2014 skcds winter membership quarterly

WINTER 2014 VOL 12 / ISSUE 2

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WINTER 2014 VOL 12 / ISSUE 2

MEMBERSHIP

Quarterly

inside...The Presidents Message

Gala Save the DateDr. Munk’s “Top Dentist”

2 l 2014 SKCDS WINTER QUARTERLY

Managing Editor: Ms. Sandra R. Anderson

Contributors:Ms. Jennifer L. FreimundDr. Gary E. HeyamotoDr. Alan M. Munk

Publisher: Bill Newcomer, BNC Printing & Graphics, Vancouver, WA

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEEDr. Shane Ness, ChairDr. Victor BerryDr. Daniel GeareDr. Gary Heyamoto Dr. Christopher Pickel Dr. Oleg Shvartsur Dr. Douglas Walsh Dr. Judson Werner

OFFICERSDr. Rick Taylor, President Dr. Audrey K. Tatt, President-electDr. Princy Rekhi, Past president Dr. Timothy A. Hess, TreasurerDr. Megan Mulligan, SecretaryMs. Jennifer L. Freimund, Executive Director

EXECUTIVE COUNCILDr. Amrit K. Burn, Executive Council 2014Dr. Noah Letwin, Executive Council 2014Dr. Michelle Caldier, Executive Council 2015Dr. James W. Reid, Executive Council 2015Dr. Joseph A. Schneider, Executive Council 2015Dr. Shane Ness, Executive Council 2016Dr. Kim Winton, Executive Council 2016

Change of Address: To ensure continued receipt of issues, change of address must be reported to: SKCDS Central Office, 2201 6th Ave., Suite 1210, Seattle, WA 98121, as soon as possible -- (206) 448-6620. Email: [email protected]

The information in this publication is for the exclusive benefit of Seattle- King County Dental Society members. Neither the Society nor the publisher makes any express or implied warranties as to the information herein, including the contents of any advertising. Opinions in the Quarterly do not necessarily express the official policies of the Seattle-King County Dental Society, nor the opinions of the editor, unless so stated.

For advertising and publishing details, contact: Mr. Bill Newcomer, BNC Printing & Graphics, 503.318.5916, 360.573.1201, [email protected]; www.bncprinting.com

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Seattle-King County Dental Society Membership Quarterly WINTER 2014 Volume 12, Issue 2

CONTENTSPresident’s Message with Dr. Rick Taylor .......................................................... 4Gala Save the Date ........................................................................................ 4Women in Dentistry ........................................................................................ 5 We Need Your Help......................................................................................... 6 Dr. Michael Caldier........................................................................................... 7Society News.................................................................................................. 8Welcome New Members .................................................................................. 9Bylaws .......................................................................................................11PNDC ............................................................................................ ..............14New to Dentistry............................................................................................ 17CDE 2014-2015 Programs • Officer Installation.........................................................................18 • Treatment Planning Guidelines for Esthetics, Tooth Wear and Occlusion..........19New Dentist Program .....................................................................................20Exposures with Dr. Al Munk ............................................................................. 22

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ON THE COVER Drs. Timothy A. Hess and Mark R. Grace are inducted as fellows of the International College of Dentists. Dr. Dexter E. Barnes (center), national vice president of International College of Dentists, congratulates them on this honor.


The end of Dentistry as we know it.

I read with some interest an article in the January 2014 Smithsonian magazine that the Milky Wayis on a collision course with our neighboringgalaxy, Andromeda (at 60 miles a second!).Catastrophic? Yes, but still some four billion years off.

A little closer to now and a little more personal, where do you think your dental practice will be in ten years? In the same Smithsonian mentionedabove there is a review of study fi nding that individuals are not very good at predicting what their lives will be in ten years. There is a tendency to assume (or hope) that life will be much as it is at present. When the same individuals were asked if their lives had changed in the past ten years, they were very good at identifying an evolution of personality,values and tastes. The authors termed this phenomenon “the end of history illusion.” Thesame phenomenon probably factors into ourprofessional lives. We perhaps want the futureof dentistry to remain as it is now (and certainlynot decline), but we should be positioningourselves for change.

The UW School of Dentistry is changing itscurriculum to better prepare students for an evolvingworkplace. Those of us in the workforce should beworking together to ensure that the profession cansustain the hope of a successful career to thosegraduating students.

I will say that over my 36 years in dentistry Ihave found that a common sentiment among dentists is (and seems always to have been) thatthe golden age of dentistry was 5 years ago. Regardless of the decade, it has always seemed to look bad “now” and getting worse. I heardthis in 1977 in dental school (Oh, I would not want to be graduating now!), when I appliedfor specialty training in 1985 (Why would you want to specialize in that? It’s a dying specialty!), when I bought into my practice in 1999 (Bellevue? No growth there, everything is movingeast – or back to Seattle) and now in 2014as I just made a big investment in the practice (Are you crazy?).

It is interesting to note that dentistry has changedover those 36 years sometimes for the better and sometimes for the worse. As a profession, we have positioned ourselves well and anticipated those changes. While I was not very good at predictingchange, I have often benefi tted. Endodontics is much better with microscopes, ultrasonic root end preps, nickel titanium rotary fi les, bioceramics,digital radiography and practice managementsoftware. On the down side, I now receive a lower fee for most molar root canals than I did three years ago and third party payers seem to want to lower that fee even further.

The point is that dentistry as we knew it in 1977 (and ’86 and ’95 and ’04) has ceased to exist, but the profession is still thriving (if somewhat endangered). Perhaps the skepticism mentioned earlier is a healthy one. Dentistry, as a profession,has positioned itself well for the changes and challenges that have come. Looking to the future, we need to continue to advocate for what we think is right and oppose those who areintent on doing the profession harm in the name of profi t. Lobby your patients, friends,

neighbors and politicians on the benefi ts of high quality dentistry, access to care and promotion of dental health. Through our county, state andnational tripartite organization, we have people with excellent contacts that can effectively lobby at theirrespective levels. Let the leadership of SKCDS, WSDA and ADA know what you think is right for dentistry. There are many different ideas on how to position the profession well for the future, some of which work.

Let’s keep talking and advocating.

ThePresident’s Message

Dr. Rick Taylor

SAVE THE DATE! The Seattle-King County Dental Foundation announces the November 15, 2014 Great Gatsby Gala. Mark your calendars for our 21st annual Gala at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle. Details to follow.

SAVE THE DATE!The Seattle-King County

Dental Foundation announces

the November 15, 2014

Great Gatsby Gala. Mark

your calendars for our 21st

annual Gala at the Fairmont

Olympic Hotel, Seattle.

Details to follow.


events focused on our female membership. We are eager to include all ages – dental students, retired dentists, moms who work part-time – and offer a morning of giving and sharing. The fi rst event will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2014. We will be collaborating with one or two women’s shelters in the greater Seattle area. Our members are invited

to join us at the SKCDS offi ce for a light brunchbuffet, beverages and a time of visiting andpreparing dental hygiene kits for disadvantaged women and children. There is no charge to attend, and SKCDS will provide all the supplies. Just bring yourself and a willingness to help! We hope to assemble 200+ dental hygiene kits to share with those in need.

Additionally, we will be collecting gently used pro-fessional attire for the Dress for Success Program through the downtown YWCA. Mark your 2014 calendar for this morning of sharing, socializing and connecting with fellow women in dentistry. If you know of a female dentist who is not a member but might like to attend, please bring them along!

Our second event will take place in October. Wewill be joining the Oral Cancer Foundation’s annual Run/Walk! Stay connected for more information in 2014!

For reservations or to fi nd out more information please go to on our website, www.skcds.org, or contact Sandra Anderson, director of membershipservices, to RSVP at 206.448.6620 [email protected]

SKCDS Women in Dentistry:Kick-Off to a New Program!

The Seattle-King County Dental Society is actively working to reach our entire membership and address their specifi c needs. It is no secret that women are the fastest growing demographic in dentistry. As we look for ways to attract and retain members, we need to look at what our female members want out of their membership andparticipation in organized dentistry. This summer, we convened a small Task Force to fi nd out what we can offer women that will make membership relevant to them. The overwhelming response was opportunities to socialize and give back to the community. This confi rms what we have known for so long: dentists love to give back to others and support their communities. Based on thisinformation, SKCDS is moving into 2014 with two

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DENTAL & MEDICALSta� ng, Inc.Dr. Michelle Caldier to Run for

Washington State LegislatureOur very own, Dr. Michelle Caldier, has announced that she will run as

the Republican candidate for state representative in the 26th District for the seat currently held by Democrat Larry Seaquist (D-Gig Harbor). Dr. Caldier, a current Executive Council member and past

chair of our Access to Dental Care Committee, is running against Mr. Seaquist in the November 2014 election. Caldier said that,

after building her dental practice for the past decade, she is excited for the chance to serve. We are excited about the opportunity to increase awareness of dental issue among legislators when she

(hopefully!) joins the legislature in 2015. Please join us in wishing her well. She would welcome your support and assistance.

You can contact her via her website www.MichelleCaldier.com to either donate to or receive updates on her campaign.


Our very own, Dr. Michelle Caldier, has the Republican candidate for state representative in the 26th District for the seat currently held by Democrat Larry Seaquist (D-Gig Harbor). Dr. Caldier, a current Executive Council member and pastchair of our Access to Dental Care Committee, is running againstMr. Seaquist in the November 2014 election. Caldier said that, after building her dental practice for the past decade, she is excitedfor the chance to serve. We are excited about the opportunity toincrease awareness of dental issue among legislators when she (hopefully!) joins the legislature in 2015. Please join us in wishing her

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SOCIETY NEWS 2014 – 2015 Election and Installation

Set for Tuesday, April 22, 2014

In accordance with the Seattle-King County Dental Society Bylaws, ballots for the 2014-2015 Elective Offi ce openings will be mailed from the Central Offi ce no later than April 8, 2014. The ballots must be returned to the Central Offi ce by 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2014 or they may be presented at the General Membership meeting to be held at the Bellevue Sheraton on April 22nd, beginning at 6:00 p.m. (Please see the registration form on our website at www.skcds.org or page 18 of this Quarterly).

Please be sure to return your ballot by mail prior to the deadline of April 22nd. Each year, several ballots are received the day following the election. We want everyone’s vote to count!

The following (as of press time) is the slate presented by Dr. Steven Albright, Chair of the Leadership Committee:

President-elect: One opening – one year term, automatically becomes President & three year WSDA Delegate term Dr. Judson Werner, general dentist, Bellevue

Executive Council: Two openings – two for 3 year terms Dr. Noah Letwin, general dentist, Seattle Dr. Megan Mulligan, general dentist, Seattle

Delegates to the WSDA: Up to 7 openings for three year terms (seats set by WSDA in January based on membership) Dr. Karim Alibhai, endodontist, Bellevue Dr. Michelle Caldier, general dentist, Kenmore Dr. Ryan Fox, general dentist, Kirkland Dr. Timothy Hess, general dentist, Auburn Dr. William Hooe, oral surgeon, Shoreline Dr. Kirk King, general dentist, Renton Dr. Craig Neal, oral surgeon, Kirkland Dr. Negar Sherkat, general dentist, Bellevue Dr. Christine Shigaki, general dentist, Seattle Dr. Miki Suetsugu, general dentist, Bellevue Dr. Thomas Sweeney, periodontist, Bellevue Dr. Danny Tremblay, general dentist, Seattle

Please note that the Bylaws state the Executive Council and Delegates to the WSDA candidates will appear on the ballot in a random order as drawn by the Leadership Committee. This change was made to allow everyone an equal chance in elections when the election is contested.

During the general membership meeting on Tuesday, January 21st, Dr. Taylor opened the fl oor for any additional nominations that a member would like to make. After that meeting, nominations closed.

The Executive Council thanks the members of the Leadership Committee for their efforts. Dr. Steven Albright chaired the Committee and Drs. Barry Feder,Randy Ogata, Cynthia Pauley, Princy Rekhi, Tom Sweeney, Audrey Tatt, Kim Winton and Bradley Weinstein participated.

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Members of SKCDS are encouraged to invite non-member dentists who are practicing in King County to join the Dental Society. A quick call to the WSDA Offi ce at 206-448-1914 is all that is needed for them to apply for membership at all three levels: Seattle-King County Dental Society, Washington State Dental Association and the American Dental Association.

2014 Give Kids A Smile

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Bylaws Revisions

Chapter I: MEMBERSHIP Section 4 Application and Election A. Application for membership shall be made to the WSDA on the official form furnished by

the ADA or WSDA completely filled out and accompanied by the current dues of this Society, the State Association and the ADA. The application shall be submitted to the WSDA for review and then forwarded to the Executive Council.

Section 5 Transfer A member of another component society of the ADA who has moved his/her practice

into the jurisdiction of this Society shall make application on the official form furnished by the ADA, WSDA, or SKCDS. The applicant shall be transferred to this Society without further dues for the current year, and his/her former component society shall be notified of such action by the WSDA.

Section 6 Rights and Privileges G. Any member of the Society in good standing, shall have the privilege of attending

meetings of the Executive Council., Section 7 Discipline and Expulsion of Members

B. Disciplinary action as used in this section shall mean an authoritative decision by the Society’s Executive Council to discipline a member, after having given him/her notice and hearing. The procedure to be followed is outlined in the disciplinary module (CLICK HERE) . The Executive Council may revise such rules and procedures as it determines from time to time.

Chapter II: NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS Section 1 Nominations for all elective offices shall be made as a special order of business during at least

one general membership meeting to be held no later than forty-five (45) days before elections. The Leadership Development Committee and any individual member desiring to do so shall present nominations from the floor at the meeting. After closing of nominations at this meeting, no further nominations may be made. The names of candidates shall be arranged alphabetically under the office for which they have been nominated and published in an official publication of this Society at least once before the date of the election. In the event that more than five (5) candidates have been nominated for a position the names will be arranged as randomly drawn by the Chair of the Leadership Development Committee, and listed under the office for which they have been nominated.

Section 2 A. The annual election of officers shall take place as the first order of business at the last

general membership meeting of the fiscal year for the Society. Election shall be conducted according to the Election module (CLICK HERE). The ballots shall be distributed to each member at least ten (l0), but not more than twenty (20), business days before the election.

C. In the case of offices for which only one (l) candidate is to be chosen, e.g., President-elect, a majority vote shall be required to elect. In case of offices for which more than one (l) candidate is to be chosen, e.g., Executive Council or Delegates, those candidates having the largest number of votes shall be declared elected until the required number of full-term offices have been filled, and the candidate receiving the plurality among the remaining candidates shall be declared elected to fill a part-term position if required at the time of such election. In the event of a tie, a determination will be made by a vote at the next Executive Council meeting. If a candidate involved in the tie is a member of the Executive Council, they are ineligible to vote. In the event an appointment to the Executive Council or House of Delegates to the State Association is

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Deleted: The ballots may be mailed to the Society office or brought to the election meeting. Those ballots received at the Society office before the close of business on the day of elections and those brought to the meeting shall determine the outcome of all balloting. All ballots shall be counted by the Leadership Committee and recorded by the Secretary immediately after the close of balloting.the State Association is required due to a tie, the appointee shall be selected by the

Executive Council, such appointment to run until next election. F. Ballots shall be preserved for a period of ninety (90) days following the election. Section 3 (New Section) A vacancy shall occur when an elected office holder leaves without the intention of returning to

his/her position. This may occur upon the death, removal or any resignation of an officer. Such vacancies shall be filled by action of the next Executive Council meeting. An absence shall occur when an elected holder voluntarily withdraws from attendance at a meeting(s) with the intention to fulfill the rest of their term, excepting those meeting(s). The absence created by this voluntary withdrawal shall be filled by the president.

Section 6 In those elected or appointed positions having a term of more than one (l) year, an attendance

of less than seventy-five percent (75%) of the regularly scheduled meetings in any one (l) year may constitute dismissal from the office. Dental-related meetings may be excused absences. The President and the Executive Council shall be empowered to fill the vacancy as provided in the Bylaws. With the exception of appointed alternates, delegates will be required to attend at least 50% of the pre-House meetings, at the discretion of the chair of the Delegation, to remain a Delegate. If a delegate fails to attend any of the scheduled caucuses, the delegate shall be ineligible to attend the House and shall be considered absent with a replacement appointed by the president.

Chapter III: DUTIES OF OFFICERS Section 2 Duties A. President. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Society and the Executive

Council. He/She shall call special meetings of the Executive Council when required or at the request of three (3) of its members. He/She shall call special meetings of the Society on petition of ten percent (l0%) of the members. He/She shall appoint, with consent of the Executive Council, all standing and special committees. He/She shall fill all vacancies and absences in appointive offices except those committees filled by election or by the Executive Council. He/She shall be a Delegate to the State Association. He/She may appoint alternate Delegates as provided in Chapter VII, Section 6. The President shall be an ex-officio member of all standing and special committees except the Leadership Development Committee. He/She will chair the Program Committee during their term. The President shall perform such duties as usually appertain to the office and shall assume the office of Immediate Past President at the end of his/her tenure. In accordance with the Seattle-King County Dental Foundation’s Bylaws, the President shall serve on the Board of Directors of the Foundation.

E. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall be appointed by the President with the consent of the

Executive Council. The Treasurer shall attend all meetings of the Executive Council and chair the Budget and Finance Committee. It shall be his/her duty to present the budget annually to the Society. He/She shall be responsible for collecting and dispersing Society funds.

Chapter IV: EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Section 1 The Executive Council shall consist of the President, President-Elect, Immediate Past

President, Secretary and Treasurer and seven (7) other active or life members. Each year, the membership shall elect two (2) or three (3) members to serve a term of three (3) years, or until their successors are duly elected and installed or appointed.


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the State Association is required due to a tie, the appointee shall be selected by the Executive Council, such appointment to run until next election.

F. Ballots shall be preserved for a period of ninety (90) days following the election. Section 3 (New Section) A vacancy shall occur when an elected office holder leaves without the intention of returning to

his/her position. This may occur upon the death, removal or any resignation of an officer. Such vacancies shall be filled by action of the next Executive Council meeting. An absence shall occur when an elected holder voluntarily withdraws from attendance at a meeting(s) with the intention to fulfill the rest of their term, excepting those meeting(s). The absence created by this voluntary withdrawal shall be filled by the president.

Section 6 In those elected or appointed positions having a term of more than one (l) year, an attendance

of less than seventy-five percent (75%) of the regularly scheduled meetings in any one (l) year may constitute dismissal from the office. Dental-related meetings may be excused absences. The President and the Executive Council shall be empowered to fill the vacancy as provided in the Bylaws. With the exception of appointed alternates, delegates will be required to attend at least 50% of the pre-House meetings, at the discretion of the chair of the Delegation, to remain a Delegate. If a delegate fails to attend any of the scheduled caucuses, the delegate shall be ineligible to attend the House and shall be considered absent with a replacement appointed by the president.

Chapter III: DUTIES OF OFFICERS Section 2 Duties A. President. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Society and the Executive

Council. He/She shall call special meetings of the Executive Council when required or at the request of three (3) of its members. He/She shall call special meetings of the Society on petition of ten percent (l0%) of the members. He/She shall appoint, with consent of the Executive Council, all standing and special committees. He/She shall fill all vacancies and absences in appointive offices except those committees filled by election or by the Executive Council. He/She shall be a Delegate to the State Association. He/She may appoint alternate Delegates as provided in Chapter VII, Section 6. The President shall be an ex-officio member of all standing and special committees except the Leadership Development Committee. He/She will chair the Program Committee during their term. The President shall perform such duties as usually appertain to the office and shall assume the office of Immediate Past President at the end of his/her tenure. In accordance with the Seattle-King County Dental Foundation’s Bylaws, the President shall serve on the Board of Directors of the Foundation.

E. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall be appointed by the President with the consent of the

Executive Council. The Treasurer shall attend all meetings of the Executive Council and chair the Budget and Finance Committee. It shall be his/her duty to present the budget annually to the Society. He/She shall be responsible for collecting and dispersing Society funds.

Chapter IV: EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Section 1 The Executive Council shall consist of the President, President-Elect, Immediate Past

President, Secretary and Treasurer and seven (7) other active or life members. Each year, the membership shall elect two (2) or three (3) members to serve a term of three (3) years, or until their successors are duly elected and installed or appointed.





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Section 2 Duties F. Secure adequate insurance for thedirectors and officers. G. Hire a CPA firm to conduct an annual review or audit of the Society’s funds. H. Create such special committees and/or task forces as may be necessary to expedite the

functions of the Society. J. Fill all vacancies in elective offices with the exception of that of President-Elect and

delegates to the WSDA House. Such appointees will serve only until the following installation of officers. (See Chapter II, Section 2, C and Section 3)

Section 3 (New Section) All votes taken by the Executive Council shall be determined by a majority of eligible votes

cast. Electronic votes, occurring outside a meeting, shall follow this process: A) All members of the Council must vote (100% participation). 1. If the matter has been previously discussed by the Council, the vote does not

have to be unanimous. 2. If the matter has not been previously discussed, the vote must be unanimous. B) Minutes of any electronic vote must be generated and approved at the next in-

person meeting of the Council.

Chapter V: STANDING COMMITTEES AND DUTIES New Section Pieces F. Quorum for a committee shall consist of half of the membership of the committee plus

one member. Voting protocols outlined in Chapter IV, Section 3 shall apply to all committee actions as well.

G. The committee chair shall have the discretion to remove inactive members. Section 2 Committee Descriptions: 1. Budget and Finance - This Committee shall:

A. Consist of seven (7) members, two (2) of whom shall be appointed each year whose terms shall be three (3) years. The Chair of the Committee shall be the Treasurer who shall be appointed by the President from among the senior members of the Committee, in time of service. One of the members shall be the president-elect who shall serve a one year term (Chapter III, Section 2, B).

5. Leadership Development

A. This Committee shall be a rotating committee consisting of nine (9) members, three (3) to be elected each year by the Executive Council for a term of three (3) years. The members of this Committee who are serving their third (3rd) year shall select a chair among their number.

B. This Committee shall:

2. Meet before mid-December to make a study of desirable qualifications for the various elective offices of the Society.

6. New Dentist This Committee shall:

A. Be open to all members under the age of forty (40) or for those with less than ten (10) years of membership with the Society.








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Chapter VI: MEETINGS Section 1

A minimum of four (4) regular meetings of the Society are to be held from September to April, except as modified and approved by the Executive Council, who shall instruct the Secretary to give notice of such change to the members. The members who are eligible to vote, registered and attending a regular meeting shall constitute a quorum.

Chapter VII: DELEGATES Section 1

Delegates to the State Association shall be nominated and elected according to Chapter II of these Bylaws to represent the Society in the WSDA House of Delegates. They shall represent the interests of the membership.

Section 2

The Delegates shall schedule their meeting(s), as needed, prior to the House. The President shall chair the delegation. Such caucus meetings of the delegates shall be open to members of the tripartite only.

Section 5

In the event of a vacancy in the office of Delegate, the Executive Council shall appoint a replacement whose term of office shall run until the next election. (Chapter II, Section 3)

Chapter IX: FUNDS Section 3

The fiscal year of the Society shall be from June 1 to May 31 inclusive. An audit or review of the accounts shall be made annually at the end of the fiscal year, employing a certified public accountant. An annual budget shall be adopted by the Executive Council.

Section 4 (new section)

All financial records are available to members in good standing upon request either for in-person review or through duplicate copies. For duplicate copies, a reasonable copy charge may be assessed.

Chapter X: SOCIETY RECORDS (new chapter) All Society records, with the exception of personnel records, shall be available to members in good standing upon request. Such records may be reviewed in-person or via duplicated copies. For duplicated copies, a reasonable copy charge may be assessed.

Chapter XI: RULES OF ORDER The current edition of the Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure shall govern the conduct of the deliberations of this Society, unless otherwise specifically provided in the Articles of Incorporation or in the Bylaws.



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Deleted: A majority of voting members who have registered for a regular meeting and are in attendance shall constitute a quorum.

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Chapter XII: SEAL (renumbered only)

Chapter XIII: AMENDMENTS (renumbered only)


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also be present to share information with you. Our January program on marketing was presented by Cory Roleto, founding partner of WEO Media, a marketing and internet company focused on the dental industry. In February, we welcome Maggie Boyle of The Dental Group, LLC. Ms. Boyle is a CPA and partner in this firm that caters to dental practice needs. She brings 20+ years of experience in getting your financial house in order. In March, Dr. Rhonda Savage, owner of Miles Global, will join us. Dr. Savage is very well known as both a dentist and a speaker on management issues. In May we will be hosting our New Dentist program at the University of Washington. We welcome transitions consultant Verlin Frickel to talk about Associateships. This program is co-sponsored by the UW SOD Alumni Association. Finally, in late May will we offer a new event to encourage new dentists to meet and mingle with those members considering practice transitions. We will host this event at Hotel Deca in the University District (Our sponsor is Bank of America.) We will offer an informal time of cocktails, appetizers and visiting with established practitioners as well as some of our preferred vendors. As if all that was not enough... join us for our fourth annual Boot Camp on Saturday, April 12th. This popular half-day workshop features presentations by eight of our most trusted vendors. The focus is on practice management and what it takes to start in the business of dentistry.

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That’s all for now from Ballard.

I was recently in a big grocery store, killing time while my wife shopped for groceries. I try not to follow her around the store like lame husbands do as she deftly selects the food for the week. There is something pathetic about husbands pushing the grocery cart, or worse yet, tagging along behind the wife as she slaloms through the store, pulling items off the shelf. Anyway, during shopping, I like to go elsewhere. My favorite distraction is the baked goods section. I like to peruse all the breads and pastries that I am no longer allowed to eat now that my cholesterol is somewhere north of Fairbanks. “Can I help you,” says the clerk? Oh brother can you ever, just not today while she is in the vicinity. After metaphorically devouring the majority of items in the bakery (a singularly unfulfi lling meal), I drift over to the magazine section. I pick up one particulary glossy Seattle mag, attracted by the headline of “Seattle’s Top Dentists.” Thumbing through this feature, I once again discover my absence on this hallowed list. Being overlooked by the Powers That Be in the Seattle’s Top Dentists contest was actually not too surprising. I have seldom fl oated on the cream that rises to the top. In fourth grade, I won the class Spelling Bee. That is the last time I recall winning any game of skill. In high school gym class when basketball team members were picked, I was always the next to the last member chosen. There was always a short, fat kid that was chosen behind me, the short skinny kid. Athletic prowess was never one of my strong points. I tried out for swim team in high school and lasted an hour before heaving my guts out. Track, football, who are you kidding?! ‘Short, skinny and slow’ adds little to interscholastic sport team excellence. I do recall being chosen for Who’s Who in America a few years ago. I felt quite honored as I read that for only $149 I would receive a gold-letter embossed copy of the Who’s Who book and a plaque with my name on it. I thought better of that notion but felt my dog Woofi e perhaps deserved the honor. So I fi lled out the application for Woofi e, slightly exaggerating his credentials, and sent it in. Much to my delight and his, he was accepted into this august body of America’s leaders. The price was the same: $149 for the book and plaque. Woofi e received many calls and letters over the next six months as there was evidently a shortage of great American leaders that year. Though he never bought the book or plaque, he and I quietly reveled in this distinguished honor

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