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LDAfrom the editorDavid N. Austin, D.D.S.Editor, LDA JournalJust Say NoMost of the time, I agree with the policies of theAmerican Dental Association (ADA). Almost allof the time, the ADA is an advocate for me and for you.That is one reason I am a member and encourage othersof our profession to join and be involved.Why is it I feel the ADA has dropped the ball involvingthe Alaskan Dental Health Aide Therapists (DHATs)?You may recall that the state of Alaska, because of theirunique expanse and very remote villages in some of theharshest environment, has a dental access problem.There are not enough dentists to meet the needs of thesecitizens. The LDA highlighted this issue in our Winter 2006issue of the LDA Journal.So the DHATs were created/authorized by the IndianHealth Service to meet these needs in the Alaskan outbackareas. These DHATs have minimal training and yet areperforming dentistry that took us years of training andboard certification to be able and licensed to carry out.Our ADA (including the Alaska Dental Society) fileda lawsuit to stop DHATs from practicing invasive, nonreversibledentistry. This seemed the only way to protectthe Alaska natives from receiving substandard dentaltreatment. Now, the decision has been made to “mediate”with the Alaskan Native Tribal Health Consortium(ANTHC). Sounds like our ADA has decided to backoff and let the ANTHC have its way. Not a good idea.Why would I want to tell the good state of Alaska howto practice dentistry? It is because only dentists can practicedentistry in the United States, and the last time I looked,Alaska was a state just like Louisiana.Alaska does have a unique environment and thereis an access problem to dentistry in remote areas. I alsobelieve there are unique areas with access problems inArizona, North and South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming,even parts of South Louisiana, especially with our recentdevastating storms, as well as many other areas of ourcountry.What will stop DHATs from practicing in the uniqueareas of these states as well as perhaps within the stateof Wal-Mart?I believe the original lawsuit should not be abandonedbut pressed on to stop this from continuing. Our formerADA chief counsel wanted to fight. It’s time to take astand for patients and dentists and quit trying to lookgood for the media. tFor dental-related informationfor your practice and more,visit www.ladental.org.2 LDA Journal

LDAC. Richmond Corley, Jr., D.D.S.Senior Vice President/CEO, LDSlouisiana dental services, inc.The New Look and Features of Our Web Site,www.ladental.orgMy big news this issue is the new look and features ofthe LDA Web site (www.ladental.org). If you haven’tvisited it yet, you need to go! It is definitely a Web sitewe can all be proud of! When you do go, plan to spendenough time to take a good look at all thenew features that are available for youruse. LDA Director of Communicationsand Public Affairs Annette Droddy,along with the technical assistancefrom Ron Bruner and the staff ofBruner and Company of Destin, Fl.,have done a great job in redevelopingour site. They have set it on a coursefor a great future and unbelievableadditions in service to the members of the LDA.And, it is because of LDA members’ usage of theLDA/LDS Endorsed Products and Services Program thatwe had the NON-DUES REVENUE to fund this project.If you purchased a product or service from one of theendorsed companies, you have played a major part in thefunding of this great step forward in the communicationefforts of the LDA. So, please, if you have not used any ofthese companies, please reconsider getting price quotesfrom at least a few of the companies. You’ll be glad you did!If you want to see a current listing of the endorsedcompanies, you can find all the information you need onthe LDA Web site. You can also call or e-mail the LDAand request a Ready Reference Binder.One of these companies is CareCredit. CareCreditPatient Payment Plans provide no interest and low interestplans to help your patients receive the care they wantand need. Offering fax, phone and online applications,instant credit decisions, free training for your staff andintegration into popular software systems, CareCredit isthe easiest program to use. And during CareCredit’s 20thAnniversary, enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime enrollment offer!Call 866-246-9227 today for details. And, just for calling,receive your FREE 60-minute educational audio CD titledManaging Practice Overhead featuring the expertise of Dr.Louis Malcmacher. If your practice is already enrolled,call 800-859-9975 for your free educational audio CD byDr. Malcmacher. Be sure to identify yourself as a memberof the LDA.Or, maybe your dental practice accountsreceivable ledger is a little on the fat side.The LDA/LDS Endorsed Program offersTransworld Systems with its GreenFlagProfit Recovery System. The GreenFlagsystem is a pioneer in the flat-fee conceptof recovery of past due accounts. ContactMelissa Manix or Joy Gugliuzza at 504-828-8815 to set up your appointment tohelp trim the receivables ledger down to a comfortablesize with a “no hassle plan” that is guaranteed to work.In another important area of business operations foryour office, we also offer you an affordable, feature-richpayroll and human resource service through our partnershipwith Paychex. Paychex can ease the burdens and risksthat go along with calculating payrolls, determining andfiling tax payments with the IRS, keeping records andproviding employee benefits. Call Paychex 800-729-2439and mention code 5659 to get connected with the LDAmember program.Another great company that many LDA members arealready using is Office Depot. For the LDA program, OfficeDepot is offering discounts below store pricing on alloffice supply items except electronics. Office furnitureis included in the discount program, but you MUSThave special approval and order arrangements madethrough our Sales Representative Christy Copeland at225-673-9697. Call 800-568-0333, ext. 520, to set upyour LDA Member Account.The LDA/LDS Endorsed Program will soon be enteringthe third year of a great relationship with Fortress InsuranceCompany. Fortress, an A rated Insurance Underwriter, isa professional liability company created by dentists, for6 LDA Journal

dentists. To request a premium comparison or to learn howyou can save 10% off your first year’s premium, call StormyBlair at Robert Ellis & Associates at (888) 503-5547, ext.3886, or sblair@ellis4u.com. Located in Mandeville, La.,the REA staff combines prompt, professional service withthe personal care their clients deserve.These are just a few of the companies that canoffer LDA members great value and savings! Go towww.ladental.org to see a complete listing.However, before closing, I would also like to share anotherbit of information that will be a help to those of you whohave the opportunity to see patients that have dentalbenefit coverage under the Crescent Dental Plans ® program.I have been notified by Meritain Health, the Third PartyAdministrator for Crescent Dental, that claims payableunder this program can now be filed electronically, effectiveMay 14, 2007. To accomplish this, it will be necessary foryour office to contact Meritain Health though the customerservice number at 800-548-2044 to acquire the necessaryprovider information and code to allow for the proper routingand processing of your claim.As always, we at LDS appreciate what you, as an LDAmember, do to make what we do at LDS a continuingsuccess story! Visit the Web site, you’ll be glad you did! tLouisianaR&RAt the ADA’sRecruitment andRetention Conferencein Chicago in March, theLDA received two awards, GreatestPercentage Net Gain of New Dentists andHonorable Mention, Class of 2005 DentalStudent Conversion (percentage convertedto active, membership society with 1001-2000 members.) Pictured here, from left,Patricia Jenkins, LDA Director of MembershipDevelopment, and Dr. Debra Peters, chair,ADA Council on Membership.Photo courtesy ADA News © 2007 AmericanDental Association.“I have been using Paychex to handlemy payroll needs for years. They areprompt, courteous and reliable. Paychexgives me one less detail to worry about!”- Gina Schellhase, D.D.S.Every business needs to handle payrolland payroll taxes – you can’t avoid it.Paychex makes automated payroll efficientand cost-effective for your business, anddelivers a variety of human resourceservices. Members of the LDA receivespecial discounts from Paychex. To beginsaving, call (800)729-2439, and mentiona promotional code 5659, or go to thePaychex Web site at www.paychex.com.PAYCHEX ®Summer 2007 7

LDADr. Les Tarver, ChairCouncil on LDA Sessionscouncil on lda sessionsThis past April, the Louisiana Dental Association (LDA)Annual Session paired up with the New Orleans DentalAssociation to create a first-ever joint event that was botheducational and fun! There was something for everyone:C.E., information, music, social activities, fellowship andnetworking with other professionals.A Rocking Duo: LDA Annual Sessionand NODCAbove: (EXHIBIT HALL) DavidMichalski, Banc of America PracticeSolutions; Chris Harper and GeorgeWilliams, Bank of America FinancialServices. Right: (EXHIBIT HALL) SarahThorne and Tracey Roberts from Paychex.Continuing Education.The meeting was held April 12-14 at the Ernest N.Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. Almost 800dentists enjoyed 11 workshops and over 35 courses,allowing them to earn up to 20 C.E. hours by attendingthe opening sessions and three days of courses. Participantswere also able to listen to a stellar line up of speakersthat included Drs. Charles Blair, Guy Lewis, Bill Dorfman,David Hornbrook, Mike Malone, Tony Soileau, CorkyWillhite, Jimmy Eubank, Hisham Nasr, and Stanley Malamed.There were also over 125 exhibitors showcasing the latestand greatest products and services. And, it was a great dealtoo, since LDA members only paid $300 to register (for upto 20 hours of C.E., what a deal!)The Thursday, April 12 Welcome Reception andPresident’s Party honored Dr. L. Stephen Ortego,the outgoing president of LDA, and attendees wereentertained by The Bucktown All-Stars. This nine-piece rhythm and bluesband is based in Metairie, La., and mixes the melodicorchestration of 1960’s Atlantic soul, the brassy punchand slick grooves of the 1970’s with a hometown flare ofNew Orleans R&B to create a sound that is as unique asthe Big Easy itself.Music enthusiasts in attendance were also fortunatebecause the conference coincided with the French QuarterFestival! This three-day festivalwas free and featured 150musical performers on 15stages throughout the FrenchQuarter.And, getting back tobusiness, the LDA Houseof Delegates convened onSaturday with special guestsDr. Eric Hovland, dean of theDr. David Hildebrandt andDr. Glenn Dubroc.LSUSD, Barry Ogden, LSBDexecutive director, Dr. James8 LDA Journal

LDA House of DelegatesTop Circle: Dr. Christopher Cosse and his wife, Stacy Cosse. Top: Dr. Tom Price,incoming president of the LDA, presenting his President’s Address. Above left:Dr. Steve Ortego presented a special award of merit to Dr. Eric J. Hovland, dean of theLSUSD, for his exceptional service and leadership to dentistry in Louisiana and theLSU School of Dentistry during hurricane recovery. Above right: Dr. Gregg May.Top: Dr. Tom Price, the incoming president of the LDA,presented a plaque to Dr. Steve Ortego, outgoing president.Above middle: PAST PRESIDENTS BREAKFAST: (Bottomrow, from left) Guest Dr. Kim Keisner, Dr. Ross DeNicola, Dr.Michael Haight, Dr. Rich Corley, and Dr. Vince Liberto. (Backrow, from left) Dr. Douglas Kemp, Dr. Bill Walsh, Dr. MikeNolan, Dr. Gary Roberts, Dr. David Kestel, Dr. Curtis Zeringue,Dr. Les Tarver, and Dr. Mark Chaney. Above: Dr. Tom Giacona(third from left) congratulates 2007 Distinguished Service Awardrecipients Drs. Gary Roberts, Ken Schott and Curtis Zeringue.Summer 2007 11

LDAsecretary-treasurerEdward J. Hebert, D.D.S.Report from the LDA Secretary-TreasurerAs your secretary-treasurer, I have had the greatopportunity to work with Ward Blackwell, ourexecutive director, and the rest of the wonderful LDAstaff. Our new president and past secretary-treasurer,Dr. Tom Price, has also been instrumental in workingwith me as I have learned this position. I am also gratefulto you, my fellow members, for giving me the privilegeto serve you and organized dentistry.And, already this year, we are off to a great start!If you read my article in the Spring 2007 issue of thespecifically designed to meet the needs of dentists atcompetitive rates for both members and staff through theLDA’s endorsed carriers, assisting members with chemicaldependency or substance abuse problems, temporaryassistance to dentists facing extreme financial difficultiesdue to illness, disability, or natural disaster (such ashurricanes Katrina and Rita), and free access to the LDA’sstatewide peer review and mediation program.Because of two LDA subsidiaries, Louisiana DentalServices, Inc. (LDS) and Professional Dental Plans, Inc.Year Income Funds in Supportof LDA OperationsLouisiana Dental Services, Inc. (LDS)2004 $92,607.56 $75,147.512005 $102,978.50 $68,588.802006 $133,517.63 $76,424.782007 (to date) $30,439.68 $33,481.67Professional Dental Plans, Inc. (PDP)2004 $66,013.10 $43,249.912005 $48,290.37 $31,631.982006 $50,018.71 $28,626.732007 (to date) $17,075.63 $11,110.77Louisiana Dental News newsletter, you saw that LDA’smarket share grew from 77.6% in 2005 to 79.7% in2006. Increases in membership figures translate intoavailable dues dollars – dues dollars that can be used tocontinue improving membership benefits. Some of themore notable benefits include: our new and improvedWeb site, continuing education, insurance coverage(PDP), the LDA has been able to provide many benefitsto its members that are not paid for from dues.Through LDS, the LDA endorses many high-qualityproducts and services that provide money-savingopportunities to our members, as well as revenue to theassociation every time a member uses them. Because ofOUR utilization of the LDA/LDS Endorsed Products and12 LDA Journal

Services Program, one of the many things that LDS wasable to provide is the financial support for the new andimproved LDA Web site. Not only has the site helpedus to fulfill many of our strategic planning goals of theassociation, but through the financial support of LDS,we were able to unveil a site that moves us forwardtechnologically, but also gives us a basis for so manyother options that you’ll see in the future, includingresources that allow us to survey our members to findout more about your needs and wants regardingorganized dentistry.And, I would like to give special thanks to all of youwho supported the first-ever LDA Annual Session andNew Orleans Dental Conference. Preliminary numberslook good as over 2,600 people registered for theevent, including 771 dentists (528 are LDA members),681 hygienists, 342 business assistants, 502 chairsideassistants, 13 lab techs, 78 guests and 268 dental spouses.Attendees were able to browse the exhibit hall to seethe latest and greatest equipment and services availableto dentists from over 125 vendors, and, the meetingwas an incredible deal at $300 each for LDA members!Special thanks should be given to the LDA volunteersand committees that have worked with me as we passeda budget for this year during the LDA House of Delegates.I am proud of our delegates for supporting the 2007 NODCby paying certain expenses of the conference, with theadvice of the NODC chairman as to which expenses needto be paid, up to a total of $30,000. This money camefrom donations from other organizations that were givento our association to help with disaster recovery after thehurricanes of 2005.Together, as organized dentistry in Louisiana, allcomponents can work at achieving their financialgoals, which includes working together and growingmembership across the board for the Tripartite system. tDues statementsgo out in October.For the first time,pay your dues onlineat www.ladental.org.Summer 2007 13

LDAexecutive directorWard Blackwell, M.J., Executive Director, LDATen Year Milestone a Chance to Note BothConstants and ChangeRecently, in a moment or two of calm reflection, it dawnedon me that I recently surpassed 10 years with the LDA.As this realization sunk in, I recalled more and morethings that have changed (mostly for the better) in thedecade since I first walked into the association office.For the record, one thing that hasn’t changed much is thenovelty of those moments of calm reflection. If anything,they’ve been rarer than ever since the twin terrors Katrinaand Rita visited. And, since the combined Annual Session/New Orleans Dental Conference concluded right as theunparalleled zaniness of a legislative session began, there’sbeen no let up lately.So there’s a lot going on at the LDA right now, as thereis most of the time. But that got me wondering how muchof that activity is attributable to new programs, projectsand benefits the LDA initiated in the past 10 years? Considerthat in the past ten years:• The LDA Web site first came online (July 1, 1997).• The LDA Council on the New Dentist, Council onLDA Sessions, Medicaid Task Force and DentalAccess and Prevention Political Action Committee(DAPPAC) were all created.• The LDA Fishing Rodeo, Summer EducationConference, Game Day Seminar and LADPAC GolfTournament were all inaugurated.• The LDA joined the LSU School of Dentistry’sCommittee of 100 and began sponsoring theLSUSD awards luncheon, “Lunch & Learns” forthe LSUSD ASDA chapter, and the LSUSD-ASDAskeet shoot.• The LDA began presenting the New Dentist Awardand attaching a monetary prize to the LDA StudentAward.• A three-year statewide public relations campaignwas undertaken and Give Kids a Smile Day began.• The LDA Assistance Fund was created to providelow-interest loans to dentists seeking treatment forchemical dependency.• The LDA began soliciting sponsorships of LDAconferences and events, eventually growing fromnothing to more than $25,000 per year.That’s a fairly impressive, though not comprehensivelist of new initiatives originating in the past 10 years.However, that’s not to say that all other activities inwhich the LDA engages have remained static. In actuality,there are many services provided and functions served bythe LDA continually over the past decade that have seennoteworthy innovations and improvements. For instance:• The LDA Annual Session is now combined withthe New Orleans Dental Conference.• The LDA Web site has been re-designed with morefeatures, information and members-only content.• The LDA C.E. calendar went from listing a fewevents in the back of the Journal to includingvirtually all major C.E. events in the state and isnow also posted in an interactive format on theLDA Web site.• The list of companies entering into agreementswith our for-profit subsidiary, LDS, and endorsedby the LDA grew to include Acadian Ambulance,Amalgaway, Bank of America Practice Solutions,Chase Cabinetmakers, DHL Express, D-MMEX,the Institute of Medical Emergency Preparedness,Liberty Mutual Insurance, Office Depot, Paychex,Select Choice Student Loans, Solmetex and RobertEllis and Associates/Fortress Insurance.• The LDA Relief Fund created a disaster grantprogram to provide widespread assistanceimmediately after the hurricanes of 2005.• The LDA’s computers have been networked, mostboard communications have become electronic andwe began managing our grassroots lobbying thougha web-based system called VoterVOICE thatfacilitates instant advocacy for virtually all LDAmembers.• The LDA Strategic Plan is now reviewed annually.14 LDA Journal

LDAEric J. Hovland, D.D.S., M.Ed., M.B.A.Dean, LSU School of DentistryLSU school of dentistryGoing Home!It is official—we are returning to New Orleans latesummer or early fall. The past two years have been filledwith challenges and we are anxious to return home. Ournewly renovated facility will be even finer than before thehurricane! The influx of goodwill from individuals andcorporations, coupled with available public disasterfunds, has allowed LSUSD to take its operations to thenext level. Even the school’s two mainclassroom auditoriums—A & B—areundergoing a facelift with new chairs,tables and Internet connections. I amsure that everyone will enjoy the newfacilities.I am pleased to report that ourgraduation activities progressed asplanned at the Ernest Morial ConventionCenter in New Orleans on May 19. Thecelebration was especially rewarding asthe 2007 class had a difficult transitionas a result of Katrina. Also, the hurricaneaftermath has not affected our recruitingefforts—once again, we have admitted oneof our strongest freshman classes ever!Although we have not hearddefinitively, the chances of retaining theBaton Rouge campus look promising. Weanticipate the campus will require approximately $1.4million annually to operate and it is expected that about$700,000 in annual clinic income can be generated. Studentand resident rotations, a distance-learning dental hygieneprogram, and a pediatric clinic program are the top threepriorities for the campus.All students and residents are expected to beginthe school year in New Orleans. If there are unforeseenissues related to renovations, classes and clinics will beginbriefly in Baton Rouge and continue in New Orleans assoon as possible. However, I am pleased to report thateverything is on track for our return in August. Acquiringpatients in New Orleans seems to be of no concern.As of June, nearly 1,000 people have requested dentalscreenings.As mentioned in the last LDA Journal, a well-representedgroup of faculty, students and staff have developed a draftstrategic plan that will be reviewed by our faculty ata planning retreat in June. Faculty shortages, lack ofdiversity, lagging local and state governmentsupport, changing technology, and escalatingcosts are challenges that face all dental schoolsnationally and LSUSD is no exception. Facultyrecruitment and retention continues to be aprimary focus for the school as excellent,committed faculty directly correlates withour fourfold mission of success in education,research, patient care and communityoutreach.As always, I sincerely thank the entiredental community for their collective support.Please keep the LSU School of Dentistry inmind as you consider your philanthropicpriorities each year. Private support continuesto be essential in helping LSUSD sustain itshigh standards in dental education.Please, if you are ever in the area, stop byfor a visit or feel free to call me in Baton Rougeat (225) 334-1816 if you have questions or concerns.I look forward to celebrating our return in early fall. t16 LDA Journal

LDAmembershipNelson P. Daly, D.D.S.Interim Chair, LDA Council on Membership and Dental PracticeThanks for being a member -because of you it works!It’s that time again! The livin’ is easy, fish are jumpin’,and yo moma’s good lookin’ (well…) Ah yes,summertime! It is once again time to put down the pickand pick up the pole, head for the beach or the bayouand forget for a while that you even have a dental office.That said, your membership, recruitment and retentioncommittee is hard at work finding ways to recruit and“recreate.”First up, it is now time for our annual pilgrimageto Grand Isle. What started a few years ago as a smallget together for an adventurous few has exploded intoa major closely contested event. Over 100 fisherman,workers and volunteers, sponsors and friends enjoyedlots of fun, food, parties, prizes, beer, a whole lot of lies,great fishing and (did I mention) beer, all rolled up intoone great weekend. If you want continuing education,you may be able to convince Drs. Smith, St. Pierre andDunaway to explain the intricacies of the relationshipof tidal movement to fish-fry batter, but other than thatforget it, this weekend is just for fun.And, did I mention competition? The last few yearshave been dominated somewhat by Jerry and the Acadianaboys and they promise to keep up the tradition. Therehave been rumors though that the other components aregearing up to take them down. It’s all good, it’s all fun,and if you have not previously joined in, you need to.So, mark your calendars now and register for this event,Friday and Saturday, July 13 and 14 at Sand Dollar Marinain Grand Isle. You can fish off a pier, fish off the beach,fish from a boat or not at all, as long as the fish you enterdon’t have an expiration date stamped on them! And, forthe first time ever, you can register online for the FishingRodeo, as well as any other LDA events, at www.ladental.org.Then, less than two weeks after the Fishing Rodeo isthe LDA Summer Education Conference. It is expectedto be another great meeting, including a variety of speakers,great golf, awesome beaches and lots of relaxation. You canget up to 16 C.E. hours while you write off your familyvacation - can’t beat that!Another project I am working on is putting togethera Spanish Course for dental professionals. A patient ofmine that has a doctorate in languages and is a professorhas a pre-packaged program that can be adapted for allkinds of professions, such as law enforcement, medicineand others, and is willing to hold a course for those ofus who would like one. It will not make you fluent inSpanish, but it will teach you words that could be usefulin your practice, such as how to say open wide, where doesit hurt, Visa and MasterCard? Why…yes, etc… It will betaught on two Saturday’s, with an off weekend between.There is no date yet, but I do need to know how manypeople might be interested. I believe this class could behelpful with the increasingly large number of Spanishspeaking patients, as well as for those dentists who havea calling to do dental missions in South America. Detailswill be worked out soon, so call or e-mail me right awayif you are interested in participating in this course,drd@drsdaly.com or (225) 927-5248.And, if you have the great fortune of meeting anyof the newest members of our dental profession, theLSUSD graduates of 2007, congratulate them. Unfortunately(or fortunately for Baton Rouge) they didn’t get to enjoyBourbon Street as much as some of us did, and they reallyhad to work hard to finish their program on time. Theydid succeed however, and they now join us in the perpetualpursuit of dental perfection! We wish them well, Godspeed,and patients (lots of patients)!Thanks for being a member - because of you it works!And, because of dedicated members who save moneyusing the LDA/LDS endorsed companies, we were ableto put together a new and improved Web site withmore information and resources than you can imagine.Take advantage of your members’ only sections atwww.ladental.org. tSummer 2007 19

LSUSDAshley Martin, LDA InternClass of 2007 Attends Senior ReceptionApproximately 40 seniorsattended the LDA’s SeniorReception for the LSUSD graduatingclass of 2007 on April 27 at Oak Lodgein Baton Rouge.The purpose of the reception was to educate newgraduates about what LDA offers dental professionalsand the importance of organized dentistry. Graduatesreceived information about LDA’s membership andbenefits, including Tiger Tracks, a booklet producedannually by the LDA for LSUSD graduates as a referenceand resource guide to starting or joining a practice.The graduates had a wonderful opportunity to networkwith LDA Council on Membership and Dental Practicemembers during the reception. Seniors also had a chanceto meet representatives from Louisiana Dental Services,Inc., Robert Ellis and Associates and Gilsbar, Inc. whoattended the reception on the behalf of their sponsoringorganizations.The highlight of the night was a presentation showcasingpictures of the seniors throughout their four years of dentalschool together.Congratulations to the LSUSD Class of 2007! tTop left: Dr. Nelson Daly, interim chair of the LDA Council on Membershipand Dental Practice; Michael Wiesner; Lien Hong Vu; Amanda Raymond, LDAdirector of accounting; and Ward Blackwell, LDA executive director. Top right:Bob Ellis from Robert Ellis and Associates, Xuan Kim Tran, and Stormy Blairfrom REA. Circle: John Dillworth, Natalie Jackson, and Dr. Jeff Silmon.Middle right: Bryan Jenkins from Gilsbar, Inc., Dr. Keith Kyler, Martin andSally Braud. Right (Top) Drs. Marty Garrett and Ed Hebert, and (bottom)Lance Leroux, Brynn Leroux, and Lauren Van Bebber.20 LDA Journal

ADA WashingtonLeadershipConferenceADA 12th District Trustee Dr. Frank Grammer, LDA President Dr. TomPrice, and Oklahoma Dental Association Past President Dr. Pam Low.Left: Congressman Charles Boustany’s LegislativeAssistant Mike Thompson met with LDArepresentatives Teresa Roberts, Dr. David Kestel,Dr. Gary Roberts, Dr. Jim Moreau, and Dr. TomPrice. Right: Dr. Tom Price, Dr. Jim Moreau,Congressman Charlie Melancon, Dr. GaryRoberts, and Dr. David Kestel.Above left: LDA President Dr. Tom Price, LDA Director of Communications and Public Affairs Annette Droddy, Dr. Jim Moreau, Dr. Gary Roberts,Congressman Rodney Alexander, and LADPAC Chair Dr. David Kestel. Above middle: Dr. Gary Roberts, Dr. Jim Moreau, and Congressman Bobby Jindal.Above right: Drs. Jim Moreau and Gary Roberts with Congressman Rodney Alexander. Below left: Dr. Tom Price, Teresa Roberts, Dr. Gary Roberts, Dr. JimMoreau, Congressman Bobby Jindal, and Dr. David Kestel. Below right: Congressman Charlie Melancon and Dr. Jim Moreau.22 LDA Journal

LDAwealth managementChad Olivier, CFP ®Wealth Consultant/LPL Branch Manager, The Olivier Group, L.L.C.The Value of Life: Discovering Your LifeInsurance NeedsLife is your most important asset. For all practicingdentists alike, income is based upon the servicesprovided to patients. In the unfortunate event thatsomething happens to you, it is necessary to know howthis income loss will affect your family. How do you puta price on your most valued asset?Determining an estimated amount of necessary lifeinsurance can actually be quite simple. The first step istaking inventory of your current assets and your currentliabilities. Here’s an example:Dr. ProviderAssetsLiabilitiesHouse: $350k Mortgage: $250kCar: $25k Car Loan: $20kInvestment Acct: $50k Student Loan: $120kSavings: $35k Personal Loans: $10kTotal Assets = $460k Total Liabilities = $400k(Assets - Liabilities = Net Worth) Net Worth = $60kMost likely, Dr. Provider’s spouse will not sell the houseand car, greatly decreasing the significance of its fair marketvalue in the life insurance equation. Let us look at thecurrent liabilities in the example: $400k. If you subtractfrom this amount the investment account and savingsassets, you are left with approximately $315,000 of debtupon your death. Then, include an additional $30,000for burial expenses, which gives a new total of $345k.So, Dr. Provider needs at least $345,000 just for hisfamily to break even.The next step in estimating an adequate amount of lifeinsurance is to calculate the income amount necessary tokeep the family at a certain standard of living. Dr. Provider’sfamily needs a minimum after tax total of $6k per monthto maintain their current lifestyle. That adds up to $72kper year (not including inflation).The simple equation for calculating the entire amountof life insurance is to divide the yearly amount of $72kby 4.5% (reasonable rate of return) equaling $1,600,000.Add in the $345,000 of debt to the $1,600,000 to reacha grand total of $1,945,000.Dr. Provider should obtain a life insurance policythat will insure his life for at least $2 million. Applyingthis method leads to a simplified way you can estimatethe amount of life insurance necessary to provide foryour family. tChad Olivier is owner of the firm The Olivier Group,LLC in Baton Rouge, La., which specializes in retirementplanning and wealth management for physicians, dentistsand other affluent individuals and families. If you have anyquestions about this article or future topic suggestions,please call (888) 465-2112 or visit us on the web atwww.oliviergroup.com. Chad offers Securities and FinancialPlanning through Linsco Private Ledger Member NASD/SIPC.Please note that the above article is for informationalpurposes only. It is not intended to serve as financial advice,nor is the Olivier Group specifically endorsed by the LDA.Financial planning requires detailed individualized analysisof each person’s specific situation.CFP ® , Certified Financial Planner TM and are certificationmarks owned by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc.24 LDA Journal

VolunteerSERVICE OPPORTUNITIESLPCA Looking for Dental Volunteersfor July 14 EventLouisiana PrimaryCare Association(LPCA) is a non-profitcorporation whosepurpose is to promoteaccessible, affordable,quality primary health care for the uninsured and medicallyunderserved populations in Louisiana. It is a membershiporganization of 20 Federally Qualified Community HealthCenters (FQHCs) and supporters committed to the goalof achieving health care access for all and elimination ofhealth disparities.Recently, LPCA was chosen to serve as a site forHenry Schein, Inc.’s 2007 Healthy Children, HealthyLifestyles Program. This event is an access-to-careinitiative that brings screenings, education, counseling,referrals, and fun to a medically underserved populationin our community, children. Children are screened formedical conditions and risk factors such as asthma,diabetes, hypertension, obesity, mental health, oralhealth and vision. Children will then be asked to makea lifestyle commitment for the six months following theevent. Commitments include more daily exercise, betternutrition, and less time watching television.LPCA is partnering with 100 Black Men of MetroBaton Rouge’s Back-To-School Expo to host the eventon Saturday, July 14, 2007, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at theBaton Rouge River Center. Health professionals areasked to volunteer to provide an estimated 1,500 childrenwith dental screenings, fluoride treatments, and referralservices for follow-up care. Providers are asked to volunteerfor a three-hour shift. Health professionals and childrenalike are invited to volunteer or attend the event statewide.For more information or to volunteer, please contactTia Gipson via e-mail at tgipson@lpca.net or phone(225) 927-7662.Operation Blessing Looking forVolunteersOperation Blessing has been operating a free dentalclinic in New Orleans since February 2006 in wake ofthe devastation caused by Katrina. Partnering withLouisiana’s department of health, LDA, and the LABoard of Dentistry, this is the only completely freedental clinic operating at this time in this area. Peoplebegin to line up at the dental clinic during the earlymorning hours and sometimes the night before, and theyturn away close to 100 people a day.Basic Info:• Volunteer dentists and hygienists must have anup-to-date license from the United States.• Reciprocity rules are in effect that allow theDepartment of Health and Hospitals and theLouisiana State Board of Dentistry to issuetemporary licenses.• Operation Blessing’s modern clinic has four dentalchairs, digital x-ray, and a cavetron.• Operation Blessing takes care of all the dentistslodging and food needs and can providetransportation to and from the clinic and airport.The need for volunteers rightnow is tremendous. The clinicis unable to open unless we havea dentist volunteering. We havevery few dental volunteersscheduled for the upcoming weeksand months.The field dental clinic is locatedat 5501 Read Blvd. and contains all the needed equipment.The clinic is open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.and serves walk in patients only. Contact Karen Ballat 757-226-3858 or karen.ball@ob.org to volunteeror receive more information. t26 LDA Journal

InLoving Memory:Dentists in the Northwest Honor One of Their OwnOn March 16, 2007, dental colleagues honored thememory of Dr. Donald D. Cope during a dedicationceremony in Shreveport. A granite plaque was placed atthe front of the Donald J. Zadeck, Jr. & Percy A. Sharp IIIMemorial Gardens of the Feist-Weiller Cancer Center inhonor of Dr. Cope.Dr. Cope passed away from prostate cancer in 2006.After his passing, Dr. Cope’s colleague and friend, Dr. L.M.Harrison, Jr., asked fellow dentists from the Northwestcomponent to contribute a donation and the responsewas overwhelming. These dentists donated well over$5,000 to the Feist-Weiller Cancer Center, which is thecancer department and research center at the LSU Healthand Sciences Center in Shreveport.Dr. Harrison expressed that Dr. Cope was a great dentist,a great individual, and always had a smile on his face. Hesaid the plaque was “a permanent memorial that peoplewould see forever.”During the dedication ceremony, the director of theFeist-Weiller Cancer Center, Jonathan Glass, M.D., gave awelcome speech to the guests. Dr. Cope’s colleagues Dr.Harrison, Dr. H.O. Blackwood III, and Dr. W. MontieDalton then spoke about their dear friend. The ceremonyended with a dedication prayer given by Dr. Dalton andan optional tour of the center.Dr. Cope will be missed but his memory will alwaysremain due to the generosity of his colleagues in theNorthwest component. t28 LDA Journal

LDAnewsbriefsFor this information and more, visit the DentalNewsbriefs link on the LDA Web site!Urgent Notice for all Providers: Delayof National Provider Number (NPI)ImplementationThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)has officially extended the enforcement of the rulemandating May 23, 2007, as the date for implementationof the National Provider Identifiers (NPI). A contingencyperiod is now in effect and Louisiana Medicaid is in theprocess of developing its contingency plan. This contingencyperiod is being granted to providers and health planswho are working in good faith to come into compliancewith NPI. The final compliance date will be announcedat a later time by the Department of Health and Hospitals.Please visit www.lamedicaid.com frequently for additionalinformation and updates.To maintain payment accuracy and timely payment toLouisiana Medicaid providers, THE DEPARTMENT OFHEALTH AND HOSPITALS AND UNISYS WILL NOTIMPLEMENT THE NPI ONLY SYSTEM CHANGES ONMAY 23, 2007.CURRENT LOUISIANA MEDICAID 7-DIGIT PROVIDERNUMBERS WILL CONTINUE TO BE REQUIRED ON ALLPAPER CLAIMS, ELECTRONIC CLAIMS, AND PHARMACYCLAIMS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.Providers must register their NPI with LouisianaMedicaid and continue to work towards the use of NPIon all claims. Only 25% of Louisiana Medicaid providershave registered their NPI with Louisiana Medicaid thusfar. Information about NPI, such as where to apply foran NPI and how to register that NPI with LouisianaMedicaid is located at www.lamedicaid.com.Currently, Louisiana Medicaid is finalizing theimplementation of the NPI. Updated information will beSummer 2007 29

posted through the Web site, RA messages, providernotices and Provider Update articles. Refer to all providerpublications and go to the Web site frequently to stayinformed about the NPI implementation.Questions concerning the implementation of NPI maybe directed to the Unisys NPI group at (225) 216-6400or via e-mail at lamedicaidnpi@unisys.com.FDA Issues Toothpaste AlertThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration on June 1 issueda warning to consumers to avoid using tubes of toothpastelabeled as made in China. The agency issued an importalert to prevent toothpaste containing the poisonouschemical diethylene glycol (DEG) from entering thecountry. DEG is used in antifreeze and as a solvent.For a list of toothpaste brands included in the alert,see the FDA Web site at www.fda.gov.None of the toothpaste brands in the alert havereceived the ADA Seal of Acceptance. The ADA Seal ofAcceptance helps consumers make informed decisionsabout safe and effective products, such as toothpastes,toothbrushes and floss.For a list of oral care products that have received the ADASeal of Acceptance, see www.ada.org/ada/seal/index.asp.ADA Approves New Guidelines Related toDentistry and Infective Endocarditis (IE)For decades, the American Heart Association (AHA)recommended that patients with certain heart conditionstake antibiotics shortly before dental treatment. Thiswas done with the belief that antibiotics would preventinfective endocarditis (IE), previously referred to asbacterial endocarditis. The AHA’s latest guidelines werepublished in its scientific journal, Circulation, in April2007 and there is good news: the AHA recommendsthat most of these patients no longer need short-termantibiotics as a preventive measure before their dentaltreatment.The American Dental Association participated in thedevelopment of the new guidelines and has approvedthose portions relevant to dentistry. The guidelines werealso endorsed by the Infectious Diseases Society of Americaand by the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society.The guidelines are based on a growing body of scientificevidence that shows the risks of taking preventive antibioticsoutweigh the benefits for most patients. The risks includeadverse reactions to antibiotics that range from mild topotentially severe and, in very rare cases, death. Inappropriateuse of antibiotics can also lead to the development ofdrug-resistant bacteria.Scientists also found no compelling evidence thattaking antibiotics prior to a dental procedure prevents IE inpatients who are at risk of developing a heart infection.Their hearts are already often exposed to bacteria fromthe mouth, which can enter their bloodstream duringbasic daily activities such as brushing or flossing. Thenew guidelines are based on a comprehensive review ofpublished studies that suggests IE is more likely to occuras a result of these everyday activities than from a dentalprocedure.For more information and guidelines, go to the ADAWeb site at www.ada.org.Warning: Hand Washing Scam fromthe “Louisiana Healthcare ComplianceCenter”The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitalsis issuing a warning to health care providers about a falseadvisory in circulation which states health care providersare required by state and federal regulations to posthand-washing signs.The source of the advisory has been identified as LaborLaw Posters out of Michigan, which offers to sell the signsto the recipient of the notice at high prices. The companyreferences the “Louisiana Healthcare Compliance Center,”which is a fake agency that is being used as a front to deceiveproviders into believing they are required to purchase handwashingsigns.This advisory is considered particularly damaging dueto the expensive nature of the signs and the pretense thatthey are required by both the Centers for Disease Controland state health codes. The advisory also states that ifestablishments do not post these signs, they will be subjectto fines and penalties. Attempts to contact the sourcehave proved difficult due to anonymous P.O. boxes andout-of-state phone numbers.While hand-washing signs are encouraged to promotecleanliness, they are not required. If an owner wishes topost hand-washing signs, one may be downloaded andprinted for free from www.dhh.louisiana.gov.CareCredit Offers Anniversary SpecialExclusively endorsed by the LDA,CareCredit Patient Payment Plansprovide no interest and lowinterest plans to help yourpatients receive the care theywant and need. Offeringfax, phone and onlineapplications, instant creditdecisions, free training for yourstaff and integration intopopular software systems,CareCredit is the easiestprogram to use. Andduring CareCredit’s 20th Anniversary, enjoy a once-in-a-30 LDA Journal

lifetime enrollment offer! Call 866-246-9227 todayfor details.And, just for calling, receive your FREE 60-minuteeducational audio CD titled “Managing Practice Overhead”featuring the expertise of Dr. Louis Malcmacher. Call866-246-9227 to take advantage of the 20th Anniversarymember discount and receive your free CD, exclusivelyavailable from CareCredit. If your practice is already enrolled,call 800-859-9975 for your free educational audio CD byDr. Malcmacher. tFluoridation Update: City of CrowleyHas Something to Smile About!Submitted by Sheri Granier Sison, RDH, BS,Louisiana Fluoride Program ManagerThe city of Crowley will begin fluoridating itspublic water system June 30, 2007. The equipmentis being funded by a grant from the Louisiana Officeof Public Health. These grants require communityparticipation through a commitment from thecommunity requiring them to purchase fluoride forthe water system, maintain equipment, monitoringand keep up compliance according to the standardsset by the Fluoridation Program.By providing technical support and assistance,the program assists systems in maintaining optimallevels of the fluoride ion. The program monitorsthe fluoridation levels of all water systems that arefluoridating and reports these values to the WaterFluoridation Reporting System within the Centersfor Disease Control and Prevention for public access.The Fluoridation Program notifies dental andhealth care providers of their community waterfluoridation to enable the judicious use offluoridation supplement.Dr. John Taylor of Crowley is a member of theFluoride Advisory Board and helped guide localefforts in Crowley.The LAWCO/Crowley Water system, whichserves over 22,000 people, contained some naturalfluoride, but not optimal levels to prevent toothdecay. Dentists and physicians in that area shouldNO LONGER prescribe fluoride supplements andshould inform their patients to stop taking them.As a preventive measure, community waterfluoridation can reduce dental caries from 20-60percent. As you all know, community waterfluoridation is a safe, inexpensive, and effectivepublic health measure to reduce the incidence ofdental caries.Start planning for lifelong prosperity today!*Wealth Management*Investment Planning*Retirement and Estate Planning*Asset Protection PlanningChad Olivier, CFP ®225-757-9484 or (888) 465-2112chad@oliviergroup.comwww.oliviergroup.comSecurities and Financial Planning offered through Linsco/PrivateLedger Member NASD/SIPCCFP ® , Certified Financial Planner and are certification marksowned by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc.Summer 2007 31

LDAlouisiana state board of dentistryJames A. Pearce, D.D.S.President, Louisiana State Board of DentistryA New Horizon in Clinical LicensingExaminationsThe Louisiana State Board of Dentistry has contractedwith the Council of Interstate Testing Agencies(CITA) to begin administering the clinical licensingexaminations for dentistry and dental hygiene in thestate of Louisiana beginning in calendar year2008. This is a major step forward for a statethat has maintained its independence forapproximately 130 years. Bob Dylan oncewrote, “The times, they are a-changing” andthose changes are now here.Let me give you a little history of theCouncil of Interstate Testing Agencies. Thistesting agency grew from an earlier organizationcalled the Coalition of Independent Testing Agencies,which was formed back in the 1990s. The originalcoalition was a creation of the independent states thathad been administering their own clinical examinationsin response to the national framework which was beingaltered by the regional licensing examination agencies.Those agencies are the Western Regional ExaminingBoard, Northeast Regional Examining Board, CentralRegional Dental Testing Agency, and the SouthernRegional Testing Agency. Furthermore, in the last fewyears, the American Dental Examining group has alsoformed. All in all, very few states administer their ownindependent examination and those states are expectedto join regional testing agencies in the near future.Much of the regional concept is designed to allowyounger dentists and hygienists more freedom of mobilitydue to our more mobile society. Many states now acceptall of the regional examinations, as does Louisiana.The decision to contract with CITA was made afterboard members had reviewed the examinations of all theregional testing agencies, as well as the other independentstates during the American Association of Dental Examinersmeetings over the last several years. Though there are slightdifferences in the examinations, all test on the same corecurricula, and are extremely similar in content. There aresome differences in scoring methods, but all seem toadequately protect the public from the incompetentpractitioner.CITA has been working with the LSUSD over the pastyear in order to give time to the LSU seniors tounderstand the new examining process whichwill be very patient friendly, although it willbe a different scenario from what ourseniors have been used to in the past. TheCurriculum Integrated Format (CIF) allowsjuniors in their second semester to begintaking the licensing examination on themannequin portion of the examination. Thiswill take a lot of pressure off of them when theytake the clinical examination that is patient based.Presently, the states of Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi,North Carolina, and Puerto Rico have CITA administertheir dental and dental hygiene examinations.The aforementioned states and Massachusetts, Maine,Missouri, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oregon,Washington, Virginia, and West Virginia also accept theresults of the CITA examination. However, Virginia willnot begin accepting the results until after September 1,2007. More states are in discussions with CITA at thepresent time.The examinations in each of the states will still beadministered by some of the board members from thosestates. However, in order to assure uniformity, examinersfrom other states will also participate in the examinationsgiven in each state. This means that Louisiana boardmembers will be testing in North Carolina, and the otherstates of CITA as well. We will also utilize the services ofdentists from other states in the Louisiana examinations.We encourage anyone who wishes to participate as anexaminer with CITA to contact either our board office, orCITA directly. You may call them at (919) 678-9792 oryou may email them at info@citaexam.com.We hope we can enlist as many Louisiana dentistsand dental hygienists as possible. You will find that thisis a terrific way to give back to the profession! t32 LDA Journal

LDA Fishing Rodeo – Official Rules(See registration form on page 18 or register online at www.ladental.org.)PLEASE NOTE: Dates for the Annual LDAFishing Rodeo are Friday, July 13 and Saturday,July 14, 2007. The Official Weigh Master mustcheck all fish, before 5 p.m. on July 14. Scalesare open on Friday and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.1. All fishing contestants must register before midnighton Thursday, July 12.2. Registration will be available at the Sand DollarMarina pavilion Thursday, July 12, 2007, from 5-7 p.m.3. The Official Weigh Master will have the list of ALLpaid registrants allowed to enter fish.4. Only one fish per person in each category can beentered per day.5. All competitive fishing shall begin at 12:01 a.m.on July 13, and end on July 14 at 5 p.m.6. Contestants may fish from any port, pier, or boat.7. Any fish entered in the Rodeo, under NO circumstancescan be frozen or been frozen, gutted or mutilated. Fishmay be held over from Friday to Saturday if contestantsare running late getting to the Official Weigh Master,but any fish held over, must be kept in good conditionand are subject to the Official Weigh Master’s inspection.8. All fish entries must comply with the Louisiana Stateand Federal Regulations. (Make sure that you have acurrent Louisiana Fishing License.)9. In the event of a tie, the first fish in will be declaredthe winner.10. Six winning categories are as follows: 1st, 2nd, 3rdplace prizes (for each category) -speckled trout, red fish, red snapper,largest offshore, largest in-shore, andfor the kids (12 and under), largestoverall. We will also have a special prizefor the best “Hard Luck Fishing Story.”11. Participants enter at their own risk. Neither thetournament, nor any person connected with thetournament, shall be liable for any loss, damage,negligence, harm, or injury to anyone for anyreason.UCLA certified in Captek Technology!100% Satisfaction Guaranteed!Serving the Dental Profession for over 40 years!1842 Barton Dr., Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 424-7735 (800) 551-8157Summer 2007 33

Lafayette DDS and 232-HELP/211 Participating DentistsSubmitted by Emily Bergeron, Lafayette DDS Program Manager, 232-HELP/211In 2006, 50 dentists participated in the program. These dentists donated a total of 528.3 hours, with an in-kind value of$143,095.00, and of the 262 patients referred to our program, 249 were seen by a dentist.ParticipatingDentists:Dr. G. Jerome AlesiDr. Charles AnzaloneDr. Mike BarryDr. Gerald BaudinDr. Charles Bernard IIIDr. Neil BernardDr. Corey BergeronDr. Carl BreauxDr. Brian BrumbaughDr. David ChambersDr. Randy ComeauxDr. T. Kirk CraneDr. Michael D. DaigleDr. Bradford DavisDr. Chris DoucetDr. L.J. DoucetDr. Randy DugasDr. Gene DupreeDr. Kevin FlashDr. William GranberryDr. Kenneth GuilbeauDr. Kevin E. HarmonDr. John A. HendryDr. William KeatyDr. Kenneth LeBlancDr. Lynn LeBlancDr. Scott LeBleuDr. Dean L. ListiDr. Gina MaestriDr. John T. MahoneyDr. Charles ManuelDr. Thomas McKennaDr. J.E. Minvielle, Jr.Dr. Mark MolbertDr. Edward NeupertDr. Luan NguyenDr. Jim NicholsDr. John OubreDr. Bryan PearsonDr. Michael PuissegurDr. Aldes RozasDr. Thomas SagreraDr. Bruce SchneiderDr. Stephen SearcyDr. Kirk SoileauDr. John TaylorDr. Timothy ThomasDr. David TrahanDr. Preston WebreDr. Michael N. Woodruff34 LDA Journal

LDAlouisiana dental hygenists’associationSuzanne K. Farrar, R.D.H., M.S.H.C.M.Immediate Past President, Louisiana Dental Hygienists’ AssociationWhat’s Happening in the World of theDental Hygienist?Many new and exciting things are happening in theworld of hygiene. The American Dental Hygienists’Association (ADHA) is in the midst of a great brandingcampaign. If you are not aware of “branding” it is thenew word for marketing. It is called “One Voice OneVision.” The campaign’s goal is to bring all hygieniststogether for education and information and to changeperceptions of the ADHA. The ADHA wants to be moreinclusive of all dental hygienists, no matter what paththeir career has taken them.Students are to be included to make them feel thatthey are an integral part of ADHA. For some reason,some hygienists think that the ADHA is anti-dentist,which is absolutely not true. We embrace the dentalcommunity and love being able to be a part of theirevolving profession. The president of the ADHA,Marge Green stated, “ADHA and its members will workin partnership with dentists to advance the oral healthof our patients.”This February, during the Chicago Midwinter DentalMeeting, another meeting was held with the ADA president,president-elect and executive director at the ADHAheadquarters. The purpose was to open dialogue andto share the results of the branding research. This wasthe first time in 20 years that the ADA officers had beeninvited to the ADHA headquarters for dialogue. There isa true commitment to keeping communications openon both ends.In Maryland in February of 2007, 12-year-old DeamonteDriver died as a result of an abscessed tooth. It couldhave been solved with an extraction but turned intomajor brain surgery. The infection spread from the toothto the brain and after the brain surgery was completed,physicians still could not save the child. This is just oneexample of how the lack of access to oral health servicescan have deadly consequences.Dental caries (not asthma) remains the most commonchronic disease of childhood. There is a silent epidemicof oral disease. The dental hygienist, as the preventionspecialist, understands the connection between oral healthand total health. The hygienist can prevent disease and treatproblems while still manageable. As I have written in pastarticles, the ADHA is working to establish the AdvancedDental Hygiene Practitioner (ADHP). This hygienist coulddeliver diagnostic, preventive, therapeutic and minimallyinvasive services to underserved Americans.Green has spoken to many groups and stated, “It wasmy pleasure to speak before the U.S. House ofRepresentative Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor,Health and Human Services, Education and RelatedAgencies in the necessity of improving access to oralhealth care in the United States.” It has been illustratedthat the current oral health care delivery system is simplynot meeting America’s oral health care needs. Whilemeeting with all these agencies, ADHA’s response to theSurgeon General’s challenge that a solution be found toenhance the workforce capacity and flexibility, was tourge the Subcommittee to provide funding to HRSA fora demonstration project which would test the feasibilityof using an ADHP.The ADHA is also working on a state-based initiativeto encourage its members to visit their member of Congressin their home districts.It has been my pleasure to serve as president of LDHAfor the past two years. I have been able to work withdedicated and knowledgeable people, and I would liketo thank the LDA for inviting me to their board meetings,which have been very informative. You can feel the energyfrom the LDA Board of Directors. I feel that the LDA andLDHA have a very good relationship and I am confidentit shall remain that way for many years to come. I leaveour organization in the capable hands of our newly electedpresident, Ashley Stockwell-Nix.And, one last reminder for the ADHA Annual Session,which will be held at the Sheraton New Orleans, June20-27, 2007. tSummer 2007 35

2008 LDA Distinguished Service Award2008 LDA New Dentist AwardOfficial Call For NominationsPlease photocopy, complete, and/or forward this form together with any supporting exhibits to the LDA,7833 Office Park Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70809. All forms must be postmarked by November 1, 2007.Use additional pages if necessary. See requirements on the following page.NOMINATION FOR: (check one) ❑ NEW DENTIST AWARD ❑ DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDNominee’s Name ________________________________________ Date of Birth ______________________Address ______________________________________________________________________________________Phone __________________________________________________ ADA# ____________________________Nominee has been a member of the ADA/LDA for years.____________________________________________Nominee’s local component. ____________________________________________________________________General description of nominee’s dental practice.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Nominee’s service to the LDA and ADA (i.e. service projects, committees). Briefly describe the nature of theservice, its value to the association and the year, beginning with the most recent.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Nominee’s service to the dental profession in general. Describe service to the profession other thanADA/LDA activities and the year(s). Include other dental organizations, projects.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Community Service. Describe activities in the community and the year(s) of service such as volunteer workat community dental clinic, school and church activities.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Other information you deem significant about the nominee.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________On a separate page, please compose a two-paragraph statement of why you feelthis person deserves the award. Attach to this form for submission.36 LDA Journal

Requirements for the DistinguishedService Award:1. A minimum of 25 years’ membership inorganized dentistry.2. The recipient must have conducted his orher life in an ethical manner during theirentire dental career.3. The recipient must have been active inprofessional and community service formost of his or her professional life.Requirements for the New DentistAward1. A maximum of 10 consecutive years’membership in organized dentistry.2. Recipient must have conductedhimself/herself in an ethical manner duringhis/her dental career.3. The recipient must have been active inprofessional and community service duringthis time.4. The recipient cannot be a current LDAofficer or a current member of theDistinguished Service Award Committee.LDAclassifiedsDENTAL HYGIENIST NEEDED: for general practice in New Iberia.Great opportunity in established practice, full time position, startimmediately, salary negotiable. Fax resume to (337) 365-9796.DENTIST NEEDED: For a growing practice in Madisonville. Fullor part-time, associate/partner. Call or e-mail Dr. Thomas Drake at(985) 792-0515 or thdrake@bellsouth.net.FOR RENT or LEASE/PURCHASE: Established, modern dentaloffice building in Thibodaux, LA., 1,700-square-foot building,five operatories, lab, business office, private office, and receptionroom. Call Bill F. Kalpakis, D.D.S. at (985) 447-2667.FULL TIME DENTIST NEEDED IN MONROE, LA: Practice ownerseeking full-time dentist to work Monday through Friday workweek. Base salary, bonus potential, and benefits. Call Brian to setup a practice visit or working interview at 1-800-313-3863,ext. 2290 or e-mail brian.whitley@affordablecare.com.PAID, TEMPORARY POSITION THROUGH DECEMBER 2007:Operation Blessing is seeking a motivated, community-mindeddentist for their dental clinic serving the greater New Orleans area.The qualified dentist will provide guidance to volunteer dentistsand treat patients of all ages including cleanings, sealants, fillings,and extractions and other primary level dental procedures.Must have Louisiana dental license, the professional knowledgein dentistry to treat cases characterized by greater than usualcomplexity; please complete an application online atwww.ob.org/about/employment.asp. For additional information,please contact Susan Gygax at 757-226-3877 or via e-mail atsusan.gygax@cbn.org.FOR LEASE: 947 square foot building; three treatment rooms;office; dental lab; reception and waiting area; eight car parking;Bossier City; phone John Butcher at (318) 617-2959.FOR SALE: Two Panoramic Corporation PC 1000/Laser 1000machines for sale. Excellent condition. Under three years old.Both have cephalometric arms that can be attached. For additionalinformation, please call (225) 766-3300.Classified Advertising OnlineGo to www.ladental.org and click on theClassified Advertising link.For all classified advertising, payment is required in advance and ads will beplaced on the LDA Web site on the next possible business day after payment isreceived. Make checks payable to the Journal of the Louisiana DentalAssociation. Placement of a classified ad up to 30 words is $30 for LDAmembers and $50 for non-LDA members. For each additional word, LDAmembers pay $0.15 and non-LDA members pay $0.30. Ads will remain on theLDA Web site for three months and will appear in one issue of the LDA Journal.For more information or to place a classified ad, contact Dr. William Hall at(318) 865-1469 or dr802@bellsouth.net or LDA Journal Managing EditorAnnette Droddy at (225) 926-1986 or info@ladental.org.Summer 2007 37

C.E. and LDA events calendarFor information on any of the following continuingeducation courses, please contact the course sponsor.To list your course in the next calendar, please contactthe LDA office at (800) 388-6642, or (225) 926-1986in Baton Rouge. Please also check our Web site for themost up-to-date listing of all LDA-sponsoredcontinuing education events (www.ladental.org).INSTRUCTORS:FEE:G.K. Mangelson and Drs. DonCallan and Bruce LeBlancLDA member-$295, ADAmember-$335, non-member-$365, dental staff-$99, associateLDA member-$79, dentalstudent-$79Game Day SeminarNovember 10, 2007, Baton Rouge, LA, priorto LSU v. Louisiana Tech football game – formore information, call (800) 388-6642 or goto www.ladental.org.Membership Fishing RodeoJuly 13-14, 2007, Grand Isle, LA – to register,call (800) 388-6642 or go to www.ladental.org.DATE/TIME: July 25-28, 2007, 8 a.m. - noonCOURSE TITLE: LDA Summer Education ConferenceCOURSE TYPE: lectureDESIGNED FOR: dentist, hygienist, assistant, staff,dental studentCREDIT HOURS: 12 clinical and 4 practicemanagementLOCATION: Tops’l Beach & Racquet Resort,Destin, FL. For reservations, call(800) 380-4808SPONSOR: LDA, ADA-CERP recognizedprovider, to register, call (800)388-6642 or go to www.ladental.org.DATE/TIME: October 5, 2007LOCATION: Baton Rouge, LASPONSOR: Continuing Dental Educationof Baton Rouge, to registercontact Dr. Marty Saltzman at(225) 291-3636.INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Irwin BeckerFEE:Free to CDEBR members,non-members-$185LADPAC Golf TournamentFriday, October 19, 2007 – for more information,call (800) 388-6642 or go to www.ladental.org.38 LDA Journal

LSU Continuing Dental Education 2007 Course ScheduleL = Lecture P = Participation C = Clinical NC = Non-ClinicalCOURSE NO. DATE DESCRIPTION & SUBJECT CODE FEES Cr. HRS. C or NC18-07 July 7 – 14 Learn & Cruise Spain, France, Italy #070 DDS $295 10 LSat.-Sat. Aboard the Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas Cruise Ship Team Member $225 Cw/Dr. Ron Lemon10-07 July 14 Digital & Conventional Radiology for Dental Auxiliaries Aux. $129 07 L/PSat. w/Dr. Kavas Thunthy and Dr. J. Sean Hubar Cat LSUSD South Campus, Baton Rouge, LA19-07 July 27 Smile Design & Diastema Closures #780 DDS or 1st. $395 07 LFri. w/Dr. Corky Willhite Registrant Cin Baton Rouge, LA Aux. $29520-07 August 16 – 18 Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry – Level I, Phase 2 #780 DDS $2,995 14 LThurs. – Sat. w/Drs. Eubank, Lemon, Malone, & Nasr Lab Tech $1,495 10 P(Limited Attendance) Aux. $395 C23-07 September 7 Managing The Restorative Periodontal Interface #610 DDS TBA 07 LFri. w/Dr. John Kois Aux. C24-07 October 5 – 6 The Clifton O. Dummett, Jr. Memorial Lecture on #430 DDS $295/$565 14 L/PFri. – Sat. Cosmetic Dentistry for the Pediatric Patient Aux $165 Cw/Drs. Buddy Mopper and Corky Willhite in New Orleans, LA25-07 October 12 ALUMNI DAY DDS $149 06 LFri. w/Drs. Glen M. Kidder and Thomas J. Kieback #149 Team Members $119 Cand Ms. Sandy Pardue01-07 October 19 – 20 Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry – Level I, Phase I #780 DDS $2,495 8LFri. – Sat. w/Dr. Jimmy Eubank Lab Tech $1,249 8P(Limited Attendance) Aux. $395 C2007 LSU’s OMS Week in New Orleans26-07-1 Sept 24 – 28 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Review Course Practitioner $1,695 46 LMon. – Fri. w/Drs. Kent, Ghali, et alia Resident* $1,295 C26-07-2 Sept. 24 – 30 Advanced Cosmetic Maxillofacial Surgery Lecture & Lab Practitioner $1,595 23 L/PMon. – Sun. w/Drs. Perenack, et alia Resident* $1,195 C26-07-3 Fri. Sept. 28 Advanced Cosmetic Maxillofacial Surgery Lecture ONLY Practitioner $795 16 LSat. Sept. 29 a.m. w/Drs. Perenack, et alia Resident* $595 CSun. Sept. 30 a.m26-07-4 Sat. Sept. 29 Patient-Oriented Dental Implant Rehabilitation Course Practitioner $795 13Sun. Sept. 30 w/Drs. Block, et alia Resident* $59526-07-5 Sat. Sept. 29 New Directors for the Contemporary OMS Practice Practitioner $795 12Sun. Sept. 30 w/Drs. Sinn, et alia Resident* $59515-07 November 8 - 10 Essential Occlusion for Esthetics and Function DDS $5,300 21 L/PThurs.-Sat. w/Dr. Jimmy Eubank C27-07 November 15-17 Freehand Composite Bonding: The Structure Course #780 DDS $2,995 15.25 L/PThurs.-Sat. w/Dr. Corky Willhite C30-07 December 7 Contemporary Periodontics: Looking Down the Cutting #490 DDS $265 07 LFriday and Non-Cutting Edge RDH $145 Cw/Dr. John Young Kwan Lab Tech $145Aux $95*Information provided by the LSU School of Dentistry/LA Academy ofContinuing Dental Education, designated as a recognized provider bythe Continuing Education Recognition Program (CERP) conducted underthe auspices of the American Dental Association and by the AGD forFellowship, Mastership, and membership maintenance credit.E-Mail: ehodge@lsuhsc.edu or kmarte@lsuhsc.edu Home Page: www.lsusdce.orgTemporary Location:LSU Health Science Center, School of Dentistry, Department of Continuing Dental Education3636 I-10 South Service Road West, Suite 216, Metairie, LA 70001-6418Phone: (504) 832-3500 Fax: (504) 832-3553Summer 2007 39

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