SFDDA South Florida District Dental Association A Component of the American and Florida Dental Associations Volume 55, No.4 www.sfdda.org Spring 2014
Approximately 8,000 dental procedures, with an estimated value of over 1.1 million dollars were performed on over 1,600 people, read Rich’s Ramblings, pg 4. President’s Message, Pg 3 SFDDA Calendar, Pg. 9 Miami Winter Meeting Highlights, Pg. 10 New Members, Pg. 11 SFDDA Life Membes, Pg. 13 2015 Miami Winter Meeting, Pg. 15 2014 SFDDA Poster Contest, Pg 16 Alan E. Friedel Award, Pg. 17 Classifieds, Pg. 19
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President’s Message Jeannette Peña Hall, D.D.S.
Passing on the Gavel This year has been quite a whirlwind, to say the least. I thank you and our dental association for the opportunity to serve as president of the SFDDA, as Alternate Trustee to the FDA, as Alternate Delegate to the ADA, as Board Liaison to the FDAʼs Council on Communications, and as a member of the Miami Winter Meeting Committee. This was my year to give back. However, none of these roles seemed as rewarding as that of participating alongside my fellow members at the recent Mission of Mercy (MOM) event in Tampa, organized through the FDA. Our editor, Dr. Richard Mufson, has so beautifully summarized the event, and I truly agree that it was a momentous occasion when some of our members not only helped the public, but also came together in an unprecedented showing of effort and camaraderie.
I would like to share with you my main concern facing our profession. I feel that the increasing costs of education and the shift toward lower reimbursement, with the expansion of dental health therapists, is a cycle which can only result in making dentistry more of a trade and less of a profession. How will the most qualified individuals be attracted to healthcare in this financial scenario? Shorter educational programs and a shift away from private practices also would seem unavoidable. Before I go, I will ask you to personally reflect on what concerns or fears you may have with regard to your future as a dentist. If you cannot think of any, then get your head out of the sand and get involved. If you were able to list any concerns, then it is time to start thinking of how you could get involved “to be the change you wish to see.”
"I feel that the increasing costs of education and the shift toward lower reimbursement, with the expansion of dental health therapists, is a cycle which can
only result in making dentistry more of a trade and less of a profession." As I pass the gavel on to Dr. Marcos Diaz, whom I have come to know through the leadership process, I can only tell you that my presidency will soon be overshadowed, as Dr. Diaz will take on this position with much experience, dedication and determination.
“A bend in the road is not the end of the road... unless you fail to make the turn.” – Author unknown
My reflections on the past year bring me a feeling of satisfaction in knowing that I have done my part and that I have learned a great deal personally and professionally. Although life takes many turns and it may pull us in many different directions, it is the bonds of many friendships within the dental association and the dental profession that keeps one committed. As I look ahead to the future of the dental association, I see great changes that are inevitable and that are expected with progress and growth. If we are to survive the strain on organized dentistry produced by social media and online education, we will all have to realize that, as individual dentists, we may feel powerful and apt in making changes in our office, but it is only as a coalition that we can impact and protect the dental profession.
Rich’s Ramblings Richard A. Mufson, D.D.S., Editor
FDA Mission of Mercy (MOM) – Tampa, Florida, March 28-29, 2014 “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill
By the time you are reading this, you will have missed (unless you were one of a number of participants from the South Florida area) one of the most amazing events I have ever witnessed or been a part of. On Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29, the Florida Dental Association hosted the first Mission of Mercy (MOM) event in Florida, in which several hundred dental professionals (dentists, hygienists, assistants), students (dental, hygiene and assisting), dental office staff, lab technicians, physicians, EMT’s and many other general volunteers from all over the state - joined forces on the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa and provided approximately 8,000 dental procedures, with an estimated value of over 1.1 million dollars, to 1,660 people, and many or most of whom would not have otherwise been able to receive such care. Our FDA president and Tampa dentist, Dr. Terry Buckenheimer, had heard about similar Mission of Mercy events in other states – made possible by charitable donations through America’s Dentist Care Foundation, which began in the state of Virginia in 2000 – and decided to organize this first-ever event in Florida. Following a blitz of media coverage about the upcoming two-day event, long lines of cars stretching several miles were backed up onto Martin Luther King Boulevard leading into the Fairgrounds entrance even before the gates opened around 4:30 AM. Many of the dental volunteers arrived around the same time, and others as early as 5:00 AM for a volunteer breakfast and orientation by section leaders. Helicopters were seen hovering over the Fairgrounds shooting camera footage of the long lines of cars, and of patients in line waiting to gain entrance into the pavilion. The video clips would later appear on multiple local TV news stations in the Tampa area. There were no preliminary screenings or other requirements for patients seeking entry into the event – other than willingness to simply “show up,” and receive care on a first-come-first-serve basis. Upon stepping into the 40,000 square foot Special Events Pavilion, one could not help but feel awestruck by the level of organization and effort – not to mention a significant amount of donated monetary funds (to the tune of about $200,000, as I was told by event organizers) – which went into the this monumental effort with a common theme: giving back to others in need. The room was divided into quite a number of sections – patient registration, patient education, medical triage, radiology, dental triage, patient routing, dental lab/ prosthodontics, sterilization, central supply, restorative dentistry, hygiene, endodontics, pediatrics, oral surgery, patient exit, 4
and volunteer registration/ hospitality – all set up with a designed purpose of analyzing, organizing, planning and then routing patients, and in some cases, entire families, to the most appropriate other sections for their required dental care. A row of digital panoramic units and printers were on hand to obtain diagnostic screening radiographs for each and every patient who would then proceed through the other triage sections for examination and treatment planning. Not all dental conditions were treated, but rather, individual patient needs were categorized and identified within each chart by priority. The medical triage section, staffed by dentists and physicians, evaluated the medical history and physical status of all patients. A very small number of patients were turned away if their respective medical history or conditions were felt to preclude the delivery of safe dental care. A separate section of paramedics/EMT’s was set up for medical evaluation and treatment, with an ambulance also stationed outside the building, as needed for any would–be emergency situations. As a participant within the oral surgery section for the better part of the two days, I was amazed by the two and a half long rows of some thirty plus chairs, continuously filled and operating to capacity for treatment - which ranged from removal of one or two teeth to full mouth extractions, or other procedures such as removal of bony exostoses for a denture. The workload and amount of care delivered was both intensive and impressive. Although many oral surgeon specialists (OMS) were on hand, the section was by no means limited to OMS. Several periodontists contributed, in addition to general dentists, and even one endodontist – our district president, Jeannette Pena-Hall, who I was pleasantly surprised to see in action also removing one or more teeth! Other locals from our area, including Derek Haber, as well as our immediate past president, Beatrice Terry and her husband Edy Guerra, were also seen lending a hand with their respective oral surgery skills. Our incoming SFDDA president, Marcos Diaz, pitched in with literally a non-stop and multifaceted effort of not only surgery, but also running in all directions to help others who may have needed instruments or a given type of handpiece, over the entirety of the two days. I was also greatly surprised to look up at one point and see that we were also working along side a state legislator - our one and only dentist on Capitol Hill, Senator Alan Hayes from Umatilla, Florida. Our leader, organizer and main facilitator for the oral surgery section was Palm Harbor OMS, Dr. Michael Pikos, who began each day with
SFDDA 2013-2014 Officers and Executive Council President JEANNETTE PENA-HALL, D.M.D. (305) 667-8766 President-Elect MARCOS DIAZ, D.D.S. (954) 659-9990 Vice President ELAINE DEROODE, D.D.S. (305) 373-7799 Secretary PIERO PALACIOS, D.D.S. (305) 274-3113 Treasurer RODRIGO ROMANO, D.D.S., M.S. (305) 667-8766 Immediate Past President BEATRIZ TERRY, D.D.S. (305) 270-1350 Young Member ESTEBAN LEON, D.M.D. Trustees & FDA Line Officer Michael D. Eggnatz, D.D.S., FDA Secretary (954) 217-8888 Jorge Centurion, D.M.D., Trustee 305-662-2216 FAX: 305-663-6647 Beatriz Terry, D.D.S., Trustee (305) 270-1350 Alternate Trustees Jeannette Peña Hall, D.M.D. Rodrigo Romano, D.D.S., M.S. Delegates to the Executive Council from the Affiliates Societies Carlos Sanchez D.M.D. (MDDS) Alexandra Castillo (MDDS) Richard Mufson D.D.S (ND/MBDS) Isaac Garazi, D.M.D. (ND/MBDS) Barry Bluth, D.M.D. (SBDS) Joseph Pechtor, D.M.D. (SBDS) Affiliate Society Presidents Elaine DeRoode, D.D.S., M.S. (MDDS) Isaac Garazi, D.M.D.(ND/MBDS) Joel Slingbaum, 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.
orientations at 5:30 AM, and seemed to work nonstop to ensure all chairs were filled with patients, all available surgeons had assistants, and the many needed extractions and other ancillary procedures were performed in continuous motion, somewhat analogous to a freight train. He was also in charge of writing and handing out all postoperative prescriptions for medications. A section was set up exclusively for administration of local anesthesia for patients prior to arrival in the other treatment sections. However, this concept was largely discontinued by the second day due to some limitations and challenges in patients obtaining sufficient blocks and/or levels of anesthesia. This responsibility was then turned over to the primary treating dentists in each section. A very large sterilization section was also operating in full force, non-stop, staffed largely by a relatively sizeable contingent of dental students from the University of Florida. Another group of students from Nova Southeastern were at work in the restorative section – some of whom were also performing dental extractions, if needed (all under supervision of course), even an occasional “full mouth extraction,” and to my surprise, surgical procedures which seemed as much or more challenging than what I was doing over in the surgical section! I had the pleasure of meeting other very nice students from the newest dental school in Florida, LECOM School of Dental Medicine in Bradenton, who also helped the effort by assisting in the surgery section and elsewhere. Another unexpected surprise, for me, was discovering a large section devoted to dental laboratory procedures, staffed and stocked with a number of well qualified lab technicians, lab equipment and dentists – including the likes of our own FDA 1st Vice President and Speaker of the House, Drs. Ralph Attanasi and Ethan Pansik, both prosthodontic specialists. Dentists and lab personnel in this section were also charged with, among other tasks, helping to provide impressions and fabricating of replacement appliances for patients who underwent recent or previous extraction of teeth. Numerous other tables and stations were set up for volunteer registration, patient registration, and after treatment was performed, a patient “check out” area. Post-operative instructions were given, along with brochures and other helpful information regarding alternate avenues to receive ongoing or future charitable dental care within the community. Patients were also asked to submit comments and feedback regarding the care they received, and many contributed hand-written notes expressing their gratitude and other wonderful comments, which were then posted on a large bulletin board for all to read.
Numerous volunteers with blue shirts, “ambassadors,” were seen throughout the building, performing many functions ranging from escorting patients in all directions to connecting assistants with treating doctors, translation, and others. A good number of dentists from the South Florida area were also on hand, including our FDA Secretary, Michael Eggnatz, who showed up with an entourage of his staff and family, and who apparently employed a “divide and conquer” theme. Hygienist, Ayli Garcia, performed gross debridements for the 2 days, assistant, Nora Wallace worked chairside in oral surgery, while front desk and assistant, Laura Santiago and Aileen Salva, were ambassadors/translators. Dr. Eggnatz was a captain of the operative ambassadors, and wife, Marion and daughter/front desk, Kristina, were ambassadors, escorting patients to and from doctors for treatment. Our SFDDA and FDA past president, Cesar Sabates, was also in the house, as well as our district treasurer, Rodrigo Romano, pediatric dentist, Richard Sherman, Hollywood dentist, Richard Topolski, Miami dentist, Robert Goral, and Weston dentists, Lee Friedel and Elise Bolski, who also brought their staff. I apologize for omitting the names of any other dentists from our district who may have attended, as well as dental students, or the many devoted hygienists, assistants, and volunteers, as I was personally not able to obtain additional information to recognize all who were there. However, I would like to personally thank all of you who traveled to Tampa and gave of your time and skills. I am certain that everyone on hand, volunteers and patients alike, could share their own stories on what this event personally meant in their respectively minds and hearts. Many hugs and, in many cases, tears were shared by not only those so grateful for having been on the receiving end of the generous outpouring of time and care given, but also by many on the giving end as well. I would like to also share two personal “firsts” which I experienced as part of the Florida MOM event. For one - this marked the first time in my life I have ever administered local anesthetic and removed a tooth on someone as early as 6:00 AM (including my days while in residency training)! Second, but no less interesting for me, was the realization that I have worked alongside many FDA member colleagues year after year at House of Delegates meetings, Specialty Forums, FNDC and other venues. However, this was the first time I have worked alongside the same people in the same room while actually performing clinical dentistry! continued on pg 7 5
Rich’s Ramblings, continued from pg 5
The net result after the two days of this immense culmination of hard work – was a very thankful Tampa Bay community. Stories of the event were abound on TV and radio airwaves, featuring patient interviews – and including one in which a father of six children shared a deep sense of gratitude for having been able to receive care for himself and his entire family. Tremendous gratitude and praise was expressed for the FDA and the Mission of Mercy for having organized and brought this event to the Tampa area. Talk of bringing this event to other Florida communities could also be heard in the air during the two-day affair, such as – perhaps even Miami? Who knows? Stay tuned. Dr. Richard A. Mufson is the Editor of the SFDDA Newsletter, and may be contacted at (305) 935-7501 or MufsonOralSurg@aol.com
pictured: top right - dental hygiene section in action. Pictured left: Dr. Michael Pikos, morning orientation in oral surgery. Pictured right: Local radio station correspondent interviewing FDA President, Dr. Terry Buckenheimer and Dr.Jay Walton Pictured below: Drs. Richard Topolsky, Michael Eggnatz and assistant, Chica
Pictured left: Drs. Robert Payne and David Russell (from Northwest District) Pictured Right: Drs. Michael Eggnatz, Marcos Diaz, Jeannette Peña Hall, Richard Mufson and Rodrigo Romano
pictured left: Nora Wallace, Marian. Eggnatz, Laura Santiago, Erica-predental junior student at U of South Florida, Aileen Salva and Kristina Eggnatz.
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SFDDA Calendar
Although every effort is made to not alter the calendar, dates are subject to change.
May
June 4 - SFDDA Caucus
6 North Dade-Miami Beach Dental Society Annual Installation Banquet
12 - 14 FDA HOD and FNDC 25 - Officer Installation
7 Steering Committee 27 - Officer Planning Day 13 Miami Dade Dental Society Meeting 14 South Broward Dental Society Meeting 21 SFDDA Executive Council Meeting 26 Memorial Day - Office Closed
2014 Miami Winter Meeting Highlights...
Carnaval!
Pictured Top: Samba Dancers. L- Drs. Danni Sayman and Irene Marron with Kerry Gomez-Rios. Below: Kerry Gomez Rios, Joe Anne Hart and Drew Eason
Pictured R: Dr. Esteban Leon and SFDDA Sponsor, Frank Espinosa. Below: Mixtura Dance Band
Pictured Above: Dr. Thomas Nordman, Joe Anne Hart and Dr. Richard Mufson L- Dancing- Dr. Danni Sayman and Dr. Irene Marron
Pictured above: Dr. Rodrigo Romano R: - Scene from Student Mentor Event
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Pictured Above: Dr. Alberto Sepic, Dr, Jeannette Peña Hall and SFDDA Platinum Sponsor Patterson Rep. Alfonso Leon
Please Welcome our Newest Members: Anna Aller, DMD Maayan Ben-Shalom, DDS Jean-Paul Chavez, DDS Ivette M. Coro, DMD Malaika R. Davidson, DMD Dr. Dorgio Garcia Lopez Dr. Daniel A. Guerra Celia C. Figueroa, DDS Lamya Manzur, DMD Katia Mattos, DMD Sagar Mauskar, DMD
Melissa Quintana, DMD Elisa Ramirez,DMD Chandy Samuel, DDS Nadezda Selmic, DMD Elena M. Solis-Gonzalez, DMD Sergio Vega, DMD Dr. Claudia L. Urday Yeneir Urquiza, DMD Jorge L. Dominguez, DMD Ernesto Paz, DMD Stanley S. Zelman, DDS.
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SFDDA members receive their Life Member Certificates during the Annual Business Meeting at the 2014 Miami Winter Meeting Thirty five years of consecutive membership in the Tripartite is greatly appreciated. This year 36 SFDDA Members acheived this milestone. Congratulations to the recipients of this year’s Life Member Certificates: Dr. Rodger Stuart Aidman Dr. Victor D. Christoph Dr. Jack Cohn Dr. Frank Anthony Colaizzi Dr. Thomas J. Dahlan
Dr. Diana Davisson Dr. Elsa M. C. Dominguez Dr. Kurt E. Friedman Dr. E. William Goldner Dr. Bertram F. Goodhart Dr. Robert A. Grumet Dr. Ronald M. Hagen Dr. Alan L. Hoffman Dr. Howard J. Hoffman Dr. Robert D. Iver Dr. John Gary Kemeny Dr. Richard Korn Dr. Eric J. Lebowitz Dr. Joseph P. McCain Dr. Gary S. Miller
Dr. Steven Oppenheimer Dr. Jose A. Ortega Dr. Edmund Ira Parnes Dr. John R. Pell Dr. Bruce M. Perlman Dr. Enna A .Romeu Dr. Richard L. Rush Dr. Sanford Shapiro Dr. Alan Michael Silverman Dr. Martin A .Swartz Dr. Paul H .Tannenbaum Dr. Thomas G. VanBuskirk Dr. Seymour Weiner Dr. Neal B. Ziegler Dr. Nury E. Zurbano
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2014 SFDDA Annual Poster Contest Winners.... This year’s winners did not disappoint - Just look at the fabulous work of these amazing artists.
2014 Winners: Third Grade Division 1st Place Karen Castro 2nd Place Stevie Feliciano 3rd Place Daniel Yefremov
Foruth Grade Division 1st Place Johany Pinedo 2nd Place Shanna Charite 3rd Place Fabian Dhers
Fifth Grade Division 1st Place Ethan Torres 2nd Place Maria Garcia 3rd Place Thais Diaz
Dr. Idalia Lastra receives the Alan E. Friedel Service and Leadership Award for her outstanding dedication and commitment to Organized Dentistry. For more than 30 years, Dr. Idalia Lastra has been a pillar of organized dentistry. A soft spoken and gentle woman who is a powerful presence in the profession, Dr. Lastra has held many leadership positions in the tripartite, starting as editor the local component newsletter and continuing on to serve as a member of the Florida Dental Association Board of Trustees, a member of the Florida Delegation to the American Dental Association, a delegate to the FDA House of Delegates and Treasurer of the Florida Dental Health Foundation. At the South Florida District Dental Association, Dr. Lastra also served on the Miami Winter Meeting committee for many years and was President of the Greater Miami Dental Society. Additionally, Dr. Lastra was President of the South Florida Academy of Orthodontics and the Dade County Dental Research Clinic.
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Dr. Lastra received her dental degree from the University of Alabama where she also completed her residency in orthodontics, incidentally the same university where her father, Dr. Jesus Lastra received his dental degree Dr. Lastra is among the most respected historians at the SFDDA and always available to answer questions and provide guidance whenever asked. She has been an inspiration to the younger members and up and coming leaders of the association. So it is with gratitude that this award is given to someone so deserving. The Alan E. Friedel Service and Leadership Award is given to dentists who are members of the American Dental Association through the South Florida District Dental Association, who have served organized dentistry for more than 20 years at all levels of the tripartite, and whose achievements have made a difference in the profession. Recipients of the award are selected by their peers.
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Classifieds.. OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE BEAUTIFUL MIAMI BEACH: location dental office in the Sheridan Center ( http://davidvinedentist.com ). Underutilized facility with two very competent dental assistants. Looking for general dentist or specialist to lease 3 to 4 days a week. Please call Dr. David Vine ( 305.538.1115or email: dvine@davidvinedentist.com ). FLORIDA, FT. LAUDERDALE: Associate position available for Full/Part-time Endodontist in a well-established “private” Endodontic Practice”. Excellent opportunity for a motivated practitioner to grow with us. Work in a modern, clean and comfortable environment with a great staff. Please Fax Resume to (978) 477-2671 PEDIATRIC DENTIST WANTED: Excellent opportunity for Pediatric Dentist to share office space in a well established Orthodontic practice in Plantation Fl. Office is available 1-3 days per week. Ideal location in a spacious & modern facility located directly next to a large Pediatrician group practice. Perfect situation for an initial start up or satellite office location. Contact: pltnortho@gmail.com A BLOCKBUSTER OPPORTUNITY: Full or part time for General Dentists, Pedodontists, Periodontists, Oral Surgeons, Orthodontists and Endodontists. Generous compensation with unlimited potential. Guaranteed referrals. Join our group specialty care practice with a significant general dental component. Established in 1975 in Aventura, Coral Springs, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Stuart, Ft. Pierce and Melbourne. Call: Dr. Feingold at (561) 6650991. Email:careers@dentaland.net GENERAL DENTIST: Needed in Dade Co 30HR WK. Excellent salary . Holiday and Ins Pay 615-202-8864 or 615-300-8621 GENERAL DENTIST: Excellent opportunity for associate dentist position available. FT or PT, could lead to partnership. Start working immediately, Homestead / Kendall area, state-of-the-art facility. Please call 305246-5444 or/ and send resume to 305-2465406, or email to careeropportunities@dcsouthflorida.com
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. FLORIDA—Grow with us: Large intimate group practice seeks experienced, highlyproductive General Dentists and Specialists for busy growing general and multi-specialty practices. Gentle Dental Group operates 25 large, well-established practices in Broward, Palm Beach, Dade, & the Treasure Coast with new practices on the horizon. Our beautiful and modern facilities are in premium locations and offer state-of-the-art equipment and digital x-rays with a supportive staff and professional management team. Cash, private, & insurance. Highest compensation in Industry, Full schedules, excellent benefits, malpractice insurance reimbursement, and CE www.GentleDentalGroup.com. Call: Bradford Cabibi, Doctor Recruiter: (561) 999-9650 ext. 6146 Fax or email CV to: (561) 526-2576or careers@gentledentalgroup.com . PEDODONTIST WANTED, HIGH GUARANTY: Excellent opportunity for a pedodontist, FT position available. High guaranty of 180k, could lead to partnership. Start working immediately, south Miami area. Please send resume to: careeropportunitiesdental@gmail.com GREAT OPPORTUNITY: Seeking established dentist to share space & overhead in state of the art, general practice office. Turnkey operation located in Emerald Hills area of Hollywood. Call 954-966-6410
GENERAL / SPECIALIST: Ft/Pt Great opportunity for General Dentist / Specialist. Excellent compensation, bonus and partnership positions. Multiple locations in South Florida. Please fax resume to (305) 7701232 or call Kathy (954) 430-2188 or email to haroldhui@aol.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
OPPORTUNITIES WANTED MAY 2014 GRADUATE: 4th year dental student at Marquette University seeking Associateship opportunity in a quality oriented dental practice located in South Florida. Bilingual. Comfortable with Endo, Oral Surgergy, & Cosmetic dentistry. CV available upon request. Contact: Arnaldo Lopez (414-213-9397) or aalopez86@gmail.com
MISCELLANEOUS: COMPLETE OFFICE OF DENTAL EQUIPMENT: Overhead Lights, Chairs, Carts, X-Ray, Panoramic X-Ray and Auto Developer, Compressor, Suction Pump & Misc. Items. No reasonable offer refused. Contact: Cindy 305-661-9556
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. 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) 9814500.
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Your Tripartite Membership 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. When renwal time comes around 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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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 May and June 2014
Classes held on Wednesdays on the following dates:
May 14, 2014 – 6pm June 11, 2014 – 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 6:00 p.m. 2nd CHOICE: Date ______________________ ᆕ 6:00 p.m. 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 _______________________________________________________________________
REGISTER YOUR DENTAL ASSISTANT TODAY! BILINGUAL RADIOLOGY CERTIFICATION COURSE. REGISTRATION FORM IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH - BOTH REGISTRATION FORM AND NOTARY FORM MUST BE SENT IN ORDER TO BE REGISTERED
CURSO PARA CERTIFICACION DE RADIOLOGIA Presentado por SOUTH FLORIDA DISTRICT DENTAL ASSOCIATION
Date: Fecha: Hora: Lugar:
Costo:
Saturday, June 7th, 2014 sábado, 7 de junio de 2014 ESPACIO LIMITADO 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. South Florida District Dental Association 420 S. Dixie Highway, Suite 2-E SPACE IS LIMITED TO 30 Coral Gables, Fl 33146 $ 145.00 por persona
REGLAS GENERALES SE REQUIERE SU PUNTUAL ASISTENCIA * Después de las 9:30 am no se permitirá la entrada de ningún estudiante al curso. * Cada participante recibirá el correspondiente manuales confirmando la inscripción antes del curso. * Quienes apliquen, después del 30 de mayo 2014 recibirán el manual el día del curso. * Cancelaciones del curso hechas antes de las 24 horas y el regreso del los manuales se les rembolsará el dinero menos $50 por cargos administrativos. *Tienen 30 dias para reincribirse en el próximo curso. No excepción. * Por favor conserve este memo para recordar la fecha, hora y lugar.
Chapter 64B5 - Rule 9.011Amended 5/20/02 Radiography Training For Dental Assistants El Board de la Florida, modificó la regla 64B5-9.011, relacionada con el tratamiento en radiología para asistentes dentales (4c). La nueva regulación establece un tiempo máximo de 15 meses, como límite, para el entrenamiento de asistentes en el trabajo. Las asistentes pueden continuar tomando radiografías sin la certificación, por esos 15 meses. Asistentes dentales con un mínimo de tres meses continuos de entrenamiento en el trabajo tomando radiografías bajo la supervisión directa del dentista, pueden tomar un curso acreditado en radiología. Las personas necesitan estar por 12 meses en entrenamiento en el trabajo. Asistentes dentales que completen con éxito el curso dado por el SFDDA, el cual es aprobado por el Board of Dentistry, son elegibles para la certificación en radiología. Los participantes deben ser mayores de 18 años.
Si, inscribeme en el curso de Certificacion de Radiologia sábado, 7 de junio de 2014 ____incluyo mi cheque for $ 145.00 pago á: SFDDA ____ Carge $145 á mi __VISA ___MasterCard ___Discover NOMBRE: Direccion de casa: DENTISTA EMPLEADOR:
TELE. DE CASA:_________________________ CIU: _____________EST:______ZIP:__________ TELE. DE TRABAJO:____________________
Numero de Tarjeta de credito #__________________________________________________Exp. ________________ Numero atras de tarjeta________________ Firma:_________________________________________________
Envie esta forma, el pago y la forma notarizada á: SFDDA, 420 S. Dixie Hwy, #2-E, Coral Gables, Fl. 33146 Tel: (305) 667-3647 Fax: (305) 665-7059
South Florida District Dental Association 420 South Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables Florida 33146 Tel. 305.667.3647
RADIOLOGY CERTIFICATION COURSE Applicants for this course must fill out, notarize, and return this form to SFDDA
YOUR EMPLOYING DENTIST MUST SIGN AND NOTARIZE THIS FORM. THIS ORIGINAL FORM MUST BE RETURNED WITH REGISTRATION COURSE FEE. (ESTA FORMA DEBE DE SER COMPLETADA POR SU EMPLEADOR Y DEBE SER NOTARIZADA) APPLICANTS NAME
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EMPLOYING DENTISTS NAME
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OFFICE ADDRESS
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WORK NUMBER
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BY SIGNING BELOW I AM VERIFYING THAT THE APPLICANT NAMED ABOVE HAS BEEN UNDER MY EMPLOYMENT AND HAS ACOMPLETED A MINIMUM OF AT LEAST 3 MONTHS OF CONTINUOUS ONTHE-JOB TRAINING THROUGH ASSISTING IN THE POSITIONING AND EXPOSING OF DENTAL RADIOGRAPHIC FILM UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF A FLORIDA LICENSED DENTIST@ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FLORIDA BOARD OF DENTISTRY RULE 64B5-9.001.
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DENTIST SIGNATURE
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DENTISTS LICENSE NUMBER
By signature and seal below, I hereby certify that I have verified the identification of the dentist signing above.
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NOTARY PUBLIC Commission Expires On: ________________