May 2015 - New York State Dental Association

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The Dental Side of Cancer
University at Buffalo and Roswell Park will
provide general practice dental residency to
prepare graduates to care for cancer patients . . . . 5
The Hovering Parent
An anxious child in the dental chair is problem
enough, but when the parent makes inappropriate
comments, you’re pretty much doomed. . . . . . . . 6
Save on Insurance
NYSDA-endorsed vendor offers competitive
workers’ comp program for dentists that includes
the possibility of dividends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
June Workshop will Offer Review of
Best Practices for Reducing and
Treating Early Childhood Caries
T
he New York State Dental Foundation
will host “The Current State of
Children’s Dental Health in New York:
Reviewing the Best Practices for
Reducing Childhood Caries” on
Thursday, June 18, and Friday, June 19. The workshop
will bring together dental professionals, policymakers
and others with a vested interest in children’s dental and
overall health to discuss the current best practices for
reducing and treating early childhood caries and to
develop a statewide approach to preventing and managing ECC.
The ADA recommends that children visit the dentist for the first time within six months of their first
tooth eruption and no later than their first birthday. Yet,
few infants enrolled in the Medicaid Program in New
York State are being seen. In 2013, 1 in 266 infants
enrolled in the program received oral health services
from a non-dental provider; even fewer, 1 in 355,
received oral health services from a dentist. By the time
these children are in Head Start, two in five have a history of tooth decay. ECC are preventable, yet if not
treated, they end up being detrimental to the daily life
of a child and his or her future dental and overall health.
Day one of the workshop will feature presenters
Melinda Clark, M.D., FAAP, from Albany Medical
Center; Christie Custodio-Lumsden, Ph.D., M.S.,
R.D., C.D.N., of Columbia University College of
Dental Medicine; Sirene Garcia and Anthony Mendicino
Jr. of Finger Lakes Community Health; Dara Rosenberg, D.D.S., M.S., M.P.H., from the ECC Learning
Collaborative; Bridget Walsh from the Schuyler Center
for Analysis and Advocacy; and Kara Williams, M.P.H.,
from the Health Foundation for Western & Central
New York.
Day two of the workshop will feature small group
discussions of incorporating interventions into communities throughout the state, a facilitator-led large group
discussion that will bring together the ideas of the small
groups and brainstorming an action plan.
The workshop will be held at the Legislative Office
Building, Room 711A, New York State Empire Plaza in
Albany. For registration information, get in touch with
Mercedes Susi at msusi@nysdental.org z
Dr. Sanford
Barnum’s Gift of
the Rubber Dam
For inventing an indispensable
dental tool, Sanford Barnum received
accolades, but not a penny.
William J. Maloney, D.D.S.
A 19TH CENTURY MEMBER of the Dental Society
of the State of New York and the First District
Dental Society gave a gift to the dental profession that is found today in every dental practice
in America and is utilized countless times, worldwide, every day: the rubber dam.
Sanford Christie Barnum was born to
George and Caroline Barnum in upstate New
York, in Oakland Valley, Sullivan County, on
August 24, 1838. Barnum received much of his
early education at the Monticello Academy,
which, at that time, was a well-known private
educational institution. At the age of 18, he entered
the office of his uncle, Dr. Joseph Clowes, who
had a dental practice in New York City. Barnum
continued on page 3
EDITOR
Kevin J. Hanley, D.D.S.
MANAGING EDITOR
Mary Grates Stoll
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Jeanne DeGuire
ART DIRECTORS
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NYSDA OFFICERS
John J. Liang, D.M.D., President
David J. Miller, D.D.S., President Elect
Richard F. Andolina, D.D.S., Vice President
Mark J. Weinberger, D.D.S., Treasurer
Robert M. Peskin, D.D.S., Speaker of the House
Mark J. Feldman, D.M.D., Executive Director
Chad P. Gehani, ADA Trustee
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LETTERS
A V aluable T utorial
THANK YOU for
the excellent article
“New York State
Certified
Dental
Assistants” in the
February NYSDA
News detailing the
numbers and distribution of certified
dental assistants in
New York. While it
is discouraging to
learn that there is a
dearth of certified
dental assistants in the Fourth District and around the
state, I commend Dr. Waldman and Mr. Balacky for
clearly defining the supportive services a certified dental assistant can legally provide to a dentist. This is
invaluable information for dentists and should go a
long way toward protecting them from inadvertently
violating the law.
G. Kirk Gleason, D.D.S.
Clifton Park Bugs are Beautiful
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Central New York dentist teams up with daughter to dispel fears and
false notions about things that crawl, fly and sometimes swim.
f the thought of cozying up to a bug makes
your skin crawl, it’s time you were introduced
to “Dr. Zach’s Amazing Catskill Critters” (Mr.
Nick Productions LLC; 2014). Ten minutes
with this bright and colorful book and you’ll
be devouring and enjoying tales about personal encounters with all manner of crawly things.
The book is a collection of articles which originally
appeared in the regional magazine Kaatskill Life that were
written and illustrated by Central New York prosthodontist Nicholas Zacharczenko and his then-teenage daughter, Brigette. Dr. Zach, as he prefers to be called, is an
amateur naturalist who has been collecting insects and
mounting butterflies practically all his life. Brigette, who
inherited her father’s enthusiasm for things that live
under rocks, went on to study applied zoology at McGill
University and is currently finishing her Ph.D. in entomology in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary
Biology at the University of Connecticut.
If there is anything to be learned from this book it’s that
with knowledge comes respect, in this case, for insects, bugs,
snakes, toads and turtles. Even spiders, generally at the top
of many people’s loathsome list, don’t seem so bad when
viewed under the clinical microscope of a collector—which
is not to say all insects are good. The Zacharczenkos include
in their writings mites, chiggers and ticks, acknowledging
that while these critters are fascinating to observe, they do
possess a dark and destructive nature.
There are fun facts here—did you know infant
mice are called kittens? Facts to counter erroneous
assumptions—earwigs do not crawl into people’s ears.
Surprising facts—even the longest millipede has only
200 legs. And just plain facts—being a true bug means
having mouth parts fitted for piercing and sucking.
How is it that some people find bugs fascinating
when others are downright repulsed by the sight of
them? Dr. Zach explains he developed an affinity for
insect collecting as a child growing up in Delhi, Delaware
County. Absent the Internet, computer or cable TV, he
occupied himself roaming through “field and stream”
honing his skills as an amateur naturalist. He received
encouragement—and instruction—from his friend and
mentor the Rev. Dr. Cameron Reed, Dr. Zach said, as
well as from his mother, Valencia, who he said always
encouraged him to look for “bugs and slugs.” “Dr. Zach’s
Amazing Catskill Critters” is dedicated to the author’s
mother, as well as to his wife, Sherelyn, and son, Alex,
who, Dr. Zach said, put up with “a myriad of creepy,
crawly pets in our home over the years.” (All captured
critters were relegated to “Zach’s Nature Center” from
where they were rotated back into nature after a period
of study and photography.)
The fourth person in the dedication is, of course,
Dr. Zach’s daughter, Brigette, the author and co-author
of many of the tales in the book. Dr. Zach describes his
daughter as a “born naturalist.” She herself recalls spending her earliest years looking under rocks for pill bugs or
patrolling a backyard pond for dragonflies and frogs.
She’s been writing about insects since she was in grade
school, she said, and harbors the hope that through her
writings and public outreach work she can “inspire budding naturalists of all ages to go outside and find some
of their own Catskill critters.”
Nicholas Zacharczenko took time out from bug collecting to get degrees from Albany College of Pharmacy
and New York University College of Dentistry. He completed a three-year master’s degree in prosthodontics at
Manhattan VA Hospital. He sees patients at his practice
in Cooperstown, but is semi-retired from dentistry,
which leaves him with more time for his other passion—
participating in competitive tennis tournaments, and
track and field events in his age group. z
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Dr. Sanford Barnum’s Gift
continued from page 1
spent the next four years as a dental student/apprentice
to his uncle. At the completion of his service, he
returned home to Monticello to start his own dental
practice.
Barnum knew his dental education was lacking, so
he returned to Manhattan and enrolled as a student at
the New York College of Dentistry, forerunner of the
New York University College of Dentistry. He would
become one of the college’s first graduates when he
received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree on
December 2, 1868.1
After graduation, Barnum remained in Manhattan
and opened a practice in his uncle’s house. He was a very
skilled practitioner and soon developed a
lucrative dental practice. It was during
this time that he discussed with his uncle
an invention that he had made a few
years prior while practicing in Monticello.
It was a rubber dam, meant to keep the
field free of saliva during operative dental procedures. Barnum first used his
device on a Monticello jeweler, Robert C.
Benedict, in 1862. Prior to Barnum’s
invention, practitioners had to try to keep
the teeth dry using napkins, cotton and
other absorbents.2
Both Barnum and his uncle saw
the great financial possibilities of such
an invention. However, Dr. Clowes
requested that his nephew relinquish
any possibility of pecuniary gain and
present the rubber dam to the dental
profession as a gift. Barnum agreed
wholeheartedly; he never received any
financial reward from his invention.
The rubber dam was readily and
eagerly accepted by the better dental
practitioners of the mid-19th century.
And its inventor was the recipient of
many honors, bestowed upon him by a
grateful dental profession. Among these
honors was a large gold medal presented by the American Dental
Association for “the invention, perfection, introduction, and donation of the
rubber dam to the dental profession.”1
He was also honored by the American
Dental Society of Europe and the
California State Dental Association,
among other dental organizations.
Barnum practiced both with his
uncle and by himself for the remainder
of his career. He was afflicted with
chronic meningitis during the last 10
years of his career, which was never
properly diagnosed and caused him
excruciating pain. He was said to have
stoically managed the symptoms of his
disease for years until it finally forced
him to retire from his beloved profession.
Barnum returned to his father’s
home in Monticello to live out his
remaining, painful days. Unfortunately,
it was during his time as in invalid that
Barnum was confronted by jealous
detractors, who tried to take credit for
his invention and who circulated a
vicious rumor that Barnum was in need
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of financial support and had requested that every member of the profession send him a dollar. Barnum denied
this in writing and returned whatever money sent to him
whenever he could summon the strength.
Sanford Barnum, the man who gave the dental
profession one of its most useful gifts, died on Christmas
Eve of 1885 at the age of 47. He was buried in St.
John’s Cemetery in Monticello. z
Dr. Maloney is a clinical associate professor in the
Department of Cariology at New York University, New York,
NY. Queries about this article can be sent to Dr. Maloney at
wjm10@nyu.edu.
REFERENCES
1. Thorpe BL. Biographies of Pioneer American Dentists and Their
Successors. National Art Publishing Co.: Ft Wayne, IN. 1910.
2. Johnson CN. A Textbook of Operative Dentistry. P. Blakiston’s
Son & Co. 1909.
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Session will
Prepare
Advocates for
Community
Water
Fluoridation
A SECOND Community Water Fluoridation (CWF) Spokesperson training
session sponsored by the New York
State Dental Foundation is set for Friday,
July 24, in Syracuse. Instructors are Matt
Jacob of the Children’s Dental Health
Project in Washington, D.C., and Meg
Atwood, R.D.H., M.P.S., associate professor in the Department of Dental
Hygiene at Orange County Community
College and successful advocate for
CWF in Middletown.
Dentists, dental hygienists and
representatives from local health
departments and water systems are
invited to attend to prepare as future
spokespersons for CWF, learning how
to best communicate with town councils, media personnel, community
members and legislators. This training
may serve as an effective resource as
questions are raised about the validity
of CWF after the April 27 recommendation of the Department of Health
and Human Services to reduce the
level of fluoride in drinking water to
0.7 parts per million.
The session runs from 8:30 a.m. to
2:30 p.m. and is free to attendees.
Dental professionals will receive 4 CE
lecture credits from the training and
accompanying webinar, which focuses
on the science and myths of fluoridation.
For more information, including
the link to the registration page,
please visit the HRSA section of the
New York State Dental Foundation
website (www.nysdentalfoundation.
org), or email msusi@nysdental.org. z
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University at Buffalo and Roswell Park
Establish Dental Residency Program
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oswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI)
and the University at Buffalo (UB)
have been granted accreditation by the
Commission on Dental Accreditation
for a newly created general practice dental residency
program. Students in the one-year program will rotate
between the UB Dental and RPCI Dental Services.
The training program is designed to provide
qualified graduates of dental schools with a fundamental knowledge of the multidisciplinary care of
oncology patients, along with in-depth practical
training in dental care for these
patients. Residents will receive
instruction and hands-on education
in the treatment of patients who
have been recently diagnosed with
head and neck cancers, as well as
education in comprehensive dental
treatments for patients who are
either undergoing active cancer therapies or are in remission. Residents
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“The residency program provides the opportunity to obtain
advanced knowledge and expertise
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this joint academic program will
benefit the region greatly, as we will
advance the training of dentists who
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York community and beyond.”
Heidi C. Crow, D.M.D., M.S.,
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A GUIDE FOR PARENTS
What Not to Say When I am Treating Your Child
Jeffrey Galler, D.D.S.
A QUICK GLANCE into your waiting room, or a whispered comment by your dental assistant, and you realize
you might have a rough time with your next patient—an
obviously anxious child.
So, you and your dedicated team put on your most
kindly faces, project a tranquil and friendly demeanor,
establish a quiet and relaxed environment, and try to
mesmerize the child into being a good patient.
And then, has this ever happened to you?
Suddenly, just when you have succeeded in getting
the child to be composed, compliant and cooperative,
the parent blurts out a loud, inappropriate comment that
ruins everything?
In order to avoid such happenstances, I present the ultimate list of what parents should not say in front of their
children in the dental office.
1. “Don’t worry; he’s not going to do
anything today.”
Until you uttered that very unhelpful phrase, it may
never have occurred to the child that he, in fact, should
worry.
And do you realize that by telling the child not to
worry because I am “not going to do anything,” it
implies that if I ever have to actually “do something,” it
should be a legitimate cause for very real and tangible
worry?
2. “He wants you to open your mouth.”
When we ask little Suzy to open her mouth, we really
don’t need you to translate our request into English. By
your speaking up, you break the spell; the child, instead
of being focused on us and listening to our voice,
focuses instead on you.
3. “Don’t worry; I won’t let him hurt you!”
Is that comment really helpful? Is it you and the child
united against the big, bad dentist?
Instead, you should be teaching
your child that you and the dental team
are partners. And that we can be trusted
to take good care of the child.
4. “Have you ever done a
procedure like this before?”
No, I never have. But, I did review that
chapter in the dental textbook last night.
5. “Are you giving him a shot?”
When we tell your child that we are putting “sleepy water” on the tooth, we are
not trying to be silly. We chose our words
carefully, because we realize (and so
should you!) that the spoken word has a
powerful effect.
So, humor us and play along with
us, when we clean (not “drill”), or wiggle
(not “pull out”) a tooth.
6. “Is this going to hurt a lot?”
What scale of parental comprehension
leads you to believe that such a comment
helps create a relaxing atmosphere for
your child?
7. “I told you not to eat candy!
It’s your fault that this is
going to hurt!”
Does that help relax the child? Do you
really want him to feel that our treatment
is a punishment?
And, by the way, since your child
doesn’t have an independent source of
income for purchasing candy, we tend to
blame his supplier (you!).
I realize that my list is not definitive,
and I encourage readers to submit additional suggestions.
It is so very easy for parents to hinder the rapport that we are trying to
establish with their children. An ill-considered comment by a parent can completely destroy the relaxed mood that we
attempt to create.
In order to avoid such thoughtless
comments impacting negatively on a child’s
conduct, many dentists do not allow parents into the operatory. In our office, we
encourage parents to stay with their children in the treatment room, but we advise
that “a silent, smiling, parental presence is
extremely helpful.” z
Dr. Galler is a general dentist from Brooklyn
who writes about the lighter side of dentistry for
NYSDA News and The New York State
Dental Journal.
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NYU and Columbia Dental Schools Partner on Test of
Nonsurgical Model for Early Childhood Caries
N
ew York University College of Dentistry
has received a sub-award in the amount of
$967,235 from the Center for Medicare
and Medicaid Innovation to coordinate a
consortium of pediatric dental residency
programs that, together, will provide “dental homes” for
children enrolled in a program to test a nonsurgical disease
management model for early childhood caries.
The model uses family-level, peer-counseled and
technology-assisted behavioral risk reduction strategies to reduce the following: new caries; the progression of existing caries; caries-associated pain; and,
ultimately, the number of children seen in the operating room for highly invasive and costly treatment.
Rosanna Rosario
Jacklyn Schlesier
Joanna Puzakulics
Kathleen Barrett
The nearly $4M total grant was awarded to Columbia
University College of Dental Medicine, where the
principal investigator is Burton Edelstein, professor of
dentistry and health policy. The NYUCD portion of
the grant is led by Amr Moursi, associate professor
and chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry.
“The project aims to divert children with early- and
advanced-stage early childhood caries (ECC) from highcost surgical treatment to low-cost, nonsurgical disease
management,” Dr. Moursi said. “Together, parents and
community health workers will use MySmileBuddy
(MSB), a mobile, tablet-based health technology, to
plan, implement and monitor positive oral health behaviors, including dietary control and use of fluorides,
which can slow or arrest ECC’s progression.”
Through home visitations, community health
workers will meet in person with parents of children
with early-stage ECC bimonthly for one year, and with
parents of children with advanced-stage ECC weekly for
the first four weeks, then bimonthly thereafter for the
remainder of the year. In addition, community health
workers will provide tailored telephone intervention
between in-person meetings to offer additional support
and to reinforce behavior change goals. Community
health workers will also assist parents in accessing a dental home, where their children will receive timely, comprehensive oral health care from affiliated pediatric
dental providers throughout New York City. z
Dental Hygiene
Award Winners
Announced
THE NEW YORK STATE DENTAL
Association has selected 10 dental
hygiene students from across New York
to receive its Albert H. Stevenson Award.
The award, which is presented each
year to a graduating student of each of
the dental hygiene schools in the state,
was established by the Dental Society of
the State of New York to commemorate
the work done by Albert H. Stevenson in
the field of dental hygiene.
Dr. Stevenson was a tireless advocate in the oral hygiene field and communicated its importance throughout the
country. He developed the School of Oral
Hygiene at Columbia University and early
on became its director. NYSDA honors
students who demonstrate leadership qualities in the field of dental hygiene and who
display the same level of enthusiasm in the
field as Dr. Stevenson did.
The 2015 recipients of NYSDA’s
Albert H. Stevenson Award are:
Li Li Wu, New York City College of
Technology; Kathleen Barrett, New
York University College of Dentistry;
Elizabeth Hamilton, Hudson Valley
Community College; Jacklyn Schlesier,
State University of New York at Canton;
Joanna Puzakulics, Broome Community
College; Alexandra Picciano, Monroe
Community College; Jaclyn Karnuth,
Erie Community College; Mariyanka
Milusheva, Orange County Community
College; Rosanna Rosario, Hostos
Community College of the City University
of New York; and Andrea Sanchez,
Farmingdale State College. z
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NYSDA NEWS / MAY 2015
Time to Look at New Long
Term Care Insurance Options
What’s the best way to protect your assets and preserve your
independence as you age? With Long Term Care Insurance.
The market has changed tremendously for this insurance and
it’s time for many of our members to take another look. Association
discounts are available as are new life insurance hybrid policies.
To find out more information, call NY Long-Term Care Brokers today at
844-355-2596, or visit www.nysdental.org/membership
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CLASSIFIEDS
FOR SALE
MIDTOWN MANHATTAN: High-end dental practice for sale
grossing $1M+ annually. Recently constructed, spacious, 6-operatory office with lots of amenities in prime Midtown commercial building. Sale involves delayed buyout with interim sublease. Owner
seeks buyer with existing patient base to share space for 1-3 years
before complete transition. Below market lease is assignable, renewable and has 7 years left. Lab on premises. Please reply to:
ddsnow28@aol.com stating your situation, time frame, etc.
BRONX: Professional office space on second floor of co-op elevator building. High-traffic area. Reception, waiting area and 5
offices, some with hardwood floors, and 2 baths. 1,100 square
feet; move-in condition. Currently an orthodontic office; doctor
retiring. One immediate garage space. Convenient to IRT subway,
plus express bus to Midtown. Near Montefiore Hospital and North
Bronx Central. Contact broker Patricia Moccia at (914) 525-4533.
DUTCHESS COUNTY: Dental office for sale or rent. Attractive
office building; formerly general dental/periodontal office.
1,300-square-foot, freestanding dental building is fully furnished
and equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and 3-4 ops. Low
maintenance, prime location, ¼ mile from highway. Building has
been dental office for over 30 years. Please email inquiries to:
drneda@hotmail.com.
SARATOGA COUNTY: Exceptional dental practice located in
upstate New York draws patients from many nearby communities.
Established over 18 years with solid, active patient base. Grosses
over $299K on just 1.5 days/week. 1,900 square feet, 3 ops, private office and staff lounge are some of the amenities this practice
offers. New owner can expand to 5 days/week. Dentist wishes to
retire. Contact (518) 371-0058; or email: dconnol1@nycap.rr.com.
MARYLAND, DC, VIRGINIA SALES: No buyer’s fees. St. Mary’s,
MD--3 ops grossing $575K part time. High net. Near Naval base. Price
reduced. Eastern Shore Pediatric Practice – Grossing $1.7M. High net.
Modern. Frederick County – 3 ops, retiring doctor, part-time practice
grossing $375K. Call Polcari Associates for more information:
(800) 544-1297; or email: info@polcariassociates.com.
SYRACUSE: Dental office and building for sale. 4
operatories, CEREC, digital, with room to grow. Owner
retiring after 20 years; will stay for transition. Inquiries
to: Syracusedentaloffice@gmail.com.
CATSKILLS: Are you ready for your own practice? Tired of
urban commute? Longstanding general practice for sale. 90
miles north of NYC. Doctor retiring. Priced to sell. Contact:
cala75@verizon.net.
WESTCHESTER COUNTY: Yorktown Heights. One hour
from NYC. Home/office. 40-year-old part-time practice providing fantastic opportunity in growing community to develop full-time practice. Attached but separate practice entrance.
2 operatories, one fully operational, and private office. Truly
unlimited potential with nearly all specialty referrals. Separate
residence has 6 bedrooms. See MLS listing: 4440802. Email
inquiries to: homeoffice4sale@gmail.com.
MID-HUDSON VALLEY: Adult restorative practice; wellestablished for 28 years. Emphasis on cosmetic and
implant dentistry. Modern, 1,800-square-foot, four-operatory office with AAA location. Paperless, digital, 100% FFS.
Revenue consistently $800K on 21 patient hours/week with
8-10 weeks vacation annually. Easy transfer; owner can
stay on; experienced staff. 15 minutes to Poughkeepsie,
Newburgh or Kingston. No brokers. Letters of interest via
email to: ddspractice@aol.com.
PARAGON Practice Opportunities
“We Put the SUCCESS in SUCCESSion”
Syracuse: $2 M/year, 7 ops. Beautiful! SOLD.
Rochester: $570K/year, 4 ops, <50% overhead. SOLD.
Livingston County: $875K/year, 5 ops, 2,500 active patients.
Tompkins County: $875K/year <50% overhead! 1,800 active
FFS patients.
Southern Nassau: $1.4M/year, 3,000 active patients.
Eastern Nassau: Merger opportunity. Add 2,000 active patients
and $500K.
Eastern Suffolk: $1.4M/year, 8 ops; 4,000 active patients.
Suffolk: Perio. $825K/year with large referral base.
Middle Westchester: Prostho. $880K/year, 800+ active FFS
patients.
Lower Westchester: 3-4 ops, $730K/year, 1,500 patients--almost all FFS.
Southern Suffolk: $550K/year, 1,200 active patients.
Eastern Suffolk: 2 locations with $1.6 million total annual collections. Over 4,400 patients.
Visit our website www.paragon.us.com to learn more
about all of our opportunities or contact us today!
Dr. Jonathan S. Carey, Dr. Berdj &
Katherine Feredjian, Dr. Ira Newman
Phone: (866) 898-1867 / E-mail: info@paragon.us.com.
OUTSIDE ALBANY: Walk into success with this 36+ years established dental practice located just outside Albany. Approximately
2,400 square feet. 5 ops, doctor’s private office and staff lounge.
1,500 active patients waiting. Practice grosses over $450K on just
3 days/week. Real estate also available. Dentist wishes to retire.
Contact: (517) 371-0058; or email: dconnol1@nycap.rr.com.
MANHATTAN: Carnegie Hall area. Beautiful office in “white
glove” building. Top floor, window views. 5 ops, private office,
kitchen lab, interior bath. Mature, 32-year-old FFS practice.
Excellent opportunity to customize the pending lease to your priorities. Intraoral cameras, laser; wired for multi-station computers.
Please call (212) 246-0573; or email: drawinner@aol.com.
GREENE COUNTY: DHPSA area. Dental office with professional
building and commercial property for sale. Turnkey, or will stay for
transition. Nice opportunity for new grad with young family.
Asking $295K. Real estate, charts and dental equipment all
included. Call (518) 275-6066. For info on specific benefits available to practitioners located in federally identified provider shortage areas (DHPSA), contact: msusi@nysdental.org.
SARATOGA COUNTY: Well-established general dentistry practice
for sale in growing, high-tech region. Attractive, fee-for-service,
4-operatory office with digital workstations,
X-rays and Pan. Strong hygiene/recall program.
Collections at $1M in 2014 on 4 days/week.
Unlimited potential offering a fine dental career.
Dentist wishes to retire. Please reply to NYSDJ
Box #MY-101. Email replies to: info@nysdental.
org. Please include box # in subject line.
SUFFOLK COUNTY: 1,500-square-foot professional office with five 9 x12 rooms, reception area, waiting room, consultation room,
two finished rooms in basement with storage,
parking for 9 cars. Building and parking
handicap accessible. Attached is 2,700-squarefoot Colonial; 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and
15x25’ den. Contact Rita at Re/Max Integrity
Leaders: (631) 332-7897.
SOUTHERN DUTCHESS COUNTY: Wellestablished, general FFS practice grossing
$700K. 6 ops; entire facility is less than
10-years-old. 3,000 square feet, great location
and parking. Real estate available. Inquiries to:
sekdds@aol.com; or call (914) 456-3000.
STATEN ISLAND: Port Richmond commercial
district; half a block from P.S. 20. Freestanding
dental office with 2 operatories, chairs, supplies, equipment and furniture included. Asking
$225K. Call Dr. Ronald Altman at (908) 2950672 and leave message.
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EAST HARLEM: Upper Manhattan. Selling dental practice situated in good neighborhood. In service for more than 30 years; good
flow of patients. Mostly Medicaid, PPOs and union. Owner relocating and must sell practice. Selling for $180K; lease is $4,900 and
negotiable with landlord. Contact: (646) 384-6457; or email:
harlem1916@gmail.com.
PUTNAM COUNTY: NY Border, Southern CT. Well-established,
successful Perio practice with 35 new patients per month from
both NY and CT. 3 ops; fully digital within 1,000 square feet.
Grossing $772K. Practice drives 9 hygiene days/week via PPO
and FFS. Real estate also available for purchase, along with
additional, connected 450-square-foot office. Doctor ready to
retire. Contact Mike Apalucci at (718) 213-9386; or email:
michael.apalucci@henryschein.com. #CT108.
BERGEN COUNTY: 2+ ops; corner location. 3.5 days/week.
1,250-square-foot leased space. Revenue $250K. Dr. retiring. Contact
Henry Schein Professional Practice Transition Rep-resentative Donna
Costa at (800) 988-5674; or email: donna.costa@henryschein.com.
#NJ124
SYRACUSE—WESTERN SUBURBS: Fee-for-service general
gem. Office is 1,470 square feet; 4 operatories on lower level and
full home rental with income of $775 month. Located in growing
community village with waterway. Main highways and major shopping close by. Dedicated staff supporting well-known retiring doctor. Contact Henry Schein Professional Practice Transitions representative Donna Bambrick at (315) 430-0643; or email: donna.
bambrick@henryschein.com. #NY148
OTSEGO COUNTY: 13-operatory practice with room to grow.
Gross revenue exceeds $1.3M. Selling doctor owns building. Real
estate also available. Near colleges. Digital X-rays, computers in
operatories and modern software. Contact Henry Schein Professional
Practice Transitions representative E. Scott Weinberger by email:
escott.weinberger@henryschein.com; or call (518) 512-9988.
#NY105.
NORTHERN NY: Profitable FFS practice. Close to recreation.
Recent remodeling. Easy Dental, Dexis, soft tissue laser. Low overhead. Ideal for satellite practice. Grossing $366K. Contact Henry
Schein Professional Practice Transition representative by email:
Marty.Hare@HenrySchein.com; or call (315) 263-1313. #NY117.
SYRACUSE: West suburb. 4-operatory general practice with 2,000
square feet of leased space in professional building in busy shopping center. 3.5 working days. Eaglesoft. Net income from $179K
to $242K over last 4 years. Contact Henry Schein Professional
Practice Transitions Representative Donna Bambrick at (315) 4300643; or email: donna.bambrick@henryschein.com. #NY143.
COLUMBIA COUNTY: Small, part-time practice in beautiful
country setting. After decades, doctor seeks successor. Seller
extremely motivated. Gross just under $200K. 3 equipped operatories; 3 additional plumbed. Mix of FFS and insurance. Real
estate also available. Contact Henry Schein Professional Practice
Transitions rep: E. Scott Weinberger by email: escott.weinberger@
henryschein.com; or call (518)512-9988. #NY114
WESTCHESTER COUNTY: Well-established oral surgery practice
in excellent community. Ideal 1-doctor office close to numerous referring doctors and hospitals. 2 operatories, just under 1,000 square
feet, located in professional building with free patient parking. Close
to area parkways, Metro North and public transportation. FFS with
insurances accepted also. Doctor transitioning to an academic position. Contact Henry Schein Professional Practice rep: Mike.
Apalucci@henryschein.com; or call (718) 213-9386. #NY150.
BROOKLYN: Established pediatric practice in community with growing families. 3- to 4-day practice has 2 ops with 3 chairs and digital
X-ray. Featured plans, PPO and FFS in 1,200-square-foot office close
to public transportation. Currently all ortho and endo referred out.
Doctor ready to retire. Contact Henry Schein Professional Practice
Transitions representative Michael Apalucci at (718) 213-9386; or
email: Michael.apalucci@henryschein.com. #NY149
CAPITAL REGION: 100% FFS family practice. Healthy finances,
4-operatory practice equipped with digital X-rays and practice management software. Real estate to lease or purchase. Uniquely located
in affluent town with little dental competition. Doctor willing to stay for
transition or immediate sale. Contact Henry Schein Professional
Practice Transitions Representative: E. Scott Weinberger at (518) 5129988; or email: escott.weinberger@henryschein.com. #NY144.
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SOUTHERN FINGER LAKES AREA: Steuben County. Wellestablished FFS general practice with 1,200 square feet, 3 operatories and 5 employees providing diagnostic and restorative oral care.
Dentrix practice management software and Pan. Over 2,500 active
patients; gross receipts of $908K. Doctor to retire. Please contact
Henry Schein Professional Practice Transitions Representative Christina
Palma (585) 370-5301; or email: christina.palma@henryschein.com.
#NY141
CENRAL NEW YORK: College town, home/office. Big city benefits with small town atmosphere. $500K+. FFS practice; fully
digital; 4 ops, additional op ready for expansion. Contact Henry
Schein Professional Practice Transitions representative Marty at
(315) 263-1313; or by email: marty@henryschein.com. #NY102.
MANHATTAN: Office lease for sale. Midtown West/Carnegie
Hall area. Moving practice. Beautiful suite has 5 equipped ops
and fully furnished office, lab, kitchen, private office, bath and
reception room. Building offers new 10-year lease. Simply bring
your patients and files. Turnkey and ready to go. Call (212) 2460573; or email: drawinner@aol.com.
SARATOGA COUNTY: Well-established upstate NY dental practice for sale/lease. Superbly located practice has flourished for over
35 years. Grossing over $300K on 20 hours/week. Easily expandable to full time. 2,000 square feet, 4 ops, private office and staff
lounge included. Real estate and financing available. Dentist wishes
to retire. Contact: (202) 487-0801; or email: vik@fimrc.org.
LONG ISLAND—NORTH SHORE: Home office. Prestigious location. 5 minute walk to LIRR. 30 minutes Midtown; ample parking.
Center-hall brick Colonial with four bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, modern
kitchen and baths, family room, fireplace, all oak floors, dual central air
and gas heating systems. Rear deck and brick patio. Attached 2-operatory dental office with separate entrance and walkway, skylight waiting
room, business area, lab/dark room and ½ bath. Equipped; no practice. Reply to: ortho1217@optonline.net. Principals only.
WHITE PLAINS: General practice for sale. 4 ops. Excellent store
front location; plenty of parking. Fully computerized; digital with
PracticeWorks. Over 1,000 active patients. 70% PPO; 30% FFS.
2014 gross revenue $490K; on track to gross $600K this year.
Rent $4,000/month. Asking $320K. Contract (347) 873-8772; or
email: madirondak@yahoo.com.
ALBANY AREA SUBURB: 3-operatory general practice in busy retail
area. Established 30+ years. Owner ready to retire. Practice priced below
market value. No building overhead; landlord eager to keep dentist in
space. Contact (518) 371-0058; or email: dconnol1@nycap.rr.com.
WESTERN SUFFOLK: Great opportunity, great location in front
of railroad station. High volume; $1.5M, high profit. 6 ops, digital
pan, digital X-rays. Buy in/buy out, smooth transition in 1-2 years.
Owner planning to retire. Serious buyers only. Contact: M_I_
Patel@yahoo.com.
FOR RENT
MIDTOWN MANHATTAN: Beautiful, new, large-windowed dental operatories for rent. Pelton Crane equipment, massage chairs,
private office, front desk space and staff available. Doorman; warm
environment. Best location—46th Street and Madison Avenue.
Please call (212) 371-1999; or email: karenjtj@aol.com.
DUTCHESS COUNTY: Dental office for sale or rent. Attractive office
building; formerly general dental/periodontal office. 1,300-squarefoot, freestanding dental building is fully furnished and equipped with
state-of-the-art equipment and 3-4 ops. Low maintenance. Prime location, ¼ mile from highway. Building has been dental office for over
30 years. Please email any inquiries to: drneda@hotmail.com.
MANHATTAN: Affordable dental office for rent. 40th Street and
Madison Avenue. Available all week. Best terms for 2-5 days.
Email inquiries to: js7565@aol.com.
LOWER WESTCHESTER: Elegant, state-of-the-art dental office
with 1-2 operatories available with staff 1-2 days/week for specialist. Minutes walk from local train station. Fully computerized and
digital office. Please reply to: mrv.bdpc@gmail.com.
MIDTOWN EAST: Spacious; fully digital; 1-2 operatories with/
without staff available for GP or specialist. Private elevator, office,
Panorex and lab on premises. Full- or part-time arrangement available. Please contact: 964dental@gmail.com.
WHITE PLAINS: Modern, state-of-the-art operatories available in
duplex office with reception. Available FT/PT. Turnkey. Rent includes
digital radiology with Pan, equipment, Nitrous, all disposables. Start-up
or phase down. Need a satellite or more space? Upgrade and down
size. Please call (914) 290-6545; or email: broadwayda@gmail.com.
MANHATTAN: Brand new dental operatory available FT/PT in
upscale specialty office. 2 blocks from Grand Central Station. New
equipment; CBCT available. Elegant office with windowed operatory in 24/7 building with M-F concierge. Front desk space
included with rental. Separate patient (handicap-accessible) and
staff lavatories included. Congenial environment. Only dental
specialists need apply. Reasonable rent. Must see to appreciate.
Contact: rgdds30@gmail.com; or call (212) 685-8200.
MANHATTAN: Dental operatory for rent in our newly renovated
office located in Midtown at Madison Avenue and 52nd Street.
Please call (212) 688-2820; or email: info.drkarena@verizon.net.
MIDTOWN MANHATTAN: Available immediately. Up to four
brand new treatment rooms ranging in size from greater than 8x10,
>9x12 to >12x18, along with front desk space and use of sterilization and staff room areas. Rooms can be divided or combined.
Owner willing to customize treatment rooms for your needs.
Optional private entrance and optional private waiting area.
Competitive market price based on number of rooms leased and
length of commitment. See pictures: www.AENYCproperties.com.
Call (212) 752-3636; or email: dayani.nima@gmail.com.
GREAT NECK: Brand new operatory for rent with possible future
purchase of existing practice. Includes digital X-rays, nitrous, Pan,
all disposables. Close to RR. Perfect for start-up or phase down.
Please call (516) 487-0130; or email: mu442@aol.com.
NASSAU COUNTY: North Shore. Rental for endodontist, periodontist or dentist. Busy, new, state-of-the-art office; fully equipped;
digital X-rays, Patterson, A-Dec chairs, nitrous, etc. Seeking practitioner to rent space. Perfect for satellite or new growth practice.
Contact: info@lvdentalgroup.com.
MIDTOWN MANHATTAN: 2 dental operatories available in
newly built, high-end dental office. Ideally located in Class A building with attended lobby just off Fifth Avenue/ Rockefeller Center/St.
Patrick's Cathedral. Excellent views St. Patrick's spires on high floor.
Private office for doctor; excellent reception desk space. Rent reasonable. Email: rfriedm3@optonline.net; or call: (516) 817-9907.
MIDTOWN: Operatory for rent FT or PT in attractive Grand
Central area dental practice. Business office included. Reasonable
rent. Contact: (212) 685-0312; or visit: www.lspindeldds.com.
WESTERN SUFFOLK COUNTY: Great location for Endodontist
or Periodontist. Multiple communities with over 30 general dentists
provide great opportunity for Endo or Perio practice. Please call
(631) 332-0759.
LYNBROOK: Modern, state-of-the-art operatories available in
new beautiful building with parking. Available FT or PT. Turnkey.
Rent includes use of all dental equipment and front desk. Start-up
or phase down. Large office with 14 ops; great for a satellite or
looking for more space. Upgrade or downsize. Please call (516)
945-5268; or email: docoliviero133@yahoo.com.
UPPER EAST SIDE: Shared professional space available immediately. Ideal for dentist. One large treatment room—may be subdivided into two—plus one large consultation room. Near public
transportation. Contact Dr. Pamela Karman at (646) 734-7309.
SARATOGA COUNTY: Well-established upstate NY dental practice for sale/lease. Superbly located practice has flourished for over
35 years. Grossing over $300K on 20 hours/week. Easily expandable to full time. 2,000 square feet, 4 ops, private office and staff
lounge included. Real estate and financing available. Dentist wishes
to retire. Contact: (202) 487-0801; or email: vik@fimrc.org.
MIDTOWN EAST: Fully equipped, state-of- the-art and conveniently located near the UN. Easily accessible to public transportation. Modern equipment and fully digital; ideal location for general
practitioner or specialist to grow their practice. 5 operatories with
breathtaking views; high-end furnishings and high ceilings make
this space very attractive. Fully equipped with brand new chairs,
flat screen TVs, sterilization area and reception/front desk.
Available to rent 3-4 operatories, 7 days/week. Rent negotiable.
Front desk support is available if necessary. Please call (212) 9687888; or email: info@novadentalny.com.
MANHATTAN: Part-time to full-time dental operatories available in
premium Madison Avenue and 57th Street landmark building. We've
had our share of crooks and criminals, and are looking for nice, decent
citizen(s) with proper dental credentials to share our magnificent space.
Excellent atmosphere; nurturing and supportive environment and people. We believe in a win-win situation. This is a can-not-miss. Must see.
Contact: (212) 421-1500; or email: dr.malikandstaff@gmail.com.
MIDTOWN WEST: West 49th Street and 9th Avenue. Newly
renovated boutique, state-of-the-art, fully equipped office has 2
chairs for rent. Flexible; part time; 2-3 days/week for general
dentist or specialist. Details negotiable. Please call (212) 3677120; or email: info@dgdentalandcosmetic.com.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
DENTAL EQUIPMENT: Saratoga County office selling following
equipment: Panorex X-ray by Sirona; Dental chairs and units by
A-Dec/DentalEZ; Autoclave by MidMark. All equipment in mint
condition; less than five years old. Will sell for best offer received.
Contact: (202) 487-0801; or email: vik@fimrc.org.
DENTAL SERVICES
SERVICES
MIDTOWN AND WESTCHESTER LAB: Full service lab. 2 locations: 40th Street and Westchester. Send patients to lab for custom
shades and repairs. EMax, BruxZir, implants, flippers and repairs.
Great prices, and we are nice! Call (212) 951-7325. Visit: www.
mtlnyc.com/nysda for 50% off first crown.
TAXES: Your office, business or personal. Specialty dentists.
Personable CPA. Call Stuart A. Sinclair, CPA, at (516) 935-2086.
Visit our website: www.dentaxsolutions.com; or e-mail: stusinclair@
yahoo.com. Offices located at 1120 Old Country Road, Plainview,
NY 11803.
KODAK & CARESTREAM INTRAORAL X-RAY SENSOR REPAIR:
We specialize in repairing Kodak & Carestream RVG 5100 & 6100
dental X-ray sensors. Repair and save thousands over replacement cost.
Visit: www.KodakDentalSensorRepair.com. Call (919) 924-8559.
2015 OSHA COMPLIANCE AND
TRAINING MANUAL FOR DENTISTS:
Updated manual, plus Documentation Kit (for record keeping).
Audio OSHA Training CD for Employees, OSHA Test, CDC guidelines, OSHA Q&As. Visit: www.oshamanual.com to order; or call
(832) 279-3566.
OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER: Pediatric dentist. Pedo/Ortho
group seeks clinically skillful, ambitious pediatric dentist. Wonderful
opportunity in great area and unique office environment. Inquiries
to: nykidsdds@gmail.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS: Seeking pediatric dentist to join rapidly
growing, well-known practice. Modern, well-run office offers experienced staff that will make transitioning into our practice a breeze.
Visit us online: www.byrnekidsdental.com. Please email resume to:
nbyrne16@gmail.com.
SYRACUSE: Seeking full-time dentist for 4-day work week in modern
4-operatory practice. Associate leading to partnership. Proficiency in
endo, oral surgery and cosmetic services.
Resume to: syracusedentaloffice@gmail.com.
CENTRAL NEW YORK: Phoenix, NY. Associate
dentist needed 2-5 days leading to partnership or sale. FFS; 20+ new patients/month.
Experienced part-time dentists; 6 ops; high net.
Excellent pay can be salary or percentage. All
computerized. Phoenix is 5 minutes from
Liverpool, 10 minutes from Syracuse and 15
minutes from Oswego. Call Chris at (315) 6952128; or email: accessfamilydental@gmail.com.
MIDTOWN MANHATTAN: Rockefeller
Plaza. General fee-for-service practice
with office in prime Midtown location
seeking partner(s) to jointly build a class-A
multi-specialty practice. Please contact:
RockefellerPlazaNY@gmail.com
CAPITAL DISTRICT: First Advantage New
York Dental seeks full-time General Dentists to
join our dynamic Queensbury, Latham and
Saratoga Springs teams. 1st Advantage
Dental - New York was founded in 1978 and
affiliated with American Dental Partners in
2000. Our specialty dentistry includes general
restorative, oral surgery, preventative/periodontics and endodontics. We have Common
Treatment Philosophy. Offering competitive
salary and excellent benefit package, including 401k, health insurance and professional
work environment. To learn more about
American Dental Partners and 1st Advantage
New York please visit: www.amdpi.com and
www.1stadvantagedental.com. Apply today
by emailing your resume to: sbolduc@amdpi.
com; or call (781) 213-3318.
VESTAL: DHPSA area. General dentist needed for private practice. Owner/Dentist retiring. 9-operatory office with 3 hygienists.
Office standards and friendly staff provide
excellent care. Opportunity to own practice.
Please visit our website: www.parkwaydentalpracticepc.com. Contact Brenda Carter at
(607) 798-7188; or email: brendapkwydental@stny.rr.com. Fax resume to (607) 7978435. For more info on specific benefits
available to practitioners located in federally
identified provider shortage areas (DHPSA),
contact: msusi@nysdental.org.
CENTRAL NEW YORK/ROME: Busy,
30+-year-old dental practice seeks oral surgeon,
general dentist. May lead to partnership. High
pay. 3 years experience required; must be willing to relocate. 6 beautiful ops; digital, paperless. Great community with excellent schools and
no crime. Low cost of living. Great city to raise
family, with hunting, fishing, skiing, casino resort,
beautiful golf course. Resume by email: dental.
rome@yahoo.com; or fax: (315) 337-8904.
Inquiries to Dr. B or Angel at (315) 339-5830.
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WATERTOWN: DHPSA area. Seeking experienced, energetic and
enthusiastic dentist. Full time; 4-5 days/week. Great opportunity.
$175K base salary, including very generous benefit package with
3 weeks vacation, CE, 401k, health insurance, malpractice, membership dues and license/DEA fees. Quarterly incentive program
available for tuition loan reimbursement. Extremely fun, friendly and
efficient office. Call Cammie at (315) 771-6513. For info on specific benefits available to practitioners located in federally identified
provider shortage areas (DHPSA), contact: msusi@nysdental.org.
ONEONTA: DHPSA area. Two full-time positions available for general
dentists. FT Oneonta and FT Auburn. Well-established practice with full
range of dental care, including endodontics, oral surgery, prosthodontics, orthodontics, as well as sleep apnea appliances (Oasys/Herbst).
Outstanding collaborative work environment. Experienced team to help
you meet your individual goals. Competitive salary and full benefit
package. Qualified candidates eligible for loan forgiveness-HPSA
(Oneonta). Please email CV to: tbell@ammobiledental.com. For info on
specific benefits available to practitioners located in federally identified
provider shortage areas (DHPSA), contact: msusi@nysdental.org.
NJ & CT: Oral surgeon needed for busy general dentistry offices.
Part time and full time available. Large pool of general dentistry
patients for internal referrals. Earn high compensation and work in
fast-paced, friendly environment. Call Alex at (617) 823-2111; or
email: alexf@mydrdental.com.
BAINBRIDGE: DHPSA area 33-year established rural private practice
seeking full-time general dentist. Patient-centered practice providing
quality modern dentistry. Associate leading to partnership. Contact
Sally or Angela at (607) 967-2051; or email resume to: blitzfamilydental@gmail.com. Fax resume to (607) 967-7477. For info on specific
benefits available to practitioners located in federally identified provider
shortage areas (DHPSA), contact: msusi@nysdental.org.
ASSOCIATESHIPS AVAILABLE
MIDTOWN MANHATTAN: Rockefeller Plaza. Growing, general, fee-for-service practice seeking GP associate, endodontist,
periodontist and oral surgeon. Position leads to partnership. Please
send CV to: RockefellerPlazaNY@gmail.com.
WESTERN NASSAU COUNTY: Seeking associate who is ambitious and hardworking, leading to takeover of well-established FFS
practice. Will be win-win situation for recent graduate. Italian speaking a plus. Resume and references to: familydentist1@gmail.com.
SYRACUSE: Seeking full-time dentist for 4-day work week in modern 4-operatory practice. Associate leading to partnership.
Proficiency in endo, oral surgery and cosmetic services. Resume to:
syracusedentaloffice@gmail.com.
BUFFALO: DHPSA area. Seeking partner/associate for expanding South Buffalo practice. Great opportunity for the right dentist.
Email inquiries to: drpetrilli@live.com. For info on specific benefits
available to practitioners located in federally identified provider
shortage areas (DHPSA), contact: msusi@nysdental.org.
FINGER LAKES: Partner/Associate dentist wanted for
growing practice with three locations. Seeking dynamic
individual with excellent clinical and people skills. All
phases of dentistry practiced in our offices. Owners in
practice for 32 years; eager to mentor. Generous benefits
and commission-based compensation offered. Busy, established practice. Experienced dentist could earn $250$300K/annually with ownership opportunity. New, stateof-the-art. Live, work, play and raise your family in this
wonderful vacation destination. Call Jessi at (315) 5363341; or email: j.eaves@eavesdental.com.
NJ & CT: Endodontist needed for busy general dentistry offices.
Part time and full time available. Large pool of general dentistry
patients for internal referrals. Earn high compensation and work in
fast-paced, friendly environment. Call Alex at (617) 823-2111; or
email: alexf@mydrdental.com.
GREATER CAPITAL DISTRICT: Experienced dental associate wanted for long-term position with potential buy-in/
partnership. Great career opportunity for hardworking,
motivated, “patient first” individual. Well-established practice—35+ years—with great staff and patient base. Email:
taoneil59@gmail.com.
NEW YORK CITY: DHPSA area Seeking full-time general dentist. Salary
$100K+. Serving Chinese populations in metropolitan area. Prefer fluent
bilingual Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin). Please contact: Michael Mui at
(212) 226-6368; (917) 596 8652; or email: appleblue20@yahoo.com.
For info on specific benefits available to practitioners located in federally
identified provider shortage areas (DHPSA), contact: msusi@nysdental.org.
SYRACUSE: Seeking warm, outgoing dentist for 2-3
days/week in modern dental office with wonderful staff
and patients. Will lead to partnership and/or buyout.
Established and highly successful practice. Please send
resume to: syracusedentist99@gmail.com.
FORT DRUM AREA: DHPSA area. North Country Family Health
Center Inc., a FQHC, seeks FT NYS-licensed dentist to serve the dental
needs of children and adults in primary care setting. Ideal candidate
experienced in providing care to underserved populations. Loan forgiveness. Strong enthusiasm for working from an integrated medical/
behavioral/dental healthcare model is desired. Electronic dental record
experience preferred. Complete employment www.nocofamilyhealth.
org and mail with resume to: Joey Marie Horton, Executive Director,
NCFHC, 238 Arsenal St., Watertown, NY 13601. EEO. For info on
specific benefits available to practitioners located in federally identified
provider shortage areas (DHPSA), contact: msusi@nysdental.org.
MANHATTAN: Retiring or losing your lease? Join us in our modern, high-quality, FFS restorative practice. Ideal for dentists seeking
exit strategy. Our experienced staff will help you seamlessly transfer and integrate your patients into our well-managed office.
Financial arrangements will be tailored to suit your individual
needs. Please call (212) 697-1122; or email: doctann@aol.com.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you.
GENERAL DENTISTS: Dentserv, provider of general dental services to long-term care facilities throughout New York State seeks
dentists to join our team. Candidates with experience providing
service to geriatric population a plus! Flexible schedules and no
billing responsibilities. Responses by email: careers@dentserv.net;
Fax: (914) 738-0331; or Phone: (914) 738-1144 ext.29.
UPSTATE NEW YORK: Board-Eligible/Board-Certified dentist
needed for hospital-employed practice. Full-time position; 5-8 hours/
day. Staff consists of two full-time and one part-time dentist. Base salary $160K; sign-on bonus, incentives, malpractice and loan repayment. For in-depth information, contact Shielah at Marsh Group by
calling (757) 696-0868; or email CV to: slipp@marshgroup.com.
BROOKLYN: Dental office for rent with existing practice.
Unlimited potential. Share waiting room with busy, established
medical office. Only $1,850/month + shared utilities. $5,000 for
patients’ charts and letter of endorsement. Contact Dr. John at
(917) 992-5066; or email: eastsidesmile@hotmail.com.
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LOWER HUDSON VALLEY: Well-established perio/
implant specialty practice with four locations seeks
associate 2-3 days/week. Minimum two years experience. Potential for permanent relationship. Send CV to:
periolowerhudson@gmail.com.
SYRACUSE: 50-year-old group general dentistry practice
seeking dentist interested in associateship, which can
quickly lead to partnership. Practice is FFS, digital, with
much of the latest technology. Position includes benefits and
is immediately available. Contact: dr.corso@hotmail.com.
BROOKLYN: Associateship for general dentist. Seeking
personal part-time GP associate with 2+ years experience
for growing practice. Potential for buy-in. Friendly staff
seeks team player with exceptional communication skills;
must be proficient in molar endo, routine extractions and
Invisalign. Medicaid & Dentaquest provider ID# required.
Base salary, plus production bonuses to be discussed at
interview. Email resume to: NYDDS@optimum.net.
LOWER HUDSON VALLEY: Seeking Board-Certified pediatric
dentist for progressive general dental practice in beautiful
Cornwall, NY. Looking for caring dentist to work in all areas of
pediatric care. Part-time; hours, days to be discussed at interview.
Resume to: creatingdentalexcellence@gmail.com.
CENTRAL NEW YORK: Phoenix, NY. Associate dentist
needed 2-5 days leading to partnership or sale. FFS; 20+
new patients/month. Experienced, part-time dentists; 6 ops;
high net. Excellent pay: salary or percentage. All computerized. Phoenix is 5 minutes from Liverpool, 10 minutes from
Syracuse and 15 minutes from Oswego. Call Chris at (315)
695-2128; or email: accessfamilydental@gmail.com.
WESTERN SUFFOLK: PT or FT. Seeking experienced,
gentle practitioner skilled in endo, crown & bridge, extraction. Bilingual preferred. Possible buy in/buy out. For more
information, contact: M_I_Patel@yahoo.com.
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Aspen Advisory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Blaustein & Gillen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Clemens Consulting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Dental Dreams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Epstein Practice Brokers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
E-Vac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Henry Schein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Jacobson Goldberg & Kulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Jerome Sager, Esq . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Kirschenbaum & Kirschenbaum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MLMIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Mudlick Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
NSS Endorsed Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 & 7
Paragon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Ploumis, Eric DMD, JD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
RMN Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
UB Continuing Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
NYSDA Members Can Save on
Workers’ Compensation Insurance
with New Safety Group
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE is one of
two coverages that New York State requires most
employers to provide their employees. The second is
New York State Disability Insurance. “Workers’ comp”
provides financial benefits to workers injured on the
job, while NYS Disability Insurance provides temporary
cash for illness or injury that occurs off the job, and for
disabilities arising from pregnancies.
New York State began requiring workers’ compensation coverage in 1914. At the same time, it established the New York State Insurance Fund, a quasi-
governmental insurance company. The fund was created to guarantee the availability at all times of workers’
compensation protection at a reasonable cost to any
employer seeking coverage. As the years went on, the
State Insurance Fund became one of the most competitive and accessible carriers of workers’ compensation
insurance in New York.
Fast forward to 2015, and the competitive edge
the State Insurance Fund once enjoyed has dissipated
for many groups. There are now many more insurance
carriers that write workers’ compensation policies and
many that offer more competitive
premiums, especially for certain
occupations. The State Insurance
Fund, in fact, now insures less than
half the total New York State market,
with more people choosing to insure
with private carriers.
NYSDA recently endorsed a new
workers’ compensation program offered
through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. to
provide one of the most competitive
workers’ compensation programs for
New York State dentists. The program
is offered through a limited “safety
group” that not only offers lower rates
but is also “dividend-eligible.” That
means if the claims experience is
favorable, employers may receive a
return of premiums in the form of
annual dividends.
Many businesses, among them
dentists, may be part of the State
Insurance Fund because it is the only
option their broker offers, or they
may have a past history of claims
that forced them into the fund. No
matter what the reason, you owe it to
yourself to get a quote for this new
NYSDA program to see if it can save
your practice money.
It is important to keep in mind
that if you are insured with the State
Insurance Fund and want to receive
a quote, you need to send the fund a
“Reservation of Rights” letter at least
30 days prior to your renewal date.
For example, if your policy renews
on July 1, you must send a signed
Reservation of Rights letter sent to the
State Insurance Fund by June 1. This
letter does not signify you are canceling coverage or leaving the State
Fund, it simply is letting the fund
know that you are reserving the right
to look elsewhere. If a quote is not
competitive to your current premium,
you can still opt to renew your policy
at the same expiring date even
though you have sent the letter. There
is no penalty for sending the letter;
there is only a penalty if you don’t
send the letter and decide to move
the policy to another carrier.
For more information about the
NYSDA-endorsed workers’ compensation program or to receive a quote, call
Arthur J. Gallagher at 1 (888) 8693535 and ask for Matt Franzese. z
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