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June 13, 2012

In This Issue
BDDS Golf Scramble
Dr. Carl E. Misch
ALDA Legislative Update
Classified Ads
CVHS Volunteer Needed
BDDS now has Twitter
FaceBook is here

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Hi Everyone,

 

I hope your summer is going well for you and your family. If you have not marked your calendars for our Golf Tournament and CE Meeting with Dr. Carl E. Misch, please take a moment reserve those dates, July 20th for Golf and August 24th for Dr. Misch.  Better yet, goto the BDDS website at BDDS.ORG and register for both now.  

 

Please take a moment to register if you are planning to attend.  If you have a conflict develop, we will refund your fee up to one week before the event.  We have a limited number of slots for each event and I do not want BDDS members to miss out on these opportunities.  Soon I will open these events up through ALDA and the other districts should their members wish to attend.

  

Dr. Carl E. Mischa world-renowned clinician, lecturer and author in the field of dental implants will present a 

5 hour CE lecture on Friday, August 24th.  The cost is only $150 for ALDA members and includes lunch.  See the article below for seminar details.

 

By request we have returned the Annual BDDS Golf Scramble back to the Summer.  It will be held on July 20th at the Eagle Point Golf course.  Your $130 registration fee will include lunch, beverages and many prizes for top teams, longest drive, closest to the pin and door prizes.  Don't miss this fun time! 

 

 

 

Thanks......Richard Morgan

Friday, July 20th, Summer BDDS Golf Scramble at Eagle Point  

Eagle Point Hole 16

By popular demand we are having our golf scramble in the summer again. There will be prizes (really good ones) for the top three teams, longest drive and closest to the pin.  Lunch and beverages will be provided.  Don't miss this fun event. Please take time to register now and guarantee your and your team's place. 

 
Make your reservations several ways:

 

Dr. Carl E. Misch 5 hour CE Lecture on Friday, August 24th
Dr. Carl E. Misch
 

Course Topic will be Fundamentals of Implant Dentistry: Factors Behind Predictable Results

 

Make your reservations by:
 

 


ALDA Legislative Update

 

Non-Covered Services

 

The Non-Covered Services mediation agreement reached last year between ALDA, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, Delta Dental and United Health Care. Blue Cross Blue Shield and Delta Dental have fulfilled their part of the agreement by communicating their agreement with not setting provider fees for services they do not cover to their provider networks.

 

United Health Care has repeatedly said that they are in agreement, but ALDA has seen no evidence that they have indeed communicated this to their provider network. After discussion at their January 13th meeting, ALDA's Council on Legislation gave the Executive Director and lobbyists permission to reintroduce the non-covered services legislation during the 2012 Legislative Session, with appropriate language excluding the carriers who have fulfilled the mediation agreement.

 

In mid-April, United Health Care said that they sent a non-covered services notice to their provider network in 2010 at their own initiative. ALDA has not yet been able to verify this claim. Senator Paul Bussman has introduced a new non-covered services bill during this legislative session.

 

 


Classifieds

 

Available for Rent: Suite 6 at Brookwood Dental Arts Building. Approximately 1369 sq. ft., four treatment rooms, business office, two bathrooms, private office, private entrance.Owners will help with leasehold improvements. For more information call Dr. David Clanton at Brokwood Dental 205-870-8833. 

 

Associate Needed in Oneonta - The office is located at 28425 Hwy 75,Oneonta,AL 35121. Please call Dr.
 Shivani K Pandit DDS,FAGD at 205-625-4384 W or 205-541-3364 cell 
   

Dental Building Sale/lease- Located in North Shelby county on Hwy 119 opposite Indian Springs School. The building is approximately 2,500 square feet, plumbed for five operatories, and has frontage on Hwy 119.  It is available for lease, or purchase this summer.  Interested parties should call 205-967-5961.

 

Filing Cabinets for sale: High Density Direct Line Rotary filing cabinet. Great units. Like new. Cost $5000, will sell for $2300. Call 205-979-9491  

Dr. Joe Garner, DMD - Available to cover your Practice for vacations or needed time off.  Over 35 years experience.  Proficient with Cerec.  AL license and DEA current.  Contact me at [email protected] or 912-230-6206. 

 

Front Desk Position available - Treatment/Insurance Coordinator needed at Healthy Smiles of Birmingham.  Experience with Eaglesoft dental software desirable but not required.  Email cover letter and resume to [email protected] 

 

Seeking Associateship/Practice Buyout/Partnership.  Part-time, Full-time or Fill-in positions.  My name is Christen Quattlebaum, D.M.D., a recent graduate from UAB.  I would like to work in the Birmingham area (with in 1 hour commute).  I love working with children and patients of all ages.  I enjoy all areas of general dentistry including extractions and endodontics.  Please contact me for my resume or to set up a meeting. [email protected] (334)477-6765.  

  

UAB 2011 Dental Assisting Graduates - The BDDS office has a list of recent graduates.  Email Richard Morgan at [email protected] to request the list.

  

Fortis (Formally Tri-State) Institute Dental Assisting

Is your office looking for Dental Assistant?

Contact us: [email protected] (205)940-4945

Remember there is never a fee for hiring a Fortis Institute Graduate!

 

 

Cahaba Valley Health Care Needs a Volunteer 
June 24th from 1:00-5:00

Edwina Taylor is one Dr. short for their clinic on June 24th.  Their hours will be from 1:00-5:00.  Please email her at [email protected] if you can assist.  

 


BDDS is now on Twitter

With the success of our FaceBook account, a Twitter account has now been activated. 

 
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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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