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South Florida District Dental Association A Component of the American and Florida Dental Associations Volume 54, No.3 www.sfdda.org Winter 2013
President’s Message, pg 3 Rich’s Ramblings, pg 4 Renew Your Membership, pg 5
Who said volunteering Miami Winter Meeting Highlights, pg 7 wasn’t fun ?!? Welcome To Our Newest Members, pg 8 HOD, pg 8-9 SFDDA Calendar, pg 11 Student Mentor Initiative, pg 12 Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run, pg 15 Classifieds, pg 17 FDA Capital Report, pg 18 CPR, pg 19
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President’s Message Beatriz E. Terry, D.D.S., M.S.
My presidential year is quickly coming to an end. As I reflect on its inception in June 2012, I recall wanting to make the most of my year. The goals I had set out to accomplish have, for the most part, been completed, and for that, I feel a sense of gratification and fulfillment. Some of these goals included the creation of a new event the first annual SFDDA Dentist Day Picnic, as well as a financially productive and highly educational Miami Winter Meeting, political advocacy for our members at the state and national level, and the initiation of a mentoring program for recent graduates and residents. All events were well received and I look forward to their continued growth and success in the years to come. My plans for the remaining few months as your president include participating, for the second year, in the Mercedes Benz Corporate Run in April, the Women Dentists Reception in May, and the FNDC in Orlando in June. I hope you will join your colleagues and me at one or more of these events, as we would love to have you!
Our Miami Winter Meeting (MWM) was a huge success! We sold out the exhibit hall and had numerous vendors, some of whom had returned after an absence of several years. The meeting was very productive for both the exhibitors and participants alike. In addition, we had a lot of fun! We had a steel drum band entertain us over lunch and at the President’s Reception. Everyone who attended, including our first female FDA president, Dr. Kim Jernigan, helped make our meeting successful. We hope to see you and your staff again next year. A new event this year at the MWM featured both mentoring and wine and cheese pairing for recent dental graduates and residents. Over 40 dental students and dentists participated, in which fun and learning were had by all. We plan on continuing this platform for future events to help guide our younger members along. If you are interested in participating in one of our events, please contact the SFDDA office.
...I hope I achieved my most important goal, which was to inform you how important it is to your profession to belong to such a great association. With regard to advocacy, I attended the annual ADA meeting in San Francisco as an alternate delegate. Our 17th District (Florida) Delegates worked very hard on your behalf, and you should know that Florida dentists are well represented at the national level. If you ever attend the ADA annual meeting, you should consider dropping by the House of Delegates as a guest to watch it happen “live.” I also attended the FDA House of Delegates in Tampa this past January. Again, you were well represented by your local SFDDA delegates who helped address important matters related to our profession and the practice of dentistry. In addition, the Governmental Affairs Committee (GAC) is busy working on formulating and proposing legislation, which will aid all practicing Florida dentists. If you would like more specifics on these efforts, please visit the FDA website (www.floridadental.org), click on “publications,” log-in as a member, and then, go to the FDA Capitol Report.
Also new this year, we plan on promoting the SFDDA and dental health at our tent at this year's Corporate Run. Through the SFDDA Foundation, we plan on giving away brushes, toothpaste and floss, while educating the public on the importance of good dental hygiene for overall well being. If you would like to join us in this charitable endeavor, please register as a runner or a walker. A link to the Corporate Run website is found on our own SFDDA website. In closing, I hope I achieved my most important goal, which was to inform you of how important it is to your profession to belong to such a great association. I also hope I have reached out to you and have made you feel included. I expect the future of the SFDDA to continue in a strong and positive direction. I am proud and honored to have served as your president. Thank you for your support, and God Bless.
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Rich’s Ramblings Richard Mufson, D.D.S. Editor
As I am writing this for our next newsletter, the holiday season is fast approaching, kids are home from college, malls are flooded with last minute shoppers, and a cold front recently came through our state reminding us that it was once again “a time to be thankful for all that we have.” This heartfelt message would seem all the more important in the wake of yet another of the most tragic and sad moments in our nation’s history – the senseless massacre of 20 innocent and unsuspecting first graders and 6 teachers at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.
This would of course include our health, the well-being and happiness of our families, our friends, our colleagues, others in the world we respect and care about, and the positive and intimate relationships we share with one another. Many of these relationships have involved the mutual sharing of great experiences, in great places, with unforgettable and fond memories, all of which are truly irreplaceable.
As this past year drew to a close, and with the beginning of yet another year and a new chapter in our lives, I invite you to join me in taking the time each day to appreciate all that we have. Give your spouse, significant other, your kids, other family members, your pets, a big Taken for granted at times, or temporarily put somehug, and tell them how much you love and appreciate where on a back burner, we may find ourselves unaware
Beneath the superficial headaches and pressures of Black Friday, marketing, commercialism, spending, and trying to figure our where would be the hottest venue, and with whom, to spend New Year’s Eve each year, lies a deeper and more meaningful message or purpose –
or unsuspecting of just how important, or how fragile, many treasured aspects of our world can be until some unexpected or unwelcome change may come along to disrupt it, take part of it away from us, and then remind of that for which we needed to be more mindful and appreciative. Beneath the superficial headaches and pressures of Black Friday, marketing, commercialism, spending, and trying to figure our where would be the hottest venue, and with whom, to spend New Year’s Eve each year, lies a deeper and more meaningful message or purpose – the importance of taking the time to stop, relax, take a deep breath, and realize how much we have in each of our lives to be thankful for. 4
them. Let your friends know the same. Take the opportunity to be thankful for those we care about, and who care about us, and for that which in our lives, both big and small, makes us happy, whole, and the best person we can be. Have a very healthy and wonderful 2013!
Note from the Editor: Portions of the above were borrowed (with permission) from an editorial originally appearing in the South Florida District Dental Association Newsletter and ADA News.
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 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.
Renew Your Tripartite Membership and continue to enjoy these many benefits. yFree Continuing Education on line at www.floridadental.org yPatient Referral through the SFDDA’s www.solidreferral.com yLegislative presence at the state level yFDAS Insurance Programs yAssistance with professional and patient related problems yPeer Review counseling to help you resolve patient disputes and avoiding costly litigation yOn-Line Job Placement and employment services yFacility of Continuing Education ySpecial Priced registration at the Miami Winter Meeting and at the FDA’ s annual FNDC meeting yOpportunity of earning CE credits in community outreach programs yAnswers to questions regarding dental and community-related matters ySupport Services in the form of Disaster Relief Loans and Grants yFull use of ADA resources including practice management, insurance and retirement plans, financial services, legal information and more. You have received your renwal, now just go to the FDA’s website, floridadental.org and click on “Click Here to Pay Dues” Once you do, you will have several options to help you renew and maintain your membership.
Remember, your membership represents more than just the above benefits; it represents you as a dedicated professional committed to excellence in your field. Questions regarding your membership may be directed to Ms. Jackie Quintero at the SFDDA (305) 667-3647 ext. 13.
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2013 Miami Winter Meeting A Resounding Success!
The Miami Winter Meeting took place February 1-2, at Jungle Island - and what a show it was! With over 40 exhibiting companies on hand and several lectures that provided a topic for everyone on the dental team, the 2013 Miami Winter Meeting was a resounding success! We especially want to thank our sponsoe, Total Bank (Platinum Level) Denta Quest and Patterson Dental Supply, who provided their support, time and great effort to help make the meeting a wonderful event for all to enjoy. Attendees even had the opporutnity to register to win one of several iPad minis provided by Total Bank and Patterson Dental Supply. Live steel drums entertained the crowd during lunch and again at the President’s Reception Just look at the pictures!
(see more pictures on the SFDDA facebook page)
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JANUARY HOD - TAMPA
Left: l - r: Drs. Thomas Ward and Jorge Centurion
Left: l - r: Drs. Jeannette Peña Hall, Michael Eggnatz and Kellie Paxton
Below: l - r: Joe Ann Hart, Dr. Beatriz Terry and Yolanda Marrero
Below: l - r: Drs. Orlando Dominguez, Elaine DeRoode and Jeannette Peña Hall
Below: Centered, Dr. Cesar Sabates
Left: L-R: Drs. Carlos Sanchez, Esteban Leon, Mark Limosani and Piero Palacios
Welcoming our New Members: First Time Members Kendall I. Jones, DDS Rosana Lopez, DMD Narinderjit S. Mahal, DDS Sunica Obrevnoic, DMD Mara L. Peña, DDS Reinstated Members: Francisco E. Hernanadez, DDS Aldo Lujan, DDS
Student Members: Jeannette Benarroch Alexandra L. Botero Norberto Camacho Yitsy Cepero Conde Maria A. Flores Elena Garcia Emmanuel K. Gavna Nancy Menendez Luciana Molinari Patricia Montenegro Brian W. Nitzberg Miriam Rodriguez-Castro
Have you joined one of our local affiliate societies? 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.(See Below for contact information.)
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2013 Florida Dental Association Semi-Annual House of Delegates Dear SFDDA Members, On January 25-26, your South Florida District Delegation attended the semi-annual meeting of the Florida Dental Association House of Delegates (FDA HOD) in Tampa. The two days were long and crammed with meetings. The delegation worked on numerous resolutions that ranged from internal FDA policies to those that will be sent to our state Board of Dentistry. One of the main topics addressed was that of required qualifications to permit full time dental school faculty to treat patients, both on the clinical floor as well as in faculty practice. Thanks to Tom Ward and Carlos Sanchez, attention was brought to the many discrepancies within the existing laws. Your delegation offered significant information and testimony on how best to improve our present educational system, while also assuring protection of the public. Thanks to the efforts of your South Florida District Delegation - our ADA 17th district trustee and your ADA Delegation will also be asking the ADA to study and compare the delivery of Medicaid benefits between Managed Care and fee-forservice models.
professionalism gave SFDDA a definite voice on the floor of the House of Delegates. Your delegation members also take significant time out of their busy practices and personal lives to attend the preHouse of Delegates caucus meeting, review the numerous resolutions and other materials in preparation for the HOD, travel and attend this semi-annual meeting at the Tampa Airport Marriott. They do so for the benefit of all, and for the pride they have in our profession. Next time you run across one of your delegates, thank them for their contribution. I also wish to personally thank our delegation for making my time with them so worthwhile. I was very proud to have been with such a great group, and I believe they exemplified the wealth of talent and dedication that we have here in South Florida. We welcome any of our members who would like to make a difference and contribute to the profession that everyday provides them with the means to live a gifted life. Just stop any of us and ask, “How do I join?” Jorge Centurion, DDS SFDDA Delegation Chair and FDA Alt. Trustee
There were long days and fun nights. Thanks to our new young members, Drs. Rodrigo Romano, Mark Limosani, Piero Palacios, and Esteban Leon, the evening was entertaining and made the long days enjoyable. Members of the South Florida District Dental Association should be very proud of how they were so well represented by their delegation to the FDA, whose participation and
2013 SFDDA Delegation to the January House of Delegates Dr. Jorge Centurion Delegation Chair and Alt Trst. Dr. Beatriz Terry, SFDDA President and Alt Trst. Dr. Jeannette Peña Hall, SFDDA President Elect and Delegation Whip Dr. Rodrigo Romano, SFDDA Treasurer Dr. Marcos Diaz, SFDDA Vice President Dr. Elaine DeRoode, SFDDA Secretary Dr. Kellie Paxton, SFDDA Young Member Dr. Irene Marron, SFDDA Past President Dr. Carlos Sanchez, MDDS Delegate Dr. Piero Palacios, MDDS Delegate
l-r: Drs. Rodrigo Romano, Mark Limosani and Piero Palacios, enjoying a little r&r after a long day of HOD duty.
Dr. Orlando Dominguez, MDDS Delegate Dr. Richard Mufson, SFDDA Editor and NDMB Delegate Dr. Mark Limosani, MDDS Delegate Dr. Esteban Leon, MDDS Delegate Dr. Barry Bluth, SBDS Delegate Dr. Joel Slingbau, SBDS Delegate Chelsea Brinkman, ASDA President, Student Delegate Desmond Foster, ASDA President-Elect. Student Delegate Dr. Michael Eggnatz, FDA Trustee Dr. Thomas Ward, FDA Trustee Dr. Cesar Sabates, FDA Immediate Past President
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SFDDA Calendar March 5 7 12 13 20 24 25 29 31
North Dade/Miami Beach Dental Society Meeting Steering Committee Meeting Miami Dade Dental Society Meeting South Broward Dental Society Meeting Executive Council Meeting Palm Sunday Passover Begins Good Friday (Office Closed) Easter Sunday
April 2 6 9 10 13 25
Passover Ends North Dade/Miami Beach Dental Society Meeting Miami Dade Dental Society Meeting South Broward Dental Society Spanish Radiology Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run
May 1 7 14 15 16 31
Steering Committee Meeting North Dade Miami Beach Dental Society Meeting Miami Dade Dental Society Meeting South Broward Dental Society Meeting Executive Council Meeting Memorial Day (Office Closed)
Although every effort is made to not alter the calendar, dates are subject to change.
Student Mentor Initiative Launched at the 2013 Miami Winter Meeting Co-sponsored by the American Dental Association (ADA), the South Florida District Dental Association (SFDDA) and Total Bank, the Student Mentor Initiative was held during the Miami Winter Meeting on Saturday, February 2 inside the exhibit hall. Dental students, residents and newly licensed dentists were invited to attend a professionally hosted wine and cheese pairing which followed a very frank discussion on “I’ve Graduated What Happens Now?” SFDDA member dentists representing the various practice models that currently exist in the dental profession, including corporate, solo, public, associateship/partnership and teaching, served on the panel.
We are looking for a few of our members to take some time to help the next generation of Dentists. Join the South Florida District Dental Association Mentorship Program Mentoring is a rewarding experience which allows you to share your expertise and experience with a dental student or resident. Please call the SFDDA for more information (305) 667-3647 12
They addressed the group with an informal approach, talking frankly about their experiences upon graduating and then stepping into the real time work of dentistry. The audience was given an opportunity to ask questions and exchange their information with the member doctors present, who now serve as mentors to the students, residents and newly licensed dentists. The topic of membership in the tripartite was also presented, encouraging the those who attended to join the ADA through their local districts. Among the member benefits mentioned, emphasis was placed on the social aspect of membership. The relationships that are forged as a result of membership in the tripartite are beneficial for several reasons. These include patient referrals, discussion of mutual cases or procedures, camaraderie and solidarity in the preservation of the profession and the well being of the public it serves. Total Bank provided an iPad mini that was given away as a door prize during the event. The event was well received by all who attended, and there are plans to continue to provide opportunities for students, residents and newly licensed dentists to meet and mingle with member dentists. Let us know if you would like to be a mentor to the upcoming generation of young dentists.
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FDA’s 2013 Legislative Issues: As the FDA prepares for the 2013 Legislative Session, which starts on Tuesday, Mar. 5, staff is working diligently to secure bill sponsors for legislation supported by organized dentistry.
www.floridadental.org became effective) to continue their specialty training programs and be allowed to submit their paperwork for the dental licensure exam. The FDA has been working closely with the Florida Board of Dentistry attorney on the precise language that will keep the scope of this legislation narrow for said purpose.
The FDA will pursue legislation this year that will prohibit insurance companies from dictating what dentists can charge for noncovered services. This issue will face strong opposition from the insurance industry as it has before during the 2010 and 2011 sessions.
As you can see, the FDA will have a very active session and will need to get all FDA-member dentists involved in moving forward this year’s legislative agenda.
The FDA also is working on legislation that will alleviate an issue impacting individuals going through specialty training programs for dental licensure. When legislation passed in 2012 to clarify that training must be a two-year supplemental training program in general dentistry, several dental students, who had already spent hundreds of thousands of dollars, were already in their specialty programs and could potentially be adversely impacted by this change. HB 463 by Rep. Jose Rodriguez (D-Miami) will allow graduates of non-accredited dental schools who were enrolled in their specialty program on March 23, 2012 (the date the legislation
* Dentists Travel to Tallahassee for LCD Capitol Visits * FDA’s 2013 Legislative Issues * Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Update * Schedule Your Legislators District Meetings Today * Key Legislative Committee assignments * BOD Meeting in Tampa on February 22, 2013 * Medicaid alert – Procedure Code D1203 and Procedure Code D1208 * FDA’s Legislative Video Updates * Legislative Contact Dentists Needed
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