at this time, plans are being made for several regular summer activities, particularly the William Knauf Memorial Golf Tournament, tentatively set for June 14. And the UB Dental Alumni Association is planning for an in-person Buffalo Niagara Dental Meeting Nov. 3-5. It is hoped that with vaccinations proceeding, all restrictions will be removed by November.
NASSAU COUNTY Headed in the Right Direction
Successful Restorations
GLIDM, Women’s Conference Makes Come Back
We’re well into 2021, and things are progressing nicely. While masks, social distancing and virtual meetings are still the norm, we’ve learned that there should be enough vaccine to distribute to all Americans by the end of May. In anticipation, we are beginning to get back to scheduling “inperson” meetings and courses for the fall. Our May General Membership Meeting will still be virtual, and it will be a special one! It’s a COVID-19 update panel, featuring Aaron Glatt, M.D., chief of infectious disease at Mt. Sinai/South Nassau Hospital, who will provide the current medical perspective of COVID; Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, with the local government perspective; and Paul Leary, Second District ADA Trustee, with the ADA/ NYSDA perspective.
For the fall season, we have planned two in-person events, jointly sponsored by the Suffolk County Dental Society. First, after an 18-month hiatus due to COVID, our Greater Long Island Dental Meeting (GLIDM) will return. And it promises to be “Better Than Ever!’ Redesigned from the ground up, it will be a one-day, fun-filled and informative event at the Huntington Hilton, complete with vendors and their meeting specials. The next event is our 12th annual “Scrubs & Stilettos” Women’s Dental Conference. Designed around the interests and needs of women dentists, it will take place on Friday, Nov. 12, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at a new bigger venue, The Heritage Club at Bethpage. Watch your email for more information and registration details. Plan to attend this unique and award-winning conference.
BBQ and Recruitment
Financial Assist
Another special event we are planning, for the evening of Aug. 25, is an in-person membership recruitment night for residents and senior dental students called “Burgers, BBQ and Belonging—Why ADA Membership Matters.” It will be held at the Crest Hollow Country Club, outside, in the club’s Coral Beach area. We expect it will be a pleasant social gathering, with food, drink and mentorship, and jam packed with useful information about the tripartite that attendees will be able to take home pre-loaded onto a thumb drive for future reference. We are also going to invite nonmember dentists practicing in Nassau County.
Finally, now that 501c6 organizations are eligible, the Nassau County Dental Society was successful in obtaining over $33,000 from the second round of the federal PPP loan program. So, all things considered, 2021 appears to be heading in the right direction here on Long Island!
EIGHTH DISTRICT
Slowly Reopening Kevin J. Hanley, D.D.S. As things begin to open up in Western New York, the Eighth District is looking forward to having some in-person functions. While all society matters are being held virtually
The Erie County Dental Society held a virtual meeting on March 25 in conjunction with Ivoclar Vivadent. Titled “Esthetic Restoration: Materials Selection and Bonding Protocols,” the CE program was presented by Shashikant Singhai, B.D.S., M.S., director of education and professional services, Ivoclar Vivadent, and Thomas Hill, manager of scientific services, Ivoclar Vivadent. The duo discussed the classification and comparison of contemporary ceramic materials, and the differences in restorative materials options. They provided tips for clinical selection, incorporating evidencebased decision making into treatment planning and diagnosis for more predictable clinical outcomes, and an overview of bonding protocols. Attendees earned 1.5 hours of MCE credit.
Ortho Cases Presented for Review The Greater Buffalo Association of Orthodontists held a virtual meeting on April 14, at which members reviewed cases treated by senior orthodontic residents at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, Department of Orthodontics. These treatment plans and outcomes were presented in a PowerPoint format via Zoom. Attendees then evaluated and discussed the treatments, the techniques used, the quality of the finished cases, and graded the presentations and cases using a standardized grading system provided by the Orthodontic Department. It was an enlightening evening presentation, during which future colleagues met with established orthodontists. Both sides benefited from the experience. And the orthodontists received 2 MCE credits for their participation.
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