IDA UPDATE
Indiana Dental Association | June 2022
In This Issue

  • Dr. Jill Burns Begins Term as 2022-23 IDA President 
  • Meet Your 2022-23 IDA Officers and Trustees
  • 2022 House of Delegates Wrap Up
  • Facts and Figures from the 2022 Midwest Dental Assembly
  • Thanks for Your Support of IDPAC
  • June is Oral Health Month
  • IU Offering Free Workshops on Treating Patients With Disabilities
Upcoming Events

E-Learning Series: Acid Erosion
Thursday, July 7, noon

E-Learning Series: Yes You Can! Orthodontics
Thursday, August 4, noon

OSHA/BLS Recertification
Various dates and in-person locations
Dr. Jill Burns Begins Term as 2022-23 IDA President
Richmond dentist Dr. Jill Burns has begun her term as the 2022-2023 president of the IDA. Dr. Burns formally assumed her duties on Sunday, May 22, at the Midwest Dental Assembly conference in Fort Wayne and will serve as president until May 2023.

Dr. Burns graduated from IUSD and was a dental officer in the U.S. Navy for seven years and has been practicing in Richmond since 1992. She has served in multiple leadership roles with the IDA, including Vice President, Speaker of the House, member of the Strategic Planning Committee and a member of the IDA House of Delegates. Dr. Burns is the third female president in IDA history.

Dr. Burns is the owner of West Main Family Dental in Richmond.
Meet Your 2022-23 IDA Officers and Trustees
At the second House of Delegates at the 2022 Midwest Dental Assembly, Dr. Rebecca De La Rosa was elected Vice President-Elect. IDA Officers for 2022-23 are pictured above, from left:

Dr. Jill Burns, President
Dr. Tom Blake, President-Elect
Dr. Lisa Conard, Vice President
Dr. Rebecca De La Rosa, Vice President-Elect and Speaker of the House
Dr. Steven C. Hollar, Immediate Past President
Dr. Jennifer Neese, Vice Speaker of the House
Dr. Nia Bigby, Treasurer
Dr. Karen Ellis, Journal IDA Co-Editor
Dr. Sarah Herd, Journal IDA Co-Editor
2022-23 Trustees for each component are:
Ben Hur Dental Society
Dr. Marion Hedger

East Central Dental Society
Dr. Adam Rector

Eastern Indiana Dental Society
Dr. Rob Williams

First District Dental Society
Dr. Patrick Tromley

Greene District Dental Society
Dr. Brent Ellis

Indianapolis District Dental Society
Dr. Will Hine

Isaac Knapp District Dental Society
Dr. Ben Yoder

North Central Dental Society
Dr. Lorraine Celis
Northwest Indiana Dental Society
Dr. Jeff Stolarz

South Central Dental Society
Dr. Gavin Rothrock

Southeastern Indiana Dental Society
Dr. John Spaulding

West Central Dental Society
Dr. Rob Weaver

Western Indiana Dental Society
Dr. Lorre Mishler

New Dentist
Dr. Krestina Johnson

ISDS/ASDA
Chase Perkins
2022 House of Delegates Wrap Up
More than 100 delegates and alternates representing every component of the IDA attended the 164th House of Delegates in Fort Wayne last month. To learn more about the accomplishments of the 2022 House, click the links below.
Facts and Figures from the 2022 Midwest Dental Assembly
Thanks to the 1,063 people who attended the Midwest Dental Assembly this year. Below are some fun facts:

  • Dentists: 324
  • Dental Team Members: 308
  • Students: 37
  • Guests: 174
  • Marketplace Vendors: 72 booths with 220 representatives

We hope to see you again next year, May 19-21, 2023 at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown (please note the updated 2023 MDA date). Thank you for your continued support and participation!
Thank You For Your Support of IDPAC at the MDA
Many thanks to those who contributed to the success of IDPAC activities at the 2022 Midwest Dental Assembly. Participation in the first annual IDPAC Golf Classic and donation of silent auction items and wine helped raise a record $45,000 for IDPAC. These funds will be used for oral health advocacy activities at the Indiana Statehouse.

Each year's IDPAC Silent Auction is known for its fun themes and enthusiastic participation. This year's theme was superheroes, as demonstrated by IDDS members above.
June is Oral Health Month
June is Oral Health Month, and the ADA has multiple resources for parents and children to develop good oral health habits. Visit the ADA website to gather parent tips and to download posters, coloring sheets and more.
IU Offering Free Workshops on Treating Patients With Disabilities
The Center for Health Equity at Indiana University will offer two free trainings designed for dental workforce professionals. The workshops will take place in Indianapolis on June 24 and Fort Wayne on July 15.

Attendees will learn how to prepare their practice for patients with disabilities, how to better support patients with challenging behavior by incorporating concepts of behavior management into their practice, and how to effectively communicate with patients with disabilities.

Presenters include Dr. Cathy Pratt, Director of the Indiana Resource Center for Autism; Dr. Amy Sekhar, a speaker and trainer on diversity and inclusive practices; and Louise McCarthy, a registered dental hygienist and dental public health instructor. The workshops are free, and a complimentary lunch will be provided. Registration is required, as limited spaces are available. CE credits are available upon request. Contact Matt Norris at the Center for Health Equity (812-856-5251 or by email: mnorris@iu.edu) for more information.