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SFDDASouth Florida District Dental AssociationA Component of the American and Florida Dental AssociationsVolume 54, No.2 www.sfdda.org Fall 2012
Special Membership Issue Highlights CamaraderieAdvocacyEducationMentoring
President’s Message, pg. 3
Rich’s Ramblings, pg. 4SFDDA Calendar, pg 8
SFDDA Affiliate’s First Meetings, pg 11
Tripartite Membership Renewal , pg 15
Classifieds, pg 17
Spotlight on a Member features three emerging leaders. pg 7
Why We Do, What We Do,the Way We Do, pg 10
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I recently completed my first three months as your SFDDA
president and, I have to say- it has been a whirlwind!! Begin-
ning in June, I attended the Florida National Dental Conven-
tion (FNDC) in Orlando, which included the House of
Delegates (HOD), along with numerous groups and council
meetings.
I am also a member of the Governmental Action Committee
(GAC), which has the purpose of acting on current, past, and
present political issues that affect our dental profession. It is
a very important committee, if you ask me – and one that ben-
efits all Florida Dental Association (FDA) member dentists,
like you. I'd like to think that this group, and all FDA coun-
cils, are there to aid us, the member-dentists. What a GREAT
member benefit!!
In July, I had the privilege of attending the Jefferson-Jackson
Dinner in Hollywood, Florida, which is a Democratic
fundraiser. I attended the event as your SFDDA president and
as a member of GAC. I met and mingled with various polit-
ical figures, and stressed the important dental issues to
whomever would listen. I spoke to issues such as insurance
and non-covered dental services, foreign-trained dentists and
our Florida dentists’ particular needs, to name a few. I thought
of my influence on these politicians and how we were advo-
cating for our profession. What a GREAT member benefit!
In August, I attended the FNDC committee meeting in Or-
lando and worked on next year's convention program. Can
you believe we will have Dr. Gordon Christensen speaking
at our very own state meeting next year? What a GREAT
member benefit!
In September, I attended two af-
filiate meetings, the Miami Dade
Dental Society and the South
Broward Dental Society. Both
groups were well attended and
both Yolanda Marrero, our exec-
utive director, and I were wel-
comed with open arms. Both groups had excellent speakers,
good food and great camaraderie. Due to a scheduling con-
flict, we could not attend North Dade-Miami Beach Dental
Society's meeting, but we plan on attending in October. Con-
sider attending and/or joining your local affiliate. What a
GREAT member benefit!
We also held our executive council meeting in September
and discussed some of this year’s exciting events which are
being planned for you - our MEMBERS. Among the events
include our First Annual Dentists Day Picnic, to be held on
Sunday, October 7, 2012 at Tropical Park, the Miami Winter
Meeting (MWM) on February 1-2, 2013, a new Mentors pro-
gram kicking off at the MWM, participation in the Corporate
Run and the Women's Dental Event in April 2013.
I think you can see where this president’s message is heading
- the importance of membership and the BENEFITS OF
MEMBERSHIP! It's obvious to me, as I am extremely in-
volved. However, I constantly get asked what the benefits of
membership are from non-members. I hope this message
gives you an idea.
Organized dentistry is critical for our profession to stay
strong and united. You, as a member, recognize this. Please
educate your colleagues and stress the importance. The
American Medical Association dwindled in numbers of
member-doctors years ago and you can all recall what hap-
pened to them. They lost political clout and left the doors
open for managed care and corporations to take over and dic-
tate their practices and decision-making. Let's not let the
same happen to dentistry.
Warmest Regards,
President’s Message
3
Beatriz E. Terry, D.D.S., M.S..
Pictured here is Dr. Terry with her husband Dr. Edy Guerra andCongresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz
4
Rich’s Ramblings On Being a Mentor: One Story to Tell
- Richard A. Mufson, DDS, Editor
Many of us, at one time or another, have been in a posi-
tion to play the role of advisor, counselor, role model,
or mentor, and in some cases, may have had a positive
and profound influence on the career choice, or the life,
of another individual. If any of you have had such an
experience, please consider sending us your story so that
we may share it with our readers in a future issue.
This is one such story of my own.
A number of years ago, while attending a meeting of the
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Sur-
geons (AAOMS), another meeting attendee stopped me
in the hallway. Upon doing so, he told me that he had
been trying to “track me down” at several previous
meetings, but was unable to do so until then.
From the moment he introduced himself, I immediately
recognized him as a familiar face I had seen only min-
utes earlier, as one of several oral and maxillofacial sur-
geons (OMS) delivering presentations as part of a
symposium on craniofacial surgery. As a then-faculty
member of a leading university, he presented on a topic
of his main interest and expertise – the surgical correc-
tion of craniofacial deformities in infant children.
During the symposium, I had been especially interested
in his presentation, as I listened very intently from the
second or third row. I was very highly impressed by this
young, smiling, energetic and bright OMS presenting
slide after slide, and case after case, in very interesting
and dramatic fashion, of intracranial approaches to cor-
recting the structure and position of the orbital rims,
frontal sinuses, nasoethmoid complexes and midfaces
of very young children with varying syndromes and de-
velopmental anomalies.
He then told me the reason for stopping me in the hall-
way. It was for the sole purpose of letting me know that,
some fifteen or more years earlier, I was the oral surgeon
who had removed his
wisdom teeth, under IV
anesthesia, when he was a 17 year-old high school stu-
dent.
However, a far greater surprise was the next bit of in-
formation he shared. He related that his experience was
so positive, so interesting and so eye opening for him -
that it was the sole inspiration for his desire to go into
the profession of dentistry.
“Wow, that’s amazing!” I thought.
Also interesting would be the fact that this had taken
place at or near the very beginning of my OMS career,
and during the first two years of which I was practicing
within several group dental offices each week, and in
this case, an office on 49th Street in Hialeah.
He was so impressed with his own experience, he also
referred his then-girlfriend, and now his wife and
mother of their three children, several weeks later for
the same treatment.
With each successive minute of the conversation, my
memory would become more vivid in recalling our in-
teraction both as patient and surgeon, and later, as dental
student and mentor. I recalled a number of conversations
we had through the years, both prior to, and during, his
four years in dental school, in which he would ask my
advice and opinions on several issues. One of the issues
we both clearly remembered was his question of, “What
specialty should I go into?”
My advise to him at the time was a reflection of my own
experience in determining the specialty I would end up
choosing. My answer, which also remained very clear
in each of our memories, was (something to the effect
of), “Get a feeling for what you like and what interests
you most, as you go through the different departments
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SFDDA
2012-2013 Officers and
Executive Council
PresidentBEATRIZ TERRY, D.D.S.
(305) 270-1350
President-ElectJEANNETTE PENA-HALL, D.M.D.
(305) 667-8766
Vice PresidentMARCOS DIAZ, D.D.S.
(954) 659-9990
SecretaryElaine DeRoode, D.D.S.
(954) 659-9990
Treasurer
RODRIGO ROMANO, D.D.S., M.S.
(305) 667-8766
Immediate Past President
IRENE MARRON, D.M.D.
(305) 646-1524
Young Member
Kellie Paxton, D.M.D.
(954) 217-3700
Trustees
Thomas H. Ward.D.M.D., Trustee
Michael D. Eggnatz, Trustee
(954) 217-8888
Alternate Trustees
Jorge Centurion, D.M.D.
305-662-2216 FAX: 305-663-6647
Beatriz Terry, D.D.S.
(305) 270-1350
Delegates to the Executive Council from the Affiliates Societies
Piero Palacios, D.M.D. (MDDS)
Orlando Dominguez, D.M.D. (MDDS)
Richard Mufson D.D.S (ND/MBDS)
Isaac Garazi, D.M.D. (ND/MBDS)
Barry Bluth, D.M.D. (SBDS)
Leonardo Frydman, D.M.D. (SBDS)
Affiliate Society
Presidents
Rodrigo Romano, D.D.S., M.S. (MDDS)
Danni Sayman D.D.S.(ND/MBDS)
Barry Bluth, D.M.D. (SBDS)
Richard A. Mufson, D.D.S., Editor
Yolanda Marrero, Managing Editor
Jackie Quintero, Advertising Manager
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and rotations in dental school, or what
you feel most passionate about doing.”
That is, after all, what occurred in my
own case. There was no magic ray of
light shining through the clouds and
heaven above telling me to “be an oral
surgeon.” The decision was far less
complex than that. While in dental
school, I simply found that, for some
unexplained reason, I enjoyed my expe-
rience rotating through the department
of oral surgery more so than any other,
and very much looked forward to the
next time I would be scheduled to go
back again.
And although I admit to being a huge
fan of my chosen specialty, OMS, I did
not push this choice upon him. How-
ever, destiny would nevertheless lead
him to choose the same one that I had
chosen.
After completing an OMS residency
training program, he would also earn an
MD degree as part of his six-year resi-
dency program (as some forty percent
of OMS training programs now offer).
He then entered a two-year fellowship
with a nationally renown teacher and
surgeon in craniofacial surgery.
He would then join the university fac-
ulty where he had trained as an OMS,
as an assistant, and then associate, pro-
fessor. This also corresponded to the
same time frame of the AAOMS meet-
ing at which we would reconnect years
after we first met, and from which this
very story would originate.
A few years later, he would then move
to Florida and take on a position as
Chairman of Pediatric Craniofacial Sur-
gery at a leading major metropolitan
hospital for children.
We would also run into each other at a
number of state oral surgery meetings,
at which time, with a sense of humor
and pride, he would again let others
know of our respective role in each
other’s lives.
In summary, I was left stunned and
amazed by this. To think that I could
have played such an important part, or
any part, in influencing the career
choice or pathway so many years earlier
of a young high school student, who
would then go on to accomplish all this,
was truly astonishing.
No, I do not necessarily buy into the fact
that I was quite as much the sole influ-
ence, nor responsible for such a high
level of future success, as he would
have me believe. But if I more humbly
were to believe I was somehow respon-
sible for even a small part of it – I am
left with a deep sensation, which is very
hard to describe or put into words, other
than knowing that, whatever it is – it
sure “feels good.”
This story – although only one of many
potential similar stories out there –
served as a profound realization for me
that any of us, in choosing to help,
guide, and serve as a mentor to someone
else who may be young, whether in age
or career choice, may hold such a pow-
erful, positive, and life changing affect
on yet another aspiring and potentially
gifted future fellow professional.
Please consider being a mentor to some-
one, for there are others in this world
who may truly benefit from that which
you may have to offer. You may then
have a similar story to share and feel
great about. Thank you for allowing me
to tell you my story.
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Dr. Kellie Paxton received her DMD degreefrom the University of Louisville School ofDentistry. She later received her Master ofScience in oral biology and certificate inendodontics from the University of IowaCollege of Dentistry.
Her experience has taken her throughserving in the Junior Commissioned Offi-cer Student tTraining and Extern Programin the Indian Health Service, Navajo Reser-vation, to being an associate dentist, andnow in solo practice in Weston.
Dr. Paxton has been a member of theSouth Broward Dental Society board forthe past three years. She currently servesas President Elect and is the Young Mem-ber Representative on the board of theSouth Florida District Dental Association.
Dr. Paxton was recently asked her feelingson being a member of the tripartite. Sheanswered, “I was an ASDA member allthrough dental school, and became anADA member upon graduation. My mem-bership and participation with the ADA re-flects my value in my profession and theorganization that supports it. I believe thatbeing involved in leadership is a responsi-bility and a reward.”
Dr. Mark Limosani received his DMD. de-gree from the University of Montreal in2007. Since then, he completed a one yearmulti-disciplinary residency at the QueenElizabeth Oral Health Center, a McGillUniversity affiliated program.
Following one year of private practice andseveral hours of continuing education, hethen followed his dream and attended thespecialty program in endodontics at NovaSoutheastern University where he also re-ceived his Master of Science degree.
He recently won the "Robert A. Uchin En-dodontic Award" for his presentation dur-ing the Endodontic Alumni Dayat Nova. He is currently on the faculty atMiami Children's hospital. His passions,aside from endodontics, include martialarts, theater and crossfit.
Dr. Limosani is currently serving as Secre-tary of the Miami Dade Dental Society.
When asked about his thoughts on being amember of the tripartite, he answered, “Iwas very involved in organized dentistry inmy last years of dental school. I was VicePresident of External Affairs, which en-abled me to become more familiar withAmerican Dental Education Association. Iwas also chair of the International DentalStudent Conference my last year at the Uni-versity of Montreal. Both positions allowedme to see the value of organized dentistry.”
Hailing from the Netherlands, Dr. ElaineDeRoode received her DDS from the Uni-versity of California School of Dentistryand later received her certificate in ortho-dontics from Columbia University.
Dr. DeRoode’s interests outside of ortho-dontics include traveling, dental missionwork, cooking, swimming, tennis, scubadiving, exercising and most importantly,“spending time with my family and chil-dren, Alejandro and Simone.”
Dr. DeRoode gained her leadership expe-rience serving within several associationsand programs. She was co-founder of theAssociation of Women Student Dentists,UCLA Chapter, where she rose through theranks from Secretary to President. She cur-rently serves as Vice President of theMiami Dade Dental Society and is Secre-tary on the South Florida District DentalAssociation officer board.
Upon being asked the question asked of allthree of our young members, Dr. DeRoodeanswered, "Becoming part of leadership inorganized dentistry was a way for me tohelp define and construct the future of myprofession.”
Spotlight On Our MembersWe are happy to feature three emerging leaders of the
South Florida District Dental Association
Kellie Paxton, DMD, MS Mark A.Limosani, DMD, MSc Elaine DeRoode, DDS
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such a feeling of freedom.
I enjoy triathlons and racing. Exercise is an important part of my
life. Balancing it all with a child is a challenge. I appreciate that
dentistry gives me flexibility with my schedule.
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Although every effort is made to not alter the calendar,
dates are subject to change.
October2 NDMBDS Meeting7 Dentist Day Picnic8 Columbus Day Office Closed9 MDDS Meeting10 SBDS Meeting18- 23 ADA Annual Session -San Fransisco
November6 NDMBDS Meeting7 Steering Committee13 MDDS Meeting14 Executive Council22-23 Thanksgiving Holiday Office Closed
December5 SBDS Meeting9-16 Chanukah24 Christmase Eve Office Closed25 Christmas Day Office Closed31 New Year’s Eve Office Closed
SFDDA Calendar
Please Welcome our Newest Members:
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Join your local affiliate society...At the SFDDA, there are three affiliate societies: North Dade Miami Beach Dental Society, South BrowardDental Society and the Miami Dade Dental Society. Each one is located in an area near your practice or
your home, making it easy for you to attend meetings. Call and join one today.
2012-2013 SFDDA Affiliate SocietiesMiami Dade Dental Society
Dr. Rodrigo Romano
(305) 403-3682
North Dade - Miami Beach
Dental Society
Dr. Danni Sayman
(305) 604-8876
South Broward Dental Society
Dr. Barry Bluth
(954) 792-3800
Rafah Abdelmonem, DDS
Jennifer Bossel, DMD
Dana F. Danu, DMD
Ali Farrokhi, DMD
Hansel Gonzalez, DMD
Daynet Hernandez, DDS
Gema Hernandez-Jerez, DDS
Dr. Dr. Martha Maderal
Joseph E. Pechter, DMD
Maria L. Pena, DDS
Jean R. Pierre-Charles, DMD
Dr. Vilma Quintana
Paul J Seider, DMD
Christina W. Wang, DMD
Why We Do, What We Do, the Way We DoMark Limosani, D.M.D, M.Sc
As dentists, we sometimes short change ourselves into think-
ing our sole purpose in life is to maintain and restore the oral
health of our patients. I believe this is simply the most prim-
itive description of who we are.
Considering the fact that we all understand the complexity
and sophistication behind what we do, it can be implied that
we all have a profound appreciation for the skill and expertise
needed in order to master our craft. Dedication, perseverance
and discipline are but a few of the many characteristics that
define a quality oriented practitioner. We constantly strive for
perfection within a system that often presents certain barriers
that dilute our passion.
I firmly believe our purpose is not only to provide a service
to the population, but also to inspire a culture of excellence
within our community. I feel it is unfortunate that the value
of what we have to offer is being dictated by institutions who
have reduced us to a level of simply being referred to as
“providers.” We meet a need. We supply a service that is in
demand, nothing more, and nothing less.
Individually, we work tirelessly to promote how unique our
skill set is and how we can provide a patient an experience
that is unparalleled. Unfortunately, as a group, we fail to stand
united behind the value of what we do.
I believe that purpose is a decision.
6 We choose to strive for academic success
in order to pursue our undergraduate degrees.
6 We choose to maintain our competitive
disposition in order to have the opportunity to attend
dental school.
6 We choose to persevere through an arduous
curriculum in order to mold ourselves into the best
young practitioners we can be.
Yet in the end,
6 We let others choose how valuable our services are.
6 We let others decide how much our time is worth.
6 We let others dictate what our true purpose is.
I believe it is our duty to support the ADA and it’s component
and affiliate organizations because they are the only ones that
truly understand why we do what we do.
They are the voice that, through advocacy, lets our governing
bodies know how we want to do it.
Thank you for your time,
Mark Anthony Limosani, DMD, MScMDDS Secretary
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SFDDA Affiliate Societies Hold Their First Meetings.This past September the Miami Dade, North Dade / Miami Beach and South Browrad Dental Societiesheld their first dinner meetings three at some very fine restaurants. Each affiliate presented interesting lectures and provided the members with a chance to reunite again after the summer break. Not a member of an affiliate see page 10 for contact information on each of the three societies.
Miami Dade Dental SocietyAt Mortons In Coral Gables
South Broward Dental Societyat the historic Tropical Acres
North Dade-Miami Beach atOne Bal Harbor Resort and Spa
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Thank you for helping ensure that organizeddentistry’s voice will be heard in the
Florida Legislature!
If you have any questions about Capitol Step Club, please contact the
Florida Dental Association Governmental Affairs Office at
800.326.0051,[email protected], or118 E. Jefferson St.Tallahassee, FL 32301
We are looking for a few of our members
to take some time to help the next generation of
Dentists.
Join the South Florida District Dental Association
Mentorship Program
Mentoring is a rewarding experience which allows you to
share your expertise and experience with a
dental student or resident.
Please call the SFDDA for more information
(305) 667-3647
The SFDDA Nominating Committee isseeking Candidates for the following:
SFDDA Secretary
SFDDA Young Member
FDA Trustee - Incumbent is Dr. Thomas Ward
FDA Trustee - (Unexpired 1 year Term of
Dr. Michael Eggnatz)
FDA Alt Trustee - Incumbent is Dr. Jorge Centurion
Candidate applications are available by calling the
SFDDA Office at (305) 667-3647.
Send to SFDDA,
420 South Dixie Highway
Suite 2E,
Coral Gables, FL 33146 or fax to (305) 665-7059.
Deadline to submit applications is November 1, 2012
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Dr. Menchel has been in practice in S. Florida since 1981. He received themajority of his training at the University of Florida Parker Mahan FacialPain Center under the tutelage of Drs. Mahan and Gremillion from 19921999. He achieved the prestigious Diplomate of the American Board ofOrofacial Pain in 2000.
Treatment includes: (partial list) Splint therapy, medical management, physical therapy,joint mobilization, diagnostic and therapeutic injections.
All referrals will be respected and appreciated.1720 University Drive, Suite 301, Coral Springs, FL 33071(954) 345 2264website; tmjtherapy.com
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Classifieds.. To place an ad in the classifieds, please call Ms. Jackie Quintero at (305) 667-3647 ext. 13. The next deadline
for the Winter Issue of the SFDDA Newsletter is 12/7/2012
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OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
REDUCE YOUR OVERHEAD: Share
space in our up-to-date facility in Aventura.
We are looking for another general dentist
who has own patient load. Space sharing
can lead to partnership if desired. To contact
write to: SFDDA Box #575, 420 S. Dixie
Hwy. 2-E Coral Gables, FL 33146
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: careeroppor-
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 careeropportuni-
GREAT OPPORTUNITY: Seeking estab-
lished dentist to share space & overhead in,
state of the art, general practice office.
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MIAMI-PERIODONTIST AND PEDI-
ATRIC DENTIST: For multi specialty sit-
uation. Great opportunity. Excellent venue.
Resume to: [email protected]
ORTHO WANTED: Practice has position
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Please Call 305-562-2920
WELL ESTABLISHED NW
BROWARD GENERAL PRACTICE
OFFERING SPECIAL OPPORTU-
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hours plus weekday to be determined. Abil-
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Potential for very significant income. Call
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GENERAL / SPECIALIST: Ft/Pt Great
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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
FT. LAUDERDALE/PALM BEACH
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practice seeks experienced, highly-produc-
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GENERAL DENTIST WANTED:
Hialeah, Pembroke Pines or Kendall area,
excellent compensation and bonus with
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GENERAL DENTIST, ENDODON-
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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
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PERIODONTIST WANTED: We are a
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compensation, Eng/Spanish required. Call
Manuel (305) 915-2953.
SHARE OVERHEAD OR EXPERI-
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overhead expenses in a well established
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DENTAL PRACTICES FOR SALE:
FLORIDA, KEY WEST: Excellent oppor-
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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
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Miami Winter MeetingFebruary 1-2, 2013Save the Date!and Plan on Bringing Everyone.It’s Team Work at its Best!
Lyndon Cooper D.D.S., Ph.D.
Exploring Our New Prosthodontic World:
Do We Have a Diagnostic Compass?
Victoria Wallace, CDA, LDA
Doing Whitening Right…Happy Patients and with
Great Results!
Layering Your Way to SuccessLecture and Work Shop
(space is limited for work shop)
Hugh Doherty DDS, CFP
Building A Great Practice Means Building A
Great Business
Gregory E. Oxford, DDS, MS, PhDP
Periodontal Maintenance of Dental Implants
Program* includes:
Also on the program:State Mandated Courses And your favorite exhibitors!More details and registration can be found atwww.miamiwintermeeting.org
*program is subject to change
The 2013 Miami Winter Meeting promises
to deliver an excellent program for all attending.
All of the programs will offer opportunities for both
doctors and their staff to come away with practical
put-to-use right away knowledge.
If you have attended the Miami Winter Meeting in
the past, you know how convenient we make it for
you. Everything from your food, beverage and
parking are included in your registration, even the
President’s Reception.
The President’s Reception takes place on Friday
night and there will be live entertainment, a
delicious buffet and an open bar for you to enjoy.
It is the perfect ending to a great day.
Some of your favorite dental companies will be
exhibiting at the expo, and there are always sur-
prises in the expo.
