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PERFORMANCE REVIEWS + The art of language Professional help Branch News

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Be sure to download your Midwinter Officers election set for November 13 Meeting CE certificate for 2013 The 2014 CDS Election of Officers will be held Wednesday, Nov. 13, during the Regional Meeting at Drury Lane, 100 Did you attend our Midwinter Meeting in February? If you Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. didn’t already do so, be sure to to download your CE certifi- The 2014 CDS officer nominees are cate as proof of your continuing education credit hours. • President: Richard Holba Attendees may download CE YOUR • President-elect: Susan Becker Doroshow certificates for the 2013 Midwinter • Secretary: George Zehak Meeting at no charge through the Dues • Vice President: Phillip Fijal end of the year. Go to AT WORK • Treasurer: Louis Imburgia http://on.cds.org/2013mwmCE to get started. The Installation of Officers will take place Sunday, Nov. 17, If you have not yet downloaded your proof of CE hours at the Palmer House, 17 E. Monroe St., Chicago. from the 2012 Midwinter Meeting, you can still do so at http://on.cds.org/CEValidation. There is a $25 fee for each CE Get the CDS Review for your iPad certificate. To obtain proof of CE hours from prior Midwinter Meet- Look for the CDS Review today in Apple’s App ings, contact Angela Powell at [email protected]. Store. And be sure to follow CDS online at CDS.org,aswellas: • www.facebook.com/ChicagoDentalSociety • twitter.com/Chicago_Dental • www.youtube.com/user/ChicagoDentalSociety

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STAFF Editor: Walter F. Lamacki, DDS Director of Publications and Managing Editor: Will Conkis Publications Coordinator/Designer: Tom Long Senior Writer: Joanna Brown Editorial Assistant: Rachel Azark

CORRESPONDENCE & CONTRIBUTIONS Address editorial correspondence to: Chicago Dental Society 20 CDS Review 401 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60611-5585 Phone: 312.836.7300 Fax: 312.836.7337 Email: [email protected] Dr. Lamacki’s email: [email protected] All material submitted for publishing consideration must be emailed or typewritten, not hand-written. Original 14 23 29 articles published herein become the property of the publication. Opinions and statements expressed, however, are those of the writer and not necessarily those of CDS. Features How to make the most out of performance reviews ...... 10 ADVERTISING Joanna Brown and Stephanie Sisk get advice from human resources professionals. Those interested in placing a display ad should email [email protected] or contact one of the following Professional help ...... 14 regional offices: Joanna Brown reports on a statewide program that helps healthcare professionals who are struggling with Fox-Chicago 116 W. Kinzie St., Chicago, IL 60654 addiction, depression and stress. 800.440.0232, 312.644.3888, Fax: 312.644.8718 Fox-New York 347 Fifth Ave., Suite 1101, New York, NY 10016 800.826.3032, 212.725.2106, Fax: 212.779.1928 Columns Fox-Los Angeles President’s Perspective ...... 8 1445 E. Los Angeles Ave., Suite 301 David Fulton Jr., DDS: The art of language Simi Valley, CA 93065 805.522.0501, Fax: 805.522.0504 It’s the Law ...... 16 Fox-Detroit John M. Green, DDS, JD: Scandal is painful reminder to practice safely 6765 Woodbank Dr., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 From the Ground Up ...... 17 248.626.0511, Fax: 248.626.0512 Milly Goldstein: Encouraging signs accompany spring Fox-Phoenix Final Impressions ...... 48 14300 N. Northsight Blvd., Suite 118 Walter F. Lamacki, DDS: Mind the gap Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480.538.5021, Fax: 480.367.1110 SUBSCRIPTIONS Departments CDS members, $17 (US/Canada); Nonmembers, $25 (US/Canada); Schools and Other Institutions, Directory...... 4 $30 (US/Canada); Foreign, $45. Single copies: $5 Vox Pop ...... 6 domestic, $8 foreign; except Preliminary Program issue: @CDS.org...... 18 $10 domestic, $20 foreign (payable in U.S. funds). Access to Care ...... 20 Circulation: 7,800. Periodicals postage paid at Going Local ...... 22 Chicago, IL, and at additional mailing offices. Snap Shots...... 23 Dental Dateline...... 24 Postmaster: Send address changes to: Applicants & Deceased Members ...... 25 Chicago Dental Society Member Services Meeting Place...... 26 401 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 200 Branch News ...... 29 Cover photo Chicago, IL 60611-5585 Classified Advertising ...... 38 © Sergey Nivens / Advertising Index...... 45 Shutterstock Images

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DIRECTORY

Contact CDS CDS Officers SEND COMMENTS TO: President: David Fulton Jr., 847.249.2621, [email protected] President-elect: Richard Holba, 708.349.3637, [email protected] Chicago Dental Society Secretary : Susan Becker Doroshow, 847.677.2774, [email protected] 401 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 200 Vice President: George Zehak, 708.484.0235, [email protected]______Chicago, IL 60611-5585 Treasurer: Phillip Fijal, 847.824.5252, [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.cds.org

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NORTH SIDE Director: Ilie Pavel, 773.739.2800, [email protected] CDS Staff President: Alice Boghosian, 847.296.4030, [email protected]______Executive Director: Correspondent: Joshua Ries, 312.751.0026, [email protected] Randall Grove 312.836.7308, [email protected] NORTH SUBURBAN Director: Paul Kattner, 847.244.7900, [email protected] Associate Executive Director: President: Dorothy Anasinski, 847.685.6686, [email protected] Correspondents: Nikisha Jodhan, 312.854.0806, [email protected]; and Ingrid Schroetter 312.372.7752, [email protected] Barry Ranallo 312.836.7314, [email protected] NORTHWEST SIDE Director: Thomas Schneider Jr., 773.794.1332, [email protected] Director of Exhibit Services: President: Brett Gilbert, 847.588.7890, [email protected] Lisa Girardi Correspondent: Mark Spinazze, 847.255.7080, [email protected] 312.836.7327, [email protected] NORTHWEST SUBURBAN Director: Petra von Heimburg, 847.382.2832, [email protected] Director of Member Services: President: Renee Pappas, 847.253.8501, [email protected] Joanne Girardi Correspondent: Angela Willox, 847.670.9020, [email protected] 312.836.7320, [email protected]

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VOX POP comments from our readers

ADA a flightless bird ADA is in full agreement with him in the development of standards. that the association absolutely can not be CODA is the only entity recognized I want to compliment editor Walter the organization of “No.” And, I believe I by the U.S. Department of Education to Lamacki for his Final Impressions col- can safely say the ADA is not, has not accredit dental education programs on a umn in the March/April CDS Review and will not be the organization that says national basis. While CODA is an agency (“Why is the ADA the organization of “No.” of the ADA, accreditation decisions, NO?”). My wife, Johanna, and I read it The ADA has standard setting and accreditation policy with interest. We agree that the Ameri- taken the lead in es- are solely under CODA’s purview. can Dental Association is acting like an tablishing the facts The U.S. Department of Education ostrich with its head in the sand, think- surrounding the use criteria for recognition require that ing that by not responding, the problem of therapists around CODA have a stringent conflict of inter- will indeed go away. the world, has called est policy. In point of fact, CODA is in Kudos to Dr. Lamacki for writing an- for further research the public comment phase related to the other thought-provoking column. and study, developed draft accreditation standards for dental — Robert Manasse, DDS a curriculum and fi- therapy programs. Olympia Fields nancially supported the effective pilot of The publication of “a systematic re- the community dental health coordina- view of oral health outcomes produced tor (CDHC) program, and has issued a by dental teams incorporating mid-level collective call to action to bring both na- providers” in the January Journal of the ADA is not working on tional and state resources to bear to ad- American Dental Association was the re- solutions to access dress the crisis in access. sult of an ADA House of Delegates ac- While the ADA has also attempted tion that, for the first time, provided a The Final Impressions column by Wal- unsuccessfully to engage the Kellogg comprehensive, objective and evidence- ter Lamacki in the March/April CDS Re- Foundation in a discussion, our ADA se- based review of all the studies and data view is right on the mark. nior leadership and members of the se- from around the world published on the I believe the American Dental Associ- nior staff have just recently met with the role and impact of therapists. ation is part of the problem and not Pew Foundation leadership to move our Perhaps the most important conclu- working on a viable solution to the ac- relationship forward. I would like to sion was that the evidence was of poor cess to care situation. share with you some further information quality and the authors called for more If someone can figure out how to pay and highlight some actions that the ADA study. This review is the only one that for the dental care of the poor then I’m has been taking that are not only in was conducted by a team which includ- sure the ADA can find a way to make it keeping with Dr. Lamacki’s point of ed public health, private practice and happen. view, but demonstrate that the ADA has, academic dentists working together to Keep up the good fight, Dr. Lamacki. contrary to his comments, made what I review 7,701 worldwide citations. — Gary Alder, DDS and others consider tremendous The systematic review did find that Chicago progress on the access front. more treatment reduces untreated dis- The Kellogg Foundation, in my view, ease. But at the same time, it suggests has taken a very aggressive role in pro- that there seems to be no evidence that moting the expansion of the dental populations are getting healthier. That ADA 8th District workforce with dental therapists and is means, in the views of myself and oth- trustee responds the primary funder behind the Commu- ers, that there needs to be a full align- nity Catalyst effort noted. ment of efforts on making sure that I read with great interest and attentive- I find it unfortunate that Kellogg con- preventive efforts are a priority. ness editor Walter Lamacki’s most re- tinues to invest heavily in lobbying activ- The CDHC bridges the effort to get cent Final Impressions, (“Why is the ities when the same money could be people the care they need right now, ADA the Organization of NO?”). utilized to provide real interventions and with a strong focus on community inter- The American Dental Association is prevention support. When this was an- vention and prevention. There may be obviously somewhat different from nounced, there was some consideration only 34 working in seven states, but when Dr. Lamacki served as the 8th given to an ADA response. However, the CDHCs are a real and sustainable solu- District trustee, but its mission and vi- Commission on Dental Accreditation tion delivering results for the clinics in sion remain essentially the same. The (CODA) had already begun addressing which they are based. For more details

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on the program, visit Letter to editor strikes a Tort reform missing http://on.cds.org/communityDHC. Right now, there are 10 states active- nerve with member from ObamaCare ly looking at the inclusion of CDHCs as I was disappointed to read the letter in It was interesting to read the article in one more way to address access issues, the March/April CDS Review critical of the March/April CDS Review (“How will and the ADA has licensed the curricu- Chicago Dental Society President David the new Illinois insurance exchange af- lum so that educational institutions can Fulton Jr.’s concerns about the lack of fect dentistry?) dealing with Oba- easily establish CDHC educational pro- involvement in CDS by new dentists. maCare’s involvement with dentistry in grams for their communities. The writer feels that new technology and Illinois. There are even more efforts being or- media allow us to stay current and share What was missing in the article was ganized around the country to ensure ideas. some commentary that it should have that the ADA is offering real solutions to While there is truth in that belief, become very obvious that as a profes- access issues in addition to those noted email and online chats don’t compare to sion, dentistry needs to stay out of any above — including hospital emergency the benefits gained by one-on-one, per- involvement with ObamaCare. room diversion programs and a unique sonal and group sharing of ideas that can Our physician brothers have been approach to providing care to elderly occur at dental meetings. woefully weak politically, and they now residents in nursing homes. Chicago dentists are particularly for- have become the whipping boys of the As these begin to take root, stake- tunate for their proximity to so many trial attorneys, as evidenced by Oba- holders and interested individuals will high caliber meetings in this area, in par- maCare: 2,700 pages of unread legisla- clearly be able to witness how dentistry ticular, the incomparable Midwinter tion by some members of a particular is actively and positively responding to Meeting. political party in Congress has now need and bringing quality oral care to It’s a huge mistake to overlook the sprung into a pile of regulations report- the most vulnerable. one-on-one camaraderie afforded by edly more than seven feet tall. — Joseph F. Hagenbruch, DMD dental meetings — something that no What should have been done was to ADA 8th District Trustee electronic media can approach. This can simply copy the two-tiered tort reform Harvard lead to lifelong friendships among fellow laws passed in Texas during the last 120 professionals whom one might never years. otherwise have known. The first law was a limit on non-eco- Furthermore, the writer of the letter nomic damages for medical malpractice alludes to the possibility of greater in- lawsuits. This brought an enormous involvement when younger dentists begin flux of medical personnel of all types to Write to us to purchase their own practices. That the state because they could survive eco- time could come sooner for those as a nomically. Email: [email protected] result of interaction and networking with The second law is a “losers pay sys- Dr. Lamacki: [email protected]______colleagues — colleagues unknown to one tem” which in many lawsuits requires Fax: 312.836.7337 who is dependent upon electronics. the losing party to pay the legal fees of Snail mail: See Page 4 I sympathize with the frustration ex- the winning party. A dramatic drop in perienced by younger dentists and hope frivolous lawsuits resulted from the law, The CDS Review encourages readers the writer, who deserves accolades for greatly reducing business costs. to offer comments regarding topics of her professed committee involvement, If national lawsuit abuse legislation concern to the dental profession. takes another look at attending CDS was enacted, we could see the Texas eco- To be considered for publication, meetings. Meetings have been a high- nomic results spread throughout the comments must be 200 words or fewer. light of my long career in the profession United States. There would be no need The CDS Review reserves the right to edit and I truly believe they help prevent to ruin our fine profession as is being or reject any letter submitted. burnout. done to our medical colleagues. All submissions are edited for Also, I’d like to thank Dr. Fulton for — James Economos, DDS grammar and style in accordance with the his work in organized dentistry and for Bartlett Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing the enthusiasm he displays in his en- on Media Law. deavors. — Bob Henschel, DDS Elm Grove, WI

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PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE by David Fulton Jr., DDS

Write to Dr. Fulton at [email protected].

The art of language

anguage — the ability to communicate — stands at I had a very nice, middle aged woman in the chair who the pinnacle of importance for achieving success in complained of severe pain from a lower left molar. She was our profession. The ability to communicate effective- very, very nervous. Fear was flowing from her eyes as I tried to L ly with our patients, our staff and our loved ones can calmly explain that she had a deep carious exposure, pulpal be most reflective in our success both in dentistry and in life. necrosis had begun, and the tooth would require endodontic We spent almost no time in our dental school curriculum on treatment. I tried to pick my words carefully so as not to fright- the subject, and yet spend nearly a lifetime in practice chasing en her any further. the elusive tools necessary to become effective communicators. After calming her down, I escorted her up to the desk to have her appoint for the needed procedure. As I turned and “My words fly up, my thoughts remain below: Words without walked away I heard the patient, in a very elated state of mind thoughts, never to heaven go.” declare to the receptionist, “I am so happy; here all along I — William Shakespeare, Hamlet. Act III Scene 3 thought I was going to need a root canal!” I felt completely deflated; I had just witnessed a complete From the beginning of time, language and the ability to har- failure on my part to properly educate the patient on the proce- ness its power has lead to the rise and subsequent fall of nearly dure she required. all civilizations. Shakespeare possessed an unusual talent to Years later, I have learned through confidence in the talents take our English language and brush it onto pages like a great I possess that to successfully perform the required procedures painter strokes oil to a canvas. Each one must speak honestly with patients, using language they word, like the colored oil of an We spent nearly understand. That includes those two ominous words, “root artist’s palate, may seem difficult to canal.” appreciate unto itself, but when zero time in our When instructing patients on their treatment plans using a taken into the context of a whole dental school presentation which is both understandable and confident, the thoughts become illuminated and patient is instilled with a greater sense of faith and trust in you ideas realized. curriculum on the and the procedure. They understand. I have always been amazed at the subject, and yet Now, I am not saying that we need to speak like Shake- transformation which takes place speare. We need, however, to be effective in creating that same when one sits at the start of a Shake- spend nearly level of understanding for our “doctor language” as Shake- spearean play struggling to under- a lifetime in speare had for his English prose. Once mastered, a level of sat- stand the English prose being isfaction and contentment by both doctor and patient will be thrown out to the audience one practice chasing achieved. The art of language is mastered. word at a time. Somewhere shortly the elusive tools thereafter, a magical shift takes place “In Shakespeare the birds sing, the bushes are clothed with green, in one’s ability to process the words. necessary to hearts love, souls suffer, the cloud wanders, it is hot, it is cold, night What once were obscure attempts to become effective falls, time passes, forests and multitudes speak, the vast eternal dialogue the action on stage meta- dream hovers over all. Sap and blood, all forms of the multiple reali- morphose into flowing lines of communicators. ty, actions and ideas, man and humanity, the living and the life, soli- penned emotion heard in an almost tudes, cities, religions, diamonds and pearls, dung-hills and charnel songlike manner. A bulb in the language center of my brain houses, the ebb and flow of beings, the steps of comers and goers all, lights up and suddenly...Iunderstand. all are on Shakespeare and in Shakespeare.” We’ve all committed fine examples of failure in this arena — Victor Hugo I and I’d like to share one which comes to mind from my early days in practice.

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How to make the most out of PERFORMANCE REVIEWS

by Joanna Brown and Stephanie Sisk

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very management book on for growth and self-improvement. productivity and staff may not want you the shelf recommends “Lack of appreciation is the number as a coach.” annual reviews of employ- one reason team members leave their Start by setting the scene. Find a pri- ees’ performance. The employer,” Ms. Banta noted. The den- vate place to have an honest conversa- employer tells the employ- tist, too, benefits from the feedback and tion away from other staff members. Eee what is good and bad about their per- positive reinforcement that can be had Removing the white coat and other formance, they solidify goals for the from a well-organized performance items you wear that make you look like coming year, and they establish a work appraisal. an authority figure. Toward that end history that can be called upon if the relationship ever goes sour. But human resources consultant Carol Semrad says there is a lot of dis- Tips for conducting a cussion right now that questions the value of traditional performance constructive employee review appraisals, particularly as they apply to The staff at Inc magazine compiled several recommendations for conducting con- the diversity of ages represented in the structive employee reviews. While the complete list is available at inc.com, here is workforce. a sample: “Baby Boomers, like me, are used to annual reviews. But younger workers may demand more frequent interaction DO to find out ‘what can I do to get better today?’” said Ms. Semrad, also a Set goals early. Outline in a job description what skills applicants must have and spokesperson for the Chicago Society what will be expected of them on the job. Clarifying the criteria against which for Human Resources Management. “So, they will be measured sets everyone – and the business – up for success. is there value in the appraisal, or is the workplace going toward a coaching cul- Meet with staff regularly. Don’t let displeasure simmer until the once-a-year ture that can be more beneficial to the annual review. Offer both positive and negative feedback throughout the year so worker and the business?” that staff may improve and grow before you impose negative consequences. Whether they will be scheduled annually, quarterly or weekly, experts Plan ahead. The employee review could last up to an hour, so make sure to agree that appropriately handled schedule time to give it your undivided attention in a comfortable environment. employee appraisals benefit the whole practice. DON’T Consultant Lois Banta, speaking at the 2013 Midwinter Meeting, sited set- • Compare employees to each other. ting expectations for top performance in • Allow performance in one area to overly color your review unfairly. an office as one of the 10 Top Manage- • Give everyone an average score regardless of performance. ment Tools for a Successful Practice. She • Inflate your review in order to avoid confrontation. said the dentist functions as the de facto leader of the team. A dentist who embraces the leadership role “leads the team with a positive PLAN FOR SUCCESS too, sit beside the employee who will be spirit, inviting the team to step up to the But before anyone calls a meeting, Ms. evaluated, not across the desk from plate and take leadership roles them- Semrad recommended a bit of planning. them, so that you appear as a partner in selves.” Too often work becomes work, Consider not just the employee’s perfor- success. lacking self-examination, planning or mance since your last meeting, but also Think about all parts of the employ- even a sense of challenge. Plugging in, the environment in which the appraisal ee’s performance — both successes and rather than plugging along, can shake will be delivered. shortcomings over a long period of time off ennui and elevate work to the next “If you’re not prepared for the con- — and be prepared to address it all dur- level for both the staff and the practice. versation, it can do more harm than ing your meeting. Using positive reinforcement, den- good — particularly if the employee is tists can instill a desire in employees to not performing. You may wimp out or BE HONEST work to and beyond their potential. In come down harder than you need to. A “Everyone does something well, so be turn, employees are happier on the job poorly delivered appraisal reflects worse honest about that in their evaluation,” and look favorably on the opportunities on the leadership. It’s not inspiring for Ms. Semrad said. “Also, be honest about

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what they don’t do well. No one is done your business. “People take in information in all dif- any favors by saying something that isn’t “Sometimes it’s just about having an ferent ways. Be adaptable to the style of true.” honest conversation during these meet- person that you are coaching. You might The language you use during the ings. A lot of people don’t like change. suggest to your employee that you come evaluation will convey a similarly strong And if you didn’t talk about adapting to together again on Tuesday and see what message. It’s fine to talk about “we the change in the (pre-employment) inter- you’ve both come up with. “ organization,” Ms. Semrad advised, but view, rather than wait until the end of The appraisal should be consistent overuse of “we” during a performance the year, talk about it now and see if with your management style, Ms. Sem- review can be inappropriate. maybe the match isn’t a good one for rad continued. “The employee owns their perfor- this employee. By waiting until the end “You can’t think about the appraisal mance, and it’s important that the con- of the year to have that conversation, outside of what the whole work envi- versation be about their performance. If you could really make someone miser- ronment is like. If you don’t have rap- you use ‘we’ to talk about behavior, you able.” port with staff, it’s going to be hard to

“The employee owns their performance, and it’s important that the conversation be about their performance. If you use ‘we’ to talk about behavior, you assume some of the responsibility. Don’t mince words to soften the blow when you really need to be holding people accountable.”

assume some of the responsibility. Don’t MOVE AHEAD establish it when you’re holding power mince words to soften the blow when Many employers find it difficult to close over people in an annual review. If you you really need to be holding people out employee appraisals smoothly and want it to be a fruitful conversation, accountable.” in good spirits. Ms. Semrad recom- consider how you interact day to day.” As an example, Ms. Semrad pointed mends that the employer outline some I to late arrivals. “We need to get here on next steps for the employee. time,” suggests that the doctor has some “End the conversation with an action Ms. Brown is CDS senior writer. responsibility in the matter. Instead she plan for what happens next,” Ms. Sem- Ms. Sisk is a freelance journalist. suggested, “you need to get here on rad advised, making reference to CE Photo: © Sergey Nivens / Shutterstock Images. time.” And then follow up with, “Have I courses, mentoring sessions with more communicated that to you clearly?” to skilled staff, or other ways staff will look open a conversation with the employee. to improve their skills. Encouraging The doctor may learn how to better these pursuits tells employees that they express expectations to all staff in the have potential and value in your office, future. and that you are interested in building Consider, too, how the office envi- relationships with them and investing in ronment has affected expectations for them. employees’ performance. Changes in the Some employees will want to brain- office can seriously stress your staff, and storm with their employer right there their willingness to roll with the punch- and then, while other will want to leave es might be a hot topic during quarterly the appraisal meeting, consider their appraisals. An employee’s willingness to options, and continue the conversation adapt to change can be very valuable to in the days ahead.

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STATEWIDE PROGRAM HELPS HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE STRUGGLING WITH ADDICTION, DEPRESSION, STRESS

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rland Park dentist Phil and alcohol abuse and stress affect their with our treatment plan.” Schefke listened to a lot of ability to practice in some way,” The exception, Mr. Romano said, is speakers giving a lot of explained Dr. Hoffman, program director those patients who are referred to IPHP O courses at the 2012 Mid- at IPHP. “Our No. 1 goal is to get people by IDFPR; he must report back to winter Meeting, but one affected him healthy and well and back to work. But IDFPR on their progress. IPHP has no uniquely. what that means depends on the situa- disciplinary authority. He popped his head into Michael tion. There are options depending on the “Sometimes it’s just an issue of Oreskovich’s course on “Stress, Burnout, related issues and new skills we can work shame,” Mr. Romano said of his Substance Abuse Among Dentists” and on. But second we have to think about patients. “But they quickly find that recognized several people in the audi- the safe practice of medicine. their struggle is not unique. Many have ence. They struck up a conversation “We are not a treatment program. walked down that same path.” during the break, discussing in brief the We try to help people get help,” Dr. What is unique, Dr. Hoffmann personal struggles that their colleagues Hoffman said. explained, is the cache of treatment pro- face with varying degrees of success. grams and professionals to which Mr. “My original concern was for my col- Romano refers his patients. IPHP has leagues who I’d noticed were getting identified resources nationwide which divorced or dealing with depression and We are not are accustomed to working with health- other issues and were so distraught that care providers and the unusual chal- they had dropped their membership (in a treatment lenges to their recovery because of the organized dentistry),” Dr. Schefke environments in which they work. explained. “As the discussion expanded, program. “There are risk management issues I found myself doing a little research for that aren’t present in your garden-vari- how we could get them help, get them We try to ety treatment programs,” she said. back on track, and get them back as Mr. Romano offers patients a few viable members. help people options to consider, and the patient “Because we’re dentists, we have decides which is the best fit. Mr. Romano stressful lives. But there are options to get help. then steps in to draft an aftercare agree- help you get better, stay well and not ment, which may keep him in contact fall off the rails.” with the patient for up to five years. Dr. Schefke found first a Handbook “We monitor their compliance with for Dentist Well-Being Programs, pub- IPHP was created more than 30 years the program they’ve chosen, whether lished a decade ago by the American ago by physicians interested in helping that means therapy or random toxicolo- Dental Association. The free book aims their colleagues who abused drugs and gy testing or continued use of antide- to help dental societies establish mem- alcohol, but since 1997 IPHP has been pressants. I call it ‘keeping them in the ber assistance programs. (Download the professionally staffed by case managers fairway,’” he said. “When they stray, I’m PDF at http://on.cds.org/wellbeing.) Dr. like Russ Romano. Mr. Romano screens going to challenge them to get back on Schefke said the quick read was well clients to get an idea of what issues are track.” worth his time. disrupting their lives, and then works The most important thing, Mr. “But I found that we don’t need to do with them to identify a treatment pro- Romano said, is that everyone makes this, because Carole is already doing it gram and further aid their return to good health a priority. in Des Plaines,” Dr. Schefke said, speak- good health. “The profession has a responsibility ing of Carole Hoffman and her staff at “Some patients come in themselves, to maintain its integrity. The dentist’s the Illinois Professionals Health Program some are referred by colleagues, some responsibility is to be sure the profes- (IPHP). The statewide program of the are referred to us by the Illinois Depart- sion isn’t desecrated by addiction and Advocate Medical Group helps health- ment of Financial and Professional Reg- harm to patients. It’s up to the individ- care professionals exclusively who are ulations (IDFPR),” Mr. Romano ual; if they feel that they need help they struggling with addiction, depression explained. “A common fear that patients need to attend to it, just as they would if and psychosocial conditions including have when they come to us is the fear of they were in severe pain.” I family problems and stress. being reported to IDFPR, but our pro- “The dentists we work with are largely gram offers complete confidentiality — Ms. Brown is CDS senior writer. independent practitioners for whom drug even if the patient is non-compliant Photo: © Igor Normann / Shutterstock Images.

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IT’S THE LAW by John M. Green, DDS, JD

Contact Dr. Green at 312.676.5980 or [email protected].

Scandal is painful reminder to practice safely © Getty Images n March, an oral surgeon in Tulsa, OK, made national headlines. A patient of the practice with no known risk factors tested positive for both HIV and hepatitis C. It is Ibelieved the source of the infection was the treatment received from the oral surgeon. Upon investigation by the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry, it was discovered that the office used two sets of instruments: one set for patients known to have infectious diseases and a second for those believed to be free of diseases. The autoclave machine had not been tested for six years. There were other sterilization and cross-contamination issues found during the investigation. When patients hear such stories, concern about exposure to diseases in a dental setting can shake the public’s faith in dentistry. Knowledge of how diseases are transmitted and our understanding of appropriate prevention methods has improved significantly. The vast majority When patients radiology, parenteral medications, oral surgical procedures and of practitioners have sound dental laboratories). safety guidelines in place. How- hear such stories, Infection control is much like football; the best offense is a ever, when a crisis of confi- concern about good defense. dence such as the scandal in Make certain that all the people who work in the office are Tulsa comes to light, it is exposure to familiar with the policies. Hold periodic meetings to review the important for all dental offices diseases in a dental policies and reinforce their importance with all personnel. to review the precautions that Doing so will help educate, and also serves as a check to make they are taking. Now is the time setting can shake certain that everyone on staff is in compliance. Additionally, to update practice policies and the public’s faith explaining that the protocols are in place not only for the make certain that everyone who patient’s safety, but also for the workers’ safety will ensure that works in the office understands in dentistry. there is a vested interest in complying with the procedures. the policies and procedures and Finally, demonstrate to patients your office’s adherence to complies with them. infection control guidelines by showing them packaged steril- In 2003, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Preven- ized instruments and your use of universal precautions to rein- tion published Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health force your patients’ confidence in your practice. Care Settings. These guidelines are the standard of care for Complacency is not an option. I infection control in dentistry. The recommendations outlined in the report include: • Educating and protecting dental healthcare personnel; Editor’s note: The above article does not constitute legal advice but is for edu- • Preventing transmission of bloodborne pathogens; cational purposes only. In order to obtain legal advice, a personal consultation • Hand hygiene; with an attorney is required. The views expressed in this column are those of • Personal protective equipment; the writer and not necessarily the opinions of the Chicago Dental Society. • Sterilization and disinfection of patient-care items; • Environmental infection control; Dr. Green is a practicing dentist and defense attorney who has been represent- • Dental unit waterlines, biofilm and water quality; and ing dentists and dental specialists for 20 years. Find more information on • Special considerations (i.e., handpieces and other devices, Dr. Green at www.greenlawoffice.net.

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FROM THE GROUND UP A column about the CDS Foundation. by Milly Goldstein

For more information, visit www.cdsfound.org

Encouraging signs accompany spring

his spring I find myself globe-trotting for both business the clinic at 630.260.8530. and pleasure. Each place I visit has something to teach If anyone knows about the need for a strong volunteer net- Tme; I try to learn from what the locals are doing to help work it is Ed Schaaf, the 2012 recipient of our CDS Foundation their neighbors in need, and I consider what is doable at home. Vision Award. Dr. Schaaf’s 52-year career exemplifies everything I ask of both our CDS Foundation and myself, “Are we doing that the Vision Award represents: contributions that significantly enough?” and consistently impact the advancement of the dental profes- This recent report from The Giving Institute at the Indiana sion through volunteer service; a demonstrated ability and will- University School of Philanthropy, published at www.charity-______ingness to serve as a mentor; and evidence of philanthropy, ______navigator.org, offers insight into the challenges and opportuni- including time and expertise donated to improve access to care. ties we face: For many years Dr. Schaaf was the face of dentistry at the • Total giving to charitable organizations was $298.42 bil- now-shuttered Free People’s Clinic, where free care was pro- lion in 2011 (about 2 percent of GDP). This is an increase of 4 vided to all who sought it. In addition to the clinical work, Dr. percent from 2010. Schaaf recruited volunteers and collected extra supplies from • As in previous years, the majority of that giving came from virtually any vendor he met. There are innumerable patients individuals. Specifically, individuals gave $217.79 billion (73 per- who owe their improved oral health — and oral health aware- cent), representing a 3.9 percent ness — to Dr. Schaaf. The CDS Foundation was honored to increase over 2010. relay its thanks through the Vision Award. • Giving by individuals is Giving by I hope that you will nominate a similarly esteemed colleague critically important, as it repre- individuals is for the 2013 Vision Award. The nominating form is available at sents nearly 9 out of every 10 http://on.cds.org.visionCDSF. dollars donated. critically important, I know our new interim executive director, Carolyn Van Eck, • Corporate giving account- as it represents is eager to receive your nominations and to speak with you ed for just 5 percent of total giv- about our foundation’s plans for the coming year. ing in 2011. nearly 9 out of every Carolyn has served on the CDS Foundation Board of • Donations were up for 10 dollars donated. Trustees, 2009-11, and as chair of the Dental Trade Alliance health charities (2.7 percent); Foundation, 2009-11. In addition, she has more than 30 years of public benefit charities (4 per- Corporate giving corporate experience with a major manufacturer in the dental cent); arts, culture, humanities accounted for just industry, in the roles of vice president and chief financial officer. charities (4.1 percent); interna- The CDS Foundation Board of Trustees is glad to have her tional charities (7.6 percent); 5 percent of the with us at this time, and we hope you enjoy working with her human services charities (2.5 total giving in 2011 as much as we have. percent); and environmental As you gear up for warmer weather, here are a few ways you and animal charities (4.6 percent). can show your support for the CDS Foundation: Therefore, it gives me great pleasure to talk about all the • Visit the free clinic: attend the open house and sign up to ways the CDS Foundation is growing. volunteer; Make plans to meet me at the CDS Foundation Dental Clin- • Consider who you would nominate for the 2013 Vision ic Open House Sunday, June 9. Our CDS Foundation trustees Award; and the clinic’s Board of Managers are eager to show you • Look for the CDS Foundation at your branch golf outing; around the modern new facility and tell you about the care our • Ask about the upcoming Wine Tasting; volunteer professionals have been delivering since February. If • Make a donation now at www.cdsfound.org. I you like what you see at the Open House, make a contribution or volunteer. Our patient base is growing quickly, and so too Ms. Goldstein is the chair of the Chicago Dental Society Foundation. She is also must our volunteer pool. Volunteer for an afternoon, one day the president of Harry J. Bosworth Company, a Skokie-based manufacturer of per month, or whatever fits your schedule. To volunteer, call dental materials.

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@ ______CDS.ORG A peek at the conversation online © Creativa / Shutterstock Images OPEN WIDE BLOG

@cds.org/news/blog______David Schubert brings hope to Baudin, Haiti What started as a typical college course for his daughter inspired a labor of love in West Suburban Branch member David Schubert. His family’s interest in helping the residents of Baudin, Haiti, in 1996 has grown into a year-round effort to provide dental and medical services to the remote mountain community today. Dr. Schubert’s oldest daughter, Vicky Krick, first learned about the Haitian culture through her coursework at Carthage College in Kenosha, WI. She spent a semester ONLINE COLUMN break in Baudin, refurbishing a school and teaching. The stories and emotions that Ms. Krick shared upon her return prompted Dr. Schubert to volunteer, too. He soon http://on.cds.org/FrontDesk found himself on a plane to Haiti. That first year, Dr. Schubert and other volunteers provided dental services out of a by Stephanie Sisk tiny, ill-equipped dispensary at a church. Volunteers used an old birthing chair, flash- lights and a lot of gauze, as Baudin does not have electricity or running water. Charting new territory Dr. Schubert said recently that he found need, faith and gratitude among his Hait- What’s big news for dentistry in the ian patients, and on the volunteers’ final day there the line of residents waiting to be next few years? Electronic charting. Let’s seen was still 50 deep. He resolved to return. start by dispelling the rumor that the Dr. Schubert typically makes three trips to Haiti a year, accompanied by up to federal government is requiring adop- seven volunteers. An average trip is eight days and includes five clinic days, during tion of electronic health records (EHR) which approximately 110 fillings, 35 cleanings and 400 extractions will be performed by next year. Dentists in private practice by two dentists, one hygienist and three other volunteers. will not be required to switch to EHR For more information about these trips or to make a donation, visit www.baudin-_____ unless they have Medicare patients or a ______dentalmission.org or find them on Facebook. large Medicaid patient load. It’s what electronic charting can do that tantalizes. “Besides the everyday improvements such as image management, financial management, payroll, etc.,” said L. Stephen Buchanan of the Dental Educa- tion Laboratories in California, “electronic charting offers the possibility of data mining across thousands of dental offices to pull out real-time clinical data about methods used and outcomes seen.” Instead of waiting years to ana- lyze a new method or new material, dentists can get results in months, allowing for successful treatments to be shared and implemented sooner. There are other benefits as well. Once a digital charting is up and running, “a paperless system allows you to spend more time with patients and provide better care,” wrote Jana Berghoff in an article in RDH magazine. David Schubert (center) with his niece, Rachel Mautone, and wife, Laura.

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TWEETS ON FACEBOOK Twitter.com/Chicago_Dental Facebook.com/chicagodentalsociety The dental Twitterverse writes In case you missed it

RT @DrLowenberg “Children learn to smile from their parents.” Shinichi Suzuki April 17 Retweeted by Chicago Dental Soc Did you see this article at ______Forbes.com? Dr. Oz is worried about your teeth. Should you worry, too? @Chicago_Dental www.forbes.com We’re making BIG plans (really, really BIG) to celebrate our 150th anniversary next year. How do YOU celebrate milestones? April 16 Did you see the news about healthcare and vouchers like those sold on Living- @WADentalAssoc Social and Groupon? An attorney from #OralHealth fact: less than half of children brush their teeth twice a day or more the State Board of Dentistry says the #2min2X rules also apply to dental services Retweeted by Chicago Dental Soc http://www.idfpr.com/News

April 15 @MallGADentistry Illinois recently received grant funding Did you know that snails have teeth? Thousands of teeny tiny little teeth called denti- to develop its health insurance market- cles. place. Learn more from the governor. Retweeted by Chicago Dental Soc www3.illinois.gov

April 9 @Grisko Don’t forget that CDS has a Jobs Board Today’s #GriskoTip: Your employees are some of your most influential brand ambas- just for dental assistants and hygienists sadors. Equip them with the tools they need. www.cds.org/jobboard Retweeted by Chicago Dental Soc March 6 A midweek chuckle, attributed to Mark @Chicago_Dental Twain: The CDS Foundation Dental Clinic in Wheaton welcomes uninsured patients for free “Be careful about reading health books. care (volunteers are needed, too) You may die of a misprint.” I

@Tate Stay connected with What did the artist say to the dentist?- Matisse hurt Retweeted by Chicago Dental Soc Chicago Dental Society • Like us on Facebook •FollowusonTwitter @RStilesDDS • Read Stephanie Sisk’s monthly column available Great to see Dr. Fayad speak abt CBVT tech and its role in modern endo at the NW exclusively online at CDS.org Side Branch meeting. Awesome! • Find out about CDS news and events through Retweeted by Chicago Dental Soc our blog — Open Wide

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ACCESS TO CARE A look at challenges facing our profession.

try Charitable Foundation (RICF), a Paula Rosenberg body established five years prior to provide comprehensive care to racetrack workers in Illinois. She offers dental finds her calling care to backstretch residents of all ages. The late Lucy Reum, the first female along the backstretch chair of the Illinois Racing Board, was moved by her experience to create RICF. by Joanna Brown Yup, the racetracks. “She had visited the backstretch and “I thought a bit about the population was appalled by the health disparities there, and I was intrigued,” recalled Dr. there,” said RICF executive director ike many new graduates, Rosenberger, a 1982 graduate of the Peggy Goestsch. “The backstretch resi- Paula Rosenberger was open University of Illinois at Chicago College dents work on site seven days a week — to most any job opportunity of Dentistry. “But I knew when I said long days caring for the horses — and L that crossed her path. She out loud about the opening, ‘this is too they’re always moving around the coun- was working a few part-time jobs in the weird’ that I was going to go after that try. They have poor oral health, among Pilsen neighborhood in 1984 when she job.” other health needs.” heard about an opening for a dentist at Since 1984, Dr. Rosenberger has Given that Illinois is the only state the racetracks. been a staff dentist at the Racing Indus- that allows minors to reside in back-

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stretch housing with their parents, Ms. Hispanic population I work with has a Goestch said there are 6,000 people in very high dental IQ.” RICF’s care. The foundation offers on- But, she said, it’s the people she cares site primary care, dental care, social ser- for who keep her coming back. vices, outpatient substance abuse “They come to their appointments treatment and mental health services at straight from the barns, so they might Arlington Park, Balmoral, Fairmount have hay or snow on them, but they are Park, Hawthorne and Maywood Park all very appreciative of the care we pro- racetracks. vide. They step away from their jobs to Services are bilingual, as 96 percent come to their appointments, so it’s a real of backstretch staff are Spanish-speaking sign of respect and appreciation when immigrants. A recent study of the back- they take the extra time for a shower stretch residents by the University of before they come here.” Illinois found that their health dispari- A 2012 grant from the Chicago Den- ties are twice those of the average low- tal Society Foundation will allow RICF income Latino. This includes areas like to purchase new equipment; specifical- childhood obesity, respiratory illness ly, a 45-year-old mobile dental unit, and tuberculosis, as well as oral health. which is transported to each track twice Dr. Rosenberger does a lot of restora- annually will be replaced. tive work, extractions, and care for “This will change my life,” Dr. Rosen- bloody gums that have never been berger said. I cleaned. “It keeps my skills sharp,” she A Chicago Dental Society Foundation grant will said. “We talk a lot about flossing and Ms. Brown is the CDS senior writer. allow RICF to replace its 45-year-old mobile periodontal disease, but I find that the Photography by Andrew Campbell. dental unit.

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GOING LOCAL A look at what’s happening in our community

UIC’s Christopher Engeland Receives NIH Grant CORTINO SUKOTJO WINS ADEA FELLOWSHIP Christopher Engeland, an assistant professor of periodontics at the University of Illinois at Chica- The American Dental Educa- go (UIC) College of Dentistry, received a $1,250,000 research grant through the National Insti- tion Association (ADEA) tute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health as a principal investigator for a study being awarded the ADEA/William done in collaboration with Penn State University and the Albert Einstein Medical College in the J. Gies Foundation Educa- Bronx, NY — the main site where the study takes place. tion Fellowship to UIC ‘s The data collected enables the research team to study the effects of stress on cognitive decline Cortino Sukotjo, DDS, PhD. over time. The fellowship was awarded The study has 320 male and female subjects between the ages of 25 and 65, and who are eco- March 16-19 at the ADEA nomically and racially diverse. It first looks at the daily stress levels of the individual for two Annual Session in Seattle. weeks. In a similar manner, stress levels are reassessed every six months for four years. “ADEA is pleased to offer The data is collected in real time by using smartphones. Subjects are asked how much stress Dr. Sukotjo this opportunity they are undergoing at particular moments, and cognitive tests are done on the phone. to examine the ways in One goal is to see what the impact on cognitive functioning is for someone with a stressful day which dentists who are edu- versus someone with a stressful week, and to assess the cumulative effects of stress across years. cated abroad may meet the In addition, Dr. Engeland will study how stress affects cognition with inflammation as a challenges that faculty short- potential mediator. Blood samples are shipped to UIC and tested for baseline inflammation and ages pose to dental education inflammatory responses. Saliva samples, attained four times a day for a week, also are tested as a programs in the United measure of physiological stress. States,” said ADEA President “I am very excited about this study because of its depth,” said Dr. Engeland, “as well as the Gerald Glickman. breadth of information it will give to us.” As the ADEA/William J. The information regarding stress, inflammation, and cognitive health will assist in UIC’s blood Gies Foundation Education and tissue regeneration research, Dr. Engeland added. Fellow, Dr. Sukotjo will spend three months in Washington, DC, working with the ADEA Policy Center on issues of importance to LOOKING FOR higher education, such as faculty recruitment, develop- A DENTAL HYGIENIST? ment and retention; leader- Dental Careers Forum connects ship development; teaching strategies; competencies and dentists with dental hygienists their assessment; as well as accreditation and licensure. We’ve made the job of looking for a dental hygienist A dentist educated abroad or dental assistant easier. The CDS online Dental himself, Dr. Sukotjo has Careers Forum is the place to start your search. written numerous articles on CDS offers this service FREE to member dentists, topics related to dental edu- dental hygienists and dental assistants. cation, and currently serves CDS members may post positions available; as a member of the Editorial Review Board for the Journal dental hygienists and dental assistants seeking jobs of Dental Education. may post their résumés; and each may browse the In 2008, as a member of other’s postings. It is a great way to connect the job the Predoctoral Implant Pro- seekers with the job posters. To get started, visit gram at UIC, Dr. Sukotjo http://on.cds.org/careers. received the ADEA/Zimmer Dental Implant Education Teaching Award. I

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SNAP SHOTS Profiles of people in our profession

mont to watch the live stream from Eric Jackson goes to bat ESPN3 on the big screens of the draft happening live in Nashville. “It was great to sit with current team for the Bandits members watching these ‘dreams come true.’ The players were excited, happy, by Rachel Azark debating who was going to be drafted. It was really fun to be at live, and it was a really great time,” said Dr. Jackson. During the season, Dr. Jackson is t was just a few months ago that Chicago Dental Society required to be on call in case of any injuries. But he expects to member Eric Jackson found a message on his LinkedIn also attend some of the games as just a fan with his daughters. account from the Chicago Bandits, a women’s professional “It’s kind of like that classic baseball experience: you sit Ifastpitch softball team. They were looking for a team dentist. down, have your kids next to you, get some popcorn or Little did the team know that Dr. Jackson, a 2005 graduate peanuts and you’re in good shape,” said Dr. Jackson. of the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, has As a father of two girls, he thinks that the Bandits’ new sta- a bit of history with softball. Both his wife and sister-in-law dium is a great place to see professional women playing a coach softball at Lyons Township High School in LaGrange. sport. And he appreciates the fact that the players sign auto- And they have all been avid Bandits fans since the team’s incep- graphs after the games. tion in 2004. “[The players] are amazingly skilled athletes and role mod- As the clock ticked down toward Opening Day, Dr. Jackson els,” said Dr. Jackson. “Fastpitch softball, there is no men’s geared up to fit the women for their mouth guards. equivalent. I like the uniqueness of it.” “[Regarding injuries], pretty much anything you have seen Dr. Jackson is looking forward to the season opener June 1 in major league baseball you can see in professional softball. against the Indiana Slammers. You can get hit by a pitch, especially in the mouth, or a ground “I have had such a good time meeting the players — even ball can take a bad hop and jump up. With all those sorts of though it’s only been a few of them,” said Dr. Jackson. “When things you obviously have to protect the professional athletes they all get into town, it will be really great to be a part of the as best you can,” he said. team. I can’t be more excited.” I So far, Dr. Jackson has only met a handful of the players, since most of them live out of state for a large portion of the Ms. Azark is the CDS editorial assistant. year. He attended their 2013 Collegiate Draft Night in Rose-

Bandits fast facts • Jennie Finch, who Time magazine once described as the most famous softball player in history, joined the Bandits in 2005 after winning a gold medal at the 2004 Olympics. She retired in 2010. • In 2011, the Bandits made history. Its stadium was the first built solely for a women’s professional sports team. Its address, appropriately enough, is 27 Jennie Finch Way, Rosemont. • The stadium capacity is 2,000. • The team colors are black, orange and blue. • The team mascot is a raccoon named Outlaw. Eric Jackson with Bandits team members.

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DENTAL DATELINE Provided by your Chicago Dental Society member dentists.

Good oral health begins with a well-balanced diet

verybody knows that a well- balanced diet is good for a healthy lifestyle. Your food E choices affect your body — but they also greatly affect your oral health. What you choose to eat helps prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Your mouth, teeth and gums are also your tools for eating, chewing and swal- lowing, so it’s important to keep them healthy with the right foods.

A HEALTHY DIET According to choosemyplate.gov, a website from the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, a balanced diet should include: • Fruits and vegetables. Combined, these should cover half your plate at meals. • Grains. Half the grains you eat should be whole grains. • Dairy. Choose low-fat or fat-free dairy products. •Protein.Make lean protein choices. LIMIT THE SUGAR IN YOUR DIET greens and almonds. For sources of DIET AND TOOTH DECAY Bacteria found in your mouth feed off phosphorus, try protein-rich foods like According to the American Dental the sugars in food and release acids, meat, poultry, fish and eggs. Both calci- Association, the foods you eat and what which can lead to tooth decay. Sweets um and phosphorus are important for you drink can have a direct influence and snack foods are a concern because protecting and rebuilding tooth enamel. on how often cavities occur and how of the amount and type of sugar they Other healthy food choices are fruits they progress. This is dependent on a contain, not to mention that they offer and vegetables, since they are high in few factors including: little or no nutritional value. both water and fiber. These foods also • The form of the food and whether Sugary drinks like soda, lemonade help stimulate saliva production, which it’s liquid, solid, sticky or slow to dissolve; and sweetened coffee or tea are particu- will wash away harmful acids and food • The frequency with which you larly harmful because the constant sip- particles away from the teeth. Many eat or drink sugary and acidic foods ping creates a sugar bath over the teeth contain vitamin C, which is important and beverages; and promotes tooth decay. for healthy gums and quick healing of • The combination of the foods you wounds, and vitamin A, which is a key eat and the order in which you eat them; FOODS THAT MAY BENEFIT nutrient in building tooth enamel. I • Medical conditions you might DENTAL HEALTH have, such as acid reflux or eating dis- Foods rich in calcium and other nutri- For more information on healthy eating and your orders, which can increase the risk of ents are good for tooth health. They oral health, visit www.mouthhealthy.org/en/nutrition. cavities and weaken your teeth. include cheese, milk, yogurt, leafy Images: © Shutterstock Images

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APPLICANTS & DECEASED MEMBERS

APPLICANTS DECEASED MEMBERS Adebayo, Albert Jafri, Ambreen Patel, Sima Battistoni, Julio University of Illinois, 2012 New York University, 2005 Loyola University, 1993 Loyola University, 1960 7033 S. Merrill Ave., Chicago 37 Lake Adalyn Dr. 28956 W. IL Route 120 315 N. LaGrange Rd., Apt. 809 Kenwood/Hyde Park Branch South Barrington Lakemoor LaGrange Park, IL Al-Azzawi, Bushra Northwest Suburban Branch North Suburban Branch West Suburban Branch International Dental School Kapoor, Shikha Pezeshk, Mohammad Died March 8. 2545 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago New York University, 2011 Indiana University, 2012 North Suburban Branch 12200 S. Western Ave. 4049 W. 26th St., Chicago Catrambone, Dominic Ansari, Asim M. Blue Island West Side Branch Chicago College of Dental University of Illinois, 2010 South Suburban Branch Pienkowski, Alma Surgery, 1947 1037 Woodfield Rd., Schaumburg Kontos, John University of Illinois, 1977 1609 Clover Dr., Inverness, IL Northwest Suburban Branch Loyola University, 1986 1101 W. Irving Park Rd. West Suburban Branch Arora, Nina 25 E. Washington St., Chicago Bensenville Died April 6. University of Illinois, 2008 North Side Branch West Suburban Branch 5050 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago Lombardo, Alma Pryor, Elizabeth Green, John M., Sr. Englewood Branch University of Illinois, 2008 University of Illinois, 1985 Loyola University, 1954 Azad, Koushan 754 S. Rand Rd., Lake Zurich 1515 E. 52nd Pl., Chicago 10600 Kolin, Oak Lawn, IL University of Montreal, 1998 Northwest Suburban Branch Kenwood/Hyde Park Branch Englewood Branch 200 W. Lake St., Addison Lychyk, Natalie Radfar, Rebecca Died Oct. 2. West Suburban Branch Loyola University, 1989 University of Pennsylvania, 2004 Brewer, Shari 1200 Highridge Pkwy. 9725 Woods Dr., Skokie Krol, Zenon University of Nebraska, 2012 Westchester North Side Branch Chicago College of Dental 3001 Green Bay Rd. West Suburban Branch Sarantopoulos, Demetios Surgery, 1944 North Chicago Medina, Nancy Marquette University, 2006 195 Cascade Dr. North Suburban Branch Harvard University, 2001 1900 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg Indian Head Park, IL Crystal, Howard 7109 N. Ottawa Ave., Chicago Northwest Suburban Branch Englewood Branch University of Illinois, 1978 Northwest Side Branch Sharma, Vineet Died July 27, 2008. 528 W. Barry, Chicago Parker, Stephen New York University, 2011 North Side Branch Louisiana State University, 1985 12200 S. Western Ave. Loevy, Hannelore Dillard, Melvin 300 Center Dr., Vernon Hills Blue Island International Dental School, 1952 Howard University, 2010 North Suburban Branch South Suburban Branch 5550 S. South Shore Dr. 1504 E. 87th St., Chicago Patel, Amitkumar Umapathy, Meenakshi Apt. 415 Kenwood/Hyde Park Branch Boston University, 2012 New York University, 2011 Chicago, IL Duraes, Gabriela 12200 S. Western Ave. 6560 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago West Side Branch University of Maryland, 2010 Blue Island West Side Branch Died March 23. 12033 S. Pulaski Rd., Alsip South Suburban Branch Weitz, Lauren South Suburban Branch Patel, Deepan Marquette University, 2005 Madigan-Jones, Mary Foes, Jennifer Tufts University, 2010 101 Amherst Dr., Bartlett University of Illinois, 1983 Southern Illinois University, 2011 4714 N. Kimball Ave., Chicago West Suburban Branch 7 Jasmine Ct., Streamwood, IL 3600 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago North Side Branch Woisetschlaeger, Chi Northwest Suburban Branch North Side Branch Patel, Geena Howard University, 2011 Died March 14. Foley, John University of Illinois, 2010 200 W. Lake St., Addison University of Illinois, 2009 5452 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago West Suburban Branch Schklair, Eugene 820 S. Bartlett Rd., Streamwood Englewood Branch Zoeteman, Michelle University of Illinois, 1961 Northwest Suburban Branch Patel, Prashant Marquette University, 1999 19100 Sprague St., Tarzana, CA Gonzalez, Michael University of Illinois, 1991 605 E. 170th St., South Holland West Suburban Branch University of Detroit-Mercy, 2012 150 W. Half Day Rd. South Suburban Branch Died Dec. 22, 2011. 3337 N. Harlem Ave., Chicago Buffalo Grove Northwest Side Branch North Suburban Branch

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MEETING PLACE Dental meetings and CE opportunities

May September 25 CDS Virtual Reality Meeting

22: West Side & West Suburban branches All Day — Starting at 9 a.m. (CST). Annual Golf Outing. Old Oak Country Club, 14200 Earn live CE credits when you attend the day of the presentation. Or view sessions on demand at your con- Parker Rd., Homer Glenn. 8 a.m. shotgun start. venience to earn self-study CE credits. Attend on the day of the presentation for a chance to win prizes. Includes golf cart rental, BBQ lunch and prizes. Registration is free. Register at http://on.cds.org/2013VRM. Limited to 72 players. First-come, first-served. $100 Early Birdie Fee (if registered by May 8); Featuring presentations by: $125 Bogie Fee (after May 8). RSVP to Mark • Richard Sullivan, DDS: Implants (sponsored by Nobel Biocare) Ploskonka at [email protected]______or • Anthony Cardoza, DDS: Lasers (sponsored by Technology 4 Medicine) 630.926.3920. • Mary Govoni, CDA, RDH, MBA: Dental Assisting • Kirk Behrendt: Practice Management 28: Dental Arts Club • Doreen Johnson, RDH, MA: Non-Surgical Periodontal Anesthesia Options Steven Weeks, DDS: Electronic Root Measure- (sponsored by Dentsply Professional) ment: An Update. Lincoln Tavern, 1858 W. Waban- sia Ave., Chicago. 6:30-10:30 p.m. For information, email Daniela Brzozowski at CDS is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to

[email protected]. assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA June CERP at www.ada.org/cerp.

5: Arcolian Dental Arts Society Annual Golf Outing. Village Greens of Woodridge, Study clubs 575 W. 75th St., Woodridge. 7 a.m. shotgun start. Includes golf, lunch and prizes. For information, Central Lake County Dental Study Club call Mike Biasiello at 847.825.1457 or email Meets third Tuesday of every month at noon, January-November, Grandma V’s Pancakes, [email protected]. 10 E. Maple Ave., Mundelein. For information, contact Paul Showers, 847.816.3636. Chicago Aesthetic Masters, a Hornbrook Group Study Club 5: Englewood Branch Meets monthly, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the office of Sheldon Seidman, 410 N. Michigan Ave.,

Annual Golf Outing. Cog Hill Golf and Country Club, Suite 1014, Chicago. For information, call 312.644.4321 or email [email protected]. Course 2, 12294 Archer Ave., Lemont. 12:30 p.m. Chicago Dental Study Club shotgun start. Fees: Golf, cart and dinner: For information, visit www.chicagodentalstudyclub.com or call Forrest Tower, 708.423.0610. $103/player; Golf and cart only: $60/player; Newcomers are free. Please RSVP. Dinner only: $43/person (at 6 p.m.). Greater Evanston Dentists Association RSVP to Michael Meehan by May 22. Call Meets first Monday of every month, noon-1 p.m., Gio Restaurant, 1631 Chicago Ave., Evanston. 708.448.3131, fax 708.448.3412 or email For information, contact Roger Nouneh, 847.475.7754.

[email protected]. Uptown Dental Forum Meets every Friday, 12:30-2 p.m., Via Veneto Restaurant, 6340 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. Academy of 7: South Suburban Branch General Dentistry sponsorship approved. For information, contact Steven Pearl, 773.262.4544. Annual Fishing Trip. Leaving from Burnham Har- Waukegan Dental Study Group bor (west side, closest to Soldier Field. The boat is Semi-monthly meeting, noon-2 p.m., Waukegan Ramada, 200 Green Bay Rd., Waukegan. at I dock). Arrive no later than 5:30 a.m. The boat For information, contact Robert Stanuch, 847.336.8080, or Ellis Neiburger, 847.244.0292. can accommodate up to 20 fishermen. Friends and children are welcome. Send a $100 deposit to hold your place to: Kevin L. Patterson, DDS; Publicize your event CDS provides the free publication of meeting announcements for dental study clubs and other 910 S. Catherine Ave., La Grange, IL 60525. not-for-profit organizations. The publication of such notices is at the sole discretion of CDS. Email Dr. Patterson with any questions at Submit your information using our online form at http://on.cds.org/MyEvent or fax it to 312.836.7337. [email protected]. Include the following: subject, date, time, location and speaker’s name and degree, as well as the name and phone or email of your contact person. All information must be submitted in writing. The editor reserves the right to edit material for space and style.

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SUNDAY November 17 Palmer House • 17 E. Monroe St., Chicago Reception: 6:15 p.m. | Installation: 7 p.m. | Dessert: 8 p.m.

The 2014 CDS Officer Nominees CDS Election President • Richard Holba, DDS The election will be held President-elect • Susan Becker Doroshow, DDS Wednesday, November 13, Secretary • George Zehak, DDS during the Regional Meeting Vice President • Phillip Fijal, DDS at the Drury Lane in Treasurer • Louis Imburgia, DDS Oakbrook Terrace.

BRANCH NEWS News from the home front

Englewood by Denise Hale, DDS

Happy Spring!

Kevin King is one of several dentists who worked diligently to open the Chicago Dental Society Foundation Dental Clinic in Wheaton. The free clinic serves patients in Lake, Cook and DuPage counties who show proof of residency and an income at or below 200 percent of the poverty level.

Outgoing branch president Aaron Tucke spent his birthday in Clearwater, FL, with his family. Rumor has it the family had a little too much time in the sun and that lobsters were not the only red creatures milling about. Happy belated birthday, Aaron! ENGLEWOOD: Rena and Mike Sheehan celebrated (Top) Rick Schuberth, their 27th wedding anniversary Feb. 2. Brigid McCormick Happy Anniversary to the love birds! (Jim McCormick's wife), Bernie Muzynski and Don Doyle. John Kozal reports that his daughter Katarina’s JV pom dance team — the (Left) Larry Michet with Lockport High School Porterettes — his wife Bernadette and won the Illinois state championship for her friend, Dulciline Dus- Division I schools. John’s other daugh- reis. Both Bernadette and Dulciline are from ter, Natasha, was invited to dance with São Palo, Brazil. the Willow Street Dance Theater at its national dance competition. No dentists in the family, but plenty of talented dancers! Green Jr. and Gavin Green, and physi- I hope to see everyone at the Englewood cian Christopher Green, has died. We Branch Golf Outing June 5 at Cog Hill. Ava Green, wife of the late John M. extend condolences to the entire Green Let the swinging begin! Green Sr., mother of members John M. family.

Your branch correspondents ENGLEWOOD ...... Denise Hale, 708.599.7090, [email protected] KENWOOD/HYDE PARK ...... Sherece Thompson, 773.238.9777, [email protected]______NORTH SIDE ...... Joshua Ries, 312.751.0026, [email protected] NORTH SUBURBAN ...... Nikisha Jodhan, 312.854.0806, [email protected] and Ingrid Schroetter, 312.372.7752, [email protected]______NORTHWEST SIDE ...... Mark Spinazze, 847.255.7080, [email protected] NORTHWEST SUBURBAN...... Angie Willox, 847.670.9020, [email protected] SOUTH SUBURBAN ...... Edward Ruiz, 708.798.8899, [email protected]______WEST SIDE...... Michelle Jennings, 708.354.4545, [email protected] and Michael Santucci, 815.621.1605, [email protected] WEST SUBURBAN ...... Andrew Wiers, 630.369.2020, [email protected]

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Kenwood/Hyde Park detailing all prosthetic aspects of this their interests and enjoy their family by Sherece Thompson, DDS technique. Participants were encouraged without being on a schedule. to ask questions while they watched how Our deepest sympathy and prayers are to convert a denture into a full arch pro- Many of our North Suburban Branch for our past president, Lawrence visional prosthesis. endodontists gathered at our March White, who lost his father Feb. 3. meeting to hear Mohammed Fayad pre- Leland White was a veteran of the Irene Renieris and her husband, Eric sent the lecture “Cone Beam Volumetric Armed Services, where he served as a Arvin, welcomed a baby boy, Apollo, Technology in Dentistry: A New Era of sergeant for the medic unit. Mr. White Aug. 11. They are very excited to intro- Diagnosis and Treatment.” received a Master’s degree from Roo- duce little Apollo to the world of sports sevelt University and began his teaching and to have him help cheer on the career in the Chicago Public Schools. He Chicago White Sox and the University of also served on the Chicago Board of Michigan sports teams. Education for over 34 years.

North Side by Joshua Ries, DDS

The North Side Branch held its third and fourth meetings of the year at Vivo. Both meetings were well attended, including many first-timers. Walter Lamacki presented “How We Got Here,” a historical look at our profession, at the Jan. 8 meeting. And on March 12, Sheldon Seidman gave a presentation entitled “Cosmetic Dentistry is More than Making White, Straight Teeth.”

Harvey Mahler had a very busy start to 2013. On Jan. 8, Dr. Mahler presented the lecture “Essentials of General Den- tistry” to the West Side Branch. NORTH SIDE: Irene Renieris and her husband, Eric Arvin, announced the birth of their baby boy, Harvey was featured in a live, in-stu- Apollo, born Aug. 11. dio segment titled “Focus on Family: Alleviating Dental Anxiety” Feb. 26 on the WGN Midday News. Dr. Mahler dis- cussed tips for kids, dealing with dental North Suburban Northwest Side fears and the Dental Vibe, a multi-pur- by Nikisha Jodhan, DDS, and by Mark Spinazze, DDS pose instrument. Ingrid Schroetter, DDS Harvey will also contribute to the It was a busy winter for our colleagues American Dental Association’s 2014 Dick Janson reports that he has merged on the northwest side, with a long list of Library Transition Plan. his practice with that of George Warga. special achievements. The new combined practice will be called Winnetka Dental Arts and will be Continuing a proud history of the Lynse Briney became a diplomate to the located in Winnetka. Northwest Side Branch, Mary Starsiak American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. is now the chair of the Illinois State After 46 years of practicing dentistry on Board of Dentistry. Barb Mousel, Barry Cherny, Leo Dumanis, Bruce the northwest side of Chicago, Woody Anthony Spina and Geri DiFranco Hochstadter and Richard Isaacson Malitz is finally calling it quits. It was a have also held this prestigious position recently hosted an instructional course great ride made wonderful by being sur- in the past. Congratulations to Mary, as covering immediate load dental implant rounded by a great staff and loyal we all wish her well in her new endeav- full arch restoration. This over-the- patients. He and his wife, Mickey, plan or. shoulder bench course included a live to enjoy their retirement by “staying out Recently, the members of the Illinois demonstration projected on screen of each other’s way;” they will pursue State Board of Dentistry have become

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NORTH SUBURBAN: (Top) Irwin Malitz, pictured with his wife, Mickey, and staff, announced his retirement.

(Bottom) The March branch meeting was well attended as Mohammed Fayad (top, second from right) presented a lecture on cone beam technology. Pictured standing with Dr. Fayad (L-R) are Marcella Leonard, Scott Bentkover, David Rosenbaum and Larry Farsakian. Seated are Michael Gaynor and Marty Rogers.

members of the Western Region Exam- marshall on opening night for the ining Board, adding to their duties as Chicago Blackhawks Alumni Skate, Central Regional Dental Training Service where the temperatures dipped to a and North East Regional Board mem- frosty -15 degrees! Mark also participat- bers. Mary also remains secretary of the ed in the Inner City Education’s charity CDS Foundation Board of Trustees and fundraising game (no word on whether chair of its Special Events Committee. he was in the enforcer role). She noted that the CDSF Dental Clinic

saw its first patients in February, and is Congratulations to Anthony Spina on ______hosting an Open House June 9. being named the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons’ Mark Storer participated in the Chicago Committee Person of the Year for 2012. Hockey City Classic weekend at Soldier The AAOMS award specifically rec- Field earlier in the year. He was an ice ognized his work with the Committee

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on Health Care and Advocacy. The award will be formally presented at the opening ceremony of the AAOMS national meeting in October.

Angela Falcone is settling into her beautiful new office in the Fulton River Dis- trict in Chicago. Fulton River Dental, 567 W. Kinzie St., is approaching its first anniversary. Angela and her staff, Eliza- beth, Abby and Annie, also celebrated their first holiday party at Carnivale.

Chuck DiFranco was honored as the recipient of the Raffaele Suriano Award from the University of Illinois at Chica- go College of Dentistry. The award is given for important contributions to dentistry in the Chicago area by a faculty member or alumnus of a Chicago- area dental school or friend of dentistry. The award reflects the contributions of Dr. Suriano, a former Dean of the Loy- ola University School of Dentistry. Congratulations to Chuck on this great honor!

With the warm weather upon us and the meeting season winding down, we wish everyone a safe and fun summer. NORTHWEST SIDE: (Top) Mark Storer participated in the Chicago We will see you at Rosewood Restaurant Hockey City Classic weekend at Soldier Field in the fall. earlier in the year.

(Middle) Spencer Bloom with ADA Executive Director Kathy O’Loughlin and ADA Presi- Northwest Suburban dent Robert Faiella at the ADA Recruitment by Angie Willox, DDS and Retention Conference.

The Northwest Suburban Branch is (Bottom) Angela Falcone will be celebrating pleased to announce our newest mem- the first annversary of her practice, Fulton bers: Tina Smith-Arpino welcomes new River Dental. She is pictured with her staff at their holiday party at Carnivale. associate Joshua Secrest, and Jeff (L-R) Elizabeth, Abby, Angela, Annie. Kemp is pleased to announce the addition of Chris Hall to his team.

John Foley announced that he pur- chased Northwest Orthodontics from Dr. Foley is a native of Lake Zurich er, a sophomore, and the Stevenson Alan Kaplin in January. Northwest and, after completing his residency at High School basketball team finished Orthodontics has been a staple in the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, is excited second at the 4A state tournament in Streamwood and Franklin Park for more to be back in the Chicago area close to March. Dean and his family are very than 30 years with a strong commitment family, friends and colleagues. proud of the team and look forward to a to its patients and its communities. repeat appearance, as many of Parker’s Dr. Foley and his staff are excited Yaroslav Yarmolyuk held an open teammates are sophomores and juniors. about the future of the practice, as they house Jan. 19 to introduce people to his work to integrate new technologies and new orthodontic practice, Orthodontic Victoria Ursitti presented a Windy City techniques while maintaining strong Experts, in Arlington Heights. Lecture on pediatric dentistry at the personal relationships with their 2013 Midwinter Meeting. She and her patients. Dean Nichols reports that his son Park- family also enjoyed a Spring Break ski

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NORTHWEST SUBURBAN: John Foley pur- chased Alan Kaplin’s practice in January.

trip to Breckenridge, CO. They skied down from the highest lift in North America — 12,840 feet!

Please watch out for the schedule of our 2013-14 branch meetings and plan to join us this fall for some great presentations, discussions, meals and CE! I look forward to seeing many of you there.

As always, please feel free to email me at [email protected] with any branch news, or call 847.670.9020.

South Suburban by Edward Ruiz, DDS

Cyclist Gregory Duffner of Homewood is leading a group of four as they embark on a mission trip to raise money and awareness for Mercy Housing (www.mercyhousing.org). The non-profit organization develops, finances and operates affordable program-enriched housing communities for families, seniors and people with special needs who lack economic resources and access to quality safe housing opportunities. This group of dedicated individuals ______will be taking six weeks out of their personal lives — as well as their dental practices — to ride from San Francisco to the east coast. Donations can be made

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online at www.mercyhousing.org.

The Jan. 8 branch meeting featured a wonderfully captivating speaker in Robert Bosack. His lecture on local anesthetics and their complications kept our group on the edge of their seats by citing examples of various complications we hope never to experience in our practice.

Our March 12 meeting at Balagio featured Edward Pavlik. Ed’s credits are numerous, including a board certifica- tion from the National Board of Forensic Dentistry. He held our attention with photos and stories from the infamous Gacy murders case. Ed, a well regarded forensic dentist, was involved with the investigation, helping to identify vic- tims. He was also involved in the investigation of the 1979 American Airlines flight 191 crash that claimed 274 lives. Thank you, Ed, for sharing your stories with us. Speaking of Ed, he received the Odontology Section’s Lester Luntz Award at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences 65th Anniversary Meeting in Washington, DC, in Febru- ary. He is also an orthodontist/consultant for the American Dental Association Council on Dental Practice. Since 1967, he has worked as a forensic odontolo- gist, consultant and lecturer throughout SOUTH SUBURBAN: (Top) Cyclist Gregory Duffner of Homewood is leading a group of four on a Illinois and Indiana. mission trip to raise money and awareness for Mercy Housing.

Bob Moll acted as publicity chair for the (Bottom) Robert Bosack (second from right) presented a lecture on local anesthetics at the Jan. 8 2013 Lenten Fish Fry and Raffle. The branch meeting. He is pictured with Ted Braskey, Loren Feldner and Bernard Murray. event was held March 1 and was a very successful fundraiser. Bob confirmed that a great time was had by all! West Side Our January speaker, Harvey Mahler, The South Suburban Branch hosted a by Michelle Jennings, DDS, and shared his pearls and gems in the dental Cinco de Mayo and Installation of Offi- Michael Santucci, DDS practice. It was a good meeting to start cers celebration May 4 at Cilantro Coci- off the New Year after the holiday hustle na Mexicana in Homewood. Participants With spring approaching, our new slate and bustle. enjoyed a delicious buffet and a raffle of officers for the West Side Branch for for a new iPad. 2013-14 year has been proposed: George Zehak is keeping up his exem- • President: Fred Orendach plary service to CDS. He did take some I encourage all South Suburban Branch • Vice-president: Shafa Amirsoltani time to enjoy the holidays with his fami- members to “like” our branch page on • Secretary: Michael Tauber ly including his wife, Maria, his son, Facebook. Stay up-to-date on all current • Treasurer: Larry Williams Connor (who was home from college) events, share comments, and post pic- • Librarian: George Barsa and his daughter, Natalie. George’s sis- tures of events happening in your prac- ter-in-law Mimma visited from Florida, tice. Be part of the Facebook generation; We say thanks to Frank Orland for his as well, spending Christmas and New it is a great way to stay connected. service to our branch for the past year! Year’s with the family.

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Larry Jacobs received a terrific surprise family and friends and skiing. They cel- birthday present in December from his ebrated their 44th anniversary Dec. 26 daughter, Deanna. Deanna is a 4th year seeing Donny and Marie Osmond in Bronco at Western Michigan University. their Christmas concert. Marie came out She signed herself and Larry up for a into the audience and kissed Gary on father/daughter half-marathon May 5 in his forehead, leaving a lipstick mark! Kalamazoo, MI, as his present. Larry was thrilled — although many of us We mourn the death of Marshall Smul- would have viewed the present as tor- son who touched the lives of those he ture instead! They also ran three 5K was involved with. A professor emeritus races in eight days in November; all and former chair of the Department of were turkey trots. Endodontics at the Loyola University School of Dentistry, Marshall died Jan. Brian Caraba and his brother Rick visit- 20 at the age of 90. ed their father Rich Caraba in Las Marshall was highly regarded by his Vegas to celebrate Rich’s 70th birthday students and colleagues for his passion April 5. The rest of us West Siders will for teaching, and he had one of the most WEST SIDE: Irene Skirius has joined Gary have to celebrate this momentous occa- successful endodontic programs in the Alder and Russell Umbricht in River Forest. sion here without him! country. He was nominated to give nine She is pictured with her first patients at the new office. April was a busy month for Rich. Not commencement addresses, including only did he celebrate a birthday, he also the final address at the closing of the spent three days of quality time with school in 1993. both his sons without any interruptions. Marshall is survived by his wife, And it was also his wife Irma’s birthday Alice, of 64 years; and his sons, Walter Muhammad Ali award, and Bill Zweck- April 10. Rich then flew to Anaheim for (Marla) a retired mathematics teacher at er, Columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times the California Dental Meeting and met Loyola Academy; Paul (Robin) Smul- receiving the Irv Kupcinet Award. A up with George Zehak and the rest of son, an oral surgeon; and Daniel (Mari- dinner will be held June 24 at the White the CDS contingent (it was his excuse to na) Smulson, a periodontist. His fourth Eagle Banquet Hall in Niles. For infor- go to Disneyland). son, the late James (Kathy) Smulson, mation about attending this event con- Rich then celebrated his 45th dental was a general dentist. He also had eight tact Paul Smulson at 847.525.2729 or

school class reunion April 21-24 right in grandchildren and three great-grand- [email protected], or Ed Kelly at his hometown of Las Vegas with 34 of children, with a fourth on the way. 773.728.6300. his classmates and 24 of their wives Marshall will be greatly missed. accompanying them (probably to make Irene Skirius has joined Gary Alder sure that the guys wouldn’t get into any George Zehak will receive the Marshall and Russell Umbricht in River Forest. trouble). H. Smulson, DDS, Humanitarian Award She will focus primarily on children. Rich sends his regards to the West at the 39th Annual Ed Kelly Giant Side group. Awards Dinner. Among the honorees Richard Perry received the Distin- are All-American Jerry Harkness, cap- guished Dental Alumnus Award at the Gary Alder and his wife, Diana, spent tain of the 1963 NCAA Loyola Champi- University of Illinois at Chicago College their Christmas vacation in Utah visiting onship Basketball team receiving the of Dentistry reunion April 26.

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Henry Fung has served as the chair of the oral and maxillofacial surgery program at Stroger Hospital in Cook County since August. He has made many positive changes to improve the program. Henry attended the Stryker Surgical Orthognathic Course last September in San Francisco. In December, he attended the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons’ dental implant seminar in Chicago. Henry reports that his daughter, Katharina, is in her first year of dental school and doing well.

Some good news for Frank Catram- bone! His daughter, Lisa Catrambone- Roque, will graduate in a few months from the College of DuPage dental hygiene program. Congratulations to Lisa and her proud father!

Continuing the West Side dental legacy, Gary Clemens’ daughter, Erin, graduat- ed from the Marquette University School of Dentistry last year and has been working in Chippewa Falls, WI. Both Gary and his wife, Connie, can be WEST SUBURBAN : (Top) College of DuPage Dental Hygiene students presented various posters at proud! the West Suburban Branch’s Clinic Night. (Left) Bruno Jham, an assistant professor in Oral Pathology at Midwestern University, presented a Bindi Vibhakar, daughter of Kamal Vib- poster at Clinic Night. hakar and Charu Vibhakar, is finishing up at the Midwestern University College (Right) Distinctive Dental Studio’s Jim Gorgol and staff received an honorary plaque for their years of Dental Medicine in Arizona. She of support for the West Suburban Branch graduates in May and will return to Chicago to join her parents’ practice. Kamal and Charu attended a wedding in India in February “the Maharaja way.” Kamal referred to it as “the Big Fat That is one heck of a Midwinter Meeting West Suburban Indian Wedding.” experience. by Andrew Wiers, DDS

Dean Politis’ daughter, Christine, is in Until next time, we leave you with a Past West Suburban Branch president the dual DDS/PhD program at the Uni- thought from Aristotle to ponder for and periodontist Nolen Levine partici- versity of Illinois and currently working 2013: “We are what we repeatedly do. pated in this year’s Polar Plunge to ben- on the PhD portion. She went to Seattle Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a efit the Special Olympics. in March for a poster presentation at the habit.” IADR. Meanwhile, Dean was recently We continue our excellence with our Mark Ploskonka and Paul Kempf pre- inducted as a fellow in the American West Side Branch meetings. Come and sented an honorary plaque to Distinctive College of Dentists. see what we are about. Dental Studio’s Jim Gorgol and staff for their years of support for the West Sub- Our West Side Branch members contin- urban Branch. ued to be active participants at the Mid- winter Meeting. A highlight for College of DuPage (COD) dental Michelle Jennings was watching her hygiene students Lisa Green, Katie hygienist, Jennifer Romano, on stage Rotella and Christine Geberbauer pre- singing with Cheap Trick! Jennifer also sented various posters at the West Sub- had breakfast with Dennis Rodman. urban Branch’s Clinic Night.

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NEXT BRANCH NEWS DEADLINE September/October issue: August 1

Send news and photos to the correspondent for your branch. See page 29 for contact information.

Nutrition, tobacco cessation and alternative restorations were some of the poster project subjects displayed at Serenity House, an outreach program in Addison affiliated with COD. Serenity House provides outpatient treatment and halfway house care for men and women. The students were assisted by Laura Gibson. Thank you!

Bruno Jham, an assistant professor in Oral Pathology at Midwestern Universi- ty, also presented a poster at Clinic Night. His poster presentation was entitled ABC’s of Oral Cancer. Bruno is new to Midwestern University this year. Wel- come, Bruno.

Jim Maragos will be inducted into the WEST SUBURBAN: Christopher Pallotto (left) discusses dentistry with Ed McElroy, host of The Ed International College of Dentists at this McElroy Show, a Comcast cable show. year’s American Dental Association Annual Session. Congratulations, Jim!

Bill Kort received the Distinguished Service Award from the Pierre Fauchard dren in Cabo San Lucas. were honored by State Sen. Kirk Dillard, Academy at the ADA Annual Session in Bill was also recognized at the Oak State Rep. Patti Bellock and other local San Francisco. Following the meeting he Brook Historical Society’s Veterans Day dignitaries. I enjoyed a vacation with his grandchil- Commemoration Ceremony. Veterans

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DEADLINES July/August ...... June 11, 2013 September/October ...... August 2, 2013 For Rent Space Sharing November...... September 2, 2013 December ...... November 1, 2013 OAK BROOK AREA: Excellent location for dentist INTERESTED IN ASSOCIATING with a practice in January/February ...... December 10, 2013 or dental specialist. Modern building with atrium, Downtown or Near North Chicago. I have an exist- March/April...... February 3, 2014 1,100 and 3,000 square feet available. Landlord ing patient-base and intend to return to practice in May/June...... April 10, 2014 will assist in build-out and remodeling cost. Call August. My work is entirely prosthetic and normal- All advertisements, changes and extensions must 630.279.5577 or visit http://galleryoffices.com. ly refer all operative, periodontics, oral surgery and be submitted in writing. No ads, changes or endodontics. If you have space available and are confirmations will be taken by phone. Although DOWNTOWN ELMHURST: Suites for rent from interested, contact Joseph Morganelli at every effort is made to place ads received after the deadline in a specific issue, we cannot guarantee 781-2,400 square feet in well-established, busy 312.368.6424. that late advertising will appear in the issue professional building with great parking in an requested. The ad will appear in the following issue. excellent dental community. Call Prudential Realty SPACE SHARING/SATELLITE OFFICE: Beautiful (Mickey) 630.279.9500. downtown GP office with ideal location, six state- PAYMENT of-the-art operatories, 2000+ square feet. Perfect Advance payment must accompany your ad. DOWNTOWN WINNETKA PROFESSIONAL Center: opportunity for suburban practice needing down- Make checks payable to Chicago Dental Society. Approximately 1,000 square feet. Large shared town presence, downtown practice wanting to reception area, three operatories and private decrease overhead, or specialist/GP starting their RATES office. Excellent satellite office opportunity. Call own practice. Inquiries: 312.943.4376 or Standard Classified: $95 for the first 30 words 847.446.0970. [email protected]. plus $2 for each additional word. ______Display Classified: $115 per column inch. Minimum ad size is one column inch. NAPERVILLE: 2,000 square foot dental suite in a SPACE SHARING: Michigan Avenue office over- Premium Standard Classified: $105 for the medical/dental office building located next to looking Millennium Park and near transportation. first 30 words plus $2 per each additional word. Edward Hospital. Great location and opportunity to Great for part-time dentist, satellite office, retiring Member discount: CDS members are entitled to a establish a thriving dental practice. Call dentist, starting dentist or dentist looking to 10% discount. Your CDS membership number must be provided as proof of membership when placing 630.420.7444. decrease overhead. [email protected]. the classified ad to qualify. Changes or edits to ads: $10 per ad for any edit CHICAGO NORTHWEST SIDE: DEVON dental SPACE SHARING: North side office in Chicago, or change that an advertiser asks CDS to make office for rent, 1,282 square feet. Three plumbed Milwaukee and Pulaski area. Street level welcom- prior to the ad’s expiration. ops, sterilization, lab, office, reception and waiting ing for space sharing. Three ops, great for area. Space for a panoramic radiographic starters. Possible sublease. Contact 847.559.2400. PRACTICES FOR SALE machine. Ample street parking. Great location and Dental practices listed for sale within this section of good opportunity for any dentist. Call Aimee SPACE SHARING: Office in Roselle welcoming the CDS Review are limited to practices that are being sold either by a dentist or a management 773.252.5222, [email protected]. endodontists, pedodontists, periodontists, ortho- company hired by the dentist to sell the practice. dontists, oral surgeon for space sharing. Four ops Ads from all others may not be accepted. CENTRAL AND DEVON: We outgrew our space. with digital X-rays and Dentrix. Newer build out.

Prime location — sublease remaining two years. Contact [email protected] or 630.479.0031. REPLY BOX NUMBERS Four plumbed operatories. 16-month, new For an additional $30, CDS will issue a confidential panoramic and other office amenities negotiable. SPACE SHARING: Beautiful east Lakeview Chicago reply box number for your ad. These numbers Contact us at [email protected]______. GP office, 30 years established, 2,000 square feet. ensure the privacy of our advertisers. All unopened responses are mailed to the advertiser weekly. Available for space share/rent. Ideal for general TINLEY PARK: Dental office for rent for dental dentist starting their own practice. Interested in an Address your replies to CDS Review reply box specialist. 1,575 square feet. Five plumbed ops, orthodontist, periodontist, and oral surgeon inte- number ads as follows: Box Number sterilization, lab, office, reception and waiting area. grating into practice. Contact [email protected]. Classified Advertising Ample parking. Great location and good opportuni- Chicago Dental Society ty for new grad or experienced dentist. Call Kevin SPACE SHARING: Beautiful Orland Park office 401 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 200 List 708.369.0916, [email protected]. close to Metra station. Five operatories with forest Chicago, IL 60611 preserve views. Parking. Available two and half Although CDS believes that advertisements days/week. Occasional Saturdays. Perfect for published in the CDS Review are from reputable new/experienced dentist without initial costs. sources, CDS neither investigates the offers nor Contact Patrick Morgan at 312.593.1804, email assumes responsibility for them. CDS reserves the right to edit, decline, accept and withdraw [email protected]. advertisements at its discretion.

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Positions Wanted ENDODONTIST NEEDED WEBSTER DENTAL CARE IS EXPANDING PERIODONTIST AVAILABLE to perform periodon- Dental Salon is an established group We are seeking to fill the following posi- tal, implant, and oral surgical procedures in your practice with two locations and a large tions: general dentist, three days, for our office. Excellent opportunity to keep the team patient base. We need a quality-oriented Portage Park location; periodontist (part- approach to quality patient care under one roof endodontist to work one-two days in time) for our Mundelein and Portage and eliminate the headaches of referring cases Chicago and one day in Schaumburg Park locations; oral surgeon (part-time) per week. Guaranteed to be busy from out. Available booking for half-day, full-day, or on a for our Skokie location; pedodontist (part- day one, we pay on production and take per-case basis. For further inquiry, email time) for Hoffman Estates and Mundelein; care of our specialists. Orthodontist (part-time) for Mundelein. [email protected]. ______Apply with this online form: Contact Dr. Steve Rempas at http://bit.ly/TQqcHP webdental@a______ol.com. GENERAL DENTIST: Current University of Florida AEGD resident looking for associate position in Chicagoland area, ideally with potential for partner- GENERAL DENTIST/ Looking for a rewarding ship, upon June 2013 graduation. Fellow in Inter- ORTHODONTIST WANTED ASSOCIATESHIP? national Congress of Oral Implantologists, Dawson A modern, full digital and fast growing practice Academy trained, proficient in comprehensive care, in northwest suburb, looking for part-time, possibly full-time general dentist and orthodontist. Offices in Chicago, southwest, impacted thirds, implant placement and restoration, Email to [email protected]. far north, and west suburbs. Our perio surgery. Receiving training in IV and oral valued dentists earn on average sedation. Excellent communication and interper- $230,000/year with benefits. sonal skills. Contact [email protected]. MICHIGAN (KALAMAZOO): Fee-for-service con- New grads encouraged. temporary boutique dental practice, focusing on GENERAL DENTIST SEEKS PART-TIME POSITION: family, cosmetic/esthetic, contemporary, implant We have full-time, part-time and Experienced general dentist wishes to work two- and reconstruction dentistry, seeking dentist lead- Saturday-only schedules available. four days weekly in a modern family practice pro- ing to buy-in/buy-out. Our practice was established CALL: 312.274.4524 viding general and orthodontic services. Take in 1978, currently with 1,940 active patients. Our EMAIL: [email protected] advantage of my experience to help build your facility is 2,300 square feet with seven operatories. FAX: CV to 312.944.9499 practice. Reply [email protected]. We have recently remodeled with digital X-ray including PanX. Our current staff consists of two Opportunities hygienists; two assistants with expanded functions; DENTAL DREAMS DESIRES MOTIVATED, quality- one scheduling coordinator; one financial coordina- oriented associate dentists for its offices in Chicago SCHOOL DENTIST NEEDED: Dentist needed for tor; one office manager. Our modern, high-tech and suburbs, LA, MA, MD, MI, NM, PA, SC, TX and school-based dental sealant program in office is located in Kalamazoo. A small metropolitan VA. We provide quality general family dentistry in a LaSalle/Henry County Mondays and Fridays. area, Kalamazoo is well known for its diverse and technologically advanced setting. Our valued dentists Exams only. $500-$600 plus/day. Please fax extensive business base, arts, thriving entertain- earn on average $230,000/year plus benefits. New résumé to 708.226.0248. ment district, higher education opportunities (Kala- grads encouraged, great place to start your career. mazoo College, Western Michigan University and We have full-time, part-time and Saturday-only ORAL SURGEON: Great opportunity for an oral Kalamazoo Valley Community College) and the Kala- schedules available. Call 312.274.4524, email surgeon to join our endo-perio practice (Chicago mazoo Promise. Located midway between Chicago [email protected]______, or fax CV to 312.944.9499. north side). Please send your résumé to and Detroit, Kalamazoo is surrounded by inland

[email protected]______. lakes and 35 minutes to the beautiful Lake Michigan GENERAL DENTIST NEEDED (part-time/full-time): shoreline. Minimum of one-year post graduation Looking for energetic, caring and highly motivated GENERAL DENTIST: North side, community-based experience is required. Visit our website general dentist who will work at our Chicago, Skok- dental group has position available for personable www.magnusondentaldesign.com. Please send CV ie and Schaumburg locations. Candidate must be general dentist with skills and interest in treating to [email protected]. willing to travel between offices and willing to work oral surgery patients. Very busy practice with on weekends and early evenings. Please email excellent earning potential. Please send CV to GENERAL DENTIST ASSOCIATE: Seeking part- résumé with cover letter to [email protected]. [email protected]______. time associate/s for growing Elgin and Aurora dental practices. Flexible days and hours. Please PART-TIME/FULL-TIME DENTISTS NEEDED for

GENERAL DENTIST: Family Dental Care. Full- or respond with résumé to [email protected]______. Chicago area dental clinics. Convenient locations part-time. Several of our associates have become from the city. Base salary and percentage of pro- partners. Come and talk to them. Very high income CHICAGO-BASED GROUP PRACTICE has position ductivity. Good supporting staff. Work comfortably potential. Specialists on staff. Currently four loca- for enthusiastic, personable individual with IV while making $200,000 annually. Patient base and tions and growing. 95 percent fee-for-service. No sedation experience. The ability to grow with a fairly new dental equipment. For foreign-trained Public Aid. 773.978.7801 (ask for Irene or Laura) or quality-oriented group of general dentists and spe- dentists, we can sponsor visa status change and email [email protected]. cialists. Excellent compensation. Please respond to permanent residency. Please email résumé to www.familydentalcare.com [email protected]______. [email protected].

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GENERAL DENTIST NEEED: A new downtown Chicago practice is looking for the right associate for one-two days per week. Two-three years experience is a must, so is a positive attitude and willingness to learn. Please email your response to

[email protected]______.

ENDODONTIST OR ENDO RESIDENT NEEDED one day a month at a north side Chicago location. Please email résumé to [email protected].

ASSOCIATE OPPORTUNITY: Established and growing, two-location practice (http://vvdental.com) seeking an outstanding dentist with a minimum of three years experience. Full-time position. Please forward CV/résumé to [email protected].

______SEEKING GENERAL DENTIST: Growing practice in Bucktown area looking to hire a general dentist to start in the summer. New equipment, nice staff, competetive compensation. Spanish a plus. Contact for details. 708.819.0515.

ENDODONTIST NEEDED: We are a busy group practice with both general dentists and specialists located in downtown Chicago. At this time, we are looking for a quality-oriented endodontist to join our

______team. This position is for one day per week. Please respond with your résumé and CV to [email protected].

DENTAL ASSOCIATE OPPORTUNITY: Looking for a ORTHODONTIST AND GENERAL DENTIST needed: ASSOCIATE: SPOT AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY dental associate for a state-of-the-art, cutting edge Practice in Naperville seeking experienced general on our team. Looking for a game changer and dental office located in Frankfort, specializing in dentist and an orthodontist. General dentist needed general dentist that desires to cultivate autonomy, implant surgery and cosmetic dentistry. Possible on Mondays and Tuesdays. Must be comfortable mastery and be profitable each day. Our team will partnership opportunity. Please inquire at with molar RCT and extractions. Orthodontist need- support you in ways you can thrive and become a 815.469.0001 or email [email protected]. ed in Naperville and Elgin locations. Great opportu- stakeholder with benefits that are rewarding in nity. Wonderful working environment. Send CV to dentistry. Start a three day work week and expand PEDIATRIC DENTIST NEEDED for multi-location [email protected]. to four after 90-120 days. Email résumé to group practices. Please email résumé to [email protected]. [email protected]. GREAT GP NEEDED: Oak Park and Palos Heights GP dentists wanted. Excellent opportunity for a GENERAL DENTIST — ELGIN: We are seeking a ORTHODONTIST NEEDED: Fast growing, modern, skilled, comprehensive care-oriented GP dentist. part-time general dentist to treat mostly children digital, paperless practice is looking for a part-time Practices are full-service, multi-specialty, compe- Mondays, Wednesdays, and every other Saturday. orthodontist to join our team. Please email your tent team and a positive environment with well- High-paced office, must be comfortable working

résumé to [email protected]. organized systems in place. Musts: one plus years two chairs. Excellent compensation, brand new of experience, work evenings and weekends, effi- state-of-the-art facility. 75% Medicaid, 25% PPO. PERIODONTIST WANTED: Our quality northwest cient, must love what you do and your patients too. New graduates welcome. Please send résumé to suburban practice is in need of an individual with Individuals looking for just “a job” need not apply. [email protected]. high standards and good people skills to join our Résumé/CV and a cover letter with why you are a team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of perfect fit is essential. GENERAL DENTIST WANTED: Excellent opportunity

two years of experience and be proficient in peri- [email protected]. in Bolingbrook in a state-of-the-art, paperless office odontics. This is a part-time position. We offer a with a large existing patient base and a very organ- pleasant working environment and a great staff. ORTHODONTIST NEEDED: Part-time orthodontist ized and friendly staff. Some prior work experience Please send your résumé and letters of recommen- needed for a busy modern practice in Buffalo Grove is preferred. High income potential with dation, if available, for consideration. Reply to Box and/or Chicago. Please send your résumé to PPO/FFS/Medicaid patients. Please send résumé to M0313-U2, CDS Review. [email protected]. [email protected].

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GENERAL DENTIST NEEDED: Full-time for digital, PART-TIME EXPERIENCED ASSOCIATE: We are GENERAL DENTIST (PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME): state-of-the-art office with brand new equipment in searching for a motivated, dependable general den- Established, high-tech practice in near-west suburb DeKalb and/or McHenry County. New grads wel- tist committed to delivering high-quality dentistry, seeks experienced candidate or motivated recent come. Earning opportunity of $200,000 and greater who is interested in a long-term growth opportuni- graduate to carry out bridges, crowns, endo, with guaranteed base. Sign-on bonus and paid mal- ty. Our office is located in the west suburbs of implants, Invisalign and veneers. Call 708.749.1844 practice insurance. Email [email protected]______. Chicago. If interested, please email cover letter and for more information. CV to [email protected]. PEDIATRIC/GENERAL DENTIST NEEDED: We are GENERAL DENTIST NEEDED: Four-op private seeking a pediatric dentist or general dentist to GENERAL DENTIST ASSOCIATE: Busy, downtown practice. Mostly Medicaid kids and families of the treat children in our Elgin office Tuesdays, 9 a.m. - practice needs Saturday dentist. Can easily grow to Streamwood community. Spanish helps. Flexible 5:30 p.m., and Fridays, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Candidate more days. Great staff and beautiful office. Email hours. Helpful, friendly staff. Contact for details or

must be comfortable working two-three chairs in a résumé to [email protected]. to send résumé to [email protected]______. high-paced environment. 75% AllKids/25% PPO. Compensation is paid at 45%/38% of collection. GENERAL DENTIST: Modern general practice in GENERAL DENTIST ASSOCIATE: Busy Lansing Current associates earn between $700-$1,500 per northwest suburbs looking for part-time associate practice needs Thursday evening dentist. Can easily

day. Please reply to [email protected]. to work Sundays and Thursdays. Fee-for-service grow to more days. Great staff and beautiful office. and PPO providers. Please call 847.465.0800. Email résumé to [email protected]. GENERAL DENTIST NEEDED: Looking for a motivated individual who wants to work in an all-digital PEDODONTIST needed for busy group practice. We GENERAL DENTIST NEEDED: Looking for full- office. All staff owner trained. We do molar endo, will fill your schedule, great money. We are effi- time/part-time motivated general dentist for our surgical extractions, ortho, implants, etc. Must have cient, small time commitment needed. Call digital office in Gurnee. Please fax your résumé to some private practice experience. Compensation 847.814.4149 for more information, Dr. Allen. 630.477.0447. based on production with guaranteed minimum. Email [email protected] for more information. FAR NORTHWEST SUBURB ORTHODONTIST: GENERAL DENTIST FOR DOWNTOWN CHICAGO Thanks. Associate position leading to buy-in or partnership. Loop practice: We are looking for a general dentist Currently two and a half days/week with potential to work Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. We IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR FULL-TIME general for growth. Email [email protected]. are a PPO and FFS office. Please email interest to dentist: Monday - Friday for a Chicago underserved [email protected]. No phone calls about area practice, excellent income potential for a pro- GENERAL DENTIST NEEDED FOUR DAYS per position please. ductive, friendly associate, should be comfortable week: Looking for a motivated individual who wants with extraction. New graduates welcome. Please to work four days per week in an all-digital office. GENERAL DENTIST NEEDED: Well-established send résumé to [email protected]. All staff owner trained. We do molar endo, surgical family dental practice in Humboldt Park seeks extractions, ortho, implants, etc. Must have some experienced productive part-time associate. Great WISCONSIN ASSOCIATE GENERAL DENTISTS private practice experience. Compensation based working environment with excellent, well-trained needed: Partners in Care, LLC, which currently has on production with guaranteed minimum. Email staff. If interested, please email résumé to four office locations, is looking to expand and pur- [email protected]______or fax 773.579.0412 for [email protected]. chase three additional offices in 2013, in southeast- more information. Thanks. ern Wisconsin. We are currently looking to ORTHODONTIST NEEDED: For busy multi-specialty purchase practices in Janesville and Beloit, WI, and DENTIST: Established dental practice has an oppor- office in Naperville. Please contact Dr. Sud at are looking for associate general dentists with at tunity for you to make it your own! Low overhead, [email protected]. PPO insurances accepted. least three years experience for these practices. We dedicated and experienced staff. Practice is fee-for- Must have IL specialty license. Visit offer excellent benefits and a minimum pay guaran- service, PPO and HMO. 99% collection on www.woodlakefamilydental.com. tee to start. If interested, please forward $300,000 gross. Continued growth guarantees

résumé/CV to [email protected]. great income potential. [email protected]. ORTHODONTIST WANTED: Three mondays per month to assume patients in southwest suburban GENERAL DENTIST/PEDIATRIC DENTIST: We are GENERAL/COSMETIC DENTIST: High-tech practice office. Average daily compensation $1,500 - $1,800 seeking a pediatric dentist/general dentist to treat in Glenview seeks full- or part-time dentist with a plus with six new patients a month. Call children in Mount Prospect. Must have desire to thrust for learning and in-depth experience with 708.388.7507, email résumé to work with children. Times/days are flexible. Please crowns, bridges, endo, veneers, implants, nitrous, [email protected]. reply to [email protected]. Invisalign, etc. Must be available some weekends and evenings. Send résumé to NEW DENTAL GRADS WELCOME to join one of our GENERAL DENTIST NEEDED: Well-established [email protected]. multi-functional dental practices located in the family dental practice in Dolton seeks experienced southwest suburbs. Established for over three productive associate. Great working environment GENERAL DENTIST: Our friendly dental practice in decades, we provide the latest diagnostic tools and with excellent, well-trained staff. If interested, McHenry County is looking for a quality-driven gen- highly trained staff. Work side-by-side with some of please email cover letter and CV to eral dentist with a great smile to join our team. the best in the industry. Unlimited income potential.

[email protected]. New grads [email protected]. Fax résumé to 815.483.2298.

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ORTHODONTIST NEEDED for part-time position in DENTIST NEEDED: New private dental office located Miscellaneous a group practice with more than 10 GP offices in in Highland, IN, seeks general dentist for one to five the Chicago area. Please contact or email résumé days per week, days are flexible. Minimum one year ORDER SCHOOL EXCUSAL FORMS FOR YOUR to [email protected]______. experience required. Must be good at extractions student-age patients. CDS sells packages of 250 and treatment planning with good verbal skills and blue forms at a cost of $12.95 per package GENERAL DENTIST ASSOCIATE: Established group some knowledge of insurance. [email protected]______. (includes shipping). Visa, Mastercard and American practice in Rockford is looking for a full-time asso- Express orders are accepted. Order online at ciate. Competitive wage and benefit package. Pos- ASSOCIATE OPPORTUNITY: Established and grow- CDS.org. tion may lead to partnership. Please send résumé ing, two-location practice (http://vvdental.com) to [email protected] or fax to seeking an outstanding dentist with a minimum of Looking to Purchase 815.484.2436. three years experience, bilingual helpful. Full-time position. Please forward CV/résumé to SEEKING PRACTICE PURCHASE: Two experi- ASSOCIATE POSITION: Winnetka general practice [email protected]______. enced dentists and business partners looking to looking for a two-day, long-term commitment. purchase an established dental practice in Chicago Experience a plus. Very supportive staff/modern GENERAL DENTIST WANTED: Located in Belvidere and neighboring suburbs. All options will be general practice. Please fax résumé to our office (East of Rockford). Acccepts dental insurance and considered and no brokerage fee involved.

847.446.6302 and call 847.446.0880. All Kids. General dentistry with implant. New gradu- Contact [email protected]. ates welcome. Send résumé to ORTHODONTIST NEEDED Orthodontist wanted. [email protected]______. CICERO/BERWYN: Two experienced dentists are Part-time position available for established practice seeking to purchase a practice with a minimum of in north side Chicago. New grads welcome. Please PART-TIME DENTIST needed for our growing prac- 10 chairs in Cicero/Berwyn. Quick close desired

email CV to [email protected] or fax to tice located in the northwest suburbs, starting with with flexible options. Please email 775.561.5517. Wednesdays and possibly adding another day soon [email protected]______. after. We have some of the newest technologies (all GENERAL DENTIST ASSOCIATE: Busy, Chicago digital and CT scan) to assist you in providing the READY TO RETIRE OR JUST WORK LESS? (Bridgeport) practice is seeking a motivated, part- highest standard of care and excellent customer Experienced general dentist looking to purchase time associate. Great working environment in an all service. If you are enthusiastic and motivated then a practice in western suburbs. All sale options to digital office. Email résumé to come and grow with us. Email résumé be considered. Reply to [email protected]. [email protected]. [email protected]

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LAKE FOREST AREA: Nice, two-operatory facility CHICAGO DENTAL BROKER: The only dental ATTENTION: has great street front access on main drive and is brokerage that is owned and operated by a local POTENTIAL walking distance to Metra station. This is an estate dentist, and represents dentists. SELLERS sale, thus the seller's estate is motivated. This ver- Contact Robert Uhland at 888.688.8441 or satile opportunity can be a great start up, a satel- 847.814.4149. www.chicagodentalbroker.net. Looking to practice for one to seven more years? lite location, or merged into your nearby existing NILES: Start-up practice ready to go. Four ops, If you would like to get the equity out of your location. Call Legacy Practice Transitions at beautiful finish out, low rent. Doctor retiring practice now, but need to maintain clinical 800.334.9126 for more details. immediately. Priced to sell. income and wish to relinquish management NORTH SHORE: Fantastic office, new technology, responsibilities, let us show you how this can ADS MIDWEST — Endorsed by the Illinois State great location and staff. $300,000 plus collections be done. Your practice may be worth 75-80% Dental Society for dental practice brokerage and on two days/week. Huge growth potential. of your 2012 gross collections. The principles appraisal. Contact Peter J. Ackerman, CPA, at SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN: Beautiful office. Very of Legacy Practice Transitions, Inc. can help 312.240.9595 or http://adsmidwest.com busy and very profitable. $700,000 on a 32-hour you achieve financial security. SELLERS NEEDED. Never has the market been work week. High volume requires an experienced Contact Dr. Ron Prokes or Beth Benkert at stronger! Call for a free consultation if you are dentist. Huge growth potential and located on a 800.334.9126 or 224.238.7260 to learn considering a transition or sale! very busy street. Prefer buyer for real estate and how this can be done. Visit us at ORTHO: $900,000, fantastic location. $250,000 practice. Serious inquiries only. http://legacypracticetransitions.com. net after debt on part-time schedule. OMS: Northwest of Chicago. Collecting $700,000. CHICAGO PRACTICE SALES: 773.502.6000, For Sale by Broker Free standing building. www.chicagopracticesales.com, PEDO: $2 million, FFS. No evenings. No weekends. [email protected].______HENRY SCHEIN PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE Seller would stay. FOUND A PRACTICE that you like but need a Transitions: Associateships; equity buy-ins; prac- NORTHWEST CHICAGO: Two ops, $150,000, 100% second opinion? Ask us about buyer assistance tice sales; practice valuations; we have qualified FFS. services. buyers for Chicago and suburbs. Interested sellers NORTH SIDE CHICAGO: Three ops. Space-share- CAN’T FIND A PRACTICE TO BUY? A busy, visible call or email in confidence. Contact Al Brown at to-own. Nicely equipped. location can be built out and producing revenues

[email protected]______, 800.853.9493 or NORTH SIDE CHICAGO: Premier practice collect- between $300,000 - $600,000 in the first year. 630.781.2176. ing $1.8 million. We offer assistance with space location, lease DOWNTOWN CHICAGO #22134: Qualified buyer NORTH SIDE CHICAGO: Two ops, great starter. negotiations, demographics, architectural drawings, seeks to buy or merge practice/charts. All types of Belmont/Pulaski. permits, construction planning, marketing, financ- situations will be considered. NORTHERN SUBURBS: Three ops, room to grow. ing and recruiting and training your staff. WESTERN SUBURBS OF CHICAGO #22135: Low cost. For more information, call Wendy at 773.502.6000 Qualified buyer seeks practice to buy or merge. All NORTHERN SUBURBS: Three ops, 100% FFS. or visit www.cuttingedgepractice.com. types of situations considered. Pending. ILLINOIS PRACTICES FOR SALE: NORTH CENTRAL #22141: Beautiful modern NORTH SHORE: High-end restorative/cosmetic. CHICAGO: Under contract! Six ops. Beautiful build. office, four operatories, gross receipts $850,000. Beautiful office. $1.5 million collections. FFS and PPO. Collections: $565,000. Owner is KANKAKEE COUNTY #22143: Four ops, nice loca- NORTH SHORE: Three ops, 100% FFS, digital, retiring. tion, annual gross $250,000. $550,000+ collections. CHICAGO, EDGEBROOK: Data pending. SOUTHWEST SUBURB OF CHICAGO #22145: NORTHWEST SUBURB: Four ops, digital. Desirable CHICAGO, GOLD COAST: Collections: $850,000. Four ops in strip center at high traffic intersection. location. $300,000+ collections. 100% FFS. High-end cosmetic restorative focus. Collections $450,000. NORTHWEST SUBURB: Three ops, $400,000, dig- CICERO: Sold! BUREAU COUNTY, NEAR PRINCETON #22148: ital. ELGIN: Four ops in spa setting. Newer build. 100% $400,000 collections, three ops, plus building for sale. NORTHWEST SUBURB: Equipped dental condo in FFS. Financial data pending. CHICAGO #IL501: High volume, nine-op practice in Elgin. MT. PROSPECT: Sold! Chicago area. Newer equipment and technology. WESTERN SUBURB: High visibility, highly desirable LANSING: Four ops at street level. Building with FAR WEST CHICAGO SUBURBS #IL502: Four suburb. Three ops, $200,000 in FFS collections. parking available for purchase. FFS and PPO. ops, $560,000 gross, desired downtown location All specialties referred. OAK LAWN AREA: Data pending. in high growth area. WESTERN SUBURB: Four ops, FFS/PPO, new PALATINE: Sold! BERWYN/CICERO #IL503: Chicago area west. Five build out. $625,000. WISCONSIN PRACTICE FOR SALE: ops, $660,000 gross with growth potential. NEAR WESTERN SUBURB: Two operatories. MILWAUKEE SUBURBS: Four ops at street level. Condo available. Priced for immediate sale. Building available for purchase. Collections: NORTH CHICAGO SUBURBS: Lake County, 2,750 SOUTH SUBURB: $440,000 collections, FFS, six $800,000. square foot, two ops rooms and two plumbed ops. ops. Eight-year modern office opportunity for $125,000. ROCKFORD: $300,000 collections, free standing Collections $120,000 year. Immediate sale due to building. Owner relocating out of state. family illness. Inquiries 847.697.9222 or ROCKFORD: $200,000 collections, part time. [email protected]______. Priced to sell.

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SATELLITE FOR SALE: Far southeast Chicago office for sale on main street. Three ops, single story building with private parking. Would make ideal starter or second office. Collecting $100,000 plus on 12 hours/week, all private, fee-for-service. Practice and building available. Great opportunity for young dentist, or a perfect satellite for supple- mental income. Only three other dental offices in the entire neighborhood. On busy street with bus route. Very low utilities, taxes. Contact [email protected].

USED EQUIPMENT: Three complete treatment rooms of 30-year-old equipment available. Located in west central Illinois. Give me an offer. Contact

me through my email, [email protected].

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FOR THE COMFORT of your patients: General dentist is available to work in your office, performing surgical extractions and removal of impacted third molars. Fax

inquiries to 847.940.9885 or email [email protected].

LAW OFFICES OF DONALD A. LEVY, LTD. ______Representing dentists for over 20 years. Contracts, corporations, partnerships, tax returns and tax matters, estate planning, wills and trusts, real estate, business litigation. 847.568.1300. For Sale by Owner PRACTICE FOR SALE: Five-op, PPO/FFS practice in Naperville for sale. $700,000 gross collections ESTABLISHED, 29-YEAR-OLD PRACTICE located in 2012. Flexible transition options. Inquires please in Midway Airport area. Options include immediate call 630.324.6749. or transition buy-in/buy-out. No temporary associates. Doctor transitioning to teaching career. Call DENTAL OFFICE FOR SALE: Park Ridge. Two ops, 708.424.5700 or email [email protected]. great location in Landings Professional Building. Visit www.yerkesdental.com. Ideal for GP or specialist, $75,000 or best offer. Call 847.912.7085 for information. LEASE SALE: Northwest Michigan. Lower penin- sula. Growing community. Beautiful office available. DENTAL EQUIPMENT FOR SALE NOW: Dental Great opportunity for any dentist. Ideal location for panoramic X-ray machine pc-1000, surgical chair - any family. World class cultural environment. Midmark 419 (hardly used), Air Techniques Peri Sporting adventures abound. Turnkey. Pro Dental X-Ray and Dent-X Excel Film Processor ______231.947.3368. 9000WD. All equipment in good working condition. Low prices. Call for details 773.625.2626. MIXED COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR SALE in Oak Park area: Building is two stories and has three BRAND NEW: Zila Pro-select Platinum Piezo with units. The lower level was formerly a dental office standard package. Retail value $3,899. Available for ______and other units were used for rental income. This a $3,500 or best offer. Contact Patti at 847.328.1180 great Oak Park location for a dental office. Please or [email protected]. contact owner at 708.261.6989 for more details. PRACTICE FOR SALE: Two offices with two DENTAL EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: Closing one equipped operatories in each office. One northwest office to consolidate practice, selling all equipment suburb of Chicago. Two west of Chicago. Both are in excellent working order. Four-chair office, on main streets with ample parking. Dentist retir- everything for sale. Call for inventory, ing. Call 847.297.8788 or email 847.609.0808. Available mid-June. [email protected].

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The publication of an advertisement in the CDS Review is not to be con- Trusted by our clients since 1989. strued as an endorsement or approval of the product or service ______being offered. Find our rate card and specifications at CDS.org.

Classified Advertising ______24 View the latest job opportunities! Locate services to help you grow your practice! We’ve made it easier to ______7 find us online. »»» Simply click on the CLASSIFIEDS tab at CDS.org to get started.

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Do you have an unusual hobby or avocation? Do you enjoy a creative outlet away from dentistry? Do you have an interesting tale to share? Tell us all about it ______

Enjoy a Sunday matinee watching the Chicago Cubs take on the Pittsburgh Pirates from the comfort of Beyond the Ivy’s rooftop deck on Waveland Avenue. Tickets are on sale now online only. First-come, first-served.

Member price: $70/each Get your tickets while supplies last! Includes food and beverage (Face value: $137/each) To purchase tickets to CDS special events, visit

• Limited tickets are available. CDS members are allowed to purchase http://on.cds.org/events2013 a maximum of 4 tickets. You must be logged into our website as a CDS member to purchase tickets. • A CDS member must be part of the group attending the game. Problems accessing tickets online? Call Tom Long at 312.836.7326. • Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. • TICKETS WILL NOT BE MAILED. Instead, CDS will provide Beyond the Ivy is located at 1010 Waveland Ave., Chicago Beyond the Ivy with a guest list of those who will attend. • You must email Joanna Brown at [email protected] with the names of your party within 72 hours of purchase. • Those not named on the guest list will be denied access to Beyond the Ivy. • CDS accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. • Beyond the Ivy opens to guests 30 minutes before game time.

FINAL IMPRESSIONS by Walter F. Lamacki, DDS

Contact Dr. Lamacki at [email protected].

Mind the gap

his past January, I spoke on the history of the Chicago ago your Board of Directors created the Virtual Reality Meeting. Dental Society at the North Side Branch meeting. I was Sitting in your jammies with a cup of coffee in hand, you Tintroduced as the only author-dentist in the ADA. “No can watch and participate in continuing education courses no,” I protested. “There was Zane Gray, who wrote The Riders online, earning credit toward your licensure requirements. It of the Purple Sage. You know, the movie with Randolph Scott.” doesn’t get better than that. The Virtual Reality Meeting has a I was greeted with blank stares from the mostly young den- high energy level imparted by the leadership of your society; I tists. expect that it will only expand in the future. Panic set in. My eyes darted around like a grocery cart with A caveat, though; all courses offered on the web are not cre- one malfunctioning wheel searching for an exit. Seeing no easy ated equal. And many do not measure up to the standards of escape, I plowed on. CDS-provided CE. I had stumbled into the generation gap — a chasm in my Make sure the program sponsor has received ADA CERP case — forgetting that I was in the exponentially expanding approval in order to meet the requirements for your license digital age, and that for young people old movies are not on renewal. There is much on the web that is unsupported by sci- their radar screens (more accurately their computer screens). ence and is entrepreneurial; buyers beware. One of the fastest growing segments of the digital age is dis- Distance learning is certainly alluring, offering many advan- tance learning, or online education. tages (CE in your jammies). But there remains great value in Liberty University in Lynch- traditional educational meetings and seminars that is hard to burg, VA, founded by Jerry Fal- qualify. well in 1971, now has 72,000 Engaging one’s peers in dialogue, meeting young and old students — 62,000 of them Distance learning colleagues, making new friends and basking in the warmth of online. They study toward camaraderie has a great deal of importance, too. Distance learn- degrees in psychology, business, and time-honored ing and time-honored meetings are not mutually exclusive. . . education and criminal justice meetings are not they are symbiotic. As Shakespeare tells us in A Midsummer among others. Dental continuing Night’s Dream, “There is a time for all things.” education, increasingly available mutually exclusive. . . My wife often texts our granddaughter to the astonishment electronically, is also a growth they are symbiotic. of her college roommate. “Your grandmother can text?” industry. Yes, us old geezers can absorb a great amount of technologi- Your Chicago Dental Society As Shakespeare tells cal savy. Maybe that generation gap is not as wide as I first has been on the cutting edge of us in A Midsummer thought. But I’m sorry to say that I’m not in the market for one technology as it evolves: first of those fancy, schmancy electronic readers. No siree, Bob. with movies in the 1940s, detail- Night’s Dream, After writing this screed, I am going to plop in my comfy ing dental procedures and segue- “There is a time for chair with good lighting and open a musty book with a compa- ing into closed-circuit television rably musty glass of wine on the table next to me, along with a with real time demonstrations of all things.” few cashew nuts in a little antique crystal bowl; it’s sublime. procedures on patients per- TTFN. I formed by noted clinicians. And we continue to evolve. (For you dinosaurs out there, that means, ta ta for now). These days, you may access the CDS Review both in print and digitally. In the fall, I placed a classified ad — which also appears online at CDS.org — seeking a part-time dentist. With- in an hour I received two inquires from dentists who saw the ad online. CDS also regularly emails an e-newsletter. And two years

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CDS is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp______.

The respected leader in scientific dental meetings The Chicago Dental Society proudly offers the best in continuing education opportunities. Our library of lectures recorded by DC Providers features more than 50 CE hours of programs from past Regional Meetings and Midwinter Meetings covering a wide range of topics, including: Communication, Pharmacology, Cancer Detection, Esthetics, Implants, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics and Sleep Apnea.

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LEARN MEET CONNECT IT’S FREE in the comfort of your with exhibitors in our with colleagues in our for the own home or office. Virtual Exhibit Hall. Networking Lounge. whole dental team.

Virtual Reality An Online Conference and Event sponsored by CDS Meeting

CDS proudly offers a dynamic WEDNESDAY online learning experience for your whole dental team. September 25 All Day — Starting at 9 a.m. (CST) Featuring presentations by: * Richard Sullivan, DDS INVITE Implants (sponsored by Nobel Biocare) YOUR * Anthony Cardoza, DDS STAFF Lasers (sponsored by Technology 4 Medicine) * Mary Govoni, CDA, RDH, MBA Dental Assisting * Kirk Behrendt Earn LIVE CE credits Practice Management when you attend the day of the * Doreen Johnson, RDH, MA presentation. Non-Surgical Periodontal Anesthesia Options (sponsored by Dentsply Professional) A complete list of exhibitors will be announced online later this spring. Or view sessions on demand at your convenience to earn Register now!

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