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PLEASE NOTE:
TKDS HAS A NEW WEBSITE
AND WEB ADDRESS:
www.tularekingsds.com
Mission:
The Mission of Tulare Kings
Dental
Society
is
to
further
professionalism and success of
dentists in our region with a
commitment to excellence and
high ethical standards. We will
perform this mission through
p ro g ra ms
wh ic h
p ro mo te
leadership, continuing education,
mentoring,
networking,
and
membership involvement in the
community.
In This Issue…
Important Phone Numbers…..2
2014 C.E. Line-up…………......3
Installation Dinner..………...4-5
TDIC……………………………...6
Your Commitment…...….…….7
New Members…….……..……..8
Our Sponsors…..……………...9
RM Matters.........................10-11
Fourth Quarter 2013
Volume 18 Issue 4
Component of
California Dental Association
Tulare-Kings
Dental Society Images
President’s Message
By Robert Bell, DDS
This year has been a great experience serving as the
President of the Tulare-Kings Dental Society. I’d like to
thank Elaine and our outstanding Board who have
made it a successful year. Three particular goals of
mine this past year were to encourage more member participation in the
dental society, more member involvement with the CalD-PAC and the
ADPAC, and to facilitate volunteerism.
Thanks to Elaine’s energetic efforts, dental society membership, which
was already high, continued to grow. Participation in CalD-PAC and ADPAC was also high. This is so important during this time of change in
medicine and dentistry. Only by standing together can we have an
influence in the critical decisions happening in Sacramento and Washington. Approximately 80 percent of the dentists in our community
belong to the TKDS, the CDA, and ADA. Policymakers listen to unified
voices. CDA this year has represented our interests by working with
Sacramento to restore adult Denti-Cal. In addition CDA has been
litigating with Delta Dental in an effort to avoid a fee decrease; and CDA
has fought the trial lawyers’ attempt to change MICRA, which keeps all
our malpractice rates lower. It has been exciting the last two years to
attend the CDA House of Delegates and personally see the CDA working
for our benefit.
In addition we accomplished facilitating volunteerism. I would like to
thank all of you who took time out of your busy schedules to volunteer
and give service in projects like The Samaritan Center, Give-Kids-aSmile, CDA Cares, and many other charitable activities.
During this past year, unfortunately, several of our members had
serious illnesses and injuries. I was so impressed by the outpouring of
the members of our society who helped care for practices and patients
during these difficult times. It was a powerful example of the great
strength and friendship which exists among us. I have always said that
Tulare and Kings counties have an abundance of kind, friendly, and
outstanding dentists. This year as President has given me a peek at the
truly great service you provide your patients, your colleagues, and your
community.
Thank you for a great year,
Robert Bell, DDS
2013 Tulare-Kings
Dental Society
Board of Directors
President— Robert Bell, DDS
President-Elect—Paul Ayson,
DDS
Vice President—Darren Rich,
DDS
Secretary/Treasurer—Karthik
Raghuraman, DDS
Past President —J. Stephen
Supancic, Jr., DDS MD
CDA Trustee —Richard Barnes,
DDS
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
ADA
CDA Practice Support Center
CDA Resource Center
TDIC
TDIC Insurance Solutions
Denti-Cal (Patient #)
Dental Board of California
Tulare Kings Dental Society
TKDS Fax
800.621.8099
866.232.6362
800.232.7645
800.733.0634
800.733.0633
800.322.6384
916.263.2300
559.625.9333
559.625.9690
HAVING TROUBLE WITH DRUG OR ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE, OR DEPRESSION?
CONFIDENTIAL HELP AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS & THEIR STAFF BY CALLING:
J. Steven Supancic, Jr., DDS, MD ~ CDA Well Being Program Representative
Area Representatives
~ Office Phone: 559.625-9770 ~ Cell Phone: 559.901.7470
Feras Al Rezk, DDS
Web Sites:
Amy Coeler, DDS
Richard Dunn, DDS, MS
Shawn Fox, DDS
Jocelyn Iverson, DDS
M. Reva Malli, DDS
Dallen Phillips, DDS
Alma Sanchez, DDS
Todd Wesslen, DDS
Delegates
Robert Bell, DDS
Paul Ayson, DDS
American Dental Association
ADA Catalog
California Dental Association
Dental Board of California
HIPAA Advisory
Stop Solicitors
The Dentists Insurance Co.
TDIC Insurance Solutions
Tulare-Kings Dental Society
www.ada.org
www.adacatalog.org
www.cda.org
www.dbc.ca.gov
www.hipaadvisory.com
www.donotcall.gov
www.thedentists.com
www.tdicsolutions.com
www.tularekingsds.com
2013 CDA HOUSE OF DELEGATES: Dr. Paul Ayson, Dr. Richard Barnes, Dr. Robert Bell
Editor ~ Richard Dunn, DDS
Exec. Dir./Managing Editor ~
Elaine Carrasco
The opinions expressed in this
newsletter are those of the author
and are not regarded as expressing
the view of the Tulare-Kings Dental
Society unless such statement or
opinions have otherwise been
decided upon by special resolution
by the Board of Directors. The
TKDS editor reserves the right to
edit materials
submitted for
publication.
TKDS Membership Status
Report:
(As of November 30, 2013)
214 total members
2 Retired members
2 Disabled members
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TULARE-KINGS DENTAL SOCIETY 2014 C.E. COURSES:
New Dentists: (Ten years or less) watch for your invitations to attend additional
event(s) dedicated for you! All Members: Notice the new events for 2014 in red!
February 21:
Fri.
CE pass eligible
“Endodontic-Periodontal Problems: Should We Extract or Treat?”
by Todd Yamada, DDS and Bernice Ko, DDS
7 C.E. Units, CORE
8:00 am—4:00 pm, Lamp Liter Inn, Visalia
March 20:
Thurs
CE pass eligible
“OSHA: Do You Think Your Office Will Pass an OSHA Inspection, Or Do You
Know it?”
by Leslie Canham, RDA, CDA Speaker’s Bureau
This course required annually by CAL-OSHA
2 C.E. Units, CORE
7:00 pm—9:00 pm, Lamp Liter Inn, Visalia
April 8:
Tues
April 25:
Fri
CE pass eligible
May 20:
Tues
August 1:
Fri
CE pass eligible
MEMBERS & MEMBERS’ STAFF ONLY EVENT: “Health Care Reform: What
Every Dental Professional Should Know” 6:30 pm—8:30 pm 2 CEU 20%
Location TBA
“The Art of Endodontics & The Use of the Microscope in Surgical
Endodonitcs”
by Anthony Tran, DDS
7 C.E. Units, CORE
8:00 am—4:00 pm, Lamp Liter Inn, Visalia
MEMBERS & MEMBERS’ STAFF ONLY EVENT: Dinner Meeting: Vijay Sikka
~ New Date! 5/20/14: “Key Lessons: How to Thrive During an Economic
Downturn” (Insurance & Fee Schedule Secrets) Potential new members
may be invited by current members. 6:30pmregistration, Speaker 7 pm—
9:30 pm Location TBA 2.5 CEU 20%
“Infection Control, CA Dental Practice Act & HIPAA* This yearly event will
include CE hour(s) dedicated to HIPAA *We cannot offer separately—all three
courses (2014 only) must be taken to receive C.E. certificate
by Leslie Canham, RDA, CDA Speakers Bureau
Mandatory C.E. courses include IC & CDPA for license renewal
6 C.E. Units, CORE 8:00 am—3 pm, Lamp Liter Inn, Visalia
August 15:
Fri
CE pass eligible
“Cutting Edge Techniques & Materials to Maximize Success of Posterior
Composite Resin Restorations & Anterior Aesthetics as an Art Form,
Treatment Planning for Aesthetic Dentistry
Marc Geissberger, DDS
7 C.E. Units, CORE
8:00 am—4:00 pm, Lamp Liter Inn, Visalia
2014 CE Passes: 2014 Active (full-dues) members are eligible for 6 free local CE courses. 2014 Life
Active members (1/2 dues) are eligible for 3 free local CE courses. The courses outlined above indicate
which courses you may register with a pass!
TULARE-KINGS DENTAL SOCIETY
2014 Installation Dinner &
General Membership Meeting
The Vintage Press Restaurant
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Starting at 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $61 per person
(Includes Appetizers, Soup, Salad, Entrée, and Dessert) 5 Course Meal!
Members: You and your spouse, staff, family & guests
are invited to the Installation Dinner of Dr. Paul Ayson,
your 2014 TKDS President! Dr. Robert Bell will be
honored as Immediate Past-President. Dr. Henry
Cisneros will officiate.
PLEASE RETURN THE ENCLOSED REGISTRATION FORM BY JANUARY 20, 2014
Please Consider Purchasing Raffle Tickets to
Benefit the TKDS Building Fund! (See Flyer)
We want to thank the following
businesses for partially sponsoring
this evening’s festivities!
The AR Group
Milan Institute
TDIC Insurance Solutions
San Joaquin Valley College
The Vintage Press Restaurant
Hayes Handpiece Dental Repair
Rita Richmond, Accounting & Tax
Services
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Registration Form
Yes! I (We) plan to attend the Installation Dinner/General Membership
Meeting on January 23, 2014
Name(s) : _____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____ YES! I also want to pre-buy raffle tickets!
_____ I am unable to attend, but I would like to purchase raffle tickets! (See enclosed flyer)
Amount enclosed for raffle tickets $ ___________
Please make check payable to TKDS for $61 per person and return with this form
by January 20, 2014
Please mail to TKDS, 218 N. Conyer, Suite E, Visalia, CA 93291
Questions? Call 559.625.9333
Fax: 625.9690
I prefer to pay with Visa or MC # ____________________________________________
Expiration Date: _________
Name as it appears on card: _________________________________________
Amount: ____________
Billing Address (if different than practice address):
______________________________________________________________________________________
FIRST COURSE SELECTION
(choose one per person, indicate quantity)
____Fresh Gazpacho w/ Mexican Prawns
OR
_____ Red Potato & Onion Soup
SECOND COURSE INCLUDES
Includes Caesar Salad
Crisp Romaine, Garlic Croutons,
Parmesan and
Vintage Press Bread with Sweet Butter
ENTRÉE SELECTION
(Choose one per person, indicate quantity on line)
_____ Sirloin Steak & Roasted Green Chile Relleno & Grilled Scallion
_____ Roasted Vegetable Platter with Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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You are also not a sales goal or a policy number. You are a dentist. One who deserves superior
protection, exceptional service and a fair price. That’s something we understand at TDIC.
Case in point, the Optimum Bundle.
Good
TDIC Optimum Bundle
10%
Professional Liability
discount on Professional Liability when
combined with Workers’ Compensation
Commercial Property
Better
Workers’ Compensation
Discounts apply to individual policies and are
10%
discount on both Professional Liability +
Commercial Property when combined
not cumulative. To obtain the Professional
Optimum
Liability premium five (5) percent, two-year
discount, California dentists must complete
the current TDIC Risk Management seminar.
Call 800.733.0634 for current deadlines and
seminar details.
20%
discount on Professional Liability
10%
discount on Commercial Property
5%
discount on Workers’ Compensation
Bonus
Additional 5% discount on Professional Liability when
you take the current TDIC Risk Management seminar.
Endorsed by the
Tulare-Kings
Dental Society
Protecting dentists. It’s all we do.®
800.733.0633 | tdicsolutions.com | CA Insurance Lic. #0652783
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Thank you for your commitment to the values
of organized dentistry.
By Elaine Carrasco
Executive Director, TKDS
A look at the numbers:
As I looked at a trend report from CDA, with a start date of 2000, I noticed how membership numbers
grew throughout the state each year, and then began to dip in 2010. Thereafter, the numbers remained
flat. One might think, when doctors’ practice numbers dipped, some doctors chose not to renew.
Another explanation, I believe, is that our baby boomers continue to retire, and they have for years (and
still continue) to make up a large number of our practicing members. “The current workforce of dentists
is aging, with 37 percent of dentists over 55 years of age, and an additional 27 percent between 45 and
55 years. As the economy improves, it is anticipated that more dentists will retire and need to be
replaced by new practitioners” (Diringer, Phipps, Carsel, May, 2013).
CDA and ADA certainly recognize they must respond to the changing landscape of dentistry. Much talk
at the state level has been on focusing on emerging trends and changing demographics. As an
example, with regard to the Affordable Care Act, CDA continues to push for adult dental benefits as part
of a required insurance package. As most policymakers fall short of recognizing the importance of
including dental and vision insurance for adults, the rules are different for children under the age of 19.
AND, in late November, the state Department of Health Care Services announced that pediatric dental
surgery centers should be exempt from a 10% cut in Medi-Cal reimbursements. This announcement
is certainly a victory for valley member dentists who own a majority of children's surgery
centers in California! With the help of your dues going towards advocacy, and the determination of some of your local members, policy makers listened! (The initial proposal to make
sweeping cuts could have put surgery centers out of business because of the 10% “claw back,”
or repayment, of fees).
TKDS is positioned to respond with changing trends. As an employee, one of my philosophies has
always been, work smarter, not harder. I know that I am part of Generation X, and according to
statistics, people like myself in Generation X make up only 22% of the entire workforce. Additionally,
Baby Boomers (older than me) are currently 76 million strong, and Generation Y (younger than me) are
80 million strong! So what does all this gibberish mean? I believe the emerging young dentists and
patient base will expect different outcomes. For example, one emerging trend is more female dentists.
It is my guess that these female doctors might look for a practice model that might allow a flexible
schedule (as I did in child-bearing years). In addition, Generation Y are highly tech-savvy. Patients will
emerge as “health care consumers,” who will use technology to make informed decisions, while the
Baby Boomers will prefer personal experiences with providers (Diringer, Phipps, Carsel, May, 2013).
And as for us strong-willed, determined (latch-key kids) in Generation X, we will continue to feel like we
can accomplish anything, and have the time of our life getting there! Hmmm, sounds just like how I
have helped change the local dental society landscape………..Plus, I enjoy being able to speak
Spanish with those dentists and patients who speak Spanish (another trend).
Your president, Dr. Bell, has echoed the importance of remaining a unified voice through Tripartite
Membership, as policymakers attempt to change the scope of dental practices and legislators respond
to access issues.
As for any member who may be thinking they do not want to budget in the tripartite dues again, just
think of how many other members across the state might make that same decision— thereby causing
yet another dip that could lead to associations scrambling on how to allocate monies to still be able to
respond to insurance issues, access issues, MICRA and the trial lawyers, .....just to name a few…..
Your dues put people on the front lines to protect your chosen profession— a profession that so
many of us as employees and patients value and appreciate.
To see an independent study performed by Dringer and Associates, visit http://www.ada.org/sections/professionalResources/pdfs/
Escan2013_Diringer_Full.pdf
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
MADE EASY
NEW OR TRANSFER MEMBERS
If you happened to overlook the Electronic
Dues Payment (EDP) for your dues, (which
allows distributing your annual tripartite dues
payment equally over 12 months, effortlessly
and interest-free) you can enroll in the EDP
program for your 2014 dues.
Tsu Ping Chen, DDS
5141 W Goshen Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
2014 renewal statements have been mailed to
you by CDA. Online membership renewal,
dues payment, and/or enrollment in EDP is
available at www.cda.org/member. The
enrollment deadline is January 5th for the full
12-month EDP program.
Please avoid the last minute rush and avoid
the $100 reinstatement fee in March!
RENEW TODAY!
Please remember that 2013 EDP does NOT automatically renew. You may re-enroll in the program
any time prior to March, 2014. Going forward in
2014, EDP will automatically renew in 2015.
Andrew Cheong, DDS
620 Adelaid Way
Dinuba, CA 93618
Hamed Firoozi, DDS
501 N Bridge St
Visalia, CA 93291
(Recruited by Dr. Cecille Tafalla)
Joanne Ngo, DDS
501 N Bridge St
Visalia, CA 93291
(Recruited by Dr. Cecille Tafalla)
Raymond Rust, Jr., DDS
12586 Avenue 408
Orosi, CA 93647
(Recruited by Dr. Alma Sanchez)
Shahram “Sean” Shidmand, DDS
353 C Street
Lemoore, CA 93245
(Recruited by Dr. Karmell Rafisolyman)
Nahideh Shojaei, DDS
235 W Noble Ave
Visalia, CA 93277
(Recruited by Dr. Heather Edwards)
Christopher Wood, DDS
1549 W Main Street
Visalia, CA 93291
Cheolho Yu, DDS
1930 S Giddings St
Visalia, CA 93277
25 YEARS
HAYES HANDPIECE REPAIR
David and Judy
(800) 900-1507 or (661) 589-9703
Free Pickup & Delivery
8415 Rollingbay Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93312
Email: hayes113@hotmail.com
www.hayeshandpiece.com
We welcome our other members who joined our society
earlier in the year and whose names were not announced
(in error) …...Please welcome:
Jennifer Elmer, DDS
31180 Road 72
Visalia, CA 93291
Brian Bell, DDS
2626 S Mooney Blvd
Visalia, CA 932777
The AR Group is current with the HIPAA
regulations and provides a HIPAA
Business Associate Agreement for each of
their clients.
RM MATTERS
By TDIC Risk Management Staff
Emergency Kit Basics for Dental Practices
What must a dental office emergency kit contain? The answer varies depending on
individual state dental board requirements. There are basic necessities dentists are required to
include in emergency kits, according to the American Dental Association Council on Scientific
Affairs.
Some states may have more rigorous emergency kit requirements, and The Dentists
Insurance Company advises dentists to check with their state board or dental association for
specifics on what to include beyond ADA recommendations. Practices administering oral
conscious sedation are required to meet additional emergency standards, as outlined by state
dental boards.
Further, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires emergency
supplies to be available in case of an employee injury. TDIC advises dentists to maintain an
emergency kit for employee use and a separate emergency kit for patients.
Practitioners can assemble emergency kits themselves or purchase them already
assembled. Commercial emergency drug kits for dentistry can provide consistent drug availability
along with a service to update drugs on a regular basis. Dentists must document that all
emergency equipment and drug expiration dates are checked on a regularly scheduled basis.
TDIC advises all dentists to know when, how and in what dosages to administer drugs
included in their emergency kits. Stocking emergency medications but lacking the training to
administer them appropriately can be a liability. Best practice calls for continuing education in
emergency protocol for dentists, for the office to be prepared with an established emergency plan
and a team approach by the dentist and staff who are certified in basic life support. TDIC outlines
dental office emergency protocol in its Risk Management Reference Guide, which is available
online at thedentists.com.
The ADA Council on Scientific Affairs, in its 2002 report in the Journal of the American
Dental Association, “Office Emergencies and Emergency Kits,” recommends the following drugs
be included as a minimum. This essential list remains the standard:
Epinephrine 1:1,000 (injectable)
Histamine-blocker (injectable)
Oxygen with positive-pressure administration capability
Nitroglycerin (sublingual tablet or aerosol spray; be aware of contraindications)
Bronchodilator (asthma inhaler)
Sugar (a quick source of glucose such as orange juice)
Aspirin
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Additional items to include in a patient emergency kit:
Aromatic ammonia
Blood pressure monitoring equipment
CPR pocket mask
Syringes
Tourniquets
High-volume suction and aspiration tips or tonsillar suction
OSHA requires employers to have emergency kits for employees and lists the following
supplies as adequate for small work sites, consisting of approximately two to three employees.
Larger practices should provide additional supplies or emergency kits. While federal law does
not require that a physician approve emergency kits, some states such as California do require
physician sign off. Here are OSHA’s recommendations:
Directions for requesting emergency assistance
Gauze pads (at least 4 x 4 inches)
Two large gauze pads (at least 8 x 10 inches)
One box of adhesive bandages
One package gauze roller bandage (at least 2 inches wide)
Two triangular bandages
Wound cleaning agent (such as sealed moistened towelettes)
Scissors
At least one blanket
Tweezers
Adhesive tape
Latex gloves
Resuscitation equipment (such as resuscitation bag, airway or pocket mask)
Two elastic wraps
Splint
For more information or if you have questions regarding this topic, contact the TDIC Risk
Management Advice Line at 800.733.0634.
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Tulare-Kings Dental Society
Phone: 559.625.9333
Fax: 559.625.9690
Email: Elaine@tularekingsds.com
www.tularekingsds.com
A proud component of the
California Dental Association
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Tulare-Kings Dental Society
Invitation to all members, staff,
spouses, and guests
Installation Dinner and General
Membership Meeting
Thursday, January 23, 2014
The Vintage Press Restaurant
6 pm
Installation of Dr. Paul Ayson, TKDS President
See Inside for details………..
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