President's Message
Hello Dentist Colleagues,
It was great to see nearly 60 UPCDA members attend our October meeting at Countryside Country Club. We want to thank Mariel Kagan, who represented The Doctors Company. She gave us multiple precautions, both clinical and clerical, that help prevent dental legal errors. Ms. Kagan can be reached at [email protected] and to learn more about The Doctors Company visit www.thedoctors.com.
Last month dental therapist information was included click here to read in our newsletter. At our next meeting on Wednesday, November 8th Dr. William Kochenour will provide additional information and answer questions during the announcements. Now is the time to learn and confront this issue, before the stew is fully cooked!
Our November 8th meeting will be in conjunction with the Pinellas Dental Association at the Belleair Country Club. Cocktails and conversation with local vendors start at 6:00PM.
Please attend as the guest speaker promises to give us great information on Dentistry's Digital Revolution.
The UPCDA Holiday Happy Hour date has changed to December 1st at Bellini's (Gulf- to- Bay near McMullen Booth). The UPCDA will provide 2 drinks and hors d'oeuvres for members and their guests. This year promises to equal last year's spirit success.
First meeting of 2018 is a real treat, as we present our very own trailblazing Dr. Mark Davis. He will share pearls on his experience in developing an advanced dental practice. Don't miss this treat!
Sincerely,
George Kostakis, DDS
President
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UPCDA & Pinellas Joint CE Meeting
Wednesday, November 8th
Speakers: Dr. Ross Enfinger
Seminar: Dentistry's Digital Revolution, 1CEU
Time: 6:00pm Social, 7:00pm Lecture
RSVP: Please call 727-449-1232 or email [email protected]
, be sure to include your meal selection (
Chicken, Beef or Veggie). Those that do not specify meal will receive chicken.
Course Description:
In-office CAD/CAM technology has come a long way since CEREC was first introduced over thirty years ago; however, many clinicians still have reservations about digital dentistry that are often founded on outdated information. Dentistry's Digital Revolution will demonstrate the current capabilities of everyday digital dentistry as well as leading-edge applications of CEREC technology, from guided implant surgery to complex rehabilitations. Take this opportunity to learn how digital dentistry can transform your practice by creating a convenient, patient-friendly process while achieving exceptional clinical results. Taught by a nationally-recognized leader in CAD/CAM dentistry, this fast-paced course is designed to broaden your horizons and demonstrate how technology can elevate your practice and change your patients' lives. Dentistry's Digital Revolution will show you what is possible through CAD/CAM dentistry and keep you on the forefront of this rapidly-evolving technology. Don't fear the digital revolution; instead, learn to embrace it!
About the Speaker
Ross Enfinger, D.M.D. is a long-time Cerec user with over ten years of experience with CAD/CAM dentistry. He has completed thousands of Cerec restorations and especially enjoys helping others maximize their use of Cerec technology. He is a clinical Cerec trainer for Patterson Dental, as well as a visiting faculty member at both Spear Education and Cerecdoctors
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He is also committed to being a life-long student and completes more than 150 hours of continuing education per year, including leading the Orlando Spear S
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Dr. Enfinger maintains a high-tech reconstructive and esthetic dental practice in Orlando, FL. In addition to offering his patients single-visit dentistry with Cerec, he also utilizes cone-beam CT guided implant surgery and is a Sirona advanced trainer for Cerec-Galileos CBCT integration. His foremost goal is to develop a completely integrated 3-D digital practice that offers his patients the least invasive and most efficient procedures available.
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Recently a member informed us that his practice received a call regarding a seminar and the caller allotted the seminar was mandatory.
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Volunteers Needed - Support our Local Clinics
Community Dental Clinic
We are blessed in our area to have many options to give back to our community through volunteering our skills as dentists. A brand new venue is opening in northern Pinellas County. The name is Community Dental Clinic and is located in Clearwater. Volunteer dentists and hygienists are needed to work 4 hour shifts starting on Fridays (expanding to other days soon). If you would like to volunteer for any upcoming days please contact the Director, Allison Sapiega at 727-216-6155 or email [email protected]
Gulf Coast Dental Outreach
Homeless Empowerment Program
Volunteer information: The "on site" person handling paperwork is: Teresa White, phone number - 727-442-9041 ext. 134, email [email protected].
For information regarding the clinical service aspect - contact: Dr. Patrick Lepeak. Cell # 727-424-3559. All phases of dentistry are needed and appreciated. An active Florida dental license is required. Hygienist services are also very much needed.
Healthy Teeth Clinic, Department of Health, Largo
Dentist Volunteers Needed!
Want to be part of something great that will really make a difference? Volunteer your time and talents to the Healthy Teeth Clinic. Work with awesome assistants and grateful patients in a beautiful office. We work hard to make sure you have a great experience. Tell us the hours and dates that will work for you and the services you're happy to provide and we will take care of the rest. Call or E-Mail Christina Vongsyprasom at 727-824-6966 and [email protected]
for more information or to set up a volunteer date.
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| Mark Your Calendar
UPCDA Meetings
2017
November 8th - Dr. Ross Enfinger, Dentistry's Digital Revolution - Joint meeting with Pinellas, Belleair Country Club
2018
January 17th - Dr. Mark Davis, Lessons Learned in 45 years of Dental Practice - The Most Important Things!
Belleair Country Club
February 23rd - Conrad Rensburg, The Changing World of Implant Dentistry: The Latest Patient-specific Overdenture Solutions
Countryside Country Club
April 18th - Dr. DeWitt Wilkerson, Personal Health and Nutrition for Dental Patients - Staff Welcome
Bon Appétit Restaurant, Dunedin
Other Important Dates
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February 2, 2018
WCDDA Annual Meeting
CAMLS, Tampa
Dr. Stanley Malamed, 10 Minutes to Save a Life: Emergency Medicine in Dentistry
Larry Guzzardo, Now What Do I Say? & Unravel the Mystery of Treatment Acceptance: A Dental Team's Guide
Registration is open
Click here for details
February 6, 2018
FDA Dentists' Day on The Hill
March 9-10, 2018
FDA Mission of Mercy
Fort Myers, FL
April 21-28, 2018
WCDDA President's Trip
Scotland -
click here for more info
June 21-23, 2018
FDA's Dental Convention
Gaylord Palms, Orlando
July 20-22, 2018
WCDDA Summer Meeting
JW Marriott Marco Island
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WELCOME NEW & RETURNING
UPCDA MEMBERS
Laura Habner, DMD
Clearwater
Andrew Holloman, DDS
Clearwater
Lorielle Alter Rosen, DMD, Pedodontist
Palm Harbor
Invite your non member colleague to a UPCDA meeting at no cost. Contact UPCDA (727) 449-1232.
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UPCDA
Executive Board
Dr. George Kostakis
President
Dr. James Doerner
President-Elect
Dr. Jeremy Albert
1st Vice President &
Program Chairman
Dr. Jose Lazaro
Secretary
Dr. Philip Hedger
Council At-Large &
Membership Chairman
Dr. Kristin Burch
Treasurer
Delegates
Dr. Kristen Burch
Dr. James Carazola
Dr. Oscar Menendez
Alternate Delegates
Dr. William Kochenour
Peer Review Chairman
Dr. Mark Obman
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