. John Aylmer, President, (seated) Dr. Mariana Velazquez, Immed. Past President; (standing) Dr. Tim Franklin, President-Elect; (seated) Dr. Francesca Pietri, Young Member Representative SFDDA President, Dr. John Aylmer met with the three affiliate presidents to review the incoming year of the affiliate society events. The group came up with some very nice ideas to get everyone back together, including”popup” case presentations that will be a more casual and engaging approach to getting your contining education. This year, the three societies will also join forces for a tri-affiliate event in February.
Affiliate Presidents and SFDDA President meet in Aventura South Florida District Dental Association officers met to review the previous year’s events and budget. Newly elected to the board are Dr. Alejandra Zambrano, who is joining us as Secretary, and Dr. Francesca Pietri, serving as the Young Member RepreDuringsentative.their meeting, they identified items that have worked well and some issues that needed to be addressed- in particular, getting members back to the affiliate meetings and creating a buzz to engage non-members. They targeted the affiliate meetings and added an online community to foster their focus on community, camaraderie, and engagement. “community, camaraderie, and engagement”
SFDDA Officers Gather at Headquarters in Coral Gables
From l-r: Dr. Bill Abbo, North Dade - Miami Beach; Dr. Alejandro Alvarado, President, Miami Dade Dental Society; Dr. John Aylmer, President, SFDDA and Dr. Ross Hauer, President, South Broward Dental Society
SFDDA
SummerHappenings...
Above: l-r: Dr. Mariana Velazquez with her husband, Dr. Diego Romano and their lovely children Camila & Santiago
After over 50 years in dentistry, Dr. Charles Ross was honored at the Miami Dade County Dental Society Luncheon. Hosting and presenting the award to commemorate his retirement was Dr. Joseph Gay. Congratulations Dr. Ross! Retirement Honors! the New Dental Leader Award goes to... Dr. Mariana Velazquez received her award at the FDA Annual Awards Luncheon during the Florida Dental WeConvention.aresovery proud to have her as a past president and member of the SFDDA Officer Board. Congratulations Dr. Velazquez!
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From l-r: Dr. Beth Ann Campbell; Dr. Charles Ross; Dr. Jospeh Gay
Pictured left: Dr. Mariana Velazquez with ADA President, Dr. Cesar Sabates.
From l-r: Dr. Diego Romano; Dr. Mariana Velazquez; Dr. Irene Marron- Tarrazi; Dr. Richard Mufson and Dr. Michael Eggnatz.
Taking the plunge into practice ownership allowed me to realize that my life is an exercise in co-creation where I aligned with others that shared similar values to design and build our experiences. Have you taken the time to ask yourself: “What does an ideal team member in my practice look like?” “What does my ideal patient look like?” Whether you are a solo practice owner, a partner or an employee dentist, the answers to these key questions have a direct impact on your day-to-day life. In my ongoing quest to create a professional life that is intimately aligned with my dreams and talents, I have asked myself these questions on a consistent basis.
Thinking with the end in mind is a quintessential character trait that is unique to the human experience. A clear source of empowerment comes from the ability to visualize one’s creation prior to bringing it to life in our shared reality. Oftentimes when people are asked the question, “What type of life do you want?”, they have a tendency of enumerating a series of material possessions they believe will bring them joy and/or happiness. More often than not, people come to realize that the quality of our lives is much more dependent on the quality of our relationships rather than the things we own.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Dentists
Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind by Mark A Limosani, DMD, MSc, FRCD(c), Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontists.
14Dear colleague, friend, team member, loved one, As mentioned in my previous article, the purpose of this content series is to present our readers with concepts and principles that have had a very positive impact in my life both personally and professionally. The principles discussed are rooted in the famous personal development book, “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen TheCovey.dental profession can bring a significant amount of joy and fulfillment to its practitioners. However, it can also be a source of stress and anxiety. My goal in spending time unpacking each and every habit is to allow for my colleagues, as well as their team members and families, to possibly gain some key takeaways empowering them to create a life that brings them long lasting happiness and fulfillment.
As a recap of my previous article, the 7 habits outlined in Covey’s work go as follows: Habit 1: Be Proactive Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind Habit 3: Put First Things First Habit 4: Think Win-Win Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood Habit 6: Synergize Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw Although I would love tell you that I have always had complete clarity around the personal and professional life I wanted to create, that would not be true to tale. I quickly realized that without having a plan for where I wanted to go, I could very easily end up somewhere I didn’t want to be. I knew I did not want dentistry to be just “a job.” I needed to create a professional life filled with passion where the day- to-day challenges had purpose.
Mark“A-plus!”
Listen to the companion podcast on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Dentists on “Ain’t That the Tooth”
I look forward to examining Habit 3, “Putting First Things First,” with you all in the following publicaItion.invite you all to continue this conversation on social media and I look forward to engaging with many of you fellow members in the near future.
Setting time aside to clearly visualize the type of interactions we want with others on a consistent basis can allow for greater joy than only focusing on material possessions related to status or presIntige.the dental profession we are constantly creating a shared vision with our patients and our team aimed at providing them a better future. We are often highlighting the benefits of addressing oral health concerns in a proactive manner in order for our patients to visualize the positive consequences of preventative care, while also avoiding the pitfalls related to neglect. Neglect could be considered the exact opposite habit to beginning with the end in mind, seeing as though it is a lack of focus that foils one’s dreams and plans.
One of the key components in bringing this habit into our lives is communication. Our dreams often do not happen in a vacuum. They are supported by an interwoven web of positive action created with deliberate and specific intention. In order to create clarity between ourselves and the ones supporting our creation, we must first take the time to visualize the experience in our own minds. The clearer we can articulate every step of the process, the better others can have an understanding of how they can contribute their talents to supporting this Startingvision.with the end in mind from a professional perspective often revolves around having a vision for the experience we aim to create for our patients as well as our team. From the time a patient first interacts with your name (or your brand) to the moment they are first greeted by you or your team , there are a whole host of interactions that shape the relationship you are aiming to create.
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I have always tried to be mindful of the feeling I am creating around my practice. From the scent in the patient lounge to the color scheme of the office and website, all these details create an energy that surrounds the experience for our patients and team members. That being said, all these details pale in comparison to creating a culture that is deeply committed to our patient’s health and well Arebeing.there any areas that may need more focus in your life in order to manifest a greater sense of fulfillment and joy? Around which element of your personal or professional lives would you like to create more clarity? What measures can you take to enroll your team into creating the version of your professional life that best suits you?
16 If you’ve missed an episode, just check our website: www.sfdda.org to catch up on any of them. Let us know your thoughts. We’d love to hear from you and maybe we’ll send you an “Ain’t That the Tooth” Coffee Mug! Sponsored by: We want to hear your story! Be a guest on the podcast!
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In the United States, in addition to Florida, our listenership has reached Ohio, Virginia, Alabama, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, California, Tennessee, Washington, Texas, Illinois, and New Hampshire, to name a few. Not too shabby for the first year!
17 Hey South Florida District Dental Association Members! We are excited to announce that we will be offering a new members-only feature to help build a stronger community! We understand how important it is for you to be able to connect, collaborate, and learn from your peers. To help meet this need, we are thrilled to be launching an online community exclusively for SFDDA members where you can engage in discussions with and learn from your peers in our district anytime. The new platform will also be where you get information about upcoming events and affiliate meetings. So make sure you check your in-box for your invitation - because we will be moving to this platform to better serve SFDDA Membersyou!CHECK YOUR IN-BOX for an exciting NEW feature!
Starting with North Dade - Miami Beach Dental Society on September 6, 2022. Dr. Bill Abbo will launch a new concept - “Pop-Up” presentations at the Aventura Hilton with three local speakers, Drs. Irene Marron, Nuria Otero and Mark Limosani. The three will show presentations on their respective specialites in an informal gathering of cocktails and appetizers. This interactive format will be fun and engaging. On September 13, 2022, Dr. Alejandro Alvarado has invited Dr. Shmuel Stern to lecture for the Miami Dade Dental Society at Casa Juancho Restaurant in Little Havana. This traditional dinner meeting is a crowd favorite.
Rounding out the month on September 14, 2022 will be South Broward Dental Society, where Dr. Ross Hauer will host speaker, Dr. Irwin Becker of Pankey Insititute fame at another traditional C.E. dinner meeting at Tropical Acres restaurant, which is sure to please. Save the Dates!
Affiliate Societies Kick Off In September!
With yet another major medical liability insurer selling out to Wall Street, there’s an important question to ask. Do you want an insurer with an A rating from AM Best and Fitch Ratings, over $6. billion in assets, and a financial award program that’s paid $1 0 million in awards to retiring members? Or do you want an insurer that’s focused on paying its investors? Join us and discover why our 8 ,000 member physicians give us a 90+% satisfaction rating when it comes to exceptional service and unmatched efforts to reward them. HOW MUCH ASSURANCE do you have in your malpractice insurance?
The SFDDA Affiliates Societies have put together a spectacular line up of speakers to launch the C.E. Season in September.
They learned that military units in Guantanamo were only conducting extraction in times of dental emergencies and were not rendering even primary care. With political connections through the Miami Medical Team, the dental organization was able to gain access to volunteer their services and provide care. They enlisted volunteer dentists and assistance from the Medical Miami Team, which had previously traveled to Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Haiti. For many in the volunteer team, it was their first trip to the Guantanamo Naval Base. For others, it was the first time they had set foot in their native land since they left Cuba. It was very emotional to be there. After the team visited the island several times, giving up free weekends to dispense needed care, the military changed its policies, and military dentists began providing primary care to refugees.
Were You a Participant in the 1994 East Coast District Dental Society Mission to Guantanamo?
In 1994, when Dr. Arturo Mosquera was President of the then - East Coast District Dental Socety (now the South Florida District Dental Association), little did he realize his experience would bring him back full circle to his native homeland. That year, many desperate Cuban refugees took to the ocean to flee the oppressive Castro government. Because of President Bill Clinton’s policy change, refugees found at sea were taken to the Guantanamo Naval Base by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Untitled, 1995. Ignacio Perez Vazquez
Mr. Vazquez is a Cuban artist, who was one of the detainees at the Guantamo Bay Naval Base 21
The dental association board members were monitoring the situation. They had foreseen many problems that could be of concern to the dental profession, like the Mariel boatlift. There was concern about the dental care these refugees may or may not have received once they reached the base and the impact on South Florida upon their arrival on the mainland. A committee had already been formed within the organization to address related issues, and it was activated immediately, foreseeing the troubles ahead. During that summer, a large influx of refugees arrived at the base.
Dr. Arturo Mosquera has donated a unique painting in commemoration of that event and to honor those who so generously volunteered their time. Please let us know if you or someone you know participated in this historic mission. Email us at admin@sfdda.org.
Delegates to the Executive Council from the Affiliates Societies
Orlando Dominguez, D.D.S. (305) 386-2766
2022-2023SFDDAOfficers and Executive Council President John Aylmer, D.M.D. 349-4004
Richard Mufson D.D.S South Broward Dental Society
Treasurer Orlando Dominguez, D.D.S. (305) 386-2766
Alternate Trustees
Mark A. Limosani, D.M.D. (954) 800-3453 Elaine deRoode, D.D.S. (305) 373-7799
Miami Dade Dental Society
President Elect Tim Franklin, D.M.D. Secretary Maria Alejandra Zambrano, D.D.S.
Yolanda Marrero, Managing Editor Jackie Quintero, Advertising SFDDA
North Dade/Miami Beach Dental Society
Disclaimer: Opinions stated in the SFDDA Newsletter are not necessarily endorsed by the South Florida District Dental Association, its Executive Council or Committees. Advertisements printed should not be construed as an endorsement by the Association of the company, product or service.
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President Ernesto Perez, D.M.D. (305) 220-93935
Secretary Tim Franklin,TreasurerD.D.S.
Irene Marron-Tarrazzi, D.M.D.,MS (305) 646-1524 Gina Marcus, D.M.D (305) 446-6655
Immediate Past President Mariana Velazquez, D.D.S., PA (305) Young595-4122Member Gabriel Quiñones, D.M.D. Trustees
Michael D. Eggnatz D.D.S Affiliate Society (MDDS)Presidents
David Garazi,
Immediate Past President Mariana Velazquez, D.D.S., PA (305) Young595-4122Member Francesca Pietri, Trustees Irene Marron-Tarrazzi, D.M.D.,MS (305) 646-1524 Mark A. Limosani, D.M.D. (954) 800-3453 Alternate Trustees Elaine deRoode, D.D.S. (305) 373-7799 Richard Mufson, D.D.S. (305) 935-7501
Delegates to the Executive Council from the Affiliates Societies Miami Dade Dental Society Alejandro Alvarado, D.D.S. North Dade/Miami Beach Dental Society Bill Abbo, D.D.S David Garazi, D.M.D. South Broward Dental Society Michael D. Eggnatz D.D.S Ross Hauer, D.M.D. Affiliate Society Presidents Alejandro Alvarado, D.D.S. (MDDS) Bill Abbo, D.D.S. (ND/MBDS) Ross Hauer, D.M.D. (SBDS) Richard A. Mufson, D.D.S., Editor Mark A. Limosani, D.M.D., Associate Editor
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