The Second District Dental Society of New York Serving the counties of Kings and Richmond since 1868 VOLUME 40 NUMBER 6 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2023 WWW.SDDSNY.ORG SDDS BULLETIN Looking for an Associate? Seeking Employment? See the SDDS Job Board on Page 14. 2023 ADA House of Delegates Meeting Wrap-Up by John P. Demas, D.D.S. SDDS delegates and alternate delegates at the 2023 ADA HOD meeting. From left to right: SDDS President Dr. Raymond Flagiello (alternate delegate), SDDS President-Elect Dr. Tricia Quartey-Sagaille (delegate), Dr. Alyson Buchalter (delegate), Dr. Mitchell Mindlin (alternate delegate), Dr. Paul Teplitsky (delegate) and Dr. John Demas (alternate delegate) Continued on Page 2 » Each year, every local component of every constituent of the American Dental Association (ADA) sends their representatives (delegates and alternate delegates) to the governance meeting of the ADA, the meeting of the House of Delegates (HOD). The New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) makes up the entire second trustee district constituent of the ADA. Our local component, the Second District Dental Society (SDDS), is one of 13 components that make up NYSDA. This year the ADA convened its HOD in Orlando from Saturday, Oct. 7 until Tuesday, Oct. 10. SDDS, as part of the larger NYSDA caucus, was represented by Drs. Alyson Buchalter, Tricia Quartey-Sagaille and Paul Teplitsky as our delegates and by Drs. John Demas, Raymond Flagiello and Mitchell Mindlin as our alternate delegates. At this year’s meeting, representatives were tasked with the analysis and deliberation of a total of 79 resolutions that would be put before the House. Seventy-nine resolutions to be analyzed and deliberated within but two sessions of the House held over the course of just four days? The reality is that the process, at least for the NYSDA delegation, had begun long before the actual governance meeting. NYSDA President Dr. Anthony Cuomo had, months in advance of the meeting, assigned every delegate and alternate delegate of the NYSDA caucus to one of five study groups: Business, Membership and Administrative Matters, chaired by our own Dr. Tricia Quartey-Sagaille; Budget, chaired by a former NYSDA Treasurer, Dr. Frank Barnashuk, Alternate delegate at large from New York’s Eight District; Legislative, Health Governance and Related Matters, chaired by Dr. Raymond Miller, alternate delegate from the Eighth District; Dental Education, Science and Related Matters, chaired by Dr. Suchie Chawla, delegate from New York County Dental Society; and Dental Benefits, Practice Upcoming Events *Advance registration is required for all events. Visit sddsny.org to register. SUNDAY JAN 07 The Liberty Warehouse, Brooklyn, NY, 12 P.M.–4 P.M. SDDS 2024 Annual Installation of Officers and Awards Luncheon Visit sddsny.org for registration and meeting information. SATURDAY JAN 27 Richmond County Country Club, Staten Island, NY, 7 P.M.–Midnight RCDS 2024 Annual Installation of Officers and Dinner Dance Visit sddsny.org for registration and meeting information. MONDAY JAN 08 SDDS Headquarters, Brooklyn, NY, 7 P.M. SDDS Board of Trustees Meeting
A Publication of the SECOND DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY 111 Fort Greene Place Brooklyn, New York 11217 Tel (718) 522–3939 Fax (718) 797–4335 STUART L. SEGELNICK, EDITOR Jeffrey M. Galler, Business Manager ASSOCIATE EDITORS Paul S. Albicocco Gabriel D. Ariola Babak Bina Alyson K. Buchalter Jacques Doueck Howard I.A. Lieb Lauro F. Medrano–Saldaña Deborah A. Pasquale Craig S. Ratner Reneida E. Reyes James J. Sconzo Paul W. Teplitsky OFFICERS President–Raymond A. Flagiello President–Elect– Tricia S. Quartey-Sagaille Vice President–Paul W. Teplitsky Secretary–Valerie Venterina Treasurer–Phyllis G. Merlino Librarian Curator–Position Vacant BOARD OF TRUSTEES Paul S. Albicocco William W. Bongiorno Alyson K. Buchalter Saad A. Butt Christen J. Carute Joann M. De Leonibus John P. Demas Michael J. Donato Cherry Libramonte Marc Meiselman Mitchell D. Mindlin Charles J. Mistretta Gisele F. Richard Sari R. Rosenwein Stephanie B. Sager Sandra S. Scibetta Stuart L. Segelnick Aia Shalan Ronald Turchak Kirstin A. Wolfe OFFICE STAFF Bernard Hackett, Executive Director Stephanie Carter Shayo Farinre Christine Terrio SDDS BULLETIN Continued from Page 1 » and Related Matters, chaired by Dr. Louis Giordano, delegate from the Sixth District. Dr. Flagiello served on Budget, Drs. Teplitsky and Mindlin served on Legislative, Health Governance and Related Matters and Drs. Buchalter and Demas served on Dental Benefits, Practice and Related Matters. In mid-August the expanded caucus, (caucus chairs and NYSDA board of trustees) met via Zoom. During the next two weeks, individual study group meetings were held during which every delegate and alternate delegate from NYSDA was given a bit of homework. Each was assigned a handful of those resolutions and asked to become the authority on them. In the first week of September, the second trustee district pre-caucus meeting convened via Zoom. The NYSDA Board, component delegates and alternate delegates and NYSDA staff met for four plus hours during which protocol and rules were reviewed and discussions were held regarding the two resolutions that had been submitted by NYSDA to the ADA board of trustees (ADA BOT). Study Groups (Membership, Education, Legislative, Benefits and Budget) broke out into smaller meetings within the meeting and the previously assigned “homework” was reviewed. After the study groups completed their discussions, the entire caucus reconvened to review the findings and recommendations of the groups. Once in Orlando, on the day before the first session of the House, the expanded caucus (caucus chairs, NYSDA board of trustees and staff) met, yet again, to review what had previously been discussed as well as to consider new resolutions that had been submitted too late to have been reviewed by the ADA BOT. The morning of the first official day of the meeting saw our caucus hard at work, with the study groups yet again hashing out the details of the resolutions before them, gathering more information from subject matter experts from the ADA or from our colleagues from other trustee districts who were the makers of some of the resolutions. The afternoon welcomed in the first meeting of the HOD. As with all such meetings, a bit of time at the first session is spent on speeches, recognition of service by individuals and introduction of special guests and dignitaries (and possibly more speeches). This session was no different. The second day of the meeting, Sunday, saw virtually six hours of non-stop testimony for or against every resolution brought before the House in the form of four Reference Committee Hearings. Reference Committee hearings are an extremely important part of our meetings, as it is during these sessions that we learn of arguments (pro or con) that we might not have considered, hear of unintended consequences of certain resolutions or get clarification of intent. Monday saw our delegation (from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.), again by study groups, putting the final touches on our recommendations, with numerous interruptions in the form of presentations to our group by the candidates for the office of ADA president-elect and second vice president (the voting to take place at the final session of the House). Before adjourning, each of the study group chairs had presented their committee recommendations to the entirety of the caucus with lively discussion throughout. The recommendations were ultimately compiled by staff and printed for distribution to our delegation so that each and every one of the representatives would attend the final sessions as well informed as they could possibly be. The voting for the elective offices commenced at 7:30 a.m. on the final day of the meeting. Dr. Brett Kessler from Colorado was elected ADA president- elect and Dr. Edwin del ValleSepulveda from Puerto Rico was elected ADA second vice president. Consideration of all the resolutions and all proposed amendments and substitutions were debated and voted upon during the final two sessions of the House. It was also officially announced that NYSDA’s Dr. Maria Maranga (of Suffolk County Dental Society) will be seeking the position of ADA president-elect in 2024 and Dr. Viren Jhaveri (of Queens County Dental Society) will be seeking the position of ADA second vice president. A complete record of the proceedings should be available on the ADA’s website at https://www. ada.org/en/about/governance/ house-of-delegates. The Bulletin is the official publication of the Second District Dental Society. It is published bimonthly, by the Journal of the Second District Dental Society, Inc. The opinions expressed are those of the writers and are not necessarily those of the Second District Dental Society. Subscription rates; members, $4.50 per year; others, $5.50 per year. Material for publication must be typewritten and double–spaced and must be received six weeks prior to the month of issue. Business communications and requests for advertising rates should be directed to the Second District Dental Society, 111 Fort Greene Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217 The Bulletin reserves the right to alter or reject any copy. ADVERTISING POLICY The SDDS Bulletin and website welcome advertising as an important means of keeping the dentist informed about new and better products and services for the practice of dentistry. Such advertising must be factual, dignified, tasteful, and intended to provide useful product and service information. The publication of an advertisement is not to be construed as an endorsement or approval by the SDDS Bulletin and website and/or its publisher, the Second District Dental Society, of the product or service being offered in the advertisement unless the advertisement specifically includes an authorized statement that such approval or endorsement has been granted. As a matter of policy, the SDDS Bulletin and website will sell advertising space when the inclusion of advertising material does not interfere with the purpose of their publication. The SDDS Bulletin and website reserve the right to accept or reject advertising, at its sole discretion, for any product or service submitted for publication. 2 SDDS BULLETIN NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2023 — VOLUME 40 ◊ NUMBER 6
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Don’t Let a Short-Term Illness Knock You Out by Stuart L. Segelnick, D.D.S., M.S., C.D.E., SDDS Bulletin Editor Most dentists have experienced some form of illness during their careers. There was even a time when working with a cold was considered standard dental practice procedure for many dentists in solo practice. Today we better understand the ethical dilemma of working while sick, which can bring an increased risk to the health of dentists’ employees and patients and affect the dentist’s decision-making capacity. A sickness that has caused the dentist to stay at home and not function could have a devastating effect on the practice. There are many different types of aid the dentist may be entitled to during these trying times such as disability insurance and social security disability. However, if the illness lasts for a short period of under a few weeks, then there is no vehicle for recouping the economic loss. Looking into mitigating the financial and collateral damage of a short-term work interruption before the incident occurs may be a prudent course of action. A few months ago, I personally had to deal with a health problem that closed my office. My gallbladder was the culprit. The gallbladder is used by our bodies to store bile and release it when fatty food is being digested (see https:// www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/ NBK279386/ and https://newsin health.nih.gov/2015/02/galled- gallbladder). Otherwise, the gallbladder is not an organ that is necessary for survival because in its absence the liver, which produces bile, will continue to do so at a slow rate, emptying into the small intestines. My gallbladder was filled with stones which I saw clearly on a sonogram and special MRI called a magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) that the surgeon ordered. It had caused a few episodes of common bile duct obstruction leading to severe crushing pain in my right chest and back — severe agony that Photo of the author’s gallstones on top of an inverted 8-ounce plastic cup after nail polish application for long-term preservation had me doubled up and vomiting all night long. After the last attack, when my gallbladder became infected and almost had me hospitalized, I decided it was time to explore surgical options of removal (cholecystectomy), especially when my physician said it could become life threatening. Since it was a planned surgery, it gave me time to plan for my absence. My surgeon had informed me that I could most likely return to work in five days, although most of my own online research pointed to two weeks. The patients were cancelled and the staff were coached on what to do while I was away. They would manage the office while I was gone and call me if there was anything that couldn’t wait. There are many consequences to being unable to practice for even a small amount of time. One of the first things you should do is have an emergency contingency plan. A very helpful website, the American Association of Disabled Dentists (AADD) has a well thought out “Emergency Practice Continuity Care Plan,” which you can find at https:// disableddentists.org/2016/06/24/ activate-your-practice-continuity- plan. I contacted one of the founders of the AADD, Dr. Ronald Marsh, who started the organization after having a stroke and finding the American Dental Association was not helpful in his plight. Dr. Marsh and three other people who have experienced terrible health issues are available to support and counsel any dentist who has questions on how to proceed during the trying times of disability. Dr. Marsh advised that when purchasing your disability insurance, you make sure there is a short-term disability clause, which could have helped me in my situation. He also counseled, “When purchasing disability insurance, do it NOW; never delay, and get the best policy you can afford. This is NOT the time to be cheap. It could be the best investment you ever make. Ensure it has an “own occupation clause,” and be open to buying a second policy. And yes, you can have more than one policy.” He also stressed paying for your policy with post-tax dollars, which is a huge benefit, otherwise your benefits will be taxed. Dr. Marsh recommended buying a disability policy with a cost- of-living rider along with the option to increase purchased benefits as your practice grows and you have a higher income. If there are lifetime benefits available, Dr. Marsh recommended purchasing them too; although costly, he said, “It is well worth it.” As a second backup if you are not in a group practice, Dr. Marsh said to make sure you get the practice an overhead rider, which will cover your rent, utility 4 SDDS BULLETIN NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2023 — VOLUME 40 ◊ NUMBER 6
bills, insurance premiums for the practice and even your membership dues. Dr. Marsh stressed that most disability policy benefits do not kick in for 90 days. Hopefully you’ll get better before then; however, if you don’t, make sure while receiving your medical care to maintain “rock solid documentation that you are disabled.” He also said to make sure you STOP working because if you don’t, it will weaken your claim. Always make sure you read your policy and then file a claim. Dr. Marsh suggests filing the claim yourself and if you are denied benefits, then it’s time to hire an attorney and file an appeal. During my recovery, I called my disability insurance carrier who said that I had their premier plan, which made me happy until he continued that the policy would only begin paying out benefits after 60 days of disability. Since I was planning to be back to work much quicker, my disability plan would not cover my short-term absence. The agent suggested most dentists put away a couple of months of money, literally self-insuring these short events. He then compared the time away to taking a vacation. Needless to say, I was very upset to hear this analogy because my experience was so incongruous to joyful times. Being prepared for short- and longer-term illnesses at the office is extremely important to a dentist’s practice survival. Having a well-crafted emergency contingency plan will also help alleviate pressure from the stress of coping with a sudden illness and avoid additional mental anguish. As I continue to recuperate, I am reminded that without your health, everyone and everything else you love and treasure may never be available. So please, take care of yourself! WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS! NEW MEMBERS DR. ERIK STUMP (General Practice; New York University, 2022) 4401 Avenue D, Brooklyn, NY 11203 REINSTATEMENTS DR. SHIVA BASIR (Pediatric Dentistry; Columbia University, 2009) Williamsburg Dental Arts: 86 N 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249 DR. GALINA FEYNBERG (General Practice; New York University, 2002) 622 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223 DR. RACHEL IOSPA (Pediatric Dentistry; Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, 2007) 475 Seaview Ave, Staten Island, NY 10305 DR. VINCENT PANNONE (General Practice; New York University, 2016) 1839 N Railroad Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306 TRANSFERS DR. MIKHAIL BABAYAN (Prosthodontics; Roseman University of Health Sciences, 2020) Transferred from New York County Dental Society DR. BETZALEL KRASNOW (General Practice; Touro College of Dental Medicine at NYMC, 2022) Transferred from Queens County Dental Society 549 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205 DR. RACHEL IOSPA (Pediatric Dentistry; Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, 2007) 475 Seaview Ave, Staten Island, NY 10305 DR. MARIE KWOK (Endodontics; New York University, 2020) 355 Ovington Ave Ste 200, Brooklyn, NY 11209 Transferred from New York County Dental Society DR. ETHAN MCLEOD (General Practice; University of Florida, 2022) Transferred from Central Florida District Dental Association DR. KIRRAN TIWARI ((Pediatric Dentistry; The State University of New York, Stony Brook University, 2021) Transferred from Bronx County Dental Society Kids Dental: 739 Woodrow Rd, Staten Island, NY 10312 WWW.SDDSNY.ORG 5
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New ADA Dental Claim Form Coming in January 2024 by Alyson K. Buchalter, D.M.D. The 2024 American Dental Association (ADA) Dental Claim Form goes into effect January 1, 2024. The ADA, (@americandentalassociation), has produced a new video regarding the upcoming changes to the 2024 ADA Dental Claim Form. Visit https://youtu.be/cFXN8jp_ E9M?si=3BuJUoOqX5X-IFTw to watch the video. The changes include indicating if claims are delivered by a Locum Tenens dentist, the date of the last scaling and root planing (box 29a) to expedite timely claim adjudication, and a space for the identification number selfassigned by third-party payers known as the payer ID (box 3D and 11D). A Locum Tenens is the term for a dentist who is standing in for another who is away for a short time for any reason including staffing shortage, leaves of absence, short-term disability, etc. There is a check box under the treating dentist’s signature field to indicate if the treating dentist is a Locum Tenens. Stay informed and ensure a smooth transition by watching the video. Don’t forget to communicate changes with your billing staff and access the sample claim form at https://bit.ly/ ADAClaimForm for a closer look. Now available in Staten Island FOLLOW US! facebook.com/SDDSofNY twitter.com/SDDSofNY instagram.com/SDDSofNY FOLLOW US! facebook.com/SDDSofNY twitter.com/SDDSofNY instagram.com/SDDSofNY FOLLOW US! facebook.com/SDDSofNY twitter.com/SDDSofNY instagram.com/SDDSofNY FOLLOW US! facebook.com/SDDSofNY twitter.com/SDDSofNY instagram.com/SDDSofNY FOLLOW US! facebook.com/SDDSofNY twitter.com/SDDSofNY instagram.com/SDDSofNY FOLLOW US! facebook.com/SDDSofNY twitter.com/SDDSofNY instagram.com/SDDSofNY FOLLOW US! facebook.com/SDDSofNY twitter.com/SDDSofNY instagram.com/SDDSofNY FOLLOW US! facebook.com/SDDSofNY twitter.com/SDDSofNY instagram.com/SDDSofNY WWW.SDDSNY.ORG 7
Welcome to Our New Resident Members! It is our pleasure every year to welcome the graduate students of our various residency programs as new members of organized dentistry’s tripartite. We welcome them with open arms, encourage them to actively participate and invite them to continue their membership in the future Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Dr. Aliyyah Dewji - New York University, 2023 Dr. Joseph Dinnerstein - LECOM College of Dental Medicine, 2019 Dr. Matthew Grapel - New York University, 2023 Dr. Katherine Grygierczyk - New York University, 2023 Dr. Jiayun Hao - University of Pennsylvania, 2023 Dr. Andrew Heuman-Gutman - New York College of Dentistry, 2023 Dr. Rashel Ioffe - New York University, 2023 Dr. Fariha Kabir - The State University of New York, University at Buffalo, 2023 Dr. George Khalil - University of Laval/Quebec, 2023 Dr. Farah Khalili - University of Montreal, 2023 Dr. Stephen Li - University of Laval/Quebec, 2023 Dr. Luis Loera - University of California: San Fransisco, 2023 Dr. Jaisima Minhas - New York University, 2023 Dr. Gila Monessa - New York University, 2023 Dr. Timur Muradov - New York University, 2023 Dr. Sania Naqvi - The State University of New York, University at Buffalo, 2023 Dr. Sapna Punj - New York University, 2023 Dr. Chu Qiao Liang - University of Montreal, 2023 Dr. Bianca Retamozo - Lorma Linda University School of Dentistry, 2023 Dr. Abanob Sedrak - New York University, 2023 Dr. Alec Weiss - New York University, 2023 Annual Installation of Officers Magical & Mystical Dinner Dance Saturday, January 27, 2024 richmond County Country Club 135 Flagg Place, Staten Island, new york 10304 Cocktails: 7 P.M. • Dinner and Dancing: 8 P.M. to Midnight CELEBRATING THE INSTALLATION OF INCOMING PRESIDENT Dr. Christen Carute & THE 2024 RCDS OFFICERS $135 per person | black tie preferred | Formal invitations to follow For more info, please contact Dr. Michael Costa at (718) 442-3982 RCDS Richmond County Dental Society 2 0 2 4 8 SDDS BULLETIN NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2023 — VOLUME 40 ◊ NUMBER 6
Continued on Page 10 » WWW.SDDSNY.ORG 9 Dr. Xiang Xu - New York University, 2023 Dr. Nicole Yankovich - New York University, 2023 Dr. Diba Yomtobian - New York University, 2023 Dr. Sania Zehra - The State University of New York, University at Buffalo, 2023 The Brooklyn Hospital Center Dr. Dory Kasper - The State University of New Jersey: Rutgers, 2023 Dr. Suhan Mestha - University of California: San Fransisco, 2023 Dr. Jasmine Pei - Columbia University, 2023 Dr. Jennifer Shvets - New York University, 2023 Interfaith Medical Center Dr. Caileigh Fritz - Temple University, 2023 Dr. Daewoong Kim - New York University, 2018 Maimonides Medical Center Dr. Rachel Gallagher - New York University, 2023 Dr. Michael Indig - Touro College of Dental Medicine at NYMC, 2023 New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Dr. Caroline Aronin - Columbia University, 2023 Dr. Michael Borshov - Nova Southeastern University, 2023 Dr. Weng Si Chan - The State University of New York, Stony Brook University, 2023 Dr. Karen Doh - The State University of New York, Stony Brook University, 2023 Dr. Claire Droumbakis - Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, 2022 Dr. Jonathan Korabelnikov - The State University of New York, Stony Brook University, 2023 Dr. Sylvia Moon - New York University, 2023 Dr. Vivian Pak - New York University, 2023 Dr. Natasha Patel - University of Connecticut, 2023 Dr. Michelle Shamaev - New York University, 2023 NYC Health + Hospitals/Coney Island Dr. Adam Agababayev - New York University, 2023 Dr. Sabrina Anikina - New York University, 2023 Dr. Danielle Grushkovskiy - New York University, 2023 Dr. Polina Ornstein - New York University, 2023 Dr. Jacob Sokol - New York University, 2023 Dr. David Tsadyk - Touro College of Dental Medicine at NYMC, 2023 NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull Dr. Anthony Agosto - The State University of New York, University at Buffalo, 2023 Dr. Stephen Alexander - New York University, 2023 Dr. Yoonsuk Choi - New York University, 2023 Dr. Betty Dalmasi Gomez - New York University, 2023 Dr. Reza Hadioonzadeh - New York University, 2019 Dr. Yongil Jin - New York University, 2023 Dr. Yakov Kalendarev - New York College of Dentistry, 2023 Dr. Yuman Khan - Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, 2023 Dr. Christine Kim - New York University, 2023 Dr. Sarah Kim - New York University, 2020 Dr. Dohyun Lee - New York University, 2023 Dr. Sehee Lee - Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health, 2023 Dr. Luke Lim - New York University, 2023 Dr. Collin Miller - The State University of New York, University at Buffalo, 2023 Dr. Danielle Mitroi - New York University, 2023 Dr. Arielle Pistiner - The State University of New York, Stony Brook University, 2023 Dr. Zahra Showkatian - New York University, 2023 Dr. Kevin Thomas - Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health, 2023 Dr. Christian Vargas - New York University, 2023 Dr. Sunaina Vohra - University of Pittsburgh, 2022 Dr. Reed Wilhite - A.T. Still University, 2023 Dr. Ashley Wilmot - Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, 2022 NYU Langone Hospitals Dr. Solomiya Bavlovych -
New York University, 2023 Dr. Christopher Chan - New York University, 2023 Dr. Audrey Chu - Marquette University, 2023 Dr. Jennifer Fleyshmakher - University of Pennsylvania, 2023 Dr. Daniel Krichavets - New York University, 2023 Dr. Maaha Malik - New York University, 2023 Dr. Halah Mazin Mohammed - Lorma Linda University School of Dentistry, 2023 Dr. Paulina Micek - The State University of New York, Stony Brook University, 2023 Dr. Stacey Morris - University of Toronto, 2022 Dr. Smrithi Nambiar - New York University, 2022 Dr. Ira Orduno Flores - New York University, 2023 Dr. Roshan Patel - Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, 2023 Dr. Jacob Prows - Midwestern University, 2019 Dr. Lance Rivera - Midwestern University, 2023 Dr. Ryan Rodef - Western University, 2023 Dr. Vikram Singh - New York University, 2023 Dr. Aaron Tadayon - University of Maryland Dental School, Baltimore Dr. College of Dentistry, 2019 Dr. Giselle Wallace - University of Minnesota, 2023 Staten Island University Hospital Dr. Jennifer Bello - New York University, 2022 Dr. Pehalvi Chadha - New York University, 2021 Dr. Areumbyul Hong - University of Pennsylvania, 2013 Dr. Kevin Persaud - Howard University, 2022 Dr. Se Won Hwang - University of Pittsburgh, 2022 Veterans Affairs Dr. Brenda Yeung - University of Pennsylvania, 2023 SDDS Photos of the Month SDDS President-Elect Dr. Tricia Quartey-Sagaille crosses the finish line of the NYC 2023 marathon. Congrats, Tricia, on completing the race! Staten Island University Hospital residents attended the Richmond County Dental Society membership meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 19. Seated, from left to right: Drs. Claudia Luto, Evelyn Fonseca and Ummia Zaman. Standing, from left to right: Drs. Mark Fiorello, David Weisman, Mehribon Mila Muminova, Kevin Persaud, Sandra Battista, Dina AlSharif, Mohamed AlSharif, Kristina Accardo and Deanna Barranco (GPR program director) SDDS Past President Dr. Mitchell Mindlin was inducted into the American College of Dentists during the ADA House of Delegates meeting in October 2023 Continued from Page 9 » 10 SDDS BULLETIN NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2023 — VOLUME 40 ◊ NUMBER 6
SDDS PARTICIPATES IN BROOKLYN OUTREACH EVENT by Esther Nelson, D.D.S. On Saturday, Aug. 26, members of Second District Dental Society’s Oral Health Committee participated in an incredible back-to-school event in Downtown Brooklyn. The Second District Dental Society (SDDS), along with Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures (BSBF) and Bethel Baptist Church, formed a successful trio collaboration to provide sufficient resources to the growing community. Many children were present with their parents in attendance. This became a great opportunity to recruit children under the age of 12 for dental screening and to give out free supplies. Two young Colgate BSBF coordinators — Lakeshia and Matthew — were extremely helpful in providing volunteers with the proper protocol for dental screenings conducted inside the BSBF mobile dental van, as well as in educating the children with the props presented on the tabletop outside. SDDS is thankful to the following participating dentists: Drs. Lauren Smith, Natasha Patel, Michelle Shamaev, Esther Nelson and Sophia Scantlebury. Dr. Scantlebury is a well-known orthodontist in Brooklyn and her expertise was needed for children in need of orthodontic treatment. SDDS community outreach looks forward to future collaborations with the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program. Dr. Esther Nelson performing a dental screening on a toddler inside the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures mobile dental van Volunteers at the back-to-school outreach event. From left to right: Drs. Lauren Smith, Natasha Patel, Michelle Shamaev, Esther Nelson and Sophia Scantlebury SDDS volunteers gave demonstrations on proper flossing and tooth brushing and provided attendees with healthy snacking instructions. From left to right: Drs. Michelle Shamaev, Natasha Patel, Lauren Smith and Esther Nelson WWW.SDDSNY.ORG 11
The Dr. Meryl J. Efron Memorial Lecture Prosthodontics – A 40-Year Retrospective: Where We Have Come from and Where We are Headed Featured Clinician: Louis F. DeSantis, D.D.S. Former Northeast Regional Director, American College of Prosthodontists; Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics, New York University College of Dentistry Revolution or evolution? The last 40 years have witnessed tremendous growth and change in how we approach our treatment protocols. From advances in adhesive dentistry, implant dentistry, digital dentistry and evidence-based dentistry, the last 40 years have seen the greatest growth in both didactic and treatment workflows. With rapidly emerging technologies, how are we to focus on the future of our profession: utilizing AI to enhance our treatments or a return to the fundamentals? Prosthodontics (restorative dentistry) underwent a revolution in 1983 and again in 1998 with the publication of three seminal research articles: • Osseointegration and its experimental background. Brånemark, PI. J Prosthet Dent. 1983 Sep;50(3):399-410. doi: 10.1016/s0022-3913(83)80101-2. • Etched porcelain facial veneers: a new treatment modality based on scientific and clinical evidence. Calamia, J.R. J Dent. 1983 Sep-Oct;53(6):255-9. In 1989 and 1999, digital impression and computerized CAD-CAM technologies were the second revolution. • Dental CAD/CAM technologies: the optical impression (I). [Article in English, German]. Pfeiffer, J. PMID: 11351456 was published in 1998 with part II published in 1999. Where we have evolved over the last 40 years as a profession came from inspirational, seminal research, along with vision. Since these early publications, our knowledge, techniques and work flows have changed dramatically. This presentation will look at the evolution of prosthodontic therapies and discuss, “where we came from and where we are headed.” The future is now. Upon successful completion of this lecture, participants will have an understanding of what truly is “the golden age of dentistry,”: implantology, digital dentistry, aesthetic dentistry and dental mimetics. All these separate areas are interrelated and changing the way we look at dental issues and use best evidence to treat our patients. CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE #2024-02 *Advance Registration Required — Register online at sddsny.org* Friday, February 23, 2024 ◆ Hilton Garden Inn, Staten Island ◆ 9 A.M. – 4 P.M. ◆ MCEU–6 HOURS Second District Dental Society is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Second District Dental Society designates each activity in this brochure for the stated number of continuing education credits. Second District Dental Society is a recognized sponsor by the N.Y.S. Education Department, ADA CERP and the AGD. Unless otherwise stated, all featured speakers have disclosed that they do not have any relevant financial arrangements or affiliations with any corporate organizations that would constitute a conflict of interest concerning the continuing education activities stated herein. CPR and Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office Instructor: MICHAEL KALIROFF Certified Instructor, American Heart Association This course provides dentists and their staffs with the knowledge and skills needed to properly respond to cardiopulmonary and other medical emergencies which can occur in dental offices. The specific advantages and disadvantages of performing CPR within the dental operatory will be discussed. This program utilizes hands-on practice sessions for all participants. Topics to be covered will include heart attacks and strokes (signs and symptoms), sudden cardiac arrest/ defibrillation, airway obstruction (choking), respiratory emergencies, anaphylactic reactions, emergency drug kits and more. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will gain the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to administer CPR safely and effectively. Completion of this course will also satisfy the New York State Education Department’s requirement for licensed dentists.* *This course may not fulfill the CPR certification requirements for staff/faculty of some hospitals/universities. CHECK WITH YOUR EMPLOYER BEFORE TAKING THIS COURSE.* CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE #2024-01 *Advance Registration Required — Register online at sddsny.org* Friday, February 9, 2024 ◆ SDDS Headquarters, Brooklyn, NY ◆ 9:30 A.M. – 3 P.M. ◆ MCEU–4.5 HOURS Advance registration required for all listed events. Register online at sddsny.org (excluding SDDS Hospital Resident members, SDDS Associate members and SDDS Life members). Buy more, SAVE MORE! Register for any TWO SDDS courses and get ONE course of equal or lesser value for free (excluding CPR). To redeem this offer, download a course registration form at www.sddsny.org and mail, fax or email to SDDS Headquarters. #2024–02 “The Dr. Meryl J. Efron Memorial Lecture: “Prosthodontics — A 40-Year Retrospective: Where We Have Come from and Where We are Headed for Your Practice” SDDS Life Members $122.50 SDDS Members $175 SDDS Member’s Staff $100 SDDS Hospital Residents $50 ADA Members $200 ADA Member’s Staff $150 Non-ADA Members $275 Non-ADA Member's Staff $175 Louis F. DeSantis, D.D.S. Friday, February 23, 2024 Hilton Garden Inn, Staten Island 9 A.M.–4 P.M. MCEU - 6 hours Breakfast and lunch included “CPR and Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office” *excluded from discount offers* SDDS Members $180 SDDS Member’s Staff $175 SDDS Residents $125 ADA Members/Staff $200 Non-ADA Members/Staff $295 Michael Kaliroff SDDS Headquarters, Brooklyn (9:30 A.M. – 3 P.M.) #2024-01 Friday, February 9, 2024 12 SDDS BULLETIN NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2023 — VOLUME 40 ◊ NUMBER 6
SDDS Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes September 11, 2023 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING President Raymond Flagiello called meeting to order at 7 P.M. A moment of silence was taken for all those lost during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attack on NYC MOTION: Minutes of June meeting accepted PRESENT: : Drs. Flagiello, Shalan, Buchalter, Mistretta, Libramonte, Carute, De Leonibus, Demas, Wolfe, Meiselman, Mindlin, Albicocco, Teplitsky, Merlino, Scibetta, Sager and Venterina; Mr. Hackett EXCUSED: Drs. Richard, Donato, Turchak, Segelnick and Quartey-Sagaille GUESTS: Drs. Oshrain, Gounardes, Pavlakos, Sconzo, Young, Ratner, Santana and Flamer-Caldera; recipients of loan forgiveness awards ANNOUNCEMENTS: See “Upcoming Events” calendar. CORRESPONDENCE: 1. Letter from Dr. Jay Skolnick re: Dr. Maria Maranga’s campaign for ADA president-elect 2. Letter from the International College of Dentists re: the Golden Pen Award 3. Letter from NYC College of Technology thanking Second District Dental Society (SDDS) for the student awards for the lab tech department 4. Email from Dr. Howard Lieb thanking SDDS for the condolences on his brother’s passing 5. Letter from NYSDA President-Elect Dr. Krishnan confirming her invitation to the SDDS March 7, 2024 REPORT OF OFFICERS AND STAFF: President — Dr. Raymond Flagiello: • Gave the report of the Nominating Committee and vote to be held at the November general membership meeting; • Attended separate fundraisers for New York State Senators Jessica ScarcellaSpanton and Andrew Gounardes • Attended the Joint Audit Committee meeting • Attended the GNYDM travel budget meeting and the GNYDM Organization Committee meeting • Participated in the ADA pre-caucus meeting • Will preside over the joint fishing trip with New York County Dental Society on Oct. 1 President-elect report read by Mr. Hackett and Drs. Oshrain, Carute, Flagiello, Lieb, Mindlin and Ratner. NYSDA REPORTS: Dr. Demas reported on the latest developments regarding California’s possible plan to remove itself from the ADA and NYS’s bills to introduce “dental therapists.” SDDS REPORTS: Greater New York Dental Meeting Report — Dr. Richard Oshrain: • Reported on GNYDM progress — all numbers are up, i.e., booth sales, sponsorships, registrations, visa applications and education enrollments Richmond County Dental Society — Dr. Christen Carute: • Reported on RCDS scheduled meetings and installation scheduled for Jan. 27, 2024 — “A Magical, Mystical Evening” Awards Committee — Dr. Ratner: • Introduced this year’s recipients of the SDDS Loan Forgiveness Awards Motion passed: To continue awards to NYC College of Technology and Tottenville High School Motion passed unanimously: That the Committee is recommending to the Board that Dr. Steven Gounardes be awarded the SDDS Distinguished Service Award NEW BUSINESS: Motion passed (Mindlin): That SDDS contribute up to $10,000 for the campaign to elect Dr. Maria Maranga as ADA president-elect; $5,000 to be contributed now, up to another $5,000 to be contributed in 2024 if needed GOOD & WELFARE: • Nov 3, 2023: “Scrubs & Stilettos” sponsored by Nassau County Dental Society and Suffolk County Dental Society ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 8:24 P.M. WWW.SDDSNY.ORG 13
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