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giving back

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election recap

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installing excellence

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mentor reception

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pndc news

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in memoriam

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Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WashingtonStateDentalAssociation WSDA News Editor Dr. Mar y Jennings Editorial Advisor y Board Dr. Victor Barry Dr. Richard Mielke Dr. Jeffrey Parrish Dr. Rhonda Savage Dr. Robert Shaw Dr. Mary Krempasky Smith Dr. Timothy Wandell Washington State Dental Association Dr. Gregory Y. Ogata, President Dr. Bryan C. Edgar, President-elect Dr. D. Michael Buehler, Secretary-Treasurer Dr. David M. Minahan, Immediate Past President Board of Directors Dr. Theodore M. Baer Dr. Marissa M. Bender Dr. Dennis L. Bradshaw Dr. Ronald D. Dahl Dr. Christopher Delecki Dr. Gary E. Heyamoto Dr. Eric J. Kvinsland

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a day in the life

editorial dr. mar y jennings

Storming the Castle!

Cuddle up with me and I will tell you a story. A story about storming a castle…

Washington State, along with Alaska, Montana, Oregon and Idaho, are members of the 11th District of the ADA. The ADA House of Delegates (HOD) is composed of 480 delegates from 53 constituent societies, five federal dental services and ASDA. Our district has 25 votes. Washington has 12 of those votes.

The ADA works at the “will of the House.” The same goes for the WSDA. The House sets the tone and policy...period. Thousands of eyes are steadfastly watching for any deviation. The Board of Directors, Councils and staff all interpret the will and make sure it is reflected in real life as they work with other agencies and the legislature.

There are many frustrating things about the ADA and its HOD. It’s huge. It is cumbersome. The strict parliamentary procedure exceeds most doctors’ level of understanding.

Testimony on resolutions, albeit passionate, is often tedious and redundant. Some votes are simple majority. Bylaws changes and things that really matter require a 2/3’s majority for approval. While five out of six dentists often agree on toothpaste, getting 320 out of 480 overachieving dentists to approve policy is…teeth gnashingly frustrating. Changing the status quo is almost impossible. Resolutions that seek to aid controversial issues like workforce and corporate dentistry often wither and die on this very cautious house’s floor. The ADA may be steadfast and true for most of our issues, but it is not as quick and responsive to changing times as it should be.

Four years ago, our then new 11th district trustee, Roger Kiesling, delivered a harsh truth. While our district worked well within our own states, we had not formed a district team. We were legislative non-entities. We reacted to other districts issues instead being proactive about our own. Many districts have very sophisticated systems that go so far as to emulate congress with legislative whips and all the garnishes. They effect change.

Roger was right. We were a mess.

Roger suggested we take an issue, any issue, and use it as an exercise in team building.

Jim Ribary took the lead and we tried to reduce the cumbersome and expensive size of the House. The resolution failed to achieve 2/3’s of the vote, but the 11th grew stronger and more cohesive. The team began to form.

It was Steve Hardymon who first suggested changing that 2/3’rds vote to an easier to obtain, yet still conservative 60% majority rule. We cussed and discussed it for a year and carefully put together our plan. Resolution HD 108 was born.

We knew failure was almost certain. We also knew that there were other districts that had lost issues they were passionate about to the cruel 2/3rds. But just how many votes would that be? Still, we had the collective sense to realize that the very act of challenging the 2/3rds would at least stimulate conversation about making the HOD more responsive…and it did!

Our first task was to take it to the streets. Most of us have served on ADA Councils, committees et al and know people. We talked it up to our friends. We used our connections to get invited to speak at their district meetings. Some doors were closed to us but many listened. We decided on our talking points. We pushed responsiveness. We stressed that younger dentists will not tolerate the frustrating process and our inability to move forward and try different solutions. Even though we are a nation that understands and works easily with simple majority vote,we decided to start slow and ask only for a supermajority with our resolution.

We chose a team to speak for us. Along with 11th District Caucus Leader David Dowsett (Ore.), our team included Dave Minahan (Wash.), Laura Williams (Wash.) Greg Ogata

Dr. Mary Jennings Editor, WSDA News

“Four years ago, our then new 11th district trustee, Roger Kiesling, delivered a harsh truth. While our district worked well within our own states, we had not formed a district team.

We were legislative nonentities.”

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Dr. Mary Jennings, WSDA News editor, welcomes comments and letters from readers. Contact her at her email address:mjenningsdds@gmail.com.

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I’m writing to Mr. Dwyer through the WSDA because this letter would never get to you, nor would you respond to it, if it did.

I was delighted to receive the post card from WDS (Delta Dental), stating the “independent” Delta Dental Provider Compensation Committee has decided that our fees will remain the same for this next year and for the past five years. Let’s see, I believe I saw that CPI, inflation, wages, etc were up about two percent annually for the past five years. Take away the 15-20 percent reduction we took two years ago, sounds like about 25 percent below where we should be. I bet Boeing would love to let their Provider Compensation Committee review the Machinists Union wages and tell them that they don’t need any wage increases. They could also say that Boeing workers in Moses Lake don’t need as high wages as Seattle, because they live in rural areas.

At least they thanked me for my commitment to oral health and exceptional care. Just like the Dali Lama giving Bill Murray eternal salvation in Caddy Shack; at least, “I got that going for me.”

WDS is a not-for-profit; therefore it has no shareholders, and its board is made up of folks picked by you, and just enough dentists to sound legitimate. You have no provider group to discuss (negotiate) compensation with management. We, as individual dentists, don’t get to negotiate, nor can we affiliate (unionize), lest we collude. WDS must then decide what to do with its excess income (profits?). It seems as though you have chosen the path to increase management salaries grossly, and put the rest away into reserves. I seem to remember that dentists built much of that reserve (read “withhold”) to bail out WDS and had promised to return it to member dentists.

Your advertising campaign stresses that you have the biggest network in our state.

While you may not fit the exact legal definition of a monopoly; to each of our small businesses, you are. In my practice around 30 percent of my patients are WDS insured. Yes, I can quit at any time but I risk losing that 30 percent patient base if I do. In past days, when you treated non-participating dentists professionally, a dentist could opt out and still receive a reasonable fee. Now you pay non-par dentists such an insulting fee that patients have little choice but to leave.

One might ask how your policies affect patients, your insured. There are many small ways that your rules contribute to a decrease in patient care quality. I may spend as much time restoring a tooth with a buildup that doesn’t meet your narrow standards to qualify as one that does.. I can call it a filling or have it rejected as a buildup. Often in my practice, patients want to space out the buildup and the crown for financial reasons. Your rules complicate this. Many old buildups that have functioned well for a relatively long time are now rejected because there is no new pathology.

Gold restorations are almost never done any more because of the high cost of gold. We are not allowed to let the patient who demands gold pay the metal cost so we must eat the higher lab cost or refuse to do gold. Many of us who treat DSHS patients must severely limit how many patients we see because of your fee reductions. While that is also because of poor DSHS reimbursements, you have worsened the issue.

I fear that your policies may force recent graduates to overtreat, to work faster, with less quality just to generate adequate production to survive. You may even encourage the growth of the less desirable corporate groups to thrive where production quotas and speed are stressed, not quality.

I guess it’s just best if I forget this fight and retire. You are not the same ethical insurance company that dentists established more than fifty years ago. Oh well, at least you thanked me for my commitment to exceptional care.

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Dr. Tim Wandell

“Many of us who treat DSHS patients must severely limit how many patients we see because of your fee reductions.

While that is also because of poor DSHS reimbursements, you have worsened the issue.”

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A letter to Jim Dwyer

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WSDA Members Volunteer Tirelessly

By Dr. Susan Hollinsworth, Special to the WSDA News Saturday I volunteered at the RAM (Remote Area Medical, a nonprofit group that had more than 500 volunteers providing free health services) at Key Arena. Today, after the best night’s sleep I’ve had in weeks, I decided to share some of my reflections with you.

Because of my neck issues, yet not without some pangs of guilt, I opted not to do dentistry. Instead I did triage, where six of us dentists (including an orthodontist and an oral medicine specialist) assessed every person to quickly determine their greatest needs, order the necessary x-rays and get them to the appropriate area for treatment. We did this without the benefit of x-rays and with only a headlamp and plastic mouth mirror.

I did have the benefit and the privilege of having a young woman named Lauren Hagel (thank you, Jeff Parrish) work with me.

Her dad, Dr. David Hagel, graduated the year after I did and we had been in the same vertical group. Lauren had been at RAM the day before assisting him with restorative and his associate with extractions. As a starting dental student this fall, she was gaining valuable experience and even got to use her Spanish!

The greatest part of triage for me was instead of seeing 8-10 people, I was able to meet and connect with 70 or so people. What a diverse group this was…those who were young and those who were old(very few children which indicated to me that our local programs are effectively working), from close by and far away (Bellingham, Port Orchard, and Olympia with several cities in between), , those who had never seen a dentist before and those who had been seen recently but could not afford the needed treatment, those who were unemployed and those who worked (one woman I saw shared that she was an attorney who mostly did pro bono work), those who spoke English and those who did not (interpreters were available but one woman spoke Cantonese so we had to Skype an interpreter. She and I each had a phone and he was on a video screen so they could see each other),those who were trying hard to take care of their teeth and those who were dentally uneducated, those who were very nervous and those who cried when told their tooth couldn’t be saved. What they all were was grateful!

A wait of eight hours from the time they arrived (many were

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chairs were in operation. What an amazing sight! Soon we were back at it.

Throughout the afternoon, we were told that certain procedures were at capacity until only fillings and extractions were available. About 4:30 or so, everything was full, but we continued to triage people. They were given “express” wristbands to come back the next day and have their x-rays taken and go on to treatment. For me, I felt even more urgency to get them through so they could go home for the evening and rest. I can’t describe the sense of completion I felt when I went out to get the next person and saw that the bleachers and chairs were empty. Nothing was said; as each of us finished, we picked up our things and quietly left.

Lauren and I were walking out together, when the young woman who cried when told her molars had to be pulled came up to us with a smile and gave us a big hug.

Though her mouth was stuffed with gauze, she told me that five teeth had been taken out and that she was so grateful to us for caring. Hopefully, she was able to come back the next day and get some front fillings done, too. What a way to end the day!

Finally, a big thank you to all who volunteered. I especially want to give a shout out to Valerie Bartoli (WAGD executive

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director) and Jennifer Freimund (SKCDS executive director) who both volunteered.

I had lunch with Jennifer on Saturday and she said she didn’t feel she could ask others to volunteer if she wasn’t willing to herself (my philosophy exactly in my practice). I know Dean Joel Berg was there, too, and there were many others I do not know about. Jeff Parrish and Mike Karr, you are incredible! This was a huge undertaking.

I know you had plenty of support but it was your single handed efforts that made it happen. I know you could have used more dentists (medicine and optometry didn’t have that problem) and you were beating the bushes until the very end.

Many of you who didn’t volunteer have good reasons, but it was your loss. Specialists, you could have done triage or even assisted (heaven forbid). Cosmetic, boutique/spa dentists, we could have used more Cerac machines and operators so the molar endos that were done weren’t left to break and be lost eventually anyway.

Prosthodontists, denturists, lab people, you could have helped many more people with flippers and relines. Something could have been found for everyone! I know you didn’t know this, but now you do, so next time you can’t use this as an excuse. See you there!

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there by midnight) until they were triaged was the norm, and then they had more time to wait until they were treated. Once they came into the building they were not able to leave and re-enter. They appeared to have been given snacks and water, and they could avail themselves of the medical and vision services offered elsewhere in the arena. But mostly what they did was patiently sit in the bleachers and slowly worked their way down to the four floor chairs which meant they were next to be triaged. They were very tired yet very patient and very appreciative.

When I looked at them it made my 12hour -day tiredness of being on my feet melt away (the best tip I received was to wear compression stockings and very comfy, supportive shoes). The volunteers were provided with breakfast and lunch and a break room to relax when needed. I even heard there were chair massages! But I couldn’t leave. Every time I looked up and saw the rows of people that never seemed to lessen, I knew I had to see as many as I could and get them through as quickly as I could so they could get on to treatment. Finally, I had to exercise self-care for myself and for Lauren and get rehydrated and refueled. That was the only time, I really looked at the treatment area where 69

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FAREWELL, GOOD FRIEND

STEVE HARDYMON RETIRES In his more than two decades at the helm of the WSDA, Executive Director Steve Hardymon has been the catalyst for some of the Association’s most enduring and profitable ventures, has helped the WSDA grow from a largely unknown Association to one of the most highly regarded in the country, has galvanized leaders both within and outside of dentistry, and has gleefully cultivated the state’s “rogue nation” status within the ADA. Say what you will about Steve Hardymon, but he’s never been one to sit by and let the world happen around him.

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Now, it would appear, he is finally ready to retire. He initially thought he’d leave much earlier, but around 15 years ago he caught a wave of momentum — starting with the changes in the way the WSDA governed itself — and he thought it sounded like more fun to ride it out. And though some may wonder how changing the way the Association governs itself could amount to much, DuBois is clear, saying “Steve’s changes to the governance structure for the WSDA is probably one of the leanest and most results-driven governance structure of any state association.

Downsizing the board of directors, having a board comprised of at-large members, and using the House to discuss the budget — not deliberate it — were important changes. It’s a big deal.”

As it turned out, governance changes were just the tip of the ice burg — and what has followed is a quantum shift in the way the Association regards and conducts itself (“As a business, not a club, which is the main problem with the ADA — They’re a $150 million corporation that is still trying to run itself like a club,” says Hardymon). Zepp says, “Steve oversaw quite a few changes in his time at WSDA. His predecessor was a terrific person, but she functioned differently in the position.

Steve really developed the position of executive director at the WSDA, and shaped the managerial/administrative end to run the way it should, particularly for a constituent the size of WSDA – you’re the 10th largest in the country, after all. Places like yours need good, progressive leadership, and Steve provided that. There were changes over the years with the conference and other governance changes that Steve has continually worked on that have been good for the future of the organization.”

As part of that overall vision, Hardymon, along with past WSDA presidents including Drs. Denny Homer, Mark Walker, Jim Ribary and Doug Walsh sought to define and construct a framework to take the Association into the future. Their collective vision hasn’t always been an easy sell, but Hardymon is driven — as Dr. Jeff Parrish says, “He is quietly tenacious. He set out goals many years ago and it took a long time to achieve them, and I suspect that he hung around maybe a little longer than he would have liked in order to make sure they got done. He’s not flamboyantly tenacious though. He sets his goals and he doesn’t let anything ultimately stop them

Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Steve and Sandy in the early years, The Hardymons with Dr. Richard Ferguson, his wife Phyllis and Patty Peterson; Hardymon’s 60th birthday bash, the Hardymon boys (and nephew Phil) have a laugh with their mother, Dr. David Peterson, Patty Peterson and Hardymon in Orlando.

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— though there may be many things that slow it — but he continues to press down the road.” Hardymon can’t recall any real “moments of crisis” in his tenure here, except to say that there were many minicrises in the legislature over the years. “You have to make a quick decision. I remember years ago the needle bill which the lobbyists thought we should support because it was a done deal, but I refused. We fought and won – but those aren’t really crises – they’re everyday occurrences in the legislature.”

Growing up Nuclear

But just how was this iconoclast forged?

The second of five tight-knit boys, Hardymon describes his childhood as “unremarkable for the 50s.” He was born in Winston-Salem North Carolina — his father was doing his residency at Wake Forest Hospital, on his way to becoming the nation’s 34th thoracic surgeon.

Hardymon says, “I had a childhood like any other of that time. We used to get under the desk when there was an atom bomb drill, and neighbors had built bomb shelters in their back yards — it was the cold war.” He remembers his childhood as prosaic, yet Rockwellian, noting “It was a time when kids were always outside, doing something. I don’t know if it’s because we communicate really well or not at all, but other than a few minor political conversations as adults, my brothers and I have never had a disagreement in our lives.”

Like so many of his generation, he remembers where he was when the man landed on the moon, when Kennedy was assassinated, and watching Lee Harvey Oswald get shot on live television…seminal moments of the time. His father’s busy career kept him away from the family frequently. It was his mother — who had been a gifted athlete — who taught the boys how to throw a baseball and the rules of engagement regarding women. He says, “For all of us my Mom was the one who fashioned our personalities — she would stand in front of a car door until one of us opened it for her. To this day, and to her credit, there’s not one of us who doesn’t open the door for people. She shaped our lives in a total way.

As I think back on it, I don’t believe there were even any teachers who had that kind of impact on my life.”

After the senior Hardymon finished his residency, the family moved to Columbus, Ohio, an idyllic slice of Americana, replete

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Along with key players in the state, Hardymon positioned the Association to thrive well into the future by changing from a cash-based to an asset-based structure, and helped engineer the purchase of WSDA headquarters, the NORDIC buy-in, expansion of both the PNDC and WDIA — among other significant successes of the organization. Perhaps his most influential legacy though, will be the way he has deftly and brilliantly mentored everyone from board members, presidents, WSDA staff, and colleagues — much like the generous mentors he had when he was building his career.

Peter DuBois, Executive Director of the California Dental Association met Hardymon 12 years ago at an executives meeting, and calls him “A courageous senior statesman among state executives, a thought leader, and one of the strongest executives in the country.” For DuBois, it was Hardymon’s generosity of spirit that won him over. He explains, “Early on, Steve suggested that he, Bill Zepp (executive director of the Oregon Dental Association) and I meet three times each year to compare notes on what was going on and brainstorm responses to challenges. It was a wonderful gift from Steve and Bill, because I was brand-new to organized dentistry, and this gave me the opportunity to routinely sit down with two of the best state executives and compare notes, see how I was doing, and see how I could be more effective as an executive. Ultimately, we’ve learned how to support each other, and from there we evolved the meeting to include the leadership of all three associations.” Like DuBois, past president Dr. David Minahan considers Hardymon a key mentor in his development at the Association, saying, “He challenged me to be a better leader and thinker – not only with dental issues, but in personal interactions. He’s been so helpful in cultivating me — I think he’s been incredibly nurturing to his leaders. He’s been really good in identifying and developing leadership. I think as we reflect on his time at the WSDA, we’ll really respect him because of the talented leadership he has helped to foster.” Time and again, dentists we spoke with about this article lauded Hardymon’s mentoring — including past president Dr. Doug Walsh, current WSDA president Dr. Greg Ogata, and staff members Amanda Tran, Rob Bahnsen and Kainoa Trotter. All benefitted from his warm, enthusiastic style of leadership.

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I’m ready not to get up at 5 am and I’m ready not to spend my days in meetings.

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Age of Aquarius

But success didn’t come early for Hardymon. In the early 60s, the country was in turmoil and Hardymon shipped off to the first of three colleges he would attend. By his own admission, he lacked the motivation to study, but found meaning and camaraderie in the fiery political movements of the time, stopping out of school to tap into the zeitgeist of San Francisco in the early days of the Haight-Ashbury revolution. “The war was a very emotional thing back then,” he says, “There weren’t many of us young people who were in favor of it, and it shaped my view of society in a lot of ways. I was raised in a Republican family, but I probably went even further left than a Democrat during that time period. As time has gone on I’ve moderated and moved over to the right to somewhere in between. It was an interesting period – people were passionate and involved, and they were willing to commit to issues in a way that they really aren’t anymore.”

And, while he was fervent about the issues, he knew he had to get back on track, “It changed the way I looked at life, but it also got me back into school because I knew that I needed to have a degree or I would be in deep trouble… because I had no skills.”

Lessons from American Indians

It was after getting his bachelor’s degree in history and political science at East Tennessee State that Hardymon set off for Texas Christian University to pursue advanced degrees in history with a focus on Native American history. While there, he became tangentially involved in the American Indian movement in Texas around the time of the Wounded Knee conflict, when its charismatic leader Dennis Banks was mak-

ing headlines. It was a compelling subject for him — so much so that he even contemplated working for them in some capacity when he graduated, but he saw the clear limitations of the work, saying, “It was always an interest of mine – historically for the northern plains Indians, and then socially as it was happening at that time. It was an important period for Native Americans, — they were the poorest of the poor and they had the nation’s attention. And while I worked school to try and effect change, I know that it was something that would have frustrated me for the rest of my life.”

After grad school, Hardymon returned to Columbus and took a job selling steel – it was, he says, the worst job of his life. “It was a real slice of life,” he relates, “But the guy I was working for was a miserable human being. I finally walked out, which was probably one of the best things I ever did. Shortly after, I got the job at the Ohio Dental Association – that might have been a defining moment because it got me into this business.”

Entering organized dentistry

The Ohio post was defining because it was Hardymon’s first experience in organized dentistry, but more than that, the position was a proving ground that allowed Hardymon to flex and show what he was capable of. As executive assistant to the Council on Dental Care Partners, his focus was on insurance — at a time when dental insurance was in its infancy. Their major player in dental insurance was the UAW, then one of the country’s most powerful unions. Hardymon was forging new ground elsewhere in the organization, too, designing the first peer review program for the Association. It was so good that he got a call from Eric Bishop with the ADA asking him to leave Ohio and work in Chicago.

But Bishop wasn’t the only person taking notice —Bernie Deacon, executive director for the National Oral Surgery Association was interested, too.

Hardymon saw a future in the offer from Bishop, and talks fondly about those early years, saying, “Eric wanted someone who had seen the process from the ground up.

That was a very important part of my life.

I moved to Chicago, wrote the first peer review manual in the country, and went around the country holding workshops.”

Back then, the ADA was roughly the same size as it is today, and they needed input from the states — but it was much more like a club than a business. Hardymon says,

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“The people who worked there in the group were very talented, bright, and thought outside the box. There was a real collegiality to the group and in the way we worked. Those were good years — we worked long hours and Chicago wasn’t the easiest town to get around in. We all lived out in the suburbs, but we socialized together, and we did some interesting things there — created policies and programs like peer review that are still in force today.”

As for Bishop, who Hardymon considered a mentor and a powerful influence in his life, he said, “Deep down, he was one of the kindest people I’ve ever met.” Bishop, he says, taught him about not getting too mad at things. Hardymon explains, “He was always very cool and took a rational approach to how something should be done, and people would generally agree. I can’t say that I calmed down that much at that point in time, but he was a great influence.”

After three years with the ADA, Hardymon returned to state governance as executive director for the Illinois association. It was a time of turbulence for him — his first marriage was ending, and after two years, he lost the position with Illinois. Hardymon retreated to Washington state — “My life was in turmoil and I needed to clear my head, and I had always loved Seattle when I traveled here with work for the ADA.” After sorting himself out in the Pacific Northwest, he found work consulting for hosiery firms in North Carolina. It was new ground for him, gave him exposure to how businesses were run, and helped him further hone his industry cred. “At that time hosiery factories were driving the economy in the Sand Hills of North Carolina,” he relates. “It was an interesting time – I learned a new industry and was able to give them some good advice.”

Then, dentistry came calling again.

While at the ADA, Hardymon had befriended Glenn Wilhite, executive director of the Florida State Dental Association.

Wilhite needed an assistant executive director and thought of Hardymon immediately — for his part, Hardymon was happy to go back to dentistry because he not only liked the work and the field, he liked the people. As it turned out, going to Florida would be one of the few “defining moments” of Hardymon’s life — it was there he met his stunning wife and former Miss Indiana, Sandy.

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with a fourth of July parade that passed by the Hardymon’s house. He was a popular kid, a decent athlete, and as he puts it, the pressure to succeed didn’t just come from his family, it was all around him in the community — 98 percent of the kids in his home town went to college, and 85 percent of those graduated. “I think we all felt some drive to become a physician like Dad,” he says, “And I think we all took one quarter of chemistry in college — enough to make us do away with the idea of following in his footsteps. I think too, that we all saw the hours he was gone, and none of us really wanted that lifestyle. That was really a determining factor.”

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DINNER FOR EIGHT: Hardymon picked the following eight people (dead or alive) for a fantasy dinner

James Lee Burke Bill Clinton Winston Churchill Red Cloud Bob Seger

Sandra Sue Miller

“My life is not made up of defining moments other than meeting Sandy,” says Hardymon, “And that changed me drastically for the rest of my life, but I don’t have one every five years as I know some people do.” His wife still gets a little wistful when reminiscing about their meeting, while Hardymon prefers to remain circumspect, saying only, “We just knew it was right. We’ve always felt that we were put together for a reason, after I met her I became more focused. Before that I would have dropped anything and moved.” And while the couple was a perfect fit, Florida was not, and the two headed back to Columbus, where Hardymon took a post with ChemLawn. Those were difficult days for the company — it was under attack in the press because of safety concerns about the chemicals they used, and was being aggressively pursued for hostile takeovers by several corporations.

Hardymon more than earned his stripes dealing with the press and the public for the organization. Ultimately ChemLawn was bought by an outfit with offices in Memphis, and employees were offered jobs there — which the Hardymons declined.

Soon after, a headhunter working on behalf of the timber industry flew the couple to Portland for what ended up being a week-long interview process. It was a fantastic chance to explore Portland with Sandy (she’d never been to the Pacific Northwest) and gave Hardymon enough insight to know that even if they offered him the position, he didn’t want the job. “I didn’t want to have to defend the timber industry,” Hardymon says, “Especially during the Clinton years with the spotted owl issues. In the end they went with the other candidate, which was just fine with Sandy and me. But, we realized we wanted to move to the Northwest.” They returned to Columbus, sold their house and moved to Portland — without jobs or friends in the area. “Our kids thought we were crazy,” he says, “It was the first time we’d been alone together without them, we got a quintessentially Pacific Northwest apartment with vaulted ceilings and tons of light, and we both found jobs fairly quickly. We had a blast. I’d pick her up and night after work, we’d drive down to Cannon Beach, have dinner and wine on the beach, drive back that night, and go back to work the next day. We didn’t have anything to take home from work because we weren’t in charge of anything.”

One fateful night at a copy house

Jesse Owens Amelia Earhart Earnest Hemingway

One night, as he and Sandy made copies for a client of hers at a local Kinkos, Hardymon happened on an old Wall Street Journal with a posting for the executive director position at the WSDA. Hardymon had always enjoyed dentists in Washington because dental politics wasn’t their first priority as it was in so many other places in the country. “They had more balanced lifestyles,” Hardymon says, “These guys hunted, fished, played golf – dental politics was not the center of their life. I don’t think that has changed at all – Bracken, Kainoa and Amanda have seen it at the ADA meetings. As you wander the halls and meet other delegates you think ‘I wouldn’t want to work for them, or them, or them.’ Pretty soon you realize that things are different here than they are in the rest of the country.”

Dr. Tim Wandell, who was on the search committee when Hardymon was hired, remembers that initial meeting well. “When Steve came in he brought Sandy in and introduced her to everyone, and then we interviewed him. By that point we’d probably already gone through three days of interviews, and the headhunter walked out and said, ‘There’s your guy,’ and it was really true.” Wandell had already served with three executive directors at the WSDA, and he knew that getting someone in who understood the culture was vital. “Right or wrong, if you don’t understand the culture, it will never work,” he explains. “Steve had been with the ADA and with other constituents, he knew how to talk to us, what our issues were, and how he would address them. It was borne out to me as president – he had never been shy about stating his opinion, but he also never strayed from his position that the organization was ours to control, but he was going to give us his opinion. That’s an interesting way to communicate. You don’t want an ED to be a yes man, but on the other hand, it is our organization.”

Early battles

Those early years were spent battling advances from denturists and hygienists hell bent on establishing independent practices. It was Hardymon’s role to help the Association

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Governance and legacy

Changes in governance at the WSDA would provide the accelerant for myriad improvements for the Association. Ribary notes, “Steve helped lead an evolution of the WSDA governance structures that was way ahead of its time. Growing out of the committee structure was so important to this organization.” Hardymon explains, “The committees had well intentioned, good people on them, but they made a series of considerations and amendments and nothing ever got done.” Staff poured over committee minutes for the previous five years, looked at all the actions they had taken, and went through the attendance records. They found attendance was somewhere around 50 percent or lower for almost every committee, and that over the five year period they only made one or two decisions that were worthwhile. Younger members weren’t interested in serving on committees, so Hardymon pressed the board to utilize a task force model for issues that could be tackled easily, and left three standing committees: the PNDC, Government Affairs, and Budget and Finance to handle long range planning. At the same time, they reviewed association bylaws to streamline processes going forward. Hardymon says, “Changing governance was the key to moving the association forward. That, and moving from a cash-based to an equity-based financial program – first you have to have some assets, but then it’s a better approach. We started that approach 12-15 years ago, and then every step we’ve taken along the way, small or large, has led us to where we are today.”

Because of those initial changes, the Association now owns its building, derives revenue from NORDIC and WDIA, has a conference that continues to deliver on the commitment to raise enough capitol to keep dues low, and has cash reserves well in excess of what it needs to keep the organization healthy. More than that, though, the WSDA is seen as a leader within organized dentistry — Parrish says, “He took this organization from a nice, effective thing to something that was much more in tune with the times — bigger, more powerful and effective. He pushed the staff to look at the changing reality for organizations like ours. There were a lot of things out on the horizon that didn’t bode well for us, but he’s was aware of them, and forced the organization to examine them so that we could be relevant into the future.” Dr. David Petersen agrees with Parrish, saying, “If you want a forward thinker, Steve’s your guy. He’s always looking to the future, trying to figure out what is best for the organization — he gets things done, doesn’t rest on his laurels. Because of that, we’re well-regarded in the country. Among the 11th district we

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Smartest thing: “The smartest thing I ever did was when we expanded the space over on Sixth Avenue.

We got a verbal agreement from Clise when we renegotiated the rate for the entire space that the new space would be included.

When we got to that point they said that they didn’t mean it, and they wanted $40/ square foot for it, rather than the $18 we were paying for the rest of the space. We gave the space back and shrunk ourselves back into the old space, but we took the money we had earmarked for it and set it aside so that when we were ready to vacate we would have enough for the new office space. We ended up having $200,000 in that fund, which helped pay for our move to Fourth Avenue.”

Anything left incomplete?

“You can say that about anything. If you’re doing it right it seems to me that there ought to be something going on that is unfinished – so LifeMap is the obvious thing that’s still hanging out there, but it’s also growing WDIA – and I will have an opportunity to have some hand in that. If you’re doing it right you’ll always have something coming after what you’re doing now.”

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determine which battles to fight, and which to simply allow to happen. Wandell relates, “Steve’s intense and generally knowledgeable about whatever subject he’s going to be tackling. He’s a little blind when it comes to Ohio State, but that’s to be expected. He’s a good thinker who understands dental politics, and knows that we can accomplish some things and others not. Legislatively, he knows when to fight the battle and when not to – sometimes no matter how hard you work you’re going to go down in flames, and I think he understands that.”

While in the trenches, Hardymon made enduring friendships with members and colleagues from across the country even while cultivating the image of a rogue contrarian.

Minahan says, “He’s a great networker – he’s got a huge number of colleagues and dentists to call on when he’s working through an issue, up and down the west coast and the western states. He’s been a friend to the dental alliance, the lab association – he’s cast a broad net of folks he is aware of and has supported. I think he is firm but fair, and he’s known to be tenacious.” And though he’s well liked across the country, dentists from the South and Midwest still cast a steely eye our way for allowing hygienists to administer anesthesia and other imagined transgressions. Zepp laughed when asked about Hardymon’s legendary strength of purpose, noting that the ADA was often Hardymon’s favorite target, “Steve is very knowledgeable, he does his homework, and has a comprehensive understanding of what the issues are. He can come on as gruff or even a little standoffish, but he’s really a nicer guy than that. Still, he’s earned his reputation because he’s not afraid to ask tough questions and put people on the spot. He doesn’t mind sticking it to somebody when the situation calls for it, and as I said, he has a good, comprehensive knowledge of the issues – he probably knows the answer before he asks the question. He’s highly regarded by other Executives across the country – they realize how much depth of experience he has.”

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He’s a courageous guy, and often said the things that others were unwilling to say, and supported positions that were unpopular at the time because he truly believed they were right.

Steve is viewed as a senior statesman among state executives, as a thought leader, and someone who is a very effective thinker and critic. Without a doubt, he’s one of the strongest executives in the country.

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Best advice for a young dentist: “Live a very modest life and focus on paying off your debt until you get established. I still think it’s a great profession to be in. I still think it is under regulated compared to other professions. It’s getting there, but for the time being it is under regulated. I just think that people have always had debt but it’s their approach to debt that has changed. If you talk with someone from my generation, when they left dental school they still lived in an apartment, they still drove the same car. And they did that for 5-10 years. Today, that doesn’t seem to be the lifestyle, there is this culture of immediate gratification, this sense of ‘I made it, now I want some immediate rewards.’

There are dentists out there who understand the concept, certainly. People need to get a handle on what their life is going to be like, and many young dentists don’t do that. I still think it’s the right profession, I’d still do this before medicine.”

set the pace — we’re the biggest and best run in the district. His ability has always been to look at the future – to try to be proactive, not reactive.”

Hardymon’s forward thinking model has been mirrored by other Associations and even by components like Seattle-King, which has been looking into buying its own building. Additionally, Oregon did some downsizing following the WSDA’s lead, and DuBois notes that California is currently reviewing their governance because of the success of the changes Hardymon initiated. It’s been fulfilling for Hardymon, too, who says, “I’d be a fool to say that I’m not satisfied with where the Association is now – look where we are, look at our financial picture. We’re in much better shape than we ever were before. You have to instill desire in people – you can’t do it on your own. The board is responsible for 90 percent of what we’ve accomplished, but someone has to instill that desire in the board, that’s where the change comes from — I’m happy to have been that person.”

Mentor/Mentee

And while we can easily point to concrete financial evidence of his stellar leadership over the years, perhaps the more valued and personal contribution that he made over the decades was his mentoring of scores of dentists, staff and colleagues. Congressman Rick Larsen, a former WSDA staffer who worked with Hardymon in the early years, says, “Steve gave me a book about communication, and the rubric used was communication, recognition and influence — the idea being that if you could drive communication about an issue, you would get recognized about the issue, and from that recognition you could build influence. I still use that rubric a lot in my job. For instance, if you were to ask people on Capital Hill, I think they would say that I have become a bit of an expert on China. There was a vacuum in congress about China among members of the House when I first got there – I communicated about it, became recognized because of that communication, and now I have influence in that area. I learned a lot from Steve” Current staff all had stories about how Hardymon took them under his wing, focused them on a task and allowed them to grow. Senior Vice President/Assistant Executive Director Amanda Tran said, “Steve has been an amazing leader to work with. The best way I can describe him is to say that he gives directions, not orders. He gives us vision and leads the entire WSDA team by respect and not by authority. He truly respects each individual staff member and this attribute is not often seen in leaders. As he leaves the WSDA, he leaves a legacy behind.” Ribary agrees, saying, “He’s talented at getting information, mobilizing resources. He formulates a plan quickly, and he’s skilled at pulling together a team to get to work. Whether its staff, officers, delegates, he’s able to quickly ascertain who will comprise the best team.

Each of the past presidents we spoke with cited Hardymon’s ability to coach them to success as one of his most abiding qualities— no more so than Dr. David Houten, who came to the Association a little rough, by his own assertion. “I was just a young punk, a fledgling. I didn’t expect to get any one-on-one time but I always found him approachable. He set me up for success – especially with the staff. He knew my time was limited, and encouraged me to use staff as a resource to succeed. I think that’s a tribute to Steve, everything was geared to our success. I had information, I was up to speed, I had all of the latest developments, I was ready for any argument that might come against us.” Hardymon laughs when he talks about Houten’s amazing evolution, saying “He was a raw piece of clay who we turned into a maniac – he can’t wait to find a microphone now. When he first started he would say “I have to speak…?” Now, when we invite him somewhere he says “When do I speak?”

But Hardymon was also mentored — by Bishop, of course — but here in Washington by Drs. Mark Walker, Jeff Parrish, Doug Walsh, Sally Hewett and Spence Jilek – each sharing of themselves over the years. And early on, dentists helped craft Hardymon into the leader he would become, “Dentists who were influential were Bob Lauer in Ohio and Sid Francis

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WSDA Staff — his best asset

If he could change anything: If I could change one thing I would make regional associations rather than state – I could see four or five regional associations

Hardymon points to the staff at the WSDA as one of his greatest successes over the years. As any of us will tell you, he is quick to praise us for our accomplishments, and just as quick to take the heat whenever necessary. He has been a very fair and balanced boss over the years. “The staff has made me look good, and they’re a tremendous asset to the Association, so it’s important to credit them for their work. I might have learned that from Eric Bishop. He was a fair man, he knew his limitations, and I know mine. I think that’s one of the first things you have to do – know your limitations and fill in with people who compliment you. You get to a certain point where you don’t do the day-to-day things so you have to hire people you trust and let them go, do their thing, and defend them. That’s the only way I think you can run a business.” And, he notes, it’s not just about individuals — it’s about creating a team that works cohesively together, “You don’t want to take any chances with upsetting the environment in the workplace, I don’t think. Otherwise you’ll end up with a group of overachievers who hate each other while you’re playing referee.”

One such choice was Bracken Killpack, who came to the Association fresh out of college with an eager attitude, a thirst for knowledge, and a genuine love of all things political — a true wonk. Killpack took a two-year leave of absence to join the Peace Corps with his wife Kate and returned with a vengeance, picking up where he left off, but there was a change in him. Hardymon says, “I never thought he would be a candidate for this position when he first started, but when he returned from Panama I could. He matured a great deal there. I think it was the fact that he had responsibility for big projects that he had to define and implement – he had to do it all, including digging ditches. I think that being out there in the country gave him a different perspective on life and I think he grew up a lot.”

Hardymon worked closely with his protégé, grooming, advising, and letting him develop his own voice. Credit goes to Killpack, of course — he’s got the skill and the intellect for the position, but Hardymon’s influence helped craft him, too — another of his legacies to the organization.

Another favorite legacy of Hardymon’s has been the work Sandy has done in developing and nurturing the Washington Oral Health Foundation. “Sandy worked tirelessly to grow the Foundation to where it is today, and I’m proud both of her and WOHF — I hope it continues to fulfill its vital philanthropic mission across the state.”

– we’re all trying to do the same thing.

The future

to deal with them. Something will have to

So what does retirement look like for Hardymon? He wants to learn Spanish, travel locally, and really sit deep into his retirement. “I’m going to take a year to do what I want to do, and do nothing that has the potential of overstressing myself. I’m looking forward to spending more time with Sandy and our grandchildren,” he says, “You’ve got to remember, it’s not just the last 21 years, it’s the last 70 years. I’m not just retiring from here, I’m retiring from my work life. It’s more about the things I’m not going to miss – going to meetings, getting up early. This morning Sandy said to me ‘You can’t wait until you don’t have to get up early, can you?’ And she’s right, I’m looking forward to sleeping in.” We wish you well, Steve, and we hope you have many leisurely mornings — you’ve earned them!

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They have the same issues in Idaho as we do here. They have 1.5 or 2 people trying to carry out strategies for issues. I think a regional approach would be better – if you had Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Montana and Hawaii (we’re still trading out Alaska for Hawaii) and then hired a lobbyist for each state, and then ran it all from here as a centralized program, you’d have the same kind of programs that we have here throughout a region. It would make us so much stronger. I would prefer to have California, Oregon and Washington as a regional entity. I think that will happen one day as issues get bigger and bigger and the smaller states no longer have the resources

be done, and if the ADA is not filling that void it will have to be done regionally.”

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in California when I was working at the ADA,” he says, continuing, “Sid was one of the most reasonable people I ever met, and someone who understood business as well as dentistry.

He was a gold mine in terms of bringing me along. He understood insurance companies and why we needed them, and he knew that we needed to look at ourselves as a business. Bob Lauer was the chairman of the committee that I took over in Ohio, and I learned everything about dentistry from him. Now, he was an oral surgeon, so most generalists would say that I didn’t learn all that much about dentistry — but he was an aggressive guy and very smart.

In truth, he was probably more influential than anybody.”

legislative news 2015 preview

LEGISLATIVE WSDA is entering the 2015 Legislative Session with our largest legislative agenda in memory. The following is an overview of our legislative priorities.

Mr. Bracken Killpack Senior Vice President of Government Affairs

• Safeguarding the Patient-Dentist Relationship:

“The 2015 legislative session will feature our largest Legislative Agenda ever. If you have never been involved in our grassroots advocacy, this is the year to start — now, more than ever, we need your help!”

WSDA wholeheartedly believes that dental treatment decisions should be made by patients and dentists without influence from outside parties. The Association will oppose any legislation which allows non-dentists to own or operate a dental practice.

• Definition of Dentistry:

WSDA will support legislation to modify the current definition of dentistry found in statute to reflect the definition of dentistry passed by the American Dental Association. To date, nearly 20 states have adopted the ADA-approved definition of dentistry.

• Dental Benefits Legislation:

Several medical plans with pediatric dental benefits currently do not reimburse for pediatric dental care until an individual or family has reached their annual deductible. WSDA will support legislation that will require plans to pay for pediatric dental care before the deductible is reached.

• Dental Midlevel Providers:

WSDA will continue to oppose all legislation which creates a dental midlevel provider.

• Medicaid Audits:

WSDA is working with other health care provider organizations to pass legislation which gives providers facing Medicaid audits better safeguards.

• Loan Repayment:

WSDA is advocating for increased funding for the state’s health professions loan repayment program. This program was cut substantially in 2009.

• RIDE Program Expansion:

WSDA is supporting the expansion of the UW School of Dentistry Regional Initiatives in Dental Education (RIDE) program in Spokane.

More information will be available in the New Year. Please direct questions to Bracken Killpack at bracken@wsda.org or call 800-448-3368.

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The Washington State Department of Health and the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) are currently in the process of reviewing several rule changes relating to dentists, dental hygienists and denturists. Rulemaking changes occur in three phases: 1. CR-101 – Statement of inquiry announcing the plan to write or revise rules, 2. CR-102 – The proposed rulemaking notice giving the details about the proposed rules, effected parties, full text of the proposed language, and the date of public hearing(s), 3. CR-103 – Order to make a permanent adoption and notifying the public when the rules become effective.

Interested stakeholders are encouraged to provide written and oral testimony relating to the proposed rules during public comment periods. For more information, contact Mike Walsh at michael@wsda.org or call 800-448-3368. Regulatory updates are regularly posted on the WSDA blog (www.wsda.org/blog). The following is a list of active and newly-implemented dental rules being reviewed by DQAC and the Department of Health:

Administration of Anesthetic Agents for Dental Procedures

WAC 246-817-701 through WAC 246-817-760 & WAC 246-817771 through WAC 246-817-790 Status: Active, CR-101 Filed The proposed rules seek to clarify charting requirements, monitoring of expired carbon dioxide, and required use of pulse oximetry, electrocardiographic and end-tidal CO2 monitors for the administration of minimal sedation, moderate sedation, and moderate sedation with parenteral agents.

General Anesthesia and Deep Sedation

WAC 246-817-770 Status: Closed, Formally Adopted In September, DQAC approved the changes to the existing general anesthesia and deep sedation rules by adding end-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring requirements. The rule became effective on November 10, 2014.

Examination and Continuing Education for Dental Hygienists

WAC 246-815-020 & WAC 246-815-140 Status: Active, CR-102 Filed The Department of Health received numerous comments regarding the proposed changes to the dental hygiene continuing education rule prior to the CR-102 rule hearing held on November 12, 2014. Due to these comments, the proposed rules were not adopted and sent back to the committee. The committee will re-

view the rules on December 17, 2014 at the Department of Health Offices in Tumwater, WA.

Dental Maintenance and Record Retention

WAC 246-817-305 & WAC 246-817-310 Status: Active, CR-102 Filed DQAC approved the proposed rules and is in the process of filing a CR-102. Once filed, a rules hearing will be scheduled to review comments from public stakeholders. The proposed rules seek to clarify what must be included in a patient record and would require dentists to document conversations with patients regarding the risks and benefits of a particular treatment, alternatives to treatment, post treatment instructions, and any patient complaints or resolutions.

Dentist Retired Active Status

WAC 246-817-XXX Status: Active, CR 102 Filed The proposed rules add a new section to the Washington Administrative Code to create a retired active status dentist license, including continuing education requirements. DQAC approved the proposed rules in October and a rules hearing will be scheduled to review comments from public stakeholders.

Dentist Prescribing, Dispensing, or Distributing Drugs

WAC 246-817-360 Status: Active, CR-101 Filed The change in rule is a housekeeping measure that would modify the term “dental-related conditions” to be consistent with the definition of the practice of dentistry in RCW 18.32.020.

Dental Temporary Practice Permit

WAC 246-817-XXX Status: Active, CR-102 Filed The proposed rules add a new section to the Washington Administrative Code to provide for temporary practice permits to be issued to military spouses or state-registered domestic partners who hold an out-of-state credential as a dentist, EFDA, dental assistant, or dental anesthesia assistant. DQAC approved the proposed rules in October and a rules hearing will be scheduled to review comments from public stakeholders.

Board of Denturists Authority

WAC 246-812-XXX Status: Active, CR-102 Filed Substitute House Bill 1270 amended RCW 18.30 making the Board of Denturists the disciplining authority for licensed denturists in Washington. Rule making changes are necessary to align the existing rules with the statutory changes. A rules hearing was held in September.

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regulator y news update

REGULATORY

2015 DENTAL ACTION DAY

SAVE THE DATE FEBRUARY 20,2015 REGISTER:

Dentists: http://www.wsda.org/dental-action-day-2015/ Students: http://www.wsda.org/dad-student/

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The 2014 election results are now final. Just over 2 million ballots were returned and counted, representing a voter turnout of 53.11 percent – an extremely low voter turnout for a general election.

Republicans made significant strides in both the State House of Representatives and Senate during the 2014 elections. Republicans now hold 25 of 49 Senate seats and the Majority Coalition Caucus holds 26 with Democrat Tim Sheldon crossing over to caucus with Republicans. House Republicans also gained ground after several longtime Democratic incumbents fell to Republican challengers. In all, House Republicans picked up four seats narrowing the Democratic majority to 51-47.

This has been an unusual election year in Washington state with no U.S. Senate or Governors race and very little federal attention.

At the top of the ticket were two Gun Control Initiatives (I-591 & I-594) and an education class size Initiative funded by the state teachers union (I-1351). Initiatives 594 and 1351 did pass.

A election headline for the dental community in 2014 was the election of dentist and WSDA member Dr. Michelle Caldier in the 26th Legislative District. Calider, a Republican from Port Orchard edged out longtime incumbent Larry Seaquist in one of the most contested races of the year. Caldier bested Seaquist by less than 600 votes in a district that elected three Republicans for the first time in recent memory. Caldier will bring her experience as a health care professional to the legislature. In her career as a dentist, she has provided dental services to nursing home patients throughout Puget Sound and is currently an affiliate professor at the University of Washington School of Dentistry.

Congressional Races

30th District (Open Seat)

Mark Miloscia (R) – 55.67% Shari Song (D) – 44.33%

35th District

Sen. Tim Sheldon (D) – 54.43% Irene Bowling (D) – 45.57%

42nd District

Sen. Doug Ericksen (R) – 58.9% Seth Fleetwood (D) – 41.1%

44th District

Sen. Steve Hobbs (D) 54.08% Jim Kellett (R) 45.92%

45th District

Sen. Andy Hill (R) – 52.76% Matt Isenhower (D) – 47.24% One additional interesting race is in the 31st District, where incumbent Sen. Pam Roach (R) faced a significant challenge from former Rep. Kathy Dahlquist (R). Sen. Roach has won this race and will now become the longest serving woman state senator.

31st District

Sen. Pam Roach (R) – 53.63% Cathy Dahlquist (R) – 46.37%

There was only one race even remotely in play from a partisan perspective is the 1st District between incumbent Democrat Susan DelBene and Republican challenger Pedro Celis. Congressman DelBene has won this race with 55.05%. The only other race of any interest is the 4th Congressional district - Central Washington.

Doc Hastings (R) is retiring in this very Republican district. Clint Didier (R) faced off against former State Rep. Dan Newhouse (R).

Newhouse has narrowly won this race with 50.82% of the vote.

House of Representatives -- (currently 55D’s to 43R’s)

State Senate (Majority Coalition Caucus [MCC] currently controls the Senate 2D’s/24R’s v. 23 D’s)

25th District

The Washington State Senate is currently controlled by a coalition of conservative Democrats and Republicans called the Majority Coalition Caucus (MCC). There were seven races that determined control of the Senate and millions of dollars were spent on both sides in these races. The MCC will retain control of the Senate with 1D/25R vs. 23D’s. The following are the numbers from the Senate seats which determined control of the Chamber.

6th District

Sen. Michael Baumgartner (R) – 57.45% Rich Cowan (D) – 42.55%

26th District

Sen. Jan Angel (R) – 58.75% Judy Arbogast (D) – 41.25%

28th District

Sen. Steve O’Ban (R) 54.47% Tami Green (D) – 45.53%

The Democrats will retain control of the House. That said, the Democrats majority has narrowed to 51D-47R. The following are the House races with the narrowest margin of victory.

17th District

Lynda Wilson (R) – 51.59% Rep. Stonier (D) – 48.41% Rep. Morrell (D) – 45.20% Melanie Stambaugh (R) – 54.80%

26th District

Former Sen. Schlicher (D) – 46.31% Rep. Young (R) – 53.69%

26th District

Rep. Larry Seaquist (D) – 49.72% Michelle Caldier (R) – 50.28%

28th District (open)

Paul Wageman (R) – 49.39% Christine Kilduff (D) – 50.61%

35th District

Rep. Haigh (D) – 49.46% Dan Griffey (R) – 50.54%

44th District (Open)

Harmsworth (R) – 53.27% Wilson (D) – 46.73%

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Washington Insurance Commissioner Approves LifeMap’s Dollar-Based Dental Plan

We are happy to announce that LifeMap’s Dollar Based Dental (DBD) product for groups has been approved by Washington’s Office of the Insurance Commissioner.

This means that LifeMap will begin selling DBD to employers in Q1 of 2015.

WSDA, along with the help of its members, has collaborated with LifeMap to develop this innovative dental plan that will have an open network, no negotiated fee schedule, no limitations, and no pre-authorization requirements. Patients will get a set amount of dental dollars each year to spend the way they and their dentist feel is best.

WSDA members will receive information on how they can help promote this product to patients and HR decision makers in the near future.

Thank you to all those WSDA members who helped develop this product.

Medicaid audit update

In July of this year, the cover story reviewed Medicaid audits in the state and their devestating outcomes. One of the dentists interviewed had yet to hear from the state about the final outcome of his audit. Here’s what we recently learned: The state came back with a final calculation of $43,000 in overpayments to the practice, leaving the dentist with just one recourse -

a lawsuit to fight the judgement.

While the dentist disagreed with the findings, he felt it would be better to pay the fine than prolong the ordeal and wrack up new attorney fees. Noting that they were able to get the overcharges down from the initial estimate of $700,000, the dentist said “While we were successful in getting the amount reduced, I believe that the process and punishment is wrong. Human error should be explained and corrected.

Fraud should be prosecuted.”

The practice’s biggest hit came from the Family Oral Hygiene code for the ABCD program. The RCW requires that the information be given to the responsible present adult, that “lift the lip” demonstrations have been completed, that notations are made detailing the amount of time these procedures took — areas the audit found lacking.

File a complaint against the PDS

After extensive deliberation, the Board of Directors decided to file a complaint against Pacific Dental Service with the non-licensed practice division of the Department of Health for practicing dentistry without a dental license. In this complaint, the Association states that an “investigation will reveal that PDS, through its web of contractual relationships with dentists and resulting power to influence the operation of the affiliated dental practices, effectively owns, maintains, or operates offices for the practice of dentistry, or otherwise is practicing dentistry in violation of Washington law.” Additionally, the Board decided to file a complaint with DQAC against a dentist with an ownership stake in PDS controlled practices in Washington state for aiding and abetting the unlicensed practice of dentistry in Washington state.

WSDA is awaiting action on the filed complaints and will inform the membership of developments as appropriate.

Only seven hours of CE can be online/self-assessment

21 hours of continuing education are required annually to renew your license. Of that number, only seven can be obtained online or as self-assessed content.

As a membership benefit, the WSDA will track your CDE credits through the WSDA database. Swipe your WSDA member-

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ship card at your local component society, participating study clubs, or at any PNDC lecture or workshop and your CDE will be uploaded to your record. You may also manually add any additional CDE you have earned where you were unable to swipe your membership card. The WSDA has also compiled a list of CE FAQ’s that includes tips on how we help you manage your CE credits.

Ways in which you can obtain continuing education hours are: Component Dental Society Meetings Component Dental Society Clinics Pacific Northwest Dental Conference ADA Annual Session Study Clubs and Dental Seminars UWSoD Continuing Education Courses

Now Is the Annual Open Enrollment Period for Individual Medical

The annual open enrollment period for obtaining individual or family medical coverage for 2015 began on November 15th and ends on February 15th, 2015. Enrollments from November 15-December 31, 2014 will be for a January 1, 2015 effective date. After February 15th, you will not be able to apply for individual medical insurance inside or outside of the Exchange until November 15, 2015. There are exceptions for being able to purchase coverage outside of the open enrollment period such as loss of coverage, births, adoptions, etc. If you do not have medical coverage by the end of the enrollment period as required by the federal mandate, you will be subject to the financial penalty for lack of coverage. For more information or to apply for individual medical coverage, please contact WDIA at: 206-441-6824 or 1-800-282-9342 or info@wdiains.com.

WSDA Offices will be closed for the holidays

WSDA Office will be closed for the holidays from December 24 through January 2, 2015. We will reopen on Monday, January 5. While most staff members will not access email over the holiday, you’re welcome to send one for them to review upon their return.

We would like to wish you, your family, and your staff a safe and wonderful holiday.

See you in 2015!

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Law/Lewis Annual Lecture in Pediatric Dentistry Martha Ann Keels, DDS, PhD and Barbara Sheller, DDS, MSD Morning Topic: Open (Your Mind) Wide! Integrating Concepts from Child Psychology into Dental Care for Children with Special Needs Afternoon Topic: Making it Happen Providing Care for Children with Special Needs within the Private Practice Model

14-15 To Biopsy or Not to Biopsy: Interactive Soft Tissue Oral Pathology for the Dental Practitioner Dolphine Oda, BDS, MS This course will be presented in Maui, Hawaii

20-22 The Art and Science of Anxiolysis and Sedation in 2015 and Beyond – Nitrous Oxide and Oral Sedation Fred Quarnstrom, DDS, FADSA, FAGD, FICD, FACD, CDC; David Donaldson, BDS, FDSRCS, MDS, FADSA, FACD, FAAOP, FICD; and Mark Donaldson, BSP, PHARM D, FASHP, FACHE 27 Success With Direct Restorative Dentistry: Direct Anterior and Posterior Composite Restorations By Implementing Occlusion Into Everyday Dentistry Jose-Luis Ruiz, DDS, FAGD This course is presented in partnership with SeattleKing and Snohomish County Dental Societies

New Dimensions in Endodontics – lecture with optional workshop Alex Fleury, DDS, MS

23 Oral Pathology Evening Course: Oral Ulcers and Sloughing Epithelium: An In-Depth Evaluation of the Causes Dolphine Oda, BDS, MS

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27 The 45th Annual Ernest M. Jones Memorial Lectureship Drugs and Dentistry: New Issues & Newer Solutions! Karen Baker, MS

APRIL 10 Update in Periodontics Faculty of the UW Department of Periodontics 11 Conebeam Technology – lecture and workshop Johan Aps, DDS, MS, PhD and Peggy Lee, BDS, MSD, PhD

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My experience with going into the schools and providing dental health education was fun and exciting. It is amazing to see how many students do not realize how important it is to take care of your teeth. This program is a wonderful attribute to the community and will help educate our youth about dental health for brighter futures. I really enjoyed my time teaching with the students and would love to volunteer again in the future!

— Amy Knowles RDAHA

Spokane Teeth Week was October 18-24, and many WSDA members pitched in to make the event a success, including Drs. Sue Weishaar, Nick Velis, Ashley Ulmer, Brad Shern, Randy Stephens, Lisa Ellingsen, Amir Ganji, Chris Herzog, Jonathan Judd, Joshua Johnson, and the EWU Dept. of Dental Hygiene! Many of those involved brought their staff in too — like Dr. Ulmer, pictured above.

Wendy Johnson, executive director of the Spokane District Dental Society, said, “Teeth Week was an incredible opportunity for SDDS Members and the community to connect through the importance of dental health education. We were able to visit more than ten schools, 40 classrooms, and 2,251 children! The commitment our members and their staff exhibited was beyond my expectations. Connecting with children at an early age to ensure their commitment to their daily dental hygiene is vital for their overall health. The Teeth Week presentations provided them the opportunity to learn the value of good oral hygiene and the hygiene kits provided them the opportunity to put that knowledge to use. SDDS is excited to continue Teeth Week for many years to come.”

Ulmer and her staff gave three presentations at Cooper Elementary School, and she says, “The students were very engaged and enthusiastic participants. The teachers were really excited to get the goodie bags and extra teaching supplies. The children all come from a very poor area in Spokane, so many of them have not received proper instruction in oral hygiene so the presentations gave them a good place to start.”

Ellingsen remarked, “I really enjoyed the chance to interact and educate these kids! They were great listeners, and as expected, had great questions and some hilarious comments. I loved the opportunity, it was a great change of pace!”

Michele Travis from Dr. Herzog’s office said, “We saw three classes of 4th grade students totaling about 65 kids. The kids were great! We were able to bring in some x rays which of course brought lots of “oohs” and “aaahs” from the crowd. They all seemed very interested and asked some great questions. It was such a good experience for both of us. We look forward to having the opportunity to do this again next year!”

We’re proud of our WSDA members for going the extra mile to make the week of activities successful!

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INSTALLING International College of Dentists News

Congratulations to Dr. Dexter (Deck) Barnes for his recent election as President of the International College of Dentists at the recent I.C.D. meeting in San Antonio Texas. Dr. Barnes was inducted as a Fellow with the International College of Dentists in 1993.

Throughout the years Dr. Barnes has served in many capacities, Vice Regent, Deputy Regent and Regent of District 11. Congratulations as well to nine WSDA members who were inducted into the ICD at the same meeting, and to all 11th District inductees!

The International College of Dentists is a leading honorary dental organization dedicated to the recognition of outstanding professional achievement, meritorious service, and the continued progress of the profession of dentistry for the benefit of all humankind. Any member in good standing may sponsor a dentist within the USA Section for Fellowship through the Constituent Chapter/ State in which the candidate resides.

WSDA District 11 Inductees:

Top row: Dr. Philip W. Madden, Dr. Mary Jennings, Second row: Dr. Wm. Patrick Sharkey, III, Dr. Todd R. Irwin, Third row: Dr. Christopher Herzog, Dr. Ernest E. Barret, Fourth row: Dr. I. Blake McKinley, Jr.,Dr. Don Jayne.

WSDA members installed in the International College of Dentists and Pierre Fauchard Academy

Pierre Fauchard Academy Installs WSDA member Dr. Barry Feder as Vice President Issaquah dentist, Dr. Barry Feder was installed as Vice President of the Pierre Fauchard Academy. Founded in 1936, this prestigious International Honor Dental Organization was established to promote professionalism, integrity and ethics. The Academy was named after Dr. Pierre Fauchard, the Father of Modern Dentistry, who was born in 1678 in Brittany, France.

The Academy accomplishes its goals through literature, by encouragement of advanced and continuing education, and by honoring those who have made outstanding and meritorious contributions to the science and art of dentistry or to society. The Academy has over 10,000 members in 61 nations. The installation ceremony was held on October 11, 2014 during the 78th PFA Annual Awards Ceremony held concurrently with the American Dental Association Meeting in San Antonio, Texas.

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Life Insurance coverage is an essential tool for protecting your family and your practice by making sure that your loved ones will be taken care of in the event of your death. Life Insurance ensures that their financial future is not left to chance. Having coverage can mean the difference between your family keeping their family home, your children having money for college and your spouse having a means to retire.

If you have a spouse, children, parents or anyone else who depends on your salary each month, you need Life Insurance.

Although people are told by their financial planner, spouse and others that they need Life Insurance, they still find reasons for putting off purchasing a policy. But WDIA’s advice is to buy it now. First, the premiums for the same coverage will increase the older you become so it will be less expensive for you to buy it now verses next year. Second, the longer you wait, the more you risk developing health issues that could increase your premium or make you ineligible for coverage at all.

Forty percent of American households would immediately have trouble meeting their basic living expenses if a primary wage earner passed away.

Here are a few more reasons not to wait on purchasing Life Insurance: You are the main income earner for your family and they are dependent on your income. If you were to die tomorrow, they would be in big trouble.

You have significant debt due to the home mortgage, student loans, practice loan, etc. that you do not want to burden your family with if you passed away tomorrow.

You are saving for your children’s private school or college education. If you passed away, the kind of education that you would like to provide for them would be out of reach.

You have a special needs child who depends on your income for his or her care, probably for the rest of his or her life.

You do not want your family to be burdened with estate or other taxes that would reduce the estate your family receives when you die.

You would like to donate a large amount to charity when you die, but without reducing the amount of your estate given to your heirs.

Even if you are experiencing some financial challenges, Life Insurance should never be thought of as a non-essential expense. If a family loses a main breadwinner, the financial consequences could range from simply challenging to totally devastating. Life Insurance is one of the most important things you can have to ensure that your family will be taken care of if something happens to you.

If you are ready to look at your Life Insurance options or need Disability, Medical or Long Term Care Insurance, please contact Washington Dentists’ Insurance Agency at 206-441-6824 or 1-800-282-9342.

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May 15 PCDS Spring Meeting Dr. Low Dog Emerald Queen Casino Conference Center

May 8 Systematic Approach for Treatment Planning: Maximizing Successful Outcomes · 7 credits Dr. John Kois SeaTac Marriott Hotel, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Offered by Washington AGD, SKCDS and UWSoD

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January 13 Health Insurance and Your Practice · 2 credits Dr. Chris Pickel The DoubleTree Southcenter, 6 pm – 9 pm Sponsored by WDIA/NORDIC

February 18 SCDS General Meeting Mill Creek Country Club Dr. Bart Johnson Pharmacology · 1 credit

February 27 Success with Direct Restorative Dentistry: Direct Anterior and Posterior Composite Restorations by Implementing Occlusion, Into Everyday Dentistry · 7 credits Dr. Jose-Luis Ruiz Lynnwood Convention Center, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Offered by SKCDS, UWSoD and SCDS

Friday, February 27 Annual Seminar Lynnwood Convention Center Dr. Jose-Luis Ruiz Success with Direct Restorative Dentistry: Direct Anterior & Posterior Composite Restorations by Implementing Occlusion into Everyday Dentistry · 7 credits 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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Once again, the UWSoD/WSDA Mentor reception was a blow out! “We had more than 150 students and dentists in attendance, plenty of delicious food, and the Burke Museum is proving to be a great setting for this fun event,” said Laura Rohlman, membership manager for the WSDA. The annual event is held in association with the UW Dental Alumni group and sponsored by WDIA, and allows students and their mentors a chance to meet face-to-face.

Because the Mentor Program continues to grow each year and the receptions are so popular, Rohlman says they plan to add more organized, yet optional, events may be added to create additional opportunities for mentors and students to connect. “Events such as the Mentor Reception really provide a great environment for the students to get to know their mentor and network with those practitioners who will soon become their peers — if we can provide more opportunities like this in a social and fun environment, I think the value of this program will only increase.” However, attendance at these events is not mandatory to participate in the program. Many of the students prefer to communicate via email due to their busy schedules. The important part is for students and mentors to communicate what will work best for both from the start so that everyone is on the same page, Rohlman says.

Contact Laura at laura@wsda.org to become a mentor.

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2015 pndc testimonial

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I continue to attend the PNDC annually because I feel the WSDA does an outstanding job at vetting the speakers and bringing in people who are leaders and pioneers in their respective fields.

The wide variety of lecture topics provides something for dentists of all levels, from beginners to veterans. Not to mention, the Bellevue location is extremely convenient for me and my staff. My team and I love attending the PNDC and plan to do so for years to come!

— Dr. Oleg Shvarstur

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WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT THE

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The PNDC’s Ambassador Program has grown over the years thanks to our members and their staff, who have represented the WSDA. A PNDC Ambassador is a good will ambassador of the WSDA. An Ambassador assists speakers during the conference, helps make the speaker’s experience in Seattle memorable, and manages attendees. It is fun and educational, and a good way to help your dental conference succeed: “You become part of the presentation instead of just warming a chair in the audience” says Dr. Rod Wentworth, a longtime PNDC Speaker Ambassador.

To be eligible to be an Ambassador, you must be a WSDA member dentist OR a staff member of a WSDA member dentist.

As a PNDC Ambassador, you will be reimbursed for 25% of the cost of the full conference badge for each session you are assigned. Host four sessions and you can attend the conference for free! You’ll also receive CE for the sessions you sign up for, free parking on the day you work, and you’ll be free to use the VIP lounge to relax and enjoy complimentary breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages.

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2015 pndc lecture highlights

AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

Sign Up!

Signing up for the program is easy —review the host schedule (available online now at http://www.wsda.org/volunteer/) and fill out the form. If you have questions you may contact Craig Mathews at (800) 448-3368 or email craig@wsda.org.

Being an Ambassador is a great way to receive free CE, free parking, and free meals at the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference.

There are two programs open to WSDA member dentists and their staff — speaker ambassador and room ambassador. Each has separate responsibilities but the same great benefits. Any member of the WSDA member dentist’s team can participate in the room host program, but speaker hosts are generally filled by WSDA member dentists.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS Dr. Paresh Shah · Aesthetics As dentists, we are faced with an ever-changing selection of materials, procedures and requests from patients. The lecture will provide an update of current restorative materials and present clinical examples to help you understand their proper use. We will review direct and indirect procedures through a series of clinical cases to easily view how to treat many of the challenges we encounter in everyday practice — on natural teeth as well as implants.

Learning Objectives: • Learn techniques to improve the outcome of your indirect restorations on natural teeth and implants • Learn to evaluate direct and provisional restorative materials for proper use • Learn to create consistent shades and contours of your direct restorations Dr. Ted Teknos · Oral Cancer Attendees at this lecture will be introduced to and brought up to speed on research and clinical implications regarding HPV-related oral cancer.

Learning Objectives: • Discover the most recent advancements and illuminations when it comes to treating HPV-related oral cancers • Learn about cutting edge treatment regimens and research pursuits of HPV-related oral cancers

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(Partial list)

Dr. Stephen Buchanan · Endodontics Dr. Uche Odiatu · Health/Fitness Dr. Jeff Brucia · Restorative Dr. Paresh Shah · Aesthetics Dr. Fred Peck · Aesthetics Dr. Tobin Bellamy · Oral Surgery Ms. Shannon Brinker · Dental Assisting Ms. Cheri Wu · Hygiene/Ultrasonics Dr. Michael Brooks · Full Arch Fixed Implant Restoration Dr. Tim Donley · Periodontics Dr. Barton Soper · Orthodontics Dr. John Droter · TMD/TMJ Ms. Theresa Groody · Assistants/EFDA Dr. Mel Hawkins · Anesthesia/Pharmacology Dr. Glen Johnson · Dental Adhesives and Cements Dr. Martha Keels · Pediatrics Dr. Kim Kutsch - Caries Dr. Tieraona Low Dog - Health/Wellness Dr. Tyrone Rodgriguez - Dental Spanish Dr. Brian Novy - Cariology Dr. Ray Padilla - Sports Dentistry Ms. Janet Press - Lasers in Hygiene And many more……

in memoriam drs. bruhn, nelson, o’connor

In memoriam Dr. Alton Marvin Nelson

Alton Marvin Grande Nelson passed away on July 4, 2014 in Kirkland, WA. Born in Grand Forks, ND in 1924 to Levi and Emma Nelson, he met the love of his life, Helen Starr, while they attended Carlton College in Northfield, MN. Soon after, he went into the Air Force to serve in the Pacific theater of WWII as a navigator/bombardier in the B-25 Mitchell Bomber. Immediately after returning from the war in December, 1945 he married Helen in her hometown of Tracy, MN. They then moved to Seattle the summer of 1946 so Al could attend the University of Washington. Seattle became their home for the next 63 years, and Al participated in the first graduating class of the newly founded dental school from the university.

For many years he practiced his dentistry in Seattle, first in the Mt. Baker district, and then on Capitol Hill. His bride managed the dental practice and was also his assistant. For several years he participated in the Seattle Kiwanis Club. He enjoyed playing bridge with friends, worked alongside Helen in the garden as well as in exploring the family’s genealogy, took trips and cruises, helped raise their four children and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of his life alongside his wife of 65 years. After 90 years, so many have been blessed for so many years, and he will be deeply missed.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen, his daughter, Cindy Peterson, and his sister, Darlyne Bendickson, and is survived by his three sons, Randy (Martha), Brian (Miki) and Philip (Debbie), nine grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren. The family wishes to express their gratitude for the many friendships Al developed

once he moved into the Chateau at Bothell Landing retirement community. After the loss of his wife they brought joy back into his life.

Dr. William Walter Ehret

(October 22, 1928 - September 5, 2014) Bill was born to the late Arthur and Mildred Ehret on October 22, 1928 in Centralia, WA. He graduated from the University of Washington Dental School in 1956 and went on to serve for four years in the U.S. Army’s general dispensary on the west coast of France. After traveling and attending the Rome Olympics he returned to the States and was a family dentist in his hometown for the following 50 plus years.

Bill will be remembered for his many hours in the garden, and was especially fond of breeding rhododendrons. He enjoyed his weekly trips to Federal Way to volunteer at the Rhododendron and Species Foundation.

He was a member of the Elks Lodge and also enjoyed photography, travel, family genealogy and regular coffee time with friends.

He was often heard whistling a tune as he pursued his hobbies.

Survivors include his sister, Mary Jean Baumhofer of Portland, nieces Laura (Mark) Worden of Corvallis Oregon, Janet (Gary) Buskuhl of Tualatin Oregon, and nephew William Scott Baumhofer of Portland, Oregon. Bill had a special bond with his sister and niece Janet as the three of them shared the same birthday.

Bill is also survived by three great-nephews, Daniel, Nathan and Joshua Worden.

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Dr. Douglas O’Connor

Born in Astoria on July 10, 1946, O’Connor lived in Chinook until he moved to Longview at the age of four. He attended Mark Morris when it was a middle school and graduated from R.A. Long High School in 1964.

He earned his chemistry degree from the University of Washington in 1968 and his DDS from the UW School of Dentistry in 1972. Doug went on to serve as an Army captain from 1972 through 1974, serving as an Army dentist. In 1974, he returned to Longview and opened his dental practice. Doug always wanted to be a dentist and loved it until he retired in March 2014.

Doug and Jeanne were married Aug. 16, 1975, and have two grown children, Tyson and Tara.

He loved his family very much, spending time at the family cabin in Chinook, taking family trips throughout the country and cheering on the Blazers and the Dawgs! Doug was a passionate supporter of UW academics and athletics.

Doug’s other passion was community service.

He was a member of the Lions Club (Sunrise and Longview/ Kelso Earlybirds) for more than 40 years. He served with the United Way for 18 years and was the local president in 1981 and the state of Washington president in 1987.

He was a member of the American Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry and Academy of Dentistry International. He earned both his masters and fellowship in the Academy of Dentistry.

Doug was a past recipient of the Cowlitz County Citizen of the Year Award and the Washington State Dental Association Citizen of the Year Award.

He served on the Longview School Board for 12 years, four years as president, and was a staunch, lifelong advocate of local academics and athletics.

Doug was a founding member and president of the R.A. Long Alumni Association, member of the R.A. Long Hall of Fame Committee, recipient of the Marlen Peterson Memorial Award and was a dedicated Lumberjack!

Dr. Christian N. Bruhn, DDS Dr. Chris (Bud) Bruhn Jr. was born in Omaha, NE on July 29, 1939. He was the only son of Mary and Christian Bruhn. The family moved to the Pacific Northwest in 1941. Chris attended Franklin High School and went on to the University of Washington, graduating from the School of Dentistry in 1965. He opened his first practice in West Seattle later that same year. He went on to practice dentistry in Burien and Federal Way for the next 39 years.

He loved spending time with his family and friends, and will be deeply missed by all that were fortunate enough to cross his path in life.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Arlene, two sons Christian and Peter, as well as several nieces and cousins.

(Wash.) Jill Price (Ore.) Heather Willis (Alaska) Chris Hirt (Mont.) and Roger Newman (Mont.). We discussed testimony and who would stress each point.

As we worked our momentum grew. It was exciting to be the hot topic at the castle. Several states and influential people weighed in for us. The student’s were on our side. Could we actually win this thing?

The floor debate at the House was stirring, passionate arguments about being nimble or foolhardy swung back and forth.

Tempers flared. There was rooting applause for good points on each side. I found myself glaring at the clapping people sitting behind me. They glared back. Finally, the speaker representing ASDA spoke. She trashed us. WHAT? We thought we had them.

Evidently…not. There was a lull. Someone called the question.

We lost. It was just that quick…and we lost. We knew it would be hard, but we lost. Still, we got almost 40 percent of the vote. Better than we hoped, but we were heartbroken and more than a little angry. Angry at ourselves for not sewing things up tighter and angry at the students for not leveling with us.

But, you know the moral of this story. Even though we lost, we won. We brought a problem to light and started a dialogue. We learned what it takes to fight in this arena.

In truth, we won the very first day any of us ever spoke up publicly for our profession. We won for having the courage to speak up and do the right thing. We won because we formed an effective team. This is not over for the 11th District. Today’s lost cause is tomorrow’s opportunity to renegotiate. We value our ADA. We want it to have meaning not just for dentists but also for our patients and policy makers who look to us for clear and concise knowledge and leadership. Next year we will be right back storming the castle. Now that we know how, we can do anything. There are oh, so many good battles to launch…Stay tuned to this channel!

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Steve.

Finally, Steve had the strength and wisdom to nurture his boards, officers, staff and members at large who would become future leaders. Those of us who were privileged to serve as WSDA President knew we could always count on Steve for wise counsel, encouragement, and support for whatever agenda we might have brought with us in our quest for the position. That did not necessarily mean he thought we universally had great ideas (because we didn’t!), but he had the courage and force of experience within organized dentistry and private business to help us either achieve our goals or see the error of our ways. It was, at times, a delicate balancing act. Steve also instinctively knew many years ago WSDA had to find and nurture its future leaders. Evidence of that is the Leadership Institute which seeks out young dentists who show potential for leadership and brings them into the organization and then mentors them to understand “how things work”.

Steve and Sandy have devoted a substantial portion of their working lives bettering our WSDA. For that, I give them great thanks. They have earned their retirement to the quiet shores of Hood Canal to explore their art capabilities, reading and for Steve to grow out what hair he has left! I hope we will be able to recognize him in the future! Enjoy a simple cup of coffee, Steve and Sandy, watching the waters of the Canal and knowing you don’t have to get on a ferry today to get to work.

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Esposito was born March 26, 1920 in Spokane, Washington. He was the son of Pasquale (Charles) and Angelina Esposito, both deceased. He was raised in the Gonzaga University/St. Aloysius neighborhood, attending both St. Aloysius grade school and Gonzaga Prep before entering Gonzaga University. He enrolled in pre-medicine and played at an end position during Gonzaga University’s final era of college football. While in school he assisted his father at his grocery store. After college he attended medical school in Portland, Oregon attaining a degree in dentistry. While there, he met his future wife Peggy Tallman. Upon completing his degree, they married on 11 November 1944 and he then joined the Army as a dentist during WWII. Later he transferred to the Navy and was stationed in San Diego. Following the war he returned to Spokane to open his practice but was forced to close it when he was recalled to active duty by the Navy during the Korean conflict. He was stationed in Oakland California Naval Base where he operated out of a mobile medical van serving the Naval Bay Area. After Oakland he returned to Washington to attend the University of Washington where he completed

Each issue, the WSDA News will run up to 30 free classifieds for dental students and new graduates of dental schools who are seeking employment. To qualify, you must be a member of ASDA or the WSDA. Restrictions apply. Please contact Laura Rohlman at laura@wsda.org for more information.

ASSOCIATE POSITION — Looking for an associateship position in King County. Proficient in exodontia, including surgical extractions, molar endodontics, fixed and removable prostheses, with experience in aesthetic dentistry. Contact: jonathan.d.everett@gmail.com. View resume here: http://tinyurl.com/resume-available-here.

GENERAL DENTIST — Seeking a general dentist position in greater Seattle-Tacoma area. Graduated from Columbia University’s two-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program. Devoted towards quality, patient’s best interest and satisfaction. Please view resume at www.tinyurl. com/jmcgillcv or contact janinamcgilldmd@yahoo.com.

GENERAL DENTIST – Seeking part-time associate position in private practice in greater Seattle area. Friendly, compassionate, patient- and quality-focused. GPR certificate. View my cover letter and CV at http://tinyurl.com/qgrefqe. Email: jen.walker4@gmail.com. Cell: (206) 914-1332.

CONFIDENT AND PERSONABLE — Student (graduation 6/2014) seeking associateship with path to ownership. Interested in practices north of downtown Seattle. Six months experience as provider in CHC. Email matt1485@uw.edu for resume.

GENERAL DENTIST — Seeking associate position in private practice. Confident, friendly and patient-focused. Interested in Puget Sound area but all opportunities welcomed. View CV at http:// tinyurl.com/ny28pts. Email me at deaster5@uw.edu.

GENERAL DENTIST — Seeking long-term associate position in private practice. Interested in greater Seattle area. Compassionate, dynamic, patient-focused. CV available at http://tinyurl.com/ mxg25ng. Email me at estherradds@gmail.com. 206-972-3374.

VERY MOTIVATED —Personable graduate seeking associate-position on the East Side. Comfortable doing OS, endo, pedo, perio surgery, and pros. Willing to work extra days and great addition to any staff. Email: alexwardian@gmail.com ENDODONTIST — Seeking long-term associateship or buy-in/out in Washington State. I am also interested in providing care for an organization or multi-specialty center. E-mail me at: waendo@ yahoo.com DENTIST ANESTHESIOLOGIST — 10,000+ hours experience in sedation and anesthesia. Nationally recognized author. Safe and effective techniques. Comprehensive services in your office. Responsible for malpractice and DEA. www.northwestdentalanesthesia.com info@northwestdentalanesthesia.com UW GRADUATE ‘14 — Seeking associateship in private general practice. Keen to develop business skill. Oral medicine interest. Considering positions w/i 50 mi. of Seattle. CV available at http:// tinyurl.com/kdn5e98. t.duffman@gmail.com 425.890.7205 SEEKING LONG-TERM ASSOCIATE POSITION — In private practice in King/Pierce County. Personable, people oriented, skilled, and motivated to learn more about advanced dentistry. Graduation June 2014. For resume please email szolfa@gmail.com SEEKING LONG TERM ASSOCIATE POSITION — In greater Seattle area. Compassionate, patient-focused and enjoy doing dentistry. 2 years experience in private practice. Please email shan0313@u.washington.edu for resume and CV.

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ASSOCIATE DENTIST NEEDED — Seattle. Experienced associate dentist needed for a busy, well established, fee-for-service practice in Seattle. Long term, highly capable staff. 4 days a week, M-TH. Great income opportunity. Please email CV campheathern@gmail.com.

A REFRESHING PERSPECTIVE — When you work at Willamette Dental Group, the organization’s progressive approach frees you to do what matters to you--and your patients. What makes this multi-specialty group practice unique, and better, is a commitment to proactively facilitating the best possible health outcomes. Combined with a dedication to leveraging scientific data, skill, and the experience to make them happen, when you embrace the organization’s guiding philosophy, you free yourself to facilitate health outcomes—and open yourself up to a world of professional growth and success. Please visit www.willamettedental.com/careers or send your resume to nlachance@willamettedental.com.

PEDIATRIC DENTIST — Large dental corporation seeking Pediatric Dentist to work in their Marysville, Woodinville, Lynnwood and Redmond offices. For more information or to Apply Online go to http://gentledental.catsone.com/careers/.

DENTISTS NEEDED — Dental Professionals is recruiting dentists for temporary and permanent positions throughout western Washington – Vancouver to Bellingham and the Olympic Peninsula. No fee to you and you pick the days and geographic locations that you are available to work. This is a great opportunity to earn supplemental income or find a permanent position.

If interested please call Bob at (206) 767-4851.

POSITIONS OPEN — We have a need for dentists in Camas and Hazel Dell Wash. If interested please go to our website at www.dentalmedicalstaffinginc. com to apply. We specialize in temporary and permanent placement for Dentists, Hygienists, Dental Assistants, and Dental Front Office.

PORTLAND, ORE. — Dentist opportunity. Do the clinical dentistry you want to do. We offer paths in which you can manage or open your own practice with profit sharing. Pdxdentist@ yahoo.com.

TRI CITIES — Great opportunity in beautiful, sunny Tri-Cities (Eastern Washington). Established and very busy group practice looking for an energetic and motivated general dentist.

We’ve got the patients, the chairs, and the best support staff possible ready to make your transition easy from the start. Great earnings potential especially if you are experienced and efficient. Contact us today if you’re ready for a new adventure! Please contact Jolene Babka at jbabka@applesmiles.com for further information.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY IN SEATTLE — Busy office looking for a friendly, energetic general dentist with a positive attitude. Searching for a candidate who is familiar with all facets of dentistry from extractions to pedo. If you are ready for an exciting new opportunity, please send your CV to employmentservices0000@yahoo.com.

SEEKING ASSOCIATE/PARTNER DENTIST Vashon, Wash. (King County). We are a small group of private practices in Western Washington dedicated to providing dentistry at the highest level. We are seeking a long term associateship/ partnership with someone who is passionate about providing excellent care and has the ability to relate to each and every patient. The facility is modern, digital, and most importantly has an experienced caring staff to support you. Please email resume and CV to adam@cramerdentistry.com.

DENTIST NEEDED — Dental Group seeking experienced dentist for busy practice. Must have two years experience or more and great clinical skills.

Should be proficient in molar endo, surgical extractions, restoring implants and ideally placing implants as well. Great income potential for productive dentist and potential to be long term partner in the practice as well. Digital modern dental clinics located along Western Washington. We are looking for great clinical skills, with excellent people skills to work with our staff and patients. Email resumes to tanwardds@gmail.com.

DENTIST NEEDED — Great opportunity on the east side of the cascades. Established and very busy group practice looking for an energetic and motivated general dentist. We’ve got the patients, the chairs, and the best support staff possible ready to make your transition easy from the start. Great earnings potential if you are experienced and efficient. Contact us today if you’re ready for a new adventure! Please contact Jolene Babka at jbabka@applesmiles.com for further information.

PART-TIME GP IN BELLEVUE — We are looking for an associate in Bellevue to work 2.5 days Wed-Fri. More days possible. We are a top office in our area. Beautiful modern office with state of the art technology. Fantastic patients and team. Fully digital. Must be highly skilled and experienced. Please email resume to bellevuedentists@gmail.com.

DENTIST NEEDED — Enthusiastic dentist wanted for fast growing dental office. 3-4 days/ week with expectation full-time 1 year. Excellent compensation DOE. Email cover letter and resume to Dr. Jason Hilde: Jason@HildeFamilyDentistry.com.

DENTIST NEEDED — Seeking dentist for parttime permanent position in our offices in the Seattle metro area. 4-6 days per month caring for our Invisalign orthodontic patients. Ortho experience a plus. Schedule is set 6 months or more in advance. 401K and medical. Great job for retired dentist. Short resume’ to greattooth@aol.com.

GENERAL DENTISTS — Seeking FT or PT experienced general dentist to join our busy well established family practice in Benton City, Wash.

We are looking for a team players who is confident, energetic and a people person. Excellent benefits package. Please send cover letter and resume to dentist@bentonfamilydentistry.com.

EXPERIENCED DENTIST WANTED-- For associate position in busy Camano Island, WA practice in scenic rural setting. Emphasis on family dentistry. Prefer training and experience in oral surgery and removable prosthetics. Very stable long-term staff. Please send resumes to Camano Island Dental, 810 N. Rekdal Rd. Camano Island, WA 98282.

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GENERAL DENTISTS — Gentle Dental is seeking a Full Time Dentist for our Wood Village, Ore. practice. We aim to provide our network of affiliated doctors and staff with a competitive benefits package, which include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K plan, CE credits, and career opportunities to advance with the company. For more information or to apply online, visit http://gentledental.catsone.com/careers/.

FULL TIME DENTIST — Yakima Neighborhood Health Services (YNHS), a Community Health Center in Central Washington State, is looking for a full time dentist to serve low income and underserved individuals and families. Provide full scope preventive and restorative care all ages, six months to elderly. YNHS is an eligible site for National Health Service Corp and Washington State Health Professional loan repayment programs.

YNHS also has a special focus to serve the homeless of Yakima County, with a satellite clinic, targeted outreach services, medical respite care, and housing programs to help homeless individuals and families work toward self-sufficiency in our community. Dental providers work alongside committed HCH staff to care for high needs homeless individuals. Full time for providers is 40 hours per week (typically four 10-hour days). YNHS offers a competitive compensation package, inclusive of malpractice coverage, paid leave, CME, retirement / life / disability. See our website at www.ynhs.org for the breadth in our services and diversity in our staff. We are looking for individuals who share a sense of compassion for the underserved, and passion for quality. Yakima is a metropolitan community, rich in culture and, for a health professional, rich in opportunities to make a difference in people’s lives. There are about 100,000 people in the city of Yakima; our surrounding and more rural towns complete Yakima County’s total population of 230,000 people. Nicknamed the “Palm Springs of Washington”, Yakima has four distinct seasons, easy access to mountains, rivers, lakes, and natural concert amphitheaters. You can learn more about Yakima at www.visityakima.com and at www.liveyakimavalley.com. Email resume and CV to hr@ynhs.org.

DENTIST NEEDED — Seeking associate for practice in Camas and Vancouver area. Two years experience is desirable. Please email resume to declinic@gmail.com.

WANTED — PT Pediatric Dentist wanted We are looking for a part time Pediatric Dentist able/willing to travel to multiple locations in the Marysville, WA area. Apply Online: http://gentledental.catsone.com/careers/.

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ASSOCIATE WANTED-seeking FT or PT experienced general dentist to join established family and cosmetic practice in Sumner. Days desired would include Wednesday through Saturday.

Dentist should be skilled and personable and willing to be an integral part of the practice and community. An exciting development will be the relocation of this Sumner practice to a brand new state of the art facility within 9-12 months.

Ideally we want a dentist who wants a long term opportunity and call this new office home. Please e-mail resume to: docvan99@aol.com or fax to 253-891-1442.

SPACE FOR LEASE: Available early first quarter 2015. A fully plumbed dental office: 1875 sq.ft., four operatories: air, water, vacuum, suction, nitrous. Private doctor office, lab, large staff lounge, separate staff entrance, free parking for patients, lots of windows and natural light. All built in cabinets, office furniture and lots of dental equipment available at a huge discount. Location walking distance to University Village in Seattle. Call (425) 652-1040 for more information.

PRACTICE FOR SALE — East Side: Bellevue/ Issaquah. Two doctor fee-for-service dental practice with 50 percent overhead. Established proth/restorative Kois/Panky office is looking for two doctors for transition. Doctor open to all transition options including immediate sale, 50 percent sale, or long term associate with phased buy in. Transition structure would be depended on your goals and skill level as a practitioner.

Must have experience especially in implants and fixed proth. Please send C.V. and resume to: pnwdentalbroker@gmail.com.

GENERAL DENTIST — Large dental group seeking general dentist to for their Phoenix AZ practice. For more information or to apply online: http://gentledental.catsone.com/careers/.

GENERAL DENTIST — Gentle Dental is seeking a Full Time Dentist for our Gresham OR practice. We aim to provide our network of affiliated doctors and staff with a competitive benefits package, which include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K plan, CE credits, and career opportunities to advance with the company. For more information or to apply online, visit http:// gentledental.catsone.com/careers/.

DENTIST OPPORTUNITY IN WESTERN WASH. — Seeking experienced dentist for busy, well established, successful, fee for service, group dental practice. Full-time position available. Excellent immediate income opportunity ($180,000 to $375,000 + per year) depending on productive ability and hours worked. Secure, long-term position. You can concentrate on optimum patient treatment without practice management duties. Modern well-equipped office with excellent staff, and lab services provided. If you are bright, energetic with a desire to be productive, very personable, and people oriented, and have great general and specialty clinical skills, Fax resume to Dr. Hanssen at (425) 484-2110.

GENERAL DENTIST — We are a large Dental Group seeking a full time general dentist in the East Portland area. We provide our doctors with competitive benefits and trained staff. If you are interested, please forward your resume to Ron Brush at: BrushR@InterDent.com.

OPPORTUNITY WANTED FULL TIME — Seeking full-time associate position in greater Seattle-Tacoma area. Open to buy in/out opportunities. Patients and quality orthodontics are my priority. Friendly, dynamic, with mature judgement. Email: omarcaballero@hotmail.com. Cell: (817) 846-7399.

OFFICES FOR SALE OR LEASE FOR SALE — Downtown Seattle dental practice for sale. Long-established, small boutique practice with three operatories, Dentrix, Dexis, and Kavo handpieces. The office is nicely appointed with Stelty cabinets, and monitors and computers in the operatories. Asking $225,000, send all inquiries to: downtownseattledds@gmail.com.

FOR LEASE — Bellevue – Factoria Dental Clinic.

Existing 1,452 SF dental layout with four (4) operatories. Generous parking, mostly covered. Close proximity to Factoria Mall and Newport High School. Email: Kevin.Bray@Colliers.com or call (425) 453-3116.

FOR SALE — Goldendale practice for sale - Over $600k collections, stand alone building, 30 minutes from The Dalles, OR. 4 ops, building also for sale. e-mail info@omni-pg.com.

LAKEWOOD, WASH — Be your own boss at a fraction of what a start up would cost. Four op practice in Lakewood, Wash. Digital radiographs, camera, supplies. Everything you need to start right away. Low overhead. 50K Inquire@ practiceop@gmail.com.

FOR SALE — Selling my dental practice of 23 years. Located in beautiful Grand Coulee Dam, the eastern side of Washington State. 500+ miles of lake shoreline, no traffic and some of the best fishing and hunting in the state. Live where other people play. Averaging $4-500,000/year on a 3 day work week. Four operatories with new digital x-ray, double monitor computers in each room and an intraoral camera. Office paperless. Seeing 15-20 patients per day for general dentistry. Practice draws form approximately 10,000 including Coulee Dam, Grand Coulee, Electric City, Elmer City, Coulee City and surrounding wheat fields.

Great place to own a boat and raise a family.

Come take a look. Contact Dr. Jay Worden DDS, Class of 1990 U of W at (509) 633-3167 or (509) 631-1400.

FOR SALE — Whatcom County practice for sale Annual collections over $1.5 million. The practice provides a high degree of care to the patients while offering innovative and cutting edge techniques and technology. Practice has steady growth, great new patient flow, recession proof, and a top caliber staff. info@omni-pg.com.

FOR SALE — Jump start your own practice or satellite office with this new Issaquah office and 200+ patients. Efficient buildout with two operatory and room for a third. Dentist is moving out of state. Send all inquiries to: issaquahdentaloffice@ yahoo.com.

FEATURED PRACTICE OPPORTUNITIES — General dental practice opportunities in Everett, Washington. These practices are a great alternative to start ups with patients and revenue on Day 1! General dental practice opportunity in Seattle, Wash. Excellent neighborhood, high traffic and visibility. Specialty practice opportunity in the South Sound. For more details and information please contact: Jennifer Paine at (425) 216-1612, email: Jennifer@cpa4dds.com.

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FOR LEASE —Vancouver, Wash. Next to Vancouver Mall. Brand new remodel 2,000 sq. ft., just move in equipment. Built-in cabinets, Pano room, private office. Very nice! neilgray@comcast.net.

FOR LEASE — Turn key and fully equipped dental office in greater Olympia area. Located with close proximity to I-5; great visibility and easy access. Suite is 2000+ sq.ft., 5 operatories, great natural light, ample parking, staff lounge, and private office. Ready for immediate use, space available February 2014. Email: Hannajack@comcast.net or call (360) 789-4841.

DENTAL REAL ESTATE — Looking for new space? Relocating? Buying or selling a building? We can help. We are dental real estate specialists. Free Consultation info@omni-pg. com or (206) 979-2660.

SPACE SHARING OPPORTUNITY — Presently working three days/ week and have ample room to share space in our five chair downtown Seattle general practice office with in-house lab and technician. Bring your patients and staff and share the rent, utilities and supplies. Contact Rick Nicolini, DDS at (206) 310-5709 or drnicolini@hotmail.com.

PEDIATRIC PRACTICE — Vancouver area. Almost $800,000 in annual collections. Four operatories with digital X-rays. 2,100 SF office space.

Excellent location with great visibility and signage. Increase in revenue over the last three years.

Excellent collection policy in place. Experienced and tenured staff will stay with the practice. Please contact Buck Reasor, DMD, Cell: 503-680-4366 email : reasorprofessionaldental@gmail.com, www.reasorprofessionaldental.com.

FOR RENT OR SALE — Dental building available for rent or for sale in Marysville, Wash. to restart dental practice. This great opportunity is situated in an ideal midsize and growing cosmopolitan town in beautiful Pacific Northwest.

Last time patients were seen at this location: end of June 2014. Right candidate needed to re-start and take ownership of dental practice established since 1984. Start-up inventory, the domain name listed below and community good will is available to support the right doctor for this location.

For more information call (208)699-5311 or go to: www.marysvilledentalclinic.com. Email: olaruproperties@gmail.com.

BUILDING FOR SALE — Tacoma 2200 sq. ft. built in 2008. No down payment. Rent for $2988/month for 30 years and you will own it.

Email: hughbc@gmail.com . Call 206-280-4582.

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OFFICES FOR SALE OR LEASE

FOR LEASE — Professional office space available for lease in class A building in North Seattle Area. Approximately 2,500 sq ft available immediately. If interested send email to ballingercommons@comcast.net for details.

G/P PRACTICE — For sale in West Seattle.

Practice collecting over $890,000 annually.

Facility located in a hi-demand area of Seattle.

Excellent hygiene program in place. Three Ops and digital X-rays. Great collection policy in place. Well trained staff will assist with the transition and stay w/ the practice. Please contact Buck Reasor, DMD, Cell: 503-680-4366 email:reasorprofessionaldental@gmail.com, www.reasorprofessionaldental.com.

DENTAL OFFICE FOR SALE OR LEASE — Available for immediate occupancy. Ideal for auxiliary office or specialist. Four operatories. (425) 495-2635.

FOR LEASE— Covington Dental space for lease. Formerly an orthodontic space. Over 3,000 sq. ft. Nice corner visibility. contact info@omni-pg.com.

FOR LEASE — Burien, Wash. Brand new, 2,300 ft, six op dental office with pano room, lab, break room, two restrooms and private offices.

Completely wired and plumbed for state of the art digital dental office. $14/ft NNN or $2,700/ mo. Must see to believe and appreciate. Great opportunity for start up or relocation. Contact (206) 909-3863.

FOR SALE — G/P practice for sale in downtown Seattle. Well established, mature practice for sale collecting over $350,000 annually. Excellent modified start-up practice. Seven fully equipped operatories. Current staff will stay with the practice. Excellent collection policy in place. Practice has been located in downtown Seattle for over 50 years. Contact: Buck Reasor, DMD Reasor Professional Dental Services at info@reasorprofessionaldental services.com, (503) 680-4366.

OPPORTUNITY —Live and practice in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Prosthodintic specialty practice for sale in the greater Seattle area. Outstanding practice with high gross & high net. Building is in a great location with plenty of parking and visibility. Building could eventually be for sale to prospective buyer. Experienced staff will stay on with the practice.

Owner would stay on 1-2 days per week for up to a year to ensure a smooth and complete transition. Contact: Buck Reasor, DMD, Reasor Professional Dental Services.Cell:503-680-4366 Fax: 888-317-7231 email : reasorprofessionaldental@gmail.com CHELAN LIFESTYLE — This is a well-established solo practice located in the beautiful community of Manson, Wash., literally on Lake Chelan. The office is centrally located in an established garden across the street from Manson Bay Park and marina. Three fully equipped operatories well appointed with views of Lake Chelan. An ideal opportunity for a younger dentist who wants a growing practice without the hassle of a build-out Rural practice affords opportunities in all aspects of dentistry. Routine procedures include oral surgery, placement of implants, periodontal treatment, endodontic treatment, and fixed and removable prosthetics. Local Highland Dental Lab within minutes from the office. Lake Chelan lifestyle is a recreational paradise — boating, hiking, fishing, and skiing are all within minutes of the practice. Annual production 800,000 on three day work week with six weeks vacation. Contact Delaney Transitions: (425) 890-8271 or email piega@delaneytransitions.com. On the web at www.delaneytransitions.com.

NEXT/ANNIE MILLER & ASSOCIATES — Providing consulting services to the dental community for the past 35 years. New practice start-ups, practice transitions, sales and valuations. Dental space planning and architecture; real estate leasing and acquisitions, employment benefits; staffing resources and training; financing. Call today for your free consultation…we can’t mint money for you, but we can sure save what you have now!

Annie Miller (206) 715-1444. Email: annie@ nextnw.com.

FOR LEASE — Great location, over 2000 square feet, five operating suites in beautiful Olympia, conveniently located on Martin Way close to St. Peter Hospital. Over 30 years of quality dental care provided here. Contact Don at uncledgh@aol.com.

OFFICE SPACE TO SHARE — Excellent opportunity for specialist who wants to work one or two days a week or a start-up practice for any practitioner. Front office support. Contact Breezy at (425) 481-1038 or email office@gentletouchdental.com.

FOR LEASE — Available for immediate occupancy. A fully plumbed dental office. 1,350 sq ft, three operatories, air, water, vacuum, nitrous oxide and oxygen, private office, lab, staff lounge, separate staff entrance. This office has exceptional exposure to the Southcenter Mall traffic. Call Diana at Medical Centers Management (253) 508-1293.

OPPORTUNITY — Dental office for sale in Burien. 15+ years in the same location. Grosses over $350,000 a year, six operators and laboratory.

Owner is retiring but will stay for transition. Some financial available. Call JD at (206) 992-8771.

FOR SALE— Don’t miss this opportunity. Four op practice for sale in beautiful Lakewood WA. Just bring your patients. Digital/statim/new compressor. Low rent. 39k. Financing available.

Practiceop@gmail.com FOR LEASE — New construction. Professional Building in Lynnwood by Alderwood Mall.

2,000-6,000 sq ft available. Ample parking.

Private entry. High visibility and high traffic count. Each unit has up to 40 sq ft of signage on main-street. Ideal for specialist and/or group practice. Call Dr. Nguyen at 206-250-3282 or email datman1@mac.com.

FOR LEASE — 300 Pelly Ave N. Dental suite available in Renton, walking distance to the prestigious Landing, as well as Boeing. 1,361 sq. ft. on 2nd floor, with only two other dentists in building.

Three operatories, open configuration, plumbed with electrical, air, vacuum, and plumbing. Corner lot with heavy traffic flow. Rate is $23.26/SF/Y NNN, Triple Net is $5.60 (incl utilities). Contact Dennis Schmuland (425) 417-1206.

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE USED/REFURBISHED EQUIPMENT — Adec, Gendex, Pelton Crane, Dentalez, Porter, Air Tech, Midwest, Midmark and etc. Lab equipment. Parts are also available for almost all equipment. Call Dental Warehouse at 800-4882446 or http://cascade-dental.net.

SERVICES MOBILE IV SEDATION — Have your patients treated in your office with safe and proven techniques. Set your practice apart from others.

Attract new patients. Increase quality referrals. Neil E. Bergstrom, DDS (360) 825-6596.

DESIGN SERVICES — Slater Interior Design uses a unique interactive and collaborative process to create a design that expresses your story, personality, and brand. By exploring your likes, desires, and use of space, we will bridge the gap between functionality and design in your home or office space. Call today for complimentary consultation! 206-795-3245, or email us at slaterdesign@frontier.com.

HAVE SEDATION, WILL TR AVEL — Make fearful patients comfortable with IV Conscious Sedation. I am set up to come to your office and sedate your patients so that you can perform needed treatments the patients avoid due to fear. I have over 19 years experience providing safe IV Conscious Sedation. Serving Washington & Oregon. Richard Garay, DDS. (360) 281-0204, garaydds@gmail.com.

GUEST DENTIST — Will fill in at your practice for maternity leave, injury, illness, family emergency, etc. 35 years of general dental practice experience. Personable and patient oriented.

Dr. Ed Kardong (206) 842-6300.

OFFICE CONSTRUCTION CONSTANTINE BUILDERS INC. (CBI) — WSDA endorses CBI as their preferred builder of Dental facilities with over 25 years of experience from ground up buildings, renovations, remodels, and interior tenant improvement projects. All projects are completed on time and within budget. CBI provides the highest level of quality service with integrity that exceeds our client’s expectation. Please see our display ad on page two and website at www.constantinebuilders.com for additional information and how you can become another satisfied client. Telephone (206) 957-4400, O. George Constantine.

ALLIED CLINIC BUILDERS — Premier healthcare contractors in the PNW for over 35 years.

On time, on budget and providing quality that you can afford. Call today for consultation George McBee - Allied clinicbuilders@comcast. net (425) 941-3088.

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All about Steve

Dr. Jeffrey Parrish “If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn’t thinking.”

— George Patton

“How do you thank someone who has taken you from crayons to perfume?”

Lyrics from “To Sir with Love,” from the movie by the same name.

The views expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or official policy of the WSDA.

There was a time not very long before Steve Hardymon was hired as Executive Director of WSDA when our offices were located in an apartment in the Grosvenor House in Seattle. It was a typical urban apartment with a couple rooms and a bathroom—certainly not “an office”. Files were stored in the shower!! Imagine that and compare it to the extremely professional office space we occupy today.

While Steve actually arrived after we had moved from the Grosvenor House, in many ways, that metamorphosis sums up Steve’s tenure at WSDA. Under his careful watch and tutelage, WSDA has transformed from a small, quaint organization into a professional one that gets many things done very successfully on many fronts.

The job of Executive Director can take many different paths: caretaker of the status quo, shifter with the political winds within the power structure of the organization, “administrative assistant” or someone with a vision and goal that helps the organization mature and prosper. Steve Hardymon certainly personifies the last possibility.

In my observation, from his earliest days on the job, Steve’s first and foremost goal was to replace dues, to the greatest extent possible, with other income to the organization.

Secondarily, but related to the first, was to purchase our office space and not continue to be at the whims of the Seattle rental market. He has achieved both goals.

WSDA now receives a whopping 62% of its income from non-dues revenue. Because of this substantial influx, the projections for the upcoming years are such that we will not increase dues to meet expenses for quite some time. PNDC (which formerly was mostly an old boys drinking party at the Olympic Hotel), WDIA (which formerly provided only some minor medical policies), and other sources were nurtured and developed

by Steve over many years into significant money-making enterprises, not just member benefits. Costs were controlled. Staff positions have been added and SUBTRACTED as times changed and new challenges presented themselves; Steve did not keep positions filled just because they had been traditionally filled—the job had to be needed for the organization. While it was sometimes difficult, it was essential for the financial health of WSDA. While Steve always wanted to present a very professional image and attract great staff to the offices we occupy, the saga to Fremont and the purchase of an income producing building took numerous twists and turns over many years including and especially during the uncertain times of the real estate meltdown of 2007/8. Finally we were able to find a “deal” that suited the goal the organization had set to own its own building and control its costs for the future. We then had the challenge of another tenant improvement planning and build out (done with much excellent input from Sandy), and it turned out beautifully. Staff love their surroundings; there is parking for members to attend meetings, and we have everything we need in terms of space and facilities for a long, long time.

A couple decades ago, many civic groups and individuals came to WSDA asking for donations for one worthy cause or another. WSDA wisely decided that its Board should not be in the business of deciding where our money should be going outside the organization, but they also recognized WSDA had a civic duty to be a player in the charitable world.

Steve saw the need for our own 501C3, and the Washington Oral Health Foundation was born. Early on we had the good sense to hire Sandy Hardymon as Director of that foundation, and she worked tirelessly, for many years at no or little pay, to turn it into a viable charitable foundation with a specific mission of prevention, education and outreach to give WSDA a visible presence in many areas of the community that do not always have the best access. WOHF now stands by itself with the support of many dentists and others to continue the work it started years ago, thanks to the vision and hard work of Sandy and continued on page 45

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“WDIA helped me get back on my feet” — Dr. Ron Dahl “One of the best decisions I made early in my dental career was purchasing disability insurance. Although I didn’t expect to ever have to use it, I wanted the peace of mind.

Shortly after I had acquired my dental practice, (with all of the accompanying loan commitments in addition to my student loans), I ruptured my Achilles tendon while playing a pickup basketball game.

Surgery was required and I was in a full cast for three months.

I was able to collect partial disability income for the next few months until I was back to full speed, which helped immensely when meeting my financial obligations, especially with my practice loans. I strongly urge any young dentist to purchase disability insurance sooner rather than later.

Matt French and Kerri Seims at WDIA are two talented professionals who can help navigate the insurance maze. Let them help you get the insurance you need as you begin your dental career.”

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