LET THE EXCITEMENT BEGIN

Welcome back to all of our members both long term, new and to those who haven't been for a while. After 30 years of attending UPCDA, I am excited to utilize my years of experience, along with my executive board to help create a great year of CE, fellowship and professional excellence.

I hope you had a great summer filled with wonderful memories. My wife Debbie and I were able to escape the heat and visit our son and his soon to be bride in Colorado for the 4th of July and once again I am out here for Labor Day as I sit and write my message.

Reasons to be involved in UPCDA:

1. CE - We have many good speakers to stimulate, educate and inform. Annelise Driscoll starts us off with an essential and important subject for all of us. She is sure to make us squirm as she talks about embezzlement. She is an extremely knowledgeable and passionate speaker about the practice of dentistry. In October, Bob Churney will help lead us as we honor our past UPCDA presidents and give us more pearls. November is the joint meeting with PCDA. We are lucky to get Craig Misch presenting on "To Graft or not to Graft". This meeting is sure to be well worthwhile. Jay Pitts will give us a talk on financial planning. After retiring from dentistry 2 years ago, he knows our needs better than most. Sharon Glynn of The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness will address our doctor and team meeting in April. She spoke at a Pasco meeting and got rave reviews. COME TO MEETINGS AND INVITE A GUEST.

2. FELLOWSHIP - There are many events planned this year. Monday night football at Selmon's is always a lot of fun, bowling night with the dental team, hockey night with our Pasco friends, softball and a ski trip are some of the great things being planned. Mark your calendars, we are in the midst of planning our holiday and end of the year parties - always a great time together. We are open to any and all suggestions. You can email me at larrydds@gmail.com or Lissette at lissette@wcdental.org. 

3. SERVICE ABOVE ALL ELSE: The West Coast District Dental Association and the UPCDA continues to be statewide leaders in access to care. Earlier this year the FLAMOM event was a tremendous success. We continue to give back by volunteering at Gulf Coast Dental Outreach, The Homeless Emergency Project, Community Dental Clinic and Give Kids a Smile. Give back and get more than you give.

There are many other reasons to be part of organized dentistry. Remember, no man is an island. Don't be an island - come to meetings, get involved and help keep dentistry a great profession.

With many regards,

Larry

Larry Lieberman, DDS

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Dr. Driscoll is an accomplished Educator, Administrator, Researcher and Consultant with approximately 30 years experience in Health Care. As the founding Director of the Executive Practice Management Certificate Program for Dentists at the University of Florida, College of Dentistry, Dr. Driscoll has taught Practice Management Courses to dentists at UF for 9 years.
       In addition to teaching and developing the Executive Practice Management curriculum at the University of Florida, College of Dentistry, Dr. Driscoll taught at the University of Central Florida, College of Health and Public Affairs in the Health Professions/Health Informatics Management Department.
       She also works collaboratively as an Affiliate Assistant Professor of Research at the University of South Florida, College of Public Health, Community and Family Health Department, collaborating on research on Oral HPV, Medical/Dental Provider Disconnects and the Oral/System Health Connection.
       Practice Management Systems, Dr. Driscoll's personalized consulting firm, specializes in both large-scale dental facility design, build out and operational projects, as well as, one-on-one consulting for dentists on Practice Legal Compliance, Operating Systems Development, and Dental Financial Systems Overhaul for Profit Maximization.
       Two of her largest consultative projects include the design, build out, and dental systems implementation for the UCF Dental Center and the Florida State University Dental Center. 

Kicking it with Colleagues

Monday, October 27th

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Lee Roy Selmon's in Palm Harbor. Light hors d'ouvres & fun times! 

Washington vs. Dallas  

Join us and enjoy drinks and appetizers with your dental colleagues.  Members and non-members are welcome. Make sure to invite a non-member to join you for the festivities!  RSVP today.

Upper Pinellas and West Pasco Dental Associations

Sunday, February 8, 2015, 5:00 PM

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Mighty Ducks

Cost - $95 per person - includes lower level ticket, shuttle transportation to the game, food and drink in route.   Spouses/guests welcome.

Don't miss out on this fun event and the chance to catch some hockey with your colleagues!  Contact Dr. Jeremy Albert

at g8rjma@yahoo.com to RSVP.

Make check payable to UPCDA and mail to:

Dr. Jeremy Albert

1806 Short Branch Dr. St 102

Trinity, FL  34655

Plenty of notice to get your team ready for the 6th annual UPCDA bowling Tournament!

Community Dental Clinic

Healthy Teeth Clinic, Department of Health, Largo 

Dentist Volunteers Needed! Want to be part of something great that will really make a difference? Volunteer your time and talents to the Healthy Teeth Clinic. Work with awesome assistants and grateful patients in a beautiful office. We work hard to make sure you have a great experience. Tell us the hours and dates that will work for you and the services you're happy to provide and we will take care of the rest. Currently we are in desperate need of volunteer dentists for September, October, November, January, February and March. Call  or E-Mail Christina Vongsyprasom at 727-824-6966 and Christina_Vongsyprasom@doh.state.fl.us for more information or to set up a volunteer date.