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Contributors: Ms. Sandra Anderson Ms. Angela Bond Dr. Adam Kennedy Dr. Randy Ogata Publisher: Bill Newcomer, BNC Printing & Graphics, Vancouver, WA OFFICERS Dr. Adam Kennedy, President Dr. Christy Kirchner, President-Elect Dr. Austin Baruffi, Past-President Dr. Christopher Jean, Secretary Dr. Ryan O’Connor, Treasurer EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Dr. Mark Egbert, Executive Council 2022 Dr. Emily Yepez, Executive Council 2022 Dr. Kate Christian, Executive Council 2023 Dr. Rica Mackert, Executive Council 2023 Dr. Elena Andronova, Executive Council 2024 Dr. Christine Shigaki, Executive Council 2024 Dr. Christopher Shuye, Executive Council 2024 Dr. Randy Ogata, Executive Director Contact and Change of Address: To ensure continued receipt of issues, change of address must be reported to: SKCDS Central Office , 1111 Harvard Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122-4205, as soon as possible Phone: 206.448.6620 | Fax: 206.443.9308. Email: skcds@skcds.com | website: www.skcds.org The information in this publication is for the exclusive benefit of Seattle-King County Dental Society members. Neither the Society nor the publisher makes any express or implied warranties as to the information herein, including the contents of any advertising. Opinions in The Quarterly do not necessarily express the official policies of the Seattle-King County Dental Society, nor the opinions of the editor, unless so stated. Publication of advertising is not an endorsement, qualification, approval or guarantee of either advertisers or product. For advertising and publishing details, contact: Mr. Bill Newcomer, BNC Printing & Graphics, 503.318.5916, bill@bncprinting.com; www.bncprinting.com
President’s Message...................................................................................5 Give Kids a Smile.......................................................................................5 From the Desk of Dr. Ogata ........................................................................6 Back to Basics: Charting Matters .................................................................8 Learning from our Past: “Go for Broke”.........................................................9 2022 SKCDS Election Results....................................................................14 Life Member Bios.............................................................................................14 New Members.........................................................................................19 Remembering Donald Davidson DDS...................................................................19 Dr. Munk........................................................................................................22
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Spring Awakening After weathering a punishing pandemic winter, it seems that there is finally some light at the end of the tunnel. While we have recently seen some neighboring counties revert to Phase 2 restrictions, at the time of this writing, nearly 60%* of King County residents (age 16 and older) have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This incredible feat is only accomplished when our profession rises to the occasion, and tactfully uses our skills as health care providers to affect massive positive change. Here at the Seattle-King County Dental Society office, we continue to receive touching stories from our members detailing their experiences assisting with the vaccination effort. Dr. Katie Ostler wrote, “Being at the Lumen Center with hundreds of volunteers giving their time and sharing their skills has renewed my faith in humanity and community.” I’m extremely proud of the work our membership is doing. Time and time again, dentists prove to be resilient, caring leaders, and should be applauded. A core tenet of my term as SKCDS President is to continue to build upon the diligent work of the Diversity and Inclusion Task Force. I’m excited to announce the Society’s adoption of a new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) statement, which can be found in Dr. Ogata’s article on this topic in this publication. This information, along with additional resources, can also be found on our website at skcds. org. While the aforementioned task force has disbanded, a Special Committee on Diversity, Inclusion and Equity has been formed. We have allocated resources for a lecture series to be developed and hosted by this Committee. Additionally, efforts will be made to partner with diverse groups of dentists and community leaders. You may have also noticed the recent approval of the amendments to the Society’s bylaws, making it gender-neutral. We hope that these endeavors continue to empower and inspire dentists in our community.
Dr. Adam Kennedy
After a long year of precariousness and unexpected change, the warmer air and blossoming flora are a welcome sign of the spring season and better times ahead. On a personal note, my wife and I welcomed a baby boy, Jack, into the world earlier this year. As for so many, considerable fear and uncertainty were present, but the need to keep a steady path forward was and continues to be critical. There are storms and challenges ahead, but we will persevere - for our colleagues, our community, for ourselves, and for Jack. Sincerely, I am honored to serve as your Society’s President. *As shown on the King County website at the time of this writing
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We would like to extend a special thanks to Drs. Lina Kim, Stephanie Su, and Jennifer Emerson for their participation in the ‘Give Kids a Smile’ program in 2021! Dr. Kim provided us with pictures of her virtual event, during which she and her team members educated over 40 third and fifth graders on the importance of oral health and nutrition. They concluded their session with games, prizes, and ADA/SKCDS goodie bags that had been provided to the teachers in advance for distribution! During the pandemic, regular dental check-ups have not been possible or a priority for many, due to any number of circumstances. Children in particular have not been able to access many services and benefits normally available to them through programs such as these. As the world moves towards a post-pandemic normal, we hope to see many new and past participants in ‘Give Kids a Smile’ in February 2022 to continue to champion the importance of early and ongoing development of oral health habits. The GKAS program has provided free dental care to more than 6 million children since its inception in 2003, and this year’s program reached nearly 300,000 children across the country through more than 1,000 events. ‘Give Kids a Smile’ is a vital program in the ADA’s Action for Dental Health, a nationwide movement aimed at addressing the dental health crisis in three distinct areas: 1. Provide care now to people who are suffering from untreated disease; 2. Strengthen and expand the public/private safety net; and 3. Bring disease prevention and education into communities.
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From the desk of Dr. Randy Ogata
Spring 2021
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I’m proud to be a member of SKCDS and I’m proud to be your Executive Director. Through the efforts of dedicated volunteers, we’re starting to work our way through the COVID-19 pandemic. With a deep debt of gratitude, I wish to thank Dr. Lisa Egbert for her tireless work in guiding SKCDS through a time of crisis before, during, and after COVID; her service and dedication to SKCDS can never be repaid. I also want to recognize the hard work of the outgoing executive council members who have assisted Drs. Egbert and Baruffi to navigate SKCDS safely through the pre-COVID and COVID storm: Amanda, Libby, Joe, Katie and Scott – Thank You. Dr. Austin Baruffi wanted to provide SKCDS “Community and Quality”, but then hurricane COVID hit landfall and dentistry was shut down for several months – but will contend that Austin succeeded as witnessed by the effect on membership. Through his vision, flexibility, and leadership – SKCDS became a trusted communication hub for our profession and our community, providing more CDE than ever before, and providing membership benefits like “shred-fest”, mask fit-testing and vaccine training modules online and hands-on for dentists. By the end of 2020, membership had actually increased during the pandemic and SKCDS represented 1,827 member dentists, more than any other time in the past. I am looking forward to working with the incoming President, Dr. Adam Kennedy, and his Executive Council as we continue to build upon the foundations laid by Lisa and Austin and all that have come before. The Seattle King County Dental Foundation, SKCDF, under the leadership of President Nina Svino has been working to alleviate the pain and suffering caused by dental infections. SKCDF has been working collaboratively with SKCDS’s Access Committee on how to address problems facing our community and their ability to receive equitable opportunities for dental care. In addition, the dream forged by Past-President Rekhi when he negotiated a memorandum of understanding with Medical Teams International (MTI) to provide dental van events over the next five years, after a COVID pause, is finally coming to fruition; with the first scheduled weekend event completed by the time of this publication. Plus, one MTI van will also be co-branded with SKCDF livery by the time of our second event in July. Yet there is still more to be done, and a workforce shortage is one of the major issues facing dental offices today. SKCDF has been challenged to match a 125K grant made by the WSDA Foundation to reestablish class sizes to hold 25 or more for the Shoreline RDH program at UW School of Dentistry. In the past, SKCDF has been dependent on an auction to generate donations to support programs, but that reality may not be possible in the immediate future. In recognizing that many offices are recovering from COVID, I would challenge SKCDS members who didn’t give in the annual ask at the end of the 2020 to give what they can each year: $100, $50, $20 or even just $1 so that SKCDF can continue to fund these and other programs as we ramp up to serve our community. If you are “cash poor” but “enthusiasm rich” please consider volunteering for an MTI van event, teaching at a dental assisting or RDH program, or better yet volunteering to serve on SKCDF or one of SKCDS committees (like Access) – volunteers are the heart and soul of SKCDS, and we are better together. Does anyone’s office need a hygienist, assistant, or front office person? A good bet is that for 75+% of my SKCDS colleagues the answer is YES. The Washington state survey confirmed what we already suspected. Not only is there a shortage of hygienists and assistants but that the trends are not going to solve themselves. SKCDS is developing relationships with groups that can make a difference in addressing the acute workforce shortages plaguing Western Washington, but we need all dentists to help. This needs to begin with a re-education of High School Counselors. When they interact with students who do not desire to go to college, there is an opportunity to direct those that are willing to be responsible and want to earn a living wage into the dental workforce. We need to support programs like the Puget Sound Skills Center where students from Highline, Federal Way, Seattle, Kent, and Maple Valley School districts are trained in their Junior and Senior years to be dental assistants...imagine High School graduates ready to augment the dental workforce. If you have a good working relationship with a counselor, take time to educate them on the multi-tiered job opportunities available in the dental profession: front office, dental assistant, hygienist, and dentists. Meanwhile, some of the dental assisting programs are struggling to attract enough candidates to survive and one local program at Lake Washington just closed its doors. If dental offices want more assistants, they need to be deliberate in their actions to support assisting programs by encouraging qualified patients from their practices to consider assisting or front office jobs as a career choice. The more students applying to and attending dental assisting programs, the more financially sound they will become, and the more dental assistants that will be graduated from these programs. If every dentist “adopted” one dental assisting program – and dedicated themselves to refer at least one qualified applicant from their practice to that program each year – imagine what an effect 1,827 applicants a year to the dental assisting programs would have on our workforce. I also wish to acknowledge Ms. Sandra Anderson, who will be leaving SKCDS after having touched thousands of our lives over her nearly ten years of dedicated service to the dentists in King County. Please help me in wishing her well as she embarks on a new journey as the Executive Director of the Snohomish County Dental Society. At the same time, I would like to introduce Ms. Angela Bond who comes to SKCDS after having worked at Chihuly Garden and Glass and as a Membership Coordinator for US Speedskating. Why did we go to dental school? It was because deep down we wanted to help others. COVID has been a gut check, every single one of us know someone who has been affected by this plague. In Greek mythology, at the bottom of Pandora’s box, after all the plagues had been released on the world, there remained one last gift: HOPE. SKCDS has over 78 dentists who have been trained to give the vaccine through the online modules on our website. Over 30 dentists took the hands-on training co-sponsored by the SKCDS with the UW SOD as a member benefit. Dental offices are open, and our patient levels are returning towards normal – whatever “normal” means in this brave new world. We can see HOPE in the Facebook posts of dentists volunteering to vaccinate others. We can see HOPE in the faces of the patients we serve through the MTI dental vans. We can see HOPE in the faces of children receiving sealants. My HOPE is for the continued personal and professional success of dentists, our patients, and our communities through the help of dedicated volunteers who want to turn this vision into our reality. 6 l 2021 SKCDS SPRING QUARTERLY
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Why Good Chart Documentation Matters By: Melissa Moore Sanchez, CIC, Broker Relations Manager, The Dentists Insurance Company
There are many good, even compelling reasons to properly document your patient’s visits to your practice. Memorializing conversations, treatment plans, patient compliance, and patient consent are just a few. Poor chart documentation can set a dentist up for significant challenges if they’re named in a lawsuit, if a subsequent dentist is now providing care to the patient and is trying to understand the previous treatment plan, or if the patient has requested to view their records. Your chart notes should always include your observations when examining your patient and their radiographs. This should be followed with a diagnosis, which then correlates with your treatment plan and what comes next. All prescription or over-the-counter medications must be documented, including the dental nexus for why you’re prescribing. Your discussions with the patient about their treatment plan or any concerns they have should also be documented using PARQ (Procedures, Alternatives, Risks, Questions), SOAP, or whatever acronyms you use. It is not necessary to repeat the PARQ discussion for each visit unless your treatment plan has changed, then you need to have another conversation. However, it is necessary that you maintain consistency and practice the same routine with each of your patients. Some of the most common documentation errors include: not charting the PARQ discussion, leaving out the diagnosis or the diagnosis is apparent from the radiograph but isn’t noted in the record, no treatment plan, failure to document prescriptions or OTC medications and why they’re prescribed, and not documenting shortfalls in the treatment and subsequent follow-up efforts by the dentist. And what about the noncompliant patient? No shows, frequent cancellations, or patients trying to dictate their own care should be documented in minute detail. One of the most common examples we see is patients who refuse radiographs but want the dentist to continue treating them. What very often happens is, even if the patient has signed a release form, and even if the dentist warns of risks associated with the inability to properly diagnose, eventually an issue will materialize that could’ve been caught with radiographs, and the patient will have a limited memory of the dentist’s earlier warnings as they prepare to bring legal action against the dentist. And consider for a moment; how do you think that would play out in a court of law? The patient, who is not a dental expert, has been allowed to dictate their care. And the dentist, who is the expert, has allowed it. Hint – the plaintiff attorney will have a field day and it’s not going to go well for the dentist. Ask yourself what meets the standard of care and if your designated treatment plan falls within those guidelines. If it doesn’t, don’t do it. If you’re not currently charting patient quotes with quotation marks, begin that new habit today; it’s one of the easiest and best tools in your risk management arsenal! Patient quotes carry a high degree of credibility with a jury if a case goes to trial. Patients that are threatening or using profanity should be quoted. If you’re uncomfortable placing the language in your chart, use the first letter, the appropriate number of blanks, and then the last letter for each word used. Other examples where charting quotes are appropriate: patients that don’t want to follow your recommended treatment plan, e.g. “I can’t afford that right now. Is there something else we can try?” Or when a patient is pleased with their dental care, e.g. “I just love my new dentures; they feel great!” If the patient changes their tune later, you’ve created a credible history of the patient’s own comments in your dental record. HIPAA gives your patients the right to view their dental records, so please avoid making disparaging remarks in the record. I once worked in a teaching hospital and came across a surgery report that had been dictated by the surgeon. He described his patient as having “thighs the size of a baby whale.” Can you imagine how that patient would’ve felt if they had read their doctor’s remarks? Lawsuits have been lost, not because the dentist didn’t meet the standard of care, but because of inappropriate comments in the dental record. Finally, if you work in a private dental group setting, provide your services in a volunteer clinic, or work for a tribal clinic, it is imperative that you be particularly diligent with your documentation. In these situations, it’s not unusual for multiple dentists to see the same patient. You must always be compliant with Washington State laws and provide treatment that meets the standard of care. Your progress notes and observations should be as detailed and explicit as possible. If you get sued, how thoroughly you document your records could make all the difference between winning a defense verdict or losing to a plaintiff verdict. Sounds like a compelling reason to practice good chart documentation, doesn’t it? 8 l 2021 SKCDS SPRING QUARTERLY
Learning From Our Past: “Go For Broke” All of us are products of our respective upbringings and life experiences. My father, Yosh, taught me that until one identifies a problem there is little hope of ever addressing it.This is true as an Orthodontist diagnosing a case and as citizens facing the problems of today. I didn’t know the journey Yosh travelled to share his collective wisdoms with me until much later in life. Going to kindergarten, there were very few Japanese students and some children at school called me “Jap” or “Slant Eyes” which, as a six-year-old, didn’t register as discrimination, just that it made me feel bad. Now, 50 years later and in light of the more violent #AsianHate movement, this discrimination makes me worry for my mother, relatives, and children as some people take out perceived problems on one group of the population. But that pales in comparison to what my father went through as a school age child. When Pearl Harbor was attacked on December 7, 1941; the US government set in motion a series of decisions that resulted in Executive Order 9066, which authorized regional commanders to designate “military areas” from which “any or all persons may be excluded.” Order 9066 allowed internment of anyone of Japanese descent considered to be “a risk” living on the West Coast (Washington, Oregon, California). These families were forced to sell or liquidate almost all of their assets (land, homes, heirlooms, personal property) at great financial loss in a very short time frame; and take only what they could carry to relocation centers. From there, people would be sent to hastily constructed concentration camps in the nation’s interior, some of which they were forced to construct themselves upon arrival. Recently, I pointed out to my sons that what they pack to take on weekend-long Scout outings is more than what my father was allowed to take when his family was forced to leave their home...permanently. In my father’s case, his first stop was “Camp Harmony”located at the Puyallup Fairgrounds Stables; think about that next time “You do the Puyallup” and visit the livestock exhibits. These stables once housed thousands of families forcibly relocated without due process, trial, or representation. Then, depending upon how individuals answered “loyalty” questions, they were sent to concentration camps with names like Minidoka, Manzanar and Tule Lake – to just name the ones closest to Washington. Fast forward to today. History will repeat itself if we don’t remember the hard-earned lessons from our past. We struggle to address unpleasant truths about our communities and ourselves; have uncomfortable discussions that have been avoided for years; and watch polarizing coverage on social and traditional media. Worse yet, some choose to act like ostriches and put their head in the sand and ignore, deny these problems exist, or simply state “those are not my problems.” The question my father always asked comes to mind: “Have we identified the problem?” The problem facing many of these social inequalities is multi-faceted. One of the problems is that the paradigm through how we view today’s issues like #BLM, #SayHerName and #AsianHate colors the lens through which we process these issues. Depending upon an individual’s upbringing and past experiences, how one views the exact same event may be quite different. How can we hit the “reset” button so that everyone is on the same paradigm? That may be impossible, but what we can do is create a new shared starting point – so that when we view issues going forward from today – we start the journey on common ground. SKCDS Executive Council (EC) commissioned a Diversity – Equity – Inclusion (DEI) workgroup. They commissioned Dr. Rica Mackert, to lead the development of a DEI statement for our Society. With the help of the ADA and other outside sources the workgroup developed, refined the original statement; then presented to the EC where it was further discussed, debated, amended, and adopted: Seattle-King County Dental Society is committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe that these principles foster an innovative and dynamic culture leading to exceptional and sustainable results. We support diversity in race, ethnicity, culture, identity, sexual orientation, educational background,and socioeconomic status throughout our membership, leadership and staff. By serving a wide range of communities and organizations, we strive to further advance the dental profession, improve the oral health of the public, and promote equity and access to oral health care. We resolve to promote and maintain an environment that honors and respects the dignity, uniqueness and worth of each person in order to empower each member of our organization to optimally participate in our vision of improving oral health for our community. The diversity experience of SKCDS includes long-running programs aimed at engaging a wide range of members in the work and benefits of the Society, reducing oral health disparities across population groups, developing leadership skills for diverse dentists, and educating leaders. Development of SKCDS’s DEI statement was an evolutionary process, and the result was nurtured and not rushed.The importance of SKCDS’s DEI statement cannot be overstated, as this will help SKCDS establish a common starting point as we work with our members, partners, stakeholders, and others that make up our diverse community. In a recent discussion I had on Board Leadership, a colleague in the community struck a profound chord when she pointed out that talk is cheap. While it may make people feel “warm and fuzzy” putting a black frame around a profile picture on social media – deeds and actions are what she wants to see. No black frame has gotten under-represented minorities into Dental Hygiene or Dental Schools. No black frame has addressed the pay inequities between males and females, nor lower starting salaries typically offered to minorities. She challenged us to all look within ourselves and ask what we had done to address one DEI issue in 2021.We want to start with just our dental profession – ask yourself how we can make our workforce representative to the population that we serve – then take one small step to make that change. In the Summer Quarterly, we are going to embark on a journey of discovery together, presenting insights shared by three members who want to start making a difference for our patients, profession, and community: Drs. Nina Svino, President of the SKCDF; Lisa Egbert, Past-President of SKCDS and leader of the SKCDS DEI workgroup; and Doug Jackson, UW SOD faculty and member of the SKCDS Access Committee. 2021 SKCDS SPRING QUARTERLY
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A NO BRAINER This practice for sale below is on the waterfront in Mukilteo, Washington. Is there a dentist who dares to ditch the production/collection/active patient algorithms and rely on their own ability, skills, personality, and vision? Just open the doors and watch the patients flow in to this dream practice and enjoy the lucrative career you have always dreamed of having. The 3-op (plumbed for 4) fully loaded with the nitrous plumbed throughout. Forest® massaging dental chairs with bronze powder coated hardware, solid surface epoxy floors (resembling marble) and panoramic Puget Sound views took over 6000k to build. The office is centrally located, highly visible, and a place where people like to be. The dentist who designed and built this practice spared no expense to make it a place where she would enjoy spending time (8+ hours a day and many anxious patients could find solace in the peaceful atmosphere. How many dental offices can truly say patients look forward to their visits? This Mulkilteo office is up for sale at a highly reduced price for a quick sale. The owner has relocated out of state with her 2 kids after the premature and tragic death of her husband. Respectfully speaking, this is a situation where one’s loss could be your gain! For more information please contact Lindsey Pierce (425) 466-8595 10 l 2021 SKCDS SPRING QUARTERLY
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2022 SKCDS Election Results Announced Congratulations to the winners of the Seattle-King County Dental Society’s most recent election! We appreciate all of the members who ran for elected office. Their dedication to organized dentistry is vital to our success and is deeply appreciated. Our new President is Dr. Adam Kennedy. Dr. Adam Kennedy is a general dentist in Bellevue. Hailing from the Windy City, he received his Bachelor’s degree in Biology at Loyola University Chicago before attending Case Western Reserve University for his DMD. After graduation, he completed a GPR at the University of Washington. He has since returned as an affiliate instructor to guide students through IV sedation in the GPR clinic. He can be found running the local trails with his wife, Janelle, and their mini Bernedoodle, Hank. Dr. Kennedy just welcomed his first child! Our new President-Elect is not new to SKCDS leadership! We are happy to have Dr. Christy Kirchner serving the Society again. Dr. Kirchner served for two years as President of the Seattle-King County Foundation (2014 - 2016) and she has been a delegate to the House of Delegates for many years. Dr. Kirchner serves as member of the WDSA Executive Council, the state Workforce Task Force and DentPAC. She is a Washington native and a graduate of the University of the Pacific Dental School. Dr. Kirchner practices in West Seattle. She is married with two young sons. We have three new members of the Executive Council. Dr. Christine Shigaki Dr. Shigaki has been in dentistry since 1989, where she started as a dental assistant while completing her undergraduate studies at the University of Washington. In 1994, she graduated with honors from University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco. Dr. Shigaki, a native of Seattle, has built her practice since 1995 and opened Belltown Dental in 2003. Dr. Shigaki is actively involved with the Pankey Institute, where she is also currently an advisor and faculty member. When not at the office, teaching/studying dentistry, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two children and extensive extended family. She enjoys being involved in her children’s activities, yoga, reading, various outdoor activities, and cooking. Dr. Christopher Shyue As a dental student, he volunteered extensively in providing care to patients in underserved communities. He received the Exemplary Service Award from UW School of Dentistry’s Office of Educational Partnerships and Diversity for his leadership and service. As a dentist, he continues to engage in community service regularly. Dr. Shyue received several awards during his time at the UW School of Dentistry, including the Ozar-Hasegawa Dental Ethics Award sponsored by the American Society for Dental Ethics, the Dental Practice Administration Award, and the Academy of Dental Materials Award. Dr. Shyue graduated from UW SOD in 2018. He works as an associate at Snoqualmie Ridge Family dentist. Dr. Shyue and his wife live in Seattle. Dr. Elena Andronova Dr. Elena Andronova specialized in Endodontics at Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at the University of Southern California. She is a proud Trojan. Prior to finding her passion in endodontics, Dr. Elena Andronova graduated with honors from the Smolensk State Medical Academy in Russia and received professional training for Prosthetic Dentistry from the Russian Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education. After practicing for a number of years as a general dentist, she moved to the United States where she worked in the private practice of renowned endodontist, Martin Levin in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, MD. Along with Dr. Levin, she contributed to the preparation of a chapter for Ingle’s Endodontics textbook, 7th edition. Dr. Andronova also worked as a research assistant at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in the Department of Endodontics, Prosthodontics, and Operative Dentistry. She is an Affiliate Assistant Professor at University of Washington. Outside of dentistry and endodontics, Dr. Andronova enjoys outdoor activities, hiking, photography, traveling, acrylic paintings on canvas, swimming, yoga, bike riding and playing the piano. Several Seattle-King County Dental Society members were elected to serve as delegates to the Washington State Dental Association’s governing body, the House of Delegates. Each member will serve a three-year term. The Class of 2022 includes Drs. Tofunmi Osundeko, Nandita Lilly, Lisa Egbert, Christina Pham, Isabella Amar, Navid Farzadfar, Melanie Lang, and Ryan O’Connor. Last but not least, the Society thanks our outgoing Executive Council members and delegates for their dedication over the years. Please join us in thanking Dr. Lisa Egbert, past president, Dr. Katie DeWood, our secretary, Dr. Scott Parker, treasurer, and Drs. Libby Kutcipal, Joe Vaughn and Amanda Spivey of the Executive Council. We also wish to recognize all of our ‘Class of 2020’ SKCDS delegates to the WSDA House: Drs. Lisa Egbert, Ryan Fox, Timothy Hess, Rica Mackert, Tofunmi Osundeko, Negar Sherkat, and Danny Tremblay. These individuals fulfilled a three-year term to represent the members of SKCDS at the annual WSDA House of Delegates, each year in September. Thank you to all of the members who work so hard on behalf of our membership! 2021 SKCDS SPRING QUARTERLY
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Life Member Bios 2021 Dr. Larry J Adatto Dr. Larry Adatto is proud to be a born-and-bred Seattle native. He graduated in 1982 from the University of Washington School of Dentistry. After 36 years of creating beautiful smiles, “Dr. Larry” retired from his own private practice in Northeast Seattle. During that time, Dr. Larry completed masters level training in full mouth reconstruction at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Training, he trained in Neuro-muscular Dentistry to treat jaw pain, and became certified in Invisalign orthodontics. Dr. Larry chose to be a dentist because when he was younger, he had an accident which broke many of his front teeth. His dentist fixed his teeth so beautifully that it actually changed his whole life. He decided right then that he wanted to become a dentist so that he could give that same benefit to his patients. Dr. Larry enjoys music, plays acoustical and bass guitar, and loves going for “walk-and-talks” around Seward Park with Sharon, his wife of more than 40 years. Together they have raised four children and, so far, have seven grandchildren. He is a 38 year member of the ADA. Dr. Padmaraj V Angolkar Dr. Raj Angolkar graduated from dental school at the University of Bombay, in India and immigrated to the United States in 1982. He received his graduate orthodontic training from the University of Oklahoma and became a board certified Orthodontist. He purchased his first practice in 1991 and has been in private practice since then in the Seattle metropolitan area. He currently has three practices and two associates. Apart from teaching at the University of Oklahoma for three years, Dr. Angolkar has authored seven research papers published in the American Journal of Orthodontists and has lectured in many orthodontic meetings. He is a member of American Association of Orthodontists, Pacific Society of Orthodontist, Washington State Orthodontic Society, College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontists, and is a 33 year member of the ADA. He was appointed to serve on the Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission by Governor Locke in 2005. Dr. Angolkar is married and has two children, Tejal and Pranal. In his spare time he enjoys golfing, yoga, and camping. Dr. Curtis Barnett Dr. Barnett is a 31-year member of the ADA. He studied at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and Children’s Hospital of Michigan, specializing in Pediatrics. Dr. Jeanne L Bertino Dr. Bertino earned her degrees in Biology and Science Education from Cornell University in 1961. She studied at the University of Pennsylvania for her DMD, which she completed in 1979. Dr. Bertino joined the US Air Force from 1980 – 1986, working and studying dentistry as well as traveling all over. She earned her Master’s in Periodontics from the University of Washington in 1988 and is a 35 year member of the ADA. Dr. Bertino tells us that “After 35 years in Seattle, I now consider myself to be a Pacific Northwest woman and no longer a New Yorker. I changed my geographic identity when I realized that I ski once a week in the winter and see it as a mandatory mental health day. In the summer, I kayak or paddleboard every day before work. At night, I sail. I eat more Vietnamese, Japanese and Thai food than Italian food. I have learned the difference between King, Coho, Sockeye, Copper River Salmon…. I started out as an Italian girl in NY who aspired to be a debutant, concert pianist, stewardess or teacher. I never expected to be a periodontist in Seattle, Washington. My husband, Stan, lives in Wyoming for much of the year so I travel back and forth especially during ski season. My four step kids and six grandkids are avid skiers so we spend a lot of time in the snow. Life is good and I am grateful to my wonderful dental community who has enriched my life”. Dr. Jeanette L Brandal A lifetime resident of the Seattle area, Dr. Jeanette Brandal received her Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree and her Master’s degree from the University of Washington. She is a Diplomate to the American Board of Endodontics. Her professional affiliations include the American Association of Endodontics, College of Diplomates, the Washington State Association of Endodontists, and she is a 39 year member of the ADA. Dr. Brandal also serves on the part-time faculty at the University of Washington Dental School. Her research was published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. To keep current with the latest information in dentistry, Dr. Brandal regularly attends continuing dental education courses. Dr. Timothy J Butson Timothy J. Butson, DMD, MSD is a prosthodontist. He received his B.A. from Hofstra University in New York, his DMD from the University of Pennsylvania, and his MSD from the University of Washington where he is currently an affiliate associate professor. He teaches both dental students and graduate level prosthodontic students. Dr. Butson also served 22 years in the United States Navy, twelve active and ten in the reserves. He has been featured as a Top Dentist by Seattle Magazine and is proud to be affiliated with the following organizations: American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, Academy of Osseointegration, and he is a 39 year member of the ADA. He enjoys spending time with his family, coaching ice hockey, and playing tennis. Dr. Candace Chinn Dr. Chinn was born and raised in Seattle and graduated from Roosevelt High School. She received her undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Biology from the University of Washington and continued on to earn her doctorate in Dentistry in 1985. After dental school, she worked at various clinics and private offices. Dr Patti Kashiwa, a classmate, invited dr. Chin to work with her at Thrasher’s Corner in Bothell. Dr. Kashiwa encouraged Dr. Chinn to start her own practice and share space with her. In 1995, Dr. Chinn finally opened her own practice. It was literally starting from scratch, with just a single patient on the first day! But she felt it was the start of something great and Dr. Patti was the best partner one could ever have. They ran two solo practices but it was a partnership that shared space, equipment, expenses, ideas, kept the clinic open six days, and the employees worked together as a team. The office even expanded to a second location! Dr. Chinn sold her practice in 2020 and but continued to work there on a part-time basis. She decided to retire at the end of the year, as it was time to relax and spend time with family and friends. Her husband, a pharmacist and a UW grad, is also retired and their son is an electrical engineer and a UW grad. Dr. Robert D Dean Dr. Robert D. Dean practiced in Tukwila, Washington and retired in 2017. He is a 36 year member of the ADA.
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Life Member Bios 2021 Dr. Sidney R Gallegos Dr. Sidney Gallegos is a Pediatric Dentist in Federal Way. He attended the University of Washington School of Dentistry, and did his Pediatric Dental Residency at Primary Children’s Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Gallegos tells us “I have been involved in leadership in the dental community for over 40 years. Starting as a founding board member for Sea Mar Community Health Centers, working with the National Health Service, as an Affiliate Instructor at UWSOD, as a Washington State AAPD leader in gaining access for Pediatric Patients, the WA ABCD program, Partners in Diversity - UWSOD Scholarship Fund, Deans Club UWSOD, Examiner for the American Board of Pediatric Dentists, and as a Member of American College of Dentists.” Dr. Gallegos is also a 31 year member of the ADA and a Diplomate with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Ty M Galvin Dr. Ty Galvin, DDS, is a University of Washington graduate, who began his private dental practice based on listening to patients and working out mutual treatment goals, in order to achieve great results! Dr. Galvin knew he wanted to live his dream of helping people smile at a noticeably young age. He did the “Running Start” program in high school to begin college at age 16 with the DDS degree in mind. He enjoys hiking, photography, reading, movies, music, and spending quality time with his wife, Marvel, and their daughter, Samantha. He is a 42 year member of the ADA. Dr. Neil A Hansen Dr. Hansen grew up in the Seattle area and earned his doctorate as well as a master’s in public health at the University of Washington School of Dentistry. He has been in dentistry since 1981. Dr. Hansen particularly enjoys providing dental care in impoverished countries. He has worked in Honduras, Peru, Ecuador, Guatemala, and Jamaica. Dr. Hansen spends his free time with his wife, four children, and ten grandchildren. He works at Bellevue Hilltop Dental in Bellevue and is a 34 year member of the ADA. Dr. Richard A Hayashi Dr. Richard Hayashi was born and raised in Spokane, Washington. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology from Washington State University and his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the University of Washington School of Dentistry. Following graduation, Dr. Hayashi served as a dentist in the United States Air Force for three years before entering private practice in Kent, Washington. He maintained his private dental practice in Kent for over 40 years and has been a member of the ADA for 37 of them. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Hayashi enjoys running, golf, and WSU Cougar sports. Dr. Hayashi and his wife Bev have two sons, Marc and Kevin. Dr. Jon Holmberg Dr. Holmberg is a 40-year member of the ADA who practices in Enumclaw, WA. Dr. Susan Isaacson Dr. Susan Isaacson received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Case Western Reserve University, and did her hospital-based general practice residency at the University of Washington. Dr. Isaacson feels that dentistry is a great professional choice with its mix of engineering, medicine, psychology, and art. The most rewarding part has been the privilege to get to know and develop relationships with patients. She is committed to continuing education to keep up with the constant evolution of technology, research, and science. Dr. Isaacson worked at a community health clinic for ten years in the Georgetown neighborhood and Yesler Terrence. In 1984, she opened her practice in the Medical Dental Building downtown. Her practice moved to Belltown in 1990 and then sold in 2019. In 1989, she attended, and presented, at the International Dental Conference in Beijing, China. Dr. Isaacson is a regular volunteer with the Seattle-King County clinic and she is currently volunteering as a COVID vaccine provider. Her international volunteer work has included providing dental care in Israel, Haiti, Guatemala, and India. She is a 38 year member of the ADA. Dr. John W Jessen Dr. Jessen is a 35 year member of the ADA. Dr. Bruce A Johnson A lifetime resident of the Pacific Northwest, Dr. Bruce Johnson was born in Alaska and raised in Edmonds. Bruce studied at the University of Washington and earned his doctorate from the School of Dentistry in 1980. Dr. Bruce practiced in North Seattle for ten years prior to establishing his Kirkland practice, Kirkland Cornerstone Dental, in 1991. To better understand patient needs, Dr. Bruce believes in a commitment to education. Continual involvement in Dental Study organizations and professional affiliations has been the most important source for his staying at the forefront of rapidly changing dental technology. He is a 41 year member of the ADA. Dr. Jeff G Johnson Dr. Jeff Johnson grew up in the Seattle area and is a graduate of the University of Washington and the University of Washington School of Dentistry. He is a 38 year member of the American Dental Association. Dr. Johnson enjoys traveling, skiing and driving race cars, recently winning a class in the Baja 1000 race in Mexico. Dr. Richard T Jones Dr. Richard Jones grew up in West Seattle and received his undergraduate degree from Pacific Lutheran University, his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Washington and his orthodontic training at the University of Rochester Eastman Dental Center. Dr. Jones loves orthodontics, and has been practicing orthodontics in Shoreline for the past 30 years. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and a member of the Edward H. Angle Society, a national orthodontic study club committed to excellence, ethics and professionalism. His professional affiliations include being a 38 year member of the American Dental Association, American Association
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Life Member Bios 2021 of Orthodontists and numerous regional, state and local dental societies. He also helps educate future orthodontists as a professor at the University of Washington’s School of Dentistry. He is married to Teri and has three grown children who live in the area and have helped him become a proud member of the “Grandparents Club”. Dr. Jones loves the outdoors, snow skiing, the great game of golf, hiking and biking. Dr. Jeffrey P Kanter Dr. Kanter completed his DDMd at Case Western Reserve University. After practicing general dentistry in the family practice, he went on to receive his first specialty certificate in prosthodontics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1989. This was soon followed by accepting a fellowship in oral-facial and communicative disorders (cleft-palate prosthodontics), also at Chapel Hill, in 1990. Upon completion, he traveled to Seattle to complete his specialty certificate in periodontics at the University of Washington in 1998. Also in the same year, at the same school, he received his master’s degree in oral biology and accepted an NIH fellowship in molecular biology research. He is an affiliate faculty member (clinical assistant professor) in the Department of Periodontics at the University of Washington Dental School and is also a visiting lecturer at the LWTC dental hygiene training program. On top of all of this, he is a mentor for a local branch of the Spear Study Club. In addition to being a 36 year member of the ADA, Dr. Kanter belongs to the American Academy of Periodontology, the American Board of Periodontology (Board Certified); the Academy of Osseointegration; Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society, the Washington State Society of Periodontists (Past President); Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity (Past President); Lake Washington Technical College Dental Hygiene training program, Board of Advisors and guest faculty member. Dr. Kalman Klass Dr. Kalman Klass is a 41 year member of the ADA who currently practices in First Hill in private practice. Dr. Klass started SKCDS’ participation in ‘Give Kids A Smile’ for SKCDS in 1983-1985 when it was initially called National Children’s Dental Health Month. It took place at the Seattle Aquarium in those early years. Dr. Klass has a served as Treasurer for both SKCDS (1989-1991) and WSDA (1994-1995), as the first President for the Washington Oral Health Foundation from 1998-2000, as a founding board member of the CDWS (Concerned Dentists of Washington State) and as the Chairman of the Seattle King County Dental Society Peer Review Committee from 2001-2019. He also has volunteered with Dental Volunteers for Israel over the years and has served on their board since 2014. In 2013 he helped to launch a program at Bailey-Bouchay House, an HIV treatment facility owned by Virginia Mason Hospital. Here, members of the homeless population can come and be examined and diagnosed with urgent dental problems. From there, they are able to make appointments for their care in low income dental clinics. Minor denture treatment is provided on site and other minor treatment is provided in his private office. Dr. Raymond Lee Dr. Lee is a Prosthodontist and a 32-year member of the ADA. He received his B.A. in Vertebrate Zoology from the University of California, Berkeley in 1976, and a BS in Material Science from the University of California, San Francisco in 1981. Dr. Lee completed his D.D.S. in 1981 at the University of California, San Francisco – School of Dentistry and did residencies at the San Francisco VA Medical Center in Prosthodontics from 1984 – 86, and at the University of California, Los Angeles in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics from 1987 – 88. He then had a fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Implant Fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles from 1988 – 89. He then worked in private practice in Seattle from 1990 – 2014 and volunteered on the SKCDS Peer Review Committee for approximately 20 years. Dr. Lee has said that he is “genuinely grateful to be in a profession where we can directly help others daily. It’s been a privilege and an unparalleled career adventure.” Dr. Stephen M. MacGeorge Dr. MacGeorge is a 41 year member of the ADA. Dr. MacGeorge tells us “It has been an honor and a privilege to practice my entire career as a member of the SKCDS. I retired in March of 2018 and am happy to see the Society helping our fellow members through this current challenge.” Dr. Jeff Malyon Dr. Jeffery D Malyon grew up in the Pacific Northwest, earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Washington, then went on to graduate from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 1984. He practiced in the Portland area for three years, then moved his family to Switzerland where he worked in a school dental clinic for three years. After this wonderful adventure, the Malyon family moved back to Bellevue where he started his current dental practice in 1991. After ten years in private practice, he received a call from asking if there was any chance he might return to the clinic again, to which the family said “Yes”. Luckily, a dentist friend postponed his retirement to keep the practice open for the two years they returned to Switzerland. Dr. Malyon and his wife enjoy spending as much time as possible with their six children. Church and outdoor activities play a big part in their lives, as well as volunteering with the Boy Scouts of America. Along with being a 37 year member of the ADA, Dr. Malyon is a member of the Academy of LDS Dentists and the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. He is an active volunteer and has done dental work in Uganda, as well as being a regular volunteer with the Seattle/King County Clinic. Dr. Patrick J McCoy Dr. McCoy was raised in Seattle and Spokane and attended the University of Washington for both his undergraduate degree and dental school. He has been married for over 40 years and has two adult children. Patrick opened his first office in Redmond in 1981, moving to the current location when the practice outgrew the original space. A career-long active participant in dental continuing education clubs, Pat is also a current member of the American Dental Association (and has been for 35 years), the Washington State Dental Society, and the Seattle-King County Dental Society. In his free time Pat enjoys reading, skiing, bicycling, and backpacking. He and his wife enjoy travel and working in their garden. He enjoys following sports, especially college football. Dr. Anthony McLaughlin Dr. McLaughlin offers his patients 30+ years of dental experience. He has had extensive training in cosmetic dentistry and is a Faculty Member at the Scottsdale Center for Advanced Dentistry where he mentors dentists from all corners of the world. He also hosts a study club for local dentists and specialists, because it is a true joy to him to share his knowledge and to learn from others. Dr. McLaughlin has been voted by his patients as Redmond’s Best Dentist ten years in a row and voted by his peers as Top Dentist in Seattle Met Magazine ten years running. He is a 38 year member of the ADA.
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Life Member Bios 2021 Dr. Russell K Nomi Dr. Nomi is a 37 year member of the ADA who attended the University of Washington School of Dentistry and earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 1981. Since graduating, he has expanded his knowledge and training in new and innovative dental procedures. Continuing education helps keep him abreast of what is new and evolving in dentistry and medicine. He feels that the more knowledge he and his staff have, the better the service that can be provided for the patients. Above all, his patients matter most and he says “the relationships I’ve created with my patients are what have truly made this a fulfilling career. I love watching children grow up into healthy, happy adults, and then bring their own children in to see me. It makes our office truly like a family.” Dr. Nomi is a Seattle native and has lived in Bellevue since 1991. He has been happily married to his wife, Gwennie, for almost 30 years and they have two wonderful grown sons: Ron and Wesley. When he is not working, he likes to do different sports activities, which include tennis, windsurfing, kayaking, hiking, and cycling. In the non-active hours, he and Gwennie enjoy the company of our friends and travel. Dr. Brian Povolny Dr. Brian Povolny completed his entire education at the University of Washington and earned the following degrees: Bachelor of Science, 1973; Doctorate of Dental Surgery, 1982; Master of Science in Dentistry in Orthodontics, 1989; and a Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.), 1991. Brian has maintained a private practice in orthodontics for twenty years. In late 2018, Dr. Povolny joined the Smart Orthodontic Group, a regional alliance of highly skilled, patient-focused orthodontists. Staying active in his community is an important aspect of Dr. Povolny’s life. He says, “I was initially drawn to orthodontics after seeing a population without access to orthodontic care on the Navajo reservation. Since then, I have established a school fluoride rinse program on Navajo reservations. I also sponsor Water First, the Smile Train, and have worked at the Children’s Home Society.” He is a native of Cleveland, Ohio and has been a Seattle resident for the past 40 years. Brian has one lovely daughter, Mariel, who is in middle school, and a cat named Mango. When he is not in the office, he can be found watching his daughter’s sports and activities and staying active outdoors. Dr. Povolny enjoys skiing, climbing, windsurfing, and scuba diving. He is a 31 year member of the ADA. Dr. Patricia G Rothwell Dr. Rothwell is a 34 year member of the ADA who retired in 2018. Dr. Brian C Rubens Dr. Brian C. Rubens is from Spokane and graduated from the University of Washington with a BA in psychology in 1976. He is a 1980 graduate of the University of Washington School of Dentistry. “Major Rubens” left the United States Air Force in 1990, after completing multiple residencies and a fellowship, and practiced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Edmonds, WA for several years before establishing his own private practice in Bothell, WA. Dr. Rubens retired in 2016 to devote undivided time to his wife and family but returned to clinical practice in 2018. Additionally, he is on the faculty of the UW Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery as an attending surgeon at Harborview Medical Center, the UW Hospital, and the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. He has been actively involved in the residency training of young Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons within the University since returning from the Air Force. Dr. Rubens has presented and published several papers involving his special surgical interests in the areas of corrective jaw surgery, trauma, and reconstructive jaw surgery. Dr. Rubens is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, a Fellow in the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and a Fellow in the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Dr. Rubens is also a Diplomate of the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology and a Fellow in the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. Dr. Rubens has been an active member of the American Dental Association for 34 years as well as, the Washington State Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Dr. Harchand Singh Dr. Singh began his career in 1985 and got fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry in 1993 – FAGD and did Mastership in General Dentistry in 2001. He started a private practice in Seattle in 1986 after receiving his license to practice dentistry (DDS) in Washington in 1985. Dr. Singh is a 37 year member of the ADA and has won the 2001 MAGD Award - Fellowship Award, the 1987 FAGD by Academy of General Dentistry, a Fellowship Award by the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and the Fellowship Award by the International Academy of Dentistry. He is also a member of the Academy of Laser Dentistry and the American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics. Dr. Wendy Spektor A native of Bellevue, WA, Dr. Wendy Shultz Spektor graduated with honors from the University of Texas in Austin, and received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Washington School of Dentistry. Dr. Wendy Spektor founded Spektor Dental and now four generations of families entrust their care to Spektor Dental! She was named Best Dentist and/or Best Cosmetic Dentist every year for seven years running by 425 Magazine from 2011-2017 and has been recognized by her peers year after year as a Seattle Met Top Dentist. Dr. Spektor is an active member and past president of the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity. She lectures on the business of dentistry, dental marketing, and dental techniques throughout the U.S. and abroad. In addition to being a 33 year member of the ADA, Dr. Spektor is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. Dr. Rhys D Spoor Dr. Rhys Spoor has been a leading dental educator since shortly after receiving his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree in 1983 from the University of Washington. Very early on, he realized that he excelled in artistic and mechanical skills. He served as an Affiliate Associate Professor at the University of Washington Dental School for ten years and also teaches many aesthetic dental courses each year in the United States, Canada, and abroad. Dr. Spoor lectures internationally and has been published in over fifteen countries. He currently serves as an editorial reviewer for the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Spoor has completed hundreds of hours in continuing education in dental implants and aesthetics, including courses with the Las Vegas Institute. As a Fellow in the prestigious Pierre Fauchard Society and an Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Spoor has been credited with the skills and techniques necessary to provide the rigorous attention to detail in the field of dental aesthetics. He has been a member of the ADA for 38 years.
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Life Member Bios 2021 Dr. Mark V Walker Dr. Walker received his Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from UW and graduated from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 1981. In addition to being a life-time member of the ADA, Dr. Walker is also a member of the University of Washington School of Dentistry Dean’s Club, Academy of General Dentistry, International College of Dentists, and the American College of Dentists. Dr. Walker is a 39 year member of the ADA and a Past-President of the SKCDS in 1994-95. He is passionate about giving back to the community and has been going to Haiti since 2008 to provide dental care for the Haitian people in remote areas through Medical Relief International. He also volunteers annually at the dental clinic held at Seattle Center. He has been involved with the Washington Oral Health Foundation and their efforts to bring dental care to one of the Boys and Girls Clubs in Seattle. Dr. Walker was instrumental in starting the SeaMar clinic in 1981. He had his own practice for 37 years and has spent the last seven years practicing alongside his son, Dr. Josh Walker. Dr. Walker says” “I feel so fortunate to have chosen dentistry as my career. I couldn’t have been happier all these years than helping people with their oral health!!” Dr. Douglas P Walsh Dr. Walsh is a 31 year member of the ADA who retired in 2015. He was on the SKCDS Executive Council in the position of Secretary from 2002-2007. He served as the SKCD Delegate to the HOD from 2003-2009, was on the SKCDS Communications Committee from 2009-2017, and the Peer Review Committee from 2002-2017. Dr. Neal B Wanner Neal Wanner, DDS is a 33 year member of the ADA. After earning his doctorate of dental surgery (DDS) from the University of Washington in Seattle, Dr. Wanner opened his Kent, WA practice in 1985. Outside of serving as a general dentist, Dr. Wanner enjoys spending time with his lovely wife Jeanette, their son Brady, their daughter Christine and her husband Jeremy; and four perfect grandchildren: Lily, Annie, Tommy, and Joey. Community life also is very important to Dr. Wanner. He leads a Boy Scout troop sponsored through his church, fulfilling his penchant for combining survival skills and personal development with hiking, fishing, and adventuring for over 30 years. He and his wife sing in the Rainier Chorale, sharing their love of music with the chorale members, friends, and concertgoers since 1997. Dr. Dennis B Welch Dr. Welch is an Oral Surgeon from Kirkland who has been a member of the ADA for 39 years. He retired from practice in 2015.
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Remembering Donald Davidson DDS. “Dr. Duck” August 2, 1939 - February 6, 2021
Dr. Donald Davidson, DDS passed away on February 6, 2021, at the age of 81. He was born in Portland, Oregon in 1939 to E.W. and Melba Davidson. He had one brother, John (deceased). Dr. Donaldson attended Stadium High School and University of Washington Dental School. Where he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. Don married his wife, Sue, in 1962. While serving as a Captain in the Air Force, he opened his first dental practice in Bellevue in 1966. Don was active in many of his children’s activities including, football, swimming and Boy Scouts. It sparked his interests in politics, leading him to serve on the Bellevue City Council for 30 year, and as Mayor (twice). He served his beloved Bellevue in Rotary, Chamber of Commerce (Pres.), and the Association of Washington Cities (Pres.), Overlake Hospital Board, and many other committees; always wanting to give back! He enjoyed fly fishing, painting, bagpipes, and was an avid Husky fan. Dr. Don Davidson was President of the Seattle-King County Dental Society from 1981-1982. SKCDS Member and friend, Dr. Jim McGraw said “He was an excellent example of what dentists can do within their communities and region in addition to that of the patients and profession. He is, in my opinion, also a fine credit to his beloved University of Washington and UW School of Dentistry”. He is survived by his wife Sue; and his children Scott (Jennifer), Cheryl, Brent; and grandchildren Emily, Ian, Madison and Savannah. No funeral services will be held due to COVID-19. In lieu of flowers, please donate in his memory to Bellevue Youth Theater Foundation at bytfoundation.org.
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Munks Law By Al Munk DDS We have all heard of Murphy’s Law. Murphy’s Law states that if anything can go wrong, it will at the worst possible moment. Thought I don’t know the personal history of Mr. Murphy, I suspect he was probably a dentist. The current version of the law shall be called, of course, Munk’s Law. For a quick reference, I will arrange the Commandments by category so that one can rapidly look up what went wrong. One must realize however, the inevitability of Munk’s Law. Unfortunately, the consequences of life will go on despite our best efforts to avoid falling into the tank. So quit trying to avoid stepping in the doo-doo and just stride through life like you know what you are doing.
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Practice Management: If you think of a great idea while driving to work that would make the office run a lot more smoothly, don’t tell anyone for three days. The feeling will pass. If there are four patients in your practice that you detest, they will all come in on the same day. If you want to get home to watch your son’s Little League game at 5:30, your waiting room will somehow fill with people with swollen faces at 5:00pm. If you fill the charts to calculate at what age you will be able to retire using your present savings rate, etc. the number will come out in three digits. If a patient tells you to fix their teeth, and “money is no object”, they will never pay you.
Restorative Dentistry: If a patient falls asleep while you are doing an amalgam, they will wake up Anesthesia: just as you are removing the rubber dam, snapping their jaws shut, causing a If you assure a patient marginal ridge fracture. about how painless modern dentistry is, you If you boast to your patient about how our modern cosmetic materials will will miss the block. match their teeth, they will look in the mirror at the crown-set and ask if you gave them someone else’s tooth by mistake. If a patient is twenty minutes late, you will The way to know if the crown you are about to seat is high (and the miss the block. quantitative measurement) is to check the schedule. If you are fifteen minutes late, the crown will be ½ millimeter high. Add ½ millimeter for each additional If a patient tells you 15 minutes you are behind schedule. This law was the reason Mr. Heatless Novocain does not work invented his now famous stones. on them, you will miss the block. If you are a teacher at a dental school, and you are showing a student how to drill a pinhole, you will put it right in the pulp. If you are related to the patient, you will miss the block. To calculate the time it takes to complete a procedure done in study club, take the normal time for the procedure and multiply by five. Then add Avogadro’s If you are secretly in love with the patient; you will miss the block. number to the result. Golf: Endodontics: If you demonstrate a shot to a beginner play, you will muff the shot. If you do endo on the wrong tooth, it will fail. If you invite someone new to play with you and they say that they don’t play If you are filing away on a canal and you hear a small snap, it is either the file much, they will beat you. or your cervical vertebrae. Home Life: If you tell a patient about how painless modern root canal therapy is, they will If your spouse asks you if you think she has lost weight, grab your chest and come in the next day on a stretcher with both eyes swollen shut and a fever of collapse on the floor. Let her call 911. This ploy will cause less trouble then 105 degrees. if you actually answer the question. Prosthodontics If your kids ask you if you have ever used drugs, alcohol or tobacco in high If the patient comes in with a denture that looks worse then your dog’s teeth, school or college, use the same tactic as above, they will still like that one better than the one you make for them. That’s all for now from Ballard If a patient the age of George Burns brings you a picture of themselves in high school as a guide to what their teeth should look like, you should immediately write them The views expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect a check for $2,000 as this will certainly be cheaper than proceeding with the case. the opinion or official policy of the Seattle-King County Dental Society. 22 l 2021 SKCDS SPRING QUARTERLY
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