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TDA Component Society Presidents and Every Member Matters

Presidents-elect Attend Orientation Conference Rise’ Lyman, DDS, TDA Future Focus Committee On Saturday, June 19,Membership 2010, 31 officers and staff representing 20 growth is vital to any thriving organization. The Texas Dental Association (TDA) Board is strongly component dental societies across the state attended a leadership committed to the Membership goal within the “TDA 2009” strategic plan, which addresses continued growth. conference in Austin, hosted

by TDA Dr. Ronald L. Rhea.

I am proud topresident report that, as evidence of that commitment and for the second year in a row, the TDA received

the following ADA awards 2008: TDA Financial Services, Inc. president Dr. Kenneth Horwitzindiscussed Greatest Percentage the TDA Perks program and its•benefits to TDA members.Membership TDA Smiles Net Gain: Texas had a net gain of 198 members in the year 2007.

• Top Constituent Dental Society Foundation chair Dr. Kurt Loveless reported on the Foundation’s recent with Greatest Percentage of Non-Members to Membership: Represents a conversion of 4.7 activity and encouraged participation in the Texas Missions of Mercy, percent of non-members into membership at end of year 2007.

• Top Constituent Dental Society to Improve Retention Rate Percentage in 2007: Represents a 97 Donated Dental Services programs, and Smiles on Wheels events. percent Association retention rate, which is an increase of 7 percent from the previous year.

Dr. Richard Black, chair of TDA’s onPercentage Legislative and Regulatory • Council Greatest of New Dentist Members: Represents a gain of 111 new dentist members (those Affairs, moderated a panel discussiondentists and fielded questions from the of school). who are 1-9 years out audience. Dr. R. Lee Clitheroe, chair of TDA’s Future Focus Committee, Another example of the commitment to the growth of our Association is the TDA Externship Program, which builds student awareness provided an update to the Association’s strategic plan, TDA 2014. of organized dentistry. This innovative program, created in 2007, offers students the opportunity to gain insight into the different components (L-R) Pictured are TDA Board member Dr. Arthur C. Morchat of Kilgore, of dentistry including legislative and regulatory affairs, membership,4th governance, continuing education, and charitable dentistry and In organized the afternoon, the TDA Component Society Presidents (and PresidentsDistrict president Dr. Tim P. Shannon of McKinney, TDA Board to gainCommittee a better understanding of Board their role as with future leaders of the dental team.

The program to dentalofstudents each ofpresident-elect the three elect) met in the TDA Room TDA president-elect member Dr. Rita isM.open Cammarata Houston, from 8th District dental schoolsColeman in Texas.presiding.

This year the externship program will take place June Dr. 20 –Karen JuneWalters 27 in Austin at the TDA central office.

Dr. J. Preston of Houston, TDA president Dr. Ronald L. Rhea of As an ongoing effort to enhance the value and benefits of the Association, theHouston, TDA Council on Board Membership a survey that was sent Worth. and TDA memberdeveloped Dr. Michael J. Goulding of Fort 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 and retention. We encourage every member to get involved whether it is by attending local meetings, taking part in Give Kids a Smile! Day activities, volunteering at a Texas Mission of Mercy, or participating in TDA Legislative Day activities in Austin. Each member matters and is essential to the continued growth of our Association and of organized dentistry.

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, 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 Molanphy, staff liaison to the Future Focus Committee, at the TDA central office, (512) 443-3675.

Mission: To be The Voice of DenTisTry in Texas (L-R) Pictured are TDA Smiles Foundation chair Dr. Kurt Loveless of Lubbock, 5th District president Dr. William H. Gerlach of Plano, and Dallas Organizational County Dental Society executiveAdvocacy director Ms. Jane Evans,.

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(L-R) Pictured are 21A District president Dr. Chad H. Reel of San Angelo, TDA Board member Dr. T. Beth Vance of Weslaco, and 15B District Public president-elect Dr. Javier Trevino of LaFeria.

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Above: Amber Todora, third year dental student, and Bar Nguyen, Thank you all the participants! i. to Evaluate number of nonmember dentists who attend and participate in TDA activities Meeting, TDA Smiles fourth year(TEXAS dental student at the University of Texas Health We hope to include more footage Foundation programs, etc.).

Science Center at San Antonio Dental School (UTHSCSA), share in the future and welcome any Metrics their experience volunteering at the TEXAS Meeting. feedback.

For more information, 1. Seventy percent of active licensed dentists in TX will be members of TDA by 2009 (baseline of 68.5% in January 2007); increase please contact TDA web & new rate to 97 percent by April 2007 (baseline 96% in 2006). Lex Barnes and Parya Etebari, graduating seniors from membership retention media manager Stefaniethe Clegg at of dentists serving on component peer review and ethics and UTHSCSA, influence TDA had ona them a-d. Increase number judicial discuss affairs the committees to attain throughoutby their education and why they feel it’s important to (512) 443-3675 or stefanie@tda. participation rate of 2-5 percent relative to the total number of component society members August 2009. become a member. org.2. Ninety percent of TX dental school graduates actively licensed in TX will be members of TDA five years after graduation (89% dental student conversion from the graduating class of 2005 in Texas).

3. Increase the number of member dentists actively participating in TDA by 1 percent a year (as measured by a variety of means – participation at TX Meeting, TMOM, TXDDS, FSI programs, DENPAC participations, TDA legislative day) with annual report to TDA Board by the Council on Membership.

4. Establish baseline of nonmember participation at TDA activities (CAS, TDA Smiles Foundation, Membership) 5. Established baseline of members’ understanding of and satisfaction with the benefits of their TDA membership through Member Benefits and Services Survey elected (completed 2006), % increase at that time for 2009.

On May 28, 2010, the U.S. Federal Trade Rockdale residents TDA Nov member Dr. re-evaluate Larry D. Jones as 6. Sixty-five percent of month. all full-time faculty will be TDA members by 2009 (2006 baseline = 63%).

Commission announced that it is further mayor last delaying enforcement of the Red Flags identity theft rules He received 314 votes (56.7 percent), edging out the other two through December 31, 2010. This decision gives The TDA will candidates updateby it’s plan with another retreat in August of 2008.

105strategic and 283 votes, respectively, according tostatewide Congress more time to consider legislation that would statistics published in the Rockdale Reporter. affect the scope of entities covered by the rules.

Larry D. Jones, D.D.S., Elected Mayor of Rockdale

While serving as mayor, Dr. Jones will continue with his general dental practice. He has lived in Rockdale for more than 28 years and is optimistic about his new civic position.

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“Rockdale is facing employment difficulties like many small towns,” Dr. Jones says. “My experience as a small business owner will help provide the leadership necessary as mayor.”

FTC Delays Red Flag Rules Enforcement

The American Dental Association has aggressively advocated to exempt dental offices with 20 or fewer employees from the meaning of “creditor,” as defined in the Red Flag rules.

TDA will continue to update members as this issue progresses. If you have comments or concerns, please Dr. Jones has been a TDA member since 1982. He served on the TDA Board of contact TDA policy manager Diane Rhodes at Directors 1998-2001, and he currently serves on the Editorial Board for the Texas or (512) 443-3675.

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Texas Dental Association members from across the state develop TDA’s first strategicdiane@tda.org plan, TDA 2009.

Inside Inside Medicaid in My Session Office? Award 2010 Annual Yes, I Think So! Highlights Richard M. Smith, DDS Awards and Recognitions TDA Smiles Foundation TMOM gains ardent advocate TDA Smiles Foundation Smiles on Wheels Goliad Ask the President Incoming message HolidayPresident’s Cards Hilton Israelson, DDS Ron’s Let’s TalkRuminations Outgoing President’s message A. TDA DavidPerks May, Jr., DDS Programs Provide Discounts on 2008-2009 TDA Board of Directors Essential Services Meet Your TDA Staff TDA’s newRule Finance Director TSBDE Update Dee Dee Delagarza Congratulations to TDA Component July Societies

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Streamline Your Insurance Claims Speeding up confirmation of benefits Current Development of Saliva/ and eligibility Oral Fluid-based Diagnostics TSBDE Rule Update Requirements for dental office Weekly Monitoring radiograph machines of the Water Fluoride Content in a Fluoridated In Metropolitan the News City — Results After TDA members in the news 1 Year

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Use of Tooth Whitening: A Clinical Fluorides Among DentistsReview in Texas TDA Historical Perspectives Dentaldental Unit Waterline Dentists, hygienists, and the dental team Contamination — A Review The 2007 C.T. Rowland Award Orthodontic case report

Around the State

The El Paso Dental Conference July 16

Around the State TDA Council, Committee, and Affiliates August 14:Training TDA Board Austin Meeting Austin, Texas July 31 October 15-19: TDA Smiles Foundation’s ADA Annual Session Smiles on Wheels San Antonio, Texas Mason

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Happy, Healthy Smiles … That’s Our Mission!

Our thanks to our fullday volunteer dentists:

Smiles on Wheels Goliad — A New Design Brings New Success!

Dr. Daniel Garza, Dental Chair Dr. John Baucum Dr. Doug Bogan Dr. Jacob Burch Dr. R. Lee Clitheroe Dr. Paula Folmar Dr. John Frels Dr. Lisa Heinrich-Null Dr. Jennine Huet Dr. J. Kavin Kelp Dr. Don Lutes Dr. Kent Macaulay Dr. Charles Rader Dr. Larry Spradley Dr. Marielsa Weidanz Dr. David Woodburn Dr. Logan Wood Dr. Beverly Zinser

More than 100 dental volunteers provided a record-setting amount of charitable dental care at the TDA Smiles Foundation’s (TDASF) Smiles on Wheels in Goliad on Friday, May 21, and Saturday, May 22. The event was reorganized to include a half-day of hygiene preceding a traditional full day of clinical care.

Dentists, hygienists, and dental students, with the help of lay people and even prison inmates, provided $116,690 in donated dental care to 176 people. TDASF dental chair Dr. Daniel Garza and his longtime staff member, TDASF community chair Ms. Gerry Reyna, both of Goliad, organized the First Baptist Church of Goliad’s gymnasium as the venue.

Dr. John Baucum of Corpus Christi, assisted by his wife Karon, provided more than $6,000 in charitable care.

On Friday, 110 Goliad County residents received free dental hygiene from dental hygienists and dental hygiene students using up to 14 hygiene units.

Drs. Don Lutes of Mount Pleasant (left) and Dan Garza of Goliad (right) pose with Michael and Viola H. from the TDASF’s Texas Donated Dental Services (TXDDS) program. Michael and Viola waited more than a year for the care. Between the two of them, they had nine problematic teeth extracted. The couple is now in the TXDDS system for completion of their cases.

On Saturday, dentists used all 14 chairs to provide clinical treatment including fillings, extractions, and root canals. All but four of the patients seen Friday returned Saturday for subsequent care.

If you are interested in helping to support the TDASF or want to find out more about these events that promote the positive public image of Texas dentistry, educate the public, and help the underserved, log onto tdasf.org.

One of the youngest attendees to the TDASF’s Smiles on Wheels in Goliad poses proudly with her new toothbrush.

And gratitude to partialday dentists Drs. Moshtag Farokhi, Thomas Fordiani, Gary Fries, Dallas Ryan, WH Shuttlesworth, and Malcolm Sumbera.

2010 Annual Session Award Highlights Narrative by Paul H. Schlesinger. Photos by Steve Young and Paul H. Schlesinger.

2009-10 TDA Awards Committee

Gold Medal for Distinguished Service

New Dentist Leadership Award

Dr. John S. Findley of Plano (left) is this year’s recipient of TDA’s highest honor. Dr. Findley, a general dentist, has held countless leadership positions throughout his career, including TDA president (1997-1998), ADA 15th District Trustee (2003-2007), and ADA president (20082009). He currently devotes his time to his practice, and is very active at the local level and with grassroots initiatives. He proudly participates in Great Expectations, a program developed by the International College of Dentists – Texas Section, Dallas County Dental Society, and Baylor College of Dentistry, and designed to mentor professionalism by connecting dental students, faculty, and practicing dentists. Presenting the award is TDA president Dr. Matt Roberts.

Dr. Paul A. Kennedy III of Corpus Christi (left) is TDA’s outstanding new dentist leader of the year. After graduating from the University of the Pacific Art Dugoni School of Dentistry in 2001, Dr. Kennedy relocated to Texas and has been very active on district and state levels as well as his local community. He is currently a member of the TDA Committee on the New Dentist, and president-elect of the Nueces Valley District Dental Society. Presenting the award is Dr. John Baucum.

Dr. R. Lee Clitheroe, Chair, Senior Director, Southeast Division Dr. John W. Baucum III, Senior Director, Southwest Division Dr. Donna G. Miller, Senior Director, Northeast Division Dr. Kathleen M. Nichols, Senior Director, Northwest Division

Certificates of Merit

50-Year Members Dr. John J. Hederman (left), dental director of the Gulf Coast Health Center in Port Arthur, accepts a Certificate of Merit on behalf of the Center. The Center is recognized for its efforts to serve the dental health and welfare of Port Arthur’s disadvantaged population. Presenting the award is Dr. Donna Miller.

Standing (L–R): Drs. William Emerson Wyatt, Sr., W. Bonham Magness, George Frank Parma, Henry C. Moeller, Jr., John Franklin Young, Gene Carroll Huff, Dwight Ford Nielsen, Kermit Nevaro Welch, J.C. Parmer, Noel Fletcher Roebuck, and life member Edwin J. Lew. Seated (L–R): Drs. Jack Bryant Walker, James Watkins Lewis, Anthony Espinoza Padilla, J.D. McBee, Jack Joseph Tucker, Anrold Valle, Jr., James H. Williams, B. Brooks Goldsmith, Lloyd L. Croft, and C. Moody Alexander.

Ms. Kae Berry (left), executive director of the William M. Allen Dental Clinic at Timon’s Ministries in Corpus Christi, and Dr. William M. Allen, the clinic’s inspiration, accept a Certificate of Merit on behalf the clinic. Accompanying them are, from left, Drs. Chad Allen, William M. Allen Jr., and Charles Allen. The clinic is recognized for its efforts to serve the dental health and welfare of the disadvantaged population in the Corpus Christi area.

Ms. Liz Lucas (left), executive director of the Fort Worth District Dental Society, accepts a Certificate of Merit for her efforts to serve the dental health and welfare of the disadvantaged children in the Fort Worth Area. Ms. Lucas’ annual golf tournament benefits the Cook Children’s “Save A Smile” program.

Presenting the award is Dr. Kathy Nichols.

Life Members

Standing (L–R): Drs. Alan Randolph Bryant, Phillip Howard Hunke, Jerry V. Roach, Laurence Melton, Ronald Lee Bolen, Ernie Forest Anderson, Wade D. Smith, Don A. Lutes, Jerry E. Bouquot, H. Darrell Hamon, Lyndon Dale Drennan, Edwin J. Lew, Larry D. Spradley, Clark Edward Williams, James R. Shadle, Jr., and Louis Ralph Baeten.

Seated (L–R): Miguel E. Palou, Richard Lee Crow, Sidney Marion Craft, Ron Collins, Robert W. Herren, C. Michael Jones, David Daniel Lewis, J. Preston Coleman, David Storey Turner, and Donald E. Mills.

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TDA Smiles Foundation Holiday Cards

Is it really time to begin planning for the holidays already? Indeed, it is!

This year, consider honoring your friends, family, colleagues and patients with a gift to warm their hearts. For a small $25 donation each, a hand-made, die-cut holiday card will be sent directly to each person on your recipient list with turnkey handling from the TDASF staff. Or, the staff can send the cards to you in bulk for your own processing. It’s a fabulous way to honor those who support your practice through business or personal means and serve as a lovely gift to bestow upon your loved ones. And, yes! The contribution is fully tax deductible!

It’s simple to do: • Option One: Log onto tdasf.org, purchase your cards, and share your giving list with us. We’ll hand process, hand address, stamp and mail out your gifts on your behalf. Finally, a truly hassle-free, one-stop shopping experience!

• Option Two: Send us an order form printed from the same website with your payment enclosed, and we’ll send your cards in a package to your office for personal handling.

Thank you for planning to make the TDASF the recipient of your holiday honorariums and part of your practice’s ongoing annual celebration. We appreciate your support.

Ron’s Ruminations Ronald L. Rhea, DDS, TDA President 2010-11

The work of your elected officials marches on!

Following the installation of officers and the closing of the TDA House of Delegates on Sunday, May 9, a 2-hour Board of Directors meeting was held to introduce and begin orientation of our new officers and directors.

An explanation of the protocols and policies involved for conducting Board of Directors meetings was explained by our parliamentarian, Dr. Michael Stuart, and Speaker of the House, Dr. Glen Hall. Our legal counsel, Mr. Bill Bingham explained some of the legal obligations of officers and directors in representing the TDA to the public.

After a short break on Monday through Thursday, TDA president-elect J. Preston Coleman, TDA executive director Mary Kay Linn, and I were off to Little Rock, Arkansas, for the South Central States Conference. Represented here were Texas, Louisiana, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. New Mexico is also a member of this conference but could not attend because of a conflict with their annual session.

Many topics of mutual interest were discussed. These

Service Recognition Awards

included: • a webinar on electronic health records; • annual meeting topics including keeping attendees in the exhibit hall and what speakers are currently popular; • what endorsed companies do the states recommend; • Kellogg/PEW funding of mid-level provider development and the positions of the Austin and Boston groups; • an update on non-covered services legislation in each state; and • the latest on the Mission of Mercy events in each state.

My whirlwind year has started, and I look forward to bringing you information I learn from my visits in and out of state. To date, 14 visits to component societies are on my calendar. Please contact TDA executive affairs coordinator Terry Cornwell to schedule a visit for your local society, terry@tda.org, (512) 443-3675.

Alliance Service Posthumous Service Recognition Recognition

Outgoing Past President Outgoing past president Dr. Hilton Israelson of Richardson (left) served on the TDA Board of Directors as president-elect, president, and past president 2007-2010.

Presenting the award is Dr. Donna Miller.

Outgoing Vice Presidents

(L–R): Dr. Richard C. Black of El Paso — extraordinary legislative accomplishments on behalf of TDA; Dr. W. Kurt Loveless of Lubbock — dedication to and representation of the TDA Smiles Foundation; Dr. Catherine M. Flaitz of Houston — tireless commitment to dental education; Dr. Arthur H. Jeske of Houston — service as acting editor of the TDA, February–June 2009; and Dr. Johnny G. Cailleteau of El Paso — work and dedication towards the TDA 2014 strategic plan.

Mrs. Bertha Nell Barth of Corpus Christi (right) receives recognition for serving as president of the Alliance of the Texas Dental Association, 2009-2010. Presenting the award is Dr. John Baucum.

Dr. Felix C. Crawford, formerly of Plainview, is honored posthumously for advancing the TDA through his lifetime of dedication and membership. Attending the ceremony are (L–R): son Boyd Crawford, daughter Christy Gray, sonin-law Eric Gray, and grandson Dillon Gray. The award piece will be placed on permanent display at the TDA central office in Austin.

President’s Awards — Dr. Matthew B. Roberts

(L–R): Drs. Arlet R. Dunsworth of Dallas, Craig S. Armstrong of Houston, Johnny G. Cailleteau of El Paso, and J. Brad Loeffelholz of Fort Worth. Each served on the TDA Board of Directors 2007-2010.

Outgoing Council Members

Dr. Mark Peppard of Austin (left) is recognized

by Dr. Roberts for his outstanding work on behalf of the Association.

Dr. A. David May, Jr., of Abilene (left) is recognized by Dr. Roberts for his outstanding work on behalf of the Association.

Incoming President Award

Dr. Glen D. Hall of Abilene (right) is recognized by Dr. Roberts for his outstanding work on behalf of the Association.

Outgoing President Award

Dr. Ronald L. Rhea of Houston (right) assumes the presidency of the TDA at the Sunday House of Delegates.

Accompanying him is his wife, Kay.

(L–R): Drs. Ann Marie Olson of Austin — Peer Review; Wayne Woods of Dallas — Membership; Michael J. Goulding of Fort Worth — Dental Education, Trade, and Ancillaries; David H. McCarley of McKinney — Constitution and Bylaws; and Karen E. Frazer of Austin — Annual Session.

Host Society Chairs

Dr. Matthew B. Roberts of Crockett (left) joins the “club” of TDA past presidents with the official Past President’s Pin, presented by TDA past president Dr. A. David May, Jr., at the Saturday past president’s breakfast.

Dr. Matthew B. Roberts of Crockett (right) receives the Outgoing President’s Award from the new TDA president Dr. Ronald L. Rhea at the Sunday House of Delegates.

Other Awards

(L–R): Drs. Kathy T. Gibson of Houston (9th District), Ronald K. Risinger of Beaumont (2nd District), and Taylor P. Cotton of Bryan (7th District) receive recognition for serving as chairs of their respective TDA district dental societies hosting this year’s Annual Session.

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Dr. Delton D. Yarbrough II of Fort Stockton, Outgoing Council Member — Dental Economics Dr. R. Rex Eatmon of Dallas, Outgoing Council Member — Ethics and Judicial Affairs Mr. Van Jones of Waco, Certificate of Merit Dr. Christopher F. Anderson, formerly of Lubbock, Posthumous Service Recognition Mr. Russell Bennett Walther, Outstanding Senior Dental Student — Baylor Mr. Steven L. Chumbley, Outstanding Senior Dental Student — Houston Ms. Candace Culpepper Light, Outstanding Senior Dental Student — San Antonio June 2010 / TDA Today / 3

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TSBDE Rule Update This recurring section is designed to help TDA members keep up with important Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) rules, other regulations, and state law affecting their practices.

ERRATA EDITORIAL STAFF Dr. Stephen R. Matteson, D.D.S., Editor Nicole Scott, Managing Editor Barbara S. Donovan, Art Director Paul H. Schlesinger, Consultant

In the May 2010 TDA Today TSBDE Rule Update, the staff inadvertently answered “No” instead of “Yes” when answering the question, “Are testimonials banned in advertising?”. To clarify, dentists may not participate in testimonials in any manner except to detail the results of properly conducted experiments or clinical studies provided that such information is only reported in scientific journals and/or to recognized scientific associates.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ronald L. Rhea, D.D.S., President J. Preston Coleman, D.D.S., President-elect Matthew B. Roberts, Immediate Past President Vice Presidents R. Lee Clitheroe, D.D.S., Southeast John W. Baucum III, D.D.S., Southwest Kathleen M. Nichols, D.D.S., Northwest Donna G. Miller, D.D.S., Northeast Senior Directors Karen E. Frazer, D.D.S., Southeast Lisa B. Masters, D.D.S., Southwest Robert E. Wiggins, Jr., D.D.S., Northwest Larry D. Herwig, D.D.S., Northeast Directors Rita M. Cammarata, D.D.S., Southeast T. Beth Vance, D.D.S., Southwest Michael J. Goulding, D.D.S., Northwest Arthur C. Morchat, D.D.S., Northeast

For questions, please contact TDA policy manager Diane Rhodes, (512) 443-3675, diane@tda.org.

Ninth District Holds Annual Summer Clinic Next Month The Ninth District Dental Society presents its annual summer clinic — Dr. Douglas A. Terry’s “Achieving Adhesive and Aesthetic Excellence Using Restorative Materials and Techniques” — on Friday, July 9, 2010, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The event will be held at the Hotel Galvez in Galveston, and 6 hours of TSBDE CE credit are available.

The cost is $150 for TDA/ADA members; $100 for auxiliary or hygienists; and $300 for non-ADA dentists.

For more information, please contact Dr. Kathy Gibson, (713) 644-9209, ktgdds@aol.com.

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