TEX SGPOfficial Publication of the Texas Academy of General Dentistry

Fall 2012, Volume 38, Issue 4

Dr. Risé Martin

Congratulations to the

2012 Texas Dentist of the Year!

2012 Texas Dentist of the Year!

Conference Recap pg. 6-7

Meet the new President pg. 3

2012 Award Recipients pg. 10

TAGD Member Spotlight pg. 13

Get Connected2012-2013 Board of Directors

Staff Important Contacts

2012-2013 Component Presidents

PresidentMark Peppard, DDS, MAGDAustin

President ElectDonna Miller, DDS, MAGDWaco

EditorAndrew Lazaris, DDS, FAGDPlano

DirectorKevin Gureckis, DMD, MAGDBoerne

DirectorMarc Worob, DDS, FAGDAustin

DirectorWayde Fawcett, DDS, MAGDHouston

Regional DirectorDavid Tillman, DDS, MAGDFort Worth

Immediate Past PresidentJoey Cazares, DDS, FAGDMcAllen Secretary/TreasurerPaige Sohn, DDS, MAGDFrisco

DirectorMarko Alanis, DDSEdinburg DirectorJeffrey Geno, DDS, MAGDLeague City

DirectorJennifer Bone, DDS, MAGDKerrville

National TrusteeDouglas Bogan, DDS, FAGDHouston

Executive DirectorConnie Sonnier, CAERound Rock

Brazos Valley AGDCraig Scasta, DDS, FAGDBryan

Dallas AGDShane Ricci, DDS, FAGDPlano

Fort Worth AGDJon Greene, DDSFort Worth

Panhandle AGDTom Karr, DDS, MAGDAmarillo

San Antonio AGDRita Parma, DDSSan Antonio

Central Texas AGDAshish Naik, DDSAustin

El Paso AGDNeal Gronich, DDSEl Paso

Houston AGDGabriel Yammine, DDS, MAGDHouston

Rio Grande Valley AGDJoe Zacarias, DDSMcAllen

South Texas AGDTed Thompson, DDS, FAGDCorpus Christi

Sandy FrizzellMember Services Directorsandy@tagd.org

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Laura CeglioCommunications Coordinatorlaura@tagd.org

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TAGD President’s MessageTAGD President’s Message

Table of Contents

How can one adequately express the honor of being President of

the Texas Academy of General Dentistry? I look back on the legacy

of this position, and I see the icons of our profession. I am humbled.

The first honor bestowed on the new President of the Texas

Academy of General Dentistry, is serving as Master of Ceremonies

for the Dentist of the Year Gala. Congratulations to all nominees,

and especially to Dr. Risé Martin, our 2012 Texas Dentist of the Year.

As the voice of the General Dentist in Texas, TAGD faces many

hurdles in State government and regulatory agencies. These include

Executive Branch regulatory issues with the Texas State Board of

Dental Examiners; Legislative Branch laws submitted to the 83rd

Legislature, and Judicial Branch oversight of the Medicaid Fraud

issues. TAGD will be approached for opinions about these issues.

We are legitimately sought out due to the validity of our educated

and committed voice. We will offer our views about any issue we

see affecting the profession of dentistry in Texas. What’s good

for the General Dentist is good for all dentistry. TAGD’s Advocacy

commands respect because of our commitment to Ethics,

Integrity and Advancement of Education.

Achieving credible action, takes a respected

lobbyist, David Mintz.

There are approximately 13,800 dentists in Texas, of which

about 11,000 are General Dentists! About 2,500 are members of

TAGD! New member recruitment is critical! We are committed

to the Fellowship Programs developed at our dental schools. Our

MasterTrack program is overwhelmingly successful, as is the

evolution of the well respected Master Study Club.

The power of our voice can only be heard through advocacy! It is

critical to SUPPORT OUR ADVOCACY FUND. It is critical to be a

part of TDA LEGISLATIVE DAY, February 20, 2013.

I am truly honored to be the President of the Texas Academy of

General Dentistry and I pledge to uphold the legacy of those who

have made our organization great.

Mark Peppard, DDS, MAGD

President, Texas Academy of General Dentistry

Editor’s Message ................................................................4

Lone Star Dental Conference Recap ........................6-7

Dues Update ........................................................................8

Advocacy News ...................................................................9

Awards & Recognition ....................................................10

Jack T. Clark Foundation News ....................................11

New Dentist Update .........................................................12

Member Spotlight ............................................................13

Dr. Joey Cazares – President’s Farewell ...................14

Calendar of Events ..........................................................15

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Editor’s MessageEditor’s Message

Top 10 highlights from 2012 LSDC:10. Being first in line at the ice cream social. I only had to camp out for 2 days.

9. My friend, Dr. Shane Ricci winning NDOY.

8. Winning the Jack T. Clark Foundation’s Coach Package raffle - yay, me! I’m set for gifts for a long time.

7. Dr. Mark Peppard finding his second calling as an emcee for the Gala.

6. DOY winner, Dr. Risé Martin, remembering my name from when I was in dental school.

5. The feedback on the TexasGP from multiple people - thank you!

4. The fish tacos and french fries from the Westin Austin’s room service, seriously.

3. My worn out right, front tire not having a blowout on the drive from Dallas.

2. Dr. Dan McCauley not having a blowout from me pulling a prank on him during his nomination

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...and my #1 highlight is....

1. TAGD membership meeting

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PHOTO RECAP

PHOTO RECAP

Attendees enjoyed good company, appetizers and drinks during the Dentist of the Year Reception prior to the Gala.

Our distinguished Dentist of the Year Nominees pose for a group photo before the fun of the Gala begins. Congratulations to you all!

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(right) Dr. Katz and his wife dance the night away to the music of the Swingin’ Safari.

(far right) TAGD Board Member, Dr. Paige Sohn, and AGD President, Dr. Jeffrey Cole, serve up some ice cream during everyone’s favorite conference event, the ice cream social!

TAGD Executive Director, Connie Sonnier, and some of our past presidents were up bright and early for a breakfast honoring our past leaders and the farewell of 2011-2012 President, Dr. Joey Cazares.

The New Dentist of the Year nominees were honored during the Leadership Reception on Thursday night and Dr. Shane Ricci (middle) was announced as the 2012 award recipient.

Dr. Dempsey Speer, 2012 Component Leader of the Year, TAGD past president Dr. Joey Cazares, his wife, Arlene, and Dr. Craig Armstrong kicked off the conference festivities at the Leadership Reception.

The Jack T. Clark Foundation chair, Dr. Jerry Bouquot, mixed and mingled with local board members from the Dallas and Houston area at the Dentist of the Year Gala.

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November 9 & 10, 2012

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THE PRICE WE PAY

THE PRICE WE PAY

As dentists we have a responsibility to our patients and our patients trust in us to take care of them. But what happens when that model of care is interrupted? What happens when we are no longer able to care for our patients with their best interest in mind? What happens when someone else determines what care and how much care a patient will receive?

Who takes responsibility for the outcome of the care patients receive? Insurance companies thrive by limiting care and limiting reimbursements. And what about the large corporate chain dental clinics that push dentists to “up sell” treatment and threaten them to produce all in an effort to skim large profits?

And what about this new model of dental care in which the so called mid-level provider states that he or she can provide the same quality of care as the dentist with less than half the training?

And finally, what happens when Frontline goes on the air talking about a “broken dental care system?” These are the battles we dentists are currently facing, and the pressure continues to grow.

Your Texas Academy of General Dentistry continues to support a higher quality of care for the patient. Your Texas AGD Advocacy Council is continually on the watch and ready to appear and testify at appropriate meetings.

TAGD has contracted with a lobbyist to help keep us abreast of government actions. We are in this for the patients and for our practices. TAGD has been successful with its efforts to date. However, this does not come without a cost.

Your board of directors has determined that in order to fund the type of advocacy campaigns required in today’s dental atmosphere, a $25 increase in state dues is necessary, $15 of which will go specifically to fund advocacy efforts. The remaining portion will be allocated to the general operations budget to prevent us from depleting reserves.

We are confident that all our members will find this to be a small price to pay for the tremendous efforts your association does on your behalf. We are confident that with your help dentistry will continue to offer a high quality of care to our patients and will be a great profession for us all.

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Texas AGD has held six town hall meetings across the state to get member feedback on various issues expected to impact the practice of dentistry. Meetings were held in Austin, South Padre, Houston, Fort Worth, Amarillo and Dallas and were facilitated by TAGD leadership including TAGD President Dr. Mark Peppard, and Advocacy Council members Dr. Craig Armstrong and Dr. Joey Cazares. Issues discussed included Medicaid, non-dentist owned practices (corporate dentistry), HB 300 implementation and required federal and state privacy law training of all employees, and State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) issues including proposed new rules for advertising. Facilitators reviewed the history of each topic and requested participant input verbally and in writing. Town hall meeting discussions will be relayed to the Advocacy Council to help shape legislative priority recommendations to TAGD’s Board. These recommendations are expected to be considered for the Board at their next meeting. Couldn’t make it to any of the town hall meetings? Express your voice! Town Hall materials including the PowerPoint, hand-outs, and a questionnaire are available at the TAGD Advocacy Page. Town hall questionnaires submitted to TAGD by January will be presented to the Advocacy Council and TAGD’s board for deliberation of TAGD’s 2013 legislative agenda.

ADVOCACY NEWSTAGD TOWN HALL RECAP

Scan the QR code below to visit the TAGD Advocacy page and access the TAGD Position Statements.

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TSBDE Board Meeting:November 9, 2012 General Election Dates: First Day of Early Voting: Oct 22Last Day of Early Voting: Nov 2Election Day: Nov 6

Legislative Session Begins:January 8, 2013 TDA Legislative Day:February 20, 2013

Dallas AGD member, Dr. Audrey Stansbury, and dental students, Ryan Parnell and Diana Do, mingled with other Dallas members while discussing advocacy at the Dallas AGD Town Hall meeting.

ADVOCACY NEWSTAGD TOWN HALL RECAP

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AWARDSAWARDS

At the Lone Star Dental Conference in September we celebrated the achievements of members and local components across the state. We would like to take the time to once again recognize their accomplishments. Thank you again to all of our nominees and award recipients for your commitment to excellence in dentistry!

Congratulations to Dr. Risé Martin, the 2012 Texas Dentist of the Year. Dr. Martin was presented with this award during the Dentist of the Year Gala. She was nominated by the San Antonio Dental Society.

Dr. Martin has made it a point to stay active and committed in organized dentistry. Besides running her own successful private practice, she has served on countless committees and boards on the local, state, and national levels.

Dr. Martin has also received the Presidential Award from San Antonio Dental Society and the Golden Apple Award for Leadership from the American Dental Association.

Congratulations to Dr. Shane Ricci, who was announced as the recipient of the 2012 New Dentist of the Year award at the Leadership Reception during the annual Lone Star Dental Conference. Dr. Ricci was nominated for the award by the Dallas AGD. Dr. Ricci is a 2006 graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and now practices in Plano, Texas. He is a member of the Texas Academy of General Dentistry, the Texas Dental Association and the 2011 recipient of the Texas Academy of General Dentistry’s Leadership Award. He is also the President of the Dallas AGD and a founding member of TAGD’s New Dentist Committee.

2012 Texas Dentist of the Year Dr. Risé Martin

2012 New Dentist of the YearDr. Shane Ricci

Advocacy Award of ExcellenceDavid Umansky, DDS, MAGD Houston AGD

Joey Cazares, DDS, FAGD Rio Grande Valley AGD

President’s AwardCraig Armstrong, DDS, MAGD Houston AGD

Component of the YearCentral Texas AGD

Component Leader of the YearDempsey Speer, DDSSouth Texas AGD

CE Award of ExcellencePanhandle AGD

Component Award of ExcellenceSouth Texas AGDFor Outstanding Efforts to Revitalize a Local Component of AGD

OTHER LEADERSHIP AWARDS & RECOGNITION

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In Texas, this year alone, more than 12 people an hour will be diagnosed with CANCER.

Did you know that a third of all cancer patients receiving treatment develop significant oral complications some of which cause them to suspend their care? Fortunately, with the proper education and resources for dentists and patients, we can help to alleviate unnecessary pain and complications.

By donating to the Jack T. Clark Foundation you are helping us to reach our goal of lessening the burden on cancer patients. Your funds will directly help to support: building a network of dentists willing and

knowledgeable to provide care to cancer patients, increasing the overall awareness of oral health before beginning any cancer treatment plan, and increasing educational training opportunities for dentists to provide care to cancer patients.

Cancer patients deserve the reassurance of assistance to manage the changes to their oral health in the course of treatment and beyond. Please support the Jack T. Clark Foundation today so we can continue to build these resources.

Make all checks payable to Jack T. Clark Foundation. Mail this donation form and payment to 409 W. Main St. Round Rock, TX 78664.

JACK T. CLARK FOUNDATION NEWS

MD Anderson SurveyWe need all of our members help us make cancer history. You are invited to participate in a short 10 minute study to determine the comfort and knowledge level for treating the oral health needs of cancer patients. This study is being conducted at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in collaboration with the Texas Academy of General Dentistry and the Jack T. Clark Foundation. The results from this survey are critical in helping to secure future funding for the Jack T. Clark Foundation. We need at least 85% participation from the dental community, so please complete the survey now by scanning the QR code.

Another successful Silent Auction!Thank you to all of our donors and participants in the 2012 Jack T. Clark Silent Auction held annually during the Lone Star Dental Conference. Thanks to your generous donations we were able to raise over $13,000, surpassing last year’s auction!

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NEW DENTIST UPDATENEW DENTIST UPDATEThe New Dentist Study Club debuted with its first meeting on September 26 in Houston. The event was met with a nice turn out for the first meeting and was supported by several Houston AGD and Texas AGD leaders.

Dr. Tor Gotun, TAGD Continuing Education Chair, came down from Austin to support the kickoff. Also in attendance for the inaugural meeting was Houston AGD President, Dr. Gabe Yammine, TAGD Director, Dr. Wayde Fawcett, and HAGD Director, Dr. Dath Collins.

Attendees earned 3 hours of CE credit as they listened to speaker Dr. Jeffrey Geno present on a variety of topics including implants, Endodontics and practice management.

The NDSC is set to meet six times a year and cover a wide range of

topics as well as provide mentorship and fellowship in the AGD style. Young dentists in the Houston area, keep your eyes open for details of the next meeting.

Going forward the study club will begin incorporating case presentations and diagnostic round table discussions of cases NDSC attendees would like help with. Join us at the next addition, you will not be disappointed!

Interested in attending a New Dentist Study Club event in your area?

Clubs are being formed in Houston, San Antonio and Dallas. More information on these meetings will be announced on the TAGD website as they are determined. For questions please call the TAGD office at 512-244-0577.

2013 NEW DENTIST CONFERENCEPresented by the Texas Academy of General Dentistry

FeaturingDr. Bob Margeas

Friday & Saturday • June 7- 8, 2013Omni South Park Hotel • Austin, TX

More information coming soon! • Visit www.tagd.org or call 512-244-0577

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TAGD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

MEET DRS. RON AND DATH COLLINS

TAGD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

When Dr. Dath Collins has a particularly tricky case at work his best solution sometimes is to “go to the mountain.” No, he doesn’t literally travel to the nearest mountain, but it’s a phrase that was coined in his office to describe when he seeks help from his father and fellow dentist, Dr. Ron Collins.

Drs. Ron and Dath Collins are a father and son team that own a family practice in Houston. While they are both general dentists, the duo offers a laundry list of services in their practice including implants, cosmetics, oral surgery and pediatrics.

“We both pretty much do everything except my dad is the one that places implants and does sleep dentistry and I do Invisalign.” Dr. Dath Collins described.

Since opening his practice in 1979, Dr. Ron Collins has always tried to foster a fun and professional working environment, something that he has maintained since bringing on his son. However they have both gained a great deal of benefits from working with each other.

“I have a lot of years of experience in clinical dentistry that Dath can take advantage of,” the elder Collins began. “But on the other side, he brings a lot of new perspectives and also a lot of enthusiasm, which you tend to get complacent with as you get older.”

Dr. Dath Collins also shared the advantages he’s gained from working in a family practice.

“The biggest benefit has been the sharing of the responsibility in running a practice.” Dr. Dath Collins said. “The confidence that he shares in me and I share in him allows us to overlap [with patients] very easily without much fear on what the outcome will be.”

Dr. Ron Collins said his early attraction to dentistry came from his enjoyment of patient involvement as well as the immediate gratification that dentistry provides. While it was

not his son’s initial plan to become a dentist, after working for a year in high school at the practice he realized it was something he also wanted to pursue.

Dr. Dath Collins has also followed in his father’s footsteps in becoming involved in organized dentistry. Both have been active in the AGD throughout their careers although the organization has changed greatly since Dr. Ron Collins was a new dentist.

“The emphasis then was exclusively on continuing education.” he recalls. “I always felt the biggest reason that dentists burn out in the profession is because they don’t continue in their education. To make it fun and interesting you have to be a lifelong learner.”

Outside of dentistry Dr. Ron Collins is an avid reader and world traveler, just recently traveling to Vietnam and Cambodia with his wife. Alternately, Dr. Dath Collins stays busy with his family as well as enjoying hunting and woodworking.

It is safe to say that Dr. Dath Collins has surely gained a great deal of knowledge from working in a family practice and “going to the mountain” but the

best lesson he has learned from his dad is, “planned flexibility – it’s important to roll with the punches,

keep trucking and always try to do your best.”

A future dentist in the making!

Dr. Ron Collins and his wife, Sharon, with Dr. Dath Collins, his wife, Angela, and their son, Harrison.

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As I come to the end of my Presidency of the Texas AGD, I want to leave an important message with our members – beware of the “Perfect Storm” that can change our profession forever, all in the name of access to dental care

As dentists, we need to realize that what affects dentists in one area will eventually affect dentists in all areas. In the words of Dr. Michael Vaclav, past TDA President, “Drastic change happens incrementally.” We need to be diligent in our effort to be advocates for Dentistry and those we serve.

As always, TAGD continues to be the “go to” for quality CE. In addition, TAGD has been addressing all the important dental issues, from mid-level providers to Medicaid managed care, from restriction of services available to general dentists to proposed advertising and many more.

As our high standards seem to be under attack, I believe that the relationships we have formed with each other and with our

patients can win over impersonal and lesser-trained practice modalities. The feeling of trust and confidence that our patients have in us is priceless. Help preserve the profession that is our life’s work. Don’t just be a member of TAGD, but become an integral part of TAGD. We need you to ensure that the profession stays strong and true to the values that we all cherish. Call TAGD and ask us how you can become more involved. If you do not take care of your profession, someone else will.

As I leave as President of the TAGD, I promise to keep the fire burning for those younger dentists that will come after me. Join me in working for our profession... Our future is in our hands.

Respectfully submitted,

Joey Cazares, DDS, FAGDImmediate Past President

President’s FarewellTHE PERFECT STORM

(Top left) Dr. Joey Cazares along with Dr. Catherine Flaitz, Dr. Ricardo Padilla, and Dr. Carlos Cruz presented an Oral Cancer CE event and free oral cancer screenings for the public in his hometown of McAllen.

(Top right) Dr. Cazares and his wife, Arlene, at the 2011 Dentist of the Year Gala where he served as emcee.

(Bottom right) Dr. Cazares gave his final farewell speech as President of TAGD during

the 2012 Lone Star Dental Conference in September. Thank you for all your incredible work for our organization!

President’s Farewell

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NOVEMBER 2012

Wednesday, November 7San Antonio AGDTown Hall MeetingSan Antonio, TX

Wednesday, November 7Houston AGDFellowTrackHouston, TX

Wednesday, November 7San Antonio AGDFellowTrackSan Antonio, TX

Thursday – Sunday, Nov 8 - 11MasterTrackFixed Prosthodonticsw/ Dr. Robert LoweOral Medicinew/ Dr. Harvey LevyOmni SouthparkAustin, TX

Friday – Sunday, Nov 9 - 11Master Study ClubFixed Prosthodontics + WSw/ Dr. Robert LoweOmni SouthparkAustin, TX

Friday, November 9Houston AGDSurgical & Medical Updatew/ Dr. Nagi DemianHouston, TX

Friday, November 16Fort Worth AGDEsthetics & Implant Dentistryw/ Dr. Dennis TarnowFort Worth, TX

Wednesday, November 28Fort Worth AGDDinner CEw/ Dr. Brian MulhallFort Worth, TX

Friday, November 30Dallas AGDRisk ManagementDallas, TX

DECEMBER 2012

Wednesday, December 5San Antonio AGDFellowTrackSan Antonio, TX

Thursday, December 6Dallas AGDNew Dentist Study ClubDallas, TX

Friday, December 7Texas AGD – East TexasTough Times Call for Tough Strategiesw/ Linda MilesTyler, TX

Wednesday, December 12Houston AGDNew Dentist Study ClubSpeaker TBDHouston, TX

JANUARY 2013

January 17-19Southwest Dental ConferenceDallas, TX

FEBRUARY 2013

Friday & Saturday, February 1 & 2Houston AGDTreating Aging Americaw/ Dr. Gregory FolseHouston, TX

Friday, February 8Texas AGD – Beaumontw/ Dr. Nasser BarghiBeaumont, TX

For more information or to register for the courses listed please call the TAGD at 512-244-0577 or visit www.tagd.org

Calendar of EventsTAGD & Component Calendar

TAGD Online Courses – Your One Stop Shop!New! State and Federal Privacy Law TrainingAs required by HB 300

Don’t get caught without your mandatory HB 300 training! House Bill 300 requires all dental office personnel that come into contact with protected health information (any information related to patient record or payment) to receive training on state and federal privacy laws within 60 days of employment and every two years. Get your whole office trained with TAGD’s new online course!

Other Online Offerings• Fellowship Exam Review Course• Dental Assistant Course & Exam• Oral Cancer, Precancer & Differential Diagnosis of Common

Oral Lesions• Advanced Rejuvenation• OSHA• Blood-borne Pathogens Annual Training and HIPAA Reminders

For more information or to register for any of these online courses please visit www.tagd.org/onlineCE

Online EducationCalendar of Events

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Dr. John C. Cranham “Building, Marketing and Managing the Cosmetic/Restorative Practice”

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