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OHIO STATE DENTAL BOARD
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 18, 2007 PAGE 26
Dr. McDonald took a moment to thank the Board President, Dr. Vesoulis, for
remaining on as President for an additional year.
DENTISTS AS FIRST RESPONDERS
Dr. Wright reported to the Board that he had presented before the State Medical
Board of Ohio’s (Medical Board) equivalent of the Dental Board’s Scope of Practice
Committee regarding the proposal to implement a legislative change allowing dentists to
be utilized as first responders in mass disaster situations. He stated the Medical Board
committee’s response was completely supportive of the initiative so long as the dentists
were properly trained, had limited scope, and the duties were performed upon request in
the event of a mass disaster emergency. He concluded by stating that the next step
would be to draft language regarding a certification process and work closely with the
Medical Board in this process.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS
Ms. Hockenberry briefly reminded the Board members that she still did not have
three (3) of the Board members Financial Disclosure Statements the paperwork was now
due. She reminded the members that the Board must have them all filed by April 15,
2007.
ADJOURN
Dr. Vesoulis adjourned the meeting at 3:32 p.m.
The next meeting will be on April 18, 2007.
Paul Vesoulis, D.D.S.
President
Edward R. Hills, D.D.S.
Secretary