Contents | Zoom in | Zoom out For navigation instructions please click here Search Issue | Next Page December 2012 www.cds.org __________ INSIDE» It was a very good year ADA and ISDS Houses actions What is a dentist’s duty? Branch News Contents | Zoom in | Zoom out For navigation instructions please click here Search Issue | Next Page qM qMqM qMqM REVIEW Previous Page | Contents |Zoom in | Zoom out | Front Cover | Search Issue | Next Page Qmags THE WORLD’S NEWSSTAND® ________ ___________________________ qM qMqM qMqM REVIEW Previous Page | Contents |Zoom in | Zoom out | Front Cover | Search Issue | Next Page Qmags THE WORLD’S NEWSSTAND® qM qMqM qMqM REVIEW Previous Page | Contents |Zoom in | Zoom out | Front Cover | Search Issue | Next Page Qmags THE WORLD’S NEWSSTAND® PAGE 1 Sharps Compliance offers 10 percent discount ADA increases dues for CDS ANNOUNCES NEW SHARPS DISPOSAL BENEFIT FOR MEMBERS active life members CDS has added a new program to the menu of benefits our members receive. We are The American Dental Association House pleased to announce a member-benefit special through Sharps Compliance, Inc. The of Delegates acted at its Annual Session Sharps Compliance Recovery System is a mail-back pro- in October to increase dues paid by gram for the safe and proper disposal of sharps and small YOUR active life members. While these mem- quantities of medical waste. Dues bers have since 1991 paid 50 percent of Sharps is a leader in cost-effective and convenient solu- AT WORK the full dues, beginning with the 2013 tions for the proper management of medical waste and membership year all active life members used health materials. In fact, they have developed PELLA-DRX, which repurposes will pay 75 percent of full ADA dues, materials into an industry resource that is capable of powering homes and businesses. but continue receive the same benefits To date, Sharps Compliance has repurposed more than 750 million syringes. and services as active members. The Sharps offers CDS members a discount and free wall mounts with a contract. CDS reduced price for active life membership members can shop online using the promo code CDS2012 to receive a 10 percent in the ADA in 2013 will be $392. discount off all 1-quart to 3-gallon Sharps Recovery Systems and TakeAway Recovery Due to advanced printing of 2013 Systems. dues statements, the Chicago Dental For information on this opportunity, call 800.772.5657 or visit www.sharpsinc.com. Society will maintain its active life mem- bership fees at 50 percent of full dues ($63) while the Illinois State Dental Volunteers make Spooky Zoo a spectacular event Society will continue to collect 100 per- cent of full dues from its active life Several volunteers represented Koning by Tricia Photo members in 2013. the Chicago Dental Society at Those eligible for active life member- the Lincoln Park Zoo Oct. 20 ship are dentists who have been ADA for the annual Spooky Zoo active or retired members in good stand- Spectacular. Toothbrushes and ing for 30 consecutive years or 40 total toothpaste were distributed to years, and reached the age of 65 in the ghouls, goblins and other cos- previous calendar year. The member tumed children who trick-or- would be considered active life if still treated at the zoo that day. For earning income from the performance of more Spooky Zoo photos, go to any dentally related activity. http://on.cds.org/2012Zoo. For more information about the change in fees, contact the ADA at 800.621.8099. CDS Foundation names 2012 grant recipients Follow CDS online The Chicago Dental Society Foundation, the philanthropic and charitable arm of the Chicago Dental Society, distributed $89,100 in grants to local agencies that address • CDS.org access to dental care and education in and around the Chicago area in 2012. • www.facebook.com/ChicagoDentalSociety • The Ark • twitter.com/Chicago_Dental • The Children’s Clinic, Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society • www.youtube.com/user/ChicagoDentalSociety • CommunityHealth • Community Nurse Health Association • Dental Lifeline Network Illinois — Dental HouseCalls Program Get the CDS Review for • Dental Lifeline Network Illinois — Chicago Donated Dental Services Program • Erie Family Health Center your iPad • St. Bernard Hospital Dental Center Look for the free • ISDS Foundation Mission of Mercy 2012 app in Apple’s • Racing Industry Charitable Foundation App Store. • Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science • Near North Health Service Corporation Find more information about the CDS Foundation online at www.cdsfound.org. DECEMBER 2012 » CDS REVIEW 1 qM qMqM qMqM REVIEW Previous Page | Contents |Zoom in | Zoom out | Front Cover | Search Issue | Next Page Qmags THE WORLD’S NEWSSTAND® qM qMqM qMqM REVIEW Previous Page | Contents |Zoom in | Zoom out | Front Cover | Search Issue | Next Page Qmags THE WORLD’S NEWSSTAND® PAGE 2 November 7 Regional Meeting minutes The Regional Meeting of the Chicago was no unfinished business to report. Susan Becker Doroshow and Richard Dental Society convened Nov. 7 at the Dr. Gerding reported that the nomi- Holba, who will become president-elect. Drury Lane Oak Brook, in Oakbrook nating petitions for the 2013 officers He noted that these officers would be Terrace at 9:30 a.m., with CDS President had been duly filed in the CDS central installed Nov. 11 along with David Ful- John Gerding presiding. office, and their names duly published ton Jr., who will assume the office of Attention was directed to the minutes in the May/June, July/August and Sep- president. These officers assume their of the April 4 meeting. Inasmuch as the tember/October issues of the CDS respective duties Jan. 1 and will contin- official minutes of the April 4 meeting Review, in accordance with the bylaws. ue through Dec. 31 in accordance with were published in the May/June issue of He further reported that since not more the fiscal year. Dr. Gerding noted that the CDS Review, a motion was enter- than one candidate had been nominated the CDS 50-year graduates would also tained to dispense with reading them. for each elective office, in accordance with be recognized at that time. MOVED by Louis Imburgia, seconded CDS bylaws, the secretary would cast a Dr. Gerding extended an open invita- by John Hagopian, and carried to dis- single unanimous ballot on behalf of all tion to all CDS members, their families pense with reading the April 4 min- the respective candidates for office. and friends to join him on this occasion utes at this time. MOVED by Dr. Hagopian, seconded at the Hotel InterContinental to personal- by Dr. Imburgia, and carried that a ly congratulate the new officers and wish MOVED by Andrew Browar, second- single unanimous ballot be cast on them well while enjoying refreshments. ed by Loren Feldner, and carried to behalf of all the respective candidates With no further business, Dr. Gerd- accept the minutes of the April 4 for office. ing called upon David Lewis Jr., to meeting. introduce Brian Allman, DDS, who pre- Dr. Gerding then congratulated Treas- sented the program on Sleep Apnea. There were no reports of the Board, urer-elect Phillip Fijal, Vice President- The meeting was adjourned at 2:05 Standing or Special committees. There elect George Zehak, Secretary-elect p.m. I LOOKING FOR A DENTAL HYGIENIST? Dental Careers Forum connects dentists with dental hygienists Looking for a dental hygienist or dental assistant just got a lot easier. The CDS online Dental Careers Forum is the place to start your search. CDS offers this service FREE to member dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants. CDS members may post positions available; dental hygienists and dental assistants seeking jobs may post their résumés; and each may browse the other’s postings. It is a great way to connect the job seekers with the job posters. To get started, visit http://on.cds.org/careers. 2 CDS REVIEW » DECEMBER 2012 qM qMqM qMqM REVIEW Previous Page | Contents |Zoom in | Zoom out | Front Cover | Search Issue | Next Page Qmags THE WORLD’S NEWSSTAND® qM qMqM qMqM REVIEW Previous Page | Contents |Zoom in | Zoom out | Front Cover | Search Issue | Next Page Qmags THE WORLD’S NEWSSTAND® CONTENTS Copyright 2012 by the Chicago Dental Society. CDS Review (USPS 573-520) December 2012, Vol. 105, No. 7. The CDS Review is published seven times a year by the Chicago Dental Society. 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 6 22 24 31 CDS Review 401 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60611-5585 Phone: 312.836.7300 Features Fax: 312.836.7337 Email: [email protected] We sink our teeth into the Chicago Area Oral Health Plan .......................8 Dr. Lamacki’s email: [email protected] Joanna Brown speaks with the Chicago Community Oral Health Forum about improving access to care. All material submitted for publishing consideration must be emailed or typewritten, not hand-written. Original Delegates vote to cap House size at 475.......................................................................12 articles published herein become the property of the Will Conkis reports on the actions taken by the American Dental Association House of Delegates. publication. Opinions and statements expressed, however, are those of the writer and not necessarily House work............................................................................................................................................................14