UPCOMING EVENTS AND MEETINGS

The Richmond Dental Society Newsletter
RDS
NEWS
(Next Deadline: January 20, 2014)
December 2013 - January 2014
UPCOMING EVENTS AND MEETINGS
Board of Directors
President
Dr. Kit T. Sullivan
o) 804-743-8165
ksullivan@wbperkinson.com
President-Elect
Dr. Fred J. Certosimo
o) 804-828-2977
ajcertos@vcu.edu
Secretary
Dr. Frank P, Iuorno
o) 804-364-8366
dri@westendortho.com
Treasurer
Dr. Claire C. Kaugars
o) 804-285-4867
drskaugarsandmiller@richmondperio.com
VDA Board of Directors
Dr. Lanny R. Levenson
o) 804-379-9800
lannyrlevenson@gmail.com
Parliamentarian
Dr. Thomas S. Cooke, III
o) 804-737-7402
crodds2@gmail.com
Past President
Dr. Chris R. Richardson
o) 804-355-6593
periodocusa@msn.com
Board Members
Dr. Rebecca Angus
o) 804-794-6893
rebecca.angus@gmail.com
Dr. Tegwyn H. Brickhouse
o) 804-827-2699
thbrickhouse@vcu.edu
Dr. Avi Gibberman
o) 804- 264-7008
dravigibberman@gmail.com
Dr. Michael B. Holbert
o) 804-270-7824
mholbert.ortho@gmail.com
Dr. Trisha A. Krause
o) 804-285-0400
trishakrause@hotmail.com
Dr. Marcel G. Lambrechts, Jr.
o) 804-737-2403
lambrex2@comcast.net
Dr. Michael E. Miller, Jr.
o) 804-354-1600
mmiller@commonwealthofs.com
Dr. Cassidy L. Turner
o) 804-675-5000, ext. 3210
cassidyturnerdds@gmail.com
Dr. Gloria E. Ward
o) 804-270-7940
gefaward@hotmail.com
January 16, 2014
Membership Meeting
Sanjay Bhagchandani, DMD
“Preventing Endodontic Failures”
Richmond Country Club
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Cash Bar and Heavy Hors d’oeuvres
7:00 p.m. Business Meeting and Lecture
• RDS MEMBERS / NO FEE
• GUESTS - $ 40 EACH
Request for Student Sponsors
TO SPONSOR A STUDENT, PLEASE PAY $20.00. We had 20 Dental Students
with us at the November Membership Meeting and look forward to including
them again! Thanks to the following Members who Sponsored in November:
Dr. Anne Adams
Dr. Michael Holbert
Dr. Carl Atkins
Dr. Len Jackson
Dr. Greg Cole
Dr. Bernie Jones
Commonwealth Endodontics
Dr. Claire Kaugars
Dr. Gilbert DeBiasi
Dr. Greg Kontopanos
Dr. Bill Falls
Dr. Marcel Lambrechts
Dr. Avi Gibberman
Dr. Lanny Levenson
Dr. Robert Gilliam
Dr. Karen McAndrew
Dr. Benita Miller
Dr. Ed Mustian
Dr. Clint Norris
Dr. Chris Richardson
Dr. Kit Sullivan
Dr. Dennis Wong
Dr. Roger Wood
Please RSVP to richmonddental@verizon.net if you plan to attend.
You MUST reply in order to attend even though Members do not have
to pay. Names and payment per guest must also be submitted.
SAVE THE DATE!
February 7, 2014
Give Kids A Smile
(Volunteer Form Included in this
Newsletter) We NEED Volunteers!
February 28, 2014
Carl E. Misch, DDS, MDS, PHD
“Fundamentals of Implant Dentistry:
Factors Behind Predictable Results”
We had a GREAT turnout of young dentists at
April 4-5, 2014
the November Membership Meeting!
Dr. Corky Willhite
Morning Session: “Cutting Edge Composite Bonding – 2014”
Afternoon Session: “Making Major Esthetic & Occlusal Improvements in the New Economy”
April 5, 2014 Day 2 Hands On Session (Available to Day 1 Attendees Only)
May 8, 2014 – RDS Baseball Game and Cookout at the Diamond
May 16, 2014 – Golf Outing and Cookout at Country Club of Virginia
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Contact Us:
Richmond Dental Society
Linda Simon, Executive Director
2805 McRae Road, Suite 4AB
Richmond, VA 23235
804.323.5191
richmonddental@verizon.net
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President’s Corner
Dr. Kit T. Sullivan, President
I would like to wish everyone a very
happy New Year. I hope you had a
wonderful Christmas and holiday
season, are rested up, and ready to
tackle the upcoming year!
We are starting out at a fast pace!
We have many events planned for
the next several months: Legislative
Day on the Hill, January Membership
Meeting with Sanjay Bhagchandani
presenting, New Members at the
Virginia Museum, Give Kids a
Smile and the Carl Misch all day
CE course. And that just takes us
through February! Please read this
newsletter closely and mark your
calendars!
Something that brought me joy
was the turnout for our November
Membership Meeting. There were 142
present! In addition to our members,
we had 20 students, 7 sponsors, the
VDA Officers and several guests.
I’m told that this was the largest
attendance EVER at a Richmond
Dental Society meeting!! Thank you such as these that are the best way
for coming in such numbers and to grow our membership. With this
for inviting new members to attend in mind, I would like to challenge you
with you. Also, thank you to those to pick up the phone and call a nonof you who sponsored students. We member dentist or a member who
are definitely developing momentum has been inactive and invite them to
in our membership drive and that is the next membership meeting. You
very gratifying, but we cannot rest could make a difference in a young
on our laurels. We must continue to dentist’s professional career just as
recruit and grow our organization. Dr. Ortiz and Dr. Crockett did for me!
Membership growth and retention The composition of our organization
is the ultimate bottom line to assure has changed over the past few years
that the society remains strong and I think they will be pleasantly
and healthy and represents the surprised.
profession adequately.
I hope you feel the energy and
Chances are that you, like most of excitement building in our Society as
us, did not become a member of much as I do. 2014 is going to be
organized dentistry by happenstance. one to remember!
It was probably that first invitation to
a component meeting that piqued
your interest whether it came from
a faculty member when you were a
dental student, the boss when you
were an associate or the dentist down
the street. However that first contact
was made, it was verbal or written
communication that encouraged you
to attend.
When I was a senior dental student,
an absolute “gem” of a part
time instructor,
Dr. Eddie Ortiz,
approached me and
encouraged me to
attend a component
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meeting. Shortly after
graduation, Dr. Willie
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2014-15 Budget
Presented by Claire Kaugars, D.D.S., Treasurer, and the Budget Committee
The Board of Directors presents the following 2014-15 budget after careful review and critical discussion. Our primary
recommendation is a dues increase of $50 due to a number of trends we observed: annual small percentage losses of members,
decreased participation in the RDS sponsored continuing education courses, decreased reimbursement from Virginia Dental
Services (the businesses with which the VDA has negotiated member use with membership financial reward), increasing meal
costs, and the employee compensation package. On an exciting note, vendor advertising/marketing revenue has increased over
the past several years largely due to Linda Simon’s diligence and rapport with the vendors. The Richmond Dental Society budget
is trim and very efficiently used—we accomplish very much with our budget!
How can each of us help maintain the budget? Continue your membership and be informed—membership value continues to
appreciate with local programs and programs and products available at the VDA and ADA levels. Read the RDS newsletter and
check out those VDA/ADA websites. Let’s enhance our local CE programs with fantastic speakers you have heard. You simply
need to forward the speaker’s name from your smartphone while sitting in a lecture and the RDS will work at bringing that speaker
to Richmond. If all of us take advantage of these local CE courses, as Norman Marks reminds us, it will bring more revenue to the
RDS and maintain our dues and actually be a cost savings to each of us in travel/hotels/food. Look to buy more products from
the Virginia Dental Services. The RDS will receive a sum of a percentage of those expenditures back into our treasury. Thank the
vendors who come to our meetings, and thank the vendors who support our meetings even if your only opportunity may be to say
thank you when they stop by your office. Both the RDS and VDA truly could not provide quality CE without vendor sponsorship!
THANK YOU to the following Sponsors of our January Membership Meeting: Asset Protection Group, First Citizens Bank,
Implant Direct, Kararay Dental, Pan Am Dental and Zimmer Dental.
In closing, I would like to thank the Budget Committee and the Board of Directors for their diligence in evaluating the budget and
the need for this proposed increase. There was much discussion and this recommendation comes with a great deal of long term
planning and foresight. I encourage your support when this comes up for a vote at the January Membership Meeting. Thank you.
RICHMOND DENTAL SOCIETY
2014-2015 PROPOSED BUDGET
POSITIONS WANTED
INCOME
Membership Dues @ $225.00
CE
Vendor Advertising (Mtg. & Newsletter)
VDSC: Commission used for CE
VDSC: Additional revenue
Interest from bank accounts
Membership Meetings (Golf, Baseball,
Guests/Spouses)
TOTAL
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
99,000
12,000
18,000
2,500
2,500
200
8,869
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full time associate position with general
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$ 143,069
EXPENSES
Salary Contract
Benefit Package for Executive Director
Employer Taxes
Telephone
Office Expenses & Technology
Mailing & Printing
Dental Health & Public Information
Membership Committee
Committee on the New Dentist
VDA Meeting Expenses
Legal & Accounting
Lease
Office Staff
Insurance (business owners/workers comp)
Storage for Give Kids a Smile
Sponsorship of VDA Meeting
Membership Meetings/CE
$ 55,569
$ 14,000
$ 5,500
$ 2,800
$ 3,000
$ 12,000
$
500
$ 3,000
$ 3,000
$ 2,000
$ 2,700
$ 7,500
$ 2,500
$ 1,500
$ 1,500
$ 1,000
$ 25,000
TOTAL
$143,069
This Budget is prepared and presented on behalf of the Budget Committee and reflects a
$50 dues increase that will be implemented for 2014-15. Budget Committee Members
include: Dr. Claire Kaugars, Treasurer, Dr. Chris Richardson, Dr. Fred Certosimo, Dr. Al
Stenger, Dr. Ed Griggs, Dr. Steve Radcliffe and Dr. Kit Sullivan, Ex-Officio.
This Budget must be approved by the Board of Directors, published in the Newsletter and
voted on by the membership at the January Membership Meeting.
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Board of Director’s Minutes -
November 18, 2013
Dr. Kit Sullivan, President, called the
meeting to order. Members present
included: Doctors Sullivan, Richardson,
Lambrechts,
Gibberman,
Krause,
Kaugars, Miller, Cooke, Levenson,
Certosimo, Brickhouse, Turner and Linda
Simon.
There was a presentation from WSI
Digital Marketing about potential
options available for website, advertising
and digital marketing.
The Board
recommended that this be referred to the
Technology Committee for further review.
Dr. Claire Kaugars, Treasurer, gave the
Treasurer’s Report and discussed the
upcoming Proposed Budget which
was approved by the Board and will be
voted on at the January Meeting. Dr. Al
Stenger reported on behalf of the Audit
Committee and made recommendations
to the Board. Dr. Fred Certosimo gave
the ADA House of Delegates Report and
Dr. Lanny Levenson reported on behalf of
the VDA Board.
Dr. Trisha Krause, Chairman, gave a
detailed report of the activities being
The November Membership Meeting was
called to order by Dr. Kit Sullivan, President.
Dr. Dale Rogers gave the invocation. New
Members, Guests and Sponsors were
welcomed and a Special Thanks was given
to our Sponsors: Asset Protection Group,
First Citizens Bank, Implant Direct, Kararay
Dental, Pan Am Dental and Zimmer Dental.
There was a drawing among the new dentists
for a free CE Course and for the New Member
Spotlight for the Newsletter. There was also
a giveaway for 2 children’s books written by
our own, Graham Gardner!
Dr. Claire Kaugars, Treasurer, gave the
Treasurer’s Report and announced that
the Proposed Budget was approved by
the Board and will be published in the next
Newsletter. The Budget will be voted on
at the January Membership Meeting. Dr.
Sullivan announced that the Audit Committee
has met and made their recommendations to
the Board.
Membership Meeting -
Dr. Sullivan announced that there are forms
available for the upcoming February 28th
CE with Dr. Carl Misch AND Registration
forms for GKAS on February 7th. We NEED
volunteers for GKAS! She also asked for
recommendations for the Harry Lyons Award.
Dr. Trisha Krause reported on the many
activities being put on by the New Member
and Membership Committees.
The Harry Lyons Award is the most prestigious Award given
by the Richmond Dental Society. The Award was first given
in 1981 to Dr. William B. FitzHugh. Since that time, there
have been 12 additional recipients:
Dr. Dewey H. Bell, Jr.
Dr. Jason R. Lewis
Dr. Watson O. Powell
Dr. Carl O. Moss
Dr. Bennett A. Malbon
Dr. Richard D. Wilson
Dr. J. Gary Maynard, Jr.
Dr. Willie D. Crockett
Dr. Leslie S. Webb, Jr.
Dr. Joseph M. Doherty
Dr. Charles L. Cuttino, III
Dr. Thomas S. Cooke, III
This Award is not intended to be given annually. It is
given when there is someone who stands out among their
peers following years of Leadership, Scholarship and
Professionalism. If you would like to recommend someone
to receive this award, please submit your suggestion to
the RDS Office at richmonddental@verizon.net or to Dr. Kit
Sullivan, President, at ksullivan@wbperkinson.com
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November 21, 2013
Dr. Chris Richardson, Chairman of the
Nominating Committee, notified the members
that his committee will be working on the
Slate of Officers for the coming year. Anyone
interested, please notify him.
THE HARRY LYONS AWARD
planned by the New Member Committee.
There was discussion about combining
the New Member and the Membership
Committees. The Executive Director,
Linda Simon, reported on Give Kids A
Smile and Vendor participation among
other things.
Dr. Sullivan made several announcements
and the meeting was adjourned.
We were fortunate to have three
representatives from the VDA at our
Membership Meeting. Dr. Ted Sherwin spoke
about the VDA activities and their focus for
the coming year and Dr. Mike Link discussed
the VDA Ad Campaign. Also with us was Dr.
Steve Forte, VDA Treasurer.
Dr. Sullivan introduced our speaker for the
evening, Dr. Will Perkinson who gave an
outstanding presentation on “Preventing
Endodontic Failures”.
The January Meeting will recognize Retired
Members. Our membership is varied and
we appreciate all levels of Membership! The
meeting was adjourned.
Wish you all a healthy and prosperous
2014
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Report from your VDA Board
Lanny Levenson, D.D.S.
VDA Board Strategic Retreat
The Board held a strategic retreat
November 15 and 16. The focus of
the meeting was to develop a plan
for the next year to make the VDA
more relevant to and proactive with
the membership. The VDA directors
and officers were present along
with several past presidents, the
membership and young dentists
committees, Dr. Dickinson, VDA
staff, Joel Rubin with Rubin
Communications and the facilitator
John Sarvay with Floricane.
The strategic plan was broken
down into the following areas and
tasks for 2014
1.Leadership Development:
a. Identification of leadership
candidates to include young leaders Engage
the components to
identify new leaders and
increase understanding of
the VDA.
b.Education of the new
dentist committee in order
to discuss change inside
and outside the profession
and deliver this at the
component level with
younger members.
c. Use Social Media to create
a level of comfort in
dealing with the changing environment.
through the use of the VDA logo, handouts and Social Media. “The VDA
will remain the leading authority for Virginia’s
dental professionals for
information, networking,
wellbeing, support and
services.”
c. Increase public awareness
of what the VDA does
and enhance visibility
of the 15th anniversary of
the M.O.M. Projects to the
public and legislature.
3. Advocacy:
a. Increase member participation in VADPAC
and increase contributions.
b. Develop better personal
contacts with legislators so
that we can be more
effective and develop
ongoing relationships continuing through the year.
4. Internal Image:
a. Poll new dentists in order
to develop a section of
FAQ’s for the new dentist.
Place this on the VDA
website, i.e. calling it
“Rescue Remedy for the
Newbie”.
b.Develop webinars based
on FAQ’s for placement
on the VDA website as
part of a Money
Management and
Marketing webinar series
being developed.
5. Membership:
a. Establish a welcoming
protocol for the dental
2. External Image:
school experience
a. Engage VDA members in
and provide opportunities
the ongoing PR campaign, for involvement in the VDA.
and keep the campaign
b.Establish mechanisms to in the forefront of the
track graduating students.
media and public.
c. Develop welcoming
b. Make the VDA more visible information for both new
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members and non-VDA
members, which will help
them to understand
opportunities available to
them and explain the goals
and purpose of the VDA.
d.Develop VDA specific
online resources to
supplement section the
“ADA Center of
Professional Success”
with specific Virginia
related information.
e. Stop the decline in
membership and increase
value in being a VDA
member.
The Board has set up various
Metrics to monitor and evaluate
area of the plan. If you have
questions, I would be glad to go
into more detail.
As part of the PR campaign send
us a picture of you and your staff
for placement on Facebook. Our
immediate goal is 500 offices by
February. Email the picture to
Rupinski@vadental.org.
Lanny
lannyrlevenson@gmail.com
12th Annual Give Kids A Smile® - Friday, February 7, 2014
Acca Shriners Temple
1712 Bellevue Avenue
Richmond, VA 23227
Richmond Dental Society in conjunction with the American Dental Association, Virginia Dental
Association Foundation and VCU School of Dentistry are participating in the 12th Annual Give Kids A
Smile® program on Friday, February 7, 2014.
Since 2003, over 7,000 Richmond area children have received desperately needed dental treatment
thanks to numerous dedicated dental professionals and other volunteers. Many of those who
participate in GKAS suffer from mild to severe tooth decay and oral diseases. For some, this is their
first experience with dental care.
Dentists, hygienists, assistants, administrative staff, dental and hygiene students and non-dental
individuals are needed to volunteer 8:00 am to approximately 2:00 pm. Children are scheduled 9:00
am through 12:30 pm and will receive a visual exam, toothbrush prophy (cleaning), fluoride varnish
and oral hygiene instructions. Volunteers are requested to arrive no later than 8:30 am to sign-in and
receive instructions. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Register to volunteer by submitting this form by January 8, 2014!
Please PRINT LEGIBLY
 I speak Spanish
Name: _______________________________ Dental/Hygiene License #: _________________
Home Address: _______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Home phone: __________________________ Cell phone: _____________________________
Dental Office or Organization: ____________________________________________________
Office Address: _______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Office phone: __________________________ Office fax: ______________________________
E-mail Address: __________________________________ T-Shirt Size: S
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I wish to volunteer on February 8th and am a/an:
 Dentist
 Hygienist
 Assistant
 Dental Student – Year ___  Hygiene Student – Year ___
 Administrative Staff
 Other ________
My “preferred” position is:
 OHI
 Triage
 Treatment
 Registration
 No preference
 I will provide FREE follow-up treatment for approximately ______ uninsured children who do
not currently have a dental provider.
 I am a Smiles for Children provider and wish to provide follow-up treatment for approximately
______ children who are insured through Medicaid / FAMIS but do not currently have a dental
provider.
 I am willing to assist with event preparations prior to February 7th.
 I am willing to assist with set-up on Thursday, February 7th during the morning and/or afternoon.
********THIS IS A DOUBLE-SIDED FORM - BOTH SIDES MUST BE COMPLETED********
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Worker Safety, Release and Confidentiality Documentation
Exposure Control Plan I understand there is potential risk for exposure to blood borne pathogens (BBPs) including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV), as well as other bacteria, protozoa, viruses and prions ®
during the performance of my volunteer service at this Give Kids A Smile event. I understand that I am personally responsible for any medical fees and services associated with a percutaneous piercing wound typically set by a needle point, but possibly by other sharp instruments or objects.  I have reviewed and agree to the Give Kids A Smile Exposure Control Plan.
Confidentiality Policy ®
I understand that while I am participating as a registered volunteer for a Give Kids A Smile event, it is mandatory that I maintain complete privacy and confidentiality of all patients. This pertains to all present and future digital, written and verbal communications referring to any Give Kids A Smile patient. I also understand that unless I am obtaining information strictly for patient registration, I DO NOT ASK a patient any questions regarding medical/dental insurance coverage or Medicaid/FAMIS. By completing this volunteer registration I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to adhere to this policy of confidentiality for Give Kids A Smile. Release and Indemnification Upon completion of this registration, I release and indemnify Give Kids A Smile, a non-­‐profit outreach program of the American Dental Association, Virginia Dental Association Foundation and The Richmond Dental Society, all their respective officers, directors, agents, contractors, sponsors, heirs, successors and assigns, from prosecution or presentation of any claim for bodily injury or death or for property loss or damage incurred in connection with the Give Kids A Smile event or related activities. Photo Release Statement I hereby grant permission to Give Kids A Smile representatives to take and use: photographs, quotes, testimonials, and/or digital images of me for use in news releases and/or education materials. These materials might include printed or electronic publications, websites or other electronic communications. I further agree that my name and identity may be revealed in descriptive text or commentary in connection with the image(s) or statement(s). I authorize the use of these images or statements without compensation to me. All negatives, prints, digital reproductions shall be the property of the Give Kids A Smile event.  I have reviewed and agree to the Give Kids A Smile Confidentiality Statement, Release and
Indemnification Policy, and Photo Release Statement.
For Dentists and Dental Hygienists**:  I hereby attest that my professional license is not restricted, suspended or revoked,
nor is any such action pending, pursuant to disciplinary proceedings in any jurisdiction.
**I am providing a copy of my current state license with this registration**.
Please email (richmonddental@verizon.net), fax (804.323.5192) or mail this form AND
applicable documents** by January 8th to:
Linda G. Simon, Executive Director
Richmond Dental Society
2805 McRae Road
Suite 4AB
Richmond, VA 23235
Questions: Contact Linda G. Simon at 804.323.5191 / richmonddental@verizon.net
Thank you for your commitment to the 2014 Give Kids A Smile program.
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NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Dr. Tyler Ball is a practicing general dentist in Richmond,
Virginia. He was born and raised in Honaker, Virginia,
a small rural town located in the southwestern corner
of the state. As a teenager, Dr. Ball spent many hours
shadowing his dentist father, Steve, who provided the
initial interest to pursue a career in dentistry. After
finishing high school in 2004, he attended RandolphMacon College in Ashland, Virginia where he was a
member and captain of the Football team. In 2008, Dr.
Ball graduated from Randolph-Macon with a Bachelor
of Science degree in Biology with minors in Chemistry
and Religious Studies. He claims that his four years at
Randolph-Macon are the best years of his life, primarily
due to the meeting of his future wife.
Dr. Ball received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree
from Virginia Commonwealth University School of
Dentistry in 2013, where he was awarded the American
Academy of Implant Dentistry certificate of recognition.
He is currently a member of the American Academy of
Implant Dentistry, American Dental Association, Virginia
Dental Association, and Richmond Dental Society.
After receiving his dental degree, Dr. Ball decided to
stay in the city of Richmond and practice. He currently
works at Jessup Family Dentistry and enjoys going to
work everyday. Dr. Ball loves what general practice
has to offer and enjoys performing procedures of the
various disciplines.
Dr. Ball was married in June 2013 to his wonderful wife,
Nicole, who serves as a Chaplain at Mary Washington
Hospital in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The newlywed
couple currently resides in the Richmond museum
district with their hound dog, Friar. Dr. Ball’s main
interests and hobbies include cooking and eating BBQ
and football season. He also enjoys golf, pick-up
basketball, and spending time with family and friends.
He is very thankful and feels extremely fortunate to be
a part of such a great and rewarding profession.
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What is Peer Review and how can it help me?
Peer review is the evaluation of work performed within a field of work by those same members of that field. It is a way to selfregulate the quality of work performed by a profession. Many professions have a peer review process. It is seen in the fields of
medicine, law, engineering, and aviation to name a few. Our own ADA, VDA, and RDS have a peer review process.
Peer review is a voluntary, informal mediation process that allows a patient to have their case reviewed by another group of
dentists with no costs to the patient or dentist. A patient’s alternative might otherwise be to contact the Board of Dentistry or an
attorney. The peer review process can be less antagonistic, less stressful, and does not take action against the dentist’s license
or access fines.
A patient contacting the local dental society where the treatment in question was performed initiates the peer review process.
If the dentist in question is a member of the society, then a mediation form is completed. The peer review committee chairman
reviews the complaint and determines if the case is eligible for review. The peer review committee will obtain records, review
those records, and perform a clinical examination if deemed necessary. If the committee recommends a monetary award, it is
limited to the fee charged by the dentist for the treatment in question as a refund or an adjustment. If the dentist is not found
at fault, the committee will then educate the patient as to why. Hopefully this education process will prevent the patient from
seeking a litigation route or contacting the Department of Health Professions.
Christopher L. Maestrello, DDS
RDS Peer Review Chairman
NEW DENTIST COMMITTEE HAPPENINGS!
Happy New Year! The New Dentist Committee is looking
forward to a great start to 2014 with a four-event series for
Richmond-area dentists who have been in practice for 10
years or less. The RDS is committed to fostering a lifelong
relationship with recent graduates and new dentists, and we
hope to enrich our fellow new dentists’ lives both in and out
of the office.
•
New Dentists should be on the lookout for invitations
to the following events: Thursday, January 30th:
VMFA “Hollywood Costume” Exhibit and Cocktail
Hour at Amuse (RDS members complimentary,
guests $16 admission fee).
PENNY’S DENTAL TEMPS, INC.
Over 20 years of serving staffing needs for dentists in
the Ricmond and surrounding areas.
Qualified dental assistants, hygienists, receptionists
and dentists to help you serve your patients.
Permanent and temporary placement.
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Call Penny: (804) 749-8115
Fax (804)719-9028
• Wednesday, February 12th: VCU vs. George
Washington at 7pm in the Siegel Center
• Tuesday, March 4th: CE with Attorney Jerry Canaan
on Risk Management
• April 2014: Social event at the home of Dr. Graham
Gardner
Email or mail invitations with RSVP requirements will be
forthcoming! Please keep an eye on your inbox and mailbox!
Trisha Krause, DMD, MS (Chair, RDS New Dentist Committee)
Continuing Education Seminar
Fundamentals of Implant Dentistry:
Factors Behind Predictable Results
presented by Carl E. Misch, DDS, MDS, PhD
Friday, February 28, 2014 • 6 CE Credit Hours
about this course
The rapidly evolving field of dental implant therapy is more exciting
than ever. Current trends have made implants both the standard of
care and the preferred treatment of choice for many patients. Dr. Carl
Misch discusses biologic and biomechanical factors behind achieving
predictable results with dental implant therapy.
Carl E. Misch, DDS, MDS, PhD
Dr. Carl E. Misch is a world-renowned
clinician, lecturer and author in the field of
dental implants. He graduated Magna Cum
Laude in 1973 from the University of Detroit
Dental School, then went on to receive his
Prosthodontic Certificate, Implantology
learning objectives
Certificate and Masters Degree in Dental
• Treatment Planning Sequence for Implant Dentistry: Steps will be
Science from the University of Pittsburgh.
addressed for the development of an implant treatment planning
His faculty appointments include the University of Detroit Mercy,
sequence to reduce short and long term complications.
the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and the University of
• Key Implant Position and Implant Number: In every treatment
Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Misch is currently a Clinical Professor
plan for missing multiple teeth there are key implant positions that
and the past Director of Oral Implantology at Temple University in
are important based on biomechanics. Guidelines to determine
Philadelphia and served as the Director of the Oral Implantology
these positions will be discussed.
Residency Program at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental
• Implant Complications: Cause and prevention factors of stress
Medicine from 1989 to 1996. He has maintained a private practice
should be understood and accounted for in implant treatment
for more than 30 years. In 1984, Dr. Misch founded the Misch
planning to avoid complications.
International Implant Institute (MIII), which now has locations in
Michigan, Florida, California and Canada. Over the years, the MIII
venue
schedule
has been present in Brazil, Las Vegas, Florida, Italy, Japan, Korea,
HILTON RICHMOND
Registration: 8:00am-9:00am
Monaco, Spain and the United Kingdom. As Director, Dr. Misch
Hotel & Spa
Program: 9:00am to 4:00pm
has trained more than 3,500 doctors in a hands-on, yearly forum
12042 West Broad Street
Lunch and snacks provided.
of education in implant dentistry with programs offered in both
Richmond, VA 23233
(804) 364-3600
surgical and prosthetic aspects of care.
tuition
registration form
Early Bird Special for RDS Members
Name:
Register by May 1 for a nonrefundable fee of
$100 per doctor and $50 per staff member.
Name: ___________________________________________
Additional Attendees: _____________________________
Address:
After May 1, fees are $200 per doctor and
Address:
________________________________________________________________________________________
$100
per staff
member.
ALL-DAY PROGRAMS REGISTRATION FORM
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For
more information
contact:
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*Registration Fees are per person and include course handouts, luncheon & breaks.
6 CE credit hours
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RDS Members
$ 175
Please make check payable to:Richmond Dental Society
Copy for additional registrants.
RDS Members / Retired
$ 100
2805 McRae Road, Suite 4AB • Richmond, VA 23235
RDS Auxiliary Staff
$ 85
Mail
registration
form
with
check
to: Director, at (804) 323-5191
Contact
Linda made
Simon,payable
Executive
VDA Members
$ 225
Richmond Dental Societyor richmonddental@verizon.net with any questions.
VDA Member Auxiliary/Staff $ 100
McRae
Road, Suite 4AB
Non VDA Members
$ 400 February 28, 2014 –2805
Dr. Carl
E. Misch
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Richmond,
VA
23235 in writing 7 days prior to scheduled program.
Cancellation/Refund Policy: All Cancellations must be received
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Richmond, VA 23235
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