President's Message
If you haven't heard by now, the October meeting was a very special night. I have received numerous emails, texts and calls from many of the dentists that were present and even from some of our sponsors letting me know how glad they were that we honored our dental association's past presidents. Thank you Bob Churney for doing a great job of being our MC that night and for facilitating a night that many of us will remember for a long time! 22 presidents of UPCDA came to our meeting with recollections of good times and hard times. It was a flashback for many of us that have been around for a long time and was a glimpse into our roots for many of the younger dentists in our organization.
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If dentistry is going to thrive in our area it is going to take our younger generation to make this happen. The table is set, our organization is strong but needs to get stronger. I hope some people get inspired to get involved. We are all grateful for those who have given of their time in the past and for those that will help grow UPCDA in the future. Remember to keep our voice strong in Tallahassee we have to keep our numbers up.
On October 24th Gulf Coast Dental Outreach held the 7th annual play for care charity golf tournament. I am pleased to tell you that we raised almost $50,000 - wow! It is our big fundraiser for the year. I want to thank any and all that helped make it a success. Many of you bought tee boxes, gave donations and some even played golf. It was great having 
Jan Stephensen (ladies golf Hall of Famer) support our organization. She signed autographs, told stories and was genuinely charming to all that met her. And yes, she also played golf!
The next meeting is with the PCDA. I hope we all show up in force. Dr. Craig Misch will be presenting that night and I am sure he will give a great presentation. We are lucky to get an international speaker like Dr. Misch to come and share with us at our dinner meeting. I hope UPCDA will be well represented so we can show our appreciation and interest. Let our brothers and sisters from our neighbor dental society see our strength. I hope to see many of you there. With many regards, Larry Larry Lieberman, DDS (TOP)
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Upper Pinellas and Pinellas
Joint CE Meeting - November 19th
Meal Options: Chicken, Fish or Veggie - when you RSVP please include your meal choice. Those that do not select will receive chicken.
Speakers: Dr. Craig Misch
Seminar: To Graft, or not to Graft, That is the Question,
1 CEU
Time: 6:00 p.m. social hour, 7:00 p.m. seminar
Exhibitors: Advantage Technologies, BioHorizons, Crosstex International, Dental Services Group, Heritage Dental Lab, Pension Services and The Gravelle Group at Morgan Stanley, Regions, Roefaro Contracting & Realty and Vistapay
RSVP By November 14th: Please email [email protected] or call 727-449-1232, remember to make meal selection
To Graft, or not to Graft, That is the Question
Sufficient bone quantity for implant placement may be compromised following tooth loss and bone resorption. Bone grafting is often required to place an adequate number of dental implants in ideal positions for prosthetic support. In addition to biomechanical demands bone grafting can also provide proper ridge contour for improved esthetic outcomes. Inherent disadvantages of bone grafting techniques include increase morbidity, surgical time, costs and treatment length. As such a trend has develop towards treatment approaches that avoid bone grafting including shorter and narrower implants, angled implants and/or fewer implants for prosthetic support. Rather than surgically reconstructing esthetic zone defects many clinicians opt to replace the missing hard and soft tissue with the prostheses. These non-grafting options may increase the risk of failure or compromise long-term success. This presentation will look at methods to minimize the morbidity of bone grafting and guide clinicians on implant rehabilitation with non-grafting approaches.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Craig M. Misch received postgraduate certificates in
prosthodontics and oral implantology and a Master of Dental Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Misch then completed specialty training in Pittsburgh and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He currently practices as a dual specialist in Sarasota Florida.
Dr. Misch is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Florida School of Dentistry in the departments of prosthodontics and periodontics. He is on the editorial boards of several journals including the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants. He has published and lectured extensively on the topics of reconstructive surgery, bone grafting, implant surgery and prosthodontics.
Message from UPCDA: Please help UPCDA keep cost down by referring vendors to sponsor our local meetings. Exhibit cost is $350.00. Exhibitor form
(TOP)
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UPCDA Networking Events
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 [email protected] to RSVP.
Make check payable to UPCDA and mail to:
Dr. Jeremy Albert
1806 Short Branch Dr. St 102
Trinity, FL 34655
Mark your calendar and save the date for UPCDA Bowling Event - February 20, 2015
Plenty of notice to get your team ready for the 6th annual UPCDA bowling Tournament!
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Volunteers Needed - Support our Local Clinics
You can make a difference by volunteering your time.
Community Dental Clinic
We are blessed in our area to have many options to give back to our community through volunteering our skills as dentists. A brand new venue is opening in northern Pinellas County. The name is Community Dental Clinic and is located in Clearwater. Volunteer dentists and hygienists are needed to work 4 hour shifts starting on Fridays (expanding to other days soon). Opening day is Friday, September 20th. If you would like to volunteer for any upcoming days please contact the Director, Cheryl Small, at 727-418-0535.
Gulf Coast Dental Outreach
Volunteer by contact Dr. Robert Ettleman
[email protected] or Executive Director Mr. Harry Gross [email protected]. From the web www.gulfcoastdentaloutreach.org click on "our role" radio button or simply call 813-579-3935 ext 101 or ext 105
Homeless Emergency Project
Volunteer information: The "on site" person handling paperwork is: Margaret Lett Phone number - 727-442-9041 ext. 107 Email: [email protected]. For information regarding the clinical service aspect - contact: Dr. Patrick Lepeak. Cell # 727-424-3559. All phases of dentistry are needed and appreciated. An active Florida dental license is required. Hygienist services are also very much needed.
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 [email protected] for more information or to set up a volunteer date.
(TOP)
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West Coast District Dental Association's
Annual Meeting, January 16, 2015
St. Petersburg Hilton Bayfront
Registration is open don't miss "The Dynamics of the Masticatory System: Multiple Interfaces of Occlusion", presented by Dr. Henry Gremillion and nationally recognized speaker, Dave Weber who will be presenting "Some Days You're The Pigeon...Some Days The Statue!" and "The X-Factor: 12 Keys to Set Your Practice Apart"
Download the Annual Meeting Brochure and Registration Form or Register Online.
(TOP)
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Mark Your Calendar
UPCDA Meetings
November 19th - Dr. Craig Misch, To Graft or Not to Graft
Joint meeting with Pinellas
Hilton St. Petersburg
Carillon Park
December 12th - Holiday Party, East Lake Woodlands Country Club
2015
January 21st
East Lake Woodlands Country Club
February 20th 6th Annual Bowling Tournament
March 18th - Dr. - Belleair Country Club
April 15th - Sharon Glynn,
Eating Disorder,
Staff welcome
Bon App�tit
Other Important Dates
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January 16, 2015
WCDDA Annual Meeting
St. Pete Hilton Bayfront
Registration is open
February 8, 2015
Hockey Night
February 20, 2015
UPCDA Bowling Tournament
March 25, 2015
Dentists' Day on the Hill
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INVITE A NONMEMBER
Invite your non member colleague to a UPCDA meeting at no cost. Contact UPCDA (727) 449-1232.
UPCDA Membership Application
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TRACK YOUR PRO BONO SERVICE AND REDUCED FEE SERVICES
click here
It is important to track and report your pro bono services in order to provide financial and statistical information to state and national legislators.
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Last Reminder
Dues are due! If you have not paid your dues or have not seen an invoice please contact UPCDA (727) 449-1232 |
UPCDA
Executive Board
Dr. Larry Lieberman
President
Dr. John Bindeman
President-Elect
Dr. Emanuel Kontos
1st VP & Program
Dr. George Kostakis
Secretary
Dr. James Doerner
Council At-Large
Dr. Kristine Allen
Treasurer
Dr. William Layman
Membership Chairman
Dr. Sanjie Jackson
Give Kids a Smile Coordinator
Delegates
Dr. Kristen Burch
Dr. James Carazola
Dr. Oscar Menendez
Alternate Delegates
Dr. John Bindeman
Dr. William Kochenour
Dr. Larry Lieberman
Peer Review Chairman
Dr. Mark Obman
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The Team Approach to Maximum Case Acceptance
WCDDA hosts Dr. Mark Setter on
December 12-13th at the CAMLS Center in Tampa
Don't miss this outstanding two day seminar at a state-of-the-art facility CAMLS: Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Stimulation in Tampa.
Click here for more details and to register today. Space is limited!
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