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Kent County Dental Society Officers Mission Statement President Dr. Veronica Hamilton Vice President Dr. Sarah Masterson The Bulletin is the newsletter of the WMDDS and its mission is to inform the membership of upcoming and recent events, Secretary Dr. Patrick Condit state & local issues related to dentistry, and as a forum for its officers, representatives, and members to discuss appropriate Treasurer Dr. Brandon Jankowski topics of interest to the membership. West Michigan Dental Foundation Officers President Mr. Nicholas Vander Veen Communication & Advertising Policy Vice President Dr. Stephanie Kloostra Secretary The Bulletin will publish submitted articles from members and others that relate to the practice of dentistry, small busi- Treasurer Mr. Tim Van Laan ness, social, or political issues affecting dentists, or other subjects of interest to the membership. All published items are subject to space restrictions and the community standards of the WMDDS. The editors reserve the right to reject any article The Bulletin of the West Michigan Dental Society is published six times a year (the winter issue, spring issue, summer issue, or advertisement deemed inappropriate­ and to edit submissions as they see fit. directory issue, fall issue, and holiday issue). The opinions expressed in the Bulletin are not necessarily the opinions of Submission & Publication Policy: Articles and advertisements must be submitted no later than the 1st of the month preceding the West Michigan District Dental Society. ­publication date. The Bulletin has six publications: the winter issue, spring issue, summer issue, directory issue, fall issue, Contributions to the Bulletin are welcome and should be holiday issue. Direct submissions or correspondences­ to: addressed to the Bulletin Editor, 519 Ada Drive SE., P.O. Box 157, Ada, MI 49301. Requests for purchase of advertising space should be directed to the Advertising Editor, Elaine Fleming, Dr. Stephanie Rashewsky | 519 Ada Drive SE, P.O. Box 157 | Ada, MI 49301 (616) 234-5605. The deadline is the first of the month prior Phone: 616.676.9177 | FAX 616.676.8836 | Email: [email protected] to publication. Include “Newsletter” in the subject line ©2018-2019 West Michigan District Dental Society Bulletin

WEST MICHIGAN DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY | WINTER ISSUE 2019 1 President’s Message Navigating Defeat

By Lathe Miller, DDS WMDDS President

I just got out of the car after a long weekend attending a futsal referee stopped play and gave the opposing bench a yellow card for tournament (a style of indoor soccer for you Americans) in Ohio. After unsportsman-like conduct. This gave us an indirect free kick. This surviving a weekend blizzard and the long drive home dodging jack- means two people must touch the ball before it goes into the goal. knifed semitrucks, I started to unpack the car. I decompressed for a Usually the kicker is one and then anyone else. We were within minute and started to reflect on the past days. My son’s team didn’t shooting distance of the goal. show as well as they could have. My son was quite upset along with some of his teammates. He very much wanted to win and had put in My daughter and her teammate moved fast to take the other team hours of practice time to play the best he could. Some of his teammates off guard. My daughter touches the ball with her foot and then her were emotionally down, but not too affected – and a few walked away teammate strikes it. It was a low hard shot into the corner of the net and I couldn’t tell if they had won or lost. The outcome didn’t seem to right off the goalie’s fingertips. The referee closest to the play signals phase them much one way or the other. GOAL! The score is tied and our chance at going to the finals is still alive. Our girls go crazy along with the parents and fans in the stands. Conversely my daughter’s team played well. They made it to the The opposing coach starts to rally her girls to set up to kick the ball off. semifinals game in their first year of playing. You could tell they were nervous and excited. They won their first game and tied their second. All of a sudden the referee at the far side of the court starts to blow his The third game was a semifinal game with the winner playing the next whistle and wave his hands across his chest shouting “NO GOAL, NO day for the finals. It was an exciting game with the scoring going back GOAL!” The gymnasium suddenly quiets, and everyone looks a little and forth. The girls on both sides really wanted this game. The parents surprised. The far referee states that there was not a second touch were vocal and cheering their kids on (surprisingly very positive and and the goal is disallowed. Disbelief from the girls, and protests from respectful for sporting parents). The score was 2-3, with my daughter’s the stands ensued. Loud protests. The nearest referee just stood there team losing with two minutes to go. As many of you who have been and didn’t contradict his older partner. The opposing coach seized this to their kids sporting events know, the tension was high. The volume opportunity and started agreeing with the referee that there was not in the gymnasium was even higher as the girls went into over-drive to a second touch. The older referee asserted his misguided authority make it to the finals. (maybe too proud to admit he was wrong) and the game continued. We fought for the last goal, but it just didn’t happen. We went down My daughter dribbled the ball up on the left side of the court right in in defeat, 2 goals to 3. We would never know what the outcome would front of the opposing players bench. One of the girls on the benched have been had we tied the game. reached out with her foot and interfered with the ball in play. The

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As a parent that was hard to watch. What was even harder was now fell in line. The dental community is now left wide eyed and forever dealing with ten devasted girls who just had their dreams of going to changed in the state of Michigan. Unlike my daughter’s defeat and the finals destroyed. Tears, lots of tears, were soaked up on my shirt subsequent exit from her tournament, we don’t know what our future along with a little snot as I tried to console my daughter. She just will look like with our defeat. couldn’t understand how the referee didn’t allow that goal. “That’s not fair,” was said a lot by the girls (and maybe more than one parent). My son’s team had players who reacted differently to defeat, and so do And she was right. It wasn’t fair. They played a good game and should we as MDA members. There members who are upset and still ready to have earned a tie, but then had someone who thought they knew act, some who are discouraged and think we could have done more, better change the outcome based on wrong information, or worse yet, and some who don’t care because they think this won’t affect them. maybe a little bias. How do you explain to a 9-year-old that sometimes I do believe that the business of our profession and the care that the in life what seems fair and obvious can be overlooked or disavowed on citizens of Michigan will receive has been fundamentally changed. Just a whim by those in authority with differing views? like my daughter, we must accept the outcome. We must adapt to this new business and provider model. We must not let corporations I couldn’t help but think that’s how I felt about the MDA’s defeat within or other large groups take advantage of this new change. We must the Michigan Legislature over SB541, the mid-level provider bill. How remember that patient care must always come first. As I told my could this have happened? All the information about the success, or daughter, the game is over for now, but there will be another one – lack of success, of other states who had implemented the mid-level so she needs to continue to practice her skills so she can come out provider was presented by the MDA to the committee members. The victorious next time. There will be future challenges to our profession. consensus from the legislators was that everyone agreed that the If we want a say in those changes, we need to stay organized to fight mid-level provider does not solve the perceived access to care problem. for the independence of our future. This will require us all to give back Other more viable solutions were presented. and participate.

So, what happened? How do the facts get ignored? Well, “The far referee” who had a different view of the situation intervened. He was not able to listen to the evidence, and maybe too proud to admit his views were in error. Ego was involved and politics were played. Members who disagreed with the “far referee” had their bills held up in congress and seats on desired committees withheld until their vote

WEST MICHIGAN DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY | WINTER ISSUE 2019 3 Editor’s Thoughts Dentistry is More Than a Job, It’s a Career

By Dr. Stephanie Rashewsky Jesin WMDDS Editor

U.S. News & World Report recently came out with its annual list of Dental Society offers great opportunities for CE courses along with the Best Jobs of 2019. As in previous years, dentists and dental specialists Kent County Dental Society, and for the younger dentists, the New are amongst the top jobs. As Dentist Forum. I recommend dentists, we know dentistry that everyone take advantage is not a job, but a career. by attending these educational The distinction may seem programs. In addition, the small, but I believe it is this Michigan Dental Association distinction that makes dentistry offers a wide variety of seminars a wonderful profession. A job at its Annual Session. Check out is “a paid position of regular some of the upcoming seminars employment” whereas a career and think about attending, and is “an occupation undertaken for even bringing members of your a significant period of a person's office team. life and with opportunities for progress.” Dentistry is a career, I am still early in my career in for it has opportunities for dentistry, but I can give you a progression. huge list as to the things that I love about the profession – I This is one of the things that love the patients, feeling like I love about dentistry. Our you are truly helping, learning career in dentistry doesn’t end new things, opportunities to with graduation from dental volunteer, flexibility, work-life school. Dentistry is a profession balance, my colleagues, and for continual growth – new technology, new techniques, and new working as a team. I truly feel fortunate to be a dentist. I hope you all materials. We are constantly learning; in fact, our profession requires feel as satisfied in your professional career choice. What is it that you it with continuing education hours. Locally, our West Michigan District love about dentistry?

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West Michigan District Dental Society Notice of Election (Written mail-in ballots will be sent 30 days following this notice)

In accordance with the West Michigan District Dental Society by-laws, the Nominations Committee presents the following slate of candidates for the WMDDS offices for 2019-2020. By-laws require that a written notice of the names of the nominees for elective offices be published 30 days prior to the election. The election will be held by a mail-in ballot unless there are no additional nominations for positions.

The WMDDS Nominations Committee recommends the following candidates to fill the following Society offices for 2019-2020:

Dr. Kevin Rebhan, President Dr. Kathryn Swan, President-elect Dr. Sarah Masterson, Vice President Dr. James Papp, Secretary/Treasurer (one-year term) Dr. Jacob Miller, 3rd year Director Dr. Brandon Jankowski, 2nd year Director Dr. Anthony Guinn, 1st year Director Dr. Rachel Sinacola, Bulletin Editor (three-year term)

The Nominations Committee shall include as a nominee for any of the above mentioned positions, the name of any West Michigan District Dental Society member in good standing for whom a petition, signed by fifteen (15) active members of the Society has been submitted. Petitions should be delivered by February 28, 2019 to the chairperson of the Nominations Committee, Dr. Brian Mulder, 2008 Eastcastle SE #C, Grand Rapids, MI 49508.

NOTE: If no other nominees are submitted for consideration, the names presented in the Notice of Election will be automatically elected.

WEST MICHIGAN DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY | WINTER ISSUE 2019 5 2019 Silent Bell Recipient Dr. Steven M. Dater, A Role Model for Service

Submitted by Distinguished Award Committee

Close to 50 years ago, local members of the American College of Steve experienced a few detours while making his final career choice Dentists joined with the West Michigan District Dental Society to create and he is quick to point out that childhood trips to the dental office recognition for colleagues who have made or are making outstanding definitely were not a factor, sharing, “Those were usually a nightmare contributions to their profession and community. It was their belief for me!” As a child, he loved history, especially the history of World War that such an award would act as a stimulus to II, owing in part to his older brother Elliot, who promote service by our professional colleagues was a WWII enthusiast and someone Steve through learning of the contributions of a considered to be an early role model. By the deserving role model. The West Michigan time he went to college, Steve was convinced District Dental Society’s Distinguished Service he wanted to become a high school history Award is the outcome of their efforts. This year teacher. we gather to recognize Dr. Steven M. Dater. He focused on history during his undergraduate Steve was raised in Livonia, MI, the second studies at the University of Michigan, but to keep child of Leon and Gail Dater. Leon is a retired his options open, Steve took several science officer from the Livonia Police Department classes and held a position as a laboratory and Gail was a preschool teacher. The Daters assistant in the chemistry department. He also had three children, each separated by two worked the summer sports camps at U of M and and a half years. Elliot the oldest, Steve in the was a resident advisor in his dorm. One day, middle and their youngest, daughter Brenda. Steve’s friend Dennis Hartlieb entered his room Steve loves to tell the story of his father to invite him to go to Dental Career Day at the scoring a goal in the old Olympia Stadium School of Dentistry. Steve was reluctant at first, while playing hockey. Unfortunately that but Dennis insisted, noting they had nothing skating ability didn’t get passed down to Steve better to do that day. Convinced with Dennis’s but his dad made sure to raise him to be a huge Red Wings fan. His logic, they went. Steve was so impressed by the presentation that he parents emphasized the importance of having an education and they decided, “That’s what I want to do.” In fact, it was a good recruiting instilled in their children a strong work ethic and moral foundation. day for the folks at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, as They obviously did something right as Elliot is a practicing attorney and both Steve and Dennis chose to become members of the Class of 1988. Brenda holds dual master’s degrees in social work and public health and has authored books on autism. At age ten, Steve’s first job was During his sophomore year of undergrad, the dorm’s softball team needed as a paperboy delivering The Detroit News. He also enjoyed playing an additional co-ed player. Steve took it upon himself to march down sports with his neighborhood crew and notes he was a “deceptively fast to the all-female first floor and begin knocking on doors. When the first runner whenever someone crashed a ball into the aluminum porch of door opened, there was Mary Sokolik, a freshman nursing student. Not to [his] neighbor, Mr. Heckel.” be deterred from his quest, Steve looked her square in the eye and asked, “Do you play softball?” Mary said yes and he quickly questioned, “Do

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you have a mitt?” Again, she said yes, to which Steve said “Great! We graduate degree in urban planning. Sam works for Spartan-Nash Stores have a game in 10 minutes. Hurry up!” The door that opened that day in Grand Rapids. Steve enjoyed coaching them in t-ball, basketball, golf, was for more than a softball player. Mary and Steve soon began to date tennis and hunting. Some of the best family times were enjoyed at the and were married the summer of Steve’s third year of dental school. University of Michigan’s alumni camp, Camp Michigania, in northern Michigan. The Daters have been very active in their church community Following her graduation, Mary moved back home and took a position and volunteered with the Meals on Wheels program. Steve contributes as a registered nurse at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI. After they a special talent at the St. Patrick’s Church Festival by dealing at the were married, she took a job in Ann Arbor on the ENT and orthopedic blackjack table to ensure the house always wins. floors at St. Joseph Hospital. They had a small apartment but the newlyweds hardly noticed. Steve was focused on his studies and Mary Early on Steve found that a great way to connect with the dental was working late shifts, so they were often ships that passed in the community and make friends in his new home was through night. Steve notes that this arrangement worked well until one evening involvement with the local dental society. He organized West when he asked Mary for money to go to the bar with his classmates just Michigan’s first New Dentist Golf Outing. Open to all dentists, regardless as she was heading off for additional late night duty at the hospital. of age, the event was held at a low cost municipal course and featured Her response made Steve realize he would be wise to focus on their a hamburger and hotdog dinner. It was a great success and provided team going forward. an opportunity for all members to socialize in a relaxed environment. Soon Steve was tapped to chair committees and move into service with Just prior to graduating from dental school, Steve traveled to Rhode Island to explore associate opportunities. They looked promising enough that he went so far as to secure an apartment to rent. When he returned to Ann Arbor from the visit, a faculty member asked him how the trip went and Steve shared the news but added that Mary thought it was too far from home. The instructor counseled him, “Don’t go, you’ll be moving back to Michigan before you know it.” He then told Steve of a practice opportunity in Grand Rapids. This opportunity proved to be a better fit for Team Dater to build their future. Mary has always been integral in supporting Steve in his career and volunteer service in organized dentistry and in the military. Steve is quick to note that without Mary, he wouldn’t have been able to serve as he has. Mary’s faith and love of family is obviously a source of their success.

The Dater family includes their daughter Stephanie and sons Scott and Sam. Stephanie followed in Steve’s footsteps to become a dentist. Scott is a graduate of the University of Michigan and is currently pursuing a

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the boards of the Kent County and the West Michigan District Dental had Steve out on the road to get in shape. He also began working Societies. Steve wasn’t just making friends; he was bringing a renewed with a trainer and the hard work paid off. Steve passed the recruit level of enthusiasm to service and leadership for these organizations. fitness exam. The Navy not only welcomed Steve, they recognized his leadership and service in organized dentistry by assigning him an entry Steve went on to represent our community at the state and national rank of Lt. Commander. Last winter, Steve was promoted to the rank of level, first as a trustee on the Board of the Michigan Dental Association, Commander and he is the Officer in Charge of the Expeditionary Medical then as its treasurer and president. Steve’s knowledge of finance, real Facility, Great Lakes One Detachment J. estate and construction served the MDA well as he spearheaded the sale of the outdated MDA building and found a new building site in The Navy provides many opportunities to contribute. One such Okemos. Most importantly, Steve was instrumental in structuring the opportunity came to Steve through Naval Innovative Readiness Training, financing of the project in such a way that it was paid off early and has where a field health center is set up in a rural and harsh environment. not been a lasting burden on dues revenue. This exercise is intended to allow the military healthcare team to practice for deployment, but it also provides access to care for isolated Steve’s input has also been sought outside organized dentistry. He currently communities in need. Steve headed up one such dental clinic last year serves on the University of Michigan Dental School’s Alumni Board and in rural Alaska. “The greatest reward,” he notes, “were the smiles, hugs is a valued member of Delta Dental’s Professional Advisory Group. and other expressions of thanks from the native Alaskans we cared for.”

Steve furthered his volunteer leadership on the national stage, serving This experience was not unlike dental mission trips Steve took with his as a member of the ADA’s Sub-Committee on Quality Assessment daughter Stephanie to the Ukraine. “Stephanie organized the mission and Improvement and representing our district as a member of the trip the first year we went. She was a pre-dental student at Michigan ADA Council on Government Affairs. Steve was an effective leader in State and it looked to be a great experience for her to explore her future.” Washington, DC and Chicago, networking with leaders from public Steve went for several years until political unrest and naval service health and the military. He had always been interested in military prevented continued travel to this region. He did provide for ongoing service but thought that opportunity had passed him by. efforts through the purchase of a dental chair and equipment for the clinic. “The level of need is so great and their way of life is a step back During this time, their daughter Stephanie had been accepted into in time.” Steve observed. “Most folks get about by horse drawn cart and dental school at the University of Detroit Mercy and was considering there wasn’t a time when we didn’t have at least one child from the enlisting in the United States Navy to help defray tuition costs. A orphanage that we wanted to bring home with us.” Stephanie wasn’t medical physical excluded Stephanie from service, but in conversations able to join Steve the last year he went because she was enrolled in with her recruiter, Stephanie shared her father’s interest in the Navy dental school and couldn’t coordinate time off. However, the experience and soon the recruiter was contacting Steve to discuss the shortage shaped her future in other ways. That first year, there was another of experienced Navy dentists. The recruiter informed Steve that at 49 prospective dental student from Florida, Cole Waggener, on the mission he was well past the cutoff age of 41, but a waiver could be sought if with his dentist father. Cole and Stephanie found they had a lot in he could pass the physical. Mary was an active runner and soon she common and soon they became a couple. A long distance relationship

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ensued. When Stephanie entered dental school, Cole moved to Steve looks forward to building new memories in a few years when Michigan to attend a Master’s Program at GVSU. He enrolled in dental Anya is able to join them in renewing family adventures at Camp school the following year and they were married after Stephanie’s Michigania, singing songs and telling stories beside the campfire. graduation. They currently practice in Florida and welcomed Steve and Mary’s first grandchild, Anya Olga, to the clan earlier this year. In looking back, Steve finds the best memories come from their travels together, be it to ADA events, family adventures or, best of all, their “Our children are an incredible blessing, although I have found myself 25th Anniversary trip to Italy. These are activities they definitely plan to apologizing to my parents on several occasions because I’ve been build on going forward. Family, profession and community have been told they are a lot like me.” Steve says wryly. They’ve enjoyed fishing, the focus of Steve Dater’s outstanding contributions for many years and hunting and playing golf together and “The greatest blessing is the are exemplary of what it means to be a recipient of West Michigan’s brightest and cutest of the bunch, our granddaughter,” he adds. Distinguished Service Award.

WEST MICHIGAN DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY | WINTER ISSUE 2019 9 STEVEN M. DATER, DDS CURRICULUM VITAE

EDUCATION WEST MICHIGAN DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY University of Michigan D.D.S. 1988 Chair Legislative Committee 2010-2014 University of Michigan Contact Dentist 2006-present First Year Director 1998-1999 Member Committee on Dental Health Education 1996-1999 PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT Chair Committee on Dental Education 1994-1996 Member Committee on Dental Education 1992-1996 UNITED STATES NAVY RESERVE Member Committee on Adult Dental Services 1992-1996 Member Legislative Committee 1992-1996 Promoted to Commander February 1, 2018 Member on Committee on Membership 1992 Officer in Charge Expeditionary Medical Facility Great Lakes One Detachment J Chair of Young Dentist Forum 1991-1994 December 1, 2017-present Chair of Young Dentist Annual Golf Outing 1989-2003 Mentor Coordinator for the Navy Reserve Dental Corps January 2017-present Executive Officer Navy Operational Support Center December 1 2016-September 1 2017 Treasurer Wardroom NOSC Battle Creek 2014-present KENT COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY Select Reserve May 2013-present Treasurer 1999

DELTA DENTAL OF MICHIGAN GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Member of the Professional Advisory Group 2016-2018 Clinical Instructor 1993-1996 Chair of Dental Advisory Committee 1996 UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN BOARD OF GOVERNORS Member of Dental Advisory Committee 1994-1996 Chair March 2015-2016, 2018-present Chair Elect March 2014-March 2015, March 2017-present GRAND RAPIDS EDUCATIONAL CENTER Member 2013-present Clinical Instructor 1997-1998

AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION AWARDS AND HONORS Member Council of Governmental Affairs 2009-2013 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3) Member Sub-Committee Quality Assessment and Improvement 2010-2013 MDA Dr. Emmett C. Bolden Dentist Citizen of the Year Award 2017 Delegate 2000-2008 Member International College of Dentists 2004 Alternate Delegate 1997-1999, 2009-2013 Member American College of Dentists 2002 Action Team Leader 1996-present Michigan Dental Association Young Dentist Leadership Award 2000 Fellowship in the Pierre Fauchard Academy 1998 MICHIGAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION Member DentalPac 2010-2016 COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Liaison to Committee on Governmental and Insurance Affairs 2009-2014 Volunteer Dentist for the Ukrainian Children’s Project 2011-2014 Immediate Past President 2008-2009 Rockford Community Education Basketball Coach 1999-2006 President 2007-2008 Rougue River BNI 2003-2008 President Elect 2006-2007 Rockford Rotary 1989-2007 Vice President 2005-2006 Rockford Little League Treasurer 2003-2005 Coach and Sponsor 1996-2008 Member of the Executive Committee 2003-2009 Rockford Hockey Member Executive Director’s Evaluation Team 2003-2009 Assistant Coach 1997-1998 Member Executive Director’s Personnel Advisory Committee 2003-2008 Bear Creek Condominium Association Member MDA Board Committee on Finance 2000-present Advisory Board Member 1995-1997 Trustee first term beginning 1999 Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church Delegate to HOD 1994-1999 Meals on Wheels Service Project 2002-present Chairperson of the Special Committee on the Young Dentist 1997-1999 Member of the Special Committee on the Young Dentist 1993-1999 PERSONAL Alternate Delegate to HOD 1990-1993 Steve and his wife, Mary, are very active in the lives of their three children: Stephanie (Cole), age 28; Scott, age 25; and Samuel age 22, and his granddaughter Anya born 2018. Steve enjoys golfing, fishing, biking and hunting.

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Silent Bell Past Recipients

Otto Lee Ricker, D.D.S., M.S...... 1981 Robert D. Mitus, Jr., D.D.S...... 2000 Willard B. Ver Meulen, D.D.S...... 1981 Robert W. Klinesteker, D.D.S...... 2001 Clifford T. Nelson, D.D.S...... 1982 Timothy H. Gietzen, D.D.S...... 2002 William M. Creason, D.D.S...... 1983 James L. Wieland, D.D.S...... 2003 Vernor H. Eman, D.D.S., M.S...... 1984 Charles R. Caldwell, D.D.S., M.S...... 2004 Julius Franks, Jr., D.D.S...... 1985 Henry J. Milanowski, D.D.S...... 2005 Henry L. Homan, D.D.S...... 1986 John J. Stepanovich, D.D.S...... 2006 Ray E. Stevens, Jr., D.D.S...... 1987 Lonny E. Zietz, D.D.S., M.S...... 2007 Orren A. Bolt, D.D.S...... 1988 Michael H. (Reggie) VanderVeen, D.D.S...... 2008 Robert F. Streelman, D.D.S...... 1989 William A. Avery, D.D.S...... 2009 Gerald L. Vander Wall, D.D.S., M.S...... 1990 William F. Rocker, D.D.S...... 2009 David H. Seibold, D.D.S...... 1991 Robert F. O’Brien, D.D.S...... 2010 Donald G. Hallas, D.D.S...... 1992 Marilyn J. Stolberg, D.D.S...... 2010 Robert E. Reagan, D.D.S...... 1993 John D. Bouws, D.D.S...... 2011 John R. Cook, D.D.S...... 1994 Paul F. Korte, D.D.S...... 2012 Eugene L. Bonofiglo, D.D.S...... 1995 Chase Klinesteker, D.D.S...... 2013 Lawrence R. Marcotte, D.D.S., M.S...... 1996 Tom Sommerdyke, D.D.S...... 2013 Laurence J. Jensen, D.D.S...... 1997 Christopher J. Smiley, D.D.S...... 2014 Harry H. Luton, D.D.S., M.S...... 1997 Donald French, D.D.S...... 2015 Robert W. Browne, D.D.S., M.S...... 1998 Colette Rumann Smiley, D.D.S...... 2016 Harold O. Steele II, D.D.S...... 1998 Scott J. Hodges, D.D.S...... 2017 Lawrence J. Manning, D.D.S., M.S...... 1999 Norman V. Palm, D.D.S...... 2018 Arnold Baker, D.D.S., M.S...... 2000

WEST MICHIGAN DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY | WINTER ISSUE 2019 11 WMDDS Holiday Event Highlights Photos by Autumn Johnson, Bird + Bird Studio

12 WEST MICHIGAN DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY | WINTER ISSUE 2019 WEST MICHIGAN DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY | WINTER ISSUE 2019 13 ADA and MDA Life Members Honored

The following West Michigan District Dental Society members were awarded ADA and MDA life membership in 2018. Congratulations to Dr. David Cramer, Dr. David Gnegy, Dr. Crist Johnson, Dr. Thomas Kimball, Dr. Gary Mancewicz, Dr. Norman Palm, Dr. Dale Shoemaker, Dr. Randolph Stano, Dr. Donald Wickstra and Dr. Kent Wildren.

The new life members were recognized at the WMDDS holiday dinner and awards night on December 6, 2018 at the JW Marriott. Attending and pictured in the photo are: Dr. Norman Palm, Dr. David Cramer, Dr. Thomas Kimball and Dr. Gary Mancewicz.

Kent County Dental Society JANUARY 16 LECTURE RESCHEDULED The January 16, 2019 lecture, “Equal Parts Care and Caution: A Frank Conversation about Managing your Human Resource” has been rescheduled. NEW DATE: Wednesday, April 24, 2019 Watermark Country Club | 5:30 social hour | 6:30 dinner & lecture

2019 Lectures

Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Wednesday, April 24, 2019 Estate Planning for Professionals Equal Parts Care and Caution: A Frank Conversation about Linsey Gleason, Attorney/Partner, Varnum LLP. Managing your Human Resource Watermark Country Club. 5:30 social hour,6:30 dinner & lecture Jodi Schafer, SPHR, SHRM-SCP. Human Resource Management Services LLC. Watermark Country Club. 5:30 social hour,6:30 dinner & lecture

14 WEST MICHIGAN DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY | WINTER ISSUE 2019 10th Annual DENTAL APPRECIATION NIGHT FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2019 7:00PM / VAN ANDEL ARENA Presented by The Grand Rapids Griffins invite your office to join us for all the fun and excitement of Dental Appreciation Night!

Last season, over 500 dental professionals, their families and friends enjoyed this special game. This season’s Dental Appreciation Night will feature: • Special in-game promotions and concession specials • Discounted tickets for your office • Ticket proceeds benefiting the West Michigan Dental Foundation The Griffins are making it easier than ever to order tickets for this year’s dental night! While groups of 10 or more are encouraged to order tickets over the phone, smaller groups can order thier discounted tickets online using a special promo code. Ordering tickets is easy, just go to griffinshockey.com/promocode and enter “DENT19”. Then, pick your seats and make your purchase. Regardless of how you order, tickets are $18 in the lower level and $15 in the upper level.

For more info and to order tickets, please contact Joe Yancho at WEST616.774.4585 MICHIGAN DISTRICT DENTAL ext SOCIETY 3023 | WINTER or ISSUE [email protected] 2019 15 Community Outreach

Oral Health of Refugees

Submitted by Dr, Nirali Bora, Medical Director – Kent County Health Department Michelle Kachman, Medical Case Manager – Samaritas Chandra Colley, RN, MSN, Refugee Program Supervisor – Kent County Health Department

West Michigan has a long tradition of providing a home for refugees from around the world. Over 3,000 refugees and asylees have arrived in Examples of current barriers Kent County in the past five years from many countries – including the In Grand Rapids, any adult refugee in need of an oral surgeon must Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Ethiopia. go all the way to Muskegon to be seen, as that is the closest Medicaid accepting provider. Unfortunately, this location refuses to provide interpreters, and as most of our refugee clients utilize the bus as a Who is a refugee? means of transportation, the distance is a huge barrier. A refugee is “a person forced to flee their home country to escape Currently, Samaritas is working with a 49-year-old client from Pakistan persecution, war, or violence” while an asylee is “someone whose in need of periodontal surgery, as his dentist has stated that his gum request for sanctuary has yet to be processed.1” Of the 22.5 million disease is so severe he will most likely lose all his teeth in the next few refugees worldwide who have spent an average of 10 –17 years in years without proper treatment. Periodontal work is not covered by refugee camps, less than 1% will be resettled.1,2 The UN Refugee Agency Medicaid, and although we have reached out to various periodontal identifies more vulnerable refugees to be referred to resettlement specialists in the area regarding a sliding scale or pro bono option, we countries. The U.S. has additional security processes which are done have yet to find a solution. overseas to decide whether to accept a refugee.1

Oral health needs The resettlement process – Before they arrive, refugees often have poor oral health because of a short timeframe inadequate nutrition, limited access to fresh water and toothpaste, and Once refugees arrive in West Michigan, they have an initial visit at the no dental care.3 Approximately 70% of newly-arrived refugees in Kent Kent County Health Department. They then have a maximum of 90 days County need a referral for dental care. After they have resettled in the of assistance from one of two resettlement agencies in Kent County, U.S., many refugees continue to have poor oral health due to a lack of Samaritas or Bethany Christian Services. During that time, the agency dental insurance, limited understanding of dental hygiene, cultural and will assist with housing, provide orientation, health education classes, language differences, and a mistrust of dental providers.4,5 and help set up medical appointments. After those 90 days, they are on their own. In this overwhelming time of adjusting to a new life, finding a dental provider who takes Medicaid is a challenge.

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All newly arrived refugees/asylees are eligible for Medicaid upon arrival and although the resettlement agencies are typically able to connect References them with a dentist who accepts Medicaid and provides interpretation 1 United Nations. “Resettlement in the United States.” UNHCR, after a few months, virtually all specialty referrals are not covered. www.unhcr.org/en-us/resettlement-in-the-united-states.html. This community’s dental needs are often intense, as most did not Accessed November 26, 2018 have access to any dental care while in the refugee camp. Currently, 2 Devictor, X. (2018). How many years do refugee stay in exile? [Blog] Available at: the average stay in a refugee camp is 17 years. Because of this, many http://blogs.worldbank.org/dev4peace/how-many-years-do-refugees-stay-exile. refugees need not only basic dental care, but also various specialty Accessed 27 Nov. 2018. treatments from periodontists, endodontists or oral surgeons. 3 Refugee Health Technical Assistance Center, refugeehealthta.org/prevention-and-wellness/oral-health/. Accessed November 26, 2018. 4 Garcia RI, Cadoret CA, Henshaw M. Multicultural Issues in Oral Health. Improving oral health for refugees Dental Clinics of North America. 2008;52(2):319-332. As a community, we can help provide education on oral hygiene, 5 Mattila, A., Ghaderi, P., Tervonen, L., Niskanen, L., Pesonen, P., Anttonen, V., & but refugees also need access to dentists and specialists who accept Laitala, M. L. (2016). Self-reported oral health and use of dental services among Medicaid and can provide the care that they need. By using interpreters asylum seekers and immigrants in Finland—a pilot study. The European Journal for communication and approaching refugees with compassion and of Public Health, 26(6), 1006-1010. cultural curiosity, we can overcome barriers and begin to address the health care needs of these resilient people.

For more information or to get involved with the Kent County Refugee Advisory Council, please contact Chandra Colley at [email protected].

Resources Cultural Orientation Resource Center: http://www.culturalorientation.net/learning/backgrounders

WEST MICHIGAN DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY | WINTER ISSUE 2019 17 at the March 8, 2019 West Michigan District Dental Society Continuing Education Seminar

West Michigan District Dental Society is teaming up with Samaritas (a partner agency of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service) and Bethany Christian Services to collect dental care items for refugees in West Michigan.

Samaritas and Bethany Christian Services help newly-arrived refugees navigate their confusing first months in the United States, providing essential services and support refugees need to rebuild their lives and take steps toward becoming U.S. citizens. They are in need of the following items:

Adult and child toothbrushes

Toothpaste

Non-alcohol mouthwash

Floss and other interdental cleaners

Please bring your donation to the March 8, 2019 WMDDS continuing education seminar where the Kent County Oral Health Coalition will be collecting the donations and delivering them to these agencies for distribution. Thank you!

Connect. Empower. Transform 18 WEST MICHIGAN DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY | WINTER ISSUE 2019 WHY TREATMENT PLANS FAIL SECRETS OF CREATING A TEAM CULTURE OF SUCCESS FOR BETTER PATIENT RESULTS Steven J. Anderson | March 8, 2019 | Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park | CE Credits: 7 | 8:00 am–4:00 pm

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PAY BY CHECK: Make checks payable to: West Michigan District Dental Society. Remit to: Elaine Fleming | c/o WMDDS | 161 Ottawa NW | Suite 301, Waters Building | Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 | Questions? Call 616.234.5605 or email [email protected] WEST MICHIGAN DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY | WINTER ISSUE 2019 19 KCOHC News Kent County Oral Health Coalition Update

By Colette Rumann Smiley, D.D.S. Co-Chair, Kent County Oral Health Coalition

Recognizing that oral health for all Kent County residents requires Exam is expected mid-2019. With the 2019 results, the Coalition will building awareness and participation from multiple stakeholders, the measure our impact, by comparing outcomes from the 2013 and 2016 Kent County Oral Health Coalition (KCOHC) formed in 2011, gathering area data and plan future KCOHC efforts. agencies, non-profits, and educational and professional organizations KCOHC’s Oral Health Exam has shown to promote one goal: in Kent County, “The Kent County Oral the oral health of Kent County residents healthy teeth in every mouth. Since the improving over the years. However, beginning, West Michigan District Dental Health Coalition’s work on not everyone has the same opportunity Society has been an active member of to achieve optimal oral health. The the KCOHC, supporting its objectives health equity seeks to raise situation worsens for those most and activities. awareness about the most vulnerable, especially children and older adults. The Kent County Oral Health The Coalition focuses on oral health pressing issues in oral Coalition’s work on health equity seeks access, advocacy, and education. To health, with the end goal to raise awareness about the most determine our work in these focus pressing issues in oral health, with the areas, in 2013 and 2016, data on of creating a level playing end goal of creating a level playing community oral health was gathered field and improving field and improving quality of life for via three distinct (adult, child, and residents of our community. senior) county-wide surveys. The Kent quality of life for residents County Health Department analyzed the To this end, the Coalition has partnered data and KCOHC reported it back to the of our community.” with the Kent County Health Department community through the 2013 and 2016 to fund and increase participation in Oral Health Exam. With this data, KCOHC Health Equity Dialogue Workshops. This identified gaps in oral health access and understanding, enabling the traveling workshop includes an oral health equity component, and the Coalition to plan and promote stakeholder initiatives to address these health department is now working on providing CEU’s for providers to gaps. Surveys have been distributed and release of the next Oral Health encourage them to host this training in their dental offices.

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An additional source of community-based, subjective “data” came to

WHAT MAKES IT HARD FOR YOU TO HAVE GOOD ORAL HEALTH? us this year through the Photovoice project. Photovoice is a tool used PARENT GROUP by community groups, health departments, and educators, allowing community members and students to identify and represent their experiences using a photographic technique – a story told through “Lack of funds = pictures rather than with words alone. lack of oral health care.” In March 2018, two focus groups were invited to capture images based on their personal oral health experience: parent representatives from the Great Start Collaborative, and older adults from United Methodist Community House. The groups were asked to consider the questions “Sweet “Dental care still “What helps you to have good oral health?” and “What makes it hard tooth!” costs a lot, even for you to have good oral health?” Photovoice enabled area residents with insurance.” to record our community’s strengths and identify concerns by taking photos, reflecting on the photos and writing captions.

“He doesn’t An ongoing need was also identified with our refugee community. West usually eat candy, Michigan has long been welcoming of refugees through faith-based so he went big.” initiatives. This year, KCOHC expanded its outreach participating with the Refugee Community Health Workgroup. Through this involvement, “Starbucks has a lot of sugar and is not good at the March 8 continuing education seminar, WMDDS and KCOHC are for teeth.” teaming up with Samaritas, a partner agency of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, and Bethany Christian Services to collect dental care items for refugees in West Michigan. Samaritas and Bethany ORAL HEALTH THROUGH A CAMERA LENS 12 Christian Services help newly arrived refugees navigate their confusing first months in the United States, providing essential services and

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support refugees’ need to rebuild their lives and take steps toward oral health as well as their children’s oral health. The project hopes becoming U.S. citizens. Oral hygiene supplies are needed! to reach at least 500 women and 500 young children with oral health education and resources. You can participate in this effort by bringing a donation of adult and child toothbrushes, toothpaste, non-alcohol mouthwash, and floss or other interdental cleaners to the WMDDS CE program on March 8th at Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative: Fredrick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. The Kent County Oral Health ELNC Oral Health Program Coalition will be collecting the donations and delivering them to these ELNC is an umbrella organization of community partners based in agencies for distribution. If you aren’t planning to attend this program but targeted Grand Rapids neighborhoods with the highest concentration would like to donate supplies, please email us at [email protected] of vulnerable residents. The project will educate ELNC families served to arrange a pick-up. Thank you in advance for your donations! in 34 early childhood programs and classes across twelve sites on the importance of oral health at an early age. The goal is to promote proper As we grow and expand our community connections, in 2017, oral health and raise awareness through education, while helping KCOHC implemented a mini-grant program. KCOHC mini-grants fund vulnerable families meet the health needs of their children. community organizations interested in implementing oral health awareness, education, and access in their work. For the 2018-2019 cycle, four organizations received KCOHC grants. Exalta Health: Raising Oral Health Awareness On October 1, 2018, Exalta Health Dental Clinic expanded to serve Cherry Health: Improving Oral Health for children of all ages. KCOHC funding will help with the purchase of age-appropriate smile packs for distribution as part of the oral hygiene Pregnant Women and Young Children visit for its new, younger patients. Smile packs include toothbrush, This project will improve oral health education among the pregnant tooth paste, floss, and dental “fun facts”. Exalta will also be purchasing women and young children (birth–2yrs) served in the Maternal Infant age-appropriate dental models and teaching aids, as well as child- Health Program. Cherry Health is looking to increase the knowledge and friendly décor for the walls, with a plan to make three of their five understanding of oral health with these women to improve their overall dental chairs child-friendly.

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Family Futures: Oral Health Early Intervention WHAT MAKES IT HARD FOR YOU TO HAVE GOOD ORAL HEALTH? PARENT GROUP Connections, a program that offers support to families through the use of developmental screenings and parent coaches, serves 7,947 children living in Kent County. The goal of this project is to provide age- “So much to do, so little time. Brushing teeth is one more appropriate oral health kits to 1000 children served by Connections, thing to do.” whose family expresses interest in receiving additional information on, and support for, oral health.

Interested in learning more about the Kent County Oral Health Coalition? Attend one of our meetings. The Coalition meets four times “Fresh fruit has sugar. Oranges have acid that a year, with 2019 meetings scheduled February 13, May 8, August can eat through your teeth.” 14, and November 13. Meetings are held at the Kent County Health

“A cup of whip is Department, 700 Fuller NE, Grand Rapids from Noon–1:30 pm. still a treat.” We welcome your input and participation in our work. Join the KCOHC by contacting Shannon Kaza, Oral Health Coordinator at [email protected] or by phone at (616) 421-4819.

And follow us on Facebook @Kent County Oral Health Coalition and on Twitter and Instagram @kc_ohc to keep up to date on our work.

“Fluoride warnings; do I really want to use this?”

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WEST MICHIGAN DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY | WINTER ISSUE 2019 23 Kent County Low Cost Dental Clinics

Cherry Health Patient Registration: (616) 965-8308 Location: Hours: Services Available To: Belknap Commons Dental Center M – Th, 8:00am – 5:00pm • Healthy Michigan Plan 751 Lafayette NE No emergency walk-in services at this • Healthy Kids Dental Grand Rapids, MI 49503 location • Medicaid/Medicare Cherry Street Health Center M, W – F, 8:00am – 5:00pm • MI Child 550 Cherry St SE Tu, 8:00am – 8:00pm • Private Insurance Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Emergency walk-ins: 7:30am M - F • Uninsured Ferguson Dental Center M, 8:00am – 8:00pm 101 Sheldon St SE Tu – F, 8:00am – 5:00pm www.cherryhealth.org/services/dental Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Emergency walk-ins: 7:30am M - F Heart of the City Health Center M & W - F, 8:00am – 5:00pm 100 Cherry St SE Tu, 8:00am – 8:00pm Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Emergency walk-ins: 7:30am M - F and 9:00am – 12:00pm, Saturday Westside Health Center M, W – F, 8:00am – 5:00pm 669 Stocking NW Tu, 8:00am – 8:00pm Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Emergency walk-ins: 7:30am M - F Wyoming Community Health Center M & Tu, 8:00am – 8:00pm 2929 Burlingame Ave SW W – F, 8:00am – 5:00pm Wyoming, MI 49509 Emergency walk-ins: 7:30am M - F Sliding fee scale is available. Bring proof of income. Emergency walk-in registration on first come, first served basis.

Exalta Health Patient Registration: (616) 475-8446 Location: Hours: Services Available To: 2060 Division Ave S M, Tu, Th 9:00am – 5:00pm • Healthy Michigan Plan Grand Rapids, MI 49507 W, 9:00am – 4:00pm • Healthy Kids Dental F, 9:00am – 12:00pm • Medicaid/Medicare www.exaltahealth.org/ • MI Child • Private Insurance • Uninsured A sliding fee scale is available. Bring proof of income to your appointment. A Senior Dental Program is offered; call for info.

Mel Trotter Ministries Patient Registration: (616) 588-8715 Location: Hours: Services Available To: 225 Commerce Ave SW Tu – F, 9am – 4pm • Delta Dental Grand Rapids, MI 49546 • Healthy Michigan Plan • Healthy Kids Dental www.meltrotter.org/clinics • Medicare/Medicaid managed care • MI Child • Uninsured A flat fee will be charged to those who are uninsured but have an income. The 2018 rate is $10.00.

My Community Dental Centers Patient Registration: 1 (877) 313-6232 Location: Hours: Services Available To: 4700 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Ste. 200 M-F, 8:00am – 4:30pm • Healthy Michigan Plan Kentwood, MI 49508 • Healthy Kids Dental • 14111 White Creek Ave NE M-F, 8:00am – 4:30pm Medicaid/Medicare Cedar Springs, MI 49319 • MI Child • Private Insurance 890 3 Mile Road NW, Ste. 4 Opening in February 2019 – call to • Uninsured Grand Rapids, MI 49544 register www.mydental.org/ There is a $39 non-refundable cost to join the reduced fee program at MCDC.

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Redesigned Adult Dental Services Program Will Effectively Serve Low Income Adults Ineligible for Medicaid

By Matt Gietzen, D.D.S.

Members of the West Michigan District Dental Society and West Private grants managed by the West Michigan Dental Foundation are Michigan Dental Foundation created the Adult Dental Services Program used to run the initiative, including lab fees for indirect procedures. This (ADSP) in the 1980s. More recently, improved federal access to care collaborative effort provides approximately $13 of philanthropic dental has reduced applicant demand, and the program has lived in relative care for every grant dollar. hibernation. After reevaluation of all aspects of the program, ADSP will provide access to volunteer dentists for those with limited income that are just above the eligibility thresholds for government assistance. Eligibility requirements have also been broadened from historical Patient Eligibility Criteria norms, including extension to the five counties within the West 1. Must be at least 18 years of age. Michigan District Dental Society. • Applicants under 18 whose spouse is 18 or older, and who otherwise meet the guidelines are eligible. The ADSP Committee oversees the program. The current committee 2. Must not have any dental insurance plan or any other source of consists of Steven Mancewicz, DDS, Eric Cao, DDS, and Matt Gietzen, assistance. DDS. Every two years, one member will join and exit the committee, • Applicants with limited coverage or a high insurance premium/ ensuring continuity. co-pay may be considered for the program; these patients will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and will depend on Volunteer dentists provide personalized treatment planning and deliver available resources. dental care in the efficient atmosphere of their practice location. 3. Must be a resident of Kent, Ottawa, Ionia, Montcalm, or Mecosta counties for at least six months. Eligible patients who are accepted into the program agree to 4. Must be working a full- or part-time job. attendance and co-pay criteria. Applicants are directed to Cherry • If applicant is not working (including college students), a member Health Services Dental Clinic, who as has agreed to employ the ADSP of the household must be working full-time or part-time, AND Dental Coordinator and staff dentists, for initial intake processing must show ability to pay for the applicant. and diagnostic collection. • Seniors may be working full-time, part-time, or retired, AND must show the ability to pay. Seniors are defined as 50 and over.

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5. Must qualify financially according to established guidelines based on 2. Any case totaling more than $2,500 in dental care must be approved income and family size. by the ADSP Committee. • Income is based on one year. Six months of income in past and 3. College student applicants may be brought before the ADSP six months projected, including any potential increases in the next Committee. six months. 4. Applicants with high insurance premiums/co-pays or limited 6. Applicants may be eligible if: coverage will be decided on a case-by-case basis only. • They provide their own transportation to appointments. 5. ADSP grant dollars may be used to fund up to a maximum of $750 Transportation costs are the responsibility of the patient, not ADSP. in lab fees, if applicable or as grant funds allow. • They or a member of their household can show the ability to pay. 6. Income requirements are likely to change and be evaluated against • Patients may be developmentally or physically disabled. federal eligibility criteria. • Patients are able to be treated in a conventional practice setting. • Patients provide their own caretakers if physical assistance If six months has passed since the initial screening intake interview, is needed. a new interview must be done and all paperwork updated before the • Patients provide any interpreters. Interpreter costs are the applicant can be considered for the program. responsibility of the patient, not ADSP. 7. College students may be eligible if: Questions about the above information are to be directed to Dental • They are working part-time and not covered by their parents Program Coordinator: insurance ADSP Dental Coordinator • College students will need to be discussed by the ADSP Cherry Street Health Center Committee. 550 Cherry St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Work # 616.235.7289 ADSP # 616.776.2107 Board Cases and Discussions Fax 616.752.4119 1. Applicants with high medical expenses with income slightly above [email protected] the guidelines must be considered individually and may be brought before the ADSP Committee.

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Income Eligibility (2019 to current) Information for Volunteer Dentists Annual Income Guidelines for Adult Dental Services Program (ADSP) Dentists and community members are encouraged to refer patients to Eligibility* the ADSP. Patients may also refer themselves. Every opportunity will be taken by the program coordinator to match these patients with Family Size Yearly Income providers who enjoy performing procedures for which the patient is a likely candidate. It is also possible for referring dentists to treat those 1 Less than $30,000 whom they refer – if desired. 2 Less than $38,000 ADSP enjoys our relationship with Cherry Health Dental Clinic, who 3 Less than $46,000 graciously provides team member staffing, serves as the processing site, and collects initial diagnostic criteria. This information is used to pair a 4 Less than $54,000 volunteer dentist. 5 Less than $62,000 After the volunteer dentist reviews diagnostic information and examines 6 Less than $70,000 the eligible patient, the volunteer dentist will create and submit a 7 Less than $78,000 treatment plan to the program coordinator. The program coordinator insures that any lab fees are within budget, and communicates program 8 or more Less than $86,000 expectations to patients.

*Co-pay per appointment is $50. Volunteer dentists may choose any dental laboratory they use consistently. Use of local dental labs are encouraged however, as this is a proud regional collaborative initiative. Many local labs are familiar with ADSP reimbursement methods through the West Michigan Dental Foundation.

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The co-pay for each patient visit is $50. This fee helps cover a small percentage of overhead costs at the practice of the volunteering dentist. Getting Started Patients will agree to show up to their scheduled appointments and pay For patients: Apply online at: www.wmdds.org/foundation co-pays at each visit. For Volunteer Dentists: For Volunteer Dentists: Please complete the A participating ADSP dentist who agrees to provide treatment and is ADSP Dentist Sign Up form available at wmdds.org/foundation under discovered to charge the patient more than the co-pay, will be asked by Adult Dental Services Program. The form will be sent electronically to the committee to abide by guidelines or not participate. program coordinator, Alisha Walker.

If an ADSP patient is disabled, this information is to be shared with the To be completely clear, the volunteer dentist will be the captain of matched participating volunteer dentist, including primary physician or creating the final treatment plan, not the initial point of contact dentist, psychiatrist’s contact information (if necessary). whose responsibility is initial screening. Thereafter, the program coordinator will route the patient to a volunteer dentist based on their If a volunteer dentist does not wish to see a patient, it is the ADSP procedural preferences. Committee’s obligation to re-match the patient.

ADSP does not use government funds. Therefore, volunteer dentists are NOT required to pay for interpretation services.

Volunteer dentists will be asked to fill out an information sheet, which will include a section to describe procedural preferences. The ADSP Dental Coordinator will match volunteer dentist procedural preferences with matching patient needs.

WEST MICHIGAN DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY | WINTER ISSUE 2019 29 Lending should be PERSONAL

We’re so thankful Zac was there to guide us through the process of buying our family’s first home. A few hurdles were no problem for him.

Dr. Alex Van Overloop, DDS

Contact Zac Ellerbroek Mortgage Loan Originator NMLS ID #138717 (616) 234-6864 (800) 242-9790 x6864 [email protected]

30 WEST MICHIGAN DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY | WINTER ISSUE 2019 *Certain requirements apply. Contact Zac for details. Equal Housing Lender.

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April 2 and April 9 Appointment Times Available – 3:30pm & 4:45pm

WMDDS members: To prepare for licensure, Grand Rapids Community College Registered Dental Assisting students need sealant patients. If you have patients in your practice to whom you have recommended sealants, but have declined due to cost, please consider referring them to GRCC for care. Sealants are placed at no charge and parking vouchers are available.

Appointments are available at 3:30pm and 4:45pm, Tuesday April 2 and April 9. Current (<12 months old) bitewing x-rays and completed consent form noting tooth and surface are required.

For further information and referral, contact Associate Professor Kelli Fedder at [email protected] THANK YOU!

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WEST MICHIGAN DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY | WINTER ISSUE 2019 31 Mortgages for Dentists As a professional in the community, you have unique financing needs.

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