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DENTISTS’ QUARTERLY
winter 2013 www . nycdentalsociety . org In this Issue…
President’s Message
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Outgoing President’s Message
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From the CE Director
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GNYDM3
GNYDM Volunteer form
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Young Professionals Event
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Installation of Officers
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Of Professional Interest
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Professional News & Notes
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New Members
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Classifieds11
CE Program Calendar
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Mark Your
2013 Calendar
Monday, April 8
Stated Meeting
Jeri Sedlar
author of “Don’t Retire, Rewire”
May 1 through August 21
Summer Courses begin
Wednesday & Thursday, June 5-6
Periodontal Surgical Skills Workshop
in conjunction with The Perio Institute
Wednesday, June 19
“The Art of Facial Esthetics”
Larry Rosenthal, DDS
Focus on Young Professionals
The Young Professionals Group
launched its opening event on
January 31st receiving accolades
from the evening participants—
members in practice fewer than 10
years. See page 6 for a report of the
event.
P R E S I D E N T ’ S
volume 20, no.1
M E S S A G E
by James H. Doundoulakis, DMD
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ome of you may have seen the movie “Dead Poets Society”. Early in the movie
Robin Williams invites his students to the library at a boys’ boarding school to
gaze at century-old faded photos displayed on a wall — photographs of graduates
all bright-eyed and apparently full of hope. He instructs the students to lean in and
listen real close. Listen to the alumni as they whisper their legacy to you: Carpe…
carpe diem, seize the day boys — he says — make your “lives” extraordinary. When
I visit Society headquarters, and walk by the faded photos of our past presidents on
our walls, they too are whispering the same advice — to me and to us — carpe diem
they say — seize the day; make this “Society” extraordinary! The past presidents
proclaim this to all of us daily; it’s what every board member needs to do, every
president desires to do, and as the 125th president of this esteemed organization,
what I am determined to do.
This Society was chartered in 1868 to promote the cultivation of the art and
science of dentistry; to elevate professional standards; to foster fraternal relations
among our peers; and to safeguard the interests of our patients and the profession;
all very lofty goals. Despite a century of history, ensuring the success of this society
and defending our legacy remains fundamental to our principles. As I stand before
you as the next president, I thank the board of directors and the membership for
this honor and privilege and promise to you that I will embrace these core values.
Many have helped me along the way from dental school and throughout my
career. Those of us who need a “little extra” help or push often have more people to
thank and I have more than most! Some of these men have passed away and some
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continue to follow my career.
Outgoing President’s Message
by Jeffrey S. Senzer, DDS
I’d like to talk about just a few of the very important activities that
have happened at the New York County Dental Society last year and
to extend my thanks to those who were instrumental in making
them happen.
What a year it has been! Our membership roll is growing, our Board
of Directors is shrinking, and we have survived Hurricane Sandy!
■■ A change in the NYSDA Bylaws making students and residents members of their
local component society brings us a windfall of new young members who will, I
hope, breathe new energy into the ranks of our graying membership. You voted
to confirm these changes in our own bylaws in November.
■■ You voted to adopt changes in our bylaws that will result in a leaner, more nimble
Board of Directors. Thank you to our Constitution and Bylaws Committee,
chaired by David Shipper, and to you, the members, for adopting (continued on page 5)
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David M. Shipper, DMD
President Elect
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Maurice L. Edwards, DMD
Vice President
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Irvind S. Khurana, DDS
Secretary
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Kenneth B. Cooperman, DMD
Treasurer
Jeffrey S. Senzer, DDS
Immediate Past President
Directors
Julie A. Connolly, DDS
Louis C. Franzetti, DDS
Marc B. Gainor, DMD
Ruby A. Gelman, DMD
James E. Jacobs, DMD
Neal S. Lehrman, DDS
Edward J. Miller, Jr., DMD
Mitchell Rubinstein, DMD
Robert H. Sadowsky, DMD
Gail E. Schupak, DMD
John R. Varoscak, DDS
John J. Young, Jr., DDS
Benjamin Godder, DMD
John P. Osterman, DDS
Steven J. Tunick, DMD
New York State Dental
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President
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Anthony E. Chillura, DMD
Executive Director
Ellen Gerber, CAE
Communications Committee
Joseph A. Manfredi, DDS
Chair
Jenny M. Lee, DDS
Maragreth R. Mintzberg, DDS
Mark Stein, DDS
Mitchell Rubinstein, DMD
Board of Directors Liaison
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Editorial and Design
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Susan Schiano Ingoglia, Editor
Production: Our Designs, Inc.
Dentists’ Quarterly, ISSN #017522153, is published four times a year by the New York County
Dental Society, 6 East 43rd Street, New York, NY
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From the CE Director
by John R. Varoscak, DDS
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couting for speakers during the last six months has proven very fruitful in that
many new programs are offered in the upcoming Spring/Summer course catalog.
Courses in practice management have been well attended. Christine Taxin returns in
April with an excellent course for dentists and their staff, Maximize Revenue Through
Insurance Collections and Billing. In July she will present Advanced Dental Billing, a
superb course applicable to all practices. Also in April, Irma Martinez will present
Preparing for Electronic Record Keeping. This practical course is an excellent blueprint
for the inevitable chartless dental office. For the balance of this article, I will only feature “hands-on” courses. These programs are presented in our laboratory specifically
designed for efficient hands-on learning.
A new course presents hands-on techniques that can be immediately put into
practice, The Glass Ionomer Revolution, Using Bioactive Courses to Achieve Pro-Active
Dental Care, is presented by Dr. John Comisi. The Next Level of Root Canal Therapy:
Hands-On Training is presented by Dr. Ahmed Utku Ozan. This course offers the
most updated information and hands-on training in endodontic systems and techniques. Increased efficiency and an improved economy in ones’ office can be expected. Dr. Jose-Luis Ruiz, an author, lecturer, editorial board member of Dentistry Today,
and CE director at USC, presents a practical course, Dentistry As An Art: Achieving
Aesthetic and Predictable Anterior and Posterior Composite Restorations.
Two hands-on courses are offered in May. New Dimensions in Endodontics for the
GP is taught by Dr. Alexandre Fleury. Dr. Fleury noted that the goal of this program
is to have all dentists learn how to perform endodontics in such a manner that they
can offer their patients a predictable long-term natural dentition option as an alternative to implants. Drs. Steven Syrop and Donald Tanenbaum have developed a practical course for dentists who want to incorporate the treatment of snoring and sleep
apnea into their practices. According to Drs. Syrop and Tanenbaum, “This course will
provide the opportunity for dentists to expand the scope of their practice into the
field of dental sleep medicine.”
In June a Periodontal Skills Workshop will be presented by Dr. Steven Cooper. This
two-day course will provide attendees with a sound philosophy and the necessary
skills that you can build on with practice and continued study. July is a popular month
for CE courses on Wednesdays. Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry from Adhesion to
Zirconia is presented by Dr. Alan Atlas, who has a very practical approach to this
areas of restorative dentistry. Dr. George Bambara has presented very well-received
courses here at Spenadel and around the world. His course, “Treatment Planning Attachments and Implants: A Nuts and Bolts Approach,” will provide participants with
the ability to include attachments and the treatment planning of fixed and removable
prosthetics. Advances in Composite Dentistry: Simplifying Placement and Improving
Results is presented by Dr. Robert Lowe. Attendees of this course will be shown the
procedures that can impact your ability to deliver an improved level of artistic and
functional dentistry. Fundamental Oral Surgical Techniques is presented by Michael
Turner, DDS, MD. Participants of this course will improve their oral surgical skills,
techniques, and confidence with this practical, all-day hands-on course. In August,
Dr. Timothy Hempton returns to NYCDS by popular demand for his course, Crown
Lengthening: A Participation Workshop. This course will enable participants to recognize the need for crown lengthening, and how to perform the appropriate procedures.
I have only mentioned the hands-on courses in this article, but 34 didactic courses
are offered between April and August. Refer to the course catalog or go to www.
nycdentalsociety.org for programs in most disciplines of dentistry and other topics
designed to improve patient care, efficiency, and economics. ■
The Greater New York Dental Meeting
Exceeds All Expectations
Thank You to the Members of NYCDS
by Richard Rausch, General Chair
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he 2012 Greater New York
Dental Meeting was a qualified
smash hit. The conference was
held November 23 – 28 and the reaction from attendees and sponsors was
unanimous: Not only was the content,
faculty and networking excellent, but
the event was unlike anything else. After
only a few short weeks following Hurricane Sandy’s destruction of the Eastern
Seaboard, the Javits was back up-andrunning packed with the latest in technologies, resources and an unbelievable
amount of educational opportunity.
At this year’s 88th annual event, the
Greater New York Dental Meeting registered 53,481 attendees from all 50 states
and 130 countries; record breaking results!
At the heart of the Greater New York Dental Meeting are
its attendees and speakers; with a comprehensive and diverse
speaker line up, striking an effective balance between specialist sessions for dentists and dental teams.
There were choices of essays, full-day and half-day seminars as well as hands-on workshops. One of the most successful courses has been the full-day Botox and Dermal Filler
hands-on patient workshops given over four days. Attendees
leave this workshop with actual tools and insights that can be
used as soon as they return to their practices.
An integral part of the Greater New York Dental Meeting experience is interaction with exhibitors. Professionals
roamed aisle after aisle visiting more than 1,500 exhibit hall
booths, learning about the newest equipment and materials.
A unique Hurricane Sandy Relief Symposium took place
Tuesday to provide information to practitioners affected by
the storm. A list of exhibitors offering special programs, discounts and equipment was made available. Working together
The New York County and
Second District Dental Societies managed a booth to
raise funds to help affected
practices in New York State.
The “Live” dentistry arena
filled all 450 seats with
standing room only for all
four days. This revolutionary concept in Dental Conventions took place on the
show floor with NO tuition
costs to attendees.
The “Greater New York
Smiles” program was held
once again which focuses
on improving oral healthcare in children. Over 1,400
third and (continued on page 4)
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greater new york dental meeting (continued from page 3)
fourth grade schoolchildren from all five
New York City boroughs traveled from their
local schools to receive information on nutrition and oral hygiene instruction in a fun and
child-friendly atmosphere.
The 2012 Celebrity Luncheon was highlighted by remarks from Steve Forbes, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media.
The success of the GNYDM is the result
of the tremendous amount of work produced by a small group of individuals with
an abundance of energy. The Organization
Committee works tirelessly throughout the
year to ensure the meeting’s success. Led by
NYCDS representatives on the Organization Committee, Drs. Anthony E. Chillura,
Edward J. Miller, Jr., Ira R. Titunik, Marc B.
Gainor, and 2013 Appointee, Jeffrey S. Senzer took the Meeting to new heights. Additional thanks must go to the countless NYCDS member
volunteers who were a part of the many sub-committees.
The GNYDM’s success always translates to financial
success for the NYCDS; it is through the GNYDM that
the NYCDS has been able to continue its long tradition of
low cost, high-quality continuing education and member
services. The NYCDS member dues have remained stable for
many years as a result of this partnership.
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Mark your calendar for this year’s Meeting, November 29–
December 4. Plans are already well underway and it promises
to be another unparalleled success. Please submit your availability and willingness to volunteer by completing the form
below and faxing it to 212-398-6934. Encourage your friends
to join us and all of you can have dinner at the Marriott Marquis Hotel at our Pre-convention Meeting in November. ■
Mark your calendar for our 2013 Meeting,
Nov. 29–Dec. 4
Greater New York Dental Meeting
Plans for the 2013 GNYDM
are complete and it promises
to be another unparalleled
success. Please submit your
availability and willingness to
volunteer by filling-out this
form and returning it
to the Greater New York
Dental Meeting at 570
Seventh Avenue, Suite 800,
New York, NY 10018; e-mail
info@gnydm.com; or fax
212-398-6934. Encourage
your friends to join us and all
of you can have dinner at the
Marriott Marquis Hotel at our
Pre-convention Meeting in
November.
PLEASE PRINT
2013 Subcommittee Sign Up
Name (Dr./Ms./Mr.):______________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________________
City_______________________________________________ State________ ZIP___________
Tel. #:__________________________________________________________________________
Fax #__________________________________________________________________________
E-mail:_________________________________________________________________________
Please check ONLY the day and time you would like to
serve. If you plan on volunteering for multiple sessions,
please number the second session 2, the third session 3, etc.
Please note: This is NOT for alternative sessions,
but for additional sessions.
q Saturday, November 30, 2013
___ AM ___ PM
q Sunday, December 1, 2013
___ AM ___ PM
q Monday, December 2, 2013
___ AM ___ PM
q Tuesday, December 3, 2013
___ AM ___ PM
q Wednesday, December 4, 2013
___ AM ___ PM
Please number your first choice 1 and your
second choice 2. First come first served will be
utilized for appointments.
____ Entertainment
____ Essays/Scientific Poster Session
____ Registration
____ Seminars/Workshops
____ I speak ___________________________
and am willing to assist international guests.
(Enter language) ________________________
president’s message (continued from page 1)
I am forever indebted to:
Drs. Jay Seibert Bill Laney
Norm Schaff
David Garber Michael Arvystas Charlie Berman
Marc Lorinsky D. Walter Cohen Bejan Iranpour
Ken Adisman
Milt Rode
Each and every one was instrumental in getting me here.
I wish to thank ADA Past President Bill Calnon, for traveling a long distance to install me into office, NYSDA President
Deborah Weisfuse, for her caring and assistance, Executive
Director Mark Feldman, Trustee Steven Gounardes, Speaker
of the NYSDA House Bob Peskin and all the NYSDA representatives and trustees for joining our installation. It is very
much appreciated.
I would like to thank Dr. Jeffrey Senzer for his efforts and
hard work as 2012 president, as well as our tireless Executive
Director, Ellen Gerber, for her years of service and commitment to the society. And, thank you to the entire staff at NY
County. It will be a pleasure working with all of you in the
coming year.
I look forward to working with our executive committee,
Drs. David Shipper, Maurice Edwards and Jeff Senzer, our
returning veteran members, and new treasurer Ken Cooperman, and secretary Irvind Khurana who have already offered
much guidance and support.
I would be remiss if I did not thank my terrific staff –
Jackie, Stella, Elba and Annette. Where would I be without
them? A special thank you to my parents and brothers who
have always been there believing in me. And thank you to my
wife, friend, and confidant Maro – certainly the best thing
that ever happened to me, and to my daughter Thalia and son
James Jr . for their continued love and patience.
In closing, in another great film “The Shawshank Redemption”, one of the main characters - named Red, played by
Morgan Freeman, tells Andy Dufrain, an inmate who was
given a life sentence, “hope is a dangerous thing — hope —
can drive a man insane”. But, Andy responds hope is a good
thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies
… and, Andy continued to hope. Hoping, dreaming that one
day he would be free from the stone walls, and live his remaining days on the shores of a place called Zihuatanejo, a pristine seaside village in Mexico, a refuge Andy considered the
Promised Land.
And like Andy Dufrain, I do hope.
I hope that the world will be a safer place to live and that
people learn to tolerate one another.
I hope our society continues to be more inclusive and encourage young dentists to participate. My further hope is that
our organization continues its efforts to develop future leaders, as we did years ago with branch societies like Midtown
and Eastern. I hope we can break down the barriers that have
prevented interested dentists from joining our society and,
instead, allow more of them to get energized about organized
dentistry – not only in New York County, but in NYDSA and
the ADA as well. I hope we can offer a positive perception to
our patients, the lifeblood of our practices and profession and
to the public at large.
Finally, I hope that you, the membership, join me on this
mission to bring our Society and dentistry to new heights. To
me, that would be equivalent to meeting Andy Dufrain and
Red at the Promised Land on the shores of Zihuatanejo. ■
outgoing president’s message (continued from page 1)
these changes.
The Young Professionals Group is a reality. It had its first
gathering, delayed from last November because of Sandy,
on January 31st attracting over fifty of our young professional members. Thank you, Julia Sivitz, John Osterman
and Patricia Sukmonowski, for your efforts and dedication
to this undertaking.
I mentioned surviving Hurricane Sandy at the start of my
comments. Most of you may not realize how close we came
to losing the Greater New York Dental Meeting, the financial
life-blood of our component, because of Sandy’s wrath. Only
through the tremendous work of the GNYDM’s Executive
Director, Dr. Robert Edwab, the Committee’s General Chair, Dr.
Richard Rausch, the Committee’s Advisory Chair, Dr. John Halikias, and the staff, was the Meeting not only held, but it proved
to be a great success. I thank you on behalf of the membership.
I would also like to cite the contributions of some very
special individuals. Our NYSDA Trustee, Past President Bud
Chillura, worked in cooperation with The NYSDA Founda■■
tion, individual members, as well as your Society and helped
to generate generous monetary and personal contributions
to aid our colleagues and those of other components in their
recovery from the devastating effects of Sandy.
Our wonderful staff: Susan Apsley, Darlene Belgrave, Judy
Chei, Susan Ingoglia, Joanne Falbo, and Surica Segal kept the
wheels turning behind the scenes.
I wish to extend a special “thank you” to our Executive Director, Ellen Gerber. Ellen’s support, guidance and wealth of
knowledge has been invaluable not only to me but to all of us.
Finally, to Berta Ponzo, my wife who continues to be my
motivating force and the reason I serve, my public thanks for
the sacrifices you continue to make on my behalf, and for the
sense of humor you must have in order to put up with me.
In closing, I am honored and humbled to have served and
to now see that my picture has been placed on the wall of
past presidents. I really feel that the New York County Dental
Society is, and will continue to be, Primus inter pares!
Thank you. ■
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Young Professionals Event a Resounding Success!

(left to light) Julia Sivitz, Lennie
Stern, Kate Huza, and Preeti Mistry

Young Professional Co-Chairs
Julia Sivitz and John Osterman

Katherine Park (left) and Past
President Patricia Sukmonowski
with Erin Brady and Kate Coyle,
representatives from Corporate
Friend Straumann.
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ver fifty members attended the inaugural Young
Professionals Event held at the Harvard Club on
January 31st. The event, open to members who
have been in practice 10 years or less, was the first of many
programs that will be organized with the young professional
in mind. The elegant setting of the Harvard Club was the
perfect backdrop for the Society’s newer members to mix
with one another and NYCDS leaders while enjoying sushi
and passed hors d’oeuvres. In the coming months additional
events will be held to fulfill the mission of the group to assist
young professionals with career planning and the enhancement of their diagnostic and case management skills.
The Young Professionals Group was conceived during the
2011 presidential term of Patricia Sukmonowski and implemented by 2012 President Jeffrey Senzer meeting a major
strategic goal of the Future Focus Plan. Both greeted the
group along with President James Doundoulakis. In her remarks, Young Professionals Group co-chair Julia Sivitz noted
that the “…new group was formed to help meet the challenges and needs of the young dentist, with a strong focus on
mentoring.” Co-chair John Osterman encouraged attendees
to “… familiarize yourself with the Society and what it can
offer.” Chanelle Small summed-up feelings about the event.
“The Young Professionals event was fantastic. It was a great
way for new members to meet the leadership of the NYCDS
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in a more relaxed environment. I always enjoy meeting other
new doctors. The evening showed that the Society really
wants to embrace the young members.”
Following the event, Matthew Nadler, who serves on the
Membership Committee and is also a young professional
himself, had this to say: “The Young Professionals event,
hosted by the NYCDS was a terrific success. This subgroup
of professionals in New York City can really benefit through
these group interactions. We can discuss what is new in the
world of dentistry as well as give/get advice and encouragement when it comes to establishing a successful practice. The
NYCDS did a wonderful job setting up a social environment
where everyone feels comfortable and can enjoy themselves
while at the same time deriving great benefits from interacting with our peers.”
The evening’s participants received a handy “Young Professionals’ Guide” with contact information for the board of
directors, staff and a variety of other practice services. The
following day all received an e-mailed survey asking them
to rank professional topics in which they are interested. The
summary profile will determine the areas of career development upon which the group will concentrate.
The Society wishes to acknowledge the support of Medical
Liability Mutual Insurance Company (MLMIC) for co-sponsoring this event. ■
Society’s Officers Installed in Grand Tradition

President James Doundoulakis
(left) with Immediate Past
President Jeffrey Senzer.

President James Doundoulakis (left) with Past ADA
President William Calnon.
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(left to right) Vice President Maurice Edwards, President Elect
David Shipper, President James Doundoulakis, Executive Director
Ellen Gerber, Secretary Irvind Khurana; Treasurer Kenneth
Cooperman and Immediate Past President Jeffrey Senzer.

Past President
Maitreya Padukone
(left) with
President Elect
David Shipper and
President James
Doundoulakis.

President James Doundoulakis with wife Maro,
children James Jr. and Thalia, and his parents.
n a rich and grand tradition, the Society’s newest officers
were installed on January 24th at the historic Roosevelt Hotel. Numerous colleagues, friends, and distinguished guests
were present to witness the ceremonial transition of leadership
and to celebrate afterwards over cocktails and a splendid buffet
dinner. The Society’s 125th president, James Doundoulakis, was
sworn-in by ADA Immediate Past President William Calnon.
Fellow 2013 officers David Shipper, president elect; Maurice
Edwards, vice president; Irvind Khurana, secretary; and Kenneth Cooperman, treasurer, were installed by NYSDA President Deborah Weisfuse. Dr. Maitreya Padukone began the
evening’s proceedings with a touching invocation.
In remarks made prior to installing Dr. Doundoulakis as
president, former ADA President William Calnon reflected
on his experience leading the national association. He spoke
about the need to remove the barriers to quality dental
care for all Americans. To that end, he stressed the need for
organized dentistry to be “politically present” and a tangible
resource for legislators. He also spoke about the perceived
value of membership and personalized organized dentistry
by emphasizing that membership is local and about building
relationships with fellow dentists. He noted that the value of
membership is lived locally and in grassroots connections.
In his speech to the membership, Dr. Doundoulakis
evoked the early history of NYCDS as personified by the
iconic black and white images of past presidents found on
the Society’s walls. Those images inspired him over the years
and will continue to do so as he steps into his new role and
carries out the responsibilities that come with serving as
president and ensuring the continued success and legacy
of the Society and the profession. Immediate Past President Jeffrey Senzer spoke about the “new” NYCDS and the
amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws approved by
the membership last November which transformed NYCDS
governance by streamlining the board and setting term limits, among other measures. Both Dr. Doundoulakis and Dr.
Senzer spoke about the importance of volunteerism.
Joining Dr. Weisfuse in representing the state were ADA
Trustee Steven Gournardes, President Elect Joel Friedman, Immediate Past President Chad Gehani, Speaker of
the House Robert Peskin, Executive Director Mark Feldman and David Miller, Trustee from Nassau County. Other
distinguished guests included Kevin Hener, chair of the
ADA Council on Ethics, and Second District representatives:
President Amrish Parikh, Vice President Philip Buccigrossi
and Executive Director Bernard Hackett, Nassau County
Dental Society President Meena Jaiswal, GNYDM General
Chair Richard Rausch, Advisory Chair John Halikias, and
Executive Director Robert Edwab.
The Society would like to thank its Corporate Friends for
their support of this special event and their commitment to
the NYCDS throughout the year:
Marotta Dental Studio, Inc.
Straumann
Sovereign Financial Group, Inc. TD Bank
National Employee Benefit Companies, Inc. (NEBCO)
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OF PROFESSIONAL INTEREST
The Use of Cone Beam Computed Tomography in
Endodontic Practice: Part I
by Henry Chalfin DDS and Mitchell Kellert DDS
Dr. Chalfin is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics,
and an Assistant Clinical Professor at Columbia University College
of Dental Medicine. He is also a member of the American College of
Dentists, and the New York Academy of Dentistry.
Dr. Kellert is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, and is a member of the New York
Academy of Dentistry, American College of Dentists, International
College of Dentists, and the Pierre Fuchard Society.
Drs. Chalfin and Kellert maintain a private endodontic practice together in midtown Manhattan.
W
hile three dimensional imaging has been an
important component of medical diagnosis and
treatment for many years, its use in dentistry was
initially impractical for routine use, because of the expense
and radiation involved. The advent of Cone Beam Computed
Tomography (CBCT) has addressed these issues, with the
ability to produce three dimensional images with a Focused
Field of View (FFOV) at an affordable cost, with dramatically
lower levels of radiation than medical grade scans (10-20
uSv, as compared to medical grade CAT scans at levels
of 21,000uSv). In addition to its diagnostic applications,
CBCT gives us a complete representation of the anatomical
complexities within the root canal system, thereby complementing our ability to provide sophisticated microsurgical
treatment. Accordingly, the CBCT is rapidly becoming an
indispensable adjunct to the practice of endodontics, and is
already considered by many to represent the standard of care.
The following are just some examples in which CBCT has
proven to be advantageous:
■■ In cases of non-localized pain, (CBCT) may help identify
areas of infection not evident on conventional 2D images.
■■ In cases of endodontic failure, the visualization of previously untreated canals may explain the etiology of the
failure, while providing the anatomic information necessary to evaluate the various treatment options. In failures
of multi-rooted teeth, treatment can be directed specifically to the involved root or roots. This information may
be invaluable when considering the necessity of complete
restorative disassembly, or when weighing the relative
merits of surgical versus nonsurgical treatment.
■■ In cases of both internal and external resorption, visualization of the three dimensional extent of the lesions,
especially as these relate to the size and location of perforations, will most definitely be critical to appropriate
treatment planning.
■■ Regarding surgical endodontic treatment, the use of CBCT
should be routine. There is information available in every
scan, which can be used to plan flap design, especially in
areas of possible dehiscence, and to help locate root apices
in their relation to the cortical plate. It also allows us to as8
sess the proximity of anatomic structures to the operative
site, and any associated risk involved. Furthermore, the
surgical accessibility of a particular area can be accurately
evaluated, sometimes enabling surgical management of
mandibular second molars. In other cases, for example,
the palatal root of a maxillary molar may be shown to be
accessible from a buccal approach, enabling all of the roots
to be treated during a single procedure.
■■ In cases of severe calcification, canal hunting in the apical
half of a root can be risky business. Mid-treatment scans
can often roadmap a direct path to the receded canal,
enabling successful non-surgical treatment, with minimal
risk of perforation.
CASE REPORTS:
CASE I
Patient reported with non-localized, but rather intense pain
in the maxillary right quadrant. All teeth in this quadrant
were equally tender to percussion, a common finding in
splinted teeth, and there was no specific area of tenderness
to palpation in the fold. Vitality tests were also inconclusive.
The only radiographic finding was a slight apical radiolucency at the apex of tooth #4 (fig 1a). While suspicious of #4,
but not convinced, a CBCT Scan was taken, clearly revealing
a distinct periapical area associated with the mesio-buccal
root of tooth #3 (fig 1b). Treatment of this tooth provided
immediate relief of the pain. Treatment was completed at a
subsequent visit (fig 1c).
1a
1b1c
Legend 1a - pre-op radiograph suggests #4 apical thickening as the only suspicious finding
1b - frontal and sagittal views of CBCT show pathology on mb root of #3
1c - post-treatment radiograph of #3
CASE II
Patient presented with pain and buccal swelling in the area of
tooth # 29. Radiographic examination revealed a radiolucent
area along the distal root surface (fig 2a). The differential
diagnosis included two realistic possibilities: this was either
an endodontic lesion associated with a lateral canal or, more
probably, a root fracture. A CBCT was taken, clearly demonstrating the existence of a root fracture (fig 2b) and extraction was indicated.
CASE IV
Patient reported in severe pain in her lower left jaw in
the area of #21-22. The pain was non-localized, and all
attempts at diagnosis were inconclusive. Radiographic
examination was non-contributory, although #21 appeared
to have a widened PDL (fig 4a). A CBCT Scan revealed a
distinct periapical area around tooth #22, (fig 4b) which
was treated (fig 4c).
4a
4b
4c
2a2b
Legend 2a - pre-op radiograph # 29 showing large area on distal root surface
2b - fracture visible on frontal section of CBCT
CASE III
A patient presented with sinus tract, associated with a perforation in the distal root of # 30 caused by an oversized and
misdirected post (fig 3a). A CBCT was taken to justify the
merit of treating this perforation nonsurgically, by confirming the absence of periapical involvement (fig 3b). Surprisingly, the scan also revealed that #31, appearing to have
received far more adequate endodontic treatment than # 30,
was actually failing badly, (fig 3c). After treating the perforation of #30 with MTA (fig 3d), # 31 was retreated nonsurgically. Note the healing of the furcal lesion of # 30 at 6 month
recall (fig 3e).
3a
Legend 4a- radiograph of lower left quadrant is non-contributory
4b- frontal and sagittal sections of CBCT showing periapical pathology # 22
4c - post-treatment radiograph of #22
CASE V
Patient presented without symptoms, but with radiographic
evidence of a substantial resorptive defect in tooth #8 (fig
5a). A CBCT Scan was taken to evaluate the prognosis for
retaining this tooth. There was no indication of any perforation in any of the sections (figs 5b, 5c, 5d) Conventional
endodontic treatment was performed (fig 5e).
5a5b
5c
3b3c
5d5e
3d3e
Legend 5a - pre-op radiograph #8 showing extensive resorption
5b,5c,5d - no evidence of perforation in any views on CBCT
5e - post-treatment radiograph #8
Legend
3a - pre-op radiograph showing furcal lesion on #30 associated with post perforation
3b- frontal section of CBCT showing extent of furcal lesion
3d - radiograph of #30 showing perforation treated with MTA
3e - 6 month recall radiograph showing furcal healing #30 and retreatment #31
Editor’s Note: Drs. Chalfin and Kellert will demonstrate the
use of CBCT as an adjunct for endodontic treatment itself, as
opposed to the purely diagnostic capabilities shown here, in
part II of this article which will appear in the next edition of
Dentists’ Quarterly. ■
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Professional News & Notes
What Can www.nycdentalsociety.org Do For You?
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n the past month there were 1,150 “visits” to the NYCDS
website from individuals both near and far.
If you haven’t visited recently, you should know that the
website received a major “upgrade.” The site is more userfriendly, easier to navigate, and informative with frequent
news bulletins.
Here is just a sample of what you will find at
www.nycdentalsociety.org:
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New Active Members
Michael L. Bolden, DDS
45 West 132nd Street, #1N
New York, NY 10037
Howard University, 1986
Periodontist
ManYee Chan, DDS
11 East Broadway, Fl 15
New York, NY 10038
University of Pennsylvania, 2006
Orthodontist
Courtney H. Chinn, DDS
622 West 168th Street
PH 17 #36
New York, NY 10032
University of Washington, 1999
Pedodontist
Michael B. Ferguson, DMD
NYU Faculty Practice
726 Broadway, Suite 350
New York, NY 10003
General Practitioner
Boston University, 1989
Patricia Gonzalez, DDS
Kathleen Dunn Huza
Raveena S. Jagwani, DDS
Arielle Jacobs, DMD
47 East 77th Street, Suite 216
New York, NY, 10075
New York University, 1992
17 West 70th St., Apt 10
New York, NY 1023
University of Connecticut, 2010
Endodontist
515 Madison Ave., Suite 3303
New York, NY 10022
SUNY Stony Brook, 2002
Lawrence Limb, DMD
Minh-An Nguyen, DDS
1995 Broadway, Suite 205
New York, NY 10023
Tufts University, 1997
Pedodontist
52 East Broadway, Fl 7
New York, NY 10002
University of Washington, 2011
Marina Mats, DDS
Thuan T. Nguyen, DDS
108 East 23rd Street
New York, NY 10010
SUNY Stony Brook, 2001
105 Lexington Ave., 5B
New York, NY 10016
Meharry Medical College, 2008
Pedodontist
William Mittler, DDS
Kristina A. Rodriguez, DDS
Zachary Papadakis, DDS
Athanasios Zavras, DDS
Smita Rewari, DDS
350 Fifth Ave., Suite 5222
New York, NY, 10118
Case Western Reserve, 1965
Orthodontist
Sinh Ta, DDS
47 East 77th St., Suite 216
New York, NY 10075
Prosthodontist
Jennifer Tran DMD
30 Central Park So., Suite 10B
New York, NY 10019
Susan Yasrebi, DMD
2 West 45th St., Suite 1600
New York, NY 10036-4229
Columbia University, 1990
66 West 94th Street
New York, NY 10025
Baylor College of Dentistry, 2008
15 East 91st Street
New York, NY 10128
University of Missouri, 1990
Orthodontist
52 East Broadway, 7th Fl.
New York, NY 10002
350 Central Park West, Ste. 1E
New York, NY 10025
University of Florida, 2008
Endodontist
Janet C Youn, DDS
New York, NY 10022
Ohio State University, 1996
Reinstated Members
Susan Berey, DMD
104 East 74th Street, Suite 1A
New York, NY 10021-3544
Orthodontist
Dora Breytman, DDS
New York, NY 10016
19 East 80th Street, Suite 1C
New York, NY 10075
Endodontist
Hedieh Samadi, DDS
Yin Yin Shang, DDS
Student Members
Daniel Butensky
1245 Park Ave., Apt 9D
New York, NY 10128
UMDNJ, 2012
Raquel M. Rozdolski
217 East 96th St., #26L
New York, NY 10128
Graduate Student
Members
Vanessa Barra, DDS
450 West 42nd St., Apt 38N
New York, NY 10036
University of Nebraska, 2011
330 3rd Ave., Apt 16G
New York, NY 10010
Periodontist
622 West 168th Street
Suite PH17 West 306
New York, NY 10032
Columbia College, 2012
Pedodontist
Associate Members
Ron Deutsch, DDS
2016 Avenue M
Brooklyn, NY 11210
Second District Dental Society
Natalia Elson, DDS
150 Islip Ave., Suite #5
Islip, NY 11751
General Practitioner, 2010
Suffolk County Dental Society
Elaine Greenberg, DDS
8 Glenwood Lane
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
UCLA, 1979
Orthodontist
Nassau County Dental Society
Michelle Gurfinkel, DDS
1176 Liberty Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208
Ann M. Hannon, DMD
33 Nassau Blvd
West Hempstead 11552-1041
Marianna Knop, DDS
Maria Handelman, DMD
Walter McGinn, DMD
Erica Haskett, DDS
35 30 Francis Lewis Blvd, 2nd floor
Flushing, NY 11358
Queens County Dental Society
153 Grove Street
Putnam, CT 06260
Harvard University, 1987
Northeastern Connecticut Dental
Society
Preeti Mistry, DDS
186 Joralemon Dental Services PC
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Jamie Royal, DMD
1023 North Broadway
Massapequa, NY 11758
Orthodontist
Elena Tsymbalova,
A& E Aesthetic Dentistry, LLC
124 West Midland Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
New Jersey Dental Association
Transferred Members
Ashi Adamjee, DDS
125 East 64th St., 1st Fl.
New York, NY 10065
Orthodontics
Ninth District Dental Society
Trisha Charland, DMD
New York, NY 10016
UMDNJ, 2007
Endodontist
New Jersey Dental Association
Peony Fong, DMD
139 Centre St., Suite 602
New York, NY 10013
UMDNJ, 2011
Andrew Gershon, DDS
New York, 10022
West Virginia University Dental
School, 1971
Endodontist
Queens County Dental Society
305 East 63RD St., #9F
New York, NY 10065
UNDMJ, 2011
Bronx County Dental Society
898 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10075
Mid-Peninsular Dental Society
Gretchen Henson, DDS
54 Warren Street
New York, NY 10007
University of Colorado, 1998
Pedodontist
Andrew Levy, DDS
191 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10003
Mei Li, DDS
280 Henry Street
New York, NY 10002
Capital Medical University, 1995
Sarah B. Schroetter, DDS
300 Worth End Avenue. Apt.22D
New York, NY 10282
University North Carolina, 2005
Orthodontist
Ninth District Dental Society
Evelyn Shine, DDS
45 Park Ave., #1
New York, NY 10016
Ryan Woody, DDS
77 West 15th Street
New York, NY 10011
Shahida Qazi, DDS
Cariology Department
345 East 24th Street
New York, NY 10010
Sixth District Dental Society
IN MEMORIAM
Robert Nathan
Robert Schoor
Temple University, 1961
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Inflammatory Peri-Implant Disease
The Glass Ionomer Revolution
Keeping Your Invisalign Cases on Track
The Next Level of Root Canal Therapy: Hands-On Training
A Practical Approach to Oral Surgery for the GP
Highly Esthetic and Predictable Composite Restorations
Maximize Revenue through Insurance Collections & Billing
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Louis Siegelman, DDS
Howard Glazer, DDS
Glenn Rosivack, DMD
Irma Martinez
Paul Fletcher, DDS
John Comisi, DDS
David Galler, DDS
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Lawrence Gaum, DDS
Jose-Luis Ruiz, DDS
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Jeffrey Kopman, DDS/Zachary Faber, DDS
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