ODA: Nov/Dec 2021 Journal

November/December 2021 | Vol. 112, No. 6

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Contents

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EDITORIAL

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ASSOCIATION

0 6 Reflection on 35 Years with the Journal

04 Calendar of Events 0 5 Welcome New ODA Members 08 Message from the ODA President 10 Member Benefit Corner 11 ODA Marketing Coach 1 2 ODA Membership by the Numbers 1 3 2021 ODA Awards Nominations 1 4 Renew Your ODA Membership 1 6 ODA Rewards Partners Column 17 ODA Rewards Partners 1 9 OkMOM 2022 2 2 2021 OkMOM Contributors 25 2022 ODA Annual Meeting & Social Events 2 9 In Memoriam 30 Newly Elected ADA Officers 32 ODA Student Events Highlight 34 Get Involved with the ODA 35 2021 Relief and Disaster Grant Program Donors 36 2021 Smile Contributors 37 2021 Pride Contributors

Back Cover Delta Dental of Oklahoma Authentic Dental Laboratory, Inc. Endodontic Associates Endodontic Practice Associates Lewis Health Profession Services ODASuppySource OK Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust

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Reflection on 35 Years with the Journal

08 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.

Message from the ODA President: Emerge

LEGISLATIVE LOOP

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ODA Retired Member: Dr. James Yeats

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

SPOTLIGHTS 4 0 ODA Retired Member: Dr. James Yeats 4 2 Edmond Oral Surgeon Dr. Robert Lamb Receives National Honor

4 4 Keep it Local 4 6 Hygiene Hotspot 47 OU College of Dentistry Announces Director for New Tulsa Clinic

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

Copyright © 2021 Oklahoma Dental Association.

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FEATURES

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

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.

Oklahoma Dental Association

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OKLAHOMA DENTAL FOUNDATION 50 ODF 2021 Contributors

CLASSIFIEDS 4 8 ODA Classified Listings

Is Your Information Correct?

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

Contact Kylie Faherty, ODA Membership Director, at kfaherty@okda.org or 800.876.8890 to provide the ODA with all of your current contact information. www.okda.org 3

ODA JOURNAL STAFF EDITOR Mary Hamburg, DDS, MS ASSOCIATE EDITOR Frank J. Miranda, DDS EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS M. Edmund Braly, DDS Daryn Lu, DDS Phoebe Vaughan, DDS Elizabeth Silver, DDS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR F. Lynn Means DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & EDUCATION Stacy Yates OFFICERS 2021-2022 PRESIDENT Chris Fagan, DDS president@okda.org PRESIDENT-ELECT Robert Herman, DDS presidentelect@okda.org VICE PRESIDENT Paul Wood, DDS vicepresident@okda.org SECRETARY/TREASURER Mike Gliddon, DDS treasurer@okda.org SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE Doug Auld, DDS speaker@okda.org IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Paul Mullasseril, DDS pastpresident@okda.org ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR F. Lynn Means DIRECTOR OF GOVERNANCE & FINANCE Shelly Frantz DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & EDUCATION Stacy Yates DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP Kylie Faherty PROGRAMS & OPERATIONS MANAGER Makenzie Dean MEMBERSHIP SERVICES MANAGER Madison Bolton

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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

November 13 ODA Zoo Day Tulsa Zoo November 18 ODA Leadership Academy Kick-off ODA Building 5:30 p.m.

OCDS Meeting Renaissance Waterford 5:30 p.m.

November 19 Annual Meeting Planning Committee ODA Building 8:00 a.m.

Council on Budget and Finance ODA Building 11:00 a.m.

December 10 RDGP ODA Building 10:00 a.m.

ODA Board of Trustees ODA Building 1:30 p.m.

December 17 OkMOM Steering Committee ODA Building 10:00 a.m.

November 25 & 26 ODA Office Closed December 3 ODA Women in Dentistry Brunch Packards 10:30 a.m.-12:30p.m.

December 23-24 ODA Office Closed December 31 ODA Office Closed

DON'T FORGET All Dental licenses and permits expire December 31, 2021. Visit www.ok.gov/ dentistry TODAY for instructions on how to renew online or by mail.

Council on Governmental Affairs ODA Building 9:00 a.m.

January 14 Annual Meeting Planning Committee ODA Building 9:00 a.m.

Council on Membership & Membership Services ODA Building 1:00 p.m.

Council on Dental Education & Public Information Committee ODA Building 10:00 a.m.

ODA Rewards Committee Meeting ODA Building 3:00 p.m.

Nominations Committee Meeting ODA Building 11:30 a.m.

January 21 Council on Dental Care ODA Building 1:00 p.m.

The ODA Journal Editorial Board is interested in your ideas and original articles. Do you have a unique case study you wish to share with your colleagues? Do you have a concern or particular interest in dentistry that you want to know more about?

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Visit www.okda.org/members-only to complete a simple form and the Journal Editorial Board will take it from there.

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ODA EDITORIAL

REFLECTIONS ON 35 YEARS WITH THE JOURNAL Dr. Miranda has announced his resignation as Associate Editor of the ODA Journal effective December 31, 2021, bringing to a close a 35-year tenure with the Journal. The following are his reflections on his time with the editorial board and his acknowledgement of all those with whom he has worked with over the years..

In 1974, I was recruited from California to join the charter faculty at the new OU College of Dentistry. One of my first actions upon arriving was to join the Oklahoma Dental Association. Many valuable perks have come with my 47+ years of membership, but the most enjoyable has been my official association with the ODA Journal. Since first joining its Editorial Board in 1983, I’ve had the privilege to be intimately involved in the development and publication of the Journal for 35 years.

During that time no experience has been more gratifying than the sheer number of personal and professional relationships I’ve been blessed to cultivate.

Frank Miranda, DDS, MED, MBA ODA Journal Associate Editor

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The one individual most responsible for my formal involvement in Journal activities was Dr. Thomas J. Murdoch. I first met Tom in the late 1970s when he joined the OUCOD as part-time faculty in the Department of Operative Dentistry. In 1975, he and Dr. Earl Mabry had begun a 15-year tenure as alternating editors of the ODA Journal.

(Truth be told, they were essentially coeditors. Pretty much joined at the hip, they were a seamless and well-oiled team.)

As my friendship with Tom deepened, I became intrigued with his journalistic activities and jumped at his invitation to join the Editorial Board in 1983. For the next seven years, I served first as reporting liaison for the College of Dentistry to ensure that OUCOD news made it into the Journal, and then alternating with either Tom or Earl as associate or advisory editor when the other was serving as editor. We jokingly referred to ourselves as the “3-M Company” (Murdoch, Mabry, Miranda), borrowing the moniker from the morefamous dental product supplier. When Tom and Earl decided to hang it up in 1990, I

stayed on the Journal staff as a scientific consultant and OUCOD “roving reporter,” serving with four different editors over the next four years. In addition to Tom’s talents as a writer and editor, he was also a superb and avid photographer; hundreds of his photographs have graced the pages (and covers) of the Journal over the years. I owe an enormous debt of gratitude to him (and Earl) for introducing me to the art of journalism.

In 1995, I assumed editorship of OU Dentistry, OUCOD’s in-house alumni magazine. While Tom and Earl had provided valuable preparation for this role, the more intensive hands-on nature of dealing with the school’s publication made it very difficult to adequately attend to both projects. So I reluctantly took a four-year hiatus from the Journal. (Fortunately, three of the four ODA editors during this time were OUCOD faculty, so the pipeline for school news remained intact.)

When I resigned my first stint as OU Dentistry editor in 2000 I resumed my formal association with the ODA Journal.

For the past 21 years that relationship has been continuous, involving service as either Advisory or Associate Editor (in addition to my own stint as Editor in 2002-03).

Throughout my time with the Journal, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the true giants of Oklahoma Dentistry, like Dr. Ray Cohlmia (who was ODA president when Tom and Earl brought me on board and who became a dear and lifelong friend and mentor). I’ve worked with the ODA’s last three executive directors, Bob Berry, Dana Davis and the tireless Lynn Means.

(Incidentally, Lynn, the ODA’s seventh executive director, will soon complete her

13th year in the position, which will make her tenure the secondlongest in ODA history, trailing only Bob Berry, who served an astounding 34 years!) I’ve served under 34 ODA presidents (including 16 of my former OUCOD students), 13 different editors (five of whom are also former students), numerous editorial board members who have toiled tirelessly to turn the Journal into the outstanding publication it is today, and a truly dedicated cadre of ODA staff that just keeps getting better and better through the years. (Thanks, Lynn!)

A number of innovative changes have marked the Journal’s progress during the last four decades. (As a historical aside, the Bulletin of the Oklahoma State Dental Association was born in 1911 as one of the country’s earliest state dental publications; it was renamed the Journal of the Oklahoma State Dental Association in 1951.) When I first joined the editorial staff, the Journal was being published quarterly, with issues identified as Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. In 2006, publication was increased to ten issues per year. While this vastly expanded the workload for the editorial staff, more news and articles were made available in a more timely fashion. In 2015 issue frequency was reduced to six issues per year and has remained so to the present day (much to the relief of the editorial staff, I’d wager!).

Some significant content changes have also made the Journal more inclusive. Beginning in 2008, a concerted attempt was made to devote one issue each year primarily to the affairs of the OU College of Dentistry, creating an even closer bond between the school and the professional community. In the last few years, the Hygiene Hotspot has become a regular feature of nearly every issue, providing a crucial link between dentists and dental

hygienists (two groups who have sporadically been at odds in the past), and giving hygienists an opportunity to share their thoughts and ideas with the larger Journal readership. These are a few examples of the progress that has made the ODA Journal one of the premier dental publications in the country.

The past 15 years have been particularly satisfying as I’ve had the distinct pleasure to work alongside four of my former students: Drs. Raymond Cohlmia, Randy White, Phoebe Vaughan, and Mary Hamburg. Nothing gives a retired teacher more joy than to witness the positive impact his students make on the dental profession. The editorial management of these four men and women has been nothing short of stellar. It has been a true honor to work with each of them.

I could devote numerous paragraphs singing the praises of so many more people. In lieu of that, let me close with this observation: Every single year of my time with the Journal is full of pleasant memories that I will revisit often and cherish forever.

To all those who dwell in and have contributed to those memories (and you are legion) -- you have my eternal gratitude.

AUTHOR’S NOTE: I’d love to ascribe much of the foregoing historical information to a razor-sharp memory, but I must credit Ms. Chris Sutton’s excellent article on the ODA’s first 100 years as published in the ODA Journal’s Centennial issue (July/August 2007, Vol. 98, No. 10). Much of the information about the ODA’s past presidents, editors, executive directors and, of course, the Journal, has been culled from that source. If you haven’t read this superb chronicle, I recommend it highly.

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MESSAGE FROM THE ODA PRESIDENT

Emerge Several ODA past presidents told me early on that my year of presidency would fly by.

They weren’t wrong. It’s hard to believe it’s been seven months since I was installed. My goal for the year was very simple: I wanted our organization to emerge from the weight of COVID that has been hanging over us for the past 18 months. The ODA offers so many benefits but, in my opinion, the greatest benefit is the camaraderie and fellowship we share as members of this profession. My goal was for us to safely get back together and return to some semblance of normal. I’m pleased to report that the Oklahoma Dental Association is well on its way to accomplishing that goal.

Chris Fagan, DDS ODA President

"My goal for the year was very simple: I wanted our organization to emerge from the weight of COVID that has been hanging over us for the past 18 months."

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July 30 marked the first time in many months that a meeting was held at the ODA building.

The Annual Meeting Planning Committee met to prepare for the upcoming ODA Annual Meeting being held in OKC next April. More on that later... It was so refreshing to be face to face with the ODA staff and the members of that committee. I don’t think we’ll ever get away from Zoom calls, but conducting the business of the ODA is so much more enjoyable and productive in person!

We have hosted two happy-hour events recently in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, and it was great to see everyone. We are also hosting a day at the Tulsa Zoo for you and your families on November 13, 9am-5pm. This is a free event to members. If you would like to participate, please contact Madison at the ODA office.

Out of an abundance of caution, we decided to cancel the Oklahoma Mission of Mercy last year. I’m happy to announce that OkMOM will be held in Shawnee on Feb 4-5, 2022.

Preparations are currently under way to hold a safe and productive event for everyone involved.

Volunteer registration opened October 15 and I hope you’ll sign up for a shift or two at okmom. org.

The ODA Annual Meeting will be held next April 1-2 at the new Oklahoma City Convention Center and Omni hotel. Dr. Blaire Bowers Erstenuik, annual meeting chair, and Dr. David Wong have arranged a phenomenal lineup of speakers. The meeting will offer over 40 hours of CE including ethics and opioid training.

There will also be several opportunities for hands-on training. Look for your registration packet soon and be sure to sign up after January 1.

The Oklahoma Dental Association and 20 other state medical associations are currently involved in the fight of our lives. As most of you know, Governor Stitt is attempting to push the Oklahoma Health Care Authority into a managed-care system. To put it simply, he wants to turn over OHCA to insurance companies instead of maintaining the state-run system we currently have. This move would negatively affect the quality of health care patients would receive and would significantly increase the cost of this care to the state of Oklahoma. The governor was able to push his agenda through the Legislature at the end of last session.

Less than one month later the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled that OHCA did not have the authority to enter into contracts with these managed care companies without the Legislature’s approval. This fight is not over; this is likely just the beginning. Recently the governor removed the only two medical professionals from the OHCA Board because they were not in line with his agenda. I wrote an article that was published in The Oklahoman that explained our disdain with his actions.

The fact that a board with no representation from the medical community is managing the health and dental care of close to one million Oklahomans is simply unacceptable. Governor Stitt is continuing his efforts to implement managed care and we will be looking for your support in the upcoming year as this fight continues.

Looking forward to the remaining five months of my term, I can’t help but be excited and optimistic. We should all be very proud that our own Dr. Raymond Cohlmia has taken over the leadership of the American Dental Association as its new executive director. His vision for the future of the ADA, and dentistry in general, is refreshing. The future of dentistry in Oklahoma is also in great hands as our immediate past president, Dr. Paul Mullasseril, has been named Dean of the OU College of Dentistry. I look forward to seeing all of you in person in the very near future.

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

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

ODA TOP 5

This year, the Oklahoma Dental Association accomplished some major goals to benefit you, our ODA members, and your patients.

Take a look through the ODA’s top five accomplishments of 2021! #1. The Fight Against Managed Medicare. On June 1, the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Oklahoma Health Care Authority does not have the authority to move forward with any part of managed care Medicaid. It was a VERY busy and productive legislative session as the ODA joined forces with every other healthcare association to successfully fight this threat. #2. First-Ever ODA Virtual Annual Meeting. On April 9-10, 2021, more than 700 dental professionals joined the ODA for its 2021 Annual Meeting on a new virtual platform. The virtual attendees earned a total of more than 5,100 hours of CE! Because it was a virtual meeting, the ODA was able to host speakers from around the world and even host attendees from across the country. Dr. Dean Licenblat joined from Australia, and Drs. Bhide, Albatish and Shah joined from Canada. The virtual meeting was an outstanding success, but we are looking forward to seeing everyone in person at the 2022 meeting in Oklahoma City! #3. Inaugural Veteran’s Dental Day Event. Rescheduled because of COVID and then an ice storm, the inaugural Veteran’s Dental Day event finally took place on March 27, 2021. The ODA partnered with the Oklahoma Dental Foundation, the OU College of Dentistry, and Henry Schein to provide free dental care to more than 50 Oklahoma veterans. Patients received free cleanings, extractions

and more. OUCOD dental students and faculty, plus a handful of ODA volunteers, provided the care. As a former Army Reserve member, ODA immediate past president Dr. Paul Mullasseril made it his mission during his presidency to plan a free dental care day for metro-area veterans that would continue annually into the future.

The second annual event was held November 6th. #4. The ODA Welcomed Dental Graduates to Organized Dentistry. On August 19, 2021, the ODA’s collaborative recruitment efforts were recognized by the American Dental Association for successfully encouraging graduating dental students to become tripartite members of the ADA, ODA and local dental societies.

With more than 80% joining, the ODA, the OU College of Dentistry and chapter leaders of the American Dental Student Association (ASDA) were recognized nationally for helping to fill the pipeline and help transition students to practicing dentists. #5. ODA Members Saved Through Two NEW Rewards Partners.* On February 5, 2021, the ODA Rewards Committee voted to include Black Talon Security and Enviro-Mist as ODA Rewards Partners.

Black Talon is the leading provider of cybersecurity solutions for the dental market. They provide advanced cybersecurity solutions to ODA members to help protect critical infrastructure and patient records from cyberattacks. Enviro-Mist specializes in disinfecting medical facilities. They are the forerunner of contract sterilizing services nationwide. *Find contact info for both Rewards Partners on page 17.

DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP CARDS Don’t forget! ADA membership cards can now be accessed online anytime, from anywhere.

You can park it in your smart phone’s virtual wallet or print it out.

Follow these three easy steps to access your membership card today!

Having trouble? Contact the American Dental Association at 312.440.2500 for assistance.

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ODA MARKETING COACH

Maximizing Referrals You will always have a small group of patients who will consistently refer other patients to you. Treat your patients as if they are the most important person and assure them that their business is appreciated. Your respect will be rewarded and you may be sent one or many referrals.

• Start with the phone call. First impressions are key. Make sure your phones are answered promptly and with a friendly voice.

• Prepare for the visit. Is your office welcoming? Are directions and parking easily accessible?

• Create a referral plan. Does your staff know the importance of referrals? Consider developing a short script that staff can modify and/or promotional material that patients can take with them.

• Thank your referrers. Send a thank you note for referrals.

Most people like to be recognized and this is a simple way to continue building loyalty.

Referrals are a low-cost, high-return marketing tool.

Understanding what patients respond positively to is a main factor in improving referrals. Consider making patient referrals a responsibility held by the entire staff.

Copyright © 2021 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.

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ODA by the Numbers: 2021 Membership Data

1,580 ODA Members 953 Non - Members 2,532 Total Market

Membership by Gender

23% of members are Female (371) 77% of members are Male (1,209)

Membership by Active Status

Data current as of Oct. 1, 2021

76% of members are Active (1,199) 24% of members are Retired (381)

Membership by Component Northwest

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Oklahoma County 578

1,232

Southwest

5 76 34

Orthodontists Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Pediatric Dentists

Prosthodontists

376 Tulsa

County

171

Endodontists

96

82

171 Central

Membership by Specialty Dental Public Health

Northern

46 103 1 58 20

106 Eastern

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

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

Distinguished Dentist Service

Robert K. Wynne Public Information

(Formerly known as Dentist of the Year)

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 must have been in practice for 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.

Thomas Jefferson Citizenship

Richard T. Oliver Legislative

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

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

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

Nomination Form

The nomination form can be found on the ODA website at www.okda.org/members-only/member-awards/, or on page 45 of the 2021-22 Membership Directory. Nominations must be made by an ODA Member Dentist.

The deadline to submit nominations is December 31, 2021.

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It's Time to Renew Your Tripartite Membership The 2022 membership renewal period begins at the end of November. Make sure you renew by January 1, 2022 to maintain all of the great benefits membership provides. Our strength in Washington, D.C., at our State Capitol, and in your community is reliant on our united dental front, so renew for 2022 and help us continue the fight! We even offer convenient installment plans to fit your budget. Renew right away to keep your profession strong and help save the ODA money on renewal notice mailings.

Convenient Dues Installment Payment Plans You don’t have to pay your 2022 ODA/ADA/Component (Tripartite) dues all at once.

Your ODA understands that it may work better for you to remit your membership dues over multiple payments instead of all at once. We are excited to provide you with the opportunity to pay your 2022 membership with one of the following convenient payment plans: • • • •

Two (2) monthly payments Four (4) monthly payments Six (6) monthly payments 12 monthly payments

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

Auto-Renew Plan This plan allows your dues to be renewed automatically and paid with your credit card or an ACH/ICA payment each year.

The auto-renew plan will give you the option of a once-per year payment, a 6-month, or 12-month payment plan, that the ODA will process continuously from year to year until you ask the auto-renew payment to stop. You will be allowed to update/ change your credit card, recognizing it will expire at some point, or change to a different card for future charges. However, to cancel any automated credit card charge, please contact the ODA. If the 6 or 12-month plan is selected, any monthly past-due payments will be automatically processed in order to catch up to the current month.

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Related to voluntary contributions, the auto renew will continue to include the previous year’s amounts given (e.g., if you give $170 to DENPAC in one year, the auto renew option would continue to charge that same voluntary contribution in subsequent years). If you want to change a voluntary contribution for any subsequent membership year, simply contact the ODA to ask for the change in amount.

The ODA will process auto-renew payments on the 15th of each month. okda.org/renew

YOUR MEMBERSHIP MATTERS!

2022 membership is just a click away!

3 EASY WAYS TO RENEW

PAYMENT PLANS

Online: Visit okda.org and pay your dues today.

Installment plan options include two, four, six and twelve monthly payments and can be arranged by check or credit card.

Check: Mail your dues payment to 317 NE 13th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104 Phone: Contact the ODA Membership Team at 405.848.8873 for questions and to renew over the phone.

Select your payment plan online, or indicate your choice on your statement if renewing by check, or call the ODA Membership Team to arrange your plan over the phone.

AUTO-RENEWAL NOW AVAILABLE

One-time or payment plan options available.

Email reminders before dues are charged, after dues are paid with receipt, and when your credit card is going to expire.

Select Auto-Renew on your statement or online during dues payment.

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ODA PARTNERS COLUMN

These are endorsed companies of the ODA that save ODA members money while keeping dues lower by providing royalties to the ODA.

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

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

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Account must be open and in good standing to earn and redeem rewards and benefits. Net purchases are purchases minus credits and returns. Net purchases are purchases minus credits and returns. Non-Purchase transactions, including cash advances, convenience checks, balance transfers, and other advance transactions as defined in the Cardmember Agreement, as well as interest charges and fees, do not qualify. Upon approval, please refer to your Cardmember Agreement for additional information. Rewards points expire five (5) years from the end of the calendar quarter during which they were earned.

1. To earn 20,000 point bonus, eligible net purchase must be made within 90 days of account open date. Bonus will be credited to your account 6-8 weeks after the end of the promotion period. 2. The APR may vary and as of 3/31/2021, the variable APR for Purchases and Balance Transfers is 9.99% - 21.99% based on your creditworthiness. The variable APR for Cash Advances is 25.99%. Cash Advance fee: 5% of each advance amount, $10 minimum. Convenience Check fee: 3% of each check amount, $5 minimum. Cash Equivalent fee: 5% of each cash amount, $20 minimum. Balance Transfer fee: 3% of each transfer amount, $5 minimum.

There is a $2 minimum interest charge where interest is due. The annual fee is $0. Foreign Transaction fee: None. We may change APRs, fees, and other Account terms in the future based on your experience with U.S. Bank National Association and its affiliates as provided under the Cardmember Agreement and applicable law. 3. The $125,000 spend must be on eligible net purchases, and is per calendar year. The annual spend bonus eligibility timeframe is January 1 through December 31. Bonus will be credited to your account 6-8 weeks after the end of the promotion period. 4. In order to qualify for additional points purchases, the purchases must be from designated ADA Member Advantage-endorsed providers, as determined by the provider. 5. You will earn four (4) additional Points above base earn for every $1 in eligible Net Purchases spent on prepaid car and hotel reservations in the Rewards Travel Center using your rewards credit card instead of Points. Prepaid car and hotel reservations in the travel center are not classified as a travel category merchant transaction and are only eligible for additional bonus points in the prepaid car and hotel reservation category. Please allow 1-2 statement billing cycles for your bonus Points to appear on your credit card statement.

ADA is a registered trademark of the American Dental Association.

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FEBRUARY 4 & 5, 2022

HEART OF OKLAHOMA EXPO CENTER REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER AT OKMOM.ORG

DID YOU KNOW? As an ODA member your contribution to OkMOM 2022 can easily be included in your annual dues payment. Simply check the OkMOM box under Voluntary Donation when paying by mail or online.

Thank you for your support of OkMOM 2022!

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VOLUNTEERS Volunteers of all types are needed and encouraged to donate their time and efforts to OkMOM 2022. There are many areas where dental and non-dental volunteers can help.

Dental Volunteer Positions:

Non-Dental Volunteer Positions:

Dentists / Specialists Dental Students Hygienists / Hygiene Students Dental Assistants / Assisting Students

Patient Registrars Patient Runners Patient Exit Interviewers Patient Overnight Hospitality Physicians

Volunteer Hospitality Translators EMTs Pharmacists Nurses

AND MORE!

HOTELS Hampton Inn 4851 N Kickapoo, Shawnee, OK 74801 Room Block: OkMOM2022 Call to Book: (405) 275-1540 $94 per night Cut-Off Date: January 2, 2022

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IN THE PAST 11 OkMOMs

17,381

PATIENTS TREATED

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103,597 PROCEDURES PERFORMED

$14.2 M

IN DONATED DENTAL CARE

Plans for the 2022 Oklahoma Mission of Mercy are subject to change according to new information regarding COVID-19.

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION OKMOM 2022 The OkMOM leadership team and public health officials are collaborating to safely move forward with OkMOM 2022. Strict safety protocols will be implemented to maintain the health and safety of all volunteers, dental professionals and patients. We are confident in our ability to provide a safe and successful event, and we appreciate the cooperation of all participants.

OkMOM leadership encourages all volunteers and patients to get vaccinated for the health and safety of all participants.

For the safety and success of the 2022 OkMOM dental clinic, it is imperative that all volunteers understand and comply with the following safety measures: • All volunteers on the treatment floor will be required to wear the PPE recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH), the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry and the American Dental Association (ADA) as of Feb. 4-5, 2022.

• All volunteers are required to wear a mask while in the building. Masks will be provided at volunteer check-in.

• All volunteers are required to complete a COVID-19 questionnaire upon arrival.

Any individuals unwilling to comply with the safety protocols will not be eligible to volunteer. We thank you for your cooperation.

After registering to volunteer, registrants will receive a confirmation email with full details regarding OkMOM 2022: Shawnee details and protocols.

OkMOM 2022 Location Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center 1700 W Independence St Shawnee, OK 74804 Parking Parking is free, but we encourage ride sharing as parking may be somewhat limited.

Registration Register online at okmom.org.

Volunteers must register individually.

Online registration closes January 25.

There will be no on-site registration. All volunteers must pre-register online.

Continuing Education Dental personnel can earn continuing education credit by volunteering at OkMOM 2022. Dentists can earn up to 10 hours of credit and hygienists can earn up to five hours of credit during each reporting period. CE verification forms will be provided at volunteer check-in.

OkMOM Shifts For the 2022 event, the volunteer shifts will be shorter.

Most volunteer categories will have three shift options - a morning, midday and afternoon option.

Volunteers can register for more than one shift per day.

Volunteer Hospitality To help in the mitigation of COVID-19, we will be serving prepackaged snacks for those who volunteer partial-day shifts. For those who volunteer for a full day, we will provide a meal in a separate venue. We ask that those volunteering for one or two shifts eat before arriving to the clinic.

WE APPRECIATE OKMOM VOLUNTEERS! We are grateful for the OkMOM 2022: Shawnee volunteers. We ask that each volunteer comply with the new safety protocols in order to host a safe dental clinic and responsibly serve our patients.

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Thank You to the 2021 OkMOM Contributors Your OkMOM contribution goes directly to offset the costs associated with the Oklahoma Mission of Mercy which provides life-changing dental care to Oklahomans in need. Please consider making this small, additional contribution when renewing your 2022 membership.

Dr. Jeffrey Ahlert Dr. John Ainsworth Dr. Ross Allen Dr. Addie Allen-Steed Dr. Clay Anderson Dr. Jamie Ariana Dr. Marc Arledge Dr. Bonnie Arnould Dr. Forrest Arnould Dr. Douglas Auld Dr. Lauren Avery Dr. Jeffrey Baggett Dr. Victoria Ball Dr. Jeannie Bath Dr. Bryce Baumann Dr. Robert Baumann Dr. Justin Beasley Dr. William Beasley Dr. Brandon Beaver Dr. Ray Beddoe Dr. David Birdwell Dr. Bryan Blankenship Dr. Carol Blossfeld Dr. Fred Blythe Dr. Elizabeth Bohanon Dr. Blaire Bowers Dr. C. Todd Bridges Dr. Matthew Bridges Dr. Joshua Brock Dr. Nathan Brown Dr. Steven Brown Dr. Nathan Buckner Dr. Adam Bulleigh Dr. William Burchard Dr. Bonnie Burton Dr. George Bussman Dr. Jamie Cameron Dr. Sarah Campbell Dr. Tricia Cannon Dr. Wuse Cara Dr. Scott Carel Dr. John Carletti Dr. Peter Carlson Dr. Bobby Carmen Dr. Charles Carroll Dr. William Carter Dr. Henri Jade Casey 22 journal | Nov/Dec 2021

Dr. Conrad Casler Dr. Euna Chang Dr. Brian Chastain Dr. Carrie Chastain Dr. Llon Clendenen Dr. Russell Coatney Dr. Adam Cohlmia Dr. Matthew Cohlmia Dr. Raymond Cohlmia Dr. Debbie Corwin Dr. James Corwin Dr. Josh Crossley Dr. Brad Cummings Dr. Jeffrey Danner Dr. Russell Danner Dr. Darrell Daugherty Dr. Susan Davis Dr. David Deason Dr. Steven Deaton Dr. Steven Deem Dr. Kathy DeHart Dr. William Deprater Dr. Jeremy Dewbre Dr. Bryce Dorrough Dr. Ana Dotson Dr. Brian Drew Dr. Kevin Duffy Dr. Patrick Dukes Dr. Benjamin Edwards Dr. Renalla Ellis Dr. Heath Evans Dr. Christopher Fagan Dr. Barry Farmer Dr. Joseph Feng Dr. Casey Fishburn Dr. Keifer Fisher Dr. John Folks Dr. Richard Freeman Dr. Emily Frye Dr. LaMont Gee Dr. Michael Gliddon Dr. Mark Goodman Dr. Matthew Gray Dr. Thomas Griffin Dr. Robert Gruenberg Dr. Jacob Hager Dr. Michael Hansen

Dr. Leslie Hardy Dr. Neslihan Hargett Dr. Aaron Harman Dr. Edward Harroz III Dr. Edward Harroz Jr. Dr. Darrell Hazle Dr. Amanda Hendrickson Dr. Robert Herman Dr. Jeffrey Hermen Dr. James Herndon Dr. Marilyn Hiebert Dr. Myron Hilton Dr. Mark Hodge Dr. Mathew Hookom Dr. James Hooper Dr. Brad Hoopes Dr. Mitchell Hoopes Dr. Eric Hopkins Dr. Moiz Horani Dr. Benjamin Humphrey Dr. W. Robert Hunter Dr. Jennifer Jenkins Dr. Karl Jobst Dr. Courtney Johnson Dr. Donald Johnson Dr. Eugenia Johnson Dr. Katherine Johnson Dr. Ryan Johnson Dr. Mohammad Karami Dr. Michael Kierl Dr. Michael Kirk Dr. DeNae Kirkpatrick Dr. Michael Kubelka Dr. Ashley Lanman Dr. Sally Le Dr. Grady Lembke Dr. Christopher Leslie Dr. Shannon Lewis Dr. Heng Lim Dr. Dustin Lively Dr. Robert Livingston Dr. Eric Loper Dr. Karey Low Dr. Pamela Low Dr. Steve Lusk Dr. David Maddox Dr. David Marks

Dr. Alan Mauldin Dr. Kesa McConnell Dr. Janna McIntosh Dr. Glenn Mead Dr. Jamie Means Dr. Lindsey Miller Dr. Robert Miracle Dr. Robert Mongrain Dr. Andrea Montgomery Dr. Patrick Montgomery Dr. Mohsen Moosavi Dr. Jack Morrison Dr. James Murtaugh Dr. Carson Nail Dr. David Nittler Dr. Deborah Ozment Dr. Jeff Parker Dr. Garrett Phipps Dr. Steve Pracht Dr. Karen Reed Dr. William Reeves Dr. Chad Reid Dr. Scott Renfrow Dr. Roger Richter Dr. Darek Ridpath Dr. Doug Riggs

Dr. James Roane Dr. Daulton Roberts Dr. Ryan Roberts Dr. Erin Roberts-Svob Dr. Brant Rouse Dr. Mack Rudd Dr. Miranda Ruleford Dr. Robert Schick Dr. Jerry Schoeffler Dr. Andrea Scoville Dr. Gregory Segraves Dr. Mickey Sehorn Dr. Wade Sessom Dr. Jeff Shadid Dr. Paul Shadid Dr. Kyle Shannon Dr. John Sheets Dr. LaTonya Shelton-Miller Dr. Steffan Sigler Dr. Floyd Simon Dr. Donald Smith Dr. Gregg Smith Dr. Lori Smith Dr. M. Kent Smith Dr. Terry Smith Dr. Brooke Snowden

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Dr. Robert Webb Dr. William Weber Dr. Mark Weems Dr. Dennis Weibel Dr. Robert Wells Dr. Stephanie Wendt Dr. Steven White Dr. Theresa White Dr. Susan Whiteneck Dr. Kim Wilkinson Dr. Ralph Willcox Dr. Vincent Willcox Dr. M. Karen Willhoite Dr. Brian Wilson Dr. Paul Wood Dr. Scott Wyatt Dr. William Wynn Dr. Trent Yadon

GIVE TODAY AT OKMOM.ORG!

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BRIGHTER BETTER

&

TOGETHER OKLAHOMA DENTAL ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL MEETING APRIL 1 & 2, 2022 OKLAHOMA CITY, OK Omni Oklahoma City Hotel 100 W Oklahoma City Blvd.

ODA Group Rate: $199/night 405.438.6410 Book by 3.9.2022

OKDA.ORG/ANNUAL-MEETING REGISTRATION OPENS JAN. 1

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SPEAKERS TROY SCHMEDDING

DDS, AAACD

PRINCIPLES AND PROTOCOLS TO ESTABLISH A MINIMALLY INVASIVE APPROACH Learn how to disrupt the vicious cycle of death as it relates to indirect restorations.

The world of minimally invasive restorations sits right before our eyes. Come learn how advancements in materials as well as advanced adhesion techniques can take you to the next level.

FRIDAY, APRIL 1

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

3 CE HOURS (B)

HOW TO SELECT, TREAT & BOND MODERN-DAY CERAMICS In the last 10 years there have been many changes in ceramics, hybrid ceramics & zirconia restorations available to clinicians. These newer materials often have very different physical properties leading to different finishing, polishing and cementation/bonding protocols. This course will provide a review of these newer materials, their proper clinical indications and cementation or bonding procedures.

FRIDAY, APRIL 1

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

3 CE HOURS (B)

JOSHUA AUSTIN

DDS, MAGD

DIFFERENTIATE YOURSELF: CLINICAL MARKETING TIPS TO GENERATE NEW PATIENTS! Today’s dental market is as saturated as it has ever been. The vast majority of dentists have at least one competing office within one mile. How can we stand out from the crowd? More than ever, we need to find ways to differentiate our practices.

SATURDAY, SATURDAY, APRIL APRIL 22 SATURDAY, SATURDAY, APRIL APRIL 22

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9:00 9:00 AM AM -- 12:00 12:00 PM PM 1:00 PM 4:00 PM 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

3 3 3 3

CE CE CE CE

HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS

(D) (D) (D) (D)

** Ticket with registration registration information. information.

Ticket prices prices will will be be included included with The to change/cancel change/cancel courses courses prior prior The ODA ODA reserves reserves the the right right to to the Annual Meeting. to the Annual Meeting.

JEFF PUCKETT * OPIOID AB USE

BREAKFAST & LEARN

TICKETED COURSE

The objective of this course is to raise awareness of the scope of the problem in the US, provide attendees with studies showing that other therapies work just as well as opioids (if not better), and to provide attendees with statutes and rules they should be abiding by when prescribing. Mr. Puckett will cover the applicable state and federal laws and give examples of cases dentists got into trouble with and what attendees need to do to stay out of trouble.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

2 CE HOURS (B)

* DENTISTS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE 1 HOUR OF OPIOID PRESCRIBING OR PAIN MANAGEMENT CONTINUING EDUCATION PER YEAR FOR A TOTAL OF 2 HOURS PER TWO-YEAR REPORTING PERIOD. NEWLY LICENSED DENTISTS ARE REQUIRED COMPLETE 2 HOURS WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR OF RECEIVING THEIR INITIAL LICENSE.

* ETHICS IN DENTISTRY LUNCH & LEARN

TICKETED COURSE

This course will define ethics and what it may or may not mean to some dental professionals. The course will also review actual Board of Dentistry case studies and attendees will discuss whether the action taken by the dentist, hygienist or assistant was ethical, or not.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2

12:15 PM - 1:45 PM

1.5 CE HOURS (ETHICS)

* AN ETHICS COURSE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL DENTISTS AND HYGIENISTS DURING EACH CE REPORTING PERIOD.

STEPHANIE TRAN

DDS

CRACK AND FRACTURE MANAGEMENT Vertical root fractures (VRF) and cracked tooth syndrome represent some of the most difficult clinical problems to diagnose and manage. CBCT, in conjunction with radiographic and clinical findings, is extremely helpful in the detection and treatment planning of fractures. Additionally, with more options of endodontic and restorative materials, proper management of cracked teeth can allow patients to maintain their natural dentition more predictably than ever before.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

RESTORATIVELY-DRIVEN ENDO

2 CE HOURS (B)

HANDS-ON TICKETED COURSE

This lecture will review the current concepts of restoratively-driven endodontics and provide a hands-on experience to learn the techniques of managing endodontic treatment from access to restoration. With a short lecture and longer hands-on portion, this course will discuss the changes toward a modern and restoratively-driven approach to endodontic treatment, and it will introduce the concept of contemporary instrumentation and obturation using the heat-treated endodontic instruments and bioceramic obturation.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Oklahoma Dental Association

SOCIAL EVENTS AT THE ODA ANNUAL MEETING

at the

Located in the OMNI Thursday, MArch 31, 2022 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Kick off the annual meeting at the private oda welcome reception!

Enjoy drinks, hors d’oeuvres and Fun!

start your day at the Annual Meeting exhibit hall Morning

Mixer

Grab a coFFee, mimosa or bloody mary while minGlinG with exhibitors and colleaGues Friday, april 1 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

*One drink ticket provided per attendee

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

Richard Arlin Foster 9/29/2020

Southwest District Dental Society

Gary A. Cutler 11/03/2020

Central District Dental Society

Terry Lee Vandale 11/12/2020

Tulsa County Dental Society

Jimmy Don Smith 11/20/2020

Northwest District Dental Society

Jerome Jay Solow 11/23/2020

Tulsa County Dental Society

Richard Jay Mathewson 12/03/2020

Central District Dental Society

Myers William Lockard 12/07/2020

Oklahoma County Dental Society

Alan W. Cady 12/09/2020

Eastern District Dental Society

Lavern Irdell Galyen 12/24/2020

Central District Dental Society

7 out of 10 adult smokers

want to quit.

David L. Schwartz 01/01/2021

Oklahoma County Dental Society

Gregory T. Tull 01/01/2021

Oklahoma County Dental Society

James S. Torchia 01/07/2021

Tulsa County Dental Society

Gary K . Wheatly 02/16/2021

Southwest District Dental Society

Terry Parkinson Miller 03/11/2021

Northern District Dental Society

John Cearley Darnold 03/25/2021

Oklahoma County Dental Society

Mark A. Andregg 04/23/2021

Ray Cohlmia 04/28/2021

Tulsa County Dental Society

Oklahoma County Dental Society

D. Keith Keeter 07/01/2021

Southwest District Dental Society

Almost HALF have not received advice to QUIT. Your advice increases their chances of quitting tobacco.

Connecting your patients with the Helpline’s FREE services has never been easier. The Provider Direct Referral Program allows you to refer a patient directly to the Helpline. In turn, the Helpline will reach out to your patient to enroll them in a program of their choice.

If you are a provider interested in enrolling, contact Paola Klein: Paola-Klein@ouhsc.edu.

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Newly Elected ADA Officers Dr. Cesar R. Sabates Installed as ADA President During his address to the House of Delegates, Dr. Sabates told members that he stood before them as an example of the American Dream.

ADA President Cesar R. Sabates, D.D.S., addresses the House of Delegates during the American Dental Association meeting in Las Vegas.

Cesar R. Sabates, D.D.S., of Coral Gables, Florida, took office Oct. 16 as the 158th president of the ADA — becoming the Association’s first Cuban-American president.

Dr. Sabates and the new and returning officers were installed in their offices before proceedings of the ADA House of Delegates during SmileCon in Las Vegas.

“As you may know, I was a child of Castroera Cuba,” he said. “At seven years old my family boarded a freedom flight to the United States. My parents sacrificed everything to ensure that their children would have the chance to be free and educated here in the land of opportunities.”

And as ADA president, Dr. Sabates said he pledges to give the Association his best to help it succeed.

“You can count on me to represent dentistry and to be steadfast in my advocacy, support, and defense of our profession,” he said.

“I want to unite the ADA in protecting dentistry from excessive regulations and other outside influences that threaten the very principles of our work. I also want to unify the ADA for the sake of strengthening our professional family and our future.”

Dr. Sabates received his dental degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry. He has been actively involved at the ADA for many years, previously serving as the 17th District trustee for the ADA Board of Trustees from 2016-20 and as a delegate in the ADA House of Delegates from 2000 to 2016.

He is past president of the Florida Dental Association and South Florida District Dental Association.

Dr. Sabates is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, Hispanic Dental Association, American College of Dentists, International College of Dentists and Pierre Fauchard Academy.

Dr. George R. Shepley elected ADA President-elect Dr. Shepley is the immediate past trustee of the ADA’s 4th District. He previously served as president of the Maryland State Dental Association from 2013-14, and chaired the ADA Budget and Finance Committee, Standing Committee on International Accreditation and the ADA Council on Communications. He is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, American College of Dentists, International College of Dentists and Pierre Fauchard Academy.

Dr. Shepley received his dental degree from West Virginia University School of Dentistry, and has been a member of the ADA for 41 years.

Second Vice President, Dr. Mark Bronson Dr. Bronson previously served as president of the Ohio Dental Association and chair of the ADA Council on Government Affairs and ADA State Public Affairs Committee. He received his dental degree from the Ohio State University College of Dentistry and is a member of Pierre Fauchard Academy, American College of Dentists, International College of Dentists and the National Dental Association.

Visit ada.org/publications/ada-news for a complete recap of the ADA meeting and information on all the new and returning officers.

Copyright © 2021 American Dental Association. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission.

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

ODA Fall Fest 2021

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2021 Progressive Office Tour

The ODA recently hosted 30 dental students for tours of some of our member dentists' offices! Thank you to Drs. Derek Cohlmia, Blaire Bowers, Lauren Klaus, David Birdwell and Brian Wilson for hosting us and letting the students see what life is like on the other side of graduation!

ADA Success Seminars Every fall, the ODA teams up with the ADA to host success seminars for the OU College of Dentistry students. The seminars were held virtually again this year. Thank you to Drs. Chris Fagan, Mary Temple-Goins, and Dr. Daryn Lu for making opening remarks and the OU College of Dentistry for allowing us to host the seminars during school hours!

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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 2021 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. Chris Fagan, Council Chair, at presidentelect@okda.org, your component dental society’s president-elect, or the ODA office by January 8, 2021.

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

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

q Board of Trustees

q Speaker of the House of Delegates

q House of Delegates

q ADA Delegate

q DENPAC Board of Directors

q ADA Alternate Delegate

q

q Council on Budget and Finance

q Standing Committee on OHCA and DHS

q Council on Bylaws, Policy and Ethics

q Annual Meeting Planning Committee

q Council on Dental Care

q Oklahoma Mission of Mercy (OkMOM)

q Council on Dental Education and Public Information

Component (District) Office

Planning Committee

q Rewards Partners Committee

q Council on Governmental Affairs

q Investments Committee

q Council on Membership and Membership

q OK Dental Relief and Disaster Grant Program

Services

Board of Trustees

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A Gift that Helps Your Colleagues Thank you to the following individuals who donated in 2021 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 dental professionals, yet relies solely on contributions.

Dr. Jeffrey Ahlert Dr. Clay Anderson Dr. Jamie Ariana Dr. Bonnie Arnould Dr. Forrest Arnould Dr. Douglas Auld Dr. Lauren Avery Dr. Victoria Ball Dr. Bryce Baumann Dr. Justin Beasley Dr. William Beasley Dr. Brandon Beaver Dr. Bryan Blankenship Dr. Blaire Bowers Dr. C. Todd Bridges Dr. George Bridges Dr. Matthew Bridges Dr. Nathan Brown Dr. Steven Brown Dr. Adam Bulleigh Dr. Bonnie Burton Dr. Jamie Cameron Dr. Sarah Campbell Dr. Tricia Cannon Dr. Wuse Cara Dr. Scott Carel Dr. John Carletti Dr. Bobby Carmen Dr. Conrad Casler Dr. Brian Chastain Dr. Don Cheatham Dr. Llon Clendenen Dr. Adam Cohlmia Dr. Matthew Cohlmia Dr. Raymond Cohlmia Dr. Debbie Corwin Dr. James Corwin Dr. Jeffrey Danner Dr. Russell Danner Dr. Susan Davis Dr. David Deason Dr. Steven Deaton Dr. Steven Deem

Dr. Gary Dempsey Dr. William Deprater Dr. Bryce Dorrough Dr. Ana Dotson Dr. Brian Drew Dr. Neill Dubberstein Dr. Kevin Duffy Dr. Patrick Dukes Dr. Christy Durant Dr. Renalla Ellis Dr. Heath Evans Dr. Christopher Fagan Dr. Barry Farmer Dr. John Folks Dr. Richard Freeman Dr. Mark Goodman Dr. Matthew Gray Dr. Evangeline Greer Dr. Robert Gruenberg Dr. Jacob Hager Dr. H. Douglas Hall Dr. Leslie Hardy Dr. Neslihan Hargett Dr. Aaron Harman Dr. Edward Harroz III Dr. Edward Harroz Jr. Dr. Robert Herman Dr. Marilyn Hiebert Dr. Myron Hilton Dr. Mathew Hookom Dr. James Hooper Dr. Brad Hoopes Dr. Eric Hopkins Dr. Benjamin Humphrey Dr. Donald Johnson Dr. Eugenia Johnson Dr. Katherine Johnson Dr. Ryan Johnson Dr. Krista Jones Dr. Janet Julian Dr. Mohammad Karami Dr. Michael Kirk Dr. DeNae Kirkpatrick

Dr. Michael Kubelka Dr. Shannon Lewis Dr. Heng Lim Dr. Dustin Lively Dr. Robert Livingston Dr. Eric Loper Dr. Steve Lusk Dr. David Marks Dr. Mark Massaro Dr. Alan Mauldin Dr. Jonas McCall Dr. Kesa McConnell Dr. Janna McIntosh Dr. Daniel McNair Dr. Glenn Mead Dr. Joseph Meador Dr. Jamie Means Dr. Robert Miracle Dr. Andrea Montgomery Dr. Patrick Montgomery Dr. Mohsen Moosavi Dr. James Murtaugh Dr. David Nittler Dr. Jana Oister Dr. Karen Reed Dr. Ryan Roberts Dr. Erin Roberts-Svob Dr. Mack Rudd Dr. Miranda Ruleford Dr. Robert Schick Dr. Jerry Schoeffler Dr. Mickey Sehorn Dr. Paul Shadid Dr. Kyle Shannon Dr. Steffan Sigler Dr. Floyd Simon Dr. Jaymi Simpson-Wert Dr. Donald Smith Dr. Gregg Smith Dr. Lori Smith Dr. Kent Smith Dr. Brooke Snowden Dr. Aaron Southerland

Dr. James Sparks Dr. Chad Spiva Dr. James Steyer Dr. Braden Stoltenberg Dr. Dan Storm Dr. Patrick Stover Dr. James Strand Dr. Steven Strange Mr. Guy Strunk Dr. Jamie Talley Dr. Jim Taylor Dr. John Thomas Dr. Paul Thomas Dr. Kara Tims Dr. Corbyn VanBrunt Dr. JayCee VanHorn Dr. Jonah Vandiver Dr. NathanVillines Dr. Robert Webb Dr. Robert Wells Dr. Steven White Dr. Theresa White Dr. Kim Wilkinson Dr. Ralph Willcox Dr. M. Karen Willhoite Dr. Paul Wood Dr. William Wynn Dr. Kendra Yandell

Additional donations are needed!

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

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Thank You to the 2021 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. Your $25 Smile membership enables the ODA to promote a positive oral health message around the state through multiple public relations tools and also supports your ODA helping patients find a dental home. Please consider supporting this important effort when renewing your 2022 membership!

Dr. Jeffrey Ahlert Dr. Addie Allen-Steed Dr. Clay Anderson Dr. Jamie Ariana Dr. Marc Arledge Dr. Bonnie Arnould Dr. Forrest Arnould Dr. Douglas Auld Dr. Lauren Avery Dr. Jeffrey Baggett Dr. Bryce Baumann Dr. Robert Baumann Dr. Justin Beasley Dr. William Beasley Dr. Brandon Beaver Dr. Tamara Berg Dr. Bryan Blankenship Dr. Matthew Bridges Dr. Nathan Brown Dr. Steven Brown Dr. Adam Bulleigh Dr. Bonnie Burton Dr. Jamie Cameron Dr. Tricia Cannon Dr. Wuse Cara Dr. Bobby Carmen Dr. Conrad Casler Dr. Llon Clendenen Dr. Adam Cohlmia Dr. Matthew Cohlmia Dr. Raymond Cohlmia Dr. Debbie Corwin Dr. James Corwin Dr. Jeffrey Danner Dr. Russell Danner Dr. Rebecca Davis

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Dr. Susan Davis Dr. David Deason Dr. Steven Deaton Dr. Ana Dotson Dr. Brian Drew Dr. Kevin Duffy Dr. Patrick Dukes Dr. Renalla Ellis Dr. Heath Evans Dr. Christopher Fagan Dr. Barry Farmer Dr. Keifer Fisher Dr. John Folks Dr. Richard Freeman Dr. Mark Goodman Dr. Matthew Gray Dr. Jacob Hager Dr. H. Douglas Hall Dr. Leslie Hardy Dr. Aaron Harman Dr. Edward Harroz III Dr. Edward Harroz Jr. Dr. Robert Herman Dr. Jeffrey Hermen Dr. Marilyn Hiebert Dr. Myron Hilton Dr. James Hooper Dr. Brad Hoopes Dr. Eric Hopkins Dr. Moiz Horani Dr. Jennifer Jenkins Dr. Donald Johnson Dr. Eugenia Johnson Dr. Katherine Johnson Dr. Krista Jones Dr. Mohammad Karami

Dr. Stephanie Kendrick Dr. Michael Kirk Dr. DeNae Kirkpatrick Dr. Jay Kruska Dr. Michael Kubelka Dr. Ashley Lanman Dr. Shannon Lewis Dr. Heng Lim Dr. Eric Loper Dr. David Maddox Dr. David Marks Dr. Alan Mauldin Dr. Kesa McConnell Dr. Janna McIntosh Dr. Glenn Mead Dr. Joseph Meador Dr. Jamie Means Dr. Robert Miracle Dr. Andrea Montgomery Dr. Patrick Montgomery Dr. Mohsen Moosavi Dr. James Murtaugh Dr. Karen Reed Dr. Ryan Roberts Dr. Erin Roberts-Svob Dr. Miranda Ruleford Dr. Robert Schick Dr. Andrea Scoville Dr. Mickey Sehorn Dr. Paul Shadid Dr. Steffan Sigler Dr. Floyd Simon Dr. Jaymi Simpson-Wert Dr. Gregg Smith Dr. Lori Smith Dr. Terry Smith

Dr. Brooke Snowden Dr. James Sparks Dr. Chad Spiva Dr. Sara Spurlock Dr. James Steyer Dr. Braden Stoltenberg Dr. Dan Storm Dr. James Strand Dr. Steven Strange Dr. Jamie Talley Dr. Jim Taylor Dr. John Thomas Dr. Paul Thomas Dr. Kara Tims Dr. Corbyn VanBrunt Dr. Jonah Vandiver Dr. Nathan Villines Dr. Robert Webb Dr. Robert Wells Dr. Stephanie Wendt Dr. Steven White Dr. Theresa White Dr. Kim Wilkinson Dr. Jana Winfree Dr. Paul Wood

Thank You to the 2021 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 annual $25 ODA Pride membership continues to make that possible. Please consider making this small, additional contribution when renewing your 2022 membership.

Dr. Jeffrey Ahlert Dr. Ross Allen Dr. Addie Allen-Steed Dr. Clay Anderson Dr. Jamie Ariana Dr. Marc Arledge Dr. Bonnie Arnould Dr. Forrest Arnould Dr. Douglas Auld Dr. Lauren Avery Dr. Jeffrey Baggett Dr. Bryce Baumann Dr. Robert Baumann Dr. Justin Beasley Dr. William Beasley Dr. Brandon Beaver Dr. Bryan Blankenship Dr. Elizabeth Bohanon Dr. Blaire Bowers Dr. C. Todd Bridges Dr. Matthew Bridges Dr. Nathan Brown Dr. Steven Brown Dr. Adam Bulleigh Dr. William Burchard Dr. Bonnie Burton Dr. Jamie Cameron Dr. Sarah Campbell Dr. Tricia Cannon Dr. Wuse Cara Dr. Scott Carel Dr. John Carletti Dr. Bobby Carmen Dr. Conrad Casler Dr. Llon Clendenen Dr. Adam Cohlmia Dr. Matthew Cohlmia Dr. Raymond Cohlmia Dr. Debbie Corwin

Dr. James Corwin Dr. Jeffrey Danner Dr. Russell Danner Dr. Susan Davis Dr. David Deason Dr. Steven Deaton Dr. Steven Deem Dr. Ana Dotson Dr. Brian Drew Dr. Kevin Duffy Dr. Renalla Ellis Dr. Heath Evans Dr. Christopher Fagan Dr. Barry Farmer Dr. John Folks Dr. Richard Freeman Dr. Emily Frye Dr. LaMont Gee Dr. Mark Goodman Dr. Matthew Gray Dr. Robert Gruenberg Dr. Jacob Hager Dr. H. Douglas Hall Dr. Leslie Hardy Dr. Aaron Harman Dr. Edward Harroz III Dr. Edward Harroz Jr. Dr. Robert Herman Dr. Jeffrey Hermen Dr. Marilyn Hiebert Dr. James Hooper Dr. Brad Hoopes Dr. Moiz Horani Dr. Benjamin Humphrey Dr. Jennifer Jenkins Dr. Donald Johnson Dr. Eugenia Johnson Dr. Mohammad Karami Dr. Michael Kierl

Dr. Michael Kirk Dr. DeNae Kirkpatrick Dr. Jay Kruska Dr. Michael Kubelka Dr. Ayan Lawson Dr. Grady Lembke Dr. Shannon Lewis Dr. Dustin Lively Dr. Eric Loper Dr. Steve Lusk Dr. David Maddox Dr. Kevin Mailot Dr. David Marks Dr. Alan Mauldin Dr. Jonas McCall Dr. Janna McIntosh Dr. Glenn Mead Dr. Joseph Meador Dr. Jamie Means Dr. Robert Miracle Dr. Andrea Montgomery Dr. Patrick Montgomery Dr. Mohsen Moosavi Dr. James Murtaugh Dr. David Nittler Dr. Karen Reed Dr. William Reeves Dr. Erin Roberts-Svob Dr. Brant Rouse Dr. Mack Rudd Dr. Miranda Ruleford Dr. Robert Schick Dr. Andrea Scoville Dr. Gregory Segraves Dr. Mickey Sehorn Dr. Paul Shadid Dr. Kyle Shannon Dr. LaTonya Shelton-Miller Dr. Steffan Sigler

Dr. Floyd Simon Dr. Gregg Smith Dr. Lori Smith Dr. Terry Smith Dr. Brooke Snowden Dr. James Sparks Dr. Chad Spiva Dr. Sara Spurlock Dr. Robert Steele Dr. James Steyer Dr. Braden Stoltenberg Dr. Dan Storm Dr. James Strand Dr. Steven Strange Dr. Marc Susman Dr. Jamie Talley Dr. Jim Taylor Dr. John Thomas Dr. Paul Thomas Dr. Kara Tims Dr. Corbyn VanBrunt Dr. Jonah Vandiver Dr. Nathan Villines Dr. Robert Webb Dr. Robert Wells Dr. Stephanie Wendt Dr. Steven White Dr. Theresa White Dr. Susan Whiteneck Dr. M. Karen Willhoite Dr. Jana Winfree Dr. Paul Wood Dr. William Wynn Dr. Kendra Yandell

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LEGISLATIVE LOOP Legislative Overview & Political Update

CE & Golf Scramble for DENPAC A CE and golf tournament was held to benefit the ODA’s political action committee, DENPAC, on August 27 at Karsten Creek Golf Club in Stillwater, raising over $17,000 to help support dentistry-friendly candidates. Players received two hours of CE from Dr. David Rice who presented the course, Make it Stick!, sponsored by Ivoclar Vivadent and igniteDDS. Following the CE, twelve teams competed in the golf scramble and prizes were given to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams, as well as the players with the longest drive and closest to the pin. Look for information on the next DENPAC CE and golf tournament next spring!

Thank you to the following tournament sponsors: Central District Dental Society Endodontic Associates Southwest District Dental Society Tulsa County Dental Society Eastern District Dental Society Dr. Paul Mullasseril, DENPAC Chair Northwest District Dental Society Oklahoma County Dental Society Works 24

NBC Oklahoma Dr. Todd Bridges Grill Guard Live Oak OMS OK Northern District Dental Society Dr. Shannon Griffin Dr. Juan Lopez

WHY JOIN DENPAC DENPAC is the political action committee of your Oklahoma Dental Association. DENPAC works hard to make political contributions to dentistry-friendly, state-level legislators. $50 of your DENPAC dues also goes towards ADPAC to support national campaigns. Currently, 20% of the ODA membership funds 99% of the ODA’s legislative and advocacy efforts.

HOW TO JOIN DENPAC Contact Lynn Means at 800-876-8890 or lmeans@okda.org to join the DENPAC team TODAY!

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Thank you 2021 DENPAC Members!

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 2022 dues!

OKCapitol Club Members | Grand Members | *Current DENPAC Board Member

Dr. Jeffrey Ahlert Dr. Ross Allen Dr. Addie Allen-Steed Dr. Clay Anderson Dr. Jamie Ariana Dr. Tabitha Arias Dr. Glenn Ashmore Dr. Douglas Auld* Dr. Lauren Avery Dr. Jeffrey Baggett Dr. Robert Baumann Dr. Justin Beasley Dr. William Beasley Dr. Brandon Beaver Dr. Kari Bender Dr. Tamara Berg* Dr. David Birdwell Dr. Wesley Black Dr. Bryan Blankenship Dr. Elizabeth Bohanon Dr. Blaire Bowers Dr. M. Edmund Braly* Dr. Michael Breland Dr. C. Todd Bridges* Dr. Matthew Bridges Dr. Nathan Brown Dr. Steven Brown Dr. Blake Bullard Dr. Adam Bulleigh Dr. Craig Buntemeyer Dr. William Burchard Dr. Bonnie Burton Dr. Jamie Cameron Dr. Tricia Cannon Dr. Wuse Cara Dr. Bobby Carmen Dr. William Carter Dr. Conrad Casler Dr. Cory Chambers Dr. Jennifer Chambers Dr. Brian Chastain Dr. Tennille Cheek-Covey Dr. Llon Clendenen Dr. Adam Cohlmia Dr. Matthew Cohlmia* Dr. Raymond Cohlmia Dr. Christopher Corbin Dr. Debbie Corwin Dr. James Corwin

Dr. Jeffrey Danner Dr. Russell Danner Dr. Susan Davis Dr. David Deason Dr. Steven Deaton Dr. Steven Deem Dr. Tara Denton Dr. Thai-An Doan Dr. Myrna Domoney Dr. Brian Drew Dr. Kevin Duffy Dr. Twana Duncan Dr. Renalla Ellis Dr. Heath Evans Dr. Christopher Fagan* Dr. Timothy Fagan* Dr. Barry Farmer Dr. John Folks Dr. Richard Freeman Dr. Michael Gliddon Dr. Mark Goodman Dr. Matthew Gray Dr. Stephen Gray Dr. Evangeline Greer Dr. Shannon Griffin* Dr. Robert Gruenberg Dr. Jacob Hager Dr. H. Douglas Hall Dr. Kevin Haney Dr. Michael Hansen Dr. Mark Hanstein Dr. Leslie Hardy Dr. Aaron Harman Dr. Edward Harroz III Dr. Richard Haught Dr. Richard Henry Dr. Robert Herman Dr. Jeffrey Hermen Dr. James Herndon Dr. Marilyn Hiebert Dr. Mathew Hookom Dr. James Hooper Dr. Brad Hoopes Dr. Mitchell Hoopes Dr. Moiz Horani Dr. Brian Howell Dr. Donald Johnson Dr. Eugenia Johnson Dr. Krista Jones* Dr. Mohammad Karami

Dr. Larry Kiner Dr. Michael Kirk Dr. Jandra Korb Dr. Mitchell Kramer Dr. Jay Kruska Dr. Robert Lamb Dr. Ashley Lanman Dr. Grady Lembke Dr. Christopher Leslie Dr. Marti Levinson Dr. Shannon Lewis Dr. Robert Livingston Dr. Juan Lopez Dr. Gary Lott Dr. Lori LoVette Dr. Jeff Lunday Dr. Steve Lusk Dr. Kevin Mailot Dr. David Marks Dr. S. Ross Martin Dr. Mark Massaro Dr. Alan Mauldin Dr. Stephen Mayer* Dr. Janna McIntosh Dr. Glenn Mead* Dr. Robert Miracle Dr. Andrea Montgomery Dr. Patrick Montgomery Dr. Mohsen Moosavi Dr. Anaita Mullasseril Dr. Paul Mullasseril* Dr. James Murtaugh Dr. Samuel Owens Dr. Garrett Phipps Dr. Karen Reed Dr. L.D. Riggs Dr. Erin Roberts-Svob Dr. Brant Rouse Dr. Miranda Ruleford Dr. Robert Schick Dr. Lance Schmidt Dr. Troy Schmitz Dr. Andrea Scoville Dr. Gregory Segraves Dr. Kyle Serfoss Dr. Wade Sessom Dr. Paul Shadid Dr. John Sheets Dr. Steffan Sigler Dr. Floyd Simon

Dr. Jaymi Simpson-Wert Dr. Charles Sims Dr. Lindsay Smith* Dr. Lori Smith Dr. Brooke Snowden Dr. Geoffrey Sparks Dr. James Sparks Dr. Chad Spiva Dr. James Steyer Dr. Braden Stoltenberg Dr. Dan Storm Dr. Patrick Stover Dr. James Strand Dr. Steven Strange Dr. Carla Sullivan Dr. Marc Susman Dr. Jamie Talley Dr. Jim Taylor Dr. Mary Temple-Goins Dr. Ryan Theobald Dr. John Thomas Dr. Paul Thomas Dr. Kara Tims Dr. Steve Truong Dr. Corbyn VanBrunt Dr. JayCee Van Horn Dr. Jonah Vandiver Dr. Nathan Villines Dr. W. Scott Waugh Dr. Robert Webb Dr. Mark Weems Dr. Robert Wells Dr. Stephanie Wendt Dr. Steven White Dr. Theresa White Dr. W. Scott White Dr. Quint Whitefield Dr. Daniel Wilguess* Dr. Kim Wilkinson Dr. Ralph Willcox Dr. Vincent Willcox Dr. Brian Wilson Dr. Ronald Winder Dr. C. Rieger Wood* Dr. Paul Wood Dr. William Wynn Dr. Kendra Yandell

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ODA RETIRED MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

DR. JAMES YEATS By: Makenzie Dean, ODA Programs & Operations Manager Dr. James (Jim) Yeats earned his bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University and originally planned to pursue a career in medicine or veterinary medicine. But when a friend decided to apply to dental school, Yeats decided to follow suit. In 1973 he was accepted as a member of the new OU College of Dentistry’s second class, eventually graduating in 1977. For the next 35 years until his retirement in 2012, he practiced in Catoosa, a suburb of Tulsa.

When Yeats entered dental school nearly 50 years ago, there were only 24 students in his class. He and his classmates had the unique experience of receiving most of their instruction from the new heads of the departments, including the founding dean of OUCOD, Dr. William Brown. Yeats went on to name other faculty members who impacted him while he was in school and noted that they achieved a status among the profession that makes him proud to have attended OUCOD. Some of these influences include Drs. Walt Dilts, Earl Collard, Stewart Shapiro, Kevin Avery, Herb Shillingburg, Dean Robertson, and Tom Glass. When asked who his role models have been, he mentioned some of the above and then went on to describe a faculty member who came to OUCOD just after Yeats had completed his first year of school. According to Yeats, this dentist had a southern California accent and “still looked like a kid.” When he saw this new faculty member’s work he realized he wanted to develop hands like that. Yeats recalled, “Dr. Frank Miranda had a friendly, calm and caring personality and built a highly respected career over his many years of teaching.”

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Even all these years later, Yeats would advise dental students at OUCOD to start their careers with confidence knowing that they have received an excellent education. “Even though you may be done with school, never stop learning.

And maybe add business to your education list!”

Yeats met his wife, Martha, in 1985 and the couple later married in 1987. During their many years together, they have enjoyed traveling and finding time to give back to their community. Philanthropy plays a vital role in their lives. He and Martha have worked with the Multiple Sclerosis Society of America for twenty years and work on the annual “Walk MS: Tulsa” sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. They have also worked with St. Jude Hospital for many years. Since 2012, Yeats has also worn

several hats with Meals on Wheels, but notes that his favorite is delivering the meals to the elderly and disadvantaged.

They always greet him with a smile and some conversation or a simple request, like bringing in the garbage cans, which Yeats is always happy to help them with.

The couple also does work with the Tulsa Community Foundation. According to Yeats, giving back is the best joy of all!

Yeats has been a loyal member of the ODA for 44 years and is now enjoying his lifetime membership. As a consistently active member for so long, he now gets to appreciate all the benefits of ODA membership for $0 dues. He believes membership is a “must” for young

Dr. Yeats’ last day at the office supervising the new dentist

Dr. Yeats with his wife Martha

Dr. Yeats Mountain Biking

ARE YOU READY FOR STORM SEASON?

dentists. “The ODA helps with your continuing education, socializing with colleagues, insurance all well kindsthat andyou can never be too DO YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW Oklahomans know alloftoo giving back the community events do you turn when prepared forto severe weather, with but where S T R U G G L E W I T H S U B S TA N C E A B U S E ? likeneed OkMOM.” Dr. Jim Yeatsinisthe an aftermath excellent of a devastating you immediate relief storm?

The RDGP also contributes to the Oklahoma Health example of someone who has devoted his Professionals Program which is an outreach program working life to the care of his patients, Help is available! The Oklahoma Dental Relief and Disaster designed to support and monitor medical and allied health Grant (RDGP) a charitable whileProgram still finding time toisgive back to histrust established professionals throughout Oklahoma who are experiencing tocommunity. provide aid to dental professionals affected by natural difficulty with substance abuse. The services provided by disasters, physical disability, chemical dependence, or other the OHPP are confidential and at no cost. Services include hindering conditions. Over the last three years, the RDGP Yeats’ OUCOD Graduating class The Yeats Family at the MS Walk expert consultation and intervention designed to encourage awarded $28,000 in disaster assistance to individuals and healthcare professionals to seek help for substance abuse dental organizations affected by severe weather. Aid is and behavioral concerns.

If you or someone you know provided confidentially and without remuneration. Whether needs help, please call the 24-hour confidential direct line you are affected at home or office, contact the RDGP to (405-601-2536).

The RDGP voluntary section on the ODA applyIffor immediate assistance 800-876-8890. given the chance to skip work for a day, how would you spend that day? dues statement funds the ODA’s contribution to the In 35 accepts years oftax-deductible dentistry there were many skip work, which I did a lot (with suitable cancel Health The RDGP donations fromopportunities individuals to Professionals Program. time) organizations to snow ski, backpack or play I did work at the last minute (canceling patients) only once and and dental from around the golf. country to skip provide played golf all day! aid after devastating destruction caused by tornadoes and Whether you need help or want to provide help, don’t wait! otherWhat natural disasters across the state. Funds are awarded books are you reading?

Contact the RDGP manager today at sfrantz@okda.org to dental who are victimized the storms.Kinzer (a history of John Foster Dulles and Allen Dulles) I justprofessionals recently finished “The Brothers”byby Stephen or call 800-876-8890 Additionally, the funds areChernow used for programs like theS. Grant). I’ve just started reading “Killing Crazy Horse” by Bill and “Grant”

by Ron (about Ulysses Tax-deductible donations to the program can be mailed to: Oklahoma Dental Foundation MobileSmiles Program to aid in O’Reilly & Martin Dugard.

OK Dental Relief and Disaster Grant Program relief efforts in several Oklahoma communities.

What hobbies do you enjoy?

317 NE 13th Street The RDGP relies solely on contributions from individuals Woodworking (joinery is my favorite activity.), golf (I played weekly while in practice, then almost daily when I Oklahoma City, OK 73104 and dental foundations.

Themore donations received help retired.

Now, it’s much fun when I only play once in a while!), biking (I have a number of bikes and ride all prepare & provide forhiking. those Oklahoma dentists and dental For grant application and program guidelines, summer.), and foundations in need of resources after destructive storms. visit okda.org/programs/member-support/

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EDMOND ORAL SURGEON DR. ROBERT LAMB RECEIVES NATIONAL HONOR In September, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons held its Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. During Opening Ceremonies, more than 30 award recipients were honored for their many accomplishments.

Among them was Dr. Robert Lamb of Edmond who received the AAOMS Humanitarian of the Year Award. A retired Colonel (USAF), Lamb received his OMS training at the University of Oklahoma and was subsequently assigned to Tinker AFB. Following his military commitment, he practiced for many years in Edmond before his recent and well-deserved retirement. He was coaxed out of retirement to join the OMS faculty at OUCOD where he currently teaches predoctoral students and OMS residents.

Lamb’s selection was based largely on his numerous dental mission trips to Central America. He ultimately established a permanent clinic there, and then organized other dentists to staff it on a rotating basis. Each year since the clinic’s establishment, Lamb has spent multiple weekly rotations there.

As if that wasn’t enough, he has also served for many years as the Oral Surgery Lead for OkMOM. Even after turning the reins over to other surgeons, he continued to mentor the new OMS Leads.

Lamb has done all of this completely “below the radar,” never seeking personal recognition. For his years of dedication and selfless service to others, this AAOMS award is extremely well-deserved and quite an honor for a man who counts being a husband, father and grandfather as his most important accomplishments. During the coming year, Lamb will serve as President of the American College of Dentists after years of service as a District Regent. The ACD’s principal focus is the promotion of ethics and diversity in dentistry. There is no person more qualified to fill this role than Dr. Robert Lamb.

It was a true joy to join his wife, Donna, and their children who were in Nashville to witness the award presentation.

Congratulations, Dr. Lamb!

Dr. Ed Braly Past-President, Oklahoma Dental Association Diplomate, American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Following his recognition, Dr. Lamb was approached about what this award has meant to him personally. The following are his reflections.

WHAT DOES THIS AWARD MEAN TO YOU? There is no greater honor than being recognized by your peers, but I did not do the work to be recognized or to get an award. I’ve gone to Guatemala for nearly 30 years because I enjoy serving people less fortunate. Many people don’t realize how fortunate we are to live in the United States and have the advantage of a great healthcare system.

HOW IS THIS AWARD SELECTED? I was nominated by a fellow oral and maxillofacial surgeon. The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Board of Trustees reviewed the award packet. The Humanitarian of the Year Award was established in 1997 to honor an AAOMS Fellow or Member for participation in community leadership or volunteer projects, including efforts on an international basis. Two oral and maxillofacial surgeons are selected per year for this award. I was particularly honored to have this award presented by a friend, Dr. B. D. Tiner, President of AAOMS. TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOUR INVOLVEMENT IN THE AAOMS. I have not been involved much at the national level of AAOMS, but I was President of the Oklahoma Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in 1995-96. Then I served as the Legislative Chair of the Oklahoma Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons for about 20 years. I was also President of the Southwest Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in 2014-15.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE TO ADD? I don’t really know what else to say. The dental profession is one of the greatest. There are so many great dentists out there, many of whom are giving to so many different organizations. We can all help in some way!

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KEEP IT LOCAL

ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS FOR PROVISIONAL PROSTHESES

By: Michael Steffen, DMD; David Wong, DDS; Terry Philbin, DDS Immediate dental implants have become an attractive alternative to conventional implants. While there are many advantages of immediate implants, there are situations where the extraction site does not possess adequate bone or soft tissue thickness to support an implant immediately. In these situations repair of the volumetric defect is required for a more ideal implant placement.

When immediate loading is not possible provisionalization of the implant area becomes very important and can be challenging (for example, when a patient is informed of the prospect of wearing a provisional removable prosthesis). It is important that the hard and soft tissues of the implant area drive the entire treatment process rather than just the provisional restoration.

not advisable, the soft and hard tissues are best supported by a provisional resin-bonded bridge. A custom-fabricated healing abutment may also be delivered once the implant is placed in order to help guide the soft tissue and assist in shaping the emergence profile of the prosthesis.

In cases, where significant ridge augmentation is required to place and support implants, it is imperative that the provisional restoration not impinge on the bone graft and compromise its stability. In such situations where immediate implantation is

The following cases illustrate the use of provisionalization when immediate implants are not advised:

When determining if an immediate provisional should be considered, the primary stability of the implant is often assessed with either a torque test or an implant stability quotient (ISQ).

When primary stability is inadequate, a custom healing abutment may be placed instead of a provisional restoration until the implant has properly healed.

CASE #1: EXTRACTION AND RESTORATION OF COMPROMISED ANTERIOR LEFT CENTRAL AND LATERAL INCISORS (#9 AND #10).

To allow the area to heal without immediate loading, provisionalization was achieved with a Maryland bridge. After an adequate period of healing, the Maryland bridge was removed, the implant and custom abutment were placed, and the Maryland bridge reattached until full stability of the implant was achieved.

Case 1: Figure 1 – Endodontically failing teeth #9-10

Case 1: Figure 2 – Maryland bridge placed after surgery

Case 1: Figure 3 – Maryland bridge reattached with custom healing abutment

CASE #2: REPLACEMENT OF MULTIPLE TEETH IN THE ANTERIOR ESTHETIC ZONE LOST DUE TO FAILING ENDODONTIC TREATMENT AND PERIODONTAL DISEASE. Planned final treatment involved an implant-supported six-unit fixed bridge spanning from #6 to #11. Because of the need for ridge augmentation, immediate implant placement was contraindicated. Provisionalization with a temporary fixed bridge provided somewhat pleasing and functional esthetics without unduly compressing the delicate post-surgical bone grafting sites. Since the space will shrink as the site heals, a second provisional bridge may be indicated following placement of the implants.

Case 2: Figure 1 – Teeth #7-10 have a

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Case 2: Figure 2 – Fixed temporary bridge in place following surgery

Case 2: Figure 3 – Post-operative healing with shrinkage of grafted tissue

CASE #3: EXTRACTION AND IMPLANT RESTORATION OF MAXILLARY LEFT FIRST MOLAR (#14).

In the first two cases, the focus was on balancing the patient’s desire for functionality while restoring both the hard and soft tissues for an ideal final prosthesis. In this case, since primary stability of the implant could not be immediately achieved the Anatotemp SC system, which combines both a prefabricated anatomic healing abutment and a digital impression body, was used. With such a system, several appointments can be saved; once the implant is placed and the healing cap attached it can be scanned all in one appointment.

There is no need to remove the healing abutment and place an impression post or scan body once the implant is integrated. This can also be done at the implant surgeon’s office as well, saving several appointments at the restorative dentist’s office.

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Case 3 Figure 1 – Anatotemp SC healing abutment and digital impression body in place for implant #14

H EALTH P ROFESSIONALS P ROGRAM

Case 3 Figure 2KL – Final implant-supAH OMA ported prosthesis #14

Since 1983, the Oklahoma Health Professionals Program (OHPP) has provided services to over 1,000 This article is not meant to discourage immediate-load implant placement. There are many advantages to such an approach. However, physicians and health care providers with alcohol and when immediate implants are contraindicated because of a lack of adequate implant support, long-term structural changes as chemical dependence.

OHPP is an outreach program healing occurs, a need to repair volumetric defects, etc., some of the provisionalization discussed in this articleand should be designed approaches to support and monitor medical allied health professionals throughout Oklahoma who are considered. experiencing difficulty with substance abuse.

Grateful acknowledgement is extended to Terry Philbin, DDS for his contributions to this article.

The OHPP continues to be a leader nationally in

identifying problems, assisting in treatment, and ABOUT THE AUTHORS: returning to practice careMedicine professionals have Michael R. Steffen, DMD is a 1985 graduate of the Washington University School health of Dental in St. who Louis, and suffered from substance abuse or dependency. currently maintains a private practice (Steffen Dental) in midtown Tulsa. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Oklahoma Dental Association, the AmericanOHPP Academy of Implant Dentistry, andand theinclude American services are confidential expert Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. consultation and intervention designed to encourage health care professionals to seek help for substance abuse and behavioral concerns.

When an individual contacts the OHPP about a health care professional or about himself or herself, the director or designated associate director assesses the situation and assists in guiding the health care professional.

David H. Wong, DDS is a 2000 graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, Following graduation he Participation with OHPP isCity. voluntary confidential. completed is a three-year residency in periodontics at the University of Missouri-Kansas He is aand Diplomate of the OHPP will strongly urge a professional who is ill to American Board of Periodontology and a Fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. A published get help, and although OHPP in does not such provide direct author in several peer-reviewed dental journals, he has also reached a mainstream audience media as Fox News treatment, we will suggest specific treatment options. and the Wall Street Journal. Wong resides in Tulsa with his wife their three children where he also maintains WeJennifer respondand to the concerns of families, colleagues, and a full-time practice (Route 66 Dental Implants). hospitals by providing coordinated interventions and referrals to treatment.

In addition, OHPP hosts a number of support group meetings open to all health care professionals, students, residents in recovery as well as those seeking peer support.

OHPP recognizes the difficulty of reporting a colleague who may be impaired. Because of the potential risk to patient care, OHPP encourages medical professionals to make referrals if a problem exists, no matter how long there has been a problem.

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HYGIENE HOTSPOT It is NOT “Just a Cleaning” By: Shelly Short, RDH If you ask anyone in the dental business office what frequent comment a patient might make when cancelling a dental hygiene appointment, they’ll probably say “It’s just a cleaning.” We know that dental patients are often notorious procrastinators when it comes to scheduling oral health care visits, but they are also experts at finding barriers to receiving dental care.

Why do our patients have this perception that time spent with a dental hygienist is “just a cleaning” so it can simply be postponed?

For one thing, we in the hygiene profession have created this devalued mindset for our patients because we refer to the next “cleaning” appointment.

A second major challenge is the often silent and asymptomatic nature of diseases of the oral cavity. Patients do not “feel” dental decay spreading and destroying another tooth surface. The same is true with periodontal disease; patients do not realize that the supporting structures of their teeth are compromised due to bacteria and inflammation. Sadly, oral cancer is often undiagnosed because patients do not feel lumps, bumps, dots and spots that are pre-cancerous or cancerous. Unlike most medical issues that have a pain factor that triggers one to call for a medical appointment, many dental issues often lack such a pain-driving trigger. Without pain or discomfort, it is not hard to understand why people procrastinate with dental appointments.

As a profession we must teach our patients that hygiene procedures are either on the preventive or therapeutic treatment continuum. When scheduling a future hygiene appointment it is essential that we explain why the prescribed time interval is in the patient’s best interest. It is equally essential that the patient understand that their preventive care appointment will include as necessary a head and neck oral cancer screening, radiographs, an assessment of the integrity of dental restorations, and an assessment of the health of the supporting tooth structures. To counter the challenge of oral diseases being silent in nature, dentistry has a strong and uniquely preventive nature! When patients understand the “value” of preventive dental hygiene care with the goal of preventing disease or early detection, they have a reason to return for future hygiene care. When the entire dental team educates and communicates value regarding the hygiene visit dental practices will have fewer cancelled hygiene appointments, and ultimately healthier patients.

The pandemic has certainly shed light on the importance of optimal health and immunity as research continues to unpack the impact of oral health on systemic health. Reducing the inflammatory burden in the mouth has a positive influence on other systemic medical concerns. Our dental community has an opportunity to elevate oral health care by jettisoning the reference to a “cleaning” appointment. Dental hygienists are preventive specialists and oral health care educators that provide preventive and/or therapeutic dental procedures.

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Upon completion of the hygiene visit it is imperative that the clinician summarize dental concerns, services provided, and the purpose of continued dental hygiene care and how it benefits the patient. Also, when it is understood that delaying preventive care may necessitate therapeutic treatment the patient’s motivation for keeping a hygiene visit is increased. When patients are committed to their next preventive or therapeutic treatment procedure with their dental hygienist, the business team can then direct efforts to promoting the dental practice rather than perpetually rebuilding the hygiene schedule!

As the pandemic has brought center stage the need to send a stronger educational message about the importance of hygiene retention we are, at the same time, experiencing a shortage of dental hygienists to meet treatment demands. With an abundance of research revealing the vital role of oral health on systemic health, it is distressing that so many last-minute cancellations continue to occur in the hygiene department.

As a health care profession, we have a responsibility to educate our patients about the importance of dental hygiene care. Until we deprogram ourselves from using the devalued “cleaning” terminology patients will continue to delay oral health care. We must reflect the change we want to see in our patients by giving them a reason to return for preventive or therapeutic hygiene care. As a bonus, with the appropriate appointment our patients will receive a “professional cosmetic polish!”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Working in the dental field for more than 35 years, Shelly Short has consulted and coached in dentistry since 1996. Prior to owning a dental practice management consulting business, she was a senior practice management business and clinical efficiency consultant for an international practice management company.

She has expertise in practice analysis, business management, clinical efficiency, non-surgical periodontal programs, health education and health promotion, team building, interpersonal communications including case presentation, and the effect of clinician/patient rapport following the health-belief model all wrapped around a holistic approach to professional and personal well-being – particularly work-life balance.

Short practiced clinical dental hygiene in Zurich, Switzerland for six years. While working overseas, she gained extensive experience treating periodontally compromised patients. She was an active member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Organization of Switzerland, which emphasized continuing education.

Currently, at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry Short is a Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Community Dentistry, and Course Director for Practice Management, and a former

Adjunct Clinical Faculty Member in the Department of Dental Hygiene. She serves on the Pediatric Dental Assistants Association Advisory Committee and is on the Board of Trustees for the Oklahoma Dental Foundation. Additionally, she was the 2019 Oklahoma College of Dentistry Dental Hygiene Alumna of the Year recipient and is an accomplished speaker and writer.

Short consults across the United States, and has also consulted in the U.K., Denmark, Switzerland, and Italy.

Her bachelor’s degree is in biology sciences dental hygiene, and her master’s degree in nutritional sciences with an emphasis in health promotion. She has also earned an alternative correspondence doctorate of philosophy in holistic nutrition.

OU College of Dentistry Announces Director for New Tulsa Clinic From Official Press Release on October 25, 2021 The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry has named Chalmers Rieger Wood III, D.D.S., to direct its new clinical operation in Tulsa.

The expansion of the College of Dentistry’s educational programs and clinical services in Tulsa was approved last week by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. The new dental clinic will be housed within the OU Health Physicians Schusterman Center Clinic building on the OU-Tulsa campus, with construction of a 5,000-square-foot, stateof-the-art dental clinic beginning soon.

An OU College of Dentistry faculty member since 2006, Wood was named clinical assistant professor in 2014 and currently serves as a group practice director in the Division of Comprehensive Care. Wood also served on the college’s COVID-19 Task Force, COVID-19 Re-engagement Committee, and strategic workgroups engaged in the planning and implementation of the forthcoming dental program expansion in Tulsa.

Wood earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the OU College of Dentistry in 1981. That same year, he established a private dental practice in Tulsa, which he still owns and operates to this day. Wood also completed the Advanced Education in General Education residency program at the College of Dentistry in 2015.

access to dental care. Additionally, he is past president of the Oklahoma Dental Association and Tulsa County Dental Society.

His numerous honors and awards include the Pierre Fauchard Academy Distinguished Dentist Citation, the Oklahoma Dental Association President’s Leadership Award and Thomas Jefferson Citizenship Award. He currently serves American’s Dentists Care Foundation as president of its board of directors.

“I have every confidence in the leadership Dr. Wood will provide as the College of Dentistry enters a new geographic area and a new era of dental education and practice,” said Paul M. Mullasseril, D.D.S., dean of the OU College of Dentistry. “The Tulsa expansion helps our college fulfill one of its primary roles in improving the health of the community and surrounding area by bringing dental services, at substantially reduced fees, into an area of our state with underserved oral health needs.”

Under Wood’s direction, the new clinic in Tulsa will provide comprehensive oral healthcare services to patients of all ages and is expected to open in June 2022. Care will be provided by thirdand fourth-year dental students, under the supervision of Wood and other licensed dental faculty members. The clinic is the first of several OU College of Dentistry clinical extensions anticipated throughout the state.

For more information about the OU College of Dentistry, visit https://dentistry.ouhsc.edu.

“I am very grateful to have been selected to lead the expansion of the College of Dentistry in Tulsa,” said Wood. “As a native of Tulsa, it is especially gratifying to bring the high-quality dental services we provide at the College to northeastern Oklahoma. I am also excited to welcome the students who will live and learn here, and integrate them into the Tulsa community.”

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