WWW.AFTCO.NETHelping dentists buy &sell practices for over 40 years.AFTCO is the oldest and largest dental practice transition consultingfirm in the United States. AFTCO assists dentists with associateships,purchasing and selling of practices, and retirement plans. We aremuch more than a practice broker, we are there to serve you throughall stages of your career.Kenneth S. Liszewski, D.M.D. has acquired the practice ofArnold M. Weingold, D.D.S. - Sarasota, FloridaG. C. Miller, D.M.D. has acquired the practice ofWayne C. Wills, D.D.S. - Naples, FloridaDennis A. Corona, D.D.S. has acquired the practice ofHeather L. Andrejko, D.M.D. - Bradenton, FloridaAFTCO is pleased to have represented all parties inthese transactions.Call 1-800-232-3826 today for a free practice appraisal, a $2,500 value!4 <strong>West</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> District <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Association</strong> • May 2010
Give Kids a Smile ® EventsSix WCDDA affiliates (Charlotte, Hernando, Hillsborough, Lee, Pinellas & Upper Pinellas) held GiveKids a Smile® (GKAS) events during Children’s <strong>Dental</strong> Health Month this February. Of the countiesthat reported data, approx. 600 licensed volunteers provided care to 553 children totaling $282,204.25. Ifyour affiliate participates in GKAS events, please report event data to the FDA at (800) 877-9922. If youwould like to see pictures of your event in future newsletters,e-mail Melissa@wcdental.org.Dr. Silvia Boyd ofTampa and HillsboroughCommunity College dentalassisting student work onone of the many patients.Group shot from GKAS event at Dr.Alina de la Torre’s office in Tampa.Dr. Ciara James of Ft. Myers, patientand Edison Community Collegehygiene student.Dr. Steve Jakubaitis ofPort Charlotte providedtreatment to patient withthe assistance of CharlotteTechnical Center dentalassisting student.A Special Thanks To All GKAS Participants! Mark Your Calendar Helping You Keep Your PromiseWCDDA Executive Cabinet Meeting, Tampa ...May 14, 2010WCDDA Caucus (Telephone), various sites .....June 3, 2010FDA House of Delegates, Orlando .........June 9-10, 2010Florida National <strong>Dental</strong> Convention, Orlando. . June 10-12, 2010WCDDA Summer Meeting, Naples ......August 6-8, 2010ADA Annual Session, Orlando .........October 9-13, 2010WCDDA Annual Meeting, Tampa ...... February 4, 2011WCDDA Trip to BVI ...................June 11-19, 20112010-2011Your Local Removable Solution Specialists Call today to schedule your free pick-up.800.359.2043www.knightdentalgroup.comYour Removable Solution Specialists© 2010 Knight <strong>Dental</strong> Group.A Division of Knight <strong>Dental</strong> Group,CDL, DAMASSame Day Return If Picked Up In AM<strong>West</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> District <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Association</strong> • May 2010 5