Second District Dental Society Of New York111 Fort Greene PlaceBrooklyn, NY 11217-1418Phone: 718-522-3939 Fax: 718-797-4335Email: bulletin@sddsny.org

VOLUME 30 NUMBER 6SDDS BULLETIN

www.sddsny.org

The Second District Dental Society of New York

Serving the Counties of Kings and Richmond since 1868

CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIESJuneMonday 3 SDDS BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING 7:00 PM

Friday 14 CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE #13-18 8:30 AM toFort Hamilton Community Club, Brooklyn, NY 12:30 PM“Risk Management”Leslie Seldin, D.D.S.

Thursday 20 CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE #13-19 7:00 PM toFort Hamilton Community Club, Brooklyn, NY 9:00 PM“Maximizing Investments for Dentists”Lewis J. Altfest, Ph.D., CFP, CPA/PFSPaul Palazzo, CFP, COA

Friday 21 CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE #13-20 9:00 AM toHilton Garden Inn, Staten Island, NY 3:00 PM

JULYFriday 19 CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE #13-21 9:30 AM to

SDDS Headquarters, Brooklyn, NY 3:30 PM

AUGUSTFriday 2 CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE #13-22 9:00 AM to

Hilton Garden Inn, Staten Island, NY 3:00 PM

Friday 23 CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE #13-23 9:30 AM toSDDS Headquarters, Brooklyn, NY 3:30 PM

June/July 2013

Tuessday, April 12, 2013marked the culminationof SDDS Children’s DentalHealth Month activities.Members of the Oral HealthCommittee gathered at Sec-ond District headquartersto select the winners of theposter contest.This task proved to be chal-lenging because of the manycreative entries received ineach category, which rangedfrom Pre-K to 12th Grade.Entries were judged by cate-gory and recipients of 1st, 2nd,and 3rd prize were selectedfrom over 500 entries re-ceived from both Brooklynand Staten Island schools.The winners received awardcertificates and Barnes andNoble gift cards.It is worthy to note thatthe Second District Dental

2013 Children’s Dental HealthMonth Poster Contest

Society (SDDS) sponsorsits own poster contest everyyear. Since talent within ourdistrict has always been out-standing and the response to

CDHM Contest Judges Juana Luster, Angela De Bartolo, Phyllis

our contests overwhelming,the SDDS decided a fewyears ago to hold its owncompetition. This contestis separate from state and

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national contests.The selection committee wascomprised of the followingmembers of the Oral HealthCommittee, Drs. Angela DeBartolo, Sophia Scantlebury,Juana Luster, Michael Do-nato, Sari Rosenwein, ScottBrustein (RCDS CDHMCoordinator), Steven Gou-nardes, Jame Sconzo, MariaLourdes-Charles, ReneidaReyes (Oral Health Com-mittee Chair) and VeronicaMolina (SDDS Staff).The winners and their en-tries can be found on pages4 and 5 of this month’s Bul-letin. Congratulations toall the winners and par-ticipants!

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JACOBSON GOLDBERG & KULB, LLPAttorneys and Counselors at Law

585 Stewart AvenueGarden City, New York 11530

(516) 222-2330

Serving The Legal Needs Of The Dental Profession For 50 Years

OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE

LICENSURE AND LICENSE RESTORATION

BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS

THIRD PARTY AUDITS & TERMINATION

ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS

PURCHASE & SALE OF PRACTICES

BUSINESS AGREEMENTS

MEDICAID

STATE & FEDERAL CRIMINAL PROCEEEDINGS

ESTATE AND REAL ESTATE MATTERS

PARTNERSHIP, EMPLOYEE and INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENTS

Miles R. JacobsonDaniel M. Goldberg

Amy T. KulbJeffrey A. Granat

WELCOME TO OUR NEWMEMBERS

Active MembershipDr. Igor Melnik

New York University, 2011Dr. Tanesha Francis

UMDNJ, 2000Dr. Cormac McDermott

Columbia University, 2005Dr. Angelo Ostuni

Columbia University, 2002

Graduate Student MembershipDr. Viraj PatelUMDNJ, 2012

ReinstatementsDr. William Lossef

New York University, 1980Dr. Arkady Pavlov

New York University, 1996Dr. Aleksandr Vasenko

New York University, 2005

WRITER NEEDED - Second District Dental Society is seeking a component reporterto write brief articles about noteworthy Second District and Richmond County DentalSociety events for publication in the New York State Dental Journal, which is printed sixtimes a year. Applicants must have excellent writing and editing skills, a strong commandof English and be actively involved in Second District Dental Society activities. Interestedpersons should forward their résumé and a short writing sample to info@sddsny.org.

FOR RENT/SALE – If you are looking for a modern busy dental practice in Brooklynarea, THIS IS IT. More than 2,000 sq. feet. Four operatories. Fully computerized andequipped (Nitrous Oxide and Pulse Oximeter). Eagle Software and Schick Digital X-raysand panoramic, chart room, nice waiting area plus reception desk, fully equipped labora-tory area, kitchen and few storage rooms. Central AC and Heat. Excellent opportunityfor new graduates to start up a practice or for existing practice to merge. Location: 17thAve/55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204. Near public transportation. Available immediately,Please contact us @ (718) 435-0045.

DENTAL EQUIPMENT FOR SALE – Dentist retiring. Dental compressor, autoclave,handpieces, instruments. Call for details. (516) 652-0287.

DENTAL OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT – HYLAN BLVD., STATEN ISLAND – Walk in

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reasonable rate. Please call (646) 265-0299.

apartment for sale in Canarsie. Will also consider sale of practice. Great opportunity.(516) 551-2877.

SENIOR DENTIST contemplating future transition. Wishes to rent and share 3 windowed

contact Mariluz at (212) 247-6150.

President – Amrish K. ParikhPresident-Elect – Lauro F. Medrano-Saldaña

Vice-President – Philip Buccigrossi, Jr.Secretary – Mitchell D. MindlinTreasurer – Gabriel D. Ariola

Librarian Curator – Sari Rosenwein

Board of TrusteesPaul S. Albicocco

Babak BinaScott B. Brustein

Alyson K. BuchalterRaymond A. Flagiello

John R. HalikiasHoward I.A. LiebMarc Meiselman

Phyliss G. MerlinoRichard L. Oshrain

Deborah A. PasqualeConstantine G. Pavlakos

Craig RatnerReneida E. ReyesJames J. SconzoStuart Segelnick

Robert A. SeminaraPaul D. Weseley

Bernard Hackett, Executive DirectorShayo Farinre

Veronica Molina

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Associate EditorsPaul S. AlbicoccoGabriel D. Ariola

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Lauro F. Medrano- SaldañaRichard Oshrain

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Stuart L. Segelnick

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DATC Dental Auxiliary Training Center

Fundamentals of Chairside Dental Assisting&SDDS

Second District Dental Society

The Second District Dental Society, in conjunction with the Dental Auxiliary Training Center, is pleased to announce the 29th year of con-tinuation of the comprehensive dental assisting training course offered for the auxiliary staff of the Second District membership. To meetthe demand for trained dental assistants, the dental society co-sponsors this course to assist interested students with a desire to preparefor and work in this exciting career field. Dental assistants who have ben trained on the job can significantly improve their job and skillsperformance with this training. The course is designed to train:

Already employed dental assistants who have limited or no formal trainingThose who are interested in preparing to take the DANB exam

This comprehensive course will augment the on-the-job learning experience by giving the theoretical background of the professionof dental assisting and also providing hands-on training in a classroom setting. It has been structured in such a way that the total timerequired for completion is only 15 sessions totaling 45 hours, plus a 15-hour independent study project, for a total of 60 hours. Topicscovered include:

Dental terminologyInfection controlDental specialties4-handed dentistryDental office emergencies

ChartingSterilizationAnesthesiaDental materialsDental anatomy

Disease transmissionOperative dentistryDental instrumentationTheory of RadiologyPreventive oral hygiene

Please call DATC toll-free at 1 (888) 595-3282 to register for this program.A payment plan option is available.

Also, call us to discuss the DATC “special pathway” for becoming a

2D101-3 (Wednesday evenings)September 4 through December 8, 20136:30 PM to 9:30 PMSDDS Headquarters, 111 Fort Greene Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217$950$495

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PRIDE OF MEMBERSHIPI have been a member of the SecondDistrict Dental Society (SDDS), a com-ponent of the New York State Dental

days in private practice. I have livedthrough many presidents of the Soci-ety and of the United States. I havelived through the numerous trials and

the various governmental agenciesthat have attempted to weaken ourprofession. I am a Past President ofthe SDDS. I have also been a mem-ber of the Board for years, as well asbeing a member of the OrganizationCommittee of the Greater New YorkDental Meeting.I have always felt that it is impor-tant to give back to our profession.Dentistry has allowed me to supportmy family, practice endodontics andteach at a local hospital. I have beenfortunate.I have made good friends. I havemet leaders of our profession fromthroughout the country as well asthose members who are out thereproviding dental care to the peopleof Brooklyn and Staten Island. Thelatter group are the real heroes of ourprofession. I am proud to be a memberof this group and I wear my SDDS pinwith the knowledge that it representsan outstanding cadre of professionals.Then came Sandy. Within days,our SDDS spearheaded the relief

staff and our Executive Director, Mr.Hackett, were there with advice andsympathy. But more importantly, theywere able to assure those suffering

No, we were not able to make ourbrothers and sisters whole, but wewere able to help. The SDDS stepped

we provided to our suffering memberswas more than most other organiza-tions were able to provide, and itwas certainly provided a lot faster. Idid not incur damage from Sandy (itmissed me by one block) and I can’t

-ever, I am bursting with pride know-ing that my Society stepped up whenit was needed.The next time a dentist asks whatorganized dentistry can do for them,remind them of Sandy. Remind themthat membership is a two way street -you must give to receive. We can neverknow when our society will have to bethere to help. I hope that this level ofhelp is never needed again. But if it isneeded, it is nice to know we are a partof a profession that comes to the aid ofthose in need. It is a profession that wemust support, or we do not have theright to call ourselves professionals.

Edward M Sherman, D.D.S.

We thank Dr. Sherman for his heartfeltsentiments. We could not agree morewith his thoughts and pride at howthe SDDS and NYSDA responded tothose in need. We also know that thosein need are just now getting back tosome sense of normalcy. Our thoughtsare with them. They are our colleagues,our professional brothers and sisters,and our friends.

Don’t Let Addiction Make Youa News HeadlinerJust one incident can take down your practice and with it yourlivelihood, your reputation, your life.

At the end of Janu-ary, Newsday, themost read newspa-per on Long Island,published a storyabout a dentist whohad been arraignedon second degreereckless endanger-ment charges fol-lowing his arrest bylocal police respond-ing to a complaintthat he was “under

-cohol.” Regardlessof the aftermath ofthe criminal pro-ceedings againsthim, this dentistwill have to face hisstaff, his patientsand his family. Practicing while

alcohol or drugs is professional mis-conduct. Whatever the outcome of thisparticular case, there surely is going

Professional Discipline (OPD), whichcould result in the suspension or lossof the dentist’s professional license.This is not the kind of publicity any

dentist wants. What isthe value of your dentalpractice to you? Beyondany intrinsic monetary

calculate should youseek to sell your practiceassets, for most dentists,a practice representsyears of hard work andexpense. A dental prac-tice is the embodimentof a dentist’s skills, ex-perience and reputation.Its success is built onthe public perceptionof the doctor’s training,abilities, experience,commitment and char-acter. Patient trust isthe basis for sound, ef-fective dentist-patientrelationships. That trustcan be undermined in

a heartbeat. All that the dentist hasworked for, his or her livelihood, fam-ily and respect can be taken away withone incident. The publicity alone iscostly. Criminal charges and allega-tions of professional misconduct canresult in the loss of a license to prac-tice dentistry.Addiction to alcohol or drugs is a dis-ease that can be treated effectively,preventing events like the one play-ing out for this Long Island dentist.Members of the NYSDA Chemical De-pendency Committee help colleagueslike him every week. Their help is

-cusation of practicing while impairedis unfounded, committee members canassist the dentist protect his or herreputation—and professional license.When treatment is indicated, they canhelp a dentist locate and afford appro-priate professional care. When a den-tist’s license is in jeopardy, they canguide a dentist to the New York StateEducation Department’s non-punitivealternative to OPD, the ProfessionalAssistance Program.

We think your life and your practiceare worth it. Call (800) 255-2100.

Your life and your profession arespiraling out of control because ofalcohol, prescription or illicitdrugs. Call the New York StateDental Association Committee onChemical Dependency to be put intouch with one of our volunteers.Your call will be treated with theutmost confidence and will leadyou to a dentist who understandswhat you are going through.

We have experienced the devasta-tion of the illness. We know theeffectiveness of treatment. Thereis an alternative for you.

Talk with us. We can help. TheCommittee on Chemical Depen-dency offers compassion, counseland confidentiality.

HELP is a Phone Call Away

Substance abusekills….the mind,the body, the spirit.

STOP BEING ITS VICTIM.

1-800-255-2100Your call is confidential

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Dr. Scott Brustein makes sure all thewinners are recorded.

Drs. Angela De Bartolo, Juana Luster, James Sconzo,

choices.

Drs. Angela De Bartolo, Juana Luster, SariRosenwein and daughter Sydney take a brief break

during the judging.

Second District Dental Society2013 Children’s Dental Health Month Poster Contest Winners

Category I – Pre-K & Kindergarten

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd PlaceMichael Russo Abigail LaRosa Allison TricomiGrade K Grade K Grade KOur Lady of Good Counsel Our Lady of Grace School St. Clare SchoolStaten Island, NY Brooklyn, NY Staten Island, NY

Category II – Grades 1 & 2

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd PlaceAlexandra Belluci Julia Arnone Conor MonohanGrade 1 Grade 2 Grade 1Our Lady of Good Counsel Our Lady of Good Counsel Our Lady of Good CounselStaten Island, NY Staten Island, NY Staten Island, NY

Category III – Grades 3 & 4

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd PlaceSophia DeLorenzo Madison Thompson James PocchiaGrade 3 Grade 4 Grade 4Our Lady of Good Counsel Notre Dame Academy Elementary St. Patrick’s SchoolStaten Island, NY Staten Island, NY Staten Island, NY

Category IV – Grades 5 & 6

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd PlaceJennifer Driscoll Kimberly Hronec Marium ShakeelGrade 5 Grade 6 Grade 6Notre Dame Academy Elementary Holy Angels Catholic Academy Al-Madinah SchoolStaten Island, NY Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn, NY

Category V – Grades 7 & 8

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd PlaceJessica Mercuri Saira Islam Alice ZengGrade 7 Grade 8 Grade 8Our Lady of Grace School Al-Madinah School IS 49 – Berta A. DreyfusBrooklyn, NY Brooklyn, NY Staten Island, NY

Category VI – Grades 9 & 10

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd PlaceCaroline Johnston Christina Bauman Abner HiguerosGrade 10 Grade 10 Grade 10Bishop Kearney H.S. Bishop Kearney H.S. Port Richmond H.S.Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn, NY Staten Island, NY

Category VII – Grades 11 & 12

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd PlaceNicole Montana Michael Torralba Christina SevereGrade 11 Grade 12 Grade 11Port Richmond H.S. Port Richmond H.S. Bishop Kearney H.S.Staten Island, NY Staten Island, NY Brooklyn, NY

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SECOND DISTRICT DENTALSOCIETY IS A RECOGNIZED

SPONSOR BY THE N.Y.S. EDU-CATION DEPARTMENT,

ADA CERP AND THE AGD

Second District Dental Society is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Associa-tion to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve orendorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

AGD Approved PACE Program ProviderFAGD/MAGD CreditApproval does not imply acceptance by a state orprovincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement.7/1/09 to 6/30/13Provider ID 212346

2013 SDDS CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE LISTING

Friday, June 14, 20138:30 AM - 12:30 PM MCEU - 4 HOURS

Title: “Risk Management”

Clinician: Leslie Seldin, D.D.S.Past Chairman, American Dental Association Council on Insurance

Synopsis:The continuation of risk management courses serves the purpose of reviewing the basic legalrequirements for office activity, introducing changes as well as new aspects of the standardof care and discussing the ever increasing restrictions and requirements placed on dentalpractice by governmental and regulatory agencies. Risk management is a dynamic conceptand is always changing. Dr. Seldin’s experience in the world of malpractice litigation willprovide attendees with a recipe for office operation and patient treatment that will minimizethe opportunity to find themselves the object of litigation.

Completion of this course may entitle dentists to a discount on their liability premiums for athree-year period from OOB, TIG Insurance Company, Medical Liability Mutual InsuranceCompany (MLMIC) and many other insurance carriers providing coverage in the New Yorkarea. Please check with your carrier.

SPECIAL INTEREST COURSE #13-18Fort Hamilton Community Club, Brooklyn, NY

Are you planning to attend a course at the FortHamilton Community Club?The Fort Hamilton Community Club is located on a military base. You may berandomly stopped by the Military Police on duty upon entering the base or whileon the grounds. Please have your photo I.D./driver’s license, current registrationand insurance card available for inspection.!

Hilton Garden Inn, Staten Island, NY (9 AM - 3 PM)#2013-20 Friday, June 21, 2013#2013-22 Friday, August 2, 2013

SDDS Headquarters, Brooklyn, NY (9:30 AM - 3:30 PM)#2013-21 Friday, July 19, 2013#2013-23 Friday, August 23, 2013

All CPR courses are 5 MCEUs.

Title: “CPR & Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office”

Instructor: Michael Kaliroff

Synopsis:This course provides dentists and their staffs with the knowledge and skills needed toproperly respond to cardiopulmonary and other medical emergencies which can occurin dental offices. The specific advantages and disadvantages of performing CPR withinthe dental operatory will be discussed. This program utilizes hands-on practice sessionsfor all participants. Topics to be covered will include heart attacks and strokes (signs andsymptoms), sudden cardiac arrest/defibrillation, airway obstruction (choking), respira-tory emergencies, anaphylactic reactions, emergency drug kits, and more.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will gain the knowledge andhands-on experience needed to administer CPR safely and effectively. Participants willreceive a 2-year certification card from the American Heart Association as well as con-tinuing education credits. Completion of this course will also satisfy the New York StateEducation Department’s requirement for licensed dentists.

SPECIAL INTEREST COURSE

Thursday, June 20, 20137 PM - 9 PM *CEU - 2 HOURS

Title: “Maximizing Investments for Dentists”

Speakers: Lewis J. Altfest, Ph.D., CFP, CPA/PFS

Paul Palazzo, CFP, COAManaging Director, Altfest

Synopsis:For many dentists, having enough money to retire is the primary financial concern thatthey face, particularly in this challenging environment. This session will provide the plan-ning steps that can help you get the most out of what you have. It will address retirementplanning from both a qualitative (what do you want?) and quantitative (how do you get it?)standpoint. Participants will gain an understanding of financial markets and the economy,learn if their investment approach is right for them and determine which investments aregood opportunities today.

Upon successful completion of this course attendees will learn:

• Investment opportunities available today• Altfest’s economic and market outlook• A five-step process for creating sound investment portfolios for dentists• Planning for lifetime income and cash flow in retirement• The biggest risks in retirement and potential ways to alleviate them• The power of tax deferral and effective ways to achieve it• Taking probabilities into account when planning for retirement and getting beyond the

conventional wisdom

*This presentation will not provide continuing education credit toward New YorkState dental relicensure but will provide AGD credit.

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE #13-19Fort Hamilton Community Club, Brooklyn, NY

Wednesday, September 11, 20137 PM - 9 PM *CEU - 2 HOURS

Title: “Financial Independence: Getting to Point ‘X’”

Speaker: John J. Vento, CPA, CFP

Synopsis:This course will provide attendees with specific financial and tax planning strategiesfocusing on the following 10 key wealth management issues:

1. Committing to living within your means and conscientiously saving for the future2. Understanding taxes and how to effectively minimize your tax obligation3. Realistically defining your standard of living, including your net worth and your

cash flow4. Managing debt5. Insuring yourself and your family in case of extreme illness or death6. Protecting your property7. Planning for the education of yourself and your children8. Investing intelligently and productively9. Planning for retirement10. Preserving your estate

Upon successful completion of this course attendees will learn how to effectively im-plement the 10 key wealth management issues that will lead them to financial indepen-dence point “X.”

*This presentation will not provide continuing education credit toward NewYork State dental relicensure but will provide AGD credit.

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE #13-24Hilton Garden Inn, Staten Island, NY

Are youin need of a

DENTALASSISTANT?

The Dental Auxiliary Training Center’s (DATC) “Funda-mentals of Chairside Dental Assisting” course whichstarted in March will end on June 12, 2013. As a ser-vice to SDDS members, DATC has a placement serviceto help dentists find trained prospective employees.We will be happy to discuss your job requirementsand help you find a mature, responsible and motivateddental assistant.

Your job information can also be anonymously posted on the DATC Facebook page, where DATC students andgraduates search to find out about currently dental assistant positions and must call DATC to obtain details andpoint of contact information. To view these postings, look at our Facebook page under the “Notes” tab and don’tforget to “Like Us.” As has been our policy for the last 29 years, there is never a fee for this service. Please callLisa Lyle at 1(888) 595-3282 for more information.

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2013 SDDS CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE LISTING2013-18 “Risk Management”SDDS Member/Staff $100.00ADA Member/Staff $110.00Non-ADA Member/Staff $195.00ADA Graduate Student $80.00Leslie Seldin, D.D.S.Friday, June 14, 2013Fort Hamilton Community Club8:30 AM - 12:30 PMMCEU - 4 hoursContinental breakfast included

2013-19 “Maximizing Investments forDentists”SDDS Member/Staff $50.00ADA Member/Staff $60.00Non-ADA Member/Staff $95.00ADA Graduate Student $35.00Lewis J. Altfest, Ph.D., CFP, CPA/PFSPaul Palazzo, CFP, COAThursday, June 20, 2013Fort Hamilton Community Club7 PM - 9 PMCEU - 2 hoursBeverage service only

2013-24 “Financial Independence: Getting toPoint ‘X’”SDDS Member/Staff $50.00ADA Member/Staff $60.00Non-ADA Member/Staff $95.00ADA Graduate Student $35.00John J. Vento, CPA, CFPWednesday, September 11, 2013Staten Island Hilton Garden Inn7 PM - 9 PMCEU - 2 hoursBeverage service only

2013-26 “Bone Grafting Techniques: SocketGrafting to BMP”SDDS Member $100.00SDDS Member’s Staff $85.00ADA Member/Staff $110.00Non-ADA Member/Staff $190.00ADA Graduate Student $60.00Mark Stein, D.D.S., M.D.David Hoffman, D.D.S.Friday, October 4, 2013Fort Hamilton Community Club9:00 AM - 4:00 PMMCEU - 6 hoursContinental breakfast and luncheon included

2013-27 “Prevention and Management of Com-plications in Implant Dentistry”SDDS Member $100.00SDDS Member’s Staff $85.00ADA Member/Staff $110.00Non-ADA Member/Staff $190.00ADA Graduate Student $60.00Yakir A. Arteaga, D.D.S.Friday, October 11, 2013Staten Island Hilton Garden Inn9:00 AM - 4:00 PMMCEU - 6 hoursContinental breakfast and luncheon included

2013-29 “Antibiotic Prophylaxis”SDDS Member/Staff $50.00ADA Member/Staff $60.00Non-ADA Member/Staff $95.00ADA Graduate Student $35.00Babak Bina, D.M.D.Friday, October 25, 2013Fort Hamilton Community Club9:00 AM - 12:00 NOONMCEU - 3 hoursContinental breakfast included

2013-31 “Facial Pain and TemporomandibularProblems”SDDS Member $100.00SDDS Member’s Staff $85.00ADA Member/Staff $110.00Non-ADA Member/Staff $190.00ADA Graduate Student $60.00Donald R. Tanenbaum, D.D.S., M.P.H.Friday, November 8, 2013Fort Hamilton Community Club9:00 AM - 4:00 PMMCEU - 6 hoursContinental breakfast and luncheon included2013-32 “Oral Rheumatology”SDDS Member/Staff $50.00ADA Member/Staff $60.00Non-ADA Member/Staff $95.00ADA Graduate Student $35.00Omar Suarez, D.M.D.Friday, November 15, 2013Staten Island Hilton Garden Inn9:00 AM - 12:00 NOONMCEU - 3 hoursContinental breakfast included

“CPR and Dental Emergencies in the Dental Of-

SDDS Member $160.00SDDS Member’s Staff $145.00ADA Member/Staff $170.00Non-ADA Member/Staff $280.00ADA Graduate Student $135.00MCEU - 5 hoursContinental breakfast and luncheon included

SDDS HEADQUARTERS, Brooklyn, NY(9:30 AM - 3:30PM)2013-21 Friday, July 19, 20132013-23 Friday, August 23, 20132013-28 Friday, October 18, 20132013-33 Friday, December 13, 2013

HILTON GARDEN INN, Staten Island, NY(9 AM - 3PM)2013-20 Friday, June 21, 20132013-22 Friday, August 2, 20132013-25 Wednesday, September 25, 20132013-30 Friday, November 1, 2013

SDDS JOB BOARDAssociateships WantedGENERAL DENTIST - Vibrant, professional and caring Boston University graduatedentist seeking Full Time/Part Time Associateship opportunity in NY area beginningJuly/August following completion of residency. References and resume available uponrequest. Please feel free to contact me with any inquiries at (617)792-3802 or at hbu-chholz@yahoo.com.

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sdds board of trustees minutesApril 8, 2013 Board ofTrustees Meeting

President, Dr. AmrishParikh, called the meetingto order at 7:04 PM.

PRESENT WERE: Drs.Parikh, Medrano-Salda-ña, Buccigrossi, Mindlin,Ariola, Rosenwein, Pav-lakos, Ratner, Meiselman,Albicocco, Bina, Bongior-no, Buchalter, Flagiello,Halikias, Lieb, Merlino,Oshrain, Pasquale, Reyes,Sconzo, Segelnick, Semi-nara and Weseley

EXCUSED WAS: Dr. Brus-tein

G U E ST S W E R E : D r.Parikh welcomed Drs. Ed-wab, Harris, McIntyre,Sherman and Spencer

Motion Passed: To acceptthe corrected minutes ofthe March 4, 2013 meeting.

DECEASED MEMBERS:Dr. David Amsterdam –New York University, 1943Dr. George Fleisher– Uni-versity of Pittsburgh, 1943

PROPOSAL AND ELEC-TION OF NEW MEM-BERS:New Active Members:Dr. Stella Nashtatik – NewYork University, 2008Reinstatements:Dr. Stanley Harris – NewYork University, 1988Dr. Victoria Maryansky– State University of NewYork at Stony Brook, 2001Graduate Students:Dr. Brandon Jackson –Columbia University, 2012(SIUH)

Motion Passed:To elect the aforemen-tioned to membership

(Dr. Parikh changed orderof business to allow Dr.Edwab to present GNYDMReport)

COMMITTEE REPORT:Greater New York DentalMeeting – Dr. Edwab:*Announced start of GNY-DM audit.*Reviewed preliminarybreak down of revenue andexpenses.*Discussed trends in dentalmeetings and continuingeducation.*Discussed possible chang-es to expand and maintainhealth of meeting.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:See “Calendar.”

CORRESPONDENCE:1. Letter from Dr. K.Agoglia re: Gratitude toSDDS for Relief Grant.2. Letter from Dr. J Scarpatire: Gratitude to SDDS forRelief Grant .3. Letter from Dr. J. Zonare: Gratitude to SDDS forRelief Grant.4. Letter from Dr. A. Zo-

mick re: Gratitude to SDDSfor Relief Grant.5. Letter from Dr. Lish re:Gratitude to SDDS for ReliefGrant.6. Letter from Dr. M. Sorkinre: Gratitude to SDDS forRelief Grant.7. Letter from Dr. J. Rahabire: Gratitude to SDDS forRelief Grant.8. Letter dated 3/12/13 fromBirch Family Services re-garding Dr. Rosenwein’s visit9. Letter dated 3/28/13 fromNYCDS re: appointment ofDr. Doundoulakis to theGNYDM.10. Letter dated 4/10/13from Dr. Chad Gehani re:candidacy for ADA Trustee.11. Letter dated 4/8/13 fromDr. Steven Gounardes re: an-nouncing his intent to seekthe office of ADA PresidentElect.

REPORT OF OFFICERSAND STAFF:Dr. Parikh – President:• Reminded the Board ofNYSDA House of Delegatesmeeting reg-istration duedate, April29, 2013.• Attendedopening ofN A S D A Qe x c h a n g eo n M a r c h28th in rec-ognition ofWorld OralHealth Day.• ProposedB y l a wa m e n d -ments wereapproved atApril Mem-b e r s h i pMeeting.• AppointedDrs. Hal i-k i a s , L i e band Weseleyto an Ad Hocc o m m i t -te e w ho s echarge is topropose can-didates to fillthe possiblevacancy oft h e S D D SN Y S D ATrustee.• C o m -mented onthe corre-spondencer e c e i v e df r o m D r .Gounardes,noting thatSD D S h a sbeen noti-fied of hisintent priorto NYSDABoard andt h e A DA ,a n d t h a twe shouldhonor Dr.Gounardes’request tokeep withinthe es tab-lished elec-tion rules.

Dr. Lauro Medrano-Saldaña– President-Elect:• Progress

Dr. Buccigrossi – Vice-Pres-ident:• Progress

Dr. Mindlin – Secretary:• Attended the NYSDAsponsored symposium onfinancial planning given byAltfest Wealth Management• Discussed steps taken andprogress made in resolv-ing questions regarding theGNYDM pension plan. Mr.Peter Bradley, Esq. has beenretained to handle this mat-ter.Dr. Ariola – Treasurer:• Reported on account bal-ances of the Society.

Dr. Rosenwein – LibrarianCurator:• Dr. Galler has developeda mock peer review sessionto present to the Hospitalresidents.• Peer review has been deal-

ing with an unusual logisti-cal situation involving acomplaint from a patientwho is a resident of a nurs-ing home and cannot travelto SDDS headquarters forevaluation.• A Peer review workshopwill take place at SDDSheadquarters on June 14th.

Mr. Bernard Hackett – Ex-ecutive Director:• SDDS will again presentawards to two Hygiene andtwo Dental Technology Stu-dents from NYC College ofTechnology.• Letters are being sent towaiver and grant recipientsabout volunteering at theGNYDM. Letters will be sentto hospital residents as well.• NYSDA President-ElectDr. Joel Friedman will beour special guest at the April11th General Membershipmeeting.• Announced the scheduleof the upcoming NYSDACouncil Meetings.• Discussed the final dis-

bursements of the allocateddisaster relief grants.• Will be attending the NYS-DA president elect meeting• Discussed work and goalsof Nominating Committee .

COMMITTEE REPORTS:MLMIC Underwriting – Dr.Oshrain:• Reported on the company’ssound financial standing.• New problem of owners oflarge practices being sued bypatients who were treatedby independent contractorsworking at the practice.

NYSDA Council on Ethics– Dr. Pavlakos:• Reports on discussion of aconcern for patients who re-ceive inadequate treatmentduring licensure exams• Issue of employee DentistBill of Rights

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:None

NEW BUSINESS:Motion Passed: To name a

full or half day continuingeducation course given onStaten Island in honor ofDr. Meryl Efron.Motion Passed: For SDDSto donate $6000 to ED-PAC.

GOOD AND WELFARE:• Mr. Hackett announcedthat Dr. Medrano will behonored for his serviceto EDPAC at the PierreFauchard luncheon.• Dr. Segelnick commend-ed Dr. Galler and Dr. Ari-ola for their presentationsto the Brookdale Hospitalresidents.• Dr. Reyes announced wewere invited to participatein the STEM Expo run bythe NYC DOE.• Dr. Ratner thanked theBoard for its expressionof support after the coun-cil on nominations an-nouncement.ADJOURNMENT:The meeting was ad-journed at 8:34 PM.

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Which committees would you like to be assigned to?Seminars Workshops Essays/Poster SessionsRegistration Entertainment Live Dentistry

How many half day sessions do you want to volunteer for?1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 All

For which sessions are you available to volunteer?Friday AM Friday PM Friday All DaySaturday AM Saturday PM Saturday All DaySunday AM Sunday PM Sunday All DayMonday AM Monday PM Monday All DayTuesday AM Tuesday PM Tuesday All DayWednesday AM Wednesday PM Wednesday All DayAny Available Session

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Are you a member of NYCDS, SDDS or any other dental organization?New York County Dental Society Second District Dental Society Other

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