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TEXASGPWinter 2009, Volume 35, Issue 1
AGD works to keep the general dentist as head of the oral health team
TAGD
JOURNAL OF THE TEXAS ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY • WINTER 2009
2008-2009 TAGD Board of Directors
PresidentRon Theiss, DDS, MAGD
Director (2010)Craig Armstrong, DDS, FAGD
AGD National TrusteeRalph Cooley, DDS, FAGD
Director (2011)Jamie Bone, DDS, FAGD
Director (2011)Gary Jennings, DDS, MAGD
Secretary/TreasurerMark Peppard, DDS, FAGD
EditorMichael Payne, DDS, FAGD
Director (2009)Marko Alanis, DDS
Executive DirectorConnie Sonnier, CAE
Round [email protected]
Director (2010)Dean Armstrong, DDS, FAGD
AGD Regional DirectorDouglas Bogan, DDS, FAGD
Director (2009)Arnold Chavarria, DDS
President -ElectDan McCauley, DDS, FAGD
Mount [email protected]
Immediate Past PresidentMickey Walker, DDS, MAGD
TAGD Staff:Meg Hulse Jack T. Clark Foundation Director [email protected]
Amy Knitt Membership & Communications [email protected]
Jeannie Russell Education [email protected]
Important Contacts:TAGD Office: 512-244-0577 www.tagd.org toll-free 877-464-8243 Fax: 512-244-0476
409 W Main Street Round Rock, TX 78664
AGD: 888-243-3368 www.agd.org
TSBDE: 512-463-6400 www.tsbde.state.tx.us
TDA: 512-443-3675 www.tda.org
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Brazos Valley AGDImplant Planning
& RestorationSouthwest Dental Conference • Dallas, TX
New Year’s Day
Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Chinese New YearTAGD Board MeetingHouston FellowTrack Course
San Antonio FellowTrack Office Visit
Panhandle AGD High-Tech Practice on a
Low-Tech Budget
AGD Winter Board Meeting • La Quinta, CA
Yankee Dental Conference • Boston, MA
JOURNAL OF THE TEXAS ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY • WINTER 2009
2009 MasterTrack Schedule • Space Available in all MasterTrack Programs
Session VIII • June 4-7Omni Southpark Hotel
Periodontics & OperativeBoth topics presented by Dr. Eric Rindler
Session I • November 5-8Omni Southpark HotelDental Photography
Presented by Dr. Doug DammEndodontics
Presented by Dr. Ron Lebby
Session III • February 5-8Dallas County Dental Society Building
Fixed ProsthodonticsPresented by Dr. Rowan Buskin
Oral MedicinePresented by Dr. Michaell Huber
Session IV • August 6-9Dallas County Dental Society Building
Removable ProsthodonticsPresented by Dr. Joseph Massad
Special Patient CarePresented by Dr. Jackie Plemmons
Session V • March 26-29Norris Conference Center
Basic SciencePresented by Derek Hein
OperativePresented by Dr. Kevin Gureckis
Session VI • September 24-27Norris Conference Center
Oral Surgery Pediatrics
Presented by Dr. Ben Taylor
Protocol presentations are required to receive full participation credit. Presentations cover the previous session’s topics. If you are a new participant to MasterTrack you will not make a presentation at your first session.
MasterTrack is open for those wishing to attain their Fellowship, Mastership, Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition (LLSR) award or who just want to participate in quality education. The program is set up so participants can earn the hours they need to achieve their professional goals in an organized and manageable time frame.
AGD’s LLSR award is given to Masters who wholly embrace the AGD’s core principles and ideals even after achieving Mastership. They continue their commitment to lifelong learning, volunteer their services to communities in need, act as mentors to associates and new dentists, and act as a voice of the general dentistry by participating in organized dentistry.
Participation hours earned while working on Fellowship can be applied to Mastership • For more information call 512-244-0577
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TDA’s Legislative Day is one way for dentists around the state to create a political presence for their profession. It is a great opportunity for you as a member to get educated on the issues currently facing Texas dentists, and in return, pass this information on to your local legislators. Participants are responsible for scheduling an appointment with his/her legislative official. To register for Legislative Day, receive assistance making an appointment with your legislator or for hotel information visit www.tda.org. This year the Intercontinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel will host Legislative Day participants.
TDA Legislative Day • February 25th
Dallas MasterTrack • Session III
DMT Continued
Fort Worth AGD Dental Ethics & Access to Care
Houston AGD Contemporary Bondodontics
Fort Worth AGD Nitrous Oxide Course
Valentine’s Day
Washington’s Birthday
TDA Legislative Day
JTCF & Smiles on WheelsCrockett, TX
San Antonio FellowTrack Social
Central Texas AGD • Dental Implant Hands-on Workshop
Houston FellowTrack Course144th Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Dental Meeting
San Antonio FellowTrack Course
JTCF Board Meeting
San Antonio AGD Patient-Centered
Practice Management
Fort Worth AGD Increase Major Case Acceptance
Through Digital Image Processing
JOURNAL OF THE TEXAS ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY • WINTER 2009
Dr. Joe Scasta, President1615 Barak Ln. Bryan, TX 77802979-260-2626 [email protected]
Dr. Grant Wolfe President-Elect
Dr. Marc Worob, President11623 Angus Rd # 16 Austin, TX 78759512-346-5196 [email protected]
Dr. Don Taylor President-ElectDr. Kelly Hobbs Past President Dr. Jacquelyn Vo TreasurerDr. Neal Shah SecretaryDr. Matt Steinberg DirectorDr. Jerry Katz Director Dr. Tana Busch Director Dr. Dave Gordon Director Dr. Mitch Moore Director Dr. Joseph Schmidt DirectorDr. Jason Carlyon Director Dr. Karen Frazer Director
Dr. Andrew Lazaris, President5132 Village Creek Dr. #400 Plano, TX 75093972-381-1888 [email protected]
Dr. Leonello Grisanti Vice PresidentDr. Paige Sohn Treasurer Dr. Bryan Moore SecretaryDr. Gary Solomon HistorianDr. Mimi Harmon DirectorDr. Aly Sergie DirectorDr. David Wilhite DirectorDr. Jill Wade Director
Dr. Terence Cook, PresidentP. O. Box 41 Pittsburg, TX 75686903-856-3343 [email protected]
Dr. Rosa Armendariz-Valdes, President4815 Alameda Ave. El Paso, TX 79905915-521-7795 [email protected]
Dr. Philip Cullen President- ElectDr. Neal Gronich VP/TreasurerDr. Ken Lucius DirectorDr. Rene De la Fuente DirectorDr. Frances Lovelady DirectorDr. Connie Nicholson Director
Dr. William Roddy, President1728 McDavid Ct. Aledo, TX 76008817-336-0212 [email protected]
Dr. Marie Holliday Vice PresidentDr. Michael Goulding Past PresidentDr. O. Z. Helmer Sec/Treasurer
Dr. Gustav Gates, President3013 Scott Blvd. Temple, TX 76504254-778-3587 [email protected]
Dr. Edward Estrada, President9006 Forest Crossing, Suite F101The Woodlands, TX 77381281-296-7411 [email protected]
Dr. Michael Hodapp President-Elect Dr. Scott Musslewhite Past PresidentDr. Michael Landry Vice President
Dr. Susannah Feagin TreasurerDr. Wendy Farrell SecretaryDr. David Umansky EditorDr. Gabriel Yammine DirectorDr. Wayde Fawcett DirectorDr. Jennine Huet DirectorDr. Bill So Director
Dr. Jimmy Lovering, President4403 76th St Lubbock, TX 79424806-794-7171 [email protected]
Dr. Xochitl Anderton President-Elect
Dr. Clinton Hardee, President3501 Sency, Suite 123 Amarillo, TX 79119806-352-2800 [email protected]
Dr. Steven Austin Sec/TreasurerDr. Zoel Allen Vice President
Dr. Carlos Garcia, President1116 E. 8th St., Suite 4 Weslaco, TX 78596956-968-1090 [email protected]
Dr. Jeffrey Alvarado President-ElectDr. Melissa Rivera SecretaryDr. Marko Alanis DirectorDr. Richard Young DirectorDr. Patricia Sandoval DirectorDr. Krystle Garza DirectorDr. Roberto Diaz Executive Board
Dr. James Donnelly, President1337 Thorpe Lane San Marcos, TX 78666512-396-5225 [email protected]
Dr. James Bone, President715 Hill Country Dr., #6 Kerrville, TX 78028830-257-7444 [email protected]
Dr. Kevin Gureckis President-ElectDr. Christopher Perry Past President Dr. Deanna Matocha TreasurerDr. Cheryl Davis SecretaryDr. Jennifer Bone DirectorDr. Robbie Henwood DirectorDr. Mike Liska DirectorDr. Jeffrey Miller DirectorDr. Ron Morin DirectorDr. Rita Parma DirectorDr. Kelly Peters-Halligan DirectorDr. Bernie Rust DirectorDr. Mickey Walker Director
Dr. Ronny Root, President/Treasurer2118 Nederland Ave., #1 Nederland, TX 77627409-727-5619 [email protected]
Dr. John Reimers SecretaryDr. Robert Marroquin Programs
Southeast Texas AGD
San Antonio AGD
River District AGD
Rio Grande Valley AGD
If you are interested in serving on the Board of Directors for your local
component please call the TAGD office at 512-244-0577 or
toll-free 877-464-8243.
Brazos Valley AGD
TAGD Component Leaders
Panhandle AGD
Lubbock AGD
Houston AGD
Heart of Texas AGD
Fort Worth AGD
El Paso AGD
East Texas AGD
Dallas AGD
Central Texas AGD
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A Great Dentist Goes to Washington is an AGD initiative that helps dentists from around the country travel to Washington D. C. for a day-long session of advocacy training followed by visits to their congressmen and senators on Capitol Hill. Last year 58 AGD members attended and together the interests of general dentists were communicated to more than 100 legislatures and their staff. More importantly, attendees returned home with skills to share to other AGD members in order to help with advocacy efforts on the state and local level.
A Great Dentist Goes to WashingtonHouston MasterTrack • Session V
Fort Worth AGDMedical Billing
HMT Continued
Daylight Saving Time Begins
St. Patrick’s Day
A Great Dentist Goes to Washington Government Relations Conference
Houston FellowTrack Course
Chicago Midwinter Cont.
Houston AGDMedical Emergencies
Hinman Dental Meeting • Atlanta, GA
Jack T. Clark FoundationOral Cancer Screenings
Dallas, TX
Smiles on WheelsJack T. Clark Foundation
Bayview, TX
JOURNAL OF THE TEXAS ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY • WINTER 2009
Let us be your dental health partner . . .And help grow your practice to include patients from the largest dental customer in the world—the TRICARE Dental Plan—which has over 167,000 enrollees in Texas.* Plus, you’ll join over 66,500 dentists nationwide and over 4,000 dentists in Texas* who enjoy network bene�ts, including:
information through My Patients’ Bene�ts
news in the quarterly Connection newsle�er
Star of the South Dental Meeting • Houston AGD Sponsored Speaker
The Dental Team Versus the Reluctant Dragon • Presented by Dr. Marvin BermanThursday, April 16 • 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
6 CE Hours • Technical and Scientific
Audience: D, H, C, A, S Dentists: $60 Other Categories: $50 To register visit www.starofthesouth.org
Building and sustaining a successful practice is no easy matter. Children today are not the children of yesterday. Parents are in a dilemma about child rearing and arrive in our offices in states of anxiety with kids who are out of control wreaking havoc upon the sensibilities of parents, teachers, doctors, and all authority figures. “No! Stop! Please and Thank You!” are becoming extinct. Instead we have “self-esteem,” “quality time,” and “time-out.” That’s the challenge for the dentist and the dental team. Using live-action videotapes, Dr. Berman will illustrate a multitude of tricks and techniques for turning even the most recalcitrant child into a cooperative one, without sedation, nitrous oxide or papoose boards.
This program will help improve the participant’s ability to:■ Evaluate and deal with the parent-child-family relationship ■ Be comfortable working with compromised children■ Achieve success using a behavioral, drug-free approach ■ Provide painless local anesthesia for young patients■ Understand and implement current clinical pediatric techniques
Dr. Marvin Berman is an internationally recognized pediatric dentist and a popular world-class lecturer. General practitioners as well as Specialists use his straight forward, no nonsense approach to patient management, practice and organization. He has been an ambassador for dentistry as a health reporter on CBS radio and as a Consumer Advisor for the ADA, the Chicago Dental Society and the Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He is the co-author of Essentials of Modern Dental Practice.
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If you’d like to check your status or need to renew your membership contact Amy at 512-244-0577 or toll-free 877-464-8243. Or e-mail [email protected]
Are you up to date on your AGD membership?
Easter
Federal Income Taxes are Due
Earth Day
Fort Worth AGDSoft Tissue & Bone Grafting & Mandibular Ridge Splitting
Star of the South Dental Meeting • Houston, TX
HAGD Sponsored Speaker Dr. Marvin Berman presents
on pediatric dentistry
Oral Cancer Awareness Week • For more information visit www.TAGD.org • Jack T. Clark page
Smiles on WheelsJack T. Clark Foundation
Mount Pleasant, TX
TAGD Strategic PlanningTAGD Board Meeting
Houston FellowTrack Course
Fort Worth AGDDinner CE Meeting
Good Friday
Smiles on WheelsJack T. Clark Foundation
Atlanta, TX
Jack T. Clark Foundation Differential Diagnosis CE
Tyler, TX
AGD Spring Board Meeting • Asheville, NC
Passover Begins
Mastering Your Financial Future Workshop • Houston
JOURNAL OF THE TEXAS ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY • WINTER 2009
JTCF Launches its New Online Course on Oral Cancer, Pre-cancer, and Differential Diagnosis of Common Oral Mucosal Conditions
Presented by Dr. John M. Wright6 hours of Continuing Education for $69
Oral cancer is one of the few oral conditions that is fatal and causes appreciable morbidity. Therapeutic intervention in the early stages provides patients their greatest chance to survive.
This online course emphasizes clinical relevance by illustrating and discussing clinical changes, which may represent early malignant or premalig-nant lesions. You will learn differential diagnosis by illustrating other pathologic conditions that share clinical features with cancerous and precancerous lesions.
With a better understanding of the disease and the ability to recognize early lesions, dental health care providers will be in a unique position within the health professions to decrease significantly the mortality and morbidity of oral cancer.
The contents of this course include:Video presentation by Dr. John M. Wright•10 multiple choice test questions•Certificate will be available for participant to print upon completion of the course •This program is approved for continuing education credits with the Texas State Board of Dental •Examiners for dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants This course is available to all dental professionals •
About the Speaker: Dr. John M. Wright is Regents Professor and Chairman of the Department of Diagnostic Sciences at Texas A&M Health Science Center, Baylor College of Dentistry. He has contributed approximately 100 publications to the scientific literature, as well as 13 book chapters and three textbooks. Dr. Wright is a past President of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and is currently a Director of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. He also serves as President-Elect of the International Association of Oral Pathologists.
Jack T. Clark Foundation Online Course • TAGD Sponsored Speaker at TDA
May 7-10, 2009Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
San Antonio, Texas
Be sure to check out the Spring issue of the TexasGP or visit our web site www.tagd.org for more information on our sponsored speaker at the TEXAS Meeting.
R e m e m b e r to stop by our booth to pick up your official AGD CE form. The CE scanners at TDA do not submit your CE hours to AGD.
Be sure to get the form you need to keep track of your CE hours and information on TAGD’s up coming events and CE courses.
Keep the yellow copy as your CE record. Return the white copy to the Texas Academy of General Dentistry Registration Table.Or mail to: Texas Academy of General Dentistry • 409 West Main Street • Round Rock, TX 78664
MEETING ATTENDANCE FORM FOR ACADEMY MEMBERS
Since its inception, the Texas Academy of General Dentistry has recognized, recorded and documented continuing education hours earned by Academy members. Thisform verifies attendance at all courses with a bonafide completion code number. Only courses that are designated by TDA as technical or scientific as related to clinicalcare will be accepted by the State Board of Dental Examiners for continuing education credit. Please refer to course brochure for course descriptions.
Name: __________________________________________AGD #:__________________________________________Address: ________________________________________City, State, Zip: __________________________________Office Phone: ____________________________________Email: ___________________________________________
Texas Academy of General Dentistry409 West Main StreetRound Rock, Texas 78664Office: 512-244-0577 Fax: 512-244-0476
A completion code will be announced in each session. Write the code in the blank before leaving the course.Without the code, no credit will be given. The code number WILL NOT be available after the session.
Texas Dental Association 138TH Annual Session • The TEXAS MeetingMay 1-4, 2008 • Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas
SPEAKER: TITLE ............................................................ L/P SUB HRS COMP. CODETHURSDAY, MAY 1Anderton: Have You Been Sued Yet L 555 3 _______Andrews: In the Eye of the Storm ... L 148 4 _______Andrews: In the Eye of the Storm ... L 148 4 _______Anusavice: Clinical Failures .............. L 612 3 _______Anusavice: Clinical Failures W .......... P 612 3 _______Baker: Products for Home Use ......... L 016 3 _______Baker: Impact of Herbal Medicines...L 016 3 _______Barrington: Xtreme General Dentistry ... L 250 3 _______Barrington: Xtreme General Dentistry W P 250 3 _______Bendit: Reduce Stress and Strain .... P 490 3 _______Bendit:What's Hot and What's Not . P 490 3 _______Berman: Dentistry For Children ....... .L 430 6 _______Blaes: Making Esthetic Provisionals...P 610 3 _______Blaes: Making Esthetic Provisionals . P 610 3 _______Burgess: Restorative Dentistry ........ L 017 3 _______Burgess: Restorative Materials ........ P 017 3 _______Cain: Your Assets ............................. L 552 3 _______Cain: Successful Partnerships .......... L 552 3 _______Clark, J: Digital Photography ........... L 138 3 _______Clark, J: Digital Photography W ....... P 138 3 _______Conroy: Accurate Impressions ......... .P 017 3 _______Conroy: Accurate Impressions ......... P 017 3 _______Costello: Dam-It! It’s Easy! sm ............. P 017 3 _______Costello: Dam-It! It’s Easy! sm ............. P 017 3 _______Davis: Beyond The Boundaries ......... L 490 3 _______Davis: Beyond The Boundaries ......... L 490 3 _______Edwab: Oral Surgery for the GP ...... L 310 6 _______Fazio: Treating Periodontitis ............. L 495 3 _______Folse: Geriatric Patient ..................... L 670 3 _______Folse: Difficult Denture Patients ...... L 670 3 _______Gates: Invisalign: Clear Essentials II P 370 8 _______Hempton: Periodontal Co-Therapist . L 490 3 _______Hempton: Implant Therapy for the RDH . L 690 3 _______Heymann: Bread and Butter ............. L 017 3 _______Heymann: Esthetic Success ............. L 780 3 _______Jameson, C: Star Gazing .................. L 551 3 _______Jameson, C: Effective Marketing .... L 557 3 _______Jeske/Peters Halligan: Emergency ... L 142 3 _______Jeske/Peters Halligan: Emergency ... L 142 3 _______Kerr: Oral Cancer .............................. L 739 3 _______Kerr: Oral Cancer .............................. L 739 3 _______Little: Website Promotion ................ L 561 3 _______Margeas: Anterior Composite Resins P 017 4 _______Margeas: Anterior Composite Resins P 017 4 _______Mayes/Metz: 3-D For Beginners ....... L 731 3 _______Mayes/Metz: ICAT ............................ L 731 3 _______McLendon: Invisalign ........................ L 370 2 _______Molinari: Allergic Patients ................. L 024 3 _______Molinari: Recommendations .............. L 024 3 _______Morgan: Tooth Whitening ................. P 780 3 _______Morgan: Tooth Whitening ................. P 780 3 _______Morlang: Bitemark Analysis Expert ... L 145 3 _______Morlang: Disaster Management ....... L 145 4 _______Padilla: Sports Dentistry ................... L 154 6 _______Paxton: Advanced Local Anesthesia L 132 3 _______Paxton: Advanced Local Anesthesia L 132 3 _______Politis: Surgical Tissue Management L 492 3 _______Politis: Surgical Tissue Management P 492 4 _______Priest: CAD/CAM Precision .............. L 690 3 _______Priest: Smile Line Revitalization ....... L 780 3 _______Riesner: Practice Management ........ L 550 3 _______Riesner: Partnership ......................... L 552 3 _______Semple: N2O Review & Exam ..........C 016 7 _______Shorey: PowerPoint ......................... L 561 3 _______Smith, P: Forever Young? ................ L 150 3 _______Streckfus: Salivary Diagnostics I ..... L 018 3 _______Streckfus: Salivary Diagnostics II .... L 018 3 _______Sweeney: Practice Management .... L 550 3 _______Sweeney: 4 Steps to Commitment . L 550 3 _______Valachi: Neck, Back, and Beyond I .. L 018 3 _______Valachi: Neck, Back, and Beyond II . L 018 3 _______Vrla: Stress Busting with Humor ...... L 770 3 _______
THURSDAY, MAY 1, Cont.Vrla: Stress Busting with Humor ...... L 770 3 _______Webb: UCR and Insurance Part I .... L 554 3 _______Webb: UCR and Insurance Part II .... L 554 3 _______West: Total Endodontic Experience .. L 070 6 _______Williamson/Parks: Digital Radiology ... P 731 3 _______Williamson/Parks: Digital Radiology ... P 731 3 _______Zelesky: Passion Centered Practice . L 550 3 _______Zelesky: Naked in Paradise ............... L 550 3 _______
FRIDAY, MAY 2Ahearn: Performance by Design ....... L 553 3 _______Ahearn: Cost Effective Office ......... L 553 3 _______Anderton/Lyman/Rashall: DA Reg. Course . C 731 8 _______Andrews/Molinari: Infection Control P 148 3 _______Andrews/Molinari: Infection Control P 148 3 _______Bendit: Keep Your Edge ................... P 495 3 _______Berman: Your Patients Love You ...... L 430 3 _______Blaes: Pearls for the DA ................... L 550 3 _______Blaes: Pearls for the DA ................... L 550 3 _______Burgess: Restorative Materials ....... P 017 3 _______Burns: Ultrasonic Scaling .................. P 495 3 _______Burns: Ultrasonic Scaling .................. P 495 3 _______Clark, J: Digital Photography W ....... P 138 3 _______Conroy: Accurate Impressions .......... P 017 3 _______Coury/Rakusin/Witherspoon: Endodontics ... L 070 3 _______Coury/Rakusin/Witherspoon: Endo 2008 .... L 070 3 _______David: Wealth Strategies ................. L 552 3 _______Davis: Doctor-Patient Exam ............ L 490 3 _______Drake: Dental Sleep Medicine .......... L 185 3 _______Drake: Dental Sleep Medicine .......... P 185 3 _______Edwab: Oral Surgery for the GP W ..P 310 3 _______Edwab: Medical Emergencies ........... P 142 3 _______Ewoldsen: Impression to Dentures ... L 671 3 _______Ewoldsen: Partial Dentures Today .... L 672 3 _______Fazio: Antibiotics In Dentistry .......... L 016 3 _______Fazio: Medicine and Dentistry .......... L 750 3 _______Fier: Temporization Simplified ........... P 610 3 _______Fier: Temporization Simplified ........... P 610 3 _______Freydberg: LUMINEERS .................... L 780 6 _______Gambardella/Johnson: Perfect Alginates .. L 017 3 _______Gambardella/Johnson: Models/Casts L 017 3 _______Gates: Invisalign: Clear Essentials II L 370 8 _______Gibson: Geriatric Dental Care ........... L 752 3 _______Gibson/Niessen: Root Caries ............. P 752 3 _______Gonzales: Forensic Odontology ......... L 145 3 _______Gonzales: Forensic Odontology ......... L 145 3 _______Hempton: Crown Lengthening W ..... P 490 5 _______Hempton: Crown Lengthening W ..... P 490 5 _______Hyman: Stairway to Dental Heaven L 550 3 _______Hyman: Practice Enhancement ........ L 550 3 _______Ishimoto: The Collections System .... L 552 3 _______Ishimoto: Broken Appointment ........ L 560 3 _______Jacobsen: Fighting Dental Disease ... L 016 3 _______Jacobsen: What to ""Prescribe" ...... L 016 3 _______Jameson/Clark, M: Technology ......... L 561 3 _______Jameson/Clark, M: Case Presentations L 138 3 _______Little: Untangling the Net ................ L 561 3 _______Lynch: Recurrent Oral Ulcers ........... L 730 3 _______Lynch: Pediatric Oral Pathology ....... L 730 3 _______McDonald: Esthetic Dentistry .......... L 780 3 _______McDonald: Provisional Restoration ...P 610 3 _______Okeson: Orofacial Pain ..................... L 181 3 _______Okeson: Management of TMD ......... L 182 3 _______Padilla: Mouthguard Fabrication W ...P 185 3 _______Padilla: Mouthguard Fabrication W ...P 185 3 _______Parel: Implant Dentistry I ................. L 690 3 _______Parel: Implant Dentistry II ................ L 690 3 _______Pendergrass: Dentistry in Motion ..... L 550 3 _______Pendergrass: Dentistry Dynamics ..... L 550 3 _______Podesta: Life Would Be Easy I ....... L 550 3 _______Podesta: Life Would Be Easy II ....... L 550 3 _______Politis: Root Coverage ..................... L 492 3 _______
SPEAKER: TITLE ............................................................ L/P SUB HRS COMP. CODE SPEAKER: TITLE ............................................................ L/P SUB HRS COMP. CODE
FRIDAY, MAY 2, Cont.Semple: N2O Review & Exam ..........C 016 7 _______Shorey: Worth A Thousand Words ... L 138 3 _______Shorey/Moore: Clinical Photography P 138 3 _______Smith, B: Medical Emergencies ........ L 142 3 _______Smith, B: Specific Emergencies ....... L 142 3 _______Smith, P: Energy For Life ................. L 150 3 _______Snow: The P. E..R. F. E..C.T. Smile ... L 780 3 _______Snow: The P. E..R. F. E..C.T. Smile W P 780 3 _______Wakefield: Restorative Materials ..... L 250 6 _______West: Endodontic Workshop ............. P 070 6 _______Williamson/Parks: Digital Radiology ... P 731 3 _______Williamson/Parks: Digital Radiology ... P 731 3 _______Wright: Differential Diagnosis .......... L 739 3 _______Wright: Oral Pathology ..................... L 739 3 _______Zahrebelny: Dental Coding ............... L 554 3 _______Zahrebelny: Medical Billing ............... L 552 3 _______Zuniga: Nerve Injuries in Dentistry ... L 314 2 _______Zuniga: Nerve Injuries in Dentistry ... L 314 2 _______
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MAY 2 & 3Hahn: Basic Implant Surgery Workshop Two-Day CourseFriday ................................................ P 691 6 _______Saturday .......................................... P 691 6 _______Flaitz: Oral Diseases, Newest Devices & Latest TreatmentsFriday ................................................ L 730 3 _______Saturday .......................................... L 739 3 _______
SATURDAY, MAY 3Andrews: Gesundheit! ...................... L 148 3 _______Barrington: Xtreme General Dentistry ... P 250 3 _______Beckett: Dental Risk Management .. L 554 3 _______Beckett: Dental Risk Management .. L 554 3 _______Brown/Steinberg: Dying to be Thin . L 150 3 _______Brown: Stress Less .......................... L 150 3 _______Burns: Keep Your Edge ..................... P 490 3 _______David: Economic Forecasts ............... L 552 3 _______Drake: Dental Sleep Medicine .......... L 750 3 _______Ewoldsen: Impressions to Dentures .. L 671 3 _______Gambardella/Johnson: Impressions ... P 017 3 _______Gambardella/Johnson: Impressions ... P 017 3 _______Gonzales: Examination of Head & Neck .. L 012 3 _______Ishimoto: Passion to Prosperity ........ L 550 3 _______Jameson, C: Empowering Change .... L 550 4 _______Jameson, J: Focus on Technology .... L 734 4 _______Jeske/Halligan: Conscious Sedation ....... L 142 6 _______LowDog: Dietary Supplements ......... L 150 3 _______LowDog/Steinberg: Strategies for Women . L 150 3 _______Lynch: Medicaid Patients ................. L 430 2 _______McDonald: Provisional Restoration ...P 610 3 _______Morgan: Finessing Orthodontics ....... P 250 3 _______Morgan: Finessing Orthodontics ....... P 250 3 _______Okeson: Non-Odontogenic Toothache ....... L 181 3 _______Parks: Mold & Maggots 101 ............. L 145 3 _______Schmitt/Young: Implant Cases ......... L 692 4 _______Schwartz: Endo Restorative Interface .... L 070 4 _______Shorey/Moore: Clinical Photography P 138 3 _______Smith, B: Medical Emergencies ........ P 142 3 _______Smith, P: When Hormones Go Haywire . L 150 3 _______Snow: Esthetic Treatment Success . L 780 3 _______Wakefield: Direct Composite Techniques P 017 3 _______Zahrebelny: Dental Coding ............... L 554 3 _______
By this signature I warrant that Iattended and completed all the coursesindicated, and that all the informationcontained in this meeting attendance formis accurate, to the best of my knowledge.
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Texas Dental Association is an ADArecognized CERP Provider
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A great way to stay up to date on issues affecting the general dentist is through the AGD’s advocacy web page. Here, members can see what are the hot legislative issues in the country as well as monitor activity in their own state.
AGD also has information and manuals to prepare members for grass roots advocacy efforts and has several tools to help members contact their state legislators. For these helpful services and more visit www.agd.org.
AGD’s Advocacy WebpageMemorial Day
Cinco de Mayo
Mother’s Day
Fort Worth AGDComplete & Implant-Based
Dentures
TDA’s Annual Session • San Antonio, TX
TDA Annual Session Cont.
Jack T. Clark FoundationDifferential Diagnosis CE
Richardson, TX
Jack T. Clark FoundationOral Cancer Screenings
Richardson, TX
JOURNAL OF THE TEXAS ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY • WINTER 2009
In 2008 the Jack T. Clark Foundation (JTCF) screened over 600 people and it was recommended that almost 15 percent of those seen visit a dentist within one week for follow-up examinations. Each of these patients received educational materials regarding oral cancer issues. The Foundation participated in 10 oral cancer screening events throughout the state and has educated over 200 dental professionals. Join us in our fight against oral cancer so that we can educate even more in 2009!
The oral cancer screenings are provided by the JTCF with support from the Texas Academy of General Dentistry in conjunction with the Dental Oncology Education Program and the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, as a part of the Texas campaign to raise awareness of oral cancer among dental professionals.
The JTCF, in affiliation with the Dental Oncology Education Program and the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, is offering brochures titled “Because We Care About Your Health, You Were Screened For Oral Cancer.” The brochure contains information about oral cancer, the early warning signs, images of abnormal lesions and information on how to perform a self examination.
The purpose is for you to distribute the brochure to your patient once you screen them for oral cancer so that you can provide them with further information regarding the significance of the screening. We provide these brochures free of charge. Please help us in our mission to inform the public of the risks of oral cancer. If you would like to order these brochures please contact Meg at
512-244-0577 or [email protected]
The Smiles Foundation invited the JTCF to assist with Smiles on Wheels, helping the Foundation to reach hundreds more who are in need of dental care in an effort to educate them on oral cancer.
Smiles on Wheels is a mini version of the current, large-scale Texas Mission of Mercy (TMOM) series. While TMOMs cater to urbanized areas and provide emergent care to 800-1,200 patients, Smiles on Wheels is a smaller, rural-county-based program that rolls into a small community, sets up 10 operatories and hopes to service 100+ members of that immediate area over a single day. For more information about Smiles on Wheels visit www.TDA.org and if you would like to volunteer with the JTCF as we assist the Smiles Foundation in the triage portion of Smiles on Wheels contact Meg at [email protected] or call 512-244-0577.
Jack T. Clark Foundation
About Oral Cancer
Oral cancer includes cancers of the mouth and the throat. About two-thirds of oral cancers occur in the mouth and about one-third are in the throat.
Oral cancer is diagnosed in about 28,000 Americans each year and causes about 7,200 deaths. Oral cancer is two times more common in men than in women and 35% more common in black men than in white men.
Oral cancer spreads quickly. Currently, only half of those diagnosed with the disease survive more than fi ve years. This is why early diagnosis and treatment is so important. Early diagnosis saves lives.
Preventing Oral CancerLower Your Risk
Most oral cancer is preventable. 75% of oral cancers are related to tobacco use, alcohol use, or the use of both together. Using both tobacco and alcohol puts you at much greater risk than using either tobacco or alcohol alone.
Do not use tobacco products -- cigarettes, chew-ing tobacco, snuff, pipes or cigars. Tobacco in all forms increases your risk for all cancers including oral cancer.
Drinking 1.6 oz. or more of alcohol per day doubles your risk for oral cancer as well as the risk for other cancers.
Use lip balm that contains sunscreen. Exposure to sunlight is the number one cause for lip cancer.
Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Eating at least fi ve fruits and vegetables per day as a part of a low fat, high fi ber diet may help reduce cancer risk. A healthy diet can reduce your overall cancer risk by 30%.
ResourcesAMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Phone: (800) ACS-2345 http://www.cancer.org
JACK T. CLARK FOUNDATIONPhone: (512) 244-0577http://www.tagd.org/pages/clark.html
NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Phone: (800) 4-CANCER, TTY: (800) 332-8615http://www.cancer.gov
NATIONAL ORAL HEALTH INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSEPhone: (301) 402-7364http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/HealthInformation
ORAL CANCER FOUNDATIONhttp://www.oralcancerfoundation.org
TEXAS DEPARTMENT STATE HEALTH SERVICESPhone: (888) 963-7111, TDD: (512) 458-7708 http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE POLICY AND RESEARCH (AHCPR), Phone: (301) 427-1364; TDD: (888) 586-6340http://www.ahrq.gov/
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1. Enjoy some of Texas’ best restaurants like Uchi and Wink2. Fabulous shopping at the 2nd Street Warehouse District, the Domain, and San Marcus Outlet mall3. Take your tots to the Austin Children’s Museum4. Learn about Texas at the Bob Bullock Texas History Museum and Imax Theater5. Explore the great exhibits at the Blanton Art Museum
6. Hike the beautiful Greenbelt in the heart of Austin7. Enjoy the nightlife at places like Esther’s Follys and Pete’s Piano Bar8. Enjoy the scenery and chilly water at Barton Springs9. Get reacquainted with the Texas State Capitol located a few blocks from the AT&T Conference Center10. Explore the UT Campus, tour the Tower and DKR Stadium
10 Things to do in Austin During the 2009 Lone Star Dental ConferenceFather’s Day
Austin MasterTrack • Session VIII
Austin MT ContinuedFort Worth AGD
Restorative Disappointments
TAGD Board Meeting TAGD Pre-CaucusFort Worth AGD
Dinner CE Meeting
Smiles on WheelsJack T. Clark Foundation
Marlin County, TX
JOURNAL OF THE TEXAS ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY • WINTER 2009
Save the date!2009 Lone Star Dental Conference
September 11-12, 2009
Held at the brand new AT&T Executive Education
and Conference Center in Austin, Texas.
2009 TAGD & AGD Annual Meetings
Congratulations to Texas members earning Fellowship, Mastership and the LLSR Award.
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2009 AGD Annual Meeting • Baltimore, MD
AGD Annual ContinuedSummer AGD Board Mtng.
Smiles on WheelsJack T. Clark Foundation
Rocksprings, TX
JOURNAL OF THE TEXAS ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY • WINTER 2009
2009 Lone Star Dental ConferenceFeaturing:The Hottest Topics in Dentistry Today
Presented by Dr. Louis MalcmacherThe primary goal of this seminar is to teach dentists and staff how to easily integrate the hottest topics in dentistry into their practices such as less than an hour teeth whitening, no prep porcelain veneers, resin bonding, overhead control, treatment acceptance, and patient affordability. These practical con-cepts will enable you to offer new dental services, reduce your stress, significantly increase your production, substantially lower your overhead, and have fun doing dentistry. This semi-nar is a fast paced, entertaining, and educational course and is recommended for dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants and office managers. This course will get you and your staff excited about dentistry!
This course will cover:The latest and greatest in resin bonding • No preparation porcelain veneers – transform your practice with • these new techniquesLasers in dentistry – why it is a must for every cosmetic proce-• dure Narrow diameter implants – learn to love the lower denture • patientTeeth whitening update - the fastest, easiest, most successful • way to bleach Oral care products that expand your practice – what works and • what doesn’tMotivating your patients to ASK for treatment!• Learn how to let patients try out their dentistry before treatment• Real overhead control - maintaining an overhead of 50% or less • Financial arrangements and the honor system - let your patients • have the “honor” while you have the “system”
2009 Lone Star Dental ConferenceSeptember 11 & 12
At the brand new AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center
in Austin, Texas
The 2009 Lone Star Dental Conference is promising to be one of our best events to date located at a new, state of the art location and with great CE for dentists and their staff. Dr. Louis Malcmacher is Friday’s featured speaker this year and we will also offer a State Board approved oral sedation update course for dentists as well as several hands on workshops held on Saturday.
Our new venue features the AT&T Conference Center and a four-star hotel located in the heart of Austin. 2009 LSDC participants can enjoy the accommodations at our special TAGD rate of $160 per night by calling 512-404-1900.
To register for the conference call the TAGD office at 512-244-0577 or visit www.tagd.org to register online.
Don’t forget to RSVP for the Texas Dentist of the Year Gala on Friday, September 11, where we will celebrate some of the dental profession’s
finest. Nominees have been chosen by dental societies around the state and exemplify excellence in dentistry. Don’t miss out on a great evening,
be sure to reserve your tickets by calling 512-244-0577.
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FridayFull-day CE Lectures
Spouses BrunchTexas Dentist of the Year Gala
SaturdayHands-on Workshops
2009 Lone Star Dental Conference Schedule
Ramadan
Dallas MasterTrack • Session IV
Dallas MT Continued
AGD Fall Board Meeting • Chicago, IL
JOURNAL OF THE TEXAS ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY • WINTER 2009
TAGD Online Continuing EducationTSBDE Approved Online Dental Assistant
Registration Course and ExamProvided by the Texas Academy of General Dentistry
newly hired dental assistants have one year from the date they are employed to register with the tsbde. during this time they are permitted to make x-rays under the direct supervision of a dentist. registration requires successful completion of the tsbde approved dental assistant registration course
and exam and submission of other forms that TSBDE specifies.
Through TAGD’s online dental course dental assistants can:complete the course and exam online from the comfort of their own • home or office computer with a high-speed internet connection.Watch video from one of dr. robert cooley’s lectures along with • viewing his power point slides during the online courseregister and earn credit at your own pace. the online course takes • approximately eight hours to complete and can be taken at any time.start, pause and resume the program at their convenience.• Print their certificate upon completion of the course and exam.•
Only $125 for AGD staff members&
$155 for non-AGD staff members
OSHA and HIPAA Online ClassesProvided by the Texas Academy of General Dentistry
OSHA and HIPAA Training CourseAll dental office employees can now receive OSHA and HIPAA training online from the comfort of your home or office computer. The course is designed to start, pause and resume depending on the needs of the day-to-day office activities; total time of the course is approximately two and a half hours in duration.This course will cover:
hazard communication and exposure control plans. • An overview of the HIPAA rules, including the penalty rules (fines)• HIPAA issues that might occur in a dental office. • the course will include a short course on blood-borne pathogens of • which training is required annually.
the Osha and hiPaa online course will satisfy dentists’ requirement for relicensure as well as earn them ce credit. a manual is available to download when logged in to the course and, when finished, the registered participant will be able to print a certificate of completion and a training record form for other participants.
OSHA and HIPAA Update CoursetaGd also now offers an online Osha and hiPaa annual update course. the program is 45 minutes in duration and once completed, the registered participant may print and fill out a training record form for themselves and other participants. this course will satisfy Osha’s requirement for an annual blood-born pathogen update.
Provider #2193281/1/06-12/31/10 To register or find out more information about these courses visit www.TAGD.org
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TAGD’s Lone Star Dental Conference • Austin, TX
Register online: sign up for courses and pay through PayPal or download a registration form to send in.
Fax in your form to 512-244-0476
Call the TAGD office at 512-244-0577 (or toll-free 877-464-8243) to sign up over the phone
Mail your form to: 409 W. Main St. • Round Rock,TX 78664
Register for the 2009 Lone Star Dental Conference
Labor Day
Rosh Hashanah Begins
Yom Kippur Begins
Houston MasterTrack • Session VI
Houston MT Continued ADA’s Annual Session Begins
TAGD Board MeetingDentist of the Year Gala
Fort Worth AGDDinner CE Meeting
TAGD Component Reception • Austin, TX
JOURNAL OF THE TEXAS ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY • WINTER 2009
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ADA’s Annual Session • Honolulu, HI
ADA’s Annual Session Cont.
Panhandle AGDFamily & Patient
Behavior Management
JOURNAL OF THE TEXAS ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY • WINTER 2009
AGD Online ResourcesAdvocacyKeep track of how AGD is working to give all general dentists a political voice with their Advocacy web page. You can find information on the hot issues in your profession along with ways to reach out to media and government to voice your opinion.
Online Case StudiesAccess numerous discussions and topics through AGD’s publications page. You can read through case studies posted every month and see what members throughout the country have to say about them through the discussion forum.
Free AGD E-mail for MembersWith the e-mail forwarding program, you can have one address to put on your stationary, business cards, and web site. All e-mails sent to your agd.org address will be forwarded to the personal e-mail account of your choice. For information visit the My AGD tab on the AGD web site.
Third Party ComplaintsSometimes errors or disagreements occur in the administration of dental benefits through third party payers. If you have a third party complaint regarding, a request for a refund of an “overpayment,” denial of a claim for lack of dental necessity, or “downcoding” or “bundling” of submitted claims, AGD will assist you.
AGD Career CenterAt the AGD Career Center you can post resumes, view available jobs or post your own job openings. The site also allows you to create an account to help manage any resumes or job postings you currently have on the site.
Online FAGD Study GuideThe online FAGD Study Guide has been developed from the content outline of the Fellowship Exam and members will receive credit hours for completing it. The online practice exam includes 100 questions and once complete, you can view the results in-stantly, as well as the answer key and a list of the questions you answered incorrectly.
RSS Feed Add AGD’s RSS (Rich Site Summary) feed to your computer and you will get frequently updated information automatically sent to you. This will help you get the latest information on AGD as well as tips, benefits, and dental news.
AGD Award ApplicationsOn the AGD Awards web page you can access applications and information about Fellowship, Mastership or the Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition Award. Also visit the recognition tab where you can nominate your colleagues or constituent for other AGD accolades.
Free Personalized Web Site for MembersAGD offers a program that will create a personalized web site for members. A 10-step wizard guides you through choosing colors, fonts, uploading graphics, and creating links for a page. This benefit allows you to communicate information to your patients and potential patients. Visit the My AGD tab on the AGD web site.
KnowYourTeeth.comKnowYourTeeth.com is the newest online resource for the public. Recently featured in Shape magazine, the article directs readers to the site to answer any dental questions they may have. The site also features a tool where the public can find an AGD dentist in case they need to seek treatment.
AGD Member BlogsFrom AGD’s homepage you can check out AGD’s the Daily Grind. Here, you can read and discuss other AGD members’ blogs or you can start a blog of your own.
Dental Fact Sheets for Your PatientsAGD provides you with fact sheets for you to distribute to your patients on the “For the Public” web page. Topics for each sheet range from amalgams to tooth erosion and if you print one out while logged in to the AGD site it will also include your name and contact information at the top of the page.
PodcastsStay up-to-date in the latest topics in dentistry by downloading AGD podcasts. You will be able to listen to interviews with notable general dentists and specialists in your car or at the gym. These are available on the AGD web site through the publications page.
Speaker DatabaseIf you are a PACE provider and have a CE course you would like to promote or need to find a speaker for your next meeting check out the education page. Here you can access AGD’s speaker database and upload your events to the online calendar.
Free Contract Analysis ServiceUnderstanding third-party contracts is a key element to timely and secure reimbursements for procedures deemed necessary by you. The AGD can assist you by discussing the terms of the contract and explaining their ramifications. For more information on this service visit the advocacy page on the AGD web site.
PACE Provider ToolsThe education web page has numerous PACE provider tools to help you keep up with PACE guidelines. Included are instructions on submitting your PACE roster, sample documents, the new subject code list and provider FAQs.
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With the AGD’s Capwiz program, it is easy for Constituent leaders and members to work with AGD’s advocacy department to create specially drafted e-mails to legislators, the governor, local media outlets and others regarding dental issues. After these customized messages have been created, AGD Headquarters can send an e-mail to all members in your constituent asking them to take action.
Since the launch of Capwiz in 2006, AGD members have sent 6,611 e-mail alerts. National issues that generated plenty of activity included responding to a Money magazine article about dentistry, responding to the AAP guidelines, and promoting Dental Awareness Day, which was celebrated on Aug. 4, 2006. In addition to national alerts, many local issues have been supported or opposed through Capwiz.
For more information go to the Advocacy page of the AGD Web site. Once there, click on the Capwiz link.
Thanksgiving
Veteran’s Day
Daylight Saving Time Ends Austin MasterTrack • Session I
Austin MT Continued
Fort Worth AGDDinner CE Meeting
Greater New York Dental Meeting
Greater New York Dental Meeting
JOURNAL OF THE TEXAS ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY • WINTER 2009
Member Benefits
AGD Member Benefits Public Information Initiatives - AGD works around the clock to promote the general dentist to the public. The AGD public relations department issues numerous press releases every month educating the public on oral health awareness and the importance of visiting their dentist. Through these initiatives, AGD has been able to reach millions of people across the country. AGD also does it’s part to increase awareness about members’ accomplishments whether informing the public what it means to be a Fellow or Master in the AGD or distributing press releases on behalf of members for their accomplishments.
Transcripts - AGD is the only organization that keeps tracks of members’ CE hours making re-licensure with the TSBDE more efficient and the organization maintains an additional transcript to help members stay on track to receive special AGD accolades such as Fellowship or Mastership.
MasterTrack - Texas is one of the few constituents to have an organized, cost- effective plan to assist with members achieving their Fellowship or Mastership. Online CE - TAGD now offers three online courses to help members and their staff conveniently obtain the CE they need for re-licensure and to stay in compliance with the TSBDE. By visiting www.tagd.org participants can register for the Dental Assistant Registration Course and Exam, OSHA and HIPAA Training Course and the Jack T. Clark Foundation’s course on Oral Cancer and Differential Diagnosis. All include a certificate of completion which can be printed out at your own computer.
Publications - Both AGD and TAGD distribute award-winning publications such as the AGD Impact, General Dentistry, and the TexasGP. All of which are mailed free of charge to TAGD members.
Continuing Education Courses - AGD gives members hundreds of opportunities to receive the CE hours our members need. The AGD provides over 100 courses at their annual meeting and TAGD held over 75 courses throughout Texas in 2008. To find information about upcoming courses visit the calendar page at www.tagd.org.
Web Tools - Members can access numerous resources through AGD’s web site that will help yourself, your patients, and the general public. The advocacy page keeps members up to date on important issues affecting your profession and members can create personalized e-mail accounts and web pages to help market your practice. Patients can also visit AGD’s web site to browse dental facts and terms, receive dental advice through AGD’s new page KnowYourTeeth.com and much more.
The following are special member benefits are available through AGD’s Benefits Plus program. Visit www.agd.org to find out more information.
AGD Visa Platinum Card is offered to AGD members so they can enjoy lower interest rates and an optional “value miles” feature that can be redeemed on major U.S. air carriers.
Avis Rental Car and Budget Rental Car offer discounts to AGD members at locations throughout the country.
Liberty Mutual provides special group discounts are available on automobile, home and renter’s insurance.
First Data Independent Sales teamed up with AGD to provide members with the opportunity to grow your business by offering your patients the option to pay with all major credit cards, PIN-secured debit card, gift cards, web-based transactions, and more.
Affinity Insurances Services, Inc. is offering AGD members the opportunity to cover yourself, your family and employees with a customized package for medical, life, disability and vision insurance. Affinity allows clients to choose from several different plans in order to receive the best care for your situation.
Institute of Medical Emergency Preparedness (IMEP) teamed up with AGD to provide members with a special price for IMEP’s Emergency Response System (ERS) which is a comprehensive approach to medical emergency preparedness. The system, created by doctors, is a medical emergency plan ready to be put to use in your office today. The ERS includes 22 Standard of Care Algorithms, online testing, emergency action guide, four educational workbooks for training, monthly mock drills and more. Participants can earn up to 26 hours of CE for each staff member.
Dentist’s Advantage is a professional liability and practice protection company offering discounts on liability insurance to AGD members. Fellows and Masters in the AGD can receive additional discounts and students, as well as residents, are able to receive liability insurance to cover them during board examinations.
Affiliated Network Services is the leading provider of real-time administrative transactions for dental professionals. ANS solutions include electronic connections to dental payers for claims submission, status reporting, eligibility verifications, and benefits reporting. It also includes support for all of the electronic transactions and Real-time processing to immediately acknowledge receipt, update claims status, and report any errors.
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Hanukkah
JOURNAL OF THE TEXAS ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY • WINTER 2009
TAGD Mission and Vision
visionmissionThe Texas Academy of General Dentistry’s mission is to advance excellence in general dentistry
The Texas Academy of General Dentistry’s vision is to be the organization of choice for all general dentists in Texas.
core valuesThe core values of TAGD are Lifelong learning Integrity and ethical behavior Freedom of choice Fellowship Belief in the value and benefit of general dentistry
JOURNAL OF THE TEXAS ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY • WINTER 2009
TAGD Task ForcesPublic InformationMarko Alanis,DDS*
PACE CommitteeDavid Wilhite, DDS, MAGD* Tom Karr, DDS, FAGDTana Busch, DDSJerry Katz, DDS, FAGDMitch Moore, DDSTim Rainey, DDS, MAGDO. Z. Helmer, DDS, FAGDChris Miller, DDS, FAGDMichael Payne, DDS, FAGDPat Mitchell, DDS, FAGDCindy Flanagan, DDS, FAGDRalph Cooley, DDS, FAGDBarry Bartee, DDSMichael Adame, DDS, FAGDJeff Bauer, DDS,Tom Connor, DDS
Dental CareCraig Armstrong, DDS, FAGD*
Legislative CommitteeDavid Tillman, DDS, MAGD* Mark Peppard, DDS, FAGDDan McCauley, DDS, FAGDMickey Walker, DDS, MAGDRon Theiss, DDS, MAGD
Budget CommitteeMark Peppard, DDS, FAGD* Ron Theiss, DDS, MAGDMickey Walker, DDS, FAGDDan McCauley, DDS, FAGDConnie Sonnier, CAE
Executive CommitteeRon Theiss, DDS, MAGD* Mickey Walker, DDS, MAGDDan McCauley, DDS, FAGDMark Peppard, DDS, FAGDConnie Sonnier, CAE
Nominating CommitteeDan McCauley, DDS, FAGD*
Audit CommitteeMark Peppard, DDS, FAGD*
MembershipJamie Bone, DDS, FAGD*
New Dentist CommitteeJamie Bone, DDS, FAGD*Ron Theiss, DDS, MAGDRalph Cooley, DDS, FAGDDoug Bogan, DDS, FAGDBrooke Loftis, DDSJackie Vo, DDSAly Sergie, DDSTifani Shuttlesworth, DDSJosh Austin, DDSShane Ricci, DDSManuel Gonzales, DDSAnna Windham, DDSKim TurnbowAnthony MaggioConnie Sonnier, CAEAmy Knitt
If you are interested in serving on a TAGD task force please contact Connie Sonnier at 512-244-0577 or [email protected].
Get Back on Track for MastershipWith Help from TAGD
In 2003 AGD switched methods they use to track CE hours. As a result those of you who received your AGD Fellowship before 2003 may have had some of your CE hours dropped from your transcript.
TAGD wants to help you recover these hours and get back on track in obtaining your Mastership. We are offering members the opportunity to contact our office and help you recover those dropped hours in order to see how close you are to receiving your Mastership. CE hours we can help you recover include participation hours earned while working on your Fellowship because they can now be applied to your Mastership as well.
If you are interested please contact the TAGD office at 512-244-0577 or toll-free 877-464-8243
About the TAGD MasterTrack Program TAGD MasterTrack is a protocol type program set up in two-session segments for each track. Each Session is 3 1/2 days beginning with protocol presentations on Thursday. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday begin new topics. Participants that complete a four year track in Houston, Austin or Dallas will earn the minimum 400 participation hours needed for Mastership. Participants are expected to earn the additional 200 lecture hours at local CE meetings during this period.
1. Choose your interestsCheck any areas of interest that you would like to
know more about or participate in:
q Educational Programs q Fellowship/Mastership Award
q Jack T. Clark Foundation q Volunteer Opportunities
q AGD Financial Planning Program q Other: ___________
2. Tell us about youName____________________________________
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3. Send in your application and duesToday’s Date___________________________q 2009 Academy Dues - State & National $494q Student Dues $16Or New Dentist Special Dues Rates - State & Nationalq 2005 Graduates $425q 2006 Graduates $324q 2007 Graduates $221q 2008 Graduates and Residents $127
After July 1, 2009 half year dues available, National and • State prices are discounted 50%.
After October 1, 2009 any dues payments will count • towards 2010, the rest of 2009 is free.
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q Central Texas $35 q Rio Grande Valley $35
q Dallas $45 q River District $15
q East Texas $20 q San Antonio $35
q El Paso $10 q South East Texas $10
q Fort Worth $40 q Houston $50
q Heart of Texas $15 q2006 Grad $25
q Lubbock $35 q2007 Grad $35
q2008 Grad $45
Texas AGD Membership Application
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