SFDDA 2012 Fall Issue

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South Florida District Dental Association A Component of the American and Florida Dental Associations Volume 54, No.2 www.sfdda.org Fall 2012

Special Membership Issue Highlights Camaraderie Advocacy Education Mentoring

Spotlight on a Member features three emerging leaders. pg 7 Why We Do, What We Do, the Way We Do, pg 10 President’s Message, pg. 3 Rich’s Ramblings, pg. 4 SFDDA Calendar, pg 8 SFDDA Affiliate’s First Meetings, pg 11 Tripartite Membership Renewal , pg 15 Classifieds, pg 17

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President’s Message Beatriz E. Terry, D.D.S., M.S..

I recently completed my first three months as your SFDDA president and, I have to say- it has been a whirlwind!! Beginning in June, I attended the Florida National Dental Convention (FNDC) in Orlando, which included the House of Delegates (HOD), along with numerous groups and council meetings.

I am also a member of the Governmental Action Committee (GAC), which has the purpose of acting on current, past, and present political issues that affect our dental profession. It is a very important committee, if you ask me – and one that benefits all Florida Dental Association (FDA) member dentists, like you. I'd like to think that this group, and all FDA councils, are there to aid us, the member-dentists. What a GREAT member benefit!!

In July, I had the privilege of attending the Jefferson-Jackson Dinner in Hollywood, Florida, which is a Democratic fundraiser. I attended the event as your SFDDA president and as a member of GAC. I met and mingled with various political figures, and stressed the important dental issues to whomever would listen. I spoke to issues such as insurance and non-covered dental services, foreign-trained dentists and our Florida dentists’ particular needs, to name a few. I thought of my influence on these politicians and how we were advocating for our profession. What a GREAT member benefit!

In September, I attended two affiliate meetings, the Miami Dade Dental Society and the South Broward Dental Society. Both groups were well attended and both Yolanda Marrero, our executive director, and I were welcomed with open arms. Both groups had excellent speakers, good food and great camaraderie. Due to a scheduling conflict, we could not attend North Dade-Miami Beach Dental Society's meeting, but we plan on attending in October. Consider attending and/or joining your local affiliate. What a GREAT member benefit!

We also held our executive council meeting in September and discussed some of this year’s exciting events which are being planned for you - our MEMBERS. Among the events include our First Annual Dentists Day Picnic, to be held on Sunday, October 7, 2012 at Tropical Park, the Miami Winter Meeting (MWM) on February 1-2, 2013, a new Mentors program kicking off at the MWM, participation in the Corporate Run and the Women's Dental Event in April 2013.

I think you can see where this president’s message is heading - the importance of membership and the BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP! It's obvious to me, as I am extremely involved. However, I constantly get asked what the benefits of membership are from non-members. I hope this message gives you an idea.

Organized dentistry is critical for our profession to stay strong and united. You, as a member, recognize this. Please educate your colleagues and stress the importance. The American Medical Association dwindled in numbers of member-doctors years ago and you can all recall what happened to them. They lost political clout and left the doors open for managed care and corporations to take over and dictate their practices and decision-making. Let's not let the same happen to dentistry.

Warmest Regards,

Pictured here is Dr. Terry with her husband Dr. Edy Guerra and Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz

In August, I attended the FNDC committee meeting in Orlando and worked on next year's convention program. Can you believe we will have Dr. Gordon Christensen speaking at our very own state meeting next year? What a GREAT member benefit!

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Rich’s Ramblings On Being a Mentor: One Story to Tell - Richard A. Mufson, DDS, Editor Many of us, at one time or another, have been in a position to play the role of advisor, counselor, role model, or mentor, and in some cases, may have had a positive and profound influence on the career choice, or the life, of another individual. If any of you have had such an experience, please consider sending us your story so that we may share it with our readers in a future issue.

This is one such story of my own.

A number of years ago, while attending a meeting of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS), another meeting attendee stopped me in the hallway. Upon doing so, he told me that he had been trying to “track me down” at several previous meetings, but was unable to do so until then.

who had removed his wisdom teeth, under IV anesthesia, when he was a 17 year-old high school student.

However, a far greater surprise was the next bit of information he shared. He related that his experience was so positive, so interesting and so eye opening for him that it was the sole inspiration for his desire to go into the profession of dentistry.

“Wow, that’s amazing!” I thought.

Also interesting would be the fact that this had taken place at or near the very beginning of my OMS career, and during the first two years of which I was practicing within several group dental offices each week, and in From the moment he introduced himself, I immediately this case, an office on 49th Street in Hialeah. recognized him as a familiar face I had seen only minutes earlier, as one of several oral and maxillofacial sur- He was so impressed with his own experience, he also geons (OMS) delivering presentations as part of a referred his then-girlfriend, and now his wife and symposium on craniofacial surgery. As a then-faculty mother of their three children, several weeks later for member of a leading university, he presented on a topic the same treatment. of his main interest and expertise – the surgical correcWith each successive minute of the conversation, my tion of craniofacial deformities in infant children. memory would become more vivid in recalling our inDuring the symposium, I had been especially interested teraction both as patient and surgeon, and later, as dental in his presentation, as I listened very intently from the student and mentor. I recalled a number of conversations second or third row. I was very highly impressed by this we had through the years, both prior to, and during, his young, smiling, energetic and bright OMS presenting four years in dental school, in which he would ask my slide after slide, and case after case, in very interesting advice and opinions on several issues. One of the issues and dramatic fashion, of intracranial approaches to cor- we both clearly remembered was his question of, “What recting the structure and position of the orbital rims, specialty should I go into?” frontal sinuses, nasoethmoid complexes and midfaces of very young children with varying syndromes and de- My advise to him at the time was a reflection of my own experience in determining the specialty I would end up velopmental anomalies. choosing. My answer, which also remained very clear He then told me the reason for stopping me in the hall- in each of our memories, was (something to the effect way. It was for the sole purpose of letting me know that, of), “Get a feeling for what you like and what interests some fifteen or more years earlier, I was the oral surgeon you most, as you go through the different departments continued on next page 4

SFDDA 2012-2013 Officers and Executive Council President BEATRIZ TERRY, D.D.S. (305) 270-1350 President-Elect JEANNETTE PENA-HALL, D.M.D. (305) 667-8766 Vice President MARCOS DIAZ, D.D.S. (954) 659-9990 Secretary Elaine DeRoode, D.D.S. (954) 659-9990 Treasurer RODRIGO ROMANO, D.D.S., M.S. (305) 667-8766 Immediate Past President IRENE MARRON, D.M.D. (305) 646-1524 Young Member Kellie Paxton, D.M.D. (954) 217-3700 Trustees Thomas H. Ward.D.M.D., Trustee Michael D. Eggnatz, Trustee (954) 217-8888

and rotations in dental school, or what know of our respective role in each you feel most passionate about doing.” other’s lives.

That is, after all, what occurred in my own case. There was no magic ray of light shining through the clouds and heaven above telling me to “be an oral surgeon.” The decision was far less complex than that. While in dental school, I simply found that, for some unexplained reason, I enjoyed my experience rotating through the department of oral surgery more so than any other, and very much looked forward to the next time I would be scheduled to go back again.

And although I admit to being a huge fan of my chosen specialty, OMS, I did not push this choice upon him. However, destiny would nevertheless lead him to choose the same one that I had chosen.

In summary, I was left stunned and amazed by this. To think that I could have played such an important part, or any part, in influencing the career choice or pathway so many years earlier of a young high school student, who would then go on to accomplish all this, was truly astonishing.

No, I do not necessarily buy into the fact that I was quite as much the sole influence, nor responsible for such a high level of future success, as he would have me believe. But if I more humbly were to believe I was somehow responsible for even a small part of it – I am left with a deep sensation, which is very hard to describe or put into words, other than knowing that, whatever it is – it sure “feels good.”

Alternate Trustees Jorge Centurion, D.M.D. 305-662-2216 FAX: 305-663-6647 Beatriz Terry, D.D.S. (305) 270-1350 Delegates to the Executive Council from the Affiliates Societies Piero Palacios, D.M.D. (MDDS) Orlando Dominguez, D.M.D. (MDDS) Richard Mufson D.D.S (ND/MBDS) Isaac Garazi, D.M.D. (ND/MBDS) Barry Bluth, D.M.D. (SBDS) Leonardo Frydman, D.M.D. (SBDS) Affiliate Society Presidents Rodrigo Romano, D.D.S., M.S. (MDDS) Danni Sayman D.D.S.(ND/MBDS) Barry Bluth, D.M.D. (SBDS) Richard A. Mufson, D.D.S., Editor Yolanda Marrero, Managing Editor Jackie Quintero, Advertising Manager SFDDA NEWSLETTER Copyright: © SFDDA 1996 Published by the South Florida District Dental Association 420 S. Dixie Highway, Suite 2E Coral Gables, FL 33146 Send announcements and correspondence to the Editor: 420 S. Dixie Hwy, 2-E Coral Gables, FL, 33146-2271 Phone: (305) 667-3647 FAX: (305) 665-7059 or email to: sfdda@sfdda.org Disclaimer: Opinions stated in the SFDDA Newsletter are not necessarily endorsed by the South Florida District Dental Association, its Executive Council or Committees. Advertisements printed should not be construed as an endorsement by the Association of the company, product or service.

After completing an OMS residency training program, he would also earn an MD degree as part of his six-year residency program (as some forty percent of OMS training programs now offer).

He then entered a two-year fellowship with a nationally renown teacher and surgeon in craniofacial surgery.

This story – although only one of many potential similar stories out there – served as a profound realization for me that any of us, in choosing to help, guide, and serve as a mentor to someone else who may be young, whether in age or career choice, may hold such a powerful, positive, and life changing affect on yet another aspiring and potentially He would then join the university fac- gifted future fellow professional. ulty where he had trained as an OMS, as an assistant, and then associate, pro- Please consider being a mentor to somefessor. This also corresponded to the one, for there are others in this world same time frame of the AAOMS meet- who may truly benefit from that which ing at which we would reconnect years you may have to offer. You may then after we first met, and from which this have a similar story to share and feel very story would originate. great about. Thank you for allowing me to tell you my story.

A few years later, he would then move to Florida and take on a position as Chairman of Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery at a leading major metropolitan hospital for children.

We would also run into each other at a number of state oral surgery meetings, at which time, with a sense of humor and pride, he would again let others 5

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Spotlight On Our Members We are happy to feature three emerging leaders of the South Florida District Dental Association Kellie Paxton, DMD, MS

Mark A.Limosani, DMD, MSc

Dr. Kellie Paxton received her DMD degree from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. She later received her Master of Science in oral biology and certificate in endodontics from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry.

Dr. Mark Limosani received his DMD. degree from the University of Montreal in 2007. Since then, he completed a one year multi-disciplinary residency at the Queen Elizabeth Oral Health Center, a McGill University affiliated program.

Her experience has taken her through serving in the Junior Commissioned Officer Student tTraining and Extern Program in the Indian Health Service, Navajo Reservation, to being an associate dentist, and now in solo practice in Weston.

Following one year of private practice and several hours of continuing education, he then followed his dream and attended the specialty program in endodontics at Nova Southeastern University where he also received his Master of Science degree.

Dr. Paxton has been a member of the South Broward Dental Society board for the past three years. She currently serves as President Elect and is the Young Member Representative on the board of the South Florida District Dental Association.

He recently won the "Robert A. Uchin Endodontic Award" for his presentation during the Endodontic Alumni Day at Nova. He is currently on the faculty at Miami Children's hospital. His passions, aside from endodontics, include martial arts, theater and crossfit.

Dr. Paxton was recently asked her feelings on being a member of the tripartite. She answered, “I was an ASDA member all through dental school, and became an ADA member upon graduation. My membership and participation with the ADA reflects my value in my profession and the organization that supports it. I believe that being involved in leadership is a responsibility and a reward.”

Dr. Limosani is currently serving as Secretary of the Miami Dade Dental Society.

When asked about his thoughts on being a member of the tripartite, he answered, “I was very involved in organized dentistry in my last years of dental school. I was Vice President of External Affairs, which enabled me to become more familiar with American Dental Education Association. I was also chair of the International Dental Student Conference my last year at the University of Montreal. Both positions allowed me to see the value of organized dentistry.”

Elaine DeRoode, DDS

Hailing from the Netherlands, Dr. Elaine DeRoode received her DDS from the University of California School of Dentistry and later received her certificate in orthodontics from Columbia University.

Dr. DeRoode’s interests outside of orthodontics include traveling, dental mission work, cooking, swimming, tennis, scuba diving, exercising and most importantly, “spending time with my family and children, Alejandro and Simone.”

Dr. DeRoode gained her leadership experience serving within several associations and programs. She was co-founder of the Association of Women Student Dentists, UCLA Chapter, where she rose through the ranks from Secretary to President. She currently serves as Vice President of the Miami Dade Dental Society and is Secretary on the South Florida District Dental Association officer board.

Upon being asked the question asked of all three of our young members, Dr. DeRoode answered, "Becoming part of leadership in organized dentistry was a way for me to help define and construct the future of my profession.”

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I enjoy triathlons and racing. Exercise is an important part of my life. Balancing it all with a child is a challenge. I appreciate that dentistry gives me flexibility with my schedule.

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SFDDA Calendar October 2 7 8 9 10 18- 23

NDMBDS Meeting Dentist Day Picnic Columbus Day Office Closed MDDS Meeting SBDS Meeting ADA Annual Session -San Fransisco

November 6 7 13 14 22-23

NDMBDS Meeting Steering Committee MDDS Meeting Executive Council Thanksgiving Holiday Office Closed

December 5 9-16 24 25 31

SBDS Meeting Chanukah Christmase Eve Office Closed Christmas Day Office Closed New Year’s Eve Office Closed

Although every effort is made to not alter the calendar, dates are subject to change.

Why We Do, What We Do, the Way We Do Mark Limosani, D.M.D, M.Sc As dentists, we sometimes short change ourselves into thinking our sole purpose in life is to maintain and restore the oral health of our patients. I believe this is simply the most primitive description of who we are.

Considering the fact that we all understand the complexity and sophistication behind what we do, it can be implied that we all have a profound appreciation for the skill and expertise needed in order to master our craft. Dedication, perseverance and discipline are but a few of the many characteristics that define a quality oriented practitioner. We constantly strive for perfection within a system that often presents certain barriers that dilute our passion.

I firmly believe our purpose is not only to provide a service to the population, but also to inspire a culture of excellence within our community. I feel it is unfortunate that the value of what we have to offer is being dictated by institutions who have reduced us to a level of simply being referred to as “providers.” We meet a need. We supply a service that is in demand, nothing more, and nothing less.

Individually, we work tirelessly to promote how unique our skill set is and how we can provide a patient an experience that is unparalleled. Unfortunately, as a group, we fail to stand united behind the value of what we do.

I believe that purpose is a decision.

6 We choose to strive for academic success in order to pursue our undergraduate degrees.

6 We choose to maintain our competitive disposition in order to have the opportunity to attend dental school.

6 We choose to persevere through an arduous curriculum in order to mold ourselves into the best young practitioners we can be.

Yet in the end, 6 We let others choose how valuable our services are.

6 We let others decide how much our time is worth.

6 We let others dictate what our true purpose is.

I believe it is our duty to support the ADA and it’s component and affiliate organizations because they are the only ones that truly understand why we do what we do.

They are the voice that, through advocacy, lets our governing bodies know how we want to do it.

Thank you for your time, Mark Anthony Limosani, DMD, MSc MDDS Secretary

Please Welcome our Newest Members: Rafah Abdelmonem, DDS Jennifer Bossel, DMD Dana F. Danu, DMD Ali Farrokhi, DMD Hansel Gonzalez, DMD Daynet Hernandez, DDS Gema Hernandez-Jerez, DDS

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Join your local affiliate society...

At the SFDDA, there are three affiliate societies: North Dade Miami Beach Dental Society, South Broward Dental Society and the Miami Dade Dental Society. Each one is located in an area near your practice or your home, making it easy for you to attend meetings. Call and join one today.

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SFDDA Affiliate Societies Hold Their First Meetings.

This past September the Miami Dade, North Dade / Miami Beach and South Browrad Dental Societies held their first dinner meetings three at some very fine restaurants. Each affiliate presented interesting lectures and provided the members with a chance to reunite again after the summer break. Not a member of an affiliate see page 10 for contact information on each of the three societies.

Miami Dade Dental Society At Mortons In Coral Gables

North Dade-Miami Beach at One Bal Harbor Resort and Spa

South Broward Dental Society at the historic Tropical Acres

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We are looking for a few of our members to take some time to help the next generation of Dentists.

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Please call the SFDDA for more information (305) 667-3647 12

Thank you for helping ensure that organized dentistry’s voice will be heard in the Florida Legislature!

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Potential for very significant income. Call Juliann at the office of Dr. Dina Harris-Rodriguez at954-722-9339… or e-mail resume to info@YourDentistDrDina.com...or fax to 954-722-7399 GENERAL / SPECIALIST: Ft/Pt Great opportunity for General Dentist / Specialist.

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To place an ad in the classifieds, please call Ms. Jackie Quintero at (305) 667-3647 ext. 13. The next deadline for the Winter Issue of the SFDDA Newsletter is 12/7/2012 FT. LAUDERDALE/PALM BEACH FLORIDA MARKETS: Large group practice seeks experienced, highly-productive General Dentists, Pediatric Specialist & Other Specialists for busy growing General and Multi-Specialty Practices. Gentle Dental Group operates 19 large, well-established practices in Broward/Palm Beach; Beautiful, modern facilities; premium locations; Digital x-rays; Professional management; great staff; Cash, Private, PPO & DMO insurance; Meticulous accounting!

Top compensation up to 40% (GD), 45%(Spec). of collections & health / malpractice insurance and CE. www.GentleDentalGroup.com. Call Maddi Kantor, HR Director: 561-999-9650 ext.115; Fax or email CV to 561-526-2576 or mkantor@northwesternmanagement.com.

GENERAL DENTIST WANTED: Hialeah, Pembroke Pines or Kendall area, excellent compensation and bonus with guarantee income. Eng/Spanish required.

Call Manuel 305.915.2953 GENERAL DENTIST, ENDODONTICS, ORTHODONTICS NEEDED: Kendall-Miami area. Email resume to: kendall@dcare.com ORTHODONTIST WANTED: We are a growing dental group looking for an Orthodontist to join our dental team. Excellent compensation. English/Spanish required.

Call Manuel 305.915.2953 WANTED P/T PEDO / ENDO / PERIO/ ORAL SURGEON: For Hollywood General Dentist office. Flexible hours. Call Kim 954-981-4500.

PERIODONTIST WANTED: We are a growing dental group looking for a Periodontist to join our dental team. Excellent compensation, Eng/Spanish required. Call Manuel (305) 915-2953.

SHARE OVERHEAD OR EXPERIENCED ASSOCIATE AND OR START OWN PRACTICE IN SHARED OFFICE: Hollywood dentist looking to bring in another experienced dentist(s). To share overhead expenses in a well established Hollywood Dental Practice. Call Kim (954) 981-4500.

DENTAL HEALTH GROUP (DHG), together with GREAT EXPRESSIONS DENTAL CENTERS: is a patient-focused organization that operates over 130 individual practices in 7 states (MI, FL, GA, VA, OH, CT, MA). Our dentists and specialists have the clinical freedom and autonomy enjoyed in a traditional private practice without the additional financial or administrative burdens associated with practice management. When considering a career with DHG, new dental professionals can expect unlimited income, a solid benefits package, a stable patient base, training opportunities, and long-term practice or regional career growth. To learn more please call Todd Gustke at 248-203-1117 or visit us on the web at www.greatexpressions.com

DENTAL PRACTICES FOR SALE: FLORIDA, KEY WEST: Excellent opportunity to live and practice in paradise!

Unique, well-established, four-operatory dental practice with 1,850-square-foot, stand-alone building for sale. Great office layout. Many procedures referred out, including most endo, oral surgery, ortho and implants. Huge potential for buyer! Grossing $621,000. Call 305.394.2874 for details.

PEDO / PERIO / ENDO DENTAL OFFICE: located in Pembroke Pines, Fl. 330244 ops, 1 Pan Station and complete support backroom and business office. Fully furnished 1200 SF, NO dental equipment included. Frank Espinosa 305-992-8829

OFFICE SPACE SALE OR RENT: FULLY EQUIPPED DENTAL OFFICE FOR LEASE: In great location. Seeking dentist to share office space & overhead in a well-established practice. Assistant and office manager may also be available. Call (305) 264-9070 or (786) 306-7770.

MISCELLANEOUS: FOR SALE: iTero Digital Impression Machine. 0% Financing assumable. $18,500 – Barely used due to disability. Call Bruce Weisbrot at 305-322-0215 17

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Need to Renew Your CPR Certification?

Register Today - Classes Limited USE THIS FORM TO REGISTER SIMPLY COPY AND FAX OR MAIL

Basic Life Support Basic Rescuer CPR Healthcare Providers South Florida District Dental Association – PP#0004

This four(4) hour course meets the requirements of the Florida Dental Pract Act, effective November 1, 1986, which provides mandatory current CPR training for all dentists and hygienists. Course completion offers two (2) years certification. Continuing education credits apply. As part of the CPR training at the Basic Life Support level, this course provides training in the use of either an Automated External Defibrillator or a Defibrillator and Electrocardiograph.

Courses for October, November and December 2012

Classes held on Wednesdays on the following dates:

October 10, 2012 - 6pm November 28, 2012 – 6pm December 12, 2012 – 6pm

All classes listed above are at the SFDDA office in Coral Gables. Class size is limited and preͲregistration is required.

Theprice is $50 per person. Registrants will be sent driving and parking instructions. Dress code is full length pants and shirts to practice one and twoͲperson CPR with manikins on the floor. Participants must be in good health and able to do strenuous activity. If a disability exists, please notify the SFDDA office and you must speak to the instructor before class starts. Cancellations with 24 hours prior notice of the class will be refunded Ͳ less $10 administration fees. NoͲshows and cancellations with less than a 24 hours notice will not be refunded, but may be rescheduled. No telephone reservations are accepted. Please fill out the form and mail it to the address below or send it by fax if paying by credit card. CPR COURSES ARE TAUGHT BY AHA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS

Make Checks Payable to: SFDDA 420 South Dixie Hwy #2E Coral Gables Fl 33146 Telephone: 305.667.3647 Fax: 305.665.7059 Enclosed is my check for $______ at $50 per person for the following registrant: 1 FORM PER PERSON! Name:____________________________________________________Position:________________________________ Current CPR Card _____ Yes _____ No

DATE EXPIRES_______ -______

1st CHOICE: Date ______________________ ᆕ 9:00 a.m. ᆕ 6:00 p.m.

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Daytime Phone________________________ Fax___________________ Email:_______________________________ Address ____________________________________________City, State,Zip_________________________________ To pay by Credit Card: ᆕVISA ᆕMASTERCARD ᆕDISCOVER Credit Card # _____________________________________________ Expiration Date: ______________________ No. On Back of Card _______________________ Billing Zip Code________________________ Signature _______________________________________________________________________________ Print name on Card _______________________________________________________________________

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Miami Winter Meeting February 1-2, 2013 Save the Date! and Plan on Bringing Everyone.

It’s Team Work at its Best!

Program* includes: Lyndon Cooper D.D.S., Ph.D.

The 2013 Miami Winter Meeting promises to deliver an excellent program for all attending.

All of the programs will offer opportunities for both doctors and their staff to come away with practical put-to-use right away knowledge.

If you have attended the Miami Winter Meeting in the past, you know how convenient we make it for you. Everything from your food, beverage and parking are included in your registration, even the President’s Reception.

The President’s Reception takes place on Friday night and there will be live entertainment, a delicious buffet and an open bar for you to enjoy.

It is the perfect ending to a great day.

Some of your favorite dental companies will be exhibiting at the expo, and there are always surprises in the expo.

Exploring Our New Prosthodontic World: Do We Have a Diagnostic Compass?

Victoria Wallace, CDA, LDA Doing Whitening Right…

Happy Patients and with Great Results!

Layering Your Way to Success Lecture and Work Shop (space is limited for work shop)

Hugh Doherty DDS, CFP Building A Great Practice Means Building A Great Business

Also on the program: State Mandated Courses And your favorite exhibitors!

More details and registration can be found at www.miamiwintermeeting.org *program is subject to change

Gregory E. Oxford, DDS, MS, PhDP Periodontal Maintenance of Dental Implants