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Greetings!
Hi All,
Just a few reminders on some approaching deadlines.
- Our October 4th Speaker will be Dr. Roy Smith, III, Dr. Smith's topic is "Anterior Tooth Wear: Attrition, Erosion, Occlusal Disease and Its Conservative Treatment." You can view more information on our website by clicking here. Our meeting is back at the Summit Club this month! Register for the meeting by clicking here or visiting the BDDS Website. The deadline to register is Friday, September 30th. Please let the BDDS know if you are attending so we can give a firm number of guests to the Summit Club.
- The Fall Golf Tournament is almost here and will be played, Friday, October 7th. See the full article below. The deadline for the tournament registration is also Friday, September 30th.
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Eagle Point Golf Course
Our annual golf tournament will be on Friday, October 7th. The Fall weather should be nice. This year you can put together your own 4 man team OR choose 1-2 others you would like to play with. Each team will receive the appropriate handicapped strokes to even out the field. Drink tickets during the match will be included, several prizes for closest to the pin and longest drive, lunch will be provided after the event along with drawings for great gifts. Everyone will be guaranteed a gift. You can register several ways. 1) Click Here to sign up through PayPal on our website. 2) You can download the form by clicking here and mail your payment to Dr. Todd.
The deadline for registration is Friday, September 30th.
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Dr. Jerry Parker Recovery
It was great to see Dr. Parker at our September Meeting. We are pleased to see such a speedy and complete recovery. Welcome back Dr. Parker.
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2011-2012 Bulletins/Newsletters
We need email addresses for ALL members Our last printed "snail mail" Bulletin was May, 2011. All Future communications will be delivered via email. If you know of or talk to a colleague that does not receive our email, please encourage them update their contact information through the BDDS website, email our office or call BDDS at 933.1718.
I encourage you to keep your contact information up-to-date at the ADA. Both ALDA and the BDDS rely on that information. |
Access to Care
We still need your Access to Care numbers. Please visit our website to enter your write offs. Donated services equals what you billed less what you received in payments. Write offs include insurance write downs, charge offs for non-payment and pure pro bono work. You can enter your numbers anonymously at our website, http://bdds.org/membersonly/accesstocarestats.html or email them to birminghamdds@gmail.com. All information is confidentail. If you are prompted for a user name and password, they are user name: bdds1 and the password is bdds2.
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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.
Seeking Associateship/Partnership/Practice Oppurtunity: Jonathan Markham D.M.D., Looking for any practice oppurtunities in Birmingham or in the surrounding areas(w/in 1hr. commute). I am currently in a GPR resident and will be finishing in June 2012. Resume available upon request. 334.805.3975
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.
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Outreach
We have several ways to participate:
- Edwina Taylor at Cahaba Valley Health Care is in need of a couple of hand pieces. If you have any that you are not using, please consider donating those to CVHS. You can reach Edwina by email at edwina@cahabavalleyhealthcare.org or phone at 205.991.8771
- Domestic Abuse Case- A lady had two front teeth knocked out. If you can assist contact Richard Morgan at 933-1718 or email me at birminghamdds@gmail.com and I will provide the contact information.
- Dr. Kevin Alexander is seeking volunteers to work at M-POWER. See the full article on our BDDS website. Click here.
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FaceBook Now Active for BDDS
BDDS now has a FaceBook account. Please visit and add as a "Like" to follow BDDS on FaceBook.
Thanks.........Richard Morgan
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2011 United Way Campaign
Dr, Milton Essig will the chairperson for the 2011-2012 BDDS - United Way Campaign. A letter from Dr. Essig and the United Way will be mailed to you soon. One organization that is supported by many of you is Cahaba Valley Health Care. CVHC is also United Way agency this year. Please be looking for your letter in the coming weeks. This is a great way to support the community and Access to Care. |
| Darby Dental Mailing
As you know, the BDDS participates in a program where we receive a rebate based on the purchases made by BDDS members with Darby. A solicitation mail piece has been sent to BDDS members to join this program. Early results are showing a good response. If you have not responded, please take a moment to review it. Your consideration and participation is appreciated.
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