2011 WMDDS Winter Bulletin

WINTER ISSUE 2011 VOL. 43, NO. 3

Bulletin

Contents ­Editor

James Papp

Associate Editors

Seth Vruggink Jeff Smith Aric Smith Larrisa Bishop

Advertising Editor Elaine Fleming

Executive Secretary WMDDS

511-F Waters Building

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

(616) 234-5605 efwmdds@aol.com West Michigan District Dental Society Executive Board 2010-2011 President Seth Vruggink President-Elect Larissa Bishop Vice President Tyler Wolf Secretary-Treasurer Ryan Lebster Editor James Papp Immediate Past Douglas Klein President Directors Margaret Gingrich

Samuel Bander

Steve Conlon Area Representatives Kent County Lathe Miller Ionia-Montcalm Kathleen Ellsworth County Mecosta County Doug Killian Ottawa County Thomas Phares MDA IV District Trustees

Norman Palm Brian Cilla

President’s Message...................................................................................................... 2 Editor’s Thoughts......................................................................................................... 4 WMDF News................................................................................................................ 5 2011 Silent Bell Recipient: Dr. John Bouws................................................................ 6 WMDDS Holiday Event Highlights............................................................................10 New Life Members........................................................................................................17 MDA News....................................................................................................................18 Trustee Report..............................................................................................................20 Classified Ads................................................................................................................22

Big Rapids Dental Study Club Officers, 2010-2011 President Erick Perroud Vice President Christa Stern Secretary Christa Stern Treasurer Erick Perroud

Advertiser Index............................................................................................................23

Holland-Zeeland Dental Society Officers, 2010-2011 President Meredith Smedley Treasurer Robert Ankerman Secretary Immediate Past President

About the cover

Ionia-Montcalm Dental Study Club Officers, 2010-2011 President Treasurer Kirkwood Faber Kent County Dental Society Officers, 2010-2011 President David Armbrecht Vice President Lathe Miller Secretary Norman Wilhelmsen Treasurer Michael Palaszek West Michigan Dental Foundation Officers President Matthew Gietzen Vice President Secretary Devin Norman Treasurer Joe VanLaan The Bulletin of the West Michigan Dental Society is published six times a year (the directory issue, fall issue, holiday issue, winter issue, spring issue, and summer issue). The opinions expressed in The Bulletin are not necessarily the opinions of the West Michigan District Dental Society.

Contributions to The Bulletin are welcome and should be addressed to The Bulletin Editor, 4880 Cascade Road SE, Ste. B, Grand Rapids, MI 49546.

Requests for purchase of advertising space should be directed to the Advertising Editor, Elaine Fleming, (616) 234-5605. The deadline is the 1st of the month prior to publication. © 2010-2011 West Michigan District Dental Society Bulletin

2011 Silent Bell Recipient, Dr. John Bouws. Photo courtesy of Adam Bird Photographer.

Mission Statement The Bulletin is the newsletter of the WMDDS and its mission is to inform the membership of upcoming and recent events, state & local issues related to dentistry, and as a forum for its officers, representatives, and members to discuss appropriate topics of interest to the membership.

Communication & Advertising Policy The Bulletin will publish submitted articles from members and others that relate to the practice of dentistry, small business, social, or political issues affecting dentists, or other subjects of interest to the membership. All published items are subject to space restrictions and the community standards of the WMDDS. The editors reserve the right to reject any article or advertisement deemed ­inappropriate and to edit submissions as they see fit.

Submission & Publication Policy: Articles and advertisements must be submitted no later than the 1st of the month preceding ­publication date. The Bulletin has six publications: the directory issue, fall issue, holiday issue, winter issue, SUMMER ISSUE, and summer issue.

Direct submissions or ­correspondences to: Dr. James C. Papp • 4880 Cascade Road SE, Suite B • Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Phone: 616.940.9872 FAX 616.940.2854 • Email: DRJPAPP@aol.com Include “Newsletter” in the subject line

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Does It Feel A Little Warm In Here?

By Dr. Seth Vruggink, WMDDS President

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am trying to determine the best analogy with which to start this article. My first thoughts are of the old lesson about a frog in boiling water. Keep in mind that I have never tried this myself, nor do I plan to. Apparently, when a frog is placed in a pot of boiling water it will quickly do anything and everything to escape. If, however, you place the frog in room temperature water, and slowly bring it to a boil, it will not struggle at all. You will wind up with frog soup. This may be an all too accurate description of what is occurring in regards to our profession at the present time. We continue to work hard in our everyday lives to maintain our practices and care for our patients while the waters are being warmed around us.

The possibility of mid-level providers working in our state is creeping from an idea toward a reality. Several states across the country have been forced to accept this encroachment upon our profession. The water got too warm before they had the chance to jump out. Establishing a mid-level provider to solve the access to care issue will create a two-tiered system of dental care in our state where those in underserved communities will receive a lower level of care. It may also allow for the entrepreneurial minded to find venues to expand the role of mid-level providers into all circles of practice, lowering the overall quality of dental care statewide and threatening our livelihoods. If history has taught us anything, we can be sure that the best intentions behind a law do not guarantee that everyone interprets it that way.

There are actions we can take as a profession before the water gets too hot. First, we have to challenge our association, at both the state and national levels, to create and implement strategies to assure the profession we cherish is protected.

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Those strategies should include hard work on both the legislative side as well as the public relations side of the issue.

We have to make sure our State of Michigan Representatives and Senators understand the implications of the proposed changes that are bound to be introduced in the coming years.

We have to direct our legislative efforts both locally and statewide toward establishing relationships with leaders before it becomes too late. Our MDA legislative staff has done their part, now we as dentists must do ours to ensure that we are speaking with a united voice. We must also be speaking regularly to those involved in the decision-making process. Once the water is boiling it will be too late.

It may be time to push for a change in our public relations message that we are spreading across the state. We should begin the process of establishing a message that will make it clear to the general public why a mid-level provider will not be good for the overall oral health within our state. We must get out ahead of the issue by establishing a message that people will understand in regards to quality of care that people will receive.

We also have to challenge ourselves as individuals regarding the public trust that has been placed in us. The access to care issue is not going away. Several state level work groups and committees have been working tirelessly on solutions, but the process is slow. The answer is going to demand creativity, hard work, and sacrifice. We all do plenty every day within our practices to help those in need of care without resources.

We need to find ways to organize and increase our philanthropy, increase the efficiency of our efforts and get the public to recognize what we do on a regular basis. You may have done that entire denture case for Mrs. Smith at no cost, but no one knows about it. They are, however, acutely aware of your crown fee and what kind of car you drive. A very big portion of defining our profession’s future will be determined in the arena of public relations. We have to be actively defining ourselves rather than waiting to defend ourselves. It is time to call on our MDA to put a public face on our profession that we deserve, and it is time for us to make sure we deserve it.

I apologize if this message is heavier or more negative than past submissions. It is just starting to feel uncomfortably hot in this water.

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Legislative Breakfast Friday, May 6, 2011 8:00 am to 9:30 am Radisson Hotel 270 Ann Street NW Ann Street NW at 131 Expressway Please mark your calendar and make plans now to attend the WMDDS Legislative Breakfast.

This is an important opportunity for you to meet your local legislators and express your views and concerns on the issues that affect dentistry. Please make every effort to attend. Dentistry’s voice needs to be heard.

To reserve your place, please complete and return the attached form by April 18, 2011.

Name

Email address

Traditional Breakfast Buffet will be served starting at 8:00 am Cost: $14 per person Please make check payable to: West Michigan District Dental Society Return by April 18, 2011 to: West Michigan District Dental Society 161 Ottawa Avenue NW Suite 511-F Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Questions? Contact Elaine Fleming 616.234.5605 | efwmdds@aol.com or Dr. Steve Dater, WMDDS Legislative Chairperson 616.866.0869 | smdater@comcast.net

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EDITOR’S THOUGHTS

Dentistry Receives Another Unsuspecting “Pat Down”

By Dr. James C. Papp, WMDDS Editor

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ne day back in December started out as my typical calm Saturday morning, enjoying hot coffee, watching the snow fall steadily, procrastinating my snow shoveling duties, Playstation blaring in the background, kids fighting over who could be “player one,” the steady dose of “Mom”-“Mom”-“Mom” every few minutes (seemed like seconds) coming from one or both of my children, which evolved into “Daddy”-“Daddy”-“Daddy” once Mommy began to boycott the persistent chants. Nothing new, just my typical weekend morning. I decided to turn on my favorite national news station and get caught up on the latest events. The “hot” topic at the time was the media barrage about airport scanners, how they work, their reliability, their ability to potentially increase safety, and the privacy issues that come along with it. Now, the debate of giving up some form of privacy or possibly risking your plane getting blown out of the sky is a completely different topic which I don’t intend on getting into. As the discussion evolved in this segment, they began to touch on whether or not the scanners posed a health hazard. The ’ol risk-benefit debate. Toward the end of this discussion, the topic took an eerie turn. The medical “expert” began to talk about the current trend and overuse of cone beam CT scans in dentistry! This dangerous and somewhat misleading statement that came out of nowhere gave me the sense that our profession has just been subjected to an involuntary “pat down” (palms out of course). After I lifted my jaw off my chest, I began to think, well, did we deserve such a jab below the belt? Two thoughts: no and yes.

No: As a dental profession, we understand and are obligated to the ALARA principle (As Low As Reasonably Achievable). This is the radiation safety principle for mini-

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mizing radiation doses and releases of radioactive materials by employing all reasonable methods. This is a sound safety principle that we use in our everyday practice. For example, the benefit of recommending cone beam CT scans in select cases far exceeds the risk.

Yes: Promoting new technology to the public that involves a sensitive topic such as “radiation” without a strong public education/relations front is dangerous. It opens up misunderstandings and unnecessary concerns to the general public. I have read some dental blogs in which dentists like to scan every patient and/or every dental implant case. Clearly an example of overuse, and surely (I hope) is an example that represents the minority of our profession. Standard radiographs are fully capable of providing sufficient information in the majority of our patients. Nonetheless, the promotion of new technology with CT scans without a strong public education front spurs headlines in the media and internet such as “Radiation from Dental CT Scans Raising Concerns,” “Overuse of Cone Beam CT Scans in Dentistry?” and “Radiation Worries for Children in Dentist’s Chairs.”

The ADA has posted responses to some of these articles by reiterating our long-standing principle applying ALARA to reduce radiation exposure to our patients. Stating “dentists should weigh the benefits of dental radiographs against the consequences of increasing a patient’s exposure to radiation, the effects of which accumulate from multiple sources over time.” I have also started to see some local publications educating the public of the benefits of CT scans in dentistry, which is great! But I think there needs to be more.

Highlighting the need for more education is a quote in an article featured on the front page of The Grand Rapids Press in January of 2011. “Because the machines can cost between $150,000 and $250,000, there is a concern dentists could be focused on recouping their investment”… To avoid a proliferation of the machines, “We want the fewer you can get to do more scans of the kind that are necessary, so that dentists who have them aren’t tempted to overuse them for the things that aren’t necessary.”—Lody Zwarensteyn, President of Alliance for Health, a nonprofit organization based in Grand Rapids.

We as a profession know the benefit/risk ratio utilizing CT scans in selected cases, but does the general public? The two are equally important to our patients and our profession.

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WMDF NEWS

West Michigan Dental Foundation Helps Kids Food Basket

By Dr. Richard Panek, WMDF Community Grant Committee Chairperson

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id’s Food Basket is the only organization in our community dedicated to attacking childhood hunger.

They serve more than 3,200 children sack suppers (take-home dinners) five days a week in the Grand Rapids Public Schools. Students in schools where 80% or more live at or below the poverty level are the recipients of this support. Twice a year, at the start of school breaks, the students are also provided with break bags that include healthy food and snacks. In 2010, Kid’s Food Basket was awarded a West Michigan Dental Foundation Community Grant to support the cost of providing a toothbrush and small tube of toothpaste in the break bags. The bags were delivered the week of December 13, 2010 to each child in the program’s service area. A total of 3,183 children received a Holiday Break Bag.

Holiday Break Bags include toothbrush and toothpaste made possible by WMDF grant.

Foundation grant recipients are required to provide outcome reports regarding the results of the program, and Kid’s Food Basket surveys GRPS teachers regarding their success.

The feedback was positive regarding the program with many teachers noting that these children do not receive new toothbrushes regularly.

Kid’s Food Basket’s outcome report also noted that with the Foundation’s support, as well as the support of other likeminded businesses and individuals, brushes and toothpaste will be included in the Spring Break Bags as well.

Kid’s Food Basket would welcome your donation of toothbrushes or small tubes of toothpaste. If you have toothbrushes or toothpaste that you would like to donate, please contact Elaine Fleming at 616.234.5605 or at efwmdds@aol.com to arrange for pickup.

If you would like to help the Foundation continue to support such organizations, consider making a tax deductible contribution to the Foundation. Contact Elaine Fleming at 616.234.5605. If you wish to directly support Kid’s Food Basket, contact Christine Lentine or Tracy Van Solkema at 616.235.4532.

Holiday Break Bags await delivery.

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2011 SILENT BELL RECIPIENT

2011 Silent Bell Recipient: Dr. John Bouws Submitted by Dr. Marilyn Stolberg

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orn and raised in West Michigan, Dr. Bouws has forged a life that satisfies his devotion to family, his love of travel, his skills as a clinician, his caring for those in need and his ability to see a need and solve it. His faith in God has been a guiding principle for his life.

Dr. Bouws, the son of Clarence and Betty Bouws, was born in Grand Rapids. His father was an accountant and his mother a registered nurse. Both he and his sister, Barbara Helmus, have lived and worked in the West Michigan area much of their life.

Many growing up memories include visiting Lake Macatawa and trips out West and to Canada.

His high school years at Grand Rapids Christian High School were filled with sports, music, and student government. John ran track and was a saxophone and piano player. He was class president for his first three years of high school and, as a senior, was student council president. He continued his love of the outdoors—fishing, canoeing, and camping. He was a 4-H member.

Dr. Bouws enhanced his leadership skills in student government during his undergraduate days at Calvin College. As a biology major, he had the opportunity to be mentored by several professors in the science department, including Dr. DeVries, Dr. Dirkse and Dr. Bratt. These fine instructors were very committed to helping their students who were aspiring to professional schools.

After his first year of dental school at University of Michigan, he hitchhiked through Europe for thirteen weeks.

He describes this as a life changing experience that exposed him to the pleasure and possibilities of travel, which included access to differing cultures.

The travel experience was additionally beneficial since it served as the “pick up” lines that he used when he met his future wife, Beth Beelen, at a Campus Chapel mixer in Ann Arbor. At the time, Beth was an undergraduate in nursing at the University of Michigan.

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John and Beth married in 1971 after his graduation from dental school, and moved to Boston. Beth worked as a public health nurse in Roxbury, Massachusetts and John served a rotating internship with the US Public Health Service. During 1972-73, he was on active duty in the US Public Health Service to the Coast Guard.

Public health service dentistry exposed him to the various dental specialties and hospital dentistry. This was a very enriching experience, getting much clinical experience, under the tutelage of senior officers, who supported him with a “You can do it!” mentoring.

Upon completing his Coast Guard obligation, he started private practice in Grand Rapids. He was especially appreciative of many in the West Michigan dental community for their help during the early practice years. Drs. Lentz, Sommerdyke and Bonofiglo were wonderful mentors. Dr. Stepanovich was a strong influence in encouraging him to be involved with St. Mary’s Hospital to provide dentistry under anesthesia.

Dr. Bouws provided that service for more than twenty years.

Dr. Bouws has been active in organized dentistry. He has had leadership roles at the local, component, state and national level. Professional memberships include American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American College of Dentists, and Luke Society.

His love of travel, dentistry and desire to give to others have resulted in numerous dental mission trips. Through the Luke Society, he has participated in five mission trips to Honduras. His work through the Healing the Children organization has resulted in three trips to Bolivia and two additional Honduras trips. There was another mission trip to the Dominican Republic through the Medical Group Missions.

Dr. Bouws has also volunteered at Clinica Santa Maria and Mel Trotter Ministries in Grand Rapids.

Dr. Bouws has served as an elder, deacon, and church school teacher at Fellowship Christian Reformed Church.

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His leadership roles at Calvin Christian School included the school board with four years as the President, the school’s Foundation President, and Building Committee Chairman.

Though Dr. Bouws has been a generous worker within his profession and his community, he has always declared that family comes first. He and Beth have been blessed with four children – Douglas (Sheri Meyer), Robert (Amy Downing), Brent (Kristyn TerHaar), and Kara (Jeff Plantinga) and seven grandchildren – Ellie, Sophia, Katherine, Holly, Benjamin, Autumn and Savannah.

As the family was growing, time was always made for family activities and vacations, which included lots of boating and camping trips. This family’s folklore includes the time when they were on vacation in Massachusetts in the RV. The story goes that Beth got out of the RV to help John get out of a tight parking spot, only to be left behind. The family will tell of the panic when they realized about an hour later that Mom wasn’t in the RV. Fortunately, when they circled back, they found her, patiently waiting for their return.

Dr. Bouws speaks lovingly of Beth’s patience with him, her love of travel and adventure, and her organizational skills. He

also speaks with great pride about his children and the directions they have taken in their lives.

For John Bouws, dentistry was an ideal profession. It has afforded him many experiences and opportunities. He has used his many skills to give back to society.

Congratulations to Dr. John Bouws, this year’s Silent Bell recipient.

“There are many opportunities in life that we sometimes let slip by. Seize the moment and take advantage of everything that you can do. Life is too short to complain.”

– John D. Bouws

The Bouws Family

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2011 SILENT BELL RECIPIENT

John Douglas Bouws, DDS Curriculum Vitae Born: October 29, 1945 in Grand Rapids, MI Married: Beth Elaine Beelen June 5, 1971 Address: 1560 Waukazoo Dr. , Holland, Michigan 49424 Phone: 616.399.9818 Cell phone: 616.481.2512 E-mail: jdbouws@yahoo.com Children Douglas John Bouws married Sheryl L. Meyer

Grandchildren: Ellie Joy, Sophia Lynn, and Katherine Grace Robert Clarence Bouws married Amy Downing

Grandchildren: Holly Elizabeth and Benjamin Robert Brent Kenneth Bouws married Kristyn Ter Haar

Grandchildren: Autumn Joy and Savannah Beth Kara Beth (Bouws) Plantinga married Jeffrey Plantinga Education 1963 Grand Rapids Christian High School 1976 Calvin College: Bachelor of Science 1971 University of Michigan Dental School: Doctor of Dental Surgery Military Service 1972 United States Public Health Service

Rotating Dental Internship Boston, MA 1972-1973 United States Public Health Service

Active Duty assigned to the US Coast Guard, Alameda, California 1973-present Private Dental Practice—

Practiced with my nephew, Dr. Jeff Helmus, since 2006 Hospital Appointments: Saint Mary’s Hospital

Courtesy Staff, 1973-1995 Society Membership Kent County Dental Society West Michigan Dental Society Michigan and American Dental Society Michigan Academy of General Dentistry The Luke Society American College of Dentists, 1998-present

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Dental Professional Organizations President: Kent County Dental Society, 1981 Executive Board, Kent County Dental Society, 1978-80 Director: West Michigan District Dental Society, 1983-86 Delegate: Michigan Dental Society House of Delegates, 1983-84 Consultant: Michigan Dental Assn. State Insurance

Committee, 1987-89 Member: Local Peer Review Committee, 1995-1998 Member: State Peer Review Committee, 2000-2002 Chairman: of the committee to install the

Michigan State Historical Marker commemorating the

introduction of Fluoride at the Grand Rapids Water

Filtration Plant, 2010 Ethics Facilitator at the University of Michigan Dental School, 2010 Continuing Education L. D. Pankey Institute- Continuum I, II, III American Academy of General Dentistry, 600 hours Community Involvement Elder and Deacon: Fellowship Christian Reformed

Church, Grandville, MI Chairman: Administrative Board, Fellowship CRC, 2003-04 Church School Teacher: 12th Grade Class, Fellowship CRC Chairman: Church Development Visioning Committee, 2002-04 President 1989-93: Calvin Christian School Board, member 1987-1993 President 1993-99: Calvin Christian School Foundation Chairman 2000: Calvin Christian School Building Committee U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Officer, 2004-present Partnership Management Team for the Medical/Dental Clinic, Olancho, Honduras 2006-present Congregation Leadership Team member—

Harderwyk Ministries, Holland, MI Volunteer Dental Mission Trips 12 weeks of service Dominican Republic Christian Medical Dental Society Medical 1979 Catacamas, Honduras, The Luke Society 1998, 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007 Chipaya, Bolivia, “Healing the Children”

Team leader 2000, 2002 & 2004 Honduras “Healing the Children” Team leader working with

“Cadena de Amor” in San Juan de Flores 2007,

and Opimuca, 2009 Clinica Santa Maria, Grand Rapids, Michigan Mel Trotter Ministries dental volunteer WEST MICHIGAN DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY | WINTER ISSUE 2011

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Lectures given Lakeland Valley Dental Society on Peer Review, February 2002 Interests Boating Fishing – National Spoonpluggers Genealogy – published addendum to the Bouws Family recollections Model Railroading Downhill and Cross Country Skiing Seven Beautiful Grandchildren Traveling with my wife Countries visited:

Italy, Greece, Turkey, Honduras, Chile,

Argentina, Uruguay, Falkland Islands,

Antarctica, England, Netherlands, Belgium,

Switzerland, France, Germany, Yugoslavia,

Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Norway,

Canada, Mexico, Japan, Peru, Ecuador,

Hungary, Slovakia, Egypt, Israel, Tahiti, Bolivia,

Galapagos Islands

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Silent Bell Past Recipients Otto Lee Ricker, D.D.S., M.S. Willard B. Ver Meulen, D.D.S. Clifford T. Nelson, D.D.S. William M. Creason, D.D.S. Vernor H. Eman, D.D.S., M.S. Julius Franks, Jr., D.D.S. Henry L. Homan, D.D.S. Ray E. Stevens, Jr., D.D.S. Orren A. Bolt, D.D.S. Robert F. Streelman, D.D.S. Gerald L. Vander Wall, D.D.S., M.S. David H. Seibold, D.D.S. Donald G. Hallas, D.D.S. Robert E. Reagan, D.D.S. John R. Cook, D.D.S. Eugene L. Bonofiglo, D.D.S. Lawrence R. Marcotte, D.D.S., M.S. Laurence J. Jensen, D.D.S. Harry H. Luton, D.D.S., M.S. Robert W. Browne, D.D.S., M.S. Harold O. Steele II, D.D.S. Lawrence J. Manning, D.D.S., M.S. Arnold Baker, D.D.S., M.S. Robert D. Mitus, Jr., D.D.S. Robert W. Klinesteker, D.D.S. Timothy H. Gietzen, D.D.S. James L. Wieland, D.D.S. Charles R. Caldwell, D.D.S., M.S. Henry J. Milanowski, D.D.S. John J. Stepanovich, D.D.S. Lonny E. Zietz, D.D.S., M.S. Michael H. (Reggie) VanderVeen, D.D.S. William A. Avery, D.D.S. William F. Rocker, D.D.S. Robert F. O’Brien, D.D.S. Marilyn J. Stolberg, D.D.S.

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WMDDS Holiday Event Highlights Photos by Adam Bird Photographer

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Catch the Spirit in Grand Rapids!

MDA 2011 Annual Session DeVos Place, Grand Rapids • April 13-16, 2011

Michigan dentistry’s Biggest ce event!

SpeakerS include: Karen Baker Monish Bhola, D.D.S., M.S.D. Gerard Chiche, D.D.S. Marie Fluent, D.D.S. John Gobetti, D.D.S., M.S. Pam Hughes, RDH, M.S. Chris Johnson Kenneth Jones, D.D.S. Mark Latta, D.M.D., M.S. Ronald Lebby, D.D.S. Glen Lombardi William Maher, D.D.S. Gail Molinari, D.D.S., M.S. John Molinari, Ph.D. Mark Murphy, D.D.S. William Northway, D.D.S., M.S. Jonathan Parker, D.D.S. Char Sweeney John Svirsky, D.D.S. Peter Yaman, D.D.S. Plus keynote speaker STEVE FORD and others

Pre-Register Early!

Join your colleagues for great social events, our best lineup of speakers and nearly 200 exhibits.

Geriatric Education Center of Michigan Training Conference WHAT — Informative, educational presentations to help you understand the needs of your geriatric patients as you work with them in your practice. Meet social workers, nurses, physicians, dieticians, nurse practitioners, dental professionals and other allied health professionals who work with the elderly. Become a partner with other healthcare professionals. Advocate for the oral health needs of the elderly. Communication is key!

WHEN — Wednesday, April 27, 2011 and Thursday, April 28, 2011 TIME — 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM WHERE — Pine Rest–Postma Center

300 68th Street, SE

Grand Rapids, Michigan

TOPICS — Understanding Dementia, Nutrition, Depression, Mobility and Falls, Oral Health for Older Adults and Striving for Continuous Quality Improvement in Working With the Elderly This two-day workshop will help you to: • Understand more about dementia and its diagnosis • Understand nutritional needs of older adults • Identify mobility issues and falls older adults experience • Learn how to develop a Daily Oral Care Plan and teach it to a caregiver • Communicate more effectively with the long-term care facilities, home care agencies and healthcare professionals who coordinate oral care for the elderly COST — $65.00 CE’s — 12 credit hours. GECM is an approved sponsor of CE for dental professionals.

Approval #299090023.

SPONSORED BY — Geriatric Education Center of Michigan (Michigan State University) & Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER — Attendance is limited so register early.

Register February 14 to April 15. Contact Suzann Ogland Hand at 616-222-4550 or Suzann.Ogland-Hand@pinerest.org; or Christopher Frederick at 616-258-7431 or ChristopherFrederick@pinerest.org

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NEW LIFE MEMBERS

Life Members Honored

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t the WMDDS Holiday Dinner and Awards Night on December 16, 2010, five WMDDS members were recognized for achieving MDA and ADA life membership. To be an MDA life member, one must be 65 years old with 35 total years of membership, or if retired and haven’t reached 35 years total, have been a member since graduation.

To be an ADA life member, one must be 65 years old with 30 continuous years of membership. The dentists receiving life membership in 2010 were: Dr. John Bouws, Dr. John Fellows, Dr. Earl K. (Tom) Phares, Dr. Robert Rosebery, and Dr. Clare Van Wieren. Of these, Drs. Bouws, Fellows and Phares were present to be recognized.

Dr John Bouws was raised in West Michigan and attended Grand Rapids Christian High School, Calvin College, and received his DDS degree from the University of Michigan in 1971. He served in the United States Coast Guard prior to starting his private practice in 1973. John has participated in numerous dental mission trips to Honduras, Bolivia, and the Dominican Republic. He also volunteered at Clinica Santa Maria and Mel Trotter. John and his wife, Beth, love to travel.

They have four children and seven grandchildren. Dr. Bouws was also awarded the WMDDS Silent Bell at this event and you can read more about him in the Silent Bell article in this issue.

Dr. John Fellows is from Grand Rapids. He graduated from Ottawa Hills High School and attended Grand Rapids Junior College. He received his DDS degree from the University of Michigan in 1971. John held officer positions and was president of Kent County Dental Society from 1985-1988.

He served on the MDA Scientific Committee from 1984-1995 and hosted many speakers at MDA annual session. John wore jeans as much as possible. He is the recipient of the “Elaine Fleming Always Late to Register or Reply” award. He is looking for a new hobby to replace the absence of University of Michigan football on Saturday afternoons.

Dr. Earl K. (Tom) Phares graduated from Indiana University with an AB degree in 1967. He received his DDS degree from Indiana University School of Dentistry in 1973. Tom served in the US Navy Dental Corps from 1971-1973 on Marine Corps Air Station in Jacksonville, NC. He practiced in the Holland area from 1973-2010. Dr. Phares was president of the Holland/ Zeeland Dental Society, president of the Michigan Society of Dentistry for Children, and was Ottawa County representaWEST MICHIGAN DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY | WINTER ISSUE 2011

MDA/ADA Life Members: Dr. Earl Phares, Dr. John Bouws, Dr. John Fellows.

tive to the WMDDS board. He also served on the WMDDS Peer Review Committee, and the Peer Review Committee for the Michigan Dental Association. He is a Master in the Academy of General Dentistry and a member of the American College of Dentists. He and his wife, Susan, have two sons.

Matt is married to Dr. Heather Phares, who practices in New Era. They have two children. His son Thomas has assumed the practice and is married to Laura, and they have two children. For hobbies, he enjoys golf and old Corvettes.

Drs. Rosebery and Van Wieren were unable to attend the awards night. Dr. Rosebery is a general dentist and practices in Sparta, MI. Dr. Van Wieren is an oral surgeon who practices in Holland, MI.

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MDA NEWS

2011 MDA Annual Session Returns to Grand Rapids

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he MDA’s big 2011 Spirit of Michigan Annual Session will be held April 13-16 at the state-of-the-art DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids. Don’t miss out! It’s Michigan’s biggest continuing education and dental exposition, and registration is open now at www.smilemichigan.com (dental professionals area).

The 2011 Annual Session Preview was mailed in January to all members. Be sure to look for it.

Once again the MDA is offering a ticketless badge system.

Your course and event information will be contained on a bar code right on your Annual Session name badge. Just present your badge at the entrance to each course or event. No more tickets to keep track of! Plus, the badge system will automatically record your CE attendance, too.

Special events—open to all—include a private party at MoJo’s Dueling Piano Bar on Thursday, April 14, a special “Magnificent Michigan” president’s event on Friday, April 15, as well as free wellness screenings and the annual Michigan Dental Association Foundation raffle.

On Friday, April 15 the well-known Steve Ford, an actor, speaker and son of the former president, will be on hand to present the 2011 Annual Session keynote address, “Inside the White House and Hollywood: Getting to the Top with Character.” The keynote address is free, with one CE credit, but registration is required.

As always, the MDA Exhibit Hall is your gateway to the latest in dental products, service and techniques, plus many MDA Annual Session show specials. The MDA Exhibit Hall will be open from noon until 6 p.m. Thursday, April 14; 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Friday, April 15; and from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 16.

New this year is a special MDA Annual Session Facebook group. Just log on to www.facebook.com and search for “MDA Annual Session.” Hit the “Like” button and you’ll receive Annual Session news and updates as you enjoy interacting on Facebook.

Courses and speakers include: Wednesday, April 13 (Pre-Session Day) • “Treating the New Millennium Dental Patient: Medicated and Complicated” and “Drug-Interactions and Reactions Important in Clinical Dentistry” with Karen Baker.

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Thursday, April 14 • “New Technology in Endodontics” with Ronald Lebby, D.D.S. • “The Power of Feeling Your Best,” with Chris Johnson.

• “Safeguarding Your Practice from Being a Victim of Fraud,” with Paul Spindler.

• “Women’s Aging Complexities: Their Impact on Oral Health Needs,” with Pam Hughes, RDH, M.S. • “Equipment Maintenance and Handpiece Repairs Done in Your Office,’ with experts from Henry Schein.

• “Bisphosphonate-Induced Osteonecrosis of the Jaws and Effective Pain Management,” with William Maher, D.D.S. • “Conservative Esthetic Management -- Color and Shape Modification,” with Peter Yaman, D.D.S. • “Direct Posterior Restorations and Saving Teeth,” with Peter Yaman, D.D.S. • “The Code—Your Gateway to Accuracy,” with Jeffrey Sevier, D.D.S. • “Facebook and Twitter and YouTube, Oh My! Social Media for the Beginner,” with Alan Mead, D.D.S. Friday, April 15 • “Saying It Right the First Time,” with Char Sweeney.

• “The 10 Latest Trends in Practice Management,” with Char Sweeney.

• “How to Build an Effective Internet Strategy for Growing Your Practice,” with Glenn Lombardi.

• “Great Cases with New Faces,” with John Svirsky, D.D.S., M.Ed. • “Drugs I Have Known and Loved for Diseases that We Get,” with John Svirsky, D.D.S., M.Ed. • “The Ultimate Guide for Treating Snoring and Sleep Apnea,” with Jonathan Parker, D.D.S. • “Recipe for Predictable Anterior Esthetics,” with Gerard Chiche, D.D.S. • “Crystal Meth and Beyond,” with Kenneth Jones, D.D.S. • “Socket Augmentation vs. Immediate Implants -Evidence-Based Guidelines for Predictable Results,” with Monish Bhola, D.d.S., M.S.D. • “Treating the Unesthetic Smile—Advances in Periodontal Procedures to Enhance Restorative Outcomes,” with Monish Bhola, D.D.S., M.S.D. WEST MICHIGAN DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY | WINTER ISSUE 2011

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• “CNA Dental Professional Liability Risk Management Seminar,” with John Vaselaney, D.D.S., and Lynda Farnen, J.D. • “Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Good Leader?” with Steve Ford.

• “The Challenge Is Caries Control,” with Lillian Caperila.

• “Cardiac Resuscitation Training (CPR) (BCLS).

• “Peer Review/Dental Care Workshop.”

Saturday, April 16 • “Bridging the Gap: Dental Treatment for Patients with Autism,” with Karen Raposa, M.B.A., RDH. • “Nuts and Bolts of Pediatric Dentistry—for Dentists and Hygienists,” with Gail Molinari, D.D.S., M.S. • “Nuts and Bolts of Pediatric Dentistry—for Dental Staff,” with Gail Molinari, D.D.S., M.S. • “Fundamentals for 2011: Strategic Thinking for the Future,” with The Prosperity Partners.

• “Improving Your Restorative Options through Orthodontics,” with William Northway, D.D.S., M.S. • “The Nuts and Bolts of Interdisciplinary Care,” with William Northway, D.D.S., M.S. • “New Restorative Materials and Techniques: Miracles or Myths?” with Mark Latta, D.M.D., M.S. • “Diabetes Milletus—Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment,” with John Gobetti, D.D.S., M.S.

• “Burning Mouth Syndrome: What Is It?” with John Gobetti, D.D.S., M.S. • “Vaccine Recommendations for Health Care Professionals: Science, Success, and Misperceptions,” with John Molinari, Ph.D. • “Hands-On Infection Control Workshop,” with John Molinari, Ph.D., and Marie Fluent, D.D.S. • “Current Dynamics for Practice Transitions,” with Alan Laing, D.D.S. The last MDA Annual Session in Grand Rapids was a near sell-out, so make your plans now to attend this year’s MDA Spirit of Michigan meeting!

WMDDS AGD Provider Status Approved An Update We are pleased to announce that we were notified on January 26, 2011 that our AGD-approved program sponsor status was approved and our courses once again can be submitted for AGD credit.

They also informed us that all formally structured

The Grand Rapids Dental Hygienists’ Society would like to announce that it has started a scholarship fund for dental hygiene students. The scholarships were awarded this year to two second-year dental hygiene students – Hannah Sterk from Ferris State University, and Staci Carroll from Grand Rapids Community College. We wish them continued success and support them as they continue their education and become future leaders in dental hygiene.

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educational programs put on by our Society going back to 4/11/2009 would be approved by the AGD for Fellowship/Mastership credit. If you are pursuing your AGD Fellowship/Mastership and were informed

by AGD that courses taken after April 1, 2009 were not accepted, please resubmit your information.

West Michigan District Dental Society’s Provider ID number is 212288. If you need help resubmitting your information or have questions, please contact Elaine Fleming at 616.234.5605 or efwmdds@aol.com

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TRUSTEE REPORT

Report of the December BOT Meeting and Farewell as Your MDA Trustee

By Dr. Norm Palm, MDA Trustee

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he Michigan Dental Association Board of Trustees met on December 10, 2010, at the Okemos headquarters building. The following is a brief synopsis of the meeting.

The Board reviews its strategic plan at the start of each meeting. Executive director Drew Eason and staff give the Board a brief update on the progress in achieving the strategic plan. We then discuss one area of the plan as part of a more complete update. At this meeting we discussed the goal of creating retention and recruitment committees in each component district. At the MDA level this group is a subcommittee of the committee on membership. Related to this project, Josh Lord, our MDA staff person with membership and recruitment, along with Alexa Vitek, membership committee chair, discussed plans to merge two related committees. Presently the MDA has a special committee on the new dentist as well as a membership committee. The plan is to combine the two committees, keeping the number of members the same, and include a subcommittee on retention and recruitment. The plan includes voting privileges for the four student members.

Staff member Tom Kochheiser presented a report on the Michigan Oral Health Coalition and asked that individual Board members and member dentists consider joining this group. The MDA was an original sponsor of the MOHC along with Delta, the Michigan Department of Community Health, and the Michigan Primary Care Association back in 2003. The coalition has various work groups on increasing fluoridation, prevention programs, improving access to care, and supporting educational programs related to these issues. The MOHC, along the MDCH, has received funding thru CDC grants in the past for sealant programs. More recently, the MOHC has had fewer dentists as active members. This becomes a concern in this environment when progressive causes in workforce 20

may choose to encourage the MOHC to become an advocate for a change in the dental workforce that we could not support.

The Board authorized a workgroup more than eighteen months ago to look at redesigning our current radiography training program. The new program would include digital radiography training, and would be available online. The development of the new course has progressed to the point that the Board was able to commit $150,000 to finish developing and then to implement the new course. More detailed information on the availability of the new course will be forthcoming by this fall.

The Dental PAC Board of Governors was appointed and Steve Dater is our district IV member. Steve is also our local WMDDS legislative affairs chairperson as well. Thanks, Steve, for getting the job done with our local legislative contact list.

You need to know your new representative and senator in the Michigan legislature. There are over 30 new senators, and 60 new house members in the legislature. Contact your legislators, get on his mailing list, and tell their staff you would like to attend any future fundraising events. Then go to these events and introduce yourself as a member of the WMDDS and the MDA. Let your representative or senator know who you are. You do not need, nor should you feel it is necessary to discuss any agenda with your representative or senator at these events. At these events small talk will do. Over time a relationship can be developed that can be valuable at a future date when an issue arises that we do need access to our representatives and senators to discuss. Building these relationships now is especially critical, as there are many new faces in the Michigan house and senate.

The committee on annual session reported a small deficit for the 2010 meeting held in Novi. Increasingly, keeping expenses for annual session in line with income has been a challenge as the number of vendors is difficult to maintain.

The committee reported it is considering a small registration fee or fewer free courses and some increases in fees for other course offerings. The Board made comment on the matter.

The annual session committee has since opted to not institute a registration fee, but rather adjust the fees for course offerings marginally higher.

MDAIFG staff chairperson Craig Start reported that they have been receiving numerous inquires from members about WEST MICHIGAN DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY | WINTER ISSUE 2011

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the increased premiums with Blue Cross medical coverage.

The IFG staff will assist members in looking at their coverage and options that might be available to soften the rate increase.

The increases reflect the mandating of certain preventive and diagnostic procedures as well as coverage for those up to age 26 on their parents’ plans. These changes in coverage were part of the health care reform. These mandates have resulted in an average 16% rate increase for the MDA plan. Across the country similar increases in rates for medical insurance are occurring.

On a happier note, The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Energy, in cooperation with the MDA, is a recipient of a grant from the EPA for the installation of amalgam separators. The $270,000 grant is for new installations with a $300 rebate available per dentist. The grant monies will be available shortly and will be available on a first-come, firstserve basis. Call the MDAIFG for more details.

This report is my last to you as I finish my six-year stint as one of your West Michigan trustees. I hope to continue to be

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active in the MDA as vice president next year. I will look forward to serving in that position at the discretion of this year’s House of Delegate.

Colette Smiley will be your new trustee and join Brian Cilla on the Board. Colette has a warm and reassuring manner that is only matched by her poise and ability. More than capable and always artfully articulate, you will be well represented by her. She will become an influential Board member. Thanks, Colette, for your willingness to serve. I will be one of your biggest supporters.

My special thanks to Brian Cilla for his work at the MDA as well as many others around West Michigan who have been encouraging and ready to offer advice when it was needed as I served as your trustee. Our profession needs your active support now more than ever. If you are active, stay active. If you are not active, become active. Please contact the WMDDS Board and let us know where you think you can serve. There will never be a better time than now to serve!

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CLASSIFIED ADS

The classified ad rate is $10.00 up to and including 30 words; additional words 15¢ each. Space permitting, WMDDS members may place ads free of charge as a membership service. Ads should be submitted in writing and sent with payment to Elaine Fleming, WMDDS, 511-F Waters Building, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Telephone numbers and hyphenations count as two words, abbreviations count as one word. Ads received after the first of the month prior to publication may appear in the following issue.

Storage Space for Lease – Safe, secure, 24/7 access. Ideal for records, models, or just stuff you need to store. Located in the basement at 1151 East Paris Ave. Contact Dr. Sam Bander at 616.949.5980 or drsam@sbcglobal.net for more information.

Dental Office for Lease – Sparta, MI. 2,000 sq ft., includes two x-ray machines, vacuum extraction, cabinetry, laboratory. $1,350 plus utilities.

Traffic flow/14,000 daily. 616.874.4192.

RediDental Emergency Dental Care is now accepting applications from dentists. This is a perfect opportunity to “moonlight” to bring in extra money.

Schedule not full? Consolidate your office hours and work a few with us for guaranteed pay. We have morning, evening, and weekend hours available.

Email resumé to dr.lebster@tds.net.

Associate Position Wanted – General dentist looking for a position in a private practice as an associate in the Grand Rapids and surrounding areas.

Open to all options (buy-in, partnership). Please call 616.307.2472 or email kmvdds@gmail.com.

Associate Position Available – We are looking for an associate dentist for our general dental practice in Wyoming. Excellent income potential while working four days per week.

Experienced, qualified staff present to make smooth transition. Experience preferred but not necessary. Please fax resume to 616.538.5353 or email wendy@dentalsouth.net.

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Dental Office for Lease – Rockford, MI. 1,000 sq ft, includes some dental equipment and furnishings. $675/mo., plus utilities. Traffic flow/10,000 daily.

616.874.5300.

Practice Wanted – Experienced general dentists wish to grow existing practice through buy-out or merger.

Greater Grand Rapids. All options considered. Contact smile01@sbcglobal.net.

Dental Office for Lease – Time to move up? Busy northeast area dental suite at 1750 Grand Ridge Ct. NE, 3295 SF, ten-year old modern dental office available. 3 pvt ops, 4 chair bay area, plumbed for nitrous, air, water, power and vacuum, lab, x-ray, staff area, pvt. office, reception, storage available. Former pedo practice obtainable Jan. 1st 2011. Contact Dr. John Monticello 616.364.1700 or info@grandridgeorthodontics.com Associate Position/Practice for Sale Wanted: General dentist with 13 years experience looking for a place to practice in the Grand Rapids and surrounding east areas. Open to all options.

Please email to midds331@yahoo.com.

General Dentist Seeking Associate Position in Grand Rapids area – General dentist residing in the Grand Rapids area is seeking an associate position for 1-2 days per week in the Grand Rapids and surrounding area.

If you are looking for an associate for your practice, please call 616.975.2870.

REF # GR Associate.

Practice Merger Opportunity – Grand Rapids – Looking to transition your patient care? General Dentist in the Grand Rapids area is seeking an opportunity to bring in an additional patient base (up to 1,000 patients) into existing practice. Opportunity for doctor transition is also negotiable.

If you are interested in this unique opportunity, call 616.975.2870. REF # GR Practice Merger.

Dental Equipment for Sale – One DEN-TAL-EZ model JSR taupe dental chair, one of the most desired chairs on the market; four recessed (in wall) Rinn x-ray view boxes – can be purchased separately or together; one Biotec dental pass-through housing for x-ray arm to be used between two operatories. Please contact Joseph Ellis, D.D.S. or Lisa Tartaglione-Ellis, D.D.S. at 616.949.7290 or eastparisdental@tds.net.

Northwest Michigan – Modern feefor-service, general dental office averaging over $600K/yr with solid net on 3.5 days/wk. Beautiful Lake Michigan resort town. Digital Radiology and laser included. Building with recent remodel also available.

Call Phil Stark 888.477.7325 or visit www.peakdental.com Now Available to Lease – Established dental office space, 2003 Burton between Plymouth & Breton. Full basement, on-site parking, adjacent 2 spaces occupied by dentists. Call Bruce at 942-9492.

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CLASSIFIED ADS

Current student at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry – graduating May 2011, looking for full-time or part-time position in a private practice as an associate in the Grand Rapids and surrounding areas.

Please contact 954.562.1122 or dent@umich.edu.

Associate Dentist Wanted – MidMichigan. We are seeking an associate dentist to join our growing $2M+ practice. Our two dentists have been serving the community for over 40 years. Applicant must be friendly, personable, reliable, flexible and open to change. Proficiency in cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics and prosthodontics is a plus. Opportunity to become partner available to the right applicant. Please send resumé and letter of application to dentalapp12@gmail.com.

P/T Dentist needed in Grand Rapids nursing home two days per week.

No equipment needed. Please email CV to ceweeg@yahoo.com or call 231.733.1224.

Dental Office for Lease – Sparta, MI. Classy, finely appointed 1900 sq. ft. dental suite. $8.00 per sq. ft. ($1267 per month). Recent $70,000 interior renovations. Vacuum extraction equipment, two X-ray machines, one dental chair, laboratory, dark room, cabinetry, etc. Huge road-side sign.

Traffic flow 14,265 vehicles daily.

616.887.8974.

ADVERTISER INDEX The Bulletin wishes to thank our valued advertisers who support organized dentistry by helping to defray the cost of printing and mailing.

Advertising in the Bulletin is seen by over 90% of the dentists in the West Michigan District. This includes five of the fastest growing counties in the state: Kent, Ottawa, Ionia, Montcalm and Mecosta.

For information on advertising rates, call Elaine Fleming, WMDDS Executive Secretary at 234-5605. Target your Market – advertise in the Bulletin!

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2010 Directory Corrections and Additions Changes indicated in bold: New office: Van Timmeren, scott 2757 44th Street SW #303 Wyoming, MI 49519 phone 538-1050 fax 831-6712

Gietzen, Heather Grand River Orthodontics 1335 W. Main St., Suite D Lowell, MI 49331 616-897-0200 www.grorthodontics.com

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Van Hoose, Bradley Satellite Office: 6225 West River Drive NE Belmont, MI 49306 phone 363-7474 fax 891-9306

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Presents

Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry’s “Best Kept Secrets” Presented by John W. Farah, DDS, PhD The future is in CAD/CAM dentistry. Learn how this procedure is affecting dentistry and how you can implement it into your current practice. Learn about new products and techniques that can be applied to both restorative and cosmetic dentistry, and the best kept secrets to successful dentistry. Have you wondered about where the future of dentistry is going? Find out about advances in digital impressions using both chairside and laboratory scanners. Finally, learn about various ceramic restorations and their success at 26 years – a longitudinal study of 10 ceramics.

Materials for Direct Restorative Dentistry Presented by John M. Powers, PhD This portion of the program discusses variables of etch-and-rinse and self-etching bonding agents that affect bonding to tooth structure clinically. Properties of resin composites with an emphasis on mechanical properties will be presented. Advances in LED light-curing units will be discussed. Recent clinical and laboratory research from “The Dental Advisor” will be highlighted.

Friday, March 11, 2011 | Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park | 8:00am to 4:00pm | 7 CEU’s For additional information and registration, call Elaine Fleming at 616.234.5605.

West Michigan District Dental Society is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

Registration Form John W. Farah, DDS, PhD and John M. Powers, PhD | Friday, March 11, 2011 | Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

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PAY BY CHECK: Make checks payable to: West Michigan District Dental Society. Remit to: Elaine Fleming | c/o WMDDS | 161 Ottawa NW | Suite 511-F, Waters Building | Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 | Questions? Call 616.234.5605.

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