ODA Journal: Nov/Dec 2018

November/December 2018 | Vol. 109, No. 6

Finding Common Ground in the Dental Community www.okda.org

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Contents

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EDITORIAL

Inside Front Cover Valliance Bank Back Cover Delta Dental of Oklahoma

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ASSOCIATION 04 Calendar of Events 0 5 Oklahoma Mission of Mercy 2019

Advertisers 3000 Insurance Group Commerce Bank DentalPost Endodontic Associates Lewis Health Profession Services Mariner Wealth Advisors Mitscher & Associates Architects OK Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Paragon Dental Practice Transitions

Oklahoma Dental Association

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Dental Cybersecurity: Protect Your Practice

07 ODA by the Numbers: 2018 Membership Data 08 ODA Annual Awards - Nominations Open!

09 Champions of Health Awards 10 ODA Rewards Partners Column 11 ODA Rewards Partners List 1 2 ODA Marketing Coach 1 4 ODA Member Benefit Corner 1 6 Message from the ODA President 1 8 ODA Annual Meeting 2019 CE Preview 2 0 ODA Annual Meeting 2019 Social Events 2 2 Oklahoma Association of Women Dentists 2 2 ODA Members Trending on Social Media

THE OKLAHOMA DENTAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL (ISSN 0164-9442) is the official publication of the Oklahoma Dental Association and is published bimonthly by the Oklahoma Dental Association, 317 NE 13th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, Phone: (405) 848-8873; (800) 876-8890.

Fax: (405) 848-8875. Email: information@ okda.org. Annual subscription rate of $39 for ODA members is included in their annual membership dues.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to OKLAHOMA DENTAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL, 317 NE 13th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104.

Periodical postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK and additional mailing offices.

Subscriptions: Rates for non-members are $56. Single copy rate is $18, payable in advance.

Reprints: of the Journal are available by contacting the ODA at (405) 848-8873, (800) 876-8890, editor@okda.org.

Opinions and statements expressed in the OKLAHOMA DENTAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL are those of the author and are not necessarily those of the Oklahoma Dental Association. Neither the Editors nor the Oklahoma Dental Association are in any way responsible for the articles or views published in the OKLAHOMA DENTAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL. Copyright Š 2018 Oklahoma Dental Association.

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24 Renew Your 2019 ODA/ADA Membership

Dr. Derek Cohlmia

24 In Memoriam 25 2018 Smile Contributors

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2 6 2018 Relief and Disaster Grant Program Donors 27 Get Involved with the ODA: Nominations Open 2 8 2018 Pride Contributors 50 Finally, Five (not so) FAQs

LEGISLATIVE LOOP 30 For Real Change, Vote Edmondson

Cover Photo: Message from the ODA President Finding Common Ground in the Dental Community Page 16

31 Kevin Stitt: Rooting Out Waste 32 ADA Advocacy News 33 ODA Dentist Day at the Capitol 34 2018 OK DENPAC Members 36 2018 DENPAC Campaign Contributions

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT 38 Dr. Derek Cohlmia 39 Dr. Jeannie Bath Selected for Inaugural Leadership Institute

FEATURES 4 0 Dental Cybersecurity: Protect Your Practice

Is Your Information Correct?

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Help the ODA keep you informed about legislative actions, CE opportunities, events and other important member-only news.

4 5 Are you Paying Too Little in Rent?

Contact Kylie Ethridge, ODA Membership Director, at kethridge@okda.org or 800.876.8890 to provide the ODA with all of your current contact information.

CLASSIFIEDS

4 8 Oropharyngeal Cancer and HPV Prevention in Children

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ODA JOURNAL STAFF EDITOR Phoebe Vaughan,DDS ASSOCIATE EDITOR Frank J. Miranda, DDS EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS M. Edmund Braly, DDS Mary Hamburg, DDS, MS Somer Heim, DDS Daryn Lu, DDS Mary Martin, DDS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR F. Lynn Means DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & EDUCATION Tina Evans MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Madison Huffines OFFICERS 2018-2019 PRESIDENT Shannon Griffin, DMD president@okda.org

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Visit the ODA’s online calendar at OKDA.ORG for all upcoming meetings and events.

November 8 ODA Leadership Academy Kick-off 6:00 p.m.

ODA Building

November 13 ODA Faculty Appreciation Luncheon 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

OUCOD

November 16 Standing Committee on ODA Rewards Partners 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Teleconference

November 9 ODA Council on Governmental Affairs 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

ODA Building

Tulsa County Dental Society Meeting 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Ti Amo Ristorante

Rural Dentistry Panel Luncheon 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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November 15 ODA Pizza & Politics 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

OUCOD

Oklahoma County Dental Society CE 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Renaissance Waterford, Oklahoma City

ODA Board of Trustees 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

ODA Building

Oklahoma County Dental Society General Assembly 5:30 p.m.

Renaissance Waterford, Oklahoma City

PRESIDENT-ELECT Daniel Wilguess, DDS presidentelect@okda.org VICE PRESIDENT Paul Mullasseril, DDS vicepresident@okda.org SECRETARY/TREASURER Robert Herman, DDS treasurer@okda.org SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE Doug Auld, DDS speaker@okda.org IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Juan Lopez, DDS pastpresident@okda.org ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR F. Lynn Means

December 7 ODA New Dentist Seminar 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

ODA Building See page 51 Tulsa County Dental Society Holiday Party

DIRECTOR OF GOVERNANCE & FINANCE Shelly Frantz DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & EDUCATION Tina Evans DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP Kylie Ethridge OPERATIONS MANAGER Cerissa Frazier MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Madison Huffines SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER Abby Sholar

Stay connected with the ODA!

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January 1 ODA Office Closed January 11 Standing Committee on ODA Rewards Partners 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

ODA Building ODA Annual Meeting Planning Committee 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

ODA Building ODA Council on Dental Education and Public Information 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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December 14 OkMOM Steering Committee 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

ODA Building

November 22-23 ODA Office Closed

December 24-26 ODA Office Closed

Oklahoma Dental Foundation Board of Trustees 6:00 p.m.

ODA Council on Membership and Membership Services 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

ODA Building January 18 OkMOM Leads 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

ODA Building OkMOM Leads Lunch 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

ODA Building OkMOM Live Announcement 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

ODA Building

Oklahoma County Dental Society Installation of Officers Dinner January 25 Tulsa County Dental Society All Day CE and Meeting 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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ODA EDITORIAL

Teamwork Helps Us Go Further All of us were probably first exposed to the concept of teamwork when we were admonished as children to “play well with others.” That skill became more and more critical as we moved into adulthood, especially when we entered the workplace. In dentistry, teamwork is absolutely essential. Successful teamwork is definitely linked to practice productivity.

Phoebe Vaughan, DDS ODA Journal Editor

"Each member of the dental team can impact the success of the practice through his or her actions."

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Each member of the dental team can impact the success of the practice through his or her actions. From the first phone call received to the thank you at the end of a visit, all team members play important roles in creating and maintaining a patient’s healthy, beautiful smile as well as in the overall patient experience. Teamwork is one of the most important factors in those successful outcomes, and ultimately, in enjoying a profitable practice. To help increase teamwork it is important to focus on each person on the team and strengthen their relationships with one another. When people consider themselves integrated with one other, they operate at a higher level.

Consider these ways to focus on relationships within your team: 1. Build up the people on your team.

Find out what is important to each member. Make a questionnaire that asks about their motivations, passions, work and personal goals, and even their favorite snacks!

Present these individual goals at a team meeting, and track yearly progress toward their attainment. If a team member didn’t have a great day, finding a treat on their workstation the next day may help them forget their problem. Captain D. Michael

Abrashoff, author of It’s Your Ship, said concerning the success of his team that, “A lot of seemingly small gestures added up to a friendly and supportive atmosphere.”

2. Establish a relationship of trust.

Open your conversations with something encouraging. Conduct your conversations with tact and discretion, only seeking to benefit the other. Make an effort to learn about your team’s lives. Assume that everyone’s intentions are positive.

3. Invite others to join you on projects.

You can learn more about your team members through such interactions, and they provide an opportunity to assess skills. Ask questions, see what their ideas may be, and give them a chance to test new ideas.

One potentially overlooked aspect of teamwork is the partner role played by the Oklahoma Dental Association. The ODA can aid in making our practices successful through various means.

Teamwork activities between dental professionals and the ODA is highlighted in the discussion of member benefits in this issue.

Michael Jordan said, "Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships."

This is true in the workplace, as well.

Talent alone can produce some great dentistry, but teamwork can create success for the whole practice. We urge you to consider participating in the many programs the ODA offers to make your practice and your career more enjoyable and productive!

ODA by the Numbers: 2018 Membership Data Membership by Active Status

Data current as of Oct. 1, 2018

1,602 ODA Members 906 Non - Members 2,508 Total Market

Membership by Gender

21% of members are Female (337) 79% of members are Male (1,265)

79% of members are Active (1,262) 21% of members are Retired (340)

Membership by Component Northwest Oklahoma County 547

182 Southwest

Membership by Specialty Dental Public Health General Dentists Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Periodontists

6 1,259 6 67 34

Endodontists

Orthodontists Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Pediatric Dentists

Prosthodontists

46 103 1 61

Northern

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393 Tulsa

County

182 Central

107 Eastern

79% of active members have a photo on their Find-a-Dentist Profile

*To update your profile, visit ada.org/updatenow or call 405.848.8873

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ODA Annual Awards Nominations Do you know of an ODA member colleague who should be recognized for his/her contributions to dentistry or someone who has gone above and beyond the call of duty with charitable and community work?

The ODA looks forward to recognizing members for outstanding achievement in the following areas:

Distinguished Dentist Service (formerly known as Dentist of the Year)

The dentist selected as having made the greatest contribution to the advancement of dentistry in Oklahoma.

Young Dentist of the Year A new member dentist who exhibits an active interest in organized dentistry and has enhanced the image of the dental profession. Eligible candidates for this nomination must have been in practice for 10 years or less.

Thomas Jefferson Citizenship A member dentist who has made significant contributions to community service and philanthropic works in the area of dentistry.

Robert K. Wynne public information A member dentist who has worked to advance the knowledge of dentistry and dental health through public education and public relations efforts.

Dan E. Brannin Professionalism The member dentist selected as having made significant contributions to the advancement of the principles and practice of ethics and professionalism in dentistry.

Richard T. oliver legislative A member dentist who has given outstanding effort and leadership in the Oklahoma legislative process on behalf of the Oklahoma Dental Association.

Nomination Form The nomination form can be found on the ODA website, on page 47 of the 2018-19 Membership Directory, or you can contact an ODA staff member at 800.876.8890. Nominations must be made by an ODA Member Dentist.

The deadline to submit nominations is December 31, 2018.

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2018 Champions of Health Awards The ODA has been a proud partner and supporter of the Champions of Health awards gala for seven years. Since 2004, this event has been recognizing outstanding Oklahoma organizations and individuals who are making a positive impact on the health of our state through innovative programs. These programs are doing good work, and many are creating opportunities that can be replicated in other communities to change the health of even more Oklahomans.

To learn more about the Champions of Health and its beneficiary, the Oklahoma Caring Foundation, visit championsofhealth.org.

Actress and author Jamie Lee Curtis was the keynote speaker for the 2018 Champions of Health Gala in Oklahoma City.

Dr. Shannon Griffin and Dr. Juan Lopez represented the ODA at the VIP reception.

On September 27, ODA President Dr. Shannon Griffin presented the award to the Corporate Health Champion Dr. Bruce Dart, Executive Director of the Tulsa Health Department. Also pictured is Jimmy Leopard, Oklahoma Hospital Association Board Member.

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ODA PARTNERS COLUMN

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The ODA endorses companies that have been researched and proven to offer products and services that provide real savings. By being an ODA member, you’re automatically eligible for these savings.

Below is information about two of our Partners. Learn about all of the Partners at www.okda.org/rewards-partners.

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ODA MARKETING COACH

Don’t Borrow Your Audience.

Build Them and Keep Them.

Whether you’re trying to attract new patients through online or offline strategies, advertising is sometimes the only strategy considered to be effective.

However, with advertising your practice is simply borrowing, not retaining, that audience. The average person is inundated with around 5,000 ads per day, with a new ad quickly replacing the last.

While advertising may help with brand awareness, it’s not enough to form a lasting impact. Instead, it’s in your practice’s best interest to build a permanent audience with the following strategies.

Engaging Newsletters Keep in mind that your practice’s ideal audience is one of quality rather than quantity. One example for building a quality audience that is actively engaged 12 journal | Nov/Dec 2018

with your practice is through quarterly newsletters. Your practice’s newsletters should focus on topics like dental health, safety and how seasons can impact dental health. Be sure to make your newsletters easy-to-read and also informative to encourage patients to share the content with others. Putting your practice’s own personality into your content is a recipe for success. Don’t forget to promote newsletters on your dental practice website and social media pages, while directing prospects to opt-in to receiving newsletters by sharing their email addresses.

Patient Appreciation Promotions One of the best ways to build loyalty for your dental practice is with a gesture of patient appreciation. Anything from a community picnic for employees and patients to engaging raffle events help your practice stay front of mind with patients.

You can further extend your audience by encouraging your existing patients to bring a family member or friend to your events. Additionally, give out promotional business cards that include a special discount, such as 25 percent off teeth whitening, to further show your patients that you value their business.

Positive Online Reviews Of course, in a world where Yelp and Google reviews significantly impact buyer decisions, nothing is better for instilling trust in a brand more than online reviews. As many as 85% of consumers

trust online reviews as much as personal recommendation. Your satisfied customers are one of the most powerful tools that you can access, so be sure to utilize them.

Encourage your happy patients to leave a review of their experience at your dental practice on your website and review sites.

Patient feedback helps to showcase your practice’s credibility and builds a new bridge between you and potential patients.

The ultimate goal of building an audience is to build a strong and lasting one.

Advertising is a good way to get exposure, but in the long run, it’s that personal communication that keeps an audience truly engaged with your practice.

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ODA MEMBER BENEFIT CORNER Why is a membership with the ODA/ADA so valuable?

The ODA/ADA supports all members at the national, state and local levels. From helping you manage your practice more efficiently and advocating on your behalf to offering you tools and resources that help you find the answers for which you’re looking, we’re there every step of the way.

10 Reasons to be a Member of the ADVOCACY EFFORTS PROTECT YOUR PATIENTS AND YOUR PROFESSION Our power is in our numbers and your membership keeps our voice strong at the Capitol!

Resources like the ODA Journal and the monthly e-newsletter are free to members and provide you with critical updates on your profession.

INSURANCE CONTRACT ANALYSIS SERVICE

OPPORTUNITIES FOR NETWORKING AND CAMARADERIE

This service is free for members and can save you headaches and dollars by avoiding contracts that don’t serve you.

DISCOUNTS ON CE COURSES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR Including discounts for members at the ODA Annual Meeting and free CE opportunities through online sources.

MEDIATION REVIEW TO SOLVE DOCTOR-PATIENT DISPUTES This confidential alternative to litigation is a voluntary and free public service for our members. Oklahoma is proud to have one of the lowest dental malpractice insurance rates in the nation, and that is directly attributable to our successful Mediation Review process.

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ACCESS TO INFORMATION YOU CAN’T GET ANYWHERE ELSE

From the happy hours to the ODA Mentorship Program to Leadership Academy and more, you are never alone when you are a member of organized dentistry.

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The ADA has negotiated a 0.25% interest savings exclusively for members only on student loan refinancing resulting in an average of $33,000 over the life of their loans.

The ADA has created a Members-Only tool for the public to use to search for a dentist near them called ADA Find-a-Dentist®. The new site helps patients learn about your practice by displaying important information such as maps to your office, office hours, and dental plans accepted. As a member, you are automatically listed.

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MESSAGE FROM THE ODA PRESIDENT

Finding Common Ground in the Dental Community

By Shannon Griffin, DMD

In the blink of an eye, six months have passed and we are gearing up for another busy winter and spring. We have fostered an earnest effort to build bridges within our profession and a legislative push to even the playing field in the state auditing process.

We plan to further nurture relationships in the profession and control costs associated with the price of doing dentistry.

As we work daily alongside our hygiene professionals in our practices, I look forward to finding common ground for both of our associations to align. I recently had the honor of attending a meeting of the ODHA’s (Oklahoma Dental Hygienists’ Association) Board of Trustees where I was warmly welcomed by then president, Mrs. Donna Wood, before presenting an ODA update and sharing the findings of the ODA Work Force led by Dr. Tim Fagan. I look forward to continuing to build this relationship with ODHA’s new

president, Mrs. Laurie Cunningham.

Currently, the ODHA is planning a hygiene Lunch & Learn CE in conjunction with our Annual Meeting next April in Tulsa. As we move forward, I imagine the sitting ODA presidents will undoubtedly continue to provide association updates to the ODHA Board so that we can develop professionally, have fun, and all be at the same table – where we should be.

Another group of professionals we wish to nurture and support is those new dentists that have been out of school less than ten years. We surveyed new doctors last year and the top two things they are asking for is professional development and social events. They are starving for specific knowledge as much as for the fellowship we all experienced during dental school.

These dentists bring passion and vitality to our profession. Since I have exposure to our developing dentists through the

education process, I can tell you without a doubt that we have the most conscientious and passionate dentists coming into our workforce. Some things have changed since I graduated in 1996 and the access to knowledge – both scientific and procedural - has ballooned. What has not changed, though, is the social aspect of bringing together peers in a comfortable setting.

There is magic that happens at CE courses and it isn’t just the speaker or topics presented; it’s the conversations before and after (and sometimes during) courses that have unfortunately diminished as the profession has turned more and more to readily available online courses. The ODA has provided evening courses that open or end with a social hour. We have even hosted happy hours without a CE course.

These have been well attended and received.

And in an effort to provide professional development, we have completed a rather

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"We surveyed new doctors last year and the top two things they are asking for is professional development and social events. They are starving for specific knowledge as much as for the fellowship we all experienced during dental school." large project to create informational videos on our website of suppliers and industry leaders in banking, insurance and real estate. Lastly, the ODA Board of Trustees has created a new position – New Dentist Trustee. Dr. Tabitha Arias is our inaugural trustee in this role and she is already bringing passion and energy to our emerging focus on the new dentist.

On the legislative front, we began this year by addressing the audit process for SoonerCare providers for what we believe to be unfair practices. Never in a million years would we believe that audits are unnecessary, however, disruption of business productivity, lack of adequate warning, unexplained extrapolation formulas, and lack of peer-to-peer review are unacceptable and unfair to providers. The ODA teamed up with other professional organizations to propose a bill that garnered much attention, and at the behest of the Attorney General, we began conversations directly with the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) regarding our concerns. Ultimately, we withdrew our legislation. Dr. Courtney Barrett and other OHCA representatives met with the ODA leadership and I am happy to report that the auditing process has undergone some very positive changes at the OHCA level.

There is a war being raged north of us this payment form. An insurance company regarding midlevel providers (dental sends an actual paper copy of a credit card therapists) with millions of dollars being and one of the team members calls in the spent lobbying both for and against having payment. In my office, when we key in a a new and different dental provider in credit card number rather than a swipe, our practices. During his year as ODA we pay an increased credit card fee – by President, Dr. Juan Lopez recognized the more than 1.5 percent! So now I’m paying need for Oklahoma to look at our state and a fee to get payment on already reduced provider services so that we can ultimately fees (if I’m in-network). Gearing up for the put our resources where they are most winter and the pending legislative session, needed. The goal of the resultant task force we are partnering with other professional was to make recommendations for our associations to sponsor legislation association and our state to ensure that regarding insurance payments by virtual we are maximizing our access to care. The credit card. We are not alone in feeling this task force findings strongly recommended is an unfair burden on our practices. utilization of Community Dental Heath With all that has passed and all that is yet Coordinators (CDHC) to bring together to come, the remainder of my term is sure dental providers and persons needing care. to fly by in the same manner that it started.

Oklahoma was proud to be involved in a pilot CDHC program several years ago. The I look forward to seeing many of you in role of the CDHC has changed only slightly Tulsa next April for our House of Delegates meeting during the 2019 Annual Meeting. since then; a person needing care contacts, or is contacted by, a CDHC who then uses their contacts and knowledge to direct the patient to a dentist or clinic. There are currently discussions in the works about starting a CDHC curriculum and getting a program started with new CDHCs on the ground as quickly as possible.

Another task force recommendation is to maximize the talents and abilities of the certified dental assistants and registered hygienists currently on the dental team.

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Approved PACE Program Provider FAGD/MAGD Credit Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement 4/1/2016 to 3/31/2020 Provider ID# 302387.

OKLAHOMA – SEPTEMBER 2016 – 1/4 Page 4/C – 3.875”(W) x 5.25”(H)

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Annual Meeting 2019 Tulsa, Oklahoma

April 25-27

Amy Kirsch The High Performing Dental Team Friday, April 26, 2019 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Three (3) CE Hours Team members demonstrating loyalty, who are committed to the practice and are motivated to achieve results are part of the team-oriented staff needed in today’s practice environment.

The High Performing Dental Team workshop empowers the entire team to excel with the ability and willingness to deliver excellence in care. This half-day team building seminar is designed to motivate your team to reach new levels of success and build team spirit!

Top 5 Strategies for Success Friday, April 26, 2019 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Two (2) CE Hours To achieve and maintain practice success in today’s tough economic times you will need winning strategies and direction. To help you “sharpen your saw” this highly interactive workshop (designed for doctors and their teams) will allow you to uncover your practice strengths and weaknesses and 18 journal | Nov/Dec 2018 make positive changes the next day!

Edie Gipson, RDH, MS Smoking Out the REAL TRUTH! Exposing the Adverse Effects of Vaping, Marijuana and Other Addictive Drugs Saturday, April 27, 2019 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Three (3) CE Hours CBD? THC? ENDS? What does all this mean? With medical marijuana now legal in many states and vaping becoming more popular and acceptable every day, a whole new set of issues for health care providers is evolving. The oral and systemic effects of these drugs need to be understood. We are ideal first responders and poised to help our patients realize the potential health ramifications of abusing and misusing these drugs as well as the true medicinal aspects of marijuana.

Repair, Replace or Regenerate? Demystifying Implant Maintenance Saturday, April 27, 2019 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Three (3) CE Hours Peri-implant complications, just like periodontal complications, may appear similar during a visual examination. How do you decide which technologies (Plastic? Titanium? Ultrasonic? Laser?) are the best choices for treating your implant clients? It is critical to know how to differentiate and determine the underlying cause of the complication to properly treat the disease. Knowing the “why� of the problem is paramount for treatment success and patient engagement.

A comprehensive understanding of signs, symptoms and etiology of peri-implant complications, along with the most current, evidence-based maintenance and regenerative protocols will be discussed. You will learn to recognize symptoms and signs of peri-implant mucositis, implantitis and cementitis, develop assessment and treatment protocols for peri-implant disease, understand instrumentation and maintenance procedures for optimal patient care and differentiate between technologies to help create a customized home care protocol to improve patient engagement.

Oklahoma Dental Association

okda.org/annual-meeting www.okda.org

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ODA

Reception Thursday, April 25 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Mayo Hotel Rooftop Bar Kick off the Annual Meeting at the private ODA Welcome Reception! Enjoy drinks, hors d’oeuvres and fun!

Start Your Day At The g n i n ODA Exhibit Hall Mor

Grab a coffee, mimosa or bloody Mary while mingling with exhibitors and colleagues

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Friday, April 26 from 7:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. endee Each att ne o receives t ke d r i n k ti c 20 journal | Nov/Dec 2018

The Oklahoma Dental Association Invites You

FIESTA

GRANDE

A Party in Honor of Dr. Shannon Griffin, ODA President Friday, April 26, 2019 6:30 p.m.

DoubleTree Hotel Downtown 616 W 7th Street, Tulsa, OK 74127 Tickets: $25 before April 1st, 2019 / $35 after Includes dinner, two drink tickets & entertainment

THIS ROUND’S ON US. HA PPY HOUR

FRIDAY, APRIL 26 4:30 - 5:30 COX BUSINESS CENTER LOBBY EVERYONE IS WELCOME AT THE NEW ODA COCKTAIL HOUR AND AWARDS RECEPTION TO PAY TRIBUTE TO OUR OUTSTANDING MEMBERS WHILE CATCHING UP WITH FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES

ALL MEETING ATTENDEES WILL RECEIVE ONE DRINK TICKET www.okda.org

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Oklahoma Association of Women Dentists

OAWD continues to enrich the lives of women in dentistry through mentorship, continuing education, and fellowship activities. The Association has been busy this fall beginning with its August membership drive that allowed first-year dental students to get to know OAWD member dental students and dentists while planting beautiful succulents!

Merrill Lynch and the American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD)

co-sponsored an event in September that focused on wealth management strategies for women. OAWD members had the opportunity to meet with a financial advisor that caters to the needs of women dentists as caregivers for financial planning conducive to a good work-life balance. In October, OAWD teamed up with the ODA for a “Women in Dentistry Tea” where they learned about dental lasers and how to recognize depression in the dental team.

ODA Members Trending on Social Media Dr. Twana Duncan, of Antlers, OK, and her staff celebrated National Tooth Fairy Day on August 22, 2018 with a visit from Pearl, the office mascot. They documented Pearl's dental visit on Facebook educating the public that visiting the dentist doesn't have to be scary. Pearl makes regular visits to Dr. Duncan's office helping young patients feel calm and happy during their visit. Follow Dr. Duncan on Facebook at @drtwanaduncandds.

If you post photos of your philanthropic work on social media, use the hashtag #ODACARES and you could be the next practice highlighted in the ODA Journal.

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In January 2019, OAWD will host a postholiday winter social event where members can gather together, form new friendships and celebrate women in dentistry. OAWD strives to provide ongoing support to both dental students and practicing women dentists.

Contact OAWD treasurer, Dr. Mary Hamburg, at OUmaryperry@hotmail.com if you’re interested in becoming a member!

OUCOD Student Activities The ODA hosts several events throughout the year for OU College of Dentistry students. This dedication to dental student programs helps to foster an awareness of the importance of organized dentistry early in their careers. With the help of the ODA Council on Membership and Membership Services, the ODA can provide a variety of programs that benefit dental students not only educationally, but also personally.

Student Activities

Fall Festival 2018

Progressive Office Tour

Mentorship Program www.okda.org

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Dues A D O O N se for Increa th

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It's Time to Renew Your ODA/ADA Membership The 2019 membership renewal period begins at the end of November. Make sure you renew by January 1, 2019 to maintain all of the great benefits membership provides.

Our strength in Washington, D.C., at our State Capitol, and in your community is reliant on our united dental front, so renew for 2019 and help us continue the fight!

We even offer convenient installment plans to fit your budget.

Renew right away to keep your profession strong and help save the ODA money on renewal notice mailings.

Convenient Dues Installment Payment Plans You don’t have to pay your 2019 ODA/ADA/Component (Tripartite) dues all at once.

Your ODA understands that it may not be convenient to remit your membership dues in one payment. We are excited to provide you with the opportunity to pay your 2019 membership in 2-12 monthly installments! You have the option of renewing in a way that is convenient for you.*

To take advantage of an ODA dues installment plan, please contact Kylie Ethridge, ODA Director of Membership, at kethridge@okda.org or 405.848.8873. *There is a nominal $6.00 installment fee for each payment.

The ODA extends our deepest sympathy for our colleagues and friends who have passed.

We say farewell

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Kyle Leisher

12/19/2017

Central District Dental Society

J. Randy White

12/31/2017

Central District Dental Society

James Wells

05/09/2018

Eastern District Dental Society

Ronald Gilbert

09/17/2017

Northern District Dental Society

Kenton Nesbit

05/04/2018

Northwest District Dental Society

Alvin Posey

01/13/2018

Northwest District Dental Society

Gregory Thomas

03/31/2018

Northwest District Dental Society

Ronald Vaughn

10/24/2017

Northwest District Dental Society

Westley Freeman

05/02/2018

Oklahoma County Dental Society

Gary Rahill

03/20/2018

Oklahoma County Dental Society

Dewey Ballew

07/19/2018

Tulsa County Dental Society

Richard Glass

06/19/2018

Tulsa County Dental Society

James Hix

08/11/2018

Tulsa County Dental Society

Edward Smith

10/01/2017

Tulsa County Dental Society

Mark Tiernan

04/09/2018

Tulsa County Dental Society

Ronald Todd

10/19/2017

Tulsa County Dental Society

James Wise

10/12/2017

Tulsa County Dental Society

Thank You to the 2018 Smile Contributors

Smile is a voluntary section of membership that helps the ODA shine a light on the importance of dentistry and all of the great things dentists are doing throughout Oklahoma. This voluntary contribution also helps support the ODA/ADA's ongoing Find-a-Dentist campaign. Your $25 Smile membership enables the ODA to promote a positive oral health message around the state through multiple public relations tools and also supports your ODA helping patients find a dental home.

Please consider supporting this important effort when renewing your 2019 membership!

Dr. Jeffrey Ahlert Dr. Addie Allen-Steed Dr. Errol Allison Dr. Jim Ambrose Dr. Jamie Ariana Dr. Marc Arledge Dr. Douglas Auld Dr. Michael Auld Dr. Lauren Avery Dr. Jeffrey Baggett Dr. Jeannie Bath Dr. Justin Beasley Dr. Kathryn Beller Dr. Kari Bender Dr. Tamara Berg Dr. David Birdwell Dr. Bryan Blankenship Dr. Richard Bohlander Dr. Ryan Brackett Dr. C. Todd Bridges Dr. George Bridges III Dr. Nathan Brown Dr. Steven Brown Dr. Bonnie Burton Dr. Patricia Cannon Dr. Wuse Cara Dr. J. Andrew Carletti Dr. Chasity Carper Dr. Jason Carper Dr. Mary Casey-Kelly Dr. Conrad Casler Jr. Dr. Stephen Chastain Dr. Don Cheatham Dr. Adam Cohlmia Dr. Jeff Cohlmia Dr. Matthew Cohlmia Dr. Debbie Corwin Dr. James Corwin Dr. Lester Cowden III Dr. Russell Danner Dr. Susan Davis

Dr. David Deason Dr. Steven Deaton Dr. William Deprater Dr. Michael Dial Dr. Myrna Domoney Dr. Brian Drew Dr. Kevin Duffy Dr. Heath Evans Dr. Barry Farmer Dr. Keifer Fisher Dr. Robert Flint Dr. John Folks Dr. Emily Frye Dr. James Gilliam Dr. Stephen Glenn Dr. Mark Goodman Dr. James Gore Dr. Ronald Graves Dr. Matthew Gray Dr. Steven Gregg Dr. Michael Hansen Dr. Leslie Hardy Jr. Dr. Aaron Harman Dr. Edward Harroz Jr. Dr. Edward Harroz III Dr. Mark Harwood Dr. Christina Henry Dr. Robert Herman Dr. Jeffrey Hermen Dr. James Herndon Dr. Marilyn Hiebert Dr. Myron Hilton Dr. James Hooper Dr. Moiz Horani Dr. Donald Johnson Dr. Eugenia Johnson Dr. Katherine Johnson Dr. Mohammad Karami Dr. Stephanie Kendrick Dr. Thomas Kierl III Dr. Theodore Kondos

Dr. Jandra Korb Dr. Jay Kruska Dr. Michael Kubelka Dr. Robert Lamb Dr. Ashley Lanman Dr. Larry Lavelett Dr. Grady Lembke Dr. Dennis Leseberg Dr. Marti Levinson Dr. Robert Livingston Dr. Eric Loper Dr. Gary Lott Dr. Jeff Lunday Dr. Kevin Mailot Dr. David Marks Dr. Mark Massaro Dr. Alan Mauldin Dr. Stephen Mayer Dr. Stephen McCullough Dr. Glenn Mead Dr. Mark Mettry Dr. Robert Miracle Dr. Andrea Montgomery Dr. Patrick Montgomery Dr. Mohsen Moosavi Dr. Dennis Morehart Dr. Robert Morford III Dr. Jack Morrison Dr. James Murtaugh Dr. James Nicholson Jr. Dr. David Nittler Dr. Jana Oister Dr. James Owens Dr. Samuel Owens Dr. Justin Power Dr. Gary Rahill Dr. Darryl Reed Dr. Karen Reed Dr. William Reeves Dr. David Reiter Dr. Erin Roberts-Svob

Dr. Miranda Ruleford Dr. Mickey Sehorn Dr. Drake Sellmeyer Dr. G. Sellmeyer Dr. Paul Shadid Dr. David Simon Dr. Gregg Smith Dr. Lindsay Smith Dr. Brooke Snowden Dr. James Sparks Dr. Julie Speights Dr. Robert Steele Dr. B. Dan Storm Dr. Carla Sullivan Dr. Jackson Sullivan Dr. Joe Swink Jr. Dr. Jim Taylor Dr. John Thomas Dr. Roy L. Thornbrough Dr. Kara Tims Dr. James Torchia Dr. Vic Trammell Dr. Charles Tucker Dr. Jonah Vandiver Dr. Randall Venk Dr. Robert Webb III Dr. William Weber Dr. Robert Wells Dr. Stephanie Wendt Dr. Steven White Dr. Theresa White Dr. W. Scott White Dr. Susan Whiteneck Dr. Kim Wilkinson Dr. Vincent Willcox Dr. John Wood Dr. Patrick Woods Dr. William Yadon Dr. Kendra Yandell

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A Gift that Helps Your Colleagues Thank you ODA Members who donated in 2018 to the Oklahoma Dental Relief and Disaster Grant Program The RDGP is a charitable entity that offers aid to dental professionals and their dependents who, because of misfortune, natural disaster, chemical dependence, physical disability, or other hindering conditions, are not wholly self-sustaining. This program exists to award financial aid to Oklahoma dental professionals, yet relies solely on contributions.

Dr. Jeffrey Ahlert

Dr. Matthew Cohlmia

Dr. Carolyn Hetrick

Dr. Andrea Montgomery

Dr. Patrick Stover

Dr. John Ainsworth

Dr. Debbie Corwin

Dr. Marilyn Hiebert

Dr. Patrick Montgomery

Dr. Guy Strunk

Dr. Addie Allen-Steed

Dr. James Corwin

Dr. Myron Hilton

Dr. Mohsen Moosavi

Dr. Carla Sullivan

Dr. Errol Allison

Dr. Russell Danner

Dr. Mathew Hookom

Dr. Robert Morford III

Dr. Jackson Sullivan

Dr. Jim Ambrose

Dr. Darrell Daugherty

Dr. James Hooper

Dr. Jack Morrison

Dr. Joe Swink Jr.

Dr. Clay Anderson

Dr. Susan Davis

Dr. Brad Hoopes

Dr. James Murtaugh

Dr. Jim Taylor

Dr. Jamie Ariana

Dr. David Deason

Dr. Moiz Horani

Dr. James Nicholson Jr.

Dr. Ryan Theobald

Dr. Marc Arledge

Dr. Steven Deaton

Dr. Scott Hubbard

Dr. William Deprater

Dr. Benjamin Humphrey

Dr. Larry (Lawrence) Olson

Dr. John Thomas

Dr. Douglas Auld Dr. Lauren Avery

Dr. Bryce Dorrough

Dr. Donald Johnson

Dr. Samuel Owens

Dr. James Torchia

Dr. Jeffrey Baggett

Dr. Brian Drew

Dr. Eugenia Johnson

Dr. Jeannie Bath

Dr. Kevin Duffy

Dr. Katherine Johnson

Dr. Justin Beasley

Dr. Twana Duncan

Dr. Krista Jones

Dr. William Beasley

Dr. K. George Elassal

Dr. Mohammad Karami

Dr. Kari Bender

Dr. Heath Evans

Dr. Thomas Kierl III

Dr. Tamara Berg

Dr. Barry Farmer

Dr. Theodore Kondos

Dr. David Birdwell

Dr. Joseph Feng

Dr. Jandra Korb

Dr. Bryan Blankenship

Dr. John Folks

Dr. Robert Lamb

Dr. Richard Bohlander

Dr. Michael Fowler

Dr. Ashley Lanman

Dr. Ryan Brackett

Dr. Martha Garzon

Dr. Larry Lavelett

Dr. C. Todd Bridges

Dr. LaMont Gee

Dr. Grady Lembke

Dr. George Bridges III

Dr. James Gilliam

Dr. Marti Levinson

Dr. Nathan Brown

Dr. Stephen Glenn

Dr. Robert Livingston

Dr. Steven Brown

Dr. Mark Goodman

Dr. Eric Loper

Dr. Aaron Bulleigh

Dr. James Gore

Dr. Gary Lott

Dr. Craig Buntemeyer

Dr. Ronald Graves

Dr. Jeff Lunday

Dr. Bonnie Burton

Dr. Matthew Gray

Dr. David Marks

Dr. Patricia Cannon

Dr. Evangeline Greer

Dr. Mark Massaro

Dr. Wuse Cara

Dr. Steven Gregg

Dr. Alan Mauldin

Dr. J. Andrew Carletti

Dr. Jacob Hager

Dr. Stephen Mayer

Dr. Dennis Carlile

Dr. Leslie Hardy Jr.

Dr. Jonas McCall

Dr. Chasity Carper

Dr. Aaron Harman

Dr. Eugene McCormick

Dr. Jason Carper

Dr. Edward Harroz Jr.

Dr. Stephen McCullough

Dr. Mary Casey-Kelly

Dr. Edward Harroz III

Dr. Hugh McDougall

Dr. Conrad Casler Jr.

Dr. Mark Harwood

Dr. Glenn Mead

Dr. Brian Chastain

Dr. Christina Henry

Dr. Jamie Means

Dr. Stephen Chastain

Dr. Jeffrey Hermen

Dr. Mark Mettry

Dr. Adam Cohlmia

Dr. James Herndon

Dr. Robert Miracle

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Dr. Justin Power Dr. Darryl Reed Dr. Karen Reed Dr. David Reiter Dr. Scott Renfrow Dr. Andrea Rios Dr. Ryan Roberts Dr. Erin Roberts-Svob Dr. Brant Rouse Dr. Mack Rudd Dr. Miranda Ruleford Dr. Robert Schick Dr. Mickey Sehorn Dr. Drake Sellmeyer Dr. G. Sellmeyer Dr. Paul Shadid Dr. Greg Shanbour Dr. Gregory Shanbour Dr. Kyle Shannon Dr. David Simon

Dr. Kara Tims Dr. Vic Trammell Dr. JayCee Van Horn Dr. Jonah Vandiver Dr. Randall Venk Dr. Robert Webb III Dr. Robert Wells Dr. Amanda Wendelken Dr. Stephanie Wendt Dr. Jonathan White Dr. Steven White Dr. Theresa White Dr. W. Scott White Dr. Susan Whiteneck Dr. Kim Wilkinson Dr. John Wood Dr. William Wynn IV Dr. William Wynn III Dr. William Yadon Dr. Kendra Yandell

Dr. Gregg Smith Dr. Lindsay Smith Dr. Terry Smith Dr. Brooke Snowden Dr. James Sparks Dr. Julie Speights Dr. Braden Stoltenberg Dr. B. Dan Storm

You can make a donation to RDGP at okda.org/programs.

Get Involved with the ODA Are you interested in becoming more active with the ODA through participation in a Council or Committee? What about a position of leadership within your local dental society? There are many ways to participate. The ODA Council on Nominations is accepting nominations for election at the April 2019 House of Delegates meeting. Contact the ODA at 800.876.8890 for more information about any of the volunteer opportunities. Nominations may be submitted to Dr. Daniel Wilguess, Council Chair, at presidentelect@okda.org, your component dental society’s president-elect, or the ODA office by January 4, 2019.

Print Name: Component (District) Dental Society: Email Address: Phone Number:

Select the area(s) in which you are interested in serving: q Vice President

q Board of Trustees

q Speaker of the House of Delegates

q House of Delegates

q ADA Delegate

q DENPAC Board of Directors

q ADA Alternate Delegate

q

q Council on Budget and Finance

q Standing Committee on OHCA and DHS

q Council on Bylaws, Policy and Ethics

q Annual Meeting Planning Committee

q Council on Dental Care

q Oklahoma Mission of Mercy (OkMOM)

q Council on Dental Education and Public Information

Component (District) Office

Planning Committee

q Rewards Partners Committee

q Council on Governmental Affairs

q Investment Committee

q Council on Membership and Membership

q OK Dental Relief and Disaster Grant Program

Services

Board of Trustees

Nominations are Due by January 4, 2019 www.okda.org

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Thank You to the 2018 Pride Contributors Pride is a voluntary section of membership that shows how much you care about the future of organized dentistry. Your Pride membership dues go directly to offset some of the costs of lobbying at the State Capitol. It is imperative that we continue to maintain a positive and powerful presence at the Capitol and your $25 ODA Pride membership continues to make that possible. Please consider making this small, additional contribution when renewing your 2019 membership.

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Jeffrey Ahlert Addie Allen-Steed Errol Allison Jim Ambrose Jamie Ariana Marc Arledge Glenn Ashmore Douglas Auld Michael Auld Lauren Avery Jeffrey Baggett Jeannie Bath Justin Beasley Kari Bender David Birdwell Bryan Blankenship Ryan Brackett C. Todd Bridges George Bridges III Nathan Brown Steven Brown Craig Buntemeyer Bonnie Burton Patricia Cannon Wuse Cara J. Andrew Carletti Chasity Carper Jason Carper Steven Carson William Carter Jr. Mary Casey-Kelly Conrad Casler Jr. Richard Clement Adam Cohlmia Jeff Cohlmia Matthew Cohlmia Debbie Corwin James Corwin Lester Cowden III Russell Danner Darrell Daugherty Susan Davis David Deason Steven Deaton William Deprater Michael Dial Myrna Domoney

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Brian Drew Kevin Duffy Heath Evans Joseph Fallin Jr. Barry Farmer Bryan Fields Robert Flint John Folks Emily Frye Martha Garzon James Gilliam Stephen Glenn Mark Goodman James Gore Ronald Graves Matthew Gray Jacob Hager Bruce Hall Leslie Hardy Jr. Aaron Harman Edward Harroz Jr. Edward Harroz III Mark Harwood Christina Henry Robert Herman Jeffrey Hermen James Herndon William Hiatt Marilyn Hiebert Myron Hilton Mathew Hookom James Hooper Moiz Horani Donald Johnson Eugenia Johnson Katherine Johnson Mohammad Karami Thomas Kierl III Theodore Kondos Jandra Korb Jay Kruska Michael Kubelka Robert Lamb Ashley Lanman Larry Lavelett Grady Lembke Dennis Leseberg

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Marti Levinson Robert Livingston Eric Loper Gary Lott Jeff Lunday Steve Lusk Kevin Mailot David Marks Mary Martin Mark Massaro Alan Mauldin Stephen Mayer Jonas McCall Stephen McCullough Tracy McIntire Zachary McNickle Glenn Mead Mark Mettry Robert Miracle Andrea Montgomery Patrick Montgomery Mohsen Moosavi Dennis Morehart Robert Morford III Jack Morrison James Murtaugh James Nicholson Jr. David Nittler Jana Oister Larry Olson Samuel Owens Justin Power Steve Pracht Gary Rahill Darryl Reed Karen Reed William Reeves David Reiter Andrea Rios Erin Roberts-Svob Miranda Ruleford Scott Searcey Mickey Sehorn Drake Sellmeyer G. Sellmeyer Paul Shadid Greg Shanbour

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Gregory Shanbour John Sheets David Simon Charles Sims Jr. Lindsay Smith Brooke Snowden James Sparks Julie Speights Rachel Standlee Robert Steele B. Dan Storm Patrick Stover James Strand Carla Sullivan Jackson Sullivan Marc Susman Joe Swink Jr. Jim Taylor John Thomas Kara Tims James Torchia Vic Trammell Steve Truong Charles Tucker JayCee Van Horn Jonah Vandiver Randall Venk W. Scott Waugh Robert Webb III William Weber Mark Weems Robert Wells James Wendelken Stephanie Wendt Steven White Theresa White W. Scott White Susan Whiteneck Kim Wilkinson Vincent Willcox Jack Willoughby Jana Winfree John Wood Patrick Woods William Yadon Kendra Yandell

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LEGISLATIVE LOOP Legislative Overview & Political Update

For Real Change, Vote Edmondson

By Drew Edmondson

Oklahoma is at a crossroads. As Linda and I have traveled the state, people from all walks of life have shared their greatest fears and their deepest hopes with us.

There have been some common threads in the stories we’ve heard. We all want access to quality public education for our kids and grandkids. We all want options when it comes to healthcare. We want our military veterans to have the services and the respect they have earned. And we want a more transparent, less partisan government.

These are the things we hold dear. These are the reasons I’m running for Governor.

When I left office in 2011, my plan was to retire. Linda and I have spent time with our grandkids and we’ve traveled. We’ve also enjoyed slower-paced mornings around the

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breakfast table. Over the last almost eight years, it has been in these moments that we began to feel the familiar pull to service.

Each morning when Linda and I read the newspapers while drinking our coffee, we found ourselves increasingly troubled by the headlines in our home state.

headlines will tell you: Oklahoma is ranked among the most business-friendly states in the nation. We’ve passed Right to Work.

We have tort reform. But what we haven’t done as a state over the last eight years of the Fallin administration is invest in our people.

Teacher pay for our public school teachers is among the lowest in the nation. We spend less per pupil in our classrooms.

We’ve cut funding for higher education more than any other state. We rank near the bottom for health care. Mental health treatment facilities are few and far between.

We incarcerate more people than any other state. In short, we rank last in too many areas where we want to be first, and first in too many areas where we’d like to rank last.

Corporations don’t want to move to a state where quality education isn’t available.

They don’t want to come to a place where access to health care is limited to the big cities.

And so the question at our breakfast table became “What are we going to do about it?”

On November 6, we’ll elect a new governor.

When we do that, we’re choosing a path for our state and for a generation of Oklahomans who call this place home.

We’ve had eight years of leaders who have prioritized corporations ahead of people.

Our state budget has been cut to the bone, and our schools, our hospitals and our people have paid the price.

My opponent in this race wants be a business-friendly governor in the same vein as Governor Fallin. Here’s what the

They want more than that. We should want more for ourselves too.

That’s why I’m running for Governor.

I’ll work with anyone – from any party – to build a better future for all Oklahomans.

That starts with quality public education, including pre-K for every child, smaller class sizes and better teacher pay. I’ll accept Oklahoma’s share of federal Medicaid funding so we can keep our rural hospitals and nursing homes open. And I’ll work with the Department of Mental Health to invest in treatment options that will help lower our prison population safely.

It’s time to change the story in Oklahoma.

I believe I’m the candidate to get the job done, and I humbly ask for your vote on November 6.

Kevin Stitt: Rooting Out Waste

By Kevin Stitt

As dental professionals, when you identify a damaged or diseased tooth, you do not let the health of that tooth continue to worsen.

Instead, you treat the tooth, ridding it of the decay and restoring it.

I believe this is the same approach we must have with state government.

For far too long, career politicians in our state have recognized problems and failed to provide solutions. They’ve allowed these problems to further deteriorate instead of making the changes needed to root out waste and bring accountability and efficiency to our state government.

As a result, Oklahoma is number one in incarceration rates, our education system is broken, and there is no accountability within our state government, which makes it impossible for us to move forward on a path to success.

Once I realized that the resumés of those running for governor described more of the same career politicians, my family and I decided to step away from our Oklahoma business for a season to serve our state and end politics as usual.

As a political outsider and Oklahoma businessman, I am running with a vision to lead Oklahoma to become Top Ten in government efficiency, education, growth, infrastructure and healthcare.

My first priority is to deliver greater accountability and transparency across state government institutions.

Currently, many boards and agencies are untouchable and unaccountable to elected officials. As a result, our Legislature has oversight only over the $7 billion they appropriate from the $20 billion the state spends. That is like a company the size of Southwest Airlines telling their shareholders that it is good business practice to leave 65 percent of its operations budget on auto-draft. As a CEO, I find this unacceptable!

On Day One of a Stitt administration, I will ask the Legislature to give the governor the authority to fire underperforming agency heads and appoint Oklahomans with real applicable experience in their industries.

We will audit all agencies and implement performance metrics so that Oklahomans can clearly see how core services are being delivered.

Finally, I will put Oklahoma’s checkbook online, providing our citizens with transparency about how their taxpayer dollars are being spent.

Through these accountability measures, we will have the efficiency and stability needed to grow and improve in other core areas, such as job creation, education and healthcare.

With the support of organizations like the Oklahoma Dental Association and hardworking Oklahomans all across the state on November 6, I know we can begin Oklahoma’s turnaround right here, right now.

On September 15, Dr. Robert Herman hosted a DENPAC Wine Tasting Fundraiser at his home in Tulsa. All event proceeds went to DENPAC which directly supports dentistry-friendly, state-level legislative candidates. Thank you to all who attended, and a special thank you to Dr. Herman and his wife, Krista, for hosting this FABULOUS event!

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ADA Advocacy News

Trump Signed Federal Opioid Bill HR 6 -- the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery • and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act -- was signed into law on October 24. Key provisions of the bill include authorizing additional funding for medical professional continuing education and improving the quality and • interoperability of state prescription drug monitoring programs. It also intensifies federal research into new pain management therapies and promotes more convenient ways for consumers to dispose of their unused medications. Provisions affecting dentistry include: •

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Continuing education. The bill provides a new round of grants for prescribers to learn about best pain management practices -- including nonaddictive pain medications -- with minimal use of opioids. It also requires agencies to submit to Congress a plan for • medical professionals to certify to the Drug Enforcement Administration that they have obtained training in proper prescribing of Schedule II Controlled Substances, including pain management, and the prevention and treatment of addiction.

Prescribing limits. The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice

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to submit to Congress a report on the impact of federal and state laws and regulations that limit the length, quantity and/or dosage of opioid prescriptions.

funds for high-impact research in response to public health threats, such as fostering the development of nonnarcotic alternatives to opioid pain relievers.

Prescription drug monitoring programs. • The bill provides a series of grants and expanded agency authorities to help states improve their prescription drug monitoring programs.

Drug disposal centers. The bill establishes grants to expand the number of authorized drug collection centers where consumers can dispose of their unused pills. It also clarifies the FDA's authorities to require manufacturers to offer safe disposal options (e.g., disposal packaging, etc.).

Clinical guidelines. The bill requires the FDA to develop evidence-based opioid analgesic prescribing guidelines for the indication-specific treatment • of acute pain. These guidelines must be accompanied by a clear statement clarifying that the intention is to inform clinical decisions and not to restrict, limit, delay or deny coverage or access by individual health care professionals.

The bill also requires the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare to publish a guideline for prescribing opioids to • Medicare patients.

Interprofessional collaboration. The bill provides new technical assistance to help emergency departments and other acute care providers implement best practices to minimize opioid prescribing in those settings. This is in line with the ADA's Emergency Department Referral Program.

Non-narcotic alternatives. The bill expands the National Institutes of Health's authorities to rapidly divert

Business Tax Cuts Act of 2018.” The bill would make permanent the tax cuts implemented by the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017." Of particular interest to ADA members, these permanent tax cuts include the tax relief for pass-through incomes for dentists making below a certain income and

Communities of recovery. The bill charges agencies with developing addiction recovery centers and peerto-peer support networks in areas with high drug overdose rates. It also authorizes technical assistance for state Medicaid agencies to provide housingrelated support and care coordination for those in recovery.

Medicare. The bill tasks CMS with developing a way to identify outlier prescribers of opioids to Medicare Part D patients based on specialty and geographic area.

The ADA Center for Professional Success website is now offering free access to information on safe prescribing, online continuing education and other tools for managing dental pain, especially for patients who are at risk for drug overdose or addiction.

the expansion of Section 179 expensing. The House passed this legislation on September 28th and the bill has now moved to the Senate for its consideration. The ADA will continue to support legislation and tax policies that will benefit our members, their businesses and their patients.

SAVE THE DATE!

oda Dentist Day at the Capitol TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2019 4:00 p.m. Orientation of ODA's Legislative Agenda 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Dentist / Legislator Reception ODA Building 317 NE 13th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73104

THIS EVENT PROVIDES YOU WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO MEET YOUR LEGISLATORS. DON’T SIT BACK AND ASSUME OTHERS WILL BE REPRESENTING YOUR LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT.

YOU BE THE ONE!

ALL ODA MEMBERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND

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Thank you 2018 Oklahoma Dental Political Action Committee (DENPAC) Members!

Members who support DENPAC are very special people. They’ve taken the added step of making that extra, very important donation to Oklahoma dentistry – a small personal investment that pays huge dividends for dentistry in general, and to you as a practicing dentist, in particular! DENPAC contributors provide the funding that fuels the ODA’s legislative engine. Keep up the good work and please remember to support DENPAC when renewing your 2019 dues!

Dr. Jeffrey Ahlert Dr. Errol Allison Dr. Jim Ambrose Dr. Clay Anderson Dr. Jamie Ariana Dr. Glenn Ashmore Dr. Michael Auld *Dr. Douglas Auld Dr. Lauren Avery Dr. Jeffrey Baggett Dr. Justin Beasley Dr. William Beasley Dr. Kari Bender *Dr. Tamara Berg Dr. David Birdwell Dr. Bryan Blankenship Dr. Elizabeth Bohanon Dr. Blaire Bowers Dr. Ryan Brackett Dr. M. Edmund Braly Dr. George Bridges III Dr. Matthew Bridges *Dr. C. Todd Bridges Dr. Jeff Broermann Dr. Sarah Broermann Dr. Nathan Brown Dr. Steven Brown Dr. Blake Bullard Dr. Aaron Bulleigh Dr. Craig Buntemeyer Dr. Bonnie Burton Dr. Patricia Cannon Dr. Wuse Cara Dr. J. Andrew Carletti Dr. Bobby Carmen Dr. Chasity Carper Dr. Jason Carper Dr. William Carter Jr. Dr. Mary Casey-Kelly Dr. Conrad Casler Jr. Dr. Brian Chastain

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Dr. Stephen Chastain Dr. Brian Coerver Dr. Adam Cohlmia Dr. Jeff Cohlmia Dr. Raymond Cohlmia *Dr. Matthew Cohlmia Dr. Debbie Corwin Dr. James Corwin Dr. Lester Cowden III Dr. Russell Danner Dr. Darrell Daugherty *Dr. Susan Davis Dr. David Deason Dr. Steven Deaton Dr. William Deprater Dr. Myrna Domoney Dr. Brian Drew Dr. Craig Dudley Dr. K. George Elassal Dr. David Evans Dr. Heath Evans Dr. Christopher Fagan *Dr. Timothy Fagan Dr. Barry Farmer Dr. Bryan Fields Dr. John Folks Dr. Richard Freeman Dr. Emily Frye Dr. James Gilliam Dr. Stephen Glenn Dr. Michael Gliddon Dr. Mark Goodman Dr. Sandra Grace Dr. Matthew Gray Dr. Evangeline Greer Dr. Jerry Greer VI *Dr. Shannon Griffin Dr. Clark Grilliot Dr. Robert Gruenberg Dr. James Hackler Dr. Jacob Hager

Dr. Kevin Haney Dr. Michael Hansen Dr. Mark Hanstein Dr. Leslie Hardy Jr. Dr. Aaron Harman Dr. Edward Harroz III Dr. Richard Haught Dr. Vernon Heim Dr. Richard Henry Dr. Christina Henry Dr. Robert Herman Dr. Jeffrey Hermen Dr. Mathew Hookom Dr. James Hooper Dr. Brad Hoopes Dr. Moiz Horani Dr. Donald Johnson Dr. Eugenia Johnson *Dr. Krista Jones Dr. Mohammad Karami Dr. Thomas Kierl III Dr. Jandra Korb Dr. Jay Kruska Dr. Robert Lamb Dr. Ashley Lanman Dr. Larry Lavelett Dr. Ayan Lawson Dr. Grady Lembke Dr. Dennis Leseberg Dr. Shannon Lewis Dr. Robert Livingston Dr. Eric Loper *Dr. Juan Lopez Dr. Gary Lott Dr. Jeff Lunday Dr. Kevin Mailot Dr. David Marks Dr. Mark Massaro Dr. Alan Mauldin *Dr. Stephen Mayer Dr. Eugene McCormick

Dr. Janna McIntosh Dr. Eric Mead *Dr. Glenn Mead *Ms. Lynn Means Dr. Robert Miracle Dr. Robert Mongrain Dr. Mohsen Moosavi Dr. Robert Morford III Dr. Jack Morrison Dr. Paul Mullasseril Dr. James Murtaugh Dr. James Nicholson Jr. Dr. Jana Oister Dr. Samuel Owens Dr. Garrett Phipps Dr. Raymond Plant Dr. Karen Reed Dr. William Reeves Dr. David Reiter Dr. Ryan Roberts Dr. Erin Roberts-Svob Dr. Thomas Rogers Dr. Brant Rouse Dr. Miranda Ruleford Dr. Robert Schick Dr. Brandon Schultz Dr. Drake Sellmeyer Dr. G. Sellmeyer Dr. Kyle Serfoss Dr. Paul Shadid Dr. John Sheets Dr. Steffan Sigler Dr. David Simon Dr. Floyd Simon Jr. *Dr. Lindsay Smith Dr. Brooke Snowden Dr. James Sparks Dr. Julie Speights Dr. Rachel Standlee Dr. Braden Stoltenberg Dr. Patrick Stover

Dr. James Strand Dr. Jackson Sullivan Dr. Marc Susman Dr. Joe Swink Jr. Dr. Jim Taylor Dr. John Thomas Dr. Paul Thomas Dr. Kara Tims *Dr. James Torchia Dr. Vic Trammell Dr. Steve Truong Dr. Charles Tucker Dr. JayCee Van Horn Dr. Jonah Vandiver Dr. W. Scott Waugh Dr. Robert Webb III Dr. Mark Weems Dr. Robert Wells Dr. W. Scott White Dr. Quint Whitefield Dr. Susan Whiteneck Dr. Jennifer Wilbourn *Dr. Daniel Wilguess Dr. Kim Wilkinson Dr. Vincent Willcox Dr. Thomas Williams *Dr. C. Rieger Wood III Dr. John Wood Dr. William Yadon Dr. Kendra Yandell Dr. Stephen Young

Names in Purple are 2018 OKCapitol Club Members Names in Gold are 2018 DENPAC Grand Members *Current DENPAC Board Member

We’re only as good up here

As you are down there The ODA works hard to advocate for you at the State Capitol, but we can’t do it alone!

YOU are the key to our legislative success. What you do at the local, grass roots level affects what your ODA lobby team can do for you on a statewide, grass tops level.

Please volunteer today to serve as an ODA Action Team Leader (ATL).

The 2019 Legislative Session is starting soon and every Legislator (149 of them) needs an ODA ATL! Will you be the one to step up?

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2018 Campaign Contributions SENATE

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STATEWIDE RACES Drew Edmondson for Governor Kevin Stitt for Governor Mike Pinnell for Lt. Governor Mike Hunter for Attorney General Glen Mulready for Insurance Commissioner Leslie Osborn for Labor Commissioner

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Ben Loring J.T. Marti Ryan Martinez Stan May Kevin McDugle Cyndi Munson Terry O’Donnell David Perryman Ajay Pittman Jacob Rosecrants Jan Steagall Emily Virgin John Waldron Kevin Wallace Josh West Rande Worthen

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BARRON’S S TOP RIA FIRMS*

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At Mariner Wealth Advisors, we have experience helping dental professionals navigate the specific financial challenges faced at different stages throughout their careers. As your advocate, we work to ensure your personal and professional objectives are well cared for and integrated in order to help you arrive at your personal financial destination.

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Barron’s awarded the 2018 #3 Top 40 RIA Firms ranking to Mariner, LLC dba Mariner Wealth Advisors based on data compiled for Mariner Wealth Advisors and the 2017 #2 and 2016 #1 rankings in the Top RIA Firms to Mariner Holdings based upon data compiled for Mariner Holdings’ registered investment adviser subsidiaries. Barron’s has transitioned the name of the 2016 inaugural award of Top Independent Advisory Firms to the Top RIA Firms. Each year since inception, Barron’s has increased the number of firms including in the rankings from 20 (2016), 30 (2017) and in 2018 the list includes 40 firms.

Barron’s publishes these lists based upon a number of criteria and the firms’ filings with the SEC were used to cross-check the data provided to Barron’s.

The listing includes the firms’ numbers of clients, employees, advisors, offices and state locations. The award is not indicative of future performance and there is no guarantee of future investment success. Registration of an investment advisor does not imply a certain level of training or skill.

Mariner, LLC dba Mariner Wealth Advisors (“MWA”), is an SEC registered investment adviser. Registration of an investment adviser does not imply a certain level of skill or training. MWA is in compliance with the current notice filing requirements imposed upon registered investment advisers by those states in which MWA maintains clients. For additional information about MWA, including fees and services, please contact MWA or refer to the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website (www.adviserinfo.sec.gov). Please read the disclosure statement carefully before you invest or send money.

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ODA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Dr. Derek Cohlmia Oklahoma City

By Abby Sholar, ODA Special Projects Manager If you are a dentist in Oklahoma, chances are you’ve heard the name Cohlmia. The Cohlmia family has had a long history of being leaders and change makers in organized dentistry; now, there is a new generation entering the dental workforce.

These new dentists are young, apt, and ready to show what this family legacy means to them.

Dr. Derek Cohlmia graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry in 2017; however, his involvement in dentistry began long before he put on his scrubs as a freshman dental student. As a third-generation dentist, Derek had no shortage of role models to look up to and base his values around. His father, Dr. Raymond Cohlmia, and his grandfather, Dr. Ray Cohlmia, showed Derek what it meant to be hardworking for your family and altruistic for a cause.

“My father selflessly gave up his thriving practice when he was called to serve as dean of the dental school,” he said. “The profession is important to all of us and his dedication is admirable.”

Like his role models, Derek has been influenced by the ODA. Although his long-term ODA leadership goals are uncertain, he plans to serve when and where his time and talents allow.

“The ODA has been an influence on my life since I can remember,” Derek said. “My family and their fellow ODA friends have made me realize that every

Dr. Cohlmia and his staff celebrating their one-year anniversary.

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dental professional should be part of this association that constantly works to enhance our lives. The most important thing the ODA does to help members is its political involvement with challenges that affect the profession and the health of our patients.”

New to the work force in 2017, Derek purchased a practice with two locations.

In between patients, he hasn’t stopped learning. He recognizes the value in understanding all aspects of owning his own business. Though the people he hired to handle the financial aspects of his practice do their job well, he considers it vital to understand the things they don’t teach as much in dental school.

Although more business-centered classes may have been beneficial in dental school, Derek got invaluable experience. His best advice to dental school graduates is to spend time in a busy office with all the latest technology. Because of his

experiences at OUCOD and in real offices, he felt prepared for the curveballs he would be thrown in his own practice.

Because of the legacy set before him, Dr. Derek Cohlmia is a successful dentist with a drive to continue learning for his business and campaigning for the dental profession.

Fun facts about Dr. Derek Cohlmia: What is your favorite song that always puts you in a good mood?

Any song by Garth Brooks If you could visit any place in the world where would it be?

Dubai or Thailand Where is your favorite place to eat in Oklahoma?

Eischen’s in Okarche Without saying “I’m a dentist” what would you say when asked what you do?

I make people proud of their smiles!

Dr. Jeannie Bath Selected for Inaugural Leadership Institute This program will be the first of its kind in the nation and serve to build the knowledge, skills, and abilities of charitable dental clinic leaders. Dr. Bath is the Dental Director at Good Shepherd Clinic in Oklahoma City. Participation in this yearlong institute will provide her a dynamic curriculum, top-notch faculty who are experts in the field, exposure to nationally-recognized exemplary charitable dental clinics, individualized professional coaching, and strategic planning for Good Shepherd’s Dental Clinic.

Congratulations to Dr. Jeannie Bath for being selected to participate in the inaugural Americares Charitable Dental Clinic Leadership Institute.

The institute received 31 applicants and 10 were selected for this initial program.

“After winging it for nearly five years, I can't wait to start learning how to do my job!" jokes Dr. Bath. On a serious note,

she adds, "This new program is a rare opportunity. I'm excited to learn with charitable dental clinic directors from all over the US, to implement best practices at Good Shepherd, and--most of all--to improve care for vulnerable members of our community!"

The Charitable Dental Clinic Leadership Institute is sponsored by Americares, a humanitarian aid organization that aims to improve health for people affected by poverty or disaster around the world. Americares is partnering with Governance4Good in the design and implementation of the Institute.

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ODA FEATURE

Dental Cybersecurity: Protect Your Practice

By Gary Salman

Over the last 20 years, an evolution in computer technology has taken place in the dental practice. Computers were previously only used for basic recordkeeping and billing. Then came their application in appointment scheduling, digital radiography, charting, and now, digital dentistry. As the amount of data stored in systems has increased, so have the frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks. The days of simply relying on a firewall and antivirus software to protect a practice's network and patient data are over. If these devices were truly effective at protecting networks from data breaches, there would be no breaches.

In the past 12 to 18 months the focus of cyberattacks has shifted dramatically.

Now, more than ever, hackers are setting their sights on healthcare entities and the frequency and severity of malware and ransomware attacks have increased, with practices of all sizes being impacted. Such attacks can shut down and compromise

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networks, resulting in an inability to access patient records and in loss of revenue.

Practices store a wealth of very important information that can be used for identity theft and blackmail purposes: names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, identities of family members, scans of driver’s licenses, insurance cards, health history forms, 2D and 3D images, lab reports, etc. To the average hacker, this information is a treasure trove of targets that could be used personally by the hacker or sold on the Dark Web (the black market of hackers).

Many dentists may think that because they don’t store “medical records” in their system, they don’t have to worry about protecting patient files. In the eyes of Health and Human Services, whether you are a cardiologist, dentist or a laboratory, any patient data in your system needs to be protected. In addition, if your practice were to suffer a data breach, the HIPAA

Breach Notification Rule requires that you notify every patient of record that a breach has occurred. Imagine the negative PR your practice would encounter in the local community. Moreover, identity theft monitoring would need to be offered to all affected patients. Health and Human Services and the Office of Civil Rights are just two of the reporting agencies the practice would have to work with; 49 of 50 states now have equal or more stringent breach notification rules. If a practice treats patients from multiple states, reporting a breach to all relevant states may be required.

Oklahoma has specific statutes related to the protection of personal information.

The Security Breach Notification Act (§ 24-161 to 24-166) stipulates that “Federal and State Laws require that if you maintain, as part of a database, a consumer's name and other personal identification numbers (i.e., social security number, driver's license, credit card or

financial information with the personal security code), such information must be encrypted or redacted so that in the event of a breach, this information cannot be obtained and used by a third party.”1 The requirements are intense and not something that an IT company can typically address. Implementing a complete HIPAA solution along with the Cybersecurity solutions outlined below will help with most of the state’s data protection laws.

When asked what they do to protect their networks most dentists reply, “My IT company handles that.” However, IT companies are not Cybersecurity companies. Since IT companies cannot audit their own work, IT providers typically partner with a Cybersecurity company that independently audits their work. It takes the expertise and knowledge of a Cybersecurity company to help ensure the security of the network.

Imagine your Internist informing you of a heart condition that will require bypass surgery. Would you want your Internist or a Cardiac Surgeon performing the procedure?

Ransomware attacks have been impacting the healthcare community at a staggering rate. The unfortunate mistake practitioners make is having their IT company “clean it up and restore their data.” If your practice’s data was stolen and is being bought/sold on the Dark Web and this breach was not reported to the Office of Civil Rights, you could be subject to massive fines. If your practice falls victim to a ransomware attack or other possible breach, there are steps you must follow to determine if ePHI (electronic protected health information) was compromised. This often involves hiring a forensics company and working with a Cybersecurity company to harden the practice’s infrastructure. It’s very probable that if you were the victim of an attack once, you will most likely be a victim again because of vulnerabilities in your network that enabled the initial attack. To recover from the attack, you cannot simply restore your data and hope for the best.

To secure your network and combat against these sophisticated attacks, you need to implement four key pillars of Cybersecurity: [1] Cybersecurity Audit;

[2] Cybersecurity Awareness Training; [3] Vulnerability Scanning; and [4] Penetration Testing.

Cybersecurity Audit During this audit, a Cybersecurity company works closely with your practice and your IT company to understand the complete landscape of your IT footprint.

The Cybersecurity company will inquire about where and how data is stored, what protocols are in place to protect the data, and how it is accessed. Are there remote team members? Does the practice contract with a billing company that "logs in" to the practice's network? Do you leave the office with any device that stores ePHI, leaving the practice exposed if the device is stolen or lost? Is ePHI transmitted and stored using encryption technologies data protection?

Cybersecurity Awareness Training As part of the HIPAA Security Rule, covered entities (e.g., your practice) are required to undergo Cybersecurity awareness training to help mitigate the risk of human error and minimize the chances of being exposed to an attack. Recent data points to a 50% to 75% reduction in cyberattacks against healthcare entities that properly train their staff.

Perhaps the most vulnerable components of a network are the people using it – you and your staff. Social engineering, often referred to as "hacking the human," is the most prominent threat vector impacting practices and is often the least discussed.

As advancements are made in security, hackers are relying increasingly on humans making mistakes. For example, most ransomware attacks are initiated via spear phishing, which is designed to fool

Most practices don’t think to ask their IT vendors, imaging companies, billing companies, software vendors or third-party solutions if they are following HIPAA laws related to compliance and Cybersecurity.

an email recipient into opening an email that appears to be coming from someone they know or trust. An email may be sent to the staff, purporting to be from you, asking them to open an attachment or click on a link to update or download something. Once they initiate the action, an executable file may run, which is a ransomware attack. The ransomware typically encrypts the current computer and then searches the network for other machines. Once it finds the server, depending on the complexity and lethality of the attack, the ransomware will encrypt most or all of the files on the server, resulting in the files becoming inaccessible unless the user pays the ransom to the hackers to have the data decrypted. This is typically done using a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or Monero. Often, the files are not returned; if they are, a timebomb attack may be set up that will impact the files again shortly thereafter. Any hacking should be immediately reported to law enforcement authorities.

Vulnerability Scanning For a network breach to occur, the network typically must have vulnerabilities such as unpatched operating systems, outdated equipment, weak passwords, open ports on computers or firewalls, unsecure network protocols, and/ or improperly configured firewalls.

Cybersecurity firms deploy very sophisticated tools and technologies to search for "open doors and windows" on your network that can be exploited by hackers. These tools gather information on your network and run tests against the devices searching for vulnerabilities.

This data is then turned over to your IT company for remediation purposes; the IT company can effectively lock the "doors and windows." Cybersecurity companies invest heavily in best-in-class vulnerability scanning technologies that can detect thousands of vulnerabilities on a practice's network. Testing should be performed quarterly or whenever network devices are upgraded, modified or added to.

Penetration Testing Penetration testing utilizes a "white hat hacker" (ethical hacker) who uses the same tools, techniques, and protocols that a cyber-criminal would use to gain access to your network. Unlike a vulnerability scanner, an ethical hacker has the capacity www.okda.org

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to problem-solve during the testing. For instance, a vulnerability scanner will get to a locked "door" and not know how to progress. Essentially, it stops and moves on to something else. A hacker, based on his/her level of experience, will see that the "door" is locked but may run a certain script to open it. Ethical hackers use their experience to exploit networks in a way an automated tool simply cannot.

After ethical hackers finish their testing, they turn their findings over to your IT company so that risks can be mitigated.

Most practices don’t think to ask their IT vendors, imaging companies, billing companies, software vendors or thirdparty solutions if they are following HIPAA laws related to compliance and Cybersecurity. As business associates, these entities are often required to follow the exact same laws as you do. Imagine if your IT company has a breach or

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ransomware attack that spreads from their network to yours. Now what happens when your records are compromised?

Whose fault is it? During the investigation, it would be discovered that you were working with a company that is not HIPAA-compliant which may expose your practice to additional scrutiny, liability and risk.

You have spent years to become a dentist and to grow and build your practice, your reputation and your patient’s trust in you. The risk of a data breach is real and you should not be passive. You need to take a proactive approach to secure your network before this happens to you.

Practitioners who have experienced data breaches all say the same thing, “This is one of the worst things that can happen to you.” The financial and social impact on your practice is debilitating. The cost for mitigating a breach can run into the

hundreds of thousands of dollars and may result in a significant loss of patient trust. Fortunately, if a practice implements sound Cybersecurity solutions, properly trains its staff and puts a strong focus on security, almost all attacks can be thwarted.

About the Author Gary Salman is Chief Executive Officer of Black Talon Security, LLC, a computer security service located in Katonah, New York. He has over 26 years of experience in software development and computer IT in the dental marketplace.

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OU College of Dentistry Opens Digital Lab 3D Solutions @ OU Dentistry, a digital lab on the forefront of innovative technology, opened its doors at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry on the Health Sciences Center campus in early August.

The lab provides enhanced workflows and technology services to the HSC campus including virtual designs and planning, scanning 3D printing and computercontrolled milling. Examples include dental crowns, splints, and dentures for needs within the dental school and various educational and surgical projects for campus departments.

With the most advanced technology, 3D prints can take as little as 45-60 minutes, depending on size. Another added benefit of 3D Solutions @ OU Dentistry is that costs are significantly cheaper than using outside companies because the lab is housed right on campus. Clients also have the luxury of being able to meet face-toface with the team of prosthodontists who supervise the lab.

Currently, residents and graduate students in the postdoctoral programs have access to the lab and are using it on a daily basis, reducing chair time for their patients.

Faculty members also have access to the lab and are using the 3D materials for courses, giving students a unique hands-on experience they wouldn’t get at other dental schools.

“The digital lab not only gives us the opportunity to provide our faculty with modern teaching materials for our students but provides our students with the knowledge and resources to treat their patients more efficiently,” said OU College of Dentistry Dean, Dr. Raymond A. Cohlmia.

Eventually, the college would like to incorporate the use of the machines

permanently into the curriculum, creating Digital Dental Technology courses where students would be trained extensively to use all types of dental technology. The combination of the digital lab and Digital Dental Technology courses will mark the OU College of Dentistry as one of the first dental schools in the U.S. to teach technology at this level.

Although it may seem the lab popped up overnight, it took several months of extensive research, meetings and brainstorming sessions for 3D Solutions @ OU Dentistry to become a reality.

Months before the digital lab opened, Dean Cohlmia formulated the Digital Dentistry Task Force to start the conversation of integrating technology into the curriculum.

The purpose of the task force is to evaluate, design and aid in the implementation of the digital technologies throughout the college for the benefit of the profession, the college’s curriculum, academia, research and other business opportunities. Dr. Yacoub Al Sakka, assistant professor in the Division of Prosthodontics, was appointed Chair of the task force and Director of Digital Dental Technologies. Part of his role includes overseeing 3D Solutions @ OU Dentistry. From there, subcommittee members created a plan to open a new digital lab within the College of Dentistry.

“Across the HSC campus, several departments have shown interest in our lab and several others have started using 3D Solutions @ OU Dentistry for collaborative research projects and patient treatments,” said Dr. Al Sakka. “Our vision is to become a leader both on campus and across Oklahoma. We

want the lab to be utilized by all dental and medical professionals across the state.”

The OU College of Dentistry is home to the state’s only doctor of dental surgery program and baccalaureate degree program in dental hygiene. More than 60 percent of the state of Oklahoma’s dentists are graduates of the OU College of Dentistry. The college provides general dental care and specialty care to Oklahomans through student, resident and faculty practice clinics. The OU College of Dentistry has established a reputation of training its students to provide the highest quality of clinical care available.

To contact 3D Solutions @ OU Dentistry, please email Dentistry-3DSolutions@ouhsc. edu or call (405) 271-4887.

Article originally appeared online at https://dentistry. ouhsc.edu/news/article/ou-college-of-dentistry-opensdigital-lab-1 and the ODA Journal reprinted with permission from OUCOD.

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Learning Objectives Basic understanding of anatomy and physiology as it relates to implant dentistry Learn surgical and prosthetics principles as it relates to implant dentistry Hands-on experience with surgical placement and restoration of implants on live patients Diagnosis and treatment planning for the edentulous arch Proper case selection for the beginner implant practitioner

Continuing Education Credits Continuing Education Credit: 123 hours of CE credit (74 hours of lecture, 49 hours of hands-on participation)

Tuition: $15,000 A $5,000 deposit will be required at registration. Monthly payment plans are available for the remainder of the tuition. A $1,000 discount will be given to recent graduates of the OU College of Dentistry. If you graduated in 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 or 2014, please mention this to the Manager of Continuing Education, when you are establishing your payment plan. A $1,000 discount will be given to new members of the Oklahoma Dental Association. For more information, please call Kylie Ethridge, Director of ODA Membership at (405) 848-8873. Once you have joined the ODA, ask them to send us a confirmation.

LIMITED ENROLLMENT To register, visit the OU College of Dentistry's CE website: http://bit.ly/ResidencyInImplantDentistry

The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry is a CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp.

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Are You Paying TOO LITTLE in Rent?

By Jeremy Burroughs, Commercial Real Estate Agent Conventional wisdom says that spending less money is the most effective way to save money. A penny saved is a penny earned and the more you save the more you have left over. It is hard to argue with this logic, but not always foolproof. Saving money for your practice the wrong way can lead to diminished patient care, outdated equipment, the wrong practice location, and additional negative results.

There are several critical factors often overlooked when your primary focus is on paying the lowest rent possible rather than on achieving the best combination of overall terms. Let’s look at three factors where paying higher rent could actually increase your profitability. #1: The Cost to Build Healthcare buildouts often cost two to three times more than a typical commercial real

estate space. This is attributed to many factors unique to healthcare including, but not limited to, more durable finishes, millwork and cabinetry, plumbing and sinks in exam rooms, sterilization centers and laboratories, and increased electrical and HVAC requirements (heating, ventilation and air conditioning). Three of these costs alone (HVAC, electrical and plumbing) can drive up the cost of healthcare buildouts considerably when compared to non-healthcare uses.

The NOI (net operating income) is the main number considered by an appraiser or investor when valuing an investment property. Savvy landlords recognize this and would often rather invest more money into their space while providing other concessions such as free rent, lower annual escalations and tenant improvement allowance, as opposed to lowering lease rates. To a landlord, lower lease rates devalue capitalization potential should they decide to sell the property.

With buildout being such a costly expense, many healthcare professionals get themselves into trouble when they focus only on the lowest lease rate. This can be a costly mistake because landlords often care the most about maximizing the property’s income, which is primarily driven by the lease rate.

Consider the following scenario as an example: A landlord has a vacant space of 2,000 square feet listed for lease at $4,000/ month on a 10-year lease term. You want to lease the space for the lowest lease rate possible and offer the landlord $3,250 per month to get the lowest monthly rent.

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$4,000/month but offers you a $100,000 loan and five months of free rent to build out the space plus three months of free rent upon opening for business.

In this instance, you would spend $90,000 less in rent over the 10-year lease term if the landlord agreed to the lower proposed monthly rent. However, you would be better off taking the landlord’s higher-rent offer: You would save $100,000 on the buildout loan, receive $12,000 in free rent (plus a free buildout period), and save an additional $27,000 on loan interest expense (assuming a 5% interest rate on the 10-year loan). In this instance, the lower rent would have cost you almost $50,000 more in total expenses!

Additionally, with the higher lease rate and monthly rent, you would receive a higher level of tax deductions as rent is 100% deductible. Conversely, some of the additional loan costs are not deductible and a portion of what the loan was spent on would need to be depreciated over a longer period of time to account for the buildout.

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when compared to lowering the lease rate (assuming a 7% cap rate which is a conservative rate in today’s commercial real estate market). This same approach and value carried over the entire property could save the landlord $500,0000 - $1,000,000 on an average-sized property at the time of sale.

In this scenario, the landlord is much more likely to perform the transaction while you would save well over $50,000 compared to seeking only the lowest monthly rent! Both you and the landlord win. #2: The Location of the Property Another overlooked factor that could make paying a higher lease rate a better financial decision is a property’s location.

If you’ve ever worked with a commercial real estate agent, you’ve likely heard the phrase, “location, location, location.”

This is the most cliché term in real estate for a reason. Location is one of the most important factors in a healthcare practice’s success. There are two factors regarding location that need to be considered: the first involves demographics, visibility, access, signage, etc.; the second is the quality of neighboring or anchor tenants.

A strong anchor tenant, such as a leading grocery store or large national retailer, can significantly impact the rate you pay. But the higher rent premiums can be worth the

increased expense when you consider the amount of potential new patients a strong anchor tenant can attract. A space with a better location and higher rent has the potential to increase the number of new patients per month to the point where the increased profit would exceed the cost of the higher rent. Thus, the resale value of your practice would arguably be worth more, as most practices are valued and sold based upon a percentage of annual revenue. If you can take home more money and increase the value of one of your largest assets, paying more in rent could be seen as a strategic investment versus simply an expense. This same logic can be applied when considering paying more for increased visibility, traffic count, accessibility, signage, etc. #3: The Condition of the Space The condition of a space makes a large impact on the overall cost of a deal and is often overlooked when the primary focus is on achieving the lowest rent. Some important questions to consider include: When was the building built or remodeled?

When was the HVAC last replaced? Is there sufficient electrical service for your equipment and technology? Is the building up to code and ADA-accessible? Has there been any recent roof leaks? What type of deferred maintenance is present? And the list goes on…

Any of these items could cost you thousands of dollars to remedy over the term of your tenancy. Whether the issue needs to be fixed on the front end (installing new HVAC) or adds up over time (poor energy efficiency), the extra costs of leasing an older space or poorly maintained property need to be carefully considered.

Paying a higher rent up front to avoid such potential costs should be thoroughly evaluated prior to committing to a new lease in order to determine potential expenses and liabilities over the long run.

You can make the most informed decision for your practice when all the cards are on the table and no stone is left unturned.

There is a significant amount of money on the line when it comes to your healthcare practice real estate, and the vast majority of it is negotiable. It is vitally important to consider more than just lease rate and length of lease term when evaluating your

real estate options. Often, landlords are only willing to move slightly off the lease rate when they would be willing to give significantly more concessions. The best strategy to achieve maximum profitability with your commercial real estate needs is to have professional representation with every transaction you are involved in. One of the best parts is that as a tenant your representation does not cost you anything, since landlords and sellers pay real estate fees in commercial real estate just as in residential real estate.

Beyond having professional representation, it is equally important that you have an agent on your side who only works with healthcare tenants and buyers, and does not represent landlords or sellers. You want someone who understands and specializes in healthcare and is only on your side of the transaction.

An agent who understands the nuances of healthcare real estate can easily make

a six-figure impact in your real estate negotiations. Additionally, having an expert agent who doesn’t have a single listing improves your ability to have a noconflicts-of-interest approach. Your agent’s specific strategy for maximizing your practice’s profitability through real estate should take all the guesswork out of the process and bring peace of mind in every commercial real estate transaction in which you are involved.

Jeremy Burroughs is a commercial real estate agent with Carr Healthcare Realty, the nation’s leading provider of commercial real estate services for healthcare tenants and buyers. Every year, thousands of healthcare practices trust Carr to achieve the most favorable terms on their lease and purchase negotiations. Carr’s team of experts assist with start-ups, lease renewals, expansions, relocations, additional offices, purchases, and practice transitions. Healthcare practices choose Carr to save them a substantial amount of time and money while ensuring that their interests always come first.

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Oropharyngeal Cancer (OPC) and HPV Prevention in Children 5 Key Points that Dental Professionals Need to Know

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OPC is also known as squamous cell carcinoma of the pharynx, including the base of the tongue and tonsils.

OPC incidence is rapidly increasing.

This cancer is hard to detect before it spreads.

8 out of 10 people will contract the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) at some point in their lives and some will develop cancer. Everyone is at risk.

HPV causes 70% of OPCs in the US. HPV type 16 (which is covered by HPV vaccine) causes 60% of all OPCs.

HPV Causes

The incidence of OPC has overtaken that of cervical cancer. Be sure to screen your patients for oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers.

Everyone is at risk for OPC, but middle-aged white men are at higher risk. Unlike oral cavity cancers, smoking and drinking are not common risk factors for OPC.

Although OPC is highly treatable, the treatment and the side effects are severe.

70% ofOPC

HPV vaccine safely and effectively prevents infection by the major cancer-causing HPV types.

You are the key to cancer prevention.

Recommend the HPV vaccine to boys and girls ages 11 – 12. Every visit on or after the 9th birthday is an opportunity to recommend the vaccine.

Dental professionals should recommend the HPV vaccine and refer patients to their pediatrician to get vaccinated.

For More Information: aap.org/oralhealth • aap.org/hpvtoolkit • email: HPV@aap.org This factsheet is supported by the Grant or Cooperative Agreement Number, 6 NH23IP000952-04-01, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the Department of Health and Human Services.

The recommendations in this publication do not indicate an exclusive course of treatment or serve as a standard of medical care. Variations, taking into account individual circumstances, may be appropriate. This fact sheet has been developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The authors, editors, and contributors are expert authorities in the field of pediatrics. No commercial involvement of any kind has been solicited or accepted in the development of the content of this publication.

Copyright © 2018 American Academy of Pediatrics. You may download or print from our website for personal reference only. To reproduce in any form for commercial purposes, please contact the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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Finally, Five (not so) FAQs! Molly Marshall Hays, DDS Tulsa, OK 1. If you were a Microsoft Office program, which one would you be? Excel or PowerPoint: Just enough bullets to get the point across!

2. When was the last time you had a hard cry? There's no time for hard cries.

3. What is your all-time favorite movie?

A League of Their Own 4. I wish I could go back and tell my 10-year-old self: Keep taking piano lessons!

5. Honesty is the best policy or it's okay to lie sometimes?

Honesty...99% of the time

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