sfdda Volume 61, No.2 www.sfdda.org Winter 2020 Supplement
So Many Good things Happening! March Affliate Meetings, pg 9 Annual Business Dinner/Dance, pg 2 One Day Wellness Event, pg 3
News You Can Use!
Are You Renewal Ready?, pg 5 FDA Capitol Report - an Update, pg 5 Amalgam Rule, pg 11 Classifed Ads, pg 12
Slate of 2020-21 Officers, pg 12
SOUTH FLORIDA DISTRICT DENTAL ASSOCIATION MOUTH-BODY-MIND EVENT IS Dr. Oscar Peguero FOR EVERYONE! SFDDA President April 17, 2020 We want to invite everyone to attend the SFDDA’s one-day wellness event at the Hollywood Beach Marriott, located at 2501 North Ocean Drive in Hollywood, Florida.
The program will feature renowned health and fitness expert, Dr. Uche Odiatu. Dr. Odiatu has lectured at many state and national dental meetings, including the Chicago Midwinter Meeting, the Hinman in Atlanta, and the American Dental Association. His knowledge of the Mouth-Body connection is fascinating and his unique presentation style will make for a very informative and enjoyable day.
Please bring your staff and your significant other. We have purposely chosen this program to provide an overall learning experience for everyone - from office to home life. There are pearls for all.
To make this even more enticing, we will be holding the 2020 Annual Business Meeting DinnerDance at the same location the night before. Attend the business meeting then stay the night for the lecture the next day. The Marriott is offering a reduced hotel rate for our attendees. This way you will not have to fight traffic. You will be able to join us for breakfast, refreshed and ready for the day. After the lecture, you may even want to take in an afternoon on the beach or enjoy dinner at any of the nearby restaurants. Register at www.sfdda.org, and we’ll see you there!
-Oscar Peguero, DMD
Dr. Uche Odiatu.
Hollywood Beach Marriott
April 17, 2020
Uche Odiatu, DMD
Hollywood Beach Marriott 2501 North Ocean Drive Hollywood, FL 33019
Want to add incredible value to your patient experience? Want to learn about “permanent lifestyle change” in a way that resonates with every one of their 110 trillion cells? This fact filled inspirational program will:
The Mouth-Body Connection is Real!
2 Expand your knowledge of the Mouth-Body-Mind
2 Learn the new science on GUT FLORA - human
2 Understand why certain patients do not respond well
2 Spot how stress shows up in your patient’s mouth
connection
to your hygiene programs
2 Learn how periodontitis increases the odds of
someone developing insulin resistance two-fold.
2 Recognize the destructive INFLAMMATORY CASCADE in your patient.
2 See that insurance companies are beginning to
recognize the power of enhanced dental coverage to lower hospital costs & decrease MD visits for their diabetic patients
microbiome, probiotics and prebiotics
2 Develop a VALUE ADDED PRACTICE inspiring patients to become RAVING FANS!
2 Understand how chronic dehydration adversely influences your patient’s biochemistry
2 Calculate BMI (Body Mass Index) easily for yourself or your patients
2 Identify 7 KEY foods & lifestyle habits that contribute to inflammation – EAT THIS, NOT THAT!
2 Make the connection between diabetes, insulin
2 Learn which exercises best fight inflammation in your
2 Learn how to spot the SLEEP DEPRIVED PATIENT.
2 Put into practice some simple solutions to modify your
resistance, & inflammation
Hint, 30% of Americans are shift workers and are living in a “jet lag” state.
2 Discover how visceral fat behaves like an active organ releasing inflammatory cytokines causing havoc throughout the entire body & mouth
Schedule: On-site Check in 8:00am Course Commences 9:00am Lunch Break 12:00 Noon Course Continues 1:30 pm
body
patient’s behaviors
2 Implement a new dimension to your treatment planning.
2 Learn an easy two minute script to educate & motivate your patients
Registration: SFDDA Members: $90 SFDDA Member Staff/Spouse: $65 Non ADA Members: $250 Non ADA Member Staff/Spouse $150 Annual Biz Meeting & Lecture $140* *SFDDA members only
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Opioid Prescribing All dentists, regardless of DEA licensing, must take a two-hour CE course on the safe and effective prescribing of controlled substances during licensure renewal by Feb. 28, 2020. This two-hour course will count toward the 30 hours of CE you need to renew your license. You do not need to take another CE course on the prescribing of controlled substances for this licensure cycle if you already did so this biennium.
Human Trafficking All dentists and dental hygienists must take a onehour CE course on human trafficking by Jan. 1, 2021 and are required to place a sign in your office with specific language for human traffic victims. Call us at 305-667-3647 to get your free copy of the Human Trafficking sign.
SFDDA 2019-2020 Officers and Executive Council President Oscar Peguero, D.M.D. (786) 519-3636
President Elect Mariana Velazquez, D.D.S. (305) 595-4122 Secretary Ernesto Perez, D.M.D. (305) 220-9393
Treasurer Orlando Dominguez, D.D.S. (305) 386-2766 Immediate Past President Enrique Muller, D.M.D. (305) 707-2266 Young Member Melissa Sedeño (305) 822-7684 Trustees
Jeannette Peña Hall, D.M.D., 305-667-8766 Alternate Trustees
Gina Marcus, D.M.D (305) 446-6655
Mark A. Limosnai, D.M.D. (954) 800-3453
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Delegates to the Executive Council from the Affiliates Societies Miami Dade Dental Society Carlos Sanchez D.M.D. Laura Herschdorfer, D.D.S. North Dade/Miami Beach Dental Society Richard Mufson D.D.S Tim Franklin, D.M.D.
South Broward Dental Society John Aylmer, D.D.S (SBDS) Fredericka Salbo, D.D.S. (SBDS) Affiliate Society Presidents
Laura Herschdorfer, D.D.S. (MDDS)
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Tim Franklin, D.M.D. (ND/MBDS) Fredericka Salbo, D.D.S (SBDS)
Richard A. Mufson, D.D.S., Editor Yolanda Marrero, Managing Editor Jackie Quintero, Advertising SFDDA NEWSLETTER Copyright: © SFDDA 2019 Published by the South Florida District Dental Association 420 S. Dixie Highway, Suite 2E Coral Gables, FL 33146
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EPA Amalgam Recycling Rule NO SEPARATOR OR NEW OFFICE? MUST INSTALL
All non-exempt practitioners must install a compliant separator by July 14, 2020. Newly opened offices that begin operating on or after July 14, 2017 must be in compliance immediately.
Must file a One-Time Compliance Report within 90 days of installation.
SEPARATOR ALREADY INSTALLED?
Good until June 14, 2027 or unit needs to be replaced, whichever comes first.
Must file a One-Time Compliance Report by October 12, 2020 or 90 days after transfer of ownership.
EXEMPT FROM INSTALLING
1) Dentists exclusively practicing in one of these specialties: oral pathology; oral + maxillofacial radiology; oral + maxillofacial surgery; orthodontics; periodontics; prosthodontics.
No further action required.
2) Wastewater discharges from a mobile dental unit or into a private septic system. Installed amalgam separators must comply with the following best management practices: 1. File a One-Time Compliance Report. Keep on record for lifetime of ownership.
No further action required.
2. Monitor according to manufacturer’s recommendation. 3. Replace/Repair if malfunctioning according to manufacturer’s instructions within 10 business days of discovering defect. 4. Maintain by replacing amalgam retaining cartridge, separator canister or units as directed by manufacturer or when the collection unit reaches capacity, whichever comes first. 5. No use of oxidizing, acidic cleaners when flushing dental unit water lines, chair-side traps and vacuum lines. Therefore no bleach, chlorine, iodine and peroxide cleaning agents that have a pH of lower than 6 or greater than 8.
3) Dentists who do not place amalgam and do not remove amalgam except in limited emergency or unplanned, unanticipated circumstances, and who certify as such (estimated less than 5%).
Must maintain records on site for 3 years of: 1. Any reports filed 2. A visual inspection log 3. Documentation of any repair or replacement
Must file a One-Time Compliance Report by October 12, 2020 or 90 days after transfer of ownership. Keep on record for lifetime of practice ownership.
4. Disposal records 5. Manufacturer’s current operating manual for the device in place
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2020-2021 SFDDA Slate of Officers* to be presented at the Annual Business Dinner-Dance on April 16, 2020 Dr. John Aylmer SFDDA Secretary
Dr. Ahmed Elkoussa SFDDA Young Member Dr. Gina Marcus FDA Trustee
Dr. Elaine deRoode FDA Alt. Trustee
SFDDA Bylaws Changes to be voted in are available on www.sfdda.org
*candidates not selected by the nominating committee are welcome to run from the floor at the business meeting
SFDDA Member: $70 Non Dentist Guest of SFDDA Member: $55 SFDDA Members married to an SFDDA Member: $125 per couple Register at www.sfdda.org