Candidates for MDA Office - Michigan Dental Association

Candidates for MDA Vice President
Dr. Larry DeGroat, Bingham Farms
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Dr. Stephen Harris, Farmington
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Larry DeGroat D.D.S.
32100 Telegraph Rd., Suite 102
Bingham Farms, MI 48025
248-644-1216 fax 248-644-1568
University of Michigan
University of Detroit Dental School
American Dental Association
Michigan Dental Association
Oakland County Dental Society
1967-1970
1970-1973
1974-present
1974-present
1974-present
Oakland County Dental Society:
1981-82
Ethics Committee
1982-85
Peer Review Committee
1984-90
OCDS Board, President 88-89
1990-91
Program Committee
1989-92
Nominating Committee
Member:
1978-present
Francis B. Vedder Crown & Bridge Study Club
1980-1990
Detroit Dental Clinic Club
1979-1992
International Academy of Gnathology
1978-1989
L.D. Pankey Study Club of Michigan
1998-present
Pierre Fauchard Academy
2011-present
American College of Dentists
2012-present
International College of Dentists
Michigan Dental Association
MDA House of Delegates
1984-1993,2012-present
Member MDA Insurance committee
1989-1991
Member CSA Committee on Health Related Insurance Products
1991-1992
Chairman- IFG Insurance Related Products Committee
1992- present
MDA IFG Board of Directors
1997-present
Vice Chair
2002-2008
Chair
2008-present
MDA Board of Trustees
2005-2011
IFG President Evaluation Committee
2002-present
MDA Building Task Force
2007-2009
EBAC (Employee Benefits Advisory Committee)
2007-present
SPCEDE (Special Committee, Excutive Director evaluation)
2008-present
MDCI Board of Directors
2013-present
ADA House of Delegates (Alternate or Delegate)
2005-2010,2012,2013
ADA Ninth District Co- Strategist
2013
MDA Health Plan, MEWA Board
2013-present
Have served on mediation panels for Dental Malpractice litigation in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Genesee
Counties as a defense advocate.
Faculty, part-time, University of Detroit Dental School 1976-1985, preclinical and clinical courses.
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Larry DeGroat
for mda vice president
2014
Leadership
Experience
Vision
Committment
Michigan Dental Association
New MDA Health Plan, MEWA Board
2013-present
MDA House of Delegates
1984-1993, 2012-present
MDCI Board of Directors
2013-present
SpCEDE (Special Committee Executive Director Evaluation) 2008-present
EBAC (Employee Benefits Advisory Committee)
2007-present
MDA Building Task Force
2007-2009
MDA Board of Trustees
2005-2011
Trustee Liason Public Relations Committee
2005
Trustee Liason Peer Review Committee
2006-2007
Trustee Liason IFG
2005-2011
“I have attended all board of trustee meetings since leaving the board
in 2011 as IFG Chair and an interested member.”
A Proven Record
MDA Insurance and Financial Group
Since 1994 over $20 million has been returned to the MDA by it’s forprofit subsidiary in the form of sponsorships, rent, dividends, etc. Last
year alone, over $1.8 million was returned to the MDA, an over $500
dues offset for each member.
MDA, IFG Board of Directors
- Chair
- Vice Chair
- Member
Chairman IFG Insurance Related Products Committee
2008-present
2002-2008
1997-present
1992-present
Member CSA Committee, Health Related Insurance Products
1991-1992
Member MDA Insurance Committee
1989-1991
ADA
ADA House of Delegates
2005-2010, 2012, 2013
ADA Ninth District Co-Strategist
2013
Oakland County Dental Society
Nominating Committee
1989-1992
Program Committee
1990-1991
OCDS Board Member, President 88-89
1984-1990
Peer Review Committee
1982-1985
Ethics Committee
1981-1982
I believe my experience, passion, commitment
and vision allows me to be uniquely qualified
for the position of MDA Vice President.
MEMBERSHIP
International College of Dentists
2012-present
American College of Dentists
2011-present
Academy of General Dentistry
2010-present
Pierre Fauchard Academy 1998-present
L.D. Pankey Study Club of Michigan
1978-1989
International Academy of Gnathology
1979-1992
Detroit Dental Clinic Club
1989-1990
Francis B. Vedder Crown and Bridge Study Club
1978-present
R.W. Bunting Study Club
1990-present
and other...
Faculty, Part-Time Preclinical & Clinical University, of Detroit Dental School
1976-1985
Have served on mediation panels for dental malpractice litigation in
Wayne, Oakland, Macomb & Genesee Counties as a Defense Advocate.
Improved communication with our legislators is key
for our future and the future of dentistry. Grassroots
Advocacy is essential if dentists want to be heard. I have
answered the call and been very involved since the
beginning of the MDA Grassroots Initiative.
Larry with State Senator Jim Marleau Chair, Health Policy Committee
Committee to Elect
Dr. Nick Fontana, Chair
Dr. Arnie Baker
Dr. Gene Bonofiglo
Dr. Dan Briskie
Ms. Gerri Cherney
Dr. Todd Christy
Dr. Craig Duhaime
Dr. Tom Gebeck
Dr. George Goodis
Dr. Steve Gustafson
Dr. Marvin Jabero
Dr. Jeff Johnston
Dr. John Kamar
Dr. Ryan Lebster
Dr. Rob Lovell
Dr. Larry Marcotte
Dr. Lynn Moseley
Dr. Curt Ralstrom
Dr. Laris Stumpos
Dr. Bob Tremblay
Dr. James Wright
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Stephen R Harris DDS
34024 W. 8 Mile Rd.
Suite 106
Farmington Hills, MI 48335
Education
Phone (248) 478-4755
Fax (248) 478-1139
E-mail Doc@Stephenharrisdds.com
1976
Thurston High School, Redford, MI
1976 – 1979 Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
1979 – 1983 University of Detroit School of Dentistry, Detroit, MI
DDS Degree, Valedictorian
Awards and Achievements
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Professional
experience
Alpha Omega Award for Highest Academic Achievement
Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society
Alpha Sigma Nu National Jesuit Honor Society
Delta Sigma Delta Award for Highest Academic Achievement
Academy of Operative Dentistry Award for Outstanding Achievement
Award for Outstanding Achievement in Children’s Dentistry
Mosby Publishing Award for Outstanding Achievement
1983 – Present
Stephen R. Harris DDS, PC
Farmington Hills, MI
 General Dentistry
Professional
memberships and
honors
American Dental Association
Michigan Dental Association
Detroit District Dental Society
Western Dental Society: Branch of DDDS
Academy of General Dentistry
Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society
Fellow, Pierre Fauchard Academy
Fellow, International College of Dentists, Treasurer Michigan Section
Fellow, American College of Dentists
Detroit District Dental Society Meritorious Award 2013
Additional
professional
activities
MDA Governance and Committee Appointments
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2012-present MDA Treasurer
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2008-present MDA Trustee
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2012-present General Chair, MDA Mission of Mercy
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2009-present MDA Board Committee on Finance
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2007- Chair, MDA Committee on Peer Review / Dental Care
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2000 – 2006 MDA Committee on Peer Review / Dental Care
Served as a Delegate and Alternate Delegate
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1990-2007 MDA House of Delegates
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2008-2012 ADA House of Delegates
International College of Dentists
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2010-present Treasurer, Michigan Section
DDDS Governance and Committee Appointments
DDDS Executive Council and Board
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2006-2007 President
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2005 President-Elect
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2001 - 2004 Councilperson at Large
DDDS Committee on Peer Review / Dental Care
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1998 – 2000 Chairman
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1995 – 1998 DDDS Committee Member
DDDS Dental Review Committee
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2001 General Chairman
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2000 General Co-Chairman
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1997, 1998 Registration Chairman
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1999, 2002- 2011 Exhibitors Chairman
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2001 Council on Education
Western Dental Society; Detroit District Dental Society Component
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1993 – 1994 President
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1992 – 1993 President Elect
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1991 – 1992 Treasurer
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1990 – 1991 Secretary
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1989 – 1990 Correspondent
Adjunct Assistant Professor University of Detroit Dental School
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1983 – 1985 Pre-Clinical Operative Dentistry
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1985 – 1987 Clinical Instructor; Crown and Bridge/ Prosthodontics
Guest Lecturer to University of Detroit Mercy Dental School
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1997, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006 MDA Peer Review System in
Senior Student‘s Ethics Class
Lecturer at MDA Annual Session
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Community
activities
2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 MDA Peer Review Workshop
MDA Mission of Mercy 2013, 2014
MDA Donated Dental Services Program; member since 1995
Give Kids a Smile volunteer dentist, free children’s clinic
Children’s National Dental Health Month; Gill School Education Programs
Out-reach to pre-school and elementary schools annually
Christina’s Smile; Children’s Dental Health Volunteer
St. Aidan’s Parish Men’s Club President 1996-97, 2002-04
Assistant Coaching and Manager; Farmington South Baseball, Softball and
Basketball
Interests and
activities
Steve is an avid golfer, playing to a 6 handicap. A former MSU Marching
Band member, Steve has renewed his love of Alma Mater by playing
Tenor Sax in the MSU Alumni Band. They perform annually at a football
game each fall. He can still belt out the fight song and hasn’t lost a step!
Steve is most proud of his family: wife, Maureen and children, Shannon,
Megan and Robert.
Stephen Harris DDS for
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MDA Vice President 2014
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STEVE
MDA VP
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A Proven Leader,
Committed to
Maintaining the
Relevance of
MDA Membership
Why Elect Steve?
Steve is:
Positive, thoughtful, respectful
A listener and leader that can bring
about consensus on the issues
Reliable, the “Go to Guy” that gets
things done
VOTE MDA VP STEVE
Organized dentistry needs a united voice and alignment to maintain our
relevance to outside forces that are trying to determine the future of our profession. We must channel our
energies to promote our core values and stand together as our profession is challenged.
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Maintaining the MDA’s relevance requires strong membership. We must engage all Michigan dentists, new
dental graduates, specialists, former members and practitioners working in every type of dental setting.
We need to encourage them to value what MDA membership offers. I believe I am the candidate to lead our
organization in building consensus and in bringing Michigan dentists together as we head into the future.
Contact Steve:
Email: Steve@stephenharrisdds.com
MDA
VP
Call: Office: (248) 478-4755
For more info, click:
www.Vote4SteveMDAVP.com
A Proven Leader, Committed to Maintaining the Relevance of MDA Membership
Stephen Harris DDS for MDA Vice President 2014
STEVE
MDA VP
VOTE
MDA VP
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About Steve:
MDA member since graduation, 1983
University of Detroit School of Dentistry
Full CV available at: www.Vote4SteveMDAVP.com
VOTE MDA VP STEVE
Family:
Married to Maureen for 29 years
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Children:
Shannon, Megan and Robert
Interests:
Steve is an avid golfer that enjoys the camaraderie and competition out on the course.
He is a three term past president of the St. Aidan’s Men’s Club and ushers at the church.
Steve is a Sparty through and through. He still plays the tenor sax at the MSU Alumni Band Day. Marching Loud and Proud!
Mission of Mercy:
MDA Experience:
Steve has actively
participated in
networking functions
with Michigan’s law
makers to help raise
the MDA’s profile
and influence in the
legislative arena.
Steve is currently the General Chair for
the MDA Mission of Mercy project. MDA
past president, Connie Verhagen asked the
“Go to Guy” to chair Michigan’s first MOM event. Overseeing a
project with 1000 volunteers, 350 dentists and the logistical
complications of running a 100 chair dental clinic would take
someone steady and with
a calm demeanor. MDAMOM 2013 in Saginaw
was a resounding success
and we have great
expectations for MDAMOM 2014 in Big Rapids.
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Serving two years as MDA Treasurer, four years on the Board Committee
on Finance Steve has championed dues stabilization through prudent
financial management of reserves and frugal spending. Increasing
our reserves and developing a Strategic Project Reserve Fund solidify
the MDA financially. Forward planning is key to being able to respond
to legislative challenges, an unexpected economic downturn or the
uncertainties the Affordable Care Act may bring.
Steve served on Peer Review/Dental Care committees for thirteen years,
five in Detroit District and eight at the MDA, becoming the chair of both.
This service has refined Steve’s skill as a mediator, collaborator and one
who has demonstrated the ability to work to consensus. He is a good
listener who values the opinions of others and welcomes them into the
discussion.