March 2013 Nugget

MARCH 2013

LONG TERM CARE ARE YOU COVERED?

Inside: What is Long Term Care Insurance?

PLUS: Thank you, 2013 Committee Members!

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WELLNESS FOR YOU & YOUR PATIENTS: MIND, BODY & EMOTIONAL HEALTH Presented by: Stephen Peters, MD

COURSE OBJECTIVES: • Statistics for cardiac disease related to diet, foods we eat and supplements • Reversing heart disease with diet • China Study on disease states — How health can be positively changed with some small modifications in how we get our nutrition.

• How emotional health may affect physical health and cardiac health as well as cancer risk.

• Role of supplements for daily use as well as hormone replacement therapy.

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HR webinar APRIL 18, 2013 HIRING, INTERVIEWING & RETAINING

INNOVATE OR HIBERNATE: THE NEXT STEP FOR YOUR PRACTICE Presented by: Steve Swafford

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COURSE OBJECTIVES: • Discover key differences between innovation and creativity • Explore 10 innovation perspectives • Review five steps of innovation methodology for the dental practice • Experience ways to handle objections to new ideas • Receive interactive tools for all members of the dental practice team 8:30AM–1:30PM • 5 CEU, 20% SACRAMENTO HILTON — ARDEN WEST

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE NUGGET MARCH 2013 VOLUME 59, NUMBER 3

FEATURES 7

Summary of 2012 LTC Costs

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Available Options for LTC Facilities

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Data and Statistics on Long Term Care

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Who Pays for Long Term Care?

10–11 Long Term Care Insurance — Protection, Peace of Mind

NUGGET EDITORIAL BOARD James Musser, DDS Editor

and Enhanced Quality of Life for You and Your Family

Pamela Trehub (Life and Health Insurance Agent, TDIC)

Paul Binon, DDS, MSD

SPECIALS

Donna Galante, DMD Alexander Malick, DMD

12–13 Thank You, 2013 Committee Members!

James McNerney, DMD

20–21 Fluoridation in Sacramento County

Christy Rollofson, DDS

Terrence Jones, DDS (SDDS Past President / Commissioner, First 5 Sacramento)

Ash Vasanthan, DDS, MS

REGULARS 4

President’s Message

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From the Editor’s Desk

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Cathy’s Corner

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Committee Meetings

EDITORS EMERITUS William Parker, DMD, MS, PhD Bevan Richardson, DDS

12–13 Committee Corner 15

Foundation Page

THE NUGGET IS A FIVE-TIME INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF DENTISTS JOURNALISM AWARD WINNER:

16–17 You Should Know 18

YOU: The Dentist… the Employer

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Links of the Month

21

Back in Time — Can you identify this SDDS member?

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YOU: The Dentist… the Business Owner

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We’re Blowing Your Horn!

25

Volunteer Opportunities

OVERALL NEWSLETTER (2007)

26

Advertiser Index

Exceptional publication overall

Remarkable cover

PLATINUM PENCIL (2010) Outstanding use of graphics

30–31 Vendor Members

OVERALL NEWSLETTER (2012)

Vendor Member Spotlights

Exceptional publication overall

32–33 Event Highlights 34

Classified Ads

36

SDDS Calendar of Events

Article or series of articles of interest to the profession

OUTSTANDING COVER (2007)

27–28 Membership Update 31

GOLDEN PEN (HONORABLE MENTION, 2007)

featured on cover

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Long Term Care

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By Gary Ackerman, DDS

2013 SDDS President

his year SDDS enters into its 120th year of serving dentists and their practices. Wow! After all these years, SDDS is still providing care and support to our offices. If you want to talk about long term care, then SDDS gets the award. Also, the MidWinter Convention just completed its 33rd year of providing continuing education to the dental community here in Sacramento and the surrounding counties that make up our component. Those of you who did not attend missed a great meeting.

Plan on attending next year!

over the long term of your career. Those of you who have not used the HR hotline are missing a very valuable benefit. Just a quick

Long term care is exactly what SDDS is all about. We are here to help and support you in the daily operations of running your practice

phone call or listening to a webinar can save you many hours of sleepless nights. SDDS also offers business forums that give you evening

After all these years, SDDS is still providing care and support to our offices.

programs vital to your office operation, such as tax questions, estate planning, employee handbooks and IT security.

The monthly meetings that run from September through May offer you an opportunity to get three hours of continuing education credit and also to network with your colleagues and vendors. We believe that SDDS should not only be here for your support of scientific and business programs, but also to support you in a social setting.

Come to a meeting or a program, get out of the box and make some new friends, because we are all in this great profession and we are all here for the long term. 

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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK Long Term Care Insurance

By Alexander Malick, DMD, FAGD

Associate Editor

Have you explored Long Term Care coverage? Should you?

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s a proud “Pentagenarian,” I now have more insurance than hairs on my head.

I have medical insurance for my entire family, life insurance for my wife and myself, home owner’s insurance, auto insurance for three cars, disability insurance, malpractice, office liability, employee dishonesty insurance, data protection insurance for my computers, employment practices insurance and worker’s comp. Now I will need to buy one more type of insurance: Long Term Care (LTC) Insurance.

It seems, with each decade of life, one begins to worry about the ever increasing possibility of catastrophic events that are completely out of our control. Although health insurance ranks as one of our biggest concerns and the most significant drain on our disposable income, the devastating financial consequences of long term care is a close second in my list of worries (page 7, Figure 1). The thought of having to live my final years in a nursing home that ends up draining all of my life’s savings makes me re-think Dr. Kevorkian’s philosophy!

Just take a survey of your patients, friends and relatives and you will find most people are facing some sort of a long term care issue for one of their loved ones. Although the United States ranks 38th in the world for

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life expectancy (average age 78.2 for babies born between 2005–2010), those later years are not without significant cost, effort, and inconvenience to our friends, family and local,

LTC and, at best, covers up to 100 days of care needed. The only time you can get full coverage is when you have exhausted all of your assets and you qualify for Medi-Cal. Is that what you want for you and your family?

Most people think their

It may be time to look into LTC Insurance.

In this issue of the Nugget, my objective is to get you to consider this issue. In my brief time researching this subject, the amount of information available and the details one needs to be aware of are mind boggling. I have only scratched the surface in this issue. You will need to conduct your own research to see if Long Term Care Insurance should be a part of your overall financial and retirement planning. 

medical insurance will pay for LTC. state and federal governmental organizations.

There are many misconceptions about where long term care is delivered (page 7, Figure 2), when one may need long term care (page 8, Figure 3), and who pays for it (page 9, Figure 4). Most people think their medical insurance will pay for LTC. This is farthest from the truth! How about Medicare? After all, most LTC needs are after the age of 65. However, Medicare has strict eligibility requirements for

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REFERENCES & PUBLICATIONS: 1. Taking Care of Tomorrow: California Department of Aging, 2007 2. Consumers’ Rate Guide for LTCi: California Department of Insurance, 2008 3. Cost of Care Survey: Genworth, 2012 4. Shoppers’ Guide to LTCi: National Association of Insurance Commissioners, 2009

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CATHY’S CORNER In it for the

“Long Term”

SACRAMENTO DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY

Amador • El Dorado • Placer • Sacramento • Yolo

LEADERSHIP

By Cathy B. Levering

SDDS Executive Director

Well, I find it quite apropos that this issue has the theme of long term care. As I was proof-reading Dr. Ackerman’s article, I couldn’t help but chuckle on his play on words / theme. So, of course, I continue the theme…

The “health theme” of long term care is so very important, and one that begs consideration, planning and discussion. Dr. Malick has done a wonderful job pulling this information together for you.

The “long term care” of your Society, one that Dr. Ackerman points out, is also important and guides our everyday planning, activities, policies and procedures here at the SDDS office.

Now… my take on the phrase: “In for the long term.”

I am nearing the 12th anniversary of being the Executive Director at SDDS. Della has been with SDDS for 11 ½ years, Melissa for nine years and Lisa for eight years. Long term for sure. We welcomed both Kristen and Liz this year — hopefully just the beginning of their LONG TERMS! My point?

Consistency. Dedication. Commitment.

I am proud of our staff. As I write this article, we have just finished the busiest 15 days of the year with Smiles for Kids, Midwinter Convention and our Bump Dinner. Our staff ALL worked extremely hard and efficiently to make all these events the best ever for our members, our community and our profession.

For them, I am grateful.

Of them, I am proud.

To them, I publicly thank them for their consistency, dedication and commitment to SDDS and all of our members.

Thank you Della, Melissa, Lisa, Liz and Kristen!

It is an honor to work with such an amazing team! 

Save the Date!

CSUS Pre-Dental Club Wine Tasting Fundraiser

April 5, 2013

Sac State Alumni Center Proceeds benefit “Project Backpack,” providing school supplies to children in the Smiles for Kids program!

President — Gary Ackerman, DDS Immediate Past President — Victor Hawkins, DDS President Elect / Treasurer — Kelly Giannetti, DMD, MS Secretary — Viren Patel, DDS Editor — James Musser, DDS Executive Director — Cathy Levering

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Dean Ahmad, DDS, MS Nancy Archibald, DDS Wallace Bellamy, DMD Margaret Delmore, MD, DDS Jennifer Goss, DDS Carl Hillendahl, DDS Beverly Kodama, DDS Peter Worth, DDS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kevin Keating, DDS, MS Robert Gillis, DMD, MS CE: Christy Rollofson, DDS CPR: Greg Heise, DDS Ethics: Volki Felahy, DDS Foundation: Kevin Keating, DDS, MS Leadership Development: Victor Hawkins, DDS Membership: Lisa Laptalo, DDS Peer Review: Brett Peterson, DDS 1T1B Medical Outreach: Guy Acheson, DDS Amalgam: Wai Chan, DDS / Viren Patel, DDS Dental Careers Workgroup: Robin Berrin, DDS Budget & Finance Advisory: Kelly Giannetti, DMD, MS Bylaws Advisory: Victor Hawkins, DDS Fluoridation Advisory: Victor Hawkins, DDS Forensics Advisory: Mark Porco, DDS Geriatric Outreach: Julianne Digiorno, DDS , RD GMC Task Force: Terry Jones, DDS Legislative: Terry Jones, DDS Strategic Planning Advisory: Kelly Giannetti, DMD, MS Viren Patel, DDS

TRUSTEES COMMITTEES STANDING

AD HOC ADVISORY TASK FORCES WORKGROUPS

Golf Tournament: Damon Szymanowski, DMD SacPAC: Matthew Campbell, Jr. DDS Smiles for Kids: Donald Rollofson, DMD

SPECIAL EVENTS OTHER

Cathy Levering | Executive Director Della Yee | Program Manager/Executive Assistant Melissa Brown | Publications Coordinator Lisa Murphy | Member Liaison/Peer Review Coordinator Kristen Calderon | Member Liaison/Smiles for Kids Coordinator Liz Bassey | Member Liaison/Graphic Design

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LONG TERM CARE FIGURE 1

Summary of 2012 LTC Costs National Median Rate HOMEMAKER SERVICES (Licensed) Provides “hands-off” care such as helping with cooking and running errands. Often referred to as “Personal Care Assistants” or “Companions.” This is the rate charged by a non-Medicare certified, licensed agency.

HOME HEALTH AIDE SERVICES (Licensed) Provides “hands-on” personal care, but not medical care, in the home, with activities such as bathing, dressing and transferring. This is the rate charged by a non-Medicare certified, licensed agency.

ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE Provides social and other related support services in a community-based, protective setting during any part of a day, but less than 24-hour care.

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY (One Bedroom — Single Occupancy) Provides “hands-on” personal care as well as medical care for those who are not able to live by themselves, but do not require constant care provided by a nursing home.

NURSING HOME (Semi-Private Room) Provides skilled nursing care 24 hours a day.

NURSING HOME (Private Room) Provides skilled nursing care 24 hours a day.

FIGURE 2

Available Options for LTC Facilities

$18 PER HOUR

$19 PER HOUR

$61 PER DAY

$3,300 PER MONTH

$200 PER DAY

$222 PER DAY

HOME CARE OPTIONS • Home Health Care (RN or Others): $28+/hour or $130/visit • Personal Care Providers (bathing, dressing, eating, etc.)

• Home-maker services (laundry, shopping, etc.): $150+/day • Respite Care (temporary relief for care givers) • Adult Day Programs • Adult Day Health Care • Alzheimer’s Day Care Resource Centers • Hospice Care: Terminal Illness only

1. Taking Care of Tomorrow: California Department of Aging. 2007.

Increase Over 2011

5-Year Annual Growth1

0%

1.15%

0%

1.09%

1.67%

n/a

1.19%

5.71%

3.63%

4.5%

4.23%

4.28%

ALTERNATIVE HOUSING ARRANGEMENTS • Independent Living (senior homes) • Congregate Housing (independent living with laundry, housekeeping, meals, transportation, etc.)

• Assisted Living Facilities: $120+/day • Continuing Care Retirement Communities • Skilled Nursing Facility (nursing home): $140–$330

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FIGURE 3

Data & Statistics on Long Term Care Who needs long term care and why?

• Women 3x > Men because they live to 90+ i. Women develop more chronic diseases, such as OA, Osteoporosis, limiting ADL (Activities of Daily Living) ii. Men develop acute conditions with shorter life expectancy • Cognitive Impairment: Dementia, Alzheimer’s (50% are > 85 years old) • Strokes, accidents, hip fractures, brain injuries

Statistics In 2005, the age statistic of people in Nursing Homes were: • < 55 (9%) • 55-64 (8%) • 65-74 (14%) • 75-84 (31%) • 85-94 (31%) • 95+ (7%) Number of people over age 85, in California

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Alzheimer’s Disease among Americans ages 65+

• 7/10 Alzheimer’s Patients live at home, with family and friends providing 75% of their care

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• 638,166 (2010)

• 13.2 million (2050, projected)

• Merchant Services

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• 191,649 (1990)

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LONG TERM CARE FIGURE 4

Who Pays for Long Term Care?

Medicare

Long Term Care Insurance

• Only for medical or rehabilitative care

Before you purchase, make sure you can continue to pay the premiums. The premium you pay should not exceed 7% of your annual income.

• Medicare pays less than 10% of all nursing care • To qualify for Limited Medicare Nursing Home care, you must need skilled care only a professional (RN, PT, OT) can provide • After a 3-day covered inpatient hospital stay within a 30 day period for a related illness or injury, you pay the following for each benefit period: i. Days 1–20: $0 each day ii. Days 21–100: up to $144.50 each day (might be covered by Medicare supplement insurance) iii. Beyond 100 days: 100%

Cost of LTCi depends on • Your age and health • Marital and partner discounts • Inflation protection rider • Deductible, waiting period, elimination period • Combination of benefits you choose • Daily or monthly benefit you choose • Number of years or total dollars you purchase

• There are weekly reviews of the plan of care to continue to qualify

In California, require loss 2 out of 6 or 7 ADL’s to be eligible for LTCi benefits

• Medicare will pay for LTC in your home, but stringent requirements. You must be home-bound, require skilled or rehab services several x/week by a licensed professional, you can also get some personal care along with the skilled care, but not personal care alone…such as shopping, laundry, etc.

• Bathing

• HMOs and Medicare Advantage Plans do not pay

• Dressing • Continence • Toileting • Transferring • Eating

Life Insurance

• Ambulating (not used in California Partnership plans)

• Some plans do, called Accelerated Death Benefits

Plans with California Partnership for LTC

i. There are stringent qualifications, check your plans ii. Usually for terminal illness, major organ transplant, or if you have been in a nursing home for more than 6 months

These plans have many benefits which are good for the consumer and the state. They provide Medi-Cal asset protection and additional oversight for the consumer’s benefit.

iii. Combination plans designed for life and long term care

Viatical or Life Settlement Some commercial companies will buy your life insurance policy and pay you a percentage of your death benefits, in turn, they get the full benefits when you die.

Reverse Mortgages Can help pay for LTC

Living trusts Counted towards qualification for Medi-Cal

Medical Will pay after you “spend down” your assets

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LONG TERM CARE

Long Term Care Insurance — Protection, Peace of Mind and Enhanced Quality of Life for You and Your Family

By Pamela Trehub

Life & Health Insurance Agent TDIC Insurance Solutions (SDDS Vendor Member)

Have you thought about long term care and its eventual impact on you and your loved ones? If your answer is “no,” or “not recently,” you are not alone.

Look at it this way: barring an accident or illness, you are going to live a long life.

Medical and biotechnological advancements virtually ensure that men and women who are now in their mid-40s to early 50s will live well into their 80s. Living well past the retirement years is something most of today’s working professionals can count on, but longevity can take a toll on both caregivers and finances.

What is long term care?

Many people hear the words “long term care” and automatically think of a nursing home. The truth is, as you age, you may need help with everyday activities at home long before you need skilled nursing care. Most long-term care involves help performing “activities of daily living” (bathing, dressing, eating, using the toilet, transferring from bed to chair and vice versa), and these needs progress as one ages. Some individuals need care as their bodies start to weaken with age, even though they remain mentally sharp.

Others need care as they lose cognitive function (dementia, Alzheimer’s), although their bodies remain healthy and vital. When a person’s needs can no longer be met at home, adult day care, a nursing home or another type of care facility becomes necessary.

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Who will provide this type of care for you?

Family members provide the majority of long-term care, with friends, neighbors and community services rounding out the picture. While you may be able to afford some of the care you will need down the road, Long Term Care Insurance guarantees that your savings, income and assets are protected, and keeps you in control of your future and your health care.

If you have already been through care issues or are dealing with them now because of your own parents or grandparents, you can see the value firsthand of this type of policy. LongTerm Care Insurance does not replace the care family members give their loved ones — it supplements that care, and provides welcome respite from the more difficult aspects of in-home care (feeding, dressing, toileting) so that families can spend their time and energy on enjoyable interactions.

When the time comes for more skilled nursing care or round-the-clock supervision, Long Term Care Insurance covers these costs as well. In-home nursing care, adult day care, a nursing facility or a residential care facility are all options that will become available to you. Also covered are professional care providers such as physical, occupational, respiratory or speech therapists, should you need them.

What are the costs of long term care?

There is no way around it, long-term care can be extremely expensive. Unfortunately, your health insurance will not pay for long term care, and Medicare will not pay for

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any dentists are focused on the day-to-day challenges of building and maintaining a successful dental practice. Thinking about their health situation well after retirement is one of the furthest things from their minds. However, just as building wealth, setting aside a nest egg and planning for retirement are critical components of your future quality of life and well-being, planning for long-term care is essential as well.

most long term care needs. While some people may qualify for Medicaid coverage, the majority do not, and they must pay for care out of their personal income, savings and other resources.

• In 2012, the average Californian spent $94,900 for one year of nursing care.* • In 2030, assuming 5 percent inflation, the cost of one year of nursing care could reach $277,035.

• The average length of stay in a nursing facility is 2.9 years.

• The average cost of a home health aide in California is $23 per hour.** • The average cost of adult day care services in California is $77 per day.**

• Adult day care • Residential care facility • Nursing facility • Hospice care

Why think about long term care now?

The truth is, if you take steps now to put a long-term care policy in place, you can purchase your policy at today’s lower rates, choose a policy that will adjust for inflation over the years and ensure that you have protected your life savings and your family’s assets when care becomes necessary.

Long Term Care Insurance transfers the cost of long-term care from your pocket to the insurance carrier’s. As a result, you are protecting your assets, your family’s future and your own quality of life as you age.

Long term care does not replace the care family members give their loved ones — it supplements that care.

What will Long Term Care Insurance cover?

• Assistance with “activities of daily living” • In-home services from nurses, home health/ home care aides and therapists • Homemaker services • A care manager or coordinator to oversee your care

The cost of care is constantly rising, as are the costs of these types of policies. The longer you wait to purchase a policy, the less affordable it will be. Even more important to consider is the fact that as you age, the likelihood of being able to purchase a longterm care insurance policy becomes more

REFERENCES: * Aggregate Long-Term Care Facility Financial Data for California, Office of Statewide Planning & Development. Cost projected by The California Partnership for Long-Term Care.

SDDS COMMITTEE MEETINGS (2013):

** 2012 Cost of Care Survey, Genworth Financial, March 2012.

difficult. This is due to unforeseen health issues that occur with the aging process.

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John Hancock, Genworth Financial and Mass Mutual all offer exceptional long-term care policies, and two of the three companies offer an attractive discount — valid for the life of the policy — exclusively for CDA members.

All offer significant spousal discounts as well as inflation protection, shared benefits among spouses, flexible payment options, tax advantages and other incentives. And you can rest assured that TDIC Insurance Solutions continues to analyze the market and evaluate if other carriers will meet the needs of the CDA membership.

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SACRAMENTO DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY & FOUNDATION

2013 Christy Rollofson, DDS Chair

Advisory & Ad Hoc Committees

Special Event Committees Miscellaneous Committees * Board Liaison

KEY

Work Groups / Task Forces

Todd Andrews, DDS Rachelle Doyle Gary Griffin, DDS Monika Gugale, DDS Jagdev Heir, DMD, MD Nidhi Jain, DMD Steve Leighty, DDS Teresa Lua, RDAEF2 Madeline Majer, DDS Hana Rashid, DDS Navneet Sahota, DDS Damon Szymanowski, DMD Jonathan Szymanowski, DMD,MMSc Joel Whiteman, DDS Wallace Bellamy, DMD*

CPR Gregory Heise, DDS Chair Dean Ahmad, DDS Craig Alpha, DDS Adrian Carrington, DDS David Crippen, DDS James Everhart, DDS Holley Gonder, DDS Victor Hawkins, DDS Ryan Higgins, DDS Angeline-Diep Lam, DDS Leland Lee, DDS Donald Liberty, DDS Diane Liberty, DDS Jeffrey Light, DDS Deborah Owyang, DDS Alan Rabe, DDS Moji Radi, DDS John Riach, DMD

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Continuing Education

Standing Committees

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Ronald Riesner, DDS Terrence Robbins, DMD Dennis Romary, DDS Hamid Shirazi, DDS Hessam Siavash, DDS, MD Victoria Sullivan, DDS Kenneth Wong, DDS Margaret Delmore, MD, DDS*

Ethics Volkmar Felahy, DDS Chair Antonia Accettura, DDS Navneet Arora, BDS Lorri Dettrick Sindy Fondren, DMD Shahnaz Formoli, DDS Jagdev Heir, DMD, MD Alice Huang, DDS Ralph Isola, DDS David Miller, DDS Annie Shih, DDS, MPH Peter Worth, DDS*

Leadership Development Victor Hawkins, DDS Chair Gary Ackerman, DDS Kelly Giannetti, DMD, MS Robert Gillis, DMD, MSD Gregory Heise, DDS Stefanie Shore, DDS Scott Szotko, DDS Kim Wallace, DDS Peter Worth, DDS

Membership Lisa Laptalo, DMD Chair Nima Aflatooni, DDS Craig Alpha, DDS Navneet Arora, BDS Robin Berrin, DDS Kirsten Chang, DDS Jennifer Drew, DDS, MSD Donna Galante, DMD Eric Grove, DDS Nidhi Jain, DMD Jeffrey Kwong, DDS, MSD Hung Le, DDS Jeffrey Light, DDS Megan Moyneur, DDS Stefanie Shore, DDS Patrick Tsai, DDS Ryan Wilgus, DDS Jamson Wu, DDS, MSD Nancy Archibald, DDS*

Peer Review Brett Peterson, DDS Chair Committee members confidential

Amalgam Wai Chan, DDS Chair Viren Patel, DDS

Budget & Finance Kelly Giannetti, DMD, MS Chair Gary Ackerman, DDS Viren Patel, DDS

Bylaws Victor Hawkins, DDS Chair Matthew Campbell, Jr., DDS Adrian Carrington, DDS Wai Chan, DDS Kevin Keating, DDS, MS L. Neil Loveridge, DDS

Fluoridation Victor Hawkins, DDS Chair Terrence Jones, DDS Richard Kennedy, Jr., DDS Kim Wallace, DDS

Forensics Mark Porco, DDS Chair Todd Andrews, DDS George Chen, Jr., DDS Vincent Chiappone, DDS, MSD Sonney Chong, DMD Scott Churchill, DMD Julianne Digiorno, DDS, RD Kathleen Duncan, DDS Teje Ellis, DDS George Gould, DDS Fritz Harrold, DMD Ralph Isola, DDS H. David Knepshield, DDS Norbert Korp, DMD Grace Lee, DMD, MD Leland Lee, DDS Donald Liberty, DDS Jeffrey Light, DDS Douglas Miller, DMD Thu Nguyen, DDS Sireesha Penumetcha, DDS

Richard Silva, DDS Oladimeji Sorunke, BDS Lilliana Stojic, DDS Joel Whiteman, DDS Richard Wright, DDS Dean Ahmad, DDS*

Legislative Terrence Jones, DDS Chair Rodney Bughao, DDS Kenneth Campbell, DDS Kathleen Duncan, DDS Debra Finney, MS, DDS Michael Forde, DDS, MS Wayne Grossman, DDS Elizabeth Johnson, DDS Michael Payne, DDS, MSD Gabrielle Rasi, DDS Thomas Schauer, DDS Ryan Wilgus, DDS

Nugget Editorial James Musser, DDS Chair Paul Binon, DDS, MSD Donna Galante, DMD William Harris, DDS Alexander Malick, DMD, FAGD James McNerney, DMD Bevan Richardson, DDS Christy Rollofson, DDS Ash Vasanthan, DDS, MS

Strategic Plan Kelly Giannetti, DMD, MS Viren Patel, DDS Co-Chairs

Geriatric Oral Health Workgroup

General Anesthesia / Denti-Cal

Julianne Digiorno, DDS, RD Chair

Warren McWilliams, DDS Chair

Nancy Archibald, DDS M. Franklin Godfrey, III, DDS Mitchell Goodis, DDS Nidhi Jain, DMD Katherine Jones, DDS Viren Patel, DDS Sireesha Penumetcha, DDS Hana Rashid, DDS Ibtisam Rashid, DDS Kim Wallace, DDS Wai Chan, DDS*

Reza Abbaszadeh, DDS Guy Acheson, DDS Julie Beyers Derek Boyes Rodney Bughao, DDS Stephen Cavagnolo, DDS Kathleen Duncan, DDS Craig Hollingsworth, DDS Terrence Jones, DDS James Musser, DDS Debra Payne David Rothman, DDS Margaret Delmore, MD, DDS*

Dental Careers Workgoup Robin Berrin, DDS Chair Gregory Adams, DDS, MS Jill Beams, DDS Thais Booms, DDS, MS Elizabeth Champion, RDA Richard Chang, DDS Jaime Curtis, DDS Jerome Daby, DDS Paul Denzler, DDS Friz Diaz, DDS Shaina DiMariano, DDS Rachelle Doyle Jennifer Drew, DDS, MSD Herlin Dyal, DDS Kasi Franck, DDS William Gilbert, DDS Robert Gillis, DMD, MSD Kathleen Greene, DDS Gary Griffin, DDS Victor Hawkins, DDS Tammara Kropp, RDA Grace Lee, DMD, MD Ronald Lee, DDS Donald Liberty, DDS Teresa Lua, RDAEF2 Warren McWilliams, III, DDS Mahnaz Moussavi, DMD Michael Payne, DDS, MSD Wilmonte Penner, DDS Christy Rollofson, DDS Donald Rollofson, DMD Nicholas Rotas, DDS Dina Wasileski, DMD Joel Whiteman, DDS Kristy Whiteman, DDS Rosemary Wu, DMD, MS Beverly Kodama, DDS*

1st Tooth or 1st Birthday Guy Acheson, DDS Chair Chester Hsu, DDS

Golf Tournament Damon Szymanowski, DMD Chair Todd Andrews, DDS Daisuke Bannai, DDS Matthew Comfort, DDS Dennis Peterson, DDS I. Ray Ramsey, DDS Terrence Robbins, DMD

SacPAC Matthew Campbell, DDS Chair Donald Rollofson, DMD Vice Chair Cathy Levering Treasurer Rodney Bughao, DDS Asst. Treasurer Gary Ackerman, DDS Gordon Harris, DDS Victor Hawkins, DDS Terrence Jones, DDS Michael Payne, DDS, MSD Gabrielle Rasi, DDS www.sdds.org â&#x20AC;˘ March 2013 |

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COMING SOON: Smiles for Kids recap & stats Watch this page!

Gratitude from the Community Your volunteer efforts make SUCH a difference in our community. Thank you!

Dear Dental Foundation,

Dear Dental Foundation,

Just wanted to share the fact that I had two families come to my office this week to express their gratitude for the service they received last Saturday from the Smiles for Kids Program. One was a grandmother and she was in tears telling me about the wonderful service they received from Dr. Victor Hawkins and how happy our little guy was now that both of his cavities had been taken care of. SHE SAID THAT HE IS CONSTANTLY BRUSHING HIS TEETH BECAUSE HE IS SO HAPPY. WOW!

I just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Thank you for all you do. It makes a difference!

Vivian C. Cid Healthy Start Program Center Unified School District

We still need volunteer Adopt-a-Kid doctors!

WILL YOU HELP? If you are interested in taking on a pro bono case through the Smiles for Kids “Adopt-a-Kid” program, please contact SDDS (916.446.1227)

You could never know how much you have changed my life by just replying to my email.

Even if for some reason the dentist doesn’t want to do it, you still have given me some hope, which I have not had in a very long time.

I called everyone i knew and told them how cool you were; that you could have just ignored me like everyone else did… but you didn’t. I have even written emails and letters to the Ellen Degeneres show hoping she would answer back. (of course, I’m still waiting…)

This means the world to me, more than you know. I called my grandmother who is very ill and told her. She cried and told me my mom would have been so happy. My mom always told me that she wished that I would get my teeth fixed, and I promised her one day I would. My mom passed away last January. I know she won’t get to see her wish come true, but it makes me happy that I get the chance to keep that promise to her. I owe you more then i can give but I am willing to do what ever I can to make it up to you.

I was in shock to hear so many people wanted to help. I never ask for help because I always thought that it would cost me more then I have. Please thank everyone for me. EVEN THOUGH THEY SCARE THE CRAP OUTTA ME… DENTISTS ARE AWESOME!!!!!!!!! I cant believe I just said that! Hahaha!

Bobbie G. Smiles for Kids parent • Smiles for BIG Kids patient

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Know

you should Cal/OSHA to adopt changes to hazard communication regulation California employers will soon need to provide new hazard communication training to employees.

The State is expected to finalize amendments to the regulation this summer. Employers must train employees specifically on the new label elements and safety data sheet format by Dec. 1, 2013.

The amendments will make the State’s regulation as effective as its federal counterpart.

The Federal Hazard Communication Regulation was amended March 2012 to conform to the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. The Cal/OSHA Standards Board met last November to discuss proposed changes that will bring the State’s regulation in line with federal law. The meeting was the first opportunity California business, labor and safety organizations could provide comment on the state’s proposed changes. The agency seeks to make changes necessary to conform to federal law and to ensure state law is not weakened in the process.

MAJOR CHANGES TO FEDERAL HAZARD COMMUNICATION REGULATION INCLUDE:

Hazard classification: Provides specific criteria for classification of health and physical hazards, as well as classification of mixtures. The term “classification” replaces the term “determination” used in the old regulation.

Labels: Chemical manufacturers and importers are required to provide a label that includes a pictogram that conveys specific hazard information; a signal word that indicates the relative level of hazard severity; a hazard statement that describes the nature of the hazard; and a precautionary statement that describes recommended measures to take to minimize or prevent adverse effects resulting from exposure to the hazardous chemical.

Safety Data Sheets: Must be done in a specified 16-section format and order of information. (Note the word “material” was dropped, therefore, the abbreviation “SDS” will be used instead of “MSDS.”) Once California has finalized amendments, CDA will have training materials and a revised sample Hazard Communication Plan available on cdacompass.com for members to use. Staff training may be conducted by a knowledgeable dentist or staff person using OSHA and CDA materials or by a consultant who specializes in this area. A thorough understanding of the new system by all staff is the goal of the required training.

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HIPAA Compliance Checklist All California dental practices must comply with state and federal privacy laws. The Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires “covered entities” to comply with standards for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity and availability of protected health information. “Covered entities” include healthcare providers who transmit patient health information electronically. A detailed compliance guide is available from the American Dental Association. The ADA Practical Guide to HIPAA Compliance: Privacy and Security (2010) can help you develop, or update, your office policies and procedures.

It is strongly recommended you use the ADA guide with the checklist at right. The guide has sample forms and policies, and provides thorough discussions and considerations on how HIPAA compliance affects a dental practice. You should refer to the ADA guide for almost every item listed on this checklist.

Unlike HIPAA, California privacy laws apply to all healthcare providers irrespective of whether a provider transmits patient information electronically. Compliance with the more restrictive element of overlapping laws is required. Many of HIPAA’s privacy requirements mirror existing patient privacy rights in California. For an overview of state and federal privacy rules, review the frequently-asked-questions and articles available on cdacompass.com.

Compliance with state and federal privacy laws requires specific recurring actions, plenty of documentation, and continual staff training. It is an ongoing process of assessment, implementation and training. This checklist is intended to provide an at-a-glance view of the compliance elements.

HIPAA documentation can be maintained electronically or on paper. All HIPAA-related documents, including policies, training records, employee sanction records, patient authorization for records release form, and more must be maintained for at least six years.

For more information on the checklist at right, visit www.sdds.org/ ImportantInformation.htm

Dental Assistant (DA) Requirements Have your DAs met their requirements? A list of authorized duties and requirements is available at www.sdds.org/ ImportantInformation.htm

Are You HIPAA Compliant?

Checklist created by CDA Practice Support Center (Compass)

ADMINISTRATIVE

National Provider Identification Number Privacy and Security Officers Risk Assessment Contingency Plans

POLICIES & PROCEDURES

PRIVACY

Notice of Privacy Practices Patient Authorization for Release of Records Business Associate Agreements Clearinghouse policies & procedures

SECURITY Patient Access to Records and Right to Accounting of Information Disclosures Information System Access Patient Right to Limit Information Use and Data Encryption Disclosures, and to Amend Information Transmission Security Third-Party Access to Patient Information Facility Repairs and Modifications Patient Complaints and Inquiries Regarding System Review Notice of Privacy Practices Data Integrity Use of Patient Information for Marketing Malicious Software and Viruses Privacy and Corrective Action policies for Security Incidents Log the employee manual EMPLOYEES Physical Access and Security Training Portable Devices Employment Termination Data Backup Hardware and Media Tracking Details on all checklist items available on Hardware and Media Disposal and Re-Use www.sdds.org/ImportantInformation.htm Data Breach/Security Incident Response Plan

YOU

YOU ARE A DENTIST. You are also an employer. Employee evaluations, hiring and firing, labor laws and personnel files are an important part of that. This monthly column, will offer current employment law

THE DENTIST, THE EMPLOYER

information pertinent to you — the dentist, the employer.

SDDS HR Hotline

ALERT!

FMLA Poster Change

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1.800.399.5331

From California Association of Employers (CEA)

T

he U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued a final rule implementing t wo important expansions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

The updates: • Provide service members' families with FMLA leave for events related to service members' deployments.

• Expand coverage given to current military family members to eligible families of veterans.

• A new provision makes it easier for flight crew employees to be eligible for FMLA and use FMLA benefits.

Specifics The new FMLA rule implemented Congressional amendments to the FMLA permitting eligible workers to take up to 26 workweeks of leave to care for a current service member with a serious injury or illness. Congress also created qualifying exigency leave, which permits eligible employees to take up to 12 workweeks of leave for qualifying exigencies arising out of active duty or call to active duty in support of a contingency operation of a family member serving in the National Guard or Reserve.

The final rule also implements amendments clarifying the application of the FMLA to

Your dental practice’s commitment to environmental stewardship should be rewarded!

The Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District (SRCSD) has partnered with SDDS and the Sacramento Area Sustainable Business Program to develop a FREE program to recognize dental practices that voluntarily implement best management practices for amalgam waste that help prevent pollution. This program was developed to bring awareness to mercury-containing wastes that can harm our waterways. www.sdds.org/ImportantInformation.htm#Amalgam 18

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airline personnel and flight crews. Until the amendments, many flight crews did not meet FMLA eligibility criteria due to the unique way in which their hours are counted.

The DOL also released a new FMLA poster.

The new FMLA poster must be posted by employers covered by the FMLA no later than March 8, 2013. Download the free poster at www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/ posters/fmlaen.pdf.

For more information, including the new rule, a military leave guide, fact sheets and other materials, visit the DOL website (www. dol.gov/whd/fmla/2013rule/). 

Dentists and Dental Offices: Make the Commitment Mercury-containing wastes can threaten our environment. Washed down the drain or otherwise improperly disposed of, mercury can find its way into Sacramento waterways and the environment. The Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District (SRCSD) is working to reduce discharges to the Sacramento River, and the dental community can be acknowledged for their help.

SRCSD has partnered with the Sacramento Area Sustainable Business Program to develop a certification for qualified dentists that voluntarily take actions to prevent pollution. Qualified dentists and dental offices can become certified for FREE in three easy steps: 1. Implement: Complete the five certification requirements below.

2. Apply: Fill-out the online application at www.amalgamrecovery.com.

3. Become Certified: Receive a window placard and certificate to show patients and employees your commitment to environmental stewardship.

Certification Requirements:

• Install an ISO 11143 certified amalgam separator, and maintain it according to manufacturer instructions.

• Collect all scrap amalgam, teeth with amalgam restorations and amalgam waste from filters, screens, separators and traps, and recycle as universal waste or manage as hazardous waste.

• Do not rinse traps and vacuum filters — or flush amalgam waste — down the sink, drain or toilet.

• Do not use bleach or chlorine-containing line cleaners on vacuum lines that service chairs where amalgam restorations or removals are performed. These line cleaners may dissolve amalgam waste that has been collected in traps or separators.

• Train staff on proper handling and disposal of mercury-containing and other hazardous wastes, such as x-ray fixer and sterilant waste.

Does your dental office qualify? Learn more and apply at www.amalgamrecovery.com.

Questions? Email us at amalgamrecovery@srcsd.com or call (916) 876-4141 for more information.

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For More Information, Please Visit: www.first5sacramento.net

2012

Fluoridation in

Sacramento County

By Terrence Jones, DDS

SDDS Past President / Commissioner, First 5 Sacramento

Sacramento County Water Agency to provide fluoride to its customers soon.

S

acramento District Dental Society congratulates Sacramento County Water Agency (SCWA) who will soon be providing the benefits of water fluoridation to its customers. We at SDDS think it is a great service that will benefit all people; young or old, rich or poor. This is a day to celebrate as SCWA customers, all 180 thousand of them, join the 204 million people across the United States who already have optimally adjusted water fluoridation.

A lot of hard work went into this day of celebration and I would like to take this opportunity to thank my colleague Dr. John Orsi who has been so instrumental in all efforts to fluoridate the entire Sacramento Region. His knowledge and commitment to this cause is second to none. I also want to recognize Dr. Kim Wallace who participated in every meeting and provided wise insights that were essential to our success. In addition, I want to single out Cathy Levering and the SDDS Board of Directors who have remained steadfast in their commitment to the goal of bringing the benefits of community water fluoridation to our entire region. Finally, I would like to acknowledge The American Dental Association www.ada.org/fluoride.aspx

First 5 Sacramento who made community water fluoridation a priority in their strategic plans for over 12 years and backed their words up with the millions of dollars in financial support that made it a reality.

To my colleagues, I think this is a wonderful opportunity to provide reassurance and guidance to our patients about how this change in the fluoride concentration of the community water will benefit their oral health. You will rightly be perceived as the most trusted and knowledgeable health care professional to answer their questions.

Please be aware that if your patient lives in the SCWA service area, which includes the following zip codes, you should discontinue systemic fluoride supplements (95624, 95639, 95655, 95690, 95742, 95757, 95758, 95829 and 95830). In addition, the use of topical fluoride applications should be also considered on an individual basis as determined by a caries risk assessment.

I am certain that you already are well aware of the benefits of community water fluoridation but the following websites may be of help in answering your patients concerns. 

The Centers for Disease Control www.cdc.gov/fluoridation/

LINKS OF THE

MONTH NEW FLUORIDATION MAP FROM FIRST 5 Access the map at left, plus more at: www.sdds.org/F-FluorInSac.htm HAVE YOUR DENTAL ASSISTANTS MET THEIR REQUIREMENTS? See requirements and scope of duties at: www.sdds.org/ImportantInformation.htm#DAreq IS YOUR PRACTICE COMMITTED TO THE ENVIRONMENT? Get info on how your practice can be recognized at: www.sdds.org/ ImportantInformation.htm#Amalgam

Sacramento County Map of Fluoridated Areas www.first5sacramento.net/Programs/ Documents/sac_010769.pdf

Back in time…

CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS SDDS MEMBER? The first SDDS member to call the SDDS office (916.446.1227) with the correct answer wins $10 OFF their next General Meeting registration.

Only the winner will be notified. Member cannot identify herself.

WATCH FOR THE ANSWER IN THE APRIL 2013 NUGGET! Answer from Fenruary 2013 issue: Dr. Michael Greene Correctly identified by Dr. Mike Rawlins — nice job!

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YOU

THE DENTIST, THE BUSINESS OWNER

YOU ARE A DENTIST. You’ve been to school, taken your Boards and settled into practice. End of story?

Not quite. Are you up to speed on tax laws, potential deductions and other important business issues?

In this monthly column, we will offer information pertinent to you, the dentist as the business owner.

More New Taxes in 2013 —

3.8% and 0.9% Medicare Tax From Dennis Nelson, CPA (SDDS Vendor Member)

W

hen the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was passed in 2010, two new taxes were legislated to help pay for the program. Along with the other tax increases that are effective in 2013, add the 3.8% and 0.9% Medicare tax.

This 3.8% tax will apply to high income individuals and trusts. Married couples filing jointly who have net investment income and adjusted gross income in excess of $250,000 ($125,000 for married couples filing separately) will incur the tax. Single and Head of Household filers will also have this tax if they have net investment income and their adjusted gross income is in excess of $200,000. The 3.8% tax will apply to the lesser of net investment income or income in excess of these thresholds.

Net investment income is interest, dividends, annuities, royalties, rents, income from passive activities and gains on sales of assets. Taxpayers may use capital losses to offset capital gains.

Tax exempt interest and retirement plan distributions are exempt. The tax will also apply to taxable gains on sales of principal residences, but not on the portion of the gain that is excluded.

these thresholds and self-employed doctors will include this tax in their estimate payments.

Any tax assessed that is not withheld must be paid with the filing of your income tax return;

Net income from S Corporations or other entities in which the doctor is working is not subject to this tax.

Net investment

This tax also applies to trusts and estates on the lesser of undistributed net investment income or the amount of adjusted total income at which the highest tax bracket begins (which for 2013, is projected to be $11,950).

There is another new Medicare tax in 2013; this one is imposed on earned income. If your salary or self employment income exceeds $250,000 (joint filers), $200,000 (single or head of household filers) or $125,000 (married filing separately filers) you will be subject to this tax.

Employers will be required to withhold the additional 0.9% tax once compensation exceeds

income is interest, dividends, annuities, royalties, rents, income from passive activities and sales of assets. this could happen if the employer neglects to withhold, spouses’ individual earnings are below the threshold but their combined earned incomes exceed the threshold or single or head of household filers have more than one job and the combined earnings exceed the threshold.

Currently, it does not appear that the 0.9% tax will be imposed on net income from S Corporations.

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Dr. Brian Lesage AACD accredited fellow and one of top 100 leaders in CE

Dr. Ken Harris European lecturer and top aesthetic UK dentist

Dr. Fredrick Li Canadian implant specialist. Placed over 2,000 implants

Dr. Mike Malone Past President of the AACD and International Speaker

Dr. Rhys Spoor AACD accredited member and voted into “Best Dentists in America”

Dr. Ross Nash Author, International speaker and co-founder of the Nash Institute

WANT TO HEAR NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS HERE IN SACRAMENTO?

Dr. Warren Roberts #1 dental provider of Botox in Canada

17.5 CE Credits

Join Frontier Institute Clinical Exchange and take your learning to a whole new level. 

Next study club meeting on Tuesday, March 19 on occlusion

For more details on the speakers and topics visit frontierdentalinstitute.com/exchange

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WE’RE BLOWING YOUR HORN! Congratulations to...

Dr. Larry Masuoka, for his re-election as Board President of the San Juan Unified School Board.

Dr. Ash Vasanthan, on his purchase of Dr. Nicky Hakimi’s Roseville practice.

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Dr. Guy Acheson, on his installation as President of the California Academy of General Dentistry on January 27, 2013. (photo #1) SDDS, signing the lease for the big, new office! (photo #2) Jeff Levering, son of SDDS Executive Director Cathy Levering, on his new position as Lead Radio Broadcaster for the AAA Boston Red Sox team, the Pawtucket “Paw-Sox.” Pawtucket, Rhode Island is 12 miles from Providence, and 45 minutes from Boston. Almost all broadcasters who have this job go on to the big leagues, including Dave Flemming, of the SF Giants. Congratulations, Jeff! 

DENTAL OFFICE C O N S T R U C T I O N

S P E C I A L I S T S

A THUMBS UP EXPERIENCE DESIGN/BUILD NEW CONSTRUCTION

Because we specialize in construction for the dental professionals, Andrews Construction, Inc understands the unique needs specific to dentists.

Our 30+ years of experience assures you that we deliver QUALITY, SERVICE and SATISFACTION on every meticulously run project. Thumbs Up to that!

TENANT IMPROVEMENTS REMODELING

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916 743-5151 andrewsconstructioninc.com

VOLUNTEEROpportunities SMILES FOR BIG KIDS

SMILES FOR KIDS

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Dentists willing to

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Doctors to “adopt” patients

“adopt” patients for immediate/emergency needs in their office.

seen on 2013 Smiles for Kids Day for follow-up care.

CONTACT INFO:

TO VOLUNTEER, CONTACT:

SDDS office (916.446.1227 • smilesforkids@sdds.org)

WILLOW DENTAL CLINIC

THE GATHERING INN

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Dentists and hygienists

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Dentists, dental

SDDS office (916.446.1227 • sdds@sdds.org)

EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Mobile equipment to

loan or donate — currently limited to using the mobile equipment and instruments brought in by Dr. Alex Tomaich and Dr. Dagon Jones TO VOLUNTEER, CONTACT:

assistants, hygienists and lab participants for onsite clinic expansion.

CONTACT INFO:

Ann Peck (916.296.4057 • annpeck49@aol.com) Volunteer Coordinator

Michael Robbins (530.864.8843 • marobbins@ucdavis.edu) Volunteering or donations

CCMP

(Coalition for Concerned Medical Professionals)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: General dentists,

specialists, assistants and hygienists.

ALSO NEEDED: Dental labs and supply companies to partner with; home hygiene supplies

CDA CARES, SAN JOSE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Dentists, hygienists, assistants and

lab technicians to work May 17–19, 2013 at the CDA Cares event in San Jose, CA. CONTACT INFO:

www.cdafoundation.org/Give/Volunteer/ CDACaresFreeDentalClinics.aspx

VOLUNTEERS CONTACT INFO:

Ed Gilbert (916.925.9379 • ccmp.pa@juno.com)

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Advertiser INDEX Dental Supplies, Equipment, Repair Vendor Member Burkhart Dental Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 31 Vendor Member DESCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 30 Vendor Member Henry Schein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 30 Vendor Member Patterson Dental Supply, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Vendor Member Procter & Gamble Distributing Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Vendor Member RelyAid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 30

Dental Services Vendor Member Pacific Dental Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 30

Education Frontier Institute (formerly CCADS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Financial & Insurance Services Vendor Member Bank of Sacramento . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 30 Vendor Member Bank of the West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Vendor Member Dennis Nelson, CPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 35 Vendor Member Fechter & Company, CPAs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Vendor Member Financial Management Associates, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 30 Vendor Member First U.S. Community Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Vendor Member Liberty Dental Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Vendor Member Mann, Urrutia & Nelson, CPAs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 30 Vendor Member TDIC & TDIC Insurance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 30 Vendor Member Union Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Human Resources Vendor Member California Employers Association (CEA) . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Legal Services Vendor Member Wood & Delgado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 31 Vendor Member Drobny Law Offices, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Medical Gas Services Vendor Member Analgesic Services, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Office Design & Construction Vendor Member Andrews Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 30 Vendor Member Blue Northern Builders, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 30, 31 Vendor Member Henry Schein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 30 Vendor Member Olson Construction, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Practice Sales, Lease, Management &/or Consulting Vendor Member Henry Schein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 30 Vendor Member TRI Commercial Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Vendor Member Western Practice Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 31

The Dental Equipment Specialists

(916) 259-2838 office 916-624-2800 800-649-6999 (916) 259-2848 fax 4141 4095 DelCitrus Mar Ave Ave.#3#13 Rocklin, CA Rocklin, CA 95677 95677 www.descodentalequipment.com

Marketing Vendor Member UPROAR-Mobile Phone Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Publications & Media Vendor Member Clear Channel Media & Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Vendor Member Sacramento Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Staffing Services

Being a family owned business allows us the flexibility to personalize our sales and service to your needs. Our integrity and professionalism is what you remember of us and we never forget we are working for you.

Vendor Member Resource Staffing Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Technology Vendor Member Pact-One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Waste Management Services Absolute Secured Shredding, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Vendor Member Star Group Dental Refining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Serving Northern California and Nevada Office Re-Models and Construction New Equipment Sales and Service

WELCOME to SDDS’s new members, transfers and applicants.

NEW MEMBERS MARY CORAZON CUEVAS, DMD

JENNY VASSILIAN, DDS

MARCH

2013 WEL CO BAC ME K!

General Practitioner 2525 K St, Ste 205 Sacramento, CA 95816 (916) 441-5992

General Practitioner 1105 E St Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 443-4430

Dr. Mary Cuevas graduated from University of the Philippines in 1991 with her DDS. She currently practices in downtown Sacramento and lives in Elk Grove with her husband, SDDS member, Dr. Michael Ramos.

Dr. Jenny Vassilian graduated from UCSF School of Dentistry in 2004 with her DDS. She currently practices in downtown Sacramento with SDDS member, Dr. Brian Steele and lives in Natomas.

FUN FACT: Loves to piant!

LAWRENCE NGUYEN, DDS

IMPORTANT NUMBERS: SDDS (doctor’s line) . . . . . . . . . (916) 446-1227 ADA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 621-8099 CDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 736-8702 CDA Contact Center . . . . . . . . . (866) CDA-MEMBER

(866-232-6362) CDA Practice Resource Ctr . . . cdacompass.com TDIC Insurance Solutions . . . . . (800) 733-0633 Denti-Cal Referral . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 322-6384 Central Valley Well Being Committee . . . . . . . (559) 359-5631

General Practitioner 5440 Park Dr, Ste 100 Rocklin, CA 95765 (916) 435-5255

New Transfer Members

Dr. Lawrence Nguyen graduated from UOP Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in 1997 with his DDS. He currently practices and lives in Rocklin with his wife, SDDS member, Dr. Lien Truong.

Transferred from San Francisco Dental Society General Practitioner Pending Office Address

JOHN PUIG, DDS

General Practitioner 300 Represa Rd Represa, CA 95671 (916) 985-2561

WEL CO BAC ME K!

WARREN CHEUNG, DDS

Dr. Warren Cheung graduated from UOP Arthur A. Dugoni in 2010 with his DDS. He is currently looking for employment in the Greater Sacramento area. He lives in Elk Grove.

JENNIFER CROMEYER, DDS

Dr. John Puig graduated from UCSF School of Dentistry in 1984 with his DDS. He currently practices at Folsom Prison and lives in Folsom with his wife, Alma Puig.

Transferred from Contra Costa Dental Society General Practitioner 4500 47th Ave, Ste 1 Sacramento, CA 95824 (916) 422-1917 Dr. Jennifer Cromeyer graduated from USC Herman Ostrow in 2010 with her DDS. She currently practices in Sacramento and lives in Elk Grove.

KEEP US

UPDATED! Moving?

SDDS Membership Committee presents the

2013 NEW MEMBER DINNER

Opening a new office?

MARCH 19, 2013 (6:15PM)

Offering new services?

Old Spaghetti Factory • New Members FREE! • Contact SDDS for more info (916.446.1227)

Share your information with the Society!

We can only refer you if we know where you are; and we rely on having your current information on file to keep you informed of valuable member events!

Give us a call at (916) 446-1227

CLIP OUT this handy NEW MEMBER UPDATE and insert it into your DIRECTORY under the “NEW MEMBERS” tab.

TOTAL MEMBERSHIP (AS OF 2/15/13): 1,628 TOTAL ACTIVE MEMBERS: 1,348 TOTAL RETIRED MEMBERS: 206 TOTAL DUAL MEMBERS: 2 TOTAL AFFILIATE MEMBERS: 6

TOTAL STUDENT/ PROVISIONAL MEMBERS: 12 TOTAL CURRENT APPLICANTS: 3 TOTAL DHP MEMBERS: 51

TOTAL NEW MEMBERS FOR 2013: 10 www.sdds.org • March 2013 |

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SUKHJEET KAUR, DDS Transferred from Tri-County Dental Society General Practitioner (209) 296-7878 Dr. Sukhjeet Kaur graduated from Loma Linda University in 2011 with her DDS. She currently practices in Pine Grove with SDDS Member, Dr. Timothy Durkin and lives in Sacramento.

HYUNI LEE, DDS Transferred from Tri-County Dental Society General Practitioner Pending Office Address Dr. Hyuni Lee graduated from Loma Linda University in 2012 with his DDS. He is currently looking for employment in the Greater Sacramento area. He lives in Carmichael.

Applicantions Withdrawn NASEEM ARFAI, DDS

Place this page in the

New Members section of your 2012–13 SDDS Directory

IMPORTANT DATES March 31: Grace period for dues payment ends (if dues are not yet paid, membership is cancelled and $100 reinstatement fee is required in order to renew) Apr 5: Deadling to sign up for EDP. Contact SDDS (916.446.1227) for the appropriate forms.

New Applicants

RENEW TODAY:

NASRIN GHAHRAMANI, DDS VIRINDER GREWAL, DMD NICOLE VELASCO, DDS

BY PHONE: (800) CDA-SMILE ONLINE: cda.org/member

2012 MEMBERSHIP REPORT NEW MEMBERS:

MEMBERS LOST:

NEW MEMBERS: 58

TRANSFERRED OUT: 13

NEW DUAL MEMBERS: 0 NEW AFFILIATE MEMBERS: 1

DROPPED FOR NON-PAYMENT: 52 REINSTATED: 14 • NET: 38

NEW STUDENT MEMBERS: 7

DECEASED: 9

NEW PROVISIONAL MEMBERS: 2

APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN: 1

NEW TRANSFERS: 35

RESIGNED MEMBERSHIP: 10

TOTAL NEW MEMBERS: 103

STUDENT TO ACTIVE: 5 DROPPED (OTHER REASONS): 4 TOTAL LOST: 94

TOTAL MEMBERS AS OF 12/31/12: 1,572

CLIP OUT this handy NEW MEMBER UPDATE and insert it into your DIRECTORY under the “NEW MEMBERS” tab.

Need an associate? Staff? Buying or selling a practice?

Check out the JOB BANK at www.sdds.org!

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You’ve built a practice as exceptional as you are.

Now choose the optimum insurance to protect it.

TDIC Optimum Anything but ordinary, Optimum is a professional bundle of products that combines TDIC’s singular focus in dentistry, thirty years of experience and competitive multipolicy discounts.

Creating the ultimate coverage to protect your practice, perfectly. And you wouldn’t have it any other way.

TDIC Optimum Bundle Professional Liability Office Property Workers’ Compensation

Endorsed by Sacramento District Dental Society

Protecting dentists.

It’s all we do. ®

800.733.0633 tdicsolutions.com CA Insurance Lic. #0652783

since

2004

since

2002

Marc Davis • Morgan Davis • Lynda Doyle

Tom Evans, Branch Manager

916.949.2687 www.bankofthewest.com

916.772.4192 www.bluenorthernbuilders.com

since

2007

HUMAN RESOURCES

800.399.5331 www.employers.org

2004 D ENNIS NELSON

CPA, APC PLANNING & CONSULTING ASSOCIATES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Dennis Nelson, CPA, APC

Dennis Nelson, CPA

since

2011

916.988.8583 www.cpa4dentists.net

since

Dave Milner, President • 916.576.2223 Pamela Love, MBA • 916.335.7317

2012

The Dental Equipment Specialists

www.descodentalequipment.com

since

2012

since

2005

since

2011

since

Tony Vigil, President

Mark Drobny, Esq. & Michelle Glenn

916.747.8232 www.descodentalequipment.net

Drobny Law Offices, Inc.

since

2012

916.419.2100 www.drobnylaw.com

First US Community Credit Union

916.985.9559 www.fmacentral.com

since

2005

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Mann, Urrutia, Nelson, CPAs

Melinda Bitney, Network Manager

John Urrutia, CPA, Partner Chris Mann, CPA, Partner

888.273.2997 ext. 265 www.libertydentalplan.com

since

2010

DENTAL SERVICES

2012

714.552.5517 www.PacificDentalServices.com

916.774.4208 www.muncpas.com

TECHNOLOGY

Pact-One

Koert Takkunen Sarah Groft

since

916.576.5650 www.firstus.org

Liberty Dental Plan

Pacific Dental Services

Dan Edwards, President

since

2011

866.722.8663 www.pact-one.com

DENTAL SUPPLIES

DENTAL SUPPLIES

STAFFING SERVICES

James Ryan

Ursula Klein 916.616.6845

Debbie Kemper

Patterson Dental

800.736.4688 www.pattersondental.com

RelyAid

since

2008

MAGAZINE

since

2003

since

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Jim Ryan, Sales Consultant 800.333.9990 www.starrefining.com

916.993.4182 www.resourcestaff.com

INSURANCE

The Dentists Insurance Company

Darnise Edwards

Star Group Global Refining

Becki Bell, Marketing Director 916.452.6200 www.sacmag.com

www.relyaid.com

Resource Staffing Group

PRECIOUS METAL REFINING

Sacramento Magazine

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LEGAL SERVICES/ ESTATE PLANNING

INSURANCE

David Olson

PATTERSON

DENTAL SUPPLIES

Gordon Gerwig, Business Services Manager

CONSTRUCTION

2004

www.dentalcare.com

Ted Darrow, Client Relations & Marketing

Olson Construction, Inc.

since

2002

FINANCIAL SERVICES

2012

209.366.2486 www.olsonconstructioninc.com

since

Financial Management Associates, Inc.

Henry Schein Dental

916.626.3002 www.henryschein.com

Crest / Oral B

Lauren Herman • 209.969.6468 Kevin McKittrick • 916.765.9101

FINANCIAL SERVICES

DENTAL SUPPLIES

DENTAL

916.784.8200 www.burkhartdental.com

DENTAL SUPPLIES

DESCO Dental Equipment

4095 Del Mar Ave. #13 Rocklin, CA 95677

Craig Fechter, CPA

2009

www.clearchannel.com

916-624-2800 800-649-6999

Fechter & Company

since

2011

MEDIA

FINANCIAL SERVICES

916.333.5370 www.fechtercpa.com

since

Clear Channel Media & Entertainment

Kim Parker, Executive VP Mari Bradford, HR Hotline Manager

since

Burkhart Dental

Blue Northern Builders

California Employers Association

2002

2011

916.648.2100 www.bankofsacramento.com

Mary Alajou, VP Sacramento/Butte Area Manager

2012

since

since

DENTAL SUPPLIES

since

2003

Shelley Laurel, SVP

Bank of Sacramento

CONSTRUCTION

Bank of the West

since

Todd Andrews 916.743.5151 www.andrewsconstructioninc.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES

DENTAL

FINANCIAL SERVICES

since

2011

800.733.0633 www.cda.org

VENDOR MEMBER B

Geary Guy, VP Steve Shupe, VP 916.928.1068 www.asimedical.com

CONSTRUCTION

Andrews Construction, Inc.

Analgesic Services

VENDOR MEMBER A

MEDICAL GASES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

MARKETING/TECH

Union Bank

Howard Harris 916.995.0022 howard@uproar.pro

Lydia Ramirez 916.533.6882

since

www.unionbank.com

2010

LEGAL SERVICES

Wood & Delgado

Patrick J. Wood, Esq. Jason Wood, Esq.

since

2010

1.800.499.1474 • 949.553.1474 www.dentalattorneys.com

TRANSITION BROKER

UPROAR-Mobile Phone Apps

since

2012

www.uproar.pro

Western Practice Sales

Tim Giroux, DDS, President John Noble, MBA 800.641.4179 www.westernpracticesales.com

since

2007

we love

our SDDS Vendor Members!

VENDOR MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS:

The specialty of dental offices began in 1987 and over the past 25+ years we have completed construction on over 350 dental offices. The dental offices have included ground-up new construction, buildings with multiple units, tenant improvements in new construction, tenant improvements in older buildings and remodels in current offices.

Burkhart Dental Supply provides equipment, technology, office design, equipment repair, supplies, business consulting and continuing education services across the Western United States, helping dentists realize their clinical and professional goals. We grow our sales with the sales efforts of our Account Managers, Equipment Specialists, Technology Specialists and Branch Managers through the relationships they cultivate and develop.

As Blue Northern Builders, Inc. moves into the future, we are up to speed with all the latest technology for these offices and the necessary construction and layout to best utilize the equipment. It is our goal to bring the highest level of quality to all our projects. We are proud to provide customized, quality services, completed in a timely manner.

We are distinguished by our values, ethics and people. The key is a deep belief in win-win relationships.

Visit our website, check out our Project Gallery and follow us on Facebook.

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES • Projects delivered on time • Projects completed within budget • Quality projects of all sizes • LEED AP Certified BENEFITS, SERVICES, SPECIAL PRICING AND/OR DISCOUNTS EXTENDED TO SDDS MEMBERS • Hole sponsorship at SDDS Foundation Golf Tourney • Annual donations to Smiles for Kids • Active Vendor at MidWinter Convention

Marc Davis — CEO Morgan Davis morgan@bluenorthernbuilders.com Lynda Doyle

lynda@bluenorthernbuilders.com

For over a century, the people of Burkhart have focused on helping dentists achieve personal and professional success. Today this is still our passion.

“I ask everyone at Burkhart to focus on three things — acting with the integrity that earns client trust; being a knowledgeable resource; and always working in the client’s best interest.

I believe that our fulfillment of these principles differentiates us. They aren’t new ideas, and Burkhart’s culture and identity have long been based on these principles. But adhering to them and really living up to them, regardless of the business climate we operate in at any given time, are a constant challenge with great rewards, “ asserts Lori Burkhart, fifth generation Burkhart Dental Supply President.

PROVIDER OF: • • • •

Adec Pelton & Crane Midmark Belmont

• • • •

XLDent Gendex Planmeca Instrumentarium

• Air Techniques • SciCan

Dave Little — Equipment Specialist / Office Design dlittle@burkhartdental.com (916) 425-7400 cell Tom Evans — Branch Manager tevans@burkhartdental.com (916) 849-6987 cell www.burkhartdental.com

(916) 772-4192 • www.BlueNorthernBuilders.com

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Sacramento District Dental Society presents the 33rd Annual MidWinter Convention & Expo

FEBRUARY 7 & 8, 2013 • Sacramento Convention Center

I always learn something new from the speakers at the SDDS meetings.

I practice in Wisconsin but we spend a lot of time in the area. Your events are a very reasonable and convenient way for me to earn CE. The SDDS staff members always go out their way to create a very enjoyable learning experience. Please pass along my compliments for a job well done! Thank you!

— Jerome Kjolsing, DDS

It was my first time attending this and I have to say it was very well organized. The classes were great, great vendors, great job with registration, etc. I was very impressed. Great job! — Navneet Sahota, DDS

I was honored to be a part of your successful meeting. As a board member at Orange County Dental Society I was blown away at the scale of your meeting, and the level of energy that the staff and doctors in Sacramento had! Congratulations on the fine meeting!

— Jin Kim, DDS, MPH, MS, FAGD (MidWinter 2013 Speaker) I was very impressed by the scope and organization of the SDDS annual meeting and proud to have been a part of that!

— Darren Cox, DDS, MBA (MidWinter 2013 Speaker)

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This is my first MidWinter conference and I was truly surprised by the whole event. It was a great show put together brilliantly. The emails from SDDS about the conference and parking made it so easy for me to begin the conference day. Thank you for organizing great speakers like Dr. Cobb, Dr. Mickiewicz and TDIC. Thank you Cathy and your team for a successful MidWinter conference. I am a proud member of SDDS. — Anna Sri, DDS I was in both of Debra Engelhardt-Nash’s classes at the MidWinter Convention, and I absolutely LOVED them! It is not very often that I leave this convention with so much new information, as I work in the front office and most of the classes are for targeted to the back office. I can not wait to pass the course information on to my doctor. I truly believe all the information I learned will be put to use.

Thanks again and I look forward to many more of Ms. Engelhardt-Nash’s classes!

Thank you everyone for a fantastic and enlightening meeting. Your hard work really showed in every aspect.

— Jim Everhart and my entire staff Thank you for all your effort in putting such a great schedule. Great job, very good job in finding the great speakers. — Laila S. Baker, DDS, MSD Thank you Cathy and Staff for a world class event! It was superb!

— Victor Hawkins, DDS

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Classified Ads FOR LEASE

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

SDDS MEMBER LINK OF THE WEEK FEATURED LINKS DURING THE PAST MONTH:

SACRAMENTO DENTAL COMPLEX has one small suite which can be equipped for immediate occupancy. Two other suites total 1630 sq. ft which can be remodeled to your personal office design with generous tenant improvements. 2525 K Street. Please call for details: (916) 448-5702.

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LEARN HOW TO PLACE IMPLANTS IN YOUR OFFICE OR MINE. Mentoring you at your own pace and skill level.

Incredible practice growth. Text name and address to (916) 952-1459.

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Elk Grove Orthodontics Dr. Don Rollofson • www.ElkGroveOrthodontics.com

Giannetti Orthodontics Dr. Kelly Giannetti • www.sacortho.com

DENTAL OFFICE. 1355 Florin medical-dental building. 850 sf, 3 operatories, $1,200 monthly. Includes all utilities and janitor.

Ample parking. (916) 730-4494.

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

Janice R. Work, DDS Dr. Jan Works • www.drjanwork.com

DREAM OFFICE SHELL— Nicest in Sacramento. Near Watt/El Camino, close to shopping/restaurants. Build/Design 1,750 sf to suit. Brand new building/Full financing available.

Call Dr. Favero (916) 487-9100.

11-12 DESIGN YOUR OWN SUITE in a beautiful Greenhaven dental building, approximately 2000 sq ft. Great space, front view, air/vacuum provided. Suite can be viewed upon request, 905 Secret River Drive, Sacramento, CA 95831.

Contact, Dr. Roy A. Eakin, 916-714-5096 or Dr. Sam Stassi, 916-442-7962.

11-12 LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATIONS DENTAL OFFICE AVAILABLE, 3000 L Street 1,535 sf with 5 operatories, recently remodeled. Fully serviced lease with ample free parking. Contact Kelly Gorman (916)929-8100.

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Paige G. Jeffs, DDS Dr. Paige Jeffs • www.drjeffsdental.com

2 P&C 1800 CHAIRS, 2 P&C chair mount lights, 2 P&C chair mount monitor mounts, doctor’s stools, 3 P&C 2800 Duo wall mount units, 2 Forest Duo Carts, Apollo air compressor, Apollo vacuum, Kelcom 16 light 10 station comm. system. Contact Tim at (916) 217-2458 or timhermandds@gmail.

03-13 ZOOM WHITENING LIGHT. 3 Adec chair lights. Used for only 1 year. Excellent condition. Remodel leftovers. 1 over the patient mobile surgical tray. Contact Darla or Nancy at (916) 685-9257.

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Featuring your link on www.sdds.org is just $300 for the first year and $100 to renew every year thereafter.

ADDITIONS &

CORRECTIONS DENTISTS SERVING DENTISTS — Western Practice Sales invites you to visit our website, westernpracticesales. com to view all of our practices for sale and to see why we are the broker of choice throughout Northern California.

(800) 641-4179.

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PT ORAL SURGEON — Busy Sacramento Pedo Practice (Kids Care Dental Group) seeks oral surgeon for primarily wisdom teeth cases 1 day a week. Great office and staff with a healthy payor mix. Email dboyes@kidscaredentalgroup.com or Fax CV to (916)290-0752.

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The Board Report in the February 2013 issue listed the proposed move-in date for the new SDDS building as April 2012. The actual proposed move-in date is May 1, 2013.

To place an ad in the Nugget Classifieds, visit www.sdds.org/NUGGET.html

Selling your practice? Need an associate? Have office space to lease? SDDS member dentists get one complimentary, professionally related classified ad per year (30 word maximum). For more information on placing a classified ad, please call the SDDS office (916) 446-1227.

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WANT IN ON THE ACTION?

Sign up at www.sdds.org/MembersOnline.htm

PRACTICES FOR SALE

LOCATION/OPPORTUNITY ORAL SURGERY OFFICE @ 1315 Alhambra Blvd. 1,980 sf with 4 operatories, fully plumbed, including oxygen and nitros oxide. Fully serviced lease with ample parking. Contact Kelly Gorman (916)929-8100. 03-13

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

If you’ve visited the SDDS home page in the past couple years, you’ve probably noticed a “Link of the Week” at the bottom. It’s a place for us to promote members who have signed up to have their practice linked from the SDDS website.

SDDS member dentists can place classified ads

FOR FREE!

MEMB E BENEF R IT!

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Real Estate Healthcare Specialist Dental/Medical Office Building Sales/Leasing

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685 Twelve Bridges Dr., Lincoln • ±2,000 SF Existing Dental/Medical Space • Easy Access To Hwy. 65 • Within Walking Distance of Shopping & Dining.

5400 Park Dr., Rocklin • ±4,592 SF • Close To Rocklin High School • Beautiful Business Park Location Next To Greenbelt 2233 Park Towne Circle, Sacramento • ±2,250 SF • Covered Parking • Beautiful New High-End Construction TRI Commercial 2250 Douglas Blvd., Suite 200, Roseville, CA 95661 916●677●8150

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SACRAMENTO DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY

US POSTAGE

915 28th Street • Sacramento, CA 95816 916.446.1211 • www.sdds.org

PAID PERMIT NO. 557 SACRAMENTO, CA

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

SDDS CALENDAR OF EVENTS MARCH

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1 Dentists in Business Forum Write Your Own Employee Handbook Mari Bradford (CEA) CEA Office: 1451 River Park Dr, Sacramento Building Conference Room, 2nd Floor 8:30am–Noon

13 Foundation Broadway Series Beauty & the Beast 8:00pm / Sac Community Center

22 Continuing Education CE Innovate or Hibernate: The Next Step for Your Practice Steve Swafford Sacramento Hilton — Arden West 2200 Harvard Street, Sacramento 8:30am–1:30pm

18 SacPAC Committee 6:00pm / SDDS Office

Geriatric Oral Health Workgroup 6:15pm / SDDS Office

5 Board of Directors Meeting 6:00pm / SDDS Office

19 New Member Dinner 6:15pm / Old Spaghetti Factory

CE 12 General Membership Meeting Wellness for You & Your Patients: Mind, Body & Emotional Health Stephen Peters, MD Spouse Night Hilton Sacramento Arden West 6:00pm Social / 7:00pm Dinner & Program

27 Membership Committee 6:00pm / SDDS Office

CE Committee 6:15pm / SDDS Office

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21 Dentists in Business Forum CE Associateships, Partnerships, Acquisitions, Oh My! Jason Wood, Esq. (Wood & Delgado) Sacramento Hilton — Arden West 2200 Harvard Street, Sacramento 6:30pm–9:00pm

CE 6 CPR BLS Renewal Sutter General Hospital 8:30am–12:30pm For more calendar info, visit

www.sdds.org

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 34TH ANNUAL MIDWINTER CONVENTION TONS OF CE & A GREAT TIME! YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS IT! FEBRUARY 20–21, 2014 EARN

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CE UNITS! 5:45pm: Social & Table Clinics 6:45pm: Dinner & Program 6:50pm: Hilton Sacramento Arden West (2200 Harvard Street, Sac)

BRING Presented by: PresentedYby: 9, 2013: March 12, 2013: April OUR Lasers in Dentistry Art & Science Wellness for the You & Your Patients:— The Stephen Peters, MD PeterSPang, DDS POU SE! Mind, Body & Emotional Health LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LEARNING OBJECTIVES: • • How to determine laser forto diet, Statistics for cardiacwhich disease as works it relates which procedure foods we eat and supplements • • Improving Lasersdisease and bond Reversing heart withstrength diet modification • • AChina Simple Laser protocol for hygiene Study on disease states — How health • can Introduction to laser use inwith surgery— be positively changed some small bone, biopsiesinand implants modifications how we get our nutrition.

• • TheHow difference between peak emotional health maypower affectand physical health average power to avoid complications and cardiac health as well as cancer risk.

• • LowRole leveloflaser therapy (LLLT) anduse photosupplements for daily as well as biomodulation in post-operative hormone replacement therapy.care and TMD

MARCH APRILGENERAL GENERALMEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIPMEETING: MEETING:SPOUSE CDA NIGHT NIGHT