summer issue 2014 15 sfdda
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2014-15 Summer issue of the South Florida District Dental Association NewsletterTRANSCRIPT
Inside this issue...
President’s Message, pg.3
Fighting for Your Rights and Daily Practice of Dentistry, pg.4
Re-subscribing, pg.7
Advocacy Update, pg.8
SFDDA Calendar, pg,9
New Member Benefit, pg.10
New Members, pg.11
Baptist Mobile Dental Unit, pg.11
FDC Highlights, pg.12
Officer Installation, pg.13
Get to know your SFDDA President, pg.15
Cornered into Corporate, pg.16
Classifieds, pg.17
Register Basic Life Support, pg.18
Workman’s Compensation, pg.19
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Preliminary Program Features:
Ethan Pansick, D.D.S., M.SDavid Feinerman, D.M.D., M.D.
“Digital Workflow: Surgery to Prosthetics”Sponsored by:
Lee Weiss, D.D.S.
“Airway Management Certification"
Duran Mootry, R.D.H.
“Introduction to Hygiene LocalAnesthetic Course”
Program is subject to change
Ravindra Nanda BDS, MDS, PhD
Esthetics and Biomechanics BasedManagement of the Smile Zone
(Orthodontic Problems)”
Annette Yelin, Esq
“Legal Issues that May Affect You and Your Dental Practice”
Presented by:
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President’s MessageMarcos Diaz, D.D.S.
It is that time of the year once again where we reachout to all our members to inform them of what ishappening with our district dental association. Asalways, it is a new year and a new president. How-ever, this year has already proven to have had quitea different beginning than most.
It is both an honor and a pleasure to take the helm.I hope that these changes, which have actively al-ready begun to take place, will bring new energyand vitality, while encouraging all members to par-ticipate together, not only at the local affiliate societylevel, but also at our district/component level aswell.
A new marketing strategy has recently been intro-duced by both the ADA and the FDA, which has in-cluded a different branding, with new logos and anaggressive thinking process, to incorporate thethree levels of organized dentistry, as well as includ-ing the affiliate societies (Florida’s unique “4thlevel”), into a partnership called the “Power ofThree.” It is also felt that this new concept will helpcreate and maintain membership value and greaterparticipation.
In addition, there has also been significant involve-ment from our component with the FDA at the re-cent June House of Delegates (HOD) to opposenew “rule” language promulgated by the Board ofDentistry (BOD), in which the Board has developedadditional requirements as it pertains to all dentalwritten records. The new rule language was passedby the BOD in May, which every dentist in Floridamust comply with, unless the language is chal-lenged. Although the proposed rule change has not
yet been published, nor has it officially taken effectas yet, we are still very actively involved in thisprocess of defending what we feel is very importantand appropriate for our members and the profes-sion in Florida (see Richard’s article for details onthis matter.) This is the power of advocacy and whyorganized dentistry is very important.
My vision for next year is to internally make surethat we develop proper, efficient and viable ways tocommunicate better among ourselves in order tohave a more cohesive group. I feel that part of thereason this has happened is because we havegrown somewhat apart and have lost the connec-tion among us due to lack of personal contact. Myintention is to promote more social interaction andcommunication among all three of our local affiliatesocieties.
All 3 affiliate boards have all met with me to discussand develop the implementation of better commu-nication and alternative strategies to achieve amore organized and united group, with the purposeof having all leaders of the affiliates and the com-ponent understand what the common goal is, andwhat is expected from all leaders and the member-ship to achieve this.
In addition, the implementation and development ofthe FDA and the ADA tripartite effort needs to bedisseminated at the grass roots level for all of thisto succeed. Please join me in sharing and makingthis concept a reality. “All for one, and one for all,”as Alexander Dumas’ d’Artagnan and The ThreeMusketeers so succinctly placed it.
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Richard A. Mufson, D.D.S., EditorAll too often, we hear others who may criticize organizeddentistry – especially those who have chosen to drop outfrom membership. However, this is but one of many ex-amples of why all dentists should take pause, wake up to,and be thankful for, the benefits of belonging to our tripar-tite dental organizations.
A recent significant development has occurred at theBoard of Dentistry (BOD) involving new language recentlyadded to Rule 64B5-17.002, Written Dental Records, Min-imum Content, Retention. The added language was theresult of a three member BOD Task Force having formu-lated the new and more detailed requirements, whichthen came to a final vote at the May, 2014 BOD meetingin Jacksonville.
Although some of the new requirements involve issuessuch as informed consent, record alterations, retention ofone’s appointment book, and maintenance of electronicdental records, the portion of the Rule singled out asbeing the most objectionable or controversial has beenlimited to language added to Sections 1(a) through 1(e)(please see existing rule language, and new language de-noted by underline, at the end of this article).
Florida statute is also quite clear that agencies such asthe BOD do not have the power enact rules which modify,contravene or expand existing statute (as in Chapter466), and to the extent that the BOD may have over-reached in their rule making authority, a dentist or groupof dentists may legally “challenge” a new rule on such abasis.
The current fact is that many practicing dentists in Florida,as well as many of those in the legal profession who workto defend dentists on a daily basis (defense attorneys,claims analysts, risk managers) feel that (a) existing lan-guage for maintenance of dental records was adequate,and did not need to be changed nor expanded with addi-tional requirements, (b) the rationale for the BOD wantingadd more detailed requirements to existing Rule was in-herently flawed (i.e., one and/or another BOD memberclaim to have lost cases to administrative law judges onappeal due to a perceived insufficient detail in rule re-quirements; other BOD members have given completelydifferent reasons), and (c) the new language poses anundue burden to our daily practice of dentistry, while alsohaving an adverse effect on our future defense efforts
against would-be BODand civil liability claims –more to than it serves toprotect the public.
As yet one more example of how the volunteer efforts ofthose who take time our of their offices to help serve ourprofession and our members (and also benefitting evennon-members) and accomplish needed goals on your be-half - your local South Florida District delegation to theFlorida Dental Association House of Delegates (consist-ing of your 5 SFDDA officers, 12 other delegates fromyour 3 local affiliates, 2 FDA Trustees, and our FDA lineofficer) decided that “enough was enough.”
They voted to bring forth a Resolution to the recent semi-annual FDA meeting (Friday and Saturday, June 20) atthe Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Or-lando. The Resolution asked that FDA take a stand and“oppose” the new Rule language in Sections (a) through1(e), and take necessary steps “up to and including a rulechallenge.”
As a result of the resolution and related informationbrought forth, a tremendous groundswell of similar opin-ions and concerns by other dentists and district societiesdeveloped throughout he state over the two weeks lead-ing up to the meeting. After much back-and-forth deliber-ation and discussion at the FDA HOD meeting, theresolution calling for FDA to oppose and challenge thisrule passed by House vote.
The Florida Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons(FSOMS) had also been following this issue for monthsearlier, and was actually the first organization to developa formal position (in the form of a letter sent to the BOD)opposing the new language. FSOMS has also recentlyvoted to move in the direction of a possible rule challenge,but first, taking the initial step of requesting an appear-ance at the next BOD meeting in August to express con-cerns and discuss the issue further, as a prerequisite toother possible legal steps (and pending further FSOMSBoard discussion/approval), if necessary. Other specialtygroups have recently joined in, and one or more havebeen engaged in the process of developing similar posi-tion statements.
Fighting for Your Rights and Daily Practice of
Dentistry: Update on New Board of Dentistry Rule
for Written Dental Records
continued on next page
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Existing Rule language and new Rule language (denoted by underline)passed at of May, 2014 meeting of the BOD:
Rule 64B5-17.002 Written Dental Records; Minimum Content ; Retention.(1) For the purpose of implementing the provisions of subsection 466.028(l)(m), F.S., a dentist shall maintain written
records on each patient which written records shall contain, at a minimum, the following information about the patient:
(a) Medical History: Appropriate medical history including any current or previous medical conditions, surgeries,hospitalizations, medications, and legible blood pressure readings (when taken). The updating and review ofthe medical history must also be documented.
(b) Results of clinical examination and tests conducted, including the identification, or lack thereof, of any oral pathology or diseases;
(c) Radiographs: Any radiographs to include Cone Beam Computer Tomography (CBCT), and the resultsthereof, used for the diagnosis and treatment of the patient;
(d) Treatment plan: Treatment plan and treatment options proposed by the dentist; (e) Treatment: Treatment rendered to the patient, including but not limited to the following, when applicable to
the treatment performed: i.Type, amount, and mode of delivery (i.e., Mandibular block, Infiltration, etc.) of local anesthesiaused;ii.Type and shade of restorative material used;iii. Preoperative and/or postoperative medications prescribed; iv. Medications delivered, administered, or provided to the patient during treatment or for use following
treatment;v. Radiographs taken; vi. Impression material and type of impression taken (i.e., maxillary, mandibular, interocclusal, digital,
etc.); vii. Medicaments, medications, sutures, irrigants, or bases applied to teeth or periodontal tissues; viii. Names or initials of all staff involved with clinical care of the patient; ix. Use of dental barrier or rubber dam; x.Tooth or arch treated identified by name, number or letter; xi. Working length, canals treated, identify untreated canals and reason left untreated, master apical file size,
and obturation materials used during endodontic procedures; and xii. Unusual or unexpected events or reactions during or after the procedure;
Note: As mentioned previously, the above sections, 1(a) through 1(e) represents the section of most concern or controversy. Theentire Rule may be viewed on-line at: https://www.flrules.org/gateway/division.asp?DivID=328
Dr. Mufson is the Editor of this newsletter and may be reached at (305) 935-7501 or [email protected].
Question: Why is this a threat to us – i.e., dentists inFlorida?Answer: When a dentist is brought before the BOD, theprimary reason is most often related to an alleged “stan-dard of care” violation, whereby the defendant dentist musthire an attorney and hopefully escape board sanction inthe form of fines, other penalties, or worse, action againstone’s license. However, the dentist’s records are usuallyexamined and scrutinized as a secondary part of theprocess. If the records are found to be inadequate, theBOD retains the ability to then levy fines and other sanc-tions on that basis, above and beyond the outcome of theprimary violation. It is also a well known legal principle thatwhen laws or rules are expanded to include more detailedrequirements – it adds more burden to those attempting tofollow the laws/rules in good faith and/or their future de-fense efforts, while giving more ammunition to those whowould prosecute or discipline them. Such expansion of lan-guage also historically has more of “gotcha” effect, whilehurting the everyday practicing “good guys/gals,” morethan it serves to catch the so-called “bad apples,” andmore than it serves to protect the public (the BOD’s maincharge).
Latest Update on What is Taking Place Relative ToVoicing Our Concerns To the BOD:The BOD is holding a rule workshop early in the morning(7:30 AM), as the opening item on the agenda of their gen-eral meeting, at the Hyatt Regency Orlando (at the Airport)on Friday, August 22, 2014. A hypothetical plan is inprogress to have a representative from each (or most) ofthe dental specialties, as well as FDA, with one or two orour attorneys/lobbyists also present – to articulate a unifiedmessage in opposition to the addition of any new languageto the existing rule.
The plan also includes our bringing to the BOD a list of po-tential “other” constructive ideas to help address and solvethe actual root cause of their existing problem (if not thelack of more specific detailed rule language) of losing cer-tain disciplinary cases to administrative laws judges.
If you read this article prior to August 22, and you wouldlike to attend the BOD workshop, or send a letter to theBOD expressing your opinion in this regard, please feelfree to join in this important regulatory process which somuch effects all of our daily practices and profession.
As our president, Dr. Marcos Diaz, mentioned in his articleit’s, “all for one and one for all.” And, that’s what “ThePower of Three” is all about. However, I much prefer theMusketeer analogy since there were actually four(Porthos, Athos, Aramis and D’Artagnan), and here, in thestate of Florida we have a fourth level of membership, theaffiliate societies.
The American Dental Association, Florida Dental Associ-ation, South Florida District Dental Association and itsthree local affiliates, Miami Dade, North Dade-MiamiBeach and South Broward Dental Societies, work to-gether to provide members with every level of service andsupport possible. And to ensure that members, non-mem-bers and the general public understand that this four-levelsystem is a partnership that is ultimately one dynamic ma-chine working for the good of the dental profession andthe public, we have re-branded the state, component, andaffiliates to carry the same message - “Helping MembersSucceed.” This will also present a cohesive look that willeasily and quickly identify the SFDDA as an integral partof organized dentistry.
In case you didn’t notice we’ve also updated our logo -which incorporates the Florida Dental Association, andunifies the state and the components further.
Soon we will be launching a new website which will helpconnect our members to all levels of the organization. Itwill have many helpful features, such as the latest newsregarding the dental profession, basic forms used daily inyour practices, links to the affiliate societies, newsletterarchives, employment services, calendar, special events,and more.
Once we go “live” with the website, please make sure tolog on and update your office information so that you maybe added to the referral link. We want to make sure thatpatients looking for a dentist are able to find you rightaway.
It is our hope to serve you better, and we hope that thesechanges will benefit all.
“Re-subscribing” To Your SFDDA Email ServiceElectronic Communication is common nowadays,
and the urge to unsubscribe from SFDDA messages can be overwhelming but please don’t do it.
A New Look for the SFDDA In the Spirit of the Power of Three...or Four!
Relax! Dont do it.
Every year, the question regarding the raising of duescomes about. And every year, the budget committeelooks for ways to avoid doing so. Communicating elec-tronically is one of the ways in which we are able to keepcosts down and not raise dues.
Recently, the need to get the message to the member-ship regarding the upcoming Board of Dentistry rulechange is a perfect example of using technology as agreat tool of communication, especially given that timewas not on our side. The message needed to reach themost members possible and it needed to be sent quicklyand efficiently. The best method was to send an emailto everyone at once. In the past, we would have sent theinformation via “snail mail,” which would have delayedyour receiving the message by two or three days, andtherefore too late to accomplish the suggested goalswithin. In addition, it would have also cost the associationmore in envelopes, paper and postage.
Our “in boxes” receive hundreds of emails on a dailybasis - from family, colleagues, on-line stores, politicians,bills, and more, and now from the SFDDA.
But we promise not to send information needlessly. Ouremails will always contain information pertinent to yourprofession, including legislative updates, the SFDDANewsletter, continuing education programs, the MiamiWinter Meeting and the SFDDA Annual Business Meeting.
So, before you decide to “unsubscribe,” please ask your-selves the following question: Is it more important for youto receive spam from any number of mass merchandis-ers, or an email from your professional association thatkeeps you informed of what you need to know in theworld of dentistry?
If you have unsubscribed from the SFDDA’s email serv-ice, keep in mind that we cannot place you back unlessyou give us permission. If you want to re-subscribe,please let us know so we may add you back. Send anemail to [email protected], with the subjectline, “I want to subscribe,” and we will put you back onthe mailing list. Once you are back on the list, pleaseadd us to your address book so you never miss anotherelectronic communication from us.
SFDDA
2014-2015 Officers and
Executive Council
PresidentMARCOS DIAZ, D.D.S.
(954) 659-9990
President-ElectELAINE DEROODE, D.D.S.
(305) 373-7799
Vice PresidentPIERO PALACIOS, D.D.S.
(305) 274-3113
SecretaryMark A. Limosani
(954) 800-3453
Treasurer
RODRIGO ROMANO, D.D.S., M.S.
(305) 667-8766
Immediate Past President
JEANNETTE PENA-HALL, D.M.D.
(305) 667-8766
Young Member
ESTEBAN LEON, D.M.D.
Trustees & FDA Line Officer
Michael D. Eggnatz, D.D.S., FDA 2nd Vice President
(954) 217-8888
Jorge Centurion, D.M.D., Trustee
305-662-22167
Beatriz Terry, D.D.S., Trustee
(305) 279-2828
Alternate Trustees
Jeannette Peña Hall, D.M.D.
Rodrigo Romano, D.D.S., M.S.
Delegates to the Executive Council from the Affiliates Societies
Carlos Sanchez D.M.D. (MDDS)
Heberto Salgueiro, D.M.D. (MDDS)
Richard Mufson D.D.S (ND/MBDS)
Isaac Garazi, D.M.D. (ND/MBDS)
Joseph Pechtor, D.M.D. (SBDS)
Affiliate Society
Presidents
Esteban Leon, D.M.D. (MDDS)
Simon Kaswan, D.D.S.(ND/MBDS)
Joseph Pechter, D.M.D. (SBDS)
Richard A. Mufson, D.D.S., Editor
Yolanda Marrero, Managing Editor
Jackie Quintero, Advertising Manager
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2014 LEGISLATIVE SESSION The Governor signed SB 86, HB 97 and SB 520 into law – all supported by theFDA. So, what do these bills do?
Non-Covered Services (SB 86)
This legislation will prohibit insurance companies from dictating charges for non-covered services.
Dentists will have the ability to agree to discounts on services covered under the plan and then ne-
gotiate charges for non-covered services (if interested). The intent of this legislation is to provide
the dentist with clear guidelines resulting in the dentist not being forced to accept discounts in order
to establish a contract with an insurance plan. The legislation went into effect on July 1, 2014 and
will impact contracts entered into or renewed on or after July, 2014. THE LEGISLATION WILL
NOT CHANGE THE TERMS OF YOUR CURRENT CONTRACT. If you are not sure when
your current contract is up for renewal, contact the insurance plan you contract with today and have
them clearly state in writing when (date) your contract is up for renewal. During renewal, you will
need to evaluate your contract to make sure there are no provisions in your contract that set charges
for non-covered services (without your agreement or knowledge). Furthermore, as an FDA-member
benefit, you can get your contract reviewed and analyzed through the ADA Contract Analysis Serv-
ice program. This service is designed to provide you clear information on what is included in the
proposed contract, but will not provide direction on whether you should sign the contract or not. If
you would like to get your contract analyzed by the ADA Contract Analysis Service program, please
send to [email protected].
Sovereign Immunity (HB 97)
Current law (ch. 766.1115, F.S.) grants health care providers, who contract with a state government
program, sovereign immunity when providing free services (without compensation). The Depart-
ment of Health (DOH) has a Volunteer Health Care Provider Program (VHCPP) that allows health
care providers to be covered under sovereign immunity as agents of the state. Eligible patients who
receive services through the VHCPP are screened by DOH and are referred to a participating health
care provider in the program.
HB 97 extends the dentist’s sovereign immunity to allow patients to voluntarily contribute toward
their dental lab costs and not jeopardize the dentist’s sovereign immunity. The voluntary contribution
toward dental lab costs would not be considered compensation to the dentist. This legislation became
effective on July 1, 2014.
Dental Workforce Survey Public Records Exemption (SB 520)
During the biennial dental licensure renewal cycle, dentists and dental hygienists are able to com-
plete a voluntary dental workforce survey. The dental workforce survey started in 2010 as a means
to gather current dental workforce data for the state of Florida. Physicians started surveying their
members back in 2007 and passed legislation to have their personal identifying information ex-
empted from the public record laws. SB 520 provides the same protection for dentists.
Information that is gathered through the dental workforce survey has been valuable to many policy
decisions applied by the FDA. During the initial dental workforce survey, the data showed that
Florida does not have a shortage of dentists, but a maldistribution of dentists in more urban areas
around the state. The collection and consistency of this data is critical to assessing the needs of the
public as many groups attempt to provide anecdotal solutions to access to care issues, such as more
dental schools and adding additional licensed dental providers.
SB 520 became effective upon becoming law (June 13, 2014) and will be applied during the next
dental licensure renewal cycle which is February 2016.
SFDDA Calendar
September1 -Labor Day Office Closed
3 - SFDDA Officer‘s Steering Meeting - SFDDA Office
9 -North Dade/Miami Beach and Miami Dade Society Affiliate Meetings
10- South Broward Dental Society Meeting17 - SFDDA Executive Council Meeting - SFDDA
Office
25 - Rosh Hashanah begins at Sundown
26- Rosh Hashanah
27 - ADA Caucus
October8 - South Broward Dental Society Meeting
9-13 - ADA Annual Session
14-- Miami Dade Dental Society Meeting
29 - SFDDA Officer’s Steering Meeting - SFDDA Office
31 - Halloween
Although every effort is made to not alter the calendar, dates are subject to change.
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Finally…a place to send those difficult patients!
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We have removed several expense components of risk, such
as chargebacks and a lengthy underwriting process to pass on
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New Member Benefit
Please Welcome our Newest Members:
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Join your local affiliate society...At the SFDDA, there are three affiliate societies: North Dade Miami Beach Dental Society, South BrowardDental Society and the Miami Dade Dental Society. Each one is located in an area near your practice or
your home, making it easy for you to attend meetings. Call and join one today.
2014-2015 SFDDA Affiliate SocietiesMiami Dade Dental Society
Dr. Esteban Leon
North Dade - Miami Beach
Dental Society
Dr. Simon Kaswan
(305) 651-7760
South Broward Dental Society
Dr. Joseph Pechter
(954) 981-0012
Jossue Alfonso, DMD
Erin Arroyo, DMD
Jenny E. Bello, DDS
Andrea Diamond, DMD
Raul I. Garcia, DMD
Jaime R. Marquez, DDS
Nancy V. Nguyen, DMD
Evan G. Rubensteen, DMD
Christina Smith, DDS
Maria R. Lopez-Galan, DDS
Jill A. Reed, DMD
Ricardo Romay, DMD
Students:
Fernando Soltanik
Dorene Gerena
Delia Reyes
Volunteers needed...Please consider joining your friends and colleagues in giving back to the community by
volunteering a few hours of your time to come out and provide dental servics to underserved members of our community.
The Baptist Mobil Dental Unit will be located in:
This is a great voluntee opportunity tor yourself and your assistant and we will provideC.E. credit as provided by Project Dentist Care, two (2) free movie passes for AMC or
Regal Theatres and a $25 Gas card. Call us at (305) 667-3647 to recieve sign up. Or you may email [email protected] to register.
October 20-24, 2014
Bay Community10549 SW 184 Terrace
Miami, FL 33157
2014 Florida Dental Convention
Pictured left: Dr. Esteban Leon, Dr. Rodrigo Romano.
Pictured right: Drs. Jorge Centurion, Rodrigo Romano, Esteban Leon and
Alexandra Castillo
Pictured right: Drs. RobertPayne, Beatriz Terry Kim Jerni-gan and friend.
Pictured below: Drs. Marcos Diaz, OrlandoDominguez, Iris Torres-Riveraand Jeannette Peña Hall
Who’s says volunteeringcan’t be fun. SFDDA Delegates enjoy some time off after spending all day in meetings and at the House ofDelegates.
From the various receptions to a night of Karaoke,there was something fun to do all of the time.
Dr. Iris Torres-Rivera, who brought her husband Ralph along, was happy she asked him to peruse the exhibit hall while she was at meetings. Ralph entered and won the Regions Bank raffle for the Regions bright greensignature bicyle.
Pictured above right: Ralph Rivera with Regions reps
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2014-15 Officer Installation
Above:SFDDA Office istransformed into a“speakeasy” for thenight of the installation
Right: Drs. Marcos Diaz,Elaine DeRoode, PieroPalacios, Mark Limosani,Rodrigo Romano andEstaban Leon -with Dr.Michael Eggnatz
Dr. Jeannette Peña Hall receives aPresidential award from Dr. Marcos Diaz
On June 25, the 2014-15 Officers were installed by our FDA
Line Officer, Dr. Michael D. Eggnatz.
Afterwards, guests enjoyed passed hors d’ouvres,cocktails and a night of entertainment, providedby none other than ...THEMSELVES!.
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This four(4) hour course meets the requirements of the Florida Dental Pract Act, effective November 1, 1986,which provides mandatory current CPR training for all dentists and hygienists. Course completion offers two (2)years certification. Continuing education credits apply. As part of the CPR training at the Basic Life Support level,this course provides training in the use of either an Automated External Defibrillator or a Defibrillator andElectrocardiograph.
All classes listed above are at the SFDDA office in Coral Gables. Class size is limited and pre registration is required.Theprice is $50 per person. Registrants will be sent driving and parking instructions. Dress code is full length pantsand shirts to practice one and two person CPR with manikins on the floor. Participants must be in good health andable to do strenuous activity. If a disability exists, please notify the SFDDA office and you must speak to theinstructor before class starts. Cancellations with 24 hours prior notice of the class will be refunded less $10administration fees. No shows and cancellations with less than a 24 hours notice will not be refunded, but maybe rescheduled. No telephone reservations are accepted. Please fill out the form and mail it to the address belowor send it by fax if paying by credit card. CPR COURSES ARE TAUGHT BY AHA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS
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Dr. Marcos Díaz was born in New York City, one of threechildren from Cuban parents, who were exiled in theUnited States. His father’s job with an American businesscompany had him moving the family several times, andhis transfers included moves to Venezuela and Mexico.From age one month to nine years of age, Dr. Diaz wasraised and attended school in Caracas, Venezuela. Thefamily moved again to Mexico City just as he would bestarting his high school years.
He grew up fluent in both English and Spanish, and aftergraduation, he attended and graduated from Franklin andMarshall College, a liberal arts college in Lancaster, Penn-sylvania. He would then earn his dental degree as a CumLaude graduate from Georgetown University School ofDentistry in Washington, DC, followed by completion oftwo postgraduate residencies, one in hospital dentistryand the other in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Both werecompleted in California at Valley Medical Center/UCLA.During his surgical residency, Dr. Díaz received extensivetraining in facial cosmetic surgery. In addition to his surgi-cal residency, he also completed a one-year fellowship intemporomandibular joint arthroscopic surgery at BaptistHospital in Miami, Florida.
Dr. Diaz is a strong supporter of organized dentistry, givenone’s ability to effect change through political advocacy.He regularly attends Dentist Day on the Hill with his fellowADA members, as well as members of the FSOMS.
He is a member in good standing of the tripartite, whichincludes the American Dental Association, Florida DentalAssociation and the South Florida District Dental Associ-ations. He also holds membership in the South BrowardDental Association and Florida Society of Oral Maxillofa-cial Surgeons.
Dr. Diaz, who is licensed in both the states of Florida andCalifornia, has been practicing oral and maxillofacial sur-gery in a private practice setting for over twenty years.When he is not at the office, or lobbying in Tallahassee,Dr. Diaz spends time with his family road biking, enjoyingmusic, and a great glass of wine. He is married to Fabiolaand together, they have two children, Adriana, who is offto college this year and planning to study veterinary sci-ence, and Ricardo, who is still in high school and has aninterest in pursuing a career in astrophysics.
Dr. Diaz is a dynamic person with a great sense of humorand zest for whatever he sets his mind to do. And, we should also mention that his karaoke performances and Austin Powers dance movesare not to be missed!
Getting to know the SFDDAPresident,Marcos Diaz, D.D.S.
Like most other people in dental school across the country, I have a
Type-A personality. I began perusing the Internet and talking to com-
panies like Patterson and Henry Schein around December of my sen-
ior year. After passing the dental boards and finishing all of my
clinical requirements, I thought that the hardest part of becoming a
dentist was over. Little did I know that the hardest thing, thus far,
would be finding a good job. For the past couple years, more and more
dental students are signing contracts with corporate dental companies.
One may wonder why. My road to finding a job answered the question
for me. Corporate companies court you, take you out to dinner, are
interested in talking to you, and just plainly give you the time of day.
Most companies will offer you a contract over a month before grad-
uation. For individuals who have spent their entire lives with a plan
for the next step, knowing where you will be going after graduation
is calming. This is the complete opposite of what I have found in the
private practice world.
I am a very outgoing, driven individual. I have spent the past couple
months going on extra external rotations, taking on harder cases, and
shadowing to enhance my dental school experience. I am very in-
volved in school and a leader; I believe I would be an asset to any pri-
vate practice office. I am open to learning, I think on my feet, and take
criticism well. My letters of recommendation and my CV can attest
to this. I, like many people in my class, am looking for someone to
mentor me. In my ideal world, I would be able to have 1-2 hours a
week to sit with the doctor and discuss treatment planning of large or
complex cases. There are so many mistakes that can be avoided by
simply discussing cases with more experienced individuals. I am look-
ing for someone who values continuing education and supports me
by taking time to further my education. Lastly, I would like to be in a
practice where if/when something goes wrong during a procedure
(which I know it will) the doctor will be willing to help me get out of
the predicament.
While searching for a job, I have sent easily over 200 emails to private
practitioners about job opportunities all over the country. I began my
job hunt by telling the practitioners about myself and attaching my
CV and letters. Out of every thirty emails I sent I might have received
one response. That response always stated that the doctor was not in-
terested in a new graduate. I started getting frustrated and began beg-
ging doctors in my emails to just give me a chance to talk to them on
the phone. I explained to them that I knew hiring a new graduate is
not favorable, but to give me a chance to just show them who I am.
From these emails, maybe one in twenty people responded. This time,
the doctors would tell me to contact them in three to five years when
I have more experience. These comments began to infuriate me. How
am I supposed to get more experience when no one will give me a
chance?
The few interviews I have attended always end in the same manner. I
have gone to visit offices 5 entire days. This is not very easy to do
considering we are given a limited amount of days we can be out of
school. At the end of the day at al- most every office I visit, the doctor
asks me when I will be back to shadow again. At my last interview I
got frustrated and asked the dentist when they would consider giving
me a contract to look over. The dentist replied that I would receive
one after I passed the NERB exam. For students at The University of
Florida, the NERB is the weekend before graduation. This is a whole
other issue that I will not even begin to discuss. In other words, I will
take boards on May 11th and graduate on May 15th. My lease for my
apartment ends May 31st and I have absolutely no idea where I will
be in the fall.
The reality of the matter is that most people graduating from the UF
Dental School have around $250,000 in debt. After coming to the re-
alization that in 6 months I will have to start paying back loans I broke
down and contacted the corporate dental groups. I finally understand
why every year more and more people are working for corporate of-
fices. I am still trying to find a job in private practice. I may be the
last person in my class to sign a contract, but I have faith that someone
will give me a chance. I am writing this so that hopefully things will
change for the classes behind me. There are so many amazing dentists
who have so many skills and experiences to share. These practitioners
have ethics and practice the ideal dentistry that we have learned in
school. Without being given a chance to work for someone like this
we will rapidly lose what we have been taught and transform into
someone who does what is necessary to survive in the corporate
world. My classmates and I are the future of dentistry and the only
way we will not lose the profession to corporate dentistry is for private
practice dentists to start hiring and mentoring new graduates.
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Specialty Practices
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To inquire about any of these, or for a complete list of available opportunities, please visit us at AADSflorida.com or call 954.431.3624
CORNERED INTO CORPORATEEditorial by Dr. Lauren DupreeReprinted with permission of NEDDA, Northeast District Dental Association Newsletter • Vol 28 Issue 1 Summer, 2014
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OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLECLINICAL COORDINATOR: The Uni-
versity of FL, College of Dentistry has an
opening in their Hialeah Dental Center for a
Clinical Coordinator. Responsibilities in-
clude: day to day management of the finan-
cial, business, customer service, and clinical
operations of the dental clinic. For more in-
formation and/or to apply, please see our
posting at http://jobs.ufl.edu/postings/53804.
Deadline for applications is 7/19/14.
BEAUTIFUL MIAMI BEACH: location
dental office in the Sheridan Center
( http://davidvinedentist.com ). Underuti-
lized facility with two very competent dental
assistants. Looking for general dentist or
specialist to lease 3 to 4 days a week. Please
call Dr. David Vine ( 305.538.1115or e-
mail: [email protected] ).
FLORIDA, FT. LAUDERDALE: Associ-
ate position available for Full/Part-time En-
dodontist in a well-established “private”
Endodontic Practice”. Excellent opportunity
for a motivated practitioner to grow with us.
Work in a modern, clean and comfortable en-
vironment with a great staff. Please Fax Re-
sume to (978) 477-2671
PEDIATRIC DENTIST WANTED: Ex-
cellent opportunity for Pediatric Dentist to
share office space in a well established Or-
thodontic practice in Plantation Fl. Office is
available 1-3 days per week. Ideal location
in a spacious & modern facility located di-
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tice. Perfect situation for an initial start up or
satellite office location. Contact: plt-
GENERAL DENTIST: Needed in Dade Co
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PERIODONTIST WANTED: We are a
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Manuel (305) 915-2953.
ESTABLISHED PRIVATE GENERAL
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Restorative and Aesthetic practice looking
for the right fit individual that must be moti-
vated, personable, ethical and have desire to
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A BLOCKBUSTER OPPORTUNITY:
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GENERAL DENTIST: Excellent opportu-
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Take the next step in your career and apply
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PEDODONTIST WANTED, HIGH
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Call Manuel 305.915.2953
GENERAL / SPECIALIST: Ft/Pt Great
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Excellent compensation, bonus and partner-
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Workers Compensation insurance is an integral part ofany insurance portfolio. The question sometimes arisesas to the need for workers compensation insurance.While the coverage is not always required by law, it is aneed that every business, small or large, has to protecttheir business from great financial loss. With the costbeing relatively low compared to other industries and thebenefit being so great, it should be one of the first pur-chases a dental office makes.
What is covered by workers compensation insurance? Workers Compensation insurance can be broken up intotwo parts: Part A, The Medical and Wage benefit, andPart B, The Employer’s Liability. Medical and Wage ben-efits for injured workers pays for the lost wages, medicalbills, and therapy for the injured workers. This benefit isunlimited, meaning there is no cap to the amount the pol-icy will pay out on the behalf of the employer. Employer’sliability protects the business from liability claims due toemployment related injury or illness. The liability portionof the policy does have set limits of coverage that thedental office can choose when they purchase the policy.
What does the law say? While the state of Florida only requires Workers Compen-sation insurance when a business has reached the em-ployment level of having four employees (full orpart-time), the state does NOT exempt a business withless workers from being liable for employees’ medicalcare, therapeutic care, and lost wages in the event thatthey are injured or become ill on the job.
From the FAQ page of the Florida Department of Financial Services:As a small business owner, I fail to see how I can be suedby an injured worker if I provide all the necessary care,light duty work, and offer to retrain the employee.
Under the provisions of Chapter 440, Florida Statutes, aninjured worker has two years from the date of the acci-dent to file a petition for benefits with the Division of Ad-ministrative Hearings. If an employer is providing benefitsand return to work options, that should be sufficient tomeet the ultimate goal of returning an injured worker togainful employment. However, an employer/carrier's def-inition of "necessary care" and that of an injured workermay differ. When that happens, the injured worker has noremedy except to file a petition for benefits and have a
judge of compensation claims determine whether thebenefits that are being provided are sufficient, or if addi-tional benefits not being provided are required by Floridalaw. If the employer is providing benefits, all expendituresmust be reported to the employer's workers' compensa-tion insurance carrier for statistical purposes.
Won’t my employee’s health insurance cover theirmedical bills?While we encourage dental offices to offer health insur-ance benefits to their staff, this coverage does not replacethe need for workers compensation. Health insurancewill not cover for lost wages and the liability potential. Insome instances, health insurance will cover minor in-juries, but there is no guarantee of this coverage, be-cause coverage is not state mandated. It should also benoted that most group health insurance plans actuallyspecifically EXCLUDE coverage for on the job ailments.
How much does Workers Compensation CoverageCost?Workers Compensation Insurance is a policy written withrates that are state mandated. No insurance companycan charge you more or less for a workers compensationpolicy. The total annual premium is determined as a rateper $100 of annual payroll plus fees. The rate for workerscompensation is currently $0.46 per $100 of annual pay-roll for dental offices plus a $200 expense constant foradministrative costs plus $.02 per $100 of annual payrollfor TRIA (terrorism).. This formula for calculating the rateis the same for all insurance companies in the state ofFlorida. BUYER BEWARE: If you currently have yourworkers compensation coverage through a payroll com-pany, you are paying a service fee for this and are payingmore for your coverage than necessary.
This article was prepared by FDA Services. FDA Services’ experienced staff is ready to get to work
for you. If you feel you need a review of your currentinsurance policies – call Joseph Perretti 305-665-0455
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