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­Editor Dr. Stephanie Rashewsky Associate Editors Dr. Marcos Cid

Dr. Daniel Grode

Dr. Tara Meachum

Dr. Emily Van Heukelom Advertising Editor Elaine Fleming

Executive Secretary WMDDS

161 Ottawa Avenue NW

Suite 301

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

(616) 234-5605 efwmdds@aol.com West Michigan District Dental Society Executive Board 2018-2019 President Dr. Lathe Miller President-Elect Dr. Kevin Rebhan Vice President Dr. Kathryn Swan Secretary-Treasurer Dr. James Papp Editor Dr. Stephanie Rashewsky Immediate Past President Dr. Brian Mulder Directors Dr. Sarah Masterson

Dr. Kathleen Eisin

Dr. Jacob Miller Area Representatives Kent County Ionia-Montcalm County Mecosta County Ottawa County

Table of Contents President’s Message..................................................................................................................... 2 Editor’s Thoughts.......................................................................................................................... 4 Notice of Election.......................................................................................................................... 25 2019 Silent Bell Recipient: Dr. Steven M. Dater, A Role Model for Service................................... 6 Silent Bell Past Recipients............................................................................................................. 11 WMDDS Holiday Events Highlights............................................................................................... 12 ADA and MDA Life Members Honored.......................................................................................... 14 Smile Drive 2019........................................................................................................................... 18 Kent County Oral Health Coalition Update.................................................................................... 20 Redesigned Adult Dental Services Program Will Effectively Serve Low Income Adults Ineligible for Medicaid.................................................................................. 26

Dr. Sarah Masterson

Classified Ads................................................................................................................................ 34

Dr. Erick Perroud Dr. Thomas Anderson

Advertiser Index............................................................................................................................ 36

Big Rapids Dental Study Club Officers President Dr. Erick Perroud Vice President Dr. Christa Stern Secretary Dr. Christa Stern Treasurer Dr. Erick Perroud Holland-Zeeland Dental Society Officers President Dr. Thomas Anderson Treasurer Secretary Immediate Past President

About the Cover 2019 Silent Bell Recipient Dr. Steven M. Dater.

Photo by Autumn Johnson, Bird + Bird Studio

Ionia-Montcalm Dental Study Club Officers

Kent County Dental Society Officers President Dr. Veronica Hamilton Vice President Dr. Sarah Masterson Secretary Dr. Patrick Condit Treasurer Dr. Brandon Jankowski West Michigan Dental Foundation Officers President Mr. Nicholas Vander Veen Vice President Dr. Stephanie Kloostra Secretary Treasurer Mr. Tim Van Laan

The Bulletin of the West Michigan Dental Society is published six times a year (the winter issue, spring issue, summer issue, directory issue, fall issue, and holiday 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, 519 Ada Drive SE., P.O. Box 157, Ada, MI 49301. Requests for purchase of advertising space should be directed to the Advertising Editor, Elaine Fleming, (616) 234-5605. The deadline is the first of the month prior to publication.

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 i­ nappropriate 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 winter issue, spring issue, summer issue, directory issue, fall issue, holiday issue. Direct submissions or c­ orrespondences to: Dr. Stephanie Rashewsky | 519 Ada Drive SE, P.O. Box 157 | Ada, MI 49301 Phone: 616.676.9177 | FAX 616.676.8836 | Email: stephanierashewsky@gmail.com Include “Newsletter” in the subject line

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President’s Message

Navigating Defeat

By Lathe Miller, DDS WMDDS President

I just got out of the car after a long weekend attending a futsal tournament (a style of indoor soccer for you Americans) in Ohio. After surviving a weekend blizzard and the long drive home dodging jackknifed semitrucks, I started to unpack the car. I decompressed for a minute and started to reflect on the past days. My son’s team didn’t show as well as they could have. My son was quite upset along with some of his teammates. He very much wanted to win and had put in hours of practice time to play the best he could. Some of his teammates were emotionally down, but not too affected – and a few walked away and I couldn’t tell if they had won or lost. The outcome didn’t seem to phase them much one way or the other.

Conversely my daughter’s team played well. They made it to the semifinals game in their first year of playing. You could tell they were nervous and excited. They won their first game and tied their second.

The third game was a semifinal game with the winner playing the next day for the finals. It was an exciting game with the scoring going back and forth. The girls on both sides really wanted this game. The parents were vocal and cheering their kids on (surprisingly very positive and respectful for sporting parents). The score was 2-3, with my daughter’s team losing with two minutes to go. As many of you who have been to their kids sporting events know, the tension was high. The volume in the gymnasium was even higher as the girls went into over-drive to make it to the finals.

My daughter dribbled the ball up on the left side of the court right in front of the opposing players bench. One of the girls on the benched reached out with her foot and interfered with the ball in play. The

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referee stopped play and gave the opposing bench a yellow card for unsportsman-like conduct. This gave us an indirect free kick. This means two people must touch the ball before it goes into the goal.

Usually the kicker is one and then anyone else. We were within shooting distance of the goal.

My daughter and her teammate moved fast to take the other team off guard. My daughter touches the ball with her foot and then her teammate strikes it. It was a low hard shot into the corner of the net right off the goalie’s fingertips. The referee closest to the play signals GOAL! The score is tied and our chance at going to the finals is still alive. Our girls go crazy along with the parents and fans in the stands.

The opposing coach starts to rally her girls to set up to kick the ball off.

All of a sudden the referee at the far side of the court starts to blow his whistle and wave his hands across his chest shouting “NO GOAL, NO GOAL!” The gymnasium suddenly quiets, and everyone looks a little surprised. The far referee states that there was not a second touch and the goal is disallowed. Disbelief from the girls, and protests from the stands ensued. Loud protests. The nearest referee just stood there and didn’t contradict his older partner. The opposing coach seized this opportunity and started agreeing with the referee that there was not a second touch. The older referee asserted his misguided authority (maybe too proud to admit he was wrong) and the game continued.

We fought for the last goal, but it just didn’t happen. We went down in defeat, 2 goals to 3. We would never know what the outcome would have been had we tied the game.

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As a parent that was hard to watch. What was even harder was now dealing with ten devasted girls who just had their dreams of going to the finals destroyed. Tears, lots of tears, were soaked up on my shirt along with a little snot as I tried to console my daughter. She just couldn’t understand how the referee didn’t allow that goal. “That’s not fair,” was said a lot by the girls (and maybe more than one parent).

And she was right. It wasn’t fair. They played a good game and should have earned a tie, but then had someone who thought they knew better change the outcome based on wrong information, or worse yet, maybe a little bias. How do you explain to a 9-year-old that sometimes in life what seems fair and obvious can be overlooked or disavowed on a whim by those in authority with differing views?

I couldn’t help but think that’s how I felt about the MDA’s defeat within the Michigan Legislature over SB541, the mid-level provider bill. How could this have happened? All the information about the success, or lack of success, of other states who had implemented the mid-level provider was presented by the MDA to the committee members. The consensus from the legislators was that everyone agreed that the mid-level provider does not solve the perceived access to care problem.

Other more viable solutions were presented.

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fell in line. The dental community is now left wide eyed and forever changed in the state of Michigan. Unlike my daughter’s defeat and subsequent exit from her tournament, we don’t know what our future will look like with our defeat.

My son’s team had players who reacted differently to defeat, and so do we as MDA members. There members who are upset and still ready to act, some who are discouraged and think we could have done more, and some who don’t care because they think this won’t affect them.

I do believe that the business of our profession and the care that the citizens of Michigan will receive has been fundamentally changed. Just like my daughter, we must accept the outcome. We must adapt to this new business and provider model. We must not let corporations or other large groups take advantage of this new change. We must remember that patient care must always come first. As I told my daughter, the game is over for now, but there will be another one – so she needs to continue to practice her skills so she can come out victorious next time. There will be future challenges to our profession.

If we want a say in those changes, we need to stay organized to fight for the independence of our future. This will require us all to give back and participate.

So, what happened? How do the facts get ignored? Well, “The far referee” who had a different view of the situation intervened. He was not able to listen to the evidence, and maybe too proud to admit his views were in error. Ego was involved and politics were played.

Members who disagreed with the “far referee” had their bills held up in congress and seats on desired committees withheld until their vote

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Editor’s Thoughts

Dentistry is More Than a Job, It’s a Career

By Dr. Stephanie Rashewsky Jesin WMDDS Editor

U.S. News & World Report recently came out with its annual list of Best Jobs of 2019. As in previous years, dentists and dental specialists are amongst the top jobs. As dentists, we know dentistry is not a job, but a career.

The distinction may seem small, but I believe it is this distinction that makes dentistry a wonderful profession. A job is “a paid position of regular employment” whereas a career is “an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress.” Dentistry is a career, for it has opportunities for progression.

This is one of the things that I love about dentistry. Our career in dentistry doesn’t end with graduation from dental school. Dentistry is a profession for continual growth – new technology, new techniques, and new materials. We are constantly learning; in fact, our profession requires it with continuing education hours. Locally, our West Michigan District 4

Dental Society offers great opportunities for CE courses along with the Kent County Dental Society, and for the younger dentists, the New Dentist Forum. I recommend that everyone take advantage by attending these educational programs. In addition, the Michigan Dental Association offers a wide variety of seminars at its Annual Session. Check out some of the upcoming seminars and think about attending, and even bringing members of your office team.

I am still early in my career in dentistry, but I can give you a huge list as to the things that I love about the profession – I love the patients, feeling like you are truly helping, learning new things, opportunities to volunteer, flexibility, work-life balance, my colleagues, and working as a team. I truly feel fortunate to be a dentist. I hope you all feel as satisfied in your professional career choice. What is it that you love about dentistry?

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West Michigan District Dental Society Notice of Election (Written mail-in ballots will be sent 30 days following this notice) In accordance with the West Michigan District Dental Society by-laws, the Nominations Committee presents the following slate of candidates for the WMDDS offices for 2019-2020. By-laws require that a written notice of the names of the nominees for elective offices be published 30 days prior to the election. The election will be held by a mail-in ballot unless there are no additional nominations for positions.

The WMDDS Nominations Committee recommends the following candidates to fill the following Society offices for 2019-2020:

Dr. Kevin Rebhan, President Dr. Kathryn Swan, President-elect Dr. Sarah Masterson, Vice President Dr. James Papp, Secretary/Treasurer (one-year term) Dr. Jacob Miller, 3rd year Director Dr. Brandon Jankowski, 2nd year Director Dr. Anthony Guinn, 1st year Director Dr. Rachel Sinacola, Bulletin Editor (three-year term)

The Nominations Committee shall include as a nominee for any of the above mentioned positions, the name of any West Michigan District Dental Society member in good standing for whom a petition, signed by fifteen (15) active members of the Society has been submitted. Petitions should be delivered by February 28, 2019 to the chairperson of the Nominations Committee, Dr. Brian Mulder, 2008 Eastcastle SE #C, Grand Rapids, MI 49508.

NOTE: If no other nominees are submitted for consideration, the names presented in the Notice of Election will be automatically elected.

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2019 Silent Bell Recipient

Dr. Steven M. Dater, A Role Model for Service Submitted by Distinguished Award Committee

Close to 50 years ago, local members of the American College of Dentists joined with the West Michigan District Dental Society to create recognition for colleagues who have made or are making outstanding contributions to their profession and community. It was their belief that such an award would act as a stimulus to promote service by our professional colleagues through learning of the contributions of a deserving role model. The West Michigan District Dental Society’s Distinguished Service Award is the outcome of their efforts. This year we gather to recognize Dr. Steven M. Dater.

Steve was raised in Livonia, MI, the second child of Leon and Gail Dater. Leon is a retired officer from the Livonia Police Department and Gail was a preschool teacher. The Daters had three children, each separated by two and a half years. Elliot the oldest, Steve in the middle and their youngest, daughter Brenda.

Steve loves to tell the story of his father scoring a goal in the old Olympia Stadium while playing hockey. Unfortunately that skating ability didn’t get passed down to Steve but his dad made sure to raise him to be a huge Red Wings fan. His parents emphasized the importance of having an education and they instilled in their children a strong work ethic and moral foundation.

They obviously did something right as Elliot is a practicing attorney and Brenda holds dual master’s degrees in social work and public health and has authored books on autism. At age ten, Steve’s first job was as a paperboy delivering The Detroit News. He also enjoyed playing sports with his neighborhood crew and notes he was a “deceptively fast runner whenever someone crashed a ball into the aluminum porch of [his] neighbor, Mr. Heckel.”

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Steve experienced a few detours while making his final career choice and he is quick to point out that childhood trips to the dental office definitely were not a factor, sharing, “Those were usually a nightmare for me!” As a child, he loved history, especially the history of World War II, owing in part to his older brother Elliot, who was a WWII enthusiast and someone Steve considered to be an early role model. By the time he went to college, Steve was convinced he wanted to become a high school history teacher.

He focused on history during his undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan, but to keep his options open, Steve took several science classes and held a position as a laboratory assistant in the chemistry department. He also worked the summer sports camps at U of M and was a resident advisor in his dorm. One day, Steve’s friend Dennis Hartlieb entered his room to invite him to go to Dental Career Day at the School of Dentistry. Steve was reluctant at first, but Dennis insisted, noting they had nothing better to do that day. Convinced with Dennis’s logic, they went. Steve was so impressed by the presentation that he decided, “That’s what I want to do.” In fact, it was a good recruiting day for the folks at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, as both Steve and Dennis chose to become members of the Class of 1988.

During his sophomore year of undergrad, the dorm’s softball team needed an additional co-ed player. Steve took it upon himself to march down to the all-female first floor and begin knocking on doors. When the first door opened, there was Mary Sokolik, a freshman nursing student. Not to be deterred from his quest, Steve looked her square in the eye and asked, “Do you play softball?” Mary said yes and he quickly questioned, “Do WEST MICHIGAN DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY | WINTER ISSUE 2019

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you have a mitt?” Again, she said yes, to which Steve said “Great! We have a game in 10 minutes. Hurry up!” The door that opened that day was for more than a softball player. Mary and Steve soon began to date and were married the summer of Steve’s third year of dental school.

Following her graduation, Mary moved back home and took a position as a registered nurse at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI. After they were married, she took a job in Ann Arbor on the ENT and orthopedic floors at St. Joseph Hospital. They had a small apartment but the newlyweds hardly noticed. Steve was focused on his studies and Mary was working late shifts, so they were often ships that passed in the night. Steve notes that this arrangement worked well until one evening when he asked Mary for money to go to the bar with his classmates just as she was heading off for additional late night duty at the hospital.

Her response made Steve realize he would be wise to focus on their team going forward.

Just prior to graduating from dental school, Steve traveled to Rhode Island to explore associate opportunities. They looked promising enough that he went so far as to secure an apartment to rent. When he returned to Ann Arbor from the visit, a faculty member asked him how the trip went and Steve shared the news but added that Mary thought it was too far from home. The instructor counseled him, “Don’t go, you’ll be moving back to Michigan before you know it.” He then told Steve of a practice opportunity in Grand Rapids. This opportunity proved to be a better fit for Team Dater to build their future. Mary has always been integral in supporting Steve in his career and volunteer service in organized dentistry and in the military. Steve is quick to note that without Mary, he wouldn’t have been able to serve as he has. Mary’s faith and love of family is obviously a source of their success.

graduate degree in urban planning. Sam works for Spartan-Nash Stores in Grand Rapids. Steve enjoyed coaching them in t-ball, basketball, golf, tennis and hunting. Some of the best family times were enjoyed at the University of Michigan’s alumni camp, Camp Michigania, in northern Michigan. The Daters have been very active in their church community and volunteered with the Meals on Wheels program. Steve contributes a special talent at the St. Patrick’s Church Festival by dealing at the blackjack table to ensure the house always wins.

Early on Steve found that a great way to connect with the dental community and make friends in his new home was through involvement with the local dental society. He organized West Michigan’s first New Dentist Golf Outing. Open to all dentists, regardless of age, the event was held at a low cost municipal course and featured a hamburger and hotdog dinner. It was a great success and provided an opportunity for all members to socialize in a relaxed environment.

Soon Steve was tapped to chair committees and move into service with

The Dater family includes their daughter Stephanie and sons Scott and Sam. Stephanie followed in Steve’s footsteps to become a dentist. Scott is a graduate of the University of Michigan and is currently pursuing a WEST MICHIGAN DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY | WINTER ISSUE 2019

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the boards of the Kent County and the West Michigan District Dental Societies. Steve wasn’t just making friends; he was bringing a renewed level of enthusiasm to service and leadership for these organizations.

Steve went on to represent our community at the state and national level, first as a trustee on the Board of the Michigan Dental Association, then as its treasurer and president. Steve’s knowledge of finance, real estate and construction served the MDA well as he spearheaded the sale of the outdated MDA building and found a new building site in Okemos. Most importantly, Steve was instrumental in structuring the financing of the project in such a way that it was paid off early and has not been a lasting burden on dues revenue.

Steve’s input has also been sought outside organized dentistry. He currently serves on the University of Michigan Dental School’s Alumni Board and is a valued member of Delta Dental’s Professional Advisory Group.

Steve furthered his volunteer leadership on the national stage, serving as a member of the ADA’s Sub-Committee on Quality Assessment and Improvement and representing our district as a member of the ADA Council on Government Affairs. Steve was an effective leader in Washington, DC and Chicago, networking with leaders from public health and the military. He had always been interested in military service but thought that opportunity had passed him by.

During this time, their daughter Stephanie had been accepted into dental school at the University of Detroit Mercy and was considering enlisting in the United States Navy to help defray tuition costs. A medical physical excluded Stephanie from service, but in conversations with her recruiter, Stephanie shared her father’s interest in the Navy and soon the recruiter was contacting Steve to discuss the shortage of experienced Navy dentists. The recruiter informed Steve that at 49 he was well past the cutoff age of 41, but a waiver could be sought if he could pass the physical. Mary was an active runner and soon she 8

had Steve out on the road to get in shape. He also began working with a trainer and the hard work paid off. Steve passed the recruit fitness exam. The Navy not only welcomed Steve, they recognized his leadership and service in organized dentistry by assigning him an entry rank of Lt. Commander. Last winter, Steve was promoted to the rank of Commander and he is the Officer in Charge of the Expeditionary Medical Facility, Great Lakes One Detachment J. The Navy provides many opportunities to contribute. One such opportunity came to Steve through Naval Innovative Readiness Training, where a field health center is set up in a rural and harsh environment.

This exercise is intended to allow the military healthcare team to practice for deployment, but it also provides access to care for isolated communities in need. Steve headed up one such dental clinic last year in rural Alaska. “The greatest reward,” he notes, “were the smiles, hugs and other expressions of thanks from the native Alaskans we cared for.”

This experience was not unlike dental mission trips Steve took with his daughter Stephanie to the Ukraine. “Stephanie organized the mission trip the first year we went. She was a pre-dental student at Michigan State and it looked to be a great experience for her to explore her future.”

Steve went for several years until political unrest and naval service prevented continued travel to this region. He did provide for ongoing efforts through the purchase of a dental chair and equipment for the clinic. “The level of need is so great and their way of life is a step back in time.” Steve observed. “Most folks get about by horse drawn cart and there wasn’t a time when we didn’t have at least one child from the orphanage that we wanted to bring home with us.” Stephanie wasn’t able to join Steve the last year he went because she was enrolled in dental school and couldn’t coordinate time off. However, the experience shaped her future in other ways. That first year, there was another prospective dental student from Florida, Cole Waggener, on the mission with his dentist father. Cole and Stephanie found they had a lot in common and soon they became a couple. A long distance relationship WEST MICHIGAN DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY | WINTER ISSUE 2019

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ensued. When Stephanie entered dental school, Cole moved to Michigan to attend a Master’s Program at GVSU. He enrolled in dental school the following year and they were married after Stephanie’s graduation. They currently practice in Florida and welcomed Steve and Mary’s first grandchild, Anya Olga, to the clan earlier this year.

“Our children are an incredible blessing, although I have found myself apologizing to my parents on several occasions because I’ve been told they are a lot like me.” Steve says wryly. They’ve enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing golf together and “The greatest blessing is the brightest and cutest of the bunch, our granddaughter,” he adds.

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Steve looks forward to building new memories in a few years when Anya is able to join them in renewing family adventures at Camp Michigania, singing songs and telling stories beside the campfire.

In looking back, Steve finds the best memories come from their travels together, be it to ADA events, family adventures or, best of all, their 25th Anniversary trip to Italy. These are activities they definitely plan to build on going forward. Family, profession and community have been the focus of Steve Dater’s outstanding contributions for many years and are exemplary of what it means to be a recipient of West Michigan’s Distinguished Service Award.

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STEVEN M. DATER, DDS CURRICULUM VITAE EDUCATION University of Michigan D.D.S. 1988 University of Michigan

PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT UNITED STATES NAVY RESERVE Promoted to Commander February 1, 2018 Officer in Charge Expeditionary Medical Facility Great Lakes One Detachment J December 1, 2017-present Mentor Coordinator for the Navy Reserve Dental Corps January 2017-present Executive Officer Navy Operational Support Center December 1 2016-September 1 2017 Treasurer Wardroom NOSC Battle Creek 2014-present Select Reserve May 2013-present

DELTA DENTAL OF MICHIGAN Member of the Professional Advisory Group 2016-2018

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN BOARD OF GOVERNORS Chair March 2015-2016, 2018-present Chair Elect March 2014-March 2015, March 2017-present Member 2013-present

AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION Member Council of Governmental Affairs 2009-2013 Member Sub-Committee Quality Assessment and Improvement 2010-2013 Delegate 2000-2008 Alternate Delegate 1997-1999, 2009-2013 Action Team Leader 1996-present

MICHIGAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION Member DentalPac 2010-2016 Liaison to Committee on Governmental and Insurance Affairs 2009-2014 Immediate Past President 2008-2009 President 2007-2008 President Elect 2006-2007 Vice President 2005-2006 Treasurer 2003-2005 Member of the Executive Committee 2003-2009 Member Executive Director’s Evaluation Team 2003-2009 Member Executive Director’s Personnel Advisory Committee 2003-2008 Member MDA Board Committee on Finance 2000-present Trustee first term beginning 1999 Delegate to HOD 1994-1999 Chairperson of the Special Committee on the Young Dentist 1997-1999 Member of the Special Committee on the Young Dentist 1993-1999 Alternate Delegate to HOD 1990-1993

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WEST MICHIGAN DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY Chair Legislative Committee 2010-2014 Contact Dentist 2006-present First Year Director 1998-1999 Member Committee on Dental Health Education 1996-1999 Chair Committee on Dental Education 1994-1996 Member Committee on Dental Education 1992-1996 Member Committee on Adult Dental Services 1992-1996 Member Legislative Committee 1992-1996 Member on Committee on Membership 1992 Chair of Young Dentist Forum 1991-1994 Chair of Young Dentist Annual Golf Outing 1989-2003

KENT COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY Treasurer 1999

GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Clinical Instructor 1993-1996 Chair of Dental Advisory Committee 1996 Member of Dental Advisory Committee 1994-1996

GRAND RAPIDS EDUCATIONAL CENTER Clinical Instructor 1997-1998

AWARDS AND HONORS Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3) MDA Dr. Emmett C. Bolden Dentist Citizen of the Year Award 2017 Member International College of Dentists 2004 Member American College of Dentists 2002 Michigan Dental Association Young Dentist Leadership Award 2000 Fellowship in the Pierre Fauchard Academy 1998

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Volunteer Dentist for the Ukrainian Children’s Project 2011-2014 Rockford Community Education Basketball Coach 1999-2006 Rougue River BNI 2003-2008 Rockford Rotary 1989-2007 Rockford Little League Coach and Sponsor 1996-2008 Rockford Hockey Assistant Coach 1997-1998 Bear Creek Condominium Association Advisory Board Member 1995-1997 Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church Meals on Wheels Service Project 2002-present

PERSONAL Steve and his wife, Mary, are very active in the lives of their three children: Stephanie (Cole), age 28; Scott, age 25; and Samuel age 22, and his granddaughter Anya born 2018. Steve enjoys golfing, fishing, biking and hunting.

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Silent Bell Past Recipients

Silent Bell Past Recipients Otto Lee Ricker, D.D.S., M.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1981 Willard B. Ver Meulen, D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1981 Clifford T. Nelson, D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982 William M. Creason, D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983 Vernor H. Eman, D.D.S., M.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984 Julius Franks, Jr., D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985 Henry L. Homan, D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1986 Ray E. Stevens, Jr., D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987 Orren A. Bolt, D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988 Robert F. Streelman, D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989 Gerald L. Vander Wall, D.D.S., M.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990 David H. Seibold, D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991 Donald G. Hallas, D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1992 Robert E. Reagan, D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993 John R. Cook, D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994 Eugene L. Bonofiglo, D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995 Lawrence R. Marcotte, D.D.S., M.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996 Laurence J. Jensen, D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997 Harry H. Luton, D.D.S., M.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997 Robert W. Browne, D.D.S., M.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998 Harold O. Steele II, D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998 Lawrence J. Manning, D.D.S., M.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999 Arnold Baker, D.D.S., M.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000

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Robert D. Mitus, Jr., D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 Robert W. Klinesteker, D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001 Timothy H. Gietzen, D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002 James L. Wieland, D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003 Charles R. Caldwell, D.D.S., M.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004 Henry J. Milanowski, D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005 John J. Stepanovich, D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 Lonny E. Zietz, D.D.S., M.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007 Michael H. (Reggie) VanderVeen, D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2008 William A. Avery, D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2009 William F. Rocker, D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2009 Robert F. O’Brien, D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010 Marilyn J. Stolberg, D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010 John D. Bouws, D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2011 Paul F. Korte, D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 Chase Klinesteker, D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013 Tom Sommerdyke, D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013 Christopher J. Smiley, D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2014 Donald French, D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2015 Colette Rumann Smiley, D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2016 Scott J. Hodges, D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2017 Norman V. Palm, D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2018

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WMDDS Holiday Event Highlights Photos by Autumn Johnson, Bird + Bird Studio

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ADA and MDA Life Members Honored The following West Michigan District Dental Society members were awarded ADA and MDA life membership in 2018. Congratulations to Dr. David Cramer, Dr. David Gnegy, Dr. Crist Johnson, Dr. Thomas Kimball, Dr. Gary Mancewicz, Dr. Norman Palm, Dr. Dale Shoemaker, Dr. Randolph Stano, Dr. Donald Wickstra and Dr. Kent Wildren.

The new life members were recognized at the WMDDS holiday dinner and awards night on December 6, 2018 at the JW Marriott. Attending and pictured in the photo are: Dr. Norman Palm, Dr. David Cramer, Dr. Thomas Kimball and Dr. Gary Mancewicz.

Kent County Dental Society JANUARY 16 LECTURE RESCHEDULED The January 16, 2019 lecture, “Equal Parts Care and Caution: A Frank Conversation about Managing your Human Resource” has been rescheduled.

NEW DATE: Wednesday, April 24, 2019 Watermark Country Club | 5:30 social hour | 6:30 dinner & lecture

2019 Lectures Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Estate Planning for Professionals Linsey Gleason, Attorney/Partner, Varnum LLP. Watermark Country Club. 5:30 social hour,6:30 dinner & lecture

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019 Equal Parts Care and Caution: A Frank Conversation about Managing your Human Resource Jodi Schafer, SPHR, SHRM-SCP. Human Resource Management Services LLC. Watermark Country Club. 5:30 social hour,6:30 dinner & lecture

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FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2019 7:00PM /

VAN ANDEL ARENA

The Grand Rapids Griffins invite your office to join us for all the fun and excitement of Dental Appreciation Night!

Presented by

Last season, over 500 dental professionals, their families and friends enjoyed this special game.

This season’s Dental Appreciation Night will feature: • Special in-game promotions and concession specials • Discounted tickets for your office • Ticket proceeds benefiting the West Michigan Dental Foundation The Griffins are making it easier than ever to order tickets for this year’s dental night! While groups of 10 or more are encouraged to order tickets over the phone, smaller groups can order thier discounted tickets online using a special promo code.

Ordering tickets is easy, just go to griffinshockey.com/promocode and enter “DENT19”. Then, pick your seats and make your purchase.

Regardless of how you order, tickets are $18 in the lower level and $15 in the upper level.

For more info and to order tickets, please contact Joe Yancho at 616.774.4585 ext 3023 or jyancho@griffinshockey.com

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Community Outreach

Oral Health of Refugees Submitted by Dr, Nirali Bora, Medical Director – Kent County Health Department Michelle Kachman, Medical Case Manager – Samaritas Chandra Colley, RN, MSN, Refugee Program Supervisor – Kent County Health Department

West Michigan has a long tradition of providing a home for refugees from around the world. Over 3,000 refugees and asylees have arrived in Kent County in the past five years from many countries – including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Ethiopia.

Who is a refugee?

Examples of current barriers In Grand Rapids, any adult refugee in need of an oral surgeon must go all the way to Muskegon to be seen, as that is the closest Medicaid accepting provider. Unfortunately, this location refuses to provide interpreters, and as most of our refugee clients utilize the bus as a means of transportation, the distance is a huge barrier.

A refugee is “a person forced to flee their home country to escape persecution, war, or violence” while an asylee is “someone whose request for sanctuary has yet to be processed.1 ” Of the 22.5 million refugees worldwide who have spent an average of 10 –17 years in refugee camps, less than 1% will be resettled.1,2 The UN Refugee Agency identifies more vulnerable refugees to be referred to resettlement countries. The U.S. has additional security processes which are done overseas to decide whether to accept a refugee.1

Currently, Samaritas is working with a 49-year-old client from Pakistan in need of periodontal surgery, as his dentist has stated that his gum disease is so severe he will most likely lose all his teeth in the next few years without proper treatment. Periodontal work is not covered by Medicaid, and although we have reached out to various periodontal specialists in the area regarding a sliding scale or pro bono option, we have yet to find a solution.

Oral health needs

The resettlement process – a short timeframe

Before they arrive, refugees often have poor oral health because of inadequate nutrition, limited access to fresh water and toothpaste, and no dental care.3 Approximately 70% of newly-arrived refugees in Kent County need a referral for dental care. After they have resettled in the U.S., many refugees continue to have poor oral health due to a lack of dental insurance, limited understanding of dental hygiene, cultural and language differences, and a mistrust of dental providers.4,5

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Once refugees arrive in West Michigan, they have an initial visit at the Kent County Health Department. They then have a maximum of 90 days of assistance from one of two resettlement agencies in Kent County, Samaritas or Bethany Christian Services. During that time, the agency will assist with housing, provide orientation, health education classes, and help set up medical appointments. After those 90 days, they are on their own. In this overwhelming time of adjusting to a new life, finding a dental provider who takes Medicaid is a challenge.

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All newly arrived refugees/asylees are eligible for Medicaid upon arrival and although the resettlement agencies are typically able to connect them with a dentist who accepts Medicaid and provides interpretation after a few months, virtually all specialty referrals are not covered.

This community’s dental needs are often intense, as most did not have access to any dental care while in the refugee camp. Currently, the average stay in a refugee camp is 17 years. Because of this, many refugees need not only basic dental care, but also various specialty treatments from periodontists, endodontists or oral surgeons.

Improving oral health for refugees As a community, we can help provide education on oral hygiene, but refugees also need access to dentists and specialists who accept Medicaid and can provide the care that they need. By using interpreters for communication and approaching refugees with compassion and cultural curiosity, we can overcome barriers and begin to address the health care needs of these resilient people.

References 1

United Nations. “Resettlement in the United States.” UNHCR, www.unhcr.org/en-us/resettlement-in-the-united-states.html.

Accessed November 26, 2018

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D evictor, X. (2018). How many years do refugee stay in exile? [Blog] Available at: http://blogs.worldbank.org/dev4peace/how-many-years-do-refugees-stay-exile.

Accessed 27 Nov. 2018.

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R efugee Health Technical Assistance Center, refugeehealthta.org/prevention-and-wellness/oral-health/.

Accessed November 26, 2018.

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G arcia RI, Cadoret CA, Henshaw M. Multicultural Issues in Oral Health.

Dental Clinics of North America. 2008;52(2):319-332.

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attila, A., Ghaderi, P., Tervonen, L., Niskanen, L., Pesonen, P., Anttonen, V., & M Laitala, M. L. (2016). Self-reported oral health and use of dental services among asylum seekers and immigrants in Finland—a pilot study. The European Journal of Public Health, 26(6), 1006-1010.

For more information or to get involved with the Kent County Refugee Advisory Council, please contact Chandra Colley at Chandra.colley@kentcountymi.gov.

Resources Cultural Orientation Resource Center: http://www.culturalorientation.net/learning/backgrounders

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at the March 8, 2019 West Michigan District Dental Society Continuing Education Seminar West Michigan District Dental Society is teaming up with Samaritas (a partner agency of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service) and Bethany Christian Services to collect dental care items for refugees in West Michigan.

Samaritas and Bethany Christian Services help newly-arrived refugees navigate their confusing first months in the United States, providing essential services and support refugees need to rebuild their lives and take steps toward becoming U.S. citizens. They are in need of the following items:

Adult and child toothbrushes Toothpaste Non-alcohol mouthwash Floss and other interdental cleaners

Please bring your donation to the March 8, 2019 WMDDS continuing education seminar where the Kent County Oral Health Coalition will be collecting the donations and delivering them to these agencies for distribution. Thank you!

Connect. Empower. Transform

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WHY TREATMENT PLANS FAIL

SECRETS OF CREATING A TEAM CULTURE OF SUCCESS FOR BETTER PATIENT RESULTS Steven J. Anderson | March 8, 2019 | Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park | CE Credits: 7 | 8:00 am–4:00 pm As an author, entrepreneur, presenter, philanthropist, and success coach, Steven J. Anderson (www.StevenJAnderson.com) is often referred to as dentistry’s “Yes Man”. He has worked with thousands of top dental teams around the world to transform their team case acceptance success. Get ready for a practice transforming day that will take your team results to a whole new level.

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• The myth of the traditional treatment planning model, and why it may be killing your case acceptance.

• How to move past “I can’t afford it.”

• Three secrets to hearing yes more often to your restorative recommendations.

• One sentence that will transform your perio treatment acceptance.

• Four questions that every team needs to answer for team success.

• The missing document that will change your practice culture.

• How to double your new patient flow for FREE. • How to produce more than you have scheduled every day.

• “Will my insurance cover all of this?” Plus other insurance related obstacles and how to overcome them.

• The one question that will transform your morning meeting.

• And much, much more!

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KCOHC News

Kent County Oral Health Coalition Update

By Colette Rumann Smiley, D.D.S. Co-Chair, Kent County Oral Health Coalition

Recognizing that oral health for all Kent County residents requires Exam is expected mid-2019. With the 2019 results, the Coalition will building awareness and participation from multiple stakeholders, the measure our impact, by comparing outcomes from the 2013 and 2016 Kent County Oral Health Coalition (KCOHC) formed in 2011, gathering area data and plan future KCOHC efforts. agencies, non-profits, and educational and professional organizations KCOHC’s Oral Health Exam has shown to promote one goal: in Kent County, the oral health of Kent County residents “ T he Kent County Oral healthy teeth in every mouth. Since the improving over the years. However, beginning, West Michigan District Dental not everyone has the same opportunity Health Coalition’s work on Society has been an active member of to achieve optimal oral health. The health equity seeks to raise the KCOHC, supporting its objectives situation worsens for those most and activities. vulnerable, especially children and older awareness about the most adults. The Kent County Oral Health pressing issues in oral The Coalition focuses on oral health Coalition’s work on health equity seeks access, advocacy, and education. To to raise awareness about the most health, with the end goal determine our work in these focus pressing issues in oral health, with the of creating a level playing areas, in 2013 and 2016, data on end goal of creating a level playing community oral health was gathered field and improving quality of life for field and improving via three distinct (adult, child, and residents of our community. senior) county-wide surveys. The Kent quality of life for residents County Health Department analyzed the To this end, the Coalition has partnered of our community.” data and KCOHC reported it back to the with the Kent County Health Department community through the 2013 and 2016 to fund and increase participation in Oral Health Exam. With this data, KCOHC Health Equity Dialogue Workshops. This identified gaps in oral health access and understanding, enabling the traveling workshop includes an oral health equity component, and the Coalition to plan and promote stakeholder initiatives to address these health department is now working on providing CEU’s for providers to gaps. Surveys have been distributed and release of the next Oral Health encourage them to host this training in their dental offices.

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An additional source of community-based, subjective “data” came to us this year through the Photovoice project. Photovoice is a tool used by community groups, health departments, and educators, allowing community members and students to identify and represent their experiences using a photographic technique – a story told through pictures rather than with words alone.

In March 2018, two focus groups were invited to capture images based on their personal oral health experience: parent representatives from the Great Start Collaborative, and older adults from United Methodist Community House. The groups were asked to consider the questions “What helps you to have good oral health?” and “What makes it hard for you to have good oral health?” Photovoice enabled area residents to record our community’s strengths and identify concerns by taking photos, reflecting on the photos and writing captions.

An ongoing need was also identified with our refugee community. West Michigan has long been welcoming of refugees through faith-based initiatives. This year, KCOHC expanded its outreach participating with the Refugee Community Health Workgroup. Through this involvement, at the March 8 continuing education seminar, WMDDS and KCOHC are teaming up with Samaritas, a partner agency of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, and Bethany Christian Services to collect dental care items for refugees in West Michigan. Samaritas and Bethany Christian Services help newly arrived refugees navigate their confusing first months in the United States, providing essential services and

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WHAT MAKES IT HARD FOR YOU TO HAVE GOOD ORAL HEALTH? PARENT GROUP

“Lack of funds = lack of oral health care.”

“Dental care still costs a lot, even with insurance.”

“Sweet tooth!”

“He doesn’t usually eat candy, so he went big.”

“Starbucks has a lot of sugar and is not good for teeth.”

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KCOHC News

support refugees’ need to rebuild their lives and take steps toward becoming U.S. citizens. Oral hygiene supplies are needed!

You can participate in this effort by bringing a donation of adult and child toothbrushes, toothpaste, non-alcohol mouthwash, and floss or other interdental cleaners to the WMDDS CE program on March 8th at Fredrick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. The Kent County Oral Health Coalition will be collecting the donations and delivering them to these agencies for distribution. If you aren’t planning to attend this program but would like to donate supplies, please email us at kcohc@healthnetwm.org to arrange a pick-up. Thank you in advance for your donations!

As we grow and expand our community connections, in 2017, KCOHC implemented a mini-grant program. KCOHC mini-grants fund community organizations interested in implementing oral health awareness, education, and access in their work. For the 2018-2019 cycle, four organizations received KCOHC grants.

Cherry Health: Improving Oral Health for Pregnant Women and Young Children This project will improve oral health education among the pregnant women and young children (birth–2yrs) served in the Maternal Infant Health Program. Cherry Health is looking to increase the knowledge and understanding of oral health with these women to improve their overall

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oral health as well as their children’s oral health. The project hopes to reach at least 500 women and 500 young children with oral health education and resources.

Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative: ELNC Oral Health Program ELNC is an umbrella organization of community partners based in targeted Grand Rapids neighborhoods with the highest concentration of vulnerable residents. The project will educate ELNC families served in 34 early childhood programs and classes across twelve sites on the importance of oral health at an early age. The goal is to promote proper oral health and raise awareness through education, while helping vulnerable families meet the health needs of their children.

Exalta Health: Raising Oral Health Awareness On October 1, 2018, Exalta Health Dental Clinic expanded to serve children of all ages. KCOHC funding will help with the purchase of age-appropriate smile packs for distribution as part of the oral hygiene visit for its new, younger patients. Smile packs include toothbrush, tooth paste, floss, and dental “fun facts”. Exalta will also be purchasing age-appropriate dental models and teaching aids, as well as childfriendly décor for the walls, with a plan to make three of their five dental chairs child-friendly.

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WHAT MAKES IT HARD FOR YOU TO HAVE GOOD ORAL HEALTH? PARENT GROUP

Family Futures: Oral Health Early Intervention Connections, a program that offers support to families through the use of developmental screenings and parent coaches, serves 7,947 children living in Kent County. The goal of this project is to provide ageappropriate oral health kits to 1000 children served by Connections, whose family expresses interest in receiving additional information on, and support for, oral health.

“So much to do, so little time.

Brushing teeth is one more thing to do.”

Interested in learning more about the Kent County Oral Health Coalition? Attend one of our meetings. The Coalition meets four times a year, with 2019 meetings scheduled February 13, May 8, August 14, and November 13. Meetings are held at the Kent County Health Department, 700 Fuller NE, Grand Rapids from Noon–1:30 pm.

We welcome your input and participation in our work. Join the KCOHC by contacting Shannon Kaza, Oral Health Coordinator at kcohc@healthnetwm.org or by phone at (616) 421-4819.

“Fresh fruit has sugar.

Oranges have acid that can eat through your teeth.”

“A cup of whip is still a treat.”

And follow us on Facebook @Kent County Oral Health Coalition and on Twitter and Instagram @kc_ohc to keep up to date on our work.

“Fluoride warnings; do I really want to use this?”

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Kent County Low Cost Dental Clinics Cherry Health Patient Registration: (616) 965-8308 Hours: Services Available To: M – Th, 8:00am – 5:00pm • Healthy Michigan Plan No emergency walk-in services at this • Healthy Kids Dental location • Medicaid/Medicare M, W – F, 8:00am – 5:00pm • MI Child Tu, 8:00am – 8:00pm • Private Insurance Emergency walk-ins: 7:30am M - F • Uninsured M, 8:00am – 8:00pm Tu – F, 8:00am – 5:00pm www.cherryhealth.org/services/dental Emergency walk-ins: 7:30am M - F M & W - F, 8:00am – 5:00pm Tu, 8:00am – 8:00pm Emergency walk-ins: 7:30am M - F and 9:00am – 12:00pm, Saturday Westside Health Center M, W – F, 8:00am – 5:00pm 669 Stocking NW Tu, 8:00am – 8:00pm Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Emergency walk-ins: 7:30am M - F Wyoming Community Health Center M & Tu, 8:00am – 8:00pm 2929 Burlingame Ave SW W – F, 8:00am – 5:00pm Wyoming, MI 49509 Emergency walk-ins: 7:30am M - F Sliding fee scale is available. Bring proof of income. Emergency walk-in registration on first come, first served basis.

Location: Belknap Commons Dental Center 751 Lafayette NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Cherry Street Health Center 550 Cherry St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Ferguson Dental Center 101 Sheldon St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Heart of the City Health Center 100 Cherry St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Exalta Health Patient Registration: (616) 475-8446 Hours: Services Available To: M, Tu, Th 9:00am – 5:00pm • Healthy Michigan Plan W, 9:00am – 4:00pm • Healthy Kids Dental F, 9:00am – 12:00pm • Medicaid/Medicare www.exaltahealth.org/ • MI Child • Private Insurance • Uninsured A sliding fee scale is available. Bring proof of income to your appointment. A Senior Dental Program is offered; call for info.

Location: 2060 Division Ave S Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Mel Trotter Ministries Patient Registration: (616) 588-8715 Hours: Services Available To: Tu – F, 9am – 4pm • Delta Dental • Healthy Michigan Plan • Healthy Kids Dental www.meltrotter.org/clinics • Medicare/Medicaid managed care • MI Child • Uninsured A flat fee will be charged to those who are uninsured but have an income. The 2018 rate is $10.00.

Location: 225 Commerce Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49546

My Community Dental Centers Patient Registration: 1 (877) 313-6232 Location: Hours: Services Available To: 4700 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Ste. 200 M-F, 8:00am – 4:30pm • Healthy Michigan Plan Kentwood, MI 49508 • Healthy Kids Dental • Medicaid/Medicare 14111 White Creek Ave NE M-F, 8:00am – 4:30pm • MI Child Cedar Springs, MI 49319 • Private Insurance • Uninsured 890 3 Mile Road NW, Ste. 4 Opening in February 2019 – call to www.mydental.org/ Grand Rapids, MI 49544 register There is a $39 non-refundable cost to join the reduced fee program at MCDC. 24

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ADSP News

Redesigned Adult Dental Services Program Will Effectively Serve Low Income Adults Ineligible for Medicaid

By Matt Gietzen, D.D.S.

Members of the West Michigan District Dental Society and West Michigan Dental Foundation created the Adult Dental Services Program (ADSP) in the 1980s. More recently, improved federal access to care has reduced applicant demand, and the program has lived in relative hibernation. After reevaluation of all aspects of the program, ADSP will provide access to volunteer dentists for those with limited income that are just above the eligibility thresholds for government assistance.

Eligibility requirements have also been broadened from historical norms, including extension to the five counties within the West Michigan District Dental Society.

The ADSP Committee oversees the program. The current committee consists of Steven Mancewicz, DDS, Eric Cao, DDS, and Matt Gietzen, DDS. Every two years, one member will join and exit the committee, ensuring continuity.

Volunteer dentists provide personalized treatment planning and deliver dental care in the efficient atmosphere of their practice location.

Eligible patients who are accepted into the program agree to attendance and co-pay criteria. Applicants are directed to Cherry Health Services Dental Clinic, who as has agreed to employ the ADSP Dental Coordinator and staff dentists, for initial intake processing and diagnostic collection.

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Private grants managed by the West Michigan Dental Foundation are used to run the initiative, including lab fees for indirect procedures. This collaborative effort provides approximately $13 of philanthropic dental care for every grant dollar.

Patient Eligibility Criteria 1. Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Applicants under 18 whose spouse is 18 or older, and who otherwise meet the guidelines are eligible.

2. Must not have any dental insurance plan or any other source of assistance.

• Applicants with limited coverage or a high insurance premium/ co-pay may be considered for the program; these patients will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and will depend on available resources.

3. Must be a resident of Kent, Ottawa, Ionia, Montcalm, or Mecosta counties for at least six months.

4. Must be working a full- or part-time job.

• If applicant is not working (including college students), a member of the household must be working full-time or part-time, AND must show ability to pay for the applicant.

• Seniors may be working full-time, part-time, or retired, AND must show the ability to pay. Seniors are defined as 50 and over.

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5. Must qualify financially according to established guidelines based on income and family size.

• Income is based on one year. Six months of income in past and six months projected, including any potential increases in the next six months.

6. Applicants may be eligible if: • They provide their own transportation to appointments.

Transportation costs are the responsibility of the patient, not ADSP. • They or a member of their household can show the ability to pay.

• Patients may be developmentally or physically disabled.

• Patients are able to be treated in a conventional practice setting.

• Patients provide their own caretakers if physical assistance is needed.

• Patients provide any interpreters. Interpreter costs are the responsibility of the patient, not ADSP. 7. College students may be eligible if: • They are working part-time and not covered by their parents insurance • College students will need to be discussed by the ADSP Committee.

Board Cases and Discussions 1. Applicants with high medical expenses with income slightly above the guidelines must be considered individually and may be brought before the ADSP Committee.

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2. Any case totaling more than $2,500 in dental care must be approved by the ADSP Committee.

3. College student applicants may be brought before the ADSP Committee.

4. Applicants with high insurance premiums/co-pays or limited coverage will be decided on a case-by-case basis only.

5. ADSP grant dollars may be used to fund up to a maximum of $750 in lab fees, if applicable or as grant funds allow.

6. Income requirements are likely to change and be evaluated against federal eligibility criteria.

If six months has passed since the initial screening intake interview, a new interview must be done and all paperwork updated before the applicant can be considered for the program.

Questions about the above information are to be directed to Dental Program Coordinator: ADSP Dental Coordinator Cherry Street Health Center 550 Cherry St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Work # 616.235.7289 ADSP # 616.776.2107 Fax 616.752.4119 Alishawalker@cherryhealth.com

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Income Eligibility (2019 to current) Information for Volunteer Dentists Annual Income Guidelines for Adult Dental Services Program (ADSP) Eligibility*

Family Size

Yearly Income

1

Less than $30,000

2

Less than $38,000

3

Less than $46,000

4

Less than $54,000

5

Less than $62,000

6

Less than $70,000

7

Less than $78,000

8 or more

Less than $86,000

*Co-pay per appointment is $50.

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Dentists and community members are encouraged to refer patients to the ADSP. Patients may also refer themselves. Every opportunity will be taken by the program coordinator to match these patients with providers who enjoy performing procedures for which the patient is a likely candidate. It is also possible for referring dentists to treat those whom they refer – if desired.

ADSP enjoys our relationship with Cherry Health Dental Clinic, who graciously provides team member staffing, serves as the processing site, and collects initial diagnostic criteria. This information is used to pair a volunteer dentist.

After the volunteer dentist reviews diagnostic information and examines the eligible patient, the volunteer dentist will create and submit a treatment plan to the program coordinator. The program coordinator insures that any lab fees are within budget, and communicates program expectations to patients.

Volunteer dentists may choose any dental laboratory they use consistently. Use of local dental labs are encouraged however, as this is a proud regional collaborative initiative. Many local labs are familiar with ADSP reimbursement methods through the West Michigan Dental Foundation.

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The co-pay for each patient visit is $50. This fee helps cover a small percentage of overhead costs at the practice of the volunteering dentist.

Patients will agree to show up to their scheduled appointments and pay co-pays at each visit.

A participating ADSP dentist who agrees to provide treatment and is discovered to charge the patient more than the co-pay, will be asked by the committee to abide by guidelines or not participate.

If an ADSP patient is disabled, this information is to be shared with the matched participating volunteer dentist, including primary physician or psychiatrist’s contact information (if necessary).

If a volunteer dentist does not wish to see a patient, it is the ADSP Committee’s obligation to re-match the patient.

Getting Started For patients: Apply online at: www.wmdds.org/foundation For Volunteer Dentists: For Volunteer Dentists: Please complete the ADSP Dentist Sign Up form available at wmdds.org/foundation under Adult Dental Services Program. The form will be sent electronically to program coordinator, Alisha Walker.

To be completely clear, the volunteer dentist will be the captain of creating the final treatment plan, not the initial point of contact dentist, whose responsibility is initial screening. Thereafter, the program coordinator will route the patient to a volunteer dentist based on their procedural preferences.

ADSP does not use government funds. Therefore, volunteer dentists are NOT required to pay for interpretation services.

Volunteer dentists will be asked to fill out an information sheet, which will include a section to describe procedural preferences. The ADSP Dental Coordinator will match volunteer dentist procedural preferences with matching patient needs.

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