Central District Dental Society

Newsletter 2005 #2

District Meeting

CDDS Meeting
Special Format with Patterson Dental
combined with technical presentations from
A-Dec, CAESY, EagleSoft, Schick, Mercer Transitions and more...
( $99 fee for non-CDDS members)
Thursday, September 22, 2005
*** Crown Plaza***

Registration 5:30
Dinner tables served at 6:00
Technical presentations 6:00-7:30 [informal till 9pm]
GDA Program - break-out meeting 7:30
GDA President Richard Weinman, GDA Executive Director Martha Phillips,
Beer and Wine 7-9pm

Pre-register deadline is in 2 days - Friday 16th
RSVP - cards with $15 to
Dr. Don Benton
4128 Arkwright Rd.
Suite B, Macon 31210
<t.doc@cox.net > o-475-1980

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Tuesday, September 20, 7PM
Ty Ivey's office 1902 Forsyth Street, Macon
All Committee Chairpersons, Delegates, and Officers are members of the Executive Committee and are required to attend. Other interested district members are welcome to attend.

Words From the President

I want to express my appreciation for the opportunity to serve as the CDDS president. Thank you for the confidence you show by allowing me this honor.

I've heard that the only sure thing in life is constant change. This year has certainly revealed truth in that statement for me. As we all enjoy the excitement of changes in the dental profession, we must reflect on how some of these changes can affect "life as we know it". In doing so, I encourage all of you to become involved in every aspect of the GDA, the CDDS and especially the GADPAC. This is our voice and our tool to channel this change in a way that enhances our practices, our lives and our patient’s lives. I will ask that you pay special attention to issues of a political nature such as the Alaskan Dental Therapist Act, managed care, direct reimbursement and Medicaid.

Please attend as many meetings as possible to increase your awareness and knowledge. I also encourage the use of all GDA resources. As an added bonus to attending meetings, a door prize will be added to our meeting format.

I look forward to a productive year.

Sincerely,

Don Spillers

BOT

President-Elect reports on BOT
August 13, 2005

·       GDA has sent letter to Cathy Cox supporting the Georgia Board of Dentistry's request for increased funding.

·       Some dental labs are out-sourcing offshore. Ask your lab of they are doing so.

·       The Georgia Board of Regents recently approved asking the Georgia State Legislature for $78 million of the $108 million needed to build a new dental school. The remainder of the funds needed to build the school will come from corporate and private donations. A task force is looking at how Georgia dentists can support this effort.

·       Medicaid changes are continuing. The Doral contract has been evaluated by the GDA. If you are contacted about signing other contracts have the GDA do a contract analysis before you sign.

·       Robert Renjel, General Counsel for the GDA, is working on an online CE course on Ethics and Georgia law.

·       Districts will be asked to purchase neckties for legislators and present then at the legislative receptions.

·       The issue of where future new dental hygiene schools should be placed has been addressed by the GDA.

·       Proposal will be sent to the Georgia Board of Dentistry to allow up to 10 hours of CE credit per cycle for providing, free of charge and through a charitable program, dental services to the indigent and undeserved of Georgia.

·       ADA Work Force Task Force has proposed new work force models that include different levels of assistants, community dental health aides, oral prevention assistants, and advanced dental hygienists. The Board has concerns with this model and the ADA delegation will address these.

·       Newest radiation recommendations are available from the GDA - May be on website soon.

·       Non-renewing GDA dentists are listed in the August GDA Action - Please encourage them to return.

Respectfully submitted by,
Deena Holliman Smith

CDDS EXECUTIVE MINUTES and Treasurer's Report

Treasurers Report - Don Benton

Balance brought forward: 8,704.63
Withdrawals
Macon Ltr Svc.Feb.Mtg 527.51
Office depot/badges 117.01
WRAFB/Feb. Mtg 1,510.79
ASDA/MCG Chapter 500.00
Macon Ltr.Svc.Tri-Dist. 789.02
Don Spillers/ Tri-Dist. 565.01
GDA/Mailing Labels 197.90
Westin Hilton Head,Tri-Dist. 9,149.19
GDA/July caucus breakfast 464.92
Deposits
Revenue/Feb. Mtg. 1,068.70
Dues Allocation/GDA 12,750.00
Revenue/Tri-Dist. 8,235.00
Dues Allocation/GDA-late 468.75
Balance 17,405.73

Money Market Acct. 7,856.19

Planning Session Minutes
- by Don Benton
June 17,2005, Don Spillers Home
Attending: D. Spillers.D. Holliman-Smith, N.O'Brien,L.Holliday, J. Harrington,M.Loden,C.McCroba,S.Fischer, P. Fraysure,K. Mathews, D. Benton.

Comments from C.McCroba thanking all that served during his term.
Treasury Report given by Don Benton

Legislative Report given by J.Harrington,reminded of need for current and future contacts. Dec.6 is Reception at city club.

March 22,2006 is LAW day for CDDS at Capitol in Atlanta.Make plans now to attend and bring someone who has not attended!

Hygiene Advisory Cmt.Updates given by Paul Fraysure and Nancy O'Brien.Joye Hamblen retires this June 30 and they are seeking a replacement.

Membership Report D.Holliman-Smith,Let her know of any prospects that may be locating in your area.We need accurate e-mail addresses for everyone as well.Stress the benefits of membership!
No GDIS Report this Mtg.

Paul Fraysure mentioned the mentorship program as a great way to get new graduates to see benefits of membership.

Noted was the upcoming Braves outing Fri.Aug. 12 at 5pm
departing from the GDA Office

D.Spillers discussed Mtg Dates for the Upcoming year.
See Schedule for those details.We discussed some venue options, Healy Pointe,Ag Center in Perry and others.

Also mentioned were Door Prize for Nov.Mtg.Motion made seconded and approved for this and details worked out at Sept EC Mtg.

D. Spillers then gave BOT Report.
D.Spillers brought up National Mtg on DR with M.Loden.Motion made seconded and approved to allow CDDS to assist in Travel and Lodging expense to Chicago.

K.Mathews brought up need for a spouse function .After some discussion it was decided that our Treasury needed to be in better standing to justify the expense involved

P.Fraysure mentioned GDEF goal of having a One Million Dollar corpus to aid students with scholarships. He mentioned the Howard T. Jones Scholarship Fund as an excellent way to Give to GDEF.

No other business, meeting adjourned at 4:15pm

Member's News:

Legislative report:

Mark your calendar now for these important dates:
December 6, 2005 -- Legislative Reception at Macon City Club
March 22, 2006 -- CDDS LAW Day at State Capitol
These are two opportunities we have to influence the political process. Please make plans to attend. For the last two years CDDS has had the highest percentage of it's membership attend a LAW Day Program. We want to continue this tradition.Any thoughts or questions please call (478) 453-8666.-- Jay Harrington

Important Dates:

CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 2005 – 2006

September
20 CDDS Executive Committee Meeting
22 CDDS Meeting/GDA Officers Visit (City Club of Macon)

October
6-11 ADA Annual Meeting Philadelphia, PA
14 Spokesperson Training @ GDA office

November
10 CDDS DR Seminar
18 Editor’s Conference @ GDA office

December
6 CDDS Legislative Reception Macon City Club 7:00pm

2006
January

8 House of Delegates
9 Opening day of legislature
25 LAW Day Alliance, Carl Sanders Room, Capitol Education Center

February
3 4th Annual Give Kids A Smile Day

March
22      LAW Day CDDS, Empire Room
23-25   Hinman Dental Society Meeting Atlanta

May
11-14   Tri-District Meeting

July
27-30   GDA Annual Meeting - Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island, FL

CENTRAL DISTRICT OFFICERS

Central District Officers 2004-2005

President - Craig McCroba
President-elect - Don Spillers
Vice-President - Deena Holliman-Smith
Secretary-Treasurer - Don Benton
Editor - Lindsay Holliday

Committees:
Awards - Shirley Fisher
Constitution & Bylaws - John Bowman
Council on Dental Health - Shirley Fisher
Finance - Kendrick Mathews
Forensic Dentistry - Ashley Walker
Governmental Affairs - Jay Harrington
(Mentorship) - Paul Fraysure
Membership Services - Deena Holliman-Smith
Peer Review - Thomas Woodcock
Public Relations - Lindsay Holliday
Recruitment & Retention - Deena Holliman-Smith
GDHC - Jim Hall
GDIS - John Ferguson
GDEF Paul Fraysure

GDA Delegates
Bob Vedder, Gary Pool, Bill Argo, Thomas Griffin, Nancy O’Brien

Alternate Delegates
Jay Harrington, Steve McLain, Alfred Peters, Mike Loden , Kendrick Mathews

GDA BOT - Ty Ivey , Don Spillers
ADA Delegate - Ty Ivey

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