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FutureMember ChangesMatters to Texas Medicaid Dental Program Every Main Dentist assignment issues. As of March 1, 2012, most children and young adults age 20 Rise’ Lyman, DDS, TDA Future Focusand Committee and younger enrolled in Medicaid the Children’s Health
It is very important to note that the temporary suspension of the Main Insurance Program (CHIP) began receiving their dental services Dentist requirement only applies to in-network Meaning, growth is vital to any The Texas Dental Association (TDA)clients. Board is stronglythe through one of the Membership three state selected dental plans: Deltathriving organization. treating dentist must be a participating dentist in the client’s dental plan. committed Dental, DentaQuest, and MCNA Dental. to the Membership goal within the “TDA 2009” strategic plan, which addresses continued growth. Committee Access, and CHIP is I am proud to report that, as evidence of that commitment andThe forTDA’s the second year inona row, theMedicaid TDA received The TDA is closely monitoring transition andawards in 2008: HHSC temporarily hosting a 1-hour open session to discuss challenges with the thethe following ADA is working with the Health and Services frommembers 10:00 amintothe 11:00 at the Star of South • Human Greatest Percentage Membership Net Gain: Texas had a nettransition gain of 198 yearam 2007. suspended the restriction Commission (HHSC) and the• dental to Dental Meeting in Houston on March 30, 2012. Contact Top plans Constituent Dental Society with Greatest Percentage of Non-Members to Membership: thatofa4.7 Medicaid/CHIP client into identify and suggest solutions for any and all a conversion TDA Policy Manager Rhodes at 512-443-3675, Represents percent of non-members membership at endMs of Diane year 2007. problems as they are identified. To facilitate this diane@tda.org, the open asession. Please • Top Constituent Dental Society Improve Percentagetoinregister 2007:for Represents 97 must be to served inRetention their Rate process, please e-mail questions orpercent concerns to note that to theyear. open session must also Association retention rate, which is an increase of 7also percent fromattendees the previous main dental home. HHSC at managedcaredental@hhsc.state.tx.us. register the new Star dentist of the South Dental Meeting (http:// • Greatest Percentage of New Dentist Members: Represents a gainwith of 111 members (those starofthesouth.org/). dentists who 1-9 yearsthat outaof school). Additionally, HHSC temporarily suspended theare restriction due Externship to issues identified after the March 1st roll-out, at least 2 of Medicaid/CHIP client of must served in their main dentalofhome. This Another example the be commitment to the growth our Association isLastly, the TDA Program, which builds student awareness the the dental plans are in amending their provider manuals. suspension continue through Aprilprogram, 30, 2012.created This will give clients of organizedwill dentistry. This innovative in 2007, offers students opportunity to the gainprocess insightofinto the different components a reminder, continuing all changes education, to the dental plans’ provider manualsand must first time to contact their dental plan legislative (ie, Delta Dental, DentaQuest, of organized dentistry including and regulatory affairs,and membership,Asgovernance, and charitable dentistry beThe approved by HHSC. Each dental plan has a process place to notify MCNA and choose their preferred Dentist any team. to gain aDental), better understanding of their role asMain future leaderswithout of the dental program is open to dental students from each ofinthe three of at policy changes. Keepoffice. checking the dental plans’ disruption in service. temporary suspensionprogram of the Main dental schools in Texas.The This year the externship will Dentist take place June participating 20 – June 27dentists in Austin the TDA central Web sites for the most current information as it becomes available. requirement facilitates continuity of care while the dental plans address As an ongoing effort to enhance the value and benefits of the Association, the TDA Council on Membership developed a survey that was sent to all members in 2006. The results clearly showed that members have a high satisfaction rating with benefits such as the TEXAS Meeting, TDA publications, and the ability to participate philanthropically in the TDA Smiles Foundation. A great number of the discounted programs offered to members through the TDA Perks Program also received a high satisfaction rating. In accordance with the strategic plan, the Council on Membership, will survey members again in 2009. Participation from all members and a collaborative effort between the ADA, TDA, and local component societies are the keys to successful membership recruitment andThe retention. We encourage member to get involved whether is by attending meetings, Dallas County Dental every Society welcomed almost 10,000 dentalitprofessionals fromlocal across the country to its taking part in Give Kids a Smile! Day activities, volunteering a TexasConference Mission of(SWDC) Mercy, orJanuary participating in TDA Day activities 85th annual SouthwestatDental 12-14, 2012, at Legislative the Dallas Convention Center. in Austin. Each member matters and is essential to the continued growth of our Association and of organized dentistry. Dr Danette McNew, chair of the 2012 SWDC, said it is an exciting time to celebrate a new era for the This is the seventh and final in a series of articles focused on the TDA’s accomplishments guided by the strategic plan. To view the entire plan, conference and the city. “We are so fortunate that Dallas is embarking on major changes in conferences with log in at www.tda.org and click on “TDA 2009” under “Current Issues” on the member homepage. For more information, please contact Lyda Creus the Omni Dallas Convention Center Hotel,” McNew said. “We are happy to grow with our host city and look Molanphy, staff liaison to the Future Focus Committee, at the TDA central office, (512) 443-3675. forward to many more years of opportunity and hospitality.”
Southwest Dental Conference Celebrates 85th Year of Bringing Dentistry to Dallas
(L-R) Dr Frank Higginbottom of Dallas and TDA President Dr J. Preston Coleman of San Antonio wear the SWDC’s trademark cowboy hats. Manpower
The SWDC featured more than 140 continuing education sessions providing the latest in dental research and technology Mission : Todental beassistants, The Vlab oice of Dand enTisTry in Texas for dentists, hygienists, technicians, business assistants. The exhibit hall included approximately 375 booths with demonstrations, products, and services and the innovative Center for Knowledge, a series of live-patient demonstrations featuring the latest technologies. The SWDC also featured the Orthodontic Symposium, forums headed by experts on a variety of topics including sports dentistry, Public mission work and women’s issues, and an amateur photography contest. Organizational Advocacy
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Calibration of Equipment for Analysis Membership Team ADA Signs New Talent Committee on the Dentists will value membership and participation in the TDA. of Drinking Water Fluoride: July Journal NewsA Representatives from the TDA and the Dallas County Dental Society attended American Dental Objectives Comparison Study New Dentist Hosts Association (ADA) National Signing Day on March 8, 2012, at the Baylor College of Dentistry 1. Improve perceived value and benefits of membership in TDA. to recruit “new talent” and provide the tools and information for D4 students to make a smooth Tooth Whitening: A Clinical Review a. Increase members’ knowledge about the impact and benefits of TDA membership. Workshop transition to ADA membership as a dentist. Around the State b. Ensure that components are an integral aspect of the membership process. TDA Historical Perspectives Members from around the state participated c. Create greater awareness of the availabilityAtofADA the Peer Review, Ethics & Judicial, and Risk Management benefits. National Signing Day, soon-to-be graduating dental students sign up for ADA in a workshop facilitated by American Dental Dentists, March dental 23 & 24hygienists, and the d. Actively promote adherence to the Code of Ethics. and corresponding state and local dental societies at a reduced rate. Similar to membership Association (ADA) staff and hosted by the TDA dental team e. Enhance communication with members and non-members. TDA Board of Directors National Signing Day in college sports when top high Committee on the New Dentist on March 2, f. Build student awareness of and interest inschool organized dentistry andto membership in TDA.or university, prospects commit a particular college 2012, in Austin. TheAustin 2007 C.T. Rowland Award g. Ensure ongoing contact with students throughout dentalSigning school.Day is a huge event leading to ADA National Orthodontic case report The workshop “Get closely Involved. Stay Involved.” h. Work with dental schoolwas faculty. much celebration as D4 dental students make their first March 29-31 held at the Conference Center and assisteddentists step i. TDA Evaluate number of nonmember whotowards attend and participate in TDA activities (TEXAS Meeting, TDA Smiles becoming members in organized dentistry. of theDental South Dental Meeting component society leadersprograms, with identifying Foundation etc.). local TheStar El Paso Conference By signing up during these events, students can plan to see Houston committee Metrics direction, organizing future committee substantial savings on membership dues during the first 4 activities, and developing new committee 1. Seventy percent of active licensedprograms. dentists in TX willfollowing be members of TDA by 2009 of 68.5% years graduation from dental(baseline school through thein January 2007); increase April 27 membership retention rate to 97 percent by April 2007 (baseline 96% in 2006). ADA’s Reduced Dues Program. State and local societies also The group also shared success stories from local a-d. Increase the number of dentists serving onoffer component peer review and day ethics and judicial affairs committees to attain a Texas State Board of Dental Examiners reduced rates for signing memberships. societies and received input from one another on August participation rate of 2-5 percent relative to the total number of component society members by August 2009. Austin14: how to grow committee involvement. Baylor, 97 dental students signed up forofADA 2. Ninety percent of TX dental school graduates At actively licensed in TX will be members TDAtripartite five years after graduation (89% TDA Board Meeting is a 100% conversion rate! dental student conversion from the graduatingmembership. class of 2005That in Texas). Austin, Texas 3. Increase the number of member dentists actively in TDA by 1will percent a yearSigning (as measured by a varietyD4 of Baylor meansCollege of Dentistry Click & Connect Theparticipating TDA and local societies host ADA Day events students Sanaz Rouhani and – participation at TX Meeting, TMOM, TXDDS, FSI programs, legislative annual on March 15 at the DENPAC University participations, of Texas SchoolTDA of Dentistry in day) with P’Jay Merrell sign up into active October 15-19: report to TDA Board by the Council on Membership. Join us on Facebook Houston, and March 26 at the University of Texas Health Science or graduate student membership ADA Annual Session 4. Establish baseline of nonmember participationCenter at TDA (CAS, TDASchool. Smiles Please Foundation, at activities San Antonio Dental see yourMembership) April TDA at the ADA Signing Day on groups.to/texasdental San Antonio, Texas 5. Established baseline of members’ understanding of and with the benefits their TDA membership through Member Today for satisfaction an article and photos on thoseofevents. March 8, 2012. Benefits and Services Survey (completed Nov 2006), re-evaluate % increase at that time for 2009. Follow us on Twitter 6. Sixty-five percent of all full-time faculty will be TDA members by 2009 (2006 baseline = 63%).
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Get LinkedIn The TDA will update it’s strategic plan The with another inonAugust of 2008. information belowstatewide is from the Texasretreat Commission Environmental Quality (TCEQ) as a reminder Update Profile Members from around the state participated in a membership workshop at the TDA in March 2012: (L-R, front row): Dr Dath Collins of Houston, Dr Brenda Landeros of Harlingen, Dr Larry Daugherty of San Antonio, Dr Selsabeel Adham of San Antonio, Dr Martha Mejia-Maidl of El Paso; (L-R, middle row): Dr Joe Zacarias of San Juan, ADA New Dentist Committee Manager Christine Chico, ADA Membership Outreach Manager Jeanine Pekkarinen, New Dentist Committee Chair Dr Andrea Keith of Irving; (L-R, back row): Dr Megan Crane, Dr Joshua Austin, and Dr Will Goodwin, all of San Antonio, and Dr Brent Hawkins and Dr Ryan Street, both of Amarillo.
that dentists generating medical waste (eg, blood, sharps, etc.) and shipping it off-site for treatment, must properly package, label, and document the waste as specified in the TCEQ’s regulations. Dentists contracting with a waste disposal company should confirm that the company is following the TCEQ’s requirements. Please note that, although the requirements do not apply in situations where the U.S. Postal Service is the transporter (30 Texas Administrative Code 330.1207(c) (8), companies such as the Sharps Disposal, a TDA Perks Partner Endorsed Partner, use a tracking form attached to each Sharps Recovery System that includes the information required by TCEQ (30 Texas Administrative Code 330.1207(c) (5).
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Using your smartphone, TEXAS Meeting Photos scan this barcode texasmeeting.com/estore to access the TDA The TCEQ is conducting outreach to entities that generate medical waste to ensure that they are Volunteer for ‘08 ADA aware of specific labeling requirements that became effective in March 2006. The rule, Title 30 of Web site.
In 2003, Texas Dental Association members from across the state develop TDA’s first strategic plan, TDA 2009.
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