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OHIO STATE DENTAL BOARD
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 18, 2007 PAGE 25
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
BUDGET REQUEST
Ms. Reitz informed the Board members that she had received a response to the
Board’s request for additional funds from the Office of Budget and Management (OBM).
She stated that the additional funds requested were for two (2) new positions, one (1)
enforcement and one (1) administrative, additional space, payroll increases, etc. Ms.
Reitz informed the Board that the request for additional funding had not been approved.
She informed the Board members that there is sufficient funding in the current budget
request to cover payroll and fringe. She stated that any request for additional space or
money must now be directed to the Controlling Board.
Board members questioned whether it would be more cost effective to replace the two
(2) temporary staff members with one (1) full-time permanent staff person. Ms. Reitz
informed the members that it costs the Board less to employ temporary staffing due to
the additional costs of fringe benefits for full-time permanent employees. Additionally,
she stated that the Board office would again be hosting another practicum for an Ohio
State University dental hygiene student. She stated that, as in the past, the dental
hygiene student assists in the day-to-day processes of the Board.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF DENTAL EXAMINERS (AADE)
Ms. Reitz questioned whether any of the Board members would be attending the
American Association of Dental Examiners (AADE) meeting in Chicago at the end of the
month. She stated that in the past when there were only five (5) dentist members and
one (1) hygiene member, many of the Board members attended. However, she noted
that now that the Board has the opportunity for a “voice” with nine (9) dentist members
and three (3) hygiene members, very few members are choosing to attend. She stated
that the subject matter was regarding dental auxiliary and what is going on across the
United States. She concluded by suggesting that the Board members should consider
attending the annual meeting in San Francisco.
ANYTHING FOR THE GOOD OF THE BOARD
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Ms. Reitz informed the Board members that election of Board Officers had typically
been held in March prior to the April Board meeting and new appointments by the
Governor. However, she stated that it was decided to hold the election of officers after
the four (4) appointments/reappointments for Board members have been made for this
year.