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The Second District Dental Society of New York

Serving the counties of Kings and Richmond since 1868

VOLUME 35 NUMBER 8OCTOBER 2018 WWW.SDDSNY.ORG

SDDS BULLETINCan We Rewind Time?

I pressed down hard on the rewind button, hoping the brittle cassette tape on which I recorded 40 years ago could withstand the pull of my recently purchased retro cassette tape recorder to MP3 converter. I listened intent-ly for my 11-year-old voice...wow, it actually works! Trying the same thing with a college videotape in which I starred did not have the same effect. The video was taken at Brooklyn College, when a class-mate who was a budding film director asked me to appear in a show she had to produce for her class. She was remaking “The Dating Game” and wanted to shoot it similarly to how she thought the real show would go. “The Dating Game” was a show created by the famous Chuck

Barris, who also created “The Gong Show” and “The Newlywed Game.” More importantly, Chuck Barris’ father, Nathaniel Barris, was a dentist!

I was one of three eligible bach-elors who didn’t know each other or the girl we were vying for the date. I was very surprised to win the fake date at the end of the show and will always remember all of us dancing and throwing kisses to the camera as the theme song played in the background. Unfortunately, now this is just a memory, because the tape unrav-eled in the video recorder and when I finally removed it, it was torn and extremely wrinkled. It may be easier “rewinding” (now, maybe called “skip back”?) time

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by STUART L. SEGELNICK, D.D.S., M.S., SDDS BULLETIN EDITORUpcoming Events

Bocelli Ristorante, Staten Island, 6 P.M.

RCDS General Membership Meeting:

"Clinical Encounters in Pediatric Dentistry" by Steven S. Schwartz, D.D.S.

TUESDAY

OCT.

16

Dyker Beach Golf Course, Brooklyn, 9 A.M. - 12 P.M.

Continuing Education Course #2018-18

"Maxillofacial Reconstruction: Principles of Surgical Treatment of Pediatric and Adult Patients" by Sydney C. Butts, M.D., F.A.C.S.

FRIDAY

OCT.

12

SDDS Headquarters, Brooklyn, 7 P.M.

SDDS Board of Trustees Meeting

MONDAY

OCT.

15

Dyker Beach Golf Course, Brooklyn, 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.


"Why Save Teeth?" by Roger N. Warren, D.D.S.

FRIDAY

OCT.

5

Dyker Beach Golf Course, Brooklyn, 6:30 P.M.

SDDS General Membership Meeting: Neighborhood

Groups Night

"Decreasing Peri-Implantitis with Novel Restorative Techniques and Materials" by Robert A. Horowitz, D.D.S.

THURSDAY

OCT.

11

Hilton Garden Inn, Staten Island, 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.


"Innovation in Modern Esthetics" by Michael Ghalili, D.M.D., M.S.D.

FRIDAY

OCT.

26

Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, HI

ADA Annual Session

Visit ada.org/en/meeting for details and

registration information.

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OCT.

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MONDAY

OCT.

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To fully appreciate the history of pediatric dentistry in the Second District Dental Society (SDDS) today, one must go back to its origins as a specialty.

Pediatric dentistry, as practiced today, has evolved over a period of almost 100 years. In the early 1900s, the treatment of childhood caries consisted of extraction or leaving carious teeth, the rationale being “They’re just going to fall out.” In the late 1920s, groups of local study clubs with an interest in treating children and, in some cases, limiting their practices to pedodontics (the precursor to pe-diatric dentistry), banded togeth-er to form the American Society of Dentistry for Children (ASDC). They dedicated themselves to re-searching definitive methods of treating and preventing childhood caries and managing pediatric be-havior in the dental environment. However, there were no estab-lished educational qualifications, standards of practice or certifying board. To meet these needs the ASDC established certification requirements that led to the for-mation of the American Board of

Pedodontics in 1940. In the late 1930s and early 1940s, dental schools instituted departments of pedodontics, followed by the es-tablishment of postgraduate train-ing programs.

In 1942, the ADA Council on Dental Education formally recog-nized pedodontics as a distinct specialty. In 1947, a group of ASDC members met to organize the American Academy of Pedo-dontics (AAP) with the objectives of researching and critically eval-uating procedures used in chil-dren’s dentistry. While ASDC membership was open to all den-tists regardless whether they went through a specialty training program, AAP membership was open only to those dentists who limited their practices to children or who went through a formal specialty training program in pe-dodontics. It wasn’t until 1984 that the AAP membership voted to change the name of the orga-nization to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD).

With the establishment of cer-tifying boards, the formal inclu-sion of pediatric dentistry into

dental school curricula and the establishment of pediatric den-tistry training programs, there was a rapid advancement in modes of behavior management, prevention and clinical treatment for chil-dren.

In the New York area, Colum-bia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery (as it was known at that time) established the divi-sion of pedodontics in 1930. The first division director and even-tual chair was Dr. Ewing C. McBeath, a practicing pediatrician and dentist. Subsequent division directors were Dr. Solomon Rosenstein, Dr. Martin Davis and, currently, Dr. Steven Chussid. The postgraduate specialty training program in pedodontics began in 1950.

New York University College of Dentistry (NYUCD) founded the department of dentistry for children in 1943 with Dr. Harold Addelston as its chair. Subsequent chairpersons were Dr. Stephen J. Moss, Dr. Linda Rosenberg and, presently, Dr. Amr Moursi. NYUCD’s postgraduate specialty training program began in 1949.

Locally, in the areas served by the Second District Dental Society, Dr. Stephen J. Moss opened the first pediatric dental

A History of Pediatric Dentistry in the SDDSby STEVEN S. SCHWARTZ, D.D.S.

Dr. Steve S. Schwartz , circa 1974

Brooklyn Jewish Hospital

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practice in Brooklyn at 53 Elton Street in East New York in 1961. Eventually the practice moved to One Hanson Place in downtown Brooklyn. Dr. Moss was the only pediatric dentist in Brooklyn until the early 1970s, when his students Drs. Len Gallo, Alan Maskell, Stephen Rubenstein and John Galli opened their private prac-tices.

Dr. Moss was instrumental in establishing postgraduate hospital-based pediatric dentistry residen-cy programs in 1969 at Brookdale Hospital and Brooklyn Jewish Hospital. (In 1982, Brooklyn Jewish Hospital merged with St. John’s Episcopal Hospital to form Interfaith Medical Center). In 1994, Maimonides Medical

Center and Lutheran Medical Center (now NYU Langone Hos-pital – Brooklyn) opened their own postgraduate hospital-based pediatric dentistry residency pro-grams.

In 1976, Dr. Steven Schwartz opened the first pediatric den-tistry practice in Richmond County. He was followed, a few years later, when Drs. Alan Alter-man, Glenn Marie, Phyllis Merlino and Michelle Giumenta opened their own practices.

In 2004, Staten Island Univer-sity Hospital opened its postgrad-uate hospital-based pediatric den-tistry residency program.

According to the AAPD’s mem-bership directory, there are cur-rently 33 pediatric dentists prac-

ticing in Brooklyn and 11 pediatric dentists practicing in Richmond County. The specialty of pediatric dentistry is alive, well and growing in Second District Dental Society.

Dr. Steve S. Schwartz is a retired

Staten Island pediatric dentist whose career spanned over 40 years prior to his retirement. He is a past pres-ident of Richmond County Dental Society, the branch society of Second District Dental Society. Dr. Schwartz gratefully acknowledges the following individuals for their contributions to this history: Ms. Suzanne Wester (American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry); Dr. Stephen J. Moss; Dr. Steven Chussid; Dr. Linda Rosenberg; Dr. Amr Moursi; Dr. Rena Kravitz; Dr. Sheeba Kurian and the public relations department at NYU Langone Hos-pital — Brooklyn (formerly NYU Lutheran Medical Center).

Dr. Stephen J. Moss, circa 1962

Endodontics in BrooklynIf you ever want to feel ancient,

say “yes” when the editor of the SDDS Bulletin asks for a few words on the history of our profes-sion. Thanks, Stu!

I completed my two years in the army in 1966 and immediately continued endodontics in the office of Drs. Green, Lerner, Symons, Schlagel and Newman as a novice endodontist. I just barely missed Vietnam but gave back in time with the Army Reserve for a few years.

Endodontics in Brooklyn was in its infancy — it became a dental specialty in 1964 — and I was there for part of the beginning. Dr. David Green was the founder of my office. Drs. Harry Albert and Morris Auerbach had their starts in Brooklyn. The three were the founders of our specialty in Brooklyn. Two eventually moved to Manhattan. Dr. Auerbach became the chairman of endodon-tics at New York University College of Dentistry (NYUCD), where we met during my under-grad training. I recall meeting Dr Albert at a few of his lectures prior to his retirement.

Dr. David Green was a family dentist in East New York who

decided to specialize in endodon-tics and moved to One Hanson Place. In the late 1950s and ‘60s this building, with its four clocks in the tower, was the “capital” of dentistry in Brooklyn. SDDS Past President Dr. Theodore Lerner and Dr. Barry Symons joined the practice and it grew. SDDS was, and still is, two blocks away and many of its officers and past pres-idents had offices in One Hanson Place. The next time you are early for an event at Barclays Center, explore the landmarked lobby of One Hanson Place. I once had the opportunity to explore the tower above the clocks and saw the radio equipment that linked the three major airports. It was line of sight, as the building was the tallest around.

All three of these endodontic giants knew that as the newest dental specialty, it was necessary to give back and get your name out to the profession. Lectures were a must and membership in the local study clubs was a major requirement.

Dr. George Feldman was in the “Fox” building with the other large endodontic practice besides my office. Drs. Peter Notaro, Chuck

Solomon, Eli Moskowitz and Paul Weseley were a part of the “Feldman” group, later bringing in Drs. Robert Goldberger and Mark Coffiner. They eventually moved to One Hanson Place.

Meeting Eli, Chuck, Peter, Dr. Harry Knoll and other Brooklyn endodontists was not unexpected at the Brownsville Ocean Hill, Ocean Hill, Bay Ridge and Down-town Study Clubs. We all were “fishing” for referrals.

All these men (there was a paucity of women at the time in our profession) were giving back to the profession with teaching positions at the major hospitals and schools in New York and es-

pecially Brooklyn. The offices expanded with outposts in Man-hattan and Forest Hills, and re-mained training grounds for many endodontists who joined them and moved on from these prac-tices to separate endodontic careers in other locations. It is said that if you scratch the surface of an endodontist in practice for more then 20 years in the North-east, you will find a connection to Brooklyn. Dr Michael Feldman (yes, George’s son) returned to Brooklyn to give an all-day end-odontics course on April 20, 2018 for Second District Dental Society.

I worked my way into the spe-cialty and gained referrals via the study clubs. Brownsville Ocean Hill Dental Study Club (BOH), which heard lectures from Dr. Bernie Levy (a prominent Browns-ville oral surgeon — one flight up at Pitkin and Saratoga), met at “The Famous” on Eastern Parkway and Utica Ave. The Flatbush Study Club met a few blocks from Erasmus Hall High School. Both the Sheepshead Study Club and the Ocean Study Clubs (Family dentists Drs. Joe and Morris Kahm, were past presidents and

by EDWARD M. SHERMAN, D.D.S.

Dr. Edward M. Sherman, circa 1991

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When I first became a member of the ADA after my dental school graduation, it was with the Elev-enth District Dental Society, now called the Queens County Dental Society (QCDS). I was living in Brooklyn and was in general prac-tice in Queens. Then I was ac-cepted into the orthodontic program at New York County College of Dentistry (NYUCD). The year after starting the orth-odontic program I was married and moved to Staten Island, home to the Richmond County Dental Society (RCDS), the branch society of Second District Dental Society (SDDS). While in the orthodontic program, which was four years part-time, I was decid-ing where to open up an orth-odontic practice. I made the deci-sion that I did not wish to open in Queens or Brooklyn. One of the faculty members at NYUCD was Dr. Judah Horowitz and he advised me to open a practice in an area to where new people and dentists were moving. Staten Island was an area that met the suggestions from Dr. Horowitz.

My knowledge of Brooklyn was that there was a concentration of dental specialists at One Hanson Place which, at that time, was the Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower, then the tallest building in Brooklyn. When I sought the advice of the merchants on Staten Island, they encouraged me to open an office on Staten Island. Their reasons were: the Verrazano Bridge had opened only five years ago and there were plans for new housing, schools and shopping centers (before then, there was only ferry service to Brooklyn and Manhattan); Staten Island was going to increase in population and there was a need for more dentists; and there was an increase in membership at SDDS and RCDS.

When it was time to transfer my ADA membership from QCDS to SDDS, Dr. George Mullen guided me through the

transfer process. Dr. George Mullen was a past president of SDDS and was active at the local, state and national levels. He ran for ADA Trustee from the Second District. He advised me to become active at SDDS and to attend the meetings.

I became more active when Dr. Anthony DiMango appointed me to the appointment book assign-ment. The appointment book was mailed to the membership and had the program and committee members listed. Now, the SDDS appointment book has been re-placed by the annual program guide. The era of the computer took the place of the written ap-pointment pages. With this as-signment, I gained knowledge of the SDDS committees and their functions. Dr. Robert Fisher, an orthodontist at One Hanson Place, was a past president of Second District and very helpful to me. He told me that he wanted to encourage SDDS to be more active in political activity. Dr. Fisher sponsored me for my ap-plication for the orthodontic board.

Prior to signing my application, Bob Fisher came to visit and in-spected my office. He wanted to see if my office met the standards of the American Association of Orthodontists. He gave me a talk about removable orthodontic ap-pliances. Dr. Irwin Kolin, who practiced at One Hanson Place,

got me appointed to the executive committee of the New York State Society of Orthodontists (NYSSO). He encouraged politi-cal involvement by the SDDS and NYSSO societies. I actively partook in the discussion of the NYSDA Board of Governors and the House of Delegates.

Before I opened my office on Staten Island, I was advised to introduce myself to the other or-thodontists. When I met Dr. Anthony Di Bartolo, he was very helpful to me and said, “We are colleagues, not competitors.” From this discussion, we agreed to cover one another’s offices if the need arose. At the same time, I was changing my orthodontic technique to the Begg light wire technique. Dr. Di Bartolo was using this Begg technique so I called upon him when I needed some advice. This relationship that was established was mutually ben-eficial to us.

When I was planning my signage and announcements, there were strict rules at the time. Dr. Vitus Lachnict, a past president of SDDS, advised me on the size of the lettering on the outside sign and the wording of the announce-ments in the yellow pages. Times have changed. Dr. Lachnict then became executive director of the SDDS; if I had any questions, he answered my calls.

The biggest change that came into my practice was my daughter, Dr. Christina Carter. She imple-mented the conversion of photos and radiographs to digital format, improved production and added charm to the office environment. Another significant change was in my technique; I now employ edge-wise straight wire with new bracket slots. Changing made me feel younger to keep up with the latest developments. I went back to NYUCD to teach, which pushed me to continue reading orthodontic literature, keeping my mind young. I would be remiss if I did not give credit to our execu-

tive director, Mr. Bernard Hackett. He has answered my questions about new X-ray inspections or back flow valve waterline. He is an asset that I can call upon if a need arises.

In summation, times have changed. One Hanson Place is not the center for specialists as it once was. The property was sold and a number of dental offices have moved to other locations. The chief input I received was from businessmen on Staten Island. They told me about the econom-ic climate and the population of Staten Island, which increased about 300 percent since I estab-lished an office there. One factor for my decision was two of my brothers and one of my nephews settled on Staten Island and I had patients spreading the news of my office opening.

Dr. Robert Carter is a past president of Second District Dental Society.

Dr. Robert W. Carter, circa 1985

Starting an Orthodontic Practice in the 1970sby ROBERT W. CARTER, D.D.S.

DR. ELLIOTT BRODYNew York University, 1961

DR. VINCENT S. CASSAVIELLUniversity of Maryland, 1945

DR. HALINA A. DAMMONTNew York University, 1954

DR. RODNEY P. LEIBOWITZHoward University, 1977

DR. MARTIN R. SHERTemple University, 1968

DR. NATALIE B. STEINUniversity of Pennsylvania,

1943

In Memoriam


Endodontics in BrooklynContinued from Page 3

the heart and soul of Ocean Study) met at Senior’s restaurant on Nostrand Ave. In later years many of these groups merged.

The lectures were friendly and a great training ground for those of us who continued on to the Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM) and other national and international groups.

Stu asked that I write about the history of endodontics in Brook-lyn but as you can see, much of Brooklyn has been left out. I rarely ventured into Bay Ridge, Borough Park, Bensonhurst, Bed-Stuy or other parts, it may have been a “passport thing.” My time was limited. Practice, family and army were all demanding a piece of that time.

Microscopes came to Brooklyn about 20+ years ago and there was a major renaissance in endodon-tics. Boy, could we see! A few years later CBCT also enhanced our specialty.

A recent examination of our specialty in Brooklyn and Staten Island highlights the more recent

changes reflected in all profes-sions. Women and more minor-ity endodontists are enhancing our efforts to reach out to the diverse populations we encounter. The teeth and the inability to afford quality care is the same, only the languages spoken are sometimes different. Our hospi-tals, clinics and the endodontists who are helping to train the next generation of dentists are again giving back and providing ser-vices to those in dire need.

Endodontists receive 90 percent or more of their referrals from family dentists when compared to the other dental specialties. Most endodontics performed in this country is by family dentists. We are there to provide help when needed, education always and guidance when requested. Pick up a phone and call your local endo-dontist, make the contact, and pick our brains. We are there for you.

Dr. Edward Sherman is a past president of Second District Dental Society.

Can We Rewind Time?Continued from Page 1

in the last 10 years, however, as we celebrate the 150th anniver-sary of Second District Dental Society (SDDS), it becomes much harder to replay those significant initial events of our Society’s founding.

Much thanks goes to our ex-ecutive director, Mr. Bernard Hackett, who was able to locate our original charter, which in-cludes our earliest history with the law that passed at the 91st session of the New York legislature on April 7, 1868. It was “an act to incorporate dental societies for the purpose of improving and regulat-ing the practice of dentistry in this state.” This act directed dentists of each judicial district to meet and form their respected compo-nent societies on the first Tuesday of June in 1868. Thirty-eight den-

tists from the second judicial dis-trict gathered in Brooklyn on June 2, 1868 at City Hall in the Common Council Chamber and elected our first officers, delegates and censors. For this special issue, we have listed all the SDDS pres-idents since inception (see page 6), along with the SDDS notable events timeline (see pages 8 and 9). Once organized, the district dental societies would send eight delegates apiece to travel to the capital in Albany to organize the Dental Society of the State of New York (now known as the New York State Dental Association). The first official stated meeting of the SDDS occurred at the office of Dr. Orville Hill (fourth President of SDDS) on 127 Pierrepont Street in Brooklyn at 2 p.m. on a Wednesday.

Today, SDDS has come a long

way, with our own building at 111 Fort Greene Place and our monthly meetings at the more convenient time of 7 p.m. on the first Monday of the month. In this issue, I have asked several of our specialist members to recount some of the history of their spe-cialty with respect to their own practices in Brooklyn and Staten Island. We still have a few more Bulletin issues of our sesquicen-tennial celebratory year to enjoy, so please email me with your con-tributions of historic significance to [email protected]. The SDDS invites all interested members to attend one of our board meetings and become more involved. You are our future. Help us make new strides for our profession and society and we’ll download it to the cloud to store these new won-derful memories together, forever!

Photos of the Month

Past RCDS President Dr. Edward Jastremski (right) and another volunteer at a Texas Mission of Mercy event held in July in Austin, Texas.

Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (second from left), with SDDS members Drs. Reneida Reyes (far left), Stephen Scotto, Aaron Brandwein and James Sconzo (third, second and first from right). Also pictured are NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Staff Karen Chan, RN, and Miguel

Otero (third and fourth from left).

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PRESIDENTS OF THE SDDS1868 William B. Hurd1869 William B. Hurd

(NYSDA president, 1871)

1870 Lyndon S. Straw (NYSDA president, 1882, 1883 & 1884)

1871 Cornelius A. Marvin (NYSDA president, 1872 ,1876 & 1884)

1872 Orville E. Hill (NYSDA president 1880 & 1881)

1873 Walter S. Elliott1874 A.N. Chapman1875 L. E. Brockway1876 Charles Cook1877 Charles Cook1878 Charles Allen1879 Charles Allen1880 Walter S. Elliott1881 William Jarvie


1882 Thomas Cromwell Royce1883 E. H. Dickey1884 James H. Holly1885 E. Parmly Brown1886 C.W. Harreys1887 John J. Pitts1888 John J. Pitts1889 E.C. Wadsworth1890 E.C. Wadsworth1891 Lyndon S. Straw1892 Orville E. Hill1893 Orville E. Hill1894 Fayette Walker1895 Fayette Walker1896 Owen Edward Houghton1897 Owen Edward Houghton1898 Frederick Kraemer1899 Frederick Kraemer1900 William Turner1901 William Turner


1902 Francis Hamlet1903 Francis Hamlet1904 Horace P. Gould1905 Horace P. Gould


1906 Charles Ash1907 R.G. Hutchinson1908 Ellison Hillyer


1909 Frank T. Van Woert(NYSDA president, 1893 and 1894)

1910 Rodrigues Ottolengui (NYSDA president,1925)

1911 E.H. Babcock1912 Thaddeus Hyatt1913 Warrington Lewis1914 Albert H. Stevenson

1915 William Frazer1916 William Frazer1917 Rodrigues Ottolengui1918 Edwin A. Holbrook1919 William H. Rogers1920 Homer C. Croscup1921 Frank Gough1922 C.M. Norcom1923 Fred Adams1924 Joseph A. Burgun1925 Frederick Royce1926 Hubert Newton1927 Le Roy Edwards1928 Carroll B. Whitcomb1929 Charles M. McNeely


1930 George C. Douglass1931 Glenn H. Whitson1932 Simon Shapiro1933 Theodore O. Peterson1934 C. Raymond Wells

(ADA president, 1944)

1935 Lester B. Dunning1936 Benjamin Shapiro1937 Floyd C. Rea1938 Charles A. Wilkie1939 William McGill Burns1940 Jacob Shapiro1941 Joseph M. Glaser1942 Emanuel E. Blumenthal1943 Robert L. Heinze1944 Matthew Besdine1945 Stanley G. Standard1946 Gustav P. Frahm1947 Jacob Feinman1948 Willard S. Bell


1949 A.J. Abeloff1950 Adolph G. Wagner1951 Joseph J. Obst1952 Alex N. Lifschutz1953 Allan T. Haran1954 Joseph Schure1955 Vitus J. Lachnicht1956 William H. Hyde1957 Thomas E. Rochford1958 J. Bardin Goodman1959 Andrew F. Catania1960 Robert L. Fisher1961 George E. Mullen1962 Irving E. Gruber1963 Henry J. Strot1964 Fabian Dane1965 Nathan A. Lewis1966 Morris Orgel1967 Richard J. Warnecke1968 Henry Adelson

1969 Michael Turoff1970 Milton S. Travin1971 Theodore R. Lerner


1972 Gilbert J. Kringstein1973 Anthony L. DiMango1974 John C. Saladino1975 Irving Shuman1976 Ralph B. Weil1977 Eugene Schlagel1978 Herbert Quick1979 Arthur W. Puglisi1980 Sheldon Jacobson1981 Norman E. Eisman1982 Murray Gott1983 Joseph S. Lavinio, Jr.


1984 Warren D. Hulnick1985 Robert W. Carter1986 James E. Spencer1987 Robert A. Seminara1988 Sidney R. Kupfer1989 Paul D. Weseley1990 Robert R. Edwab1991 Edward M. Sherman1992 Herbert Horowitz1993 Reneida E. Reyes1994 Howard I.A. Lieb1995 Robert D. Halikias1996 Harvey A. Silverstein1997 John S. McIntyre1998 Hilton O. Hosannah1999 John S. Cavallaro, Jr.2000 Theodore P. Edwards2001 Wendy A. Goodman2002 Steven Gounardes


2003 James J. Sconzo2004 Michael L. Cali2005 John R. Halikias2006 Joseph F. Cipollina2007 Ian M. Lerner2008 Craig S. Ratner2009 Richard L. Oshrain2010 Deborah A. Pasquale2011 Stuart L. Segelnick 2012 Constantine G. Pavlakos2013 Amrish K. Parikh2014 Lauro F. Medrano-Saldaña2015 Philip Buccigrossi, Jr.2016 Mitchell D. Mindlin2017 Gabriel D. Ariola2018 Sari R. Rosenwein


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The Ninth District Dental Society (now called the Ninth District Dental Association) is

formed. Prior to its formation, it was a branch of Second District Dental Society.

19091915On February 10, the Richmond County Dental Society, Second District’s branch society,

was organized at a meeting held at the Hotel St. George in Staten Island.

1905 The Dental Society of the State of New York — today called

the New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) — estab-

lishes the William Jarvie Fellowship Gold Medal. The award

was named after Dr. William Jarvie, a past president of both

NYSDA (1904) and SDDS (1881). In 1959, it was combined with

the Harvey J. Burkhart Memorial Scroll (established in 1948)

for what is today known as the William Jarvie and Harvey J.

Burkhart Award.

1929 The SDDS joined with New York County Den-

tal Society (NYCDS) to produce what is now

called the Greater New York Dental Meeting.

Today, this meeting is the largest dental

meeting in the nation.

1868 – On June 2, 38 dentists from the second judicial district

gathered in the Common Council Chamber of Brooklyn’s City

Hall and elected the first officers, delegates and censors of

Second District Dental Society (SDDS).

At 2 P.M. on the third Wednesday of July, the first officially

stated meeting of the SDDS occurred at the office of Dr. Orville

Hill (fourth president of the SDDS) on 127 Pierrepont Street in

Brooklyn.

1868

Dr. William Hurd, the first

president of SDDS

The Albert H. Stevenson Award is established. It was named

after Dr. Albert H. Stevenson (SDDS president, 1914), who

successfully helped legalize the practice of dental hygiene in

many states.

1920

Dr. C. Raymond Wells (SDDS past president, 1934) becomes

president of the American Dental Association.

19441948

The Tenth District Dental Society, which included Queens, Nassau and Suffolk, was

formed. All three components were branch societies of SDDS prior to 1948.

1951 On September 28, a ground breaking ceremony was held at

the site of what would be the headquarters of SDDS. The SDDS

became the first component in NYSDA (and, possibly, the en-

tire country) to build its own headquarters building solely for

dental society use.

SDDS ground breaking

ceremony

NOTABLE EVENTSin Second District Dental Society History

Dr. Reneida Reyes becomes the first female president of Sec-

ond District Dental Society. Dr. Reyes and Dr. Fraya Karsh, who

became president of New York County Dental Society in 1993,

are perhaps the first women in New York state to become com-

ponent presidents.

1993

WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS!NEW MEMBERS

DR. CAMILLE CHIQUÉS (General Practice; University of Puerto Rico, 2008)374 Stockholm St., Brooklyn, NY 11237

DR. PHILLIP CLAASSEN (General Practice; University of Florida, 2015)441 Clinton St., Brooklyn, NY 11231

DR. ANDREA FERNANDEZ (Orthodontics; University of Colorado, 2011)177 Livingston St., Brooklyn, NY 11201

DR. MANUEL GORDON (Periodontics; State University of New York at Buf-falo, 1997)

185 Montague St. Fl. 9, Brooklyn, NY 11201

DR. JACQUELINE NG (General Practice; New York University, 2016)2171 68th St. Ste. 3F, Brooklyn, NY 11204

DR. ELIANA SARIT (Orthodontics; Columbia University, 2015)2025 Richmond Ave., Staten Island, NY 10314

REINSTATEMENTS

DR. JOELLE GOGGANS (General Practice; Meharry Medical College, 2016)8502 Bay Pkwy., Brooklyn, NY 11214

The SDDS Bulletin and Richmond County Dental Society celebrate their 100th anni-

versary.

20151996

NYSDA establishes the Bernard P. Tillis Award for excellence in

dental writing. It is named after Dr. Bernard P. Tillis, who was

editor of the SDDS Bulletin from 1960 to 1972 and editor of the

New York State Dental Journal from 1972 to 1994.

2017

The SDDS Flag is adopted.

2017 SDDS President Dr. Gabriel Ariola displays the new SDDS flag at the 2017 Installation of Officers

luncheon on January 8, 2017.

The SDDS Board of Trustees establishes the SDDS Dental School Loan Forgiveness, which

to date has given out over $100,000 to help qualified new graduates pay off their stu-

dent loans.

2016

SDDS celebrates its sesquicentennial!

2018

2018 SDDS President Dr. Sari Rosenwein delivers her inaugural speech at the SDDS Installation of Officers

Luncheon/sesquicentennial celebration on January 7, 2018.

DR. LIEL GRINBAUM (Pediatric Dentistry; UMDNJ, 2012)2120 Ocean Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11229

DR. TERRY LIEBMAN (General Practice; New York University, 1982)7815 5th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11209

DR. JENNIFER LOMBARDO ( General Practice; New York University, 1997)1663 10th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11215

DR. EMIL NASIMOV (General Practice, New York University, 2004)261 Ocean Pkwy., Brooklyn, NY 11218

DR. LIANA SCHNIPAR-LIBIN (General Practice; New York University, 1985)1513 Voorhies Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11235

DR. VICTORIYA SHORMAN (General Practice; New York University, 1999)4224 18th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11218

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

DR. PHILIP KAPLAN (General Practice; New York University, 1966)715 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11206

*Primary component — New York County Dental Society

SDDS OCTOBER 2018 CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE LISTING

SDDS GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Neighborhood Groups Night

Dyker Beach Golf Course, Brooklyn, NY

Thursday, October 11, 2018 ◆ 6:30 P.M. ◆ MCEU - 1 HOUR

*Dr. Horowitz is a consultant for and receives research grants and honoraria from Snoasis Medical Products, Glidewell Dental Labs, KometaBio, Surgical Esthetics and Intra-Lock International.

There has been an increased awareness of the interaction of the re-storative interface with subgingival bacteria and the associated host response. This has been seen in periodontal disease around ill-fitting crowns and fillings and with excess cement and other issues related to dental implants. The literature has multiple references to the de-velopment of bone loss around osseointegrated implants related to subgingival cement. Decreasing or eliminating that zone of inflam-mation should help patients maintain their prostheses, no matter what supports them. Both outcomes should improve periodontal is-sues adjacent to restored sites. When patients have a higher risk for periodontal disease, they are at a higher risk for losing bone around dental implants. Placing implants with both platform shifting and a machined collar gives a greater separation between the zone of in-

Decreasing Peri-Implantitis with Novel

Restorative Techniques and Materials

Featured Clinician: ROBERT A. HOROWITZ, D.D.S.* Clinical Assistant Professor, New York University College of Dentistry

flammation and the alveolar crest. This should decrease the chance of peri-implant bone loss for these high-risk patients.

Current restorative issues include high cost, marginal inaccuracies and wear and/or fracture of the ceramic portion of the “tooth.” The use of fully sintered zirconia can overcome those issues. Using either a scan or impression, a highly accurate milled restoration can be de-signed in all dimensions and fabricated. Utilizing CAD/CAM milled zirconia restorations enables more precise marginal fit and accurate design of emergence profiles. This technology also returns control to the dentist over the dimensions, not just the shading, of the final restoration. Especially critical for oral hygiene and aesthetic support of the papillae is the emergence profile. Available software enables the dentist and technician to view the final restoration from all directions prior to fabrication. The additional benefit of zirconia restorations is that there is less plaque buildup on them and that there may be histologic attachment of epithelial cells to non-glazed zirconia. Cases will be shown with serial clinical and radiographic images showing maintenance of gingival health and alveolar bone levels after insertion of CAD/CAM fabricated zirconia restorations.

At the conclusion of this lecture, attendees will have a better under-standing of factors that can increase a patient’s risk for hard and soft tissue deterioration around dental implants. Strategies to optimize the long-term prognosis for implant-supported restorations will be discussed. These include choice of restorative technique and materi-als, dental implant design and bone regeneration at the time of tooth extraction.

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE #2018-17


Friday, October 5, 2018 ◆ 9 A.M. - 4 P.M. ◆ MCEU - 6 HOURS

We spent the majority of our formative years in dentistry learning the value of teeth and how to restore them. Today’s philosophy seems to be shifting to a model that any tooth with a questionable prognosis should be removed and replaced with a dental implant. However, implants are not the ideal solution. Peri-implantitis has become an increasingly important area of concern for periodontists, restorative dentists and patients alike. New treatment algorithms continue to emerge, proving that this is a challenging issue to treat. Therefore, why not extend the life of the dentition with predictable therapy?

Upon successful completion of this course, attendees will learn when a tooth has a hopeless prognosis, available treatment options and the rationale for the use of periodontal therapy.

Why Save Teeth?

Featured Clinician: ROGER N. WARREN, D.D.S.Associate Professor, Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry,

New York University College of Dentistry




Reconstruction and treatment of disease entities that affect the crani-omaxillofacial skeleton requires a multi-disciplinary approach. Some of the most challenging pathologies that require intervention are con-genital anomalies. This course will review the presentation of the most common head and neck craniofacial anomaly — cleft lip and palate. Several cases will be discussed to highlight the important points in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cleft lip or palate. The lecture will review current advances in diagnosis with prenatal sonog-raphy and how that has changed parental counseling. In addition to reviewing timing of surgical interventions, the role of pre-surgical molding (taping, naso-alveolar molding) will be discussed. There is a greater focus on long-term outcomes and how orofacial clefting im-pacts patients’ quality of life (QOL) and their overall well-being. The instruments to measure QOL will be discussed. Finally, many adults have persistent sequelae of their cleft from facial scarring, speech/articulation distortions, malocclusion and nasal obstruction. Several

Maxillofacial Reconstruction: Principles

of Surgical Treatment of Pediatric and

Adult Patients

Featured Clinician: SYDNEY C. BUTTS, M.D., F.A.C.S. Chief, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University

Hospital of Brooklyn/SUNY Downstate Medical Center and NYC Health +

Hospitals/Kings County


adult cases will be reviewed to show how additional treatments may benefit them.

Maxillofacial trauma results in significant morbidity and healthcare costs annually. Sports, motor vehicle accidents, interpersonal violence (including domestic violence) and falls among the elderly are the lead-ing causes in the United States. Prompt, timely treatment is possible in trauma centers throughout the United States, but debates persist around the management of trauma in certain areas of the craniofacial skeleton. Numerous longitudinal studies are now available to better understand and compare the outcomes of different treatments. After an overview of treatment guidelines for the lower, midface and upper third of the facial skeleton, a review of treatment controversies will highlight debates that still exist, including management of condylar fractures and mandibular angle fractures. In addition, the peri-op-erative management decision-making around the use of antibiotics, opioid analgesics and peri-operative imaging will be discussed.

COURSE OBJECTIVES 1. Review the presentation of cleft lip and palate, the surgical re-

construction during infancy and secondary problems seen in adults

2. Review current guidelines of treatment of craniomaxillofacial trauma in adults, focusing on outcomes measures, use of implant materials, surgical approaches and peri-operative management

3. Present challenges and management approaches to the treatment of facial trauma in children

RCDS GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Bocelli Ristorante, Staten Island, NY

Tuesday, October 16, 2018 ◆ 6 P.M. ◆ MCEU - 2 HOURS

The pediatric dental patient presents to the dentist a variety of clini-cal encounters not seen in adults. Recognition and management of these conditions may require that the dentist provide the patient with actual treatment or just reassurance. This lecture will discuss a variety of dento/orofacial conditions commonly found in pediatric patients from infancy to adolescence and their management.

Upon completion of this leture, the dental professional will learn identification and management of soft and hard tissue pathology, dental developmental problems, teething, nursing caries, oral habits, eruption problems, space maintenance and oral piercings.

Clinical Encounters in Pediatric Dentistry

Featured Clinician: STEVEN S. SCHWARTZ, D.D.S.Former Director, Pediatric Residency Program, Staten Island University Hospital

SDDS Headquarters, Brooklyn, NY (9:30 A.M. - 3 P.M.)

#2018-19 Friday, October 19, 2018

CPR & Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office

Michael KaliroffCertified Instructor, American Heart Association

This course provides dentists and their staff members with the knowl-edge and skills needed to properly respond to cardiopulmonary and other medical emergencies which can occur in dental offices. The specific advantages and disadvantages of performing CPR within the dental operatory will be discussed. This program utilizes hands-on practice sessions for all participants. Topics to be covered will include heart attacks and strokes (signs and symptoms), sudden cardiac ar-rest/defibrillation, airway obstruction (choking), respiratory emer-gencies, anaphylactic reactions, emergency drug kits, and more.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will gain the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to administer CPR safely and effectively. Completion of this course will also satisfy the New York State Education Department’s requirement for licensed dentists.

*This course may not fulfill the CPR certification requirements

for staff/faculty of some hospitals/universities. Check with

your employer before taking this course.*

*ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED, SO REGISTER EARLY!!!*

SPECIAL INTEREST COURSE

All CPR courses offer 4.5 MCEUs.

SDDS OCTOBER 2018 CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE LISTING


Hilton Garden Inn, Staten Island, NY


This course will demonstrate the philosophies, techniques and theo-ries necessary to implement esthetic dentistry into dental practices. Porcelain laminate veneers can be used to close extensive diastemas, straighten teeth, correct minor malocclusion, cross bites, class III, tet-racycline stains and short tooth syndromes. Veneers can be used to correct other functional concerns, make dramatic changes in tooth size, shape and color and correct esthetic imperfections.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will have an in-depth grasp of the importance of laminates in modern dentistry, suggestions for troubleshooting problems and the opportunities to grow their practices using this practical and esthetic option.

Innovation in Modern Esthetics

Featured Clinician: MICHAEL GHALILI, D.M.D., M.S.D.Director, Advanced Program for International Restorative Dentistry,

New York University College of Dentistry

AGD Approved PACE Program ProviderFAGD/MAGD CreditApproval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement.7/1/15 to 6/30/19Provider ID 212346

Second District Dental Society is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. 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.

SECOND DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY IS A RECOGNIZED SPONSOR BY THE

N.Y.S. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, ADA CERP AND THE AGD.

concerning the continuing education activities stated herein.

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#2018-17 "Why Save Teeth?"

SDDS Members $100

SDDS Member's Staff $85

SDDS Residents FREE

ADA Members/Staff $110

Non-ADA Members/Staff $190

Federal Service Dentists $50

Roger N. Warren, D.D.S.

Friday, October 5, 2018

Dyker Beach Golf Course, Brooklyn

9 A.M. - 4 P.M.

MCEU - 6 hours

Breakfast and lunch included

#2018-18 "Maxillofacial Recon-

struction: Principles of Surgical

Treatment of Pediatric and Adult

Patients"

SDDS Members/Staff $50

SDDS Residents FREE




Sydney C. Butts, M.D., F.A.C.S.



9 A.M. - 12 P.M.

MCEU - 3 hours

Breakfast included

#2018-20 "Innovations in Modern

Esthetics"

SDDS Members $100


SDDS Residents FREE




Michael Ghalili, D.M.D., M.S.D.


Hilton Garden Inn, Staten Island

9 A.M. - 4 P.M.

MCEU - 6 hours


#2018-21"Implant Overdentures"

SDDS Members $100


SDDS Residents FREE




Mary Kang, D.D.S.

Friday, November 2, 2018


9 A.M. - 4 P.M.

MCEU - 6 hours


#2018-22 "Actions and Algorithms

for Medical Emergencies: How to

Save a Life, Including Your Own"

SDDS Members/Staff $50

SDDS Residents FREE




Daniel G. Pompa, D.D.S.

Friday, November 9, 2018


9 A.M. - 12 P.M.

MCEU - 3 hours

Breakfast included

“CPR and Medical Emergencies in

the Dental Office”

SDDS Member $160

SDDS Member’s Staff $145

SDDS Resident Members FREE

ADA Member/Staff $170

Non-ADA Member/Staff $280


MCEU - 4.5 hours

Breakfast and lunch includedSDDS Headquarters, Brooklyn

(9:30 A.M. - 3 P.M.)

#2018-19 Friday, October 19, 2018

#2018-24 Friday, December 14, 2018


(9 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.)

#2018-23 Friday, November 16, 2018

SDDS OCTOBER — DECEMBER 2018 CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE LISTING

Eric J. Ploumis, D.M.D., J.D. Attorney at Law

_______________________________________________________________

Why not use a lawyer who is also a dentist?

Comprehensive Legal Services for Dental Professionals

* Purchase and sale of practices * Employment and independent contractor agreements

* Office leases * Partnership agreements and dissolutions * Corporate and LLC formation * Real estate transactions * Office of Professional Discipline representation * Patient dismissal issues

* Collections issues _______________________________________________________________________

Manhattan Brooklyn

453 Second Avenue 322 Stockholm Street New York, NY 10010 Brooklyn, NY 11237

212-685-4320 347-221-1084

www.DentalPracticeLawyers.com

To register for any of these

courses, call SDDS at (718) 522-

3939 or e-mail [email protected].

DENTAL OFFICE FOR RENT/SALE — Modern dental practice in a very busy area of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, 11204 / 1st floor / corner building / approx. 1000 sq. feet (high ceiling). Three fully equipped operatories / custom cabinets / flat screen TVs / computerized / central AC & heat. Nitrous oxide / pulse oximeter. Eagle software system, digital schick X-rays, panoramic machine, waiting room area & nice size reception area plus flat screen TV. Fully equipped laboratory area / kitchen / storage room / basement. Alarm & stereo system / phone system / 24 hrs surveillance camera. Private office (separate entrance). Near public transportation. Long term lease / available immediately. Please contact us @ (718) 435-0045.

Any general practice retiring, re-locating; looking to sell practice records for easy transition in Bay Ridge. Please call (917) 658-4954 or email [email protected]

ACTIVE DENTAL OFFICE FOR SALE/LEASE! - 7801 20th Ave, Bensonhurst, prime location - 8 street blocks from the D train. All inclusive! - Waiting area, flat screen TV, spacy reception area. 4 fully equipped op/r, digital x-ray system. Full semifinished basement, lunch room, lab 2 rest rooms, and large private office. Please call Alex (917) 783-8820 for more information.

DENTAL OFFICE FOR SUBLET — Prime corner location in Canarsie, Brooklyn. Fully equipped, turn-key situation. GP or specialist. Ideal for recent grad or seasoned practitioner. Up to 4-5 days per week. 700 sq. ft., street level. 2 large operatories, large reception room, business office, lab, darkroom and bathroom. Basement storage. Alarm system. Enough space for future addition of a 3rd operatory. Near public transportation and Belt Pkwy. Possible purchase of long established private/PPO practice. Call (917) 589-1583 or email: [email protected].

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SDDS Job BoardPOSITIONS WANTED PERIODONTIST — 40 years experience in high-volume insurance and union-ori-ented NYC offices seeks PT associateship with general practice in Manhattan or Brooklyn. Excellent references. Very pro-ductive. Call (212) 679-2472.

GENERAL DENTIST AVAILABLE — Experienced General Dentist available 1-2 days/ week and alternate Saturdays. Bay Ridge area, Park Slope, North Brooklyn and Staten Island. (917) 301-4436.

POSITIONS AVAILABLEGENERAL DENTIST - General dentist wanted for general and multi-specialty dental practice with locations in Brooklyn and Staten Island. 3 years experience rec-ommended. Proficient in C&B, endo, implant restoration, and Invisalign, all with an eye towards cosmetics. Days/hours flexible for the right person. If you have a positive attitude and are a team player,

send your resume to [email protected] or call Dr. Venterina at 917-689-3911.

FT/PT EXPERIENCED DENTIST (BROOKLYN) - Modern, fast paced private practice in Brooklyn is seeking a FT/PT EXPERIENCED DENTIST pro-ficient in performing all phases of den-tistry, including molar root canal therapy, surgical extraction, and cosmetic den-tistry. If you are looking for a career op-portunity with unlimited professional growth potential on a partnership track, as well as a friendly and supportive work environment, please submit your resume to [email protected] or call (718) 332-4060 (Tanya). Applicants should be committed to high quality patient care and excellent customer service. Russian speaking and familiarity with EagleSoft software are pluses.

RETIRED DENTIST - Queens practice is seeking a retired Dentist for our new state of the art TMJ, Sleep (Apnea) well-

ness, and teeth whitening Practice. This position also requires coverage for Dentist on vacation, doing treatment plans, clini-cal exams of emergency patients, new patients and hygiene department. Please send resume to: [email protected]

GENERAL DENTIST - Busy cosmetic dental office in Brooklyn. Digital x-ray machine. Friendly and experienced staff. Send resume by fax: (718) 376-7652 or by email: [email protected] or call (917) 400-5073.

STATEN ISLAND -Two dentist, very successful (ins/pvt) practice. Paperless, digital. Great patients and staff. Looking for personable, honest, energetic associate potentially leading to full partnership. Send resume by fax to (718) 356-7943.

GENERAL DENTIST (BROOKLYN) - Busy, very well-established Brooklyn dental practice is seeking a PT Associate with an interest in pursuing future partner-

ship opportunity. Candidate should be proficient in all aspects of general den-tistry: crown and bridge, molar root canal, surgical extractions, cosmetic procedures etc., and be willing to learn and grow in a fast-paced, warm and friendly, patient-centered environment. Our business model requires a candidate who not only has strong clinical skills, but is personable, has a solid background in business and technol-ogy, and strong managerial skills. If you are interested in exploring a potential full-time career opportunity please email your resume to [email protected].

The SDDS Job Board is a FREE member-

benefit program for Second District members

who are seeking employment and for SDDS

members who have positions available

at their office addresses in Brooklyn or

Staten Island.

Available only to Second District members

in good standing. Please contact Veronica

Molina at (718) 522-3939 or vmolina@

sddsny.org for details on placing an

associateship listing.

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STATEN ISLAND PRACTICE FOR SALE — Quality Staten Island practice offers perfect opportunity for new dentist starting out or existing practice looking to expand.....5 fully equipped ops! Please contact (917) 295-6027 for details.

STATEN ISLAND, NY — Established general practice for sale: high traffic, great visibility, 3-5 ops, sterilization station, darkroom, lab, waiting room, reception area. 1500-2,200 square feet. Looking to pass on quality care to patients. Please forward all inquiries to, [email protected]

FOR SALE — Prime Mid Staten Island location on Hylan Blvd. Opportunity to have business and home under one roof. 1st level has dental plumbing in place and offers flexibility to expand to meet your dental/medical/business needs. Handicapped accessible. 2nd level has large 3 bedrm, eat in kitchen, dining rm, living rm and bathroom. Spacious backyard, large basement for storage. (917) 734-2044.

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE — Dental practice closing after 59 years. Equipment and supplies for sale. Fusion curing light, Optilux curing lights, Kerr Optimix, Amscope microscope, Schick Elite sensor and interface, Handler model trimmer, Baldor Polishing lathe, Blaze torches and butane gas, various brand articulators, many types of dental instruments. For more information and a more complete list of items, please contact Ann Cohen. Cell: (718) 541-8788.

FOR RENT — Rent my fully equipped and furnished dental office conveniently located near Staten Island University Hospital. Call (516) 448-7209 for details.

PRACTICE FOR SALE — Active practice, mostly fee for service, for sale. Modern digital practice (Dentrix), paperless since 2000. 4 fully equipped rooms and CBCT with Pan and Ceph, plus room for expansion. 10 year lease at reasonable rent. Looking for a well rounded dentist to take over practice. Excellent opportunity not to be missed. Email at [email protected] for more information.

ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE FOR SALE — Southern Queens. Long established part-time orthodontic practice plus income producing investment property. 3-year average gross $300K from practice. Beautiful residential area. Owner retiring. One-of-a-kind opportunity in unique situation. Contact: [email protected]

FOR LEASE/SUB-LEASE-BENSONHURST — Brooklyn-fully equipped 5-8 op state-of-the-art facility, available 2-4 days a week, flexible terms, call (917) 689-3911 for more info.

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RISK MANAGEMENT ALERT

DENTAL MALPRACTICE INSURANCE UPDATE

Topic: Managing the Risks of Maxillary Molar and Premolar Extractions

Professional Advice

Maxillary molars and premolars are located in proximity to the maxillary sinus, and their extraction can result in a perforation and oral antral communication. Although rare, the potential for a fracture of the maxillary tuberosity must also be considered before initiating an upper molar extraction. To help manage the risks associated with maxillary posterior extractions, a thorough pre-operative examination should be performed, inclusive of a review of diagnostic radiographs and an updated medical history. A sober assessment must then be made regarding a referral to a specialist. A referral should always be made to an oral surgeon if the tooth to be extracted is impacted, there is significant curvature or angulation of the roots, it is severely infected, bone appears thin, fused to roots or ankylosed, roots are in the sinus, and/or the sinus lies low. A referral should also be made if the general practitioner lacks skills necessary to perform a complex surgical extraction, and does not have immediate access to a specialist. For, it is not uncommon for a posterior maxillary tooth to appear capable of a simple extraction, but turn out to require root sectioning or significant bone removal. As a matter of routine, practitioners recommending an extraction should document the rationale for the procedure, and note any pain complaints and symptoms. The patient chart should also reflect that informed consent was obtained and that the risks of the extraction were discussed and alternative treatment offered. At minimum, patients contemplating a maxillary molar or premolar extraction should be advised of the following risks: pain; swelling; bleeding; fracture of the tooth and/or surrounding bone; possible injury to adjacent teeth and structures; sinus perforation and complications; infection; dry socket; and the need for further treatment. In the event of abnormal movement suggestive of a tuberosity fracture, the practitioner should immediately stop the attempted extraction and refer the patient to an oral surgeon. A referral to an oral surgeon and an ENT should also immediately follow identification of a sinus communication, or any suspicion of same.

Practice Points Focus: Before undertaking an extraction of an upper posterior tooth, a general dentist should determine that a referral to an oral surgeon is not indicated, and that informed consent is properly obtained and documented.

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHIC STUDIES ARE ESSENTIAL TO A PRE-OPERATIVE ASSESSMENT, and should be liberally utilized. Patients should be referred for outside testing as needed.

PROTOCOLS SHOULD BE DEVELOPED TO ASSURE THAT APPROPRIATE ORAL SURGERY REFERRALS ARE MADE. General dentists should not perform an extraction if they have any reservation regarding its complexity, or their ability to respond to unanticipated complications.

EVEN THE MOST SKILLED GENERAL DENTISTS SHOULD ADVISE PATIENTS OF THE OPTION TO HAVE AN EXTRACTION PERFORMED BY AN ORAL SURGEON, and the option of a referral should always be reflected in the patient chart.

BOTH VERBAL AND WRITTEN CONSENT SHOULD BE DOCUMENTED.

IMMEDIATELY INFORM THE PATIENT IF A COMPLICATION IS ENCOUNTERED AND MAKE ALL APPROPRIATE REFERRALS.

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MINUTES OF THE JUNE 4, 2018 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING President, Dr. Sari Rosenwein, to call the meeting to order at 7:13 P.M.

Minutes of the May 7, 2018 Board of Trustees meeting were adopted as distributed.

PRESENT: Drs. Rosenwein, Bu-chalter, Albicocco, Sconzo, Bina, Donato, Flagiello, Ariola, Segel-nick, Venterina, Bongiorno, Buc-cigrossi, Butt, Halikias, Hassan, Lieb, McIntyre, Medrano-Salda-ña, Meiselman, Mindlin, Oshrain, Quartey, Ratner, Teplitsky and Turchak

EXCUSED: Dr. Demas

GUESTS: Drs. Steven Gounardes, Jennifer Katz, Philip Kaplan, Richard Rausch, Reneida Reyes, Gisele Richard, James Sconzo, James Spencer, Paul Weseley, Jesse Wright, John DiMaggio (NewY-ork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Meth-odist Hospital

DECEASED MEMBERS:Dr. Ronald Cohen – New York University, 1959Dr. Ira Taub – New York Univer-sity, 1960

PROPOSALS AND ELECTION OF NEW MEMBERS:NEW MEMBERS:Dr. Arvinder Singh – University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, 1998REINSTATEMENTS:Dr. Erik Gilroy – New York Uni-versity, 2017Dr. Albert Heffez – New York University, 1997

ANNOUNCEMENTS:See "Upcoming Events."

CORRESPONDENCE: (none)

REPORT OF OFFICERS AND STAFF:President — Dr. Sari Rosenwein:• Introduction of Loan Forgive-ness Award recipients for 2018 that were present at the meeting

º Dr. Jennifer Katz º Dr. Jesse Wright º Dr. Philip Kaplan

• Announced the award winners for the Dental Laboratory Program NYC College of Technol-ogy

º Jamie Rubin: Restorative Dentistry Program Academic Excellence Program $500 º Agostinho Fragoso Para-

guassu: Technical Proficiency Award $500

• Announced the award recipi-ents for the Dental Hygiene Program NYC College of Technol-ogy

º Natalya Lyskova: Academ-ic Excellence Award $500 º Elizabeth Brunetti : Exem-

plary Professionalism Award $500

• Thanks to Drs. Mindlin, Fla-giello, Scibetta, Gounardes, Mc-Intyre and Wolfe who attended the EDPAC political fundraiser for Assemblymember Deborah Glick at NYCDS on May 17.

Treasurer — Dr. Michael Donato: Report on fileExecutive Director — Mr. Bernard Hackett:• Shredding days are as follows: At SDDS Headquarters on August 17 and on Staten Island at the Hilton this Friday June 8 and Friday, August 31.• Tomorrow evening, June 5, members of the joint Greater New York Dental Meeting Audit Com-mittee will convene at the NYCDS headquarters to receive the report of the meeting’s Auditors. • Congratulations are in order for SDDS. Going forward, SDDS will have three of its members sitting in critical positions of im-portance in NYSDA’s leadership,

with Dr. Ratner now serving as vice president, Dr. Gounardes serving as speaker of the House and Dr. Mindlin as the SDDS trustee.• Work will soon begin on for-mulating the 2019 budget. The Finance and Budget Committee will meet prior to the September Board meeting to finalize the budget and present it to this Board in October.

NYSDA REPORTS:Council on Ethics — Dr. Pavla-kos / Dr. Teplitsky Trustee Report — Dr. Mitchell Mindlin: Report on NYSDA House of Delegates:• Resolutions that were re-ferred:

º Definition of the “new dentist” referred to New Dentist Committee and ap-propriate NYSDA agencies. º Elimination of live patient

exam for dental hygiene licen-sure referred to appropriate NYSDA council. º Dental care for patients

with Alzheimer’s disease re-garding preparedness and edu-cation referred to appropriate NYSDA council.

• Resolutions that were Adopted by NYSDA House of Delegates:

º Standards of care of do-it-yourself orthodontic services. º Guidelines for inspection

of radiographic equipment. º $5 dues increase.

SDDS REPORTS:Loan Forgiveness Program — Dr. Craig Ratner:10 award recipients for Loan For-giveness Program, each for $10,000: • Mitchell Zientz • David Dayan• Jacqueline Pierre• Philip Kaplan• Elliot Haber

• Jennifer Katz • Christen Carute • Jesse Wright • Nataliya Knap • Angelica Iancu

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:(none)

NEW BUSINESS:(none)

GOOD & WELFARE:• Dr. Meiselman announced that dental assistant awards were given by the Richmond County Dental Society to five Tottenville High School students for aca-demic excellence.• Dr. Rosenwein congratulat-ed:

º Dr. Ratner for his new po-sition as the vice president of NYSDA. º Dr. Sconzo for a job well

done as the trustee of NYSDA. º Dr. Mindlin as the new

trustee. º Dr. Gounardes as NYSDA

speaker of the House. • Dr. Ariola congratulated Dr. Rosenwein for a great caucus.• Dr. Mindlin acknowledged Dr. Oshrain and his wife for hosting several of our servicemen on Memorial Day at their house.• Dr. Buchalter announced that there will be a fundraiser for Senator Todd Kaminsky in Sep-tember.• Dr. Gounardes announced that Dr. Frank Barnashuk from the Eighth District was elected as secretary-treasurer of NYSDA.• Dr. Ariola announced that Andrew Gounardes is running for NYS Senate.• Dr. Lauro Medrano-Saldaña announced that the next general chairman of GNYDM will be from New York County.

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