MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the San Francisco Dental Society is to serve the needs of its members, advance the art and science of dentistry, and promote the improvement of the health of the public.

Volume 60 • Number 6 • December 2007 • San Francisco Dental Society • Organized 1869

A few of this years’ big ticket items were a those. Your tripartite association is a boundary dispute between Sacramento major force in this country (particularly and San Joaquin’s dental societies, as part California), and though they depend on of a redefining of all component bound- your dues, they really need your mind aries; starting a practice management and your time. It is the best way to give resource center at CDA; and transferring back to your profession, preserve its sta- all administrative aspects of peer review tus, and help society. to CDA, from the hands of the local com- We make a living by what we get, but we ponents. These were all resolved. make a life by what we give. Winston To take a step back and retrospectively Churchill ❖ reflect on the past three days, it is fasci- nating how our association operates. IN THIS ISSUE... PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS Just six years ago I joined the SFDS Curtis Raff, DDS board of directors, and today I am On Your Behalf ...... 2 Editorial ...... 3 am writing this fresh after returning “If you are not Member’s Spotlight ...... 4 from this year’s CDA House of IDelegates (HOD) in Sacramento. In involved with Executive Potpourri ...... 5 my five years as a delegate, this was easi- 2007 CDA House of Delegates . .5 ly the most efficient House. Though organized dentistry, there is always a fair amount of healthy now is the time New Members ...... 7 debate, the House moved through the Campus Notes ...... 8-9 agenda at a pleasing pace and there was for that to change.” almost none of the gridlock, resulting Community Corner ...... 11 from debate going in circles, which I Important Numbers ...... 11 have seen in the past. President (and as of yesterday, also a Trustee). And I can tell you, it isn’t any- For those who are not familiar with SFDS 07 Committees' where near as much work as you think. Honor Roll ...... 12 Parliamentary Procedure and how your We have such an amazing staff at our association functions, the HOD is the SFDS and CDA buildings, that I do not Classifieds ...... 13 yearly meeting where delegates from feel I have compromised time with my Board Highlights ...... 14 local dental components vote on vari- family and solo private practice. ous Resolutions. You can think of Holiday Closure for CDA . . . . .14 Resolutions as the laws of CDA and I think you know where I am going with CE Info ...... 15 directives for the following year. The this. If you are not involved with organ- ized dentistry, now is the time for that number of delegates we send is based And More! ...... on the number of SFDS members. This to change. We have committees that year we sent nine delegates, one alter- meet only a couple of times a year, thus nate, our Executive Director, and two if you are terrified of getting in over Trustees. your head, just start with one or two of ON YOUR BEHALF – SAN FRANCISCO DENTAL SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE UPDATE 2007OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS By Irene Hilton DDS, MPH, Member Legislative Committee President Curtis Raff, DDS (415) 564-7525 President-Elect Irene Hilton, DDS MPH (415) 657-1708 Immediate Past-President 2007 Legislative Claudia Masouredis, DDS MPH (415) 753-2777 Year-End Review Vice President Joseph Gabany, DMD MSD (415) 392-2086 he 2007 legislative year is over! a bureau for at least the final six months Secretary CDA was involved in many bills of 2008, because a non-urgency bill Yan Kalika, DMD MS and issues this year. Following is a enacted next year would not become (415) 752-0654 T list of bills that are important to dentists. effective until January 1, 2009. Keep Treasurer If you are interested in following CDA’s aware of this situation! David Ehsan, DDS MD efforts next year on bills of interest to (415) 395-9987 dentists or learning more about the leg- AB 895 (Aghazarian): – Dental Plan CDA Trustees islative process, become a member of the Coordination of Benefits: CDA mem- Donna B. Hurowitz, DDS (415) 391-7525 SFDS Legislative Committee. bers and their patients have seen increas- ing instances in which dental plans that Dan Davidson, DMD AB 534 (Peralta) - Separate Dental (415) 239-2740 are the secondary payers are using “non- Hygiene Committee Executive Director duplication” clauses & Dental Board Deborah A. Elam, MS and other similar (415)928-7337 Sunset Extension: “If you are policies to deny any Newsletter Editor After substantial additional reimburse- David Rothman, DDS compromise by all interested in… ment beyond what (415) 333-6811 parties including the primary plan has Directors CDA, SB 534 would Wayne Del Carlo, DDS learning more already paid. CDA have established a (415) 362-8725 sponsored AB 895, Gail Duffala, DDS separate Dental about the legislative which will require (415) 986-0382 Hygiene Committee Frank Grimaldi, DDS dental plans, when of California under process, become (415) 986-4556 they are secondary Hibret Hailu, DDS the jurisdiction of payers, to provide (415) 409-3368 the Dental Board a member of the reimbursement for Lauren Hebel, DMD and eliminated (415) 362-2167 the patient’s out-of- Natasha Lee, DDS COMDA. SB 534 was SFDS Legislative pocket costs under (415) 731-9311 unexpectedly vetoed the primary plan for Peter Lee, DDS MS by the governor in Committee.” (415) 681-8500 benefits covered by October. The bill also Carlos Nogueiro, DDS the secondary plan (415) 824-2713 contained the required "sunset" exten- and will require all dental plans to clearly Mahtab Sadrameli, DMD sion for the Dental Board. Since the bill (415) 751-5405 disclose their coordination of benefits has been vetoed, the board currently is Sima Salimi, DDS policies in the evidence of coverage docu- (415) 567-8170 scheduled to sunset on July 1, 2008. ments they provide enrollees. AB 895 was Lewis Specker, Jr., DDS Without the passage of new legislation signed by the governor and will take effect (415) 982-7443 to extend that date the board's func- Jan. 1, 2008. Staff tions will be transferred to a bureau Ronnica Merritt–Admin Asst/CE Programs Nicole Davis - Admin Asst within the Department of Consumer AB 834 (Hayashi) - Children’s Dental Affairs, unless: 1) a bill passes this year Disease Prevention Program (CDDPP) Well-Being Committee Enhancement: CDDPP is a school-based to extend the sunset date; or 2) an exten- Confidential assistance to professionals, dental disease prevention program that spouse and staff for drug and alcohol abuse. sion bill is passed next year, in which Call Dr. Bruce T. Hiura at 415.776.5855 case the Dental Board would convert to continued on page 10 San Francisco Dental Society • Page 2 EDITORIAL David Rothman, DDS

Media Darlings

The last few months have not of our profession and the high standards class sizes were decreased during the 80’s been good for news about dentists towards which we practice. In a scathing and 90’s because of high costs of educa- Tand their lives. Besides the portrayal of dentistry, in this time of tion, competition with medical schools humorous column in increased caries, the article discusses den- for space and the perceived future about the ADA meeting and the showing tists skimming only the cosmetic cases decrease in need of a dental workforce of tooth extractions on the big screen, the because of the higher returns and profit because of a future without caries, obvi- rest of the news has been dismal for our over treatment of the needier cases in ously very shortsighted. We didn’t see profession and the professionals involved. Society. Citing the deaths of children in bottled water, antifluoridationists, lack of An orthodontist is murdered in New York Mississippi and Maryland because of compliance, high sugar diets and poor during a child custody battle, a dentist is infections related to caries, long waits at dietary habits, amazing advertising, dis- murdered by a state trooper in posable incomes and lack of parenting on Pennsylvania because he is the estranged the horizon. Schools are once again husband of the trooper’s girlfriend, an “Dentists are increasing their class sizes and new East Bay oral surgeon goes to jail on tax schools are opening. As long as educa- evasion charges, a dentist in Florida respected and well tional costs are high and not fully sup- writes steroid prescriptions for a ported by the government, dentists will Cleveland Indian’s baseball player and a educated health care have a right to a good return on invest- northern California generalist gets arrest- ment as do other professionals including ed for breast massages on over 20 female professionals who attorneys, physicians and the M.B.A.’s. patients (some more than once) in order to realign their TMJs. Additionally, a provide needed The dental budget for federally funded movie titled Good Luck Chuck opens programs is between 2 and 4% of the total about a lonesome dentist looking for a services for the Medicaid healthcare expenditure. As relationship (sleeping standing man for caries is the #1 disease in children, it is those who care). Sadly, these could all be community…” but a mere pittance to throw at the den- story plots for or Curb your tists to treat all those in need. Overhead Enthusiasm if they weren’t all real. Not costs in dental offices continue to rise at a since Dick Van Dyke’s dentist neighbor public health clinics, and the lack of rate greater than the cost of living index; Jerry, Bob Newhart’s dentist office neigh- growth in the number of dentists in the supplies, rent and staff consume enor- bor also a Jerry, the unwitting dupe den- U.S., the author appears to sound the mous resources. When the public health tist in the In Laws and the dentists por- alarm that there is a conspiracy amongst care dollar reasonably subsidizes the care trayed in Marathon Man and Little Shop us to limit care to the needy and drive up of the low and middle income families, of Horrors has the news and entertain- profits. What the author has not said or will this disparity in health care between ment media had so much intrigue and did not research, is that as a profession, those who can pay and those who can’t be sensationalism about dentistry to play by increasing inclusivity in our admis- reduced. President Bush vetoed the with. What interesting lives we must lead. sions, has inadvertently but actually SCHIP bill which would have increased decreased the future work force. With access to care for children whose families Unfortunately, these stories are light- classes at almost 50% female and child make between 100% and 250% of the fed- weights compared to the damning front rearing still done predominantly by eral poverty level (the uninsured poor). page article in the New York Times of females, we may actually be turning out .5 We and our professional organizations October 11, 2007. “Boom Times for U.S. to .75 F.T.E. to our workforce over the were fighting for this bill to at least help Dentists, but Not For Americans’ Teeth” dentist’s career. Dental schools closed or continued on page 7 by Alex Berenson; a total condemnation

San Francisco Dental Society • Page 3 MEMBERS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Baby Steps…. The newest member to the Drs. Phyllis Chen and Darren Machule family, Jasper Chen Machule, was born July 2007. Little Jasper joins his 2 1/2 year old sister Gemma. Congratulations!! Congratulations to Dr. and Mrs. Alexander Kogan on the birth of their second child, Edward Jonathan Kogan, born October 15, 2007, 7 lbs 15 oz, 21 inches.

Leading the way… Awards & Recognition… Dr. Cynthia Brattesani will serve as a two-year term CDA delegate to the ADA The Academy of Dentistry granted Dr. Donna Hurowitz, SFDS Trustee to CDA, will fellowship to two serve as an alternate delegate to the ADA. SFDS members, Dr. Courtney Fitzpatrick was selected to serve as a Drs. Irene Hilton member of CDA’s Council on Endorsed Programs and Dan Davidson during the organiza- Dr. Dennis Shinbori will continue to serve on CDA’s tion’s annual meet- Scientific Sessions Board of Managers as an associ- ing in September. ate manager. Kudos to Drs. Hilton Drs Dan Davidson and Irene Dr. Dan Davidson…elected CDA Treasurer! Please and Davidson… Hilton were elected as Fellows of join us in congratulating Dr. Davidson. The American College of Dentists. Dr. Natasha Lee, CDA Council on Membership member Co-Hosted CDA’s Drive 75 Kickoff Campaign with Co-Host Dr. Steven Cohen of Santa Clara County Dental Society. Helping facilitate the day’s activities were Council Chair, Dr. Mark Tarica, Council Members, Dr. Nita Dixit of San Fernando Valley Dental Society, Dr. Saleh Kholaki of San Gabriel Valley Dental Society, and SFDS Executive Director Deborah Elam, component liaison to the Council.

Pictured with ACD Leaders, Drs. Wayne Del Carlo and Norm Plotkin.

In the News… Dr. Steven Brattesani was featured on several news- Drs. Hilton and Davidson pictured with casts throughout the US, talking about children’s Mrs. Davidson and Ernesto Ugarte at the oral health, emphasizing the importance of reduc- ACD Gala. ing sugar (candy) consumption during this time of year when consumption is so high.

San Francisco Dental Society • Page 4 EXECUTIVE POTPOURRI Deborah Elam, CAE

ith the winter holidays upon TO SFDS outgoing President, Dr. To President Raff—focused, thought- us, we can count our blessing Curtis Raff—your new Trustee who ful, insightful, questioning, respon- W and ponder our wishes for is stepping in to complete Dr. sive, always listening to everyone and the future. At the SFDS, we have a lot Davidson’s Trustee term, expiring always on-time! His leadership skills be grateful for…we are grateful for the 2009. He will serve the SFDS well. are to be admired. privilege to work with a dedicated To SFDS President Elect, Dr. Irene To SFDS for achieving a 76.5% mem- group of leaders. We are grateful for Hilton for putting together a fantas- bership market share of practicing the privilege to serve the public. We are tic array of 2008 CE Programs. You dentists in San Francisco. thankful for the experience, dedication, have elected a very capable leader To SFDS Editor, Dr. David compassion and skill of our members. for 2008. And we are blessed with generous sup- Rothman for agreeing to give us port of various suppliers and communi- another year. ty groups. 2007 has been a successful To all of our committee chairs and and productive year, thanks in large “I am a part of all members…you are to be commended part to the dedication of our committee for all that you do on behalf of your members, staff and board members. that I have met.– Society. Our wishes are just as heartfelt as our To SFDS staff members Ronnica thanks. We wish to continue to work Alfred Tennyson” Merritt and Nicole Davis…they with you, our members, leaders, and make it all happen. Nicole, the volunteers, to advance the mission of newest addition to our team, and the San Francisco Dental Society. A To SFDS Committee Person of the Ronnica are sharp, eager and special  Year, Dr. Natasha Lee—she is a roll extremely resourceful. I want to model for members. The SFDS is thank those of you who have made To all the candidates who ran well served by her efforts. an effort to introduce yourselves to for various officer and board posi- both Ronnica and Nicole and thank tions. To those elected: Your job To SFDS Delegates—they represented you for the positive feedback. Much has just begun and we expect much you well, with a nice mix of new and appreciated. of you. To those who were not elect- seasoned, gender diverse, representa- That about covers it and if I missed ed this time: We want you to stay tives…always focused on what was in anything, somehow I am sure someone active, involved and to contribute! the best interests of members. will remind me. Happy holidays to you To SFDS Trustee, Dr. Dan To Treasurer Dr. David Ehsan—for and yours. ❖ Davidson—for his support and dedi- his insights and thoughtful financial cation as Trustee these past four analysis. You will be happy to know years, for serving on CDA’s Finance that the SFDS finances are sound. Committee and Business Intelligence Task Force, and most importantly, as the newly elected CDA Treasurer.

San Francisco Dental Society • Page 5 2007 CDA HOUSE OF DELEGATES…

SFDS Delegate Dinner—Dental Student SFDS Delegates at work Delegates and SFDS Delegates break for dinner

Dr. Wayne Del Carlo speaking at 2007 HOD

SFDS Delegates enjoying SFDS Delegates and Dental Student Delegates pose exchange at delegate dinner for the camera

SFDS Trustee Dan Davidson installed as CDA Treasurer by installing officer, Dr. J. David Gaynor

SFDS President Curtis Raff (closest to the podium) installed at CDA HOD as SFDS Trustee along with Dr. Newton Gordon speaking at SFDS Dual Member, Craig Noblett (Trustee, Berkeley 2007 HOD Dental Society)

SFDS Executive Director Elam receives Certificate of Award from CDA Council on Membership Chair, Dr. Mark Tarica

SFDS Delegates and Student Delegates meet to caucus over breakfast

San Francisco Dental Society • Page 6 EDITORIAL- Media darlings continued from page 3 our neediest but as of now the children obesity and alcoholism with the effects of refuses to see the importance of a multi- and our future are left poorly treated. a high sugar diet and poor habits. Yes, pronged attack on disease and its causes. The same manipulations happen for there will always be plastic and cosmetic You are well advised to look at the patient adult care but again, the dental dollar surgeons, sports medicine specialists for compliance factors of the healthcare competes with the senior health care dol- the weekend athlete as there will always equation and do an expose on that! lar (where approximately 70% of the be prosthodontists, orthodontists and Dentists are respected and well educated health care dollar is spent); the cardiac “cosmetic” dentists. The battle, Mr. health care professionals who provide stent procedures with caries removal and Berenson, is not with us but with a sys- needed services for the community; paint- restoration; the MRI and CAT Scan with tem that refuses to acknowledge its flaws ing all with your biased editorial brush the bitewings and panorex; the effects of and its underfunding and a populace that serves no one well. ❖

A STANDING OVATION…TO OUR NEWEST SFDS MEMBERS:

Todd S. Adams, DDS; UOP 2007; Practice Anupa N. Laheri, DDS; UOP 2001; 10 Kia Ramezani, DDS; UOP 2006; Practice Address Pending Willow St Ste 6, Mill Valley CA 94941 Address Pending Perline Akhavan, DDS; UCSF 2007; Stacey A. Lam, DDS; UOP 2007; Practice Maria V. Roces, DDS; Centro Escolar Practice Address Pending Address Pending University 1985; 260 California St Ste 805, Farnaz Athari, DDS; UOP 2007; Practice Jean Lee, DDS; UCSF 2007; Practice San Francisco CA 94111 Address Pending Address Pending Eric Salmon, DDS; UOP 1999; 2155 Anthony Q. Dang, DDS; UCSF 2007; Jina Lee, DDS; UCSF 2007; Practice Webster St, San Francisco CA 94115 Practice Address Pending Address Pending Saunaz Sarvi, DDS; UCSF 2006, VA Med- Kevin T. Deutsch, DDS; UOP 2007; Jerry T. Liu, DDS; UCSF 2007; 291 Geary Sepulveda 2007; Practice Address Pending Practice Address Pending St Ste 615, San Francisco CA 94122 Tina Sarvi, DDS; UCSF 2007, Practice Hermanpreet Dhaliwal, DDS; UOP 2007; Jennifer T. Lo, DMD; Tufts 2006; UOP Address Pending Practice Address Pending 2007; Practice Address Pending Christopher Sing, DDS; UOP 2007; Brendan L. Duede, DDS; UOP 2007; Carlos M. Longa, DDS; UOP 2007; Practice Address Pending Practice Address Pending Practice Address Pending Dennis Song, DDS, MD; UCSF 2000; 3109 Ping M. He, DDS; UOP 2007; 24301 Angela Malhotra, DDS; UOP 2007; Geary Blvd, San Francisco CA 94118 Southland Dr Ste 505, Hayward CA 94545 Practice Address Pending Sam N. Suliman, DDS; UOP 2007; Mary E. Jennings-Galdeano, DDS; UCSF David A. Medina, DDS; UOP 2007; Practice Address Pending 2000; Practice Address Pending Practice Address Pending Arvin R. Tounian, DDS; UOP 2007; Jeanie J. Kim, DDS; UCSF 2007; Practice Jiyeon Park, DDS; UOP 2007; Practice Practice Address Pending Address Pending Address Pending Lina M. Velasquez, DDS; UOP 2007; Katerina Kleinova, DDS; UCSF 2007; Michael A. Pogrel, BDS, MD; BDS, Practice Address Pending Practice Address Pending Liverpool University, England 1969; MD, Chetan Yelamanchi, DDS; UOP 2007; Eric S. Kwon, DDS; UCSF 2007; Practice Aberdeen University, Scotland, 1974; UCSF Practice Address Pending Address Pending OMFS Chair and Faculty

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San Francisco Dental Society • Page 7 CAMPUS NOTES

Pacific Pacific Teams up with Giants Community Fund to Provide Free Dental Screenings

Even ghosts and goblins couldn’t stop Pacific volunteers from offering free dental services for dozens of Bay Area families on Saturday, Oct. 27. University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry teamed up with the San Francisco Giants Community Fund to provide oral health screenings and dental hygiene education to 50 children and their par- ents during a Halloween Health and Safety Fair at John F. Kennedy School in Daly City.

Held in partnership with the Giants Community Fund, Daly City Parks and Recreation and Pacific’s Matthew Mynsberge, a dental Catholic Healthcare West, the health fair offered a variety of services, including cholesterol, student in the class of 2009, conducts an blood pressure, scoliosis and dental screenings, as well as prostate and bone density exams. oral health screening for a child during the The event allowed attendees to participate in fun activities, while learning about the con- a Halloween health and safety fair held in nection between proper nutrition and healthy teeth. Daly City, Calif. Photos by Jon Draper Pacific Leads Push for Oral Health Care for Disabled, Elderly

State lawmakers are considering a proposal to include dental care for people with disabili- ties and the elderly in California’s health care reform, thanks to a special task force spear- headed by the Pacific Center for Special Care at University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry.

The Statewide Task Force on Oral Health for People with Special Needs and Aging Californians, co-founded by Pacific’s Dr. Paul Glassman and Christine Miller, presented a letter of resolution to Sen. Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento) on Friday, Oct. 19, following More than 80 representatives from govern- the task force’s annual meeting. More than 80 representatives from government and social ment and social services agencies met with service agencies signed urging the state legislature to provide funding for oral Sen. Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento), health care for low-income people with special needs and older adults. pictured at center, on the steps of the In addition to the oral health resolution letter presented to state legislators, the task force Capitol in Sacramento on Friday, Oct. 19 has drafted a policy brief asking for support of a program that would make it easier for to advocate for oral health care reform for dentists to treat aging adults and people with disabilities. The program would provide people with disabilities and aging adults. dentists with training to treat patients with special needs and allow for increased reim- bursements from Denti-Cal, the state’s dental insurance plan.

Pacific Volunteers Provide Free Dental Care During San Francisco Health Fairs

Nearly 200 people in San Francisco now have the tools to improve their oral health, thanks to volun- teers from University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. More than 30 students, staff, faculty and alumni conducted dental screenings, provided free toothbrushes and toothpaste and talked to families about the connection between a healthy diet and healthy teeth during two community outreach events held Sept. 29 and Oct. 6.

During the Tenderloin Community Health and Safety Fair on Sept. 29, volunteers from Pacific’s Student Community Outreach for Public Education (SCOPE) program provided oral health screen- ings for 90 people. Pacific students also talked about the importance of proper home care to more than 40 children in the Tenderloin community who don’t regularly receive dental services. Pacific’s Sam Infantino, class of 2009, assists Dr. David Lee, Pacific staff, Students and alumni screened and offered dental education to more than 100 people alumnus and pediatric faculty during the Chinatown Community Health Fair on Oct. 6. Founded in 1995, the Chinatown member, during an oral health Community Health Fair provides free health screenings and information to low-income, Asian immi- screening for a child at the grant families. Chinatown Community Health Fair in San Francisco.

San Francisco Dental Society • Page 8 CAMPUS NOTES (cont.)

Pacific Dean Emeritus Arthur A. Dugoni Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

The Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists presented Dr. Arthur A. Dugoni, dean emeritus at University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, with its 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award. Dugoni accepted the honor during the organization’s annual meeting on Oct. 14.

The PCSO Board of Directors presents the Lifetime Achievement Award based on exceptional personal effort to advance the art and science of the orthodontic specialty. The organization selected Dugoni for his accomplishments in orthodontic education and tireless dedication to the field of professional dentistry. Dugoni is only the second person to receive the honor in PCSO’s history.

Pacific Faculty and Alumni Awarded Fellowships The Academy of Dentistry International granted fellowship to five faculty members and alumni from University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry during the organization’s USA Section annual meeting Sept. 26: Dr. Nader Nadershahi, professor, chair of the department of dental practice • and alumnus from the class of 1994; Dr. Nava Fathi, associate professor, Alumni Association president and • alumna from the class of 1995; • Dr. Glenn Belen, alumnus from the class of 1982; • Dr. Sun Costigan, alumnus from the class of 1997; Pacific alumni and faculty Drs. Sun Costigan, Lou and Dr. Debra Woo, alumna from the class of 1986. Limchayseng, Colin Wong, Debra Woo, Patrick J. Ferrillo, Jr., • Nava Fathi, Glen Belen and Nader Nadershahi celebrate Additionally, the Academy of Dentistry International named Dr. Patrick J. their fellowship into the Academy of Dentistry International Ferrillo, Jr., Pacific’s dean, as an honorary fellow. during the organization’s annual session in San Francisco. The Academy of Dentistry International is an honor society for dentists whose mission is to share knowledge in order to serve the dental health needs and to improve the quality of life of people throughout the globe. Through the development of fellowship and understanding, the Academy endeavors to create opportunities for service to assist in the establishment of a world at peace. It grants fellowship to dentists who have distinguished themselves in their profession and who are nominated by an active fellow of the organization.

CDA, Pacific host hands-on dental camp for junior high school students

More than 40 teenagers from Sacramento and the Bay Area gained their first exposure to dental careers during a hands-on dental camp held at University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. Pacific teamed up with the California Dental Association (CDA) to host the day-long event for junior high school students on Oct. 29.

During the camp, students spent time in Pacific’s simulation laboratory and dental clinic learning how to restore teeth, create models of teeth and perform oral cancer screenings. Lindsay Don, a member of the class of 2008, volunteered to teach the camp participants about the importance of oral hygiene as well as potential careers in dentistry.

The CDA sponsors two dental camps each year in an effort to provide junior high students with infor- mation on dental careers and the benefits available in the dental profession.

Pacific’s Lindsay Don, class of 2008, teaches a junior high school student from Sacramento how to create a composite filling during a day-long dental camp at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry.

San Francisco Dental Society • Page 9 On Your Behalf continued from page 2 began in 1979 and was originally known AB 383 (Tran) - Denti-Cal Orthodontic which means that the facility can only bill as the SB 111 program. The program cur- Billing: Denti-Cal currently requires den- for services when a dentist is directly rently receives annual state funding of $3.3 tists to submit claims based only on involved in the visit. CDA believes that this million and serves more than 300,000 low- monthly patient visits. This requirement policy limits access to services and is need- income school children annually, provid- may force orthodontists to schedule Denti- lessly restrictive and inconsistent with den- ing classroom oral health education, fluo- Cal patients for monthly visits that may tal hygienists’ ability to provide services in ride treatments, plaque control, and dental not fit within the ideal sequence of treat- private offices under a dentist’s general sealants. It is estimated that nearly 1 mil- ment, which creates a significant disincen- supervision. This year CDA is co-sponsor- lion children are eligible but not able to tive for orthodontists to participate as ing SB 238 which will add registered dental receive services because of funding limita- Denti-Cal providers. CDA sponsored AB hygienists to the list of providers for which tions. CDA sponsored AB 834, which will 383, which will allow orthodontists to be an FQHC or rural health center can bill eliminate the $10 per child reimbursement reimbursed on a quarterly basis for all directly for services provided. SB 238 was cap, encourage the billing of government treatments during that quarter. AB 383 signed by the Governor. was signed by the Governor. programs thereby accessing federal match- Dental Assisting Reform: In 2004, SB ing funds, and create a state advisory com- SB 620 (Correa) - General Anesthesia 1546 (Figueroa) was enacted, creating the mittee to provide ongoing program guid- Permits for MDs: Current law requires new categories of registered restorative ance. This will allow more children to be dentists who wish to administer or order assistant, registered surgery assistant and served. AB 834 was vetoed by the governor. the administration of general anesthesia to registered orthodontic assistant. In 2005, SB 387 (Alquist) - Dental Practice obtain a permit from the Dental Board. SB 1111 extended the starting date for Ownership Transition: California’s The law also allows MD anesthesiologists the new assisting categories and licensure Dental Practice Act specifies that only a to obtain general anesthesia permits from requirements to January 1,2008. This was licensed dentist can own and operate a the board, which allows them to provide necessary in order to allow time for dental dental practice, including hiring other den- anesthesia services for dentists who do not assisting programs to develop and obtain tists. This has significant, arguably unin- themselves have permits. This law, first approval for their new curricula. This year tended consequences for families and enacted in 1997, has been extended via leg- the effective date for the three new cate- patients when a dentist owner dies unex- islation three times, but will “sunset” again gories has been moved forward again to pectedly and his or her spouse or estate on January 1, 2008, unless new legislation January 1, 2010. ❖ wishes to keep the practice operating while is enacted. CDA sponsored SB 620 to they attempt to sell. To remedy this make MD anesthesiologist law permanent unique and temporary situation CDA by deleting the sunset date entirely. SB 620 sponsored SB 387. This bill allows an was signed by the governor and will take estate, trustee, or other legal representative effect Jan. 1, 2008. to employ or contract with dentists and SB 238 (Aanestad) - Federally Qualified otherwise operate the practice of a Health Centers – Billing for Hygiene deceased or incapacitated dentist for up to Services: Current law requires federally 12 months, while assuring that patients are qualified health centers (FQHCs) and rural appropriately notified and assuring that health centers to bill Medi-Cal for services the temporary operator of the practice provided on a per-visit basis, but they can does not interfere with a contracting den- only bill for services provided by a specific tist’s professional judgment. SB 387 was list of designated providers. That list does signed by the Governor. not include registered dental hygienists,

San Francisco Dental Society • Page 10 RSOME IMPORTANT NUMBERS:

Bike Commute Hotline ...... 585-BIKE Supervisors Cars – Abandoned ...... 781-JUNK D-1 Jake McGoldrick ...... 554-7410 Cars-Blocking Sidewalk ...... 553-1200 [email protected] Cars-Parking Citations...... 553-9888 D-2 Michela Alioto-Pier ...... 554-7752 Cars—Towed Vehicles ...... 553-1235 [email protected] City Trees...... 665-2162 Curb Painting Requests...... 554-2336 D-3 Aaron Peskin ...... 554-7450 DPW...... 554-6219 [email protected] Dumping (illegal) ...... 695-2017 D-4 Carmen Chu ...... 554-7460 Graffiti Removal...... 241-WASH [email protected] Mayor’s Office...... 554-6141 D-5 Ross Mirkarimi...... 554-7630 [email protected] [email protected] Noise Abatement ...... 554-5815 D-6 Chris Daly...... 554-7970 OLSA...... 554-6235 D-9 Tom Ammiano ...... 554-5144 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Police—Anonymous Tip Line ...... 614-3451 D-7 Sean Elsbernd ...... 554-6516 D-10 Sophie Maxwell ...... 554-7670 Police- Emergency (anon.)...... 553-8090 [email protected] [email protected] Police-Non-Emergency...... 552-0123 D-8 Bevan Dufty ...... 554-6968 D-11 Gerardo C. Sandoval ...... 554-6975 Street Cleaning...... 695-2017 [email protected] [email protected] Street Light Repair...... 554-0730

COMMUNITY PBj CORNER

If you are a dentist who believes in the The Apollo Hotel, a non-profit low- provide any amount of free dental care, power of a healthy smile to improve a •income residence that provides permanent and are willing to see one patient a quar- patient’s self-confidence, please consider housing for formerly homeless adults seeks ter, your help could do wonders for needy donating your services, or if you have den- a dentist(s) who can provide periodic individuals. To offer your services, contact tal equipment, to one or more of many demonstrations on dental self-care, plus Patricia Dennehy, NP, Glide Health worthy causes: provide samples and address questions or Services, (415) 764-6140. concerns for 10-15 tenant participants. Delancey Street continues to look for den- California Pacific Medical Center’s Kids • Time commitment would be about 45 min- tists to provide dental services to partici- Wish• Network’s Holiday of Hope Gift Bank is utes on a weekday; late afternoons or late pants. This would include cleanings, gener- an uplifting, gift giving program that brings mornings tend to work best for community al prophylactic, restorative and prosthetic cheer to hospitalized children receiving members. If you can volunteer some time, services. The gift of self-confidence to men treatment by providing age-appropriate toys please call Ari at 437-2868 ext. 304. and women who are looking to enhance to children. If you would like to donate to their lives would be the springboard for Central America Resource Center Dental this worthy cause, please contact Brandi their success in life. Please contact the •Clinic, serving low-income populations in Greenleaf, Director of Hospital Funding, at Delancey Street Foundation at (415) 512- San Francisco, is seeking donations of den- (888) 918-9004 or via email at 5118 if you are interested in contributing to tal equipment. Please contact Nora at 415- [email protected] this endeavor. 642-4414 If you know of or participate in an organiza- • SafeHouse, a clean and sober living com- Glide Memorial Health Services Clinic, tion that has needs for the underserved, munity for women, seeks the services of serving• over 3,000 individuals per year, developmentally or physically challenged, general practitioners who will each provide seeks free dental services for a large por- please contact the SFDS and we will include service to one of their clients. Please con- tion of their patient population, particu- the request in our next newsletter. ❖ tact SafeHouse, Susan Biancalana at (415) larly patients needing endodontic, restora- 643-7861. tive and prosthetic services. If you can

San Francisco Dental Society • Page 11 SFDS 2007 COMMITTEES’ HONOR ROLL

Bylaws Membership/Recruitment & Retention Yan Kalika, DMD, MS Chair Joseph A. Gabany, DMD, MSD Chair Jon Allen Bier, DDS Member Hibret Hailu Benjamin, DDS Member Jeffrey J. Brucia, DDS Member Amanda Z. Chen, DDS Member Wayne D. Del Carlo, DDS Member Lauren C. Hebel, DMD Member David W. Haines, DDS, MD Member Natasha A. Lee, DDS Member Irene V. Hilton, DDS, MPH Member Sima Salimi, DDS Member Curtis D. Raff, DDS, President Ex-Officio Curtis D. Raff, DDS, President Ex-Officio

Dental Health New Dentist Committee Natasha A. Lee, DDS Chair Jeffrey S. Jang, DDS Chair Courtney K. Fitzpatrick, DDS Member Harry Chin, DDS Member Nazanin Hakim, DDS Member Antonio Cucalon, III, DDS, MS Member Yelena Ostrovsky-Trubin, DDS Member Stafford J. Duhn, DDS Member Blake B. Robison, DDS Member Aref M. El-Natour, DDS Member Sandy T. Shih, DDS Member Wendy W. Fung, DDS Member Curtis D. Raff, DDS Ex-Officio Irene V. Hilton, DDS, MPH Member Bergen B. James, DDS Member Nominating Salma Salimi, DDS Member Wayne D. Del Carlo, DDS Chair David T. Shen, DMD Member Antonio Cucalon, III, DDS, MS Member Dennis D. Shinbori, DDS Member Newton C. Gordon, DDS, MS Member Susan E. Soderstrom, DDS, MS Member Dan E. Gustavson, DDS Member Mahtab Sadrameli, DMD Member Editorial Committee Sima Salimi, DDS Member David Rothman, DDS Chair Curtis Raff, DDS, President Ex Officio Peer Review Michael A. Ramsay, DDS Chair Ethics David J. Crawford, DDS Member Wayne D. Del Carlo, DDS Chair Bennett L. Dubiner, DDS Member Sima Salimi, DDS Vice-Chair John Fong, DDS Member Aref M. El-Natour, DDS Member Richard E. Leeds, DDS Member Ralph E. Hoffman, DMD Member Courtland C. Stacpoole, DDS Member Theodore T. Uyemoto, DDS Member Mark J. Wiesen, DDS Member Policy Finance William L. Gallagher, DDS Chair David Ehsan, DDS, MD Chair George E. Bunnell, Jr., DDS Member Gail H. Duffala, DDS Member Joseph A. Gabany, DMD, MSD Member Poster Contest Irene V. Hilton, DDS, MPH Member Stafford J. Duhn, DDS Co-Chair Roger Lee, DDS Member Dennis D. Shinbori, DDS Co-Chair Susan E. Soderstrom, DDS, MS Member Curtis D. Raff, DDS Ex-Officio Program Irene V. Hilton, DDS, MPH Chair Legislative William M. Carpenter, DDS, MS Member Mahtab Sadrameli, DMD Chair Jenny J. Chen, DDS Member Michael J. Antonini, DDS Member David Ehsan, DDS, MD Member Irene V. Hilton, DDS, MPH Member Frank P. Grimaldi, DDS Member Donna B. Hurowitz, DDS Member Carlos J. Nogueiro, DDS Member Roger Lee, DDS Member Dennis D. Shinbori, DDS Member Claudia M. Masouredis, DDS, MPH Member Curtis D. Raff, DDS, President Ex-Officio Norman Plotkin, DDS Member Peter V. Rengstorff, DDS Member Social Committee Lewis Specker, Jr., DDS Member Hibret Hailu Benjamin, DDS Co-Chair Curtis D. Raff, DDS Ex-Officio Amanda Z. Chen, DDS Co-Chair Curtis D. Raff, DDS, President Ex-Officio

Well-Being Committee Bruce T. Hiura, DDS Chair

San Francisco Dental Society • Page 12 Classifieds

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San Francisco Dental Society • Page 13 BOARD HIGHLIGHTS

June 2007 • Nominating Committee Report & Presentation of Slate of Candidates to the Board by Committee Chair, Dr. Wayne Del Carlo. Approved resolution 2007-001-PC, Policy Committee Bylaws Change: VII, Section 40 Special Features of Standing Committee • include a Paragraph H: The policy committee shall be composed of at least four (4) members, of which at least three shall have prior SFDS board experience. • Approved letter of Support for CARECEN for ADA Foundation Samuel Harris Fund. Approved SFDS Bylaws addition, Chapter III, Section 30: Special meetings of the board of directors shall be held whenever called • by the president or by three or more members of the board and shall be held in a single location or by other means whereby all members can concurrently communicate with one another, in accordance with applicable law. Trustee Reports Presented: Peer Review Centralization to go to 2007 HOD, Dr. Natasha Lee to co-Chair CDA’s R & R Drive 75 • September Conference

September 2007 • Ratified Actions of the August Executive Committee Discussed implications of the Wall-Street Journal Article of 9/14/07 regarding lawsuits brought by dentists against on-line • patient ratings/evaluations of dentists. Dentists won the lawsuit. Discussion ensued about how on-line rating sites operate. President Curtis Raff, DDS recapped CDA’s Drive 75 R & R Conference, attended by Drs. Raff, Natasha Lee, Hebel, Hilton • and Executive Director Elam. • President Elect Irene Hilton, DDS MPH, reviewed responded to Action Team recommendations regarding SFDS Programs Trustees Report: Trustee Hurowitz, DDS recapped her written BOT report of August 25, 2007: Dr. Dan Davidson – Running • for CDA treasurer, unopposed, and chairing reference committees at ADA; Dr. Hurowitz chairing panel on universal health care; updated the board on changes to the Leadership Development Council (LDC). • President Elect Irene Hilton, DDS MPH, reviewed responded to Action Team recommendations regarding SFDS Programs Trustee Report: Dan Davidson, DMD reported that the Dental School deans support the DBC portfolio option, with examiners • looking at how students perform over time. Reported that the 2008 Leadership Conference will provide a segment on financial best business practices for component treasurers and executive directors. Executive Director Deborah Elam, MS CAE reported that Dr. Irene Hilton will attend the Leno/AB1433 Media Event on behalf • of SFDS and CDA; SFO Airport Museum is very interested in exhibiting the SFDS 2008 Poster Contest posters. • Approved Dental Health Committee recommendations for input to the First 5 Commission on their RFP. • Executive Director Evaluation Committee Report – Closed Session Holiday Closure for CDA & Companies

The holiday Dental Association, CDA Foundation, ing this week. However, payments z season is a TDIC and TDIC Insurance Solutions made online after December 24, 2007 time to celebrate and enjoy time with have an adjusted holiday schedule. The will not be processed until January 2, family and friends. Many members offices will be closed from December 2008. If you have an urgent matter dur- embrace this idea and take extended 25th through January 1st. To offset this ing the closure, you will still be able to holidays between Christmas and New closure, the association and its compa- reach a staff member for assistance. Year’s Day. To better meet the needs of nies were open on certain holidays earli- Instructions to reach these individuals members throughout the year, and to er this year. will be part of you will hear if you need to call CDA, CDA allow staff to be with their families dur- All Web site and online payment pro- Foundation, TDIC or TDIC Insurance ing the holiday season, the California cessing functions will be available dur- Solutions during this week. ❖

San Francisco Dental Society • Page 14 General Membership/CE Meeting Anterior Implant Esthetics – 2 Category I CE Featuring: Robert Ahlstrom DDS Thursday, January 31, 2008 Marines’ Memorial Club, 609 Sutter Street, 6:00 -9:00 pm Cost: $59 Member Dentists - Prepaid RSVP by Friday, January 25. Cost after 5 PM January 25: $70 for member dentists.

Esthetics with implant restorations can be one of the most challenging diagnostic dilemmas for practitioners. This inform- ative lecture will review some of the critical factors a dentist should consider when planning anterior implant placement. Use of diagnostic criteria along with the clinical manifestations will be discussed. Participants should be able to utilize the information presented to treatment plan different clinical scenarios. Objectives: • Discuss various clinical situations and the different implant treatment options • Understand how to assess the need for gingival grafting, augmentation, contouring • Review other aesthetic considerations when planning single implants Dr. Ahlstrom's extensive experience includes serving as director of Clinic at UOP since 2003 and teaching fixed Prosthodontics for four years. Dr. Ahlstrom serves on numerous councils and committees for the ADA (CDMIE, CSA, CDP) and the American College of Prosthodontics (HOD, CDT representative).

San Francisco Dental Society • Page 15 SFDS UPCOMING EVENTS DECEMBER FEBRUARY 08 4 Peer Review Committee 21 MLK Holiday 7 Executive Committee 6:00 PM, Location TBA Office Closed SFDS, 2143 Lombard St 6:30 PM 6 Installation Gala and 24 Board of Directors Membership Meeting SFDS, 2143 Lombard St 14 Valentines Day Patio Espanol, 6:30 PM 2850 Alemany Blvd 18 Presidents Day Holiday 6:00 PM-9:00 PM, $59 25 DBC Required Infection Control Office Closed & OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens 13 Executive Committee SFDS, 2143 Lombard SFDS, 2143 Lombard St 8:00 am -12:00 PM, $95, 4 CE 6:30 PM MARCH 08 25 DBC Required Dental Practice Act 6 General Membership/CE 19 SFDS Staff Holiday Lunch Steven Barrabee, JD Office Closed Noon SFDS, 2143 Lombard 1:00-3:00 PM, $55, 2 CE Risk Management for the Rest of Your Practice… 24- Christmas Holiday Harding Park Golf Course 25 Office Closed 25 Hazardous Communication Plans 6 PM – 9 PM, $59, SFDS, 2143 Lombard St 2 Category II CE 3:00-5:00 PM, $55, 2 CE JANUARY 08 9 Daylight Savings Time Begins 31 General Membership 1 New Years Holiday 20 Board of Directors Office Closed Robert Ahlstrom DDS Anterior Implant Esthetics – 2 SFDS, 2143 Lombard St 3 Executive Committee Category I CE 6:30 PM SFDS, 2143 Lombard St Marines’ Memorial Club 6:30 PM 609 Sutter Street 23 Easter 6 PM – 9 PM, $59, 2 CE

2143 Lombard St., San Francisco, CA 94123