President's Message
I hope you all had a great holiday season. I know for me it is always a time for reflection and rededication. Looking back on the first 6 months of my presidency I feel your board and I have succeeded in creating a good environment. We've tried to motivate and inspire UPCDA members creating a warm, welcoming feeling. We've gotten a lot of good feedback on our programs and have tried to bring back older members and welcome younger ones. The Holiday party was a great success. People seemed to like the more intimate surroundings of the smaller room at Eastlake Woodlands. This is the first time in 3 years that we didn't have the Black Honkeys perform. Although they are a great band I think DJ Manoli (thanks Tim Doerner and George Kostakis for recommending him) did a great job (the 75% less cost made our treasurer, Kristin Allen very happy too). There was plenty of dancing and lots of visiting. We even had enough money to get a photo booth. Make sure you go to our Facebook page to see pictures.
Lots of good things are coming up. The West Coast meeting is January 16th. The main speaker, Dr. Henry Gremillion is one of the most knowledgeable people anywhere about TMJ anatomy, the problems and the treatments. The Legislative meeting will be sponsored by the Upper Pinellas and Pinellas Country Dental Associations on January 29th at Belleair Country Club. This is where the local and state politicians get to meet with many of the politically active dentists in Pinellas County. If you are interested in the politics and policies of our state government and how it relates to our profession please contact Lissette at lissette@wcdental.org or call (727) 449-1232. Thank you to Dr. Bill Layman for helping organize this event and for being our point person.
Our own, Dr. Jay Pitts who retired from dentistry several years ago (and is still very active in helping at several dental clinics for the poor in our county), will be discussing financial fitness for dentists. He wants to make sure that all of us are able to enjoy life's journey and then be able to retire someday too!
Speaking of dental clinics, Gulf Coast Dental Outreach has a new home. It's just inside of Hillsborough County, near Memorial and Hillsborough Ave. It's a large (10 chairs) modern facility that should draw patients and doctors from all over the Tampa Bay area. Please remember to volunteer for GCDO, CDC and HEP. We continue to lead the state in access to care. Everybody needs to be involved. The public and politicians need to view us as proactive in helping the needy.
We are lucky and blessed to live in a great area surrounded by a lot of wonderful and giving people. I want to close this month with a quote from Vincent Van Gogh, "Your profession is not what brings home your paycheck, your profession is what you are put here on earth to do, with such passion and such intensity that it becomes spiritual in calling".
The board and I want to wish you and your families a very happy, healthy and wonderful new year. We also want to thank each and every one of you for your support.
Many regards,
Larry
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Upper Pinellas CE Meeting
January 21st
Meal Options: Chicken, Fish or Veggie - when you RSVP please include your meal choice. Those that do not select will receive chicken.
Speakers: Dr. James Pitts
Seminar: Who Moved My Retirement? 1 CEU
Time: 6:00 p.m. social hour, 7:00 p.m. seminar
Exhibitors: Aftco, Crosstex International, Dental Services Group, Heritage Dental Lab, Pension Services and The Gravelle Group at Morgan Stanley, Regions, Roefaro Contracting & Realty, Solution Reach and TD Bank
RSVP By January 16th: Please email lissette@wcdental.org or call 727-449-1232, remember to make meal selection
"Who Moved My Retirement?"
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What has changed in the Financial Retirement picture in the last few years.
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How will retirement look for you as a Dentist.
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Options for currently available Retirement plans in a Dental practice.
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What else can be done to improve your Financial future as a Dentist.
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Review of the current Financial landscape.
Come and learn what has changed, what is new and how you can maximize your chances of a great Financial retirement as a Dentist. This course will positively impact your future.
About the Speaker:
Dr. James Pitts practiced Dentistry in northern Pinellas County for 26 years. Using a combination of hard work, practice management techniques and persistence, he was able to grow his solo practice to the top 1% nationwide. During his practice years, he learned aggressive saving tactics and investing basics which allowed him to retire financially independent at age 51.
Dr. Pitts' passion now is to help other Dentists reach their financial and practice goals and live their best life. He is a licensed Financial Advisor and a Registered Investment Advisor Representative with his own firm, Professional Financial Strategies.
Message from UPCDA: Please help UPCDA keep cost down by referring vendors to sponsor our local meetings. Exhibit cost is $350.00. Exhibitor form
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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 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
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
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). If you would like to volunteer for any upcoming days please call 727-418-0535.
GULF COAST DENTAL OUTREACH ANNOUNCES A NEW CLINIC!
Gulf Coast Dental Outreach has moved to a brand new office in west Tampa. The Gulf Coast Dental Outreach clinic, which has provided over $2.3 million in dental services to low income Tampa Bay Area adults since 2007, is now located at 5611 Sheldon Road in Tampa. The clinic will be operating out of the Tampa Family Health Center's medical and dental facility.
The new facility, which opened in March of 2014, features ten state of the art operatories, up to six of which will be used by Gulf Coast Dental Outreach on Fridays. The new location will provide the opportunity to serve more patients and we believe will be more central to our patient base.
Gulf Coast Dental Outreach thanks the Tampa Family Health Centers for their generosity in making the new clinic space available, and encourages all UPCDA members to check us out at our new home!
Volunteer by contact Dr. Robert Ettleman
rob@gulfcoastdentaloutreach.org or Executive Director Mr. Harry Gross harry@gulfcoastdentaloutreach.org. 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: mlett@ethep.org. 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 Christina_Vongsyprasom@doh.state.fl.us for more information or to set up a volunteer date.
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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.
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Mark Your Calendar
UPCDA Meetings
January 21st - Dr. Jay Pitts
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 Appétit
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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WELCOME
NEW MEMBER
Dylan Hagerty, DMD
Clearwater
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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UPCDA
Nominating Report
Dr. John Bindeman
President
Dr. Emanuel Kontos
President-Elect
Dr. George Kostakis
Vice President
Dr. James Doerner
Secretary
Dr. Jeremy Albert
Council at Large
Dr. Kristen Burch
Treasurer
Dr. William Layman
Membership Chairman
Delegates
Dr. Kristen Burch
Dr. James Carazola
Dr. Oscar Menendez
Alternate Delegates
Dr. John Bindeman
Dr. William Kochenour
Dr. Larry Lieberman
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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
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