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HET PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

OCTOBER 29 , 2015

“Making Better Impressions: A Path to Predictability and

Precision” by Dr. James Braun

Lancaster Country Club

CONTINUING EDUCATION

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

NOVEMBER 19 , 2015

"Scan to Guide: Implant Treatment Planning and Guided

Surgery" by Kory Rykman

Lancaster Country Club

CONTINUING EDUCATION

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

JANUARY 21, 2016

Endodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning: Keys to

Success (and tips to stay out of trouble!) by Dr. Joseph Kobeski

Lancaster Country Club

CONTINUING EDUCATION

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

IN THEPOTLIGHTS

Dear Friends and Colleagues, It is an honor to be given the responsibility of President of the Lancaster County Dental Society this year. I am a third-generation, general dentist in private practice in the town of New Holland, PA. My passion in dentistry lies within both my relationship-based practice and continual, professional growth. While I am involved in the AGD PEAK Mastertrack Program, the Academy of R.V. Tucker Study Clubs, and The Pankey Institute, I believe in a strong connection with peers at the local level. We have a wonderful opportunity to build relationships with each other to improve patient care, broaden our clinical knowledge, and build strength within our profession. In this edition of the Lancaster County Dental Society’s “Handpiece” you’ll find our continuing education offering for Fall 2015 thru Spring 2016. Our program is designed to meet your state, licensure requirements. We’ve organized a diverse program to appeal to generalists, specialists, and clinical and managerial support teams. The investment for the six-part series continues to be extremely competitive with convenient venues. We are particularly excited to offer our “Day With Dentsply” team, breakout session

in May. Course selection for our May meeting will be available at the start of the new year. I would like to challenge you, as both leaders and mentors of our profession, to welcome one colleague to join you in attendance this year. Introduce them to the love of learning and help us to grow as a society. I believe that the opportunity to network and learn from one another’s method of practice will prove to be as productive a method of growth as any!

Fondly, Laura Sheaffer Harkin, DMD, FAGD

Above from left: Dr. Jason Phillips, Treasurer; Dr. Todd Grambau, Vice President; Dr. Laura Harkin, President;

Dr. John Vakkas, Immediate Past President; Dr. Eric Howard, President Elect

2015/2016 LCDS OFFICERS

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Dental Access Lancaster County (DALCO), a partnership among Lancaster County Dental Society, local dentists and Lancaster General Health, provides a “dental home” for low-income, uninsured patients. A dental home is a dental practice that provides ongoing care, including routine cleanings. Patients pay a small co-pay for each visit based on their income. DALCO’s database includes 123 local dental providers. Though the list continues to grow, it is small in comparison to the dental needs of the uninsured in this community. DALCO currently has a 3 month wait list. We are always looking for more dentists to participate with the DALCO program. If everyone does a little, no one will feel they are doing a lot. The DALCO providers have provided over $930,338 worth of donated dental care. We realize many dentists already link with other local organizations to provide dental care to those in need; but we are asking you to consider joining DALCO as well. Signing up to see even one patient WILL make a difference. If you would like to join this list of extraordinary community minded professionals or have questions about the DALCO program, please contact: Christine Eyer

(717)544-3279caeyer@lghealth.org

“No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted.” -Aesop

Volunteer dentists providing a "Dental Home" for low-income uninsured patients.

Dental Access Lancaster County

DALCODALCO

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THOUGHTs TO PONDER:CHAIRSIDE CHATTER

Anne Frank

A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL The Lancaster County Career and Technology Center’s Dental Assisting Program would like to thank all of the offices that graciously took our students on clinical rotations this spring. We realize that while having a student in your office each day for a month can have its challenges, we also know that the experience gained will enable these students to graduate and enter the workplace with their running shoes on. As you can well imagine, being able to integrate theory with hands-on is an integral part of a dental assistant’s education. Every spring, for 35 years, the dental offices and their staffs in Lancaster County have supported the LCCTC’s Dental Assisting Program with enthusiasm. For this effort, please know that we are truly grateful to each and every one of you. Our goal is to educate and make available to the dental community, quality, well-trained dental assistants that you would be eager to employee. Thank you again for all of your patience, support and dedication to our program. Kay Hudak Dental Assisting Instructor

Rodney Dangerfield

No one has ever become poor by giving.

I don’t get no respect. When I played in the sandbox the cat kept covering me up.

is a three time National champion and has been on the National podium five times. He competed with former Olympians A. J. Kitt, Casey Puckett and Daron Rahles have trained year round for this event. In addition to skiing, Dr. Rheault is also an accomplished pilot, magician and tri-athlete.

Dr. Steven Rheault, an East Hempfield Dentist, better known on the National Ski Racing Circuit by his competition as "Iceman" has won the 2015 Nature Valley Nastar National Giant Slalom ski championship in Aspen Colorado. This is the largest ski event in the United States. At the end of March 2015 the bestalpine athletes congregated in Aspen for this event. Dr. Rheault

Dr. Rheault, pictured in center, received first place, Platinum Award.

2015 Nature Valley Nastar National Giant Slalom ski championship won by Dr. Steven Rheault

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CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health recently held their Giving Wings to Big Ideas Event to launch the organization’s new strategic plan. Over 75 supporters, community leaders and legislators attended the event to hear of six revolutionary tactics that will change the face of children’s health in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Three main strategic initiatives were introduced as the organization’s focus over the next several years: children’s oral health, access to care and emerging issues in children’s health.

This past year, CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health has been engaged on a journey of discovery. A journey leading us to recognize our potential and identify how we can play a role in creating a healthier Lancaster Community. Traditionally, we have come to be known as a children’s dental provider yet what we discovered was our potential to be more. Our experience, our resources, our commitment and our heritage within the community allow us to serve children and families to a greater extent. We are able to be:

A Provider – offering services in the community. An Advocate – advocating for change. A Grant Maker – supporting children’s health services and programs. An Innovator – starting new initiatives. A Facilitator – bringing stakeholders together. An Educator – teaching the knowledge and skills to make healthier choices.

To each of these roles we pledge to bring a bias for action pushing forward to create the healthier community that we all desirefor our children. This action takes the form of our three Strategic Initiatives: Children’s Oral Health, Access to Care and Emerging Issues in Children’s Health. There remains much work to be done for Children’s Oral Health. In 2004, we launched Brush.Brush.Smile!® our mobile dental clinics which provide services to children in need at each of the 16 Lancaster County School Districts. After more than 10 years of service through the Mobile Clinics, we still find that roughly 19,000 children throughout the County have never seen a dentist. We must do more, serve more, try more and model more to find a solution to this challenge. We are committed to doing just this. Beyond Oral Health, working with children and families in the community highlighted a struggle families were having accessing and utilizing health and dental benefits and services. Access to Care emerged as our second strategic initiative. In Pennsylvania it is possible for 100% of children to have health insurance. Across the Commonwealth we are making progress toward that possibility with 95% of children insured. However in Lancaster County we are reporting roughly 85% of the children in our community as having insurance coverage. We can do better, and we must do better. Yet, children’s health needs are not stagnant. Rather we live in a dynamic time which requires organizations such as CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health to be responsive, to be nimble and to be creative as we seek solutions. Our commitment to the community, our promise, is to be ever vigilant, to be assessing the landscape, identifying needs and responding to participate in and lead our efforts to find solutions and create an environment where every child in the Lancaster Community can grow up happy and healthy. This is just the start of the journey forward, a journey that we hope many of you will join. There is much to do and with that tremendous promise for the future. We look forward to being part of that future!

CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health Commissioned Artwork

The May event also included the unveiling of commissioned artwork by local artist Freiman Stoltzfus (see image above). The acrylic and pencil triptych features three wood panels that reflect each component of the organization: our founding by the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, our place as a location of Catholic Health Initiatives and of our local role in Lancaster County – like that of St. Joseph to Jesus – to care for God’s children. The original triptych will be located in the corporate offices of CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health and signed embellished prints will be gifted to Catholic Health Initiatives and to the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia. Prints and notecards of the triptych are available for purchase by contacting Beth Grossmann at bethgrossmann@catholichealth.net or 717.397.7625.

Check out our new website at :www.chistjosephchildrenshealth.net

Together We Can Make It Fly!

Be sure to check out our Giving Wings toBig Ideas video created especially for our

new strategic plan!https://vimeo.com/127024168

INFORMATION REGARDING X-RAY CERTIFICATION/CPR and OSHA COMPLIANCELCDS members,Every year there are some important certifications and regulations that all doctors and their staff need to take into consideration for compliance. Some of these topics would be CPR, OSHA and X-ray certification. Please see information regarding these compliances.

X-RAY CERTIFICATION ~ Required every 4 years.

CPR ~ This program is for healthcare providers. List of some CPR Instructors in the Lancaster Area :Lancaster EMS ~ (717) 481-4841 ~ www.lemsa.comHACC ~ 1-800-222-4222 ~ www.hacc.eduSusquehanna Valley EMS ~ (717) 435-8101 ~ www.svems.orgRed Cross ~ www.redcross.org

Manheim Township Ambulance Association ~ (717)569-6622 ~ www.manheimtownshipems.orgEphrata Community Hospital ~ (717) 733-0311 ~ www.ephratahospital.org

CPR COMPLIANCE ~ Required every 2 years.

OSHA COMPLIANCE ~ Required Yearly

Please see requirements provided by PDA as to the number of CE needed. According to Pennsylvania regulation (25 Pa. Code, Section 221.11(b)) anybody who operates an x-ray machine in the state of Pennsylvania (dentists, assistants and hygienists) must take continuing education in radiology; the continuing education must cover four specific topics: radiation safety, biological effects, quality assurance and quality control. However, the regulation is very vague; it puts no minimum standard on how many CE credits must be obtained, or how often, it has always been left up to discretion. The Department of Environmental Protection recommends that anyone who operates an x-ray machine obtain 4 credit hours (or 2 contact hours) of radiology CE every 4 years,

but this is simply a recommendation. Contact hours are defined as traditional classroom CE, where CE credits are defined as self-study or less conventional CE methods. It is not the only way in which you can be complaint with PA law. Any continuing education in radiology, such as an online CE course, having a lecturer come into your office, etc. is in compliance with the law, as long as it covers the four above mentioned subject areas. It is important that you are doing something in terms of radiology CE. *So, yes our course does satisfy the standards set by Pennsylvania regulations even though it is only for 2 CE credits through the PDA online course.

Employees must also be trained anytime they are exposed to a new risk in the dental office that they were not previously exposed to. This training should be recorded and the record should be kept for three years. 

• Each office must have an OSHA Job Safety and Health Protection poster posted in a prominent location in the office.  It can be downloaded for free at www.osha.gov. Emergency telephone numbers should be posted where can be easily located. 

OSHA ~ Pennsylvania does not have its own OSHA plan, and rather depends on national OSHA standards.Here is a link to the Department of Labor page that talks specifically about OSHA requirements for dental offices:

OSHA annual training must cover both the blood borne pathogens and hazard communication standards.  According to the ADA, here is a list of what annual training should include:

https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSH3187/osha3187.html

• Explanation of the Blood borne Pathogens Standard and Exposure Control Plan• General Information about the epidemiology and symptoms of blood borne diseases• Modes of transmission of blood borne pathogens• How to recognize tasks involving occupational exposure• Use and limits of engineering controls; work practice controls and personal protective equipment• Where PPE is located and how to use, remove, handle, decontaminate and dispose• How to select appropriate PPE• Effectiveness, safety, benefits and method of administering hepatitis B vaccine• What to do if there is an emergency spill of blood• What to do if there is an incidental exposure• Post-exposure evaluation• Labeling to warn against biohazards

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DENTAL OCCUPATIONS TRAINING AT TEC CENTRO

THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING US.

What you can do...We would like to suggest that individuals and organizations who believe in our mission of assisting individuals to train for a career path in dental occupations as well as to bring dental services to a marginalized community become involved with us to meet the following immediate needs: 1. We need a pan x-ray machine. 2. We need dentists and hygienists to provide classroom training and conduct community clinics. 3. We need initial funding to begin the training of dental assistants.

In the development of a training classroom for dentaloccupations, a fully functional dental clinic has been established containing 5 dental chairs and required equipment. 1. Training in dental occupations: classroom training for dental assistants will be conducted by a qualified instructor. Two cycles of dental assistant training will be run annually. The cost of training 15 students per cycle is $25,000. 2. We would like to utilize the clinic to provide the community (especially children) with checkups and preventative care.

The Spanish American Civic Association has made a significant investment in workforce development of the Latino community by creating the state's first bilingual technology center. Known, as Tec Centro, this community vocational training facility opened its doors in March 2014.

Tec Centro is organized to provide : Workforce English Instruction Adult Basic Education (GED) Job Placement Services Skills Training in Dental Occupations Allied Health Culinary Arts Construction Trades Office Occupations

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Lancaster County Dental Society Continuing Education 2015-2016

Bio: Dr. Joseph Kobeski is a specialist member of the American Association of Endodontists and has maintained a private practice in Lancaster County since 2010. Dr. Kobeski graduated from Washington State University where he double majored in finance and real estate. After a success-ful business career, he decided upon a career change and returned to school to study dentistry. Dr. Kobeski attended Temple University School of Dental Medicine where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2007. He completed his endodontic residency at the University of Pittsburgh in 2009.

January 21, 2016: Endodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning: Keys to Success (and tips to stay out of trouble!) by Dr. Joseph Kobeski Location: Lancaster Country Club Time: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM, 3 CE Credits (Meal will be included)

Dr. Joseph Kobeski

Course Objectives : • Review Canal Morphology • Art of Diagnosis • RCT Process: from access to obturation • Tips to stay out of trouble • Q & A

Bio: After earning B.A. degree from Albion College, Dr. Braun pursued the D.D.S. program at the University of Michigan. After graduation, he earned an M.S. degree in Prosthodontics from the same institution. Upon returning to his hometown on Saginaw, Michigan, he established a full-time specialty private practice in Prosthodontics, which has been in continuation for over 25 years. Besides memberships in various specialty organizations and the A.D.A., Dr. Braun has been quite active in the local and state dental associations. Staff appointments have included the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and hospitals in Ann Arbor and Saginaw, Michigan. For over 10 years Dr. Braun has offered seminars at a great number of national and international meetings. Presentations have been made to over twenty state dental associations in the United States alone and have also included the A.D.A. Annual Session, Greater New York Meeting, and the Chicago Mid-Winter Meeting. Numerous articles on esthetic restorative dentistry have been published in various dental journals and magazines. Several major dental manufacturing companies have utilized his professional skills on a consultant basis. Recently Dr. Braun was selected by “Dentistry Today” magazine as one of the top clinicians in dental continuing education.

October 29, 2015 : “Making Better Impressions: A Path to Predictability and Precision” by Dr. James Braun Location: Lancaster Country Club Time: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM, 3 CE Credits (Meal will be included)

Dr. James Braun

Course Objectives : An important factor for a successful indirect restoration is the quality of the final impression. Studies have shown that your choice of impression materials and clinical technique can positively impact the final restoration, office productivity, and patient comfort. This course will outline the keys to a successful final restoration starting with tissue management, prep design, impression material selection, impression taking technique and final restoration cementation.

Bio: Kory comes from a family of dental professionals. He received his Undergraduate degree in the rare field of Healthcare Administration.Kory been in Health I.T. since 2006 and with 360imaging since 2009. He is the sales manager that helped launch DPS back in 2011/2012; and is now the sales manager responsible for launching 360’s ‘Carestream Integration Module’ along with 360’s Certified Laboratory Program.

November 19, 2015 : "Scan to Guide: Implant Treatment Planning and Guided Surgery" by Kory Rykman Location: Lancaster Country Club Time: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM, 3 CE Credits (Meal will be included)

Course Objectives : I will be presenting on workflow requirements to obtain a surgical guide. Covering the list of advantages for using an implant surgical guide. Answering questions like: What kind of CT Scan is needed? When are models or impressions required? Planning an edentulous implant case-what are the steps? How can I work with Cornerstone to obtain surgical guides? What to expect on a case review. What does the 360 planning software look like and what are the guides like? And lastly, how to use each guide with the kit you have.

Kory Rykman

We would like to thank Jay Collins, owner of Cornerstone Dental Lab, for sponsoring this event. Originating from Bucks County, PA, Cornerstone Dental Labs is a full service dental lab with a lifetime guarantee on all our work.

We consistently service all of Philadelphia area, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, but our services also extend throughout the United States. Cornerstone has a very high 'digital IQ ' as we are told throughout the industry. We provide services to Doctors nationwide via traditional

impressions and Digital files. Some dentists only want to use a laboratory that is close, and we understand that aspect, but we can offer the same conveniences as local labs. Cornerstone Dental Labs has developed relationships with Henry Schein, 3Shape, Dentca, Cad Blue and

360 Imaging.....allowing us to become one of the premiere dental laboratories in the country.

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Bio: James R. Ament, founder of Toothsmiths, Inc., opened his dental laboratory in Lititz, Pennsylvania, in 1988. Ten years later, Jim received certification as Master Dental Technologist from New York University's College of Dentistry. Now a member of the American Society of Master Dental Technologists, Jim regularly enriches his knowledge and skill base with clinical and post graduate dental coursework through the Pankey Institute, the Dawson Academy, and other recognized programs. Learning is an active pursuit for Jim. While study clubs provide opportunities to both share with and learn from his peers and colleagues, Jim also invests in the development of his staff. Toothsmiths' technicians have access to an on site, fully equipped training lab. Web seminars and training videos guide hands on instruction, allowing technicians to advance as they refine skills and learn new ones. Toothsmiths handcrafts its dental products here in the U.S., utilizing complex multiple procedures and FDA approved materials. The result is a creative, one-of- a- kind solution, supplying patients and their dentists and dental specialists some of the trade’s most beautiful and anatomically precise custom implants, prosthetics, crowns, and full mouth restorations available.

James R. Ament

March 17, 2016: “Lab to Doctor Communication and Doctor to Lab Communication” by James Ament Location: Lancaster Country Club Time: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM, 3 CE (Meal will be included)

Course Description: A review of the process, needed information and importance of communication from the simple to complex dental treatment plans. Different and changing clinical situations are presented and discussed in this open forum course. A case example is given to help identify when and how to communicate emphasizing how communication is a two way street from "Lab to Doctor" and "Doctor to Lab"

Registration Form for all of these Courses is on Next Page

Lancaster County Dental Society Continuing Education 2015-2016

dentists and specialists to work together in one facility to provide a better approach to access to care. His vision is to provide exceptional dental care with the best resources available while working together in a team approach. When not working, Dr. Casey enjoys being with his children, George, Shawna and Samantha and his wife, Michele. Dr. Casey is currently a member, an advocacy chairman, and a board member of the Pennsylvania Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Casey and his team have been sussessfully using PlanScan/E4D for over three years.

The meeting is the 5th District Annual Meeting and Scientific Session at the Best Western Premier in Harrisburg on September 18, 2015. Members will be receiving a flyer with sign up information in early July. The morning session will be devoted to the speaker, Dr. Shawn Casey on CAD/CAM with a brief business meeting of the 5th District following lunch.

This will be an opportunity to communicate directly with the President of the 5th District Dental Society, who holds a seat on the Council of Presidents which functions as a replacement for the House of Delegates and acts to help set the agenda for the PDA Board of Trustees. Shawn M. Casey DMD is a 1994 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. Prior to dental school, he obtined a Bachelor of Science degree from Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. In 2003, the development of Casey Dental began; a complete family practice including general and specialty dentistry. The infrastructure created, allowed for general

Dr. Shawn M. Casey

5th District Annual Meeting and Scientific Session

The impact of today's economy and the increase in PPO's has changed the dental landscape. Technological advancements have enhanced the practice of dentistry and has allowed me to work more efficiently and become more profitable in this difficult market. This course will share my experience with CAD/CAM and address . . .

• Who is using it?• What to expect clinically?• Why CAD/CAM is for you?• Where the advancements are heading . . .• How it has changed our practice.• How am I going to afford CAD/CAM?

The four W's on CAD/CAM :

May 6, 2016: “Day with Dentsply" An all day event for the entire team! Location: Lancaster Country Club Time: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, 6.5 CE (Meal will be included)

This 360 CE program will provide an opportunity for the entire dental team to earn 6.5 CE credits with separatebreakout sessions for the dentists, hygienists, assistants, and business team/front office staff.More information including topics and speakers will be confirmed and available via event brochure in February 2015.

Day with

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REGISTRATIONEVENT

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Lancaster County Dental Society Continuing Education 2015-2016

“Lancaster County Dental Society, is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing dental education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from (11/1/12 to 10/31/15).”

LCDS Member Dr. : $80.00LCDS Member Staff : $55.00Non-LCDS Member Dr. : $120.00Non-LCDS Member Staff : $80.00

MAY 6, 2016 Course Pricing (6.5 CE Credits)

LCDS Member Dr. : $40.00 per course (A $240 Value for only $200!)LCDS Member Staff : $25.00 per course (A $155 Value for only $130!)Non-LCDS Member Dr. : $60.00 per course (Not eligible for Early Bird Special)Non-LCDS Member Staff : $40.00 per course (Not eligible for Early Bird Special)

Evening Course Pricing (3 CE Credits)

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL Fees:

FOR LCDS MEMBER DOCTORS AND STAFF ONLY: BUY THE ENTIRE COURSE PACKAGE AND RECEIVE 1 EVENING OF CE WORTH 3 CREDITS FOR FREE! ! YOU MUST RSVP BY FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25 FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR THIS GREAT OFFER!

Please print names of all in attendance and letter designation of the course they are attending:

Name: ___________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Check # ______________ Preferred Phone #: Day ____________________ Night______________________ E-mail address:______________________

Please indicate those courses you wish to attend Light fare and beverages will be available at all lectures

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November 19, 2015: "Scan to Guide: Implant Treatment Planning and Guided Surgery" by Kory Rykman 3 CE

January 21, 2016: Endodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning: Keys to Success by Dr. Joseph Kobeski 3 CE March 17, 2016: “Lab to Doctor Communication and Doctor to Lab Communication” by James Ament

D3 CE

6.5 CE

October 29, 2015: “Making Better Impressions: A Path to Predictability and Precision” by Dr. James Braun

A3 CE

May 6, 2016: "Day with DENTSPLY" An all day event for the entire team!

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No Refunds Available. All checks made payable to Lancaster County Dental Society.If you have questions, please contact Bridgette Wiess, LCDS Secretary at 717-606-6534, or lcdentalsociety@gmail.com.

RSVP by Friday, September 25, 2015, for the Early Bird Special to Lancaster County Dental Society, P.O. Box 5157, Lancaster, PA, 17606.All other courses, please RSVP no later than 3 days prior to the date of the lecture(s) you are attending. No Refunds Available. Cash or Check only. Questions: call 606-6534 or e-mail lcdentalsociety@gmail.com.

The Mission of Mercy in Pennsylvania (MOM-N-PA) took place this past weekend at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. Patients starting arriving for the free dental care weekend long before the doors opened at 6am. 1,700 patients were seen and 6,405 procedures performed, that amounted to $884,598 worth of dentistry! The logistics for such a large operation were only possible using military like precision. Dentistry was done assembly line style - Dr. Todd Grambau volunteered his Saturday and spent four hours just numbing patients, who then moved on to their next stations - whether that was extractions, fillings or surgery. Even partials were offered - you had to come in on Friday, the pieces were manufactured over-night, and then fitted on Saturday. Patients were extremely grateful and it was fulfilling to see them get serious problems addressed. It feels completely different to be doing your job on such a large scale, and renews your feeling in why you are doing what you are doing. Stephanie Grambau was in charge of Patient Hospitality, and ensured that patients had food and water throughout the day - sometimes the wait could be several hours before the patients wound their way through the entire "system" - medical triage, dental triage, hygiene, numbing, procedures. Jenny Zehner, the PA State Alliance President, was there to volunteer her services, as was our LCDS Alliance Treasurer, Melissa Voler. Did you know that this is the third MOM in Pennsylvania, and that the national MOM organization holds clinics in 27 states? Next year the PA MOM is in

Pittsburgh. If you want to try it out, you can volunteer in shifts as little as 4 hours. Check out their website for more info: MOM-N-PA.com.

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Alliance held its last meeting of the year on May 13 at Ciro's restaurant. We celebrated another successful year - our fundraising event, the Holiday Sharing Card, allowed us to fund both the Children's Dental Health Month Dental Kit Stuffing and the CDHM Poster Contest, and still give monetary donations to Water Street Rescue Mission's Dental Clinic, Welsh Mountain and St Joe's Brush Brush Smile Bus. Coverage of our events was picked up and published in the latest Pennsylvania Dental Journal, the official publication of the Pennsylvania Dental Association, plus our local Lancaster newspapers. Want to see your name in print? Make sure to participate in our events next year! Our group is a dedicated bunch of dental spouses who work to promote dental health in the community and support the dental family. And of course we like to have fun too! We have only 4 meetings a year, and take the summer off! If you would like to be involved with us, contact Stephanie Grambau at tsgrambau@hotmail.com, or come to our next meeting, at 7pm the first Thursday in September, held at the office of Dr. Todd Grambau, 1891 Fruitville Pike Lancaster 17601. See you there!

Alliance Wraps Up Another Successful Year!

Mission of Mercy Takes Place in Harrisburg

The operatory floor - dental care on a grand scale. Stephanie and Todd Grambau volunteered together at the Harrisburg MOM-n-PA.

Dr. Grambau performs anesthesia on a patient. Join us!Are you a new dental spouse (or just one who has been out of the loop for awhile) ?Come meet the Alliance to the Lancaster County Dental Society - we socialize, have fun and make a positive difference in the community!Call Stephanie Grambau at 560-1813 or email her at tsgrambau@hotmail.com for more information.

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LCCTC "Scholarship Program"

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CLASSIFIEDSTHE CLASSIFIEDS

Answers to 2nd Quarter 2015 "Handpiece" Trivia Corner

They grow in clusters and range in color from pale green to black. What are they ? Grapes James Bond is known as secret agent 007. What does the prefix "00" signify ? License to killOn both domestic and international flights, what do men do 24% less than women ? Turn off cell phones when asked

What is the common four-letter name for a killer whale ? ORCA

There are two US states each of which borders 8 other states. Can you name either one ?

The Baby Ruth candy bar was named after which real person ?

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The Grand Canyon was carved out of solid rock by the cutting action of what river ?

In 1985 the 17-year old daughter of the US President was arrested. Who was she and why ?

What is the most popular vegetable in America, in terms of number eaten?

Possibly the shortest team sport in summer Olympics; each of the four periods lasts only eight minutes. What challenging sport is this ? Water Polo

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The Dental Hygiene Association offers employment referrals service for full-time, part-time or temporary hygienists.

For this service, please call Susan Horton, R.D.H. at her home, preferably evenings at (717) 581-1055.

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SERVICE OFFERED - Dr. John Douglas is available to 'baby sit' your Hygiene. If you are out sick, last minute plans for a vacation or just need a day off than please call me to keep your staff working and eliminate the hassle of rescheduling your patients. Please call me at 717-330-2258.

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PAIDPERMIT NO. 1172

LANCASTERPA. 17604

is published quarterly by the Lancaster County Dental Society. Statements of opinion are not necessarily endorsed by the Lancaster County Dental Society, The Pennsylvania Dental Association, or any of its subsidiaries, councilsor agencies. Publication deadline is the 1st of the month prior to the next edition. Please send articles, announcements, notices, suggestions and changes of address to: The Handpiece, Lancaster County Dental Society, P.O. Box #5157, Lancaster, PA. 17606 Telephone (717) 606-6534

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