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Summer
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2013
SPOKANE DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY
N E W S L E T T E R Telephone: 509-838-0436 Fax: 509-838-5040 Email: [email protected]
Spokanedentalsociety.org
President— Jared Evans, DMD
2013-2014 Officers
President—Jared Evans
President-Elect— Jonathan Judd
Secretary/Treasurer—Lisa Ellingsen
Past-President—Tyler Shoemaker
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Christopher Herzog 2014
Grant Rodkey 2014
Nicholas Velis 2014
Steven Aeschliman 2015
Neal Curtis 2015
Jeffery Henneberg 2015
Debra Craig 2016
Ryan Wilson 2016
Randy Stephens 2016
ALTERNATES
1st Spencer Sautter
2nd Jacob DaBell
3rd Steve Jones
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SDDS Foundation
Officers
President—Amir Ganji
Treasurer—Susan Kohls
Past President—Mark Paxton
Board Members
Brooke Cloninger
Sue Weishaar
Brandy Richey
Tyler Shoemaker
Nick Velis
Erin Johnson
Stephen Woodard
IDEA Clinic Dental Director
Dr. Ashley Ulmer
www.sddsfoundation.org
President’s Message By Dr. Jared Evans The Spokane District Dental Society is second to none amongst component societies with-
in organized dentistry. It is a great honor and privilege to serve as the SDDS President
this year. I am excited and optimistic for our upcoming year. The online survey that the
membership completed was very insightful and there is some great information to share.
We must always remember that our mission is to encourage the improvement of the
health of the public and to promote the art & science of dentistry.
I love the story of how Andrew Carnegie credited much of his success to what he called his
“Mastermind.” I’m paraphrasing here, but the mastermind was a group of people meeting
and engaged to move the same purpose forward. That’s why I believe increased member-
ship attendance to our meetings and events is important. We are the Mastermind of Den-
tistry in the Inland Northwest. Great things happen in a room with like-minded people.
SDDS-member dentists are the most successful dentists and we help each other succeed,
it’s the local fraternity for dentistry. It is with that fraternal spirit that I want to ensure
that we just don’t get together to complain or get other colleagues unnecessarily upset in
a way which doesn’t benefit anyone or resolve a problem. I refuse to accept complaints
from members which are vague, begin with “everyone says” and really don’t move our
purposes forward. If you want to be part of the solution, get involved and serve on the
committees and councils that get you fired up, get active to get the job done the way you
think is best. If you’re not involved, then support the efforts of those members who are
willingly working in those positions for everyone’s behalf and benefit. Either step up or get
back in line, what role do you want to play in this organization? The least you can do is
show up.
We are planning additional events this year and everyone is invited. We are preparing for
the New Member Social, as well as some family-friendly gatherings at sporting events and
Silverwood Theme Park. Let’s have some fun together as colleagues and with our families
when we can. My emphasis for the monthly membership meetings is to not waste our
time. Our time together should be prompt, organized, relevant, and enjoyable while ob-
taining CE hours. From your survey responses the hot topics of interest to dentists were:
Pharmacology, Practice Management, and Dental Implants. The hot topics for dentists
and office staff were: Communication and Scheduling/Billing. We are in the process of
finalizing our meetings for the year and I know you will be pleased with what we have in
store. But you need to come!
We are currently preparing for the Washington State Dental Association’s House of Dele-
gates. This will be an interesting session for sure. It is a chance for our influence to in-
crease and for us to be a force to reckon with (there will always be the East vs. West
thing). As our members in state positions and our delegates prepare this summer, we’ll
be reporting on all that’s happening at the September Membership Meeting, it’s a very
important meeting to attend. That way our delegation will be ready for the House of Dele-
gates at the end of September. I also would ask all of us campaign for Ashley Ulmer as
she plans to run for state office.
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President’s Message continued
As we approach 2014, dental plans are changing because of the Affordable Care Act. The unknowing and uncertainty is nerve-
wracking. We will be seeing incremental changes on the current policies and practices, but we will also be witnessing and expe-
riencing the first steps towards the sweeping health reform changes. We need to remain alert to how these things will affect our
practices. We will also need to be smart, nimble, and flexible to take advantage of these changes as much as possible. Maybe
we can make this into something better than we have now. But we’re in this together and the best advocacy we have is with the
ADA and WSDA. There is power in numbers, but we will have to act in numbers to ensure the right things come to pass. It will
be an eventful year for the Government/Health Services and Legislative Committee. They will be one of our best information
sources and it will be important to prepare for an even more successful Dentist Day on the Hill this year.
We need new office space. Our lease is up, the building is for sale and it’s time for us to move. We have been paying $400 per
month right now and what we have is the attic of an old converted house in Spokane. That doesn’t count utilities, internet, or
housekeeping; which adds hundreds of dollars more each month. I think we have found a place and I would like to share it with
the membership so we can approve this move. There are always pros and cons to be seen and I want to discuss them. I want us
to move the SDDS Office to a building called the Liberty Lake Portal (check it out at www.libertylakeportal.com). We can get a
fantastic office space with 24/7 security, internet, phone, utilities, housekeeping and some additional bonus features for $600 per
month. The bonus features include tenant access to multiple break rooms, a free copy center, multiple conference rooms, an
event and hosting room, and a state-of-the-art high-tech classroom including thirty computers. All we have to do is reserve those
areas when needed. It would be a fantastic place to host events, offer continuing education classes, and have study clubs at no
additional costs. This could significantly reduce some of our CE costs which would be passed on to our CE attendees. So the
only downside is Liberty Lake…why? It only takes you 20 minutes to get anywhere in Spokane County. How many of you
have even been to the current SDDS office before? I believe we’ll get back far more returns on this facility than what we pay for
and are getting now. So…I now open the floor to suggestions. If you can find a place that provides everything we can get in
Liberty Lake, for a better price, and with a better location…I’m all ears because I have not yet found anything better. Let’s
move ASAP!
I also want to take this chance to recognize Numerica Credit Union and all their support to the Society and the Foundation. Fif-
teen thousand dollars has been donated to us this past year from Numerica. As a gesture of appreciation, I would encourage our
members to take a look at what Numerica has to offer for personal and business banking. I am also recommending to the Budget
and Finance Committee that we move our SDDS Accounts to Numerica since they have been so willing to work with us and
generously support our efforts. The constitution and bylaws state that the ―prudent man rule‖ shall apply to all accounts. It
would be imprudent of us to not appreciate what Numerica has provided us. Wendy has reported difficulties in services with the
bank we are currently using. But since the prudent rule applies to our accounts…I guess I would be willing to stay if the other
bank will offer to donate $16,000 or more to us!
I’ve shared a lot of information here. I’m excited to offer you some of my thoughts and I hope it is received as positive leader-
ship for the Society. Nothing can remain the same, the only constant is change. So either we’re moving up or moving down.
Status quo and stagnant is moving down in my opinion. It is not my intent for things to stay the same if we can improve on all
the good we have and move onward and upward. So enjoy the remaining moments of summer and prepare to be involved with a
great year ahead.
Sincerely,
Jared
Meet your 2013-2014 Executive Council Members
Jared D. Evans is a Pediatric Dentist who practices at KiDDS Dental in Liberty Lake where he and his family reside. He is originally from Lehi, Utah, where his father was a dentist and had a family farm. He is a graduate of Southern Utah Universi-ty (Zoology/Chemistry). Jared received his dental degree in Florida from Nova Southeastern University (DMD) in the Class of 2003. While there, he served as Class President, President of the NSU Chapter of the American Student Dental Associa-tion, and served on the American Dental Education Associa-tion’s Council of Students. After graduation, he completed a two-year fellowship in pediatric dentistry at Nova Southeastern University and Miami Children’s Hospital where he served as Chief Resident his second year. Dr. Evans serves on the Spo-kane Maxillofacial Review Board and he is a Spokane County Champion for the ABCD dental access program.
His wife, Brandie, is a Post Falls native and graduate from Gon-zaga University. She is the Office Manager at KiDDS Dental. They have four children: Dillan (17), Zach (15), Blakelee (9), and Brodie (5). The Evans Family likes to spend their free time traveling, serving in their church, reading, and doing anything “Disney.”
Jonathan Judd, DDS
I am a general dentist with the Community Health
Association of Spokane where I have worked for
eight years. I was born and raised in Spokane,
graduated from Gonzaga Prep High School,
graduated from EWU then went on to attend the
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill for dental
school. I have been married to my wife, Mandy,
for 11 years. We have two sons, Carson and
Tyler. In my spare time I enjoy playing golf,
working out, attending my son's sporting events
and spending time with my family. I became in-
volved in organized dentistry because there are a
number of important issues facing our profession
and I believe we need a strong voice to not only
shape but to advance our profession.
Meet your 2013-2014 Executive Council Members
Dr. Lisa Ellingsen was born and Raised in Spokane,
Washington. After graduating from Lewis and Clark
High School, she attended Washington State Univer-
sity. She completed her bachelor’s degree in 1994
and graduated from the University of Washington in
2000 (DDS). Lisa married her high school sweet-
heart, David Van Hersett, in 1997. They spent two
years in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where Lisa completed
a two year residency in general dentistry and taught
at the University of Michigan’s school of Dentistry.
She received her specialty training in Endodontics at
the University of Louisville in 2004 (MS). In their free
time, Dr. Ellingsen, and her husband and two boys
enjoy introducing their family to the wonderful outdoor
activities available in the Northwest.
Dr. S. Tyler Shoemaker
I am a general dentist. I Moved here from southern Illinois. Have 4 kids and wonderful wife Jinger. I love bad mitten, marzipan, painting in acrylic and I play the accordion. My favorite movie is Once Upon A Time In The West starring Charles Bronson. Our family attended the Calgary stampede this summer and I love chuck wagon races. Service has always enriched my life and working with the society has introduced me to some of the greatest people I have ever met.
Dr. Nick Velis
I was born and raised here in Spokane, grew up in
the valley, practice in the valley. General dentist,
completed the AEGD program at the University of
the Pacific. Not married, try to stay active playing
softball and basketball, and also help coach the
freshmen basketball team at Prep and am an active
member of the Logan Neighborhood Organization.
Work with my dad and am able to spend time with
other family and friends being back in Spokane after
school. I was asked by Connie to join the EC and
said I would be happy to and am thankful for those
that voted me in.
Meet your 2013-2014 Executive Council Members
Dr Neal Curtis grew up in Utah just outside of Salt Lake City. He received his DDS degree from the Uni-versity of Iowa and then completed a four year resi-dency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Univer-sity of Tennessee in Memphis, TN. He and his family decided to make the beautiful Pacific Northwest home when they moved here in 2009. Dr Curtis feels very fortunate to have joined the practice of Oral Surgery Plus where he practices full scope Oral and Maxillo-facial Surgery. In his free time he particularly enjoys many of the outdoor activities the Northwest has to offer including boating, fly fishing, camping and ski-ing. Dr Curtis joined the Executive Council as a way to support organized dentistry and hopefully give something back to the profession he loves.
Dr. Spencer Sautter
Ricks College
Degree: Assoc of Science and Art in Chemistry, 2001
Idaho State University
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, 2003
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Biology, 2003
The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry
Degree: Doctor of Dental Surgery, June 4, 2007
Residency:
The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2011
Memberships and Activities: Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Washington State Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, ADA, WSDA and SDDS, Staff Member of Sacred Heart Hospital, Staff Member of Holy Family Hospital
Dr. Spencer Sautter is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Spokane, WA. He grew up in southeastern Idaho and has moved to the Pacific Northwest to make Spokane his home. He practices the full scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with a special interest in implant surgery and corrective jaw surgery. In his spare time he spends time with his wife and 3 children traveling, boating, hiking and camping.
Meet your 2013-2014 Executive Council Members
Dr. Debra Craig
I grew up in North Dakota and attended dental school at Uni-versity of Minnesota. I have 3 grown children with 2 grand-sons and 1 granddaughter. My general practice in on North Di-vision near Whitworth College. I love gardening/cooking/hanging out with family and friends. I am excited to serve on the execu-tive council and be part of this dental community.
Dr. Jeff Henneberg Born in the Bay area of California. Lived in Hermiston, OR as a kid, but spent middle school through college in Pasade-na, CA. Graduated from La Sierra University with a BA in liberal arts and a teaching degree. Taught middle school math in Portland, OR for 5 years and was working on my ad-ministration degree from Portland State University. Moved to Sandpoint, ID and became a principal of small private school for 2 years. I was always trying to find something else or some other business. I knew I wanted to do something dif-ferent, but wasn't sure what I wanted. My neighbor in Sandpoint was a dentist and I decided to spend the day in his office to see if dentistry was a good career move for me. He was a leader in his practice, he was serving people, he was part of a team, he was educating patients, and he was contributing to his community in a positive way. Most of the reasons I went into education in the first place. I decided to go back to undergrad and take the necessary coursework and the DAT. I graduated from Loma Linda University Den-tal School in 2005 and we looked to relocate back up to the Northwest. We purchased Gordon Hawk's practice in 2006 and practice general denistry in the Valley and North Spo-kane. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family (Jennifer-spouse, Sydney-8 and Quinn-3), playing golf and basketball, and traveling. I am glad to be a part of organized dentistry. I believe that our occupation is encountering a unique time, and to be committed to an organization that wants to preserve the best parts of why I chose dentistry is important to me. Plus, I get to hang out with a bunch of good people.
Dr. Christopher Herzog was born and raised in Spokane. He attended St. Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic School and Gonzaga Preparatory High School. His undergraduate degree was earned at Gonzaga University and he attended the University of Washington School of Dentistry. Dr. Herzog completed his specialty training in pediatric dentistry at Columbus Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University. He received his Master’s degree in pediatric dentistry with a master’s thesis focused on emergency treatment of avulsed permanent teeth. He returned to Spokane in 2006 and joined The Children's Choice Pediatric Dental group. In 2007 Dr. Herzog completed his board certification in pediatric dentistry. Organized dentistry has always been a passion of Dr. Herzog. During his 3rd and 4th years as a dental student at the University of Washington Dr. Her-zog was the student delegate to the WSDA House of Delegates. After returning to Spokane he joined the SDDS Executive Council. He is also on the Board of Directors of the Washington State Dental Association and Washington Dental Insurance Agency and represents the SDDS in the WSDA House of Delegates. Dr. Herzog was the President of the Washington State Academy of Pediatric Dentistry in 2012. Over the past 3 legislative sessions, Dr. Herzog has testified against the midlevel dental provider in the Washington State House of Representatives and Senate. As a proud member of organized dentistry, Dr. Herzog is dedicated in his efforts to keep dentistry in the hands of dentists. Dr. Herzog is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, American Den-tal Association, Washington State Dental Association, Western Society of Pediatric Dentistry, Washington State Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Spokane District Dental Society and he is a Fellow, Pierre Fauchard Academy Dental Honors Society.
Meet your 2013-2014 Executive Council Members
Meet your 2013-2014 Executive Council Members
Dr. Jake DaBell
I grew up in Rexburg, Idaho, the fifth of
nine children. After graduating from
Brigham Young University, I went to the
University of North Carolina for dental
school and then on to the University of
Washington for orthodontics. I’ve been
practicing orthodontics in Spokane for two
and a half years, and almost two years
ago, I purchased a practice on the corner
of Evergreen and Broadway in Spokane
Valley. My wife, Abby, and I have been
married for just over 10 years and have 4
children - 2 boys and 2 girls - ages 9 years
to 6 months. In my spare time I enjoy running, reading, skiing, making and listening to music, and spend-
ing time with my wife and kids doing just about anything. I’m on the Executive Council because I believe in
the importance of organized dentistry and was invited by a colleague to participate more actively. I believe
we are part of the greatest profession and have a wonderful local organization in the SDDS.
Dr. Ryan Wilson was raised in Redlands California where he attended La Sierra University and later graduat-
ed from Loma Linda University in 2008 with a degree as a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS).
He and Dr. Ryan Allen purchased Office Anesthesia & Dentistry's South Hill location in July 2011 and began
Sleep Dentistry of Spokane.
Sleep Dentistry of Spokane is committed to providing high quality, compassionate and comprehensive dental
service for the entire family. Our special focus is with children and individuals with special needs, requiring
general anesthesia or IV sedation.
Dr. Wilson and his wife Lisa live in Spokane. Together they enjoy snowboarding, golfing, running, scuba div-
ing and spending quality time with their dog Ender.
Ryan Wilson, DDS is an active member of the following organizations: ADA, CDA,, WSDA and SDDS. Dr,
Wilson is licensed in California, Oregon and WA.
Meet your 2013-2014 Executive Council Members
Dr. Grant Rodkey
I grew up in Spokane and spent some time away in professional development. Initially, I was a physical metallurgist, an engineer of metals and their alloys, and worked in Oregon. While in Ore-gon I developed an interest in the dental field due my love of science and the ability to interact with people on a more personal level. Graduating from OHSU I later moved to Spokane and have expe-rienced private practice, public dentistry and locum tenens. I enjoy snowboarding in the winter and whitewater rafting in the summer. Yard therapy occupies much of my time in the growing season. I have served on the EC in the government affairs position due to my belief that in our historically representative form of government, one person with passion and conviction can influence those in power with appropriately worded communications. Even more effective is when that passion and conviction can be passed on and instilled in others with similar interest in maintaining our freedoms. It is important that we keep in mind that the government of the people, by the people and for the people is to be our servant, not our master. Finally, as one founding father said, " Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom."
Dr. Steve Aeshliman, DDS, PS
Dr. Steve was born in Belgium and moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico at age 2. He grew up in
the mountainous region outside of Albuguerque, the first son on Dr. Daniel Aeschliman and Mrs.
Wendy Aeschiman. He spent most of his childhood in the gymnasium, for which he received a full
gymnastics scholarship at the Univ. of New Mexico. In addition to countless hours in the gym, he
studied during off hours and was honored to receive a full Academic Presidential Scholarship, as
well as a partial music scholarship to play clarinet in the UNM symphony.
After receiving a BS degree in Biology and dual minors in chemistry and music performance, he
attended the Univ. of Missouri-Kansas City, where he achieved his Doctor of Dental Surgery in
1999. He was then accepted into the UMKC Periodontal residency, from which he received his
Certificate in Periodontics in 2001.
He currently maintains a private practice in the specialty of Periodontics in Spokane, and is an ac-
tive member of the American Academy of Periodontology, the Western Academy of Periodontolo-
gy, the Academy of Osseointegration, the ADA, and the WSDA. He has two children, a son Porter
who is almost 7 and a daughter Sophia turning 5 in November. Dr. Steve has been published in the
Journal of Periodontology, and teaches when possible for multiple groups and organizations. He
was recently asked to head a large study club group in southern Canada, and plans on taking on
the leadership of this group. He was recently nominated to be the head of continuing education for
the Spokane District Dental Society.
His main interests are his children, skiing, fishing, fitness, music and the outdoors in general.
~ANNOUNCEMENTS~
The IDEA Clinic!
Did you know?? The IDEA Clinic is NOW an
approved site for the Western WA Area Health
Education Center which means any RETIRED
volunteer at the Clinic is qualified to have their
malpractice insurance and license renewal fee
paid AND free CE!! Please contact Wendy for
additional info and to sign up today!
The IDEA Clinic needs YOU! - Specialists,
General Dentists, Dental Assistants and Hy-
gienists - If you are interested in volunteering,
please contact Wendy @ 838-0436 or
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CE, SDDS news and meetings at:
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Guest Editorial
Are you interested in submitting a guest editorial for the
next Newsletter? If so, please contact Wendy at
509.838.0436 or [email protected]
Win a $100 gift card to REI or Nordstroms!
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WAC 51-54A-5306
(Effective July 1, 2013.)
5306.1 General Compressed gases at
hospitals and similar facilities intended for
inhalation or sedation including, but not
limited to, analgesia systems for dentistry,
podiatry, veterinary and similar uses shall
comply with Sections 5306.2 through
5306.4 in addition to other requirements
of this chapter.
EXCEPTION: All new distribution piping, supply
manifolds, connections, regulators, valves,
alarms, sensors and associated equipment
shall be in accordance with the Plumbing
Code.
5306.4 Medical gas systems. The mainte-
nance and testing of medical gas systems in-
cluding, but not limited to, distribution piping,
supply manifolds, connections, pressure regu-
lators and relief devices and valves, shall com-
ply with the maintenance and testing require-
ments of NFPA 99 and the general provisions
of this chapter.
SAVE THE DATE!!
2014 SDDS Foundation
Pop A Cork For A Cause
Annual Fundraiser
Friday, February 14, 2014
Northern Quest Casino & Resort
SCAM Alert!
It has come to our attention that dentists are among
the businesses that a Yellow Pages look-a-like scam
is targeting. If you receive an invoice similar to the
one posted below you should request additional infor-
mation from the solicitor and check with your local
Yellow Pages for affiliation. For more information visit
the BBB: http://www.bbb.org/blog/2013/01/yellow-
pages-look-a-like-scams/
~ANNOUNCEMENTS~
RESTORED Adult Dental Medicaid
Thank you to all of our incredible grassroots dentists for
their lobbying efforts to have adult dental Medicaid restored
in the state budget. As a result of their perseverance, adult
dental Medicaid funding will be restored on January 1,
2014! Read more about this legislative victory on the WSDA
blog: http://www.wsda.org/headlines/2013/7/1/victory-state-
legislature-to-restore-adult-dental-medicaid.html
Dr. Steven and Mrs. Jan Waite would like to
extend a huge thank you to all those who
called an lent support following their office
fire. Should you need to contact them, their
new mailing address is:
PO Box 18308
Spokane, WA 99228
Brought to you by the American Dental As-
sociation, this first in a continuing series of
ADA News Q-and-A sessions is intended to
update information on certain aspects of the
Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its potential
effects on dentistry and the oral health of
the American public. This series begins with
some preliminary questions regarding ACA
implementation and a short retrospective
look. http://expi.co/0tCN
License Fee REDUCTION!
We are proud to announce that as a result
of WSDA's advocacy over the past year,
the Department of Health is proposing a
$176 net reduction in your dental license
renewal fee. Initial license fees are also
expected to drop $175. Formal rule-
making on these fee decreases is ex-
pected to begin shortly. The reduction in
the licensure renewal rate should begin
sometime this fall.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Steve Steinberg UW School of Dentistry [email protected] 206-616-0827
UW students bolster Spokane area’s dental health
Spending the spring before graduation with your hands in
strangers’ mouths might not be every student’s cup of tea. Eric
Nygard, however, couldn’t have enjoyed himself more.
Dr. Nygard (at left), who received his dental degree from the
University of Washington in June, spent the spring at the Lake
Spokane Community Health Center in a clinical rotation for the
UW School of Dentistry. The rotation was part of the school’s
Regional Initiatives in Dental Education (RIDE) program, which
was launched in 2007 with state funds. A similar rotation is
conducted at the Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic’s
Riverstone location in Spokane.
“It was a great experience,” said Dr. Nygard.
Built with the help of Eastern Washington University’s dental
hygiene program, RIDE was created to address the issue of
access to dental care in rural and underserved areas of the
state, especially in Eastern Washington.
While dentists are clustered heavily along the I-5 corridor in Western Washington, obtaining care can be far
less convenient east of the mountains. For example, in 2007, King County had six times as many dentists per
capita as Pend Oreille County in Washington’s northeast corner.
The RIDE clinical rotations give students a chance to make a real impact where it matters, said Dr. Jon Sok, Dr.
Nygard’s preceptor at the Lake Spokane Community Dental Clinic. “We see a lot of patients that can be
classified as the working poor, many on a fixed income and patients on some level of state assistance, as well
as a small population of homeless patients,” he said.
While the RIDE students are closely supervised by their clinic directors, they still handle a significant share of
patients. At Lake Spokane, the student’s presence allowed the dental clinic to handle about a 20 percent
increase in patient care, Dr. Sok said.
Dear SDDS Member,
The WSDA has announced a very exciting competition between the component societies in Washington. Here’s
the skinny:
The Game: All 17 component societies will be competing against one another to see which three can gain the
largest percentage increase in membership based solely on the combined recruitment efforts of the societies
members. The top three components with the largest percentage of growth will then be awarded tickets to a
suite at a Seahawks game for the upcoming season. The 1st place component will receive four pairs, 2nd place
two pairs and 3rd place one pair. The tickets will then be raffled off within the winning component societies and
only those who participated in recruitment will be eligible to win.
How do you ensure you name gets entered into the raffle? Once a dentist recruits a non-member they will let
us know by filling out the form located at the bottom of this page and we will verify the recruited dentist has
joined. At that point, provided their component society is in the top three for recruitment, they will gain one en-
try into the raffle per every member recruited. Therefore, the more dentists you recruit the more times your
name will be in the raffle and the more likely it is you will get to enjoy a Seahawks game from the best seats in
the house.
Lastly, the top recruiter, regardless of component society, will be awarded a pair of tickets to the suite.
The Strategy: Our goal is to draft as many non-member dentists to join organized dentistry with a grassroots
approach that centers around you- the active WSDA member. We are asking for your help in recruiting non-
members as you know better than anyone the value of membership and how your support directly contributes
to the strengthening of the profession. The reality is that our membership numbers are falling and with that our
market share of the dentists in Washington. We need your help to reverse the trend. This program provides a
great way to share all of the Associations success with your peers. There is no better "pitch" then one that
comes from someone who truly understands and has benefited from their membership. Your stories, personal
accomplishments and involvement in organized dentistry far outweigh any promotional materials we make
available.
There is an unparalleled strength in numbers and the more we are able to grow our team the more united we
stand as a profession.
The Playbook: Below are promotional materials that you may find helpful during your recruiting efforts and a
membership application to make available when you think you sealed the deal. Upon request, we can also pro-
vide non-member lists to help bolster your recruitment numbers. Please email Laura Rohlman at
[email protected], or call 206.973.5218 to request a list.
I’ve attached the membership application for you to provide to non-members. Should you or prospective mem-
bers you speak with have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Warm regards,
Wendy
Attention Seahawk Fans!!
General Membership Meetings Executive Council Meeting
2013-2014 2013-2014
August 27 (Luigis)
September 10 (The Lincoln Center) September 24 (Luigis)
October 8 (The Lincoln Center) October 22 (Luigis)
November 12 (The Lincoln Center) November 26 (Luigis)
January 14 (The Lincoln Center) December (no meeting)
February - No Meeting January 28 (Luigis)
March 11 (The Lincoln Center) February 25 (Luigis)
April 8 (The Lincoln Center) March 25 (Luigis)
May 13 (The Spokane Club) April 22 (Luigis)
May 27 (Location TBD)
October 4, 2013 Dr. Leo Malin, Implants
November 15, 2013 Dr. Shouresh Charkhandah, Sleep Apnea
January 10, 2013 Staff Training Day
Feb. 28-Mar. 1, 2014 Schweitzer Ski Conference
OTHER LOCAL CE:
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next Newsletter, please contact Wendy at
Experienced Hygienist seeking
long term/fill in/maternity
leave position and/or perm
position. Nicole Hall, 208-
818-4248 Licensed in ID and
WA
Bilingual Hygienist seeking
PT or FT position. EWU grad.
3 years experience. Valentina
at 509-496-6988
Hygienist seeking FT, PT or
temporary position. My hus-
band will be starting the RIDE
program in Aug. We are both
excited to move to the east
side. Stacy at 509-969-4964
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DENTIST FRONT OFFICE
Planning to sell your practice or seeking an associate? The
SDDS office frequently receives inquiries and is will-ing to pass this information along. Call 509-838-0436
Locum Tenens needed in Inchelium, WA (About 1.5 hours from Spokane). We need someone 2 days a week for the next 4-5 weeks. Please contact Marc Henning for more information. (509) 251-9622 or [email protected].
Full time general dentist needed in Inchelium, WA at the Lake Roosevelt Communi-ty Health Center. Benefits provided. Please contact Marc Henning for more infor-mation. (509) 251-9622 or [email protected]
Do you want to sell your prac-tice? I’m a motivated private buyer. (WA licensed DDS) with approved financing for dental practice and building. [email protected] or Jason at 509-675-0029
2013 Indiana Univ. Dental School grad seeking FT/PT associate position in East-ern/Central WA. 812-583-1729 or [email protected]
Locum Tenens
Doug Daehlin, DDS 509-838-2206 Dentist ―Kelly Guy‖ provides dental coverage in Montana & Washington.
Patti Bowen, DDS, 509-595-3847 General dentist licensed in WA and ID, 30 yrs. experi-ence. Contact to schedule.
DENTAL ASSISTING
2013 UW RIDE grad looking
for FT/PT associate position,
partnership, or purchase. On
rotation in Spokane Jan - April.
Would love to meet up during
that time. 360.820.1407 tuck-
Assoc. Position Available– Requires 2 yrs experience. Must be comfortable with molar endo and surgical extractions. Sched-ule is M, W, Th, Fr and some Saturdays. Please email resume [email protected] Comprehensive benefits pack-age is offered for FT
Univ. of Toronto Grad with GPR and 9 yrs priv. practice experience, currently working at CHAS seeks PT assoc. posi-tion. Especially interested in mentoring opportunities and new technology. Dr. Liana Groza, 509-481-3392 or [email protected]
2007 Univ of Maryland grad wanting to purchase in Eastern WA. 5 yrs experience and can handle almost anything. Email: [email protected] or 406-210-9699
2010 Univ of Minnesota grad relocating from Colorado. Looking for opportunity in Northern ID or Eastern WA. Matthew Hawn at 715-864-6559 or [email protected]
Part-time Dentist needed-North Spokane. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. GP with ability to work independently with strong leadership skills. 2+ consecu-tive years experience preferred. Additional information or email resume: [email protected]
2014 Creighton University
graduate looking for full time
associate position starting sum-
mer of 2014 in the Spokane
area that could transition into a
partnership or purchase. Fluent
in Spanish. Visiting Spokane
August 2013 and would be
available to meet during that
time. 801.616.0145 dgbing-
Prosthetic Practice Seeks
Asst.— Seeking flexible and
dependable FT dental asst.
Must be multi-task oriented,
team focused . Dentrix experi-
ence is essential. If interested,
present resume in person to
Dr. Lockwood at 6817 N Ce-
dar Rd #102, Spokane, WA
Asst with over 30 yrs experi-
ence seeks temp and fill-in
position. Available 7am-5pm
M-F. 509-710-9818, Tami
FT front office position wanted.
Excellent people and communi-
cation skills. Mature, well orga-
nized, efficient and self motivat-
ed. 15+ years experience, great
PC skills and pleasant phone
voice. CPR certified. Contact
Carol Davis at 509-701-3789 or
New to Spokane area. 7+ years
experience as patient coordina-
tor/receptionist in Arizona.
Quick learner. Christi at 509-
276-2514 or [email protected]
Seeking front office position.
12 yrs. exp. in general & perio
offices—Dentrix, SoftDent,
Eagle, PerioVision. Lisa
Durham, 509-701-3769 or
Seeking front office position.
Spokane/Cheney area. Experi-
ence in large dental office. Con-
tact Atosha Granger,
Seeking front office position—
16 yrs. exper. Dentrix & Easy
Dental. Christina Decker at
425-533-5742 (cell) or
Seeking position in dental
office (N. Spokane, Newport,
Priest River or Sandpoint).
Familiar with ins. billing & cod-
ing. Contact Susie Nees at
Dental hygienist needed Tues-
days 8:00-5:00 beginning Sep-
tember 3. Long time established
dental office in Spokane with
excellent recare system already
in place. Experienced and fun
team to support you. Softdent,
intraoral camera, diagnodent,
digital x-rays, and new ultrason-
ic. Opportunity for more days
and fill-in. Wage DOE. Please
email resume to
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
DENTIST
Free to Clinic or Health Center:
ADEC overhead lights (new in
2007) Hank Willis, DDS 208-267-
6454
Dental Space: 1700 sq ft, 5 treat-
ment rooms, turnkey situation with
compressor, vacuum included.
Great location! 409 N Argonne,
Spokane Valley. Good visability,
and parking. $12 nnn, Dr. Mike
Baker, 509-290-3355
For sale, vacuum forming ma-
chines, two available with some
materials. $200.00 each.
Dr. Rob Smith, 509-397-4141,
Dentist Volunteers Needed -I am
looking for 30 to 60 dentist volun-
teers to help me study the oxygen
and carbon dioxide levels from
wearing a surgical facemask. I use
a gas monitor for 10minutes at-
tached to a gas nipple I apply to
the surgical facemask. I do not use
doctor names or brands of face-
masks in the published paper. This
is a self funded research project
with no outside funding. I want to
know what the O2 and CO2 levels
are in our work/ facemask environ-
ment....I do hope to publish my
results in the ADA Journal. Gary
Keller DDS.......509-926-1161
office 509-927-9461 home
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Spokane District Dental Society Foundation
4th
Annual “Pop A Cork For A Cause” Annual Fundraiser
2014 Auction Donation Form
Contact Name: Date:
Title:
Company Name:
(as it should appear on signage)
Phone: Fax: Email:
Mailing Address:
City, State: Zip:
Website:_______________________________________________________________________
Item/Service Donated:
Gift Certificate (if applicable): Attached/Enclosed (preferred) Create certificate at SDDSF
Approx. Retail Value: $
Minimum Bid: $
Expiration Date:
Item Restrictions: (dates, shipping, delivery, availability, etc.)
Signature:
Date:
If item is a gift certificate, please include a photo, brochure, menu, etc. (no larger than 8 ½” x 11”) that will
help us promote your item/business in the auction area display. Please also e-mail a digital image for
recognition on our website to [email protected]. NOTE: Photo’s cannot be copied from Websites and
printed for the display. Photo images les than 300 dpi cannot be accepted. Our staff will resize the 300 dpi
jpg image to 72 dpi for placement on our website.
Please mail form with donation to:
Spokane District Dental Society Foundation
Attn: Wendy Johnson
202 E Pacific Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
509.838.0436 P
509.838.5040 F
