A publication of the Texas Dental Association

February 2007 • Volume 8, Issue 2

TDA Today is available online at www.tda.orgTDAT o d a y

2007 TDA Legislative DayBrings Members to Austin

The Texas Dental Association’s (TDA) Legislative Day proved, once again, that the bestadvocates for dentistry are TDA members. During the morning of February 21, 2007, at theOmni Hotel in downtown Austin, over 230 TDA members, spouses, and dental students

learned about issues facing Texas from Susan Combs, Comptroller of Public Accounts; Sen. JaneNelson, chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee; and freshman Rep. Diane Patrick,spouse of TDA member dentist Ned Patrick in Arlington. Sen. Nelson was presented with two awards— a TDA Excellence in Patient Advocacy Award and a service award from the Fort Worth (12th)District Dental Society.

Guest speakers included Dr. Linda Altenhoff, manager of the Oral Health Group at theDepartment of State Health Services; Dr. Gary McDonald, presiding officer of the Texas State Board ofDental Examiners; and Mr. William Prentice, associate executive director of Governmental Affairs ofthe American Dental Association. A panel on legislative issues was moderated by Dr. Jerry Long, chairof the TDA Council on Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, and panel participants included LisaBarsumian, TDA director of public affairs; Jay Bond, TDA director of policy; Diane Rhodes, TDApolicy manager; and TDA’s contract lobbyists Dr. David Sibley, Nora del Bosque, and Susan Ross.

During the afternoon, TDA members visited senators and representatives in their legislative officesat the Texas State Capitol to convey TDA positions on issues ranging from dental preferred providerorganizations (PPOs) to increased Medicaid reimbursement rates to funding for the Texas State Boardof Dental Examiners and the dental loan repayment program. Each senator and representative receiveda gift bag generously provided by the Alliance to the Texas Dental Association.

Thank you to all of you who helped make the 2007 TDA Legislative Day such a successful event!Information on 2007 legislative issues can be found on the Legislative page of the TDA website(www.tda.org). For more information, contact Lisa Barsumian, TDA director of public affairs, lisab@tda.org. ★

TDA president Dr. Tommy Harrison (left) presents Sen. Jane Nelson (R–Lewisville)the TDA Excellence in Patient Advocacy Award for her commitment to ensuringaccess to high quality dental care in Texas.

At the morning conference,Comptroller of PublicAccounts Susan Combsdescribes many of theinnovative programs she hasinstituted since taking officethis year.

Dr. Gary McDonald, presiding officer of the TexasState Board of Dental Examiners, informs conferenceattendees about TSBDE’s budget needs.

Pre-dental students from the University of Houston along with Dr. Tom Ewing (center)barnstorm the Capitol to inform legislators about TDA’s positions.

Open for tours are two new “Theo Tooth Mobiles” from St. David’s Foundation in Austin. The vans travel to areaschools and social agencies offering free dental treatment to underserved children.

Dr. Randy Mitchmore (left) meets with Rep. SylvesterTurner during a short break in Session (D–Houston).

Rep. Borris Miles (D–Houston) visits with the members ofthe Houston contingency. From left: Mr. Patrick Waters(UTDB student), Rep. Miles, Ms. Tiffany Tredway-Ransom (UTDB student), Dr. Thomas Janson, and Dr.Anita Berry-Brown.

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February 2007 • Volume 8 Issue 2www.tda.org

Editorial Staff: Christopher F. Anderson, D.D.S., M.S.D.,

EditorEdwina J. Shires, Managing Editor

Paul H. Schlesinger, Communications Coordinator

Stefanie Clegg, Website ManagerBarbara S. Donovan, Art Director

BOARD OF DIRECTORS TEXAS DENTAL ASSOCIATION

President THOMAS C. HARRISON, D.D.S.; President-elect A.

DAVID MAY, JR., D.D.S.; Past President RICHARD C. BLACK,

D.D.S.; Vice President, Southeast R. RONALD COLLINS, D.D.S.;

Vice President, Southwest FREDERICK T. PHILIPS, JR., D.D.S.;

Vice President, Northwest DAVID R. COX, D.D.S.; Vice

President, Northeast JENNIFER J. BARRINGTON, D.D.S.; Senior

Director, Southeast DOUGLAS W. BOGAN, D.D.S.; Senior

Director, Southwest JOSE L. CAZARES, JR., D.D.S.; Senior

Director, Northwest V. WAYNE MCENTIRE, D.D.S.; Senior

Director, Northeast LEE P. ONEACRE, D.D.S.; Director, Southeast

R. MARK PEPPARD, D.D.S.; Director, Southwest RISE’ L.

LYMAN, D.D.S.; Director, Northwest WILLIAM M. WALTON,

D.D.S.; Director, Northeast F. DEE REA, D.D.S.; Secretary-

Treasurer J. PRESTON COLEMAN, D.D.S.; Speaker of the House

GLEN D. HALL, D.D.S.; Parliamentarian MICHAEL L. STUART,

D.D.S.;Editor CHRISTOPHER F. ANDERSON, D.D.S.; Executive

Director MARY KAY LINN; Legal Counsel WILLIAM H. BINGHAM

TDA Today (USPS 022-007) is published monthly except forDecember by the Texas Dental Association, 1946 S. IH-35, Ste400, Austin, Texas 78704-3698, (512) 443-3675. PeriodicalsPostage Paid at Austin, Texas and at additional mailing offices.POSTMASTER: Send address changes to TDA TODAY, 1946 S.IH-35, Ste 400, Austin, TX 78704-3698.Annual subscriptions: Texas Dental Association (TDA) members,$5. In-state American Dental Association (ADA) affiliated, $15+ tax. Out-of-state ADA affiliated, $15. In-state non-ADAaffiliated, $30 + tax. Out-of-state non-ADA affiliated, $30.Single issue price: TDA members $1. In-state ADA affiliated, $3+ tax. Out-of-state ADA affiliated, $3. In-state non-ADAaffiliated, $6 + tax. Out-of-state non-ADA affiliated, $6.Contributions: Manuscripts and news items of interest to themembership of the Association are solicited. Manuscriptsshould be typewritten, double spaced, and the original copyshould be submitted. Please refer to Instructions forContributors in the annual August Directory of the Texas DentalJournal for more information. Every effort will be made to returnunused manuscripts if a request is made but no responsibilitycan be accepted for failure to do so. Anonymouscommunications will receive no consideration whatsoever. Allstatements of opinion and of supposed facts are published onauthority of the writer under whose name they appear and arenot to be regarded as the views of the TexasDental Association, unless such statements havebeen adopted by the Association. Articles areaccepted with the understanding that they havenot been published previously.

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Editor’s Quick SummaryBy Christopher F. Anderson, DDS, TDA Editor

The Board of Directors of the Texas Dental Association met on Thursday and Friday, February 22 and 23, 2007, following a highlysuccessful TDA Legislative Day on Wednesday. Dr. Thomas C. Harrison, president, presided. In addition to routine activities,the Board:

• received an update on legislative activity from the Council on Legislative and Regulatory Affairs; • received a report from the Committee on Access to Dental Care in Medicaid and CHIP that included plans to develop a policy paper

on the use of fluoride varnish and a white paper on needed improvements in the Medicaid system; • gave final approval to the proposed budget for 2008; • approved resolutions updating policy on member assessments and establishing a $50 per member assessment, the proceeds of which

will go to the TDA Smiles Foundation; • approved a resolution authorizing the TDA executive director to investigate modifications to the third and fourth floor board rooms

to include features to facilitate paperless meetings; • approved a resolution for the TDA to assist the Texas Head Start Save Our Smiles project on September 14, 2007; • approved a resolution establishing an annual stipend for the chair of the Council on Legislative and Regulatory Affairs beginning

January 1, 2007; and • conducted an in-depth discussion of the concept of public image and developed guidelines on the subject to be forwarded to the Future

Focus Committee for further development and assignment to the appropriate agencies of the Association for implementation. ★

February 2007Update

The campaign of Dr. John S. Findley for ADA president-elect in 2007 continuesto gain momentum! Again, Dr. Findley is traveling across Texas to share hisvision and listen to you regarding the important issues facing the profession

of dentistry.

This month is the inaugural “issues feature,” and Dr. Findley will address a new topicevery month. To submit an issue or question to Dr. Findley; for more information on thecampaign, copies of brochures or lapel pins; or to host a fundraiser in your area — pleasecontact campaign chairman Dr. Michael Stuart (mstuartdds@sbcglobal.net) or TDA staffliaison Lyda Creus Molanphy (lyda@tda.org).

Findley Face-to-Face

Q: What is the potentialimpact of the NationalHealth InformationInfrastructure (NHII) ondentistry?

A: NHII has beenmandated by the federalgovernment and is beingdriven by the expectationsand capabilities of a rapidlyexpanding “now” society,which poses our professionone of its most significantchallenges in decades. The promise, however, of a better way of patient care will notbe answered by any government mandate, and not by a programmer’s algorithms, butin the same manner this profession has answered every other challenge — strong anddetermined efforts by grassroots dentists to see that our profession embracestechnology, but defines its parameters as we must honor our obligations to bothpatient and profession. ★

Give Kids A Smile! Day

Give Kids a Smile! Day, the annual kickoff of national Children’s Dental Health Month, is observed onthe first Friday in February. The American Dental Association actively promotes this activity, which isdesigned to provide dental treatment and oral health education to children in need.

Texas Gives Kids A Smile! In Texas, providers deliver oral health care through a variety of local initiatives, which represent the many

creative ways oral health care can be delivered.

• St. Paul’s Children’s Dental Clinic, Tyler: Through the efforts of 11 volunteer dentists and 34 additional dental professionals, 51children received various restorative and preventative procedures, with an estimated value of treatment of $20,000.

• Rio Grande Valley District Dental Society: Twelve volunteer dentists provided oral health care services valued at $25,471,including service commitments of needed orthodontic casework.

• Paris: A trio of individual dentists opened their offices to serve the oral health needs of local children. These individuals made aremarkable difference to their community by providing over $12,000 in oral health treatment services.

Report Your Statistics Please report your statistics to the Texas Dental Association Smiles Foundation at smiles@tda.org.

Reporting is simple — just tell us how many doctors participated, how many patients were treated, and themonetary value of the services provided.

Look for more summaries in your TDA Today newsletter. ★

Attention: Medicaid and CHIP Providers

All Medicaid and CHIP ProvidersMust Have NPI Number

The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is requiring Medicaid andChildren’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) providers to have a NationalProvider Identifier (NPI) number by May 23, 2007.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This requirement also applies to Medicaid and CHIP providersthat submit paper claims.

The NPI requirement is intended to help standardize claims and make claimsprocessing more efficient. There is no charge to get an NPI. Providers can apply onlinefor their NPI, free of charge, by visiting http://nppes.cms.hhs.gov or by calling (800) 465-3203 to request a paper application. The CMS NPI page, located at http://www.dms.hhs.gov/apps/npi/01_overview.asp, is the only source for official CMS education andinformation on the NPI initiative; all products listed on this site are free or charge.

For more information, please contact Diane Rhodes, drhodes@tda.org, (512) 443-3675. ★

ADA president-elect candidate Dr. John S. Findley (center) visitswith hosts Dr. Kathleen Nichols, Dr. Jay Adkins, and Dr. ChrisAnderson (behind the camera) during a fundraiser at Dr.Nichols’ home in Lubbock on February 3, 2006.

Official Notice:Proposed DuesAssessment

I n 2006, the Texas Dental Association (TDA) House of Delegates authorized a $50assessment on the 2007 member dues statement to support the TDA SmilesFoundation. Assessment monies were specifically earmarked as 50 percent to the

operating fund and 50 percent to the permanent endowment fund.

This is official notification to TDA members that the 2007 House of Delegates willconsider a $50 assessment on the 2008 member dues statement to continue support of theTDA Smiles Foundation — earmarked as 50 percent to the operating fund and 50 percentto the permanent endowment fund. For your information, the TDA Bylaws stipulate thatsuch assessments must be reviewed annually and require a 2/3 vote of the House forapproval each year. ★

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On The Road AgainBy Thomas C. Harrison, DDS, TDA President, 2006–2007

This past month has been another busy one for me as my year as TDA president enters the stretch run. With a little more than two and a halfmonths to go before May 13, when I will become past president, I’ve visited 21 out of 26 component dental societies at least once. The otherfive components are all lined up for a visit, and I plan on reaching my goal of attending all 26 TDA district dental societies by the end of April.

I began the last 30-day time period with a trip to Las Vegas and Los Angeles on January 24 and 27. I’ve been a presenter of the ADA SUCCESSSeminar since 1991. The 8-hour seminar on practice management is given to junior and senior dental students at all the dental schools throughout thecountry. On Thursday, January 25, I presented at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas School of Dentistry and on Saturday, January 27, at theUniversity of Southern California School of Dentistry. The dental school at UNLV is 10 years old and the school is paperless. USC prides itself as theleader in the nation in problem-based learning. It’s a privilege to get to go to the dental schools across the country to see the differences in curriculumand the varying degrees of emphasis.

On Saturday, February 2, I attended the second TDA Budget Committee meeting in Austin. Our TDA secretary-treasurer Dr. Preston Colemandoes an outstanding job reporting our financial status to the Budget Committee and the Board of Directors. As we approach the TDA Annual Session

May 10–13, 2007, in San Antonio, it appears that no dues increase will be necessary. Thursday, February 8, I drove to Austin for a dinner with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio president Francisco G. Cigarroa, M.D. We were joined by

Dean Kenneth L. Kalkwarf, UTHSCSA Dental School, and other dignitaries representing the dental school and the TDA. Similar events are held every year with all three Texas dentalschool deans and presidents of health science centers to continue dialogue.

After the dinner, I drove to Odessa, arriving at 1:30 a.m. in the morning. On Friday, February 9, I attended an all-day CE seminar on endodontics sponsored by Tulsa Dental. Iaddressed the Permian Basin (21C) District Dental Society during lunch.

On Saturday, February 10, Mary Sue and I attended the Capital Area (10th) District Dental Society gala at the Renaissance Hotel in the Arboretum Area in Austin. On Tuesday,February 13, I flew to Ft. Worth for my visit with the Ft. Worth (12th) District Dental Society. I attended the Valentines Dinner of the Central Texas (11th) District Dental Society onThursday, February 15 in Temple, and then drove on to Dallas for the February 16–17 Texas Mission of Mercy (TMOM). Over the 2 days, 932 dental patients were treated, making theevent organized by the Texas Dental Association Smiles Foundation another huge success.

I flew to Austin on Monday, February 19, to attend a week of meetings — the TDA Council on Legislative and Regulatory Affairs on February 20, TDA Legislative Day on February21, and the TDA Board of Directors, February 22–23.

As you can see, I’ve been on the road quite a bit. I’m looking forward to coming to a meeting in your neck of the woods. You can access my scheduled dental society visits atwww.tda.org ->Dentist->Calendar. ★

Editor’sCornerBy Christopher F.Anderson, DDS, TDA Editor

The other day, an out-of-state consultant was intown to work with the Board of Directors. As partof her preparation for her visit, she had surfed

around our TDA website. I had a few minutes with her toget her impressions. She had approached the site assomeone who was moving to Texas and needed a dentist.She had a few suggestions for improving the user-friendliness of the process, but the telling remark camewhen we went through the steps to the display of a listingof TDA members in a particular ZIP code. She looked atthe list and immediately said that there was one name shewould pursue. That individual’s name was underlined as anindication that he had a personal webpage on the TDA site.

The consultant pointed out that, in her newcomerpersona, she would want to know such things as hours theoffice was open, what insurance was accepted, whatservices were offered, directions to the office, andinformation about the doctor himself. All of this was rightthere on the personal webpage, but it was not otherwiseavailable to the searcher. The bottom line: GET APERSONAL WEB PAGE! It’s very inexpensive, you canmodify it whenever needed, and it’s a no-brainer to set up.People are moving into our state daily, and many will becomputer-savvy enough to go looking for a dentistthrough the Texas Dental Association’s site. Be sure thatthey will investigate you further as a possible provider. Justcontact Stefanie Clegg, our web manager, at the TDAcentral office, and she’ll guide you through the process.This is a really valuable member service, and far too fewof our members have taken advantage of it. I encourageyou to contact Stefanie at your earliest convenience. ★

Letter to the Editor “Just pour it down the drain”From: James N. Ross, DDS, FAGD, College Station

During a dental appointment, a patient who happens to be a preschool teacher began telling me about her terribleday at school. She explained that she usually has a class of about 25 kids. Every couple of years, one hyperactivekid will single handedly disrupt her teaching the class. Tears almost came to her eyes, when she told me that her

entire class was like that — “just horrible, I can’t teach.” Between that dental appointment and her next, she told that she had been to a teacher’s training session. She had

talked with two other teachers in her district that were having multiple hyperactive students in exactly the same age groupof kids. This strongly suggests that there is some environmental factor that is causing the phenomena. We do not knowwhat affects the chemicals released into the environment are going to have on the next generation.

I have been storing used fixer for several years and I went to the TDA website looking for a company that disposes ofx-ray fixer. No answers were there, so I called the TDA hoping for an answer. I finally gave up. I asked another dentistwhat I should do with it. He said, “Just pour it down the drain.” I responded that we don’t know what these chemicals aredoing to the next generation. Then I thought about the hyperactive kids in my patient’s class.

Most dentists are concerned about preserving our environment for the health of future generations. We would like todo what is right, if we can find an easy way to do it. I have been unable to find information about disposal of x-ray fixeron the TDA website. Phone calls to the TDA have had a similar result. The TDA should step forward by providing areadily available listing of facilities that properly dispose of x-ray fixer solutions. Until then, “Just pour it down the drain”is not an option.

Response From time to time, the TDA staff receives inquiries from dentists around the state regarding the proper disposal of

potentially hazardous substances used in dental offices. Below is a brief, TDA staff researched summary of variousoptions.

TCEQ Compliance Assistance: In an effort to get an answer, we called the toll-free number listed under “ComplianceHelp for Small Business” (800-447-2827) at the state agency responsible for environmental protection, the TexasCommission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). While the TCEQ compliance specialist who took our call was veryhelpful, the answer turns out to be: “It depends.”

Ask Your Local POTW: Although TCEQ has statewide responsibility for enforcing environmental protection laws andregulations, in this case the responsibility resides with the local “Publicly Owned Treatment Works,” or POTW inregulatory speak. In other words, check with the operator of the local sewage treatment plant that treats wastewaterdischarged from your dental office.

If your office is serviced by an “on-site wastewater treatment system,” commonly known as a septic system, you canforget about pouring fixer or other chemicals down the drain. According to TCEQ, permits for septic systems only allowthem to treat “domestic waste.”

Proper Documentation is Essential: In many communities, local sewage plants are not equipped to handle certainwastes, including fixer solutions that may contain silver, without special pre-treatment. If the operator of your localsewage treatment plant tells you it’s okay to pour fixer or other chemicals down the drain, be sure to document the dateand time of your conversation and the name of the person with whom you spoke.

Analyzing a Sample: If the sewage plant operator can’t give you an answer because of being unsure about what’s in thewaste, you can pay to have a sample analyzed by a laboratory (to find a lab, look in the Yellow Pages under “Laboratories– Analytical”). If you decide to obtain a lab analysis, which can cost $200 or more, the TCEQ spokesman suggestedsubmitting the “ugliest” possible sample and asking the lab to determine if it qualifies as hazardous waste. He also stressedthat “dilution is not the solution,” that is, it doesn’t help to dilute the sample with water to make it seem less hazardous.

Other Disposal Options: If the sewage plant operator says that you can’t use the drain to dispose of fixer or otherchemicals — or if you decide that having a sample analyzed is too costly — you still have a couple of options. Thesimplest is to store the waste solutions in a container on-site and contract with a licensed waste disposal company to haulit off. The TCEQ spokesman suggests that you shop around to get the best price. (You also may want to contact otherlocal dentists and see if they are willing to establish an informal waste disposal co-op.)

Do It Yourself? If the cost of using a commercial waste disposal hauler is prohibitive, you might consider disposing of thewaste yourself. Although TCEQ rules prohibit landfills from accepting liquid waste, it may be possible to mix liquid wasteswith concrete in a container and then discard the container in a landfill that is properly certified to accept such waste. ★

CODE: Third Party Payor Issues

Compiled by the Council on Dental Economics (Council on Dental Care Programs and Continuing Oral Health)

Are You Confused About RulesRegarding “Coordination ofBenefits?”

The Council is working on an article for theMarch 2007 TDA Today to address this issue. Ifyou have any specific third-party payor issues

you would like the Council to address, please contactCassidy Neal at the TDA central office, (512) 443-3675,extension 152. ★

A Texas State of Mind:Fun, Fellowship, EducationBy Dr. Andy Doerfler, Chair, TDA Council on Annual Session

There is nothing better than springtime in San Antonio, Texas, and no place better than the TEXASMeeting. Your Texas Dental Association’s Annual Session/TEXAS Meeting blends fun, fellowship, andphenomenal education. You can experience all of the excitement during the weekend of May 10–12, 2007.

There are 81 world-class clinicians to choose from, with courses ranging from learning Spanish in thedental office to the Millionaire Next Door to every aspect of clinical dentistry. Forty-four of these speakersare “first timers” to the Texas Meeting and a couple of these speakers are making their “inaugural”presentations in the dental arena. Some of the presenters will travel from Australia and Canada. Also, thereare 42 hands-on workshops throughout the meeting. There truly is something for everyone.

The Exhibit Hall features an assembly of thefinest companies on the planet with over 470booths displaying the latest and greatest supplies,services, and technologies. Complimentary “spirits”are available during happy hours on Thursday andFriday afternoon, as well as cash prize drawingseach day. Exhibits are open all three days.

Thursday evening, you can “rock ‘til youdrop” by dancing to the oldies during the TexasParty. Nationally famous Johnny Dee and theRocket 88’s will play tunes from the past whileyou dance the evening away. A complimentarybuffet will entice your palate. Meet new friendsfrom around the country or enjoy thecompanionship of old cronies from the past.

Test your golfing skills at the HealthySmiles Annual Golf Classic at Pecan Valley GolfClub on Friday. Profits benefit the TDA SmilesFoundation. Also on Friday, learn how to makethe perfect enchilada and the perfect margaritawith well known Chef Blanca.

Chicago Midwinter’s Dr. Al Kleszynski saidit best “…that special Texas hospitality hascontributed in making the TDA meeting one ofthe biggest up and comers in the country.” Formore information, please contact your TDA AnnualSession Department, (512) 443-3675, or visit thewebsite at www.texasmeeting.com. ★

During its January 2007 meeting, the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) gave final approval to one new ruleand two amendments to existing TSBDE rules.

Rule 104.1: The Board amended Rule 104.1, which governs continuing education requirements for licensees. Theamendment updated the jurisprudence requirement for dentists and dental hygienists. As amended, Rule 104.1 now requires alicensee to complete either the new, on-line jurisprudence assessment or three hours of jurisprudence continuing education every 3years. After January 1, 2008, only the jurisprudence assessment will fulfill the requirement.

Rule 114.4: The Board approved a new Rule 114.4, which sets out certification requirements for dental assistants whomonitor the administration of nitrous oxide. The new rule requires a dental assistant to take a TSBDE-approved course thatincludes an examination in order to be certified to monitor the administration of nitrous oxide.

Rule 115.2: The Board amended Rule 115.2, which governs permitted duties for dental hygienists, to update thecertification requirements for dental hygienists who monitor the administration of nitrous oxide. As amended, Rule 115.2now requires a dental hygienist to take a TSBDE-approved course that includes an examination in order to be certified to monitorthe administration of nitrous oxide.

For more information, please contact Jay Bond at jbond@tda.org or Diane Rhodes at drhodes@tda.org. You may also call the TDA central officeat (512) 443-3675. ★

TDAT o d a yFebruary 2007 • Volume 8, Issue 2 • www.tda.org

This recurring section is designed to help TDA members keepup with important Texas State Board of Dental Examiners(TSBDE) rules, other regulations, and state law affecting their practices.

Contact the TDA Board: ✽ HARRISON: (281) 492-6064, tharrison@tda.org ✽ MAY: (325) 677-5316, dmay@tda.org ✽ BLACK: (915) 592-5853, rblack@tda.org ✽ COLLINS: (281) 983-5677, rcollins@tda.org ✽ PHILIPS: (361) 992-9871, fphilips@tda.org ✽ COX: (817) 596-7782, dcox@tda.org ✽ BARRINGTON: (972) 923-0374, jbarrington@tda.org ✽ BOGAN: (713) 467-3458, dougbogan@tda.org ✽ CAZARES: (956) 686-5000, cazaresdds@tda.org ✽ MCENTIRE: (806) 359-1644, wmcentire@tda.org ✽ ONEACRE: (972) 394-2114, loneacre@tda.org ✽ LYMAN: (830) 612-2229, rlyman@tda.org ✽ PEPPARD: (512) 835-9557, mpeppard@tda.org ✽ WALTON: (325) 893-5875,wwalton@tda.org ✽ REA: (903) 236-7023, drea@tda.org ✽ COLEMAN: (210) 656-3301, jcoleman@tda.org ✽ HALL: (325) 698-7560, ghall@tda.org ✽ STUART: (972) 686-8828, mstuart@tda.org ✽ ANDERSON: (806) 792-5111,canderson@tda.org ✽ LINN: (512) 443-3675, marykay@tda.org ✽ BINGHAM: (512) 495-6000, bbingham@mcginnislaw.com

Join us at the 2007 TEXAS Meeting,

May 10-12 in San Antonio, Texas

Come by to check your e-mail, look up directions, print

boarding passes, check out the NEW TDA Express Portal,

or sign up for a Personal Web Page.

Purchase photos from the TEXAS Meeting! TDA's photographer will be taking candid photos during

the TEXAS Meeting. The photos will be ready the next

day at the Internet Café or online after the meeting at

www.texasmeeting.com/estore.

Sponsored by Dental Symphony

Join us at the TDA Internet Café at the 2007 TEXAS Meeting! Come by to check your e-mail, look up directions, printboarding passes, check out the new TDA Express portal, or sign up for a Personal Web Page. The café will be located in theregistration area May 10–12, 2007. Sponsored by Dental Symphony.

Purchase photos from the 2007 TEXAS Meeting! Attendees will also have an opportunity to purchase photos taken at theTEXAS Meeting. TDA’s staff photojournalist, Paul Schlesinger, will be taking candid shots during the meeting. Once you arephotographed, you’ll receive a ticket that will let you know when and where you can pick up your printed photo in a protectivefolder. The photos will be available the next day at the Internet Café located in the registration area.

All photos taken at the 2007 TEXAS Meeting will also be available for purchase on TDA’s website after the meeting. Photosfrom the 2005 and 2006 TEXAS meetings are still available at www.texasmeeting/estore.

Questions? Contact Stefanie Clegg at (512) 443-3675 or stefanie@tda.org. ★