96th NDA President's Inauguration & Scholarship Gala. November 16, 2019 Marriott Detroit Renaissance Center...... Pg. 7 SUMMER EDITION 2019 newsletter

Message • Convention Highlights from the NDA • Summer Programs Recap President • Calender of Events John T. Daniels, II, DDS, FICOI

he summer is winding down and fall Dr. Nicole Cheek. Dr. Jerel Owens was the will soon be upon us. Our 106th annual recipient of the Delegate of the Year award. Tconvention was full of energy and The continuing education throughout all enthusiasm as our members, friends, and family gathered at the Renaissance Hotel in the family organizations which includes our downtown Washington DC. The theme of this year‘s convention, Bridging Generations: student programs, consisted of highly desired Keeping Cultural Traditions Relevant in the New Oral Health Era was evident topics presented by nationally known speakers. throughout the programs and activities prepared for attendees. Before our opening We even had a live implant surgery on site session, in keeping with our mission and tradition, the launch of NDA- HEALTH as part of the CE program. The President’s NOW-Metro DC® was held on site. Close to 200 hundred children and pregnant women Symposium was one of the highlighted plenary were in attendance at the community outreach program and perinatal health fair and sessions open to everyone. The panel of symposium. The event was generously supported by our community stakeholders, speakers were icons of industry and healthcare corporate partners both old and new, and was a model for future interprofessional from the public and private sectors. Dr. Hazel collaborations. Concurrently, the Minority Faculty forum was engaged in “Bridging Harper Johns served as a moderator for this the Cultural Divide in Oral Health Equity”. The ongoing efforts of our educators, Continued on pg. 3 administrators, and practitioners not only broadens the perspective of our student doctors, but also has a profound effect on the attitude and ideas about healthcare within the communities we serve. During the Minority Faculty, Administrator’s and Practitioner’s Luncheon, Dr. Jeanne C. Sinkford received the first NDA Lifetime Achievement Award. Those that arrived early were able to take advantage of the complementary passes to the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The afternoon was the time our leadership engaged in our ongoing leadership development training in the Eddie G. Smith Leadership Institute. Good governance, and the effective and responsible management of an organization, can only occur through consistent education and ethical standards. All levels of our leadership receive this training to maintain stability within the various segments of our association and to provide continuity for the future. Receptions were held before the opening session to welcome distinguished guests, friends, and family to the convention. Mr. Noel Wallace, the new President and CEO of Colgate-Palmolive joined us for the first time since assuming his post. He delivered greetings and made a presentation during the Opening Session. After an inspired performance by the Cardinal Sheehan School Choir of Baltimore, Maryland, selected Join me in congratulating and supported by Colgate, several awards were presented. Dr. Jeanne C. Sinkford, Dean Ms. LaVette Henderson as Emeritus of Howard University College of Dentistry received the in NDA Legend award for her lifetime achievements. The life membership award was presented to NDA Past NDA's New Executive President Dr. Sheila R. Brown. Chairman of the Board, Dr. Cheryl Y. Lee, and NDA Director Past President Dr. Hazel J. Harper Johns, received the President’s award. The Special Recognition award was presented to Dr. Kim Turner and Assistant Secretary, M o b i l e H e a l t h

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Continued from pg. 1 event. Presentations were made by Mr. Stanley Bergman, CEO of Henry Schein Inc., Dr. EVENT AND PRESENTER SUPPORTERS C. Alicia Georges, National Volunteer President of AARP, and Rear Admiral Timothy L. Ricks, DMD, Assistant Surgeon General and Chief Dental Officer of the United States American College of Dentists Public Health Service. The questions and conversational exchange after the presentations American Dental Education Association was both memorable and informative. Continuing education programs extended through all days of the convention with a full day of courses on Sunday addressing newly required AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia sessions for licensure in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Aetna, Inc. While there was no President’s Gala scheduled, there were several social, networking, Aspen Dental and special events planned. After the opening session, a newly formatted Presidents Brasseler USA Reception was held. The extensive buffet, music, and dancing was briefly interrupted for a special award presentation honoring Dr. Marsha Butler, Vice President, Global Oral Brushtime Products, Inc. Health and Professional Relations of Colgate-Palmolive. Friday and Saturday began CareCredit Patient Financing with an early morning Zumba exercise class led by NDA staffer Ms. Shelaine Stone as part of the Women’s Health Symposium. Colgate, once again, graciously hosted the The Children’s Oral Health Institute President’s Luncheon on Friday. After a full day, 10 universities and the American Dental Colgate-Palmolive Education Association hosted receptions for alumni and friends. On Saturday, the Dr. Alison P. Riddle-Fletcher Women Dentist’s Award Luncheon honored five phenomenal CVS women with special awards. Ms. Karen Dale received the corporate award, Mrs. Romella Dentist’s Advantage/CNA Rodgers received the community leadership award, and Dr. Rochelle Rollins received the Dental Trade Alliance Foundation award of excellence. Board Chair, Dr. Cheryl Y. Lee was recipient of the achievement and leadership award, and the legacy award was presented to Dr. Jeanne C. Sinkford. The DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Civil Rights Luncheon was held Sunday. Political scientist, author, and international news Advancement commentator Dr. Wilmer J. Leon, III was the keynote speaker. The SNDA’s Gala and Rites Dentsply Sirona of Passage was, as all other events, a well attended and enjoyable event. Fotona In all, the 106th Annual Convention was a memorable event for all that attended. Thank you to our corporate sponsors, old and new, and our exhibitors. You made our community Foundation for Airway Health outreach and membership educational programs possible. Thank you to the Links Inc., GlaxoSmithKline SNDA, and all the volunteers for your support in the launch of NDA-HEALTH NOW- Heartland Dental Metro DC®. I send special thanks to the NDA staff, convention co-chairs, local convention committee, national convention committees and all the many volunteers for their months Henry Schein Cares of work in making this a reality. And thank you to the NDA leadership for your continued Hear to HEAL, Inc. diligence. I look forward to seeing you all this November, in Detroit, for the Inauguration of our 96th President, Dr. Sheila L. Armstrong! Howard University College of Dentistry SNDA Chapter and Department of Sincerely, Dental Hygiene Ignite DDS The Links, Incorporated John T. Daniels, II, DDS, FICOI Midwest Dental President National Dental Association Foundation National Institute of Dental and Thank You! Cranialfacial Research (NIDCR) Robert T. Freeman Dental Society The NDA, SNDA, NDHA, NDAA, ANDA, USNDA and NDAF extend a warm and sincere THANK YOU to ALL our partners, supporters and sponsors for the 106th Annual Convention in Washington, DC. Your support Organization for Safety, Asepsis and commitment to our mission are greatly appreciated. Collaboration and partnerships help us provide and Prevention (OSAP) continuous education for our members and improve health in our communities. Shatkin F.I.R.S.T Smiles at Sea PLATINUM LEVEL BRONZE LEVEL EMARALD LEVEL Sunstar Colgate-Palmolive AARP Aetna, Inc Delta Dental Insurance Company Crest Oral-B VOCO SILVER LEVEL Henry Schein, Inc Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP National Dental Association DentaQuest Xlear Foundation

FLOSSLINE - Post-Convention Edition 2019 3 Message from the National Office

SURVEY RESULTS Greetings NDA Family!

The Summer Edition of “Flossline” will highlight the AWESOME Convention we held at the Renaissance Downtown Hotel in Washington, DC, July 17 – 21, 2019. The President’s message shares the overall event highlights, and you will see convention photos in this edition, along with organization updates.

The 106th NDA Annual Convention was one of the best we have had. We held a live oral surgery session! Several sessions were standing room only, and members had a great time Convention Survey Results: networking. The dynamism from members, sponsors, supporters, partners, exhibitors, 1. 82% Overall Convention guests and staff was amazing. There were smiling faces everywhere you turned. We had Satisfaction increased participation using the real-time live polling through the mobile app sponsored by Colgate-Palmolive. Some attendees participated using their laptops and tablets 2. 84% Enjoyed Speaker Cadre through the internet URL. Our brand new NDA Main Stage session format, conducted for 3. 73% Enjoyed Exhibitors Featured the first time ever, went well. The 2020 convention format will be designed to increase SNDA participants. Session rooms were set to encourage engagement and discussions 4. 92% Visited the “Exhibit Hall” about the subject matter. Saturday’s educational session was designed for all family 5. 80% Enjoyed New Opening organization members to start learning/training together. We will continue to work with Session Format NDA, SNDA, NDHA and NDAA on joint educational programing. The national office and scientific committees work very hard every year to provide courses that will enhance both 6. 79% Preferred Saturday Night Free professional and personal growth, and experiences that will advance the NDA goals to 7. 81% Enjoyed New President’s increase oral health equity and access. Reception We were happy to include both NDHA President Ms. Barbara Seldon and NDAA President 8. Top Preferred Convention/Meeting Ms. Angela Bowens who shared their organizations’ updates and goals. Student Dr. Cities Akeadra Bell, SNDA’s newly installed National President, was on point with the new a. New Orleans generations and continuing the legacy of the NDA in 2019 – 2020. She mentioned 350 b. Atlanta SNDA members were expected at the meeting and applause filled the room. Following the c. West Palm Beach Opening Session, DJ Tyson had us on the dance floor during the President’s Receptions. d. Chicago or Detroit DJ Tyson will be back next year, as he kept the dance floor flowing. e. Los Angeles or Las Vegas The national office is here to assist and support our organization’s growth. Your voice is so f. Nashville or Charlotte important and needed as we continue NDA’s legacy. We continually strive to embrace all of our generations. I ask if you have an idea, program or any suggestions, do not hesitate to share with me. Let’s work together to increase memberships and bring more new dentists to the organization. We continue to build partnerships and collaborations to provide great educational opportunities and experiences to grow your practices and increase access in Inside this our communities. I close with a Thank You to our convention supporters, sponsors, exhibitors, presenters, volunteers, staff and co-chairs for their commitment to the organization mission and for Edition making this an awesome convention experience. NDA Corporate Round Table...... 2 Stay tuned for July 2020 Annual Convention dates and city. Message from the National Office ...... 4 Message from the Chairman...... 5 NDA-HEALTH NOW® Community Outreach...... 6-9 NDA Meeting 2019 Information...... 7 LaVette Henderson, CMP, HMCC, FACD NDA Partnerships and Collaboration Updates ...... 10 NDA Executive Director Protocol Corner ...... 12 Convention in Pictures ...... 14-27 Coming Events...... 28 NDA Membership Information...... 29-31

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Greetings National Dental Association Family.

s your Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the National Dental Association and President of the Robert T. Freeman Dental Society, I want to thank each one of you who attended the 106th ANational Convention here in Washington, D.C. We are extremely blessed here in Washington, D.C. because we have the most committed, dedicated NDA members in the Robert T. Freeman Dental Society. Our Co-chairs Drs. St. Elmo Crawford, Hazel Harper Johns, and Edward Chappelle, Jr. led our team along with the national office to great heights to achieve the accolades received from many of you. We created an unforgettable memory when we welcomed the new President and CEO, Colgate-Palmolive, Mr. Noel Wallace, to meet and greet our NDA family. As I stated during the opening session, I would love to see a visual image to show what reaching one billion children looks like because that is what our collective NDA family helped to achieve through the Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® program. With the continued partnership, we are now beginning the second phase to reach the next one billion children, “One Smile at A Time”. What an exciting time to be a part of this National Dental Association Family. These last seven months have been quite enlightening. For those of you who have held the torch high and mighty, to whom we refer as our Past Presidents, I salute each one of you. It was truly an honor to be in your presence this year. I want to thank the members of the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee who take time out of their busy work week during the year to stop and get on the late-night calls, monthly calls and emergency calls on short notice to handle the business of your organization. To the House of Delegates under the leadership of Drs. Wayne Walker and Roderick Adams, thank you for your dedication and long hours of deliberating during this convention. Your time spent did not go unnoticed. NDAF, NDHA, NDAA and ANDA, thank you for allowing me a few minutes of your precious time to address each of you. I not only saw you, I heard you. Let's create that committee to have a special session with all family leaders present to have that discussion, hopefully at the next convention. None of us should feel like we are invisible because we are all invaluable to the progression of this organization. To our Student National Dental Association, my heart and soul was filled with your energy and presence at the convention. I tried to touch, hug and speak to as many of you as I could during the week trying to transfer some of your energy my way. I am anticipating with excitement as we observe your development and maturation as you prepare for leadership roles in the National Dental Association. Student Dr. Akeadra Bell, I hope we can plan impactful events over the next year. From the looks of things, Our Future looks quite Bright! To our corporate partners, foundations and supporters, we can not thank you enough for your continued dedication to the mission and education of the NDA members and communities. Together we continue to touch and enhance the importance of oral health, especially for those who cannot speak for themselves. Dr. John Daniels, II you are absolutely bridging the generations during your tenure. It is an honor and privilege to work with you this year. It is an amazing journey. I could go on and on about the 106th Convention of the National Dental Association but I will not. I will, however, leave you with these points. Keep them at the forefront of your minds: 1. Remember our mission. a. We promote oral health equity among people of color by harnessing the collective power of its members b. We advocate for the needs of and mentor dental students of color. c. We continue to raise the profile of our profession in our communities. 2. Remember Gratitude a. Be grateful for where you have been. b. Be grateful for where you are now. c. Be grateful for where you are going. If you could see yourselves through my eyes, then, and only then, would every one of you know how special you are to me. Let's finish the year off strong. Let's endear our new dentists and welcome them into our local chapters. Let's listen to their ideas to help make our mission better. For those of you who came to the convention and have been away a while, come on back and get busy with us. We could use an extra pair of hands here and there. For those of you who missed our fabulous Civil Rights Luncheon Speaker, Dr. Wilmer J. Leon, III, the Robert T. Freeman Dental Society has invited him to speak at our September meeting. Until we see each other again, Be Blessed.

Cheryl Y. Lee, D.D.S. Chairman of the Board of Trustees, NDA

FLOSSLINE - Post-Convention Edition 2019 5 Community Outreach

The National Dental Association (NDA) launches NDA-HEALTH NOW-Metro DC®

By Nicole Cheek, DDS

he National Dental Association (NDA) launched The children’s program was a dental field trip for Boys & Girls its signature program, NDA-HEALTH NOW®, in Clubs of Greater Washington summer campers that included TWashington, DC, Thursday, July 18, 2019. The “Passport to Total Health™”, an educational circuit with seven (7) convention community outreach, a permanent feature stations. The stations are: Happy Smiles are Healthy Smiles, Oral of the annual convention, was conducted in partnership Hygiene Instructions, Sports Injury and Accident Prevention, with the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® Program Brush-a-Thon, Oral Health Video Theater, Step-Up-to-STEM, at the Renaissance Downtown Hotel. Collaborators in and the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® van. The Oral this event were SNDA, Howard University College of Health Video Theater showed educational videos including the Dentistry and Dental Hygiene Department, the Robert cartoon “Dr. Rabbit and the Tooth Avengers” and “Links to T. Freeman Dental Society, and the Washington, DC Healthy Smiles”, an educational video produced by The Links, Chapter of the Links, Incorporated. Program sponsors Incorporated. Step-Up-to-STEM is an age-appropriate children’s included Colgate, Delta Dental Insurance Company and program with an oral health focus. This captivating program DentaQuest. Other supporters were the Henry Schein was developed for NDA-HN by dental students, members of the Cares Foundation, Hear to HEAL, Inc., Sunstar, and Student National Dental Association. The DC program featured VOCO. presentations, demonstrations and interactive exercises for ages 5

6 Visit us: ndaonline.org through 12. One of the highlights for the children was doing “fillings” on dentoform teeth that were previously prepared by Howard dental students. It was made even more fun with the multi-colored sparkly composite material donated by VOCO. There was tons of fun to be had inside the hotel, but there was more fun waiting on the outside as well. Colgate’s mascot, Dr. Rabbit, was on hand to escort the children to the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® van located on the sidewalk of the hotel. On the van, the children received oral screenings and even more information on how to keep their mouths healthy. The children enjoyed going on the van and getting the goody bags with dental products and fun educational activities inside. Colgate is long-time partner of the NDA and the major sponsor of NDA-HN. The Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® program has also helped launch NDA-HN projects in Chicago, Dallas, New York, New Orleans, Atlanta and Orlando.

About NDA-HEALTH NOW®: Formed in 2012 with a planning grant from the Links Foundation, the project goals are to 1) increase health care access; 2) eliminate disparities; 3) increase health literacy; and 4) promote prevention. NDA-HN also features and promotes the interests of interprofessional health teams. In 2016, NDA-HN won an award from the American Society of Association Executives, and since its inception has implemented and/or supported 122 programs in 15 cities and 7 countries; and galvanized a massive volunteer network. The results include nearly 50,000 direct beneficiaries including children and adults and more than one million mass media and social media exposures. DTAF Award Supports Perinatal Health Event at DC Convention By Hazel J. Harper Johns, DDS, MPH

Greenbelt, MD- The National Dental Association (NDA) launched NDA-HEALTH NOW (HN)-Metro DC® on July 18, 2019 during the NDA’s annual convention in Washington, DC. The HN-DC launch included a new feature, a Perinatal Health Event, whose genisis came from a grant award from the Dental Trade Alliance Foundation.

he event took place from 8:30 a. m. to 1:00 p.m. Factors contributing to these preventable conditions are a general at the Renaissance Hotel Downtown DC. Major lack of awareness about the link between oral health and healthy Tsponsors were Aetna, AARP, Colgate, Delta Dental, babies; lack of communication and collaboration between health the Dental Trade Alliance Foundation and DentaQuest. providers; misconceptions about dental care during pregnancy; Other supporters were CVS Health, and the Henry and lack of dental professionals able and willing to treat this Schein Cares Foundation. Community collaborators included target group. African American women also report highest levels AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia, Howard University of stress, lack of compassionate care and inadequate support College of Dentistry, the Robert T. Freeman Dental Society, and networks. the Washington, DC Chapter of the Links, Incorporated. In 2018, the NDA was one of ten, out of over two hundred applicants, to receive a grant award from the Dental Trade Alliance Foundation (DTAF). The grant was awarded to the NDA to create a new initiative to address the lack of dental Pregnant women are one of the nation’s most care in pregnant women and the alarming rates of infant and vulnerable and underserved populations and maternal mortality among African American women. One prenatal dental care is a predictor of birth of the components of the new initiative was the perinatal health event. The program, “Linking Oral Health to Total outcomes; Health for Expectant Moms” is being piloted in DC’s Ward 7 and includes not only a focus on oral health, but also on the health and wellbeing of perinatal African American women. Interprofessional (IP) collaboration (including all aspects of health-physical and mental—as well as the social determinants The NDA-HEALTH NOW® pilot focuses on services, education that impact birth outcomes) is a major focus of the pilot project. and access. The project includes courses and hands-on training Pregnant women are one of the nation’s most vulnerable and conducted for physicians and nurses to increase oral health underserved populations, and prenatal dental care is a predictor competencies; and advanced training for dentists featuring new of birth outcomes; but most expectant mothers do not include guidelines and protocols. OB-GYNs and nurses are encouraged to dental visits as part of their prenatal care. Although decades conduct oral health assessments, education and dental referrals of research has linked poor birth outcomes to poor oral health at the first prenatal visit. The DTAF award also provided for during pregnancy, recent findings also reveal increasing rates the development of a Resource Directory, including prenatal of infant and maternal mortality in African American women. medical-dental networks and existing community, family

8 Visit us: ndaonline.org support programs. The vision is that all these interventions will American Academy of Pediatrics/Centers for Disease Control, have impact, on multiple levels, to improve oral health and overall Stork’s Nest, Assembly of Petworth, National Maternal and Child health, influence policy changes, improve maternal and child Oral Health Resource Center, Children’s Dental Health Project, health, and promote IP integrated health systems. National Alliance on Mental Illness, DC Black Nurses Association, One hundred women were invited to attend the perinatal health Capitol Hill Consortium for Counseling & Consultation LLC, the event which included a Perinatal Health Fair and Luncheon NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health, and the National Symposium. The goal of the Perinatal Health Fair was to increase Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. access to prenatal health care (medical, dental and mental) by Results from the survey respondents attending the event not only increasing awareness through education, resources and are very promising and will be used for future planning: information; but also by providing intimate roundtable discussions • Did health care providers at the event make you feel supported with community and family support groups in a “safe space”. The and your health concerns are taken seriously? 100% responded unique program, planned for women by women, featured medical, “yes” dental and mental health screenings; Ask-the-Experts; round • After attending this event, do you feel more connected to table discussions; and an Information and Resource Center. The a community support network that will help you and your Health Fair concluded with a Perinatal Luncheon Symposium family? 100% responded “yes” under the theme of the 2019 NDA-Women’s Health Symposium – • Overall, how would you rate the Perinatal Health Fair? 80% “Mindfulness in Sisterhood-A Time to Share, Support and Soar!” rated fair as “excellent” and 20% rated as “good” The Mistress of Ceremonies was WRC-TV anchor Molette Green. • After attending this event, do you feel more knowledgeable Featured speakers were: Dr. Mary Lee Conicella (Dentist); Dr. about community support networks that will help you and your Joy’El Ballard (OB-GYN); Dr. Barbara Brown (Psychologist); and family? 100% responded “yes” Reverend Georgia Davis (March of Dimes/Stork’s Nest DC program • 90% rated the Information and Resource Center as the “most director). useful” kiosk at the Health Fair. The event attracted multiple stakeholders, community and national participants including: Mamatoto Village, March of Dimes, AARP,

Perinatal Health Fair roundtable discussions led by Stork's Nest (top) and NDA women dentists (bottom).

Members of the Washington, DC Chapter of the Links, Inc. volunteer at Perinatal Health Fair during roundtable discussions. Pictured L-R: Ms. Tiffany Ingraham, Drs. Hazel J. Harper Johns, Michelle Hawkins, and Iris Morton.

FLOSSLINE - Post-Convention Edition 2019 9 NDA Partnerships and Collaboration Updates

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Society of American Indian Dentist (SAID) NDA and ASCP are working on a joint MOU in the areas of Dr. Daniels, II attended the clinical pathology and clinical dental care delivery on diabetes SAID meeting June 5 - 8, 2019 in and the manifestation of the disease discerned through testing Oklahoma City to discuss plans for and clinical observation the Multi-cultural Oral Health Joint Summit.

Dr. Daniels is pictured with SNDA President Student Dr. Akeadra Bell and New Dentist Dr. Patrick Smith

Dr. Daniels, II is pictured with HDA President, Dr. Ricardo Mendoza and SAID Immediate Past-President, Dr. Winifred Booker.

Dr. Daniels, II is pictured with Dr. Tanya Gibson, Assistant Professor, Dr. Nathan Fletcher, NDA Past President; Dr. Andre' University of Missouri Farquharson, NDA Member; Ms. Edna Garcia, ASCP Kansas City, School of Director, Scientific Engagement and Research; Dr. Lee Dentistry; Dr. Winifred Hilborne, Quest Diagnostics, Senior Medical Director Booker, SAID Immediate in Medical Affairs; Dr. John T. Daniels, II, NDA Past President; and Dr. President and Ms. LaVette Henderson, NDA Executive David Smith, SAID Treasurer Director and Past President

Old North State Dental Society Welcomed Dr. Daniels, II June 21 - 23 during their state NDA Forges Partnership meeting in Durham, NC. Special thanks to Dr. Loren with St. Jude Children's Alves for showing our President around during the Research Hospital meeting.

A.C. Wharton, JD, Executive Director, Development, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital pictured with NDA, President, Dr. John T. Daniels, II

St. Jude, Executive Director Dean of East Carolina University - School of pictured, visited our national Dental Medicine, Dr. Greg Chadwick (far right) office to discuss details of a new and Vice Dean, Dr. Margaret Wilson (center), partnership. joined in on the festivities with SNDA, Dr. John T. Daniels, II and Dr. Loren Alves.

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FLOSSLINE - Post Convention Edition 2019 13 Opening Session

Cardinal Shehan School Choir, Baltimore, MD Ms. Chelsea Taylor

Dr. John T. Daniels, II, NDA President, (L) and Dr. Bertram Dr. Daniels, II, presented Co-Chair Convention Awards to Dr. St. Hughes, NDA Foundation (R) presented Mr. Noel Wallace, Elmo Crawford, RTFDS Past President, Dr. Hazel Harper Johns, Colgate-Palmolive New President and Chief Executive Officer NDA Past President and Dr. Edward Chappelle, Jr, NDA Trustee with a partnership award and Past President

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FLOSSLINE - Post-Convention Edition 2019 15 VIP Reception Supported by Colgate-Palmolive

L-R Dr. Joe O'Neal, NDA Immediate Past President; Mr. A.C. Wharton, JD, Executive Director, Development, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Ms. LaVette Henderson, NDA Executive Director; Dr. Bertram Hughes, NDA Member; Dr. Marsha Butler, Vice President, Global Oral Health and Professional Relations, Colgate-Palmolive; Mr. Noel Wallace, President & CEO, Colgate-Palmolive; Dr. John T. Daniels, II, NDA President; Dr. Cheryl Lee, NDA Chairman of the Board; Mr. Richard Snow, Senior Advisor, Multicultural Marketing/Field Development, ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; and Dr. Nathan Fletcher, Dental Director - AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia and NDA Past President.

President's Reception

Supported by Colgate- Palmolive and DentaQuest

The family organizations honored and presented an award to Dr. Marsha Butler, Vice President, Global Oral Health and Professional Relations, with Colgate-Palmolive Company. District I, Trustee Dr. Joshua Tyson, then turned up the music for everyone to have some fun, network and eat.

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“Bridging the Health Gap in the 21st Century: The Role of Sectors – Public. Private. Philanthropic.”

Supported by AARP, Henry Schein, Inc. and an educational grant from GlaxoSmithKline he National Dental Association hosted its Submitted by Janie K. Pratt President’s Symposium at its 106th Annual TConvention in Washington, DC. The discussion was driven by the theme “Bridging the Health Gap in the 21st Century: The Role of Sectors – Public, Private, Philanthropic.” AARP’s Dr. Catherine Alicia Georges, Henry Schein’s Mr. Stanley Bergman and the U.S. Assistant Surgeon General Rear Admiral Timothy Ricks gave information packed presentations on both the current and projected roles of different sectors. Professionals shared information on trends in oral and overall health, ultimately providing members with projected solutions to bridging the health gap. The event was supported by AARP, Henry Schein, Inc. and an educational grant from GlaxoSmithKline. Leading the conversation was Mr. Stanley Bergman, CEO and Board Chairman of Henry Schein, Inc. Mr. Bergman’s presentation titled “The Power of Us” shed light on current trends affecting dentistry, some of which were sluggish economic growth, digital disruption, consumerism, ongoing demographic changes, reimbursement, retain orthodontic providers and the rise of Dental Support Organizations (DSO's). He spoke about an even larger issue in public health, Non Communicable diseases (NCD’s). Bergman reported in the U.S., where healthcare accounts for about 18% of the gross domestic product or GPD, NCD’s account for well over half of such. He also stated that data confirms a greater reduction in health care expenditures when periodontal disease is removed from patients suffering from NCD’s. Schein has partnered with the FDI, WHO, UNDP, NYU, and Tanzanian, Australian and Swedish governments, launched a program that helps grow culturally-specific professional organizations, in attempt to promote an understanding of the importance of oral health as a part of overall health access. Mr. Bergman highlighted demographic changes as an industry shifting trend. He says we need to be sure we are delivering healthcare that matches the needs of the community. Bergman also says the dental community should reflect the population. By 2045, Bergman says the U.S. is projected to be a “majority minority” country. Success of organizations will depend primarily on the reflection of the constant increase in diversity. Bergman says "diversity and cultural competency in the health care professions are essential to advancing care." Additionally, they have partnered with various NDA members who support Medicare coverage for medically-necessary oral/dental health therapies. One method of strengthening Medicare is expanding coverage, says Dr. Catherine Alicia Georges, AARP National Volunteer President. Furthermore, a key part of this expanded coverage is making dental benefits a basic part of Medicare, she says. As almost 2/3 of everyone on Medicaid has no dental coverage. Dr. Georges states, “the absence of a policy is essentially a contradiction of good science.” She adds “It ignores a host of studies that show a direct link between oral health and overall health.” As more and more disabled and elderly individuals choose to stay in their homes, versus retirement and/or nursing homes, government policy should reflect such. Georges reported that very few places serve individuals needing dental coverage through Medicare; however, over 58 million Americans use Medicare as the bedrock of their healthcare security. She advised that AARP is playing a lead role in a very visible and high stakes effort to bring down the high prices of prescription drugs. The price of prescription drugs has increased significantly and it is not fair, nor sustainable, says Dr. Georges. She informs members that there is a strong and growing movement to reduce drug prices - the “Stop RX Greed” campaign that about 14 states thus have taken action in, some even on the national level. What is it that we want as a FLOSSLINE - Post-Convention Edition 2019 17 result of this action? “Choices”, Dr. Georges expresses. Some of dentistry (as we learned at our previous symposium), because those choices include Medicare having the authority to negotiate, dentists are responsible for a great deal of opioid prescriptions. legalizing safe importation of drugs that are sold at lower prices Dr. Ricks suggests action steps should be taken prior to writing in other countries that can bring prices down, putting a cap on prescriptions. A few of these steps are: conducting medical and out of pocket costs for patients, stopping manufacturers from dental history checks to determine medicine and possible misuse, freezing out competition, greater transparency in drug pricing in review CDC and state board suggestions for safe prescribing, advertisements and more. registering with prescription drug monitoring programs, etc. AARP was instrumental in implementing notable acts in Dr. Ricks lectured on deaths related to tobacco use, as it affects terms of its health agenda and contribution to the ACA, such as both physical and oral health. Dr. Ricks advised that populations the RAISE Family Caregivers Act, which is leading to the creation with poor health result in workforce shortages and injuries, of a national strategy to support family caregivers, Credit For decreased school performance and absence, delayed dental care, Caring Act in which new tax credit up to $3,000 is available to etc. It is important to change perceptions regarding oral health eligible working family caregivers, the Dementia Discovery Fund, and disease so that oral health becomes an accepted component the Global Council and more. of health. By Fall 2020, Surgeon General Jerome Adams wishes In closing, Admiral Timothy Ricks, Assistant Surgeon General to have polished his report describing and evaluating oral health, and Chief Dental Officer of the U.S. Public Health Service, gave the interaction between oral and general health through the members an overview of the Surgeon General’s priorities regarding lifespan and new focuses in improving oral health equity across oral health. He reported that the Surgeon General’s priorities are: communities. opioids and addiction, tobacco, community health and prosperity, T:8.5” Following the event was mobile polling that fully engaged the health and national security, and emerging public health threats. S:7.5” audience on topics presented. Moderator, Hazel Harper Johns The opioid epidemic continues to affect upward mobility in closed with graceful speech and kind regards. S:4.75” T:5.5” Embracing families.

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233 N. MICHIGAN AVE. SUITE 2900, CHICAGO, IL 60601, P:312.297.9600 60601, IL CHICAGO, SUITE 2900, AVE. MICHIGAN 233 N. ACCOUNT MANAGER BURRELL MECHANICAL BURRELL Minority Faculty Research Forum Supported by Colgate-Palmolive, National Dental Association Foundation and the American Dental Education Association

Minority Faculty and Research Forum Awards presented by Drs. Marsha Butler, Colgate-Palmolive, and Dr. Todd Ester, University of Michigan School of Dentistry Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

The 1st Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Dr. Sheila Price Dr. Jeanne C. Sinkford. West Virginia University L-R Drs. Todd Ester, Marsha Butler, Jeanne Sinkford, Teaching Award Bertram Hughes and John Daniels, II

Dr. Rashanda Gaines Dr. Pamela Alston Nova Southeastern University University of California, San Franciso Teaching Award Service Award

FLOSSLINE - Post-Convention Edition 2019 19 NDA Women's Health Symposium Dr. Alison P. Riddle-Fletcher Women Dentists' Awards Luncheon

By Cheryle Baptiste, DDS Supported by Colgate-Palmolive and Delta Dental Insurance Company.

Honorees: L-R Dr. Rochelle L. Rollins, Ms. Karen M. Dale, Mrs. Romella Rodgers, Dr. Jeanne C. Sinkford, and Dr. Cheryl Y. Lee

he first National Dental Association Women’s Ms. Karen M. Dale (Market President for AmeriHealth Caritas Seminar was held in the early 1980’s under the District of Columbia, a mission-based Medicaid Managed Care Tdirection of Dr. Marie Holliday (Dallas, TX). In Organization (MMCO) in Washington, DC) – Phenomenal 1982, having been denied a request to form a women Woman Corporate Award, dentists’ interest group under the auspices of the NDA, Dr. Jeanne C. Sinkford (Senior Scholar-in-Residence Emerita, Drs. Shirley Bailey and Emily Lee (Los Angeles, CA) Office of the President and CEO of the American Dental Education founded the Association of Black Women Dentists Association. She is also Professor and Dean Emeritus, Howard (ABWD). University College of Dentistry) – Phenomenal Woman The group was organized to address the needs and concerns of Legacy Award. African American female practitioners. Following a successful The musical selections were superbly performed by Mrs. women dentists’ luncheon at the 1989 NDA convention in Fahnlohnee Tate. Washington, D.C., the host committee became the founders of the The event attracted many notables in the community: The NDA first branch of the ABWD, the Women Dentists of Metropolitan and RTFDS Executive Board Members, HUCD Deans, Dr. Karen D.C. In 1992, the NDA Annual Convention, held in New York, West (President of American Dental Education Association), Dr. provided the opportunity to launch the first official Women Cherae Farmer-Dixon (Dean, Meharry Medical College School of Dentists’ Awards Luncheon, chaired by Dr. Erica Bailey. During Dentistry), Dr. Charlene Dukes, President of Prince Georges County that convention, Dr. Hazel Harper (Washington, DC) presented Community College), Ms. Alvenia Rhea Albright (Chairperson of the concept for a Women’s Health Symposium (WHS), to be the NDA Corporate Roundtable), Dr. Marsha Butler (Vice President incorporated into the NDA annual convention, to the NDA Board Colgate and Platinum Sponsor), Dr. Larry Bailey (Greater New of Trustees, and House of Delegates. The concept was approved York Dental Meeting), Dr. Vivian Pinn (Former Director of the NIH and in 1993 the 1st Annual Women’s Health Symposium was held Office of Research of Women’s Health), Mrs. Mary Bentley LaMar in Boca Raton, Florida, under the leadership of Dr. Hazel Harper, (Regional Director of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.), Atty. the first National Chairperson. Since the first WHS event, Drs. Dorothy R. Jackson (Former Executive Director of Alpha Kappa Sheila R. Brown (Chicago, IL), Beverly Murdock (Somerset, NJ), Alpha, Inc. Pearl & Ivy Educational Foundation, Inc), Dr. Kimberly and Angela Jamison Johnson (Atlanta, GA) have also served as Jeffries Leonard (National President, Links, Inc.), Ms. Anita Cooke National Chairpersons. Wells (President of Washington, DC Chapter of the Links). On Saturday, July 20, 2019 the NDA and the Robert T. Freeman Dr. Cheryl Lee Butler, family and team surprised us with a take Dental Society hosted the sold out Dr. Alison P. Riddle-Fletcher away poem and goodies with a message. Dr. Beverly Murdock Women Dentist Awards Luncheon which included guest speaker surprised the awardees with “Dreams of a Dreamer” or “This Ms. Denise Joy Hart, who gave a lively presentation that included Sisterhood” portrait. her guiding principles which she calls Listen-Obey-Prosper. The camaraderie was contagious and conversations flowed long Awardees included: after the event concluded. We hope to gather in our area again in Dr. Cheryl Y. Lee (RTFDS President and NDA Chairman the future. of the Board) – Phenomenal Woman Achievement and Thank you to the NDA Women’s Health Symposium 2019 Leadership Award, Event Sponsors and Supporters Dr. Rochelle L. Rollins (Senior Policy Advisor in the AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia, AARP, Aetna, Colgate- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS))– Palmolive, CVS Health, Delta Dental Insurance Company, Dental Phenomenal Woman Award of Excellence, Trade Alliance Foundation, DentaQuest Foundation, DentaQuest Mrs. Romella Rodgers, RDH (Director of the Howard Partnership for Oral Health Advancement, Hear to HEAL, Inc., University College of Dentistry Community Dentistry Outreach Henry Schein Cares, The Washington, DC Chapter of the Links, Programs) – Phenomenal Woman Community Leadership Incorporated, and VOCO. Award, 20 Visit us: ndaonline.org Civil Rights Luncheon

Keynote Speaker: Wilmer J. Leon III, PhD

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FLOSSLINE - Post-Convention Edition 2019 21 GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare is a proud partner of the National Dental Association - CRT and 2019 Educational Grant Supporter

22 Visit us: ndaonline.org NDAA

he 2019 NDA Convention was a success for the National Dental coordinators. And please don’t forget the Assistant Association. Our numbers increased, and we welcomed new social network you will meet and greet!! From Tmembers. Washington, DC had so much to offer and is always a pleasant place the social network, I have lifelong friends, to visit. We were able to visit the National Museum of African American History and sisters, and brothers that I thank God for Culture among several other things. It was much more than a meeting. It was a place allowing these individuals to enter my life. to make connections. It was a place to share learning experiences with others. It was The NDA brings great experiences year after a place to explore new adventures. It was a place that was welcoming and caring. It year for me. So, I am inviting all to come join was fun. I enjoyed visiting the exhibit hall, seeing the students’ poster presentations, us and make lifetime memories. Make an and speaking with the vendors and ordering products from the exhibitors. The fashion investment in yourself and strengthen the show was a blast and fun. profession you work in by being a part of the At the Convention, I experienced many new ways to run the office through our NDAA. We are on the move to new things. classes; Dental Ergonomics, Dental Dream Team, and Roundtable Discussions were rewarding. I am inviting all Dental Assistants, Office Managers, Receptionists, and Clinical Coordinators to come out and share with NDAA next year. You can receive With Love, CE hours. So, bring your team and select courses to benefit your staff. We will offer Angela Bowens, BA, MPA our practice management course for the staff and clinical topics for the assistants and NDAA President

Greetings ANDA members and friends. We are happy to have seen you this summer at the NDA’s 106th Annual Convention at the Renaissance Washington DC Downtown Hotel. We hope you had an opportunity to take advantage of the free tickets provided by the NDA to visit the National Museum of African ANDA American History and Culture. What an outstanding experience. his year we awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Christina Aponte, Meharry Medical College,School of Dentistry. We also continued our efforts to support a local Community TService Organization, and this year a donation went to Covenant House in Washington, DC. Common issues among these Children include: homelessness, a history of abuse, acute health problems, a lack of education, and 90% unemployment. This support of both the dental students as well as our communities would not be possible without your generous contributions, thank you. Next year’s planning meetings for 2020 will begin in January 2020. The Wolverine Dental Society proudly invites you to attend the NDA Transition Meeting and Inaugural Gala for incoming NDA President, Dr. Sheila Armstrong, which will take place in Detroit, Michigan, November 14-16, 2019. The installation of Dr. Armstrong as the 96th President of the National Dental Association will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center. Dr. Armstrong firmly believes that African American students should have an opportunity to pursue a career in dentistry. The debt that students incur in the pursuit of a career in dentistry can be overwhelming. Our collaborative efforts can help defray some of the expenses acquired by aspiring students. Dr. Armstrong believes that the National Dental Association and Wolverine Dental Society are great organizations for mentoring, leadership development, Glenna Livingston and continuing education for current members and the next generation of members. She also President, Auxiliary to the realizes that in order for the legacy of our organizations to continue, aspiring students must National Dental Association be supported. Her mission for the NDA/WDS is to identify and assist students who aspire to (ANDA) become dentists in the 21st century. Please plan to join us at Dr. Armstrong’s installation, let’s show our support by our presence in November. We look forward to your presence and support in this celebration. Visit www. wolvereinedentalsociety.com for more information and Gala tickets.

FLOSSLINE - Post-Convention Edition 2019 23 of Detroit Mercy, University of California, San Francisco and 47th Annual SNDA Tufts University; Medium Chapter Awardees were East Carolina University, Boston University and University of California, Los Angeles and the Large Chapter Awardees were Meharry Medical Convention Marks College, University of Maryland and University of North Carolina. The 2nd Annual SNDA Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® a Milestone Awards went to SNDA's chapters from Detroit Mercy and Medical University of South Carolina. Building on the momentum of the 47th Annual SNDA Convention, we are excited to take our organization to new heights during the 2019-2020 school year. Under the leadership rom July 18th through July 21st, 343 dental of Student Dr. Akeadra Bell, this year’s executive board has hit and pre-dental students invaded the city of the ground running with a strategic plan geared towards building FWashington, DC for a weekend filled with stronger bonds with National Dental Association, fostering more networking, fellowship and insightful seminars. Under relationships with undergraduate programs, and increasing the leadership of Immediate Past President, Dr. Mark Abere, support for our national members throughout the school year. the 47th Annual SNDA Convention marked a milestone, with a SNDA is on the move, with a goal to continue to change the status record number of attendees and a program agenda that shifted quo! the norm. Students were invited to indulge in sessions covering topics from treatment planning and life after graduation to esthetic dentistry and digital scanning. With the support of our gracious sponsors, (Aspen Dental; Colgate–Palmolive; Crest Oral-B; DentaQuest; Heartland Dental; Ignite DDS; Midwest Dental; and Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP) students caught a taste of DC night life, had professional headshots taken and celebrated our Class of 2019 graduates at our Great Gatsby Gala. The Rites of Passage Ceremony honored 25 new Dentists, one of which was Immediate Past President, Dr. Abere, a 2019 Graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The ceremony also featured an empowering keynote address from Dr. Tera Poole, Research Abstract Award winners and SNDA Scholarship awards. Nine outstanding chapters received SNDA Awards: Small Chapter Awardees were University

Dr. Stephanie Gans, Crest Oral-B NA Professional & Scientific Relations (center back) sponsored and presented SNDA Research Abstract Awards to the following student doctors during the Gala.

(L-R) Jamil Cherry, $2,500; Eric Malone (not present), $2,000; Beatrice Williams, $3,000; Michael Davis, $1,500 and Sean Ganther, $1,000

24 Visit us: ndaonline.org 24 nd here we are, at the Renaissance Hotel Downtown Washington D.C. everyone coming together for the 57th Annual NDHA convention. We are filled with anticipation of the vigorous activities that the NDHA program provides, including CE’s meeting NDHA ourA educational requirements, blinging during the get acquainted luncheon, hearing about legislative dental health issues from Congressman Elijah Cummings, and filled with the love for the anticipated camaraderie that inspires us to attend. Our appetites have been whetted, we have Luncheon been fed and now we are anxiously waiting for 2020. The 2019 NDHA Board of Trustees wishes to give special “THANKS” to all of the sponsors, supporters, members and friends who through their unwavering support, never ending hard work and abundance of ideas, helped to make the 2019 NDHA convention one of the absolute best, ever. “THANK YOU” National Dental Association and all the affiliates for your assistance and support. Special Thanks to the Honorable Congressman Elijah E. Cummings of Baltimore Maryland for his inspiring and humorous presentation. He mentioned in his speech that the 45th president of the United States had tweeted about everyone else, but him. Shortly thereafter, he was “BLESSED” with a tweet. But more important than the tweet remarks, Mr. Cummings references of going to his dental hygienists and dentist the night before he came to speak, and stressing the importance of taking care of your mental, physical and oral health resonated like music to our ears. Lastly to the 2017-2019 NDHA officers and NDHA leadership for 2019 - 2021 trustees, “THANK YOU”. We did it together. (L-R) Trustee Amy Porter, Trustee I wish you rest and respite as we all rev up in and NDA HOD Representative preparation for 2019-2021 programs. Tracye Moore, Vice-President Terri Johnson, President-Elect Latisha Canty, President LaVerne Thomas, Treasurer LaVerna Wilson, Trustee Gennette Robinson, Trustee JoAnn Rover, Trustee Nicole Tessier, and Immediate Past President Barbara Our Scholarship Recipients: President Seldon. Not pictured: NDA BOT Barbara Seldon presents checks to (4 of Representative Diane Scott, NDAF the 6) the 2019 NDHA/NDAF Scholarship Representative Mildred Lee Taylor, award Recipients during the President’s and Co-Chairs of Corporate Round Breakfast. The recipients are student dental Table Cheryl Hall and Shaun Massey. hygienists at Howard University, University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, 2 and West Los Angeles College

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The 2019 President’s Breakfast Speaker, The Continuing Education Honorable Congressman Elijah E. Cummings Speakers: 1) Dr. Anthony and breakfast attendees Neely, 2) Alicia Murria, and 3) Kimberly Farley the Continuing education presenters, receives certificates of appreciation, from Vice- President Latisha Canty and President Barbara Seldon And here we are, "blinging" together!

Congratulations to our 2019 Legend Award recipient From left to right: Barbara Seldon, Phyllis Sistare and Gennette Robinson FLOSSLINE - Post-Convention Edition 2019 25 Exhibit Hall & Convention Photos

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