President's Message  
It's another new year; I hope your Holidays were joyful. Now that the kids are back in school, it is time to mark our calendars with dental functions and meetings. We had a fun time at the Holiday party, but the number of members who attended was less than usual.
Our next meeting is January 20th at Bon Appetit, Dr. Tony Young Ho Yoon will be lecturing on Computer Guided Implant Surgery.
Dentists' Day on the Hill (DDOH) is early this year due to the change in the legislation session. Plan on attending DDOH on February 2-3rd in Tallahassee. Click here to register, first time attendees can apply for funding through the West Coast District Dental Association's Dan Bertoch Memorial Fund, click here for more details.
The WCDDA Annual meeting will be February 19th at the CAMLS center in downtown Tampa, courses are almost sold out, click here to register.
The UPCDA Bowling Tournament will be Friday February 26th at Countryside Lanes. If you have never participated, you should defiantly join us this year! It is a lot of fun and a good moral booster for our office staff.
Give Kids a Smile will be at three of the Heath Department clinics: St Pete, Largo and Clearwater on February 27th from 9:00am to 1:00pm.
The FDA's Mission of Mercy event will be in Jacksonville this year on April 22-23rd. Volunteer registration is open.
Our End-of-Year Party will be Friday May 13th at Ozona Blue on the outdoor deck. This is always a party with good food, good music and good cheer.
The Florida's Dental Convention is June 16-18th at the Gaylord Palms in Orlando.
As long as you are marking these dates on your calendars, be sure to also save some Fridays for HEP, Gulf Coast Dental Outreach, Clearwater Dental Clinic and the Heath Department. They need our help and support.
Warm Regards,
Marty
John Martin Bindeman, DDS
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Computer Guided Implant Surgery
January 20th
Speaker: Dr. Thomas Young Ho Yoon
Seminar: Computer Guided Implant Surgery
Time: 6:00 p.m. social hour, 7:00 p.m. seminar, 1 CEU
Exhibitors: Carestream Dental, Coastal Networks, Hiossen Implant, Raymond James, Carr Healthcare Realty, TD Bank and The Dentist Connection
Meal Options: Chicken, Fish or Veggie - when you RSVP please include your meal choice. Those that do not select will receive chicken.
Computer Guided Implant Surgery
Dr. Yoon will go over the CT Analysis and Interpretation, and Guided Surgery Implant Protocol and Case Studies.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Yoon is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology with a private practice in Winter Park, Florida.
As a practitioner, consultant and author, Dr. Yoon brings a unique combination of experience and advanced training in periodontology, maxillofacial surgery and hospital dentistry to his profession. He presents regularly at national symposia as a speaker on surgical procedures for general dentists. An expert in the field of dental implants, regenerative surgery and minimally invasive sinus augmentation, his research and clinical interests include computer guided dental implant placement and laser assisted periodontal therapy.
Dr. Yoon speaks on next generation implant technology and products. His commitment to interdisciplinary thinking builds connections between the subspecialties of dental medicine and enhances the understanding of best-practice techniques and new technologies.
A graduate of the University of Missouri School of Dentistry, Dr. Yoon also holds advanced degrees and certifications in Hospital Dentistry, Oral Biology and Periodontology from the University of Florida and Washington University. His surgical training includes fellowships in maxillofacial surgery and an appointment as the Chief Resident in the Department of Periodontology at the University of Florida. Dr. Yoon currently serves as the Hiossen Implant/AIC Education Course Director for North-Central Florida.
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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Give Kids a Smile - Pinellas County
Volunteers Needed
Come one, come all to one of the best events of the year! The Pinellas Give Kids a Smile event will take place on Saturday, February 27th 2016 from 9:00am - 1:00pm at three locations: the St. Pete Health Department, the Mid-County Health Department and the Clearwater Health Department. Pinellas and Upper Pinellas County Dental Associations need approximately 15 dentists to volunteer this year.
Please do not hesitate if you're not used to restoring children's teeth, there will be plenty of things you can do - exams, prophys, treatment plan, sealants, etc. Feel free to bring your assistant and your hygienist too! More details will follow, but please email Dr. Amy Anderson at [email protected] if you are interested in helping this year. You won't regret it!!!
Thank you,
Dr. Amy Anderson
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Volunteers Needed - Support our Local Clinics
 You can make a difference by volunteering your time.
Community Dental Clinic
The mission of the Community Dental Clinic (CDC) is to provide low-cost access to dental care through treatment, prevention, and education to low-income adults. That dental care is provided by volunteer dentists (active or retired) in our community with a clear and active dental license. To volunteer contact Allison at [email protected] or call at 727-216-6155.
Gulf Coast Dental Outreach
Volunteer by contact Dr. Robert Ettleman
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. Call or E-Mail Christina Vongsyprasom at 727-824-6966 and [email protected] for more information or to set up a volunteer date.
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Get your bowling ball and your TEAM spirit ready for Upper Pinellas County
Dental Association's Bowling Event!
Fun, friendly competition, and prizes!
Friday, February 26th at 6:30 p.m. Countryside Lanes 27867 U.S. Highway 19 North, Clearwater, FL 33761
Bowling and shoe rental included (food and beverage on your own).
Sign up your team today (click here) - include your dental office name, your team name and number of people in your team.
 
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 Florida's Mission of Mercy (FLA-MOM) 2016
FLA-MOM is a massive free, two-day dental clinic held in a different part of the state every year. The inaugural event was in Tampa 2014 and a sequel is planned for Jacksonville in 2016. This is a first-come, first-serve event with a goal of treating 3,000 patients in two days.
To help provide oral health care services to the large number of expected patients, we need volunteer dental and health professionals including general dentists, oral surgeons, dental hygienists, assistants, lab technicians, nurses and pharmacists. Additionally, community volunteers are needed to assist with registration, clinic setup, data entry, escorting patients, translating, and much more. Please consider giving your time to this extraordinary event, you will not regret it.
FLA-MOM Jacksonville
April 22-23, 2016
Prime Osborn Convention Center
Click here to register to volunteer.
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Mark Your Calendar
UPCDA Meetings
January 20th
Dr. Thomas Young Ho Yoon
Computer Guided Implant Surgery
Bon App�tit
March 16th - Dr. Mark Davis - East Lake Woodlands Country Club
April 20th - Dr. Johnny Johnson, Staff welcome
Bon App�tit
Other Important Dates
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February 2-3, 2016 FDA Dentists' Day on The Hill
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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Invite your non member colleague to a UPCDA meeting at no cost. Contact UPCDA (727) 449-1232.
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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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Classified
For sale: 2001 NewTom 3G CT scanner. Software version 3.2 with keys and manual. 2006 entire head rebuilt. Excellent working condition. Asking $15K, will negotiate. Please contact [email protected]or call 727.823.3220.
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FUN Stuff
Blog Away - Do you have something to share? The FDA is seeking bloggers, members are encouraged to share opinions, articles and special events. Information should be sent to Jill Runyan at [email protected]
History of Dentistry in Pinellas County, Donations needed
Professional local historical journalist, Jon Wilson, has agreed to author an inspiring and instructive story, a legacy which would be sadly lost to our present and future dentists were we not caring enough to preserve our past and path forward. The sacrifices, difficulties and ethical dilemmas faced by our pioneer mentors need to be known, respected and preserved. They bequeathed to us a noble profession, raising the bar of public trust and confidence that we must maintain in order to stop the gradual slide into an adverse health system we have fought so long and hard to prevent. click here to read more...
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UPCDA
Executive Board
Dr. John Bindeman
President
Dr. Emanuel Kontos
President-Elect
Dr. George Kostakis
1st VP & Program Chairperson
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
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