January / February / March 2014 Issue

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Nassau County
Dental Society
BULLETIN
Volume 19  Number 1
January/February/March 2014
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The mission of the Nassau County Dental Society is to promote dentistry by enhancing the integrity of the profession; strengthening
the patient/dentist relationship; and making membership the foundation of successful practice; to act as a source of information
for the membership and the public; to promote quality dental health care and continuing education; and to be responsive
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CALENDAR
Meetings and courses are held at Society Headquarters unless noted
 Wednesday, March 26, 2014 - (Check-in 8:30 am)
Membership Benefit Course (3 MCE Credits)
9:00 am to 12:00 Noon Coffee and pastries
“The Dental Digital Revolution: There’s a Jurim App for That”
Drs. Alan and Barbara Jurim
Nassau County Dental Society
377 Oak Street  Suite 204  Garden City, NY 11530
Voice: (516) 227-1112  Fax: (516) 227-1114
e-mail: office@nassaudental.org
website: www.nassaudental.org
 Saturday, March 29, 2014 - (Check-in 2:30 pm)
3:00 pm - General Membership Meeting
“Sedation” - Robert M. Peskin, DDS
“Guided Bone Regeneration” - David Chong, DDS
Cocktail Reception and Referral Networking Event - 5:00 pm
Location: Uniondale Marriott Hotel
Oral Cancer Awareness Screening - 6:00 pm
Location: Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Islanders vs. Devils Hockey - 7:00 pm
Donald Hills, DDS
Editor-in-Chief
James D. Garnett
Executive Director and Managing Editor
Executive Assistant
Barbara McCormick
Officers
Anthony Ienna, D.D.S., President
Jakob Charen, D.M.D., President-Elect
Robert M. Trager, D.D.S., Vice President
James F. Dolin, D.D.S., Treasurer
 Tuesday, April 8 and Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Greater Long Island Dental Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting, Tuesday - 7:30 pm
Location: Huntington Hilton, Melville, NY
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Dental Society. Readers should be aware that articles
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Society reserves the right to reject any copy. As a matter of
policy, it does not accept advertisements for any product
classified as “Unacceptable” by the Council on Dental
Therapeutics of the ADA.
 Monday, May 5, 2014 - (Check-in 5:30 pm)
RESIDENT MIXER - LIGHT SUPPER
7:30 pm - General Membership Meeting (2 non-MCE Credits)
“Orthodontics in Interdisciplinary Care”
Dr. David Sherman
Location: Uniondale Marriott Hotel
 Friday, May 16, 2014 - (Check-in 8:30 am)
Infection Control (4 MCE Credits)
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
“Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Healthcare Settings”
Harold E. Edelman, DDS
 Wednesday, May 28, 2014 - (Check-in 8:30 am)
9:00 am to 12:00 Noon Coffee and pastries
“The Interrelationship between Endodontics and Periodontics
in Diagnosis and Treatment Planning”
Marcus Johnson, DDS and Ancy Verdier, DMD
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 Friday, June 20, 2014 - (Check-in 8:30 am)
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Table of Contents
Society Headquarters
Calendar of Events
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President’s Message - Anthony Ienna, DDS
3
Installation Gala
5
Editorial - Donald R. Hills, DDS
9
Give Kids A Smile 2014
10
Executive Director’s Message - Jim Garnett
15
In Our Society
17
Jamaica Dental Outreach - Anthony Ienna, DDS
21
Member in the News - Robert Trager, DDS
“Airport Dentist Treats Passengers, Employees
and Immigrants”
23
Welcome to the Nassau County Dental Society and the
Nassau Academy of Dentistry.
NCDS News
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Our offices are on the second floor, in an impressive,
brick building, located at 377 Oak Street in Garden City.
Registration Form - Upcoming Meetings/Courses
(A complete list of courses can be viewed online)
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Most of our General and Membership Benefit Meetings
are held on the Lower Level of the building. The ample
parking makes it an ideal venue.
NYSDA Trustee Report - Michael Shreck, DMD
39
“Protecting Your Family” - Scott Firestone, DDS
47
Stop by and peruse our Reference Library consisting
of many titles important to your busy practices. It is open
weekly from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.
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The staff is always available to answer your questions
and handle any concerns you might have.
Legal Practice Tips - Joshua S. Levine, Esq.
“Take HIPAA Security Requirements Seriously”
Risk Management Newsletter
“The Significance of Claims Involving Oral Cancer”
Tracy J. Peterson, J.D.
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ADA House of Delegates Meeting
55
ADA News Leadership Update
57
Society Schedule for 2014
61
Classifieds
64
Call for Nominations 2015
This is Your Society  We are Here for You!
(516) 227-1112 Phone
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office@nassaldental.org email
ON THE COVER
After attending the ADA Meeting in New Orleans, Jim Garnett
found this store crammed with every hot sauce imaginable,
suitable for every palate. And you thought New Orleans was
famous for sugar beignets, crawfish and jazz!
Inside Back Cover
PHOTOGRAPHY WANTED!!!
We open to our members a request to submit
photographs to be used on future front covers
of our Bulletin.
Any artistic photographs and subject matter
are welcome for submission.
They do not require a dental theme.
Please email digital images to our Editor at
office@nassaudental.org for review.
The Bulletin can be viewed online, in full
color, at www.nassaudental.org
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Message from Anthony Ienna, DDS
President
Officers Installation Gala
and General Membership Meeting
This was the speech given by Dr. Anthony Ienna at his
Installation on Saturday, January 11, 2014
There are so many different challenges that are affecting
our profession today. Some include:
 Increased government regulations
 Trial lawyers who want to facilitate litigation
 Insurance companies that want to dictate treatment
 Other people who want to do what we do without the
investment in education years or the significant
education dollars needed.
In order to plot the direction of the future we must be
students of the past. In 1942 the oral health status of
Americans was considered a near national emergency.
Of the two million men that were called up for military
service, 21% were rejected because of poor oral health.
Of all the physical and medical disabilities, poor oral health
was the leading reason for rejection. What was the
requirement to be accepted? You needed four posterior
teeth that were opposed.
Last year, the Wall Street Journal and the NY Times had
half-page articles on how powerful and effective the ADA
lobby is.
How does this happen?
At the same time, fluoride studies were showing fluoride
prevents dental caries and many communities were starting
water fluoridation to combat rampant caries. In 1945, at a
hearing before the city commissioners of Grand Rapids
Michigan, the Grand Rapids Mayor inquired as to whether
the dental profession was concerned that fluoridation would
affect dentist’s income. The president of the local dental
society responded the dental profession’s concern was
the treatment and prevention of oral disease and the
profession wants to reduce the impact dental disease is
having on the nation.
It comes from years of nurturing good leaders and those
leaders nurturing relationships with the elected officials that
serve us and procuring effective lobbyists. But to continue
to do this we need members and membership dues.
But we have a problem!
We have a membership problem! The number of dentists
joining organized dentistry is decreasing as the number of
dentists in the United States is increasing.
Let me tell you about something very interesting that
happened last February.
This has been our attitude and the driving force of our
profession. Many of our researchers have made
contributions far beyond the mouth. In 1974, Dr. Robert
Ledley, a dentist and a physicist, developed the full body
CT Scan at Georgetown University. Dr. Russell Ross, a
dentist with a Ph.D. in pathology, described the modern
theory of atheroma formation, the cause of heart attacks and
strokes. He died in 1999 before he could be awarded a
Nobel Prize for his research. This is who we are.
I, along with Drs. Albert Yoo and Alicja McCrudden,
took eight Stony Brook dental students to Jamaica on
a dental mission trip. We had a very busy week; we
extracted 550 teeth and did many quadrants of periodontal
surgery. (See article on page 21) Do you know what these
students talked about when they were not in the clinic?
They would talk about organized dentistry.
These students made award winning videos on ethics for
the ADA. They knew about the benefits of peer review. One
of them, Alex Sadak, was even on an EDPAC committee, all
before graduating dental school. These students are pro
dental society because they were taught about the benefits
of organized dentistry by their Dean, Dr. Ray Williams, and
their faculty. There is no doubt that these students
will continue to be members and become the future leaders
of our organization.
The primary reason why we chose our profession is
because we want to help people. Just like we hear every
time we go on an airplane, “If there should be an emergency
and the oxygen masks comes down secure the mask on
yourself before helping others.,” We cannot help anyone
if we are not strong and healthy as an organization. This is
where the dental society comes in. NCDS, NYSDA, and the
ADA work tirelessly for us to keep us strong and healthy
so that we can continue to help serve our patients with
the best possible care based on the most current accepted
scientific research.
This is what we need to do. We need to duplicate this.
Continued on page 4 
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President’s Message continued from page 3
Many of the leaders and influential people in dentistry
are in this room, and all of us need to become disciples for
the dental society. In this room we have faculty from
Columbia, NYU and Stony Brook; we have Attendings and
Directors of all the hospital residency programs in the area;
we even have examiners for specialty Diplomate boards. At
every opportunity we need to expound and illuminate the
benefits of organized dentistry to students, residents, and
other dentists.
They both have successful practices and they treat their
families, patients, and fellow members with kindness and
respect. It is so important when new members and young
dentists come to a meeting they see leaders like John and
Al as role models to emulate.
First of all, I would like to thank my beautiful wife Tina,
who is the love of my life, my partner, a wonderful mother,
and the best advisor anyone can wish for. As your presiding
officer this year, I will be relying on all of you for your
guidance as I do Tina. I appreciate all who are in
attendance today, including Nassau County Executive
Edward Mangano, Monsignor Picciano, NYSDA’s President,
Dr. Joel Friedman, and all of our neighboring components,
SCDS, QCDS, Second District, and New York County.
I am standing here today because I myself was discipled
25 years ago. I started my practice when I completed
my periodontics program in 1989. My office was very clean
because I had no patients, and that means no money. One
afternoon, Dr. Jay Fitzgerald called me and invited me
to attend a NCDS meeting. I told Jay I had no money to
join. Jay said that, “organized dentistry was the only voice
we had.” I was a dentist, and I had to belong to the dental
society. He will come to pick me up next Wednesday at
4:30, and he hung up the phone.
I would like to thank our Executive Director Mr. Jim
Garnett, who does all the work along with Ms. Barbara
McCormick. They make it easier to be president. They put
all this together - what a great job they did! I would like
to thank my partner Dr. Alex Pappas, who lets me run
out to meetings, while he stays and works. I would like to
thank my office staff, who does much more extra work, and
puts up with more office stress, so I can be president.
And … here we are! This is the attitude we need to have,
continuously extolling the benefits of organized dentistry to
everyone, so that we will stay strong to continue to provide
the best possible care to our patients.
I would like to thank the nominations committee for
choosing me to lead our great Society. I sincerely appreciate
your trust and confidence. I stand here on the shoulders of
the great leaders that have preceded me. I promise to do my
best for the Society, and help make it stronger.
God Bless our great country … God Bless our dental
society … and God bless our families.
Drs. John Cerrato, Installing Officer and Past-President,
and Albert Granger, Chair of the Nassau Academy of
Dentistry and Past-President, are examples of great leaders!
You Will Be Amazed!
It is long overdue, but finally here ….
Nassau County Dental Society is proud to announce its
new website at nassaudental.org.
Visit the site today and enjoy all the information you are
looking for as a dentist and member. You will need a
username and password to enter The “Members Only” portal.
Double Exposure – When you place an ad or a classified
in the Bulletin, you will also be seen on the website, at no
additional charge. New dentists (within ten years of his/her
graduation) can place a free classified ad in the Bulletin.
We hope you enjoy the new website. If you have any
questions or concerns, please contact our webmaster at
office@nassaudental.org
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Installation Dinner Dance Highlights
Executive Director Jim Garnett (center) is flanked by the newly installed officers
of the Nassau County Dental Society for 2014. Pictured from left are:
Robert M. Trager, DDS, Vice President; Anthony Ienna, DDS, President;
Jakob Charen, DMD, President-Elect, and James F. Dolin, DDS, Treasurer
President Dr. Anthony Ienna poses for a photo with
installing officer, John Cerrato, DMD
 Drs. Jakob Charen, Robert Trager and James Dolin take the oath of office
from Dr. John Cerrato
Pictured below  Gina Granger, wife of Dr. Albert
Granger, shares the dance floor with Dr. Anthony Ienna and other revellers
 Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano presents a Citation of Achievement
to newly installed Nassau County Dental Society President, Dr. Anthony Ienna
A “Grand Time” was had by all guests at the
NCDS Annual Officers Installation Gala
on Saturday, January 11, 2014
The Society extends best wishes to
our new Officers for a successful year!
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Installation Highlights continued
“I am very blessed!” stated Dr. Anthony Ienna (center)
as he posed for a family photo during the
Installation Gala on Saturday, January 11, 2014.
Pictured from left are Danielle, Anthony, wife Giustina,
Joseph and Gabriella
Monsignor Daniel Picciano
offers the invocation for the
evening’s Installation 
  “Hands Up, Hands Up” 
Drs. Charlie Hanna, Anthony Ienna and Donald Hills
Pictured below from left are Dr. Christopher Salierno, SCDS President;
Dr. Paul Markowitz, SCDS Executive Director, Dr. Anthony Ienna, NCDS
President; Dr. Joel Friedman, NYSDA President and
Dr. Robert Peskin, NYSDA Speaker of the House and NCDS board member
Dr. Albert Granger,
Chair of the
Nassau Academy of
Dentistry and a
Past President of
the NCDS, served as
Master of Ceremonies
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More Installation Highlights
President Dr. Anthony Ienna (seated
right) with family and friends who
shared in the festivities of the
Gala Dinner Dance
Smiling for the camera are
Sheila Sachs, Dr. Henry Sachs,
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano,
Dr. Donald Hills and his wife Lauren
 Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine students
and Winthrop residents are all smiles at the
Installation Gala
Now we start to plan for
January 17, 2015 when
Dr. Jakob Charen
is installed as President!
Hope to see you there!
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Message from Donald Hills, DDS
Editorial
Letters
Dear Dental Lab,
I am a full service dentist. Please consider doing lab work
for my office. I offer excellent impressions and disinfect
all outgoing cases. I am interested in creating beautiful
crowns and have no problem selling and incorporating 16
different types of lab made restorations into my practice.
Please consider fabricating stunning crowns that can be
scanned, pressed, processed, baked or layered. All crowns
should be lifelike, able to handle moderate bruxism, yet
soft and gentle to opposing tooth structure and last as long
as gold. I am available for route messenger, in house and
courtesy pick up, or can package my cases to send to you
by UPS, FedEx, Airborne or the US mail.
Dear Chimney Service,
Thank you for your weekly fax. As you may know, I have
a very nice landlord who receives a monthly (or every fourth
fax from you) rent check. He is responsible for maintenance,
and I will be sure to remind him there are no chimneys
in his building.
Dear Roofing Company,
Although my building does have a roof, please consider
my letter to that kind chimney service representative.
Dear automatic phone call soliciting a Google Yellow
Page ad,
Wow, what can I say? Modern technology is truly
amazing. One cannot answer you and if I hang up, you call
back within two days. I press one to hear more, but cannot
speak with a live person. I can press zero in an attempt to
speak with someone, yet that is an incorrect option. I am
not sure what Google Yellow Pages are. I had always
thought Google itself was simply a big yellow page of
available information. I would like to find out more about
becoming a Google Yellow Page person, it certainly sounds
cutting edge, but numbers zero thru nine all fail to reach
an actual person and I have no other keys to press on
my phone. Why is Google trying to reach me by phone
anyway, wouldn’t my computer be a more familiar
environment for you solicitation?
I know Google is
extremely good to its employees, the company always fairs
well in surveys of best places to work, why can’t some
of that good vibe be extended to potential customers?
Dear Panoramic X-ray Manufacturer,
Thank you so much for your monthly offer to install a
brand new Panoramic x-ray machine in my office. The
photos of your machine and the quality of the images in
your mailer are first rate. However, I have inadequate
space in my facility to install your beauty. Interestingly
enough, my space limitation has not changed since your
first of 324 mailings arrived at my door 27 years ago. I look
forward to further mailings and the continuing reminder
of my space-challenged floor plan.
Dear New York State Department of Unemployment,
I am in receipt of your monthly statement showing the
amount of taxpayer money given to my ex-employee.
I know the first six months of unemployment payments
to Mrs. C. have been deducted from my account balance,
and I rest easy at night knowing my employee of 12 months,
who has already received eight months of checks, will
continue to receive payment for 16 more months. You
inquire in your letter if my old employee is still able to
work. I am not sure on that, I am unable to contact her
at the present time as she is on a three-week African Safari
in the Serengeti.
Dear Dental Society,
Keep up the great work.
Sincerely,
Donald Hills, D.D.S.
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11th Annual Give Kids A Smile –
One for the Record Books
“2014 - The winter of our discontent, has produced
record breaking snowfalls in our area, but it has also
produced glorious, record-breaking numbers at our annual
Give Kids A Smile,” stated Drs. Joseph Brofsky and Michael
Shreck, Co-Chairs who spearheaded this year’s event.
high school students from Lynbrook, Long Beach,
Farmingdale, Chaminade and Kellenberg, clerical staff,
plus friends and family members of the volunteers. All
this while being entertained by a live DJ, and a host of
costumed characters that included Elmo, Winnie the Pooh,
Superman, Ninja Turtle, Mr. Met, and Ronald McDonald
along with the New York Islander Ice Girls.
Drs. Michael Shreck
and Joseph Brofsky,
Co-Chairs of
Give Kids A Smile
Mr. Met, Winnie
the Pooh,
Superman
(partially hidden)
and Elmo greet
the arriving
children at the
Cradle of Aviation
Museum
On February 7th, well over 1600 children ages four to
seven from underserved areas of Nassau County, were
given a truly remarkable experience at the Cradle of
Aviation Museum. The children received free screening
examinations, fluoride treatments, education, puppet
shows, and nutritional counseling from a volunteer
workforce of 330. The volunteers encompassed all facets
of our profession, which included 130 dentists, residents
from Wyckoff Heights, Winthrop and North Shore-LIJ
Medical Centers, hygienists, hygiene students from
Briarcliffe and Farmingdale State Colleges, dental assistants,
dental assistant students from Barry Tech, nutritionists
from North Shore-LIJ and Winthrop Medical Centers,
The Cradle of Aviation is an incredible venue with
exhibits detailing the history of flight from hot air balloons,
to jet planes and space travel. It has offered an amazing
backdrop that has played host to our event for 10 of the
last 11 years. The children also viewed The Firefighter’s
Museum that co-joins the Cradle of Aviation Museum. They
got another fun filled learning experience about fire safety
while hopping aboard 100 year-old fire trucks. And to top
it all off, they even got to ride on the magnificently restored
Nunley's Carousel right outside the museums. Each child
was given a snack and a backpack filled with dental
products and school supplies.
The Stony Brook University and the NYU Mobile Dental
Vans were both on hand to help treat children that were
prescreened for potential dental problems. The treatments
ranged from cleanings to emergency extractions.
Several dignitaries and notables came out to demonstrate their support for our event. They included Stanley
Bergmann, Chairman and CEO of Henry Schein
Corporation; Steven Kess, Vice President, Global
Professional Relations at Henry Schein Corporation;
Dr. Mark Feldman, NYSDA Executive Director and former
President of the ADA; Kate Murray, Hempstead Town
Supervisor; Dr. Deborah Weisfuse, former President of
NYSDA; Ellen Birnbaum and Judy Jacobs, Nassau County
Legislators.
Some of the examination doctors pictured from left are Drs. Jay Cho,
Steven Kalt, Joel Wolf, Ira Goldberg, Harry Einbender, Mark Molinsky,
Stuart Kesner and Hanna Horowitz
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Give Kids A Smile Event continued from page 10
Dr. Sujata Prasad and Dr. Lisa Sedotto
Pictured from left are Mr. Stanley Bergmann, Chairman and
CEO Henry Schein Corporation; Steve Kess, Vice President,
Global Professional Relations, Henry Schein Corporation;
Dr. Michael Shreck, Co-Chair GKAS; Dr. Anthony Ienna,
NCDS President; Dr. Joseph Brofsky, Co-Chair, GKAS
and Dr. Mark Feldman, NYSDA Executive Director
Dr. David Sherman
Special thanks for this event must go to Jim Garnett,
our Executive Director, and Executive Assistant Barbara
McCormick, in addition to our GKAS Committee members Drs. Eugene Porcelli, David Miller, Todd Kshonz, Barry
Goldenberg, Greg Davis, Jay Fitzgerald, Fabiola Milord,
James Dolin, Barry Goodman, David Sherman, Steven Boral
and Robert Trager. Also assisting was Mrs. Laurie Brofsky
and Dave Miller, Jr.
We must thank our generous sponsors Henry Schein Corporation, Jet Blue, Project
Hot Shots, Tom Malave from Bartlett
Dairy, Inc., Patken Photography, Weintraub
Films, TD Bank, McDonald’s Long Island,
Pulpdent, Air Techniques and Listerine.
Ms. H Tucker, Ellen Birnbaum Nassau County
Legislator, Dr. Anthony Ienna NCDS President
and children from the Prospect Elementary School 
Brooke Salmon,
Kellenberg HS, Jessica
Shreck, Long Beach HS,
and Paige Salmon,
Kellenberg HS entertained
the children with their
puppet wizardry
 Dentists and
volunteers gather
for a group photo
before examining
the children
attending the
Give Kids A Smile
event
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Give Kids A Smile continued from page 11
Far left photo –
Dr. Harry Einbender
Near left photo –
Drs. Dhananjay Kelkar,
Philip Tornatore and
Julie Izen
Dr. Barry Goldenberg
”Smiling faces” on the children waiting for screenings
NYSDA Vice President
Dr. David Miller and
NYSDA past President
Dr. Deborah Weisfuse
Dr. Andrew Fradkin
Dr. Robert Lamont
Dr. Anthony Ripani
Dr. David Hom
Drs. Grace Lam and Alma Correia
Dr. Laura Danoff
Dr. Robert Trager
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Give Kids A Smile continued from page 12
Cradle of Aviation
Museum atrium was
used as a staging area
for arriving children 
 Dr. Donald Hills,
Dr. Deborah Weisfuse
NYSDA past president,
NCDS Executive Director
Jim Garnett, Nassau
County Legislator
Judy Jacobs and
NCDS President
Dr. Anthony Ienna
Dr. Steven Klein
Dr. John Chicvak
Dr. Alana Goldstein
Group photo of examiners and fluoride team
The NYU and Stony Brook Mobile Dental Vans (above)
were a huge asset to the volunteer dentists
and children needing immediate attention
Thank you all for a job well done!
See you next year at this “feel good” event – Friday, February 6, 2015
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Message from Jim Garnett
Executive Director
Member Engagement and Satisfaction
More member engagement equals more renewals, right?
This is a common philosophy among association executives,
but it might not be necessarily true. Some members don’t
want to be more engaged!
I have worked in association management for more than
25 years and the Nassau County Dental Society membership
nut is a hard one to crack. We are fortunate at the NCDS
to have a dedicated and committed membership which
translates to a 97% renewal rate. This is unheard of in
the association world.
The average renewal rate for
associations is in the 70% range. The ADA proudly boasts
a 94% renewal rate.
As hard as NCDS’ leadership works to maintain strong
renewal rates, I often find myself asking, “Why do we stand
out in the state and at times, on the national level?” Maybe
in NCDS’ case, it is not engagement that increases retention
rates, but member satisfaction. Are highly satisfied
members more likely to renew or is it one solitary member
benefit that keeps members renewing year after year.
Over the past few years, I have been pleased with
the increase of new members coming into the NCDS fold.
We have tried many different tactics to encourage
dentists in Nassau County to join the tripartite including
innovative young dentist programs, free copies of NCDS’
Bulletin, member networking events, public outreach
campaigns, and expanding our continuing education
portfolio to include nationally known lecturers. With all
this increased activity, it is still difficult to determine why
young or more experienced dentists join and renew.
I have also witnessed great camaraderie at the dental
society. Fellow members are considered extended family
and they are here to help. Every dentist has their own
reason or reasons for joining the tripartite. Is the reason
you joined being fulfilled? How can we increase your
membership value proposition?
Working with President Anthony Ienna, his officers and
directors, I am committed to increasing your membership
satisfaction in 2014. If you would like to be more engaged,
please participate. If you could be more satisfied with
your membership experience, let us know. Our Society
is poised to grow and flourish this year, and I hope you will
be an active participant and enjoy the fruits of our labor.
Barbara McCormick celebrates 30 years in “Dentistry”
Our own Executive Assistant, Barbara McCormick, is celebrating 30 years in the dental
industry.
For four years, she was a dental assistant to the late Dr. Richard Mascola at his office in
Queens. Dr. Mascola was a past president of the ADA, an Executive Director of the ADA
and a past president of NYSDA. In addition, Dr. Mascola was the Executive Director of the
Queens County Dental Society.
When Dr. Mascola became QCDS Executive Director and sold his practice, he brought
Barbara with him … and the journey began!
Barbara was an Executive Assistant at Queens for over 20 years. Her bubbly personality
and wealth of knowledge joined our Society ten years ago, and we couldn’t be more
fortunate. Barbara’s responsibilities include peer review, emergency weekend coverage,
study clubs, assisting NCDS’ CE Committee with their continuing education calendar,
assisting the Executive Director with member programs and events, bookkeeping, Board
preparation, Bulletin administrator, member and vendor relations … etc. (and, whatever
else we can think of)!!!!
When you call the Society or see her at one of our events, please say hello and
congratulate her.
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Upcoming Events
This communication is to update you on the
recent action taken by the ADA Board of
Trustees and the process that
led up to the Board taking the action
March 19 - 20, 2014
28th Annual
As result of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), some ADA
members began receiving notices stating that their
medical insurance would be cancelled as of
December 31, 2013. The Council on Members Insurance
and Retirement Plans (CMIRP) saw this as an
opportunity to enhance member value, as well as
to reinforce state dental societies insurance offerings,
and began investigating private health insurance
exchange options. After a thorough review of options,
CMIRP proposed to the ADA Board of Trustees that
the ADA endorse an existing national Private Health
Insurance Exchange web portal; On January 8th, the
Board approved the endorsement of the web portal,
along with the related opportunity to provide more
visibility for state Dental Societies health insurance
program for members. This is an endorsement of a
web portal only, not of a health insurance company
or plan.
BIG APPLE DENTAL MEETING
Sponsored by the Bronx County Dental Society
Sheraton Mahwah, Mahwah, New Jersey
Two full days of education
CE Credits
Morning, afternoon and evening seminars
Exhibit Hours: 9:30 am to 7:00 pm
For further information, contact
The Bronx County Dental Society
(718) 733-2031  (718) 733-0186 Fax
Email: bronxdental@optonline.net
Website: www.bigappledentalmeeting.us
Secure online registration
SAVE THE DATE
Long Beach Lions Club
Golf Classic
July 28, 2014
Lawrence Yacht & Country Club  Lawrence, NY
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
To Benefit NCDS Give Kids A Smile
The Peninsula Dental Society
and other charities supported by Long Beach Lions Club
Established 1968
141-B Franklin Place, Woodmere, New York 11598-1218
The Atlantic Beach Continuum for Dental Education
All registered golfers will receive a free golf shirt
Golf Classic limited to 124 Golfers
2014 SEMINAR SCHEDULE
Full Breakfast/Brunch
Cocktail Hour  Reception  Dinner and Awards
Register online before July 14, 2014
www.longbeachlionsclub.org
Or call (516) 322-9985 or (516) 660-9609
March 14, 2014
Dr. Jamison Spencer - Tufts University
“Night Guards, Splints, Snore Guards, Sleep Apnea
Appliances; Which Plastic to Prescribe?”
April 4, 2014
Dr. David Little - Univ. of Texas, San Antonio
“Enhanced Implant Treatment Planning:
Preventing Failures with Improved Technology”
Important Continuing Education Notice
Inclement Weather
In order to be notified that a meeting has been cancelled,
pre-registration is strongly suggested.
May 9, 2014
Dr. Mike Sesseman - The Kois Center
“Material Selection for the 21st Century Esthetic
Dental Practice”
On occasion, the Society must cancel scheduled
Membership Benefit Courses.
We make every effort to contact all of our pre-registrants.
Regrettably, we cannot notify those members
who show up at the door on the day of the course.
Therefore, pre-registration is strongly suggested.
Seminars are presented at
The Sands of Atlantic Beach (516)371-4000
unless otherwise advertised
In the event of inclement weather and school closings
in our area (e.g., Hempstead, Uniondale, Nassau Community
College), please be advised that our classes may also
be cancelled because our lecturers and staff
may not be able to get to the Society.
For additional information
go to www.abc4de.org or call (516) 569-1111
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In Our Society
The Nassau County Dental Society extends a warm welcome to the following dentists recently elected to membership ….
Jennifer Alongi, DDS, 1025 Northern Boulevard, Roslyn, NY 11576. Dr. Alongi, a 2010 Stony Brook University graduate, is a
General Practitioner transferred from Suffolk County Dental Society.
Michael Azrolan, DDS, 1025 Northern Boulevard, #92, Roslyn, NY 11576. Dr. Azrolan, a 1983 New York University
graduate, is a General Practitioner.
Eklea Cakuli, DDS, 66 Covert Avenue, Stewart Manor, NY 11530. Dr. Cakuli, a 2008 Columbia University graduate, is
a General Practitioner.
Nancy Ciminera, DDS, 10 Sagamore Drive, Syosset, NY 11791. Dr. Ciminera, a 2001 SUNY Stony Brook University
graduate, is a General Practitioner transferred from Suffolk County Dental Society.
Jeffrey H. Fong, DDS, 800 North Broadway, Massapequa, NY 11758. Dr. Fong, a 2011 Columbia University graduate, is a
Pediatric Dentist.
Jessica Grinacoff, DDS, 201 Forest Avenue, Glen Cove, NY 11542. Dr. Grinacoff, a 2011 SUNY Stony Brook graduate,
is a General Practitioner.
David J. Herman, DMD, 542 Gardiners Avenue, Levittown, NY 11756. Dr. Herman, a 1989 graduate of Farleigh Dickenson
University, is a General Practitioner transferred from Suffolk County Dental Society.
Marian Lam, DMD, 165 North Village Avenue, Suite 12, Rockville Centre, NY 11570.
Dental School graduate, is a General Practitioner.
Dr. Lam, a 2012 New Jersey
Avdhesh Patel, DDS, 26 West Merrick Road, Freeport, NY 11520. Dr. Patel, a 2012 SUNY Buffalo graduate, is a General
Practitioner.
Nora S. Serban, DDS, 2940 Lincoln Avenue, Oceanside, NY 11572. Dr. Serban, a 2010 University of Denver graduate, is a
General Practitioner.
Sagar Shah, DMD, 607 Fulton Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550. Dr. Shah, a 2012 Tufts University graduate, is a General
Practitioner transferred from Second District Dental Society.
Jacqueline Sobota, DMD, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY 11030. Dr. Sobota, a 2009 University of
Connecticut graduate, is a General Practitioner in an Implant Fellowship.
John Soh, DMD, 2116 Merrick Avenue, #4008, Merrick, NY 11566. Dr. Soh, a 2000 Tufts University graduate, is an
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon.
Laura C. Sotomayor, DDS, 7 Weir Lane, Locust Valley, NY 11560. Dr. Sotomayor, a 2009 Columbia University graduate, is
an Board Certified Orthodontist.
Matthew A. Tangredi, DDS, 520 Franklin Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530. Dr. Tangredi, a 2010 SUNY Stony Brook
graduate, is an Endodontist.
Amy B. Tannenbaum, DDS, 350 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714. Dr. Tannenbaum, a 2004 New York University
graduate, is a General Practitioner.
Omid Termechi, DDS, 290 Central Avenue, #214, Lawrence, NY 11559. Dr. Termechi, a 1998 New York University
graduate, is a General Practitioner transferred from Queens County Dental Society.
Jeannine L. Weiss, DDS, 470 Plandome Avenue, Manhasset, NY 11030. Dr. Weiss, a 1993 New York University graduate,
is a General Practitioner.
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In Our Society continued from page 17
Congratulations to…..
Dr. Meena Jaiswal has received the Indian Dental
Association 2013 award for her leadership and services to
the dental profession.
Drs. Eugene Porcelli and Steven M. Katz on being inducted
as Fellows into the International College of Dentists
during the 84th Annual Convocation in New Orleans in
November 2013. The College is an honorary organization
recognizing outstanding and meritorious service to the
profession and community and NCDS is proud of its
members and this distinction.
Dr. and Mrs. Ashish Sahasrabudhe on the birth of their first
child, Devon, born on Valentine’s Day.
Millie Thaw, RDH, has been appointed to the position
of Director of New Business Development at Nu-Life Long
Island dental lab in West Hempstead. Ms. Thaw plans to
bring enhanced and personalized, professional services
to existing clients and to help educate dentists on the many
aesthetic restorative services available. With over 20 years
of clinical practice, she offers a wealth of knowledge to
the position, and is well-respected in her field.
IN MEMORIAM
Condolences to –
The family of Dr. Edward D. Emanuele, who retired from
his General Dentistry practice and relocated his membership to Nassau County Dental Society from Queens County
Dental Society, where he served on their Board of Trustees.
He was active at the registration booth for the Greater Long
Island Dental Meeting for many years as well as a
Past President of the Long Island Academy of Odontology.
Dr. Emanuele leaves behind his loving wife Nina, his
children and grandchildren.
The family of Dr. Gaetano Butera who passed away on
February 14, 2014. Dr. Butera, beloved father of Dr. Gene
Butera of Garden City, was a General Practitioner since
1951. Dr. Gaetano Butera was a graduate of Georgetown
University and was 91 years old.
The family of Dr. Edwin Karmel who passed away on
January 4, 2014. Dr. Karmel was a General Practitioner in
Massapequa Park from 1956 to 2002. He graduated New
York University in 1954 and left behind his loving
wife Florence, four children and eleven grandchildren.
Dr. Karmel was 86 years old.
The family of Dr. Malvin M. Krinsky, who passed away
on January 24, 2014, at age 91. Dr. Krinsky, beloved father
of Dr. David H. Krinsky of Bellmore, was a General
Practitioner in Bellmore for 40 years. Dr. Malvin Krinsky
was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of
Dental Medicine 1946.
If you have news to share, please email it to
“In Our Society” c/o the NCDS at
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We would like to share a letter
that was received at the Society –
This represents part of our efforts in
“giving back” to our communities
Dear Friends,
Please accept our heartfelt thanks for your generous gift
of $75.00 to The INN, in response to our recent appeal.
Your generosity is truly appreciated. This gift will be
used to provide food, shelter and supportive services for
hungry and homeless Long Islanders.
Your kindness and concern inspire The INN’s staff and
volunteers to continue our efforts to care for all those
who come to us for assistance. We are truly blessed to
be able to include you among our family of friends.
Thank you again for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Jean Kelly, Executive Director
The INN
(Interfaith Nutrition Network)
Serving Hungry and Homeless Long Islanders
211 Fulton Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550
We thank and acknowledge the following
Retired and Life Members for their
contribution to our continuing endeavor of
mentoring the Society’s young, new dentists …
Dr. Amir Biniaz
Dr. Ann Hannon
Dr. Milton Indenbaum
Dr. George Johnson
Dr. Richard D. Pawlak
Dr. Stephen E. Rubenstein
Dr. Jack Seidenberg
Dr. Darshini Shah
Dr. Adina Simone
Tuesday and Wednesday, April 8-9, 2014
Hilton Hotel – Melville, NY
2014 General Chairman - Kevin Henner, DMD
Young Dentist Seminar and Cocktail Reception
Dr. Terry Lin - “Aesthetics”
Dr. Andrew Buttelman/ Dr. Matthew Pisani - “Finance for the Young Dentist”
Dr. Daniel Pompa - “Apical Surgery”
Dr. Steven Katz - “Practice Management”
SPEAKER HIGHLIGHTS:
Dr. David Azar - “Restorative Implants”
Dr. Markus Blatz - “CAD/CAM & Esthetic Dentistry”
Dr. Peter Blauzvern - “Dry Mouth/Nicotine”
Dr. James Braun - “Making Better Impressions - Hands-on”
Dr. Douglas Carlsen - “Retirement 101 - DIY Finance”
Dr. Jerome Cymerman - “Cone Beam Computed Tomography”
Dr. Michael Egan/ Dr. Henry Sachs - “Lasers – Hands-on”
Dr. Robert Fazio - “Antibiotics & Drugs in Dentistry”
Berdj Feredjian - “Practice Transitions”
Dr. Leonard Patella - “Digital Jump Start”
Dr. Allan Pollack - “Guided Bone Regeneration - Hands-on”
Dr. Michael Ribera - “Endodontics - Hands-on”
Dr. Larry Rosenthal - “Aesthetics”
Dr. Howard Schneider - “Pediatrics and Fluoride”
Dr. Jack Shirley - “Occlusion”
Dr. Edmond Suh - “Contemporary Update on Dental Materials”
Erik Zalewski, EMT - “Medical Emergencies - Hands-on”
Wednesday Table Clinics - 12:00 Noon to 2:00 pm FREE CE Credit
Dr. James Dolin and Mr. Robert Pollack - CPR and AED Certification
Dr. Peter Mychajliw - Infection Control
Dr. Neal Riesner and Michael Kelly, Esq. - Risk Management
“Invisalign Fundamentals & Intermediate Certifications”
Cocktail Reception on Tuesday Evening
Exhibitor Raffles + $1,000 Door Prize on Tuesday Evening
$1,000 Raffle Prize
Happy Hour on Wednesday
Free Table Clinics + Photography Contest
Visit our website glidm.org for all the details!!
You can register on-line
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Jamaica Dental Outreach Mission
Anthony Ienna, DDS
In January, Drs. Albert Yoo, Alicja
McCrudden, Stuart Heimann, his surgical
assistant Cassandra Woods and I, supervised
eight Stony Brook third and fourth year
dental students - Scott Levitz, HuiWen Yu,
Zachary Jones, Nicole Khalife, Vassiliki
Athanasiou, Rhoderick Blasco, Alexandra
Richter and Marc Jiorle.
On Sunday, January 25th, we landed
at Montego Bay, Jamaica. Our suitcases
were filled with lidocaine, gauze, sutures,
C-fold towels, extraction forceps, soap,
and everything else needed to extract and
debride teeth. We anxiously waited for them
to clear customs. Having been cleared, we
loaded our “supplies” on a bus for a three
hour drive to Buff Bay in the Parish of
Portland. Buff Bay is a rural area located
on the northeast side of Jamaica.
During the week we were there, we treated 425 patients
in the Buff Bay Hospital Dental Clinic. We extracted
450 teeth (many of them were surgical extractions),
and completed 250 scalings.
 Outside the dental clinic left to right - Drs. Albert Yoo, Alicja McCrudden,
Stuart Heimann, Anthony Ienna, third year students - Nicole Khalife, Zachary
Jones, Rhoderick Blasco, Buff Bay dental assistant Miss Pam, Vassiliki
Athanasiou, Alexandra Richter, fourth year HuiWen Yu, third year Marc
Jiorle, surgical assistant Cassandra Woods, fourth year Scott Levitz
and Buff Bay dental nurse Mrs. Rose
Cassandra Woods was our designated infection control
officer and a vital member of our team. She processed
all of our instruments and assured sterility not only for us,
but for the patients we were treating.
The students had a great week. Their exodontia skills
were honed and the trip exceeded their expectations.
This is the second year that Stony Brook participated
in this mission with us. Since 2011, Dr. Albert Yoo
and I have been going yearly, and this outreach trip was
a great success. We look forward to 2015, God willing.
Patients waiting for treatment at the clinic, many since 5:00 am
(Photo Left) Dr. Anthony Ienna assisting third year
student Marc Jiorle with an extraction
(Top) Teeth that were delivered during the week
(Right) Assisting third year student Alexandra Richter
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Member in the News
Airport Dentist Treats Passengers, Employees, Immigrants
Donna Domino, Features Editor, DrBicuspid.com
Reprinted with permission
Robert Trager, DDS, has a million stories about the
patients he's treated over the years at New York's JFK and
LaGuardia airports -- almost as many as the throngs of
passengers, airport workers, and illegal immigrants that
stream through the city's bustling airports.
and are automatically released to family members living
in the country. This is where Dr. Trager's expertise came in.
"Immigration officials asked if I could determine their age
by the eruption sequence of their third molars," Dr. Trager
recalled. Third molars typically erupt during the late teens
or early 20s, he noted. But while researching the issue
at the ADA library, he found the eruption sequence too
variable to determine age accurately.
Mujahideen fighters wearing beards and turbans, illegal
immigrants from all over the world trying to gain entry into
the U.S., drug dealers, prostitutes, United Nations
ambassadors, National Guard soldiers carrying automatic
weapons, airport workers, passengers with dental problems,
or those simply experiencing flight delays -- the "airport
dentist" Dr. Trager has seen and treated them all.
JFK airport has had a small dental office
since the days it was called Idlewild,
and when the dentist who owned it
retired in 1985, Dr. Trager, who had
a nearby practice, saw an opportunity.
But he also found that endocrinologists can determine
a person's age and development by analyzing bone scans
of the wrist to see if the epiphyses of the radius and ulna
bones are fused. He obtained a Greulich
and Pyle Atlas with radiographic pictures
of males and females showing different
stages of bone fusion up to age 20. "This
became my guideline," Dr. Trager said.
My slogan is –
“Bones don’t lie,
but detainees do!”
Now, when immigration agents suspect
immigrants of being older than their paperwork indicates,
they bring them to Dr. Trager, who takes x-rays of the third
molars and wrists.
"I got it for next to nothing and expanded and remodeled
it," he told DrBicuspid.com. "A lot of airport workers were
already patients, and I became known as the airport dentist."
"It's really fascinating," he said of the dual-verification
process. "I have one of largest portfolios of wrist x-rays
from people all over the world."
Global diversity
Over the years, he's noticed that immigrants from West
Africa often have precocious eruption of their third molars,
sometimes when they're only 14 years old. "That's why
wrist x-rays are much better," Dr. Trager said.
For immigrants, the stakes are high. "Most of these people
lie [about their age] because they know the rules," he
pointed out. "They know every excuse and every way to
do it. It's just amazing what I've seen over the years."
Dr. Trager recalled two lovely young girls from the
Dominican Republic who said they were 15. "One girl
looked at me and said, 'Dr. Trager, you have the most
beautiful blue eyes,' and I said, 'Regina, you have the
most beautiful 20-year-old wrists,' " he laughed.
Robert Trager, DDS, examines an airline passenger
An unexpected twist
But after the first bombing at the World Trade Center in
1993, his practice took an unexpected twist. Immigration
officials decided to monitor foreigners entering the country
more closely, and they needed a way to determine their
age. An immigrant's age can be critical to his or her effort to
gain entry to and residence in the U.S. Unlike adults, minors
who enter the U.S. are exempt from immediate deportation
His findings have at times been challenged, however.
Dr. Trager recalled a youth who was brought in after being
arrested in a money-laundering case.
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He's going to get another load of drugs and sneak back in,'"
Dr. Trager recalled. "But if he's under 18, you're going
to lock him up and take away his trade."
"I examined him and said, 'This individual is well
over 18,'" he said. However, the young man's lawyers
argued that he was 16 and appealed to a federal court,
saying they would bring in a renowned forensic dentist to
confirm that his client was a minor.
It's all in a day's work for Dr. Trager. "I call it a forensic
chess game," he observed. "My slogan is: The bones don't
lie, but detainees do."
But Dr. Trager had some news for the attorney. "I said,
'He's a friend of mine and you got one of the best forensic
dentists around, but there's one problem: He's an expert on
dead people. I deal with living people.'"
Along the way, Dr. Trager has picked up bits of many
languages. For instance, he knows enough Chinese to tell
patients to open their mouth. "If someone speaks Arabic,
I'll say, 'Give me money,' and they can't believe it,"
Dr. Trager said, adding that he has Farsi and Spanishspeaking dentist associates. "Patients love to feel they can
talk to somebody."
The judge ultimately threw out the case. "I've never had
an interpretation overturned," Dr. Trager noted proudly.
However, he acknowledged the impact of his decisions.
"You really don't want to have someone deported if they're
minors, especially if they're from impoverished areas.
They've had a terrible life; they've seen terrible things," Dr.
Trager explained. "So I want to give them the benefit of the
doubt, but I have to do the right thing. When I make a
diagnosis and the documents eventually prove I was right, it
makes me feel good."
For example, he added, "Today I was doing denture work
for a Costa Rican who's a regular patient, and I said I was
'bebo,' which is slang for slick. He laughed and said, 'How
do you know that word?' I get to see people from different
backgrounds, races, cultures."
Airport opportunities
After Dr. Trager did a recent television interview in New
York, an Atlanta dentist called and said he's thinking of
opening an office at the airport.
"I'm surprised more dentists don't open offices in
airports," Dr. Trager said, noting that they usually choose
places like shopping centers. "Remember, airports aren't
going out of business." JFK has 30,000 employees
and LaGuardia has 25,000 workers, and ramp workers and
baggage handlers often need treatment for facial and head
injuries if they get hit with luggage, he pointed out.
"JFK has thousands of people who come through,"
Dr. Trager said. "It's an enclosed city." Passengers are
always surprised to see a dentist's office at the airport,
but if their flight is delayed, they'll often stop in. "They
have nothing to do and think, 'Let me get my teeth
cleaned,' " Dr. Trager said.
Dr. Trager next to a Boeing 707 at the
Cradle of Aviation Museum on Long Island
All in a day's work
Other times, immigrants are anxious to prove they're
adults and actually want to be deported, he noted.
He recalled a U.N. ambassador from Canada who had a
weather delay. "She came in, and I did a filling and cleaning
and she loved it," he said. "When she comes back to
the U.N., she said she'll come back in."
When one young man was busted for dealing drugs, he
insisted he was 18 and the immigration agents wondered
why. "I said, 'If you deport him, what is he going to do?
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2013 EDPAC CAPITOL CLUB
We thank the following members for their support
Seymour Bayewitch
James Bergin
Jakob Charen
John Chicvak
Henry Cuttler
Ronald Curtis
James Dolin
Mark Feldman
Donna Gentile
Jeffrey Giller
Marc Gottlieb
Albert Granger
Joel Heller
Donald Hills
Anthony Ienna
Meena Jaiswal
Marcus Johnson
Joel Keschner
Bertram Kohn
David Krinsky
John Manning
David Miller
Michael Moskowitz
Frank Palmaccio
Stuart Rubin
Richard Ruddy
Ashish Sahasrabudhe
John Santopolo
Michael Shreck
Jack Singer
Joseph Sleilati
Robert Trager
Nicholas Tucci
Sal Varano
Anne Zohorsky
World Oral Health Day 2014
Join us on March 15th as we offer an Oral Cancer Awareness Screening at the Nassau Coliseum See facing page for complete details 
FDI World Dental Federation is gearing up for the celebration of World Oral Health Day 2014,
which will be held on March 29, 2014. Celebrated around the world, WOHD 2014 focus is on
reminding young and old of the importance of protecting the teeth and mouth throughout life.
“Over 90% of the world’s population will suffer some form of dental disease in their lifetime
but many of these can easily be treated or prevented with a good oral care routine,” commented
FDI President Dr. Tin Chun Wong. “There are more than 2 million oral health care professionals
around the world and in 2014 we hope that they will join together with us and our partners,
to make World Oral Health Day a worldwide success.”
To kick-off the 2014 campaign, FDI has revamped their WOHD logo. The re-vitalized image represents a happy, healthy
smile that transmits the essence of World Oral Health Day, a day where everyone around the world can take part in
celebrating healthy smiles.
The new logo featured above right will be accompanied by a creative campaign that celebrates the positive things that can
be enjoyed when one has a healthy mouth such as laughing, eating or kissing. “We want to celebrate healthy smiles,” stated
FDI’s Executive Director Jean-Luc Eiselé, reiterating this year’s campaign claim. “The vitality of the smile seen in our new logo
is the same vitality that we want to see in everyone’s face on World Oral Health Day, be it in Nepal, Croatia or Chile.
We want to spread the message of good oral health and the importance of a good oral care routine to local communities
around the world and reduce the suffering and burden of oral disease.”
In addition, FDI confirmed that World Oral Health Day 2014 will be supported by four key global partners: Johnson &
Johnson Family of Consumer Companies, Unilever, Henry Schein and Wrigley Oral Healthcare Program. The former two were
partners in 2013 and are back in 2014.
“World Oral Health Day is key to raising awareness across the globe of oral health issues; however, it would be impossible
to achieve the necessary global impact without the help of our partners,” emphasized the FDI President.
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NASSAU COUNTY DATC DENTAL ASSISTANTS COURSE
STARTS MARCH 12, 2014
The Nassau County Dental Society in conjunction with the Dental Auxiliary Training Center, is pleased to announce
the 29th year of continuation of the comprehensive dental assisting training course offered for the auxiliary staff of the
Nassau County membership
FUNDAMENTALS OF CHAIRSIDE DENTAL ASSISTING
To meet the demand for trained dental assistants, the dental society co-sponsors this course to assist interested students
who have a desire to prepare and work in this exciting career field. Dental assistants, who have been trained on the job,
can significantly improve their job and skills performance with this training. The course is designed to train:
 already employed dental assistants who have limited or no formal training;
 those who are interested in preparing to take the DANB Exam.
This all-inclusive course will augment the on-the-job learning experience by giving the theoretical background of the
profession of dental assisting and provide hands-on-training in a classroom setting. The course has been structured in
such a way that the total time required for completion is only 15 sessions totaling 45 hours plus a 15-hour comprehensive
skills study project. The course is a total of 60 hours.
Topics covered include:
Dental Terminology
Infection Control
Dental Specialties
4-Handed Dentistry
Dental Office Emergencies
Charting
Sterilization
Anesthesia
Dental Materials
Dental Anatomy
Disease Transmission
Operative Dentistry
Dental Instrumentation
Radiology
Preventive Oral Hygiene
COURSE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT WILL BE GRANTED UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
OF REQUIRED COURSE WORK, ATTENDANCE AND FINAL EXAM
COURSE NUMBER:
TIME:
COURSE DATES:
PLACE:
TUITION:
TEXT, INS. & LAB FEES:
NC101-3 (WEDNESDAY EVENINGS)
6:30 PM TO 9:30 PM
MARCH 12 THROUGH JUNE 18, 2014
NASSAU COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY HEADQUARTERS BUILDING
377 Oak Street, Suite 204, Garden City, NY 11530
$1000.00
$ 595.00
Please call DATC toll-free 1 (888) 595-3282 to register for this program.
A payment plan option is available.
Also call us to discuss the DATC “Special Pathway” for becoming a
New York State licensed “Certified Dental Assistant”
Are you in need of a dental assistant?
The Dental Auxiliary Training Center Fundamentals of Chairside Dental Assisting course that started in September ended in December
18, 2013. As a service to the NCDS dentist members, DATC has a placement service to help dentists find trained prospective
employees. We will be happy to discuss your job requirements, and help you find a mature, responsible, motivated, dental
assistant. Your job information can also be anonymously posted on the DATC FaceBook page. Our students and graduates search
this page to find out about current dental assistant positions and must call DATC to get details and point of contact information. To
view these postings, look at our FaceBook page under NOTES tab, and don’t forget to “Like Us”. As has been our policy for the
last 29 years, there is NEVER A FEE for this service. Please call Lisa Lyle at 1-888-595-3282 for more information.
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About Oral Cancer Awareness Month
We are proud to announce that actress, Blythe Danner,
who lost her husband, Bruce Paltrow, to oral cancer over
ten years ago, will be hitting the talk show circuit
to promote Oral Cancer Awareness Month.
Her first stop is the Katie Couric show in March, followed
by the Rachel Ray show in early April. She
will be driving the public to our event calendar to find
a free screening office in their community. Your dental
practice does not want to miss this opportunity to be
featured on our calendar as an office that is actively engaged
in oral cancer screenings.
but it is also a great way to build your practice. Many people
that come in for screenings will turn into regular patients
and may even need additional dental work done. All offices
that participate this year will receive a certificate of
partnership with the Oral Cancer Foundation and Oral
Cancer Awareness Month. Perfect to frame in your office,
letting all your patients know you are a dental office
that cares about your patient's health and is actively
involved in oral cancer screenings.
April is
Oral Cancer
Awareness
Month
April is Oral Cancer Awareness month and the
Oral Cancer Foundation would like to invite you to join
us in our national screening campaign to end oral cancer!
Oral Cancer awareness in the American public is low.
Approximately 42,000 people in the U.S. will be newly
diagnosed with oral cancer this year. As you are well aware,
dentists are often the first line of defense against oral cancer,
through the process of early discovery.
NCDS
Needs You …
to Volunteer!!!
While smoking and tobacco use is still a major risk factor,
the fastest growing segment or oral cancer patients is young,
healthy, non-smoking, individuals due to the connection
to the HPV virus. We cannot stop this virus from spreading;
our only hope to save lives is with professional involvement and public awareness. This is your opportunity to
get involved and give back to your community in the hopes
to raise oral cancer awareness and the need for early
detection in order to save lives.
March 29, 2014
Location – Nassau Coliseum
Islanders Hockey Game
April 9, 2014
Location – Adelphi University
Adelphi Health Fair
April 27, 2014
Location – Long Island
4K Oral Cancer Awareness Run
Together, we have the opportunity to make a difference
in the world of oral cancers. Please join with us.
April 30, 2014 - Oral Cancer Screenings
Locations – Nassau County Police Headquarters
Nassau County Executive Offices
How can you help …
We are asking dental and medical professionals to
become engaged in a free screening event, for at least
three hours on any day during the month of April, in
your community. Opportunistic screening is our best
hope of reducing the death rate from this disease. OCF will
support you with the materials that you need to conduct
the event, and help you get exposure for it in your
community and on our heavily Googled event calendar.
We will also provide you with ideas on how your office
can promote its event, which is key to getting a great
turn out.
May 17, 2014
Location – Oyster Bay
Oster Bay Health Fair
August 6, 2014
Location – Saratoga
Saratoga Raceway Oral Cancer Awareness Event
October 1, 2014
Location – Great Neck
Great Neck Rotary Club Event
October 3, 2014
Location – Belmont
Belmont Raceway Oral Cancer Awareness Event
By participating in oral cancer awareness month, you
are not only offering a positive service to your community
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Continuing Education
Registration Form
Due to increased expenses and the engagement of lecturers outside of the Society,
a nominal contribution to the Academy is appreciated
Non-NCDS Members: If you attend a course at non-member rates and join the NCDS within 30 days of the seminar, you may apply the tuition differential you paid
to your first year’s NCDS dues.
American with Disabilities Act: If you plan to attend a program and need assistance related to a disability provided for under the American with Disabilities Act,
please let us know. Call the Society at (516) 227-1112. If you require special accommodations, kindly inform the NCDS at the time of registration.
Note: Please pre-register - Seating is limited. Walk-ins will be admitted subject to space availability. In order for credit to be processed toward NYS mandatory
requirements, it is necessary for doctors to attend the entire Nassau County Dental Society seminar. Doctors who arrive late and/or leave early will not receive
continuing education credit based on CERP requirements.
You may register by emailing this form to bmccormick@nassaudental.org or by mail or fax to –
Nassau County Dental Society, 377 Oak Street, Suite 204, Garden City, NY 11530  Fax: (516) 227-1114
RETURN THIS PORTION TO REGISTER -
Name
ADA Number
Address
AGD Number
City
State
Phone
E-mail
 NCDS Member
 Non Member
Zip
 ADA Member of
Check off your selected courses and indicate your fee NCDS Members/Associate Members - $25 Contribution to the Nassau Academy of Dentistry (unless otherwise indicated on course page)
ADA Members: $50.
Non-ADA Members: $150. (unless otherwise indicated on course page)
Program
Date
Fee
 “The Dental Digital Revolution …..”
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
______
 “Guided Bone Regeneration” & “Sedation”
Saturday, March 29, 2014
______
 “Orthodontics in Interdisciplinary Care”
Monday, May 5, 2014
______
 “Guidelines for Infection Control ….”
Friday, May 16, 2014
______
 “The Interrelationship between ….”
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
______
 “Forensic Science”
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
______
 “Risk Management”
Friday, June 20, 2014
______
Method of payment:
 Check - No.
TOTAL:
 Charge my Credit Card:
 MasterCard
Credit Card Account No.
 Visa
 American Express
Exp. Date:
Signature
_____
3-Digit Security Code
on back of card
Print Your Name as it appears on credit card
Nassau Academy of Dentistry is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider Approved by New York State Dental Association. ADA CERP is a
service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental
education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours
by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at
www.ada.org/goto/cerp
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Upcoming Meetings/Courses
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
9:00 am to 12:00 Noon  Check-in 8:30 am
Light Breakfast
TOPIC
The Dental Digital Revolution: There’s a Jurim App for That
INSTRUCTORS
Drs. Alan and Barbara Jurim
Dr. Alan Jurim received his undergraduate dual degrees in Computer Systems Engineering and Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute. After graduating from New York University’s College of Dentistry, he furthered his dental education at the Pankey
Institute. Dr. Alan Jurim’s engineering background has proven to be an invaluable asset, and he is a beta tester for many new dental
technologies. Dr. Alan Jurim is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the American Society for Dental Aesthetics.
After graduating Summa Cum Laude from Wellesley College with a degree in Biochemistry, Dr. Barbara Jurim attended New York
University’s College of Dentistry from which she graduated as valedictorian and then furthered her dental education by completing
NYUCD’s Postgraduate Prosthodontic program. Dr. Barbara Jurim is a member of the American College of Prosthodontics, the American
Society for Dental Aesthetics, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Drs. Alan and Barbara Jurim come from a family rich in the history of cosmetic dentistry. Growing up in the dental laboratory setting has
provided them with an extensive education on how dental restorations are fabricated and a rare appreciation of what is required of a
clinician in order to produce superior quality dentistry. Drs. Alan and Barbara are active lecturers, teaching dental professionals on digital
photography, digital dentistry and aesthetic case planning. Their practice together in Woodbury, Long Island and are proud to be the first
office in the state of New York to offer CEREC Omnicam services to their patients.
SYNOPSIS
From Twitter to Facebook to the iPhone, technology has become such an integral part of our everyday lives that an existence
without it is unimaginable. Such will be the same for restorative dentistry in the near future due to the introduction of the
newest dental CAD/CAM technologies. This lecture will introduce attendees to the incredible power of the newest optical
digital impressioning systems, including Sirona’s CEREC Omnicam, Nobel’s Procera Scanner, and 3Shape’s Trios Scanner.
The tricks and tools to allow for easy intra-oral digital impressioning for all-ceramic restorations will be reviewed along
with the basics of computer designing final restorations. We will also present how scans of diagnostic wax-ups can be
“stitched” to tooth preparations to serve as virtual prep guides, allowing clinicians to better evaluate their preparations
to ensure optimal restorative results.
REGISTRATION
NCDS Members and Associate Members $25 Contribution to the Nassau Academy of Dentistry
ADA Members: $85.00  Non-ADA Members: $225.00
Pre-Registration Required  Use Registration Form on page 28
Nassau Academy of Dentistry is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider Approved by New York State Dental Association.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality
providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors,
no does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider
may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/goto/cerp.
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iCE
Made possible by an MPG grant
from the American Dental Association
Hockey, Continuing Education & Outreach
General Membership Meeting
Join your fellow members and colleagues, watch a spirited game of hockey,
and provide a valuable public service …
SPONSORED BY
HIOSSEN
NCDS’ General Membership Meeting will be held at the Uniondale Marriott
101 James Doolittle Boulevard, Uniondale, NY
Schedule of Events – Mix and Match
General Membership Meeting & Lecture – 3:o0 pm
GUIDED BONE REGENERATION
INSTRUCTOR – Robert M. Peskin, DDS on Sedation
INSRUCTOR – David Chong, DDS
The GBR Seminar (Guided Bone Regeneration) will fulfill a doctor’s desire to learn
guided bone grafting techniques with practical, clinical information and methods.
Emphasis is placed on anatomic considerations and treatment planning.
Cocktail Reception/Open Bar & Referral Networking Event - 5:00 pm
Hosted by NCDS’ New Dentist Committee
Adjourn to the Nassau Coliseum for Oral Cancer Awareness Screening – 6:o0 pm
Pre-registration required – Lecture and reception $35 contribution to the
Nassau Academy of Dentistry
Please RSVP to 516-227-1112 or bmccormick@nassaudental.org
Members do not have to volunteer for the oral cancer screening to purchase tickets to the game
SATURDAY, MARCH 29th @ 7PM vs. DEVILS
TO PURCHASE DISCOUNTED TICKETS, PLEASE VISIT: www.newyorkislanders.com/oralhealth
iCE
Hockey, Continuing
Education and Outreach
General Membership
Meeting
3:00 pm  Check-in 2:30 pm
Cocktail Reception/Open Bar & Referral Networking Event - 5:00 pm
Hosted by NCDS’ New Dentist Committee
Location: UNIONDALE MARRIOTT HOTEL
Islanders vs. Devils Hockey Game at Nassau Coliseum - 7:00 pm
Oral Cancer Awareness Screening - 6:00 pm
TOPIC
GUIDED BONE REGENERATION
Made possible by an MPG grant
from the American Dental Association
INSTRUCTOR
Robert M. Peskin, DDS - Sedation
David Chong, DDS - Guided Bone Regeneration
Dr. David Chong is a Senior Course Director of the Basic and Advanced Dental Implant Training courses at Hiossen. He is a Consultant and
Advisor for the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. He is Clinical Consultant and Advisor for the Far Rockaway Hospital Clinic. Dr. Chong
practices general dentistry and serves the community of Flushing, Queens. He is a Fellow and Diplomate of the International Congress of
Oral Implantology and an active member of the Academy of Osseointegration.
Dr. Chong received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from New York University and completed the two year Surgical and Prosthetic
Implantology Program there. Dr. Chong completed his first year residency at Wyckoff Hospital in New York and served as Chief Resident
during his second year residency at Flushing Hospital in Queens. Dr. Chong continues to pursue the latest developments and advancements
in dentistry and implantology through monthly study groups in addition to various seminars.
SYNOPSIS
The GBR Seminar (Guided Bone Regeneration) will fulfill a doctor’s desire to learn guided bone grafting techniques with
practical, clinical information and methods. Emphasis is placed on anatomic considerations and treatment planning.
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Current concept and principle of GBR including socket management
Aware of the advantages and limits of a GBR
Utilization of titanium mesh membranes in guiding bone regeneration
Familiarize with different bone grafting materials and harvesting autogenous bone.
REGISTRATION
Registration includes lecture and referral reception
Pre-Registration Required  Use Registration Form on page 28
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RESIDENT MIXER
Membership Benefit Course (2 NON MCE Credits)
Monday, May 5, 2014
6:30 pm  Check-in 6:00 pm
Location: Marriott Hotel, Uniondale
TOPIC
Orthodontics in Interdisciplinary Care
INSTRUCTOR
Dr. David Sherman
Dr. David Sherman is an orthodontist practicing in both Great Neck and New York, NY. He received his DDS degree from Stony Brook
School of Dental Medicine and his Certificate in Orthodontics from New York University. He has served on the Nassau County Dental
Society Board of Directors for over ten years serving on a number of committees. Most recently, he has been appointed to the Executive
Board of the Board of Directors.
SYNOPSIS
Big strides have been made in collaborative restorative and esthetic treatment in adults in the past decade, and the lessons we
have learned have opened our eyes to many treatment alternatives. Because of the ever-increasing number of adults seeking
quality treatment, and the advent of new and exciting dental materials, multidisciplinary care is becoming an integral part of
our practices. This lecture will cover the orthodontic component of multidisciplinary treatment and various cases will be
presented.
REGISTRATION
Residents Free of Charge with Membership
Pre-Registration Required - Use Registration Form on page 28
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Membership Course (4 MCE Credits)
Friday, May 16, 2014
9:00 am to 1:00 pm  Check-in 8:30 am  Light Breakfast
TOPIC
Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Healthcare Settings
INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Harold Edelman
Dr. Edelman was in an active practice for 32 years and a consultant in infection control for 14 years. He provided infection control services
and programs for over 800 dental offices. Dr. Edelman is certified by OSHA to teach “Voluntary Compliance in the Private Sector” and
“Biohazards” and has been retained as an expert witness in multiple cases of litigation alleging disease transmission in a dental facility
and has been involved in 71 OSHA inspections of dental offices to date.
SYNOPSIS
So … What’s New In Infection Control?
As we all know, dentistry has a very low risk of disease transmission. However, implementation of appropriate infection
control protocols is considerably more important and has greater impact today than in previous times. Evidence based studies
and statistics verify this! Folks ... It’s not the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s anymore. We are living in a different, more aggressive
microbial world today! The “Golden Age” of antibiotics has passed. Having consequences for failure to comply with an
OSHA Regulation of CDC guidelines will likely never happen in your office but have happened to some of our colleagues.
We will tell you about some of these.
So … having said all this let us bring you up to date on those issues getting the most attention today in our professional
journals and by our regulatory agencies.
If you have been to our courses in the past then you know Dr. Edelman will address only the clinically relevant issues and
leave the rest to the researchers and scientists. FOLKS … WE REALLY DON’T WANT TO WASTE YOUR TIME, and we must
be doing something right because over the past ten years we’ve been coming around to your state, more and more of you
are coming back to us for your updates.
HOT ISSUES
Hand hygiene … boy, do we need help!
So … what about swine flu?
More importantly, the seasonal flu
Proper coughing/sneezing etiquette
Higher risk patients out there today, you should be a little more concerned about exposure incidents. Statistics verify this
Are you following proper disinfecting guidelines … we’ve had in dentistry a documented case of Hepatitis B
transmission …. inappropriate disinfection appears to be the culprit
• Dental aerosols … yuk!
• Updated OSHA compliance directives that is relevant to us.
• OSHA, CDC, State Boards of Examiners … please clear up the fog!
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REGISTRATION
NCDS Members and Associate Members: $95.00
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Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Light Breakfast
TOPIC
The Interrelationship between Endodontics and Periodontics in Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
INSTRUCTORS
Marcus Johnson, DDS
Dr. Johnson, a graduate of New York University College of Dentistry, Residency at Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn, Endodontics as Case
Western Reserve University. Dr. Johnson is currently practicing on Long Island and is a current member of the NCDS Board of Directors.
Ancy Verdier, DMD
Dr. Verdier, a graduate of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and postgraduate program. He has presented for the Yankee Dental
Congress in Boston, Massachusetts and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.
SYNOPSIS
This lecture will discuss various issues in diagnosing Endo/Perio disease and the relationship to what treatment is indicated to
the long term prognosis of the natural tooth through the eyes of both an Endodontist and a Periodontist.
REGISTRATION
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Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Light Breakfast
TOPIC
Forensic Science, Here and Now
INSTRUCTOR
David A. Grossman, DDS, FAGD PC
Dr. Grossman maintains a private practice in Baldwin and has been a member in such professional organizations as D.M.O.R.T. (Federal
Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team) Region 2, InfraGard (Federal Bureau of Investigation Program), Nassau County Medical
Reserve Corps, American Academy of Forensic Sciences, American Society of Forensic Odontology as well as the Suffolk Society of Forensic
Dentistry. He is a graduate of the FBI Citizen’s Academy. Dr. Grossman has lectured at the Greater New York Dental Meeting and
the Yankee Dental Conference. He graduated from New York University College of Dentistry.
SYNOPSIS
Forensic science is all around us. It is solving a murder, identifying the deceased, analyzing behavior, matching DNA,
combatting fraud and dating ancient artifacts.
This lecture will look at the various disciplines of forensic science and how they are utilized. We will also discuss the specific
role dentistry plays in victim identification and mass disaster response.
REGISTRATION
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Friday, June 20, 2014
9:00 am to 1:00 pm  Check-in 8:30 am
Light Breakfast
TOPIC
Risk Management
INSTRUCTORS
Robert M. Peskin, DDS & Michael Kelly, Esq.
This Risk Management Course on Professional Liability
(Malpractice Claims) is Sponsored by the New York State Dental Association
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SYNOPSIS
Pre-registration required, seating limited
All participants must stay for the entire four-hour presentation
Course Code will be announced at the conclusion of the seminar
Certificates of completion will be distributed at the end of the course
All who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate entitling them to a Ten Percent
(10%) Discount on their renewal from MLMIC and most other insurance companies, for
three (3) years (please check with your individual carrier to ascertain applicability of this program)
REGISTRATION
NCDS Members and Associate Members: $135.00
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Oral Health Awareness Night with the
New York Islanders
Saturday, March 29 vs. Devils at 7pm
Tickets:
$32
$47
Face value: $45
Face Value: $87
Please submit form and payment by: Friday, March 21st
To Pay:
1. VISIT WWW.NEWYORKISLANDERS.COM/ORALHEALTH
2. CASH
3. CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO: NEW YORK ISLANDERS
4. CREDIT CARD:
AMEX MC VISA DISC Check
Card #:________________________ Exp. Date:_______________
Name On Card:_________________________________________
Signature:____________________________________________
Please submit form and payment to: Chris Stellato
New York Islanders
1255 Hempstead Turnpike
Uniondale, NY 11553
Come out and support Oral Health Awareness on Saturday, March 29th at 7pm when
the New York Islanders battle the New Jersey Devils. With each ticket sold, a portion of
the proceeds will go back to support Oral Health!
During the game, please head over to the Group Sales Table at Gate 13 to pick up your
free Islanders drawstring bag!
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Dear Colleagues,
As part of our increased efforts to communicate directly
to you, the grassroots member, I am delighted to kick off
this, the first of a series of district reports that I will be
sending you on a regular basis to let you know what’s
happening at the state and national levels of our tripartite. A
vibrant association needs back-and-forth communications
from all its members.
drive. Interested dentists can sign up to receive a simple
training package and materials for their offices. Patients
conduct their own cheek swabs, which are returned in prestamped and addressed envelopes provided by DKMS. The
Michigan Dental Association did a similar campaign last
year, and of the 300 offices which participated, 2,000
donors were gained. More importantly, there were seven
matches! The event proved to be such a professional and
public relations slam dunk that the MDA is beginning a
second campaign this November. More information on this
project will be forthcoming.
The NYSDA Board of Trustees convened its last meeting
of 2013 on October 17-18 at headquarters in Albany. Over
the course of two days, we discussed many initiatives,
which will be highlighted below, but the one theme
underscoring everything we said and did was you, the
membership. Enhancing communication is the key to
enhancing your experience as a member. So is wisely
stewarding our finite resources.
In other areas, the NYSDA Board:
 Voted to offer a one-time 50% dues reduction for nonmembers who were not full active members in 2013 or prior
to coincide with the ADA’s promotion to encourage nonmembers to join organized dentistry;
Our NYSDA President, Dr. Joel Friedman, continues to
seek out ways in which we as an organization can engage
the newest members of the profession, new dental
graduates. If we are to continue to speak for the profession
we must grow our representation from this most important
group. He proposed that the NYSDA President and the chair
of the Council on Membership & Communications
participate at the annual American Student Dental
Association (ASDA) District 2 Fall Leadership event.
Continuing in the vein of introducing residents and new
dentists to organized dentistry, the Board voted to invite an
ASDA representative to attend NYSDA Board meetings, as
an observer.
 Strengthened certain policies defined within the Rules
of the NYSDA Board, which governs our interactions;
 Met with our candidate for ADA President Elect,
Dr. Steven Gounardes;
 Strategized about the upcoming New York State legislative session.
 The BOT approved the Brooklyn Marriott at the Brooklyn
Bridge as the venue for the 2016 NYSDA House of
Delegates meeting. This meeting takes place during the year
that Nassau County plays host in conjunction with
Dr. David Miller’s presidency. The venue was given praise
for its uniqueness and cost effectiveness. Kudos goes to
Dr. Jay Fitzgerald for his work as Chairperson of the
Planning Committee for the 2016 House of Delegates.
Beyond meetings, we need to find ways in which to
engage these young people – who are the lifeblood of our
future – in meaningful projects such as the upcoming NYS
Mission of Mercy. This event will take place at Hudson
Valley Community College in Troy (Third District) on
June 13-14, 2014. We need hundreds of volunteers to make
this event, what we hope to be the first of many, a huge
success. Please pass the word to your colleagues, and
take time to volunteer at www.nysdentalfoundation.org.
2014 is shaping up to be another busy and challenging
year for our profession, especially with many unanswered
questions hovering over us all relating to the
implementation of the Affordable Care Act, the introduction
of the Health Exchange, and a turbulent political
environment. As your representative to the NYSDA Board,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your
support and your willingness to share your thoughts and
concerns about this Association’s activities. I wish you
and your loved ones a happy, healthy new year.
The Board was pleased to welcome representatives from
Delete Blood Cancer-DKMS, an international group that
seeks to strengthen the worldwide data base of blood
marrow donors in order to stamp out blood cancer. I am
really excited to tell you that we will be partnering with this
organization to conduct a voluntary bone marrow donation
Sincerely,
Michael Shreck D.M.D.
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NYSDA News
A Letter from Lawrence E. Volland, DDS
Chairman, EDPAC
Dr. Anthony Ienna, President
Nassau County Dental Society
377 Oak Street, #204
Garden City, New York ·11530
Dear Dr. Ienna:
On behalf of the Empire Dental Political Action Committee, I want to thank the Nassau County Dental
Society for sponsoring the continuing education course on October 7th to benefit the Empire Dental
Political Action Committee. I commend you and Mr. Garnett for your efforts, and also for conceiving
this unique mode of fundraising. By collecting $2,375 for EDPAC's Capitol Club, your members benefit
doubly - they receive meaningful CE and the resources for political action on their behalf are enhanced.
It is gratifying to know that Nassau County supports NYSDA's legislative efforts in Albany and is
willing to take action rather than provide simple lip service. I intend to use Nassau County as an example
of the "out of the box" ways of fundraising for EDPAC when I visit and communicate with other
components.
Be assured that your contribution will be used wisely and will help to address the many challenges facing
dentistry today.
Again, thank you for your support. Sincerely,
Lawrence E. Volland, DDS Chairman
cc:
Dr. Albert Granger, Chair NCDS EDPAC Committee
Mr. James Garnett, NCDS Executive Director
New York State Dental Association
20 Corporate Woods Blvd., #602 Albany, New York 12211 (518) 465-0044 (800) 255-2100
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NYSDA News
Happy New Year
from Dr. Joel M. Friedman,
NYSDA President
It is a pleasure to be able to say a few words of greeting
as the New Year begins and I thank the leadership of the
Nassau County Dental Society for giving me this
opportunity. As we start 2014, I am very proud of what
we have accomplished and what we look forward to ahead.
During the past year, your membership and participation
have helped NYSDA accomplish the following:
 As e-prescribing becomes mandatory next year you can
look to NYSDA to provide a simple solution you can use.
 We will continue to provide the information you need to
know both as a consumer and provider under the Affordable
Care Act.
 You will receive frequent email blasts alerting you to new
regulations requiring your compliance.
 Increase our outreach efforts to recruit and retain younger
dentists with the second annual statewide New Dentist
Conference and other events around the state.
 We will provide opportunities for you to market your
practice through the “Find a Dentist” feature on the new
ADA consumer website - mouthhealthy.com.
 Maintain your CE Registration online so that you can
keep current on re-licensure requirements and provide
this record to the Education Department if audited.
 Continue to oppose ill-conceived mid-level provider
models that would not benefit our patients or improve
access to care.
 NYSDA will be holding its first Mission of Mercy this June
in Albany as we advocate to the public the importance of
good oral health to your overall health.
 Defeat every piece of legislation harmful to dentistry and
the patients we serve. Including, stopping efforts to increase
your professional liability premiums by extending the Statute
of Limitations on your treatment and increasing the
contingency fees for plaintiff attorneys.
The ADA, NYSDA and your local dental society are united
in our mission to advance dentistry and to protect the
investment you have made in our great profession. NYSDA’s
goal is to help you succeed.
In closing, I want to thank you again for your continued
membership. Call us at 800-255-2100 if you have any
questions. We look forward to serving you and to your ongoing participation in NYSDA in the year ahead.
None of this would have been possible if we could not
walk into legislator’s offices speaking for 70% of the dental
profession. In the year ahead we will be working hard to
accomplish:
How can we help you? Feel free to contact me.
 Increased member services including the new ADA
Center for Professional Success providing online practice
management tools, all available for you as a member.
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Centers for Disease Control Includes Periodontal Disease
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Periodontal disease prevalence is higher in certain populations;
Public health programs needed to improve periodontal health of U.S. adults
A report recently released by the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) includes, for the first time, a
discussion of health disparities and inequalities within
periodontal disease prevalence in the United States. The
report, “CDC Health Disparities and Inequalities Report United States, 2013,” is the second in a series to highlight
discrepancies across a variety of diseases by sex, race,
ethnicity, income, education, disability status and other
social characteristics.
in the Department of Periodontics and Implant Dentistry at
New York University Dental Center, the inclusion of
periodontal disease in this report indicates a significant
public health concern.
“Almost 65 million US adults have some form of
periodontal disease, and certain populations are more
vulnerable than others,” says Dr. Froum. “I commend the
CDC for drawing attention to the disparities that exist within
periodontal disease prevalence. These findings support a
need for both local and national public health programs
to improve the periodontal health of all adults, regardless of
age, race or education.”
The report finds that while nearly half of U.S. adults
aged 30 or older have periodontal disease, the prevalence is
significantly higher in non-Hispanic Blacks and Mexican
Americans compared to non-Hispanic Whites. In addition,
periodontitis is higher in men than in women; in people
with less than a high school education; in people of lower
income levels; and in current and former smokers. The
report is based on an analysis of the 2009-2010 National
Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).
The AAP recommends that all patients receive a
comprehensive periodontal evaluation on an annual basis as
a way to effectively assess for disease. “The insidious and
sometimes asymptomatic nature of periodontal disease
means that many patients may have periodontal disease, but
do not know it. As dental professionals, it is crucial we
ensure that our patients are being screened annually via a
comprehensive periodontal evaluation to determine their
disease status and treat accordingly.”
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) has
been working closely with the CDC since 2003 to determine
the extent, severity and prevalence of periodontal disease in
the U.S. According to Dr. Stuart J. Froum, DDS, President of
the AAP, clinical professor and Director of Clinical Research
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Protecting Your Family
Scott R. Firestone, DDS
I am sure you have life, disability and overhead
insurance. You want to protect your family in case you get
disabled or die. But do you have all of your bases covered?
How about your dental practice? Does your family know
what it is worth and how to get the practice sold promptly
to preserve its value? Even if you are in a partnership,
what is your slice of the pie worth?
Most general practices are
typically valued (with an active
Dentist) at between 58 to 70%
of the prior year’s gross and the
specialty practice is generally
valued at 50 to 65% of the prior
year’s gross. This 12 to 15%
variation can be an appreciable
amount of money. There are
many methods to determine value and the best practice
valuation experts will use a few to determine an actual
value.
Disability and death are very emotional times for the
people you care for and who care for you. The last thing that
is on their mind is protecting their financial security. Every
dentist has to have a Letter of Instruction that is easily
accessible to family and friends and stresses the urgency to
act immediately. This letter explains where to find the
insurance policies and practice valuation, the name and
phone number of the insurance agent to call to handle the
insurance paperwork and the dental practice transition
consultant’s name and phone number to call to get the
practice sold.
What are the factors responsible for the variations in
practice valuations? In general they include practices
financials, management systems, location, clinical
production and collection figures. Other considerations
include area demographics, overhead, revenue sources (fee
for service or insurance), staff expenses, clinical production
mix and fee schedule. Add to those the number of active
patients, new patients, patient retention, age distribution
and zip code distribution of the patients.
I am not a financial planner or insurance agent. My
recommendation is that you and your significant other(s)
go together to the appropriate specialists to review, update
and become familiar with your insurance policies.
Hopefully, you now understand that having a practice
valuation is not an option, but a necessity. Of course the
valuation is needed to sell your practice when you are
ready, but that is another article in itself. When you decide
that the time has come to select a dental practice transition
consultant to value your practice, do your due diligence,
just as you did when you selected your physician, financial
planner and accountant.
What I can do is explain why you need and must have a
current practice valuation and the factors used to accurately
determine the value. When we speak about value we
are talking about Fair Market Value. Fair Market Value
is defined as the price that a practice will bring when being
offered for sale to a willing purchaser when the seller is
under no compulsion to sell and the purchaser is under no
compulsion to buy. The premise of this article is that
the seller is under the compulsion to sell.
About the Author –
Scott Firestone, DDS., is President-Elect of the Suffolk
County Dental Society and maintains a private practice in
Melville, New York.
First are the facts. When the practice owner dies or
becomes disabled, the practice decreases in value five
percent per week. The unprepared family is frequently
unable to cope with the practice until it’s too late. Fifty
percent of all practices go unsold after the untimely death
of the owner because of delays in getting the practice to
market. Ninety five percent of all practices unsold after
ninety days do not sell.
Interested in submitting an article
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Take HIPAA Security Requirements Seriously
Joshua S. Levine, Esq., Danziger & Markhoff LLP
The convergence of modern technology and the security
requirements under the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) can be a perfect storm for
healthcare providers. In August 2013, Affinity Health
Plan, a low-cost healthcare provider in New York, paid a
fine of $1,215,780 to the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services because it failed to realize that the
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it was
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which copied documents were stored. As a result, when
NYSDA President Dr. Joel M. Friedman stated: “This is a
Affinity turned in those photocopiers at the end of their
great legislative victory for dentistry. We have advanced a
leases, electronic protected health information (“PHI”) for
proposal to make a real difference in creating better access
more than 340,000 patients was inadvertently
to dental care, while at the same time preserving the critical
compromised.
role of the dentist in delivering such care.
The immediate lesson to be learned from this
NYSDA Executive Director Dr. Mark Feldman said: “I am
experience is to include a provision in photocopier leases
very proud of our entire NYSDA governmental affairs team.
requiring the leasing agent to either destroy or wipe clean
They worked tirelessly over many months to craft legislation
the machines’ hard drives when they are returned by the
that did the job NYSDA members wanted. At times it
lessee. From a broader perspective, however, this event
seemed like everything would fall through, but their efforts
helped make this priority become a reality.”
underscores the need to take the HIPAA Security rules
seriously when evaluating the safeguards applied to
electronic PHI by your practice (e.g., encrypting PHI
stored on a laptop computer in case it is lost or stolen).
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partner at the White Plains,
New York law firm of Danziger
& Markhoff LLP. This firm is a
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Volume 28 – No. 4
Reprinted with permission
The Significance of Claims Involving Oral Cancer
Tracy J. Peterson, J.D.
The statistics regarding oral cancer in America may be
surprising to many. Approximately 42,000 Americans are
diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal cancer each year. Of
those, approximately 8,000 die each year and only 57% will
live more than five years after the diagnosis. These numbers
can be surprising to most general dentists as many will tell
you he or she has never “found” oral cancer in practice.
Unfortunately, the death rate associated with these types
of cancers is particularly high due to routing late discovery.
perform screenings on patients who present for emergency
or restorative treatment.
Ms. Wilson first presented to Dr. Sheridan’s practice for
an emergency exam complaining of a broken molar that was
irritating the inside of her cheek. Dr. Sheridan did a limited
exam and diagnosed a fractured buccal cusp on tooth #3
with some trauma to the adjacent buccal mucosa,
apparently from repeated biting of the tissue. Dr. Sheridan
prepped the tooth for a crown and seated the permanent
crown about ten days later. Approximately a week after the
crown was seated, Ms. Wilson returned to Dr. Sheridan’s
office complaining that she was still biting the inside of her
cheek while eating and the area was quite sore.
The importance of thorough oral cancer screening on
each and every patient cannot be stressed enough. The
trends in the occurrence of oral cancer are changing over
time, and it is no longer just the over 50 year old male
heavy smokers that a dentist or hygienist should carefully
screen. Currently, for every woman diagnosed with oral
cancer there are two men diagnosed. That is a significant
increase in the number of female oral cancer patients over
the last 20 years. Also, African Americans are twice as likely
to have oral cancer as Caucasians. Although lifestyle choice
remains the biggest risk factor (smoking, alcohol, diet
lacking fresh fruits and vegetables), viral sources, specifically
the HPV16 virus, are currently becoming more and more
common. Importantly, cancerous lesions in the anterior of
the mouth, usually caused by tobacco and alcohol use, have
declined; whereas lesions in the posterior of the oral cavity,
associated with the HPV16 virus, are on the rise.
Over the next six or seven months, Ms. Wilson returned
multiple times complaining that she was continuing to bite
the inside of her cheek despite Dr. Sheridan’s attempts to
adjust the crown and adjacent teeth. During this time, Ms.
Wilson saw one of the hygienists who noted a hard, callused
area adjacent to tooth #3, which the patient attributed
to chronic cheek biting.
After approximately seven months of being unable to
successfully make Ms. Wilson comfortable, Dr. Sheridan
referred Ms. Wilson to an orthodontist to evaluate
Ms. Wilson’s occlusion. The orthodontist did an initial
evaluation and due to his concern for the chronic lesion
in the buccal mucosa, he immediately referred Ms. Wilson
to an oral surgeon. The oral surgeon performed a biopsy
of the lesion which came back positive for squamous cell
carcinoma.
Although claims involving oral cancer are few and far
between, the claims alleging a failure to diagnose or failure
to timely refer for evaluation of a potentially cancerous
lesion can be disastrous. As the claims administrator for the
Dentist Advantage program, any time we receive a claim
involving oral cancer, it is immediately flagged as a
potentially catastrophic claim.
Ms. Wilson, a 36-year old professional mother of two,
died within two years from complications from the
metastasizing cancer.
Case Study
Doctor Sheridan is a general dentist in downtown
Minneapolis. She has been practicing for about eight years
and recently opened her own practice. She employs two
part-time hygienists and runs a busy practice with three
restorative operatories. Dr. Sheridan expects that her
hygienists will perform routine oral cancer screenings on
each patient at his or her routine recall appointments and
ensures the findings of the screening is documented in the
patient chart. However, she does not necessarily routinely
Ms. Wilson’s widower now brings a lawsuit against
Dr. Sheridan for failing to either timely diagnose the cancer
or timely refer to a specialist for evaluation of the lesion.
Because Dr. Sheridan failed to properly refer Ms. Wilson to
an appropriate specialist for evaluation in a timely manner,
she faces a catastrophic lawsuit as well as the emotional
burden of knowing Ms. Wilson may have survived had
Dr. Sheridan timely referred Ms. Wilson to an oral surgeon.
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cancer screening has been done, as well as any findings.
Any findings should include a specific description of the
location, size and characteristics of the lesion. Always ask
the patient if they are aware of the lesion, and if so, how
long it has been present. Note this in the chart. If the lesion
has been present for more than ten days, immediately refer
to an oral surgeon. If the lesion has been present for less
than ten days, be sure to advise the patient he or she
needs to return to your office for a follow-up exam in
one week to re-evaluate the area. Also note this
conversation in the chart. The key to complying with the
standard of care is timely biopsy or referral. If the lesion has
been present for more than a week or two, immediately
refer to an oral surgeon. An oral cancer screening takes
no more than a couple of minutes and can significantly
reduce your risk of facing a serious professional liability
claim, and more importantly, may save someone’s life.
Because Ms. Wilson first presented to Dr. Sheridan with
what appeared to be a logical explanation for the lesion
adjacent to the fractured molar, she failed to recognize the
possibility of an alternative cause for the presence of
the lesion, and why the lesion failed to heal. Making such
an assumption was a vital error.
As a general dentist, one of the tools for protecting
yourself from disastrous claims such as this one, is keeping
in mind the above stated statistics and screening each and
every patient for oral cancer. An accepted standard is
if the lesion persists for more than a week or two following
palliative treatment, the patient must have a biopsy or
be referred for one. Although dentists may reasonable
rely upon his or her hygienists to perform oral cancer
screenings at recall appointments, it is important to keep in
mind that many patients come to your practice with
a problem that requires immediate attention before a
preventative recall appointment routing is in place. It was
this situation that allowed Ms. Wilson to “slip through the
cracks.” A screening should be performed routinely, even if
the patient is not presenting for routine recall appointments.
The Comprehensive Periodontal Evaluation
Be sure your evaluation of the patient includes these steps:
 Perform an extra and intraoral exam for non-periodontal
oral diseases and conditions.
 Examine teeth and dental implants. Include components
such as gingiva condition and presence of recession,
probing depth, furcation status, and any lesions.
 Assess for the presence, degree, and distribution of
plaque or biofilm, calculus, and gingival inflammation.
 Check the caries, proximal contact relationships, the
condition or appliances and dental restorations, and other
tooth or implant problems.
 Check occlusion, including mobility of teeth and
implants, and any fremitus.
 Use radiographs to check each tooth and implant and to
assess for bone loss.
 Evaluate potential periodontal-systemic interrelationships.
 Determine patient risk factors.
As all dentists learned in dental school, any lesion that
does not timely heal should be treated as potentially
cancerous. The lesions can present as leukoplakia or
erythroplakia, as well as lumps or thickening of the oral
tissues, or soreness or lumps in the throat. Recall that
the occurrence of cancers originating in the posterior of
the oral cavity, are on the rise, so take special care to
check the tonsilar and pharyngeal areas in the oral cavity.
Also, take note of complaints of difficulty chewing or
swallowing, ear pain, difficulty moving the jaw or tongue,
numbness of the tongue or mouth, or swelling of the jaw.
Be sure to perform both an intra-oral and extra oral exam.
Just as important, always thoroughly document that an oral
MLMIC DECLARES A DIVIDEND FOR POLICYHOLDERS
MLMIC’s Board of Directors approved the recommendation of the NYSDA-MLMIC Underwriting/Claims
Committee to declare a dividend for its dentist policyholders for 2014. The dividend will apply to dentist
policyholders insured for their primary coverage as of May 1, 2014, and amounts to 5% of the applicable
premium as of that date. Dividend checks will be distributed on or around June 1, 2014. This will be the
sixth consecutive dentist dividend, and 13th program dividend overall.
When the New York State Dental Association endorsed Medical Liability Mutual Insurance Company as its
professional liability carrier, it was assured that profits generated by the Program would be returned to
the policyholders as the owners of this mutual company. That commitment has been honored whenever
possible, with MLMIC returning over $11 Million to its dentist policyholders over the 22 year history of
the Program. That is unmatched amongst our competitors writing dental professional liability coverage
in New York State.
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ADA House of Delegates Meeting
On October 31st through November 5th, the ADA House
of Delegates met in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Nassau
County Dental Society was represented by delegates,
Drs. James Dolin, Frank Palmaccio, Eugene Porcelli, and
Michael Shreck. Dr. David Miller, Vice-President of
NYSDA and Dr. Robert Peskin, Speaker of the House
for NYSDA, also represented the Society.
A presentation entitled, "Dentistry at the Crossroads,"
encouraged the Board to think freely and create change in
how we begin to focus on the emerging forces facing the
profession in the coming years.
The overall theme was about the future of membership.
ADA President, Dr. Robert A. Faiella addressed the
Delegates by stating, “The ADA and the dental profession it
represents face present and future challenges and
opportunities that require a strategic, visionary approach to
problem solving. The stewardship of our profession is based
entirely upon our commitment, as leaders, to identifying
challenges and embracing opportunities through a strategy
centered on the ADA's core values.”
 Dentists are not busy and their average revenue is
declining due to utilization of care.
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton
Keynote Speaker
The ADA performed a comprehensive forward analysis of
the dental care sector called the Environmental Scan. The
findings were that –
 Escalating student loans is a huge problem which places
practice care constraints on a new dentist.
 There is a trend towards large multisite practices.
 Promoting the importance of the Tripartite is imperative
to increasing membership.
Robert A. Faiella, DMD, MMSC
ADA President
Charles H. Norman III, DDS
ADA President-Elect
NCDS is fortunate to have a vital and
growing membership.
Executive Director Jim Garnett attended
the meeting and visited many vendors
on the exhibition floor to garner support
for our Society. Dr. Robert Trager also
attended and “worked” the floor in an effort
to promote exhibiting at the Greater Long
Island Dental Meeting in April.
The Nassau County Delegation
Pictured from left are Drs. Eugene Porcelli;
Michael Shreck; NYSDA Delegate David J. Miller;
Frank Palmaccio; James Dolin and
NYSDA Delegate Dr. Robert Peskin (not pictured)
Highlights continued on page 56 
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ADA House of Delegates Meeting continued
After announcing his candidacy for the position of President-Elect
of the ADA, Dr. Steve Gounardes, ADA Trustee, takes a moment
to relax with Dr. Mark Feldman, Executive Director of NYSDA (center)
and Dr. William Calnon. Drs. Feldman and Calnon were both
former Presidents of the ADA from New York
Photographed at the ADA Foundation GKAS Gala are from left to right:
NCDS Trustee Dr. Michael Shreck, Dr. Frank Palmaccio,
Laura Leone, NYSDA Assistant Executive Director,
Dr. Robert Peskin, and Dr. Eugene Porcelli
The ADA HOD meeting was well-attended 
The Society thanks its Delegates
for their participation and educated input
in this successful Meeting
The following letter was addressed to the Society President, Dr. Anthony Ienna,
from the Gournades Campaign –
Dear Anthony,
Please accept our sincere appreciation for the Nassau County Dental Society’s
support of Steve Gounardes’ campaign to be the next ADA president-elect. We assure
you that your contribution will be used judiciously to ensure that Steve’s message
can be heard among delegates nationwide.
Just as we appreciate your financial support, your input is also valued. Please
feel free to offer any suggestions or recommendations about the campaign that you
think would be helpful as “Team Gounardes” goes forward.
We can depend upon Steve to do what’s right for our profession, and for the
public we serve. Thank you again for your investment in what we strongly believe
to be a winning campaign.
Sincerely,
William R. Calnon, DDS
Chairman, Gounardes Campaign Committee
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ADA News
Leadership Update
Charles H. Norman, D.D.S. President
Kathleen O’Loughlin, Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer
FDA Issues Proposed Rule on Soaps with Triclosan
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a
proposed rule on Dec. 16th that would require
manufacturers to provide more substantial data to
demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of antibacterial
soaps. The proposed rule covers only those consumer
antibacterial soaps and body washes that are used with
water. It does not apply to toothpaste, hand sanitizers, hand
wipes or antibacterial soaps that are used in health care
settings such as hospitals. According to the FDA, "There are
indications that certain ingredients in these soaps may
contribute to bacterial resistance to antibiotics, and may
have unanticipated hormonal effects."
While the FDA's proposed rule does not apply to
toothpaste, some may focus on the fact that there is one
brand of ADA Accepted toothpaste (Colgate Total®) with
Triclosan. The concentration of Triclosan in Total is only
0.3%, and there is scientific data, which the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) and the ADA acknowledge,
that supports the effectiveness of triclosan in Colgate
toothpaste to prevent gum disease. The FDA states the
following on its website:
For some consumer products, there is clear evidence that
triclosan provides a benefit. In 1997, FDA reviewed
extensive effectiveness data on triclosan in Colgate Total
toothpaste. The evidence showed that triclosan in this
product was effective in preventing gingivitis.
Products with the ADA Seal have been independently
evaluated for safety and effectiveness by the ADA Council
on Scientific Affairs. The ADA "Guidelines for Participation
in the ADA's Seal of Acceptance Program" describe the
general criteria for earning the ADA Seal.
More information on these developments can be found in
a "Science in the News" update on ADA.org.
Patients at Risk for Cavities Benefit from Applying Topical
Fluoride
New clinical recommendations from the ADA Council on
Scientific Affairs have concluded patients at elevated risk for
developing cavities benefit from applying prescription
fluoride directly onto their teeth, either at home or in
the dentist's office. A summary of the recommendations is
published in the November issue of The Journal of
the American Dental Association, and is now available
to the public.
"Toothsavers" Mobile Game Now Available
This month, the Kids' Healthy Mouths campaign launched
a new mobile game, "Toothsavers," as another way to make
the two-minute brushing time fun and interactive. In the
game, kids are able to rescue classic fairy tale characters
from a tooth-rotting curse and become heroes with the help
of their toothbrushes. The game is available for Android and
Apple tablets and phones.
For more information about the Kids' Healthy Mouths
campaign, visit 2min2x.org.
Donations for Philippines Disaster Assistance
The ADAF has established a fund for ADA members and
anyone else wishing to support dentists in the Philippines
and others who are providing dental care in the aftermath of
Super Typhoon Haiyan. Please consider making a donation
to the ADAF.
Nationwide, the death toll from the typhoon stands at
4,011, with more than 1,500 additional people missing,
according to authorities. The nation's disaster agency reports
that between 9 million and 13 million people were affected
in 44 provinces, 536 municipalities and 55 cities. Reports
cite the strength of the typhoon as 3.5 times that of
Hurricane Katrina.
Locally, the Philippine Dental Association is working with
its member dentists to provide immediate relief. This week
PDA deployed its disaster preparedness team to join with
other healthcare providers for a five to seven day mission
by boat to provide dental care and other health services
in the hardest-hit areas.
Similar to ADA members' generous support following the
disasters in Japan and Haiti, all donations will be combined,
and a grant will be issued from the ADAF directly to the
ADA's Division of Global Affairs, which will identify and
work with a reputable nonprofit organization (NGO) to
distribute the funds appropriately to serve the greatest need.
ADA Data Cited in New York Times
Once again, a major media outlet has referenced ADA
data in an article. A Dec. 16 New York Times article on the
Affordable Care Act cited ADA Health Policy Resource
Center (HPRC) figures detailing the drop in the percentage
of uninsured children who visit the dentist every year from
31.5 percent in 2003 to 25.2 percent in 2011. The story,
along with recent references to ADA data in the Wall Street
Journal and USA Today, highlights the progress we've made
this year to establish the ADA as a leader on health and
dental issues. These kinds of references are the direct result
of specific outreach efforts and continuing work with
influential media.
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Leadership Update continued from page 57
is likely entering a 'new normal' — something identified
in the ADA's recent environmental scan, A Profession in
Transition. Analyzing separate data on patient spending,
HPRC researchers found that there were also no significant
changes in inflation-adjusted per-patient dental expenditure
from 2010 to 2011, continuing the flat trajectory that began
in 2009. The elderly (65 years and up) continue to have the
highest level of per-patient dental expenditures.
Aetna Settlement May Benefit Some Dentists
We have learned that notices have been sent out
announcing the settlement by Aetna Health of a lawsuit in
New Jersey federal court challenging the reimbursement
amounts paid to out-of-network providers on the basis of the
insurer's use of Ingenix databases to determine those
amounts. Although we are still confirming the details, some
ADA members have received the notice of settlement and
have been advised that they may be members of the class
entitled to a share of the settlement fund.
This case, which was brought by the American Medical
Association, several state medical societies, and certain
physicians and individuals alleging that Aetna systematically
miscalculated the "usual, customary and reasonable" (UCR)
amounts paid to out-of-network physicians, is one of several
initiated by the AMA. The first was brought against United
HealthCare in federal court in New York and resulted in an
investigation by the New York Attorney General and a
substantial settlement of the litigation.
In the current case, the alleged miscalculations arose out
of Aetna's use of two databases maintained by Ingenix, a
subsidiary of United HealthCare. The complaint asserted
violations of ERISA, RICO, and the Sherman Antitrust Act.
As set forth in the materials sent to members of the plaintiff
class, Aetna has now agreed to pay $120 million, to be
divided among the various members of the classes and their
lawyers.
Any dentist receiving a notice of settlement was probably
included on Aetna's list of out-of-network providers who
received reimbursements from Aetna during the time period
defined in the lawsuit. At first glance, the class of plaintiffs
defined in the complaint in the lawsuit appears to
encompass all out-of-network healthcare providers (not just
medical doctors) who received reimbursement under an
Aetna plan, so that some of our members may be entitled to
some recovery. However, because the attorneys' fees will
come out of the settlement amount, and because the
members of the class may be numerous, it is probable that
amounts allocated to each participant may not be
significant.
Any provider receiving a notice of settlement may wish to
follow the instructions and submit an appropriate claim
within the time period set forth in the notice. When all of
the claims have been received and processed, the court will
ultimately order the payment of the valid claims.
ADA Business Resources Switches Endorsed Shipping
Company to UPS
ADA Business Resources has announced a new
endorsement with UPS. Members will receive some of the
most competitive rates available on UPS® shipping services.
UPS offers more service options, superior ground-delivery
coverage and overnight delivery by 10:30 am to more ZIP
codes than any other carrier.
Every member saves up to 36% on a broad portfolio of
shipping services including:
 Up to 36% on UPS Air letters including
UPS Next Day Air®
 Up to 32% on UPS Air packages (1 lb.+)
 Up to 24% on UPS Ground shipments
ADA members can receive these discounts even if they
already have a UPS account.
ADA Business Resources announced last week their
endorsement program with FedEx was expiring on Oct. 31
and was not renewed as the companies were unable to
reach business terms. It is expected that the rate schedule
will not change for ADA members who are currently
enrolled in the FedEx discount program. In addition, state
dental societies that co-endorsed the shipping with ADA
Business Resources will be given the option to switch
providers or opt-out of the shipping endorsement.
If you are interest in learning more about UPS, please
contact Deborah Doherty at 312-440-4632 or Kristin
Belleson at 312-440-2387.
ADA Supports N.C. Dental Board's Petition to Supreme
Court
The ADA has recently provided active support to the
efforts of the North Carolina Dental Board to persuade the
U.S. Supreme Court to review the decision of the U.S.
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, which affirmed the FTC's
claim that the Board's actions against teeth whiteners were
in violation of the federal antitrust laws.
The Association engaged outside counsel to file a "friend
of the court" brief in support of the Board's petition for
review, and it obtained the participation of the American
Medical Association, the American Osteopathic Association,
the American Veterinary Medicine Association, the
Federation of State Medical Boards, the American Academy
of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Association of
Orthodontists, the American Association of Dental Boards,
and other associations as parties to the brief. The brief was
filed last week, and we must now wait to see whether the
Court will accept the case.
U.S. National Dental Spending Remains Flat Through 2012
The ADA's Health Policy Resources Center (HPRC) has
analyzed new data that was released on Monday from CMS
on national health spending through 2012. Total national
dental care expenditure reached $111 billion in 2012,
roughly the same as the previous year when adjusted for
inflation. Taking into account both inflation and population
growth, there was no change in national dental expenditure
from 2011 to 2012, continuing a trend that began in 2008.
The analysis provides convincing evidence that dental
spending has not rebounded since the end of the Great
Recession and a further indication that the dental economy
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This process is a first-step as we redesign and enhance the
ADA websites, which are scheduled to be refreshed this
spring. At that time a user-friendly member profile update
will be included. Members and staff should contact the ADA
Member Service Center with any questions.
In addition, since the issues in the case relate in large part
to whether the federal government should be permitted to
challenge the actions of agencies that are really arms of the
state, the divisions of Legal Affairs and Governmental Affairs
combined to solicit the support of several state attorneys
general to file their own brief in support of certiorari.
Reaching out to the solicitor general of West Virginia, who
took on the task of drafting the brief, we engaged an outside
consultant to personally contact a number of other attorneys
general to urge their participation.
Ultimately, at least ten attorneys general joined in the
brief, and we are hopeful that their showing of support
might help to convince the Supreme Court to take the case
for review. This matter stands as an excellent example of
interagency efforts within the ADA.
Maine Editorial Raises New Issues with Pew Use of Data
In a new guest editorial appearing in the Portland Press
Herald, Dr. Jonathan Shenkin took the Pew Children's
Dental Campaign to task for mis-characterizing information
in its drive for dental therapists. Dr. Shenkin, the ADA's
Second Vice President, warned such inaccuracies only
hinder the very goal Pew claims to have — solving Maine's
dental crisis.
"Pew is again mischaracterizing an issue, selectively
offering only data that seem to back its apparent singlesolution policy agenda — dental therapists," Dr. Shenkin
wrote in the editorial, noting that the organization has had a
past instance of mischaracterizing data comparing New
Zealand and the U.S. On that occasion, the Association
formally notified Pew, highlighted its erroneous conclusions
and requested public correction. Pew subsequently
corrected the data error online but did not address the
conclusions originally drawn.
New HPRC Analysis: "Are We in a Medical Education
Bubble Market?"
A new, first-of-its-kind analysis by the Health Policy
Resources Center examining education costs and earnings
over time for several health occupations, including dentistry,
is now the sixth most popular article in the New England
Journal of Medicine. The authors, one of which is Dr. Marko
Vujicic, head of HPRC, discuss what a 'correction' might
look like in this market and how earnings and education
costs could evolve post-ACA. The analysis is drawn, in part,
from ADA research conducted by the Task Force on Dental
Education, Economics and Student Debt.
The sobering analysis concludes that while "it seems
unlikely that we're in a bubble market for medical
education, we may already be in one for veterinary
medicine. That bubble will burst when potential students
recognize that the costs of training aren't matched by later
returns. Then the optometry bubble may burst, followed by
the pharmacy and dentistry bubbles. At the extreme, we will
march down the debt-to-income ratio ladder, through
psychiatrists to cardiologists to orthopedists … until no one
is left but the MBAs."
ADA Pleased With Global Mercury Treaty Outcomes
The ADA is pleased by provisions related to dental
amalgam included in the global mercury treaty. On Nov. 6,
a representative of the U.S. signed the treaty, which upholds
the use of dental amalgam as a durable, safe and effective
cavity-filling material.
Unlike other products addressed in it, the treaty places no
restrictions on the use of amalgam. Instead, the treaty calls
for signatory countries to set national objectives and
implement programs aimed at dental disease prevention
and health promotion.
For more information, click here to see a statement by
Dr. Chuck Norman detailing the ADA's position on
the treaty.
New IRS Rule Allows $500 Carryover for Flexible Spending
Accounts
The IRS recently issued a notice modifying the "use-orlose" rule for flexible spending accounts (FSAs). The updated
guidance permits employers to allow plan participants to
carry over up to $500 of their unused health care FSA
balances remaining at the end of a plan year. In addition,
the existing option for plan sponsors to allow employees a
grace period after the end of the plan year remains in place.
However, a health care FSA cannot have both a carryover
and a grace period: it can have one or the other or neither.
New Login for ADA Websites to Go Live on Jan. 22, 2014
A new Single Sign-On (SSO) solution developed by ADA
will allow all ADA users (ADA members, Catalog customers,
ADA staff, ADA dental society staff and general public)
access to all ADA websites with a single login, thus
seamlessly eliminating the need to authenticate multiple
times. A few features of the new SSO process include:
 ADA members have the flexibility to choose their own
login IDs: they have the option to continue using
their ADA member number or to change their login
id to use a unique email address.
 MBRXXX–IDs will remain for dental societies. There is
no change on how dental society staff login to
restricted online content. The only exception to this
is that dental society staff who are ADA Members
will have the option to login using their member
number or a unique email address.
ADA Supports N.C. Dental Board's Petition to Supreme
Court
The ADA has recently provided active support to the
efforts of the North Carolina Dental Board to persuade
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the U.S. Supreme Court to review the decision of the U.S.
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, which affirmed the FTC's
claim that the Board's actions against teeth whiteners were
in violation of the federal antitrust laws.
The Association engaged outside counsel to file a "friend
of the court" brief in support of the Board's petition for
review, and it obtained the participation of the American
Medical Association, the American Osteopathic Association;
the American Veterinary Medicine Association; the
Federation of State Medical Boards; the American Academy
of Pediatric Dentistry; the American Association of
Orthodontists; the American Association of Dental Boards;
and other associations as parties to the brief. The brief was
filed last week, and we must now wait to see whether the
Court will accept the case.
In addition, since the issues in the case relate in large part
to whether the federal government should be permitted to
challenge the actions of agencies that are really arms of the
state, the divisions of Legal Affairs and Governmental Affairs
combined to solicit the support of several state attorneys
general to file their own brief in support of certiorari.
Reaching out to the solicitor general of West Virginia, who
took on the task of drafting the brief, we engaged an outside
consultant to personally contact a number of other attorneys
general to urge their participation.
Ultimately, at least ten attorneys general joined in the
brief, and we are hopeful that their showing of support
might help to convince the Supreme Court to take the case
for review. This matter stands as an excellent example of
interagency efforts within the ADA.
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Donations for Philippines Disaster Assistance
The ADAF has established a fund for ADA members and
anyone else wishing to support dentists in the Philippines
and others who are providing dental care in the aftermath of
Super Typhoon Haiyan. Please consider making a donation
to the ADAF.
Nationwide, the death toll from the typhoon stands at
4,011, with more than 1,500 additional people missing,
according to authorities. The nation's disaster agency reports
that between 9 million and 13 million people were affected
in 44 provinces, 536 municipalities and 55 cities. Reports
cite the strength of the typhoon as 3.5 times that of
Hurricane Katrina.
Locally, the Philippine Dental Association is working with
its member dentists to provide immediate relief. This week
PDA deployed its disaster preparedness team to join with
other healthcare providers for a five to seven day mission
by boat to provide dental care and other health services
in the hardest-hit areas.
Similar to ADA members' generous support following the
disasters in Japan and Haiti, all donations will be combined,
and a grant will be issued from the ADAF directly to the
ADA's Division of Global Affairs, which will identify and
work with a reputable nonprofit organization (NGO) to
distribute the funds appropriately to serve the greatest need.
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NCDS News
Society Schedule for 2014
March 26 (Wednesday) 9:00-12:00pm
Membership Benefit Course ( 3 MCE credits)
Topic: The Dental Digital Revolution: There’s a Jurim App for That
Speaker: Drs. Alan and Barbara Jurim
Location: NCDS Headquarters
Some speakers and
locations are still tentative.
Check website for details
closer to date or watch
information in Bulletin
April 8-9 (Tuesday & Wednesday)
GREATER LONG ISLAND DENTAL MEETING – GLIDM
Location: Huntington Hilton, Melville, NY
April 8 (Tuesday) 7:30PM
Board of Directors Meeting/ GLIDM
May 5 (Monday) 5:30PM
6:30PM – 7:30PM
7:30PM
Resident Mixer BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING/SOCIETY HEADQUARTERS/ GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING (2 NON MCE CREDITS)
TOPIC: ORTHODONTICS IN INTERDISIPLINARY CARE
Speaker: Dr. David Sherman
Location: Marriott, Uniondale
LIGHT SUPPER
May 16 (Friday) 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
NCDS/ADA Members $85.00
Nonmembers: $225.00
May 28 (Wednesday) 9:00am-12:00pm
INFECTION CONTROL (4 MCE credits)
TOPIC: GUIDELINES FOR INFECTION CONTROL IN DENTAL HEALTHCARE SETTINGS
Instructor: Harold E. Edelman, DDS
Location: Society Headquarters
Membership Benefit Course (3 MCE credits)
Topic: THE INTERRELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ENDODONTICS AND PERIODONTICS IN DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT PLANNING
Speakers: Marcus Johnson, DDS, Ancy Verdier, DMD
June 2 (Monday) 7:30 PM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING / SOCIETY HEADQUARTERS
June
NYSDA HOD Meeting
June 11 (Wednesday) 9:00 AM-NOON
Topic: Forensic Science, Here and Now
Speaker: Dr. David Grossman
June 20 (Friday) 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Tuition: NCDS/ADA Members-$135
Nonmembers-$285
RISK MANAGEMENT (4 MCE credits)
Instructors: Robert M. Peskin, DDS & Mr. Michael Kelly, Esq.
July 4 (Friday)
NCDS Closed
August 6 (Wednesday) 12:00PM
Oral Cancer Screening at Saratoga Raceway
Call Society Headquarters for Volunteering Information 516-227-1112
September 1 (Monday)
NCDS Closed – Labor Day
September 5(Friday) 9:00AM-1:00PM
CPR Certification for Dentists (4 MCE credits)
Instructors: James Dolin, DDS & Mr. Robert Pollack
September 8 (Monday) 7:30 PM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING / SOCIETY HEADQUARTERS
September 17 (Wednesday) 8:00AM
Women’s Conference Scrubs & Stilettos
Location: Inn at Fox Hollow
October 3 (Friday) 12:00PM
Oral Cancer Screening at Belmont Raceway
Call Society Headquarters for Volunteering Information 516-227-1112
October 6 (Monday) 6:30PM
Board of Directors Meeting / Society Headquarters
Tuition: NCDS/ADA Members - $85
Nonmembers - $225
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Society Schedule for 2014 continued from page 61
October 6 (Monday) 7:30PM-9:30PM
General Membership Meeting (2 MCE credits)
October 13 (Monday)
NCDS Closed – Columbus Day
October 24 (Friday) 9:00am – 4:00pm
BLOCKBUSTER
Light Supper
TOPIC:
Speaker:
Location: Marriott, Uniondale
Topic:
Speaker:
Location: Garden City Hotel
November 3 (Monday) 6:30 PM
November 3 (Monday) 7:30PM-9:30PM
General Membership Meeting (2 MCE credits)
Topic:
Periodontal Disease Risk Factor for Systemic Disease
Speaker: Dr. Helen Rozenfeld
Location: NCDS Headquarters, Lower Level
November 11 (Tuesday)
NCDS Closed – Veteran’s Day
November 19 (Wednesday) 9:00AM-1:00PM
Infection Control (4 MCE credits)
Instructor: Peter A. Mychajliw, DDS
November 27 & 28
NCDS Closed – Thanksgiving
December 1 (Monday) 7:30PM
December 5 (Friday) 9:00AM-1:00PM
RISK MANAGEMENT (4 MCE credits)
Instructors: Robert M. Peskin, DDS & Mr. Michael Kelly, Esq.
December 25 & 26
NCDS Closed - Christmas
Light Supper
Tuition: NCDS/ADA Members - $85
Nonmembers - $245
Tuition: NCDS/ADA Members-$135
Nonmembers - $285
Don’t forget to check out our new website
www.nassaudental.org
It’s brand new and geared up
specifically for our members –
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For Your Information
Some of New York's Best Dentists Share a Secret:
Do You Know What it is?
More than 10% of the dentists practicing in New York
State now suffer from a chronic, progressive disease. If left
untreated, it is FATAL. This disease is characterized by signs
and symptoms, like all diseases. And, like many other
diseases, it can be treated. The name of the disease is
addiction. The signs and symptoms of addiction to alcohol
and other drugs include loss of control, memory blackouts,
increased tolerance, craving, physical dependence,
withdrawal, and DENIAL.
Don't Reinforce Denial
The first step to recovery is to place a call. That number
connects you to Council on Chemical Dependency
20 Corporate Woods Blvd. # 602
Albany, New York 12207
1-800-255-2100
New York State Education Law defines "practicing the
profession while the ability to practice is impaired by
alcohol or drugs," and "being habitually drunk or being
dependent on, or a habitual user of narcotics, barbiturates,
amphetamines, hallucinogens, or other drugs having similar
effects" as PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT.
Why don't dentists with alcoholism just stop drinking?
Why don't dentists that abuse drugs simply stop and get
help? The fact is they are usually unable to recognize that
their drug and alcohol dependence is causing problems in
their lives and in their professional practices.
Confidential assistance is available from dentists who have
suffered the damage of addiction and experienced the
benefits of treatment in their own lives.
This DENIAL is a symptom of the disease - not a character
flaw. It prevents them from seeking assistance - unless
someone intervenes to help them face the reality of their
illness - and the real hope of stopping its progressive
destruction.
Dentist helping dentists …..
 protect their ability to practice dentistry;
 save their lives;
 help you and your colleagues.
1-800-255-2100  Your call is confidential
Your NCDS Board Director, Dr. Nancy Amoia, is the Chair of the
Chemical Dependency Committee. She can be reached at her office (516) 933-8600
Did You Know????
… that the Nassau County Dental Society Bulletin and links
are available online at our website, www.nassaudental.org
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Classifieds
OFFICE FOR RENT
Massapequa, Long Island: Two rooms available in a
beautiful, modern, newly renovated, spacious four operatory
office. Great opportunity for a dentist who wants to slow
down, reduce overhead, and/or thinking about retirement.
Also ideal for young, start-up dentist. Call (516) 798-5858
DENTAL SPACE AVAILABLE FOR SPECIALIST
Dental space available to co-exist with other specialist in
Nassau County. Interested? Email: stripedbass55@aol.com
SHARE SPACE ON SOUTH SHORE OF LI
Beautiful, state of the art dental office looking for a fee for
service prosthodontist or general dentist to share space.
Brand new, ground floor construction - featuring all new, high
end equipment. Digital radiography, ICAT 3D scanner,
in-office Cerec machine, and laboratory. This office will offer
an impressive “spa like” environment for your patients.
Contact (516) 791-2200
DENTAL SPACE AVAILABLE
Looking for a dentist with a following to co-exist in a home
office set up in Westbury. Eventually would like to slowly
phase out. Call (516) 317-1704 – No brokers, please
WANTED: Endodontist-Periodontist-Pedodontist
Brentwood – Western Suffolk - Fully-plumbed, 800 sq. ft.
Very large, general dental population. Needing EndodontistPeriodontist-Pedodontist. Call (631) 332-0759
OFFICE COVERAGE AVAILABLE
Richard J. Stabile, DDS, PC and Associates, will cover your
office. Need time off for vacations, dental meetings or injury?
You name it, we will accommodate you. Call Dr. Stabile at
(631) 988-9312, email rjsdds@aol.com or call Dr. George
Tiernan at (631) 724-8365
AVAILABLE
 Prosthodontist seeks experienced prosthodontist for buyout. Please call if you’re interested.
GENERAL DENTIST NEEDED - SEEKING ASSOCIATE
Illness has curtailed my schedule. Cell (516) 807-4626
drcollura@aol.com
 400K gross, 3 operatory practice in a home office. FFS and
PPO practice with over 1,000 active patients. Fully
computerized. Asking 800K for practice and real estate.
Please call Dr. Ronald Nemeroff at 212-223-2844 for more
information on either listing.
GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE WANTED
Experienced dentist - willing to purchase a general dental
practice. Impeccable credit and funding. Call (516) 515-0378
W. HEMP/FR.SQ./GARDEN CITY BORDER
1,400 sq.ft. modern, street level dental office for lease by
landlord in updated H/C access med/prof bldg. Five plumbed
operatories w/2 bathrooms. Bldg. signage avail. Proven
Hemp. Tpke. location w/excellent demographics. Space
share avail if desired w/Chiro. Reserved, on-site parking
avail. Landlord: (516) 766-1188 – Locations also avail in
Plainview/Syosset/Huntington
GENERAL DENTIST SEEKING PART TIME
General Dentist seeking part time employment, 20+ years
experience, days flexible. Email: GDLFJ@yahoo.com
SEEKING ENDODONTIST
Seeking Endodontist for busy South Shore practice, 1-2 days
per month. Please email resumé to atoothfix@gmail.com
NASSAU COUNTY SOUTH SHORE
General Practice, well-established, digital x-ray, intra oral
camera, 4 rooms, loyal staff, great location, real estate
available, if interested. Email: NCSSD12@gmail.com
Interested in placing a classified ad?
ADA Members - $60.  Non-ADA Members - $150.
(40 words or less – each additional line $10.)
Save 25% - Place 3 or more classifieds within one contract year.
Call Irene Cruz at (631) 361-9146
By placing an ad on this page, you also gain exposure on the NCDS website, at no extra charge!
Each issue of the Bulletin is uploaded to www.nassaudental.org
NEW CDT 2014 CODES NOW IN EFFECT
The Nassau County Dental Society now has in its extensive library the only official source
for the most up-to-date and accurate Dental Procedure Codes.
CDT 2014 Dental Procedure Codes include 29 new, 18 revised, and 4 deleted procedure
codes, as well as 7 changes to the subcategories and their descriptors.
Plan to drop by the Society, during the hours of 9:00 am to 4:30 pm weekdays, to peruse
this new book and all the other periodicals we have for your reference usage.
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Call for Nominations 2015
The NCDS Board of Directors needs you! Here is your chance to help lead the Society dedicated to furthering the profession
of dentistry. NCDS is currently seeking active, life or retired members to fill the following leadership positions on the NCDS
and Academy Boards. All directors selected will serve on the NCDS Board and one member will fill the position of Trustee
on the Academy’s Board:
Elective Officers:
 President-Elect
 Vice-President
 Secretary
 Treasurer
If no challenging nominations are received for the positions of President-Elect, Vice-President, and Secretary, the 2014 officers
ascend to their respective positions. The Vice-President and Secretary positions are open for nominations for 2015.
Elective Positions:
 Directors – Twelve positions
 Alternate Directors – Twelve positions
 Delegates to the New York State Dental Association – Eleven positions
 Alternate Delegates to the New York State Dental Association – Eleven positions
 Delegates to the American Dental Association – One position
 Alternate Delegates* to the American Dental Association – Three positions
 Council on Nominations – Four positions
Nassau Academy of Dentistry
 Trustee – One position
There are many benefits of serving as a volunteer leader, including:
 Playing a significant role in advancing your profession;
 Having an opportunity to enhance the value of NCDS and the Academy to the dental community;
 Accessing up-to-date information about the challenges facing your profession; and
 Exchanging ideas and perspectives with other volunteer leaders.
NCDS values and seeks diverse leadership as defined by race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, nationality,
disability and appearance. It seeks leaders from all types and sizes of dental offices. The Nominations Committee and Council
of NCDS have identified a number of desired attributes that will be part of the selection process for new Board members.
Applicants should possess:
 Demonstrated leadership commitment and involvement with NCDS and the dental community. Examples include
but are not limited to service on a NCDS committee, section council, commission, task force and/or having
obtained significant CE.
 Recognized leader in the dental community. Examples include but are not limited to serving as chairman of an
Allied Society; NCDS committee, section council, commission or task force; or philanthropic organizations.
 Relevant expertise in the disciples of organizational dentistry. Examples include but are not limited to membership,
education, component relations, finance and strategic alliances.
 Commitment to participate in 6 -10 board meetings a year. In addition, board members are asked to provide
financial support to the Academy, EDPAC (Empire Dental Political Action Committee), and special events
and/or campaigns.
 Positive leadership attributes, emotional intelligence, ability to work collaboratively and engage in appropriate
debate and discussion when needed, and visionary and strategic drive.
 Demonstrated ability of new and innovative programs within their sphere of influence. Examples include, but are
not limited to, incorporating strategy, leadership, future focus, risk taking and an entrepreneur spirit.
We want and need to hear from you. If you are interested in serving, or know of potential board members you would like
to nominate, please contact Jim Garnett at jgarnett@nassaudental.org. Nominations must be received no later than
July 25, 2014.
Please send a brief curriculum vitae with position sought to: Nassau County Dental Society, Council on Nominations, 377
Oak Street, Suite 204, Garden City, NY 11530. All applicants will be confirmed as eligible by NCDS’ Council on
Nominations. Those elective offices and positions that are contested will be decided by ballot at the General Membership
Meeting on Monday, November 3, 2014.
* In accordance with NCDS’ Bylaws, the President-Elect is automatically the first ADA Alternate Delegate-nominee.
Official Publication of the Nassau County Dental Society
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Garden City, NY 11530
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