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The Newsletter of the Marion Polk Dental Society “Oregon Dental Foundation Update 2016” by Joni Young, DMD, FAGD. & “Cardiology & Dentistry” presented by Priya Kansal, MD. March 2016 Review written by: Jennifer Frankel, DMD. Our February meeting started off with an update from the president of the Oregon Dental Association, Joni Young, DMD. The new liaison for Marion Polk Dental Society is Mark Mutschler, DDS. The 2016 Legislative session will be short but Dr. Young went over some of the ODA’s top priorities. #1 Medicaid Loan reimbursement-this is to help get dentists in underserved areas. #2 Dental Board – after 10 years, a clinician can apply to have their name taken off for minor infractions (non-clinical infractions). She mentioned the board is against it because they say it will take too much money to update the website. #3 Mid-level provider-pilot program approved by the Oregon Health Authority. Services will be on tribal lands. #4 Tele-dentistry-put out by OHSU. This is still in approval process but dentist will make the diagnosis and walk hygienist through treatment. 2015 update: #1 Senate bill that makes sure the dental director, is always a funded position. With a state dental director we will have more successful dental programs. We then got to hear from Dr. Priya Kansal about cardiology issues in dentistry. Dr. Kansal works for NW Permanente at the Salem Hospital. She started out talking about dual-antiplatelet therapy. Dual anti-platelet therapy is Aspirin along with one of the following agents: Plavix, Effient or Brilinta. Dual anti-platelet therapy is mandatory for one year after placement of a drug-eluting stent, regardless of whether post-MI or elective. Select individuals may require dual anti-platelet therapy for life based on their risk. Risk factors can include the location of the stent or prior history of stent thrombosis. A study that looked at extractions in patients on antiplatelet agents found that most dental extractions in coronary stenting patients can be carried out safely without stopping multiple antiplatelet agents. Dr. Kansal then talked about systemic anticoagulation. Indications for anticoagula- tion include atrial fibrillation with moderate to high risk of stroke, left ventricular thrombus, mechanical heart valves, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. The anticoagulant that we hear about the most is Coumadin (Warfarin) but the new ones on the market are Pradaxa, Xarelto and Eliquis. These newer drugs have a shorter half-life and no monitoring is required. A study showed that most procedures can be performed on Warfarin without increased bleeding risk. To bridge or not to bridge, that is the question? Dr. Kansal talked about bridging patients on Warfarin with a low molecular weight heparin. (Continue on page 11)

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October 2011

Marion Polk The Newsletter of the Marion Polk Dental Society

The Newsletter of the Marion Polk

Dental Society

“Oregon Dental Foundation Update 2016” by Joni Young, DMD, FAGD. &

“Cardiology & Dentistry” presented by Priya Kansal, MD.

March 2016

Review written by: Jennifer Frankel, DMD.

Our February meeting started off with an

update from the president of the Oregon Dental

Association, Joni Young, DMD. The new

liaison for Marion Polk Dental Society is Mark

Mutschler, DDS.

The 2016 Legislative session will be short

but Dr. Young went over some of the ODA’s

top priorities.

#1 Medicaid Loan reimbursement-this is to

help get dentists in underserved areas.

#2 Dental Board – after 10 years, a clinician

can apply to have their name taken off for

minor infractions (non-clinical infractions).

She mentioned the board is against it because

they say it will take too much money to update

the website.

#3 Mid-level provider-pilot program approved

by the Oregon Health Authority. Services will

be on tribal lands.

#4 Tele-dentistry-put out by OHSU. This is

still in approval process but dentist will make

the diagnosis and walk hygienist through

treatment.

2015 update:

#1 Senate bill that makes sure the dental

director, is always a funded position. With a

state dental director we will have more

successful dental programs.

We then got to hear from Dr. Priya Kansal

about cardiology issues in dentistry. Dr. Kansal

works for NW Permanente at the Salem

Hospital. She started out talking about

dual-antiplatelet therapy. Dual anti-platelet

therapy is Aspirin along with one of the

following agents: Plavix, Effient or Brilinta.

Dual anti-platelet therapy is mandatory for one

year after placement of a drug-eluting stent,

regardless of whether post-MI or elective.

Select individuals may require dual

anti-platelet therapy for life based on their risk.

Risk factors can include the location of the

stent or prior history of stent thrombosis. A

study that looked at extractions in patients on

antiplatelet agents found that most dental

extractions in coronary stenting patients can be

carried out safely without stopping multiple

antiplatelet agents.

Dr. Kansal then talked about systemic

anticoagulation. Indications for anticoagula-

tion include atrial fibrillation with moderate to

high risk of stroke, left ventricular thrombus,

mechanical heart valves, deep vein thrombosis

and pulmonary embolism. The anticoagulant

that we hear about the most is Coumadin

(Warfarin) but the new ones on the market are

Pradaxa, Xarelto and Eliquis. These newer

drugs have a shorter half-life and no

monitoring is required. A study showed that

most procedures can be performed on Warfarin

without increased bleeding risk.

To bridge or not to bridge, that is the

question? Dr. Kansal talked about bridging

patients on Warfarin with a low molecular

weight heparin.

(Continue on page 11)

The MP Newsletter is a member publication of the American

Association of Dental Editors

MARION POLK

DENTAL SOCIETY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT

William Trevor, DDS

PRESIDENT-ELECT

Vacant

VICE PRESIDENT

Katelyn R. Nichols, DMD

PAST PRESIDENT

Chris Finlayson, DMD

SECRETARY TREASURER

Jennifer Frankel, DMD

REPRESENTATIVE AT LARGE

Bart Carter, DMD

REPRESENTATIVE, MARION COUNTY

Vacant

REPRESENTATIVE, POLK COUNTY

Selma Moon Pierce, DDS

ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY

Sabrina Hance

PEER REVIEW COMMITTEE-CHAIR

Stephen Hough, DDS

ADA

PH: (800) 621-8099

FAX: (312) 440-2500

Website: www.ada.org

ODA

PH: (800) 452-5628

FAX: (503) 218-2009

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.oregondental.org

MP

PH: (503) 581-9353

FAX: 503) 581-0628

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.mpdentalce.com

3040 Commercial St. SE, Suite 125, Salem 97302

EXECUTIVE BOARD

Marion Polk Dental Society Executive Committee

Meeting Minutes:

EXECUTIVE BOARD NOTES –Feb 2, 2016

Recruitment and retention: 1 member re-joined,

1 member transferred, 1 member retired.

The numbers: Total=222 Active=167 Retired=54

Newsletter and advertising: Monthly newsletter

advertising sponsorships available. Host and

article review assigned for February and March

2016. Annual Leadership conference at ODC

April 9, 2016 8AM; ODC Apr 7-9 in Portland.

Registration is open.

Speaker Schedule updates: Ideas for subjects

and speakers addressed for 2016-2017 session.

Verification process started.

Financial/Adm. Updates: Accounts verified.

Scholarship funded for 2016.

Old Business:. Re-branding and website launch is

June 21, 2016. Logo approved. Reviewing

compatibility for projector/laptop. Refund

expected from IRS per accountant. CE

membership meeting rate to increase to $30 and

“No Meal” option to be discontinued in

September 2016. Future MOM discussed. Board

meeting in June (closed to public) is Wednesday,

June 1, 2016 at Illahee at 6pm.

New Business: MOM contribution received.

Executive Board positions available. MPDS

members receive bonus of AGD CE credits being

directly digitally filed. Oregon Tribes pilot

program for Dental Health Aide Therapist

announced. ADA Golden Apple Awards

discussed.

Page 2 March 2016

Remember to turn your clocks back

1 hour. Daylight savings begins

Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 2AM.

Page 3 March 2016

Thank you to

Speaker,

Priya Kansal, MD,

for presenting

“Cardiology &

Dentistry”

on

February 9, 2016.

Photos

from February

2016

membership

Meeting.

Bonus-

MPDS Member and ODB Trustee President, Joni Young, DMD,

FAGD, presented updates from the Oregon legislature and

benefits of being a tripartite member.

Page 4 March 2016

Tuesday– March 8, 2016

“Hot Employment Law Topics for Dental Practice in 2016” Presented by Randall Sutton & David Briggs of Saalfeld Griggs

LOCATION: Roth’s IGA in West Salem, Oregon Room

5:30 Social 6:00 Dinner check-in 6:30 Announcements 6:45-8pm Presentation

Staff encouraged at attend!

When it comes to employment law, common sense does not

carry the day. Employment laws are complicated, and

small errors can result in big liability. This session will

discuss the biggest risks and compliance issues currently

facing your dental practice. Our presenters will also

discuss new developments related to recreational

marijuana, sick leaves laws, wage & hour laws, and the

enforcement of noncompetition agreements. Randall

Sutton and David Briggs, are highly experienced in the

needs of dental practices and are frequent speakers on

employment law compliance.

Hygienist, staff, and spouses welcome.

1.5 CE

COST: $25 cash or check only please. (Dietary options available on request. Please email Sabrina.)

MENU: Classic chicken cordon bleu, roasted red potatoes, broccoli, tossed green salad, parmesan rolls, and

cookies.

DEADLINE: Thursday, March 3, 2016, Noon. All meals reserved and not honored will be billed. You may

cancel on or before March 3rd without charge.

PARKING : Do not park in front or side of venue. Violators may be asked to move. Free parking available

behind store only. Venue is handicap accessible with room access from back doors.

RSVP: E-mail Sabrina [email protected] or call (503)581-9353. All participants encouraged to

pre-register for proper seating availability.

SPONSORS: Assured Dental Laboratories, Columbia Bank, O’Brien Dental Lab, and Saalfeld Griggs

Marion Polk Dental Society has been designated an approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship, Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 8/1/15 to 7/31/19.

Page 5 March 2016

CLASSIFIED ADS

Hygienist(s) Available- MPDS has new resumes on file for two hygienist available for

full, part, or substitute. We also have another new hygienist resume on file, wanting to pick

up extra days with availability on Mondays and/or Thursdays (temporarily or permanently).

One new graduate and two come with 3 years experience and are highly recommended.

Please contact [email protected] or leave message at 503-581-9353

Associate Opportunity! Excellent opportunity in a state of art (Cerec, fully digital), fast growing general dental

practice! We are looking for an associate 2 days a weeks with the possibility of more hours in

the future. Special consideration given to Spanish-speaking applicants.

Practice: Schuyler Family Dentistry 1325 N. Pacific Hwy., Woodburn, OR 97071.

503-982-5315 www.woodburndentist.com Contact: [email protected]

Resume Service MPDS will keep your resume on file. Our member dentists are always

looking for Associates Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants, Insurance Coordinators, Treatment

Coordinators, Schedulers, and/or Office Managers. [email protected] MPDS 3040 Commercial St SE, Suite 125 Salem,

Salem’s Best-kept Location Secret

Dental office building for sale on Silverton Road near Lancaster Drive, within a quarter-mile

of the second busiest intersection in Salem, Silverton Road and Lancaster Drive, close to

Chemeketa Community College. Ready for purchase & occupancy. Contact: Agent,

Terri Frohnmayer 503-364-7400.

Are you looking for a place to serve in the community? Salem Free Clinics, 1300

Broadway St NE Suite 104, is recruiting Dentists, Hygienists and Assistants to volunteer at

their Dental Clinics to perform extractions. Email John McConville,

[email protected] to receive an application.

For Sale: Brassler handpieces, Omega autoclave, Acteon curing light, Wig-L-bug, Kerr Sonci

Fill, Baldor lathe, Econo-vac, covered Zirc trays and racks, hand insturments, endo

supplies, impression supplies, and more. For complete list contact Chuck Zemanek at

503-363-9353 or [email protected]. Price negotiable.

Have dental gold scrap? AU Coin & Jewelry will pay you up to 90% of the metal

value and even come to your office to pick up the scrap. Our aim is to save you time

while increasing your cash flow. We want to earn both you and your client’s trust. AU Coin &

Jewelry is locally owned in Salem. You will find us flexible and easy to work with. For addi-

tional information please phone 503-364-9379, or email [email protected].

Page 6 March 2016

Marion and Polk Dental Society

Executive Board would like to invite

members to join us. We typically meet

the 1st Tuesday of each month

September through May. The June

meeting is held the 1st Wednesday at

Illahe but is closed to the public. (We do

not meet in July or August.)

If you have any questions or interest in

the above mentioned 2016-2017

executive panel vacancies, please email

Sabrina at [email protected]

or call 503-581-9353. Please leave a

detailed message, and I will return your

call as soon as possible. We look

forward to hearing from you!

Interested in Joining your Marion and Polk Dental Society Executive Board?

Nominations are currently being accepted for the following MPDS Board positions for the 2016-2017 election

year. Elections will be held at the May 10, 2016 membership meeting and CE course presented on “Implants” by

Scott R. Dyer, DDS, MS, PhD. Interested members should contact Sabrina at [email protected] or call

503-581-9353 and leave a message. We hope that you will consider serving with the MPD Society.

President: 1 year term Incumbent: Will Trevor, DDS. Nominee: Will Trevor, DDS.

President Elect: 1 year term Incumbent: Vacant Nominee: Katelyn Nichols, DDS.

Vice-President: 1 year term Incumbent: Katelyn Nichols, DDS. Nominee: Vacant

Past President: 1 year term Incumbent: Chris Finlayson, DMD. Nominee: Will remain through 2016

Treasurer/Secretary: 2 year term Incumbent: Jennifer Frankel, DDS. 1 year remaining

Marion Co. Rep.: 2 year term Incumbent: Vacant Nominee: Vacant

Polk Co. Rep: 2 year term Incumbent: Selma Moon Pierce, DDS 1 year remaining

Rep at large: 2 year term Incumbent: Bart Carter, DMD, MS. Nominee: Vacant

Page 7 March 2016

Page 8

March 2016

Kerry Csiga, DMD, joined

January 26, 2016. Dr. Csiga is a

transfer from Multnomah Dental

Society (Gresham area) after

graduating from OHSU in June

2015. She works with Dr.

Nichols at Arrow Dental Clinic

on Lancaster. Welcome!

Welcome New Marion &

Polk Dental Society

Member...

Frist Day of

Spring is

March 20,

2016.

Page 9 March 2016

TAX INFORMATION:

Your non-deductible portion

of membership dues

reported as 8%

or $122.00

by American Dental Association

for 2015.

Just a Reminder….

In September 2016, the

course fee will be $30

and the “No Meal”

option will be

discontinued.

MPDS MISSION

STATEMENT

“Committed to fostering

collegiality,

education and community

service.”

Does MP have your current e-mail address?

Stay in the loop. If you have a change of address, please update with the MP office so you will continue to receive your fax and e-mail blasts for upcoming CE courses, newsletters, and more.

Page 10

March 2016

Cardiology & Dentistry (Continued from page 1)

Studies showed that bridging patients who are at low risk can actually increase bleeding.

Bridging should be reserved for the highest risk patients such as those with mechanical valves,

patients with atrial fibrillation and prior history of stroke and recent thrombotic event within 3

months.

We got a nice review on the requirements for antibiotic prophylaxis. Indications for

antibiotic prophylaxis are for those patients with prior endocarditis, prosthetic heart valves,

cyanotic heart disease and cardiac transplant with valvular abnormality. The recommended

regimen for prophylaxis is Amoxicillin 2 grams or if allergic to penicillin, Cephalexin 2 grams.

The recommendations for treating a patient with heart failure include prevention of blood

pressure and heart rate fluctuation which may lead to decompensated heart failure. Also, try to

prevent arrhythmias by using anesthetic without epinephrine.

When treating patients with cardiac devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators be aware

of electromagnetic interferences from certain dental equipment. If equipment is greater than

5cm from device there should be no interference. No studies have shown any permanent

damage from dental equipment when tested near cardiac devices. Antibiotic prophylaxis is not

needed for these patients.

Patients with high blood pressure often have oral side effects from their medication. Some

of these side effects are xerostomia, gingival hyperplasia, lichenoid reaction and dysgeusia. A

normal blood pressure range is 100-130 systolic/60-80 diastolic. Hypertension is defined as

greater than 140/90 or 135/85 in the presence of diabetes or chronic kidney disease. Local

anesthetics with vasoconstrictor should be avoided or used in low doses in patients taking

nonselective beta-blockers (propranolol or carvedilol), uncontrolled hypertension, refractory

arrhythmias, MI or stroke less than 6 months, unstable angina, coronary artery bypass graft

under 3 months and congestive heart failure. The maximum does of epinephrine in a patient

with cardiac risk is about two cartridges of LA with 1:100,000 epi or 4 cartridges with

1:200,000 epi. No procedures should be done on a patient with a blood pressure of 180/110 or

higher.

When in doubt contact your patient’s cardiologist before starting any treatment.

Thank you again to our course/membership sponsors and their representatives: Columbia

State Bank, Advanced Dental Technologies, O’Brien Dental Lab, and WEO Media.

The Dental Foundation of Oregon Board

announced their officers for 2016:

President, Dr. Weston Heringer, Jr., DMD

Vice-President, Dr. William Ten Pas, DMD

Secretary/Treasurer, Mr. Robert Gootee.

DFO updates...

Easter will be celebrated

March 27, 2016. Hip-

pity, Hop-

pity...

Page 11 March 2016

ADA Morning Huddle

Subscription Electric

Toothbrush Reviewed.

Business Insider (2/2)

carries a Tech Insider (2/2,

Letzter) review of Quip, an

electric toothbrush subscrip-

tion company, which offers

an electric toothbrush for

$25, with $5 head replace-

ments every three months.

Noting the American Dental

Association recommends

replacing toothbrushes every

three to four months, the

review states that the

replacement heads, scarcely

more expensive than a new

brush, help ensure

toothbrushes are replaced in

the recommended time-

frame. The review adds that

the electric toothbrush

vibrates and pulses at

different intervals to ensure

you cover your whole mouth

in two minutes.

Inventor Creates

Caffeinated

Toothpaste.

Business Insider (1/19,

Price) states in continuing

coverage that Dan Meropol

invented Power Toothpaste,

a caffeinated toothpaste that

provides about 80mg of

caffeine per brushing. The

toothpaste is launching on

Indiegogo on Tuesday,

starting at $12 per tube.

New Smart Mouthguard Detects

Head Injuries.

SportTechie (1/20, Turner) reports that Force Impact

Technologies has launched the FITGuard, a head injury

awareness mouthguard that will assist athletes with their timing

of returning to play when there is a possibility of head injury.

The mouthguard has color-coded LEDs embedded in it to

indicate how much impact force an athlete receives.

Page 12 March 2016

ADA MORNING HUDDLE

Fun Fact : The first Give Kids A Smile

program originated in St. Louis,

Missouri in 2002. Throughout the

country approximately 10,000 dentists,

30,000 dental team members and other

community volunteers will be providing

free oral health care services including

exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments,

sealants, fillings, crowns, and

extractions, to more than 300,000

children from low-income families.

New Toothpaste Fights Tooth Decay By Turning Plaque Green.

The Wall Street Journal (2/8, Johannes, Subscription Publication) reviewed a new toothpaste

that aims to improve oral hygiene by binding to plaque and showing it as green, revealing areas

a person missed while brushing. The article stated that researchers at the University of Illinois at

Chicago conducted a short-term study of Plaque HD, finding plaque was reduced by 51.3%

after people brushed with the toothpaste for up to 10 days. American Dental

Association spokeswoman Dr. Mary Hayes has not tried the toothpaste, but said it

could serve as a consistent reminder to patients. Dr. Hayes added that areas between

the teeth and at the gum line are common areas patients miss.

Michigan Dentist Office To Offer Cheek

Swabs For Bone Marrow Donor Registry.

The AP (1/26) reports that a Michigan dentist office

will begin offering patients the opportunity to help

fight blood cancer when they get their teeth cleaned.

According to the article, the dentist office, in

collaboration with the organization Delete Blood

Cancer DKMS, will ask patients if they

would like to submit a cheek swab to register

as a potential bone marrow donor in the

national registry.

Page 13 March 2016

NHL Increasingly Focused

On Players’ Dental Health.

Many sources are carrying an AP

(2/10, Lage) story reporting that

although the National Hockey

League is scrutinizing player safety

more than ever, many NHL players

still lose teeth as part of the game.

Still, there is increasing interest in

helping players keep their original

teeth, and when players do get hit in

the mouth with a stick or puck

during a game, they are moments

away from getting professional

treatment from a team dentist and

perhaps an oral surgeon. Several

teams, including the Nashville

Predators and Los Angeles Kings,

are equipped with a dental chair in

their arenas. The article adds, Dental

care is one of the progressive moves

made by the NHL, according to

Predators general manager, David

Poile.

ADA Morning Huddle

New Dental Clinic Now Open In Des

Moines High School. KCCI-TV Des Moines, IA

(1/27, Victor) reported on its website and during a

broadcast that a new dental clinic has opened inside

Scavo High School. According to the article, The

clinic, which is the first of its kind in Iowa, provides

cleaning, filling and teeth removal services.

Employee

appreciation day is

March 4, 2016.

Recognize and give

kudos to those in

your office that are

making your

practice successful.

They are the heart

and backbone of

your

office.

Page 14 March 2016

SAVE THE DATES 2016

March 8, 2015-Roth’s in

West Salem

“Hot Employment Law Topics for Dental

Practice in 2016”

Saalfeld Griggs PC

May 10th, 2015-Roth’s in

West Salem

“Implants”

Scott Dyer, DMD, MS, Ph.D.

Does your staff need CE credits? All courses

are approved for staff and spouses this year.

HPV May Be Linked To Higher Risk Of Head And Neck Cancer. NBC News (1/21, Fox) reports on its website that research suggests the human papillomavirus (HPV) raises the chances someone will get head and neck cancer by at least sevenfold and maybe much more. The findings were published in JAMA Oncology.

Oncology Nurse Advisor (1/21, Hoffman) reports that the investigators found that detection of oral human papillomavirus 16 (HPV-16) was associated with an approximately 22 times higher risk for developing oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).

But, Healio (1/21, Kelsall) reports, this association did

not persist for oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma...or for

laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma.

Hand-Held Microscope

Could Help Dentists,

Doctors Detect Cancer.

Gizmodo (1/26, Condliffe)

reports that University of

Washington mechanical

engineers have designed a

hand-held microscope that

could help dentists and

doctors identify cancer cells

in just a few moments.

According to the article, the

device is said to be capable

of allowing a trained medic

to identify cancerous tissue,

and a dentist, for example,

could use it to quickly check

if an abscess was cancerous

to minimize the concerns of

a patient.

Morning Huddle

Page 15 March 2016

Peer Review

Peer Review ensures fairness to all parties through individual case consideration and a

thorough examination of records, treatment procedures and results. This free dispute resolution

system often results in solutions which are satisfactory for both parties.

ODA member dentists are required to participate in a peer review process for equitable

resolution of patient complaints about dental treatment.

When patients are not satisfied with dental treatment, they should first talk to their dentist to

resolve the problem. If talking to the dentist does not resolve the issue, a patient can contact the

ODA Peer Review Director at [email protected] or by calling 503-218-2010 or toll free

1-800-452-5628 to learn specifics details about the process and to obtain a Peer Review

Request form.

The association may refer the case to a local committee of dentists. The committee will

respond initially by assigning the case to a dentist who serves as a mediator. If mediation does

not result in resolution, the case then goes to a full peer review committee hearing where the

patient and the dentist are allowed to present evidence or information. The committee

examines the evidence/ information and makes a decision.

Are you interested in volunteering to be on the MPDS Peer Review Committee? The ODA

will provide special training free of charge. Please get more information by calling Sabrina at

503-581-9353 or Lori at the ODA at (503)218-2010 or (800) 452-5628.

ADA Morning Huddle: Mouth Sores

May Indicate Difficult-To-Diagnose

Condition. In an article for the Philadelphia

Inquirer (2/7), Dr. Eric T. Stoopler, an

associate professor of oral medicine, discusses

a patient who suffered from treatment-resistant

mouth sores and skin lesions and died of

respiratory failure about a year after he first

noticed the mouth sores. Before his death,

immunological blood tests suggested the

patient’s mouth sores and skin lesions were

actually symptoms of an condition called

paraneoplastic pemphigus, usually caused by

an underlying cancer, and a biopsy revealed

lymphoma. Dr. Stoopler said that this patient’s

case underscores the importance of regular

dental exams and prompt evaluation of oral

sores that don’t heal quickly on their own,

adding that these lesions may be the first signs

of a possibly life-threatening condition.

Page 16 March 2016

WIN YOUR CHOICE OF A 2016 TOYOTA CAR

GIVE A GRIN. GET A GRIN. MAYBE WIN!

Purchase a raffle ticket and you will be giving a grin to Oregon children by supporting DFO

and their programs like the Tooth Taxi. Only 1,000 tickets will be sold.

YOU JUST MIGHT WIN YOUR CHOICE OF ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TOYOTAS:

2016 Camry SE with navigation and moonroof - MSRP $26,365

2016 RAV4 LE AWD SUV - MSRP $26,650

2016 Prius 3 - MSRP $26,600

Plus, all tickets purchased by Friday, Feb. 12, 2016 get into a drawing for $500

cash.

Cash winner will be drawn Fri., 2/12/16 at 12:45 pm | DFO | 8699 SW Sun Place,

Wilsonville, OR 97070.

Car Raffle drawing takes place at 12:45 pm on Sat., 4/9/16 at the Oregon Dental

Conference at the Oregon Convention Center.

You need not be present to win.

Tickets must be purchased while in the State of Oregon

Must be 18 years of age to participate

Winner must pay all applicable taxes and fees

Winner may choose any one car from the three cars

Vehicles are not redeemable for cash

Winner of the cash drawing is still eligible to win the car

DFO staff and their spouse/partner are not eligible to win

Changes to the 2016 ODA HOD - Save this Date Changes are being made to our House of Delegates! ODA's 2016 HOD will be October 7th

and 8th at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Lloyd Center, in Portland. Please email Sabrina at

[email protected] or call 503-581-9353 to volunteer for 2016.

House of Delegates October 7 & 8, 2016 Portland, Oregon

Page 17

The sponsorship program enables MPDS to have nationally renowned speakers and programs.

Sponsors are invited to all the MPCE meetings and are recognized for their generous continued

support. This allows MP to offer dentists in our society important education opportunities at

reduced costs. When you see sponsors at each meeting please, thank them by checking out

their products and displays.

Sponsors of the February 9, 2016 CE :

WEO– Stew Bartlett

O’Brien Dental Lab– Jason Kroessin

Advance Dental Technology– Monique Kramer

Columbia Bank– Jennifer Kinkade

March 2016

Marion and Polk Dental Society

3040 Commercial St SE, Suite 125

Salem, OR 97302

Phone 503-581-9353

Fax 503-581-0628

[email protected]

MPDENTALCE.COM

Page 18

Medicare Deadline Approaching Dentists have until June 1, 2016 to enroll in Medicare or opt out; otherwise, Part D prescription

drug claims for Medicare eligible patients will not be covered. If you choose to take no action,

there will be a 90 day grace period the first time you prescribe for a patient covered under Part

D. We recommend that dentists submit enrollment applications or opt-out affidavits 90 days

prior to the enforcement date to allow time for processing.

Dentists who prescribe Part D covered drugs to Medicare beneficiaries must take one of the

following three actions in order for these prescriptions to be covered by Medicare.

1. Enroll as an ordering/referring provider (855O)

2. Enroll as a Medicare provider (855I)

3. Opt out of Medicare

It is important to note that if a dentist chooses to opt out of Medicare, the dentist and/or patient

cannot receive payment from a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan. Many dentists may unknow-

ingly treat MA patients.

A number of online resources including a video tutorial can be found at http://success.ada.org/

en/practice/medicare/medicare .

People Receiving Care At Dental Clinics In Oregon.

KEZI-TV Eugene, OR (2/4, Richardson) reported on its website and during a broadcast that

nine volunteer dentists along with hygienists at the South Lane Children’s Dental Clinic in

Cottage Grove, Oregon provide dental care to children in kindergarten through 12th grade from

the South Lane, Creswell, Crow Applegate, Lorane and North Douglas school districts. Dr.

Lonn Robertson, a Springfield dentist who volunteers at the clinic, said, “It is very fortunate to

have a clinic like this, and again, have people who will volunteer and do all they can. The

unfortunate part is that the need is so great.”

Free Dental Care Provided At Homeless Health Day In Oregon.

The Portland (OR) Tribune (1/27, Weinberger) reported that Wallace Medical Concern hosted

its first Homeless Health Day on Jan. 19, where medical and dental professionals from Kaiser

Permanente, Medical Teams International, Northwest Mobile Hygiene, Project Access Now,

Hands of Favor and other organizations volunteered their time to provide medical and dental

services. At the event, 18 people received dental work, the article added.

March 2016

ADA Morning Huddle

Fun Fact: Did you know

sharks don’t get cavities?

Their teeth have an outer layer

that is made of fluoride. Let

your patients know that

drinking water with fluoride

prevents cavities in

humans too!

Fun Fact: In 1976

the rare record album

Muhammad Ali and

His Gang vs. Mr. Tooth

Decay was

released.