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April/May/June 2019 Volume 26, Issue 2
A publication of the Harbor Dental Society
Dental MBA Courseson the Business Side of DentistryApril 25 April 27Sept 14 Oct 24
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HARBORD E N T A L S O C I E T Y
Harbor Dental Journal4010 Watson Plaza Dr., Suite 210
Lakewood, CA 90712
Phone: (562) 595-6302Fax: (562) 426-4550
E-Mail: [email protected]
EDITORVeronica A. Greene, DDS, MPH
MANAGING EDITORKristin Avina
ASSISTANTJanet Garcia
Harbor Dental Society serves these communities:
Artesia NorwalkAvalon ParamountBellflower Rancho DominguezCarson Rancho Palos VerdesCerritos RossmoorCompton San PedroGardena Santa Fe SpringsHarbor City Seal BeachHawaiian Gardens Signal HillLakewood SurfsideLa Mirada TorranceLomita WhittierLong Beach WilmingtonLos Alamitos
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The HDS Journal is published by Harbor Dental Society, a component of the California Dental Association and the American Dental Association. Society office hours are 8:30 to 5:00, Monday thru Friday. The Journal will publish signed articles relating to all phases of dentistry, but assumes no responsibility for opinions expressed by the contributors. The Harbor Dental Society, although formally accepting and publishing reports of various committees and the essays read before or submitted to it, holds itself without responsibility for the opinions, theories or criticisms therein contained, except when otherwise decided by special request. Advertising rates and distribution data are available upon request.
F E AT U R E S
8 | Bartering Your Dental Services? Get It in Writing
10 | New opioid policy furthers CDA’s efforts to reduce abuse, misuse
D E PA R T M E N T S
4 | President’s Message
6 | Editor’s Corner
9 | Harbor Salutes
11 | Recruiting Update
13 | Harbor News
14| Classified16 | Membership Meetings and C.E. Programs
contents April/May/June 2019
THE VISION: THE HARBOR DENTAL SOCIETY IS RECOGNIZED AS THE TRUSTED LEADER, RESPECTED BY ITS MEMBERS, PEERS AND THE PUBLIC FOR SUPPORT, ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION.
THE MISSION OF THE HARBOR DENTAL SOCIETY IS TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN DENTISTRY, SERVE ITS MEMBERS, AND LEAD THE DENTAL COMMUNITY IN ITS RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PUBLIC.
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president’smessage
Value of MembershipPeer Review, Political Action Committee and More!
by SANTOS CORTEZ, D.D.S.
Why should my HDS membership dues help support maintaining a Peer Review Committee? And why is the Political Action Committee so important? Have I ever benefitted from either of these committees or other services? Are they of value to me as a Harbor Dental Society member?
These are reasonable questions to ask as we pay our membership dues to the Tripartite (ADA, CDA and the component, Harbor Dental Society).
Webster’s Dictionary defines “Value” as relative worth, merit, or importance. In this year’s President’s Message, I hope to highlight not only the very prominent benefits of our membership but also those that we don’t hear much about or those services we don’t commonly utilize as members of our component.
Peer Review may be one of the least appreciated benefits of our membership benefits. Until we may actually be in a situation where we need our colleagues to make a decision about a patient complaint that has been filed, we really don’t think about this important committee. In a case where there is a dispute between the patient and treating dentist, we want to have our peers make an objective and impartial judgment. I would not want to have a lay-person making the call on a case. Only a dentist would appreciate and know the difficulty of a case as well as the standard
of care. Furthermore, in our peer review system, if one is a specialist and there is a disputed case, a committee of specialists are called in to review that particular case. It’s the fairest way to judge a case…by a group of our peers. Most of us don’t think of this as we send our dues payment every year. It’s not on our radar. What a great benefit for our members!
Another very important benefit is that of our organization’s advocacy efforts through our local Legislative Committee and the CDA’s Government Affairs Council (GAC). Again, most of the legislative efforts go unnoticed by most of us, but every year, through efforts of staff and leadership at CDA as well as grass-roots advocacy from our own dental society, many bills that may affect our practices, our patients and our communities are either voted down or amended to benefit the profession. This is critical. Hundreds of bills are introduced early in the year and are closely monitored by CDA staff then by the Government Affairs Council to determine if any of that potential legislation affects dentistry. The council then makes recommendations to the board of trustees and the legislative agenda is adopted. Harbor representatives travel to Sacramento (May 1st 2019) to meet our respective elected officials to advocate for proposed bills or to discuss the issues that we care about. Nothing better than to meet
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face-to-face with those making the laws that will affect everyone one of us!
Let me provide you an example. Up to very recently, insurance companies were not required to report how much of the premium dollar they expended to actual patient care. Through CDA’s advocacy efforts a law was passed that requires insurance plans to publish the percentage of premium dollar to patient care.
It was very revealing. The ranges of premium dollar spent on reimbursement to dental providers varied widely. One plan paid only ten cents on the dollar! How fair is that to our patients? Other companies paid up to 80 cents on the dollar, a very reasonable percentage. The aim is to have these plans be more transparent so that our patients may actually know what they are paying for. This year, a CDA-sponsored bill (AB-954 –Wood-“Dental Plan Network Leasing”) will ask that dental plans that may “lease” their networks or sell their networks to other dental plans notify the dentist that their names may or may not be in the network that they just sold or transferred and that the dentist have the
ability to opt-out of that new network. This and other parts of this bill will provide for more clarity and reduce the amount of confusion when the patient calls our office thinking that we are in a network but are really not or that our fee schedule may not be the one provided by the dental plan to that patient: Leveling the field!
How about the benefit of getting a real person on the line when you have the need to call the dental society? Our great component staff is there to help members, like you and I, in any way that they can. Whether it is a question about regulations or about when the next CE meeting will be held, they are there to help us! And we appreciate that benefit….and many more!
As a professional organization, Harbor Dental Society is still very strong but it can’t be sustained for the long term without the support of our valued members which is why I hope to count on you to attend Harbor CE meetings and Dental MBA courses, volunteer for committees, and/or get engaged with Harbor’s leadership opportunities and Mentorship Program. I welcome your comments.
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Technology +The Internet: Salvation from Antiquity or Ambivalent Friend?
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“To EHR is Inhumane” - Addressing the Shortcomings of the Interface: is the title of a recent commentary published on medscape.com. Dr. Antevy and NRP, Loscar’s report highlights the dilemma we are facing in healthcare with electronic health records. In Healthcare, we are constantly seeking advances in practice, documentation or acumen to rebrand our businesses. Often it seems for every step forward, glitches set us back two steps. Those glitches may include new regulations, outdated technology-hardware or simply unforeseen problems with the latest documentation software. (1)
Dentistry relies heavily on other industries for consumable supplies or products, equipment, personnel and of late, digital imaging -including electronic health records. Most of this reliance is shared by medicine and EHRs stand out as an unsolicited advance where future meets the present.
Some older providers who are not as computer-confident may have to rely on staff to input critical patient data. Others incorporate dictation that is transcribed from audio to computer by software programs, potentially expensive, but still require editing within a short time of documentation. Since billing is driven by documentation, EHR has created an imbalance in time and quality of patient-provider interactions. Health-related technology (HIT) has introduced new stressors into practice, with measurable provider burnout and compromised patient safety.(1)
Electronic health records were supposed to streamline documentation of all aspects of patient care, even save money. It’s been more than10 years since the federal government poured billions of dollars into this effort, yet we have little to show for it. Virtually all hospitals have digitized records, yet most remain un-synched or disjointed, and have been the source of multiple medical errors or missed opportunities.(2)
Medical networks and group practices have lost clinical patient-care time while switching to digital charts using the most popular-vetted health care software programs. Some provider-groups experienced sluggish interface and realized much less time with the patient than with the computer, trying to capture and verify accurate and complete documentation, especially when ordering diagnostic tests, prescriptions, etc. There is no inter-network communication between these software programs and vendors seem to have no incentive to create such links. So when patients seek care at multiple locations that are not within the same network, no comprehensive or linked record is available. Several lawsuits were filed against developers of EHR-software programs, but providers were not off-the-hook for life threatening errors that occurred.
Are there any winners in these cases? Beyond the devastating toll these errors have on patients’ lives, the breach of privacy/HIPAA has reached potentially innumerable counts secondary to data hacks.(2)
“The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease.” A famous quote by Thomas Edison about the
future of healthcare (US Inventor 1847-1931).(3)
This foretelling described what we now know as “patient-centered care” with the model of medical and dental home. Although it took decades, we have embraced this in clinical practice. However, it has become threatened by transformations brought on by HIT, where the EHR dominates over patient care or chair-time. “It’s been 20 years since the Institute of Medicine report, To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health System, when paper charts ruled our lives.” Let’s hope we see the handwriting on the wall so that we re-shift our practices back to patient-centered approach, reigning in EHR glitches to create the operational programs intended as beneficial, time-saving and better for patient management.(4)
The May 2015 Issue of CDA Journal described opportunities, challenges and legal considerations for dentists transitioning to EHRs. November of 2016, The EHR Incentive Program was described in detail in CDA Update. While there is still No Mandate for Dentists to Transition to EHR, practice management software used by dentists and dental specialists have been integrated into most practices. While the potential consequences of glitches have not been as dire for dental software programs, integrated practice networks exist where dentistry, medicine and pharmacy are interfaced within the EHR- program, particularly hospital-based networks, like the Veterans Administration.(5)
Excerpt from CDA -Patient Records: Requirements and Best Practices regarding entries on patient records: “The state of CA Dental Practice Act requires that if electronic record-keeping systems are only utilized in the dental office, the office must use an offsite back-up storage system, an image mechanism that is able to copy signature documents and a mechanism to ensure that once a record is input, it is unalterable. The dentist must develop and implement policies and procedures to include safeguards for confidentiality and unauthorized access to electronically stored records, authentication by electronic signature keys and systems maintenance. The electronic health record system must automatically record and preserve any change or deletion of electronically stored health information and requires the record to include, among other things, the identity of the person who accessed and changed the information and the change that was made to the information. Original hard copies of patient records may be destroyed once the record has been electronically stored. The printout of the computerized version shall be considered the original.”(6)
1. To EHR is Inhumane-Addressing the Shortcomings of the Interface - Medscape- March 26, 2019.
2. Death by 1000 Clicks: Where EHRs went Wrong - Medscape, March 10, 2019.
3. https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/13639-the-doctor-of-the- future-will-give-no-medication
4. Kohn LT, Corrigan JM, Donaldson MS, eds. To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health System. Washington DC: National Academy of Press, Institute of Medicine; 1999.
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5. CDA Update and CDA Practice Support online. www.cda.org. Accessed March 28, 2019
6. CDA Practice Support. Patient Records: Requirements and Best Practices PPMD024-0516, 2016.
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou
Human Connections and the Member Experience is What Harbor is all About
Harbor had its board meeting April 8th and had the honor of having the CDA President-Elect Dr. Richard Nagy who gave a presentation on exciting happenings throughout the organization. In particular, Dr. Nagy was pleased to see Dr. Belinda Balais at the board meeting and told her what an impression she had made because she was one of the first to approach and welcome him at a CDA Board of Trustees meeting when she was a CDA Trustee for Harbor.
It raises awareness of how important human connections are, especially now in a digitally disconnected connected fast-paced world we live in day in and day out. It is no surprise Harbor’s Leadership Development Chair is Dr. Belinda Balais who identifies members who may just need to be asked to serve in a volunteer leadership role to create a strong and smooth leadership pipeline year to year. President Dr. Santos Cortez and Leadership Development Chair Dr. Belinda Balais attend Harbor’s CE programs and Dental MBA courses and are available to help guide you with whatever transitional phase you may be in as a dentist or challenge you are trying to overcome.
Sign up for the upcoming special half-day Dental MBA on Saturday, April 27 covering all key aspects of the business side of dentistry. Whether you are Transitioning to as an Associate, Buyer or Seller of a Practice, Seeking a Partner or Setting up a New Practice, wanting to know How to Successfully Manage your Dental Team and Attract and Retain Patients to Maximize Patient Satisfaction and Practice Profitability– this course is for You! The
fee is a nominal $15 per person. There is no better opportunity to connect with your colleagues and access dental business experts at the same time – saving you time and money in the long run.
Being aware and leading with positive intent, with trust at the forefront, in an open, safe environment, prepared to embrace new ideas and change while keeping a focus on excellence of oral health care and the mission of the dental society, are what the Harbor board strives to uphold from year to year which has truly nurtured a culture to motivate the member-leaders to make positive contributions and to mentor new leaders, paving the path of a relevant tomorrow by working together today. New Dentists and Mentorship Chair Dr. Ravi Smith Norman is constantly reaching out to new member-dentists and dental students seeking a mentor and getting advice on locating in the Harbor area, finding a work-life balance to have a smooth transition as possible as a new dentist.
This is the essence of Harbor’s culture to establish meaningful, valued relationships in the community and offer valued education and services to members with essential high caliber tools and business resources that extends to patient care efficacy and excellence. This culture to strive for excellence is important to embrace at all levels of the organization – for the board, staff, members, vendors, and is reflective in the health of the organization as a whole and the measure of a strong leadership team. We hope you will consider joining the team!
Harbor believes in diversity, inclusion, and will continue to encourage positive “human” connections with its board, staff, and members which is evident in how Harbor cultivates engaged, knowledgeable volunteer leaders and members who support each other and reach out to serve and help all member-dentists and the community. If you are interested in getting involved as a volunteer, please reach out to Harbor President Dr. Santos Cortez, Leadership Development Chair Dr. Belinda Balais or the Harbor staff who are here to serve you as a member. Harbor will be the local host of CDA Cares Long Beach in 2020…stay tuned for more exciting details!
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RM Matters
Bartering Your Dental Services? Get It in Writingby TDIC Risk Management
It’s hard to quantify the value of dental treatment. After all, good oral health is essential to overall health, making dental treatment priceless. But in reality, there’s a cost associated with dental care. Is it worth a new house? New landscaping? A swimming pool? A Rolex? A Harley Davidson?
Some dentists agree to trade their work for other professional services or items of value. Bartering is nothing new; it was the only method for exchanging goods and services until hard currency became the norm thousands of years ago. But for dentists, bartering can lay the groundwork for a liability claim should things not go as planned.
The Dentists Insurance Company’s Risk Management Advice Line reports a case in which a dentist bartered with a patient for landscaping services in exchange for full mouth reconstruction. The patient had compromised occlusion, poor oral hygiene and hadn’t seen a dentist in many years. The dentist and patient verbally discussed the treatment, the patient agreed to the treatment plan, and the dentist began the treatment — with nothing more than a handshake to seal the deal.
After completion of the first phase of the treatment, which included crowns on 10 teeth and several implants to replace missing teeth on the lower arch, the patient started to complain about his bite. The dentist offered to redo the work; however, the patient refused due to a loss of confidence in the dentist’s abilities. The patient cancelled his upcoming appointments and asked the office to stop contacting him.
The patient ultimately went to a prosthodontist who recommended redoing the treatment on 28 teeth, which would total $55,000. The patient contacted the dentist and requested he pay for the treatment by the specialist. The dentist refused and reminded the patient that the landscaping job still wasn’t finished, which was part of the original agreement. Two months later, the patient retained an attorney and filed a lawsuit. The demand to settle was $450,000.
The dentist’s records did not substantiate much of his recollection of events. He failed to document a comprehensive treatment plan. He did not produce any study models or a wax up. The defense experts could not support the case due to inadequate documentation. The court ordered the case to mediation and the defendant agreed to a settlement. The matter was resolved for a low six-figure amount.
In another call reported to the Advice Line, a dentist made a deal with a contractor. The contractor agreed to remodel the dentist’s house in exchange for full mouth reconstruction for his wife. Both parties agreed to the proposal based on a handshake agreement.
The dentist treated the patient at a prosthodontist’s office so that the specialist could oversee the case and place implants. The dentist placed several crowns and paid the prosthodontist to place the implants. While the patient was in provisional crowns on a few teeth, one of which needed root canal therapy, her husband abandoned the job and failed to hold up his end of the agreement. Because of this, the dentist was no longer willing to treat the patient, unless the contractor resumed working on his home. The dentist contacted the Advice Line to discuss patient dismissal. The analyst advised the dentist that he cannot abandon the patient mid-treatment and recommended he complete the treatment prior to the formal dismissal and collection process.
When considering whether to barter with patients, it’s important to weigh the risks. If you decide to proceed, the first step is drafting a bartering agreement. The agreement must outline the specifics of the services to be traded. This should include the estimated value of each service. It should also include the inclusions and exceptions. For example, a dentist could agree only to a cleaning and bridge, with a stipulation that any additional required or requested treatments will be at the patient’s expense. Similarly, the patient should outline exactly what is included on his or her end. For example, rather than “landscaping,” it could specify square footage, types of plants used, lighting, watering system, hardscapes, etc. There are sample bartering agreements available online.
“In order for a barter to be successful, each party must uphold his or her end of the agreement,” says senior TDIC Risk Management analyst Taiba Solaiman. “The details of the agreement must be clear, concise and documented on paper.”
Agreements should also address what to do if things go sideways. What happens if the treatment plan changes due to unforeseen circumstances? What happens if there’s a problem with the treatment and the patient wants a refund? What happens if the contractor uncovers faulty wiring or a water leak that needs addressing? What happens if either party is unhappy with the final result?
Unlike contractors or landscapers, dentists hold a legal and ethical obligation to protect a patient’s health. Treatment and payment arrangements should always be two separate considerations. Recommended treatments should be based on clinical findings and treatment plans should be based on the value of the job, Solaiman says.
“A patient’s ability to pay, or failure to hold up their end of an agreement, does not relieve dental professionals from their responsibility to provide a detailed diagnosis of a patient’s treatment needs,” she says. “Nor does it allow a dentist to abandon a patient mid-treatment.”
Bartering agreements also require dentists to keep accurate documentation, just as they would with any other patient. This includes thorough treatment plans outlining the risks, benefits and alternatives to treatment; expected timelines for treatment and services to be completed; and recommendations based on clinical findings — not based on what the agreement dictates.
It’s also important to note that the Internal Revenue Service has rules addressing bartered income. For more information, contact a tax professional or refer to the Bartering Tax Center guidance at irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/bartering-tax-center.
Bartering is a common practice among many professionals, and it may be beneficial in a dental setting, as it allows patients to receive treatment they may not otherwise easily access or afford. However, bartering is not without significant risk. Documenting the details of such agreements can help protect dentists should such a bartering agreement turn sour.
For more information or advice on bartering, call the TDIC Advice Line at 800.733.0633.
April 2019 50 Years Louis Mascola
40 Years Tae-Sub Chung Gerald Dahlin
30 Years Bruce Baral Hamlet Ong Susan Sheets
10 Years Arceli Diaz
May 2019 30 Years Christopher Basiago Robert Miyasaki
25 Years John Cargasacchi
20 Years Rebekah Coriaty
15 Years Rodney Guerrero
5 Years May Del Rosario
1 Year Milagrosa Maria Hernandez-Cabanban
June 2019 35 Years Howard Kaufman
30 Years Jennifer Des Jesus Max Martinez
20 Years Donna Marie Calima Soleyman Cohen-Sedgh Toan Nguyen Tim Silegy
15 Years Amelia Lopez-Quizon Dalia Niknam Oscar Brandi Hun Hwang
1 Year Scott Turchi Karen Sierra Annie Choi Matthew Nashed Ramin Rabii Tiffany Neimar Lorraine Labayen Saloumen Kashanchi
HDS congratulates the following members who celebrated a membership anniversary during the months of April, May and June. Our thanks for their contribution to our profession through their membership.
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CPR Certification Classes Harbor Member Benefit for You and your Dental Team!
Upcoming classes:
May 15 June 12 July 17 August 14 Sept 18 Oct 16 Nov 13 Dec 11
Location: Harbor’s office, 4010 Watson Plaza Dr., Suite 210, Lakewood, CA
CPR Instructor: Jack Griswold. He knows how to make learning FUN!
Class time: 6pm-10pm
4 CEU (core)
Registration: $60 for members, includes the materials and certificate card using the American Heart Association’s standards.
CPR Form
Register by calling Harbor, 562.595.6303. Questions, email: [email protected]
Take advantage of this Harbor member benefit with a high caliber instructor who knows how to engage you and make learning fun. The registration fee for the BLS for Healthcare Providers course is $60.00 for HDS members and their staff $80 for non-members. You will receive four (4) units of continuing education credit upon completion of this class.
The instructor will grant certification in the program to participants when they are assured of the participant’s skills in CPR, using the Heart Association standards.
These CPR courses are provided for HDS members and their staff. Each course will accommodate 10 or so people. All CPR classes are held at:
HARBOR DENTAL SOCIETY 4010 Watson Plaza Drive, Suite 210, Lakewood, CA 90712
CPR certification is valid for two (2) years. If you are due to apply for re-licensure, you must have taken a qualified, recognized Basic CPR Course previously.
Registration deadline is one week prior to the scheduled class. If you must cancel your reservation, you must do so by the Friday preceding the class to receive a refund. Advance registration is required.
George A. Papazian, D.D.S., was born on January 18, 1937 and passed away peacefully on February 6, 2019 after a lengthy illness. George practiced dentistry in Long Beach for over 40 years. He loved his patients and was always quick to tell a joke and set them at ease. The day his illness forced him to retire was a sad day for him. One of his great loves was doing committee work for the Harbor Dental Society. He was also an avid pickleball player, talented violinist, and lover of classical music. George is survived by his wife, Kathy, sons Charles, Ron (Goy), Jeff (Midhuna) and Steve (Michelle) and his beautiful granddaughter, Moriah. He is also survived by his brother, Jack, sister-in-law Patti, and numerous nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed! A small, private memorial will be held in his honor. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Harbor Dental Society Foundation in his honor.
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New opioid policy furthers CDA’s efforts to reduce abuse, misuseProviding education, promoting evidence-based acute pain management practices and forming partnerships with specialty dental organizations form the basis of the CDA Opioid Policy adopted by the CDA House of Delegates at its annual meeting last November.
The new policy, effective now, solidifies CDA’s role as a leader in state health care policy and creates new opportunities to collaborate with the public, policymakers and health care colleagues to reduce the misuse and abuse of prescription opioids. In California in 2016, the most recent year for which complete data are available, 45 opioid prescriptions were dispensed for every 100 residents and nearly 2,000 people died from opioid overdoses. Another 4,000 were hospitalized or visited the emergency room due to opioid overdoses.
The policy adds to the activities CDA has led since 2014 to combat the national opioid crisis, including offering a course on the pharmacologic and regulatory concerns of opioid prescribing at the association’s biannual continuing education convention; publishing articles and regular updates about California’s prescription drug monitoring program known as CURES 2.0 and making this information easily accessible to dentists on CDA’s website; hosting a webinar on CURES 2.0 registration; and supporting several pieces of legislation that address prescribing and data sharing. More recently, CDA produced a first-ever special edition of the Update in September 2018 that focused on prescription opioids in dentistry.
“CDA will promote the use of prescription drug monitoring programs, substance use disorder education, and enhanced collaboration between dentists and their medical colleagues to assist in identifying a patient’s full medication profile and potential substance use disorders prior to prescribing an opioid,” the opioid policy states.
C.E., addiction risk discussed at CDA House of DelegatesIn a panel discussion on opioids at the CDA House of Delegates last November, Tom Stewart, DDS, president of the Dental Board of California, spoke about the board’s process for developing a mandatory course on the “risks of addiction associated with the use of Schedule II drugs” as authorized by Senate Bill 1109. CDA and the dental board supported the bill, which was signed into state law last fall.
Dr. Stewart shared that the board’s Substance Abuse Awareness Committee has begun to consider the course’s content, how many units it would offer and whether the course would be a one-time or ongoing requirement for each two-year license renewal period. Development of the course criteria will continue through 2019, with any new regulation likely to take effect in 12 to 18 months.
Another panelist, Ronni Brown, DDS, MPH, discussed addiction as a complex disease process as well as dentistry’s role in both creating and preventing it. Dr. Brown drew from her substantial research on the effects of drug-use patterns on the severity of “meth mouth” and her 20-plus years treating patients with the condition.
Brown emphasized in her speech the problem of first exposure: The dental profession may be second to primary care physicians in opioid prescribing overall. Yet, she said, “We are the providers of first exposure to a very addictive category of drugs to our young patients.” She recommended new mandated continuing education that trains dentists to be responsible prescribers along with evidence-based prescribing practices that show, for example, the effectiveness of ibuprofen alone or in combination with acetaminophen for reducing duration and intensity of pain.
California Sen. Richard Pan, MD, also sat on the panel and offered a health care provider’s perspective, speaking about the variations individuals experience when it comes to feeling pain and how these variant experiences pose challenges for providers, who must meet each patient’s need while being mindful of addiction concerns. He noted the arc of pain management practices over the last 20 years, as opioids were marketed as the best way to manage pain, without concerns for addiction, and what has happened over time to bring us to the current crisis.
The panel was well-attended and, overall, well-received with attendees naming their main takeaways in comments. They included: “There are other ways of managing pain,” “Prescribing opioids for accurate pain management should be approached with caution,” “More education is needed around the issue among dentists and doctors,” and “This is extremely complex. Item 1: Take care of your patient.”
n Find the CDA Opioid Policy at cda.org/opioid. CDA will keep members informed about any new C.E. developed and mandated by the dental board.
Reprinted with permission from California Dental AssociationCopyright © 2019 California Dental Association
In Memory…George Papazian, DDS
Member for 50 years, 1969 Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC 1966 Peer Review Chair: 1989-1995, 1997-2007
BILBAO, JO DEVENNE, DDS 2262 Pacific Coast Hwy Lomita, CA 90717-2532 (310) 530-3790 Loma Linda University 2007
CARRASCO, CESAR, DDS Transfer from WLADS 21847 Avalon Blvd Carson, CA 90745-3304 (818) 392-9634 Mexico-Universidad De La Salle 2014
CHEN, ANDREW, DDS Transfer from Northern 20147 Pioneer Blvd Lakewood, CA 90715 CA-UOP Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry 2003
HARDY, CHRISTOPHER, DDS No Practice Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry 2017
HOANG, CHAU, DDS 15741 Woodruff Ave Ste A Bellflower, CA 90706-4083 (562) 866-3400 CA-UOP Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry 2005
KIM, HYUN, DDS Transfer from SGVDS 1777 N Bellflower Blvd Ste 102 Long Beach, CA 90815-4019 Chosun Univ 1995
MISTRY, SHREENA, DDS No Practice CA-UCLA School of Dentistry 2016
MORENO, LOURDES, DDS Transfer from Humboldt No Practice CA-UCLA School of Dentistry 2014
NEJAD, MONA, DDS Transfer from WLADS 1045 Atlantic Ave Ste 602 Long Beach, CA 90813-3419 (562) 435-5388 CA-UCSF School of Dentistry 2017
PRASAD, KRISHNA, DDS Transfer from LADS 11610 Slauson Ave Whittier, CA 90606 (562) 692-1330 India-Govt Dntl College and Hosp/Bangalore 1972
CONGRATULATIONS NEW MEMBERS:The following applicants have fulfilled requirements for membership:
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Volunteer Leadership Opportunities and Mentorship Program The profession of dentistry is challenging and ever-changing. Entering into practice and then staying abreast of the latest developments can be daunting. The Harbor Dental Society Mentorship Program has been established to assist dentists of all levels of experience to fill in the “gaps” of knowledge that inevitably arise. More recent graduates can benefit from the clinical and business expertise (often not taught in pre-doctoral dental programs), from their more experienced colleagues. Seasoned members may wish to learn about the practical application of the latest scientific and technical developments in a “one-on–one” situation. Both mentors and mentees can enjoy the benefits of a personal, collegial relationship, not often available through traditional means of education. The Harbor Dental Society invites members from all levels of experience to become a volunteer leader and be a part of the mentorship program. Visit Harbor’s website to fill out a volunteer form and/or mentorship
In Memory…Charles E. Joseph DDS, MS, Ph.D. Member for 30 years, 1989 University of Illinois at Chicago 1975 Past President 2000
Charles E. Joseph (a.k.a. Chuck) passed away at home on January 24th. He had suffered with Multiple Sclerosis for many years and finally succumbed to cancer.
Chuck was born and raised in Southern Illinois. He received his B.A. in Biology from Loyola University of Chicago, and his B.S. in Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Surgery, Post-Doctoral Certificate in Periodontology, M.S. in Oral Pathology, and Ph.D. in Pathology from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He was a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.
Chuck moved to California in 1981 after he was recruited by the University of Southern California as an Assistant Professor. He served as Chair of the Department of Periodontology from 1982 – 1986.
After leaving the world of academia, Chuck opened a Periodontal specialty office in Seal Beach, CA. During this period of his life, he was active in the Harbor Dental Society, serving on the Board of Directors for many years and as President of the Society in 2000.
Since retiring from practice, Chuck continued his great love for learning, and pursued his hobbies of gardening and computer science. His love for Hawaii and Palm Springs can be seen in different areas of his garden.
Chuck is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Jean Curley Joseph, Ph.D. and many relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Refer a Member
As a Harbor member you are encouraged to refer your colleagues to join CDA and benefit from supply savings. CDA members’ personal experiences with practice support, advocacy, education and protection are powerful referral tools. And, there’s no better time to introduce a colleague to what organized dentistry can do for them.
With 27,000 dentists working together, our community is stronger than ever. As a member benefit, The Dentists Supply Company is leveraging that collective buying power to deliver big savings dental supplies through tdsc.com.
Here’s how the program works:
Current members will receive two rewards for every successful new membership referral to CDA:
• $100 American Express® gift card from ADA• $100 from CDA to shop tdsc.com
Rewards fulfillment:
Rewards will be issued to the referring member once the referral joins and pays required dues. Total rewards possible per calendar year are limited to $500 in gift cards from ADA and $500 in value from CDA. Learn more at www.cda.org/refer.
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Harbor Dental Society Volunteer Opportunities andMentorship Program to Fit Your Needs
The profession of dentistry is challenging and ever-changing. Entering into practice and then staying abreast of the latest developments can be daunting.
Good News for Members! The Harbor Dental Society Mentorship Program has been established to assist dentists of all levels of experience to fill in the “gaps” of knowledge that inevitably arise and ensure you as a member have a smooth practice transition throughout your professional career.
More recent graduates can benefit from the clinical and business expertise (often not taught in pre-doctoral dental programs), from their more experienced colleagues. Seasoned members may wish to learn about the practical application of the latest scientific and technical developments in a “one-on–one” situation.
Both mentors and mentees can enjoy the benefits of a personal, collegial relationship, not often available through traditional means of education.
The Harbor Dental Society invites members from all levels of experience to become a volunteer leader and be a part of the mentorship program. Visit Harbor’s website to fill out a volunteer form and/or mentorship form today!
DENTAL MBA Business Series - The Proven Course that Takes You from Good to Great!Speaker: Gary Kadi CEU: 4 (noncore, 20%)
Date: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019
Time: 8:30am to 1:30pm
Location: Old Ranch Country Club, 3901 Lampson Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90740
RSVP by Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 to the HDS office, 562.595.6303
Million Dollar Hygiene 2.0 Advance Case AcceptanceCovering:
Case Acceptance System: 5 simple steps to get patients to willingly accept treatment.
Team Approach: How to be a $300k hygienist and fit it all into a one-hour appointment.
Perio Treatment: Increase hygiene production while improving patients health and discover the latest technology for adjunctive treatment.
Science: Case studies of patients whose lives were greatly improved by their dental team and the causal link between oral and overall health.
Complete Health Mindset: How offices can overcome the fear of rejection with emotional trust.
GARY KADI, CEO, NEXTLEVEL PRACTICE AND GABEWORKS: Advocate, Author, and Documentarian, Gary Kadi is the CEO of NextLevel Practice and the Founder of the Complete Health Business Model. More than 5,000 practices implementing this model have achieved over 6 million healthier patients, over $1 billion in increased collections and thousands of extra true vacation weeks.
Register Today
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HDS Leadership Conference and Strategic Board Meeting
February CE
Harbor Dental Society Leaders
Children’s Dental Health Clinic Open House
Rubber Duck Winner Dr. Carlos Fausto
CE Speaker Dr. Doug Lambert and HDS President Dr. Santo Cortez
HDS Leadership Conference and Strategic Board Meeting
Dr. Smith Putting hole in one
Putter Contest Dr. Smith Putter Champion
Join More LA Smiles for No-Cost Clinical Trainings! Receive Free CDE Credit and Help Transform Oral Health for LA County ChildrenOver half of California’s kindergarteners have experienced tooth decay. To improve oral health for children on Medi-Cal, More LA Smiles (a UCLA Dental Transformation Initiative funded by the California Department of Health Care Services) offers Dental Providers serving children ages 0-20 in LA County: No Cost Clinical Trainings for Dental Providers and Clinical Staff – Earn free CE credit through basic and advanced courses covering topics ranging from risk-based caries prevention to in-depth protocols for medical-dental integration for children ages 0-20. Onsite and virtual programs are available! For questions or to enroll, please e-mail [email protected] or visit www.moreLAsmiles.org/enroll.
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2019 DENTAL MBA SERIES - Free and Exclusively for Harbor Members! RSVP to Janet Garcia at Harbor Dental Society: 562.595.6303
Date: Thurs, Oct. 24, 2019
Time: 6pm-9pm Dinner served. Venue: Lakewood Country Club, 3101 E. Carson St, Lakewood, CA 90712
Dental MBA Course: Plan Your Exit Strategy Before it’s Too Late
Advisors: Bob Affleck, Citi Practice Finance Specialist and Attorney Levi Barlavi, Esq., Founder of Pacific Health Law Group
A COMPLETE SELLER GUIDE: The one thing in life is certain, everything comes to an end. How will you leave your legacy? Start with the end in mind and leave a legacy you can be proud of without regret.
Learn the essentials:• When is the best time to sell your practice• How to maximize the practice value• The importance of transitional timing• The key to analyzing your finances• Planning for your retirement• Understanding the sales process and legal considerations pre
and post-sale Register Today
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SPACE SHARE: Lost your lease? Need to upgrade your office? Or need to move to a new location? Consider space sharing in a bright, beautiful 2500 sq. ft., eight op office in Bixby Knolls (Long Beach). Amenities such as administration services, sterile & non-sterile labs, panorex, darkroom, large patient reception area, restrooms, private conference room, staff lounge, doctor & business offices. Accessible parking with elevator for handicapped patients. Option to buy-in. Call Debbie 562-595-4123.SPACE SHARE: Our office is over 2,000 sq. ft. with a total of 6 operatories. The office is positioned well in a retail center in Rancho Palos Verdes with plenty of parking and street view. We currently see patients Monday, Tuesdays, Thursday and every 1st Saturday of the month. We are looking for the right dentist to share our beautiful space who can bring his/her own book of patients. Please contact Linda Brown at (818) 606-0527.
Rent or LeaseHARBOR CITY DENTAL OFFICE SUITE with EQUIPMENT $39,500 - 3 ops leasehold with equipment/furnishing 95% ready to go. Located on 3rd floor office building with mountain and city views. Plenty of free parking, signage and close to Freeways. Close to residential and commercial centers. $1750. 1285 sq.ft. Great opportunity for a start up practice who desires low overhead or for a satellite location. Exceptional Bargain at $39,500. Please contact Ray at (310) 782-5025. Additional Info… Located close to Port of Los Angeles, Torrance, Lomita, and the Beach community. $1.35/sq.ft. which includes electrical, water, and maintenance. Phone and internet ready. Dental equipment includes older Adec, Belmont, and Marus Chair/ units. and laboratory, hand instruments and some supplies. Also included are several commercial hospital grade rolling stainless steel cabinets, and stainless steel tables. Office furnishings include many dental antiques and large oak conference table and receptionists desk. There are also newer stainless refrigerator/freezer and microwave. Contact Ray at 310 782 5025 FOR LEASE: Prime location dental building, Valley View St., where the 405 and 22 freeways meet. 1000 sq. ft. @$1.70/sq. ft. % leasehold paid as bonus, call Gary @ 714-893-0045.RENT or LEASE: Prime location for rent or lease for new/beginning Orthodontist in Long Beach near Redondo and Broadway. It has been a successful orthodontic office for 50 years. Large reception area, 3 rooms for 5 chairs, separate laboratory, 2 bathrooms and Employee lounge. Please contact William Ridgeway at 562-439-0884 or Susie Ridgeway at 562-760-0807.FOR LEASE: DENTAL/Medical Office In Bixby Knolls area of Long Beach. 1,000 sq. ft.; Great for specialist, GP, or second location. Perfect for D.D.S. starting out or established practice desiring additional or new location. Next to general Practice office established 43 years. Potential future consolidation for right person. Three plumbed treatment Rooms, huge lab, reception room, darkroom, ample storage closets and private office with separate entrance. Lease costs include most utilities. Office hours M+Wed. 8-5, Tue. 7-2, Thur. 9-2 Call for additional information and viewing. Dr. John Faris, Faris Family Trust 562-424-866, [email protected].
Practice or Building for SaleDENTAL BUILDING FOR SALE: Torrance Dental Building for sale at 22920 Crenshaw Blvd. Reduced price $1,100,000. Call Laurie Inadomi-Halvorsen for more information 310-791-6075 Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT. DRE #00916881LOS ANGELES PRACTICE AND BUILDING FOR SALE: Highly Successful, 2009 Gross $2.3M, 12 OPS, Asking $1.2M For Practice, $1.9M For Building. Call 888-277-6633 or [email protected]
Equipment For SaleFOR SALE: Sirona Cerec Blue Cam & Mill 2011- Torrance CA - Excellent condition BlueCam Acquisition with wand DOM: 2011 & SN: 11973 Model D3492, MCXL Milling Machine DOM: 2011 & SN: 117401 & Model D3439, Ivoclair Furnace and Motor. Comes with everything in pictures- including supplies $250003M Trudefinition Scanner- Torrance, CA – Desk Top- 5 months Old. The Scanner is in excellent condition and hardly used. $15000 includes wand.3m Trudefinition Scanner on Stand-Torrance CA – New Nov 13, 2013. The scanner is in excellent condition and hardly used. $8000 includes 2 original wands. Louis F. Mascola (310) 831-2377.FOR SALE: Two Used Midwest Slow Speed Motors with straight Handpiece connections. Offered at $500 each. Please contact Dr. Berman at 562 682-4979.PANOREX MACHINE FOR SALE - Siemens Orthophos #D3200 - can be upgraded to take digital x-rays. Takes Cephalometric x-rays as well. $3,395.00 OBO. Please call 562-424-0777.ZOOM! ADVANCED POWER PLUS - Whitening System Light. Only used a few times. $200.00 Please call 562-424-0777. DENTRIX IMAGECAM INTRAORAL CAMERA SYSTEM with 2 docking stations. (562) 421-3747.
OpportunitiesSERVICES: Dr. Albert Khanzadeh offers cone beam and ct scanning service. If you are interested please call (562) 426-3125.DENTAL ASSISTANT WANTED: Chang Orthodontics is looking for a dental assistant with at least one year experience working in a dental office. The position is Monday-Friday 7:45am-5pm. Interested candidates should contact Letty at (562) 430-0541.
DENTAL FRONT OFFICE EXPERIENCE WITH COMPLETE KNOWLEDGE OF DENTRIX, PATIENT RECALL SYSTEM, PROFESSIONAL APPEARANCE AND PERSONALITY ARE MADATORY!!!! Energetic, detail-oriented, problem solving, smiling face with the ability to multi-task needed for our fabulous Advanced Restorative Dental practice near C.S.U.L.B. 3-4 days a week. Must also be able to take direction and complete tasks on a daily basis without direct supervision. We are a team that works well together with a high work ethic and looking for the right player to join our successful practice. Please e-mail resume to [email protected]. Compensation: TBD depending on experience, part-time.SEEKING DENTAL FRONT OFFICE AND/OR OFFICE MANAGER POSITION: Retired dentist desires above position. Has years of experience in case presentation, insurance and posting using Eaglesoft software. Has worked with thousands of patients and knows thoroughly the requirements of this position. Will negotiate very reasonable salary issues. Please call (562) 773-2042 or (562) 431-0688. E-mail me at [email protected] ASSISTANT WANTED: We have a back office position available for a Dental Assistant. We are located in the City of La Palma - just inside Orange County. Call Barbara (714) 228-1600. ORAL SURGERY ASSISTANT needed for busy oral surgery practice. Must have transportation and be available to travel to Long Beach. Our new team member must be: 1. Highly motivated with enthusiastic energy; 2. Two years experience as an Oral Surgery Assistant (no exceptions); 3. Impeccable appearance and cleanliness; 4. Exceptionally organized; 5. OMSA certified. Work hours will range between 30-40 hours per week. *Compensation: Subject to employment terms and 3 month probation period. * email resumes to [email protected] - TEMPORARY-PART-TIME: The Assistance League of San Pedro/South Bay is a non-profit organization and operates a dental center for children of low income families. Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM (One hour lunch) Days: 10 days per month: Tuesdays and Fridays and two Wednesdays per month. Experience: Three or more years experience as a dental assistant. Current RDA license. Bilingual; Spanish and English is required. Front office and experience with dental computer office software is desirable. Applicants may Fax resumes to: Ms. Grace Russell, V.P. of Personnel (310) 832-8460. SEEKING AN ASSOCIATE DENTIST – Children’s Dental Group: We are a growing multi-unit dental group specializing in Pediatric Dentistry. We are seeking GP Dentists with some experience working with children. CA Dental License required. Please e-mail your resume to [email protected] TIME RDA POSITION (LOS ALAMITOS). Compensation: $20-$25. We are a high end general practice seeking a hardworking, energetic, positive, reliable person to join our team. Someone that can handle stress. Our office is constantly growing and looking for an RDA to grow with us. We work very hard, but are rewarded greatly for it. The position available is full time; Mon-Thurs 6:40-5:30. Only serious inquires, experience preferred but open to all applicants, fax resume to 562-430-3754. DA/RDA PT or FT: Huntington Beach PPO/Fee for service office is looking for a reliable and friendly DA/RDA PT or FT. We are looking for staff who will be on time, responsible, caring and motivated. If you are the right person we are willing to train…recent graduates are ok. Although, a current x-ray license is a must. If interested, please fax or email your resume. Fax: (714)848-1691 Email: [email protected] ORAL SURGERY ASSISTANT needed for busy oral surgery practice. Must have transportation and be available to travel between Long Beach and Orange County. Our new team member must be: 1. highly motivated with enthusiastic energy; 2. 1-2 years experience as an ORAL SURGERY ASSISTANT (no exceptions); 3. impeccable appearance and cleanliness; 4. exceptionally organized. Work hours will range between 30-40 per week. Compensation: Subject to employment terms and 3 month probation period. Email resumes to [email protected]. DENTAL ASSISTANT with valid xray license needed for facial and dental imaging acquisition. Will train. Please fax resume to (562) 683-0474.RDA WANTED: Pediatric and Orthodontic Dental practice in Long Beach is seeking an experience, energetic RDA for full-time employment. A successful candidate will have strong communication skills and an exceptional work ethic. We as a dental team strive to provide our families with service that exceeds their expectations. The candidate must be personable, enthusiastic and a self-motivated individual with a strong willingness to learn and grow. Experience with EagleSoft software is a plus. Please e-mail resume to [email protected] or Fax Attention to: Robin or Heather at: (562) 377-1565 GENERAL DENTIST: If you are a general dentist and need help one or two days per week from an experienced dentist please call me at (562) 424-8537. I would be honored to help. Thank you. We have an office in the Bixby Knolls section of Long Beach and we are looking for another dentist with their own practice to come and share our space. I work Mondays and Thursdays and Wednesday mornings. If you need a nice office Tuesdays, Friday and/or Wednesday afternoons please call (562) 424-8537.DENTAL ASSISTING PROGRAM: Are you looking for qualified Dental Assistants to work in your office? Southeast ROP (Regional Occupational Program) offers placement of students to do internship in your dental office at NO COST TO YOU! For more information contact: Denise Strong, Director of Southeast ROP (562) 860-1927, Ext 1031 [email protected]
(Classifieds are available to our members at $5.00 per add. Call or fax your ad to the Society at (562) 595-6303 or (562) 426-4550 (fax).
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Business of Dentistry:
Your Practice Success Roadmap
Saturday, April 27, 2019 8:00am to 2:30pm Continental Breakfast, Program & Luncheon Old Ranch Country Club, 3901 Lampson Ave., Seal Beach Who should attend: Practice Owners, Associates, New Dentists, Recent Grads, and Dental Students looking for Practice Success Essentials & Matchmaking, Mentorships Why attend? Learn Best Practices whether you are Transitioning to join as an Associate, Buy or Sell a Practice, Partner or Setup a New Practice, Successfully Manage your Dental Team and Attract and Retain Patients…See Profits SOAR!
Essentials for Success!
Practice Analysis and How to Select—Solo, Partnership, Group Practice Management > Patient Growth > Practice Marketing Practice Finance > Contracts/Legal > Practice HR Practice Purchase/Sales > Practice mergers Dental Partnership Agreements > Associate placements Dental Office Appraisals> Dental Real Estate considerations Many recent industry mega-trends including growth in corporate dentistry, downward pressure on in-surance reimbursement rates, and stiffer labor laws, to name a few, are making it challenging for private-practicing dentists to succeed without possessing business-minded focus, precision skills and strategies. This team of experts are here to help you build upon your education and practice with a discussion around the most relevant real-world business applications that YOU need to learn to be successful with the optimal life-work balance!
READY FOR A FAST-PACED, FUN FORMAT?
This Business Forum is for YOU...with an interactive learning experience like no other, with highly engaged conversations! You will receive Resources, Giveaways and Prizes, while having fun! Any business-related topics are welcome to get your questions answered from the panel of experts, saving you TIME & MONEY!
Register by Friday, April 19 Registration fee: $15 pp Register online: www.harbordentalsociety.org Questions? Call Harbor 562.595.6303 Email: [email protected]
REGISTER
“SMARTEN UP! Create Superior Restorations with Smart Materials” September 19, 2019 3pm-9pm 5 CEU
“Building your practice with IMPLANTS: Enhancing diagnosis, placement, cementation and Marketing” June 13, 2019 3pm-9pm 5 CEU
Brian Nový , DDS is the Director of Prac-tice Improvement at the DentaQuest Insti-tute, and an adjunct associate prof. of restor-ative dentistry. He serves on the ADA Coun-cil of Scientific Affairs, acts as the chair of the CAMBRA coalition, is a member of the AGD and a clinical evaluator for the Catapult Group. Learn to: ● Identify risk factors leading to caries. ● Explain the role of commensals. ● Implement disease management in prac-tice. ● Safely consume a variety of candy and sugary beverages. ● Prolong the life of restorations in all patients.
OSHA/Infection Control/ Calif. Dental Practice Act –Meets CA License Renewal & Cal OSHA April 18 & November 7, 2019 1pm-9pm 7 CEU
POWERHOUSE SPEAKERS! HOT TOPICS! HARBOR DENTAL SOCIETY’S 2019 CE PROGRAM SERIES
CE LOCATION: THE CENTRE AT SYCAMORE PLAZA, 5000 CLARK AVE., LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
NOTE:SPEAKERS, TOPICS AND DATES MAY CHANGE DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. TO REGISTER VISIT: WWW.HARBORDENTALSOCIETY.ORG
Edmond Hewlett DDS is a past Division Chair of Restorative Dentistry at UCLA, and currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Divi-sion. He attended UCLA as an undergradu-ate and received his D.D.S. degree from the UCLA School of Dentistry. Educational Objectives & Benefits: 1. Learn the latest evidence-based approaches of managing caries with dental restorations. 2. Under-standing how to take advantage of the dy-namic properties of glass ionomer restora-tives. 3. Useful clinical tips that can be immediately incorporated into your prac-tice. more!
December 5, 2019 4:30pm --10pm 3 CEU Holiday Party, Installation of Officers, Staff Appreciation, Life Members Recognition, Grand Prize Rubber Duck & Raffle Prizes. CE Program with Jeannette MacLean, DDS Trends in Minimally Invasive Dentistry. Learn about the evidence for using SDF and SMART to treat and prevent dental caries.CE Course for: Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Front Office/Auxillary!
Nancy Dewhirst, RDH , BS is an adjunct professor and course director at West Coast University, Department of Dental Hygiene, for general and oral pathology and infection control, and a clinical instructor in dental hygiene and radiology. OFFERED BOTH IN APRIL & NOVEM-BER FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE! This CE course is your KEY to meet California Requirements for License Renewal an Cal OSHA. Bring your entire Staff! Nancy’s lively, interactive presentation
“Harbor Dental Society (HDS) is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continu-ing 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 9/1/2017 to 8/31/2021.
Sam Halabo, DDS is an adjunct faculty member at UCSD and an Editor for ‘Inside Dentistry’ Magazine. Discover the numer-ous methods of increasing implant treat-ment in your office. Esthetic restorative materials and tech-niques will be presented and cases will be presented and discussed from diagnosis to cementation techniques as well as market-ing methods to help enhance and further grow your implant practice following best practices.
“How to Eat Candy” BRING YOUR DENTAL TEAM! October 10, 2019 3pm-9pm 5 CEU
Top Reasons to Sign Up for Harbor’s CE Program Series 1. Learn and earn tracked CE units at Harbor’s CE Programs 2. Meet your licensure requirements by selecting and choosing from a variety of CE 3. Tap into a robust lineup of powerhouse speakers and hot topics 4. Takeaway resources you can apply to benefit your practice immediately 5. Network with colleagues and check out a variety of Exhibitors’ products and services!