GDA Action December 2008

ACTIONACTIONTHE JOURNAL OF THE GEORGIA DENTAL ASSOCIATION DECEMBER 2008

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ADS South . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Center for TMJ Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

The Dentists Insurance Company . . . . . . . . . .27

The Doctor’s Safety Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Entaire Global Companies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

GDA Dental Recovery Network . . . . . . . . . . . .25

GDA LAW Day Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Georgia Dental Insurance Services . . . . . . . . .28

Great Expressions Dental Centers . . . . . . . . . .24

Henry Schein Practice Transitions . . . . . . . . . .25

Hinman Dental Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Hungeling & Sons PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Law Office of Stuart J. Oberman . . . . . . . . . . .16

Paragon Dental Practice Transitions . . . . . . . .10

Professional Debt Recovery Services . . . . . . .13

Professional Practice Management . . . . . . . . .23

The Snyder Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Southeast Transitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

index of advertisers

GDA ACTION (ISSN 0273-5989) The official publication ofthe Georgia Dental Association (GDA) is published monthly.POSTMASTER: Send address changes to GDA Action at7000 Peachtree Dunwoody Road N.E., Suite 200,Building 17, Atlanta, GA 30328. Phone numbers in state are(404) 636-7553 and (800) 432-4357. www.gadental.org.

Closing date for copy: first of the month preceding publicationmonth. Subscriptions: $17 of membership dues is for thenewsletter; all others, $75 per year. Periodicals postage paidat Atlanta, GA.

Dr. Jonathan Dubin Delaine HallGDA Editor GDA Managing Editor2970 Clairmont Rd 7000 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NESuite 195 Suite 200, Building 17Atlanta, GA 30329 Atlanta, GA 30328

2008-2009 Georgia Dental Association Officers Mark S. Ritz, DDS, PresidentKent H. Percy, DDS, President ElectJohn F. Harrington Jr., DDS, Vice PresidentJames B. Hall III, DDS, MS, Secretary/TreasurerJonathan S. Dubin, DMD, Editor

GDA/GDIS/GDHC Executive Office Staff Members

Martha S. Phillips, Executive DirectorLisa Chandler, Director of Member Services

Nelda H. Greene, MBA, Associate Executive Director

Delaine Hall, Director of Communications

Skip Jones, Director of Operations (PDRS)

Barbara Kaul, Property and Casualty Accounts Manager

Courtney Layfield, Director of Administrative Services

Victoria LeMaire, Medical Accounts Manager

Melana Kopman McClatchey, General Counsel

Denis Mucha, Director of Operations (GDIS)

George Stewart, Operations Manager (PDRS)

Phyllis Willich, Administrative Assistant

Pamela K. Yungk, Director of Membership & Finance

GDA Action seeks to be an issues-driven journal focusing on current mattersaffecting Georgia dentists, patients, and their treatment, accomplished throughdisseminating information and providing a forum for member commentary.

© Copyright 2008 by the Georgia Dental Association. All rights reserved. No partof this publication may be reproduced without written permission. Publicationof any article or advertisement should not be deemed an endorsement of theopinions expressed or products advertised. The Association expressly reservesthe right to refuse publication of any article, photograph, or advertisement.

11 Update on GDA 150th

Anniversary Celebration Plans

19 Cobb County Dental Program Helps Needy Students

21 Reserve Your Room for the 2009 GDA Annual Meeting

4 Parting Shots

5 Editorial

6 Letters to the Editor

8 News and Views

20 Event Calendar

22 Classifieds

The results from the fifth Georgia DentalAssociation member survey are in! Of the2,165 surveys the GDA mailed to activelypracticing dentists, 1,141 surveys werecompleted and returned—an excellent52.7% response rate, up from 43% in 2006during the previous GDA survey. Turn topage 12 to read respondents’ perceptions ofGDA services and subsidiaries, their take onpractice issues (including busyness levels,staffing issues, and marketing), and howthey rate GDA communications.

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As we have discussed before in this journal, anew health care provider called the CommunityDental Health Coordinator (CDHC) recentlyreceived continued funding and support fromthe American Dental Association (ADA) Houseof Delegates. As I have learned from theresults of the latest GDA membership survey,many GDA members—almost 60%—don’thave a grasp on what the CDHC is. Some44% of surveyed dentists also responded thatthey need more information before theydecide what a mid-level provider is. Thosemembers aren’t alone—the ADA does not havean official definition of a mid-level provider.Without a definition, it is pretty difficult for anyof us to determine what a mid-level provider is.

In my opinion, a CDHC is a mid-levelprovider—and that is not a good thing.

The ADA Web site calls the CDHC anew member of the oral health team led by adentist who will be “responsible for promotingoral health through organized and dentallycoordinated community-based promotion andprevention programs.” The site states that theCDHC would work with Federally QualifiedHealth Clinics, the Indian Health Service andtribal clinics, state or county public healthclinics, or with private dentists in underservedareas “trying to influence local health andcommunity organizations to adopt initiativesto promote oral health.”

Here is a translation of the CDHC defi-nition—for 12 to 18 months, this providerwould take part in a training program andreturn to the community and culture fromwhence they came to “practice.” Their dutiesare to gain the trust of their fellow residents soas to educate and to screen people in thatcommunity. The CDHC will be able to takeradiographs, use an excavator, and place GlassIonomer temporary restorations.

Technically, the CDHC is supposed to beunder the supervision of some dentist at somedental clinic where patients will be referred.If some dentist at some clinic decides afterreviewing a CDHC-taken radiograph that apatient should see a specialist, the CDHC canrefer a patient to a specialist. The CDHC issupposed to help the patient navigate throughpaperwork, find transportation, and movethem on to the dental clinic or specialist. Will thatgive the patient a dental home? (Not if the clinicends up being in a discount store or drugstore.)

By the way, where is the social worker inthis process?

I did speak to an ADA spokesperson whostressed that the CDHC would be workingwith individuals who are not currently seekingdental care anywhere. Maybe that is so—I’mjust not sure how that will be policed.

Anyway, the CDHC is on its way. TheADA House of Delegates overwhelminglypassed a resolution funding additional CDHCtrial studies for an amount up to $5 million.(Pardon me for thinking that we could train agood number of dentists with that money.)

The CDHC’s stated purpose obviouslyresonates well with many dentists, and is sureto find allies in the halls of many legislatures.But too often, unintended consequences cangrow out of good intentions.

I can foresee an experienced CDHC downthe road wanting to do more procedures, to usea rotary handpiece, to morph into a mid-levelprovider—again, whatever that is. What wouldstop a certified CDHC deciding that theydon’t want to practice in an underserved areaafter all, and taking their skills someplaceelse? Should dental-care-in-a-minute clinicscrop up someday, maybe you will see a CDHCpracticing near you.

And what of groups advocating unsupervisedproviders like the Advanced Dental HygienePractitioner? The deployment of the CDHC canenable those groups to whisper in legislators’ears that their provider can do what theCDHC does, plus much more.

Unintended consequences.One bit of good news—each state should

have the right to deploy CDHC providers asthey see fit. Most states would have to enactlegislative changes to their dental practice actsto allow a CDHC to practice. Maybe duringthis process reason will prevail and someoneone will ask if the CDHC model is worth thecost and if it will make a difference.

We cannot let the CDHC be the ‘TrojanHorse’ that forces a two-tiered health caresystem upon our patients. Let’s monitor thisprogram closely.

5GDA ACTIONDECEMBER 2008

Oak Trees from Little Acorns

Jonathan S. Dubin, DMD

editorialperspective

See page 6 for detailed information

on submitting your charitable

case and photo for the “150 Faces”

campaign, as well a patient release

form. The form is also available at

www.gadental.org. Dentists should

submit their cases and photos

(members are welcome to submit

information on more than one

patient) by October 1, 2008. If you

have any questions regarding this

campaign or the case and photo

you plan to submit, call Delaine Hall

at (800) 432-4357 or (404) 636-7553

or email her at [email protected].



Dr. Dubin,

Your excellent editorial [“We ARE the Solution,” October 2008]raises numerous questions about the American Dental Association.I hope the ADA position is a reflection of how out of touch itis with its core constituency and not a reflection of its coreconstituency—meaning general practitioners.

Does the ADA position on this issue and their seeminginsistence for dentistry to become more like medicine reflectwhat is best for dentistry or is it just another symptom of abureaucracy gone awry?

Dentistry is not medicine—it is expensive to educatepractitioners and then to operate a dental practice. Or is the ADAstill so concerned that dentists may not be regarded by the publicand our medical colleagues as “real doctors” that they are willingto disregard the differences that make us respected and effective asa profession? Have they forgotten that unlike physicians mostdentists are fiercely independent small business owners whochoose to compete in the marketplace and therefore reject a totalsell out of their autonomy to managed care, institutionalizedownership of practices, and the insurance industry?

Dentistry historically stands apart and above medicine in itsdelivery of services and containment of costs. This debate begs thequestion: Who does the ADA see as its core constituency? If it isnot us then what should our long term relationship be with theADA?

Thank you to the leadership of the GDA and AGD forcontinuing the “good fight.” It is crucial that they change ADApolicy makers’ direction in this health care debate for ourpatients and our profession.

Michael J. Binns, DDSMarietta, Georgia


lettersto the editor

Dr. Dubin,

I was so pleased to read your excellent editorial in the September2008 GDA Action [“Smiling at the Whole World”]. I loved thepositive outlook you conveyed, and also the historically accuraterendition of the Ben Massell Clinic’s beginnings (“... Atlantadeveloper Ben Massell was persuaded by his dentist, Dr. IrvingGoldstein, to donate a building ...”).

So often the original founder of a fine institution is omitted inrelaying the story. I was glad to see that you gave credit to myfather, Dr. Irving Goldstein, for part of the role he played inestablishing the Clinic. (He also was instrumental in designing thefacility, organizing the funding, recruiting volunteer dentists, andmuch more.)

Thank you for writing your kind and accurate editorial. Andnow I’m smiling too.

Ronald E. Goldstein, DDSAtlanta, Georgia

Dr. Dubin,

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for your excellenteditorial in the latest GDA Action [“We ARE the Solution,”October 2008]. It was a concise and accurate synopsis of theproblem that we face with mid-level providers, and the frustrationmany of us feel about the American Dental Association’s stance onthe issue. Your prominent mention of the Academy of GeneralDentistry’s White Paper [“AGD White Paper on Increasing Accessto and Utilization of Oral Health Care Services”] is both appropriateand much appreciated by our membership in Georgia, andnationwide as well.

The Georgia Academy of General Dentistry sent out twoemail blasts to our members encouraging them to contact boththeir ADA delegates and colleagues in other states to voiceopposition to Resolution 39. It makes me proud as a GDA andAGD member that the Georgia delegation was a strong voice ofreason in the debate in San Antonio. I’d like to think of it as asetback and not a defeat, but our collective resolve cannot beallowed to diminish. As you probably already know, most of theGAGD’s members and all of its leadership are GDA / ADAmembers and we are ready to stand united against any threatsfaced by dentistry. Anything we can do to help, we will. You havemy word.

Again, thank you for your strong stance on this importantissue, and your support of the AGD’s proposals for dealing with theproblems of access to care.

Robert J. McGee, DMDLeesburg, GeorgiaPresidentGeorgia Academy of General Dentistry

The Georgia Dental Association will not publish unsigned

letters submitted to GDA Action, or letters submitted under a

name the GDA office cannot verify. The GDA Editor reserves

the right to edit all letters for clarity and length. Unpublished

letters will not be returned. Opinions presented in letters

and commentaries are the authors’ opinions, and do not

necessarily reflect the adopted policies of the Georgia Dental

Association. Questions, comments, and submissions may

be directed to the GDA office by phone at (404) 636-7553, by

fax at (404) 633-3943, or by email to [email protected].







Alliance, GDA members participate in legislative dental kit project

membersin the news

Alliance of the GDA and GDA volunteersgathered on November 1, 2008, at theGDA office to assemble 900 dental kits.These kits will be distributed on January12, 2009, to the legislators and legislativestaff at the Capitol in celebration of DentalHealth Day. Each dental kit contained atoothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, pack-age of sugarfree gum, “Dentistry: HealthCare That Works” sticker, and GDA contactinformation card.

Thanks to the Alliance and GDAmembers who assembled the kits for theirvolunteer assistance!

Helen AdkinsBeverly AllenDr. Janine Bethea-FreihautFran BrownRose Marie DoughertyNancy FergusonDawn HutchinsonJanelle KauffmanPresident Sherry KendrickHelaine SugarmanDr. Richard SugarmanDebbie TorbushDr. Doug Torbush

Members attend GDA Spokesperson Training programThe GDA’s annual Spokesperson Trainingseminar was held Friday, November 7, 2008.Communications expert Robin Wright ledthe event, and staged mock legislativetestimony and media interview situationsto create a realistic and challenging training

event. Each dentist was videotaped as heor she spoke. The tapes were then playedback to allow Ms. Wright and the otherattendees to critique each dentist’s responses.

There were 29 dentists in attendance.Of this number, nine participated as on-

camera speakers while the rest observedand learned. Kudos to these attendees wholearned not only how to effectively conveyGDA talking points, but how to bettercommunicate every day.

Thanks to these volunteers who gathered November 1 at the GDA office to assemble900 dental kits (seated, l to r): Debbie Torbush, Dr. Janine Bethea-Freihaut, FranBrown, and Helaine Sugarman. (Standing, l to r): Rose Marie Dougherty, Helen Adkins,Dr. Doug Torbush, Janelle Kauffman, President Sherry Kendrick, Beverly Allen, DawnHutchinson, Nancy Ferguson, and Dr. Richard Sugarman.

On-Camera DentistVolunteersDr. Jack Bickford Dr. Bruce CampDr. Jay HarringtonDr. Matt MazzawiDr. Kara MooreDr. Kent Percy

Dr. Robin Reich Dr. Mark RitzDr. Kent Simmons

Dentist ObserversDr. Faith BatesDr. Robert CarpenterDr. Jonathan Dubin Dr. Celia Dunn

Dr. Ben DuvalDr. Katie FryDr. Nancy GallagherDr. Chris HastyDr. Lindsay HollidayDr. Tom JagorDr. Roy LehrmanDr. Elizabeth Lense

Dr. Elizabeth LewisDr. Marshall MannDr. Jan MitchellDr. Annette RaingeDr. Larry SchmitzDr. Richard A. SmithDr. Doug TorbushDr. Becky Weinman




Members Seen in the News

Linda King, DDS, a general dentist inLocust Grove; as well as Mark Johnston,DMD, and John Doris, DDS, bothorthodontists in Marietta, receivedcoverage for their Halloween candybuy-back programs. The dentists bought

back wrapped sweets from their patientsfor $1 per pound then donated the candyto military members stationed overseas viaa program called Operation Gratitude.(The dentists also participated last year, withDr. King buying back about 60 pounds of

candy and the orthodontic duo purchasingabout 150 pounds). For details about theprogram (which this year desperatelyneeds funds to mail finished care packagesoverseas), visit www.opgratitude.com.

John D. Blanchard, DDSNorthern DistrictSeptember 1, age 61

James H. Cann Jr., DDSNorthern DistrictMay 28, age 89

Alvin M. Crews Jr., DDSNorthwestern DistrictMarch 24, age 80

Virginia (Englett) Davis, DDSNorthern DistrictFebruary 4, age 80

Charles Francis Goosby, DDSNorthern DistrictSeptember 2, age 83

Elbert Neal Harris, DDSNorthern DistrictNovember 4, age 84

Douglas C. Henson Sr., DDSEastern DistrictJanuary 8, age 72

John R. Ivanhoe, DDSEastern DistrictAugust 16, age 65

Euclid L. Kilday, DDSSoutheastern DistrictJune 5, age 90

E. Neal Kopp, DMDNorthern DistrictMarch 28, age 74

Danny Ray Lee, DMDCentral DistrictSeptember 15, age 57

Ivon C. “Ike” Rolader Jr., DDSNorthern DistrictApril 25, age 80

Carl Rottersman, DDSNorthern DistrictMay 9, age 54

William J. Rowe Sr., DDSNorthern DistrictApril 18, age 75

These dentists made significant contributions in their own ways totheir colleagues and communities. If you know of other deceasedmembers whose names do not appear on this list, please send their

memorial information to the GDA executive office. The officedepends on members for such information. These names werereceived by November 10, 2008.

Remembering those members who passed away in 2008






Break out a rousing chorus of “Happy Birthday!” The GDA willturn 150 years old in 2009, and plans are already in place tocommemorate and celebrate 150 years of advocacy for andservice to Georgia dentists and the patients they serve. Forthe latest information on all GDA celebration events, visitwww.gadental.org.

Dentists Invited to 150th Anniversary Reception and DinnerWatch your mailbox for an invitation to the Saturday, January 10,2009, celebratory reception and dinner that will be held at TheCherokee Town Club in Atlanta. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. witha cocktail reception. A seated dinner and program will begin at7:30 p.m. This date is the Saturday prior to the Winter 2009 Houseof Delegates meeting, and attendees at that meeting are encouragedto purchase dinner tickets.

The program will feature an historical montage of GDAimages, and honor those doctors who submitted cases for the GDA150 Faces Campaign.

Please return your invitation reply card and check paymentby December 19, 2008. Seating is limited to 300 individuals. TheGDA looks forward to seeing you at this elegant, black tieoptional event.

GDA Selling HDTV Raffle Tickets to Benefit MCG Dental School Building FundThanks to the generosity of Atlanta Business Bank, the GDA israffling a 42” Vizio flatscreen HDTV (VO42L / FHDTV / 1080psignal). Tickets are available for $25 each, and all proceeds go tothe dental school building fund of the Medical College of GeorgiaSchool of Dentistry. The drawing for the TV will be held onJanuary 10, 2009, during the 150th celebration dinner at TheCherokee Town Club. You need not be present to win. Visitwww.gadental.org to download an order form.

GDA Selling 150th Anniversary Lapel Pin—Also to Benefit MCG!The GDA has commissioned a must-have lapel pin commemoratingthe GDA’s 150th birthday. The GDA will donate all proceeds fromsales of the pin to the dental school building fund of the MedicalCollege of Georgia School of Dentistry. Pins are $25 each.Purchase one (or more) from your district President Elect, ordownload an order form from www.gadental.org. There is only alimited quantity of 500 pins for sale. Don’t miss out on the chanceto own this unique item!

150 Faces Campaign CompletedThe GDA 150 Faces Campaign has closed—at press time, 154cases had been submitted. Thank you to the dentists who took thetime to submit their cases and share their stories of providing probono care to Georgians in need. The stories are being compiled, all

the photos are being collected, and an overview of the campaignwill be posted on the GDA Web site www.gadental.org startingin January 2009. The GDA will also create a special 150 Facesvideo highlighting the campaign, copies of which will be providedto every state legislator during the 2009 session. The video will bestreamed on the GDA Web site starting in January 2009.

GDA Annual Meeting WillCulminate Celebration in 2009The 2009 GDA Annual Meeting takes place July 30 throughAugust 2 at The Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina. Thetheme will be “Dentistry: Built for the Ages,” one perfectly suitedto a resort with such a long and storied past. Rooms are alreadyavailable for dentists to reserve! Please see page 21 for a roomreservation form. The GDA will host a 150th birthday party onThursday during the Welcome Reception, and has special activitiesplanned throughout the meeting to commemorate a special150 years.


GDA Looks Forward to Celebrating 150th Anniversary in 2009

Georgia Dental Association150th Anniversary Celebration

The Georgia Dental Association cordially invites you to attend a

reception and dinner commemorating 150 years of GDA advocacy and service

Saturday, January 10, 2009Reception 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Dinner and Program 7:30 p.m.

The Cherokee Town Club155 West Paces Ferry Road NW

Atlanta, Georgia

Please purchase your tickets by December 19, 2008

Dress is Black Tie OptionalSeating is Limited to 300

$125 Per Person



Analysis of the 2008 GDA Membership Survey

This is the fifth timethat the Georgia DentalAssociation (GDA) hasdone a member survey,which is conductedevery two years. Thesurvey document wassent to dentists whoare currently practicing(no retired dentists orstudent members received the survey).The rationale for only surveying activelypracticing dentists is due to the nature ofthe numerous questions related tomanpower issues, scope of practice issues,and other data that are only relevant toactive practitioners. The GDA received1,141 completed surveys from the2,165 mailed, which represents a52.7% response rate (up from 43% in2006). It is obvious from this responserate that members see the value inexpressing their opinions and havebecome accustomed to responding tothis survey. This is an excellent responserate for any survey instrument.

Dentists had the option of eithercompleting and mailing the survey to theGDA office or going to a Web site andcompleting it online (93 respondentschose the online option). The deadline forcompleting the survey was October 6, butthe GDA continued to accept surveysinto the compilation until October 16.As of November 10, we had receivedapproximately 25 additional surveys thatwere not included in the results.

The GDA used a research firm toperform data input and data compilation.Each survey had a unique identifier andthis number was placed in the Web-basedsurvey so that a respondent would not mailand enter a Web-based survey, therebymaintaining the integrity of the surveyprocess.

DETAILS ON SURVEY RESPONDENTSThe chart at the top of the page indicatesthe survey response percentage vs. thepercentage of membership for each district.

General Dentists Versus Specialists:72.7% of the respondents are generaldentists which compares reasonably wellwith the approximate 80% profile ofgeneral dentists versus specialists. Thisparallels the 2006 results of 72.8%.

Age Demographics: 75.6% of the respondentsare clustered in the 35-64 age brackets.Younger practitioners represent 11.3%of the respondents, which representsapproximately 70% of GDA members inthat age bracket.

Other Demographic Data: Years inpractice, practice status, gender, and raceare self explanatory and correspondclosely to 2006 results. 82% responding

are males; 90.7% are Caucasian; 31.8%have been in practice for more than 30years (increase over 2006, 27.2%); and84.4% own their practice.

RESPONDENTS’PERCEPTION OF THE GDAThe overriding response to the members’perception of the effectiveness of theGDA was positive—95.7% of dentistsresponded either ‘excellent’ or ‘good’.Relevancy of GDA services was alsofavorable with 81.2% responding either‘extremely relevant’ or ‘relevant’.

Evaluation of Key GDA MemberServices: From Colleague Interaction toLegislative Advocacy, all key programs /services were rated primarily as ‘extremelyvaluable’ or ‘valuable’. Legislative Advocacywas rated the most valuable service, with65.5% of dentists responding ‘extremelyvaluable’ and 31.2% responding ‘valuable.’

Subsidiaries (GDIS / PDRS): Approximately90.4% of respondents are aware of theGDA’s two subsidiaries. This represents a


To view complete survey results by district, visit the GDA Web site www.gadental.org.

Excellent or GoodPoor

0.4%

95.7%

What is Your Perception of the Effectiveness of the GDA?



decline from 2006 (93%), which mightreflect some unawareness of ProfessionalDebt Recovery Services (PDRS), theGDA’s debt collection services subsidiary.This confirms the importance of marketingthese two companies’ programs to members.

Annual Meeting: As reflected in the 2006survey, of those who have never attended aGDA Annual Meeting, over half of dentistrespondents (56.6%) indicated that theyprefer to attend other dental meetingsfor continuing education. The other twoprimary reasons for non-attendance are‘time of year’ held (29.6%) and ‘toobusy’ (27.7%).

Extensive PR Campaign: In 2006respondents were split 50-50 on thequestion concerning the GDA having amore extensive public relations campaign.In the current (2008) survey, respondentsslightly favor a ‘no’ response (51.6%) to a‘yes’ response (48.4%). For the follow-upquestion that asks whether the respondent


SURVEYContinued on page 14

If in Private Practice, How Would You Best Characterize Your Dental Practice?

13.9% Not Busy (needs accelerated growth)

0.8% Full (not accepting new patients)

Growing (not completely booked /expanding at acceptable pace)

30.6%

29.6%

54.8%

60.9%

Busy (well booked but would accept new patients)

7.8% Not Busy (needs accelerated growth)

1.7% Full (not accepting new patients)

Growing (not completely booked /expanding at acceptable pace)

Busy (well booked but would accept new patients)

2008Survey

2006Survey




is willing to pay a $300-$500 assessmentfor a more extensive advertising campaign,the overwhelming reply is ‘no’ (77.8%answered ‘no’ up from 72.8% in 2006).

Member Involvement: The questionconcerning avenues for involvement inthe GDA is a new question in 2008.Approximately two-thirds of dentistrespondents believe that the GDAprovides avenues for involvement. Ofnote is that 25% are ‘not interested’ ingetting involved.

RESPONDENTS’ OBSERVATIONSON PRACTICE ISSUESThe practice issues section deals withvarying aspects of dental practices,including third party issues, “busy-ness”(the GDA asked a few new questions thisyear in this area), manpower, and auxiliarystaff issues. Highlights indicate:

• 84.2% practice in only one location

• 52.2% employ a full-time staff personwho deals exclusively with insurancematters (up from 46.1% in 2006)

• 68.2% practice between 31-40hours/week (including lab and administrative time); 14.1% practice more than 40 hours/week

• 58.8% practice 4 days/week; 27.1%practice 5 days/week

• 79.1% provide free or reduced fee services to the indigent

• 48.3% provide between $1,000-10,000in donated services annually

• 40.8% indicate that 51-75% of their practice income is from dental insurance.

Economic Issues : Following arecomparisons from the 2006 survey for thequestion, ‘If in private practice, howwould you best characterize your dentalpractice?’ Note the changes from the2006 survey.

Busyness Level of Dental Practice

2008 surveyFull (not accepting new patients) . . . . . .0.8%

Busy (well booked but would accept new patients) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54.8%

Growing (not completely booked / expanding at acceptable pace) . . . . . . . .30.6%

Not busy (needs accelerated growth) . .13.9%

2006 surveyFull (not accepting new patients) . . . . . .1.7%

Busy (well booked but would accept new patients) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60.9%

Growing (not completely booked / expanding at acceptable pace) . . . . . . . .29.6%

Not busy (needs accelerated growth) . . .7.8%

This data seems to reflect the impactof the slowing economy. Note that this sur-vey was conducted primarily prior to thedrastic slide of the Dow and other WallStreet indicators. A majority of respon-dents (70.2%) stated that they have experi-enced a decline in patients seeking andscheduling treatment within the past year.Of those dentists who responded that theyare experiencing a decline in patients seek-ing care, 86.3% noted “patients of recordare delaying treatment;” 67.1% noted thatthey are “scheduling fewer new patients;”and 48.9% are seeing “patients stretchingtheir appointments for preventive care.”

Manpower Issues (Auxiliary / Staff):

• 66.2% of dentists that employ dentalhygienists oppose expanding scope ofpractice for dental hygienists (up from62% in 2006).

SURVEYContinued from page 13

Please Indicate Your Practice Experiences Related to the Economic Slowdown

67.1%Schedulingfewer newpatients

86.3%Patients ofrecord aredelayingtreatment

48.9%Patients

stretching theirappointmentsfor preventive

care

Do You Think the GDA Provides an Avenue forYou to be Involved … If You are Interested?

No 9%

NotInterested

25%

Yes66%




• Of the 33.8% that answered that theyfavor expanding dental hygienists’ scopeof practice, 79.5% favor allowing admin-istration of local anesthesia, 52.1% favorgeneral supervision (could provideservices without a dentist present inthe office but dentist must authorizetreatment plan in advance, no require-ment to check patient after treatment),19.2% favor general supervision (couldprovide services without a dentistpresent in the office, no requirement tocheck patient after treatment). In 200682% favored administration of localanesthesia and 41% favored generalsupervision (could provide serviceswithout a dentist present in the officeand/or without personal authorizationor evaluation).

• It is evenly divided on the issue ofexpanding the scope of practice fordental assistants (50% / 50%). Of thosethat favor scope expansion for dentalassistants, 79.6% favor coronal polishing,


Do You Employ a Full-Time Staff Person Who Deals Exclusively with Insurance Matters?

Yes52.2%

No47.8%







47.4% favor prophylaxis, 27.4% favorplace and finish composite restorations,and 26.8% favor placing and carvingamalgam.

• ADA’s Community Dental HealthCoordinator (CDHC)—the vast majorityof the respondents (59.7%) are NOTaware of this auxiliary program and44.5% state that they need moreinformation before determining if theysupport the concept of a mid-levelprovider.

• Of those dentists trying to hire staff,69.7% replied that they are having nodifficulty in hiring any staff (assistants,hygienists, front desk, receptionist,insurance staff, dentist).

Manpower Issues (Dentist):

• Of dentists that refer to specialists, 93%indicated that their patients are seen in atimely manner. The numbers of dentists

who have difficulty in their patientsbeing seen in a timely manner byspecialists are small. However,endodontics, oral surgery, and pediatricdentistry are the specialties where dentistshave problems with timely referrals.

• Concerning shortages for staff, generaldentists, and specialists, 41.6% respondedthat they believe no shortage exists.However, 19.2% of dentists believe thata shortage exists for pediatric dentists,17% believe there is a shortage of dentalassistants, and 15.7% believe there is ashortage for expanded duty dentalassistants. Based on 2006 responses, itappears that the perception in 2008 isthat there is an ample workforce forstaff, general dentists, and specialists.

Other Practice Issues:

• ADA’s Best Management Practices forAmalgam Waste—83.3% responded thatthey adhere to these standards with theexception of the use of an amalgamseparator (was 70.6% in 2006); 31.1%indicated that they adhere to thesestandards including the use of an amalgam

separator; 37.4% state that they currentlyrecycle amalgam waste (up from 33.8%in 2006).

• Marketing (new questions)—52.3%indicated that they market their practicethrough Yellow Pages advertising, 43.4%by referral only, and 45.9% by Web site;12.1% DO NOT market their practice;57.4% do not track the effectiveness oftheir marketing efforts; 80.4% counseltheir patients about all the treatmentservices provided by utilizing printmaterials or by personal contact.

• Medicaid—72.5% responding to thisquestion ARE NOT Medicaid providers;of those who are Medicaid providers,83.5% stated that they are accepting newpatients; 26.8% indicated that 21-50% oftheir practice is Medicaid, and 12.4%indicated their practice is more than50%; 67.9% responded that they obtaininformation and assistance on Medicaid /PeachCare issues from the GDA.

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How Do You Market / Promote Your Practice?


43.4% Referrals Only

12.1%Do Not Market

45.9%Web Site

52.3%Yellow Pages Ads

4.5%RadioAds

3.2%TV

Ads

I do not market / promote my practice (12.1%)

Radio advertising (4.5%)

By referral only (43.4%)

29.3%PrintAds

Yellow Pages advertising (52.3%) Web site (45.9%)

Print Advertising (29.3%)Television advertising (3.2%)



Access Issues:

• Nursing home patients—58.3% (628dentists) reported that they treat nursinghome patients in their office and 11.5%(124 dentists) treat nursing homepatients at the nursing home; 30% indi-cated that they DO NOT treat nursinghome patients.

• Treatment of young children—48.2%(533 dentists) responded that they aregeneral dentists and treat children ages0-4 in their practice; 4.6% reported thatthey are general dentists and limit theirpractice to adults.

• 42.2% reported that they have morethan 10 hours open in their schedule(including hygiene) within a month.

RESPONDENTS’ REACTIONS TOGDA COMMUNICATIONSThe communications section solicitedinput on the GDA’s print and Webcommunications efforts.

• GDA Action—97.8% reported that theyread some part of GDA Action eachmonth and 90.7% ranked GDA Action as‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’. 64.3% reportedthat the dentist is the only person thatreads the journal. In the journal, Newsand Views is the most read section (77%)followed by the Editorial (71%). 75.2%reported that GDA Action is where theygo primarily each month for informationon dentistry and its issues.

• Membership Directory and Sourcebook—70.1% indicated that the publication is‘useful’. Considering the financial impli-cation of publishing the directory,48.8% believe that making it a Web-baseddocument only is their preference,with 31.2% preferring Web-based andpublishing a print version every other year.

• Other communications issues—withlate-breaking urgent news, 71.3% preferemail as their mode of communication;79.1% check their email daily.


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65.5%

31.2%

3.3%




As we approach 2009, the 150thanniversary of the Georgia DentalAssociation, my association with the CobbAssistance Program (CAP) is approachingits 10th anniversary (the program is 18years old). The GDA is honoringthroughout its anniversary celebrationthe charitable care that dentists provide.Since that is the case, I want to take thisopportunity to draw attention to a charita-ble program in my district that I believe isunique in the Metro Atlanta area, andinvite members to write to the GDA aboutsimilar programs they may know of intheir areas.

CAP matches Cobb County publicschool students who have urgent dentalneeds and financial challenges withvolunteer dentists who practice in thecounty. Dr. Harold Enoch, a Mariettaorthodontist, started the program in 1990when he was president of the CobbDental Society. His wife Ina, a CobbCounty school psychologist, often metwith children who also needed dentalcare and this helped spark the dentalservice project idea.

By the way, Dr. Enoch has cared fortwo or three children through CAP everyyear since 1990, even driving one child homeafter his afternoon appointments becausehis family had limited transportationoptions. He is a great example of the caringvolunteer dentists who continue to makethis program a success (see a full list ofvolunteers in the box at right).

The process works because it issimple. If a child needs immediate dentalcare (the need is typically identified by aschool nurse via complaints of a toothache),the school social worker is informed. Thesocial worker then contacts CAP DirectorPenny E. Warren, Cobb County SchoolsCommunity Resource Specialist and a socialworker with over 30 years of experience.She reviews the child’s situation, includingany sort of public or private dental coveragethey may have, and contacts a CAP dentistvolunteer to arrange an appointment if the

child qualifies. A parent or guardian thenbrings the child to the dental office,where the immediate care is provided atno charge for that visit. If a general dentistfinds that the patient must be referred fororthodontic, endodontic, or oral surgerytreatment, the dentist informs the CAPdirector, and the program then contacts avolunteer specialist.

Some dentists decide to see patientson a continuing care basis at no charge.However, this is by no means a requirement.I choose to make the children referred tome part of my practice and place them ona six-month recare schedule. My oldestpatient, Emmanuel Siguenza, started inJune 1999 (the first year I was involvedwith the program). He is now 16 and has abeautiful smile and takes great pride in hishome care.

The CAP Director coordinates all ofthe administrative work. Dentists canagree to treat one patient a year, or two, oreven more. The choice is up to the dentist.The only caveat is that a patient must notmiss an appointment. As Dr. Enoch says,“dentists are willing to give time, not wastetime.” According to Mrs. Warren, CAPvolunteers as a group help anywhere from102 to 118 children during the course ofa year.

Every dentist can choose howthey wish to “pay it forward.” The dentistvolunteers of the CAP program continueto “pay it forward” in the lives of thesechildren. Participating in the program wasan easy way for me to say thank you for themany blessings my practice has given me.

Unique Referral Program MatchesStudents with Dentist Volunteers Celeste Coggin, DMD, PresidentNorthwestern District Dental Society

Cobb County dentists who are

interested in volunteering with CAP,

or any dentist who wants more infor-

mation about the program, may contact

Penny E. Warren at (678) 331-3952 or

[email protected]. The program is

eager to hear from all dentist volun-

teers, but faces a particular need now

for orthodontists and general dentists.

2008CAP Dentist Volunteers

Dr. Waleska Alfaro

Dr. Lee Amason

Dr. Hank Bradford

Dr. Ronald Burton

Dr. Jerry Capps

Dr. Celeste Coggin

Dr. Amanda Conti

Dr. Barry Clower

Dr. Theresa Conway

Dr. David Croxton

Dr. Douglas Deuchar

Dr. Harold Enoch

Dr. Dameon Fisher

Dr. Denise Hall

Dr. Rhea Haugseth

Dr. Mark Johnston

Dr. Wendy Katz

Dr. Mathias Kill

Dr. Martin Krieger

Dr. Guy McMaster

Dr. James Merriman

Dr. Daniel Norris

Dr. Charlotte Petty

Dr. Thomas Prosser

Dr. Glenn Reese

Dr. Susan Reilly

Dr. Thomas Reilly

Dr. Paul Schaner

Dr. Rico Short

Dr. Lori Smith

Dr. Barry Stacey

Dr. James Steinhaus

Dr. Karyn Stockwell

Dr. John Stroop

Dr. Neely Thornton

Dr. Blair Waldron

Dr. Jon Waldron

Dr. Cameron Baker Watson

Dr. William Webster

Dr. Robert Wunderle










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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE / LEASE

Orthopantomograph OP100 withlinear tomography for cross-sectionalimaging. Excellent for quadrant implantdiagnosis. Multiple views of the TMJ.Nine year old unit; $11,500.00. ContactDr. J. Denton Hardie, 705 NorthWestover Boulevard, Albany, GA.Please call cell (229) 344-8000 or email:[email protected] or call1-800-510-8801.

Entire Dental Office for Sale: Callbefore talking to dealer! Vast amountusable materials / supplies / even moreitems now catalogued—must see tobelieve! Dr Adec dental unit cart, Apolloby Midmark compressor (less than 1 years’use), Thermafil / other endodontic sup-plies, Analytic Technologies / Kerr pulptesters, Whip-Mix articulator, Adec tub /tray system, 2 SS White Spacemaker x-rayunits w / one control unit, High ImpactMarketing-photo atlases of cosmetic /restorative dentistry along with SmileGallery I, Dentsply / Rnn amalgamator,Patterson ultrasonic cleaner (brand new),Sharp Z70 copier, Royal 515 programma-ble typewriter, temporary crown kits, later-al file cabinets, disposables, instruments,reception room / office furniture. Bringassistant / front desk person to view items!Excellent condition. From upscale Atlantapractice. Serious inquiries only please!Call (678) 525-3878 or (770) 850-1802.

1998 Plan Meca 2002 EC Proline panorexand Ceph. Excellent condition. For infoemail inquiries to [email protected].

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

East Metro Health District Covington,GA. Full Time Dentist under limitedsupervision directs a dental program pro-viding specialized clinical services, profes-sional supervision, technical assistance,and dental consultation to the countieswithin the district. The administration ofthis program involves budgeting state,local and Medicaid funds, maintaininginclusive records, compiling periodicreports, organizing community programs,includes managing associated personnel,preventive program in the elementaryschools in the health district, and main-taining all aspects of the program concur-rent with advances in the practice of den-tistry. Mail or fax a completed state appli-cation form www.emhd.com.

Endodontist needed 1 - 1 1/2 days perweek, Smyrna / Vinings area. Days nego-tiable. To discuss this position call Gingerat (770) 435-5450 or (770) 435-4240.

After more than thirty-five years of serviceto the Gilmer County area, Dr. George M.Talbot Jr. is retiring. This creates anexcellent opportunity for another den-tist to join our practice. We are a highquality, fee for service multi-doctor prac-tice, with a state of the art facility over-looking a mountain river and park.Associates wanting to buy into the practiceare welcome. Please email CVs to [email protected] or fax to (706)635-5879. Check out our web page at www.tal-botdental.com or contact Jo Lynn Long,(706)636-5878, for more information.

How GDA members canplace classified ads

AD FORM:Submit all ads on a GDA ClassifiedAdvertisement Form. To obtain a form,call Lisa Chandler at (800) 432-4357or (404) 636-7553, or [email protected]. (Note: TheGDA may accept or reject any ad for anyreason and in its sole discretion.)

AD DEADLINE:Ads and ad check payments are due by thefirst of the month before the publicationmonth (i.e., Dec. 1 for January).

AD RATES:ADA member dentists pay $75.00 per60-word ad per month. There is a 25 centsper-word charge for each word over 60.Non-dentist-owned companies (real estatefirms, etc.) pay $195 per 60-word ad permonth (additional word charges as above).Non-member dentists may notplace ads.

LATE FEE:Ads for which full prepayment is notreceived by the first day of the ad’spublication month (i.e.; Nov. 1 for aNovember ad) will incur a $25 late fee inaddition to the ad rate.

FORMS OF PAYMENT:Submit a check or money order with the adform. (Make checks payable to GDA.)Credit cards are not accepted as payment.

WEB SITE PLACEMENT:Prepaid ads will appear on the GDA Website www.gadental.org for the month thead appears in print. Non-prepaid ads willNOT be placed online.







Associate Dentist position available fora family and cosmetic dental practicelocated in the metro Atlanta area. Largepatient base, new-build out, state-of-the-art facility, exceptional support staff. Thisis your opportunity for career-high income.Please fax resumes to (770) 944-0343.

Dentist Opportunities—Southern CrescentPersonnel has a number of positionsimmediately available throughout themetro Atlanta area…full-time, part-time,Locum tenens…corporations and privatepractices. Call to discuss benefits andspecifics of each opening. Great earningpotential. Contact Susan Monroe [email protected] or (770) 968-4602. Please visit us at www.scp-jobs.com.

Atlanta, Augusta, & Suburbs—equityopportunities for purchase or associateleading to purchase. 100% financing, noout-of-pocket expense. Earn a nice incomefrom day one. Contact Dr. Steve Katz ofParagon Dental Transitions at (706) 851-5465 or [email protected].

East Metro Atlanta—Associate Dentist.Established dynamic practice offers aunique opportunity for motivated profes-sionals. No empty chairs…No insuranceclaim problems…With career high incomepotential. New graduates welcome…Nodebt and no initial practice setup. ContactTina Titshaw at [email protected] call (678) 413-8130 or fax resume to(770) 760-1375.

POSITIONS WANTED /SEEKING EMPLOYMENT /WANT TO BUY

Female dentist seeks associate posi-tion in Atlanta area. I have eleven yearsof experience and recently relocated fromthe northeast. I enjoy adult dentistry withemphasis on cosmetic and implant den-tistry. Please contact Neda at (508) 380-0036 or email at [email protected].

2003 MCG Grad, 4 years’ privatepractice experience plus 1 year hospi-tal residency seeks to own generalpractice in Atlanta. Not in Midtown, outof respect for mentor. Experience in

restorative, endo, implant placement,thirds EXT, grafting, IV sedation, esthetics.Buy your practice? Locum / PT hire whilestarting my practice? Where do you fit intothe puzzle? Charles Poole, DMD (404)735-3233 or [email protected].

PRACTICES / SPACE /LOTS FOR SALE / LEASE / SHARE

North Georgia Mountains: Well-estab-lished practice for sale in beautiful, con-sistently growing area. Modern equip-ment. Computers in all operatories.Mountain views. Enthusiastic cross-trainedstaff. Ideal for solo or group practice. Alsofor sale eight year old eye-catching glassprofessional building available separatelyor with practice. National recognition foroffice design. 10,000 square feet housingthis practice plus a dental specialist and astate agency. Highly traveled highwayfrontage. The best of a big-city practice ina relaxed country atmosphere and awarm, friendly patient environment.(706) 745-6848.

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ROSWELL, GA—RARE OPPORTUNITY!Newly renovated 4-operatory facility withnew Midmark cabinets. Free standing buildingon high traffic road. Busy, fast growing practicegrossing $750,000 with a mix of FFS / PPOand Medicaid patients. High volumeemergencies / walk-ins, large Hispanic patientbase. Opportunity to purchase real estate.Low overhead, well trained bilingual staff.Serious Inquiries (678) 793-2993 Steve.

Good Starter - Practice For Sale,North DeKalb County. Call (404) 843-3666 After 6 PM.

Albany, GA: Dental building andequipment for sale as is by recentlyretired owner. Same location, 35 years,free standing brick, large lab (exodontia,dentures, partials, c/b), busy main road,corner lot. Approximately 6 blocks toPhoebe Putney Hospital and PalmyraHospital. Good to like-new equipment.Asking $185,000 owner financing. Dr.Norm Bevan, 128 Westfield Rd.,Leesburg, Ga. 31763 (229) 432-0448.

Orthodontic, periodontic, oral surgeryor endodontic space available inbeautiful freestanding building in Smyrna/ Vinings area. Already built out with someremaining equipment and furniture. Greatopportunity for right person. Call Steve(770) 778-5764 or (770) 425-8805.

Dental Practice / Office Condo, Jonesboro,GA. Southern Regional Hospital area. Attractiveoffice space, 1100 sq. ft., 3 operatories plumbed/ 2 equipped, large lab, and private officewith shower. Pay yourself rent. Move rightin. Buy practice or real estate only. Closeto interstate and short walk to public transpor-tation. Contact Dean Cox (678) 584-4477.

2000 – 4000 Dental / Medical SpaceFor Lease. Start up practice lease paymentplans available. Ready for immediateoccupancy—Save with already built-outsuites. FREE RENT—Up to 2 month signingincentive if leased by December 31. Located incenter of Canton with very high visibility.On public transportation bus line *CheapestRent Guarantee. Contact Chris Smith (404)607-7070 or [email protected]– LIT Property Services.

Available: GWINNETT: 4 operatories,newly equipped. Beautiful office, great location.NORTH ATLANTA: Gorgeous office willimpress! Grossing $816,000. NORTHFULTON: Unique opportunity grossing$700,000. Exceptional cash flow.PERIMETER: Stunning dental spa, 5operatories, room to expand. Grossing$770,000. SOUTH ATLANTA: Grossing$1.6 million, 8 operatories. Sellers willingto stay post-sale. Contact Richane Swedenberg,New South Dental Transitions at (770)630-0436, www.newsouthdental.com,[email protected].

Excellent opportunity for a generaldentist or specialist to rent / buy 3000-6000 sq. ft. of space in a Class A buildingjust off I-85 and Clairmont Road. Officebuilding is located at a traffic light facingCentury Center. Also 2000 sq. ft. of fin-ished space in Cartersville and Hiram.Call (678) 640-5466 or (770) 590-4884.

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PRACTICES FOR SALE—for moreinformation, call Dr. Earl Douglas,ADS South, (770) 664-1982: ATLANTA#8557: Gross $770,141; 4 days 3 operato-ries; 1,131 sq. ft. office space. CARROLLCOUNTY #8428: Gross $609,663; 4 days4 operatories; 2,000 sq. ft. office space.Additional plumbed but unequipped oper-atory. DULUTH OFFICE SPACE &EQUIPMENT FOR SALE #8393: Five(open-bay) operatory office with aPlanmeca pan/ceph. Equipment willinclude 4 chairs, 5 delivery units, 10computers, and misc. office equipment.LILBURN #8516: Gross $1.07 Million; 5days 8 operatories; 3,000 sq. ft. officespace. RIVERDALE #8517: Gross$836,285; 4 days 8 operatories; 4,030 sq. ft.office space. Two additional plumbed butunequipped operatories. SOUTHEAST-ERN GEORGIA #8172: Gross $796,640;4 days 5 operatories; 1,732 sq. ft. officespace. ALSO ASSOCIATE POSITIONSAVAILABLE, contact Vikki Howard (910)523-1949.

MANY GREAT OPPORTUNITIES NOWAVAILABLE. McDonough, Marietta,Duluth, Cumming, Gainesville, Conyers,Braselton, Buford, North Georgia Mountains.Call Southeast Transitions at (678) 482-7305or email [email protected] visit www.southeasttransitions.comfor more details on those and otheropportunities.

Temporary DentistsAvailable for Fill In Work

Dentist Available Daily (DAD): Dentistavailable during vacations, emergencies andCE courses. Leave your practice in well-trainedhands. I am licensed, insured, and have aDEA registration number so I can writeprescriptions. Call Dr. Richard Patrick at(770) 993-8838.

Locum tenens: Filling the hole andbridging the gap. So you can be out, I willbe in. I have a Georgia license, DEA number,and insurance. Benefit from 37 years of generalpractice experience. Call B. Reighard, DDS,at (404) 786-0229 or (912) 634-6304.

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ACTIONInside This Issue

• Update on GDA 150thAnniversary Celebration Plans

• Program Matches Students with Dentist Volunteers

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