Summer 2022 www.nvda.org 19 SNDS President’s Summer Message Ronald J. Laux, DDS SNDS President’s Message The spring has been busy as we transition to our new leadership team. Many thanks to Immediate Past-President Dr. Sheronda StriderBarraza for her skills as we had to replace our Executive Director, bring in the new ED, and deal with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Sean Worrix has been with us since January as the new ED replacing Ms. Monica Rexius, who moved to Idaho to pursue other endeavors. Dr. Christine Lemon joins the Executive Board as Secretary, Dr. Rick Schoen moves up to President-Elect and Dr. Michelle Farnoush continues as Treasurer. All are extremely dedicated to serve you and make organized dentistry work for the betterment of you and your patients. There are many changes planned for the 2022–2023 dental year. One big change is the switch to six membership meetings, three in the fall and three in the spring, up from the current number of four. Historically there were eight membership meetings per year, so the change to six should be doable. I encourage all members to attend these meetings. It is a good way to keep up on what is happening in the dental world, a chance to mingle with colleagues and friends, an opportunity to receive two hours of Continuing Education credits (along with a chance to learn something) and a relaxing, few hours out of the office. Check the SNDS website and read your emails from the Society for the dates of all meetings. Another change will be more activity of our New Dentist Committee. This is a great opportunity for our newer members, those in practice less than 10 years, to be heard and seen. The new dentists represent the future of our profession and your opinions matter. The diversity you bring should be celebrated and encouraged and I am here to support you. Whether it is a continuing education program, a social event or even a gripe session, I have your back. In addition, the Mentorship Program is being overhauled with much input from the NDA Membership Council. This will allow us to focus our efforts in specific directions, such as interactions with the students at UNLV School of Dental Medicine or to newer members seeking guidance from an experienced local practitioner. Some things that are not changing will be the summertime CE Café. Members can receive two credits of Continuing Education per session. These will take place on the last Wednesday of May, June, July, and August. Also, the SNDS Community Night extravaganza is scheduled for October 2022. Watch your email for notifications. And the SNDS continues to have a voice on the NDA Council on Government Affairs, your advocacy arm of organized dentistry. There has been a considerable increase in communication and cooperation with both the NDA and Northern Nevada Dental Society. I am in weekly contact with NDA Executive Director Michele Reeder and NNDS ED Lori Benvin has been a valuable asset in helping our ED Sean Worrix adapt to his new position. A better working relationship all around will mean we can do a better job for you, our members. I am bringing my years of experience in private practice, organized dentistry and dental education to serve you, the dentists of Nevada. I am dedicated to making a difference and creating a stronger, more diverse dental society where every member has a voice. Remember there is strength in numbers. And the future of dentistry depends on you. Please contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. I can be reached at RenoDDS@aol.com or 702-772-6072. 0 The diversity you bring should be celebrated and encouraged and I am here to support you.
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