ODA Journal: Nov/Dec 2017

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EDITORIAL

Inside Front Cover Valliance Bank Back Cover Delta Dental of Oklahoma 3000 Insurance Group Endodontic Associates Green Dental Laboratories Lewis Health Profession Services Medical Waste Services Paragon Dental Practice Transitions Pereff Development Group

Oklahoma Dental Association

0 6 Guest Editorial: Dr. Kathy O'Loughlin 10 Guest Editorial: Dr. Stephen Glenn 11 Letter to the Editor

ASSOCIATION 04 Calendar of Events 0 5 2018 Oklahoma Mission of Mercy 08 Welcome New ODA Members 09 Board of Dentistry License Renewal Reminder

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AAWD: Local Women Dentists in National Leadership Roles

1 2 ODA Member Benefit Corner 1 3 ODA Annual Membership Awards 1 5 ODA Members Trending on Social Media 1 5 Show Your Thanks to Veterans 1 6 ODA Rewards Partners 17 ODA Rewards Partners Column

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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.

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Subscriptions: Rates for non-members are $54. Single copy rate is $17, payable in advance.

Guest Editorial from Dr. Kathy O'Loughlin

Copyright © 2017 Oklahoma Dental Association.

1 9 2017 Champions of Health Awards 2 2 2018 ODA Annual Meeting CE Preview 24 In Memoriam 25 2017 Smile Contributors 2 6 2017 Relief and Disaster Grant Program Donors 27 Get Involved with the ODA: Nominations Open 2 8 2017 Pride Contributors 4 6 Finally, Five (not so) FAQs

OKLAHOMA DENTAL FOUNDATION 2 9 MobileSmiles Patient Stories

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LEGISLATIVE LOOP 30 Building Our Future for Oklahoma

Member Spotlight: Dr. Eugenia Johnson

31 Why Do We Need DENPAC? 32 2017 OK DENPAC Contributors

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.

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32 2017 DENPAC Campaign Contributions

SPOTLIGHT 34 ODA Member: Dr. Eugenia Johnson 35 ODA Executive Director: F. Lynn Means

Cover Photo: This issue is focused on Women in Dentistry and highlights a few of our female leaders.

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FEATURES 36 ODA's Women Presidents: Breaking the Mold 38 Motherhood and Dentistry: Tips on Succeeding

at Both 39 AAWD/OAWD: The Voice for Women in Dentistry 4 0 Passion Leads: Women in Dentistry 4 2 OUASDA Update

CLASSIFIEDS 4 5 ODA Classified Listings

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ODA JOURNAL STAFF EDITOR Randy White, DDS, editor@okda.org ASSOCIATE EDITOR Frank J. Miranda, DDS EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS M. Edmund Braly, DDS Somer Heim, DDS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR F. Lynn Means DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & EDUCATION Tina Evans MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Madison Huffines OFFICERS 2017-2018 PRESIDENT Juan Lopez, DDS president@okda.org PRESIDENT-ELECT Shannon Griffin, DMD presidentelect@okda.org VICE PRESIDENT Daniel Wilguess, DDS vicepresident@okda.org SECRETARY/TREASURER Paul Mullasseril, DDS treasurer@okda.org SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE Doug Auld, DDS speaker@okda.org IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT M. Edmund Braly, DDS pastpresident@okda.org ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR F. Lynn Means

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

November 2 Match@ODA 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

ODA November 3 Tulsa County Dental Society All-Day CE 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Crowne Plaza -Tulsa Southern Hills 7 Hours of CE ODA Council on Governmental Affairs 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

ODA ODA Board of Trustees 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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December 1 Tulsa County Holiday Casino Party 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

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ODA New Dentist After Hours 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

ODA Building 1 CE Hour November 10 ODA Mentorship Meet & Greet 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

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November 16 Pizza & Politics 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

OUCOD Oklahoma County General Assembly 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Renaissance Waterford Hotel, OKC November 17 Oklahoma County All-Day CE 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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November 14 Tulsa County Dental Society Meeting 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

TiAmo's Restaurant 1.5 Hours of CE

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

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December 8 Relief and Disaster Grant Program Board Meeting 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

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December 25-26 ODA Office Closed

November 23-24 ODA Office Closed

Oklahoma Dental Foundation Board of Trustees 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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DIRECTOR OF GOVERNANCE & FINANCE Shelly Frantz

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP Kylie Ethridge

November 9 OUCOD Faculty Appreciation Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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January 1, 2018 ODA Office Closed January 5 ODA Council on Nominations 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

ODA January 12 CDT Code Workshop 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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January 19 ODA Rewards Committee 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

ODA ODA Council on Dental Education and Public Information 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

ODA OkMOM 2018 Live Announcement 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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ODA January 26 ODA Council on Membership and Membership Services 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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ODA GUEST EDITORIAL

Women in Dentistry: Not Done Yet

By Dr. Kathy O’Loughlin, executive director of the American Dental Association, the nation’s leading advocate for oral health How do you describe the average dentist in America?

A paper written in the 1940s that was co-authored by Dr. Harold Hillenbrand, a former executive director of the American Dental Association, made an attempt: The average dentist in the United States is a white male who is engaged in private practice. He is married, has 2.4 children, a fairly well-worn Chevrolet and a home about which the bank still has something to say…. His feet very often hurt him, except after thirty-six holes of golf when they feel fine because of the exercise….

All in all, the average dentist is a pretty good American in a casual sort of way.

He is a fairly good fisherman, shoots a respectable game of golf, likes a nip or two on occasion, and smokes more cigarettes than are good for him. He’s going to quit smoking and drinking ‘pretty soon,’ but never does.

It is this very human bundle of contradictions, superstitions, likes, dislikes, failings and virtues that we call the average American dentist in private practice.

This colorful, if incomplete, description of the average dentist may have been accurate in the 1940s, and likely for many decades after that, but no part of this assessment of old rings true today, except perhaps the last line of it. While I enjoy thirty-six holes of “exercise” as much as the next dentist, it’s about time to let go of the idea that there is such a thing as an “average” dentist in America.

And that’s ok.

Different is good. Diverse perspectives make us stronger, and that’s one of the reasons we should strive to embrace and

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promote diversity and inclusion at all levels of our Association. Best practice leadership standards across a variety of industries suggest that an organization’s leadership and governance composition should reflect the varied constituents it serves. There is an abundance of good business research that strongly suggests that increasing diversity enhances team performance in very measurable ways.

Many dentists and dental students understand this. We need our associations as a whole to understand this, too. All of us must first acknowledge that we have an ongoing need to build and sustain a truly diverse and inclusive environment.

I speak from firsthand experience.

One in 20 dentists was a woman the year I graduated from dental school. Instances of sexism were rampant. I remember clearly, after graduating with my doctorate as valedictorian and president of my class, having no job offers on the table, despite the fact that the previous class valedictorian (a male) had an abundance of offers. When I was ready to open a private practice, I was denied a bank loan unless my husband co-signed. I refused and we cashed in his life insurance policy instead! More than once, during dental meetings, I was given drink orders or coats to check. It was always my role in organized dentistry meetings to take the notes and check on the snacks. My experience was not unique. I still hear similar stories from female dentists and dental students alike.

To be honest, none of this bothered me.

I always saw myself as equal to a man, which often got me into some difficulty.

My parents would often ask me why (and at that time, I honestly did not know) it was so important to me to compete toe to toe with men in so many aspects of

my life: sports, school, career choices, leadership positions, and so on. During the years I was in high school and college, women had just started going to college at the same rate as men, and yet the jobs we could access once we completed our education were not the same. Right or wrong, I believed that I had to be smarter, faster, better, more persistent, and more strategic than men to win at whatever I was aiming for. I didn’t see women stockbrokers, engineers, or company CEOs. I didn’t see women being tenured faculty in medical or dental schools.

While the number of women getting a higher education changed dramatically, the culture to support that achievement didn’t come along for the ride. I was still expected to manage the home front and raise perfect children.

Looking back at the ‘60s and ‘70s, American culture did not change as quickly as its demographics. Society still held onto a culture with moms at home wearing pumps and aprons, looking perfectly made-up and coiffed. This “normal” was perpetuated by the media right up until the 1970s.

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based professions and shift away from the mother-knows-best culture, organized dentistry is at times slow to embrace women in leadership roles. To many, the bias is invisible, but it rears its ugly head in damaging ways. For example, women are labeled when they speak their mind.

You’ve heard the old adage: An assertive male leader is considered an asset, while an assertive female leader is considered a liability. A woman who complains about lack of parity is a “whiner.” There are leaders in organized dentistry who call seasoned and well-accomplished women “young ladies” or “girls.”

The problem isn’t that there aren’t women who are willing and able to fill leadership positions, but rather, that the American culture of men in leadership is deeply embedded. Women of talent perform equally well in leadership roles -- and they deserve respect. Women and men exercise that role in fundamentally different ways, each successfully. Make no mistake: any and all instances of sexism, big and small, perpetuate gender bias and widen the cultural divide between men and women.

The risk this poses for organized dentistry is great. If we do not intentionally embrace and encourage women in leadership roles, I believe it highly unlikely that organized dentistry will achieve long-term sustainability and growth in the future. The tsunami of women coming through dental

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"The problem isn’t that there aren’t women who are willing and able to fill leadership positions, but rather, that the American culture of men in leadership is deeply embedded." school means that if we disenfranchise women dentists now, we’ll see membership numbers drop consistently for the next 25 years. It will happen slowly in the beginning, until these women become the majority group of our mid- and late-career dentist cohorts.

If the current trend continues, diverse women will be the majority, the most established, and will make up the majority of full dues payers in the coming decades.

If we get to the point where we have not engaged them in meaningful ways, and they don’t join, we’ll all be impacted. This is a significant risk for our future.

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Many dentists have gotten there. Organized dentistry needs to get there, too.

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When you look at families where the father is a dentist, and he has two or three kids who have gone into dentistry, there’s no question in that father’s mind that his daughter can be just as successful as the son. We have to embrace that attitude at all levels of leadership in our organization.

We have to embrace “different” as the new “normal.”

Please join the ODA in welcoming our new members into Oklahoma’s community of organized dentistry

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What can you and I do? Women need sponsors who pull them through, endorse them, support them, and help them be true to themselves while they play by the rules of volunteer politics -- rules that they, by the way, had no role in creating. We have to stop prejudging gender and ethnicity, using terms like “girls” and “young ladies” when referring to accomplished women.

And we have to not only stop engaging in this behavior ourselves, but also call it out when we witness it. We must be self-aware of our normal natural bias and try to be intentionally inclusive.

Welcome, New Members

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Culture does not change itself. We need to drive our behavior to the culture we want and must have in order to be relevant to the profession of the future -- a culture of inclusion, integrity, excellence, science, and service to our members and our communities.

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ODA GUEST EDITORIAL

Sitting in the Shade

By Dr. Stephen Glenn, ADA Delegate

“We’re sitting in the shade because someone planted a tree a long time ago.”

This quote is often attributed to superinvestor Warren Buffett, though I don’t think he has ever claimed authorship. I first heard it related by a nun from Uganda who said it was a proverb from her people.

Regardless of the source, this thoughtful reflection contains a lot of wisdom.

As dentists, we enjoy the luxury of practicing a profession that was built on the toil, sacrifice, resolve and determination of those who preceded us.

They planted the tree and we enjoy the shade. We enjoy the exclusive opportunity to provide oral health care to the public because the states recognize us as qualified dental providers. But that franchise comes with the expectation of a reciprocal social contract: to serve the public as a professional (not as a tradesman or merchant) by placing the patient’s interests above one’s own selfish interest.

The autonomy one enjoys as a dentist also implies many other obligations beyond moral and ethical ones. There are the obvious expectations of advanced training, education and specialized knowledge along with the continued maintenance of those skills and a commitment to lifelong learning. The profession as a whole is obligated to establish formal requirements for licensure, and the schools are obligated to convey this advanced knowledge and research. Originally, professions were expected to be self-regulating (which they still are), but a degree of regulation has passed to civil authority. The only feasible way a profession, such as dentistry, can fulfill those responsibilities is through organized associations established for the purpose of maintaining professional conduct and standards.

From these principles arises one’s obligation to support organized dentistry.

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that no dentist ever “did it on his/her own.”

Practicing a profession does not make one professional. One also has to contribute to the profession. It’s not an option -- it’s the price of admission.

Organized dentistry is failing to attract members because too many fail to comprehend the value of what our Association does for them on both a personal and professional level. They thrive in the protective shade of the efforts and sacrifices that have gone before without giving even the briefest time to consider what they might do to pay it forward.

Consider: If it weren’t for the American Dental Association, how would you establish and accredit dental schools, lobby Congress and all the governmental agencies, write and maintain the CDT, conduct scientific research, address global issues such as fluoridation and amalgam disposal, offer contract support, create standards for dental materials or informatics, maintain a code of professional conduct, review and update scientific knowledge, establish a universal dental claim form, liaise with other medical professions, dental specialties and dental auxiliary groups, respond to media reports in an authoritative manner, assist colleagues who have fallen victim to natural disasters or personal failings, address nationwide licensing issues, represent dentists in the Federal Dental Services, communicate and share ideas across states and territories, certify continuing education, and on and on?

I have heard too many colleagues question the value of the American Dental Association’s tripartite structure. I agree that describing our membership structure in this manner is probably one of the worst marketing mistakes we have made, but we all need to understand the three levels. The National, State and Local levels are not identical organizations scaled to three different sizes. Each level has its own

"One also has to contribute to the profession. It’s not an option -- it’s the price of admission." specialized expertise and purpose that can only be fulfilled on that level. Again, read the previous paragraph and explain how your own Component/Constituent is going to perform those functions by itself.

So I now come back to each individual dentist’s obligation to give back to the profession by belonging to the ADA. The dirty secret, always unspoken, is: “I can quit paying dues and the ADA (the entire tripartite) will continue to look out for me.” Every time a dentist drops out of membership, the cost for those that remain increases. If you looked at the ADA as a labor union, those who don’t pay dues are scabs.

Do you notice anywhere in the benefits of membership that I’ve referred to anything like insurance programs, discount programs or other direct tangible benefits?

That’s what individual dentists often weigh against their dues invoices, but that’s not the genuine focus of organized dentistry.

It’s pennies compared to the dollars the ADA really means to every dentist, regardless of membership status. My point is (to paraphrase President Kennedy): “Ask not what the ADA can do for you. Ask what you can do for the ADA.” Enjoy your time in the shade.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Yesterday and Today: Some Random Thoughts…

Dr. Larson Keso, Oklahoma County Dental Society I opened a practice in Oklahoma City in 1960. As I recall, our local dental society had a membership of approximately 100, with 80 or so attending meetings each month. At that time these meetings were the only local source of continuing education (voluntary, not mandatory).

In my opinion, our younger members’ apparent lack of interest in organized dentistry at the local, regional and national levels seems to be increasing.

As an example, Oklahoma County once had ten meetings a year each including a social hour, a buffet dinner and a short "teaser" program by a well-known speaker the night before a full-day CE lecture.

OCDS now has one meeting a year. For the past two years this event has attracted approximately 40 members – dismal when compared with “back in the day”. Makes one wonder if the local level of tripartite membership has the value it once did.

Walk with me down memory lane and let’s take a look at some of the early activities of the OCDS (and ODA) that contributed to collegiality and a sense of pride in giving back to the community from which we derived our livelihoods. The ultimate PR project, sponsored by the ODA in the 1960s, was the Annual Smile Contest during which members volunteered to screen middle school students for obvious

dental concerns. Remember, this was before and/or during our uphill task of drawing attention to the benefits of fluoridating communal water supplies.

The tongue blade/flashlight oral exam was rudimentary at best, but pathologies of various kinds were still discovered and patients were urged to seek dental care.

Think about it: no PR specialists, no paid ad campaigns, just concerned colleagues joining together to advance awareness of dental disease and the benefits of regular dental examinations and treatment.

Television was still a novel addition to our living rooms at that time. WKY-TV, Oklahoma City’s first station, contributed coverage of the event and made heroes of the two children (girl and boy) with the most beautiful smiles in the state. A toothpaste manufacturer's message of "brush your teeth three times a day and see your dentist twice a year" perhaps did more to advance our prevention efforts than anything else!

Perhaps we should make an effort to contact past Smile Contest winners. In addition to nostalgic reminiscence, we could perhaps stage an event that would again attract press and TV attention and project our profession in a favorable light.

Another early outreach effort was to school nurses. Several of us representing both general and specialty practice assisted the Dental Auxiliary in the creation of a "dental first aid" booklet with information as to how to deal with avulsed teeth, toothaches, tooth fractures, etc. Our members would personally deliver these booklets to each school nurse. This project created much good will among fellow professionals working together for a common goal. The auxiliary members visited nursing homes and taught their

staff about dental hygiene for residents and how to mark dentures to avoid confusion.

Remember, sixty years ago dentistry was not given much respect in the hierarchy of professional pursuits. Frequently held up for ridicule, movies, cartoons and comic strips impugned our noble profession.

Big signs on the windows of dental offices above downtown banks once proclaimed the availability of "gas" and “x-rays". Most dental offices were upstairs, and elevators were scarce. (Maybe the theory was it would be better if the patient had a heart attack in the stairwell rather than in the dental chair!) Changing the public view has been a long, slow process and has not occurred by accident. We still occasionally suffer from such quips as "That ranks right up there with a root canal!"

Dentists are a generally smart, highIQ bunch. They have to be to endure a rigorous dental education and pass a tough exam for licensure. So, we older members should put on our “thinking caps” and get our younger members involved with projects we might not have yet formalized.

Here’s an idea: how about a 24/7 volunteer dental “hot line” via social media? Our younger members could take turns responding to dental-related questions or referring them as necessary to another volunteer.

All this is not to say that our younger members are not giving back. Today’s OkMOM and the MobileSmiles traveling unit are prominent outreach examples of how our members volunteer to help those in need. But if what we offer them continues to diminish over time it would not surprise me to see their interest in organized dentistry continue to diminish accordingly.

The ODA Journal invites members to submit letters to the editor sharing your thoughts and opinions about the profession of dentistry. The Journal Editorial Board reserves the right to edit for space, clarity and accuracy. Changes will be shared with the writer before publication.

Send letters to the editor at editor@okda.org or mail to ODA Journal, 317 NE 13th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73104.

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ODA Annual Awards

Do you have a colleague that should be recognized for his/her contributions in dentistry or someone who has gone above and beyond the call of duty with charitable and community work? To see a list of past recipients of each award, visit okda.org/members-only/association.

Nomination form is on the next page. Deadline for nominations is Decemeber 31, 2017.

Award Categories DISTINGUISHED DENTIST SERVICE

ROBERT K WYNNE

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

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

YOUNG DENTIST OF THE YEAR

DAN E BRANNIN PROFESSIONALISM

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 will have been in practice 10 years or less.

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

(formerly known as Dentist of the Year)

RICHARD T OLIVER LEGISLATIVE

THOMAS JEFFERSON CITIZENSHIP A member dentist who has made significant contributions to community service and philanthropic works in the area of dentistry.

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Check availability and make reservations at ADA.org/travel. Be sure to have your credit card, ADA membership number and password ready.

Hyatt Worldwide ADA Members receive 10% off the Hyatt® daily rate at the following participating hotels and resorts worldwide: •

Hyatt Regency® encompasses the full spectrum of hotel types, with individual properties offering a complete range of services and dining options tailored to serve the needs of conventions, business travelers or resort vacationers.

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

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Park Hyatt® hotels serve discerning, affluent guests and provide gracious settings for social events.

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Hyatt Place™ offers a fresh, purposeful and friendly stay experience with a selected range of services. Designed for today’s multi-tasking business traveler.

Visit ADA.org/travel or call 1-800-4549288 and request the American Dental Association offer code 62635 to book your next stay at a participating Hyatt. Rates are subject to availability.

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2018 ODA AWARDS NOMINATION DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS IS DECEMBER 31, 2017 NOMINEE INFORMATION (Please print clearly or type) Name:

Address:

City:

State:

Phone:

Zip:

Email:

Award Nomination (please check one) Distinguished Dentist Service - A member dentist who has made a great contribution in advancing dentistry.

Young Dentist of the Year - A member dentist who has been in practice ten years or less with active interest in organized dentistry and who has enhanced the image of the dental profession.

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

Robert K. Wynne - 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 - A member dentist who has made significant contributions to the advancements of the principles and practice of ethics and professionalism in dentistry.

Richard T. Oliver - A member dentist who has provided outstanding leadership in the Oklahoma legislative process on behalf of the Oklahoma Dental Association.

NOMINATED BY (Nominations must be made by an ODA Member Dentist. Self nominations are accepted.)

Name:

Address:

City:

State:

Phone:

Zip:

Email: BRIEFLY DESCRIBE WHY HE/SHE DESERVES THE AWARD

A letter of nomination MUST accompany each nomination describing the nominee’s accomplishments and other contributions to the dental profession. Additional letters of recommendation, résumés and other documents are encouraged. Use a separate form for each award nomination. Copies of this original form will be accepted.

Signature: Submit by mail: Oklahoma Dental Association Attention: ODA Annual Awards 317 NE 13th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73104 14 journal | Nov/Dec 2017

Date: By fax: 405.848.8875 By email: kethridge@okda.org

Deadline for nominations is December 31, 2017.

ODA Members Trending on Social Media

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.

Or, if you know of a colleague providing philanthropic dental services, send an email to editor@okda.org or communications@okda.org and tell us about it.

Show Your Thanks to Veterans Through D-DENT Executive Director Shirley Harris of D-DENT (Dentists for the Disabled and Elderly in Need of Treatment) wishes to extend the dental community a most happy holiday season!

As we gather with friends and families, we often reflect on the simple things we are thankful for, like the ability to eat a good meal at a family gathering. Some, however, do not have that opportunity.

We wish to thank all those generous dentists, hygienists, assistants and office staff that through D-DENT give back to many grateful Oklahomans in their local communities.

D-DENT proudly supports our veterans who are low-income and without dental insurance. Our next Community Dental Day for vets is November 10 at the Good

Shepherd Clinic. If you would like to volunteer to help our veterans please contact us at 405-424-8092 or visit our website at d-dentok.org.

Finally, we are especially thankful for the 15 years of service that D-DENT’s staff dental hygienist, Ren Reyes RDH, has so generously given. She has played an important part in making D-DENT what it is today. Ren is moving on to devote her time as the new President of the Oklahoma County Dental Hygienists’ Society and 2nd Vice President of the Oklahoma Dental Hygienists’ Association. We extend a warm welcome to D-DENT’s new staff hygienist, Angela Craig, RDH. Many dentists may recognize her name because Angela is a current member of the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry.

For more information about D-DENT, call 405.424.8092, e-mail d-dent@ coxinet.net, or visit www.d-dentok@org.

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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 okda.org.

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Call: 1-800-MEMBERS (1-800-636-2377) M-F, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. EST Visit: savewithups.com/ada *See savewithups.com/ada for specific services and discounts. All discounts apply to the effective UPS Standard List Rates at the time of shipment and shall be applied on a weekly basis, unless otherwise specified.

UPS, the UPS brandmark and the color brown are trademarks of United Parcel Service of America, Inc. and are used with the permission of the owner. All rights reserved.

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ODA MARKETING COACH

Inquiries from Prospective Patients

Every practice loses prospective patients through unsatisfactory management of incoming calls. While it takes many forms, it usually happens when the caller hangs up because the phone wasn’t answered fast enough, when the caller hangs up instead of waiting on hold, or when the caller doesn’t feel a personal connection with the team member answering his/her questions about the practice.

Practices that have trained staff to effectively manage telephone communications and build rapport with patients have an easier time retaining them. On the other hand, practices that haven’t invested in properly training staff members on the best ways to connect with prospective patients can lose the opportunity to convert those callers into active patients.

Any team member who answers the phone should be able to interest callers in coming into the practice. Calculate your practice’s rate of lost calls from prospective patients by having the administrative staff track the number of new patient calls received each week for one month. Compare that number to the number of new callers scheduled for an office visit. Some practices lose as many as 30-50% of the initial contacts. A loss of more than 20% could indicate that your staff and your practice would benefit from some additional training on managing calls.

It’s not uncommon for dentists managing practices with high rates of lost calls from prospective patients to infer that marketing isn’t effective because they aren’t seeing strong results. While marketing drives the prospective patient to call your practice, it’s up to you to make sure your team has the training and communication skills needed 18 journal | Nov/Dec 2017

to make the caller want to come in for treatment.

Schedule your team for a course, program or webinar on effective communication skills if they haven’t had that type of training recently. Courses may be available through your state or local dental association, other professional associations and other sources.

Training your staff in effective communication is a worthwhile investment that pays other dividends and can convert prospective patients to active patient status.

Include your entire staff in communications training; patients often ask questions of any staff member and this could also lead to increased treatment acceptance rates.

You can assess your team’s communication skills by role-playing some of the most common telephone calls you receive from prospective patients. Another option is to record actual calls and listen to them during a team meeting; this approach allows you to coach staff on what cues should receive which response and will help them interact with first time callers more effectively. Many jurisdictions have laws requiring permission from employees

and/or callers before they can be recorded.

Make sure you investigate whether your jurisdiction has any such laws and always comply scrupulously with them.

Technology can also help your practice connect with prospective patients who contact the practice from a mobile device; consider sending “missed call” text messages to any individual whose call was missed. This lets them know you’re aware that the call was not answered and that you care enough to follow-up. Call them as soon as possible to find out how your practice can be of service. Calls that originate from landlines cannot be messaged this way.

Copyright © 2017 American Dental Association.

All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission.

For additional resources on how to grow your practice, visit the ADA’s Center for Professional Success at ada.org/success.

Future issues of the ODA Journal will include individual articles from this module, but you can see the module in its entirety at http://success.ada.org/en/ practice-management/marketing.

THE OKLAHOMA DENTAL ASSOCIATION & THE AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION present

Optimize your Practice: CDT Code, Claims and More 3 CE Hours

January 12, 2018

9 AM - 12 PM

Crossings Community Center 10255 N. Penn Oklahoma City, OK 73120 ODA Members & Staff of Members: $56 Non-ODA Members & Staff of Non-members: $86

Oklahoma Dental Association Learn More and Register at okda.org/education

2017 Champions of Health Awards

The ODA has been a proud partner of the Champions of Health awards gala for six 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.

Representing the ODA during the event was Shannon and Dr. Daniel Wilguess, Lynn and Andy Means, Tina Evans, and Jennifer and Dr. David Wong.

Jane Pauley was the keynote speaker for the 2017 Champions of Health gala.

On September 28, ODA Vice President Dr. Daniel Wilguess (right) presented the award for Champion of Children's Health to Terri Bailey, Executive Director of the American Lung Association in Oklahoma, with Donald Baker, Chief Financial Officer, Hillcrest HealthCare System representing the Oklahoma Hospital Association. www.okda.org

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Cyber Liability Insurance Covers More Than You Know Who is going to pay for your defense and indemnity costs if a data breach occurs in your business and you are held liable?

A violation of Oklahoma Title 24 Sec. 161-166 may result in a penalty up to $150K. Who is going to defend you during an investigation or pay potential fines?

In most cases you are required to notify your clients if a data breach occurs. Who is going to pay for this notification process and possibly credit monitoring?

If your system is damaged the costs to hire outside experts and consultants and potential loss of business income to rebuild/restore your data will be significant.

Extortion, Identity Theft, Telephone Hacking, and Social Engineering (phishing) are the most costly and common claims to occur to a small business.

Allegations against you for what is on your website or social media postings are a very large exposure. You may not be able to control what is inadvertently said in social media by one of your employees which might cause harm to your clients.

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Typically a public relations consultant will be needed to preserve your reputation if a Cyber Liability claim occurs.

Call Joe Strunk at 405.507.5318 for more details! www.okda.org

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ODA annual meeting 2018 The ODA Annual Meeting is the premier dental meeting in Oklahoma for all dental professionals that includes clinical and practice management courses, an extensive exhibit hall and fun social events throughout the weekend.

Opening Session Cathy Jameson, PhD Creating a Healthy Work Environment One (1) CE Hour Friday, April 20, 2018 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Lecture Format for All Meeting Attendees Exhibit Hall Your practice cannot operate or reach its full potential without a dynamic, productive team. This engaging and informative presentation allows each participant to take a deep look at his/her role in the practice as well as examining the business and where it is going.

Learn the skills you will need to take your practice from where it is now to that next level and how to develop a culture of superstars along the way.

Enjoy this powerful session as you determine the key components to creating your own healthy work environment.

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Perry Brooks, DDS CBCT Scan: Anatomy, Diagnosis and Dental Implant Planning Three (3) CE Hours Friday, April 20, 2018 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Lecture Format for Dentists The purpose of this course is to gain valuable exposure, experience, and understanding of the role of a dental implant surgeon and dental clinician. Plus, learn how to interpret a three-dimensional CBCT scan using axial, coronal, and sagittal views. Starting with learning basic anatomy of CBCT scan, the lecture will go into detail of fundamental radiographic anatomy and the different planes of anatomy (axial, coronal, and sagittal views). Radiographic maxillofacial pathology will be reviewed. Instructions on how to write the interpretation of a CBCT scan will be given along with examples/handouts of the necessary information. Also included will be a brief discussion of the medical legal aspects of radiographic interpretation. The remainder of the course will be an introduction of how to diagnose and treatment plan dental implants using multiple different software venues, followed by designing and fabricating surgical guides and templates.

Howard Farran, DDS, MBA Dr. Farran’s One-Day Dental MBA Three (3) CE Hours Friday, April 20, 2018 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Lecture Format for Dentists and Staff In this seminar, Dr. Farran shares his proven techniques to increase your productivity and build your business. You will enjoy his fast-paced, straight-from-the-hip, politically incorrect, exhilarating style while you learn more in one lecture than you ever thought possible. Dr. Farran’s seminar focuses on the business of running a dental office – things that every business needs to do in this economic environment, what every business needs to make its products and services more efficient, and things that can realistically be managed and what functions your business should have.

Meeting Registration Opens in February!

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It's Time to Renew Your ODA/ADA Membership

N O O DA Dues I nc r e a s e for

The 2018 membership renewal begins at the end of November. Make sure you renew

by January 1, 2018 to maintain all of the great benefits your 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 2018 and help us continue the fight! We even offer convenient installment plans to help fit your budget.

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

Convenient Dues Installment Payment Plans You don’t have to pay your 2018 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 2018 membership in 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.

Richard Canady

December 8, 2016

Tulsa County Dental Society

Mark Felton

November 21, 2016

Oklahoma County Dental Society

Douglas Hoy

February 18, 2017

Central District Dental Society

Timothy Moore

January 8, 2017

Tulsa County Dental Society

Kenneth Parks

December 18, 2016

Tulsa County Dental Society

Harold Romer

January 9, 2017

Tulsa County Dental Society

Kenneth Shons

February 8, 2017

Oklahoma County Dental Society

Timmie Youree

August 14, 2017

Southwest District Dental Society

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Thank You to the 2017 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 will also help support the ADA's 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. Please consider supporting this important effort when renewing your 2018 membership!

Dr. Jeffrey Ahlert Dr. Adelaide Allen-Steed Dr. Jim Ambrose Dr. John Archer Dr. Marc Arledge Dr. Glenn Ashmore Dr. Douglas Auld Dr. Michael Auld Dr. Jeannie Bath Dr. Bryce Baumann Dr. Robert Baumann Dr. Justin Beasley Dr. Brandon Beaver Dr. Kari Bender Dr. Tamara Berg Dr. David Birdwell Dr. Blaire Bowers Dr. Todd Bridges Dr. George Bridges III Dr. Nathan Brown Dr. Steven Brown Dr. Bonnie Burton Dr. Sarah Campbell Dr. Patricia Cannon Dr. Wuse Cara Dr. Andrew Carletti Dr. Conrad Casler Jr. Dr. Stephen Chastain Dr. Adam Cohlmia Dr. Matthew Cohlmia Dr. Raymond Cohlmia Dr. Debbie Corwin Dr. James Corwin Dr. Lester Cowden III Dr. Russell Danner Dr. Darrell Daugherty Dr. Rebecca Davis Dr. Susan Davis Dr. Walter Davis Dr. David Deason Dr. Steven Deaton Dr. Kathy DeHart Dr. Brian Drew Dr. Kevin Duffy

Dr. Katharine Dunnington Dr. Heath Evans Dr. Joseph Fallin Jr. Dr. Barry Farmer Dr. Casey Fishburn Dr. Keifer Fisher Dr. John Folks Dr. Richard Freeman Dr. Emily Frye Dr. Cathy Fuchs Dr. Danny Fuchs Dr. Chad Garrison Dr. Martha Garzon Dr. James Gilliam Dr. Mark Goodman Dr. Sandra Grace Dr. Matthew Gray Dr. Steven Gregg Dr. John Groves Dr. Jacob Hager Dr. Kent Hall Dr. Michael Hampton Dr. Michael Hansen Dr. Lori Hare Dr. Jay Harlan Dr. Aaron Harman Dr. Edward Harroz Jr. Dr. Edward Harroz III Dr. Mark Harwood Dr. Darrell Hazle Dr. Robert Herman Dr. Jeffrey Hermen Dr. James Herndon Dr. James Hooper Dr. Brad Hoopes Dr. Karl Jobst Dr. Donald Johnson Dr. Eugenia Johnson Dr. Krista Jones Dr. Mohammad Karami Dr. James Kierl Dr. Thomas Kierl III Dr. Michael Kirk Dr. DeNae Kirkpatrick

Dr. Jason Knapp Dr. Jandra Korb Dr. Robert Lamb Dr. Ashley Lanman Dr. Larry Lavelett Dr. Larry Leemaster Dr. Dennis Leseberg Dr. Shannon Lewis Dr. Juan Lopez Dr. Gary Lott Dr. Jeff Lunday Dr. David Marks Dr. Alan Mauldin Dr. Stephen Mayer Dr. Jonas McCall Dr. Janna McIntosh Dr. Daniel McNair Dr. Glenn Mead Dr. Mark Mettry Dr. Robert Miracle Dr. Andrea Montgomery Dr. Patrick Montgomery Dr. Mohsen Moosavi Dr. Robert Morford III Dr. Jack Morrison Dr. Don Morton Dr. James Murtaugh Dr. James Nicholson Jr. Dr. David Nittler Dr. Samuel Owens Dr. Dana Price Dr. Gary Rahill Dr. Kevin Ray Dr. Darryl Reed Dr. Karen Reed Dr. David Reiter Dr. Scott Renfrow Dr. Ryan Roberts Dr. Erin Roberts-Svob Dr. Miranda Ruleford Dr. Lance Schmidt Dr. Andrea Scoville Dr. Mickey Sehorn Dr. Paul Shadid

Dr. Greg Shanbour Dr. David Simon Dr. Floyd Simon Jr. Dr. Gary Smith Dr. Gregg Smith Dr. Lori Smith Dr. Terry Smith Dr. Brooke Snowden Dr. Geoffrey Sparks Dr. James Sparks Dr. Julie Speights Dr. Robert Steele Dr. J. Michael Steffen Dr. Dan Storm Dr. James Strand Dr. Jackson Sullivan Dr. Joe Swink Jr. Dr. Jamie Talley Dr. Jim Taylor Dr. John Theobald Dr. Roy L. Thornbrough Dr. Kara Tims Dr. James Torchia Dr. Charles Tucker Dr. Jonah Vandiver Dr. Scott Waugh Dr. Robert Webb III Dr. William Weber Dr. Robert Wells Dr. Stephanie Wendt Dr. Jonathan White Dr. Robin White Dr. W. Scott White Dr. Susan Whiteneck Dr. Vincent Willcox Dr. Jack Willoughby Dr. Mark Wilson Dr. Jana Winfree Dr. Patrick Woods Dr. William Wynn IV Dr. William Yadon

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A Gift that Helps Your Colleagues Thank you ODA Members who donated in 2017 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. George Abdelnour Jr.

Dr. James Corwin

Dr. Mohammad Karami

Dr. Tung Nguyen

Dr. Joe Swink Jr.

Dr. Jeffrey Ahlert

Dr. Russell Danner

Dr. Larson Keso

Dr. James Nicholson Jr.

Dr. Jamie Talley

Dr. Adelaide Allen-Steed

Dr. Darrell Daugherty

Dr. James Kierl

Dr. Larry Olson

Dr. Jim Taylor

Dr. Errol Allison

Dr. Walter Davis

Dr. Thomas Kierl III

Dr. Charles Polk

Dr. Leslie Tevebaugh

Dr. Jim Ambrose

Dr. David Deason

Dr. Michael Kincaid

Dr. Dana Price

Dr. John Theobald

Dr. Clay Anderson

Dr. Kathy DeHart

Dr. Michael Kirk

Dr. Darryl Reed

Dr. Roy L. Thornbrough

Dr. John Archer

Dr. William Deprater

Dr. DeNae Kirkpatrick

Dr. Karen Reed

Dr. Kara Tims

Dr. Jamie Ariana

Dr. Bryce Dorrough

Dr. Jason Knapp

Dr. David Reiter

Dr. James Torchia

Dr. Lauren Avery

Dr. Brian Drew

Dr. William Kohs

Dr. Scott Renfrow

Dr. Charles Tucker

Dr. Jeannie Bath

Dr. Kevin Duffy

Dr. Theodore Kondos

Dr. Ryan Roberts

Dr. Jonah Vandiver

Dr. Bryce Baumann

Dr. K. Elassal

Dr. Jandra Korb

Dr. Erin Roberts-Svob

Dr. Robert Webb III

Dr. Robert Baumann

Dr. Heath Evans

Dr. Robert Lamb

Dr. Brant Rouse

Dr. Robert Wells

Dr. Justin Beasley

Dr. Barry Farmer

Dr. Ashley Lanman

Dr. Mack Rudd

Dr. Stephanie Wendt

Dr. Brandon Beaver

Dr. Joseph Feng

Dr. Larry Lavelett

Dr. Miranda Ruleford

Dr. Jonathan White

Dr. Kari Bender

Dr. John Folks

Dr. Dennis Leseberg

Dr. Lance Schmidt

Dr. Robin White

Dr. David Birdwell

Dr. Sarah Fox

Dr. Christopher Leslie

Dr. Andrea Scoville

Dr. W. Scott White

Dr. Richard Bohlander

Dr. Richard Freeman

Dr. Marti Levinson

Dr. Mickey Sehorn

Dr. Vincent Willcox

Dr. Todd Bridges

Dr. Cathy Fuchs

Dr. Eric Loper

Dr. Wade Sessom

Dr. Mark Wilson

Dr. George Bridges

Dr. Danny Fuchs

Dr. Gary Lott

Dr. Paul Shadid

Dr. William Wynn III

Dr. George Bridges III

Dr. Chad Garrison

Dr. Jeff Lunday

Dr. Greg Shanbour

Dr. William Wynn IV

Dr. Jeffrey Broermann

Dr. James Gilliam

Dr. Steve Lusk

Dr. Kyle Shannon

Dr. William Yadon

Dr. Nathan Brown

Dr. Mark Goodman

Dr. David Marks

Dr. David Simon

Dr. Jerod Yaerger

Dr. Steven Brown

Dr. Ronald Graves

Dr. Alan Mauldin

Dr. Floyd Simon Jr.

Dr. Kendra Yandell

Dr. Bonnie Burton

Dr. Evangeline Greer

Dr. Stephen Mayer

Dr. Gary Smith

Dr. Sarah Campbell

Dr. Steven Gregg

Dr. Eugene McCormick

Dr. Gregg Smith

Dr. Patricia Cannon

Dr. John Groves

Dr. Janna McIntosh

Dr. Jimmy Smith

Dr. Wuse Cara

Dr. Kent Hall

Dr. Daniel McNair

Dr. Lori Smith

Dr. Scott Carel

Dr. Aaron Harman

Dr. Glenn Mead

Dr. Terry Smith

Dr. Andrew Carletti

Dr. Edward Harroz Jr.

Dr. Jamie Means

Dr. Brooke Snowden

Dr. William Carter Jr.

Dr. Edward Harroz III

Dr. Mark Mettry

Dr. Geoffrey Sparks

Dr. Conrad Casler Jr.

Dr. Jeffrey Hermen

Dr. Robert Miracle

Dr. James Sparks

Dr. Brian Chastain

Dr. James Herndon

Dr. Andrea Montgomery

Dr. Julie Speights

Dr. Stephen Chastain

Dr. Myron Hilton

Dr. Patrick Montgomery

Dr. J. Michael Steffen

Dr. Bobby Cheatham

Dr. Mathew Hookom

Dr. Mohsen Moosavi

Dr. Dan Storm

Dr. Brian Coerver

Dr. James Hooper

Dr. Robert Morford III

Dr. James Strand

Dr. Adam Cohlmia

Dr. Brad Hoopes

Dr. Jack Morrison

Dr. Carla Sullivan

Dr. Matthew Cohlmia

Dr. Eugenia Johnson

Dr. Don Morton

Dr. Jackson Sullivan

Dr. Debbie Corwin

Dr. Katherine Johnson

Dr. James Murtaugh

Dr. Edwin Sutherland Jr.

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You can donate yearround 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 2018 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. Shannon Griffin, Council Chair, at sgriffin@okda.org, your component dental society’s president-elect, or the ODA office

by January 5, 2018.

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

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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 5, 2018 www.okda.org

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Thank You to the 2017 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 2018 membership.

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Dr. John Folks Dr. Richard Freeman Dr. Emily Frye Dr. Cathy Fuchs Dr. Danny Fuchs Dr. Chad Garrison Dr. Martha Garzon Dr. James Gilliam Dr. Mark Goodman Dr. Matthew Gray Dr. Steven Gregg Dr. John Groves Dr. Jacob Hager Dr. Bruce Hall Dr. Kent Hall Dr. Michael Hampton Dr. Michael Hansen Dr. Leslie Hardy Jr. Dr. Aaron Harman Dr. Joe Harris Dr. Edward Harroz Jr. Dr. Edward Harroz III Dr. Mark Harwood Dr. Darrell Hazle Dr. Robert Herman Dr. Jeffrey Hermen Dr. James Herndon Dr. William Hiatt Dr. Myron Hilton Dr. Mathew Hookom Dr. James Hooper Dr. Brad Hoopes Dr. Karl Jobst Dr. Donald Johnson Dr. Eugenia Johnson Dr. Krista Jones Dr. Richard Jungers Dr. Mohammad Karami Dr. Thomas Kennedy Dr. James Kierl Dr. Thomas Kierl III Dr. Michael Kincaid Dr. Michael Kirk Dr. DeNae Kirkpatrick Dr. Jason Knapp Dr. Jandra Korb

Dr. Robert Lamb Dr. Ashley Lanman Dr. Larry Lavelett Dr. Larry Leemaster Dr. Grady Lembke Dr. Dennis Leseberg Dr. Robert Livingston Dr. Juan Lopez Dr. Gary Lott Dr. James Lowe Dr. Jeff Lunday Dr. R. Lyle Jr. Dr. David Marks Dr. Alan Mauldin Dr. Stephen Mayer Dr. Jonas McCall Dr. Tracy McIntire Dr. Janna McIntosh Dr. Daniel McNair Dr. Zachary McNickle Dr. Glenn Mead Dr. Mark Mettry Dr. Marlo Miller 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. Samuel Owens Dr. Dana Price Dr. Gary Rahill Dr. Chandy Randall Dr. Kevin Ray Dr. Darryl Reed Dr. Karen Reed Dr. David Reiter Dr. Erin Roberts-Svob Dr. Miranda Ruleford Dr. Andrea Scoville Dr. Scott Searcey

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OKLAHOMA DENTAL FOUNDATION

MobileSmiles Patient Stories

By Kaylan Goodwin

For many people across the great state of Oklahoma, access to dental care is a serious problem. MobileSmiles Oklahoma (MSO) offers help with two RV-style mobile dental units that travel across the state delivering free dental care and education to those who need it.

“It’s been a month since my visit and I can eat more and I’m getting energy back,” Seth said, “If they hadn’t come here, my mouth would still be hurting. Trying to go to school and pay attention when my mouth was hurting so bad, well, I’m just so glad I don’t have to deal with that anymore.”

Here are testimonials from four individuals who have received much needed dental care from the MSO team.

Sam, child, Salina

Seth, teenager, Salina Seth called in a favor to try and get an appointment to see the dentist during MSO’s most recent visit to the city.

“My teeth were really bad and I haven’t been to see a dentist since my parents got divorced,” Seth said. “The pain was so bad I couldn’t sleep, I had a hard time eating and I don’t have much get up and go.”

Like most in his situation, Seth’s quality of life had declined parallel to the decline of his oral health. Due to the pain in his mouth, he had lost the ability to chew food, was losing weight and had a hard time getting rest. During a visit with MSO, Seth had two teeth pulled and two filled, and he was well on the way to feeling better.

Seth’s younger brother, Sam, was also struggling with pain related to dental issues but afraid of receiving treatment.

After more than four decades of consistent dental pain, John is thankful for the relief.

“When I heard MSO was coming, I had mixed feelings,” Sam said. “I knew I needed help but I’ve heard some pretty scary stories about going to the dentist.”

“For me, it was such a blessing to have MSO here and I can never complain,” John said. “I don’t have to worry about the pain anymore and I can even eat on both sides of my mouth.”

After some time spent bonding with the dental assistants, Sam had a few of his teeth filled, a tooth pulled and a dental cleaning.

“Everyone was so nice and helpful and they even told me that my blood sugar was really high so that I could get to a doctor to have that fixed,” Sam said. “I am very happy with the trip to the dentist and I still can’t believe how good my teeth look now.”

John, adult, Watonga After a friend learned that MSO was coming to Watonga, John’s late wife called and booked appointments for both of them.

“I haven’t seen the dentist since I left the military in the 70s because we couldn’t afford dental insurance,” John said. “I had a few teeth that needed to be pulled so they took care of me and made sure I wasn’t in any pain.”

John was quick to point out that this experience was unlike any other he has had at the dentist.

“The dentist and dental assistants were so friendly,” John said. “They didn’t make you feel like a poor person; they made you feel like you were very important.”

Charles, adult, Salina For Charles, more than two decades had passed since he last saw a dentist.

“It’s been at least twenty years since I had dental work because it costs too much and my truck isn’t any good for out-of-town trips,” Charles said.

Having been in significant dental pain for some time, Charles immediately signed up for an appointment.

“They pulled three bad teeth and I was able to quit taking ibuprofen every day,” Charles said. “I can eat and chew a lot better now and I am so glad MSO came to Salina.”

For more information on MobileSmiles, visit MobileSmilesOK.org.

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LEGISLATIVE LOOP Legislative Overview & Political Update

Building our Future for Oklahoma

By Representative Leslie Osborn, District 47

As I write this article the Legislature is officially in a call from the Governor for special session. When the Oklahoma Supreme Court overturned the $1.50/pack cigarette fee this summer a $215 million hole was created in the budget passed during the last legislative session, with all the cuts directed to the Department of Mental Health, the Department of Human Services, and the Health Care Authority.

Add in lost Federal matching funds and the cuts to the services provided by these three agencies amount to almost $700 million -- a devastating crisis. Added to that is the reality that Oklahoma is facing a $400-$500 million hole when we come back in 2018 to draw up next year’s budget.

How did we get in this continual fiscal crisis? The answer is complicated. Over the last ten years we have faced both a nationwide recession and the worst economic downturn to our oil and gas sector in the state’s history. Add to that the legislature continuing to lower taxes in an effort to boost the economy. State income tax has been lowered incrementally eight times (from seven percent to five percent) and the gross production tax on oil and gas from seven percent to two percent.

The last piece of the puzzle: hundreds of millions of dollars paid out in subsidies to wind companies as transferable and refundable tax credits. These factors

culminated in a structural deficit; we simply do not bring in enough dollars to fund the core services that our citizens expect. Many people cry out that we must tighten our belts. We have. Eightyfive percent of our agencies have been cut an average of 45 percent in the last decade. During that same time period we winnowed down the number of agencies from 85 to 67 through consolidations, streamlining and public/private partnerships. And we have gone from 35,000 state employees to 28,000. The fat has been cut -- we are down to the bone.

Where do we go from here? How do we fix it?

1. Jobs, higher paying jobs with a bettereducated workforce -- our children.

This can only be done with targeted investment into the classroom and higher teacher salaries to recruit and retain the brightest in the classroom.

2. Elect a governor in 2018 that will repeal and replace our antiquated tax code, which has not been redrawn since the 1930s. A modernized tax system would even the playing field for all citizens and industries, ensuring better funding for infrastructure, rural healthcare and mental health.

electing statesmen. People who will work across the aisle for a better future, and who will make tough votes and decisions for the state instead of for their next elections.

4. Invest. MAPS worked in Oklahoma City; we need MAPS for Oklahoma.

Working together we can act responsibly for the betterment of our state. We must strive for excellence and accept nothing else. We can and must make Oklahoma the place where we invest, thrive and, most importantly, build our futures.

3. Stop electing politicians and start

ADA, Others Ask Congress To Extend Children’s Health Insurance Program Noting that federal funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program expired on September 30, the ADA, Children’s Dental Health Project, and more than 100 stakeholders have called upon Congress to take action and to extend the program for at least five years. In an October 2 email sent to House and Senate staff, the organizations told legislators that “if Congress does not act swiftly, nine million children are at risk of losing medical and dental coverage.” The stakeholders wrote that “CHIP is a 20-year bipartisan success story,” and the program is “a critical safety net for American children who do not qualify for Medicaid, but whose families would struggle to afford private coverage, particularly dental coverage.”

To follow all of the ADA’s advocacy efforts and sign up for the ADA’s legislative action alerts, visit ADA.org/Advocacy.

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Dear Colleague, WHY DO WE NEED DENPAC? The Oklahoma Dental Political Action Committee (DENPAC) is the non-profit, non-partisan political action committee of the Oklahoma Dental Association. The purpose of DENPAC is to influence lawmakers who have demonstrated their concern for the preservation of dentistry as an independent profession and for the dental health of the citizens of Oklahoma. State government plays a vital role in setting policies and regulations on how we run our practices on a daily basis. From taxation to scope of practice and licensing, the Oklahoma legislature makes decisions affecting every aspect of the dental profession. DENPAC’s resources provide State legislators who support the opportunity for our ODA to educate lawmakers on legislation that we dental issues should be able to favor or oppose. DENPAC ensures that we have a constant presence at our State Capitol. DENPAC consists of dentists who see the political process as an count on the profession’s support. opportunity to ensure that the integrity of the dental profession stays intact.

My membership in DENPAC

WHY DO I BELONG TO DENPAC? provides me with the resources State legislators who support dental issues should be able to count on the and flexibility to do just that. profession’s support. My membership in organized dentistry and DENPAC provides me with the resources and flexibility to do just that. Like an automobile collision alert system, DENPAC watches out for blind spots at the State Capitol, protecting dentistry from unexpected, dangerous impacts. Without the actions of DENPAC and our legislative team, we would merely be cruising along in the practice of dentistry without even being aware of imminent impacts that are lying ahead. By the time we were aware of them, we’d have little or no time to react. And as you know, collision alert systems on vehicles are not usually standard equipment; they’re an upgrade for which we usually have to pay extra. And that’s how I view my DENPAC membership -- as an upgrade to my ODA membership that protects my practice, my patients, and my profession. The issues facing dentistry today (insurance, licensure, Medicaid audits and funding, mid-level providers, OUCOD funding, etc.) are BIG issues. My membership in DENPAC allows me to focus on those individuals who have supported dentistry. And I know that my small, personal investment in DENPAC allows the ODA to continue to be the voice of dentistry in Oklahoma and the first choice for consultation for legislators when discussing issues that affect us. I have often heard from legislators who tell me they need us to provide information to help them make informed decisions on proposed legislation. Without our input, they’re merely making decisions based on what sounds good, what makes the fewest people angry, or what is easiest for them. DENPAC FUNDS OUR VOICE. Whether you like it or not, the campaign contributions we make to dentistry-friendly candidates are what opens up those lines of communication. It’s what reminds legislators once they’re in office to go directly to the ODA for information, and not somewhere else. That’s what my DENPAC investment does for me.

Please join DENPAC when paying your 2018 dues and know that your DENPAC membership sends a clear message that you feel our profession is worth investing in. DENPAC also has booster levels: Capitol Club ($470) and, new this year, the DENPAC Grand Level ($1000). Please consider investing in the future of our profession by joining DENPAC when paying your 2018 dues.

Thank you!

M. Edmund Braly, DDS 2017-2018 DENPAC Chair

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Thank you 2017 Oklahoma Dental Political Action Committee (DENPAC) Contributors!

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 2018 dues!

Dr. Jeffrey Ahlert Dr. Adelaide Allen-Steed Dr. Clay Anderson Dr. Glenn Ashmore *Dr. Douglas Auld Dr. Michael Auld Dr. Jeffrey Baggett Dr. Robert Baumann Dr. William Beasley Dr. Brandon Beaver Dr. Ray Beddoe Dr. Kari Bender *Dr. Tamara Berg Dr. David Birdwell Dr. Elizabeth Bohanon Dr. Richard Bohlander Dr. Blaire Bowers *Dr. Edmund Braly *Dr. Todd Bridges Dr. George Bridges III Dr. Matthew Bridges Dr. Richard Brown Jr. Dr. Nathan Brown Dr. Steven Brown Dr. Blake Bullard Dr. Adam Bulleigh Dr. William Burchard Dr. Bonnie Burton Dr. Patricia Cannon Dr. J. Carletti Dr. William Carter Jr. Dr. Mary Casey-Kelly Dr. Conrad Casler Jr. Dr. Brian Chastain Dr. Carrie Chastain Dr. Stephen Chastain Dr. Tennille Cheek-Covey Dr. Adam Cohlmia *Dr. Matthew Cohlmia Dr. Raymond Cohlmia Dr. Debbie Corwin Dr. James Corwin Dr. Lester Cowden III Dr. Karen Cox-Haymaker

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Dr. Russell Danner Dr. Darrell Daugherty Dr. Walter Davis *Dr. Susan Davis Dr. David Deason Dr. Myrna Domoney Dr. Brian Drew Dr. Craig Dudley Dr. Kevin Duffy Dr. K. Elassal Dr. Heath Evans Dr. Christopher Fagan *Dr. Timothy Fagan Dr. Barry Farmer Dr. Shak Feroz Dr. John Folks Dr. Richard Freeman Dr. Emily Frye Dr. Chad Garrison Dr. James Gilliam Dr. Stephen Glenn Dr. Mark Goodman Dr. Matthew Gray Dr. Evangeline Greer Dr. Shannon Griffin Dr. Clark Grilliot Dr. John Groves 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. Somer Heim Dr. Matthew Heim Dr. Richard Henry Dr. Robert Herman Dr. Jeffrey Hermen Dr. Randi Hobbs Dr. Mathew Hookom

Dr. James Hooper Dr. Brad Hoopes Dr. Donald Johnson Dr. Eugenia Johnson Dr. Katherine Johnson *Dr. Krista Jones Dr. Mohammad Karami Dr. Thomas Kierl III Dr. Michael Kirk Dr. DeNae Kirkpatrick Dr. Jennifer Koonce Dr. Jandra Korb Dr. Mitchell Kramer Dr. Robert Lamb Dr. Ashley Lanman Dr. Larry Lavelett Dr. Grady Lembke Dr. Dennis Leseberg Dr. Marti Levinson Dr. Shannon Lewis Dr. Robert Livingston *Dr. Juan Lopez Dr. Pamela Low Dr. James Lowe Dr. Jeff Lunday Dr. Kevin Mailot Dr. David Marks Dr. Alan Mauldin *Dr. Stephen Mayer Dr. Jonas McCall Dr. Eugene McCormick Dr. Janna McIntosh Dr. Michael McKinney Dr. Daniel McNair *Dr. Glenn Mead Dr. Mohsen Moosavi Dr. Robert Morford III Dr. Paul Mullasseril Dr. James Murtaugh Dr. Luke-Hieu Nguyen Dr. James Nicholson Jr. Dr. Alan Owen Dr. Samuel Owens Dr. Bennett Parks

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OUASDA Members

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CAPITOL CLUB Names in Purple are 2017 OKCapitol Club Members

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2017 Campaign Contributions SENATE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Kim David $1000

Darin Chambers $500 Dale Derby $500 Tim Downing $500 Jason Dunnington $1000 Claudia Griffith $500 Ryan Martinez $500 R. Jay McAtee $1000 Kevin McDugle $500

AJ Griffin $1000 Greg McCortney $500 Lonnie Paxton $500 Roland Pederson $500 Paul Scott $500 Ervin Yen $1000

Glen Mulready $500 Leslie Osborn $1000 David Perryman $500 Mike Sanders $500 Emily Virgin $500 Rick West $500 Cory Williams $1000

OTHER RACES Mick Cornett for Governor $5,000 Todd Lamb for Governor $5,000 Mike Hunter for Attorney General $5,000 Leslie Osborn for State Labor Commissioner $5,000

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ODA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Eugenia Johnson, DDS Tulsa, OK

By Madison Huffines, ODA Membership Communications Manager

the Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry in 1994. She worked as a general dentist and endodontist in Moscow for ten years when she met her husband-to-be, Dr. Ben Johnson, at a dental conference in Sochi, Russia. Ben, an internationally recognized leading expert in endodontics and instrument design, was one of the speakers at the dental conference. What they both thought was just a weekend of continuing education turned out to be a real-life fairytale. They were introduced and the rest, as they say, was history.

Anyone who has met Dr. Eugenia Johnson can attest to her engaging demeanor, fabulous style and, of course, extensive knowledge of dentistry and endodontics.

Her research has been published in the Journal of Endodontics, later leading to the development of a new dental instrument used to perform root canal treatments.

A Jill of all trades, she was also featured on the cover of the December 2010 Oklahoma Magazine, which highlighted her in an article spotlighting some of the most fashionable people in Oklahoma.

As if her resumé was not impressive enough, she has also earned not one, but two degrees in two different countries.

Yes…countries. Though it seems as if she has lived in the U.S. all her life, Johnson was actually born and raised in Russia. It was there that she earned her DDS from

Ben and Eugenia married and settled down in Tulsa, OK where Ben practiced.

While Eugenia became well-adjusted to life in Oklahoma, she missed practicing dentistry. With the support and encouragement of her husband, she decided to go back to school at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Eugenia described returning to school as one of the biggest challenges that she faced upon moving to the United States.

“It was challenging,” she said, “but after accomplishing all of that, (passing dental boards and all the exams -- once again!)

I feel very satisfied. There were so many new things to learn. It’s a wonderful feeling to have accomplished this.”

Eugenia’s achievements have not stopped with a U.S. dental degree. Since graduating from Nova Southeastern in 2008, she has remained extremely involved in the dental community and has opened her own practice in Tulsa. She considers this her greatest career accomplishment.

“Twenty years ago, I couldn’t have dreamed about opening a practice in the United States. I still feel like it’s a dream to live in the United States, to be a dentist here and to be honored to serve as the Tulsa County Dental Society president,” she said. “When I think about this privilege, I get goose bumps. What a blessing!”

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With a spouse who shares the same passions, Eugenia finds herself constantly inspired and influenced by Ben’s work, describing him as her role model and influential figure in endodontics. “At home, we always talk about endodontics and discuss interesting cases,” she says.

“I don’t hesitate to ask him questions.

His opinion is valued by so many endodontists worldwide. I couldn’t ask for better!”

It is safe to say that Eugenia’s career choice has not only changed the lives of her patients, but her own as well. “I moved to a different country, spoke a different language, immersed myself in a different culture and traditions,” she describes. “If I had chosen a different specialty I would have never had this happiness.”

Dr. Eugenia Johnson stays active in the dental community through her involvement in multiple professional organizations including the American Association of Endodontics, the American Dental Association, the European Society of Endodontology, the Endodontology Society of the Russian Dental Association, the Oklahoma Dental Association and the Tulsa County Dental Society for which she is currently serving as president.

Drs. Ben and Eugenia Johnson enjoy spending time outdoors with their dogs and riding horses.

ODA Executive Director Presented the 2017 Stephen K. Young Distinguished Service Award In recognition of Mrs. F. Lynn Means' steadfast dedication to the dental profession, the OU College of Dentistry Alumni Association honored her with the inaugural Stephen K. Young Distinguished Service Award on Friday, October 6, 2017.

Means has served the Oklahoma Dental Association since February 2006, first as Assistant Executive Director, and then as the ODA Executive Director, beginning in 2009.

During her tenure as Executive Director, the ODA has launched many successful programs, including the ODA Mentor Program, now in its fourth year, and the ODA Leadership Academy.

Most notably, during Means’ very first year as ODA Executive Director, the ODA initiated the Oklahoma Mission of Mercy (OkMOM). When asked of what she is most proud professionally, it is definitely OkMOM. She worked tirelessly her first seven months as Executive Director,

alongside the first two OkMOM Chairs, Dr. Rieger Wood and Dr. Tamara Berg.

Together, they developed OkMOM’s many intricacies, top to bottom, that helped it materialize into the triumphant program it is today. Since 2010, OkMOM has provided more than $10 million of donated dental treatment to more than 13,000 people in need. It is by far the largest healthcare-related charitable event in the state of Oklahoma, bringing together more than 1,500 volunteers from the dental community and beyond each February.

Means was recently elected Secretary of the American Society of Constituent Dental Executives, a group of all the ADA’s state Executive Directors, and she is scheduled to begin serving as the group’s President in 2019.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Oral Communication and Public Relations from the University of Central Oklahoma; and in 1991, she earned her Master’s degree in

education from the University of Central Oklahoma.

Last year, in recognition of 40 years of service to the College and to the dental profession, the OU College of Dentistry Alumni Association recognized Dr. Stephen K. Young with the Distinguished Service Award. In addition, the Alumni Association voted unanimously to rename the award in honor of Dr. Young.

Dean Raymond Cohlmia presented the inaugural Stephen K. Young Distinguished Service Award to Mrs. Lynn Means, ODA Executive Director.

Photo provided by Travis Caperton, OU Photographer

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ODA FEATURE

ODA's Women Presidents: Breaking the Mold

By Tina Evans, ODA Director of Communications and Education

Since its founding in 1907 the Oklahoma Dental Association has been led by 111 presidents, only four of whom have been women. It was 100 years before the first female president was elected. Notably, this occurred during the ODA’s centennial year (2006-07) when Dr. Pamela Low “broke the glass ceiling” and was chosen to lead the Association. Since Low’s election, three other women have been elected to the ODA’s top office: Drs. Krista Jones, Jandra (Mayer-Ward) Korb, and Tamara Berg.

Dr. Pamela Low 2006-2007

Dr. Krista Jones 2007-2008

“It was very exciting being the first female president of the ODA,” said Low. “There were so many great moments during my tenure. One of my favorite memories was the unveiling of the bronze statue of Pierre Fauchard created by Dr. Gary Gardner that graces the front of our ODA building.

It was an honor to have the international president of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, Dr. William Winspear, attend the ceremony.”

Naturally, none of the four women stepped into this role without prior leadership experience or support. Low began her leadership involvement in dental school.

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Dr. Jandra MayerWard 2008-2009

Dr. Tamara Berg 2010-2011

One of Dr. Krista Jones' passions is serving the marginalized people around the world.

Dr. Shannon Griffin 2018-2019

Torchia and Jim Saddoris. “Drs. Hogg and Keenan asked me to serve as secretary during their terms as ODA President.

That led to a desire to serve on the state level as president,” said Low. “I felt I had organizational skills that would be useful, and that it was the responsibility of members in any organization to participate and serve where they could contribute.”

Krista Jones, who practices in Edmond and succeeded Low as ODA President, regarded her breaking into the inner circle

During freshman orientation, a professor suggested that students purchase football tickets as a group. “None of the guys volunteered to collect the IDs and money and purchase the tickets in a block, so I did,” said Low. “The next week, I was nominated and elected president of the freshman class. That began my involvement with organized dentistry.”

When Low and her husband, Dr. Karey Low, opened their dental practices in Tulsa, they joined the Tulsa County Dental Society. Shortly after, she was asked to serve as a district delegate to the ODA House of Delegates. She attributes her early involvement in state-level organized dentistry to many Tulsa dental legends: Drs. Steve Hogg, Al Keenan, Stephen Glenn, Richard Haught, Jim

It's a family affair participating in the Oklahoma Mission of Mercy. Dr. Stephen Mayer with his wife, Janene, and Dr. Korb with her husband, Michael Korb, at the 2016 OkMOM in Oklahoma City.

other areas of interest. “I was interested in becoming active in my professional organization and making a difference in my community, my state and my career,” said Jones. “I started with National Children’s Dental Health Month activities with the Oklahoma County Dental Society at the fair, and then moved to the ODA NCDH program and other philanthropic activities.”

Dr. Pam Low has always enjoyed the outdoors, but now in retirement, she and Karey spend most of their retirement time in Colorado.

of leadership difficult because it felt like a closed, male-dominated group. “At first, because of age and gender, I felt I had to work harder to be taken seriously. I had to do my job or assignments very well and maybe even go above and beyond,” she said. “Sometimes it felt like Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers - Fred received all the accolades for his remarkable dancing, yet Ginger was doing the same thing backwards and in high heels!”

Jones credits Drs. Scott Waugh and Frank Miranda as being instrumental in connecting her into areas she felt passionate about, which in turn exposed her to

Dr. Tamara Berg at an OKC Thunder basketball game with her son, Clayton.

Dr. Korb credits her father, Dr. Stephen Mayer, for her dedication to organized dentistry. “Being raised in a dental family, I understand the importance of organized dentistry,” she said. “I attended the ODA Annual Meeting even before I began dental school.” Her father’s lifelong friendship with Dr. Jim Torchia also influenced her to pursue leadership positions. “Straight out of dental school, I started a practice in Vinita Dr. Shannon Griffin hiking with her stepmother, Sue. They and became president of the Northern are standing on the top of Wheeler Peak, the highest District Dental Society and jumped in with point in New Mexico, at an elevation of 13,159'. both feet at the state level.”

A common thread with all four of these past presidents was their early involvement in organized dentistry either in dental school or as a new graduate, and recognizing the great advantage of mentorships. To new female graduates Berg advises, “Get involved in your dental community wherever you practice. Find a female dentist that you can call on for questions.” Korb offers a different perspective to new graduates: “I wish someone would have told me how important a solid disability policy would be to me and my family. It’s imperative for young dentists to fully fund their policy before they fund another thing: everything from waiver of premium to cost of living increase coverage.”

“Sometimes it felt like Fred, Astaire and Ginger Rogers - Fred received all the accolades for his remarkable dancing, yet Ginger was doing the same thing backwards and in high heels!”- Jones

Dr. Berg, who practices in Yukon, recounted how she immediately became involved with local organized dentistry societies. “I saw that organizations could work together to be a mentoring source for me as well as allow me to mentor future graduates,” said Berg. Before becoming ODA President in 2010-11, she was president of the Oklahoma Association of Women Dentists (OAWD) in 1998-1999 and again in 2006-2007, and president of the Oklahoma County Dental Society in 2003-2004. “After serving in these roles, I had the confidence to believe I could serve at the ODA level.”

Despite their strong involvement with their profession, all four also make time

“Get involved in your dental community wherever you practice.

Find a female dentist that you can call on for questions." - Berg Continued on page 43

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Motherhood and Dentistry: Tips on Succeeding at Both

By Sarah Fox Broermann, DDS Working full time as a pediatric dentist, owning my own business and being a mother to seven energetic boys keeps me more than a little busy! Fortunately, I am very blessed to be married to my business partner, who is also the man of my dreams and a super dad. Jeff and I met in dental school and got married during my residency when I instantly became a bonus mom to his sons, Brenden (now 19) and Colin (18).

After completing my residency, we returned to Tulsa where I worked as an associate and became a partner in a busy practice. During this time, we welcomed Beau (11), Gray (10) and Quinn (8) into our family. A few years after becoming business owners, we were surprised to learn we were having twins, August and Liev (3). Having a large family and a busy practice required some planning and focus. I gathered some of the following pearls from other professional moms; some I figured out myself the hard way!

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Motherhood and Dentistry can both be full-time jobs. Since both can be so overwhelming, I have found it helpful to try to follow the "No Home at Work and No Work at Home" rule.

Obviously, there are exceptions (a sick child, an emergency patient on the weekend, etc.), but I try to stay present with my family at home and give my patients 100% of my attention while at work. Jeff and I could easily talk about work 24/7, but that isn't fair to our kids, friends and family, and it’s simply not healthy.

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Take time for your spouse. Schedule vacations and date nights. We’ve always had a standing weekend night babysitter. Trust me, if can find a sitter for five kids all under age 11, you can as well. Get away, relax and refocus!

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Get as organized as you can. I really struggle with this one since there are so many schedules! Block your work schedule as early as you can to avoid rescheduling patients. We set our yearly calendar in December for the following year. That way our patients and staff know our availability. Our vacation

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Dr. Sarah Fox Broermann, her husband, Dr. Jeff Broermann, and their seven boys.

times are always the week of spring break and the last week in December. It sounds crazy for a pediatric office, but it works for us. We want to be home with our kids when they’re out of school!

After you do that, learn to not apologize to your patients for not being open.

Great patients don't complain when they hear you’re out of the office for one of your kids’ events.

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Delegate as many things as possible.

I consider my home to be my other small business. We have several people that help shuttle our kids around and care for them while we’re at work. We interview, review, contract and bonus them just like a dental employee. Set clear expectations and have written job descriptions. Early on, I tried to do everything myself. With experience and a larger family, I’ve learned to ask for more help.

Learn when you need a little "me" time. Schedule it in and make it happen. This is when a super-

supportive spouse really helps!

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Surround yourself with people that make you feel good. Every stage of motherhood can be challenging. Find friends that mirror your parenting style and can support you during stressful moments.

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Be kind to yourself and know that perfection doesn't exist. I have many days when it feels like I'm failing at both motherhood and dentistry. It's easy to lose focus and feel defeated! Remember that the tough times of motherhood (sleep deprivation, pumping at the office, juggling sick kiddos, or dashing out to make a school play) or the stresses of employees and demanding patients don't last forever.

Dr. Sarah Fox Broermann, a 2004 graduate of the OU College of Dentistry, is a pediatric dentist in Tulsa, OK. She was recognized as the ODA's Young Dentist of the Year in 2015.

AAWD/OAWD: The Voice for Women in Dentistry

By Kay S. (Suzie) Beavers, DDS In 1921, twelve women dentists met in Milwaukee, WI and formed what is currently known as the American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD).

“The AAWD is all about promoting and mentoring female dentists,” said former ODA President and 1995 OUCOD graduate Dr. Tamara Berg, who will begin her term as AAWD President in January. “It has helped women dentists all across the U.S. with growing their practices and running small businesses.”

Having served this past year as AAWD’s Director of Academic Affairs, I can readily appreciate the positive impact the organization has had in the professional lives of its members. Closer to home, the Oklahoma Association of Women Dentists (OAWD) aids in the advancement of women in dentistry, promotes support and cooperation among its members, and promotes the fundamentals of good oral health. A recognized chapter of the national organization, the OAWD was founded in 1985 by Dr. Mary Martin, who served the first two years as President and also a third term in 2015-16. Thirtytwo years later, the OAWD continues to serve as a social organization encouraging fellowship between students and graduates, and as an educational resource network on issues in dentistry. The OUCOD Alumni Association recently recognized Dr. Martin, a 1984 OUCOD graduate, as 2017 Dental Alumna of the Year for her many

professional accomplishments including her pioneering work with AAWD/OAWD. There is a strong and active OAWD Student Chapter within the OU College of Dentistry. The 2017-18 academic year began with a Welcome Luncheon for the new freshman women dental students.

Other planned social activities will include the Membership Drive/Back to School Bash, a Kendra Scott Fundraiser benefiting the Mary E. Martin DDS Scholarship, and a year-end holiday gathering. Educational activities will include a Fall Specialist Panel made up of several dental specialists (oral/ maxillofacial surgery, endodontics and periodontics). The information shared will be beneficial for those students interested in applying for residencies. A Spring Student Panel will focus on general dentists working in different environments and sharing their experiences of raising children and balancing family time with busy dental practices.

The academic year will wrap up with a dinner honoring the graduating senior women. Two special awards named in recognition of the accomplishments, dedication, and contributions of two leaders of women’s dentistry will be presented to deserving recipients. The Eleanor J. Bushee Senior Dental Student Award is named for Dr. Eleanor Bushee, a 1944 graduate of Northwestern University School of Dentistry, who was one of the first women to specialize and then enter the world of academia. At a time when dentistry was almost exclusively a male-dominated profession, this was indeed a rare accomplishment.

The Mary E. Martin Scholarship Award, named in honor of OAWD’s founding president, recognizes those same traits and drive for success on a local level, and is awarded to assist Drs. Mary Martin, Tamara Berg and Suzie Beavers at the AAWD Sponsor and Past President Reception during the 2017 AAWD National Conference. The purple in the professional

Dr. Tamara Berg was installed as the 2018 AAWD President by Dr. Karyl Patten from Atlanta, GA, the 2017 President.

development of our younger members.

I have been privileged to serve as the Faculty Advisor of the OAWD Student Chapter for the past 14 years. The most enjoyable thing I find in my role with the OAWD is the camaraderie, getting to know the students on a personal basis, and knowing that those friendships will continue after graduation. As more women enter the dental field, the OAWD Chapter continues to grow and evolve with the profession. The basic foundation of both organizations, AAWD and OAWD, remains to provide support and mentoring from dental school through retirement.

To quote incoming AAWD president Dr. Tamara Berg: “I often get asked ‘Is AAWD still relevant?’ The answer is YES – maybe even more now than ever before. With the number of female dental students increasing, we need female dentists to help mentor these young ladies and show them that a happy work/life/family balance is possible. With our 100-year anniversary approaching in 2021, now is a wonderful time to ‘lean in’ and get involved with the AAWD.”

More information about the AAWD is available at aawd.org and www.dentistry.ouhsc.edu/ CurrentStudents/CollegeOrganizations/.

champagne was uniquely made by the chef for AAWD Members to toast the planning of the 100-year celebration.

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Passion Leads: Women in Dentistry

By Cathy Jameson, PhD “You never run out of energy! Where do you get all that energy?” People say this to me all the time. So, what is the energizer?

connection of each system and each person within the practice. If one system has a “glitch” in it, it will have a negative impact on every other system.

If one person is not fulfilling their responsibilities, it will have a negative impact on others.

While there are many different principles that impact my energy level, perhaps the most significant one is passion. I love what I do. I’m a teacher and am passionate about that calling. I feel that what I am teaching can make a powerful difference in the lives of the people I teach. Passion. That’s the driving force: the energy generator.

You are called. You decided to be a provider of healthcare—to make a difference in the lives of the people you serve. You have made decision after decision about where and how you practice dentistry. Each decision is driven by the passion of your commitment to serve, to be successful, and to lead.

LEVELS OF LEADERSHIP There are three levels of leadership that you encounter in every one of your dental days.

And each one is influenced and impacted by your energy: your passion.

1. First, you are a leader of yourself. No one but you determined how you would study -- or if you would study.

No one but you determined the goals you would set and how diligently you would work toward those goals. No one but you decides the type of dentistry you do or the way you perform that dentistry. And no one but you decides the attitude you bring to each day’s opportunities or challenges. Your level of success and the degree of your significance is totally and completely up to you. That decision is driven by your passion. Find your passion and you find your energy.

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You are a leader of your teammates.

No matter what your role is on the dental team -- doctor, business administrator, clinical assistant, or hygienist --you are a leader of your teammates.

Clear expectations of individual roles make accountability possible. One person can’t perform successfully if others do not. There is a synchronistic

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When things aren’t working well, true leaders will step up to the plate and make necessary alterations. When leaders start accepting less than the best, then that will become the norm.

However, when the team sees that leaders are passionate about excellence, they will follow suit. Passion is contagious.

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You are a leader of your patients.

You cannot (nor would you want to) push patients into making a decision, but you can lead them into making a decision. And, hopefully, that’s a decision to say “yes” to recommended treatment. Always lead from a place of honesty and integrity. People must have trust in the doctor and the team.

Trust builds confidence. Trust means “I am who I am no matter where I am or who I am with.” Your deeds and actions match your words.

Trust that is established between and among the doctor and team members transfers to patients and is evident in every fiber of the practice. Mutual trust translates to effort, quality performance, and good communication. It is hard to gain, easy to lose, and even harder to regain.

Without trust a practice can never move forward. With trust a vision of the “ideal” can be passionately pursued.

ELEMENTS OF PASSIONATE LEADERSHIP Here are seven elements of leadership that I have found to be imperative for success.

1. PERSEVERANCE. My dentist husband, Dr. John Jameson, and I have experienced both the joys and challenges that come with life and with business. We’ve been through the

most difficult times imaginable -- more difficult than I would have dreamed when we began our life together as young “kids” in undergraduate school at Oklahoma State University. We thought everything was going to be “peachy keen”. Well, it wasn’t always that way. We’ve been through both the best and the worst of times.

But, when we were at our lowest ebb, we never lost our passion for our journey, our vision, our dream, our kids, our home, our family, our history and the histories of our families, and our passion for each other and ourselves. It was our passion (and a lot of prayer) that gave us the strength and fortitude to get through the hardest of times. So, when turning and walking away seemed to be the easier answer and sticking things out the more difficult route, we persevered. We faced our challenges. We “figured things out”. We found out how to make things work. And on the other side of every adversity we found strength, wisdom, grace, and growth – both personally and financially. Perseverance.

2. BE ON A PATH OF PERSONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. Study. Yes, study how to be a better clinician. But also study how to be a more enlightened person. Refuse to be any less than your very best. William James, the father of psychology, says that the human being uses about 5-10%

of his/her potential. Really? Are you ok with that? I’m not. I want to use at least 12-15% of my potential! So, stretch. Read things that are out of your comfort zone. Go to courses.

Work with coaches. While I am a coach, I also have several different kinds of coaches in my life. I want to learn and grow continuously. I never want to waste my mind. How about you?

3. CONSIDER A MASTERMIND GROUP. Get with other professionals from dentistry or other professions who are like-minded. Do not surround yourself with doomsayers. Be with people who believe in possibilities and who believe in you. Separate from negative people; their influence on you will be debilitating. And if you are the doomsayer, the negative one, figure out what is causing you to be negative and do something about it. You can!

4. BE PROACTIVE. Know that no one is going to make success happen for you.

Only you can make success become a reality. Knock on doors. Make phone calls. Arrange for lunches. Be in contact with people who can make a difference.

Make sure that you are doing as much for others as you would hope that they would do for you. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Be proactive!

5. NETWORK. When people ask me how I grew my company as quickly and as large as I did, I say one word: networking. I invested time and money to be “out there”. I would fly across the country to have a 30-minute meeting with someone I felt I needed in my life and who I felt could help. I went to meetings, walked the floors, went to classes. I studied speaking. I joined NSA. I studied sales, business, marketing -- everything I could get my hands on. I continued my education. I went to courses that had nothing to do with dentistry and I translated the information into our world. I wrote for magazines, lectured for corporations – basically, I did whatever I needed to do to pave the way, to carve a path. I didn’t have money to invest in marketing, so I marketed through networking. And

through that networking with people and companies that I truly believed in, I created lifelong friendships.

Networking only works when it is truly an act of goodness for both parties and when there is a sincere belief that is reciprocal.

6. FOCUS: This is a hard one. You are pulled in so many directions: family, patients, team, running the business, continuous learning, going to courses, trying to stay healthy, taking care of a household, staying on top of the ever-changing world of healthcare, etc. etc. You may, in fact, have so many opportunities and things you want to do that you feel torn into a thousand pieces. You may feel that you aren’t doing anything well.

Stop. Take a moment. Take pen and paper (not the computer) and write out the things that are on your plate.

Then prioritize them. Ask yourself this question: “In the span of a lifetime, which of these things will make the biggest difference?” Breathe deeply.

Relax. Let the answer come – and write it down. Then, prioritize.

This doesn’t mean that you must throw anything away. Keep the list. Once you gain more organizational skill, perhaps the other things may gain a place in your schedule. But, for now, focus.

As you generate more income, determine places where you can hire people to carry out activities just as well (or perhaps better) than you. This will free you to do the things that only you can do. This is a key element of productivity. It’s called delegation.

Focus!

7. CREATE A HEALTHY WORK ENVIRONMENT: Make a commitment to create and maintain a work environment that is healthy -both mentally and physically -- for you, your team members and your patients.

Reach out to professionals who have already figured out how to do this and study with them. Let them teach you the communication skills, management and marketing skills, and business skills, as well as clinical skills that will

be imperative to your success. There is no reason not to have the practice of your dreams. Your ideal practice -- whatever that is -- is up to you.

You deserve it and can have it. Define what success means to you. Set goals: financial, personal, family, physical, professional and spiritual. Whatever those goals are to you, be about the business of making them happen -starting now. One step at a time.

Doing the dentistry and caring for patients will not be your greatest source of stress. It will be team challenges and running the business. These stresses, if not handled well, can take away from your joy. The key to stress control is to identify the source of the stress, and then do something about it. A leader takes action geared toward remedy, resolution and success.

Remember: you are a leader of yourself, first and foremost. You cannot lead others or take care of others if you don’t first take care of yourself. Be kind to yourself. No one can steal your passion. It’s yours. Be protective of this precious asset. It’s your energy source. It’s your treasure.

PASSION LEADS You are a woman who has chosen to make a difference. You are a woman who has invested time, money, energy and effort in a career that is rated as the number one career in the country. You are a professional who is leading others, one person at a time. You are a leader. You are a woman of passion. And PASSION LEADS. Cathy Jameson is the founder of Jameson Management, an international dental management, marketing and hygiene coaching firm.

Hear more from Cathy Jameson during the 2018 ODA Annual Meeting Opening Session on Friday, April 20, 2018 in Oklahoma City.

Learn more about her presentation at www.okda.org/annual-meeting.

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OUASDA: Who Runs the World?

Beyonce asked “Who runs the world?” and told us it was girls. When it comes to the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry ASDA, that’s the case! There are three talented, intelligent and passionate women representing our student body as the ASDA Presidents Panel.

Lynna Van Class of 2019 ASDA President Hometown: Chelsea, OK

Brittany Hand Class of 2020 ASDA President-elect Hometown: Altus, OK

Edith Quiñonez Class of 2021 DS1 ASDA President Hometown: Texhoma, OK

Lynna is passionate about dentistry because the profession encompasses all aspects that she desires in a career: science, art, entrepreneurship, community, and the ability to go into academia.

Dentistry was always appealing to Brittany because it was the perfect mix of art and science. It was a way to combine her characteristics of loving to help people, communicating well, and wanting to make a difference.

Having worked with Good Shepherd Ministries, Edith learned a lot about the barriers people have with accessing dental care. She believes it is important to address the issue in our society of understanding the importance of oral health and wants to play a role in addressing that issue and providing comprehensive care for patients.

OUCOD Female Graduates Class of Male Female Total Percentage C OD 1st OU ting ua d a r G Class

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children. “I’ve seen everyone from Kenny Rogers to the Dave Matthews Band to Snoop Dogg to Metallica!”

Berg has two sons who are both very active in sports so she spends a lot of time attending basketball games and swim meets. She and her family are also big OU and OKC Thunder fans and enjoy going to games. During her free time she enjoys scrapbooking and reading.

The Lows have always had an active lifestyle and enjoy being outdoors. In Oklahoma, they enjoy sailing, windsurfing and Drs. Pamela and Karey Low have always had an active bicycling. “Now that we spend most of our Dr. Shannon Griffin with her two sons, George and J.J., lifestyle enjoying the outdoors and traveling the world. retirement time in Colorado we’re able to on their way to Boy Scouts. ski every day in the winter,” she said. “I for their families and hobbies. Jones and enjoy playing the piano, but I find it difficult her husband, Craig Stinson, are avid world Griffin is a general dentist practicing in to stay inside long enough to play! As John travelers. “We are Total Eclipse of the Edmond and the mother of two sons.

Muir said: The mountains are calling and I Sun chasers,” she says proudly. “We’ve She is also a faculty member in the OU must go.” now seen ten eclipses all over the world College of Dentistry’s AEGD program and -- Peru, Zimbabwe, Turkey, Libya, Tahiti, served as the Chair of the 2016 OkMOM in Easter Island, Papua New Guinea, Mexico, Oklahoma City. Noting how it is important Southern Caribbean, and now DeBois, to be involved in shaping the future of the WY. We also love OU sports – particularly profession, Griffin said, “It’s one thing to football and men’s and women’s basketball. be a part of the profession and accept how And we’re huge Thunder fans. Russell Westbrook is our hero!”

“Dentistry allows you to be a doctor, mother, philanthropist, choir director, or whatever!" - Griffin

The ODA will add a fifth female president to its ranks when Dr. Shannon Griffin assumes the presidency in 2018-2019.

Dr. Berg with her husband, Lowell, and two sons swimming with a stingray in Grand Cayman.

Korb says, “My family is my hobby. Or, I should say my hobbies have developed from my family.” The hobby that she spends the most time on is photography. She takes between 1000-2000 photos a week of various sports activities and school events and shares them with students at no cost.

She also volunteers a significant amount of time to Vinita Public Schools in many areas including serving as the VPS Board of Education President. (“This is my sixth year on the board.”) She also attends several concerts a year with her husband and/or

Dr. Korb married Michael Korb on May 20, 2017 at the Vinita Firehouse. Her three boys are Parker, Payton, and Price, and her bonus daughters Mackenzie and Marissa.

Dr. Jones and her husband, Craig, scuba diving. They also enjoy walking and reading.

it may change around you. But it’s another thing altogether to have a direct impact on how you can change the profession.” Griffin believes that the profession of dentistry allows women to be anything they want to be. “Dentistry allows you to be a doctor, mother, philanthropist, choir director, or whatever!”

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Space for Lease Northwest OKC dental office is offering to lease 3 operatories and dental chairs to an individual looking to start a practice or slow down. The lease offers 1 private consultation room with a separate checkout desk. All 3 rooms are equipped with state of the art Adec chairs and cabinets. The rooms are completely ready for use. The lab and sterilization room will be shared with the current dentist. The dental office is located just North of Wilshire Blvd on May Avenue. It is a separated lone standing building directly facing May Avenue with plenty of parking. If interested call Joe 405-593-7517.

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PRACTICES FOR SALE PRACTICE FOR SALE: NEW LISTING - WEST OKLA. CITY SUBURB. $700K in collections in a 3-½ day work week. Leased office in a busy and visible location. Office has approximately 3,000 sq. ft. (MOL) with 4 fully equipped operatories and could easily have 5 and possibly even six.

Fully digital X-rays throughout, with Cerac and lab grade milling machine, caries detection equipment, automated Endo (Tulsa Dental), and multiple intra-oral cameras. EagleSoft practice management software with 12 computer stations throughout office. Thirty-three new patients/ month with more than 3,300 active patients. Call soon. This won’t last very long. Call Max or Jack at PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ASSOCIATES at (405) 359-8784. FINANCING AVAILABLE PRACTICE FOR SALE: BROKEN ARROW, OK. $850,000 in a 4-day week. Four ops full of excellent equipment and loaded with high tech; Laser, ALL digital X-ray and pan, intraoral cameras. Diagnodent, Carestream scanner, elec.

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PRACTICE FOR SALE: ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA. $543,600 in a “casual” 4-day work week. Untapped potential. Four operatories with Dentrix. Stand-alone building. Call Max or Jack at PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ASSOCIATES at (405) 359-8784. FINANCING AVAILABLE PRACTICE FOR SALE: NORTH-CENTRAL OKLAHOMA. $1M PLUS in 4-day work week.

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FINANCING AVAILABLE PRACTICE FOR SALE: SW of Oklahoma City in a short commutable drive. Two part-time satellite practice. Very low overhead. Practice collected $722K in 2015 with very large profit margin.

A serious money maker!! Call Max or Jack at PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ASSOCIATES at (405) 359-8784. FINANCING AVAILABLE PRACTICE FOR SALE: NW corner of Arkansas, in “Wal-Mart Country.” Office is in a medical complex across from hospital. Underserved area creates unlimited opportunity. Three ops in 1,200 Sq. Ft. This practice is ideal as a satellite office or an entry-level practice. Many services are referred, so tremendous room for growth. Very low

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FINANCING AVAILABLE PRACTICE FOR SALE: Shawnee, OK. Leased office with attractive contemporary design. Good location just off of a main blvd. Four ops, two for hygiene. Digital X-ray, 7 computer terminals throughout. Collected $480K in a 3 ½ day week.

Could easily expand to 4 or 5 days/ week. Seeing 25 new patients/month. Call Max or Jack at PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ASSOCIATES at (405) 359-8784. FINANCING AVAILABLE PRACTICE FOR SALE: OKLAHOMA CITY. Leased office bldg. along major street. Highly visible. 2,640 sq. ft. MOL with 5 operatories and room to add more. $458K in collected revenues.

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Finally, Five (not so) FAQs! Kristen Burris, DDS Shattuck, OK

1. When was the last time you had a hard cry?

When I stepped out of "owner" of my practice 2. What is your all-time favorite movie? It's a Wonderful Life!

3. John Wayne or Johnny Depp?

John Wayne (I'm married to a cowboy) 4. Sunny beach or snowy mountain?

Snowy mountain - a good book and a glass of wine 5. What is your least favorite thing about humanity?

Intolerance

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