THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE OKLAHOMA DENTAL ...

DR. RICHARD HAUGHT:President of the Amercan Dental Association, pg. 18

VOLUME 95/ISSUE 6 FEBRUARY 2005

T H E O F F I C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E O K L A H O M A D E N TA L A S S O C I AT I O N

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OFFICERS 2004-2005PRESIDENT

Lee Beasley, DDS

PRESIDENT-ELECTSid Nicholson, DDS

VICE PRESIDENTPamela Low, DDS

SECRETARY/TREASURERKaren Rattan, DDS

EDITORRaymond Cohlmia, DDS

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORDana A. Davis

JOURNAL STAFFEDITOR

Raymond Cohlmia, DDS

ASSOCIATE EDITORSDavid B. Shadid, DDSDennis Weibel, DDS

ADVISORY EDITORFrank J. Miranda, DDS

MANAGING EDITORDana A. Davis

PUBLICATIONS/ADV. MANAGERStephanie Trougakos

CORRESPONDENTSCENTRAL DISTRICTSteven Powell, DDS

EASTERN DISTRICTTyson Christy, DDS

NORTHERN DISTRICTJandra Mayer-Ward, DDS

NORTHWEST DISTRICTRonald Vaughn, DDS

OKLAHOMA COUNTYJeff Cohlmia, DDS

SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICTKevin O’Halloran, DDS

TULSA COUNTYMichael Kincaid, DDS

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFFEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dana A. Davis

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTShelly Murphey

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORBrian Houston

PUBLICATIONS/ADV. MANAGERStephanie Trougakos

MEMBERSHIP SERVICESODASCO, Inc.Kay MosleyCoordinator

Amber Begay

RECEPTIONISTEmily Clarkson

OKLAHOMA DENTAL FOUNDATIONGuillermo Gallegos

THE OKLAHOMA DENTAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL (ISSN 0164-9442) is published ten times per year by the Oklahoma Dental Association, 629 NW Grand Blvd, Ste. A, Oklahoma City, OK 73118, (405)848-8873. Annual subscription rate of $6 for ODA members is included in their annual membership dues. Rates for non-members are $36. Single copy rate is $6, payable in advance. Periodical postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK POSTMASTER: Send address changes to OKLAHOMA DEN-TAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL, 629 NW Grand Blvd, Ste. A, Oklahoma City, OK 73118.Opinions and statements expressed in the OKLAHOMA DENTAL AS-SOCIATION JOURNAL are those of the author and are not necessarily those of the Oklahoma Dental Association. Neither the Editors nor the Oklahoma Dental Association are in any way responsible for the ar-ticles or views published in the OKLAHOMA DENTAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL.

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INSIDEODA Today

President’s Message / pg. 4 Dental Organization News / pg. 5

Calendar of Events / pg. 6 Letter to the Editor / pg. 7

New Members / pg. 7 In Memoriam / pg. 7

ODA New Building Update / pg. 9 Announcements / pg. 11

Staff Responsibility Chart / pg. 11 News You Can Use / pg. 11

Nothing But The Fax, Maam? / pg. 12

Who & WhatProfi le: Shelly Murphey / pg. 14

Council Spotlight: Governmental Aff. / pg. 15Legislative Update / pg. 16

DENPAC Contact Dentists / pg. 16

FeaturesDr. Haught: A Life of Leadership / pg. 18

2005 Annual Meeting Preview / pg. 22The Truth About Asset Protect. / pg. 24

Section 179 Deduction / pg. 26

Classifi edsGeneral Listings / pg. 28Limited Practice / pg. 28

ADVERTISER’S INDEXAlexander & Strunk Inc. / pg. 23

Delta Dental / IFC

Dental One / pg. 20

Great Southwest Dental Lab / BC

Heumann Dental Lab / pg. 27

Kelly Dental Lab / pg. 21

ODASCO, Inc. / pg. 13

Patterson Dental Supply / pg. 31

Precision Orthodontics / pg. 25

Sedation-On-Call/ pg. 15

Stillwater National Bank / pg. 17

Texas Dental Association / pg. 10

ON THE COVER:Dr. Richard Haught, ADA President, Tulsa

PRESIDENT’S M E S S A G EBy: Wm. Lee Beasley, DDS

The month of February marks the beginning of the 2005 Oklahoma State Legislative session. The session begins Monday, February 7 and will end by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 27. These four months are the window of time through which all state legislation will be crafted. This means a lot of legislation will be considered and decided upon in a very short amount of time – and much of this legislation will affect all of us both as practicing dentists and business owners. This is because legislation introduced and passed this year has the capability of being good or bad for the oral health of all Oklahomans, legislation may increase or decrease Oklahomans’ access to dental care, it may protect or hamper the scope of practice of Oklahoma dentists, and legislation may aid or hurt the viability of small businesses. The possible outcomes of legislation related to dentistry have drastic implications for both the oral health of all Oklahomans and for every licensed dentist. This is why it is imperative that our voice is heard at the Capitol. Every time an issue arises at the Capitol that impacts dentistry, every single Legislator must know our position on the issue – they must understand how we stand collectively as an Association and they must know how we stand individually as voters, citizens, neighbors and potential political supporters. During this past legislative off-season, the ODA has done several things to position the Association to increase our political infl uence for 2005. For example, DENPAC has developed guidelines for how and when politicians are supported by DENPAC funds. These guidelines explicitly tie fi nancial support to whether or not a politician is supportive of legislation that is good for oral health, dentistry, and small business. Also, ODA contract lobbyist Scott Adkins and ODA Executive Director Dana Davis have implemented procedures and plans to constantly monitor and evaluate the situation at the Capitol, so that ODA members are immediately made aware of any important legislation. This means that from this point forward, the ODA will not be blindsided by legislation that is damaging to the oral health of Oklahomans. While these Association changes are essential to our legislative success in 2005, they are just the beginning of a formula of legislative success. To be truly successful legislatively, to protect all of the things that are important to us—our patient’s oral health, the profession of dentistry, the health of small business—we must each reach out and do our part to be heard at the Capitol . For the ODA to be a force at the Capitol, we must each:

• JOIN DENPAC – DENPAC is the political action committee that supports state and national politicians who are friendly to oral health, dentistry, and small businesses. DENPAC is the backbone of the Association’s collective political efforts, and it is imperative that each of us belong. • BECOME A CONTACT DENTIST – We must have at least one contact dentist for every member of the Oklahoma Legislature. A contact dentist is the ODA member that is responsible for contacting individual Legislators on behalf of the ODA. Become a contact dentist now. Contact Stephanie Trougakos (405.848.8873; strougakos@okda. org) to volunteer or for more information • ATTEND “DENTIST DAY AT THE CAPITOL” – Dentist Day at the Capitol is February 15th. Come see Dr. Richard Haught address the Oklahoma State Legislature. Politically, there is strength in numbers—join us so that our State Legislators witness the strength of our Association • GET TO KNOW YOUR LEGISLATOR – Invite your Senator and Representative to your offi ce or make an appointment to stop by and see them. Get to know them and communicate your concerns about issues related to dentistry. When you have a personal relationship with a Legislator, they are more apt to consider your opinion when you contact them, and they may actually contact you when they have a question that relates to oral health • RESPOND TO ODA LEGISLATIVE ALERTS – When important legislative issues arise, the ODA may choose to send a legislative alert to all ODA members. When this happens, read the alert and follow through on the recommended actions. This often involves simply calling, faxing, or e-mailing your Legislator. When the Capitol is inundated with the opinions of over 1,500 ODA members, WE WILL BE HEARD!!!

Legislatively, this year will be an important one for the ODA. This year we will fully establish our infl uence at the Oklahoma State Capitol—an infl uence that will bear fruit for years to come. However, we can only establish this infl uence with your help. The Association’s political power is only equal to the number of our members who are active and supportive of our efforts. So, let’s roll up our sleeves and get to work. I’m excited about what we can accomplish together, and I thank you for all of your efforts.

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UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA COLLEGE OF DENTISTRYBy: Frank J. Miranda, DDS, MEd, MBA, Senior Associate Dean

STUDENT NEWS Jeremy Johnson (DS-3) represented the OU College of Dentistry during the 2004 ADA/Dentsply Student Clinician Program at the ADA annual meeting in Orlando, Florida last month. He presented his table clinic “Torsional Strength of Stainless Steel versus Nickel-Titanium Endodontic Instruments” which received the Dentsply International Award as the top overall table clinic during the College’s Scientifi c Day last April.

FACULTY NEWS Ken Coy (Associate Dean, Student Affairs) and G. Fräns Currier (Director, Graduate Orthodontics) were inducted as Fellows of the International College of Dentists during convocation ceremonies in Orlando, Florida in October. Ram Nanda has stepped down as chair of the Department of Orthodontics and the Division of Developmental Dentistry effective December 31, 2004, but will continue in the department as a full-time faculty member. G. Fräns Currier (Director, Graduate Orthodontics) is currently serving as acting department and division chair. During Nanda’s 33-year tenure as chair, the department has been recognized around the world for its many contributions to the fi eld of orthodontics.

TULSA COUNTY (TCDS)By: Jeff Parker, DDS, TCDS Editor

WOW – We had 300 dentists, dental team members and their families attend our fi rst ever Dental Family-Day Festival that was held at the home of Dr. Kent and Jan Shacklett. Many “special thanks” to the following committee members who worked tireless hours to make this memorable event a huge success: Mella Glenn, Judy Keenan, Gretchen Landers and Kathy Trammell with the Dental Alliance helping with the picnic details and adding the special touches to the tables with fall centerpieces that were given as door prizes; Angie Cook, RDH, with the Tulsa County Hygienists’ Society supplying the signs, name tags and the awards ribbons for the Cookie Contest win-ners; Linda Bilby with the Tulsa County Dental Assistants Association on the planning committee; Drs. Peggy Dickson, Wrany Southard, and Mike Kincaid organizing the picnic and shuttle details, pony rides, Jupiter Jump, balloons, volley ball and other activities; Drs. Vic Trammell and Larry Lander “the head burger & dog fl ippers”; “our own” Dr. Steve Lusk for supplying the sound system; Dr. Shacklett’s staff that helped serve and all of the volunteers who helped set up on Saturday and supervised activities and cleaned up on Sunday; Peoples State Bank for donating the meat and the hot dogs; and last but not least, Dr. Kent and Jan Shacklett for their gracious hospitality in having the festival at their eight-acre residence. Our TCDS retirees were honored at our November 9th evening

meeting with Channel 2 Meteorologist Dan Threlkeld presenting an early warning weather program. The following TCDS retirees were in attendance and received membership pins: Drs. Robert Baker, Jr., George E. Ballew, Marion Bowen, Charles Brown, Lawrence Ed-wards, Marc Frazier, J. Richard Hall, J. Robert Ingram, Ron Lamb, L.E. “Gene” Long, John May, John McCrory, George Menkoff, Robert Miller, B. Clint Miner, J. Dan Moore, Jimmie Patterson, Jerry Solow, R. Bruce Stewart, Warren Streck, Charles Trudgeon, Jack Warriner, James Whitehead and Nelson Wolfe. Those un-able to attend include: Drs. Warren Aldridge, Tom Alley, Richard Bradley, Bill Castles, George Coe, Dick Hudson, Pat Hutchens, Tom Klein, Gene Lewis, Roger Metcalf, Elton Rose, Fred Sims, Ed Smith, Frank Sommer, Art Taubman, Jack Wadlin, Charles Williams. We “packed the house” for our November 12th speaker Dr. New-ton Fahl, Jr., who presented an awesome program on “Composite Artistry-Mastering Anterior Restorations.” We want to recognize and say “Thank You” to Ultradent Products, Inc. – Rep Chris Chenoweth; 3M ESPE – Rep Bill Gates; and AXIS Dental – Rep Todd Lester who co-sponsored Dr. Fahl’s program. Congratulations to our TCDS golfers – Drs. Roger Andrews, Roger Baker, Craig Buntemeyer, Jan Cobble, Nick Hunter, Mike Kincaid, Gary Kuenning, John Lockard, David Pedicord, Wade Sessom, Pat Shannon, and Gary Theobald – who won the Wisdom Cup Golf Tournament at Karsten Creek on October 29th. Our December 9th Holiday Casino Party “rocked” with our “DJ” Dr. Steve Lusk! It was a special evening with 228 people enjoying an evening fi lled with great friends, delicious food and a lot of action at the black jack and roulette tables. And a BIG THANK YOU to the following who donated the door prizes and congratulations to the winners! Peoples State Bank donated the 1st grand prize - $500 in gift certifi cates to Woodland Hills Mall – winner Allene Donley, (Dr. Paul Strahan’s team member); TCDS donated the 2nd grand prize - 2 Sooner Packs - Basketball Tickets Packs – winner Tiffany Seal, (Dr. Wrany Southard’s team member); Patterson Dental donated the 3rd grand prize - Gift Certifi cate to Mahogany’s Restaurant – winner Amy Emerson, (Dr. Clint Emerson’s wife); Sullivan-Schein donated a Gift Certifi cate to McGill’s Restaurant – winner Brittany Mash-burn, (Dr. Ray Beddoe’s team member); POH Company donated a Williams-Sonoma Gift Certifi cate – winner Dr. Stephen Glenn; EODDS donated a Gift Certifi cate to Atlantic Sea Grill – winner Sam Osburn, (Dr. Kimberly Cozort’s team member); Tulsa Drillers donated a Fan Pack – winner Sheila Beesley, (Dr. Paul Strahan’s team member); Dr. Mike Kincaid donated four hockey tickets to the January 29th OKC Blazers game in Tulsa – winner Laura Shannon, (Dr. Kyle Shannon’s wife); Burkhart Dental donated a Gift Certfi -cate for Burkhart merchandise – winner Claudia McGinnity, (Dr. Tom McGinnity’s wife); the Renaissance Hotel donated a Friday or Saturday Night Stay and Breakfast for Two – winner Lynn Kincaid, (Dr. Mike Kincaid’s wife); $20 Cinemark Movie Dollars Packages donated by TCDS – winners: Dr. K.D. Parks, Dr. Misty Bowler, Dr. Ray Beddoe, Dr. Tawana Bourlier, Dr. Ray Smith, Jr., Lori Sav-age, (Dr. Walter “Flash” Davies, III’s, fi ancé), Marie Roberts, (Dr. Newton Simer’s team member), Margaret Michalopulos, (Dr. Larry Sims’ team member), Jenny Haberman, (Drs. Wade and Carrie Sessom’s team member), Susan Davidson, (Dr. Gary Davidson’s wife), and Stacie Donceel, (Dr. Kimberly Cozort’s team member); and Charleston’s Restaurant Gift Certifi cates donated by TCDS – win-ners: $25 certifi cates: Dr. Jon Cooper, Dr. Walter “Flash” Davies, III, Chris Rice, (Dr. David Pedicord’s team member’s spouse),

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Have an event you would like listed on the ODA Calendar?

Email details to [email protected]

ARE YOU A MEMBER OF A

DENTAL FAMILY?

The ODA LEGACY project is currently seeking information from ODA members who have parents,

grandparents, siblings, cousins, or other family members that are also dentists.

Please contact the ODA and provide your dental family tree and photographs. This information will

be used to honor dental families at the ODA Annual Meeting, in various publications, and at

events related to the ODA Centennial celebration.

Contact Kay Mosley to submit your family information: 405.848.8873; [email protected]

F E B R U A R Y

FEBRUARY 1 – OUCOD Senior Night, Faculty House

FEBRUARY 4 – Give Kids a Smile! Day

FEBRUARY 7 – Tulsa County Dental Society Executive Meeting

FEBRUARY 10 – Oklahoma County Dental Society Dinner Meeting, Homebuilders

FEBRUARY 11 – ODA Strategic Planning Session, OKC

FEBRUARY 15 – ODA Dentist Day at the Capitol

FEBRUARY 21 – Retired Dentist Lunch, ODA Headquarters

FEBRUARY 22 – Oklahoma County Dental Society BOT Meeting

M A R C HMARCH 4 – ODASCO Shareholder’s Meeting, ODA Headquarters

MARCH 4 – ODA Board of Trustees Meeting, ODA Headquarters

MARCH 7 – ADA Washington - Leadership Conference, Washington, DC



MARCH 15 – Tulsa County Dental Society Awards Banquet & Installation of Offi cers, Renaissance Hotel, Tulsa

MARCH 15 – Tulsa County Dental Society All-Day Meeting Featuring Dr. Charles Wakefi eld, Renaissance Hotel, Tulsa

MARCH 21 – Retired Dentist Lunch, ODA Headquarters

MARCH 22 – Oklahoma County Dental Society Board of Trustees Meeting

MARCH 24 – Oklahoma County Dental Society Dinner Meeting, Homebuilders

MARCH 25 – Oklahoma County Dental Society Continuing Education, Homebuilders

MARCH 28 – Tulsa County Dental Society Executive Meeting

build.

Dan Draper, Jr.Birth: 1940Death: November 18, 2004Stillwater, Okla.

Dan Draper, former ODA lobbyist, passed away Thurs-

day, November 18, 2004 from an apparent heart attack

at the age of 64.

Mr. Draper, former Oklahoma House Speaker, was

fi rst elected to the House in 1970 and helped lead the

state through the oil boom years of the 1970’s and early

1980’s.

He later went on to serve at the Capitol as a lobbyist for

several organizations, including the Oklahoma Dental

Association.

I n M e m o r i a m

welcome!ODA NEW MEMBERS

LESLIE CHRISTOPHER – TULSA COUNTY1638 S Carson #1112, Tulsa, OK 74119(918) 584-3176KHEM WOOD – TULSA COUNTY401 - A South Utica Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104(918) 599-8383

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Dear Editor: For the ODA membership’s edifi cation and enlighten-ment: The cost of your federal narcotic license has increased 85.7% over the last three years. Sincerely,Dr. Don Smith,Oklahoma City

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Ashley Moody, (Dr. Mike Kincaid’s team member), $50 certifi cates: Kyla Rice, (Dr. David Pedicord’s team member) and Kevin Vandalia, (Dr. Kimberly Cozort’s team members’ date). The following TCDS members with 35+ years and still active were honored and in atten-dance to receive membership pins at the party: Drs. Gary Burnidge, George Bussman, Jerry Emerson, Jack Hudspeth, Allen Keenan, Gene McCormick, Laurence McElwaine, K.D. Parks, Donald Ray, Kent Shacklett, Pat Shannon, Daniel Slanker, Jerry Smith, Paul Sommer, Jim Torchia, E.J. Vaught, Ross Waltzer and Adolph Wil-liams. Those unable to attend included: Drs. Dewey Ballew, John Carletti, Jan Cobble, Richard Corley, Walter Davies, Jr., Bruce Di-eterlen, Tom Glass, Kenneth Goljan, Ed Grimes, Dean Harrington, Richard Haught, Myron Katz, Don McArthur, Jorge Madamba, Tom Malnar, David Marks, Timothy Moore, Ed Roberts, James Sellers, Larry Shelton, Norval Smith, Ronald VanTuyl and Larry Williams. Thank you to the following dental offi ces that volunteered to par-ticipate in the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree to make a difference in the lives of some Tulsa area families during the holidays: Drs. Mark Argo, Bob Augsburger, Roger Baker, Kathy Beller, Ken Bezan, Wes Black, Gary Burnidge, Conrad Casler, Brenda Chockley, Jon Coo-per, Gary Davidson, Walter Davies, III, Gene Drake, Mark Faulkner, Kenneth Garner, Ben Gerkin, Deboria Gill, Felipe Gonzalez, Mark Hodge, Mike Kincaid, John Landers, John Lockard, Steve Lusk, David Maddox, Robert Mongrain, John Mose, III, David Pedicord, Carrie Sessom, Wade Sessom, Larry VanDyck, John Warden, Steve White, Mark Whitney, Ron Winder, Rieger Wood and James Yeats. We want to say congratulations to Dr. Gary Burnidge selected as the Tulsa People Magazine’s 2005 “Volunteer of the Year” for commitment. We want to invite all dentists and their staff to our Friday, March 18, 2005 all-day continuing education program featuring Dr. Charles Wakefi eld on “Current Perspectives in Restorative Materials & Cos-metic Dentistry” that will be held at the Tulsa Renaissance Hotel. Welcome “New TCDS Members” Drs. Leslie Christopher and Khem Wood!

OKLAHOMA ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN DENTISTS By: Jeannie C. Panza, DDS

The Oklahoma Association of Women Dentists (OAWD) sponsored its annual “Back To School Bash” at the OU College of Dentistry on August 31 to welcome the new freshman dental students. The 34 attendees included sophomore, junior and senior dental students, practitioners from the community, and ten freshman “guests of honor”. Each fi rst-year student received a “goodie bag” of items that might be useful during a hectic fi rst year in dental school. The party theme was “Fiesta”, with tables

in the Student Commons decorated with miniature piñatas, sombreros and con-fetti. Dinner featured a main course of enchiladas catered by Tony Marbel’s in Norman, which was muy bueno! We hope to see more of the fi rst-year students involved in our upcoming events and

assuming leadership posi-

tions in the near future. Good luck to all of you and welcome to the profession!

OAWD also held its fi rst membership Meet N’ Greet at the ODA building on November 9 to attract new members from the practicing community. Three local Oklahoma wineries (Indian Creek, Nuyaka Creek, and Red-land Juice Company) were on hand to provide samples of their products. A feast of fi nger foods

and desserts helped to keep the “munchies” at bay!Special guest Lee Beasley (ODA President) welcomed the group and stayed to visit with OAWD members. Mary Martin and Tamara Berg supervised the door prize giveaway and new members were given the chance to get acquainted with both state

and student offi cers as well as current members. All in all, it was a delightful evening that is sure to be repeated. We extend a special welcome to our newest OAWD members: Martha Garzon, Vann Greer, Stacy Revels, and Susan Whiteneck.

(Left to right) Student chapter vice president Shannon Williams (DS-4) and president Beth Bohanon (DS-4) with treasurer Dr. Suzie Beavers (Oral Diagnosis) are ready to welcome guests to the Back To School Bash.

(Left to right) Seniors Jennifer Chambers and Jessica Spring (in blue scrubs) chat with new freshmen Randy Kahue, Kendra Hammond, and Natalie Spring.

ODA President Lee Beasley visits with (left to right) Vann Greer, Tamara Berg, Karen Rattan, Teresa Davis, and Martha Garzon during the OAWD’s fi rst Meet N’ Greet.

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“I contributed to the centennial campaign in order

to give back to dentistry. The ODA has been

there for me and I want the Association to con-

tinue to serve my needs as a dentist. I hope that

one day I can share with my child or grandchild

that I helped in building the ODA Headquarters

and that I attended the ground breaking ceremo-

ny. Building a place like this will probably only

happen once in my lifetime and it is important for

me to be a part of the centennial campaign.”

Cenntennial Member,

Dr. Tamara Berg,

explains why she

supports the new

ODA Headquarters

O DA N E W H E A D Q U A RT E R SB u i l d i n g U p d a t e

build a legacy.

build the future.

build the new oda headquarters.

In January, the roof was completed on the new ODA headquar-ters. The parking lot is in the process of being poured and windows are being installed. Additionally, inside the building electrical and plumbing work is being completed. The new ODA headquarters is located at N.E. 13th and Stiles.

Make your pledge to help pay

for the new ODA Headquarters

today. Your contribution is tax

deductible as a business

expense and by paying for the

new headquarters now, the

association will save $25,000 per

year in interest payments alone.

Become an ODA Builder today

by calling 800-876-8890 or

by visiting www.okda.org.

C O N T I N U I N G E D U C AT I O N The Ski ‘n Learn Seminar offers 16 hours of continuing education held Monday,

March 21 through Thursday, March 24. A morning session will be held from 7:30-9:30 a.m., with an afternoon session from 4:30-6:30 p.m. A full breakfast will be served to seminar attendees at the morning sessions and snacks and

beverages are offered during the afternoon sessions.

Call 800.489.2532 for registration information.Visit the www.okda.org for more information.

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March 19-26, 2005Big Sky Resort

Big Sky, Montana

The Oklahoma Dental Association is a host for the Ski ‘n Learn Seminar at Big Sky Resort in Big Sky, Montana, March 19-26, 2005. Several other state dental associations will also co-sponsor the trip

including Alabama, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Maryland and Missouri.

Executive Assistant

Shelly Murphey

Assistant to ED

HOD Affairs

BOT Affairs

Personnel

Accounting

Bylaws & Policy

Budget & Planning

Nominations & Elections

Dental Care

Publications & Advertising Manager Stephanie Trougakos

Publications

Legislative Update

Annual Meeting Exhibits & Sponsors

DENPAC

Government Affairs

CoordinatorAmber Begay

Mediation Review

ODF

ODASCO

Office ManagerGuillermo Gallegos

BuildingMaintenance

IT Services

ODF

Director of Membership

Kay Mosley

Member Services

Member Records

Annual Meeting

Local Arrangements Committee

Council on Membership & Membership Services

ODASCO

Receptionist Emily Clarkson

Care Dent

Senior Dent

Director ofCommunications

Brian Houston

Website

Promotions

Public Information

Media Relations

Council on Dental Education

Publications

ODASCO Website

Annual Meeting Exhibits, Sponsors, & Speakers

Executive Director Dana Davis

Government Affairs DENPAC

Staff Responsibility Chart

October 2004

Executive Assistant

Shelly Murphey

Assistant to ED

HOD Affairs

BOT Affairs

Personnel

Accounting

Bylaws & Policy

Budget & Planning

Nominations & Elections

Dental Care

Publications & Advertising Manager Stephanie Trougakos

Publications

Legislative Update

Annual Meeting Exhibits & Sponsors

DENPAC

Government Affairs

CoordinatorAmber Begay

Mediation Review

ODF

ODASCO

Office ManagerGuillermo Gallegos

BuildingMaintenance

IT Services

ODF

Director of Membership

Kay Mosley

Member Services

Member Records

Annual Meeting

Local Arrangements Committee

Council on Membership & Membership Services

ODASCO

Receptionist Emily Clarkson

Care Dent

Senior Dent

Director ofCommunications

Brian Houston

Website

Promotions

Public Information

Media Relations

Council on Dental Education

Publications

ODASCO Website

Annual Meeting Exhibits, Sponsors, & Speakers

Executive Director Dana Davis

Government Affairs DENPAC

Staff Responsibility Chart

October 2004

DR. DEVAUGHN TO CHAIR OKLAHOMA COMMISSION FOR HUMAN SERVICESDr. Richard L. DeVaughn of Enid has been named the new chairman of the Oklahoma Com-mission for Human Services by Governor Brad Henry. The panel oversees the state’s largest agency, the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. DeVaughn was appointed in Novem-ber 2003 to a nine-year term on the commission, which expires in August 2012. DeVaughn received his undergraduate degree from OSU and his dentistry degree at the University of Missouri School of Dentistry in Kansas City. He has practiced family dentistry in Enid since 1967.

DR. MARK SMITH NAMED RURAL DENTIST OF THE YEARDuring its annual meeting in Oklahoma City, the Rural Health Association of Oklahoma pre-sented its award for the Rural Health Dentist of the Year for 2004 to Dr. Mark D. Smith. Smith graduated from Grand View Elementary School and Broken Arrow High School, and received his bachelor’s degree from Northeastern State University. He pursued his dental education at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. In November 2000, Smith – along with his wife of 13 years, Sharla, and two children, Hunter and Sierra – moved back to Tahlequah to open a private practice.

Announcements:

C O N T I N U I N G E D U C AT I O N The Ski ‘n Learn Seminar offers 16 hours of continuing education held Monday,

March 21 through Thursday, March 24. A morning session will be held from 7:30-9:30 a.m., with an afternoon session from 4:30-6:30 p.m. A full breakfast will be served to seminar attendees at the morning sessions and snacks and

beverages are offered during the afternoon sessions.

Call 800.489.2532 for registration information.Visit the www.okda.org for more information.

O D A C O - S P O N S O R S S K I ‘ N L E A R N S E M I N A R

March 19-26, 2005Big Sky Resort

Big Sky, Montana

The Oklahoma Dental Association is a host for the Ski ‘n Learn Seminar at Big Sky Resort in Big Sky, Montana, March 19-26, 2005. Several other state dental associations will also co-sponsor the trip

including Alabama, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Maryland and Missouri.

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Electronic transmissions are becoming the preferred media of communication for documents of all sorts. We use fax machines and e-mail, and we can “scan in” virtually any documents (photos, cop-ies of text, or even colorful greeting cards) and send them over those little wires that connect our whole world together. At the other end, our recipient can view it (literally in seconds) just the way we sent it. Whether it’s a fax machine or a computer, the same basic method of transmission is used. Let’s look at the general system. Fax machines, e-mail, electronically scanned documents – we all use them, but how do they work? Let’s look at the fax machine. Incidentally, if you didn’t know it, “fax” is short for “facsimile.” Anyway, the operational steps are simple.We take the sheet of paper that has our message, slide it into the machine, dial the number, and let it go. When you insert the sheet, it is scanned into the machine, much like a copier at your local store. Scan-ning converts the text into an electronic language. This is comparable to the old telegraph or the “Western Electric Telegram”, based on the traditional Morse code system, in which the telegraph operator reads each letter of the document and converts them into dots, dashes, etc. until the entire document is fi nished. On the other end, the receiving operator listens to those dots and dashes, recreates the correspond-ing letters, and physically writes them down until the transcription is complete. The readable document is then delivered to the recipient. The same thing happens with faxes except that fax machines have their own specifi c language or code. The fax machine creates a “non-visible” dot pattern on a sheet of paper. Each dot is very small and is assigned a location, much like a mathematical graph. You know – go “x” number of units over and “y” number of units up. As the paper is scanned into the machine, the specifi cally located dots are read. If the machine sees a dark spot where a dot is located, it marks it as “positive” (“1” in binary language); blank areas are marked as “nega-tive” (“0”). Remember that text and photos are nothing more than black and clear dots arranged in a pattern refl ecting the text or photo. After the document is scanned, the machine creates a stream of information (thousands of dots being read as negative and positive) that is then sent over the phone line. The receiving fax machine then “decodes” this format, recreating the positive and negative dot locations. Voila! You now have in your hands an identical copy of the document, sent from possibly thousands of miles away and having traveled through a virtual maze of phone lines. The fax machine has certainly revolutionized the communications industry and has made a considerable infl uence on how we conduct our everyday business. However, many consider the limitations of the machine no longer acceptable. Transmissions and receptions are in black and white, the system can be tediously slow and, depending on the type and supply of the paper used in sending and receiving machines, the subject may remain the same but the overall layout and design of the document can change dramatically. To be able to send color, transmit faster and, most importantly,

recreate the received document in the exact format, look, and content of the original document would be a logical step forward. Take our own ODA Journal as an example. It is available on the website for viewing, reading, and reference. Since it is in full color with multiple graphics, it would certainly be nice to be able to view it in its actual format. Enter “Adobe Acrobat Reader”. This system is probably the most widely used scanning and transmission system for this purpose. It uses the same basic format as a fax machine, but it can incorporate color, format, size, etc. to receive and reproduce the exact document on the receiving end. Adobe Acrobat Reader is free software that lets you view and print Adobe PDF (Portable Document Format) fi les on a whole host of devices and computer operating systems. It is available at the Adobe website (adobe.com); however, we have provided that same link and download at our ODA website. If you don’t have the Acrobat Reader installed in order to view our journal (or many of our other documents) you can easily download it by clicking on “download” and then “install”. After installation is complete, the document you are trying to read should pop up. You’re done! Best of all, when you go to other sites, or if someone sends you a “PDF” document, you don’t have to re-install the reader. Just click on the document, Adobe Acrobat will automatically open, and the document will pop up for your viewing or printing. Many of you have asked how to create these documents. Please note that Adobe Acrobat Reader is a “read only” version of the soft-ware and is, as previously mentioned, free. If you wish to expand your options, you can download (for a fee) the full version at that same site; it is also available on disk at your local retailer. There are many ad-ditional features in this purchased version, but mainly it will allow you to create PDF documents for storage, sending, etc. By the way, if you haven’t been to the ODA website recently, you’re in for a surprise. We are constantly modifying it, and adding new and exciting items and features. So check back often. Just to remind you, the website address is: www.okda.org. Adobe Acrobat Reader and the “PDF” document is your key to viewing the wealth of pages and information just the way the author intended for you to view it – in full color, exact paragraph format, text copy, you name it. Try it today at your ODA website. Nothing But The Fax, Maam? I say, “No way, let’s ‘PDF’ it!”

Until next time,Raymond Cohlmia

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P RO F I L E : S H E L LY M U R P H E Y,O DA E X E C U T I V E A S S I S TA N T

Shelly Murphey is the Executive Assistant to ODA’s Executive Director Dana Davis. Born and raised in Edmond, Oklahoma, Murphey attended the University of Central Oklahoma where

she received a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Public Rela-tions. An avid photographer and skier (water and snow), Murphey joined the ODA in 2002. As Executive Assistant, Murphey is ODA Executive Director Dana Davis’ right-arm assisting her with the implementation of ODA policies related to governance and helping plan and execute the Opening Ceremony, President’s Dinner, and VIP arrangements at the ODA Annual Meeting. Murphey is also the ODA Offi cer coordina-tor on all Executive Committee, Board of Trustees, and House of Delegates meetings. Additionally, she is responsible for maintain-ing both the ODA accounting system and the staff benefi t program. These responsibilities make Murphey the hub of logistics and com-munications for the Executive Director and ODA Offi cers. The ODA Journal recently sat down with Murphey to discuss what excites her about being an ODA staff member and what she has learned during her tenure at the ODA.

ODA: What has been the most exciting aspect of being on the ODA staff?SM: Watching the many changes that have occurred over the past three years – it is exciting to know that I am part of a team of over 1,500 people working toward the same mission. I’m also really excited about moving into the new ODA building.

ODA: As part of the ODA staff, what are your goals for the ODA?SM: I want to eventually know ODA policy and the bylaws more indepth. I am really interested in governance. I think it is amazing how an organization like the ODA takes so many diverse members and comes together to achieve common goals. The process by which an Association like ours oper- ates and accomplishes objectives is fascinating, and I want to be an expert on the subject of governance in general and

ODA governance specifi cally, so that I can do what I can to help this Association get to where it needs to go, and do so in a way that fully considers the opinion of all of our members.

ODA: What have you learned from your involvement with the Council on Bylaws and Policy efforts?SM: I’ve learned a great deal about parliamentary procedure and the importance of facilitating a meeting so that it runs smoothly while also achieving intended goals – this has been a lesson learned from this Council and working with the Board of Trustees and House of Delegates.

ODA: What have you learned from working with ODA Executive Director Dana Davis?SM: To look at the forest and not to focus so much on the branch of a single tree.

ODA: What is something you have learned about dentistry since joining the ODA?SM: I got an interesting tutorial on implants one day when I visited Dr. Nicholson’s offi ce. He briefl y explained the procedure from start to fi nish. I was amazed by the sophistication of modern implant technology. Plus, the end result of what implants can do for a patient is really impressive.

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The role of the Council on Governmental Affairs is to maintain contact with all governmental agencies involved with dental health care. The Council, along with the help of Executive Director Dana Davis and ODA Contract Lobbyist Scott Adkins, act as liaisons for the ODA mem-bership to ensure that the voice of the ODA is heard at the Oklahoma State Capitol. The Council also monitors upcoming bills in an attempt to infl uence state legislation and rules or regulations that affect the dental profession and/or the dental health of the public of Oklahoma. The Council strives to involve the entire membership and allied orga-nizations in the legislative process through a system of contact dentists. In order to maintain communication between dentists and legislators, the ODA must have at least one contact dentist for every member of the Oklahoma Legislature. A contact dentist is the ODA member that is responsible for contacting individual Legislators on behalf of the ODA. The Council, as the liaison with all state and federal boards and agencies involved with dental care programs, also makes recommen-dations concerning rules, regulations, or legislation that affect the dental profession or the dental health of the public. The Council also relies on ODA membership to help get the word out to State Legislators. The contact dentist program is a great example of the members helping the Council. But, members should also get to know their legislator. Invite your Senator and Representative to your offi ce or make an appointment to stop by and see them. Get to know them and communicate your concerns about issues related to dentistry. When you have a personal relationship with a Legislator, they are more

apt to consider your opinion when you contact them, and they may actually contact you when they have a question that relates to oral health Also respond to ODA legislative alerts.When important legislative issues arise, the ODA may choose to send a legislative alert to all ODA members. When this happens, read the alert and follow through on the recommended actions. This often involves simply calling, faxing, or e-mailing your Legislator. When the Capitol is inundated with the opinions of over 1,500 ODA members, WE WILL BE HEARD!!!

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As a new legislative session ap-proaches with many new faces in the Oklahoma legislature, the ODA is look-ing to update and expand its contact dentist program. The following is a list of responsibilities for contact dentists:

• Develop and maintain a relationship with the senator and representative in your district. Make contributions to the senator’s and representative’s respective campaigns when appropriate.• Serve as the dentist your senator

and representative will contact when there is legislation that impacts the practice of dentistry.• Serve as the spokesperson for the ODA when the ODA needs to get a message to your senator and representative. • Participate in Dentists Day at the Capitol.• Assist DENPAC in determining and distributing campaign contributions.• Participate in grassroots training sessions when offered by the ODA or Component Society. Organize a

grassroots training session in your geographical area.

The ODA wants to increase the number of contact dentists for each legislative district. The more individu-als we have the louder our voice will be. To volunteer to be an ODA contact dentist contact Stephanie Trougakos at the ODA offi ce by phone at 405-848-8873 or by email at [email protected]. ODA needs you and you need visibility at the State Capitol.

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The holiday season is now over and that can only mean one thing: The Oklahoma Legislature is about to go back to the Capitol. On Monday February 7th, the Oklahoma Legisla-ture will convene to kick off its 50th regular session. The faces in the House and Senate will look a little different than the last time we talked. There are 39 newly-elected freshmen in the House and 15 new Senators. That’s over 1/3 of the legislative makeup. So many new faces will make it more important than ever to develop a personal relationship with your individual senator and representative. The 50th Legislature will be historic. For the fi rst time since 1921, the Oklahoma House of Representa-tives will be controlled by the Republicans. Todd Hiett (R-Kellyville) was elected Speaker of the House by the members on January 4th. Speaker Hiett will oversee a chamber now comprised of 57 Republicans and 44 Democrats. Susan Winchester (R-Chickasha) was elected the fi rst woman ever to serve as Speaker Pro Tem, the second ranking member of the House. Lance Cargill (R-Harrah) was selected Majority Leader by

the Republican caucus. Representative Jari Askins (D-Duncan) was elected by her caucus to serve as Minority Leader. On the Senate side of the rotunda, the Democrats still have the majority, albeit a smaller one. Sena-tor Cal Hobson (D-Lexington) was elected President Pro Tempore by the members and will run the daily operation of the Senate. Senator Hobson will preside over 26 Democrats and 22 Republicans, a swing of 2 seats to the Republicans from last year’s 28-20 split. Senator Glenn Coffee (R-OKC) was chosen by his members to serve as Minority Leader. The legislative session promises to be an exciting one for Oklahoma’s dentists. In February, our own Dr. Richard Haught, President of the ADA, is scheduled to visit the Capitol and address the legislature. This will be held in conjunction with our annual ODA Day at the Capitol. Also, your ODA will be tracking and assisting with potential legislation being sponsored by the state Board of Dentistry. Watch for specifi cs on these and other activities from the Capitol in the coming weeks.- Scott Adkins, Lobbyist

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Dr. Richard Haught, a general dentist from Tulsa, is currently in the middle of his term as the 141st American Dental Association President. The Pryor, Okla. native has been

heralded by the ADA News as possessing a “quiet determination” and was described in the same publication as epitomizing “the American work ethic with his dedication, self-dis-cipline and goal-driven approach to life.” None of this is any news to ODA members who have known Dr. Haught for years. Hehas been active at all levels of organized dentistry in the state of Oklahoma. Haught’s beginnings in Oklahoma organized dentistry included service as a member of various committees for the Tulsa Dental Society with his career of state service culminating in his installation as ODA President. He took the same path of service at the national level, by beginning his ADA service as a Delegate to the House and fi nally being installed at the highest position of leadership with the ADA. None of these things could have been accomplished without extraordinary levels of discipline and commitment. In late December, during a short holiday break (from traveling, not from seeing patients), Dr. Haught spent his lunch hour speaking with the ODA Journal about leadership and dentistry, two things that have become one in his incredible journey to the top of organized dentistry.

ODA: Why did you fi rst begin to pursue a career in dentistry?RH: I didn’t have a relative or any relation in dentistry, but I always knew I liked medicine and dentistry. I went to the University of Oklahoma on a football scholarship, so I was able to enroll in any classes I wanted. I began majoring in electrical engineering; I took a lot of math and science classes. I was in the ROTC at the time and I wanted to be a jet pilot, which is why I thought the engineering was a good choice for a major. But then I found out I was color blind and needed glasses, so in those days that kept me from fl ying. After that, I got serious about dentistry. I decided that I wanted to be a dentist because I had a dentist friend in Pryor, and I would go down and watch him and talk with him. I was con-

vinced that by being a dentist you were more in control of your own destiny than if you were a physician, because you didn’t have a hospital connection. I also liked the idea that in dentistry you saw the results of your ability to help someone almost immediately. So, in that way I thought it would be more satisfying

to be a dentist than a physician. As I look back, I’ve never regretted that decision. In that vein, I would certainly recommend dentistry as a profession to anyone today. A lot of people ask me when I am all over the country, “Would you do it again?” and I tell them that I would absolutely do it again. I would encourage anyone to be a dentist. The

future of dentistry is bright and there are a lot of opportunities out there for us, and we control our own destiny – a lot of professions can’t say that.

ODA: How did you fi rst become involved in organized dentistry?RH: My involvement in organized dentistry began when I came back from the Navy. I started practicing at the same location I am at now – I’ve been at that location for 35 years—and my associate, Dr. George Bussman, took me to my fi rst dental meeting, so I started going to the meetings because I realized I needed the continuing education. So, I went and started taking continuing education classes, and met a lot of people. I’ve never been afraid to ask questions, so I would always fi nd out a lot of information on how you do something or how you handle a situation. Since I asked a lot of questions I ended up knowing a lot of stuff. So, next thing you know I was getting appointed to

committees, then I got ap-pointed as chair of commit-tees, then I became Presi-dent of Tulsa County

Dental Society, then I was an ADA Delegate, and, you know, one thing just led to another. I never sat down and said I’m going to be President of the ADA;

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A LIFE OF LEADERSHIP AND DENTISTRY: DR. RICHARD HAUGHT – ADA PRESIDENT

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things that some of it is luck and some of it is being in the right place at the right time. And you always have mentors along the way, and certainly Jim Saddoris and Hugh Sims were mentors for me. I didn’t realize it at the time, but they certainly pushed me in some directions. I can look back and see their infl uence very clearly now, but I didn’t realize it at the time. The thing is, ultimately organizations require leaders with different talents at different times. And I’d like to think the ADA needs my efforts and my talents at this point in the organization’s history. Overall, I think being organized and having organizational skills is something that dental education teaches you, and I think I have continued to carry out those skills, which has been very helpful in the leadership positions I have served. I enjoy leading an organization, and I’m not afraid to ask people to help do things. You know, no person can do it all, so you have to be able to delegate. That’s true in a dental offi ce or in a leadership position.

ODA: What are the challenges specifi c to being a leader of organized dentistry?RH: In a leadership position in organized dentistry you soon realize that very rarely are you going to get the opportunity to start something and see it fi nished in a year. I’m the type of person that likes to see the results of my actions, so this fact is something that I have to be patient with. And that is why one of my goals when I was elected ADA Presi- dent-Elect was to do the access white paper and get it fi nished my year as President. Fortunately, things fell in place and ADA

President Sekiguchi was very kind and allowed me to focus on the paper and we were able to get that accomplished in my year as President-Elect. So, this was a time when we were able to fi nish what we started and see those results, but it was only possible through the dedication of several committed people. You know, this year we have 22 key initiatives at the ADA, which is a lot for an organization. But we are a good organization and I think we are going to have a great deal of success with these initiatives. Even though we will not fi nish each of these initiatives in one year, it is essential that we get each of them started and get them going in a good direction. And being a good leader means making valid conclusions. One of the things that we’ve been doing at the ADA is bringing in outside sources so that we can understand how others see dentistry. This way we get outside perspectives on things like scope of practice. For example, does the general public want individuals treating them that do not have a lot of education or training? Maybe they don’t care about this. I doubt it, but by bringing in outside views we get an idea of how others view us. This way we aren’t just putting things together based only on how we see them. This way we are making valid conclu-

sions about issues because we are accounting for all perspectives.

ODA: Are you enjoying your time as ADA President?RH: Yes, I really am. It’s hard to believe that as I sit here today that it’s a 24-month obligation

when you get elected as ADA President-Elect and I have only nine months left. It has really gone by quick. I like being a leader and I’m excited about being ADA President. There are times I will wake up at three or four in the morning because an idea comes to me. I’ll actually get up and write the idea down so I don’t forget it. I think that is an indication of how much I enjoy this. Also, as ADA President I’ve had a lot of opportunities to speak to a lot of different people. And these are opportunities that I would not have otherwise. I enjoy speaking to people. I’m not the

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“No person can do it all, so you have to be able to delegate. That’s true in a dental office or in a leadership position.”

DR. HAUGHT: IN HIS OWN WORDS

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As ADA President, Dr. Haught has spoken in several venues and to many different dental publications. Here are some high-lights:

“I know that a lot of younger folks wonder how they can be involved in organized dentistry and build a practice at the same time. It hasn’t af-fected my practice, but it might. I do know that I probably could not have done this if I had been in practice only fi ve or 10 years. That seems to be the challenge—we know from our survey data that young dentists want to be involved, but they want fast in, fast out. That’s where task forces come in. You identify an area that needs investigation, appoint someone to do it, they do the work, they’re done and they get back to practice. That creates a good pathway for members to get involved without detracting too much from their practice.” --ADA News, September 20, 2004

“One of the greatest (public health) needs is to improve access to oral care. We do not need a two-tier system, where comprehensive care is for only those who can afford it and there is no care or inadequate care for others. Every human being, regardless of background or circumstances, should have the opportunity to enjoy good oral health.” --Dental Economics, October 2004

“If change is going to occur in our dental delivery system, if change is in the public’s best interest, it must be the profession that makes these decisions, not folks that have their own vested self-interest and preservation in mind!” --Installation Address as 2004-2005 ADA President, October 4, 2004

“I’m passionate about our patients and I think the same focus has to apply to the ADA. Every discus-sion, every decision we make as an organization has to stay focused on patients and how we can

serve the (ADA) members to allow them to work in their offi ces and provide solutions for patients. I know what’s important to me when I am chairside and I want to be unencumbered by unnecessary regulations. I want to be able to do what is the very best for my patients.” --ADA News, September 6, 2004

“I would say to any dentist that you can’t possibly do it all by yourself. Without the ADA, there is no consensus, no unifi ed voice, no one speaking for the profession. Without the ADA research at Paffen-barger Center, there would be no high-speed drill, no panoramic X-rays, and no composite restorative materials. Who would have done that except us? We’re more than 149,000 members strong, we represent more than seven out of 10 dentists, and we are able to infl uence change. Those numbers translate into power in our advocacy efforts, and our effectiveness increases as our numbers grow.” --Dental Economics, October 2004


(Left to right: Drs. Jim Torchia, Richard Haught, Stephen Glenn, Scott Waught and Lee Beasley at the 2004 American Dental Association Annual Meeting)

type of speaker that would be a champion debater or anything like that, but I like to speak about what I believe in. And I think people can see that I believe in what I am speaking about. I enjoy speaking to people to stimulate their minds, to get them thinking about things and understanding prob-lems and situations.

ODA: How much work and time is involved in being ADA President?RH: A lot. Right now I’m home for a ten-day stint, which is highly unusual and it is the longest I will be home this year. From here on out I won’t even get fi ve days home in a row. And even last year was a busy year as President-Elect. It’s funny, I told Pat Murphy – who handles all ADA travel – that I didn’t think I could get any busier than I was as ADA President-Elect because of the access white paper, all the speeches I was involved with, and other responsibilities, and she just laughed and said, “Do you want to bet?” As ADA President, as soon as our ADA Annual Meeting was over, I met with ADA Executive Director Jim Bramson and ADA Chief Operating Offi cer Mary Logan, and we went to dinner. Jim had a legal pad with every line full of items he wanted to talk over with me that night, and I said great, let’s get to it. So, we sat there for three hours and fi nished his page. When we were done I said great job, now I’ve got three type-written pages for us to go over tomorrow. So, we really hit the ground running. I can tell that the ADA staff loves it, because I think they can see my enthusiasm for the tasks at hand, and as an organization we have a fi rm sense of direction.

But there is a lot of work associated with being ADA President. I work three to four hours per night. If I get done with patients at 3:30, I go work out, go home and have dinner, and then work for the rest of the evening. It’s really a tremendous commitment. And the commitment began for me when I was running for Presi- dent. I promised my campaign committee I would personally call all 427 ADA delegates. That’s a lot of phone calls to make. I’d get home from work and have dinner, and then start calling people. I made all of those phone calls though.

ODA: What do you remember about being ODA President?RH: Being ODA President was a great experience. We were successful with a lot of projects and had a great annual meeting, so it was an excellent time for me. Here’s a funny story from the time when I was ODA President, and it kind of relates to being ADA President also. When I was ODA President I got a call from Jim Saddoris. He said he had some good news and some bad news and asked me what I wanted to hear fi rst. I said the good news. He said that he decided to run for ADA President. I told him great, good for you. Now, what’s the bad news? He said, I need $10,000 from the ODA for the campaign. The bad news was that money had to come out of my budget. But we got it for him, and it was worth it, obviously.

ODA: What advice can you give to other Oklahoma dentists who are leaders or considering becoming leaders in organized dentistry?RH: The lesson I’ve learned from this experience is that if you really want to be an effective and powerful leader you have to over-pre- pare. Over-preparation protects you from mistakes. Even at the state level, you have to be ready, and that requires over-preparing.

Dr. Haught on the big screen delivering his inagural address.

type of speaker that would be a champion debater or anything like that, but I like to speak about what I believe in. And I think people can see that I believe in what I am speaking about. I enjoy speaking to people to stimulate their minds, to get them thinking about things and understanding prob-lems and situations.

ODA: How much work and time is involved in being ADA President?RH: A lot. Right now I’m home for a ten-day stint, which is highly unusual and it is the longest I will be home this year. From here on out I won’t even get fi ve days home in a row. And even last year was a busy year as President-Elect. It’s funny, I told Pat Murphy – who handles all ADA travel – that I didn’t think I could get any busier than I was as ADA President-Elect because of the access white paper, all the speeches I was involved with, and other responsibilities, and she just laughed and said, “Do you want to bet?” As ADA President, as soon as our ADA Annual Meeting was over, I met with ADA Executive Director Jim Bramson and ADA Chief Operating Offi cer Mary Logan, and we went to dinner. Jim had a legal pad with every line full of items he wanted to talk over with me that night, and I said great, let’s get to it. So, we sat there for three hours and fi nished his page. When we were done I said great job, now I’ve got three type-written pages for us to go over tomorrow. So, we really hit the ground running. I can tell that the ADA staff loves it, because I think they can see my enthusiasm for the tasks at hand, and as an organization we have a fi rm sense of direction.

But there is a lot of work associated with being ADA President. I work three to four hours per night. If I get done with patients at 3:30, I go work out, go home and have dinner, and then work for the rest of the evening. It’s really a tremendous commitment. And the commitment began for me when I was running for Presi- dent. I promised my campaign committee I would personally call all 427 ADA delegates. That’s a lot of phone calls to make. I’d get home from work and have dinner, and then start calling people. I made all of those phone calls though.

ODA: What do you remember about being ODA President?RH: Being ODA President was a great experience. We were successful with a lot of projects and had a great annual meeting, so it was an excellent time for me. Here’s a funny story from the time when I was ODA President, and it kind of relates to being ADA President also. When I was ODA President I got a call from Jim Saddoris. He said he had some good news and some bad news and asked me what I wanted to hear fi rst. I said the good news. He said that he decided to run for ADA President. I told him great, good for you. Now, what’s the bad news? He said, I need $10,000 from the ODA for the campaign. The bad news was that money had to come out of my budget. But we got it for him, and it was worth it, obviously.

ODA: What advice can you give to other Oklahoma dentists who are leaders or considering becoming leaders in organized dentistry?RH: The lesson I’ve learned from this experience is that if you really want to be an effective and powerful leader you have to over-pre- pare. Over-preparation protects you from mistakes. Even at the state level, you have to be ready, and that requires over-preparing.


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The 2005 ODA Annual Meeting is right around the corner! The 2005 meeting will be held April 28 through May 1 at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City. One of the highlights of the ODA Annual Meeting is the renowned Scientifi c Sessions that take place throughout the meeting. This year is no different. In fact, it is hard to remember an ODA meeting with a more compelling lineup of internationally-known speakers. Between now and April, the ODA Journal will be running previews of the 2005 ODA scientifi c speakers, giving you a brief biography of each speaker and what you can expect from their session at the 2005 meeting.

James R. Dunn DDS James R. Dunn is a full-time faculty at Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, California. He is responsible for instruction of appearance-related dental treatments and digital pho-tography. He is active in clinical biomaterial research in adhesive materials, directs a study club in aesthetic dental treatments, and lectures and directs workshops nationally and internationally on clini-cal aesthetic bonding treatments and Digital Dental Photography. He is an active member in the American Academy of Esthetic Den-tistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the International and American Associations for Dental Research, and other dental organizations.

Session: Aesthetic Dental Treatments and Materials 2005 The “Extreme Makeover” phenomenon is driving patient interest in aesthetic dentistry. Dentistry however has the ethical obligationto “do no harm” in treating patients, and has many techniques avail-able which enhance appearance while conserving tooth structure. This course will review the clinical techniques used in aesthetic dental bonded procedures. Topics include “microdentistry”-early caries detection and treatment, anterior direct composite bonding with natural shaded composites (are the new composites competi-tors for ceramic?), omposite placement and fi nishing, direct posterior composites, matrix and wedging systems, placement, fi nishing, and re-bonding. Also anterior bonded porcelain veneers, prepara-tion, temporization, and resin luting. Current information on in-offi ce and at-home tooth whitening agents and treatments as they affect restorative dental treatments, and digital cameras for visual commu-nication will also be presented.

Kenneth S. Hebel, B.Sc., D.D.S., M.Sc. Dr. Kenneth Hebel received his dental degree from the University of Western Ontario in 1979, his specialty certifi cate in Prosthodon-tics from Eastman Dental Center in 1983 and a Masters of Science degree in Anatomy at the University of Rochester in 1985. Dr. Hebel has a private practice in London, Ontario, Canada, where he provides both advanced surgical and prosthetic phases of Implant Dentistry. He is an assistant professor in the department of graduate prosthodontics at the Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, New York. He is a Certifi ed Prosthodontist, a Diplomate of the Ameri-can Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Dr. Hebel is a published author and lectures on all phases of restorative and implant dentistry. He has presented hundreds of lec-tures over fi ve continents. In addition, he is director of the HandsOn Training Institute, where he provides extensive hands-on surgical and prosthetic training in Implantology.

Session: Treatment Planning for Restorative and Implant Dentistry - The Simple Secrets every dentist must know” This presentation will emphasize the use of standard prosthodon-tic principles to simplify the reconstruction of dental implants. An organized approach will be presented for the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment planning of dental patients. This approach can apply to patients who are having fi xed reconstructions on natural teeth, removable prosthetic reconstructions, as well as implant-supported reconstructions. The application of these principles will allow the practicing dentist to incorporate a tremendous wealth of knowledge gained over the years in fi xed and removable prosthodontics into their implant practices. Simple rules for developing a proper plane of occlusion and implant-positioning will provide the foundation for the application of standard prosthodontic principles. It will enable practi-tioners to have a new and simplifi ed view for reconstructing implant supported prostheses.

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James R. Dunn, DDS Kenneth S. Hebel,DDS, MSCD

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New “tort reform” measures became law in Oklahoma in 2004. Unfortunately, exceptions to those measures leave Oklahomans with signifi cant continuing concerns about exposure of their assets to malpractice and other claims asserted by plaintiff lawyers. What are the appropriate responses for a dentist to make? This article is directed to dentists, but is equally applicable to anyone with signifi cant assets. 1.The need for asset protection planning. In our litigious society, it is hard to identify a dentist who could not use asset protection plan-ning. This was true before recent “tort reform” measures were passed. It is no less true now because of the shortcomings in the new law. A dentist’s liability concerns are not limited to malpractice. Tort liability for automobile accidents, liability under business contracts and liability arising out of domestic relations matters can often pose threats that are greater than the risk of malpractice liability. 2. What is the “truth” about asset protection planning?The truth is that there is no “silver bullet” that fully protects one’s assets. Effective asset protection planning involves the application of multiple techniques. Some techniques are simple. Some are complex. Some will work in the long run. Some may only partially work, and some may not work at all. Any one technique can be swept away in a moment by judicial decision or legislative action. However, the use of a variety of techniques puts the dentist in the best overall position to deal with malpractice claims and other claims of liability that are threats to wealth. 3. How does asset protection planning work? In general, asset protection planning legally organizes the ownership and location of a dentist’s assets in a manner that makes it diffi cult for a creditor to attach those assets in satisfaction of a judgment against the dentist. The particular techniques used vary, but frequently include a combi-nation of the following: Family Limited Partnerships or Limited Liability Companies: The primary benefi ts of these entities to the dentist partner or dentist member of the entity are twofold. First, creditors have no right to at-tach the assets of the entity for claims arising outside the entity, such as malpractice judgments. Second, the rights of a creditor against the partnership or member interest of the dentist are so severely limited that settlement opportunities are maximized. Marital property ownership: Each spouse can hold assets as the separate property of that spouse. The creditors of the other spouse have very limited or no rights against that separate property. Of course, transferring assets solely to one’s spouse also carries with it obvious risks. Trusts to own property: If someone other than a benefi ciary trans-fers assets to a properly designed trust, the creditors of the benefi -

ciary are not able to use the assets of the trust to satisfy liabilities of the benefi ciary. A dentist’s parents should leave their assets to the dentist in trust. Also, a dentist can establish trusts for his or her spouse and children. The trust assets are protected from claims against the dentist, and protect the spouse and children from their own potential creditors, such as spouses of the children. Offshore entities: Many offshore jurisdictions have local laws that make a U.S. creditor’s attempts to enforce a judgment expensive and time-consuming. Offshore entities are typically used only where the assets to be protected are substantial. Statutory protections: The law provides statutory protections that limit a creditor’s rights to seize certain types of assets, even though held in the name of the dentist. These include the homestead, life insurance, certain annuities, qualifi ed plans and IRAs. Some of these exemptions are subject to complex rules and limitations. 4. What if a lawsuit is pending? If a claim or lawsuit is pending, transferring assets to protect them will not be effective. There is a concept in the law termed a “fraudulent conveyance”. A fraudulent conveyance is any transfer that is intended to interfere with the ability of a creditor to collect on a pending lawsuit or claim. 5. What are the dentist’s responsibilities? The dentist must provide a forthright disclosure of any existing or potential claims or lawsuits; fi nancial information; and, documentation of the ownership of exist-ing assets and benefi ciary designations. That information is given in confi dence, and may be protected to some degree by the attorney-cli-ent privilege. 6. What does the asset protection planning attorney do? The attorney consults with the dentist regarding his or her goals, liability concerns and general fi nancial circumstances. Most dentists already have many elements of an asset protection plan in place, such as the home, life insurance and retirement plans. The attorney may recom-mend adjustments to optimize asset protection elements in place. The attorney may also recommend the creation of new entities as appro-priate. Finally, the attorney harmonizes everything with the dentist’s overall estate planning goals. Because of the signifi cance and uncertainty about the estate tax, an update of the dentist’s estate plan is one of the early steps in the asset protection process. Mr. Mee holds business and law degrees from O.U. He also holds a Master of Laws in Taxation from N.Y.U. Mr. Mee is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and

Estate Counsel. His offi ce is at 50 Penn Place in Oklahoma City. He may be contacted at 848-9100, or [email protected]. This Article is for information purposes only. It is not legal advice by Mr. Mee or Mee, Mee & Hoge, PLLP. No particular asset protection technique should be undertaken without the prior advice of legal counsel.

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in Taxation from N.Y.U. Mr. Mee is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. His offi ce is at 50 Penn Place in Oklahoma City. He may be contacted at 848-9100, or [email protected]. This Article is for information purposes only. It is not legal advice by Mr. Mee or Mee, Mee & Hoge, PLLP. No particular asset protection technique should be undertaken without the prior advice of legal counsel.

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Arthur C. Rahill, Jr. CPA Wedel Rahill & Associates, CPA’s, PLC5901 North Western, Suite 301Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73118Offi ce: (405) 842-3662 - FAX: (405) [email protected]

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The provision for the immediate expens-ing of certain qualifying asset additions under Section 179 has been a fi xture in the Internal Revenue Code for many years; however, this provision has undergone substantial change in recent years that enhances the provision for the taxpayer. For the year 2004, taxpayers could deduct up to $102,000 in qualifying current year as-set additions from their taxable income. This number will be indexed for infl ation from year to year. The deduction is only available for taxpayers who have taxable income (includ-ing salaries and wages), and this “election” to expense assets cannot create a loss. For simplicity, this means that a taxpayer who has $50,000 in taxable income from a trade or business activity and $20,000 in wages would only be able to utilize this provision up to $70,000. Assets qualifying for this deduction are any tangible trade or business assets (equipment, computers, furniture, computer software, etc.) originally placed in service during the current year. Real estate does not qualify. There also is a provision for passenger ve-hicles (automobiles and SUV’s) to be included within Section 179; however, the vehicle must

be used at least 50% in the trade or business, where the numerator, in any year, is business miles (not including commuting miles) over the denominator of total miles driven. If this percentage is less than 50%, no “election” to use the Section 179 provision is available. In addition, vehicles that exceed 6,000 pounds in gross vehicle weight, (reserved primarily for heavy pickups and large SUV’s built on a truck chassis), have additional depreciation benefi ts, although these benefi ts are somewhat limited. Effective October 22, 2004, approved legislation limited the amount of deduction available under Section 179 for these SUV’s to $25,000. Certain pickups, however, are exempt from this limitation. Please understand that the use of this pro-vision, although quite benefi cial in the year of the deduction, accelerates the “depreciation” available for these assets. There is a cost to such election, being the loss of depreciation deductions in future years. In other words, utilizing this provision may actually reduce the amount of tax savings you could realize from your investment in the asset. I would advise you to consult your tax advisor to determine the benefi t of this election in your practice.

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Golden opportunity for progressive pedi-atric dentist. Well-established Medicaid and private pay pediatric practice in stand-alone building looking for associate to become co-owner. Fully computerized, open bay concept, digital x-rays, performs hospital dentistry and conscious sedation. Good clinical skills, a desire to learn and a lifetime commitment to continuing education and serving others are essential. Please send your inquiries/resumes to: Pediatric Dentistry, Attn: Laura, 1421 East 13 Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 or e-mail: [email protected].

DO YOU WANT TO WORK STRESS FREE AND BENEFIT FINANCIALLY? THEN CALL US AFTER READING THIS AD. Seeking a full-time Dentist to join our highly productive and professional team of three dentists and six hygienists. We are located in Muskogee, Okla-homa. We are equipped with the most up-to-date equipment, and our staff of 13 very skilled dental assistants makes working in this offi ce a pleasure. Please check out our website at www.dentalcareofmuskogee.com or call and visit with our offi ce manager at 918-682-5518. We would love for you to visit us.

Expanding dental offi ce needs full-time or part-time Associate Dentist with salary of 100k guaranteed plus production-based bonus. Also, looking for part-time General Dentist

practicing Orthodontics. Commission basis, benefi ts available (401k). Please call for more information. Dr. Quint Whitefi eld 580-762-5624 or send resume to: 1618 N 5th, Suite 2, Ponca City, OK 74601.

If being good is good enough, there is no need to read this ad...if being the Best is what you strive for, Oklahoma Dental Group is the opportunity you have been searching for. As the Leading Dental Group in Oklahoma, ODG stands for quality and good patient outcomes. We are currently going through accreditation from the AAAHC. Join a group that is run by dentists (two of our current dentists are past Presidents of the ODA), with quality, great patients and the opportunity for ownership as some of the keys to our success. Call Dr. Wil-liam Brewer 405-840-5600

Dentists and Dental AssistantsFT & PT Openings to work as a Civ. @ Ft. Sill, A top Army Dental Clinic. Great Comp. & Ben. Pkg. M-F, NO wkends/holidays. Fax CV/re-sume to 305-573-4447, email:[email protected] or call 888-453-4442

Practice for sale Northwest Oklahoma City. New offi ce and equipment Great staff. $500,000= on short week. Write: Dental Practice, 1900 NW expressway, Suite 600, Oklahoma City, OK 73118

LIMITED PRACTICEENDODONTICSEndodontics AssociatesWm. Lee Beasley, DDS, MS, PC4500 West Memorial CircleOklahoma City, OK 731428101 S. WalkerOklahoma City, OK 73139405-748-6000Dayna S. Duke, DDS4500 West Memorial CircleOklahoma City, OK 731428101 S. WalkerOklahoma City, OK 73139405-748-6000Leslie B. Hardy, Jr., DDS4500 West Memorial CircleOklahoma City, OK 731428101 S. WalkerOklahoma City, OK 73139405-748-6000Myron S. Hilton, DDS4500 West Memorial CircleOklahoma City, OK 731428101 S. Walker

Oklahoma City, OK 73139405-748-6000

Endodontic Practice AssociatesFred W. Benenati, DDS, MEdDiplomate American Board of Endodontics707 24th Ave., S.W., Suite 100Norman, OK 73069405-329-7936John T. Biggs, DDS, MEd, MSDiplomate American Board of Endodontics707 24th Ave., S.W., Suite 100Norman, OK 73069405-329-7936James B. Roane, DDS, MS, Inc.Diplomate American Board of Endodontics707 24th Ave., S.W., Suite 100Norman, OK 73069405-329-7936

Edmond EndodonticsJackson L. Sullivan, DDS609 South Kelly Ave, Suite E-1Edmond, OK 73003405-844-8444

Edward W. Grimes, DDS, Inc.Diplomate Am. Board of Endodontics6112 East 61st StreetTulsa, OK 74136918-492-9415Ben Johnson, DDS5010 East 68th, Suite 104Tulsa, OK 74136918-493-3880David L. Maddox, DDS, Inc.Diplomate Am. Board of Endodontics5010 E. 68th Stret, Suite 202Tulsa, OK 74136918-493-3500

Norman Endontics, P.L.LC.Steven E. Powell, DDSDiplomate Am. Board of Endodontics410 24th Ave, S.W.Norman, OK 73096405-307-8200

Oklahoma EndodonticsL.Joe Bradley, DDS, Inc.Diplomate Am. Board of EndodonticsPractice Limited to EndodonticsGrand Park Commons1008 NW Grand Blvd, Suite A

Oklahoma City, OK 73118405-843-9330 800-522-0160Dennis A. Leseberg, DDS MS, Inc.Practice Limited to EndodonticsGrand Park Commons1008 NW Grand Blvd., Suite AOklahoma City, OK 73118405-843-9330 800-522-0160David B. Shadid, DDS, MSD, PCPractice Limited to EndodonticsGrand Park Commons1008 NW Grand Blvd., Suite AOklahoma City, OK 73118405-843-9330 800-522-0160

David W. Pedicord, DDS, MSWarren Clinic4606 E 67th Street, Bldg 7, Suite 208Tulsa, OK 74136918-491-5888

ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERYR. Todd Boone, DDSDiplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery


1414 ArlingtonAda, OK 74820580-332-3010301 N 2nd, Sutie 201McAlester, OK 74501918-426-3244

M. Edmund Braly, DDSDiplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryMedical Plaza, Suite 302620 South MadisonEnid, OK 73701580-242-2800

Perry L. Brooks, DDSDiplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery620 24th Avenue, S.W.Norman, OK 73069(405) 364-6777

Lester L. Cowden III, DDSDiplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery3100 West Britton Road, Suite AOklahoma City, OK 73120(405) 751-3321

Neil M. Glass, DDS, MDDiplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 4320 McAuley BoulevardOklahoma City, OK 73120-9307(405) 755-4826

Ron L. Graves, DDSDiplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery1119 Walnut Drive, Suite #2Ardmore, OK 73401(580) 226-1727720-C Bryan DriveDurant, OK 74701(800) 773-1727100 Valley DrivePauls Valley, OK 73075

Jay A. Harlan, DDS Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery8101 S. Walker Ave., Suite EOklahoma City, OK 73139(405) 632-9726

Edwin E. Henslee, III, DDSDiplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery8811 East Reno, Suite 103Midwest City, OK 73110(405) 733-1701

Douglas S. Hoy, DDSDoctor’s Park500 East Robinson, Suite 1500Norman, OK 73071(405) 329-3113

Richard L. Johnson, DDSDiplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery7509 N.W.23rd St.Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 787-7814340 W. Vandament Ave. Yukon, OK 73099 (405) 354-6999228 Chickasha Ave. #710Chickasha, OK 73018 (405) 222-0900

David M. Lindley, DDSBoard Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

Main Office: 1315 West Gore Blvd.Lawton, OK 73501 (580) 353-70372nd Office - Thursday Afternoons1002 ChestnutDuncan, OK 73533 (580) 255-7537

Robert J. Livingston, DDS, Inc.Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery1331 South YorkMuskogee, OK 74403(918) 687-5462

Steven D. Meltzner, DMDOral and Maxillofacial SurgeryThe Plaza, Suite 2014140 W. Memorial Rd.Oklahoma City, OK 73120(405)749-4267

Oral and Maxillofacial Assoc., Inc.Diplomates, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryPaul C. Brown II, DDS3727 N.W. 63rd, Suite 300Oklahoma City, OK 73116(405) 848-79942828 Parklawn, Suite 3Midwest City, OK 73110(405) 733-4296Kent Cohenour, DDS3727 N.W. 63rd, Suite 300Oklahoma City, OK 73116(405) 848-79942828 Parklawn, Suite 3Midwest City, OK 73110(405) 733-4296William M. Croom, DDS3727 N.W. 63rd, Suite 300Oklahoma City, OK 73116(405) 848-7994Michael T. Duffy, DDS3727 N.W. 63rd, Suite 300Oklahoma City, OK 73116(405) 848-79948301 S. Walker, Suite 101Oklahoma City, OK 73139(405) 636-4230Vincent E. Montgomery, DMD112 Rambling OaksNorman, OK 730723727 N.W. 63rd, Suite 300Oklahoma City, OK 73116(405) 292-8900(405) 848-7994Scott Searcey, DDS3727 N.W. 63rd, Suite 300Oklahoma City, OK 73116(405) 848-79948301 S. Walker, Suite 101Oklahoma City, OK 73139(405) 636-4230

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of Okla.James A. Baker, DDS10900 Hefner Pointe Dr, Ste 204 Oklahoma City, OK 73120(405) 463-00048301 S Walker, Ste. 101Oklahoma City, OK 73139(405)636-4230Sam P. Jones IV, DDS, MD10900 Hefner Pointe Dr, Ste 204 Oklahoma City, OK 73120(405) 463-00041218 E 9th St., Ste 7

Edmond, OK 73034(405)285-7466Zeneida G. Vasquez, DDS8301 S Walker, Ste. 101Oklahoma City, OK 73139(405)636-42301218 E 9th St., Ste 7Edmond, OK 73034(405)285-7466

David L. Schwartz, DMDDiplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 11317 S. Western, Suite 100BOklahoma City, OK 73170(405) 691-0100905 C NW 24th Ave.Norman, OK 73069(405) 579-9800

C. Ken Templeton, DDSDiplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery404 S. Mustang Rd., Yukon, OK 730991204 E. Main, Suite B., Weatherford, OK 73096(405) 577-7744 or Fax: (405) 577-7747www.yukonoralsurgery.com

Patrick L. Wallace, DDSDiplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery1119 Walnut Dr., Suite #2Armore, OK 73401(580) 226-1727720-C Bryan Dr.Durant, OK 74701(800) 773-1727 100 Valley Dr. Pauls Valley, OK 73075

Craig A. Wooten, DDSDiplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery13301 N. Meridian, Bldg. 100Oklahoma City, OK 73120(405) 751-7600

University Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonsSteven M. Sullivan, DDSKevin S. Smith, DDS Alan Miyake, DDS, MDCollege of Dentistry1001 Stanton L. Young Blvd., Ste. 206 Oklahoma City, OK 73104(405) 271-4955

ORTHODONTICSJeff T. Cohlmia, DDS, MS13313 North Meridian, Suite D-4Oklahoma City, OK 73120(405)751-03002909 Azalea Park Dr. Muskogee, OK 74401(918) 687-3111

Terry Linda Cotterell, DDS, MSD1382 S. Douglas Blvd.Midwest City, OK 73130(405) 741-1962

Craig A. Gerken, DDS2401 N. Commerce, Suite D2Ardmore, OK 73401(580) 226-8868

E. Vann Greer, DDSDiplomate, American Board of Orthodontics2816 West Hefner Rd.Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 751-70071600 East 19th, Suite 201Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 341-9071

Michael J. Kierl, DDS, MSDiplomate, American Board of Orthodontics5818 NW 50, Ste. 500Oklahoma City, OK 73122(405) 787-2001112 N. OakPauls Valley, OK(405)238-2192

Herbert A. Klontz, BA, DDS, MS3621 N.W. 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73116(405) 848-4809

Kelly J. Klontz, BE, DDS, MSD9721 South PennOklahoma City, OK 73159 (405) 691-81003621 N.W. 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73116(405) 848-4809

Stephen K. McCullough, DDS, MSDiplomate, American Board of Orthodontics508 W. Vandament, Suite 200Yukon, OK 73099(405) 350-1343

Orthodontic AssociatesDavid J. Birdwell, DDSDiplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsJohn N. Archer, DDS, MSBrian D. Amy, DDS, MS10914 Hefner Pointe Dr.Water Oak, Suite 300Oklahoma City, OK 73120(405) 947-15262828 Parklawn, Suite 9Midwest City, OK 73110(405) 733-4204

Phillip R Parker, DDS, MS, MSMember, American Assoc. of Orthodontics3700 W. Robinson, Suite 102Norman, OK 73072(405) 329-8853

C. Edwin Polk, DDS, MSDDiplomate, American Board of Orthodontics1518 West 8thStillwater, OK 74074(405) 372-1300

Timothy M. Shannon, DDS, MSOrthodontics Exclusively114 S. Berry Rd., Norman, OK 73069 (405) 321-2735708 N. Cedar, Perry, OK 73077 (580) 336-2227 * Fax: (405) 321-7877

J. Michael Steffen, DDS, MSDiplomate, American Board of Orthodontics1601 South Blvd., Edmond, OK 73013(405) 341-2587114 South 5th, Clinton, OK 73601(580) 323-3098

Tom R. Stewart, DDS, MSDiplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsPractice Limited to Orthodontics607 South Orchard LaneStillwater, OK 74074(405) 624-1005


Tony Stretesky, DDSDiplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsPractice Limited to Orthodontics1119 Walnut Dr., Suite 4Ardmore, OK 73401(405) 226-2331

James S. Torchia, DDS, MSDDiplomate, American Board of Orthodontics6565 S. Yale, Tulsa, OK 74136 (918) 492-4822217 South 5th, Henryetta, OK 74437109 North Fairland, Pryor, OK 74361120 West Delaware, Vinita, OK 74301

Thomas P. Weirich, DDS, MSDDiplomate, American Board of Orthodontics4320 McAuley Blvd.Oklahoma City, OK 73120(405) 755-8151Thomas H. Williams, DDS, MSDiplomate, American Board of Orthodontics2424 North Milt Phillips Ave.Seminole, OK 74868(405) 382-2877

Mark L. Youngker, DDS, MSNorth Oklahoma City:4401 West Memorial Rd., Suite 113Oklahoma City, OK 73134(405) 752-0301South Oklahoma City:7421 South Western Ave.Oklahoma City, OK 73139(405) 634-4700

Christian G. Zylinski, DDS1400 S.E. 4th, Suite B, Moore, OK 73160(405) 799-77113727 N.W. 63rd, Suite 100, Oklahoma City, OK 73116

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRYBobby Don Cheatham, DDS2800 North Kelly, Suite 200Edmond, OK 73003

(405) 562-22221501-A BrookwoodDuncan, OK 73533(580)255-4940

Thai-An Doan, DDS11318 N. May Avenue, Suite BOklahoma City, OK 73120405-752-KIDS

Tim Fagan, DDS, MS, PLLCPractice Limited to Pediatric Dentistry423 N. Van Buren, Enid, OK 73703(580) 233-0043

Barry J. Farmer, DDS806 North YorkMuskogee, OK 74403(918) [email protected] Guthrie, DDSPediatric Dentistry3616 N.W. 50th St.Oklahoma City, OK 73112(405) 946-0686

Donald W. Haskins, DDS, MSD5222 N. Portland, Suite 10Oklahoma City, OK 73112(405) 947-15252828 Park Lawn, Suite 10Midwest City, OK 73110(405) 733-2525Gene Litteken, DDSPediatric Dentistry1103 Walnut Dr., Ardmore, OK 73401(580) 226-6290Diplomate, Am. Board of Pediatric Dentistry

Janna McIntosh, DDS, MPHPediatric Dentistry321 South Third St., Suite 3McAlester, OK 74570(918) 423-2897

Brent Moody, DDSPediatric DentistryDental Specialties Center4320 McAuley Blvd.Oklahoma City, OK 73120(405) 755-8020

Phillip R Parker, DDS, MS, MSDiplomate, Am. Board of Pediatric Dentistry3700 W. Robinson, Suite 102Norman, OK 73072(405) 329-8853

Donald H. Roberts, DDS, MSDPediatric Dentistry1001 24th Ave. NWNorman, OK 73069(405) 360-5233

Wavel L. Wells, DDSNicholas J. Chelenza, Jr., DDSR. Brian Molloy, DDS4417 West Gore, Suite 11Lawton, OK 73505(580) 248-8418

Tamara Worthen, DDSPediatric Dentistry1103 Walnut Dr., Ardmore, OK 73401(580) 226-6290Diplomate, Am. Board of Pediatric Dentistry

PERIODONTICSMichael D. Allen, DDS, MSPractice Limited to Periodontics3621 N.W. 63rd St.Oklahoma City, OK 73116(405) 840-2834

Terry D. Blackburne, DDS, MSDPeriodonticsProfessional Building707 24th Ave. S.W., #202Norman, OK 73069 (405) 329-6106

Robin D. Henderson, DMD, MSPractice Limited to Periodontics/Implants3330 NW 56th St., Suite 110Oklahoma City, OK 73112(405) 947-0486/Fax: (405) 942-43921908 South Post Rd., Bldg #1Midwest City, OK 73130(405) 869-0700/Fax: (405) 732-2109

G. Conrad Hornbuckle, DDS, MSPractice Limited to Periodontics8203 South Walker, Oklahoma City, OK 73139(405) 636-1411 or (800) 525-9355

Timothy E. Moore, DDS, MSDiplomate, Am. Board of PeriodontologyExecutive Center II7134 South Yale, Suite 400Tulsa, OK 74136-6351(918) 494-7676

Gregory S. Shanbour, DDS, MSDiplomate, Am. Board of Periodontology Practice Limited to PeriodonticsOklahoma City Office8117 South WalkerOklahoma City, OK 73139(405) 634-2239

Paul Sommer, DDS6465 South Yale, Suite 722Tulsa, OK 74136(918) 481-7755

Howard G Johnson, III, DDS, MSPractice Limited to PeriodonticsHealth Choice and Sooner Card511 South 3rd StreetMcAlester, OK 74501(918) 456-8295

PROSTHODONTICSMark W. Balenseifen, DDSPractice Limited to Prosthodontics7505 NW 23rd St.Bethany, OK 73008(405) 495-7399Roman Lobodiak, DDS3232 East 31st StreetTulsa, OK 74105(918) 743-1558

Thomas J. McGarry, DDSPractice Limited to ProsthodonticsImplant and Prosthodontic Associates4517 Memorial CircleOklahoma City, OK 73142(405) 755-7777

L.E. Shelton, DDSRemovable Prosthodontics3223 East 31st St., Suite 206Tulsa, OK 74105-2444(918) 747-5817

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