From the Editor 2

From the President 3

Calendar 4

EDPAC Pledge Form 5

New Dentist Spotlight 6

Ethic Corner 7

Membership Milestones 8

2020 President’s Reception Photos 12

2019 Christmas Photos 14

Birthday Announcements 18

Classified Ads 20

County Society Page 21

CE Course Listing 22

Inside this issue:

Volume 56, Number 1 Spring 2020

Cover Picture: Cherry Blossoms in Bloom Buffalo History Museum Erie County

Volume 56, No. 1 Spring 2020

The Dental Society is organized for the purpose of

encouraging improvement of the health of the public, to

promote the art and science of dentistry, and to represent the

interests of the members of the profession and the public

which it serves.

Eighth District Dental Society

of the State of New York

3831 Harlem Road Buffalo, NY 14215

(716) 995-6300 FAX (716) 995-6305

American Dental Association 800-621-8099

New York State Dental Association 800-255-2100

EDITORIAL STAFF

Kevin Hanley, Editor 871-7443

Cynthia Bellinger, Associate Editor 995-6300

2020 OFFICERS

James Matteliano President

Joseph Craddock President-Elect

Joseph Gambacorta Vice President

Joshua Hutter Secretary

Mark Barone Treasurer

Cynthia Bellinger Exec. Director

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Michelle Augello Jennifer Frustino James Matteliano

Frank Barnashuk Adam Gailey Raymond Miller

Mark Barone Joseph Gambacorta Julie Mills

Amy Bryan Chester Gary Laura Picano

Leah Capozzi Douglas Hamill Robert Reszel

Dominic Colarusso Kevin Hanley Joseph Rumfola

Joseph Craddock James Hoddick Joseph Salamon

Patrick Danna Stacy Hoffman Eugene Sibick

Peter Davidow Joshua Hutter Susan Soja

Joseph Deluca Ronald Jarvis David Stasiak

Glen Donnarumma Shawn Jordan Erin Sweeney

Brendan Dowd Elizabeth Kapral John Tibbetts

Michael Ehlers Michael Kubiniec Joseph Zambon

Member Publication

American Association of Dental Editors

The Bulletin of the Eighth District Dental Society (USPS 909-

900) is published four times a year by the Eighth District Dental

Society for its members. Unless officially adopted by the Eighth

District Dental Society and so indicated, opinions expressed in

this publication are not necessarily the views of the association.

Address all communications pertaining to this Bulletin to the

Editor, Eighth District Dental Society, 3831 Harlem Road,

Buffalo, New York 14215. Material for publication should be

submitted three weeks prior to the month of publication.

8th District

Bulletin

2 Spring, 2020

It's said the squeaky wheel gets the grease. This is a universal truth. And it is particularly true in politics. This is the reason there are so many Political Action Committees (PACs), both statewide and nationally. These PACs donate to those people running for political office locally, statewide, and nationally. You may not agree with this situation, but it is reality in the United States. Money talks and gets your voice heard by those who control the destiny of just about everything we do in our daily lives. In dentistry, this also holds true. As dentists, we desire to do what is best for our patients and their oral health. However, there are other forces out there working against us, our patients, and what is best for both. In order to be heard, we need a voice, and that voice comes through political activism. In New York State, that activism is supported by the Empire Dental Political Action Committee (EDPAC). As part of our dues, we make a donation to EDPAC. However, many members make an additional contribution each year. By making an additional $100 contribution to EDPAC, that member becomes a member of the Capital Club. A contribution of $250 gives that member entrance into the Honor Roll. The Liberty Level recognizes those members who donate $500 or more to EDPAC. Here in the Eighth District, last year 9% of our members went above and beyond the dues level contribution and donated $100 or more to EDPAC. When compared with the rest of New York State, that is a very good showing. In fact, it far outpaces contributions from downstate districts. It is middle of the pack when compared with upstate districts. The question on everyone's mind, I believe, is, “If I already contribute to EDPAC through my dues, why should I contribute extra monies?” The answer goes back to my opening paragraph. If we want to be heard, we have to pay the price. EDPAC began in the late '60s right here in the Eighth District. It was the brainchild of Dr. Joseph Accardo, a Niagara Falls dentist. Dr. Accardo saw the importance of political action in the daily lives of dentists. He knew without a political presence, dentistry's voice would be lost in the cacophony of all the other groups looking for a place at the table. Dr. Accardo saw the importance of a voice in the political arena as the profession was becoming subjected to increasing governmental regulation. Dr. Accardo met with four other like-minded individuals who all contributed $20 to the fledgling PAC. Their hope was to help dentists gain entry to their elected officials to express their concerns for dentistry and the oral health of the public. And the rest, as they say, is history. EDPAC is an extremely effective voice in New York State and its political circles. Our lobbyist is very impressive and successful working in the State Legislature on our behalf. He helps protect our professional futures by promoting dentistry's voice in the Legislature and the continuous attempts by government to control those futures.

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By Kevin J. Hanley, DDS

From the Editor

By James C. Matteliano, DDS

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It is my pleasure to welcome the 2020 Eighth District Dental Society to the Spring edition of the Bulletin. We have enjoyed a relatively mild weather pattern for most of December and January thus far. Consequently, it seems like a shorter season, and brighter times are upon us. The same is true regarding the state of the Dental Society. We enjoy a very financially stable position, and look forward to a very productive year for our members and the public we serve. We have been the fortunate benefactors of financial dividends from our endorsed insurance carrier, Fortress. This, of course, has a direct correlation to our relatively clean track record regarding very few malpractice occurrences in our district as a collective group. This in turn is due to good common sense, defensive practice guidelines promoted by Fortress, good educational training from our respective dental schools, and of course the desire to deliver the best dental and oral health treatment possible to the patients we treat. So, thank you for using the educational tools we possess and continue to learn, and the responsible practice of good dentistry. The Executive Council, including the Executive Director and supportive staff, has worked very hard to create this environment of cooperation, forward thinking and the

advancement of continuing education and good practice. We are grateful to our Executive Director, Ms. Cyndy Bellinger, and her supportive staff, Ms. Dana Skinner and Mr. Ryan Lamb, for all their hard work and diligence throughout the year. Additionally, I would like to thank the 2019 officers; Drs. John Tibbetts, Joe Craddock, Joe Gambacorta, and Mark Barone for all the contributions and assistance to me during the past three years, as well as during this relatively seamless transition. I look forward to their continued guidance and support and welcome the help of our newest officer, Dr. Joshua Hutter, as well as the entire Executive Council. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with a very unselfish, fresh and somewhat diverse group of member dentists who bring innovative and healthy ideas to the council. During this year, we have many programs, continuing education events, charitable causes, business meetings, new dentist events, and of course the golf outing available for member dentist’s participation. All of these are made

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From the President

February 2020

Tuesday, February 25

Eighth District Dental Foundation Board Meeting

7PM Eighth District Office

Thursday, February 27

Speed Networking Event

6PM Saturn Club

March 2020

Tuesday, March 10

Eighth District Dental Society Executive Council Meeting

7PM Eighth District Office

Friday, March 13

Spring All-Day Seminar

“Paediatric Dentistry for the General Practitioner”

8AM Salvatore’s Italian Gardens

April 2020

Tuesday, April 14

Eighth District Dental Society Executive Council Meeting

7PM Eighth District Office

Tuesday, April 28

“Prioritizing Patient Safety: Reducing Risk through Closed Claim

Analysis” OR “Infection Control & Hazard Communication”

5:30PM Creekside Banquet Facility

May 2020

Tuesday, May 12

Eighth District Dental Society Executive Council Meeting

7PM Eighth District Office

May 29-31

NYSDA House of Delegates

Binghamton, NY

June 2020

Tuesday, June 2

Eighth District Dental Foundation Board Meeting

7PM Eighth District Office

Monday, June 15

William C. Knauf Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament & CE Program

8AM Niagara Falls Country Club

July 2020

Wednesday, July 15

New Dentist Summer Social

7PM Templeton Landing

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Calendar

Calling all photographers!! We are asking Eighth District members to submit photos you have taken. If you’ve visited somewhere within WNY (the eight counties including Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, Wyoming), and would like to see it featured on the cover of the Eighth District Bulletin, send it in! Email your cover photo submission to info@8ddsny.org. Be sure to include the location featured in the photo, date the photo was taken, and your name.

Bulletin Cover Photo Feature

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Whether you are fee-for-service, Medicaid or insurance based, EDPAC serves and protects your interests by supporting candidates and elected officials who advocate for you and your patients. Join your colleagues who have committed to protecting the investment they have made in their career. Do you need any other reason to support an organization working to protect your professional future?

Join the Capitol Club today!

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Introducing Amber Rosenberg Shay! Amber is a native of Bemus Point, New York and a proud graduate of the University of Notre Dame (Go Irish!). She graduated from Notre Dame with a Bachelor of

Arts degree in Psychology. Following her undergraduate studies, Amber began her dental studies at the State University of New York at Buffalo, earning her Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2016 with a minor in prosthodontics. During her time at UB dental she was an active and proud member of both the American Student Dental Association and Delta Sigma Delta. She then continued on to residency at SUNY Buffalo in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry program. Dr. Shay enthusiastically joined her uncle, Dr. Michael Rosenberg’s, practice on Harlem Road in Buffalo. “I feel very lucky to be working in Buffalo because it really does feel like a city of good neighbors seeing patients every day. Especially being in a practice that has been around for over 25 years. There is a level of comfort and trust with our amazing patients that makes everything feel very personal and kind. It’s also fun to be living and working in a city on the rise - there’s never a shortage of places to go and things to do outside of work.” In addition to treating patients in private practice, Amber is a clinical instructor at UB dental one day a week. Outside of dentistry, Amber lives with her husband, Brett, and two black labs, Nelson and Archer. The family of four is soon to become five, with their baby girl due in May 2020! She enjoys spending her free time outdoors, going on hikes with the dogs, boating on Chautauqua and Seneca Lakes and on rainy days doing household and craft projects.

Dr. Shay is an active member of the ADA, NYSDA and Eighth District Dental Society. “Organized dentistry and involvement with the dental community is one of the things that makes our profession so great. Not just from the advocacy that helps maintain the integrity of dentistry as a profession, but also from the personal relationships and support among colleagues as we all work together to help our communities. I’m very fortunate to be able to work with my amazing uncle, but as a young dentist, it is invaluable to have a mentor, and organized dentistry can help provide that guidance.” In such a stressful profession, Amber says that relationships with her patients and colleagues are the key to keeping everything in perspective and are what makes her love going to work each day. Congratulations Dr. Rosenberg Shay on being featured in our Eighth District Bulletin “New Dentist Spotlight!” We are fortunate to have so many new dentist members making a difference in our community, dedicating themselves to our profession, and staying involved in organized dentistry. If you have a new dentist in mind that you feel should be featured in an upcoming “New Dentist Spotlight,” please e-mail your nomination to erinswee@buffalo.edu.

New Dentist Spotlight: Dr. Amber Rosenberg Shay

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Ethic Corner: Who’s Who? Who’s Best? Who Cares?

I received an email today, informing me that I’ve been nominated as one of America’s Top Dentists. It’s likely that many of our members have received the same notification. Some may have even purchased a plaque to commemorate the achievement and to let their patients know about it. Trip Advisor, Yelp, Buffalo Spree and WIVB regularly feature “best of” categories, and sometimes they include dentistry. As a dentist, is it ethical to participate in these popularity contests? Word of mouth has always been considered the best form of endorsement, but isn’t encouraging patients to leave positive feedback on a website, or to vote for their favorite dentist the same thing only on a larger scale?

The NYSDA Code of Ethics section 5A states: “Although dentists may advertise, they shall not advertise or solicit patients in any form of communication in a manner that is false or misleading in any material respect”.

Advisory opinion 2 further states: “Claims of unverifiable professional superiority or special abilities are false or misleading except that a specialist qualified by the

American Dental Association may indicate a specialty that has been recognized by the New York State Board of Regents”.

One might interpret calling oneself “the best” as unverifiable professional superiority, but this part of the code pertains to advanced certification, and a dentist can’t advertise he or she is a specialist without the proper credentials.

The code, in general, was written with the average, reasonable patient in mind. If this patient was asked, “Do you actually believe there is scientific evidence proving a dentist claiming to be the “best” actually is?” They would most likely say “no”. In fact they may even think a dentist resorting to such a claim as being the best, it’s equally likely he or she isn’t.

Be the best you can be, and do the best you can for your patient. It's the best you can do. However, does this make you the best? Your actions and your patients’ perceptions of them are so much more important than the plaque on your wall. It isn’t a violation of the code to be “Who’s Who”, but maybe it’s not in “best” taste.

By Joseph L. Rumfola, DDS

8 Spring, 2020

Membership Milestones

5 Years

Each year as part of the annual President’s Reception, we recognize those members who have reached Life Member Status - age 65 and 30 consecutive (or 40 total) years of membership. These members are presented with a plaque and are eligible for discounted dues rates. Membership in organized dentistry is a choice that each one of you makes every single year. You make the choice to participate in organized dentistry for many reasons. We want to take this opportunity to thank those of you who make that choice year after year. Below are the names of Eighth District members who have reached specific milestones in their membership. The groups below have been members for the specified number of years (not necessarily consecutive years). The Eighth District Dental Society thanks each and every member for your membership, but we recognize here those members with 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70 and 75 total years of membership.

Dr. Jordan R Blair Dr. Meaghan A Ruocco Dr. Anthony Costanzo Dr. Peter A Davidow Dr. Caitlin I Embury Dr. Deepak Gupta

Dr. Heather Heppner Dr. Elizabeth Kapral Dr. Sunita Manuballa Dr. Rianna L Leigh Dr. Michael Perry Dr. Samantha J Smith

Dr. Jonathan B Stockton Dr. Kathleen E Tytka Dr. Constance Jin Wentworth Dr. Lauren C White

10 Years Dr. Robert M Aszkler Dr. Latifa R Bairam Dr. Patrick Battista Dr. Madeline M Buyers Dr. Andrew J Dusel

Dr. Jennifer L Frustino Dr. Doralee S Greenberg Dr. Stacy L Hoffman Dr. Margo McCumber Dr. Rubins Noel

Dr. Kirsten E Riester Dr. Erica L Scott Dr. Lisa M Yerke

15 Years Dr. Kevin M Apolito Dr. Jan R Carlson Dr. Amanda M Cryan Dr. Jeffery A DeRose Dr. Gideon Fersztman Dr. Jeffrey I Goldberg Dr. Robert Kang

Dr. Patrick W Krough Dr. Julie E Mills Dr. Karl W Neuhaus Dr. Ravi P Padmanabha Dr. Michael C Piazza Dr. J Nicholas Porcello Dr. Scott R Smolarek

Dr. Kenneth W Thomas Dr. Kelly M Truong Dr. Kaliopi P Tsimidis Dr. Timothy J Votta Dr. Lisa M Burnett Dr. John H Campbell Dr. Joseph A Craddock

20 Years Dr. Michael A Dingman Dr. Daniel A Faltisco Dr. Pamela A Gambacorta Dr. Joshua P Grant Dr. Gary Haraszthy Dr. Laura A Littman

Dr. Terrence R McLean Dr. Barbara Moore Dr. Douglas Robbins Dr. Thomas Scibor Dr. Patrick V Scott Dr. Vasuki Thevanayagam

Dr. Mario J Violante, III Dr. Steven Vukas Dr. Alan W Weiner Dr. Elizabeth A Zastrow

25 Years Dr. Thomas J Balazs Dr. Steven M Bleck Dr. Michael P Boyczuk Dr. John X Dantonio Dr. J Bradley Ecker Dr. Vincent J Fiorella Dr. Maria E Giglia-Pieri

Dr. Mark H Hsu Dr. James P Johnson Dr. Brian J Karam Dr. Susanne M Kupka Moore Dr. Jennifer A Kuracina Dr. Thomas Lepenven Dr. Kurt O'Donnell

Dr. Salvatore Ortolano Dr. Anthony J Peppy Dr. Samuel J Peppy, Jr Dr. James G Stein Dr. Daniel M Stiegler Dr. Norman E Stoj

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Membership Milestones

30 Years Dr. Stewart M Fenigstein Dr. Michael S Feuerstein Dr. Michael J Garvey Dr. John C Gengo Dr. Michael E Katz Dr. John J Maggio

Dr. Gary R McBride Dr. Jay H Mostowy Dr. Nicholas Rodo Dr. Bernard M Schneider Dr. Paula A Sepanik Dr. Tiberiu V Sfintescu

Dr. Todd E Shatkin Dr. Joseph P Sinatra Dr. Timothy P Strzalka Dr. David W Todd

35 Years Dr. Priscilla J Adams Dr. Kenneth R Banas Dr. David J Boyer Dr. Dominic A Colarusso, Jr. Dr. Michael R Gburek Dr. Christine S Hoeplinger Dr. Joan C Holmlund Dr. Glenn W Horrigan

Dr. Dale O Klipfel Dr. Norbert G Koller Dr. Robert J Kuechle Dr. Jeffrey D Menoff Dr. Beth Reilly Dr. Mary E Ricotta Dr. Fred J Rodems Dr. Louis J Schiumo

Dr. Ronald Schwartz Dr. Eugene M Sibick Dr. Peter F Starkey Dr. Anthony C Sturniolo Dr. Thomas S Tobias Dr. Matthew W Woolsey Dr. Seniz Yildirim Dr. Walter T Zimdahl, Jr.

40 Years Dr. John D Berner Dr. David R Bonnevie Dr. Joseph P Breloff Dr. Jane D Brewer

Dr. Michael N Cassese Dr. David S Daugherty Dr. Maureen P Donley Dr. Vincent J Francavilla

Dr. Michael F Hartney Dr. Franklin H Meyer Dr. Thaddeus P Pantera Dr. J Douglas Schumer

45 Years Dr. Mark W Bain Dr. James T Duval Dr. Dennis P Epstein Dr. Karl V Heuer Dr. Jeffrey R Kuntz Dr. Robert J Meisner

Dr. A J Monacelli Dr. Geraldine E Napierski Dr. Walter G Neuhaus Dr. Lance F Ortman Dr. Eugene A Pantera Jr Dr. Jay C Rowland III

Dr. Stanley J Scott Dr. Lawrence H Taylor Dr. Lawrence E Volland Dr. Gregory C Woeppel

50 Years Dr. Stephen E Aszkler Dr. Howard W Benatovich Dr. John A Del Campo Dr. Jerome J Hajduk Dr. Robert J Herzog

Dr. Leon T Kantor Dr. John F Kugler, Jr. Dr. Joel M Levin Dr. Henry F Malarkey Dr. James J Steinagle

Dr. James G Stoll Dr. Ronald T Tedesco Dr. Richard Zambron

55 Years Dr. Anthony J DiLaura Dr. Donald W Fornes Jr Dr. David R Jerome Dr. Orlando A Marra

Dr. Terrance J McCulle Dr. Richard R O'Connor Dr. Eric J Scott Dr. Charles A Smith II

Dr. Roger W Triftshauser Dr. Ronald F Zielin

60 Years Dr. Louis S Barone Dr. Melvin G Block Dr. Richard A Brunea Dr. John M Clark Dr. Paul A Kendall

Dr. Edward J Kucio Dr. David M Maiman Dr. Alan Miller Dr. John F Mozrall Dr. Charles J Roba

Dr. David M Swartz Dr. Michael A Talluto Dr. Robert P Wagner

65 Years Dr. John C Canney Dr. Donald A Galley

70 Years Dr. Robert A Mahood Dr. Murray Meisels

75 Years Dr. Irving S Vogel

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possible through membership in organized dentistry. The benefits of being a member of the Tripartite are many, beginning with being a part of an organization that works cooperatively, investigates, researches and works for all of us to become even better dentists as well as to provide sound oral health care to the public that we serve. Organized dentistry provides a platform for professional interaction, camaraderie and friendship. Additionally, due to our strength in numbers we are able to work with legislators to ensure that dentists are able to practice the best dentistry possible for our patients, as well as providing services to those who are underserved. Please keep this in mind, and consider contributing to EDPAC and ADPAC in order to maintain our profession to perform at an optimal level. Being a member allows all of us to participate in continuing education, and any mandated courses that may arise, as well as insurance related benefits, and the latest in dental research and publication. On a local level the Eighth District Dental Society is always looking for members to become involved. We are particularly interested in our “New Dentists” (less than 10 years post graduation) to become active in organized dentistry, to guide us through the next decades. Learn about the issues facing dentistry, such as DIY dentistry, solo ownership vs. corporate dental practice, rising dental student loan debt, opioid overuse/misuse, appropriate use of antibiotics, and questions regarding dental ethics. There are some, if not all, of you who are very concerned with the direction that health care is headed. If this sounds like an area of interest or desire, please become involved. There are many fellow dentists who would be eager to answer any questions you might have, or suggestions you might want to share. Additionally, please discover what we are all about, through the Eighth District Dental Society website as well as a host of information available to you on the easy accessible ADA website.

I would like to thank all of those who were able to attend the 2020 President’s Reception on January 25, 2020 at the Jazzboline Ballroom. It was truly a great evening from the cocktail hour, installation and award program, dinner and musical entertainment provided by the Lisa Hasselback Quintet. I would like to congratulate the nine member dentists who were honored with Life Membership Awards. These dentists truly represent what this organization stands for: leadership, commitment, giving and helping those with dental needs, for over thirty or more years of service. I look forward to a very busy and meaningful year as President of the Eighth District Dental Society. And I know with the help of my fellow officers, Executive Director, the Executive Council and staff, a successful year will be achieved. Thank you for your support and confidence you have shown in selecting me as your President. I assure you I will give it my best.

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From the President

From the Editor

EDPAC contributes to those candidates who are strong advocates to dentistry's message. This support is on a bipartisan basis as it seeks those legislators who understand the needs of the profession and the oral health needs of the public. This support is both local and statewide. It is only through making friends and allies of these politicians that we can get our message out to protect the oral health of the public. In this issue of the Bulletin there is a pledge form for EDPAC. I suggest you seriously consider taking that next

step and donate to EDPAC at one of the levels suggested. It is the only way we can present a united voice for our patients against unwarranted governmental interference in their dental health and care. This is particularly important in this election year. We need those people who are friends of dentistry to be elected to various offices. We can only donate to those individuals if we have the funds to do so. Those funds come from you, our members. Let's keep EDPAC the strong PAC it has become and keep our voices alive in the arena of ideas. Your future may depend on it.

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The 2020 Eighth District President’s Reception took place on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Jazzboline Ballroom. The evening began with a cocktail hour followed by the program and dinner. Dr. Lawrence Volland served as MC for the evening. The program began with Dr. Volland installing the 2020 officers of Drs. Joseph Craddock, Joseph Gambacorta, and Joshua Hutter. Dr. Mark Barone was unable to attend.

Dr. Volland then installed Dr. James Matteliano as 2020 President. Dr. John Buscaglia was given the honor to introduce Dr. Matteliano.

Dr. Volland returned to the podium to congratulate the ten Life Members in attendance, of the total twenty one. Dr. Matteliano presented each Life Member with their plaques.

2020 President’s Reception

Gregory N. Abbott Gary J. Alexander Frank C. Barnashuk

Donna M. Bitka-Travagliato Daniel P. Dolinar Maureen P. Donley

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Life Members not in Attendance: David R. Bonnevie, Michael N. Casses, Michael Glick, Michael F. Hartney, Dale O. Klipfel, Mindy G. Paticoff-

Weinman, Bruce T. Ridolfo, Gilbert H. Schulenberg, David M. Schwanekamp, James M. Shaw, Matthew W. Woolsey

Dr. Matteliano then presented the Past President plaque to Dr. John Tibbetts.

The music for the evening was provided by the Lisa Hasselback Quartet.

As always, thank you to all of our sponsors:

Platinum Sponsors Fortress Insurance

Ivoclar Vivadent

Walsh Duffield

Silver Sponsors Bank of America Practice Solutions

MVP Network Consulting

Patterson Dental Supply

Bronze Sponsors Merrill Lynch

Vital Dental Laboratory

2020 President’s Reception

Michael J. Garvey Robert D. Schaus

Charles S. Travagliato Donald A. Tucker

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2019 Eighth District Children’s Christmas Party

The Eighth District Dental Society’s Children’s Christmas Party was held on December 7, 2019 at Brookfield Country Club. Approximately 75 kids and 90 adults joined us for a morning of Christmas themed arts & crafts, caricature artist, face painter, music, breakfast and of course their visits with Santa. We would like to once again thank Dr. James Hoddick for his amazing performance of Santa.

MEMORIALS

Dr. Joseph A. LaNasa passed away on December 22, 2019 at the age of 88. He was a Retired Life Member of the Eighth District Dental Society.

The Council for Chemical Dependency is in existence to help colleagues, staff or family who may have an issue with alcohol or other substance abuse. All inquiries are kept strictly CONFIDENTIAL and will be acted upon in a non-punitive, non-judgmental and caring way. If you or someone you know has an issue, please call State Chairperson, Dr. Bob Herzog (716-830-3055) or Eighth District Chairperson, Dr. Amy Bryan (716-433-7684).

Assistance for Dependencies Available

Contributions and Donations

Contributions have been made to the Eighth District Dental Foundation for the following: In Memory of: Dr. Donald Woodworth By: Walsh Duffield

Tax deductible contributions may be made anonymously, as a

memorial, or on behalf of an individual by sending checks payable to:

Eighth District Dental Foundation

3831 Harlem Road; Buffalo, NY 14215

The Eighth District Dental Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit

organization, and is a tax exempt arm of the Eighth District Dental

Society. The management of its affairs is the responsibility of the

Board of Directors; Andrew J. Lawson, DDS, President; Mark K.

Barone, DDS, Treasurer.

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I wish to make the following contribution to the Eighth District Dental Foundation:

Accardo Award Fund General Awards Fund The Dental Office at Good Neighbors Eighth District Relief Fund Rick Fink Memorial Lecture Fund General Donation: In Memory of: In Honor of: Total Amount Check Enclosed Please charge my VISA/MC (Made payable to Eighth District Dental Foundation) Card #: Exp Date: Name on Card: Billing Address for Card: Please return this form to: Eighth District Dental Foundation; 3831 Harlem Rd; Buffalo, NY 14215

Happy Birthday to the following

Eighth District Members

February

March

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Marym Abdelmaseh Moufida Abufarwa

Justin Au Mark Barone

Charles Battista William Bauer Aaron Baumler Steven Bleck

Stewart Brenner William Castle David Covell

Elizabeth D'Angelo David Daugherty Anthony DeLuke Casey Depauw Richard Derr

Anthony Domenico John Eberz Robert Engl

Lawrence Evola Ralph Field

Jennifer Frustino Janae Garofalo Gregory George Leonard Gross Lawrence Hall Robert Herzog

Karl Heuer Benjamin Hietanen

Mark Hsu Lisa Hughes Joseph Hyde Elana Korn

Joseph Koszelak Patrick Krough Robert Kuechle William Lang

William Langton James Leitten Jeffrey Levy

Richard Loomis Keturah Lowe

Sunita Manuballa Russell Marchese William Martell Thomas Martin Brigid McCann

O Boyce McDivitt Jack Mimmack Joseph Modica Jay Mostowy

Lisa Mruz Karl Neuhaus

Iren Orfi Anthony Peppy Mark Powalski

Andrew Privitera Diane Pudlewski Thomas Pulvino

Peter Purcell Christopher Pusateri

Dana Qeblawi Charles Roba

Kelly Rose Joseph Rumfola Ronald Sadler

Lee Shainbrown I Marc Siegel Peter Starkey

Warren Stresing David Syrek Kara Tress

Kathleen Tytka Eric Vu

Philip Vullo Robert Watson Callie Williams Robert Wood

Edward Woodworth Robert Wylie

Kevin Yachwan

Clare Allen Robert Bavisotto

David Brown Michael Brown

John Canney Steven Cappellucci

Yvonne Carney Samuel Carocci Margaret Certo Ellyce Clonan Robert Cohen Mary Collard

Kevin D'Angelo Peter Davidow

Robert DeFranco Paul Deitrick

Jeffery DeRose

Bom Dokko Glen Donnarumma

Helen Dusel Chad Froebel Alfred Frost Amy Gallo

Robert Gianadda Rachel Giovannini

James Glennon Catherine Gogan Jeffrey Goldberg

Tara Halliwell-Kemp Tawfiq Hazboun Jennifer Holmer Steven Jenson Kathleen Kane Leon Kantor

Jerald Kasimov Monika Kudla

Salvatore Manente Jeffrey Martin

Anthony Mastroianni Daniel Mazur

Camille Megna-Acorlor Robert Meyer

Christian Mitchell Michael Moore Mindy Nguyen

Howard Noonan Kurt O'Donnell

Donna Orlando-Martin Tammy Perison Michael Perry Vineela Redla

Jihane Riad Robert Rosenthal Vincent Rossitto

Joseph Rowbottom Wayne Scheff

Michael Schwartz Gordon Sear

Benita Sobieraj Timothy Strzalka

Jacqueline Szczupakowski Michael Talluto Kaliopi Tsimidis

Dale Voelker Robert Wagner

Constance Wentworth Jinghua Zhang

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Happy Birthday to the following

Eighth District Members

April

Priscilla Adams Gillian Alexander

Yaser Alhazmi Edward Boyczuk

Joseph Breloff Leah Capozzi Gerald Carlo Brian Carlson Karen Choi

Anthony Costanzo Mark Donahue

Nicholas Dragonette Andrew Dusel Michael Ehlers Jude Fabiano

Daniel Faltisco Tyler Ferguson

Gideon Fersztman

Darren Forcier Emily Gausman Joseph Germano

Catherine Goodwyn Shannon Green Kathryn Hetrick

Christine Hoeplinger Yong Hoon

Alicia Hulme Joshua Hutter

Peter Igoe Robert Jenkins

Lola John-Roberts Damian Jones

Virginia Judson Bolbo Jung

Elizabeth Kapral Saif Kargoli

Laura Kim-Nigalye Seungyee Kim-Pusateri Susanne Kupka-Moore

Andrew Lawson George Leak

John Lucchese John Maggio

Joseph Margarone Richard Medico Jeffrey Menoff

Michael Mercurio Barbara Moore Thomas Murray

Geraldine Napierski Walter Neuhaus

Richard O'Connor Benjamin Oppenheimer

Peter Pawlowski

Laura Picano Janet Pope

Milford Reiman John Rhoads

Nicholas Rodo Timothy Seel Steven Sessler Eugene Sibick Daniel Stiegler

Stephen Stratton Henry Tiberi

Michael Vatral Lawrence Volland Stuart Weinstein Mark Wierzba

Matthew Woolsey Jasper Wu

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of the mouth. Provide advice and instruction on taking care of teeth and gums and diet choices that affect oral health. The Chautauqua Center is a

Federally Qualified Health Center, including a generous benefits package. One being our Student Loan Repayment Program!

Associates Wanted: We are a Fee for Service private group practice with five offices located in Upstate NY and Northeastern PA. We have been

successful at growing our practice over the last 29 years and find that we are in need of another dentist or two, to join our group. Please call 607-624-2962

or email sonnyspera@gmail.com or Drspera@progressivedentalny.com.

PT Dental Assistant: East Aurora Family Dentistry is looking for an experienced dental assistant to join our growing practice. Mondays and Thursdays

8am to 4pm beginning March 23rd. Could become FT position. Paid lunch, retirement plan with employer match, wage based on experience. Eaglesoft

knowledge preferred. Contact Kirsten at 716-655-3500 or email kchase@eafamilydentistry.com.

Dental Hygienist: Large non-profit organization in Chautauqua County community seeks a dynamic dental hygienist to join our growing practice of

dedicated professionals. This fast-paced, high volume dental office serves the entire community. We are accepting applications for full-time, part-time and

per diem opportunities in a variety of locations. Please visit www.trcny.org to apply.

Dentist: Large non-profit organization in Chautauqua County community seeks a dynamic dentist to join our growing practice of dedicated professionals.

This fast-paced, high volume dental office serves the entire community. We are accepting applications for full-time, part-time and per diem opportunities

in a variety of locations. Please visit www.trcny.org to apply.

Classified Ads

Employment Opportunities

Dental office for sale/lease in Boston, NY. Has been as existing dental

office since 1972. 6 ops with office area and waiting area. Plumbed and

wired, ready to equip. Wired for Pan as well. 1800 sq ft of office space,

with another 2000 sq ft of building in the back that could be used as office

or living space. The office is on nearly 4 acres with ample parking. If

interested please call 716-523-5040 for showing or more details.

Office For Sale

For Sale: Digitally compatible x-ray machine, non-digital panorex x-ray,

ADEC cart, 2 cavitrons, auto clave, ultrasonic cleaner, 2 track pelton and

crane dental lights, vacuum pump, defibrilator Call 716-655-5656 or

email frankrizzo1@roadrunner.com.

Equipment For Sale

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There are currently no scheduled events for Chautauqua County Dental Society. For more information about CCDS events, please contact Dr. Julie Mills/Dr. Susan Soja at 716-366-6822.

There are currently no scheduled events for Niagara County Dental Society. For more information about NCDS events, please contact Dr. Robert Reszel at (716) 693-3719.

There are currently no scheduled events for Tri-County Dental Society. For more information about TCDS events, please contact Dr. Michael Kubiniec at (585) 343-5865.

There are currently no scheduled events for Cattaraugus/Allegany County Dental Society. For more information about CACDS events, please contact Dr. Dominic Colarusso at 716-372-8017.

The Erie County Dental Society has the following CEs and events scheduled: Dental to Medical Billing CE - Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 5:30pm at Chef’s Restaurant NARCAN CE - Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 5:30pm at the Eighth District Office CPR - Monday, May 4, 2020 at 5pm at the Eighth District Office ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The Erie County Dental Society would like to extend an open invitation to anyone who might be interested in getting more involved. Come share your passion for dentistry and see what ECDS is all about by joining us at an upcoming board meeting on March 24 or May 26 at 7PM at the Eighth District Office. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The Erie County Dental Society held its annual Installation Event on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Park Country Club. The 2020 officers were installed, Dr. Robert Herzog was presented with the Frank Stone Award, and several members were presented with the Life Membership plaques. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The Erie County Dental Society is welcoming the new year with programs that promise to be both helpful and fun. There is no better way to connect with your fellow local dentists, working together to stay current in our field and sharing our experiences. We will be hosting CPR training several times this year and, for the second time, offering the popular NARCAN training program, helping to ensure the safety of our teams and our patients. We have outstanding and unusual continuing education programs planned, keeping up with our tradition of hosting these events in local restaurants ideal for mingling and networking. The Erie County Dental Society is also striving to include more members of our expanded community, including dental hygienists, assistants, and administrative staff, and other health care providers. I look forward to seeing you at some of our events this year, and our board is always welcome to new ideas and new leaders who wish to get involved.

Cattaraugus/Allegany County Dental Society Info

Chautauqua County Dental Society Info

Erie County Dental Society Info

Niagara County Dental Society Info

Tri-County Dental Society Info

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Eighth District Dental Society is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider approved by New York State Dental Association. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

Prioritizing Patient Safety: Reducing Risk Through Closed Claim Analysis Michael R. Ragan, DMD, JD, LLM Tuesday, April 28, 2020 * 5:30PM - 9PM * 3 CE Credits

Creekside Banquet Facility * 2669 Union Rd * Cheektowaga, NY

In this course, closed dental malpractice claims will be analyzed to identify how and when dentists and their staff can implement risk management and ethical principles to enhance patient safety and reduce untoward outcomes. Topics include extractions and implants, failure to diagnose, nerve injury, and patient selection and management considerations. There are no prerequisites. COURSE OBJECTIVES At the end of this course, participants will be able to: * Apply clinical risk management strategies to improve patient safety, mitigate associated risk factors, and reduce untoward outcomes and malpractice claims * Implement strategies to help prevent failure to diagnose allegations * Recognize the potential effect technology and applied risk management can have on mitigating and managing nerve injury

Dinner is included.

Fortress Insured Dentist - FREE Non-Fortress Insured Dentist - $75

Office Staff - $35

To register for any course listed here, please use the registration form on the back cover of this Bulletin issue.

Eighth District Dental Society Continuing Education Course Listing

Paediatric Dentistry for the General Practitioner: Bloopers, Blunders & Bailouts Dr. Carla Cohn Friday, March 13, 2020 * 8AM - 4PM * 8 CE Credits

Salvatore’s Italian Gardens * 6461 Transit Rd * Depew, NY

Learn from Dr. Cohn’s mistakes … and avoid making them yourself! Life is full of bloopers and blunders, and our practices are no different. Dr. Cohn will present everything that could … and has … gone wrong, from patient and parent communication and management problems, to failed treatments. Learn how to bail out of these problems with tips on communication and sound treatment options. Learning and observing what not to do can be of more value than studying pictures of perfect dentistry! COURSE OBJECTIVES * Learn, from case studies, how to avoid deficiencies in communication and treatment. * Learn reliable treatment techniques. * Learn to choose materials that work for you and your paediatric patient.

Breakfast and lunch are included.

Tripartite Dentist - $150 Non-Tripartite Dentist - $250

Retired Tripartite Dentist/Hygienist/Assistant - $80

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Infection Control for the Dental Team Frank C. Barnashuk, DDS Tuesday, April 28, 2020 * 5:30PM - 9PM * 3 CE Credits

Creekside Banquet Facility * 2669 Union Rd * Cheektowaga, NY

Both patients and dental health care personnel can be exposed to pathogens and safety hazards in the dental working environment. Contact with blood, secretions, contaminated equipment and chemical and other physical hazards occur routinely. Following proper procedures can prevent the transmission of infections and occurrence of injuries in our daily working environment. Completion of the course enables you to obtain the NY State four-year training certificate required of all NY dentists and hygienists. At the completion of this course you will: * Understand and comply with OSHA Standards (Blood-borne Pathogens/HAZCOM) * Understand and comply with the Core Elements of NY State-required training in Infection Control * Understand & implement CDC Guidelines including blood-borne pathogens and dental unit waterline management

Dinner is included.

Tripartite Dentist - $100 Non-Tripartite Dentist - $150

Office Staff - $75

To register for any course listed here, please use the registration form on the back cover of this Bulletin issue.

Eighth District Dental Society Continuing Education Course Listing

Unleashing the Power of the 89% Dr. Timothy Bizga Friday, December 4, 2020 * 8AM - 4PM * 8 CE Credits

Millennium Hotel Buffalo * 2040 Walden Ave * Cheektowaga, NY

With a recent revelation that 89% of a patient’s overall dental experience is spent at hygiene visits, current beliefs hold that tiny tweaks surrounding this key patient experience can have huge benefits that will maximize your practice profits. This course is designed to provide informational “gold” on dental topics essential to seeing long term success and financial growth. From understanding patient decision making, to the tools and select tips for longer lasting dentistry, this course is designed to give a practical, “soup-to-nuts” approach to the latest research and materials, with special emphasis on the hygiene appointment. COURSE OBJECTIVES * Learn current trends in today’s general practice. * Talk common sense, “real-world” approach to treatment planning and the benefits of “co-diagnosis”. * Reinforce the value of great doctor-hygienist communication and team dynamics. * Understand patient psychology and the WHY of patient decision making. * Review the importance of technology, instruments and ergonomics. * Gain an understanding of how adding one new procedure or one new technique can elevate your practice.

Breakfast and lunch are included.

Tripartite Dentist - $150 Non-Tripartite Dentist - $250

Retired Tripartite Dentist/Hygienist/Assistant - $80

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NAME: March 13, 2020 December 4, 2020 Paediatric Dentistry Unleashing the Power of the 89% $150 - Tripartite Dentist $150 - Tripartite Dentist $250 - Non-Tripartite Dentist $250 - Non-Tripartite Dentist $ 80 - Retired Dentist/Office Staff $ 80 - Retired Dentist/Office Staff April 28, 2020 Prioritizing Patient Safety OR Infection Control for the Dental Team FREE - Fortress-Insured Dentist $100 - Tripartite Dentist Please Enter Your Policy # _____ $150 - Non-Tripartite Dentist $75 - Non-Fortress Insured Dentist $ 75 - Office Staff $35 - Office Staff TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED Check Enclosed OR PLEASE CHARGE MY VISA/MC (Made payable to Eighth District Dental Foundation) Card #: Exp Date: Name on Card: Billing Address for Card: Please return this form to: Eighth District Dental Foundation; 3831 Harlem Rd; Buffalo, NY 14215