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OHIO STATE DENTAL BOARD BOARD MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 14, 2009 PAGE 26 Ms. Reitz informed the Board that the regular meeting of the AADE was held on September 30 – October 1, 2009. She said that there were presentations regarding prescribing medications in the dental office and a preview of the ADA airway emergency management course. Ms. Reitz informed the Board members that the AADE’s Guidelines on the Dental Patient Record was also presented. She indicated that she had assisted in drafting the guidelines. Continuing on, Ms. Reitz stated that she had attended the Reference Committee and as an AADE Officer, had spoken to the Committee in support of a name change to the “Federation of State Dental Boards”. She stated that there was discussion both for and against the name change. Ultimately, Ms. Reitz informed the Board that the AADE voted from the floor to change the name to the “American Association of Dental Boards” (AADB). Ms. Reitz said that the AADB formulated a resolution to remain involved and continue to pursue one national licensure examination. She stated that the AADE floor voted to allow an AADA representative to serve as an advisory member to the AADE Executive Council. Ms. Reitz indicated that she had been appointed as that representative. Ms. Reitz stated that during the Attorney Roundtable meeting, the following topics were presented to the group and discussed: • Joint degrees, DDS/MD, scope, limitations, jurisdiction for discipline; • Sedation/Anesthesia monitoring; • Expansion of Dental hygienists performing restorative work; • Presentation by DOCS; and • Prosecutions: Issues involving simultaneous administrative and criminal actions. Ms. Reitz stated that the attorneys all participated in a skit presentation to the full assembly. She stated that it was a humorous and informative presentation on “What Do I Do Now”. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF DENTAL ADMINISTRATORS (AADA) Ms. Reitz continued by informing the Board members that the AADA meeting was held on October 2-3, 2009 and she served as Immediate Past President. She stated that Harold Crossley, D.D.S., Ph.D from Maryland had provided an excellent presentation on the pathophysiology of addiction and its role in dentistry. She stated that his presentation was followed by Dr. Hill’s presentation, “Oral Health Enrichment: An Enforcement Tool for Dental Boards”. Ms. Reitz stated that she had introduced Dr. Hills and he explained what Oral Health Enrichment (OHE) was and how it has been
OHIO STATE DENTAL BOARD BOARD MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 14, 2009 PAGE 27 utilized in Ohio and other states. She commented that several states were interested in OHE and will be following up with herself and Dr. Hills for more information. Ms. Reitz stated that following Dr. Hills presentation, some of the members spoke to the impact of the current economy on the boards and the practice of dentistry. Specifically, she stated that they discussed how board operations were affected, how the economy was expanding the role of the expanded function dental auxiliary (EFDA), and the economy’s effect on dental practices. Continuing on, Ms. Reitz informed the Board members that the second day of the AADA meeting was spent primarily in roundtable discussions wherein each Executive Director/Administrator shared what was going on in their respective states. She indicated that there were nineteen (19) states represented and noted that Kentucky had brought their whole staff to the meeting. She stated that after the roundtable discussions there was a presentation on the new cone beam diagnostic tool. Concluding, Ms. Reitz stated that they held their annual business meeting wherein new officers were elected. She then expressed her thanks to the Board members for allowing her the opportunity to attend this meeting as a representative of the Ohio State Dental Board. DENTAL/DENTAL HYGIENE LICENSURE RENEWAL Ms. Reitz informed the Board members that on Monday of the following week the renewal letters would be going out to all currently licensed dentists and dental hygienists. She stated that they have completed the updates to the on-line renewal and should start renewing licenses by the end of the next week. ANYTHING FOR THE GOOD OF THE BOARD SPECIAL MEETING Dr. Kaye inquired as to the procedure for public notices for a special meeting of the Board. Ms. Franks explained that notices to the public for a special meeting only require twenty-four (24) hour notice. Dr. Armstrong stated that he had to express his disappointment in regards to the Board’s non-position on SubHB 215. He clarified that the Board is now at the complete mercy of everyone else who has a voice in this regard. Dr. Armstrong stated that until the Board developed a new position, he cannot testify to any position. He commented that unless the members do something quickly, they will have to sit back and watch this Bill be molded by other interested parties and not be able to do anything about it.
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