Greetings!

Greetings and Salutations,

I hope everyone had a fantastic and relaxing summer season. I cannot believe how fast the previous seven years have flown by. It seems like yesterday, that Dr. Ballard called and asked if I would serve on the Executive Council. Naturally, I agreed to participate. Little did I realize at the time, I was volunteering for nine years of service!

During the first couple of years, I often found myself asking what exactly does this Association do for the average dentist. Beginning with the Dental Board overhaul, the purchase of the new state building, and ending with the 501(c)(3) debate, I have seen the good, the bad and the ugly from our profession.

I found out by experience that our Association is here to protect our profession and that if we can keep from attacking each other, our Association is quite strong and respected. Now that all outside strife has ended, I hope we can concentrate on more pressing items that will benefit and not divide us. I will work to have the Association provide more services to our member dentists during my year as President.

Historically, one of the main stumbling blocks to providing services and benefits for our members has been financial. Our overhead had increased to a point that we were dying a slow painful death. Dr. Kent and Dr. Walker, our previous president and treasurer, attacked the problem head on. They made some very tough and financially sound decisions that have put our society back on solid ground. We will use this footing to put on a great program for our members this year. If you see Drs. Kent and Walker, please thank them for their service to our society.

Our Executive Council has many decisions to make this month. I am excited in the direction we are headed. We should have great news on our program schedule for the year, a unique opportunity for donated services, and a strengthened tie to our Dental School.

Please join us on September 13, for fellowship, food and Continuing Education. We will welcome Dr. Blaine Bishop, who will speak on Osteonecrosis and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.

It has been an honor for me to serve on the Executive council, an even greater honor to serve as the Birmingham District Trustee and the ultimate honor to serve as your District President. Should you ever have a problem, please feel free to call me.

Fair Winds and Following Seas

Robert 

September Meeting and Speaker

We need email addresses for ALL members

I encourage you to keep your contact information up-to-date at the ADA.  Both ALDA and the BDDS rely on that information. 

Classifieds

Dr. Kevin Alexander is seeking volunteers for M-POWER.  Mostly we work on Thursday evenings, but other times can be made available. If you are interested in helping people in a volunteer friendly atmosphere where your work is organized and facilitated, and the patients are screened, please let me know. This is a most rewarding program!!  Call me at  (205) 871-7361 or (205) 422-6537.  Click here to see full article on our website.

Thanks, 

Kevin J. Aexander, DMD

Dr. Brandy Stewart graduated from UAB dental school in 2007. She lives in the Birmingham area and is looking for a practice to join as an associate. Please contact her if you have an opportunity, or need coverage for a maternity or emergency leave.  You can reach Dr. Stewart at 205.370.9559.

UAB 2011 Dental Assisting Graduates- The BDDS office has a list of recent graduates.  Email Richard Morgan at birminghamdds@gmail.com to request the list.

Tri-State Institute Dental Assisting- Please contact Deborah Callahan, Externship Coordinator, at 205.940.7784 Office or 205.718-6967 Cell for information regarding their Dental Assisting Graduates.

Front Desk- We are a growing and dynamic dental office located in Birmingham looking for our next team member to fill the position of Receptionist/Administrative Assistant! All resumes and cover letters can be submitted to  birminghamsmiledoctor@gmail.com Immediate full time positions available.