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September 2015                    

President's MessageTOP
 
Welcome,
 
It's that time of the year when the kids are back in school and we have our first meeting of the new year. I hope you had a great summer.
 
I have been working with the executive board to line up good speakers for this year. We are kicking off the year with Jeff Scott from the Dawson Group. He will be giving us an update on C+B and implants. I hope to see all of you there.
 
It is more important than ever that we stay active in organized dentistry. We need to have a strong voice to speak for us at both the State and Federal government levels. If we don't have a say in what happens, then the legislators and insurance companies will be happy to tell us what to do, i.e. mid-level providers, click here to learn the latest on this topic.  
 
Stay active, come to the meetings, socialize with your peers and keep dentistry the great profession that it is today.
 
Warm Regards,
 
Marty
 John Martin Bindeman, DDS



UPCDA CE Meeting 

September 16th    

  

Speaker: Dr. Jeff Scott
Seminar: Prosthodontics & Implants, 1 CEU
Time:       6:00 p.m. social hour, 7:00 p.m. seminar
Exhibitors: Carestream Dental, Dental Services Group, Onsite 3D Imaging, Morgan Stanley, Solution Reach and Southern Dental Refining
RSVP By September 11th: Please email lissette@wcdental.org or call 727-449-1232 

 

Meal Options: Chicken, Fish or Veggie - when you RSVP please include your meal choice. Those that do not select will receive chicken.

 

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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Be a participant and "PLAY for CARE" in this year's event.

When: October 23, 2015 at 1:00 pm, Registration starts at 11:30 am  
Where: East Lake Woodlands Golf and Country Club-Oldsmar.
Why: The proceeds from this event help keep the doors of Gulf       Coast Dental Outreach open to provide dental care for low-income adults. We are a 501(C) 3 not for profit organization
What's included: One round of golf at one of the area's most respected courses, box lunch, multi-entrée buffet dinner, golf contest, raffles and Prizes!
More WHY: Did I mention "Free Beer"?

Don't play golf? It's a Scramble. Play anyway! Consider being a Sponsor. Opportunities are available from as low as $250 for a tee box sign to Porcelain sponsor for $6,000. Other sponsorship levels are available in between.  Thank you for your generous support!
 
For more information, contact Harry Gross, Executive Director at 813-579-3935 ext. 105 or Janet Ettleman at janet.ettleman@gmail.com 

ADA Member Benefit


The ADA Center for Professional Success is available to you. This member only resource is designed to help you manage your career, expand your knowledge and balance your life. This site is divided into three main areas; practice, learn and live. Visit www.success.ada.org/en/  to learn more.

  

ADA Member Benefit


The ADA Center for Professional Success is available to you. This member only resource is designed to help you manage your career, expand your knowledge and balance your life. This site is divided into three main areas; practice, learn and live. Visit www.success.ada.org/en/  to learn more.

  
Volunteers Needed - Support our Local Clinics

makeadifference 
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 

rob@gulfcoastdentaloutreach.org or Executive Director Mr. Harry Gross harry@gulfcoastdentaloutreach.orgFrom 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.orgFor 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. 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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Stars, Stripes, and Smiles - Dental Care for Veterans Provided at No Cost to our Nation's Heroes

 
This event is hosted by West Pasco Dental Association on Friday, October 9, 2015.  The event will be hosted at the PHSC West Campus at the Dental Hygiene School clinic.
 
The 75 military veterans to be treated include those that were discharged within the past 4-5 years who have been chronically unemployed as well as veterans in recovery programs and the homeless.  These are patients that are ineligible for VA dental benefits and who truly need our help! UPCDA member dentists, come help serve those who have served our nation!  
 
Click here for volunteer registration or contact Zack Kalarickal for more information at DrZack@mywcd.com today!

In Memoriam

 

The UPCDA honors the memory and passing of Dr. Daniel Kenneth Morrow, Jr. on August 15th. Dr. Morrow was a retired member, past president of UPCDA in 1978-79 and volunteer at HEP. Click here to view obituary.

  
In This Issue
Septmeber 16th Meeting
Play for Care Golf Tournament
Center for Professional Success
Volunteer Your Time
Veteran Care - Oct. 9th
In Memoriam
WCDDA Annual Meeting Registration Open
Helpful Links
Meet our New Member
Report Pro Bono Services
UPCDA Dues Past Due
UPCDA Leadership

 

Mark Your Calendar

  

UPCDA Meetings


 

2015

September 16th 

Dr. Jeff Scott,

Prosthodontics & Implants

 East Lake Woodlands Country Club

  

October 21st

 Belleair Country Club

 

November 11th

Dr. Sam Low

Joint meeting with Pinellas 

Hilton St. Petersburg 

Carillon Park

 

December TBD

Holiday Party 

  

2016

January 20th

Dr. Thomas Young Ho Yoon

Computer Guided Implant Surgery

East Lake Woodlands Country Club

 

March 16th - Dr. Mark Davis - East Lake Woodlands Country Club

 

April 20th - Dr. Johnny JohnsonStaff welcome

Bon Appétit 

  

Other Important Dates 
importantdate
 
February 2-3, 2016 FDA Dentists' Day on The Hill
 
February 19, 2016
WCDDA Annual Meeting
CAMLS
Registration is open 
 
February 28, 2016
End of biennium
 
April 6-10, 2016
WCDDA NAPA Trip
 
April 22-23, 2016
FDA Mission of Mercy
Jacksonville
 
June 16-18, 2016
FDA's Dental Convention
Gaylord Palms, Orlando
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Helpful Links
 
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WELCOME NEW UPCDA MEMBERS

 

Michael Sampson, DMD

 

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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Reminder

Dues are due!
If you have not paid your dues or have not seen an invoice please contact UPCDA 
(727) 449-1232
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UPCDA

Executive Board

 

Dr. John Bindeman

President

  

Dr. Emanuel Kontos 

President-Elect

 

Dr. George Kostakis

1st VP & Program

 

Dr. James Doerner

Secretary

 

Dr. Jeremy Albert

Council At-Large 

  

Dr. Kristin Burch

Treasurer

 

Dr. Uday Mehta

Membership Chairman

 

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