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MEMBER BENEFITS GUIDE 2026 - 2027

FLORIDA’S ADVOCATE FOR ORAL HEALTH

FDA’S MISSION: HELPING MEMBERS SUCCEED Dear Colleague: As a member of the Florida Dental Association (FDA), you have access to more than benefits and services, you have a team of experienced professionals dedicated to helping you succeed. This Member Benefit Guide highlights the many resources available through the FDA, the American Dental Association (ADA), and your local district dental association. This includes advocacy, continuing education (CE), peer review, insurance options, philanthropic opportunities and more. One of the greatest benefits of membership is access to the FDA’s knowledgeable staff. Whether you have questions about practice management, legislation, regulations, CE, membership or professional challenges, our team is just a phone call or email away and ready to connect you with solutions. We also encourage you to take advantage of the FDA Member Assistance Program (MAP). This is a confidential resource available to member dentists and their immediate family members. Recognizing that the health and well-being of the entire dental team is paramount to a successful practice, MAP benefits have been expanded to include your dental team members. Services include counseling, financial and legal consultation, work-life resources and wellness support. From dental school graduation through retirement and beyond, the FDA provides resources, advocacy and support to help dentists thrive. Together, the ADA, FDA and local districts provide a strong voice for organized dentistry and the profession we all serve. If you’re not currently a member, we invite you to join us at joinfda.com or by calling 850.681.3629. If you’re already a member and need assistance with a simple question or a complex challenge, make the FDA your first call! Sincerely,

Dr. Dan Gesek FDA President

Dr. Bert Hughes FDA President-elect

YOUR BENEFITS

FLORIDA DENTAL ASSOCIATION HEADQUARTERS 545 John Knox Road, Ste. 200 Tallahassee, FL 32303 800.877.9922 • 850.681.3629 Fax: 850.561.0504 fda@floridadental.org floridadental.org

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS OFFICE 118 E. Jefferson St. Tallahassee, FL 32301 800.326.0051 • 850.224.1089 gao@floridadental.org floridadental.org

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Tripartite Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Protecting the Profession. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Third-party Payers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Promoting the Profession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Member Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Staying Informed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Annual Convention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Education & Licensure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Crisis Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Community Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Practice Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Team Member Certifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Career/Staffing Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Peer Review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 FDA Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 FDA Services Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Insurance Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Risk Experts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Member Discounts: Crown Savings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 District Dental Associations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 FDA Professional Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 FDA Leadership & Office Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

A UNIFIED PROFESSION

TRIPARTITE MEMBERSHIP

HELPING MEMBERS SUCCEED The mission of the ADA, FDA and district dental associations is to “help dentists succeed and support the advancement of the health of the public.” We accomplish this by delivering programs, services and advocacy to maximize value and service at every level. When you join organized dentistry, you become a member of three remarkable organizations — the ADA, FDA and your district dental association. This is often referred to as the tripartite, or the Power of Three. The ADA represents dentists throughout the country. Founded in 1884 by 12 dentists, the FDA is a professional membership organization with more than 8,000 members. Florida is its own district — the 17th Trustee District — in the ADA governing structure. The FDA also has its own representatives on the ADA’s board of trustees, councils and committees. Florida has six district dental associations that represent the interests and activities of dentists in those areas. Each district association elects its own officers and conducts local meetings. These associations are comprised of affiliate (local) societies that have separate membership policies and programs, but typically work in conjunction with their district dental associations. See page 23 for more information about your district.

ADVOCATING FOR YOU

A RESPECTED VOICE Thousands of members, plus your voice, equals major political clout in the halls of the capitols in Florida and Washington, D.C. Because the FDA represents the majority of Florida’s dentists, our voice is taken seriously, making us Florida’s authority regarding oral health.

PROTECTING THE PROFESSION

FDAPAC AND ADPAC Dentistry’s state and federal political action committees ensure the association has a place at the table when lawmakers are addressing legislation that affects dentistry. The FDA Political Action Committee (FDAPAC) Board of Directors works diligently to identify and support dentalfriendly candidates. The American Dental Political Action Committee (ADPAC) works to help elect pro-dental national candidates. LEGISLATIVE ACTION CENTER This online platform connects you directly to lawmakers, while providing you with easy-to-use tools to advocate for dentistry’s position on hot-button legislative issues. CAPITAL REPORT & DDOH HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO Capital Report, an e-newsletter, is dedicated to legislative activities, bill progress and legislators’ positions on FDA initiatives. Capital Report is sent weekly during the legislative session and every other month outside of session — all to help keep you well-informed. The Dentists’ Day on the Hill (DDOH) highlights video is produced to showcase members’ involvement in advocacy during session. GOVERNMENTAL ACTION COMMITTEE Meeting weekly during Florida’s legislative session, a committee of your peers is dedicated to developing strategies to address legislative issues that impact you, your patients and practice. The Governmental Action Committee (GAC) also meets before each Board of Dentistry (BOD) meeting to prepare the FDA’s position on regulatory issues that impact the dental profession. LEGISLATIVE CONTACT DENTISTS FDA members can volunteer to be a legislative contact dentist to educate legislators about FDA priorities and help them understand the effect legislation could have on the public and dental profession. These close relationships are vital to the success of the FDA’s legislative agenda. Follow members-only @fda_gao for behindthe-scenes advocacy updates.

For additional information about legislative and political advocacy, email gao@floridadental.org.

ASSISTANCE WITH THIRD-PARTY PAYERS

THIRD-PARTY PAYERS

The FDA has a dedicated staff member to focus resources on third-party payers in Florida and their impact on members. The FDA Chief Legal Officer works closely with the various insurance plans, Medicaid managed-care plans, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Department of Health, BOD and other state and federal agencies, to address issues relating to third-party payers. LOOKING FOR HELP? Call the FDA! We can address your concerns in the complex arena of dental insurance. We can also gather data about problems and create momentum for finding solutions. MAKE THE CALL! Call with issues and concerns about:

 commercial insurance and Medicaid managed-care plan reimbursement and payment processing policies

 contracting with commercial insurance and Medicaid managed-care plans  filing complaints with the Office of Insurance Regulation and/or AHCA  general third-party payer questions REAL PROBLEM SOLVING — AN EXAMPLE A Preferred Provider Organization plan started to reimburse providers via an electronic credit card that charged the dentist a service fee when it was redeemed online, thus, lowering the reimbursement amount. After contacting the FDA, the dentist was told they did not have to be reimbursed via credit card (or even electronically) and could notify the plan, in writing, that they still wanted to be paid via check. In addition, FDA supported legislation passed during the 2024 Legislative Session that requires plans to have dentists “opt in” and give permission to receive payment via virtual credit card.

For additional information: FDA Chief Legal Officer Casey Stoutamire 800.877.9922 • 850.681.3629 • cstoutamire@floridadental.org

EDUCATING THE PUBLIC

The FDA takes a proactive approach to public relations with an integrated communications campaign that raises awareness of the important benefits of choosing FDA dentists and maintaining consistent dental visits.

PROMOTING THE PROFESSION

MEDIA OUTREACH Building relationships with the media is critical to the way dentistry is portrayed to the public. The FDA works diligently to educate the public about the profession. NEWS RELEASES The FDA regularly distributes news releases about member accomplishments and issues related to oral health. DIGITAL MEDIA The FDA uses social media to educate the public, media, lawmakers and health-related organizations about the importance of oral health and its correlation with overall health. The FDA’s digital advertising and social media posts encourage patients to practice good dental care and to choose an FDA member dentist. SOCIAL MEDIA Real-time communication allows members to connect with each other and to the FDA on social media. Keep up with dental issues, state dental events, volunteer opportunities and fun dental facts. Florida Dental Chatter is a private Facebook group designed for dentists to interact with other members, receive the latest updates and information, and engage with FDA leaders and staff. Join at facebook.com/groups/ floridadentalchatter. Connect with the FDA on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X (Twitter). SPECIAL EVENTS The FDA Foundation’s Florida Mission of Mercy (FLA-MOM) and other special events provide a unique opportunity for the FDA to educate the public and influence their oral health habits. ALLIANCE OF THE FDA The Alliance of the FDA (AFDA) is the association’s organization for members’ spouses/significant others who are also advocates for the dental profession, oral health and the dental family. Committed to supporting the FDA, the AFDA is a sponsor for DDOH and volunteers for the FDA Foundation’s FLA-MOM each year. Visit allianceofthefda.com or email info@allianceofthefda.com.

MEMBER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (MAP)

MEMBER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

LIFE COMES WITH CHALLENGES. THE FDA’S MEMBER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS HERE TO HELP. As an FDA member benefit, services are confidential and available to you, your household and your team. MAP provides trusted resources, expert guidance and confidential support at no cost to help you reduce stress, improve mental health and make life easier. Resources include: MENTAL HEALTH SESSIONS (FDA MEMBERS AND THEIR HOUSEHOLD ONLY) Manage stress, anxiety and depression; resolve conflict, improve relationships and address personal issues. Choose from in-person sessions, video counseling or phone counseling. IN-THE-MOMENT ASSISTANCE For urgent mental health concerns you may speak with a clinician 24/7/365. MEMBER PORTAL Access your benefits 24/7/365 through the member portal with online requests and chat options. Explore thousands of self-help tools and resources including articles, assessments, podcasts and resource locators. LIFE COACHING Reach personal and professional goals, manage life transitions, overcome obstacles, strengthen relationships and achieve greater balance. FINANCIAL CONSULTATION Build financial wellness related to budgeting, buying a home, paying off debt, resolving general tax questions, preventing identity theft and saving for retirement or tuition. LEGAL REFERRALS Receive referrals for personal legal matters including estate planning, wills, real estate, bankruptcy, divorce, custody and more. WORK-LIFE RESOURCES AND REFERRALS Obtain information and referrals when seeking childcare, adoption, special needs support, eldercare, housing, transportation, education and pet care. MEDICAL ADVOCACY Get help navigating insurance, obtaining doctor referrals, securing medical equipment and planning for transitional care and discharge.

Contact AllOne Health

800.451.1834 AllOneHealth.com/Portal FDA Member Code: fdamap Team Member Code: fdastaff

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PATHS TO INFORMATION

DISTRICT DENTAL ASSOCIATION MEETINGS The six district dental associations that comprise the FDA host meetings throughout the year. Some events are designed for the whole dental team, and others are for members only. Contact your district dental association office to find out when your next meeting takes place. See page 23.

STAYING INFORMED

TODAY’S FDA This bimonthly, award-winning publication keeps dentists informed about what’s happening in the profession, the latest clinical practices and the trends that influence the way you’re practicing dentistry. NEWS BITES Once a month, the FDA provides members with an e-newsletter with the latest news and information, plus opportunities for savings, benefits, services and programs. “Special Alert” emails also arrive with important, timely news. In addition, a printed edition of News Bites is mailed to members twice a year. FDA BLOG: BEYOND THE BITE The FDA’s official blog, Beyond the Bite, provides more in-depth resources, tips and best practices to help support members’ success. FDA leaders, members, staff and others in the dental industry share their insights, expertise and personal stories. Visit blog.floridadental.org and enter your email address (on the right side) to receive notifications of new posts. After you have entered your email address, catch up on blog posts you may have missed. FDA MEMBER RELATIONS For personalized service, the FDA staff is just a phone call, online chat or email away. Our friendly membership team can help you take advantage of the many benefits designed to help you succeed.

For additional information: 850.681.3629 • fda@floridadental.org • floridadental.org

FDC2027

ANNUAL CONVENTION

JUNE 24-26 | ORLANDO GAYLORD PALMS RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND THE 2027 FLORIDA DENTAL CONVENTION! IT’S NOT YOUR AVERAGE DENTAL MEETING ™. The 2027 Florida Dental Convention (FDC), “Uniting Dentistry’s All Stars,” will be held June 24-26, and feature three days of cutting-edge education, buying opportunities and endless networking. You’re sure to leave with sharpened skills, knowledge about the latest technology and lasting connections with fellow dental professionals. Registration opens March 2027. FREE REGISTRATION & CE FDA members receive free pre-registration, discounted course pricing and up to 25 free course options. FDC also offers a motivational keynote session on Friday for the entire team that is free for all attendees during pre-registration. EDUCATION FDC offers more than 150 courses for you and your entire dental team. Experts in their field will speak on multiple topics from advanced dentistry and hands-on workshops to communication and administrative courses. Bring your team and learn cutting-edge skills that can be immediately implemented in your dental office. FDC2027 course highlights include The Pankey Academy’s two-day Occlusion Workshop, burnout prevention, printed restorations, crown lengthening, digital workflow, sleep apnea, AI, schedule optimization and more! EXHIBIT HALL Discover and test drive the latest products, services and dental technologies from more than 350 industry-leading exhibitors in the FDC Exhibit Hall. Plan to visit the Exhibit Hall, where companies will showcase new products that can be added to your office on Monday morning. Short on time or not looking for CE? FDC offers free Exhibit Hall Only Passes for the dental team. This pass allows registrants to visit the Exhibit Hall all three days of FDC. Access to the Exhibit Hall is included in the FDA member free registration. NETWORKING Come for the CE, Stay for the Fun™! There are endless opportunities to connect with colleagues, make new friends and enjoy your time during FDC. Enjoy alumni receptions, specialty meetings, family-friendly social events and all the fun Gaylord Palms has to offer under one roof. As always, the legendary FDC Thursday and Friday parties are included for free in your registration. Find more information at floridadentalconvention.com.

ADDITIONAL CONTINUING EDUCATION

WOMEN INSPIRE & NAVIGATE DENTISTRY Make plans to attend the 2027 Women Inspire & Navigate Dentistry (WIND) event on Sept. 24, 2027! Be part of a unique experience where Florida’s leading women in dentistry share their knowledge and insights with peer-to-peer learning on the latest trends in your profession. WIND will feature experienced female speakers who will take you through a number of relevant dental topics and provide you with five CE credits. Along with education, you can forge meaningful connections with your peers and exchange ideas, experiences and best practices in dentistry, all while having fun. Learn more at fdawind.com.

EDUCATION & LICENSURE

FREE ONLINE CONTINUING EDUCATION As your first choice for CE, the FDA gives you access to better ways to fulfill CE requirements and increase your personal and practice success. The FDA offers the popular Today’s FDA “Diagnostic Discussion” courses free to FDA members. FDA members can earn up to six hours of CE annually through these courses. Visit floridadental.org/online-CE to access these courses. ROOTED IN DENTISTRY BIMONTHLY WEBINAR SERIES FDA offers bimonthly one-hour CE webinars that are perfect for busy dental professionals. Webinars in the “Rooted in Dentistry Webinar Series” are free to you as an FDA member! These webinars are offered live on scheduled dates and registered attendees receive access to the recordings for later viewing. Visit floridadental.org/webinars for the webinar schedule and to register. FLORIDA DENTISTS LICENSE RENEWAL All Florida licensed dentists must renew their licenses for the 2026-2028 biennium by Feb. 28, 2028. You must complete 30 hours of continuing education (CE) and undergo a fingerprint-based level 2 background screening by the biennium deadline to renew your license. Learn more about the new fingerprinting requirement at floridadental.org/fingerprinting. FDA REPORTS YOUR CE CREDITS TO CE BROKER! The FDA makes reporting CE credit to CE Broker easier for members! Any CE credits earned from the FDA, FDC, WIND, webinars and “Diagnostic Discussion” courses included in Today’s FDA, are automatically reported to CE Broker on your behalf. ANSWERS TO YOUR CE QUESTIONS For information, contact us at ce@floridadental.org or 850.681.3629.

FDA IS YOUR TRUSTED RESOURCE

CRISIS MANAGEMENT

CRISIS MANAGEMENT Handling any crisis can quickly become quite strenuous, but proper guidance can help ease that. Knowing how to respond is vital when you are called upon for a quote, information or interview. The FDA public relations team can help you prep for the call by providing policy information and media dos and don’ts. Social media can also bring about its own crisis. Unfortunately, receiving a negative review or post from a current or past patient can happen. Before you respond, remember the FDA is here for you. It is key for any incident that may take place to know the best way to handle it. The FDA’s public relations team can help! For more information, contact Drew Eason, FDA CEO, at deason@floridadental.org or 850.350.7109. HURRICANE READINESS GUIDE This guide provides helpful techniques to prepare ahead of and during the hurricane season, including having proper insurance coverage, ensuring your office is prepared and accessing digital resources that will keep your office running in the aftermath of a big storm. The hurricane guide features digital resources, insurance resources and a list of agents ready to assist with your needs. Visit bit.ly/3ZrY1cu to access the Hurricane Readiness Guide. E SEASON

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YOUR TRUSTED RESOURCE The FDA has proven dependable when it matters most. From providing timely information during COVID to current topics, you can count on your FDA to keep you in the loop on important matters. If you have any questions, please call 850.681.3629.

FLORIDA’S ACTION FOR DENTAL HEALTH

The FDA launched Florida’s Action for Dental Health (FADH) to help improve access to oral health for all Floridians. This comprehensive initiative is focused on four primary objectives:

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

 Promote attainable dental care for the uninsured and underserved.  Collaborate to maximize use and capacity of the current dental workforce to optimally serve Floridians with preventive and therapeutic dental care.

 Expand opportunities for public health dentistry to serve Floridians.  Educate the public and protect Floridians from the risks affiliated

with using and accessing dental care through alternative methods that do not involve seeing a dentist.

The FDA collaborates with many stakeholder groups and works daily to address and solve our state’s oral health access challenges. As we seek to promote attainable dental care for the underserved, a key strategy is to support and expand volunteer safety net programs. For more information, visit dentalhealthfl.org.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

TOOLS THAT HELP YOU SUCCEED! PRACTICE MANAGEMENT The FDA has partnered with Dr. David Rice and IgniteDDS to provide practice coaching tailored to every stage of a dental career … with a 10% discount exclusively for FDA members. Whether you’re refining office culture, boosting efficiency, preparing for ownership or preparing to sell, IgniteDDS helps make the business side of dentistry less stressful and more successful. Learn more at floridadental.org/ignitedds. Dr. David Rice

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REQUIRED EMPLOYMENT POSTERS* There are many federal and state laws that require dental offices, like other employers, to conspicuously post up to a dozen notices in locations accessible to employees. You can find a comprehensive list of links to government websites for free downloadable posters at floridadental.org/posters. HUMAN TRAFFICKING POSTER REQUIREMENT* As of Jan. 1, 2025 employers were required to display an updated human trafficking poster accessible to employees (in English and Spanish) with the updated hotline phone number. This poster is available to FDA members only at floridadental.org/humantrafficking. MARKETING RESOURCES FOR MEMBERS.* Promote your practice with FDA’s ready-made social media content and “Member of the FDA” logo. Download or share professionally produced videos and graphics that promote good oral health, encourage Floridians to choose an FDA member dentist, and explain their dental benefits and care options. Visit bit.ly/4cu5ITD. ADA EVIDENCE-BASED DENTISTRY The ADA Center for Evidence-based Dentistry provides systematically assessed evidence as tools and resources to support your clinical decisions. Visit bit.ly/3Oj3BJ7 to learn more. FDA/ADA CONTRACT ANALYSIS SERVICE The FDA/ADA’s Contract Analysis Service analyzes third-party payer (dental insurance) contracts, including contracts from managed-care companies, HMOs and PPOs. It explains the contract’s provisions in clear language so you can make informed decisions about the implications of participation. This service is available at no cost to members; for assistance, contact FDA Chief Legal Officer Casey Stoutamire at cstoutamire@floridadental.org or call the FDA at 850.681.3629. ETHICS QUESTIONS Do you have questions about ethical challenges that may arise in daily practice? Contact Chief Legal Officer Casey Stoutamire at cstoutamire@floridadental.org. *Login with your email on file and password to access

ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR YOUR TEAM

ONLINE RADIOGRAPHY TRAINING PROGRAM

TEAM MEMBER CERTIFICATIONS

The FDA offers a convenient and affordable option for dental assistants to obtain the radiography training and certification required by Florida law. There’s no need for classrooms, travel or extended time away from work with this innovative online training program that combines coursework with hands-on clinical approval from a participating dentist. The FDA’s Online Radiography Training Program provides both formal training and self-paced professional development from anywhere! It’s the most accessible and economical way to RADIOGRAPHY TRAINING get radiography training at an affordable price — just $285 per assistant for FDA ONLINE. CONVENIENT. members (non-member price is $385 per assistant). SELF-PACED. AFFORDABLE. The Florida Dental Association (FDA) Online Radiography Training Program is the most

For information about the program, overview and requirements, please call the FDA at 850.681.3629. To register, visit mydentalradiography.com/fda.

convenient and economical way to ensure your assistants receive the radiography training required by Florida law. No need for travel or time away from work. Your dental assistants train online, under your supervision, at their own pace.

It’s affordably priced, too — just $285 per student for FDA members! To find out more or to get started, visit MyDentalRadiography.com/fda.

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RESTORATIVE FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY (RFDA) TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION The RFDA training and certification course is available to dental assistants and dental hygienists interested in expanding education and in-practice functions. The training and certification for the course is designed by FDA in partnership with state colleges offering a Florida BOD approved lab and includes virtual instruction and on-site clinical experience. The training and certification is offered in a convenient four-week program, including hands-on training and online assessments. This allows you to expand your team’s capabilities quickly and efficiently, without disrupting your workflow. Qualified dentists can also serve as RFDA instructors, training the next generation of dental auxiliaries, whether for a single day or a full program. It’s a rewarding way to work hands-on with your team or support the profession, all while being compensated for your time. For more information on pricing, training dates and locations, visit C3FDA.com.

FDA CAREER CENTER/STAFFING

CAREER/STAFFING RESOURCES

THE FDA NOW OFFERS MEMBERS FREE ADVERTISING IN THE CAREER CENTER. PLACE YOUR AD TODAY! The FDA works consistently to prioritize the growing dentistry profession. This includes providing resources that can be used within every level of career growth. Whether as an employer or job seeker, the FDA Career Center ensures a network of endless possibilities. LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT RECRUITMENT SOLUTION? The FDA Career Center is designed to assist in professionally expanding your exposure. Through our platform, you will discover a job board that matches all the qualifications you’re looking for. Promote your recruitment ad nationally! EMPLOYER BENEFITS INCLUDE swift and easy job posting, thorough reports providing job activity statistics and exposure to high-quality candidates. We want to ensure you have the best resources needed to promote the positions you offer. JOB SEEKER BENEFITS INCLUDE free and confidential resume postings, automatic email notifications when new positions match your criteria, and access to diverse career resources. We want to help you discover the next step in your career by providing the best postings that align with your capabilities. CAREER CENTER BENEFITS: More than 800+ average monthly visits, 384,000+ job views per month and 200+ average views per job. The benefits the FDA Career Center provides are some of the best you will discover. Let us help you advance, whether as an employer or job seeker! Visit careers.floridadental.org. JUMPSTART: The Jumpstart program connects member dentists with pre-dental students who are interested in volunteering or working at dental offices. It’s a creative solution to assist in solving workforce challenges that Florida dentists face. Through Jumpstart, students gain real-world experience, connect with dentists and master skills that will help them stand out in the dental school application process, all while providing staffing for offices that may have difficulty finding the right people. Members can access a student directory on the FDA’s website at bit.ly/3A2Y5Wp. It notes students’ geographic location, interests and roles they could fill. If you are interested in engaging students, please contact them directly and make suitable arrangements. If you know pre-dental students who may be interested in registering, encourage them to visit floridadental.org/jumpstart to sign up and learn more about transforming their enthusiasm into expertise.

PEER REVIEW PROGRAM: HOW IT WORKS

The Peer Review program — a free service, exclusively for members — is designed to help FDA member dentists avoid costly legal fees, malpractice suits and BOD complaints. Learn more at floridadental.org/peerreview or contact FDA Peer Review Coordinator Lywanda Tucker at 850.350.7143 or ltucker@floridadental.org.

PEER REVIEW

Patient calls the Florida Dental Association with a concern.

FDA staff determines if the situation falls under the duties of peer review and starts the paperwork. FDA staff tries to resolve the situation. If unsuccessful, the case is sent to the peer review chair (volunteer dentist) in the area near the patient.

The peer review chair calls the patient to discuss the issue.

The peer review chair then calls the dentist to discuss the issue and determine if the dentist is willing to settle by refunding all or some of the fee.

If there is no agreement, the chair convenes a peer review panel and collects information from the dentist who treated the patient.

If there is an agreement, the peer review chair negotiates a settlement to which the patient and dentist both agree.

The FDA notifies the patient of the proceeding’s outcome.

Section 466.022(1), Florida Statutes, states (among other things) that “a professional organization or association of dentists which sponsors, sanctions, or otherwise operates or participates in peer review activities is hereby afforded the same privileges and immunities afforded to any member of a duly constituted medical review committee by s. 766.101(3).” Section 766.101(3)(a), Florida Statutes, provides that “[t]here shall be no monetary liability on the part of, and no cause of action for damages shall arise against, any member of a duly appointed medical review committee, or any health care provider furnishing any information, including information concerning the prescribing of substances listed in s. 893.03(2), to such committee, or any person, including any person acting as a witness, incident reporter to, or investigator for, a medical review committee, for any act or proceeding undertaken or performed within the scope of the functions of any such committee if the committee member or health care provider acts without intentional fraud.” These statutory protections are intended to encourage good faith participation in the peer review process without fear of liability. However, it is important to remember that records generated in the peer review process may be subject to disclosure in response to a subpoena or other legal process, and the original records (patient’s chart and dental records) and underlying facts of a matter submitted to peer review are almost always discoverable.

GIVING BACK

FDA FOUNDATION

The FDA Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the FDA, promoting dental health for all Floridians. As Florida’s premier charitable organization for dentistry, the FDA Foundation is dedicated to working with our members to improve the oral health of all Floridians. FLORIDA MISSION OF MERCY FLA-MOM is the largest charitable dental clinic in the state. The program provides care to any patient at no cost, with the goal of serving Florida’s underserved and uninsured — those who would otherwise go without care. Since its inception in 2014, FLA-MOM has provided more than $21 million in donated dental services to more than 18,000 patients. The next clinic will be held April 2-3, 2027, in Tallahassee. Visit flamom.org or call 850.681.3629 to learn more or sign up to volunteer. PROJECT: DENTISTS CARE Project: Dentists Care (PDC) consists of numerous organizations in Florida that provide a safety net of preventive and restorative dental care to those in greatest need. The FDA Foundation maintains a comprehensive list of Florida dental-access programs. During the past 12 years, PDC clinics have treated more than 112,860 patients, resulting in $70 million in donated dental care. Visit fdacares.com to find your nearest PDC program. DONATED DENTAL SERVICES The FDA Foundation partners with and provides funding to Dental Lifeline Network • Florida to support the Donated Dental Services (DDS) program. DDS provides access to free, comprehensive dental care for those who are disabled, elderly and/or medically fragile, and cannot afford necessary treatment or receive public aid. Since 1997, DDS has provided $12 million in donated dental care to 2,275 patients. Contact DDS Florida Program Coordinators Megan Manor at mmanor@dentallifeline.org or Kaitlyn Mazariegos at kmazariegos@dentallifeline.org to volunteer. PARTNER WITH WALMART.COM TO SUPPORT THE FDA FOUNDATION Support the FDA Foundation with your online purchases at Walmart.com through the Spark Good Round Up program. When placing an online order for delivery or pickup, round up purchases to the nearest dollar and donate the change to the FDA Foundation. Scan the QR code to get started and choose FDA Foundation as your ROUND UP charity; 100% of your Round Up donation is tax deductible to the extent otherwise allowed by law.

There is a critical need to improve oral health in our state. Every day, thousands of Floridians experience severe dental pain and infection that affects their health, self-esteem and quality of life — from their ability to find employment to their ability to speak or chew properly. The FDA Foundation serves as a catalyst to unite volunteers and organizations to make a difference through better oral health. Programs supported by the FDA Foundation provide millions of dollars of life-changing dental care to those who are most in need. As Florida’s advocates for oral health, the FDA and FDA Foundation work collaboratively to champion policies that make oral health achievable for all Floridians. Our efforts provide tangible faces, stories and numbers to illustrate the significant need for better oral health programs and policies. To continue to build on these efforts and make an impact, the FDA Foundation needs the support of FDA members. The Emerald Club recognizes members who support the FDA Foundation and its efforts through annual charitable contributions. When you join the FDA Foundation’s Emerald Club, you are distinguishing yourself as a champion and steward for oral health. You are making a difference in the lives of thousands of Floridians in communities throughout the state — from restoring smiles and building self-esteem to enhancing health and enhancing quality of life. You are creating a legacy for better oral health in Florida. For more information about the Emerald Club, visit emeraldclub.floridadental.org.

The FDA Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Florida Dental Association promoting dental health for all Floridians. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION (CH2435) AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING 1-800-HELP-FLA TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE OR GO TO freshfromflorida.com. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

EMERALD CLUB

CREATE A LEGACY FOR ORAL HEALTH IN FLORIDA

FDA SERVICES INC.

WHY CHOOSE FDA SERVICES? At FDA Services (FDAS), we’re not just another insurance provider — we are your insurance partner and owned by the FDA. Since the late 1980s, we’ve been committed to protecting Florida dentists with tailored insurance solutions, all while reinvesting in our community. Our mission is to help members succeed! Did you know? By choosing FDAS, you’ve helped contribute more than $17 million in dues reductions over the last decade! When you purchase insurance through FDAS, you’re not only securing the best coverage for your practice but also helping lower the cost of being an FDA member. The FDAS Difference: Why We’re Your Best Insurance Partner When you choose FDAS, you’re partnering with a leader in the dental insurance industry. Here are just a few reasons why FDAS is the trusted choice for Florida dentists: We’re proud to be the #1 dental malpractice broker with The Doctors Company nationwide. We hold Preferred Agency status with Bankers Insurance Group. We are recognized as one of just 26 Elite Agencies nationwide with Main Street America. We’ve won the Liberty Mutual President’s Award more than 15 times, recognizing our exceptional service.

PARTNERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS FDAS is led by a board of 11 practicing member dentists, ensuring we stay closely connected to the needs of Florida dental professionals. This unique leadership structure allows us to lead industry trends and advocate for our members. We’ve expanded our offerings to protect your practice from graduation to retirement, covering disability, life, health, malpractice and other lines of insurance (see p. 20). With innovative benefits like a $0 Botox Rider and malpractice premiums now 20% lower than in 1986, FDAS continues to provide comprehensive, evolving solutions tailored to the modern dentist. At FDAS, we’re not just a service provider, we’re an extended member of your team, ready to advise and protect every aspect of your practice.

Call or text us today at 850.681.2996, or visit us at fdaservices.com to find out how we can help you safeguard your future.

FEATURED INSURANCE PRODUCTS

More than 7,000 dentists in Florida trust The Doctors Company (TDC) for their professional liability insurance. TDC offers industry-leading protection with aggressive claims defense, closing 84% of claims with no indemnity. The Tribute Plan rewards dentists upon retirement, giving back 10% of premiums paid over the policy’s lifetime. TDC has allocated more than $19 million to Florida dentists through this unique loyalty reward program, and is unmatched by any other malpractice insurer.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE FDAS worked with The Zenith to bring you an unprecedented 25% Workers’ Compensation Dividend Program. If your practice’s annual workers’ compensation premium is $500 or more, you’re eligible for a 25% dividend — a savings opportunity you won’t find elsewhere. Even if you don’t purchase other coverage through FDAS, make sure you secure this critical protection. To qualify, your practice must be claims-free for the past three years. Whether you’re a new or existing policyholder, this 25% dividend applies to all eligible dental offices.

THE BIGGEST THREAT FACING DENTAL PRACTICES TODAY: CYBERATTACKS Cyberattacks are rapidly becoming the biggest threat to dental practices, and you could be next. FDAS constantly hears from practices devastated by data breaches, ransomware and cyber extortion. A single attack can cripple your business, compromise patient data and cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars. Don’t wait until it’s too late — protect your practice with cyber liability insurance. Our board sought the most comprehensive solution, and we strongly recommend Coalition, one of the top providers in the industry. Prepare now, or risk everything.

FDA SERVICES INC.

PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE

INSURANCE CHECKLIST

WE TAKE PRIDE IN MANAGING THE INSURANCE PORTFOLIOS OF EACH AND EVERY CLIENT. CALL OR TEXT US AT 850.681.2996 TO DISCUSS YOUR OPTIONS.

 PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE: Malpractice coverage for individuals, corporations or employees. Recommend $1.5 million.

 WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE: FDAS offers a special 25% dividend plan with The Zenith.

 HEALTH CARE OFFICE POLICY: Covers general liability, office furnishings,

equipment, building, improvements to leased space and build-outs. Can include business income, accounts receivable and wind/hail coverage. Recommend building $190-$250 per square foot. Contents $50,000-$75,000 per equipped op.

 COMMERCIAL UMBRELLA/EXCESS LIABILITY: Provides coverage in the event of a catastrophic liability loss in excess of underlying policy limits. Can cover general liability, employer’s liability and commercial auto insurance liability. Recommend $1 million.

 EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY: Responds to allegations of wrongful termination, failure to promote, harassment or discrimination. Recommend $500,000 per office.

 CYBER LIABILITY: Recommend $1 million.  OFFICE OVERHEAD: Protection to continue business operations should you become disabled.

 LIFE INSURANCE: To facilitate buy-sell agreements should a partner die, protect the practice, protect the family or replace the income derived from a key employee.

 DISABILITY INSURANCE: Coverage to protect your loss of income due to a disability.

 LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE: This voluntary benefit for you and your employees covers costs of home care, assisted living and nursing home.

 BONDS: ERISA compliance for pension and profit-sharing plans.

FDAS SALES DIRECTORS

RISK EXPERTS Meet the Sales Directors at FDAS — your trusted partners in protecting your practice. With degrees in risk management and years of industry experience, they serve as extensions of your team, offering expert guidance and personalized solutions to help you navigate all your insurance needs with confidence.

RICK D’ANGELO

DENNIS HEAD

JOSEPH PERRETTI

Phone: 813.475.6948 rick.dangelo@fdaservices.com

Phone: 407.359.9700 dennis.head@fdaservices.com

Phone: 305.665.0455 joe.perretti@fdaservices.com

BROCK SHELTON

DAN ZOTTOLI

CARRIE MILLAR

Phone: 850.350.7140 brock.shelton@fdaservices.com

Phone: 561.791.7744 dan.zottoli@fdaservices.com

WEST COAST

NORTH FLORIDA

CENTRAL FLORIDA

ATLANTIC COAST

SOUTH FLORIDA

LARGE GROUPS/ DSO GROUPS

Phone: 850.350.7155 carrie.millar@fdaservices.com

NATIONAL SALES TEAM MIKE TROUT

Phone: 904.254.8927 mike@joindis.com AZ, NM, NV

TESSA POPE

Phone: 850.350.7158 tessa@joindis.com ALL STATES

MEMBER DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE THROUGH CROWN SAVINGS PROGRAMS

MEMBER DISCOUNTS: CROWN SAVINGS

Join your fellow FDA member dentists in saving on the essential products and services for your practice. We find the best deals with the best providers so FDA members can receive exclusive discounts, saving them time, money and hassle.

Call 800.877.7597 or visit fdaservices.com/crownsavings to learn more!

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AUTOMATED HIPAA & OSHA COMPLIANCE 20% savings. 800.594.0883 • abyde.com/fda

CLOSE TO HOME! A SUPPORTIVE REGIONAL NETWORK

LOOKING FOR COLLEAGUES and maybe some of the best friends you’ll ever make? District dental associations offer you the chance to share meals, opinions, advice, support, CE and family events at local venues with your professional colleagues.

DISTRICT DENTAL ASSOCIATIONS

ATLANTIC COAST DISTRICT DENTAL ASSOCIATION (ACDDA) Dr. Donovan Essen, President Kathy Corrado, Executive Director • k.corrado@acdda.org 10380 SW Village Center, #408 • Port St. Lucie, FL 34987 Phone: 561.968.7714 • Fax: 772.621.8167 • acdda.org COUNTIES Broward, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, St. Lucie ACDDA AFFILIATE DENTAL ASSOCIATIONS Broward County Dental Association Palm Beach County Dental Association Treasure Coast Dental Association CENTRAL FLORIDA DISTRICT DENTAL ASSOCIATION (CFDDA) Dr. Chris Hambrook, President Kristin Badeau, Executive Director cfdental@cfdda.org 545 John Knox Road, Ste 203 • Tallahassee, FL 32303 Phone: 850.350.7166 • cfdda.org COUNTIES Alachua, Brevard, Flagler, Gilchrist, Lake, Levy, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Sumter, Volusia CFDDA AFFILIATE DENTAL ASSOCIATIONS Alachua County Dental Association Brevard County Dental Society Dental Society of Greater Orlando Lake County Dental Association Marion County Dental Association Volusia-Flagler County Dental Association

A SUPPORTIVE REGIONAL NETWORK

DISTRICT DENTAL ASSOCIATIONS

NORTHEAST DISTRICT DENTAL ASSOCIATION (NEDDA) Dr. Samira Meymand, President Debbie DeVille, Executive Director • ddeville@nedda.org 3733 University Blvd. W., Ste. #212 D • Jacksonville, FL 32217 Phone: 904.737.7545 • Fax: 904.737.9934 • nedda.org COUNTIES Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, Suwannee, Taylor, Union NEDDA AFFILIATE DENTAL ASSOCIATIONS Clay County Dental Society Jacksonville Dental Society NORTHWEST DISTRICT DENTAL ASSOCIATION (NWDDA) Dr. Bradley Harrelson, President Kerry Gómez-Ríos, Executive Director • nwdda@nwdda.org 545 John Knox Road, Ste. 202 • Tallahassee, FL 32303 Phone: 850.350.7181 • Fax: 850.561.0504 • nwdda.org COUNTIES Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Wakulla, Walton, Washington NWDDA AFFILIATE DENTAL ASSOCIATIONS Bay County Dental Society Escambia-Santa Rosa County Dental Association Leon County Dental Association Okaloosa-Walton Dental Association SOUTH FLORIDA DISTRICT DENTAL ASSOCIATION (SFDDA) Dr. Francesca Pietri, President Julie Ramirez, CAE, Executive Director • director@sfdda.org Virtual Office/Mailing Address: 5781 Lee Blvd, Suite 208-402, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971 Phone: 305.667.3647 • sfdda.org COUNTIES Miami-Dade, Monroe, South Broward SFDDA AFFILIATE DENTAL ASSOCIATIONS Miami Dade Dental Society North Dade-Miami Beach Dental Society South Broward Dental Society

DISTRICT DENTAL ASSOCIATIONS

WEST COAST DISTRICT DENTAL ASSOCIATION (WCDDA) Dr. Stephanie Mazariegos, President Lissette Zuknick, Executive Director • lissette@wcdental.org 1114 Kyle Wood Lane • Brandon, FL 33511 Phone: 813.654.2500 • Fax: 813.654.2505 • wcdental.org COUNTIES Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota WCDDA AFFILIATE DENTAL ASSOCIATIONS Collier County Dental Association, Greater Highlands County Dental Association, Hernando County Dental Association, Hillsborough County Dental Association, Lee County Dental Society, Manatee Dental Society, Pinellas County Dental Association, Polk County Dental Association, Sarasota County Dental Association, Upper Pinellas County Dental Association, West Pasco Dental Association

TEAM FDA

FDA PROFESSIONAL STAFF

LEADERSHIP AFFAIRS

MEMBER RELATIONS

DREW EASON, MA, CAE

KERRY GÓMEZ-RÍOS

Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director deason@floridadental.org • 850.350.7109

Vice President, Membership & Component Strategy krios@floridadental.org • 850.350.7121

GREG GRUBER, CPA, MBA

CECILIA FRANCO, MBA, Membership Coordinator

Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer ggruber@floridadental.org • 850.350.7111

cfranco@floridadental.org • 850.350.7123

CASEY STOUTAMIRE, ESQ

egaines@floridadental.org • 850.350.7136

Chief Legal Officer cstoutamire@floridadental.org • 850.350.7202

LIANNE BELL, Leadership Affairs Manager lbell@floridadental.org • 850.350.7114

BROOKE MARTIN, PCM

ELI GAINES, Membership Coordinator KIM JENKINS, Membership Coordinator kjenkins@floridadental.org • 850.350.7110

LYNN DAVIS, Membership Assistant ldavis@floridadental.org • 850.350.7100

Marketing Manager bmartin@floridadental.org • 850.350.7103

COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLICATIONS

LYWANDA TUCKER, Peer Review Coordinator

jrunyan@floridadental.org • 850.350.7113

ltucker@floridadental.org • 850.350.7143

JILL RUNYAN, Director of Publications MIKE REINO, Graphic Design Coordinator

ACCOUNTING

mreino@floridadental.org • 850.350.7112

BREANA GIBLIN, CPA, MBA, CAE

FOUNDATION

Director of Accounting bgiblin@floridadental.org • 850.350.7137

LEONA BOUTWELL Finance Services Coordinator Accounts Receivable & Foundation lboutwell@floridadental.org • 850.350.7138

MITZI RYE, Finance Services Coordinator Accounts Payable & Payroll mrye@floridadental.org • 850.350.7139

KAITLINN SENDAR Finance Services Coordinator Membership Dues & FDAS Commissions ksendar@floridadental.org • 850.350.7165

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS JOE ANNE HART, DPL, Chief Legislative Officer jahart@floridadental.org • 850.350.7205

BRANDON EDMONSTON, Lobbyist bedmonston@floridadental.org • 850.350.7206

CHADWICK LEONARD, Lobbyist cleonard@floridadental.org • 850.350.7204

R. JAI GILLUM, MBA, MPH Director of Foundation Affairs rjaigillum@floridadental.org • 850.350.7117

DEIDRA GREEN, MS Foundation Coordinator dgreen@floridadental.org • 850.350.7161

MADELYN ESPINAL, Foundation Assistant mespinal@floridadental.org • 850.350.7122

CONVENTIONS AND CONTINUING EDUCATION CRISSY TALLMAN, CAE, CMP, CEM Vice President of Conventions, CE & Component Strategy ctallman@floridadental.org • 850.350.7105

TINA HOOKS, Program Coordinator thooks@floridadental.org • 850.350.7120

ASHLEY JARRELL, Meeting Coordinator ajarrell@floridadental.org • 850.350.7162

DEIRDRE RHODES, CEM, Exhibits Coordinator drhodes@floridadental.org • 850.350.7108

The FDA staff are your dedicated partners — contributing their knowledge, experience and expertise to help our members succeed.

INFORMATION SYSTEMS

MADDIE LAWRENCE

LARRY DARNELL, MBA, CAE

Commercial Account Advisor maddie.lawrence@fdaservices.com 850.350.7154

FDA PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Director of Strategic Initiatives and Technology ldarnell@floridadental.org • 850.350.7102

CHARLES VILARDEBO Computer Support Technician cvilardebo@floridadental.org • 850.350.7153

FDA SERVICES SCOTT RUTHSTROM, Chief Operating Officer scott.ruthstrom@fdaservices.com • 850.350.7146

CARRIE MILLAR, MBA, CAE Director of Insurance Operations carrie.millar@fdaservices.com • 850.350.7155

CAROL GASKINS, Commercial Accounts Manager

DAVIS PERKINS Atlantic Coast Commercial Account Advisor davis.perkins@fdaservices.com • 850.350.7145

LIZ RICH, Commercial Account Advisor liz.rich@fdaservices.com • 850.350.7171

KARINA SCOLIERE, Special Accounts Advisor karina.scoliere@fdaservices.com • 850.350.7151

ANSLEY WHITE Healthcare Insurance Advisor Ansley.white@fdaservices.com • 850.350.7142

carol.gaskins@fdaservices.com • 850.350.7159

INSURANCE ADVISORS

TESSA POPE, Commercial Accounts Manager

RICK D’ANGELO, CIC

tessa.daniels@fdaservices.com • 850.350.7158

DANIELLE BASISTA, Special Accounts Advisor danielle.basista@fdaservices.com • 850.350.7156

JORDYN BERRIAN, Commercial Success Advisor jordyn.berrian@fdaservices.com • 850.350.7163

PORSCHIE BIGGINS Special Accounts Advisor porschie.biggins@fdaservices.com • 850.350.7193

MARIA BROOKS South Florida Commercial Account Advisor maria.brooks@fdaservices.com • 850.350.7144

KELLY DEE, Commercial Account Advisor kelly.dee@fdaservices.com • 850.350.7157

MARCIA DUTTON, Membership Services Assistant marcia.dutton@fdaservices.com • 850.350.7148

ROSA GUARO Central Florida Commercial Account Advisor rosa.guaro@fdaservices.com • 850.350.7149

SKYLER KENNY, Customer Success Advisor Skyler.kenny@fdaservices.com • 850.681.2996

BRITTANY KINSEY Commercial Account Advisor brittany.kinsey@fdaservices.com • 850.350.7116

Director of Sales – West Coast rick.dangelo@fdaservices.com 813.475.6948 • Cell: 813.267.2572

DENNIS HEAD, CIC Director of Sales – Central Florida dennis.head@fdaservices.com 407.359.9700 • Cell: 407.927.5472

JOSEPH PERRETTI, SBCS Director of Sales – South Florida joe.perretti@fdaservices.com 305.665.0455 • Cell: 305.721.9196

BROCK SHELTON Director of Sales – North Florida brock.shelton@fdaservices.com 850.350.7140

MIKE TROUT, Director of Sales – AZ, NM, NV mike@joindis.com 904.249.6985 • Cell: 904.254.8927

DAN ZOTTOLI, SBCS Director of Sales – Atlantic Coast dan.zottoli@fdaservices.com 561.791.7744 • Cell: 561.601.5363

The last four digits of the telephone number are the extension for that staff member.

FDA LEADERSHIP & OFFICE LOCATIONS

OFFICERS DR. DAN GESEK President – Jacksonville dgesek@bot.floridadental.org

DR. BERT HUGHES President-elect – Gainesville bhughes@bot.floridadental.org

DR. KAREN GLERUM Secretary – Boynton Beach kglerum@bot.floridadental.org

DR. JOHN H. PAUL Immediate Past President – Lakeland jpaul@bot.floridadental.org

DR. HUGH WUNDERLICH Editor – New Port Richey hwunderlich@bot.floridadental.org

DR. FRED GRASSIN Treasurer – Spring Hill fgrassin@bot.floridadental.org

DR. TOM BROWN Speaker of the House – Orange Park tbrown@bot.floridadental.org

MR. DREW EASON CEO/Executive Director – Tallahassee deason@floridadental.org

BOARD OF TRUSTEES DR. CHRISTOPHER BULNES At-large Trustee – Tampa cbulnes@bot.floridadental.org

DR. SAM DESAI At-large Trustee – Cape Coral sdesai@bot.floridadental.org

DR. BETHANY DOUGLAS NEDDA Trustee – St. Augustine bdouglas@bot.floridadental.org

DR. MAKEBA EARST NWDDA Trustee – Tallahassee mearst@bot.floridadental.org

DR. REESE HARRISON At-large Trustee – Watersound rharrison@bot.floridadental.org

DR. LANCE KARP WCDDA Trustee – Sarasota lkarp@bot.floridadental.org

DR. BRENNA KEVER At-large Trustee – Oviedo bkever@bot.floridadental.org

DR. EDDIE MARTIN At-large Trustee – Pensacola emartin@bot.floridadental.org

DR. KATIE MILLER CFDDA Trustee – Maitland kmiller@bot.floridadental.org

DR. RICHARD MUFSON SFDDA Trustee – Bay Harbor Islands rmufson@bot.floridadental.org

DR. JOHN PASQUAL ACDDA Trustee – Delray Beach jpasqual@bot.floridadental.org

DR. JOE RICHARDSON

STATE

At-large Trustee – Eustis jrichardson@bot.floridadental.org

FLORIDA DENTAL ASSOCIATION HEADQUARTERS 545 John Knox Road, Ste. 200 Tallahassee, FL 32303 800.877.9922 • 850.681.3629 fda@floridadental.org • floridadental.org

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS OFFICE 118 E. Jefferson St. • Tallahassee, FL 32301 800.326.0051 • 850.224.1089 gao@floridadental.org

FDA SERVICES INC. 545 John Knox Road, Ste. 201 Tallahassee, FL 32303 800.877.7597 • 850.681.2996 Fax: 850.681.9782 • fdaservices.com

NATIONAL AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION HEADQUARTERS 401 N. Michigan Ave. Ste. 3300 Chicago, IL 60611 312.440.2500 • ada.org • msc@ada.org

DENTIST INSURANCE SERVICES (for insurance coverage outside of Florida) insurance@joindis.com 850.681.2996 • Fax: 850.681.9782 joindis.com

PLEASE USE THE STAFF DIRECTORY ON PAGE 26 AND 27 TO CONTACT SUPPORT STAFF.

COUNCILS

FDA LEADERSHIP & OFFICE LOCATIONS

COUNCIL ON ETHICS, BYLAWS & JUDICIAL AFFAIRS DR. STEVE COCHRAN — CHAIR Casey Stoutamire – Staff Support

COUNCIL ON FINANCIAL AFFAIRS DR. FRED GRASSIN — CHAIR Breana Giblin – Staff Support Greg Gruber – Staff Support Scott Ruthstrom – Staff Support

COMMITTEES AUDIT COMMITTEE DR. FRED GRASSIN — CHAIR Greg Gruber – Staff Support

FDA FOUNDATION DR. BRENNA KEVER — PRESIDENT R. Jai Gillum – Staff Support

SEARCH COMMITTEE DR. JOHN PAUL — CHAIR Casey Stoutamire – Staff Support

WELLNESS COMMITTEE DR. SHARON SIEGEL — CHAIR Larry Darnell – Staff Support

EDITOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE DR. HUGH WUNDERLICH — CHAIR Jill Runyan – Staff Support

INSURANCE COMMITTEE DR. BERT HUGHES — CHAIR

COMMITTEE ON CONVENTIONS & CONTINUING EDUCATION DR. BECKY WARNKEN — CHAIR

Casey Stoutamire – Staff Support

Crissy Tallman – Staff Support

WORKFORCE INNOVATION TASK GROUP DR. FRED GRASSIN – CHAIR

GOVERNMENTAL ACTION COMMITTEE DR. DAN GESEK — CHAIR Joe Anne Hart – Staff Support

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE DR. MAKEBA EARST — CHAIR Lianne Bell – Staff Support

TASK FORCE Joe Anne Hart – Staff Support

AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS BOARD OF DENTISTRY LIAISON DR. STEVE HOCHFELDER shochfelder@bot.floridadental.org

FDA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE DR. REESE HARRISON — CHAIR Joe Anne Hart – Staff Support

ADA 17TH DISTRICT TRUSTEE DR. ANDY BROWN browna@ada.org

FLORIDA DELEGATION TO THE ADA DR. CHRISTOPHER BULNES — CHAIR DR. TOM BROWN — VICE CHAIR DR. STEVE ZUKNICK — WHIP Lianne Bell – Staff Support

LEAD LEADERS EMERGING AMONG DENTISTRY

TAKE THE LEAD WITH THE FDA’S PREMIER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Leaders Emerging Among Dentistry (LEAD) is the FDA’s flagship program designed to cultivate the next generation of dental leaders. Through interactive sessions and hands-on training, LEAD connects attendees directly with FDA leaders and initiatives, offering valuable insight into how the association operates and how to get involved. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to grow your impact, LEAD is your launchpad into organized dentistry. Learn more at floridadental.org/lead.

floridadental.org

headquarters 545 John Knox Road, Ste. 200 Tallahassee, FL 32303 800.877.9922 • 850.681.3629 Fax: 850.561.0504 fda@floridadental.org

governmental affairs 118 E. Jefferson St. Tallahassee, FL 32301 800.326.0051 • 850.224.1089 gao@floridadental.org

SEPT. 2026 EDITION