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ABOUT THE COVER Table of Contents SECTION ONE: RECAP Editor’s Letter: A New Chapter.................................................................................................. 3 President’s Message: A Voice for West Michigan...................................................................... 5 Tripartite Update...................................................................................................................... 7

SECTION TWO: NEWS

Rockford dam. Photo courtesy of R. Graham Greenland, DDS, MS.

In this issue …

Tripartite Update

What’s New in West Michigan: County Updates...................................................................... 8 What’s New in West Michigan: Local Society Updates............................................................. 9 The Bulletin of the WMDDS Recognized by the International College of Dentists..................... 9 Interfaith Refugee Dental Program Comes to West Michigan................................................... 11

SECTION THREE: ADVOCACY AVENUE Meet the Team.......................................................................................................................... 12 Grassroots Events 101............................................................................................................... 13

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The Bulletin of the WMDDS Recognized by the International College of Dentists P.9 Interfaith Refugee Dental Program Comes to West Michigan P.11

SECTION FOUR: OUR COMMUNITY Dentists Doing Good................................................................................................................. 14 2022–23 WMDDS CE Program Lineup...................................................................................... 17 In Memoriam............................................................................................................................ 18

SECTION FIVE: CLASSIFIED ADS Classified Ads............................................................................................................................ 20

NEW SECTION: Advocacy Avenue P.12 2022–23 WMDDS CE Program Lineup P.17 WEST MICHIGAN DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY | SUMMER ISSUE 2022

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­Editor Associate Editors Advertising Editor

Dr. Daniel Miller Dr. Rachel Sinacola Dr. Jeffrey Heinz Elaine Fleming Executive Secretary WMDDS 161 Ottawa Avenue NW Suite 301 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616-916-8559 efwmdds@aol.com

West Michigan District Dental Society Executive Board 2022-2023 President Dr. Jacob Miller President-Elect Dr. Brandon Jankowski Vice President Dr. Anthony Guinn Secretary-Treasurer Dr. James Papp Immediate Past President Dr. Sarah Masterson Editor Dr. Daniel Miller Directors Dr. Thomas Anderson Dr. Travis Mattson Dr. Graham Greenland Area Representatives Kent County Ionia-Montcalm County Mecosta County Ottawa County

Dr. Leonard Bartoszewicz Dr. Benjamin Wallace Dr. Alex Gould Dr. Thomas Anderson

Big Rapids Dental Study Club Officers Area Representative Dr. Alex Gould Holland-Zeeland Dental Society Officers Area Representative Dr. Thomas Anderson Ionia-Montcalm Dental Study Club Officers Area Representative Dr. Benjamin Wallace Kent County Dental Society Officers President Dr. Rachel Sinacola Vice President Dr. Leonard Bartoszewicz Secretary Dr. Brad Robinson Treasurer Dr. Taryn Weil West Michigan Dental Foundation Officers President Dr. Bradley Robinson Vice President Secretary Mr. Joseph Hess 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 at WMDDSBulletin@gmail.com.

Requests for purchase of advertising space should be directed to the Advertising Editor, Elaine Fleming, 616-916-8559.

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. Daniel Miller | 1471 E. Beltline Ave Suite 101 | Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525 Email: WMDDSBulletin@gmail.com

ADVERTISERS 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 616-916-8559. Target your market—advertise in the Bulletin!

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©2022-2023 West Michigan District Dental Society Bulletin

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EDITOR’S LETTER

A New Chapter

By Daniel Miller, DDS Grand Rapids WMDDS Editor

2022-23 Editorial Policies Committee Editorial Staff Jeffrey Heinz, DDS, MSD Editorial Policies Committee Rockford

Rachel Sinacola, DDS, MS Editorial Policies Committee Grand Rapids

One of the first dentists I met in West Michigan was the previous editor, Rachel Sinacola. We were lucky enough to meet right before the pandemic started. Rachel asked me to join the Bulletin as a contributing editor and then crossed her fingers that I would stay and take this editor role. I would like to thank her for welcoming me to West Michigan as well as for her outstanding work with the Bulletin. I look forward to continuing to make the Bulletin a standout component publication.

I first experienced organized dentistry in dental school, and I immediately became heavily involved. Advocacy, in particular, struck a chord with me. My involvement with advocacy has only increased with time and now I am a member of the MDA Council of Government and Insurance Affairs. My goal as editor is to spread my love of advocacy to the members of West Michigan District Dental Society. I want to help make the WMDDS the gold standard of MDA advocacy. Starting with this issue of the Bulletin, I will be adding a new section called “Advocacy Avenue.” This new recurring section will provide regular content on all things advocacy. This issue has a double feature with “Meet the MDA Advocacy Team” and “Grassroots Events 101.” The MDA has many great events, but legislative events may be my favorite.

As the editor I am here for you, the reader. Please reach out to me if you have any questions about the content provided in the Bulletin or if you would like to help. I can be reached at wmddsbulletin@gmail.com.

I look forward to you reading this and future issues of the Bulletin. Also, if you ever see me in person, please tell me that you enjoy reading the Bulletin.

Keep smiling,

Support Staff Elaine Fleming WMDDS Executive Secretary

Hi and welcome to my first edition of the Bulletin as editor. My name is Daniel Miller, but please just call me Danny. I am a pediatric dentist who moved to Grand Rapids from the east side of the state back in 2019. I grew up south of Detroit in Allen Park. However, I spent many summers at our family lake house in Trufant. I look forward to continuing to learn all that the west side has to offer.

Vicki Post Graphic Designer/ Production

Andrea Post Proofreader

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

A Voice for West Michigan

By Jacob Miller, DDS, MS Grand Rapids WMDDS President

Hello everyone, and happy summer! My name is Jake Miller, and I am happy to be serving as president of the WMDDS. A special thank you to Dr. Sarah Lennan Masterson for all her hard work as president last year.

I live in Rockford and practice on the north end of Grand Rapids. I have a wonderful wife, Mandy, and three amazing kids: Hadley (9), Jude (7), and Marlowe (5 months). I’ve truly enjoyed my experience with organized dentistry and would encourage anyone with interest to get involved.

Being involved and having a voice in dentistry’s direction can be very rewarding. It’s also fun to be “in the know” about developing topics.

But do you know what I like most about organized dentistry in West Michigan? The people. I have met so many great people over the past few years, and I feel very fortunate to have that network.

Without our community, becoming isolated in practice would be very easy. When I was beginning my career, people reached out to me just to check in and later to help me get involved. It is important to have colleagues to share our successes and failures with. It increases our collective knowledge and lets us cut loose every once in a while with a good laugh. Continue to build those relationships. They are so valuable!

I feel very lucky to be practicing in West Michigan. I’ve had some amazing mentors and made lifelong friends. We have a passionate core group of people who are looking out for our best interests in dentistry.

I’m so happy to be sharing dentistry with all of you. Thanks for being such great neighbors.

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Our New Number Is

616 916 8559 The West Michigan District Dental Society has a new number.

You can phone/text us at 616-916-8559.

TRIPARTITE UPDATE

Your Membership Working for You! Adapted from MDA Trustee Jerry Kohen’s submission

ADA

MDA

n Membership numbers are declining, especially among new dentists. Growing new dentist membership is a top priority for the ADA.

n The June MDA board meeting featured a presentation from Dr. David Rice (IgniteDDS) on engaging millennial and gen z dentists, leading to a generative discussion on the topic. The MDA is committed to engaging this group that is soon to be the majority of practitioners.

n The ADA will be updating its Quarter Year Recruitment Program to entice nonmembers to join. The MDA will be participating in this program. n ADA SmileCon and the ADA House of Delegates will be held in Houston October 13–15 and 15–18 respectively.

n The MDA Board approved funding for: — dental students to attend component meetings; — additional alternate delegates for the ADA House in 2023; — the Member Assistance Program (MAP). The program was previously funded by the MDA Foundation.

WMDDS n Become a WMDDS Delegate to the MDA House of Delegates—The WMDDS Nominating Committee is seeking WMDDS member dentists who are interested in supporting and advancing the profession of dentistry and the oral health of the residents of the state of Michigan and to establish and support the bylaws and mission statement of the Michigan Dental Association. The 2023 MDA Annual Session and the House of Delegates will be held May 3–6, 2023 at DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids. If you are interested in serving or would like more information about the responsibilities of being a delegate, please contact Dr. Sarah Masterson, chair of the WMDDS Nominating Committee at sarahddsendo@yahoo.com. n The Bulletin of the West Michigan District Dental Society recognized by the International College of Dentists— For more details, see page 9.

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WHAT’S NEW IN WEST MICHIGAN / COUNTY UPDATES

Kent County

Mecosta County

Len Bartoszewicz, DDS Vice President Kent County Dental Society Grand Rapids

Alex Gould, DMD WMDDS Mecosta County Representative, Reed City

The Kent County Dental Society 2022-23 year is off and running!

The Board of KCDS consists of: Dr. Rachel Sinacola, President; Dr. Len Bartoszewicz, Vice President; Dr. Brad Robinson, Secretary; and Dr. Taryn Weil, Treasurer.

The Big Rapids area study club meets on the third Tuesday of each month. We are a small, close-knit group, working to provide care to what has become a severely underserved area of Michigan.

The KCDS plans to offer three continuing education seminars: one each in November 2022, January 2023, and March 2023.

Our goal is to host two dinner programs (yes, in person!) for the November and March meetings and then host the January meeting online via Zoom. The officers met in June and are finalizing the plans for the meetings and lining up the speakers, so stay tuned as you will be receiving more information at the end of the summer or early fall. Enjoy the rest of the summer and see you in the fall.

Any new members to the area, or anyone interested in learning more about the opportunities working in the Mecosta County area can provide, please contact me at gouldat@icloud.com.

Ottawa County

Ionia/Montcalm County

Tom Anderson, DDS WMDDS Ottawa County Representative, Holland

Ben Wallace, DDS, PC WMDDS Ionia/Montcalm County Representative, Greenville

The Holland/Zeeland Dental Society will kick-off 2022/23 in September/October with a dinner with spouses. We will continue with meetings in November, January, February, and March. I hope to have CE for each meeting and also hope to have the dinners sponsored. Stay tuned. If you would like to be included, please email me at tander7480@aol.com or you may call my office at 616-226-4444 with any questions. Enjoy this summer and I’ll see you in the fall.

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Montcalm and Ionia area representative, Ben Wallace, is looking to form a study club for area dentists to learn and socialize. If interested, please reach out to Ben through email at benjamin.c.wallace@gmail.com.

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LOCAL SOCIETY UPDATES / WHAT’S NEW IN WEST MICHIGAN

West Michigan Dental Foundation Brad Robinson, DDS, MD West Michigan Dental Foundation President, Caledonia We are looking forward to another successful year. The annual WMDF golf outing just wrapped up. This outing helps provide for the tuition and community grants. Last year we were able to provide the most amount of scholarships we ever have. We continue to have more and more outstanding applicants each year and are excited to see what this year brings.

New Dentist Forum Jeffrey Heinz, DDS, MSD New Dentist Forum Co-Chairperson, Rockford

Sabrina Wadood, DDS New Dentist Forum Co-Chairperson, Wyoming

The New Dentist Forum will kick off a new cycle of events starting with our social event at Founder's on Friday, August 19th. The upcoming CE events are scheduled for Thursday evenings on September 15th, November 3rd, January 19th, and March 23rd. Additional information on how to RSVP will be coming closer to the events.We look forward to seeing you at these events. For additional information on the New Dentist Forum please email us at jeffreymheinz@gmail or sabrina. wadood@gmail.com.

The Bulletin of the West Michigan District Dental Society Recognized by the International College of Dentists The West Michigan District Dental Society’s Bulletin has been selected to receive the Humanitarian Service Division 2 Award for its outstanding article, Be Part of the Solution—the Dental Needs of Refugee and Immigrant Youth, in the Spring 2021 issue. Congratulations to past editor, Dr. Rachel Sinacola and the Editorial Policies Committee for continuing to produce award-winning articles for the Bulletin and to writers, Dr. Lauryne Vanderhoof, Dr. Colette Smiley, and Bethany Christian Services for providing the information for the article.

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Fun and insurance? Yes! Schedule a Lunch & Learn today.

Fun and insurance typically don’t go together, but our Lunch & Learns are anything but typical. Add great food into the mix, and you have a program everyone will enjoy. Whether you or your staff

Great food, great savings

own autos or RVs, are homeowners or renters, we

• The person who sets up the Lunch & Learn for your practice will receive a $20 gift card for food or coffee for themselves.

have information that will help. Over a delicious,

• We’ll coordinate the lunch details.

reform, homeowners tips, and ways to save money.

• MDA members and staff receive discounts.

• Everyone bringing a home and/or auto insurance declaration page to obtain a no-obligation insurance quote receives a $10 gift card,* too. *Limit one gift card per individual.

complimentary lunch for your entire staff, we provide an interactive educational program about auto no-fault

Schedule your Lunch & Learn by scanning the QR code in the upper left, contacting Jeni Drummond at 800-860-2272, ext. 462, or email her directly at jdrummond@mdaifg.com.

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LOCAL SOCIETY UPDATES / WHAT’S NEW IN WEST MICHIGAN

Interfaith Refugee Dental Program Comes to West Michigan Colette Smiley, DDS, Co-Chair of Kent County Oral Health Coalition, Grand Rapids

West Michigan has a long history of aiding refugees, including welcoming Vietnamese refugees in the 1970s and, more recently, refugees from Afghanistan. The needs of these new Americans are many, from housing to transportation to employment and emotional support. One of their most significant needs is dental care, giving us all a chance to help.

Addressing this issue earlier this year, Christ Church Cranbrook, the Muslim Unity Center, Delta Dental of Michigan, and the Delta Dental Foundation came together to develop the Interfaith Refugee Dental Program (IRDP). This program supports private practice general dentists and dental specialists so they can donate their services to provide critical and needed dental care not covered by insurance or Medicaid. In what is a natural progression, the IRDP is coming to West Michigan, and the IRDP Steering Committee is appealing to you to help grow this effort.

The committee—Revs. Bill Danaher and Manisha Dostert and Drs. Rouzana Hares, Craig Hanson, and Colette Smiley—are developing a list of general dentists and specialists in West Michigan willing to participate in the Interfaith Refugee Dental Program.

Providers in IRDP: • Agree to take one to four new immigrant patients annually. You let us know if you treat children, as many refugees are part of families who fled.

• Provide treatment in their own office, with their team, at a time convenient to them.

• Examine assigned patients and develop treatment plans as they see fit to restore health. This program aims to restore dental health, which helps these new Americans integrate successfully into their new home. Studies have shown that people missing their front teeth find it more difficult to find employment. Treatment that restores dental health and gives these patients back their ability to smile comfortably is encouraged.

• Are reimbursed through IRDP’s dental fund. This reimbursement covers staff time and lab fees fairly and reasonably.

• Understand translators and transportation for the patients will be provided.

It is hard to imagine how difficult it must be to be forced to flee for your lives, leave your family and friends behind as well as all your worldly possessions, move to a city and country where you don’t know a soul or speak the language, and be faced with starting over. Refugees’ plight has moved WMDDS to lend help, and we hope you will be moved as well.

If you want to become an IRDP provider or have further questions about the program, please email the committee at interfaithdental@christchurchcranbrook.org or contact WMDDS member Colette Smiley at colettesmiley@gmail.com.

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ADV0CACY AVENUE

Meet the Team

Bill Sullivan Vice President of Advocacy and Professional Relations

Neema Katibai Manager of Government and Insurance Affairs

April Stopczynski Manager of Access and Donated Dental Services

Bill heads up the department that handles MDA matters regarding government and insurance affairs. bsullivan@michigandental.org

Neema works on all matters pertaining to government and insurance affairs. nkatibai@michigandental.org

April focuses on issues relating to access to care and oversees the Donated Dental Services program. astop@michigandental.org

Kesha Dixon Government/Insurance/Access Assistant

Lynn Aronoff Grassroots Program Coordinator

Peter Ruddell MDA Lobbyist

Kesha helps out on all advocacy related issues and handles reporting for the MDA Dental PAC. kdixon@michigandental.org

Lynn organizes and facilitates meetings between legislators and member dentists. lynn@actionstrat.com

Peter is with the Honigman law firm and assists the MDA with lobbying in Michigan government.

Remember to always respond to Action Alerts from the MDA. Your voice matters!

Scan the code to sign up for text Action Alerts. A response takes less than a minute, but results can last a lifetime.

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ADVOCACY AVENUE

Grassroots Events 101 Grassroots does not mean gardening. A grassroot event simply means it is local. An MDA grassroot event is a meeting of MDA dentists with their local state representative or senator. These events are key to help inform Michigan legislators to the needs of dentistry. The goal of grassroot events is to drive change from the local level. While local level issues may not make prime time television, the likelihood of your words having impact and making a change is much greater at the local level.

Luckily, the MDA has Lynn Aronoff to help coordinate these events.

When she has coordinated a time with a state legislator in West

“ Present day government is very complex with many competing views and agendas. It is important that we let our voices be heard, but also understand how other perspectives may be different.

Usually those with the loudest voices get their way – not always the best policy.”

— Dr. Brad Dykstra

Michigan, she will send an email inviting MDA members in that district to attend. I strongly encourage everyone to attend. No experience in politics is necessary. As an MDA dentist your job is to let the legislator know how they can support you and your patients. Lynn will help prepare you ahead of time with various talking points, and she helps guide the conversation on the day of the event.

On Friday, May 27th, 2022, a grassroot event was held with Senator Mark Huizenga. Senator Huizenga is a supporter of organized dentistry.

Here is what some of your colleagues who attended had to say about the event.

“ You don't have to have any lobbying experience to be an advocate, and forming relationships with lawmakers is beneficial both to you and the profession.

It can be intimidating but most of them are eager to learn and to meet constituents.”

— Dr. Chris Powell

From L to R: Neema Katibai, Dr. Gary Scott; Dr. Chris Powell, Senator Huizenga, Dr. Brad Dykstra, and Dr. Chris Smiley

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OUR COMMUNITY

Dentists Doing Good: Dr. Shaun Williams Submitted by Jeffrey Heinz, DDS, MSD Rockford

We’re living in a time where the news we consume is almost exclusively negative. Whether it’s smear campaigns, wars, gun violence, or any of the other numerous stories we consume, it’s depressing. That’s one of the reasons why I enjoy the “Dentists Doing Good” column. I get a chance to showcase people putting good into the world, and this edition is no exception.

Michigan Donated Dental Services is a nonprofit program of the MDA that has been offering free dental care for those in need by partnering with local dentists. I connected with April Stopczynski, the manager of MDDS, and she shared with me that one of our own WMDDS members, Dr. Shaun Williams (and his team at Glen Valley Dentistry), have been participating in MDDS for quite a few years so I decided to reach out to see if I could get some information on this dentist doing good!

After speaking with Dr. Williams’ MDDS coordinator and office manager, Chelsea Hull, I knew our membership would love to hear more. Fortunately, they had recently finished up an MDDS case that deserved to be recognized. Dr. Williams takes on one large case at a time—helping to solve complicated cases, sometimes over several years, for patients who would have no other means for that kind of care. His entire team participates, from front desk to hygiene as well as the other doctors in their practice. They are proud to help take care of our underprivileged populations and find great reward in watching the transformations take place. MDDS even has dental labs that partner in donating care with providing doctors.

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One such patient that Dr. Williams recently took care of was Julie. Her transformation took several years and does not disappoint! Chelsea described their time with Julie and said “You could see the outward expression of herself change. She became more confident in her smile and more confident in sharing herself. She felt better about herself after each procedure. Her smile was bigger every time we saw her! After we finished her case, Julie changed her hair—and the transformation was complete. We could hardly recognize her! You could tell she held her head higher, and her new confidence was so great to feel in person.”

Julie described her time with Glen Valley Dentistry and Michigan Donated Dental Services. “Being able to go through the program was a life changing experience. For me to be able to smile again with confidence means so much to me. Dr. Williams was also able to alleviate the pain I had experienced for so long. He was always kind and compassionate at every visit, and the office staff were extremely warm and welcoming. I am filled with gratitude for everything they did.”

Check out some photos of the process on the following page. Thank you, Dr. Williams and team, for giving us some positivity to report on.

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OUR COMMUNITY

Smile before

Smile after

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Michigan Donated Dental Services is looking for volunteers across the state, including West Michigan. All patients are vetted by the program and must meet eligibility requirements prior to the program contacting you. The example given is a more involved case than the program’s typical patient. You are free to tell the program coordinators the types of cases you would like to treat and how often you would like to be contacted to consider a new case. The first visit is only a consultation and you can decline a case for any reason. You can also earn free continuing education credits for the care you provide. If you or a colleague have questions or would like to participate with MDDS, please contact April at astop@michigandental.org.

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New Dentist Forum Social Event Please join us for a New Dentist Forum social event at Founders Brewing Company.

This is a great time to mingle with other new dentists in the area and find out more about our upcoming events. We will also welcome and introduce our newest WMDDS members. Spouses and significant others are invited!

The Centennial Room at Founders Brewing Co 235 Grandville SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Friday, August 19, 2022, from 6:30pm to 9pm Complimentary Drinks and Heavy hors d’oeuvres Please RSVP to Dr. Jeff Heinz at: DrHeinz@heinzorthodontics.com SPACE IS LIMITED Sponsored by: West Michigan District Dental Society 16

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Upcoming WMDDS Continuing Education Programs Geriatric Dentistry: The Fastest Growing Demographic in Dentistry Presented by Lou Graham, DDS Friday, October 14, 2022 | Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park | CE credits: 7

Predictable Endodontic Outcomes in the General Practice: Efficiency Through Simplicity Presented by David Landwehr, DDS, MS Friday, January 20, 2023 | Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park | CE Credits: 7

Seeing the Mouth with Super-Powered Eyes: Total Health Dentistry & Practice Profitability Presented by Dr. Susan Maples Friday, March 24, 2023 | Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park | CE Credits: 7

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

Registration forms will be mailed 2 months prior to each course and will also be available online at www.wmdds.org.

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IN MEMORIAM The West Michigan District Dental Society was saddened by the passing of our colleagues:

Dr. Glen E. Petroelje May 21, 2020

Dr. Richard Visser July 11, 2022 Those wishing to make a memorial donation to the West Michigan District Dental Society in their memory should contact Elaine Fleming at the WMDDS office at 616.916.8559, or checks may be sent made payable to: West Michigan District Dental Society 161 Ottawa Avenue NW, Suite 301 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503

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CONTACT INFORMATION:

Grand Valley State University Dr. Ranelle Brew Director of GVSU Public Health brewr@gvsu.edu

RELEASE DATE:

May 19, 2022

COLGATE BRIGHT SMILES, BRIGHT FUTURES COMING TO GRAND RAPIDS A Children’s Oral health Improvement Program [GRAND RAPIDS, MI, October 24-28] — Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures (BSBF) is coming to Grand Rapids this fall in partnership with Grand Valley State University’s Master of Public Health program. Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures includes a mobile dental unit program that will provide dental screening, dental report card, treatment referral, and free oral care kits to children within 5 Grand Rapids Public Schools. GRPS locations include: Campus, Buchanan, Dickinson, Stocking and Mulick.

Time: School hours, approximately 4-5 total hours daily, approximately 9am-2pm. This time includes a personalized dental screening as well as hands-on wellness stations and activities for the participating youth.

How to sponsor an event: One dental office is requested to “sponsor” each day of the mobile dental van visit during the week of October 24-28, 2022. Donate the time of 2 dental professionals (licensed hygienists and/or dentists) to provide brief dental screenings with Colgate.

Interested in being a Sponsor?

Email directly to: Dr. Ranelle Brew, Director of GVSU Public Health to show your interest brewr@gvsu.edu ### WEST MICHIGAN DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY | SUMMER ISSUE 2022

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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, 301 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.

Are you someone who really cares about your patients and you always want them to have the very best care? Maybe you’re getting tired of working so many days or the stress of dealing with business ownership and just want to slow down, but the need to care for your patients keeps you going? My name is Dr. Adam Piotrowski and I have a family owned dental practice in Grand Rapids for which I am looking to add more patients and doctors to our expansive space. We are always going to be a family owned business and excellent patient care is our first priority.

If you would like to decrease the amount of stress related to running a dental practice and you would be open to transitioning yourself and your practice into our state of the art facility so you can continue to ensure the absolute best care for your patients without the burden of ownership, then I would like to speak with you. You’ve worked too hard building your family business to let it go for less that you deserve. We are open to mergers and acquisitions of all types including working together or a complete purchase and walk away. I look forward to speaking with you.

Thank you and God Bless. Please respond if interested to doctor@pfdgr.com.

Seeking Associate Dentist in SE Grand Rapids – We are an incredible team-driven, patient focused dental practice looking for a great, outgoing, fast learning Associate Dentist to join us in becoming Grand Rapids’ premier oral health facility. At Precision Family Dental we value our team above all else and we are looking for a fabulous associate who is a team player, wants to take great care of their patients, and have some fun. We are looking for someone with a minimum 2 yrs experience or GPR/AEGD and 20

who is excited about technology and learning, but open to all applicants. Looking for someone who is interested in finding a great home where they can grow their skills as they prepare to take over their own practice or become an owner in this one. This will be a 3 to 4 days/week position with an occasional evening or Saturday to help support the needs of our community. If interested please respond with CV to Doctor@pfdgr.com.

Southeast Grand Rapids – Long established general dental practice looking for a person to transition from associate to equal partner to owner. Excellent reputation and service in the community for more than 36 years. This 7 operatory office is state-of-the-art and fully digital, including digital x-rays and Panorex.

Highly trained, experienced staff who are very pleasant and wonderful to work with. Please submit your resumé to doc@drpeterzwier.com.

The Holland Free Health Clinic is in need of volunteer health providers for our dental program. Our waiting list for services has grown substantially during the COVID-19 pandemic closure. We are in desperate need of volunteer dental hygienists.

As you know, hygienists are essential because they evaluate patient dental concerns, provide prophylaxis, educate patients regarding their oral health, and take x-rays that providers use to evaluate clients. The services hygienists provide help us give more concise care to our clients. We also welcome all other licensed professionals interested in donating their time. Whether it is to provide extractions, restorations, prosthodontics, or to assist— your services are always needed. HFHC is committed to accommodating volunteers’ availability any day and time. This is a great way to serve the community and earn CE credits for professional license renewal.

If you or any of your colleagues are interested, please visit our website (hfhclinic.org/volunteer) to submit a volunteer application today or contact the Dental Program Coordinator, Kaitlyn Meiste at 616.392.3601, ext. 206 or kmeiste@hfhclinic.org.

Southeast Dental Practice for Sale – 3-1/2 day private practice with month to month lease available. Amenable to slow transition or complete buy out. Flexible regarding transition time. Please respond to mhwdentist@gmail.com.

Baxter Dental Clinic – located within the Baxter Community Center, is looking for dentists to cover a 4-hour shift on an occasional Wednesday afternoon. It could be a once-a-month shift or one time per year opportunity to give back! We are closed June, July, and August. This is a volunteer position and we offer 2 hours of Continuing Education Credit for the 4-hour shift. Baxter Dental serves a community that is under/uninsured and your help would be providing our patients with basic dental care– exams, fillings and simple extractions. Please respond to twyla@baxtercommunitycenter.org if interested or if you’d like more information.

Knapp’s Corner Area Fully Built-Out Dental Suite Ready for Equipment – Modern high-tech, 2950 usable SF, main floor dental space; 1750 Grand Ridge Court Professional Building. All plumbing complete for three private ops, 3-4 modular spaces, sterilization, lab, business, team lounge and

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doctor office with shower. $250K value dental build-out is complete with newer carpet.

Plumbed for air, vacuum, nitrous, water, electric, Cat5, modular phones, HVAC, security system and overhead video. Heated building entrance walk, monument signage, ample parking. In-suite natural gas, water and heat included in rent, beautiful finishes and lots of natural lighting. Conveniently located off the East Beltline east of Meijer at Knapp’s Corner.

Modified Gross lease $18.50/SF (300SF common space). Contact Jason Makowski at 616.575.7034 or jasonm@naiwwm.com.

General Dentist Byron Center – Our office has been honored to serve our community with 46 years of excellence in dentistry. We are looking for an experienced associate dentist to join us in this endeavor. Our office has 10 ops and more than 5,000 loyal patients. Our staff will be a blessing to work with and will help in nurturing and continuing your growth as a dentist. We are paperless, digital, and utilize scanning and 3D printing regularly. We are looking for someone four days/week with compensation dependent on production with general expectation of $200-250K-plus with benefits being negotiable. If ownership is a future aspiration the option will definitely be there for the right candidate. Byron Township has consistently been one of the fastest growing in Michigan and our schools are all Blue Ribbon winners!

Please send CV and any pertinent information to Scott Snyder at scott2snyder@yahoo.com and Steven Snyder at sis-dds@sbcglobal.net.

Rockstar Associate Dentist – Are you looking for the next step in your career? Have you always wanted to join a practice where they are passionate about dentistry, invest

in their team, consider their co-workers family, and genuinely care about each other’s happiness, wellbeing, and success?

Bander Dental Group does exactly that!

We are looking for an associate dentist for two to three days per week, with the opportunity for full-time in the future. Our ideal candidate will: • Be excited about dentistry and passionate about helping people and making an impact in their community.

• Be hungry to grow professionally and personally, proficient in most aspects of general dentistry and have skills/interests in specialty areas.

• Have a positive, energetic, can-do attitude.

• Be highly motivated and goal oriented.

• Have empathy, integrity, and team loyalty.

• Have one plus years of experience.

This is an exciting and fulfilling opportunity to join our busy, fast-paced, state-of-the-art dental practice. Bander Dental Group is a well-established office in southeast Grand Rapids, Mich. We provide a comprehensive range of services, focusing on dental health and overall wellness through risk assessment and prevention. The office is fully digital including CBCT and intraoral scanners.

Our compensation package is extremely competitive and earning potential is highlevel. Please submit your cover letter and resume to drsam@banderdentalgroup.com.

3-Midwest Tradition High Speed Handpieces for Sale – New, never used, still in original sealed boxes. Original price was $855.00. Looking for $550.00 a piece. Call or text Dr. Todd Gillan, 616.745.2752.

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Dental Office Condominium for Sale – in Allendale, MI near Grand Rapids, located across from Grand Valley State University.

1,500 SF, 5 operatories with a 6th plumbed and ready. Generous waiting room, receptionist area, two private offices, private bathroom, kitchenette, etc. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Listed for $249,900. Contact Rod Alderink at NAI Wisinski at 616-242-1104 or roda@naiwwm.com Big Rapids Dental Practice for Sale – Great practice in a growing community and a need for someone to take in new patients.

Currently 5 ops, 1,000+ active patients, average collections approximately $550,000.

Real Estate also available. Please contact Chris Webb at 616.446.7622 or chris.webb@klassolutions.com.

Mel Trotter Ministries Dental Clinic Seeking Humble, Compassionate Team Members – Do you have a heart for serving those who are experiencing homelessness?

The Mel Trotter Ministries Dental Clinic is in need of humble, dedicated, Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants who are looking to give back to the community. We have paid, volunteer, and per diem positions open. Our Dental Clinic has been providing low cost dental care for those experiencing homelessness and housed neighbors in the Heartside district of Grand Rapids for over 15 years. Mel Trotter Ministries serves a large population of men, women, and children who are in need of quality dental care. We need humble faith driven team members to increase dental clinic services in our community. Help us create more smiles in our mission and community. This is the perfect position for even a retired dentist that wants to keep up 21

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their skills in the dental field for a few hours a week either as a paid or volunteer team member.

We also offer the opportunity to earn CE hours as well as working with a fun loving team.

For additional information on this rewarding opportunity, please contact our Clinic Coordinator; christinehowland@meltrotter.org.

We look forward to serving with you!

Contract Dentist Needed for Miles of Smiles – Miles of Smiles is a 40-foot mobile dental unit that provides on-site, diagnostic, preventative, and restorative services for Medicaid-insured (Healthy Kids Dental) and financially qualifying uninsured Ottawa County residents. Miles of Smiles is a dental home for many Ottawa County residents, the

majority of whom are children. Adults are provided dental services in collaboration with the Holland Free Health Clinic and Ottawa County’s Community Mental Health. The Miles of Smiles program is seeking a paid contract Dentist to provide their expertise and skills to support our community by collaborating with us 1 to 4 days per month. Days of the week vary; we are flexible and have the ability to accommodate current work schedules.

Position location: Ottawa County schools, Head Start centers, and other locations for the dentally underserved in Ottawa County. Hours: Typical hours are 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. The need will be during the weekdays, MondayFriday, but days are flexible to accommodate the dentist’s schedule and availability. Pay:

$75.00/hour. Required Education: Possession of a Doctorate of Dental Surgery or Doctorate of Medical Dentistry degree. Experience: No specific type or amount is required. Interested candidates, please contact Andrea Whittaker at 616.494.5540 or awhittaker@miottawa.org.

Thriving Practice For Sale in SW GR – Revenue for past 3 years: $860,533 (including 2020). Active patients: 1,845. Selling Price: $654,005. Call Chris Webb for more info at 616.446.7622.

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Join us in demonstrating the compassion of Christ in the Mel Trotter Ministries Dental Clinic and help restore someone’s smile, confidence and hope.

LE A R N M ORE Call 616-588-8711 or email nancybonin@meltrotter.org.

Rescue & restore lives at meltrotter.org.

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With the all-new Smileloc® by RODO, the world of implant dentistry has reached a new height.

Utilizing a modern workflow, Smileloc® helps both patients and Dentists by delivering the highest quality of treatment outcome with significantly reduced chair time and complications.

HOW IT WORKS The Smileloc® is made from nitinol, which is a commonly used material in the medical industry. The unique “memory” characteristics of this alloy initiates reshaping of the Smileloc® when heat is applied. The Smileloc® is delivered in a “locked” position with its eight arms (four inner and four outer) ready for placement on the abutment for final seating of the restoration. When positioned with Smileloc® Seater, the four inner arms of the Smileloc® lock under the top of the abutment while the four outer arms lock the coping of the crown in place.

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The Smilekey® is used to remove prostheses retained by the Smileloc® without occlusal holes or damaging the prostheses. The Smilekey® unlocks the Smileloc® by delivering energy (heat) for a preset time causing the Smileloc® to reach its designated activation temperature. Smilekey® is provided non-sterile and contains a rechargeable lithium battery.

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Silent Bell Awards Night and Celebration The WMDDS Silent Bell Awards Night and Celebration will be held January 27, 2023. Stay tuned to find out who the 2023 Silent Bell recipient will be! The event will be held at the JW Marriott. We hope you will join us in the celebration.

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Buying a home?

Our 0% down* dentist program will keep you smiling.

We know it can be tough to buy a new home while selling your current one. That’s why our dentist program lets you put an offer on a new home with as little as 0% down, then add proceeds from the sale of your old home to lower your mortgage payments.

It makes the process clean and painless (no scraping or brushing required).

• Down payments as low as 0% down • Zero mortgage insurance options* • No on-hand cash requirement at closing*

Contact Zac Ellerbroek Mortgage Loan Originator (616) 234-6864 (800) 242-9790 x6864 Zac.Ellerbroek@LMCU.org NMLS #138717

*For well-qualified borrowers. 0% down and no PMI up to $1.25MM loan. 5% down and no PMI $1.25-$1.5MM loan.

10% down and PMI available on $1.5-$1.75MM loan. Certain requirements apply. Contact Zac for details.

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