OHIO STATE DENTAL BOARD BOARD MEETING - the Ohio State ...
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<strong>OHIO</strong> <strong>STATE</strong> <strong>DENTAL</strong> <strong>BOARD</strong><br />
<strong>BOARD</strong> <strong>MEETING</strong> MINUTES<br />
NOVEMBER 5, 2008 PAGE 3<br />
OPEN SESSION<br />
The Board resumed open session at 1:48 p.m. Dr. Armstrong approved <strong>the</strong> agenda<br />
for <strong>the</strong> afternoon as presented with <strong>the</strong> notation that <strong>the</strong> Chair may modify <strong>the</strong> agenda<br />
due to timing constraints or extenuating circumstances.<br />
REVIEW OF THE SEPTEMBER <strong>BOARD</strong> <strong>MEETING</strong> MINUTES<br />
The Board reviewed <strong>the</strong> minutes of <strong>the</strong> September 17, 2008 Board meeting.<br />
Motion by Dr. Leffler, second by Dr. Wallace, to approve <strong>the</strong> September 17,<br />
2008 Board meeting minutes as presented.<br />
Motion carried unanimously.<br />
ENFORCEMENT REPORT<br />
PERSONAL APPEARANCE(S)<br />
SAMUEL S. KALUDY, D.D.S.<br />
Ms. Davis introduced Samuel S. Kaludy, D.D.S. and stated Dr. Kaludy was appearing<br />
before <strong>the</strong> Board today for his second appearance. She reminded <strong>the</strong> Board members of<br />
<strong>the</strong> issue that brought Dr. Kaludy before <strong>the</strong>m today. She <strong>the</strong>n explained that he is<br />
required to attend Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) weekly and provide one (1) urine screen<br />
monthly, which remains negative. In addition, Ms. Davis stated that Dr. Kaludy has<br />
been attending aftercare at One Step on a weekly basis. She pointed out that she had<br />
spoken to Dr. Kaludy regarding <strong>the</strong> staff members that he involved in this matter and<br />
that he stated he has “made amends” and apologized for his behavior. Ms. Davis<br />
indicated that Dr. Kaludy recognizes that he put <strong>the</strong>m in harm’s way, could have gotten<br />
<strong>the</strong>m in a lot of trouble, and that this was a big step for Dr. Kaludy to make in his<br />
recovery.<br />
Upon questioning by <strong>the</strong> Board Dr. Kaludy stated that he felt his recovery was going<br />
well. He stated that since his last appearance he had completed twenty (20) hours of<br />
continuing education in dental ethics with Donna Homenko, R.D.H., Ph.D. and<br />
continues to work on complying with <strong>the</strong> Board’s requirements. Dr. Kaludy informed<br />
<strong>the</strong> Board members that he had been drafting a business plan with a fellow classmate<br />
that would allow both of <strong>the</strong>m to return to practice part-time, three (3) days per week.<br />
He stated that he is excited to get back into practice and anxious to see patients again.
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