NDA JOURNAL Spring 2022 Volume 24, Issue 1 Official Magazine of the Nevada Dental Association and Component Societies A Peer Reviewed Journal
NDA Journal 4 Featured Article CDC Emails: Our Definition of Vaccine is “Problematic” Nov 2, 2021 The CDC caused an uproar in early September 2021, after it changed its definitions of “vaccination” and “vaccine.” For years, the CDC had set definitions for vaccination/vaccine that discussed immunity. This all changed on September 1, 2021. The prior CDC Definitions of Vaccine and Vaccination August 26, 2021: Vaccine: A product that stimulates a person’s immune system to produce immunity to a specific disease, protecting the person from that disease. Vaccines are usually administered through needle injections, but can also be administered by mouth or sprayed into the nose. Vaccination: The act of introducing a vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease. The CDC Definitions of Vaccine and Vaccination since September 1, 2021: Vaccine: A preparation that is used to stimulate the body’s immune response against diseases. Vaccines are usually administered through needle injections, but some can be administered by mouth or sprayed into the nose. Vaccination: The act of introducing a vaccine into the body to produce protection from a specific disease. People noticed. Representative Thomas Massie was among the first to discuss the change, noting the definition went from “immunity” to “protection.” To many observers, it appeared the CDC changed the definitions because of the waning effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines. For example, the effectiveness of the Pfizer vaccine falls over time, with an Israeli study reported in August 2021 as showing the vaccine being “only 16% effective against symptomatic infection for those individuals who had two doses of the shot back in January.” The CDC recognizes the waning effectiveness, thus explaining their promotion of booster shots. The CDC tried to downplay the change, stating “slight changes in wording over time … haven’t impacted the overall definition.” Internal CDC E-Mails CDC emails we obtained via the Freedom of Information Act reveal CDC worries about how the performance of the COVID-19 vaccines didn’t match the CDC’s own definition of “vaccine”/“vaccination.” The CDC’s apparatchiks went to work in the face of legitimate public questions on this issue. In one August 2021 email (see image 1), a CDC employee cited to complaints that “Right-wing COVID-19 deniers are using your ‘vaccine’ definition to argue that mRNA vaccines are not vaccines…” Image 1
Spring 2022 www.nvda.org 5 Featured Article Image 2 After taking some suggestions, the CDC’s Lead Health Communication Specialist went up the food chain to propose changes to the definitions: “I need to update this page Immunization Basics | CDC since these definitions are outdated and being used by some to say COVID-19 vaccines are not vaccines per CDC’s own definition.” (See image 2) »
NDA Journal 6 Getting no response, there was a follow-up email a week later (see image 3): “The definition of vaccine we have posted is problematic and people are using it to claim the COVID-19 vaccine is not a vaccine based on our own definition.” Featured Article » The change of the “vaccination” definition was eventually approved on August 31. The next day, on September 1, they approved the change to the “vaccine” definition from discussing immunity to protection. There you have it. Affirmative action for the multinational corporations. Why have them improve their vaccines when you can just change the definition of vaccine to fit their ineffective vaccines? 0 Image 3 There you have it. Affirmative action for the multinational corporations. Why have them improve their vaccines when you can just change the definition of vaccine to fit their ineffective vaccines?
Spring 2022 www.nvda.org 7 » »
NDA Journal 8 Literature Review Dentists, Dental Students Worldwide Resistant to COVID-19 Jabs According to a January 2022 article review by Melissa Busch in Dr. Bicuspid, many practicing dentists and dental students throughout the world remain reluctant to receive vaccinations for COVID-19 as noted in The Journal of Dental Sciences. The authors felt that dentistry and policymakers must address the concerns of dental care professionals, including potential side effects of the vaccines and the pace of their development, to prevent further spread of COVID-19. “These unique circumstances pose a high risk for COVID-19 infection among dentists and their patients,” wrote the group, led by co-first authors Sabrina Chowdhury and Elizabeth Bustos from New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. In 2021, healthcare workers were deemed priority groups for COVID-19 vaccination. Despite the prioritization, some healthcare workers, including those in dentistry, have been reluctant to get vaccinated. The researchers could not find global trends of COVID-19 vaccination preferences among dental care professionals. Therefore, they acquired empirical evidence on COVID-19 vaccination refusal among practicing dentists and dentistry students, they wrote. Using a scoping review approach, they selected 17 studies published in English between March 2020 and December 2021. The studies included 2,983 practicing dentists from 11 countries, including the U.S. and U.K., and 7,805 dental students from 23 countries, including the U.S., and quantified COVID-19 vaccine refusal rates among participants. Using random-effects modeling, the researchers determined pooled prevalence rates for vaccine refusal. The overall rate of COVID-19 vaccination refusal among practicing dentists worldwide was 19%, and it was 24.9% among dental students, the authors wrote. In most of the studies, dental professionals refused the vaccine due to concerns about safety, efficacy, side effects, or the quick development of the vaccines, they noted. Also, a lack of trust in pharmaceutical companies, government, experts, healthcare organizations, or COVID-19 vaccines/ infection-related information was cited as a primary reason for not wanting to be vaccinated. The review had limitations, according to the authors, such as the data only including dentists and students. Other dental team members such as dental assistants were not included in the review because the researchers assumed these professionals may have lower training and/or knowledge than dentists, which is a predictor of vaccination. Therefore, the actual rates of vaccine refusal could be higher within the dental workforce, and more studies are needed to better understand vaccine preferences among dental support staff, Chowdhury, Bustos, and colleagues added. Leaders need to be proactive because many dentists have practices in places where policies such as vaccine mandates cannot always be enforced, patients are not always screened for COVID-19 or vaccination status, and other such factors, they wrote. “Policymakers, professional organizations, and healthcare leaders need to act urgently and decisively to address these issues in the field of dental health care,” the group concluded. 0 Editor’s Note: Although the authors of this study did list reasons for the refusal of dentists to receive the experimental COVID formulations, they dismissed the health professionals’ concerns out-of-hand. The nearly 1/4 of dental professionals in this study and over 1/3 of physicians that do not agree with experimental COVID formulation mandatory injections are not insignificant minorities and deserve circumspect responses to their concerns, not summary notice.
Spring 2022 www.nvda.org 9 Featured Article James Callaway, an Artist with a Drill and a Brush By Daniel L. Orr II, D.D.S., M.S. (Anesthesiology), Ph.D., J.D. M.D., Editor, NDAJ Dr. James A. Callaway (1947– 2022) (Figure 1) was a wellknown dentist and Renaissance-Man for over 50 years in Las Vegas, NV. Callaway attended the University of Nevada Reno as an undergraduate then matriculated into the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry where he earned a D.D.S. Summa Cum Laude. He then moved back to his hometown of Las Vegas to begin practice. He began his affiliation with UNLV sports medicine as the team dentist in 1977. He was also the team dentist for the Las Vegas AAA minor league professional baseball franchise from its inception in 1983 and for the National Finals Rodeo which moved to Las Vegas in 1985. “Doc” was a member of the Board of Directors of the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame and was inducted into the UNLV Sports Hall of Fame in 2008 as an essential contributor to, for instance, UNLV national championships in basketball, tennis, track and field, and golf. The Las Vegas Review Journal described Dr. Callaway as “An artist with both a drill and a brush.” Not only were his patients singularly known in the community, but he was well-known to dentists for the fact that he did all his own fixed prosthodontic lab work. Throughout his career he was in high demand as an esthetic dentist to entertainers from Las Vegas and around the world. Dr. Callaway’s national reputation though was not as a dentist, but as an artist who specialized in Western Americana (https://www.facebook. com/JimCallawayart/). Not only was he a team doctor, but was also authorized by the UNLV, the NFR, and others as a vetted gallery-qualified artist. Dr. Callaway was commissioned by UNLV for dozens of portraits through the years. (Figures 2–4) »
NDA Journal 10 Featured Article Dr. Callaway was featured in The Nevada Dental Association Journal multiple times for contributed cover art and also won awards for these efforts such as recognition from the International College of Dentists Journalism Awards for Outstanding Cover in 2009. (Figures 6–9) Dr. Callaway’s memorial services were held 24 January 2022 in Las Vegas. Participants included family members, leaders in Dr. Callaway’s faith, dentists, and athletes. Bill Robinson, DDS; Mont Ringer, DDS; and David Fife, DDS, participated in the services. Music was provided by Jared Downey, DDS, and his family. Former UNLV Quarterback Steve Stallworth spoke about Dr. Callaway’s charitable service within the entire community. 0 Contact us today! www.llmpubs.com | 800-647-1511 Advertise to Support Your Association! Please enjoy examples of Dr. Callaway’s art displayed in the following seven pages. Dr. James Callaway »
Spring 2022 www.nvda.org 11 Figure 1: Dr. James Callaway UNLV Obituary Photo Figure 2: Commissioned Stacy Augmon Portrait UNLV Hall of Fame Induction
NDA Journal 12 Figure 3: Commissioned Dr. Gerald Higgens UNLV Hall of Fame Portrait
Spring 2022 www.nvda.org 13 Figure 4: Commissioned Larry Johnson UNLV Hall of Fame Portrait Figure 5: Reggie Theus, James Callaway, Glen Gondrizek UNLV Hall of Fame Induction
NDA Journal 14 » Figure 6: Dr. Jay Lewis NDAJ Cover 2008
Spring 2022 www.nvda.org 15 Figure 7: Calling the Spirit NDAJ Cover 2019
NDA Journal 16 » Figure 8: Sports Dentistry NDAJ Cover 2011
Spring 2022 www.nvda.org 17 Figure 9: The Healing NDAJ Cover 2010
NDA Journal 18 NDA Executive Director’s Message Michele M. Reeder NDA Executive Director’s Spring Message Welcome to 2022! This year certainly lived up to its Chinese New Year and came in like a tiger! I am thrilled to report that the NDA is very busy with member dues renewals (thank you for renewing!) and looking forward to upcoming events such as the NDA Legislative Strategy Session, UNLV | ADA | ASDA Dental Student Signing Day, and UNLV School of Dental Medicine Vendor Fair. Additionally, we just completed the NDA Executive Committee Retreat and Training with a full day of learning and the NDAMid-Winter House of Delegates meeting in Las Vegas (see pictures on facing page). Thanks to all our volunteer leaders and delegates for their time, dedication, and representation at these important meetings and activities. We have many new delegates, as well as some familiar faces, representing more dentists from across the state. The NDA is also participating with the ADA through a co-sponsorship at the National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) Spring meeting in March in Las Vegas. This is an opportunity for the NDA to meet with a variety of legislators who work on insurance legislation both locally and across the country. It is a rare opportunity to meet with those who make decisions that could impact dentistry. In addition to a variety of events, the NDA is excited to announce that we have formed a Group Purchasing Organization, or GPO, with The Dentists Supply Company, primarily known as TDSC.com, powered by Henry Schein. This arrangement affords special NDAmember-only discounts. Now when you purchase dental supplies and small equipment for your practice from TDSC.com, you can reduce your supply costs and generate non-dues revenue for the NDA. Be sure to contact the NDA office, go to nvda.org, or contact your local dental society for details. Watch for a variety of NDA communications as we go through the next several months as we seek your input on potential legislative priorities and on upcoming events and activities where the NDA is representing its members from across Nevada. Lastly, I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to our members and constituents for their continued support. I realize that membership in a professional association means different things to different people depending upon where they are in their career, their family, and their future goals. You’ve all made a significant investment in your education, and we appreciate your continued investment in the industry of organized dentistry through your tripartite (ADA/NDA/ Dental Society) membership. 0 I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to our members and constituents for their continued support. I realize that membership in a professional association means different things to different people depending upon where they are in their career, their family, and their future goals.
Spring 2022 www.nvda.org 19 NDA Executive Director’s Message
NDA Journal 20 Ed De Andrade, DDS Brian Iriye, MD NDA President’s Spring Message Pregnancy is complicated by unique physiologic changes that adversely affect oral health disorders. Data has shown that routine preventative and therapeutic oral care and procedures are not associated with an increase in adverse pregnancy outcomes. For this edition of the NDA Journal, I would like to introduce Brian Iriye, MD who I have asked to submit the following article. Oral health is an essential component of overall physical health. Over the past couple of decades, associations of dental conditions with cardiovascular disease,1 pulmonary disorders such as pneumonia and COPD,2 and diabetes,3 as well as other disease processes. During pregnancy, conditions such as periodontal disease have been associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preterm birth and low birth weight.4 Pregnancy is complicated by unique physiologic changes that adversely affect oral health disorders. Data has shown that routine preventative and therapeutic oral care and procedures are not associated with an increase in adverse pregnancy outcomes. Additionally, multiple organizations within the U.S. have issued an evidence-based guideline on perinatal oral health during the pregnancy episode, and the first national health guidelines were issued in 2012.5 Guidelines From That Conference Included • Routine dental visits every six months or sooner with specific concerns. • Brush teeth twice daily with fluoridated toothpaste and floss daily. • Rinse daily with alcohol-free mouth rinse. • After eating, chew xylitol- containing gum or use similar mints to decrease bacteria that cause decay. • Minimize sugar consumption and eat healthy foods. Nevertheless, there is still confusion among some dental health providers regarding dental visits during pregnancy. Asking for a letter for clearance for routine dental prophylaxis has decreased but still is not an uncommon event. The national oral health guidelines developed in 2012 have given excellent suggestions to improve care.5 The Importance of Dental Health for Pregnancy NDA President’s Message
Spring 2022 www.nvda.org 21 Regarding Medications • Anesthetics such as 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine are acceptable for use. • Antibiotics such as penicillin agents, cephalosporins, and clindamycin are appropriate for non-allergic patients. • Antifungals such as nystatin are well tolerated. • Analgesics such as acetaminophen and opioids such as short use of codeine or Percocet are okay for use during pregnancy. Oral radiographs are not contraindicated during pregnancy. Exposure should be limited via attempts to decrease the number of x-ray exposure and via appropriate shielding of the abdomen and thyroid.6 Prenatal care providers should be consulted, when possible, over the need for IV sedation or anesthesia.5 Clinical Conditions Restorative treatments for conditions such as extractions, root canal, or treatment of dental caries do not have increased risk during the second trimester onward.7 Periodontal disease is associated with an increased risk of preterm birth (PTB), low birth weight (LBW), and preeclampsia.8 However, meta-analysis has shown a non-significant reduction in PTB or LBW with the treatment of periodontal disease with scaling and root planning.9 Nonetheless, treatment during pregnancy may decrease cariogenic bacterial infection from either parent to the child by mouth-tomouth transmission from something as innocent as sharing utensils. The CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics have worked to create a health communications resource for providers called Protect Tiny Teeth (https://www.aap.org/en/news-room/ campaigns-and-toolkits/oral-health/). Periodontal disease should be aggressively treated in the reproductive age female due to its effects upon pregnancy and childhood dental caries. This should especially be aggressive due to the mixed results of treatment during pregnancy. Interestingly, a recent abstract from the February 2022 Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine showed a 24% reduction in preterm birth and a significant reduction in periodontal disease using xylitol-based gum products when used twice daily in a population with a high incidence of periodontal disease.10 Social Determinants of Health and Oral Health Disparities in oral health are often associated with social factors related to wealth, education, and social status. For example, adults with lower education status have three times the incidence of dental caries and periodontal disease. Patients without dental insurance have lower rates of preventative cleanings and check-ups. Lack of affordable and accessible transportation also affects the ability to seek care. The dental community has had a slower progression to implementation of value- based, even more so than their fellow medicine colleagues, and is still highly stuck in a fee-for-service environment. Modern dental education centers are focusing more on these critical sociologic, educational, and demographic factors that impede care and harm access. Dental health professionals play a critical role in promoting health equity and reducing the burden of overall dental diseases and their effects upon pregnancy.11 Summary • Oral health is an essential driver of physical health and well-being, and poor oral health is associated with abnormal pregnancy outcomes. • Preventative procedures and treatment of oral health conditions should not be withheld during pregnancy. • Routine medications, radiographs, and treatment and prophylaxis of dental conditions should be performed and are not associated with worsening pregnancy outcomes. • Anesthetics and sedation should be discussed with the patient’s obstetric caregiver. • Routine prophylactic care and treatment in low-risk patients without co-occurring medical conditions and procedures not requiring sedation or anesthesia should not be withheld from patients and may exacerbate, delay, and irreparably stop treatment of conditions. Utilizing barriers such as unnecessary obstetrical waivers for routine care and treatment increases patients’ struggles and exacerbates unfair differences due to social determinants of health. 0 References 1) Dietrich T, Webb I, Stenhouse L, Pattni A, Ready D, Wanyonyi KL, White S, Gallagher JE. Evidence summary: the relationship between oral and cardiovascular disease. Br Dent J. 2017 Mar 10;222(5):381-385. doi: 10.1038/ sj.bdj.2017.224. PMID: 28281612. 2) Manger D, Walshaw M, Fitzgerald R, Doughty J, Wanyonyi KL, White S, Gallagher JE. Evidence summary: the relationship between oral health and pulmonary disease. Br Dent J. 2017 Apr 7;222(7):527-533. doi: 10.1038/ sj.bdj.2017.315. PMID: 28387268. 3) D’Aiuto F, Gable D, Syed Z, Allen Y, Wanyonyi KL, White S, Gallagher JE. Evidence summary: The relationship between oral diseases and diabetes. Br Dent J. 2017 Jun 23;222(12):944-948. doi: 10.1038/sj.bdj.2017.544. PMID: 28642531. 4) Corbella S, Taschieri S, Del Fabbro M, Francetti L, Weinstein R, Ferrazzi E. Adverse pregnancy outcomes and periodontitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis exploring potential association. Quintessence Int. 2016 Mar;47(3):193-204. doi: 10.3290/j.qi.a34980 5) Oral Health Care During Pregnancy Expert Workgroup. Oral health care during pregnancy: a national consensus statement—summary of an expert workgroup meeting. Washington, DC: National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center; 2012. 6) American Dental Association Council on Scientific Affairs. The use of dental radiographs: update and recommendations. J Am Dent Assoc 2006;137:1304–12. 7) Michalowicz BS, DiAngelis AJ, Novak MJ, et al. Examining the safety of dental treatment in pregnant women. J Am Dent Assoc 2008;139:685–95. 8) Daalderop LA, Wieland BV, Tomsin K, et al. Periodontal Disease and Pregnancy Outcomes: Overview of Systematic Reviews. JDR Clin Trans Res. 2018;3(1):10-27. doi:10.1177/2380084417731097 9) Kim AJ, Lo AJ, Pullin DA, et al. Scaling and root planing treatment for periodontitis to reduce preterm birth and low birth weight: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Periodontol 2012;83:1508–19. 10) Kjersti M. Aagaard, Gregory C. Valentine, Kathleen M. Antony, Haleh Sangi-Haghpeykar, Rose Chirwa, Mary Dumba, Saukani Petro, Debora Nanthuru, Cynthia Shope, Jesse Mlotha-Namarika, Jeffrey Paul Wilkinson, Joshua Aagaard, Ellen J. Aagaard, Maxim D. Seferovic, Judy Levison, LB 1: PPaX: Cluster randomized trial of xylitol chewing gum on prevention of preterm birth in Malawi, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Volume 226, Issue 1, Supplement, 2022, Page S777, ISSN 0002-9378. 11) Tellez, M., Zini, A. & Estupiñan-Day, S. Social Determinants and Oral Health: An Update. Curr Oral Health Rep 1, 148–152 (2014). https://doi. org/10.1007/s40496-014-0019-6. NDA President’s Message
NDA Journal 22 SNDS Executive Director’s Message Sean Worrix SNDS Executive Director’s Spring Message Hello all, I would like to take the time this month to introduce myself, I am the new Executive Director for the Southern Nevada Dental Society. Before working in this position, I was a director for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and even worked in pharmaceutical sales for many years. I applied to this position because I have always been driven to uncharted territory, and rest assured dentistry was never on my radar so, why not? This seems like such a unique opportunity to take my knowledge in other fields and implement them into this role yet also learn about organized dentistry. I genuinely hope to expand this organization and create a unique experience for all members! The fact that outside of the careers of many dentists they still are devoted to other aspects in growing organized dentistry, is something I admire very much. Taking on this role I will admit there have been challenges, especially encapsulating five years of knowledge from the previous executive director in a mere month; yet I am incredibly fascinated by the process. This is such a unique opportunity for me, and I genuinely hope this becomes a great symbiotic relationship between the society and myself. I would like to thank all who took a gamble on me in this role—let’s have fun and do great things! 0
Spring 2022 www.nvda.org 23 SNDS President’s Spring Message Sheronda Strider-Barraza, DMD SNDS President’s Message A voice. This is the most important reason to become an active member. There is a trend in Southern Nevada with members of the SNDS/NDA/ADA tripartite. You see it when you go to the dinner meetings. If you have ever been to a House of Delegates meeting it is obvious there is something missing: Recent graduates. This has prompted me to look at the possible reasons why there are not many recent graduates active in the dental societies and therefore, not active in the ADA. The average recent graduate is graduating with: 1. Huge debt. According to ADEA, the average school debt in 2019 was $292k, which is 5X higher than the debt of a graduating dentist in the 1990s. Most dental students graduate with debt more than $300k. The reality of graduating and being on the hook for this debt forces a new graduate to look employment in a new light. You need a job, and you need it before the first loan payment is due. When the average salary of a dentist fresh out of dental school is $150k, it is difficult to see a way out. 2. Wanting to start their career and life. Most dentists want to start living. By that I mean getting married, starting a family, and making moves to blaze their own trail in the dental field whether it be owning a practice, becoming an associate, or joining a DSO. These two main points can become financial and time commitment barriers for a new graduate. While there are many immediate tangible perks of becoming a member (you can read those on the ADA website), there are very important reasons why young dentists should become active members in their component dental societies and ADA. One reason is the brotherhood and sisterhood that can come from fellow dentists. There are many stresses that come with the dental profession, and many challenges that new dentists encounter. Within the dental society, there is a whole group of dentists of varying disciplines and experiences that can help you and guide you through those tough times we all go through. A voice. This is the most important reason to become an active member. The ADA and your local component society is your voice in dentistry. This means that any laws, regulations, etc. that go against or for our profession and patients, the societies fight for. There are so many issues right now in Nevada that threaten our profession, and the health of our patients. The average person works 30 years. This includes dentists. If this is the profession that you have chosen to work in until you retire, you have a vested interest, from the day you walk across the stage to accept your diploma, to ensure this profession thrives. Some say that they cannot afford the financial and time commitments that are involved, then I pose this question to you: Can you afford not to? ADA and their components are our safety net, our insurance for our professional future. If you do not see value in any of the other perks, you should see value in that. 0 Organized Dentistry and the New Dentist: What’s In It For Me?
NDA Journal 24 Lori Benvin [email protected] News from the Northern Nevada Dental Society NNDS Executive Director’s Message Coming off a great NDA mid-winter in-person meeting in Las Vegas last month where the business of organized dentistry was productive and motivational with energy from northern and southern Nevada. Thank you to all NDA Delegates; north, south, northeast, and dental student representation for your commitment and time on behalf of your fellow colleagues. A big thank you to our lobby team Tri-Strategies for their attendance and our ADA 14th District Trustee Dr. Brett Kessler! One item presented by the Nevada Dental Foundation was regarding their rural dental clinic in Tonopah. Now we are hopeful that they will recieve all the funding and donations they need to finally open its doors to serve the at-risk citizens of Tonopah and surrounding areas. NNDS’ 501c3 the Northern Nevada Dental Health Programs (NNDHP) donated $65K worth of equipment along with other donors and now an approved loan from the NDA, we all want to see this clinic succeed and anxious to hear how it assists the underserved. On a local front, NNDS has another great line-up of CE opportunities in 2022. All in-person with zoom capabilities as needed. We started off with a fantastic legislative update from our rockstar lobby team Tri-Strategies. If you missed it, you missed a lot, you need to stay informed as to strategies going forward for your profession in Nevada and what Tri-Strategies did for you and your practice last session. They want to hear from you for the upcoming session in 2023 and so do we. This is exactly why your membership dues are important to renew and why PAC dollar donations are as well. Check out our website at www.nndental.org and watch for my electronic eNewsletters and emails for upcoming events. Our Northern Nevada Dental Health Programs (NNDHP) is again holding three ADA Give Kids A Smile events in 2022; our first one was held on Saturday Feb. 2. We are partnering with Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) who has offered their dental assisting/dental hygiene school’s dental clinic to host these events. TMCC’s DA and RDH students along with volunteers, UNR Pre-Dental students, and volunteer providers saw 57 uninsured children that morning. Those children who need routine hygiene follow-up appointments will be placed with the TMCC RDH program. Those children identified needing further dental treatment are placed with our NNDHP dental providers in their offices to receive care pro-bono. NNDHP and NNDS would like to thank the following volunteer dentists who came out to help at our first event of 2022: Drs. Jade Miller, Gilbert Trujillo, Whitney Garol, Christopher Galea, Heather Parsons, Jennifer Rearrick, Staci Owens, and Brandi Dupont. We are proud and thankful of our new partners TMCC and all the volunteers who are giving back. Mark your calendars for our 20th Annual NNDHP/Joel F. Glover DDS Charity Golf Tournament, Friday, September 23 as we tee off at Red Hawk Golf Club with a celebratory lunch at the conclusion of golf for all to enjoy. We look FOREward to having you join us for our 20th year! 0 Welcome Newest NNDS Members Matthew Vial, DMD – welcome back Nicolette Vial, DMD – welcome back
Spring 2022 www.nvda.org 25 NNDS President’s Message Benjamin Brooks, DDS NNDS President’s Spring Message This time of year brings in the sunlight, long days, and hunger for vacations and time off. First off, huge thank you to our delegates in January for their important winter HOD meeting. They all really look out for dentistry in our state. We are gearing up for a legislative session, so pay attention to those updates as they come. Also, huge thank you to all the Executive Directors state-wide that keep us all together. Lori Benvin, Michele Reeder, and Sean Worrix. They really keep our state dental leadership together and join us in all the delegate meetings, local society and state meetings and more. We can’t thank them enough! Let them know at the next meeting you attend this spring. Has everyone had a chance for spring cleaning yet? This time of year brings in the sunlight, long days, and hunger for vacations and time off. Christmas and New Years are just a distant memory and Memorial Day is still so far away! It is amazing how we are hard-wired for sunlight and long days. Have lunch outside in the sun and see how you feel for your afternoon. It’s amazing what a little vitamin D does for the mood. Back to spring cleaning: seriously worth taking a bit of time to declutter the office and mind! It sounds cliche now with “Marie Kondo-ing” becoming a verb, but The Lifechanging Magic of Tidying Up is a great read and very motivating. It is amazing how it can lift the spirit and rejuvenate us with clarity for our busy personal and professional lives when we get rid of unused possessions. Give it a try—read the book, start looking at your possessions, and see what you think. If you are anything like me, your practice accumulates tons of old materials and equipment that doesn’t get used anymore. Clean those cabinets out, refocus a bit, you will feel a weight lift. That lifted weight will help to refocus on priorities. Mental weight will disappear, work enjoyment will increase, and donating extra dental gear will help more people in the end. Now that we are talking about our book recommendations (sorry), there are a couple actual dental-related goodies that will elevate conversations with patients in our pursuit for whole-body care for them. The Dental Diet, Deep Nutrition, Breath, and Why We Sleep are recent reads that have influenced many conversations with patients. They are dental-related enough to be interesting to both us and patients. I’m a nuts and bolts dentist, but love to have a deeper understanding of the body and systemic issues that my patients may have and how they affect what we do and the longevity of our work. Also, it changes up the daily routine of fixing the teeth that our patients trust us with by opening up new conversations. Thank you to all member dentists! This publication and our group stays together because of our strong membership and commitment to excellence in dentistry state-wide. We have a couple more great NNDS Dinner CE meetings coming up this season, including the Mario Gildone Lifetime Achievement Award on April 28 and OSHA in May before our summer break. Please think about attending and honoring Drs. Furchner and Williams at the Lifetime Achievement Award Dinner on the 28. If you haven’t been, these dinners are a great time to honor colleagues that really epitomize dental excellence. 0
NDA Journal 26 Northern Nevada D E N T A L S O C I E T Y NDA Calendar of Events 2022 April 4/6 Executive Committee Zoom 6pm May 5/4 Executive Committee Zoom 6pm June 6/1 Executive Committee Zoom 6pm 6/16–6/18 NDA Annual Summer Meeting Hilton Lake, Las Vegas TBD July 7/13 Executive Committee Zoom 6pm 7/28 Western States Conference Seward, Alaska TBD August 8/3 Executive Committee Zoom 6pm 8/26–8/28 14th District Caucus I Denver, Colorado TBD 2022 April 4/5 NNDS Executive Committee Meeting 5605 Riggins Court, #101A, Reno 5:30pm 4/7 NNDS General Membership Dinner Meeting Atlantis Casino Resort, Reno 6pm 4/8 All Day CE Course Atlantis Casino Resort, Reno 8am 4/14 Mario Gildone Lifetime Achievement Award – Honoring Drs. Furchner & Williams Atlantis Casino Resort, Reno 6pm May 5/10 NNDS Executive Committee Meeting 5605 Riggins Court, #101A, Reno 5:30pm 5/20 OSHA, Infection Control Continuing Education Course Atlantis Casino Resort, Reno 8am June 6/7 Delegate Pre-Mtg. & NNDS Executive Committee 5605 Riggins Court, #101A, Reno 5:30pm July 7/12 NNDS Executive Committee Meeting 5605 Riggins Court, #101A, Reno 5:30pm August 8/11 NNDS Executive Committee Meeting 5605 Riggins Court, #101A, Reno 5:30pm TBD NNDS Open House Picnic Bartley Ranch Park, Reno 5:30pm
Spring 2022 27 NDA Executive Offices Michele Reeder, Executive Director 600 E William St, Ste 202 Carson City, NV 89701 702-255-4211 FAX 702-255-3302 [email protected] • www.nvda.org DIR. OF MEMBER SERVICES Suzzi Fobbs PRESIDENT Ed De Andrade, DDS VICE PRESIDENT Joseph Wineman, DMD PRESIDENT-ELECT Jason Doucette, DMD SECRETARY Patrick Silvaroli, DMD TREASURER Perry Francis, DMD PAST PRESIDENT Mark Funke, DDS Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners Hardeep Sull, Esq., Executive Director Sandra Spilsbury, Licensing Specialist 2651 N Green Valley Pkwy, Ste 104 Henderson, NV 89014 702-486-7044 • 800-DDS-EXAM FAX 702-486-7046 [email protected] www.nvdentalboard.nv.gov Northern Nevada Dental Society Lori Benvin, Executive Director 5605 Riggins Ct, Ste 101A Reno, NV 89502 775-337-0296 • FAX 775-337-0298 [email protected] • www.nndental.org PRESIDENT Benjamin Brooks, DDS VICE PRESIDENT Hannah Beus, DDS, MS SEC./TREASURER Christopher Galea, DDS, MD PAST PRESIDENT Erin Anderson, DMD MEMBERS AT LARGE John McLennan, DMD K.C. Gilbert, DDS, MS Benjamin Syndergaard, DMD, MS ADA Business Resources affliated We are pleased to announce that the NDA and ADA have combined the purchasing power of dentists to gain discounts on a large variety of products and services. Call the company or the NDA to learn more. CareCredit Patient Financing 800-300-3046 x4519 www.carecredit.com InTouch Practice Communications 877-493-9003 www.intouchdental.com/ada NDA-Affiliated Products These companies and their products have been evaluated by the NDA and are recommended for use in running your practice. Let us know if you have any feedback or would like to recommend a product or service for affiliation. For a weblink to each company, go to www.nvda.org/ affiliatedproducts.shtml. Best Card, LLC Credit card processing 877-739-3952 www.bestcardteam.com The Dental Record Digital record keeping 800-243-4675 www.dentalrecord.com TDIC The Dentists Insurance Company 800-733-0633 www.tdicinsurance.com TDSC Supplies The Dentists Supply Company dentalsupplies.tdsc.com/nevada IC System Collection service 800-279-3511 www.icsystem.com/nda.htm Lands’ End Business Outfitters Uniforms 800-490-6402 www.ada.landsend.com Lenovo 800-426-7235 ext. 4886 www.adabusinessresources.com/en/ endorsed-programs/computers Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz leasing 866-628-7232 http://ebusiness.ada.org/ adabei/luxury-vehicles.aspx Office Max Office supplies 702-647-8662 www.officemax.com SurePayroll Payroll processing 866-535-3592 www.surepayroll.com/ada Compliancy Group One stop shop for all things HIPAA www.compliancy-group.com UPS Shipping services 800-636-2377 www.adabusinessresources.com/en/ endorsed-programs/shipping Council on Communications Dr. Tina Brandon Abbatangelo, Chair Dr. Ed De Andrade Dr. Erin Anderson Dr. Bianca Velayo Dr. Adam Welmerink Dr. Daniel L. Orr II Ms. Suzzi Fobbs Council on Ethics, Bylaws and Judicial Affairs Dr. Gregory Hunter, Chair Dr. Margaret Heinen Dr. Todd Wilkin Administrative Offices NDA Committees Northeastern Nevada Dental Society Michele Reeder, Executive Director 600 E William St, Ste 202 Carson City, NV 89701 702-255-4211 • 800-962-6710 FAX 702-255-3302 www.nends.org PRESIDENT Jeremy Keener, DDS VICE PRESIDENT Todd Thompson, DMD SEC./TREASURER Scott Forvilly, DDS PAST PRESIDENT Jamie Marvel, DDS Southern Nevada Dental Society Sean Worrix, Executive Director 9205 W Russell Rd, Ste 240 Las Vegas, NV 89148 702-793-4455 • FAX 702-733-6062 [email protected] www.sndsonline.org PRESIDENT Sheronda Strider-Barraza, DMD PRES-ELECT Ronald Laux, DDS PAST PRESIDENT Gregg Hunter, DMD SECRETARY Richard Schoen, DDS TREASURER Michelle Farnoush, DMD American Dental Association 211 E Chicago Ave Chicago, IL 60611-2678 312-440-2500 • 800-621-8099 www.ada.org ADA DELEGATES Richard Dragon, DMD Tina B. Abbatangelo, DDS David M. White, DDS Council on Government Affairs Dr. Antonina Capurro, Co-Chair Dr. David White, Co-Chair Dr. Erin Anderson Dr. Ed De Andrade Dr. Jason Doucette Dr. Gregg Hunter Dr. Robin Lobato Dr. Kellie McGinley Dr. Sheronda Strider-Barraza Council on Membership Dr. K.C. Gilbert, Chair Mr. Spencer Carlisle Dr. Deaudre LeCato Ms. Lori Benvin Ms. Suzzi Fobbs Ms. Michele Reeder Dr. Amy Nygren Mr. Sean Worrix
Free Online CDE www.adaceonline.org www.septodontlearning.com www.dentalcare.com www.kerrlearningsource.com henryschein.com/us-en/dental/events- education/about-events-education.aspx www.wileyhealthlearning.com CLASSIFIEDS INTRAORAL X-RAY SENSOR REPAIR/SALES We repair broken sensors. Save thousands in replacement costs. Specializing in Kodak/Carestream, major brands. We buy/sell sensors. American SensorTech 919-229-0483 www.repairsensor.com. Seller looking for motivated dentist that enjoys working with children and wants to own their practice and make $200K plus in salary. Hospital privileges a breeze. Established for 11 years and shows profits every year ranging from 100-200K. Low startup cost. 2 practice locations in Ruidoso and Alamogordo, New Mexico. Each location has 6 chairs. Pre-COVID revenues avg $952,000. Contact Ken at 575-937-5163
nvda.orgRkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy Nzc3ODM=