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SCDA Member Benefits Group EgramFebruary 2011  
In This Issue
Coming To a Mailbox Near You
Protect Everything You Have Worked So Hard For - Affordably
HITECH Act Seminar Now Online
SCDA Annual Convention
Coming To a Mailbox Near You

In the next couple of weeks you will be receiving a mailer discussing precious metal refining with D-MMEX, an SCDA preferred partner.  D-MMEX offers you an easy and secure way to maximize your precious scrap metals via a free and insured shipping method.  There is no charge for melt and assay and they offer you a detailed analysis report illustrating the value of your shipment.  Best of all, you receive a check settlement within 10 business days!

 

Be sure to keep an eye out for this mailer or you can call them in the meantime to learn more and/or to receive a free shipping kit.  You can also do this by sending them an e-mail at kits@easyrefine.com.

 

Give D-MMEX a shot if you have ever wondered how exactly you are credited for your scrap metal.  They are not only endorsed by the SCDA, but by 12 other state dental associations as well.

     

Protect Everything You Have Worked So Hard For - Affordably

Your most important asset is not your home, car, jewelry or investments.  It is, without a doubt, your ability to earn a living.  Take a step back and look at your financial plan.  What is going to fund your retirement, your children's education, your practice or even the groceries you will buy at the store tonight? 

 

Your income!

 

What happens to your family if you lose the ability to earn that money?  What source of protection do you have?  Is it reliable enough to replace your income permanently?  If so, why haven't you retired already? 

 

According to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, Americans have a 1 in 3 chance of being disabled for more than three months, 1 in 5 chance of being disabled for more than one year and a 1 in 7 chance of being disabled for more than five years.  It could happen to anyone at anytime.

 

Consider taking 2-4% of your gross income and protect the balance, protect your family and protect your dreams.     

 

Contact Tom Giltner to discuss your disability insurance options.  He can be reached at 704-620-4567 or tgiltner@finsvcs.com.


HITECH Act Seminar Now Online

The SCDA held two seminars on the HITECH Act this past fall.  This Act states that practitioners or their staffs who break it knowingly or unknowingly can face criminal and/or civil penalties for security breaches. 

 

These seminars brought dentists and their staffs up to speed on what is required within the law and how it specifically pertains to dental practices.  It detailed what a breach is defined as and methods for avoiding potential breaches as they pertain to protected health information. 

 

This seminar has been placed on the SCDA website. If you could not attend one of the seminars in person or simply would like a recap on what was discussed, you can now view the seminar via a presentation slide show and audio by clicking here.  There is a discounted charge if you attended one of the seminars in person.

SCDA Annual Convention

The SCDA Annual Convention is right around the corner and some of our endorsed partners will be on hand exhibiting.  If you plan on attending the convention, please be sure to drop by these booths and visit with them.  These companies help to bring non dues revenue into the association all while offering you excellent products and services at the best prices. 

 

Banc of America Practice Solutions - Booth 19

CareCredit - Booth 9

Davis-Garvin - Booth 50

SC Joint Underwriting Association - Booth 6

SCDA Glove Program - Booth 5

 

This year's convention will be held at Kingston Plantation in Myrtle Beach from April 28 - May 1.

As always, contact me at 1-800-327-2598, ext. 103 with any questions or visit us at www.scda.org


Sincerely,


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Mark K. Brown
Manager, SCDA Member Benefits Group

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