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Approximately 8,000 dental
procedures, with an estimated value of
over 1.1 million dollars were
performed on over 1,600 people, read
Rich’s Ramblings, pg 4.
President’s Message, Pg 3
SFDDA Calendar, Pg. 9
Miami Winter Meeting Highlights, Pg. 10
New Members, Pg. 11
SFDDA Life Membes, Pg. 13
2015 Miami Winter Meeting, Pg. 15
2014 SFDDA Poster Contest, Pg 16
Alan E. Friedel Award, Pg. 17
Classifieds, Pg. 19
SFDDASouth Florida District Dental AssociationA Component of the American and Florida Dental AssociationsVolume 55, No.4 www.sfdda.org Spring 2014
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President’s MessageJeannette Peña Hall, D.D.S.
Passing on the GavelThis year has been quite a whirlwind, to say the least. I thank you and
our dental association for the opportunity to serve as president of the
SFDDA, as Alternate Trustee to the FDA, as Alternate Delegate to the
ADA, as Board Liaison to the FDAʼs Council on Communications, and
as a member of the Miami Winter Meeting Committee.
This was my year to give back. However, none of these roles seemed
as rewarding as that of participating alongside my fellow members at
the recent Mission of Mercy (MOM) event in Tampa, organized through
the FDA. Our editor, Dr. Richard Mufson, has so beautifully summa-
rized the event, and I truly agree that it was a momentous occasion when
some of our members not only helped the public, but also came together
in an unprecedented showing of effort and camaraderie.
As I pass the gavel on to Dr. Marcos Diaz, whom I have come to know
through the leadership process, I can only tell you that my presidency
will soon be overshadowed, as Dr. Diaz will take on this position with
much experience, dedication and determination.
My reflections on the past year bring me a feeling of satisfaction in
knowing that I have done my part and that I have learned a great deal
personally and professionally. Although life takes many turns and it
may pull us in many different directions, it is the bonds of many friend-
ships within the dental association and the dental profession that keeps
one committed.
As I look ahead to the future of the dental association, I see great
changes that are inevitable and that are expected with progress and
growth. If we are to survive the strain on organized dentistry produced
by social media and online education, we will all have to realize that,
as individual dentists, we may feel powerful and apt in making changes
in our office, but it is only as a coalition that we can impact and protect
the dental profession.
I would like to share with you my main concern facing our profession.
I feel that the increasing costs of education and the shift toward lower
reimbursement, with the expansion of dental health therapists, is a cycle
which can only result in making dentistry more of a trade and less of a
profession. How will the most qualified individuals be attracted to
healthcare in this financial scenario? Shorter educational programs and
a shift away from private practices also would seem unavoidable.
Before I go, I will ask you to personally reflect on what concerns or
fears you may have with regard to your future as a dentist. If you cannot
think of any, then get your head out of the sand and get involved. If you
were able to list any concerns, then it is time to start thinking of how
you could get involved “to be the change you wish to see.”
“A bend in the road is not the
end of the road... unless you
fail to make the turn.”
– Author unknown
"I feel that the increasing costs of education and the shift toward lower reimbursement, with the expansion of dental health therapists, is a cycle which can
only result in making dentistry more of a trade and less of a profession."
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Rich’s Ramblings Richard A. Mufson, D.D.S., Editor
FDA Mission of Mercy (MOM) – Tampa, Florida,March 28-29, 2014
“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.”– Winston Churchill
By the time you are reading this, you will have missed (unless you were
one of a number of participants from the South Florida area) one of the
most amazing events I have ever witnessed or been a part of.
On Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29, the Florida Dental Asso-
ciation hosted the first Mission of Mercy (MOM) event in Florida, in
which several hundred dental professionals (dentists, hygienists, assis-
tants), students (dental, hygiene and assisting), dental office staff, lab
technicians, physicians, EMT’s and many other general volunteers from
all over the state - joined forces on the Florida State Fairgrounds in
Tampa and provided approximately 8,000 dental procedures, with an
estimated value of over 1.1 million dollars, to 1,660 people, and many
or most of whom would not have otherwise been able to receive such
care.
Our FDA president and Tampa dentist, Dr. Terry Buckenheimer, had
heard about similar Mission of Mercy events in other states – made
possible by charitable donations through America’s Dentist Care Foun-
dation, which began in the state of Virginia in 2000 – and decided to or-
ganize this first-ever event in Florida.
Following a blitz of media coverage about the upcoming two-day event,
long lines of cars stretching several miles were backed up onto Martin
Luther King Boulevard leading into the Fairgrounds entrance even
before the gates opened around 4:30 AM. Many of the dental volunteers
arrived around the same time, and others as early as 5:00 AM for a
volunteer breakfast and orientation by section leaders.
Helicopters were seen hovering over the Fairgrounds shooting camera
footage of the long lines of cars, and of patients in line waiting to gain
entrance into the pavilion. The video clips would later appear on multi-
ple local TV news stations in the Tampa area.
There were no preliminary screenings or other requirements for patients
seeking entry into the event – other than willingness to simply “show
up,” and receive care on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Upon stepping into the 40,000 square foot Special Events Pavilion, one
could not help but feel awestruck by the level of organization and effort
– not to mention a significant amount of donated monetary funds (to
the tune of about $200,000, as I was told by event organizers) – which
went into the this monumental effort with a common theme: giving back
to others in need.
The room was divided into quite a number of sections – patient regis-
tration, patient education, medical triage, radiology, dental triage, patient
routing, dental lab/ prosthodontics, sterilization, central supply, restora-
tive dentistry, hygiene, endodontics, pediatrics, oral surgery, patient exit,
and volunteer registration/ hospitality – all set up with a designed pur-
pose of analyzing, organizing, planning and then routing patients, and
in some cases, entire families, to the most appropriate other sections for
their required dental care.
A row of digital panoramic units and printers were on hand to obtain
diagnostic screening radiographs for each and every patient who would
then proceed through the other triage sections for examination and treat-
ment planning. Not all dental conditions were treated, but rather, indi-
vidual patient needs were categorized and identified within each chart
by priority.
The medical triage section, staffed by dentists and physicians, evaluated
the medical history and physical status of all patients. A very small num-
ber of patients were turned away if their respective medical history or
conditions were felt to preclude the delivery of safe dental care.
A separate section of paramedics/EMT’s was set up for medical evalu-
ation and treatment, with an ambulance also stationed outside the build-
ing, as needed for any would–be emergency situations.
As a participant within the oral surgery section for the better part of the
two days, I was amazed by the two and a half long rows of some thirty
plus chairs, continuously filled and operating to capacity for treatment
- which ranged from removal of one or two teeth to full mouth extrac-
tions, or other procedures such as removal of bony exostoses for a den-
ture. The workload and amount of care delivered was both intensive and
impressive.
Although many oral surgeon specialists (OMS) were on hand, the sec-
tion was by no means limited to OMS. Several periodontists contributed,
in addition to general dentists, and even one endodontist – our district
president, Jeannette Pena-Hall, who I was pleasantly surprised to see in
action also removing one or more teeth! Other locals from our area,
including Derek Haber, as well as our immediate past president, Beatrice
Terry and her husband Edy Guerra, were also seen lending a hand with
their respective oral surgery skills. Our incoming SFDDA president,
Marcos Diaz, pitched in with literally a non-stop and multifaceted effort
of not only surgery, but also running in all directions to help others who
may have needed instruments or a given type of handpiece, over the en-
tirety of the two days.
I was also greatly surprised to look up at one point and see that we were
also working along side a state legislator - our one and only dentist on
Capitol Hill, Senator Alan Hayes from Umatilla, Florida.
Our leader, organizer and main facilitator for the oral surgery section
was Palm Harbor OMS, Dr. Michael Pikos, who began each day with
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SFDDA
2013-2014 Officers and
Executive Council
PresidentJEANNETTE PENA-HALL, D.M.D.
(305) 667-8766
President-ElectMARCOS DIAZ, D.D.S.
(954) 659-9990
Vice PresidentELAINE DEROODE, D.D.S.
(305) 373-7799
SecretaryPIERO PALACIOS, D.D.S.
(305) 274-3113
Treasurer
RODRIGO ROMANO, D.D.S., M.S.
(305) 667-8766
Immediate Past President
BEATRIZ TERRY, D.D.S.
(305) 270-1350
Young Member
ESTEBAN LEON, D.M.D.
Trustees & FDA Line Officer
Michael D. Eggnatz, D.D.S., FDA Secretary
(954) 217-8888
Jorge Centurion, D.M.D., Trustee
305-662-2216 FAX: 305-663-6647
Beatriz Terry, D.D.S., Trustee
(305) 270-1350
Alternate Trustees
Jeannette Peña Hall, D.M.D.
Rodrigo Romano, D.D.S., M.S.
Delegates to the Executive Council from the Affiliates Societies
Carlos Sanchez D.M.D. (MDDS)
Alexandra Castillo (MDDS)
Richard Mufson D.D.S (ND/MBDS)
Isaac Garazi, D.M.D. (ND/MBDS)
Barry Bluth, D.M.D. (SBDS)
Joseph Pechtor, D.M.D. (SBDS)
Affiliate Society
Presidents
Elaine DeRoode, D.D.S., M.S. (MDDS)
Isaac Garazi, D.M.D.(ND/MBDS)
Joel Slingbaum, D.M.D. (SBDS)
Richard A. Mufson, D.D.S., Editor
Yolanda Marrero, Managing Editor
Jackie Quintero, Advertising Manager
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orientations at 5:30 AM, and seemed to work non-
stop to ensure all chairs were filled with patients,
all available surgeons had assistants, and the many
needed extractions and other ancillary procedures
were performed in continuous motion, somewhat
analogous to a freight train. He was also in charge
of writing and handing out all postoperative pre-
scriptions for medications.
A section was set up exclusively for administra-
tion of local anesthesia for patients prior to arrival
in the other treatment sections. However, this con-
cept was largely discontinued by the second day
due to some limitations and challenges in patients
obtaining sufficient blocks and/or levels of anes-
thesia. This responsibility was then turned over to
the primary treating dentists in each section.
A very large sterilization section was also operat-
ing in full force, non-stop, staffed largely by a rel-
atively sizeable contingent of dental students from
the University of Florida.
Another group of students from Nova Southeast-
ern were at work in the restorative section – some
of whom were also performing dental extractions,
if needed (all under supervision of course), even
an occasional “full mouth extraction,” and to my
surprise, surgical procedures which seemed as
much or more challenging than what I was doing
over in the surgical section! I had the pleasure of
meeting other very nice students from the newest
dental school in Florida, LECOM School of Den-
tal Medicine in Bradenton, who also helped the
effort by assisting in the surgery section and else-
where.
Another unexpected surprise, for me, was discov-
ering a large section devoted to dental laboratory
procedures, staffed and stocked with a number of
well qualified lab technicians, lab equipment and
dentists – including the likes of our own FDA 1st
Vice President and Speaker of the House, Drs.
Ralph Attanasi and Ethan Pansik, both prostho-
dontic specialists. Dentists and lab personnel in
this section were also charged with, among other
tasks, helping to provide impressions and fabri-
cating of replacement appliances for patients who
underwent recent or previous extraction of teeth.
Numerous other tables and stations were set up
for volunteer registration, patient registration, and
after treatment was performed, a patient “check
out” area. Post-operative instructions were given,
along with brochures and other helpful informa-
tion regarding alternate avenues to receive ongo-
ing or future charitable dental care within the
community. Patients were also asked to submit
comments and feedback regarding the care they
received, and many contributed hand-written
notes expressing their gratitude and other wonder-
ful comments, which were then posted on a large
bulletin board for all to read.
Numerous volunteers with blue shirts, “ambas-
sadors,” were seen throughout the building, per-
forming many functions ranging from escorting
patients in all directions to connecting assistants
with treating doctors, translation, and others.
A good number of dentists from the South Florida
area were also on hand, including our FDA Sec-
retary, Michael Eggnatz, who showed up with an
entourage of his staff and family, and who appar-
ently employed a “divide and conquer” theme.
Hygienist, Ayli Garcia, performed gross debride-
ments for the 2 days, assistant, Nora Wallace
worked chairside in oral surgery, while front desk
and assistant, Laura Santiago and Aileen Salva,
were ambassadors/translators. Dr. Eggnatz was a
captain of the operative ambassadors, and wife,
Marion and daughter/front desk, Kristina, were
ambassadors, escorting patients to and from doc-
tors for treatment.
Our SFDDA and FDA past president, Cesar
Sabates, was also in the house, as well as our dis-
trict treasurer, Rodrigo Romano, pediatric dentist,
Richard Sherman, Hollywood dentist, Richard
Topolski, Miami dentist, Robert Goral, and
Weston dentists, Lee Friedel and Elise Bolski,
who also brought their staff.
I apologize for omitting the names of any other
dentists from our district who may have attended,
as well as dental students, or the many devoted
hygienists, assistants, and volunteers, as I was per-
sonally not able to obtain additional information
to recognize all who were there. However, I
would like to personally thank all of you who
traveled to Tampa and gave of your time and
skills.
I am certain that everyone on hand, volunteers and
patients alike, could share their own stories on
what this event personally meant in their respec-
tively minds and hearts. Many hugs and, in many
cases, tears were shared by not only those so
grateful for having been on the receiving end of
the generous outpouring of time and care given,
but also by many on the giving end as well.
I would like to also share two personal “firsts”
which I experienced as part of the Florida MOM
event. For one - this marked the first time in my
life I have ever administered local anesthetic and
removed a tooth on someone as early as 6:00 AM
(including my days while in residency training)!
Second, but no less interesting for me, was the re-
alization that I have worked alongside many FDA
member colleagues year after year at House of
Delegates meetings, Specialty Forums, FNDC
and other venues. However, this was the first time
I have worked alongside the same people in the
same room while actually performing clinical
dentistry!
continued on pg 7
The net result after the two days of this immense culmination of hard
work – was a very thankful Tampa Bay community.
Stories of the event were abound on TV and radio airwaves, featuring pa-
tient interviews – and including one in which a father of six children
shared a deep sense of gratitude for having been able to receive care for
himself and his entire family.
Tremendous gratitude and praise was expressed for the FDA and the Mis-
sion of Mercy for having organized and brought this event to the Tampa
area. Talk of bringing this event to other Florida communities could also
be heard in the air during the two-day affair, such as – perhaps even
Miami? Who knows? Stay tuned.
Dr. Richard A. Mufson is the Editor of the SFDDA Newsletter, and maybe contacted at (305) 935-7501 or MufsonOralSurg@aol.com
Rich’s Ramblings, continued from pg 5
pictured: top right - dental hygiene sec-tion in action.
Pictured left: Dr. Michael Pikos, morn-ing orientation in oral surgery.
Pictured right: Local radio station cor-respondent interviewing FDA President,Dr. Terry Buckenheimer and Dr.JayWalton
Pictured below: Drs. Richard Topolsky,Michael Eggnatz and assistant, Chica
pictured left: Nora Wallace, Marian. Eggnatz,Laura Santiago, Erica-predental junior student atU of South Florida, Aileen Salva and KristinaEggnatz.
Pictured left: Drs. Robert Payne andDavid Russell (from Northwest District)
Pictured Right: Drs. Michael Eggnatz,Marcos Diaz, Jeannette Peña Hall,
Richard Mufson and Rodrigo Romano
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May6 North Dade-Miami Beach
Dental Society Annual Installation Banquet
7 Steering Committee
13 Miami Dade Dental Society Meeting
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SAVE THE DATE!and...“What happens at the Meeting doesn’t
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MIAMI, FLORIDA
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
MIAMI WINTER MEETING
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Dr. Idalia Lastrareceives the Alan E. FriedelService and LeadershipAward for her outstandingdedication and commitment toOrganized Dentistry.
For more than 30 years, Dr. Idalia Lastra has been
a pillar of organized dentistry. A soft spoken and
gentle woman who is a powerful presence in the
profession, Dr. Lastra has held many leadership
positions in the tripartite, starting as editor the
local component newsletter and continuing on to
serve as a member of the Florida Dental Associa-
tion Board of Trustees, a member of the Florida
Delegation to the American Dental Association, a
delegate to the FDA House of Delegates and
Treasurer of the Florida Dental Health Founda-
tion. At the South Florida District Dental Associ-
ation, Dr. Lastra also served on the Miami Winter
Meeting committee for many years and was Pres-
ident of the Greater Miami Dental Society. Ad-
ditionally, Dr. Lastra was President of the South
Florida Academy of Orthodontics and the Dade
County Dental Research Clinic.
Dr. Lastra received her dental degree from the University of Al-
abama where she also completed her residency in orthodontics,
incidentally the same university where her father, Dr. Jesus Las-
tra received his dental degree
Dr. Lastra is among the most respected historians at the SFDDA
and always available to answer questions and provide guidance
whenever asked. She has been an inspiration to the younger
members and up and coming leaders of the association. So it
is with gratitude that this award is given to someone so deserv-
ing.
Dr. Alan E. Friedel with Dr. Idalia Lastra
Dr. Idalia Lastra
The Alan E. Friedel Service and Leadership Award is given to dentistswho are members of the American Dental Association through theSouth Florida District Dental Association, who have served organizeddentistry for more than 20 years at all levels of the tripartite, andwhose achievements have made a difference in the profession. Recipients of the award are selected by their peers.
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New plans availableOCT. 1. Find out NOW how to get your health plan.
HEALTHCARE REFORM AND SUBSIDY INFORMATION AVAILABLE
A Member Benefit Since 1989
Contact us! We’ll help you
understand your options.
Joseph PerrettiSFDDA Insurance Representative
305.665.0455.
South Florida District Dental Association Members
your local FDAS Representative is Joseph Perretti(305) 665-0455
OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
BEAUTIFUL MIAMI BEACH: location
dental office in the Sheridan Center
( http://davidvinedentist.com ). Underuti-
lized facility with two very competent dental
assistants. Looking for general dentist or
specialist to lease 3 to 4 days a week. Please
call Dr. David Vine ( 305.538.1115or e-
mail: dvine@davidvinedentist.com ).
FLORIDA, FT. LAUDERDALE: Associ-
ate position available for Full/Part-time En-
dodontist in a well-established “private”
Endodontic Practice”. Excellent opportunity
for a motivated practitioner to grow with us.
Work in a modern, clean and comfortable en-
vironment with a great staff. Please Fax Re-
sume to (978) 477-2671
PEDIATRIC DENTIST WANTED: Ex-
cellent opportunity for Pediatric Dentist to
share office space in a well established Or-
thodontic practice in Plantation Fl. Office is
available 1-3 days per week. Ideal location
in a spacious & modern facility located di-
rectly next to a large Pediatrician group prac-
tice. Perfect situation for an initial start up or
satellite office location. Contact: plt-
northo@gmail.com
A BLOCKBUSTER OPPORTUNITY:
Full or part time for General Dentists, Pe-
dodontists, Periodontists, Oral Surgeons, Or-
thodontists and Endodontists. Generous
compensation with unlimited potential.
Guaranteed referrals. Join our group spe-
cialty care practice with a significant general
dental component. Established in 1975 in
Aventura, Coral Springs, Delray Beach,
Boynton Beach, Stuart, Ft. Pierce and Mel-
bourne. Call: Dr. Feingold at (561) 665-
0991. Email:careers@dentaland.net
GENERAL DENTIST: Needed in Dade Co
30HR WK. Excellent salary . Holiday and
Ins Pay 615-202-8864 or 615-300-8621
GENERAL DENTIST: Excellent opportu-
nity for associate dentist position available.
FT or PT, could lead to partnership. Start
working immediately, Homestead / Kendall
area, state-of-the-art facility. Please call 305-
246-5444 or/ and send resume to 305-246-
5406, or email to
careeropportunities@dcsouthflorida.com
PERIODONTIST WANTED: We are a
growing dental group looking for a Peri-
odontist to join our dental team. Excellent
compensation, Eng/Spanish required. Call
Manuel (305) 915-2953.
FLORIDA—Grow with us: Large intimate
group practice seeks experienced, highly-
productive General Dentists and Specialists
for busy growing general and multi-specialty
practices. Gentle Dental Group operates 25
large, well-established practices in Broward,
Palm Beach, Dade, & the Treasure Coast
with new practices on the horizon.
Our beautiful and modern facilities are in
premium locations and offer state-of-the-art
equipment and digital x-rays with a support-
ive staff and professional management team.
Cash, private, & insurance. Highest compen-
sation in Industry, Full schedules, excellent
benefits, malpractice insurance reimburse-
ment, and CE www.GentleDentalGroup.com.
Call: Bradford Cabibi, Doctor Recruiter:
(561) 999-9650 ext. 6146 Fax or email CV
to: (561) 526-2576or careers@gentledental-
group.com .
PEDODONTIST WANTED, HIGH
GUARANTY: Excellent opportunity for a
pedodontist, FT position available. High
guaranty of 180k, could lead to partnership.
Start working immediately, south Miami
area. Please send resume to: careeropportu-
nitiesdental@gmail.com
GREAT OPPORTUNITY: Seeking estab-
lished dentist to share space & overhead in
state of the art, general practice office.
Turnkey operation located in Emerald Hills
area of Hollywood. Call 954-966-6410
ORTHODONTIST WANTED: We are a
growing dental group looking for an Ortho-
dontist to join our dental team. Excellent
compensation. English/Spanish required.
Call Manuel 305.915.2953
WANTED P/T PEDO / ENDO / PERIO/
ORAL SURGEON: For Hollywood Gen-
eral Dentist office. Flexible hours. Call Kim
954-981-4500.
SHARE OVERHEAD OR EXPERI-
ENCED ASSOCIATE AND OR START
OWN PRACTICE IN SHARED OF-
FICE: Hollywood dentist looking to bring
in another experienced dentist(s). To share
overhead expenses in a well established Hol-
lywood Dental Practice. Call Kim (954) 981-
4500.
GENERAL / SPECIALIST: Ft/Pt Great
opportunity for General Dentist / Specialist.
Excellent compensation, bonus and partner-
ship positions. Multiple locations in South
Florida. Please fax resume to (305) 770-
1232 or call Kathy (954) 430-2188 or email
to haroldhui@aol.com
GENERAL DENTIST WANTED:
Hialeah, Pembroke Pines or Kendall area,
excellent compensation and bonus with
guarantee income. Eng/Spanish required.
Call Manuel 305.915.2953
OPPORTUNITIESWANTED
MAY 2014 GRADUATE: 4th year dental
student at Marquette University seeking As-
sociateship opportunity in a quality oriented
dental practice located in South Florida.
Bilingual. Comfortable with Endo, Oral
Surgergy, & Cosmetic dentistry. CV avail-
able upon request. Contact: Arnaldo Lopez
(414-213-9397) or aalopez86@gmail.com
MISCELLANEOUS:
COMPLETE OFFICE OF DENTAL
EQUIPMENT: Overhead Lights, Chairs,
Carts, X-Ray, Panoramic X-Ray and Auto
Developer, Compressor, Suction Pump &
Misc. Items. No reasonable offer refused.
Contact: Cindy 305-661-9556
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Your Tripartite Membership Benefits!yFree Continuing Education on line at
www.floridadental.orgyPatient Referral through the SFDDA’s
www.solidreferral.comyLegislative presence at the state level yFDAS Insurance ProgramsyAssistance with professional and patient related
problemsyPeer Review counseling to help you resolve pa-tient
disputes and avoiding costly litigationyOn-Line Job Placement and employment servicesyFacility of Continuing Education ySpecial Priced registration at the Miami Winter
Meeting and at the FDA’ s annual FNDC meetingyOpportunity of earning CE credits in community
outreach programsyAnswers to questions regarding dental and
community-related matters
ySupport Services in the form of Disaster Relief Loans and Grants
yFull use of ADA resources including practice management, insurance and retirement plans, financial services, legal information and more.
When renwal time comes around just go to the FDA’swebsite, floridadental.org and click on “Click Here toPay Dues” Once you do, you will have several op-tions to help you renew and maintain your member-ship.
Remember, your membership represents more than just the
above benefits; it represents youas a dedicated professional
committed to excellencein your field.
Questions regarding your membership may be directed to
Ms. Jackie Quintero at the SFDDA (305) 667-3647 ext. 13.
Members Enjoy Discount Movie Tickets!
Regal and AMC Call the SFDDA at (305) 667-3647
or visit www.sfdda.org
Basic Life Support Basic Rescuer CPR Healthcare Providers
South Florida District Dental Association – PP#0004
This four(4) hour course meets the requirements of the Florida Dental Pract Act, effective November 1, 1986,which provides mandatory current CPR training for all dentists and hygienists. Course completion offers two (2)years certification. Continuing education credits apply. As part of the CPR training at the Basic Life Support level,this course provides training in the use of either an Automated External Defibrillator or a Defibrillator andElectrocardiograph.
All classes listed above are at the SFDDA office in Coral Gables. Class size is limited and pre registration is required.Theprice is $50 per person. Registrants will be sent driving and parking instructions. Dress code is full length pantsand shirts to practice one and two person CPR with manikins on the floor. Participants must be in good health andable to do strenuous activity. If a disability exists, please notify the SFDDA office and you must speak to theinstructor before class starts. Cancellations with 24 hours prior notice of the class will be refunded less $10administration fees. No shows and cancellations with less than a 24 hours notice will not be refunded, but maybe rescheduled. No telephone reservations are accepted. Please fill out the form and mail it to the address belowor send it by fax if paying by credit card. CPR COURSES ARE TAUGHT BY AHA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS
Make Checks Payable to: SFDDA 420 South Dixie Hwy #2E Coral Gables Fl 33146 Telephone: 305.667.3647 Fax: 305.665.7059
Courses for May and June 2014 Classes held on Wednesdays on the following dates:
May 14, 2014 – 6pm June 11, 2014 – 6pm
Enclosed is my check for $______ at $50 per person for the following registrant: 1 FORM PER PERSON! Name:____________________________________________________Position:________________________________
Current CPR Card _____ Yes _____ No DATE EXPIRES_______ -______
1st CHOICE: Date ______________________ 6:00 p.m.
2nd CHOICE: Date ______________________ 6:00 p.m.
Daytime Phone________________________ Fax___________________ Email:_______________________________ Address ____________________________________________City, State,Zip_________________________________
To pay by Credit Card: VISA MASTERCARD DISCOVER
Credit Card # _____________________________________________ Expiration Date: ______________________ No. On Back of Card _______________________ Billing Zip Code________________________ Signature _______________________________________________________________________________ Print name on Card _______________________________________________________________________
Need to Renew Your CPR Certification?Register Today - Classes Limited
USE THIS FORM TO REGISTER SIMPLY COPY AND FAX OR MAIL
CURSO PARA CERTIFICACION DE RADIOLOGIA Presentado por SOUTH FLORIDA DISTRICT DENTAL ASSOCIATION
Fecha: sábado, 7 de junio de 2014 Hora: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Lugar: South Florida District Dental Association
420 S. Dixie Highway, Suite 2-E Coral Gables, Fl 33146
Costo: $ 145.00 por persona
REGLAS GENERALES SE REQUIERE SU PUNTUAL
ASISTENCIA * Después de las 9:30 am no se permitirá la entrada de ningún estudiante al curso.
* Cada participante recibirá el correspondiente manuales confirmando la inscripción antes del curso.
* Quienes apliquen, después del 30 de mayo 2014 recibirán el manual el día del curso.
* Cancelaciones del curso hechas antes de las 24 horas y el regreso del los manuales se les rembolsará el dinero menos $50 por cargos administrativos.
*Tienen 30 dias para reincribirse en el próximo curso. No excepción.
* Por favor conserve este memo para recordar la fecha, hora y lugar.
Chapter 64B5 - Rule 9.011Amended 5/20/02 Radiography Training For Dental Assistants
El Board de la Florida, modificó la regla 64B5-9.011, relacionada con el tratamiento en radiología para asistentes dentales (4c). La nueva regulación establece un tiempo máximo de 15 meses, como límite, para el entrenamiento de asistentes en el trabajo. Las asistentes pueden continuar tomando radiografías sin la certificación, por esos 15 meses. Asistentes dentales con un mínimo de tres meses continuos de entrenamiento en el trabajo tomando radiografías bajo la supervisión directa del dentista, pueden tomar un curso acreditado en radiología. Las personas necesitan estar por 12 meses en entrenamiento en el trabajo. Asistentes dentales que completen con éxito el curso dado por el SFDDA, el cual es aprobado por el Board of Dentistry, son elegibles para la certificación en radiología. Los participantes deben ser mayores de 18 años.
Si, inscribeme en el curso de Certificacion de Radiologia sábado, 7 de junio de 2014
____incluyo mi cheque for $ 145.00 pago á: SFDDA
____ Carge $145 á mi __VISA ___MasterCard ___Discover
NOMBRE: TELE. DE CASA:_________________________ Direccion de casa: CIU: _____________EST:______ZIP:__________ DENTISTA EMPLEADOR: TELE. DE TRABAJO:____________________
Numero de Tarjeta de credito #__________________________________________________Exp. ________________ Numero atras de tarjeta________________ Firma:_________________________________________________
Envie esta forma, el pago y la forma notarizada á: SFDDA, 420 S. Dixie Hwy, #2-E, Coral Gables, Fl. 33146 Tel: (305) 667-3647 Fax: (305) 665-7059
ESPACIO LIMITADO
REGISTER YOUR DENTAL ASSISTANT TODAY! BILINGUAL RADIOLOGY CERTIFICATION COURSE.
REGISTRATION FORM IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH - BOTH REGISTRATION FORM AND NOTARY FORM MUST BE SENT INORDER TO BE REGISTERED
Date: Saturday, June 7th, 2014
SPACE IS LIMITED TO 30
South Florida District Dental Association 420 South Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables Florida 33146 Tel. 305.667.3647
RADIOLOGY CERTIFICATION COURSE
Applicants for this course must fill out, notarize, and return this form to SFDDA
YOUR EMPLOYING DENTIST MUST SIGN AND NOTARIZE THIS FORM. THIS ORIGINAL FORM MUST BE RETURNED WITH REGISTRATION COURSE FEE.
(ESTA FORMA DEBE DE SER COMPLETADA POR SU EMPLEADOR Y DEBE SER NOTARIZADA)
APPLICANTS NAME ________________________________________
EMPLOYING DENTISTS NAME ________________________________________
OFFICE ADDRESS ________________________________________
_________________________________________
WORK NUMBER _________________________________________
BY SIGNING BELOW I AM VERIFYING THAT THE APPLICANT NAMED ABOVE HAS BEEN UNDER MY
EMPLOYMENT AND HAS ACOMPLETED A MINIMUM OF AT LEAST 3 MONTHS OF CONTINUOUS ON-
THE-JOB TRAINING THROUGH ASSISTING IN THE POSITIONING AND EXPOSING OF DENTAL
RADIOGRAPHIC FILM UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF A FLORIDA LICENSED DENTIST@ IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE FLORIDA BOARD OF DENTISTRY RULE 64B5-9.001.
_____________________________ _______________________________
DENTIST SIGNATURE DENTISTS LICENSE NUMBER
By signature and seal below, I hereby certify that I have verified the identification of the dentist
signing above.
__________________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
Commission Expires On: ________________
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