Indiana Dental Association | December 2021 |
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Opt In to IDA Member Texts |
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The IDA is excited to announce a new member communication tool: We are adding texting as an option for sharing important information with our members. We anticipate sending 1-3 texts per month, and members have the option of narrowing text messages to specific topics, including advocacy, events, new dentist information, and insurance.
Click the link below to complete the quick opt in form.
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IDA Welcomes Katelyn Geiger |
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The IDA welcomes Katelyn Geiger as the new administrative assistant for the IDA Central Office. Her duties will include answering the phones, managing the Central Office, providing support for continuing education and special events, and assisting with IDA board activities.
Katelyn graduated from Miami University in Ohio in May with a degree in public health. She previously worked at Central Indiana Youth for Christ as a campus life director. Katelyn got married in August, and her husband Joseph is a first-year student at Marian University's osteopathic medical school.
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Input Still Needed from Dental Team Members |
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Last week all members received a Dental Teams workforce survey to be shared with dental office staff. The survey is still open and we are hoping to receive more input from dental staff members, particularly hygienists and assistants.
Feel free to share the link below with any dental health professional you know. We would like to have a large response, so we thank you in advance for your help with this project.
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IDA Honors Outstanding IUSD Faculty |
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In November, IUSD Dean Dr. Carole Anne Murdoch-Kinch presented two faculty awards on behalf of the IDA: Dr. Juan Yepes received the IDA Outstanding Teacher of the Year award, and Dr. Anderson Hara received the IDA Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year award.
Congratulations to both Drs. Yepes and Hara. You are both most deserving of this recognition. Click the link below to read more about each recipient.
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Reminder: License Renewal Deadline is March 1 |
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The IDA reminds members that the license renewal deadline for all Indiana dentists and hygienists is March 1, 2022. Renewals can be made online by visiting the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (PLA) website. Dentists and hygienists must complete required CE hours before renewing their licenses. View the resources below for more information. |
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Dental Lifeline Raffle Helps Hoosiers in Need |
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Thank you to all of the Indiana volunteers for providing such tremendous care to the elderly, disabled, and medically fragile individuals in our state. Last year, the Indiana Dental Lifeline Network through its Donated Dental Services (DDS) provided $745,000 of life-changing treatment to over 300 individuals.
To help provide treatment for even more Hoosiers who desperately need care, please help support our annual raffle, our only fundraiser. Individual raffle tickets are $100 and you may purchase three tickets for $250.
Please look for your blue raffle tickets in the mail and join us by purchasing today. The drawing will take place on January 15, 2022. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
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'Undeliverable' Mail to IDA |
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Due to an incident with our building mail delivery, some mail to the IDA has been returned to senders marked 'Undeliverable,' even though the postage and address on the mail were correct.
If your mail to the IDA in the past few weeks was returned to you, feel free to re-send the materials to our office at 550 West North Street, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46202. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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IDA Hosting Indy Fuel Hockey Night |
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Nothing says fun like dentistry and hockey. Join the IDA Dental Practice and Education committee for Indy Fuel Hockey event for members and dental students on Friday, January 28. The IDA has reserved the Party Deck rink side at 5:30 to begin the pregame tailgate. Your seat, food and drink and door prizes are all included with your $25 reservation.
Details:
Friday, January 28
5:30 p.m. Party Deck | 7 p.m. Game Start
Indiana Farmers Coliseum
1202 E 38th St, Indianapolis
Parking: $10 per vehicle
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Changes to the Indiana State Board of Dentistry |
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The IDA is your “eyes and ears” in the profession, state government and industry, and we monitor the Indiana State Board of Dentistry regularly. Several important updates to the ISBD include:
- 2022 license renewal for dentists and hygienists is open. If your continuing education requirements are completed, you can renew today online.
- Four new members have been appointed to the ISBD: Welcome and congratulations to Dr. Ed Sammons, Dr. Matt Kolkman, Twyla Rader, RDH, and Tammera Gluckman, JD, consumer member. A big thank you for their service goes out to outgoing members Dr. Mark Stetzel, Dr. Mara Catey-Williams, and Jennifer Bartek, RDH.
- At the last meeting, the board discussed a hearing about new dental board rules for the February 2022 meeting. Discussions will include the dental compliance fund and approved typodont mannequin testing models licensure.
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The IDA Central Office will be closed for the holidays on the following dates:
- Friday, December 17, starting at 11:45 a.m.
- Wednesday, December 23
- Thursday, December 24
- Friday, December 31
Speaking of the holidays, the IDA New Dentist Subcommittee kicked off the holiday season with a Holiday Cookie Bakeoff on December 2. A professional baker shared her favorite holiday cookie recipes during the virtual gathering, and participants received a special holiday goodie box (shown at left) in preparation.
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Nominate Stars for IDA Awards |
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If you know individuals who have done an outstanding job promoting, practicing or volunteering for the field of dentistry, nominate them for an IDA Award. These awards are presented during the IDA Midwest Dental Assembly and honor dentists, volunteers and dental professionals for their hard work and dedication.
All nominations for IDA Awards are due by March 1, 2022. Click the link below to visit our awards page and nomination form.
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