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The Newsletter of the Lancaster County Dental Societywww.lancastercountydentalsociety.org

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Lancaster Country Club

CONTINUING EDUCATION

CONTINUING EDUCATION

“Oral Cancer: Screening, Prevention and Treatment”

Dr. Karen Rizzo, Dr. Jennifer Ammons, Mary McNeils LeVasseur

Dr. Reza Farshey

Current Scientific Evidence in Endodontic therapy

JANUARY 18, 2018

Lancaster Country Club

CONTINUING EDUCATION“Tuesday Morning Tips on

Managing the Challenging Pediatric Dental Patient - Part II”

Dr. Peter J. Ross6:00PM - 9:00PM

Lancaster Country Club6:00PM - 9:00PM

6:00PM - 9:00PM

Lancaster Country Club

CONTINUING EDUCATION“Treatment Options Using

Compounded Medications”Dr. Diane Boomsma6:00PM - 9:00PM

MARCH 15, 2018

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I’ll admit it, I am a child of the 1980’s. I grew up with “Jack and Diane suckin’ on chili dogs outside the Tastee Freeze”, hearing President Reagan tell the Soviet Union “tear down this wall” and watching all of the girls in my high school dressing up like Madonna. More than anything else though, I remember being a huge wrestling fan. Hulk Hogan, Jimmy “Superfly” Snooka and Ric Flair were gladiatorial gods that I would look forward to watching on Saturday mornings. But, the one wrestler I always loved to watch more than any other was Arn Anderson. He wasn’t the biggest, the fastest or the most dynamic wrestler but he was consistent. He told you what he was going to do and then he went and did it. “But professional wrestling is staged” you say, “a carefully crafted drama between the hero and his foil.” I agree: it was, is, and always will be - but still I loved it.Why all this talk about professional wrestling? As President of the Lancaster County Dental Society I thought I would take the Arn Anderson approach. I’ll tell you what I am going to do and then I’ll do it. With that in mind I want to preview our 2017-18 continuing education schedule. We’ll start off the year with Dr. Reza Farshey, DMD (sponsored by Dentsply/Tulsa Endo) speaking on “Current Scientific Evidence in Endodontic Therapy”, followed by Dr. Karen Rizzo, MD speaking about HPV. Then we’ll hear from Dr. Pete Ross, presenting, “Tuesday Morning Tips on Managing the Challenging Pediatric Dental Patient, Part II.” Our next topic will be, “Treatment Options Using Compounded Medications” by Dr. Diane Boomsma, Pharmacist. Our final event for the year will be our bi-annual Day with Dentsply, details to follow.

In addition to our continuing education schedule, the executive Board and I are working hard to increase participation in our LCDS events. Since everybody loves a party we have put together a calendar of social activities. Look for the first one to take place near the end of August 2017. So here’s coming at you from the top rope, John Cougar Mellencamp blaring in the background, President Reagan in front of the Stars and Stripes and girls wearing lots of black lace outfits. Oh the 80’s, they were great, weren’t they?

Respectfully, Todd C. Grambau, DMD

From left: Dr. Todd Grambau, President; Dr. Melissa Della Croce, President Elect

Dr. Timothy Paulin, Vice PresidentDr. Eric Howard, Immediate Past PresidentDr. Jason Phillips, Treasurer (not pictured)

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THOUGHTs TO PONDER:CHAIRSIDE CHATTER

To lodge all power in one party and keep it there is to insure bad government.Mark Twain

Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night. Dave Barry

The Lancaster County Career and Technology Center wishes to thank all of the offices that participated in the clinical rotation portion of the Dental Assisting Program. This year we had 20 students who we sent out to you that gained valuable experience and thoroughly enjoyed their externships. Other students participated in our CTC Dental Clinic which operates on Monday and Thursdays with LGH dental residentsand Dr. Marie Kelly. We are preparing, again, for the upcoming intergenerational dental assisting class and welcome potential post-secondary applicants. We still have a few seats available. Should you be contacted by a student to shadow this summer, we are requesting that all potential students spend a day in a dental office to ensure that this profession is truly what they want to persue. Thank you in advance for your cooperation with this requirement. We are hoping the experience that the CTC Dental Clinic affords our students is paying off in the offices. Our goal is that the students get over their initial fears and gain chairside experience prior to coming to your offices. To date, we have had very positive feedback regarding the student clinical skills they presented in your offices. Please feel free to comment on your experience. We are excited to announce that we are re-starting our Dental Lab Technician Program with a date to be announced. We are partnering with Toothsmith’s Dental Lab and more information will be forthcoming. With a dental lab tech shortage we are convinced that the dental profession will benefit by this endeavor. Our Dental Hygiene Program has been approved by the Pa. Department of Education and we are awaiting CODA’s accreditation visit. It has been a long process but we are hopeful that we will have a definite starting date within a few months. The LGH dental residents are winding up their year with us. We have thoroughly enjoyed the difference that they have made in the CTC Dental Clinic and to the community. We are delighted to be able to treat those with low income and uninsured. The CTC Dental Clinic will resume again on Mondays after September 18th. If you have patients who fall under the above areas, please feel free to refer them to us or have them call 717-464-7050 X 7126 to schedule an appointment. Thank you again for your continued support of the Dental Assisting Program at the CTC.

Dr. Marie Kelly DDS/ Instructor Kay Hudak –Dental Assisting Instructor

Volunteer dentists providing a "Dental Home" for low-income uninsured patients.

“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world” Desmond Tutu

Dental Access Lancaster County (DALCO), a partnership among Lancaster County Dental Society, local dentists and Lancaster General Health, provides a “dental home” for low-income, uninsured patients. A dental home is a dental practice that provides ongoing care, including routine cleanings. Patients pay a small co-pay for each visit based on their income. DALCO’s database includes 114 local dental providers. Though the list continues to grow, it is small in comparison to the dental needs of the uninsured in this community. DALCO currently has a 3 month wait list. We are always looking for more dentists to participate with the DALCO program. The DALCO providers have provided over $1,212,000 worth of donated dental care. We realize many dentists already link with other local organizations to provide dental care to those in need; but we are asking you to consider joining DALCO as well. Signing up to see even one patient WILL make a difference. If you would like to join this list of extraordinary community minded professionals or have questions about the DALCO program, please contact: Christine Eyer (717)544-3279 caeyer@lghealth.org

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PRACTICE TRANSITIONS - We specialize in Dental Practice Sales, Appraisals and Partnership Arrangements. Ask about our free guides for Sellers or Buyers. Contact Philip Cooper, DMD, MBA, American Practice Consultants, 800-400-8550 or cooper@ameriprac.com.

LCDSBulletinBoardInfo of interest to the LCDS community

SERVICES OFFERED - Dr. Phil Blanck is available to check hygiene patients for offices any day except Friday. Dr. Blanck is licensed and fully insured. Please text 717.725.3753 or email fillblanck@hotmail.com, if you are in need of hygiene coverage.

SEEKING EQUIPMENT - LCCTC Dental Clinic is looking for a Scanex processor and a conventional x-ray unit. If you or anyone you know might have one or both that is no longer in use, please contact Kay Hudak at khudak@lancasterctc.edu. Thank you!

Philip A. Cooper, D.M.D., M.B.A. Until about a decade ago, most dentists owned onlyone office. There are some exceptions to this, such as specialists who have a number of locations. The landscape has changed considerably. One of those changes has been the growth of corporate dentistry. Another was the deep recession which reduced the busyness of many practices. As a result of these and other changes, many owners have entered the market to acquire additional practices. Some of them have been solo owners and some have been groups of dentists. The groups usually have an administrator to oversee and manage the business aspect of the practices. In order to afford an administrator, there usually needs to a critical massof at least four or five locations. Dentists who are successful in one office often think they can duplicate that success in additional locations. For a solo owner who is contemplating buying additional practices, there are a lot of things to consider. Among them are: Is he or she going to be working the new location? In most cases, there will be the need for another dentist. Even if the seller stays awhile, eventually he will have to be replaced. How much time is the dentist willing to invest in managing and overseeing this office? Will he be using his day off, or cutting back on time spent in his primary office? What will the cost be of not just buying a practice, but upgrades and improvements that may be needed? There tends to be a lot of turnover with associates unless they are given some equity. Will the buyer be willing to have a partner with all the associated issues? If not, replacement dentists will have to be found from time to time. Will there be profit left after the overhead, compensation to the associate and payment of the bank loan? Even if a loan is not needed, there is the opportunity cost of using your own money. I have found the success rate of a solo owner buying another office to be a mixed result. Some of these offices are sold after a number of years if there is limited financial success

and a lot of time and energy invested. Those dentists may have been better served devoting their efforts into maximizing the productivity and profit of their main office. Then there are others who have been successful and eventually added more locations and additional dentists, some of whom became partners. Another option is buying a nearby practice and merging it into your own location. In some instances, only the charts are purchased. In others, the seller works in the buyer’s office for a period of time. Either way, these opportunities tend to be very successful for the buyer. They get an influx of patients without the cost and the overhead of another location. Prices for these situations can vary widely. For those considering buying another office for the first time, it is important to have a plan and thoroughly think through the issues, both pro and con. Evaluate various financial projections and be certain to have a realistic idea of at least the breakeven point. If the plan is to expand and have multiple locations, make sure someone is on board who will be a good administrator. Most successful groups already have one intheir organization. Dentistry has become quite competitive. Multiple locations is one way to compete, just be certain you knowwhat you are getting into. Dr. Cooper has been assisting dentists transition practices in NJ and PA since 1985. He is a member of ADS Transitions and can be reached at cooper@ameriprac.comand 800-400-8550.-------------------------------------

Reprinted with permission from January 2016 Dental Economics magazine.

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Are you planning a vacation or will you be unexpectedly away from the office? Do you need someone to see your

patients in your absence? If so, call or email us at 717-606-6534 or lcdentalsociety@gmail.com. We may be able to help connect you with a Locum Tenen. We have compiled a list of members who are  willing to fill in for

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What is Dental Market Direct?

Please feel free to contact me directly: Justin 217-821-1991 or email us at dmdsupport@dentalmarketdirect.com. Visit our website dentalmarketdirect.com and sign upwith your office information.

Who should I contact if I have questions?

There are no costs, It’s FREE. Why are we free? It is our commitment too pass all savings to our members while remaining on the forefront of the most competitive product pricing. Dental Market Direct, prides ourselves in helping the dental industry in all facets of business. We promise to remaining on the cutting edge of the lowest pricing in the industry offers therefore allowing us to forward all savings on to our members.

How much does it cost?

Dental Maket Direct welcomes all practices and will help any office stay on the forefront of wholesale pricing. Buying Direct benefits all dental practices, we are product diversified and offer the absolute lowest pricingand complete product inventory in the industry. Going Direct will save your practice time and money.

Is this only for general practices or can specialty offices benefit as well ?

How do I get started?Visit our website dentalmarketdirect.com, we have a sign up tab, in the upper right hand corner. You can also take advantage of calling 217-821-1991 or email us atdmdsupport@dentalmarketdirect.com. Once you sign up, our members will immediately receive the absolute lowest pricing and discounts the industry has to offer. Dental Market Direct, can also provide a free costs analysis for your office, showing just how much you can saveby going Direct.

There is no need to tie your practice down with contracts and fees, because Dental Market Direct knows our pricing beats out all others in the industry. Dental Market Direct makes it so easy, you will want to commit to our bottom dollarpricing and convient hassle free ordering.

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Whichcommonwordchangespronunciationwhenthefirstletteriscapitalized?

Whatisthemostpopulardrinkintheworldthatdoesnotcontainalcohol?Answers to 2nd Quarter 2017 "Handpiece" Trivia Corner

A group of birds is called a flock. What’s a group of kangaroos called ? Mob

The robot “Eve” in the movie “WALL-E” was designed by Apple’s Johnathon Ive. What else did he design? The iPod.What year did Sesame Street air ? November 10, 1969.In the rhyme, “Humpty Dumpty”, does it mention that he’s an egg ? No, never mentions it.

After eating something hot and spicy like a pepper or Buffalo wings, if you eat this, it will totally neutralize it ? Teaspoon of sugar

After partying it up at the LCDS Dinner Dance for Cinco de Mayo, we’re ready for a long siesta! We all enjoyed the food and the fabulous band - thank you to everyone who made it possible. Alliance held its final meeting for the working year at the end of May at Ciro’s. Everyone enjoyed the Italian food and we had plenty to talk about. We had our usual busy year with the Holiday Sharing Card fundraiser; Children’s Dental Health Month dental kits with the Boy Scouts, and our very own Poster Contest! (Look for some familiar faces in the current issue of the Pennsylvania Dental Journal!) In line with our mission to support dental education in the communilty, Alliance also sponsors a yearly award for the top outstanding student in the Lancaster County Career and Technology Center’s Dental Assistant Program (adult and highschooler). This year the adult award went to Melissa Johnson. Melissa has accepted a job with Dr Weierbach. The highschool award went to Leksie Pectol, daughter of Dr. Brandon Iverson and his wife Javon. Leksie is going on to dental hygiene school. Congratulations to Melissa and Leksie!

Adios.We’re Done for theSummer!

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Lancaster County Career and Technical Center is in process of CODA accreditation for initiating an Associate Degree Dental Hygiene Program at the Willow Street campus. Third party comments are requested pertaining to the standards for the program or policies and procedures used in the CODA commission’s accreditation process prior to September 15, 2017. A copy of the appropriate accreditation standards and/or the Commission’s policy on third-party comments may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, or by calling 1-800-621-8099, extension 4653. All comments submitted must pertain only to the standards relative to the particular program being reviewed or policies and procedures used in the accreditation process.

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Alliance is off for the Summer!

We will start up again next year in September with our planning meeting. Look for the eVite or for information contact Stephanie Grambau: tsgrambau@hotmail.com.

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LCDS helped several local dental residents (new dentists fresh out of school) connect with potential employers and they

were hired. The board hopes to let members know that we are available to help with these sorts of needs. “We are proud to announce that several new dental residents were able to find permanent positions by way of contacting and/or advertising

with us. We wish them the best and hope they have long, lasting success with their new position in Lancaster County!”

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LCDS is “seeking” dentists and hygienists who would like to provide temporary services for Lancaster County practices.

The LCDS is compiling a list of dentists to serve as Locum Tenens and hygienists who are looking to provide temporary services to

our members. We will provide this list to members as they are requested. If you are interested in being added to our database,

please email us contact information and availabilityat lcdentalsociety@gmail.com. Thank you!

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Lancaster County Dental Society Continuing Education 2017-2018

Lancaster Country Club • 6:00PM - 9:00PM.3 Continuing Education Credits.

DR. PETER J. ROSS • THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2018 “Tuesday Morning Tips on Managing the Challenging Pediatric Dental Patient, Part II”

Course Description: Upon completion of the course, the participant should have an understanding of managing the pediatric dental patient for treatment in a dental office setting. Basic concepts of behavior guidance and sedation will be presented and applied to clinical situations for the dental practitioner. Guidelines from the Reference Manual of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry will be used. This is the advanced presentation of the behavior guidance course given to the LCDS on January, 2017. Learning Objectives: Demonstrate the ability to manage pediatric dental patients with behavior guidance and sedation concepts. Understand the basic principles of behavior guidance as it applies to treatment in a dental office setting. Apply concepts of safe and efficient sedation for the pediatric dental patient.Speaker Bio: “Dr. Ross is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at the Penn State/Hershey medical Center and Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatric Dentistry at the Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University. He is a member of the faculty of the Lancaster General Health General Dental Residency. He is the current president of the Pennsylvania Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Ross is a Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist and practices at Lancaster Pediatric Dental Associates.”

“Oral Cancer: Screening, Prevention and Treatment”

•THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2017 DR. KAREN RIZZO, DR. JENNIFER AMMONS,MARY McNEILS LeVASSEUR

Lancaster Country Club • 6:00PM - 9:00PM.3 Continuing Education Credits.

Learning Objectives: Increase awareness of Screening Brief Intervention Refer to Treatment Model (SBIRT Model). Increase understanding of state and local resources for tobacco dependence treatment.

Mary McNeils LeVasseur • Manager of Community Health and Wellness at Lancaster General Health Penn Medicine. She has been working in the healthcare field for over 20 years and is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating community health improvement programs. Mary is also adjunct faculty at Temple University’s College of Public Health.

Dr. Jennifer S. Ammons • Specialties: Pediatrics Areas of Expertise: Child safety and immunizations Pediatric infectious disease Education: Undergraduate: Drew University, 1994 Medical School: Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 1998 Residency: Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, 2002

Dr. Karen Rizzo • Graduate of Temple University School of Medicine and completed her Residency in Otolaryngology/Head and neck surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. In addition, she is a magna cum laude graduate of Villanova University. She is a current member of the Speech, Language and Hearing Board of Directors and a Past President of the state chapter ofthe American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery (2001-2003).

DR. DIANE BOOMSMA • THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018 Lancaster Country Club • 6:00PM - 9:00PM.3 Continuing Education Credits.

“Treatment Options Using Compounded Medications"

Speaker Bio: Diane Boomsma is a 1982 graduate of Duquesne University, Pittsburgh with a BS in pharmacy and a 2004 graduate of Shenandoah University with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Having worked in community pharmacy for 35 years, she recently opened her own state-of-the-art compounding pharmacy in May 2007 which focuses on wellness- blending traditional medicine with alternative options to provide an integrative approach to health.

2. Discuss various dose forms of compounded medications3. Discuss various treatment options using compounded medications

Learning Objectives: 1. Introduce the “old fashion” practice of compounding medications

Learning Objectives: 1. Provide a novel technique to arrive at an accurate endodontic diagnosis 2. Discuss the latest in endodontic irrigation 3. Shaping the canals using rotary files with advanced metallurgy 4. Obturation with carrier based obturators

“Current Scientific Evidence In Endodontic Therapy”DR. REZA FARSHEY•THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 Lancaster Country Club • 6:00PM - 9:00PM.

3 Continuing Education Credits.

Dr. Reza Farshey received his Bachelors degree in Physics in 1994 from McGill University. He then moved to Boston to study dentistry, and received his dental degree from Tufts University in 1998. After completing a one year general practice residency at Berkshire Medical Center, he went on to maintain a successful restorative practice for the next 7 years. He completed his endodontic specialty training at Boston University in 2007 and has been practicing in the Washington metropolitan area ever since. Dr. Farshey has a strong interest in endodontic education. He actively lectures for numerous local and regional study clubs, as well as Dentsply Sirona Endodontics. Most recently, Dr. Farshey co-authored an article for the European journal Premium Practice Dentistry, entitled “Endodontic Diagnosis: The Third Dimension.”

Course Description: Oropharyngeal Cancer: What’s New and What’s Not. Oral cancer was seen primarily in the front of the mouth of older menwho smoked and drank alcohol. Cancers are now being seen in the back of the mouth in younger men regardless of local causes. The difference isexposure to Human Papilloma Virus. Of the 40,000 cancers found in parts of the body where HPV is found, it is causative in 31,500 of thosecases. Our panel will discuss screening and diagnosis as this is a cancer that responds wel to treatment. The role of Gardasil in preventionwill be reviewed as well the importance of tobacco cessation.

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Lancaster County Dental Society Continuing Education 2017-2018

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FORM“Lancaster County Dental Society, is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing dental 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 (11/1/15 to 10/31/18).”

LCDS Member Doctor. : $40 per course (A $160 Value for only $120!)LCDS Member Staff : $25 per course (A $100 Value for only $75!)Non-LCDS Member Doctor. : $60 per course (Not eligible for Early Bird Special)Non-LCDS Member Staff : $40 per course (Not eligible for Early Bird Special)

Evening Course Pricing (3 CE Credits)

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL Fees:

FOR LCDS MEMBER DOCTORS: BUY ALL 4 COURSES AND RECEIVE 1 THURSDAY EVENING COURSE FREE!FOR LCDS MEMBER STAFF: BUY ALL 4 THURSDAY EVENING COURSES AND RECEIVE 1 FREE! (MAY EVENT NOT INCLUDED)

Please print names of all in attendance and letter designation of the course they are attending:

Name: ___________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Check # ______________ Preferred Phone #: Day ____________________ Night______________________ E-mail address:______________________

Please indicate those courses you wish to attend Light fare and beverages will be available at all lectures

ALL EVENTS WILL BE HELD AT THE LANCASTER COUNTRY CLUB

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November 16, 2017: "Oral Cancer: Screening, Prevention and Treatment" by Dr. Karen Rizzo, Dr. Jennifer Ammons, Mary McNeils LeVasseur

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C January 18, 2018: “Tuesday Morning Tips on Managing the Challenging Pediatric Dental Patient, Part II” by Dr. Peter J. Ross

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March 15, 2018: “Treatment Options Using Compounded Medications” by Dr. Diane Boomsma

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September 28, 2017: “Current Scientific Evidence in Endodontic Therapy” by Dr. Reza Farshey

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No Refunds Available. All checks made payable to Lancaster County Dental Society.If you have questions, please contact Bridgette Weiss, LCDS Secretary at 717-606-6534, or lcdentalsociety@gmail.com.

RSVP by Friday, September 15, 2017, for the Early Bird Special to Lancaster County Dental Society, P.O. Box 5157, Lancaster, PA, 17606.All other courses, please RSVP no later than 3 days prior to the date of the lecture(s) you are attending. No Refunds Available. Cash or Check only. Questions: call 606-6534 or e-mail lcdentalsociety@gmail.com.

May, 2018 “Register ONLINE with DENTSPLY in early 2018. More information to follow.”

Thomas Lewis Regan DDS

Dr. Loeffler presenting Dr. Regan with the prestigious H. K. Cooper Award for 2017

Dr. Kenneth “Dusty” Loeffler

Dr. Thomas Lewis Regan

H.K. Cooper Award 2017•presentation•

THOMAS LEWIS REGAN DDS It was without reservation, when Eric Howard called me and asked if I would be willing to present the H.K. Cooper award to Tom. “Not a problem at all”, I said, “as we have been connected for over 30 years”. Tom is one of the most methodical and exacting clinicians that I have ever had the pleasure to Study, Prep and Play with. Tom has always been totally committed to his family and tonight we are pleased to have joining us, his Wife Barb, sons Brian and Chris and his Mother, Doris. Nothing short of perfection is how my friend has practiced in Quarryville since 1977. From years of CE with the PAGD Peak Plan Track One, to the Dawson Academy in Florida, to the RV Tucker cast gold study club, Tom has shown his consistent passion for both his patients and his office Team with a solid, steady, dedicated posture. All the time, while building a premium practice, he was dedicating time to Special Olympics and multiple other philanthropic endeavors to better the dental experience for the patients of Lancaster County. He Served as President of the Lancaster County Dental Society in 1990. In October of 2007, Tom was admitted to the 100 year old dental study club, The Stomatological Club of Philadelphia. The addition of Tom now provided me with company on the monthly journey down to Philly. Talking shop all the way down and all the way back resulted in my not being able to find his secret back roads from Quarryville to Essington. Our only rough patch one time, was a return trip where Tom,

not really experienced with a manual transmission in awhile, was challenged with driving my Acura TL six speed back to Lancaster. No worries, he did quite fine, although the clutch was a bit hot whenwe hit Quarryville. In April of 2011, Tom suggested, that since we were all a bit slow around here that we fly to Santa Barbara for advanced training in Molar Endo with Steve Buchanan. Upon our return, Tom hit the ground running and had a room set up just for endo, driving his assistants nuts, as assisting in a difficult endo can be, for the assistants in our restorative world, a bit boring. I, on the other hand, got back and the first six patients I encountered were the one’s my experience told me the proverbial “know when to refer” and as a result, I protected my Team and have not done a molar since... A few years ago, Tom, the Perfect Presbyterian, called me for a reference for him as he was interested in getting involved with St. Joseph’s Health Ministries and their dental projects. I told him I would be happy to make him an honorary Catholic, with my “blessing”, so he could proceed to help the children of Lancaster County. Tom, I consider you one of the most honorable people I know and a very, very, dear friend. The 2017 HK Cooper award could not go to a more deserving person. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for our profession and the patients of Lancaster County.

Dr. Kenneth “Dusty” Loeffler

Herbert K. Cooper Dental Achievement AwardThe Lancaster County Dental Society

dedicates this award to the memory of the late Dr. H. K. Cooper, a Lancaster orthodontist who pioneered the team

approach to the treatment of cleft lip and palate. His efforts led to the founding of The Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic in 1938.

The first installation in the world that took full recognition of the problems of facial deformity. Dr. Cooper, a compassionate man, dreamed of helping victims of this

disorder, and through his skill, vision, intelligence, and faith, was able to see his

dream become reality. The recipients of this dental achievement award embody

the highest ideals of our community and profession, as exemplified by Dr. Cooper.

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