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DENTAL MIRROR
WINTER 2013
a publication of the Northern District Dental Society
SPRING MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Turn up the HEAT in Your Practice
featuring Dr. Joe Blaes
Create a PASSION for the BEST! Learn clinical
procedures from start to finish highlighting the
best products, materials and techniques that
enable the dentist and clinical assistants to produce dentistry in the least amount of time at a
low level of stress. This course is designed to
increase hourly production and will demonstrate many ways that clinical dentistry can be
enhanced, upgraded, simplified, done quicker
and made more fun for the entire dental team.
In this three hour seminar, Dr. Joe Blaes will
cover a range of exciting dental topics including:
• Detecting oral cancer early
• The latest “cool” dental magnification
• Interactive patient communication with the
GURU
• New high powered LED curing lights – best
brands to buy
• Review of air driven and electric handpiece
systems
• Tooth isolation made easy
• Review of implant dentistry
• Impression materials, gingival retraction and
digital impressions
• Review of tooth preparation with diamonds
and burs
• Latest information on composite restorative
products
• Review of cementation products: what
cement to use when
• Review of tooth removal: extractions made
easy
• Practice management tips
• Review of dental hygiene
products
• 10 new products to know
about!
Dr. Joe Blaes
Dr. Blaes has created a unique, innovative,
insurance-free, fee-for-service general practice in
St. Louis, Missouri, that emphasizes preventive,
esthetic, reconstructive and implant dentistry.
He is the Chief Editor of Dental Economics
magazine where he writes a monthly column,
“Pearls for Your Practice” and frequent feature
articles. He regularly lectures and presents
hands-on programs for dentists and auxiliaries
at national, regional, state and specialty meetings around the country. In addition to memberships in many professional organizations, Dr.
Blaes is a Fellow of the American College of
Dentists, a past President of the American
Academy of Dental Practice Administration and
a Founding Member and a Member of the
Advisory Council for the American Academy for
Oral System Health. His honors include St.
Louis University’s Alumni Merit Award and the
AGD Missouri Dentist of the Year Award 2007.
Registration opens at 3:30pm and the three
hour seminar begins promptly at 4:00pm. The
seminar will be followed by a reception and dinner and music by Brandon Crocker. The registration brochure has been mailed to your office.
It is also available on line at www.ndds.org.
Spouses and staff are invited.
Thanks to the following sponsors listed on the
right for their generous support of this meeting.
Serving the Greater Atlanta Dental Community
NDDS Membership
Meeting
Monday, April 29
Villa Christina
4pm-9pm
2012-13 NDDS CE
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Mr. Ed Cooney and
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SILVER LEVEL
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Mr. Bryant Cornett
CARESTREAM DENTAL
Mr. Nathan Paldrmann
LAW OFFICE OF
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Mr. Stuart Oberman
SEPTODONT
Mr. Chris Corsette
SOUTHEAST
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Mr. Peter Newcomb
BRONZE LEVEL
STEPHENS, INC.
Mr. Neil Moore, CFP®
Northern District Dental Society
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
LAW Days: An Eye Opening Experience
Greetings Fellow Dentists,
the lawyer’s lobby, the anti-fluoride
lobby (I made that one up) all have
PAC’s as well. A lot of these groups
have a lot more numbers and therefore resources to generate money for
their PAC’s. Georgia dentists make up
for this shortcoming by attending
LAW Days and speaking directly to
our law makers and representatives.
Our presence on Wednesdays is
notorious.
I trust your winter is going well. Holidays are a distant memory and we are all grinding thru our winter season with glimmers of spring just around the corner (hopefully).
Our legislative season is in full swing down at the capitol.
Personally, I am glad they only meet for 40 days. Politicians
don’t feel that they have done their jobs if they don’t pass
laws. Imagine if they had a whole year to accomplish that
task.
As GDA dentists we are involved either directly or indirectly
in this process. Some of us will attend LAW Days at the capitol and speak directly with a “law maker” which can and does
affect the outcome of their vote on the floor. Others will write
a letter to our representative. This actually works in forming a
politician’s opinion, believe it or not.
The way politics is done has its negative side, but for now it’s
the only game we’ve got. It’s not too late to join us on an
upcoming Wednesday and show our legislators that we really
do care. If you haven’t participated, I encourage you to do so.
I promise you an eye opening experience into the world of
Georgia politics.
Most GDA dentists will check off a $125 GADPAC contribution on our dues statement. This contribution is an important
indirect influence on our politicians as well. When I was fresh
out of school I used to think that PAC’s were a gross and
unfair way to influence votes. Only those with enough money
could get what they wanted. After attending LAW Days on
Wednesdays with my fellow GDA dentists, I learned not only
how this money helps, but I learned how the insurance lobby,
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EDITOR’S MESSAGE
Appreciating Your Staff, NOT Staff Appreciation
The assistant is the one that calms the
patient; the “hand holder.” They are also
the authority on treatment planning.
When we leave the room the patient verifies with the assistant that the filling or
crown is really needed. The assistant
makes sure that our lab cases and crown Dr. Rebecca Weinman,
Editor
seat appointments match up, keeps
instruments organized and do their best to keep the mirror
clear so we can see to get to the distal of #15. They are the
ones that work with us knee to knee and nose to nose even on
our crabby days.
H
ave you ever been in to the office after hours to see a
patient and can’t find a particular instrument or the
mixing pad?? It comes into focus when you turn on
the lights, the water pumps, the suction, fill the water bottle
and twist it into place and turn the dental unit on, that we as
dentists are not the only ones that make the office function.
We may be “captain” of the dental office, but the ship doesn’t
sail without our staff. We are extremely fortunate in my office
to have capable, veteran staff. Sometimes I wonder who
works for whom, but I guess that comes with seniority.
The front desk staff, I refer to as the front line. They are the
face and the voice of the office. These are the people that get
to deal with insurance companies and collect money from
patients, most of which are sure that the money goes directly
into our pockets.
Staff Appreciation Day should come more often than the
annual holiday party. At the end of the day, offer a sincere
“Thank You!” to those who have helped you build a successful
practice!
We can’t flatter ourselves into thinking that our patients come
to see us – it’s the hygienist that they have bonded with that
keeps them as patients in our office. Our hygienists know
about births, deaths, surgeries, replacements (joints and
spouses) and probably confidentialities some family members
are not aware of.
We welcome any questions you may have for the editor. Please
submit any questions or comments regarding any district, state
or national events/issues involving dentistry to
Dr. Becky Weinman at beckyweinman@gmail.com.
Please include topic in the subject line.
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Northern District Dental Society
We Need You to Make a Difference in 2013: Here’s How...
by Dr. Troy Schulman, Chairman of Governmental Affairs Committee
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“One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is
he Contact Dentist Program is a great way to help
that you end up being governed by your inferiors.”
your patients, protect your practice, and let your
voice be heard without investing an enormous
– Plato
amount of time. The Georgia Dental Association initiated
the Contact Dentist program approximately 25 years ago to match each state
legislator with a member dentist in his/her district across the state. The legislator may be a patient, friend, or an associate of the dentist. As the contact dentist, you will strengthen the relationship and be an advocate for your patients
and oral healthcare in Georgia. You develop a trust with the legislator just as
you would with a patient. The key is relationships. The legislators are eager to
have information from our perspective as healthcare providers and small business owners. The program works closely with the GDA leaders and members
so that the message conveyed to the legislators is effective and is in the best
interest of the patients. As a dentist, you can provide quality oral healthcare
for your patients and care for them on the policy side as well.
Northern District members L to R:
Every year there are numerous bills/legislation that can affect our patients and
Don Brown, Sarabess Baumarind, Doug Torbush, Richard
our businesses. I have seen this program work first hand during the 2011
Sugarman, Richard Weinman convene at the capitol on
Georgia General Assembly. There was a bill working its way through the
Monday, January 14, for opening day of the 2013 legislaSenate when it hit a rough patch. The GDA supported this bill to protect the
tive session to hand out Dental kits to legislators and their
staff members. This year kits were distributed.
Medicaid patients and providers, so I contacted my assigned legislator, who
was a freshman legislator with whom I had just recently established a relationship. I shared information with him supplied to me by the GDA. After discussions with me and the GDA Executive Director, Martha Phillips, he was on
board to support the bill. He thanked me for providing the information and
was impressed with the GDA and the Contact Dentist Program. The program
also encourages dentists to attend GDA assigned Law Days during the session.
Here is where the dentists can have face-to-face interaction with the legislators
and voice our message. There are also annual Legislative Receptions, when the
Legislation is not in session, that you can attend with your assigned legislator.
The legislators are also invited to district meetings and you can invite the legislator to your office and/or to lunch or dinner. These legislators love the interAlliance volunteers assemble dental kits for
action with dentists and the program.
distribution at the Capitol.
We, as dentists and citizens, need to stay informed
and work together in the best interest of our
patients. We also need to be aware of policies that
affect our businesses and practices. This program
is a great way to do just that. There are 93 legislators in the Northern District and we have over
1,300 member dentists. I am sure some of you
know a legislator, would like to get to know one,
or just want to get more involved. Please feel free
to contact me anytime to further discuss the program or ways you can help on the legislative end
without running for office!! You can contact the
GDA office to find out who represents you from
your district and obtain their contact information.
Troy Schulman can be reached at 770.396.7545,
drtroy@troyschulmandds.com
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Northern District Dental Society
Dr. Emile Fisher Honored
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Photo credit: Lawrence Andrade
r. Emile Fisher was honored for his service to the Ben
Massell Dental Clinic on January 12th at the 100th
anniversary celebration at the Defoors Center in
Atlanta. Besides his 60 years of dedicated service at Ben
Massell, Dr. Fisher has been a friend to dental students all over
Georgia by establishing a scholarship fund at Medical College
of Georgia School of Dentistry, benefitting the first class in
1969 and every class since. He worked with the Georgia
Dental Association to form a foundation that would provide
scholarships to Georgians interested in dentistry. Now known
as the Emile T. Fisher Foundation for Dental Education in
Georgia, it has created an endowment of more than one
million dollars.
Dr. Emile Fisher is shown with friends, Mrs. Miriam and Dr. Ted Levitas
and Mr. Gary Kirkus of Atlanta Dental Supply
Wilmington N.C. After high school he worked 80 hour weeks
at a shipyard earning $2 per hour. He saved every paycheck
until he had enough money to attend Wake Forest University.
In 1948, he attended Emory University Dental School. Dr.
Fisher wanted to specialize in periodontics, but there was no
more money. The dean of Emory arranged for him to attend
Northwestern University where he received his post-doctorate
working nights to pay expenses.
Dr. Fisher also contributes to scholarships provided by
Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society, Wake Forest
University, East Carolina University, Renssalear Polytechnic
University, Emory University, and Morehouse College. To date,
he is the largest individual donor to the building fund of the
new dental school now known as Georgia Regents University
School of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Fisher had a successful practice in Atlanta, serving as president of Northern District in 1976 and was awarded NDDS
Dentist of the Year in 1982.
According to the foundations website, Dr. Fisher grew up in
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NDDS Members Ridin’ in Style!
by Dr. Becky Weinman
There is a saying “the difference between men and boys is the price of their toys”
and some members of Northern District may prove that to be true.
1954 Porsche Speedster
Dr. Tom Callahan admits to being a “gear head” since he was a junior in high
school. He bought his first Porsche in 1968. It was a 1965 356C coupe. His real
collector car, however, is a 1954 Porsche Speedster. Porsche produced less than
4,000 of this model and the one owned by Tom holds the title of being the oldest
unrestored speedster in the world. Never rusted, never wrecked, and never raced.
Drs. Jim Granade (Jr. and III), bought their 1914 Hudson from their patient that
was and antique car expert. “It was an older restoration, but didn’t require much on
our part,” says Jim III. It has a 3 speed, in-line 6 cylinder, 40hp engine. It drives
best at around 25 mph, but will top out around 50 mph. It did take Jim two years
to find and original 1914 Georgia license plate. This is the same model as the first
car his grandfather owned. He remembers the story of his grandfather sitting on a
bale of cotton and sealing the deal with a handshake for $1,012.50.
Dr. Max Ferguson has wanted a Mercedes Benz since he lived in Europe when he
was in the service. He always had an interest in old cars and would stop to “check
them out” whenever he saw them. He now owns a 1971 Mercedes 280SL, 2 door
roadster; hard top/ soft top. This model was only made during the years 19681971. He says his car was,” completely and highly restored” in
2006 in Raleigh, NC. According to
Max, the most difficult part of
restoring a car is paying for it, so
it’s best to buy a car that someone
else has restored and is ready to
sell!
Dr. Roy McDonald looked for several years for his 1956 Chevy
Cameo pickup truck. He finally found what he
was searching for from a restorer in Florida.
There were 1452 made and it is believed that less
than 50 remain on the roads today. It had a frame
off restoration about five years ago and has a
rebuilt GM 350/300hp engine and a 350 turbo
transmission. The new carburetor is mounted to
a GM bow tie aluminum manifold. It is equipped
with power steering and power disc brakes, headers and complete new exhaust. Roy’s truck is
comfortable to ride in as well. It has after-market
vintage air conditioning and new custom interior
and stereo.
1914 Hudson
1956
Chevy
Cameo
1971 Mercedes 280SL
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Northern District Dental Society
Celebration of Smilemakers
moved the clinic
from downtown.
United Way of
Metropolitan
Atlanta began to provide funding for the dental clinic in 1957
and still remains a central partner and funder. Zoning issues
made it necessary for the clinic to move again in 1959. With
the help of Ben Massell and Jewish Federation of Greater
Atlanta, a new home was secured on 7th Street in midtown
Atlanta where it remained for 49 years. In honor of his
involvement and financial generosity, the clinic was renamed
the Ben Massell Dental Clinic.
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olunteers and staff of The Ben Massell dental clinic gathered together Saturday, January 12 to celebrate 100 years
of providing dental health services to people unable to
afford care. There were 240 in attendance and over $100,000 was
raised to support the clinic. A silent auction, featuring twenty
pieces of art created and donated by dentists and their families,
helped reach the fundraising goal.
The celebration kicked off with a nice sampling of foods and
beverages. After dinner, Dr. Emile Fisher received an award
for his sixty years of service and support to the clinic. The
guests were then entertained by Pete Dominick, a nationally
renowned comedian. To finish off the evening, a variety of
delectable desserts were served as well as a port wine and dark
chocolates.
In 2005 Gary Miller, CEO of Jewish Family & Career Services,
the clinic’s parent organization, enlisted the help of Ben
Massell’s granddaughter Cathy Selig-Kuranoff to chair a capital
campaign that would eventually raise $5.5 million in monetary
and in-kind funding. On August 27, 2008, The Ben Massell
Dental Clinic opened the doors to a state of the art Dental
Clinic that achieved LEED certification in 2010.
Ben Massell Dental Clinic began as The Morris Hirsch Clinic,
established in 1911. At that time it provided outpatient medical services to those unable to afford care. It operated out of
an old house on Capitol Avenue and was only open on Sunday
mornings. There was a nurse on staff that was paid an annual
salary of $500.00.
The clinic now staffs eleven full time employees and sees
patients per day. The volunteers that donate their time range
from clerical staff to dental specialists. The clinic also serves as
a teaching facility for dental students. Over 4,000 patients are
treated per year at Ben Massell (most multiple visits); resulting
in over 15,000 procedures and $2.66 million in services.
In 1929, the clinic added emergency dental care to its services.
In 1956, Drs. Irving and Marvin Goldstein, leading dentists at
The Morris Hirsch Clinic, with the help of Atlanta builder and
developer, Ben Massell, acquired a location on Pryor Street and
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Northern District Dental Society
The Dental Mirror is the official publication
of the NDDS/Greater Atlanta Dental Society,
4850 Golden Parkway, Suite B-417, Buford,
Georgia 30518. Subscription is included in
the annual dues. All others, $18 per year.
No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission.
Editor: Becky Weinman, DDS
3490 Piedmont Road, NE
Suite 110
Atlanta, GA 30305
Phone: 404-266-1300
Fax: 404-365-8526
beckyweinman@gmail.com
NDDS 2012-13 OFFICERS
President
Thomas Jagor, DDS
President Elect
Carol Wolff, DDS
Vice President
Donald Brown, DDS
Secretary/Treasurer
Victor Van Greunigan, DMD
Immediate Past President
Douglas Torbush, DDS
Executive Director
J.W. (Hank) Holderfield
Assistant to Executive Director
Laura McGowan
The opinions expressed herein are those of
the author under whose name they appear
and are not to be regarded as representing
the views of NDDS unless so indicated.
Publication of any article or advertisement
should not be deemed an endorsement
of the opinions expressed or products
advertised. The editor expressly reserves
the right to refuse publication of any article,
photograph, or advertisement deemed
contrary to the objectives of the Northern
District Dental Society.
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NDDS CALENDAR
Dental Dash at Dawn is a 5K race to be held on March 30,
2013 at 8am. The run/walk will start and finish in the beautiful Fourth Ward Park at 680 Dallas St., Atlanta, GA 30308.
All 5K participants will receive an official race t-shirt and a
Dental Dash bag. Food is also provided to registered participants. The Dental Dash at Dawn is benefiting Dentistry for
the Developmentally Disabled, a dental clinic exclusively serving children and adults with developmental disabilities such as
autism, cerebral palsy, downs syndrome and many other
developmental disabilities. The clinic is a vital resource for
patients who would otherwise not be able to receive dental
care in a typical dental setting. The DDD Foundation is a
501(c)(3) that supports the dental clinic.
Wednesday, February 27
GDA LAW Day Program NDDS Hall County Branch Members
The Capitol Building, Atlanta
Contact: Nelda Greene 404-636-7553
or via email: greene@gadental.org
8:15 a.m.
Breakfast
12:00 Noon
End of Session
Wednesday, April 17
NDDS Continuing Education Meeting
Villa Christina Restaurant, Atlanta
Speaker: Dr. Pat Little
Course Topic: “External Threats in
Today’s High-Tech World”
6:30 p.m.
Light Dinner Served
7 - 9 p.m.
Lecture
Monday, March 4
NDDS Executive Council Meeting
6 p.m.
Officers’ Meeting
7 - 9 p.m.
E/C Meeting
Light Dinner Served
Monday, April 29
NDDS Membership Meeting
Villa Christina Restaurant
Speaker: Dr. Joe Blaes
“Turn up the Heat in Your Practice”
3:30 - 4 p.m.
Registration
4 - 7 p.m.
Lecture
Cocktail Reception / Dinner to follow
Wednesday, March 6
GDA LAW Day Program - NDDS
Eastern & Central Branch Members
The Capitol Building, Atlanta
Contact: Nelda Greene 404-636-7553
or via email: greene@gadental.org
8:15 a.m.
Breakfast
12:00 Noon
End of Session
Individuals and teams are encouraged to attend. Dental teams
are encouraged to wear team shirts and compete in friendly
competition against other dental teams. An award will be
given to the top team. You also have the option to place an
office flyer/brochure in race bags as our patients come from far
and wide and may be searching for a dentist for other family
members. We’re hoping for great weather so bring a blanket
and stay a while!
Friday, March 8
NDDS Diversity in Dentistry Meeting
Brio Restaurant, Buckhead
Speaker: Mr. Neil Moore, Stephens, Inc.
“Caution Flags and Red Lights”
2 - 4:00 p.m., Light Hors d’oeuvres &
Cash Bar
How can you help the DDD Foundation, Inc. Participate or
sponsor our annual events, such as the 5K run/walk or Down
Swings for Disabilities golf tournament held at Smoke Rise
Golf and Country Club on August 23, 2013.
Thursday, March 28
Hall County Branch Meeting
Brighter Smiles Fundraiser Kick-Off
Mellow Mushroom, Gainesville
March 21-23
Hinman Dental Meeting, Atlanta, GA
For details or to register go to www.dddfoundation.org. For
questions call Shannon Jefferson at 404/942-0086 or
sjefferson@dddfoundation.org. Watch a three minute video
about the organization: http://youtu.be/P9DKtWREzZ8
♥ FAST - One manikin per participant
♥ FUN - 25+ years CPR Trainer/Nurse
♥ Personalized Onsite Training
June 13-16
Georgia Mission of Mercy
North Atlanta Trade Center
Saturday, August 24
NDDS Gala for Smiles
I still remember a many years ago (almost 30, oh my!) when
I graduated from dental school and began to practice. There
was not even a LITTLE question of whether to get involved
in my professional organization, but how do I get involved. I
started by volunteering for committee work – the New
Dentist – Committee and Children’s Dental Health Month. It
helped me meet others and become part of a dental support
network. I learned that dentistry was not just hands on, but
it also involved many issues regarding regulations that could
affect how we practice and other social issues. It has become
more apparent over the years that we cannot stay isolated
doing procedures in our offices and think that that is all
there is --- dentistry is so much more!!! So young and old,
wherever you live in our district, please call me or email me
– let me plug you in. Carol Wolff 404-713-9292 (cell) drcwolff@bellsouth.net
New CPR Guidelines C-A-B
Compressions Airway Breathing
♥ 2 yr. certification; practical knowledge
Thursday, May 23
Annual Hall County Branch Family &
Staff Appreciation BBQ
Laurel Park, Gainesville, GA
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
I Challenge You to Get Involved
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Comprehensive & Quick
CPR Refresher Course
♥ AHA - Healthcare Provider/AED
Monday, May 6
NDDS Executive Council Meeting
6 p.m.
Officers’ Meeting
7 - 9:00 p.m.
E/C Meeting
Light Dinner Served
Robyn Hoopes,
RN, BSN
CPR Training of
Atlanta
770-979-8233
If you know someone who is not a member, let me know.
We will try to get in touch with them to help strengthen our
organization with more great members.
cpratlanta@yahoo.com
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Northern District Dental Society
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Suite B-417
Buford, GA 30518
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