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Thanks to my fellow Peridontists and friends in the Dental World for joining me in service to our organization. It has been a pleasure and an honor to be friends

with and work with such a talented group of individuals. Dentistry has been not only a lifestyle for me, but has been a wonderful journey. My belief is that “Dentistry chose me--I didn’t have to choose Dentistry”. My commitment and experience with The Southwest Society of Periodontists has confirmed that belief and has given me opportunities to continually express my excitement about being involved in organized dentistry and my profession.

More than just being involved in oversight of the organization, I have had opportunities to experience close-up encounters with some of our professions’ world-class clinicians and academicians. Because our society provides regional meetings, it has allowed all of us to continue to grow and learn in a non-threatening environment, and to ask those questions that are impossible in larger group settings. Having been a member for more than twenty years, I cannot recall a meeting that did not provide a great atmosphere for learning and great opportunities to reunite with fellow Periodontists. Our society has kept in focus the fact that our meetings are an excellent bridge of the gap for training and learning

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between sessions of the annual academy meetings, and takes full advantage of these times by ensuring that we get exceptional speakers for those meetings.

We had an awesome Summer meeting as Dr. Samuel Low walked us through practice management and growth models for the practice. He presented numerous eye-opening concepts that will enhance our relationships with patients and referring doctors, and ultimately help grow our practices. I am especially thankful to him for taking the time to share his experience and knowledge of patient concerns and his thought processes about how patients view us and the services we provide them.

For some of us, the meeting began with a Strategic Planning Session all-day Friday. Even though it seems hard to imagine enjoying sitting in a room all day anymore – since school days – I must say, our CMP partners made it easy. With the aid and direction of CMP, we were able to accomplish several goals, remain focused on concerns for present and future needs of the organization, and went away from the day fulfilled and task-oriented. We were challenged to look into the future of the organization to see where we fit and how we could help keep the organization strong as well as productive in areas of periodontal and oral health advances. Our take-away inspires me to look to the future with great hope and anticipation.

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Winter Meeting 2019:

January 25-27,

2019

Dallas Marriott Las Colinas

223 West Las Colinas Boulevard

Irving, Texas 75039

REGISTERTODAY

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OFFICERSPresident

Dr. Cora MarsawPresident-elect

Dr. Pilar Valderrama Secretary

Dr. Kristi SoileauSecretary-electDr. Natalie Frost

TreasurerDr. Takanari Miyamoto

Treasurer-electDr. Matthew Steffer

Past PresidentDr. Scott Dowell

Editor of the PROBE NewsletterDr. Kayleigh Eaves Temple

BOARD OF DIRECTORS2015-2020

Dr. Scott BedicheckFort Worth, Texas (2021)

Dr. Gary DeWitt (2019)Alexandria, Louisiana

Dr. David Lipton (2020)Houston, Texas

Dr. Edwin SutherlandStillwater, Oklahoma (2021)

Dr. John TunnellDallas, TX (2020)

Dr. Daniela Zambon (2019) Mansfield, Texas

I am especially excited that we are gearing up to take the meeting to the next level by hosting the meeting in cities outside of Texas, which shows the society’s commitment to be more sensitive to the travel concerns for other states in our regional society. It is very exciting that our organization is taking measures to increase participation in membership and meetings participation, as we look to other host states within our region.

On that note, please be aware and

start preparing to meet in the fun city of New Orleans, LA, for the Summer 2019 meeting. I am convinced that we will have a great meeting, as the city of New Orleans offers great entertainment and vacation experiences for families, including kids. Besides an opportunity to experience great speakers, New Orleans will offer great opportunities to visit with new and old friends in our profession that may not otherwise travel to the Texas meeting locations. Travel to and from the city is relatively

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Save The Date2019 Summer Meeting

July 26-28, 2019 Westin New Orleans Canal Place

Visit www.swsp.org to stay updated on the details!

The beginning date listed for the meetings is the date preceding the opening day of the General Session. Registration and a welcome reception

for ALL MEMBERS, as well as the Board of Directors meeting, are held on that date.

REGISTRATION:www.swsp.org/2019-winter-meeting-registration

HOTEL:www.swsp.org/2019-winter-meeting-hotel

AGENDA: www.swsp.org/2019-winter-meeting-agenda

TOPICS:SATURDAY: Implants and Inflammation – Is This Risky Business?

Bone Regeneration – Understanding the Rules Helps with Clinical Predictability

SUNDAY: How To Outsmart An Embezzler

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2019Winter Meeting

January 25-27, 2019Dallas Marriott Las Colinas

223 West Las Colinas BoulevardIrving, Texas 75039

SATURDAYSPEAKERDavid L. Cochran, Professor and ChairUT Health San Antonio Department of Periodontics

SUNDAYSPEAKERDavid Harris, Founder & CEOProsperident

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It has now become obvious that the bone loss around teeth is due to inflammation initiated by microbial plaque and that oral inflammation can contribute to the systemic inflammatory load with subsequent consequences in our patients. A goal for Periodontists has been for many years and, continues to be, to reduce the inflammatory burden on the host. Whether this is performed by non-surgical or surgical techniques, our goal is to minimize oral inflammation. Does the placement of a dental implant to replace a tooth create an environment for inflammation? When a tooth or teeth are replaced with a dental implant and restoration, multiple components, which create interfaces between the components, are utilized. If these interfaces become contaminated with bacteria and consequently inflammation, the

New bone formation requires a solid base, blood supply and protected space. These represent some of the biological prerequisites needed in order to understand clinical indications and their predictability for bone formation. A system to evaluate clinical indications for bone formation will be presented. In addition, bone formation with bone graft materials will be reviewed including new materials not yet approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Implants and Inflammation- Is This Risky Business? Teaching Method: Lecture

David L. Cochran, Professor and Chair UT Health San Antonio Department of Periodontics

Bone Regeneration – Understandingthe Rules Helps with ClinicalPredictability Teaching Method: Lecture

David L. Cochran, Professor and Chair UT Health San Antonio Department of Periodontics

How to Outsmart An Embezzler Teaching Method: Lecture

David Harris, Founder & CEO, Prosperident

What makes us ignore our “gut feelings” when it comes to our money? Have you ever felt that your income wasn’t a true reflection of the hours you work? Have you ever dismissed a feeling of “something isn’t right here,” when asking an employee to explain a financial report or billing question? Well, Doctor, it’s time to examine the things that make you think, “Hmmm…” Learn how to detect and safely eliminate embezzlement in your practice. This eye-opening presentation is unlike anything you’ve seen before! Because specific

presence of and the location of the inflammation may have an affect on the host. As such one might consider if such inflammation has any consequence for the patient and secondly, is there a way to minimize the consequence(s).

Educational Objectives:• Determine what types of implant interfaces become contaminated with bacteria. • Determine if there is/are consequence(s) to having inflammation around implant interfaces. • Understand marginal bone remodeling around dental implants.

Speaker Biography:Dr. Cochran is currently Professor and Chairman of the Department of Periodontics at The University of Texas

Future translational clinical trials will determine the efficacy of the new materials for patient treatment.

Educational Objectives:• Review the biological requirements for bone formation. • Understand a classification system for clinical indications for bone regeneration. • Appreciate that new bone graft materials are being developed for translation to patient care.

Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Dentistry. He is a Board-Certified Periodontist and is a past President of the American Academy of Periodontology and the Academy of Osseointegration. He is a fellow of the American College of Dentistry, the International College of Dentistry, the Academy of Osseointegration and the International Team for Implantology (ITI). Dr. Cochran is Past President of the ITI and is a member of the Board of Directors of the ITI. Dr. Cochran is an active basic science and clinical researcher who has received funding from both the NIH-NIDR and private industry. Dr. Cochran received an honorable doctorate degree from the University of Bern due to his con-tribution to implant dentistry in 2010.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships: Grants/Research Support: LaunchPad Medical, Maxillent, Straumann; Consultant: LaunchPad Medical, Maxillent, Straumann; Stock Shareholder: LaunchPad Medical

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WINTER MEETING SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, January 25, 2019 Location4:00 - 6:00 PM John F. Prichard Prize for Planters/Williams/Kit/Hudson

Graduate Research Competition

6:00 - 7:30 PM Welcome Reception and Meeting Registration Las Colinas Ballroom Foyer

6:30 - 8:00 PM Board of Directors Meeting Beaumont

Saturday, January 26, 2019 7:00 AM Breakfast, Registration and Exhibits Open Las Colinas Ballroom Foyer

7:00 - 8:00 AM Committee Meetings Merchants

8:00 - 9:00 AM Corporate Forum (pending) Planters/Williams/Kit/Hudson

9:00 - 10:30 AM General Scientific Session Planters/Williams/Kit/Hudson

Implants and Inflammation - Is This Risky Business? David L. Cochran

10:30 - 11:00 AM Break with Exhibitors Las Colinas Ballroom Foyer

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM General Scientific Session Continues Planters/Williams/Kit/Hudson

1:00 - 2:00 PM Lunch and SWSP Business Meeting Merchants/Carrollton/Brown/Britain

2:00 - 3:00 PM General Scientific Session Planters/Williams/Kit/Hudson

Bone Regeneration - Understanding the Rules Helps with Clinical Predictability David L. Cochran

3:00 - 3:30 PM Break with Exhibitors Las Colinas Ballroom Foyer

3:30 - 4:30 PM General Scientific Session Concludes Planters/Williams/Kit/Hudson

5:00 - 6:00 PM New Member and Resident Social Dallas Marriott Las Colinas Lobby Bar

Sunday, January 27, 20197:30 AM Breakfast, Registration and Exhibits Open Las Colinas Ballroom Foyer

7:30 - 9:00 AM Board of Directors Breakfast Meeting Beaumont

9:00 - 10:30 AM General Session Planters/Williams/Kit/Hudson

How To Outsmart An Embezzler David Harris, CPA, MBA, CFE

10:30 - 11:00 AM Break with Exhibitors Las Colinas Ballroom Foyer

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM General Session Concludes Planters/Williams/Kit/Hudson

SCHEDULE OF EVENTSembezzlement methodologies will be openly discussed, this presentation is only suitable for practice owners and other dentists (and possibly their spouses, at the discretion of the host).

Educational Objectives:• Learn what causes embezzlement in dental practices• Review the limitations of popular, conventional prevention strategies• Understand how a dentist can determine whether embezzlement is happening• Review important dos and don’ts if embezzlement is suspected or discovered AND the top ten actions to take for monitoring your practice for embezzlement

Speaker Biography:An accomplished speaker, author and the CEO of Prosperident, the world’s largest firm investigating financial crimes against dentists, David Harris believes in education through humor and his entertaining and insightful presentation style have made him a favorite speaker at regional, national and international dental conferences. He is a licensed private investigator who is “dual certified” in fraud investigation, possessing the two most recognized fraud investigation designations. David is also a CPA and has a graduate degree in applied mathematics. David loves asking doctors the question: do you really know who’s in charge of your practice’s financial security? The answer may just surprise you! For over 25 years, David’s vast investigative experience, coupled with his own misadventures as a miscreant youth, has given him a unique insight into the mindset and actions of embezzlers. David delivers enlightening and pertinent information regarding who is actually in control of your practice’s finances and what you need to do to detect and eliminate the people who want to steal from you.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships: Stock Shareholder: Prosperident Inc.

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A. Titan Instruments

BioHorizons

Biolase

Florida Probe Voiceworks

Garfield Refining Company

Geistlich Biomaterials

iMagDent | Implant Concierge

Implant Direct

Maxxeus Dental

P&G, Crest - Oral B

Piezosurgery Incorporated

Progressive Dental

Q-Optics & Quality Aspirators Inc.

Salvin Dental Specialties, Inc.

Snoasis Medical

Straumann

Thommen Medical

Zimmer Biomet

Many, many thanks to the Exhibitors who supported the Southwest Society of Periodontists by exhibiting at the Summer 2018 Meeting at the Eilan Hotel in San Antonio. We appreciate your kind comments and look forward to welcoming you to our future meetings.

THANK YOU TO OUR EXHIBITORS

THANK YOU to our Summer

Meeting Speaker!

Periodontics: A Profession in Transition with

a Dynamic Laser Strategy!

Samuel B. Low, D.D.S, M.S, M.Ed., Professor Emeritus,

University of Florida College of Dentistry; Associate faculty member of the

Pankey Institute.

SILVER

THANK YOUto our

Summer MeetingSponsor!

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WHY HOSPICE PATIENTS NEED—AND DESERVE—BETTER ORAL HEALTH CARE

Hospice care is intended to keep terminally ill patients comfortable in their final days. Yet, says one dentist who has long worked in that environment, proper oral care and dentistry is often

overlooked or even ignored in many hospice units.

“It has been evident to me that there is little time for oral care within the typically very busy day of already extended nursing home staff,” said Kristi Soileau, DDS, who has practiced nursing home dentistry for 30 years.

As Soileau was planning for her practicum and capstone experiences through Creighton’s Master of Science in Health Care Ethics program, she decided to center her experiences on oral care for hospice patients, with a focus on comfort, compassion and dignity.

In her recently published article, “The Hospice Patient’s Right to Oral Care: Making Time for the Mouth,” Soileau explains how hospice patients need—and deserve—proper oral care.

“I wanted to ignite a spark of awareness about the need for oral care throughout one’s life, and not simply based on cosmetic awareness or acute pain management,” she said. “It is vital for both emotional as well as physical support and improved quality of life.”

From a physical health standpoint, Soileau says proper oral care can lead to more benefits than comfort alone.

“In the past 20-plus years, medical literature is replete with information substantiating the systemic connection to oral health,” said Soileau. “Dental and other oral diseases promulgate higher risk for stroke, cancer, viral pneumonia, brain abscesses, poorer diabetic control, and the like.”

Despite the benefits, caregivers face many barriers that keep them from providing proper oral health care, she said, including:

• Lack of staff time• Inadequate supplies• Nonexistent dental insurance• Not having a dentist on staff• Poor patient cooperation• Insufficient knowledge in dealing with the needs of the aged

Worst of all, she said, some see oral care for hospice patients as futile—a mindset that Soileau takes to task.

“Health care professionals are called to respond empathically to treat the whole person, preserving patients’ humanity, while working through challenges,” Soileau says.

Proper oral care can also help maintain a patient’s quality of life and dignity in their final days. Soileau ays that dentists should:

1. Advocate for caregivers, hospice unit staff members, and families to learn to administer oral health care.2. Educate students about the need to perform charitable services where need is significant.3. Set standards for hospice patient oral care and train caregivers to meet those standards.

Given the barriers that exist, Soileau believes some oral health care is better than none at all.

“Hospices only require a caregiver to offer the best therapy possible given the limitations that may exist,” she said. “Comfort care is not so linked to rules and regulations, but rather to general compassion and well-intended alleviation of distress.”

Soileau believes proper oral care for hospice patients is crucial in easing that distress.

Kristi Soileau, DDS, is a graduate of Creighton University’s Master of Health Care Ethics program. Discover how this master’s program can train you to navigate complex issues facing the health care industry.

This article was reprinted with the permission of Creighton University.

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easy, and many of us will find this an excellent time to reflect and reminisce about those college days, when we visited Bourbon and Canal Streets and other familiar spots.

This summer has gone by very quickIy. It seemed as if I were even more busy with patient care this summer than many years in the past. I have had at least four of my summer patients with either confirmed or suspicious lesions. For me, that means I stop all active treatment, focus on the patient’s needs and get more in-depth involvement with the family members. With the aid of Dr. John Wright in the Pathology Department at the Texas A&M Dental School, one of those patients was a confirmed case of Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and the patient underwent a successful surgery for removal of the lesion and tissue transplant to the jaw and face. The others happened to be just scares, but these times demand that we pay attention to detail, commit to loving our friends, families and neighbors, and never take life for granted.

Adding to my usual summer routine, this summer has also been packed with meetings at my local dentalsociety, as the past president continues to follow through with attempts to reach out to all dentalgroups in our Dallas County area. During the previous annual meetings session, our local organizationreached out to all ethnic groups, all dental practice groups and groups of all diversities as an effort to bring us closer together to better serve the needs of our dental community. Through the efforts of the ED and her staff, at the President’s request, we were able to provide a platform, with a local Judge as moderator.

The forum was initiated to allow all dental groups to ask questions, verbalize personal and group needs,and to give direction on actions that would cause our groups to move forward in more cohesive andproductive ways for the benefit of everyone. As this project has evolved, the follow-up town hall meeting will expand the target audience and again provide an open forum for dentists to voice needs and opinions that will help move the DFW area towards the goal of “one large group of dentists” rather than “factions of dentists”. “That goal is obtainable. It just needs people and time”.

I am excited that our Southwest Society of Periodontists (SWSP) is taking measures to increase our member and meeting participation. Our membership chair and committee are reaching out to our new graduates of the profession and to other members from the past, as well as those that have taken a break from membership. Our membership benefits are being expanded, and we hope to soon offer on-line and other remote participation opportunities. Our exhibitors have been faithful in their involvement, and we want to retain those relationships and add others that are sensitive to our needs and provide leading edge materials and supplies for our profession. Ourorganization will continue to grow as we continue to provide outstanding continuing education and peersupport that is matchless at any other level of meeting experience.

The Southwest Society for Periodontists has an extremely bright future. Because of its continued inclusivity of all members, our organization has retained a substantial number of its members and has been successful in adding

new graduates and new members. A great member benefit our SWSP organization has provided is the spirit of fairness and openness to its membership body by embracing the diversity of its members. The support of the organization allows each member to serve in many capacities in the organization and prepares our members for service at many levels beyond the regional organization.

Prepare to meet us in Dallas for the winter 2019 meeting by re-joining the organization and/or registering for the meeting. Expect to be wowed, and come with the anticipation of meeting up with old friends and making new ones.

Enjoy the rest of the cool weather, before the ice-cold winter arrives, and consider how WE, together, can spend our time and resources to make each Southwest Society of Periodontists meeting a GREAT SUCCESS. We can only do so if we are there!

I look forward to many more years of participation and support as a peer partner and a financial partnerworking toward the success the success and future of our organization.

Again, thank you for the opportunity to serve, and hope to see you soon.

“OUR MISSION, SHOULD WE ACCEPT IT:

“TO LIVE OUT REAL LIFE, WHICH IS SEEKING TO SAVE LIVES”

Committed;

Cora A. Marsaw DDSBoard Certified Periodontist

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SOUTHWEST SOCIETY OF PERIODONTISTSBUSINESS LUNCHEON MEETING MINUTES

Saturday, July 21, 2018 – 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

I. CALL TO ORDER: Dr. Scott M. Dowell called the meeting to order at 1:10 PM.

II. INVOCATION: Dr. Scott M. Dowell gave an invocation.

III. SPONSOR/EXHIBITOR RECOGNITION: Dr. Jeff Pope thanked the Sponsor for their support of the Society and asked them to give an introduction for their organization. Dr. Pope then thanked the Exhibitors and asked them to provide an introduction for their company.

IV. SECRETARY’S REPORT: Dr. Pilar Valderrama a. Approval of Minutes from the Jan. 27, 2018 Business Meeting as published in the PROBE Newsletter b. Dr. Pilar Valderrama moved approval of the minutes as presented in the PROBE. Dr. Brian Mealey seconded the motion. Motion passed.

V. TREASURER’S REPORT: Dr. Takanari Miyamoto presented the finances of the Society. The Society is in good financial standing.

VI. CENTRAL OFFICE REPORT: Debbie Peterson reported that operations are routine.

VII. PROBE EDITOR’S REPORT: Dr. Kayleigh Eaves Temple – No report

VIII. WEBMASTER’S REPORT: No report.

IX. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:a. ANNUAL MEETINGS COMMITTEE: Dr. Matthew Steffer – No report.

b. BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE: Dr. Takanari Miyamoto – No report.

c. CENTRAL OFFICE COMMITTEE: Dr. John J. Dmytryk - No report.

d. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Dr. Scott M. Dowell – No report.

e. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: Dr. Cuong Ha presented the new members and Dr. Bradley Crump moved to accept the new memberships. Dr. Stephen Bass seconded the motion. Dr. Ha also announced the New Member/ Resident Social being held after the meeting. The event will be held poolside at a cabana.

f. NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Dr. Cora Marsaw reported on the Slate of Candidates for 2018 – 2019. Dr. John Tunnel is the new Member at Large. Dr. Brian Mealey moved approval of the Slate of Candidates as presented. Dr. Eduardo Lorenzana seconded the motion. The motion passed.

g. SCIENTIFIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE: Dr. Charles Powell – No report.

JOHN F. PRICHARD PRIZE FOR GRADUATE RESEARCH SUBCOMMITTEE: Dr. Natalie Frost – No report.

h. STRATEGIC LONG-RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE: Dr. John J. Dmytryk – No report.

I. SEDATION COMMITTEE: Dr. Chuck Rader provided an update on anesthesia and sedation. The American Society of Anesthesiology is planning to pull support for the policy which allows single person sedation. This could cause a ripple effect to those who do moderate sedation.

X. AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTSa. Exhibitor Committee: Dr. Jeff Pope – No report. b. Governmental and Regulatory Affairs Committee: Dr. John Dmytryk – No report.c. By-Laws, Policies & Procedures Committee: Dr. Bradley Crump – No report.

XI. American Academy of Periodontics (AAP) Report Dr. Stephen Bass thanked Dr. Sam Low for his presentation. The Academy is working on evaluating the information from the world workshop and will determine how best to integrate the information into existing documentation. The information will also be published in the AAP Journal. The AAP Annual Meeting will be held in Vancouver, Canada in October. This is a joint meeting with the Japanese periodontal organization and the Canadian periodontal organization. Dr. Bass noted that in 2019 his position will be open for nominations. Nominations will be made at the October 2018 meeting. If you are interested in serving as a trustee, please email Dr. Bass or Dr. Reeves. AAP Bylaws changes are also being proposed. Dr. Bass served on the Bylaws and Constitution Committee. The proposed changes will be sent to members in September for review and vote. Dr. Dowell thanked Dr. Bass and Dr. Reeves for their support and work on a variety of issues which impact the Society and the profession.

XII. Old Business None

XIII. New Businessa. Expression of Appreciation for Out-Going Board Members i. Dr. Dowell thanked the 2017-2018 Board Members for their work over the past year. ii. Dr. Dowell introduced the 2018-2019 President, Dr. Cora Marsaw. Dr. Marsaw presented Dr. Dowell with a commemorative plaque. Dr. Marsaw thanked everyone who has mentored her throughout the years. Dr. Marsaw also thanked Dr. Low for his contribution to the meeting.

XIV. Adjournment Dr. John Legleu moved to adjourn the meeting. Dr. Jeff Pope seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 1:52 PM.

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Southwest Society for Periodontists would like to introduce you to Dr. Blaire Bowers who joined in 2011. We asked Blaire a few questions to learn why she joined the Society and what benefits she saw from membership. Thank you Blaire for taking the time to share your experience!

Here’s whatBlaire told us:

SWSP Why did you join SWSP?

BLAIRE I joined the Southwest Society while I was in periodontics residency. All of the mentors that played a crucial role

in my education were members. They always went to the meetings for continuing education and thoroughly enjoyed the fellowship and available learning opportunities. It was an easy decision for me to follow in their footsteps.

SWSPWhat would you say to encourage someone to join the Society?

BLAIRE The Southwest Society will only enrich your professional experiences. There is no downside to joining, and the return for your investment is immeasurable. The continuing education resources are always excellent, staff is incredible, and relationship building is well beyond the financial investment.

SWSPWhat benefits do you see as a member of the Society? BLAIRE Fellowship Learning/Continuing Education Leadership opportunities Professional interaction.

SWSPThank you Blaire for taking the time to share your experience!

Want to share your story?Contact info@swsp.org

Dr. Blaire Bowers

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The PROBE Newsletter currently comes to all members in both forms, electronic and paper via the USPS. You now have the option to select the delivery method that is best for you. Your member profile has an option for you to select Email, Paper or Both.

Beginning with the Summer 2018 Edition of the PROBE, the Society began using the information you have provided to send the newsletter. So, take a minute and update your profile. It’s easy to do! Simply click on the Member Login button on the SWSP Website, www.swsp.org. You can also renew your membership and update other member information.

Electronic or Paper - It’s Your Choice!

STUDENT MEMBERS ATTEND SWSP MEETINGS AT NO CHARGEThe SWSP Board of Directors invites Student Members of the SWSP to attend the 2019 Winter Meeting at no charge during Early Registration. Please register online at www.swsp.org.

We value you as Student Members and this offer is made to encourage you to attend the meetings of the SWSP and become Active Members upon completion of your Graduate Program. ATTENTION OFFICERS, BOARD MEMBERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRSPlease note that the Board of Directors Meeting will begin at 6:30 PM on Friday, January 25, 2019. Officers, Board members and Committee Chairs are encouraged to attend.

The Board of Directors Breakfast meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:30 AM on Sunday, January 27, 2019. ATTENTION COMMITTEE CHAIRSPlease remember that, as the Committee Chair, it is your responsibility to contact your committee members and encourage them to attend the Southwest Society of Periodontists meetings and to participate in the Committee Meeting. The Committee Meetings at the 2019 Winter Meeting are scheduled from 7:00 – 8:00 AM on Saturday, January 26, 2019. The committee members are listed in this issue of the PROBE. Please contact your committee members and encourage them to attend this very important meeting.

PRACTICE TRANSITION ANNOUNCEMENTA new feature has been added to the SWSP website (www.swsp.org). If you are looking to purchase a practice, sell your practice, seek an associate, or some other type of change, you may now post this information to the SWSP website. This feature is available to members only, so you must be logged in to access the page. Click on the Member Login button on the Home Page. Under the Member Resources navigation item, the last option is Practice Transitions. This page has a button for submission of the posting you would like to make. This information will be posted to a page that will contain all submissions. This is a great resource for student members or other members who are interested in exploring new practice opportunities, as well as members looking for practice transitions. If you have questions about this, please email us at info@swsp.org.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

REMEMBER TO UPDATEYOUR CONTACT INFORMATION!

It’s easy to do! Simply click on the Member Login button on the SWSP Website, www.swsp.org. You can also renew your membership and update

other member information.

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Summer 2019

Westin New OrleansCanal Place

July 26-28, 2019

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR UPCOMING SOCIETY MEETINGS!

Membership Renewals are now being accepted for the 2018 Membership Year. We hope you’ll take a few minutes and renew your membership as well as review your membership profile to be sure all of your information is still correct. SWSP is happy to provide your login credentials so you may access the renewal on the SWSP website. Simply contact us at info@swsp.org and we’ll be glad to assist! Members receive discounted meeting registration rates as well as the PROBE Newsletter.

It’s Time to Renew Your Membership!

Name Organization Location

Dr. Gina Bonaventura Pearland Periodontics and Dental Implants ........ Pearland, TX

Dr. Christopher Walker Alamo Heights Implant Center ................................. San Antonio, TX

Dr. Rachael Voigt UT Health Science Center at

San Antonio School of Dentistry ............................. San Antonio, TX

Dr. Hunter Allen UT Health Science Center at

San Antonio School of Dentistry ............................. San Antonio, TX

Dr. Amanda Morris UT Health Science Center at

San Antonio School of Dentistry ............................. San Antonio, TX

Dr. Michael Vieth UT Health Science Center at

San Antonio School of Dentistry ............................. San Antonio, TX

Dr. Christopher Pesut United States Army Lackland AFB ......................... San Antonio, TX

Dr. Kristi Kennedy United States Air Force .............................................. Lackland AFB, TX

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

It’s Time to Renew Your Membership!

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JOIN OR RENEW NOW!

Does the following information reflect a change to your SWSP member information? r Yes r No

r Change of Membership Category: From: _________________________________________________ To: _________________________________________________

NAME_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS NAME_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CITY/STATE _________________________________________________________________________________________________ ZIP CODE ________________________________________

TELEPHONE (______________)_____________________________________ FAX (______________)_____________________________________

E-MAIL ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

r $175 Active Member (includes Academic and Active Duty Military Periodontists)

Limited to Periodontists, including Academic and Active Duty Military who are licensed to practice in the UnitedStates and who reside in the states of Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Nebraska, Oklahoma or Texas, and whomeet the qualifications for Active Member as listed in Article III of the By-laws of the Southwest Society of Periodontists.

r $175 Academic Non-Periodontist MemberLimited to individuals residing in the states of Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Nebraska, Oklahoma or Texas, who do not meet the qualifications for Active membership, but who are engaged in full-time research and/or teaching in Periodontics in accredited dental schools at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. Has all of the privileges and responsibilities of Active Members except the rights to vote, to make nominations and to hold office. May serve on special committees.

r $0 Student MemberStudent members do not pay annual dues. Upon graduation, a tiered dues structure is in effect for 4 years. During the first year after graduation, graduates should request transfer to Active or Non-Resident membership status and pay the appropriate dues. Year One dues will be 25% of the Active orNon-Resident Dues Rate, Year Two dues will be 50% and Year Three dues will be 75%. In Year Four dues will be 100% of the Active or Non-Resident Dues Rate. Please return this formto request transfer to Active or Non-Resident status and/or to notify SWSP of address, phone, fax, e-mail changes.

r $135 Non-Resident MemberMembers residing outside of the geographic boundaries of the Southwest Society of Periodontists. The SWSP region includes the States of Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas.

r $125 Life Active MemberActive Member for the preceding 25 years and at least 65 years of age. Retains all of the privileges and responsibilities. of Active Members, including the rights to vote, to make nominations, to hold office and to serve on special committees.

r $0 Life Non-Active MemberActive Member for preceding 25 years and 65 years of age. Retains all of the privileges and responsibilities of Active Members except the rights to vote, to make nominations and to hold office. May serve on special committees. Do not pay annual dues. Please return this form to notify SWSP of address, phone, fax, e-mail changes.

r $0 Retired MembersMembers in good standing in any dues-paying category who completely retire from practice or teaching. Retain all of the privileges and responsibilities of Active Members except the rights to vote, to make nominations and to hold office. May serve on special committees. Do not pay annual dues. Please return this form for address, phone, fax, e-mail changes.

r $0 Honorary MembersHonorary Members do not pay annual dues. Please return this form for address, phone, fax, e-mail changes.

2019 MEMBERSHIP DUES(Effective date of payment is determined by the date of postmark or online payment)

January 1, 2019 Payment of Membership Dues (current if paid by March 31, 2019)April 1, 2019 Assessment of $50 Delinquent Dues PenaltyJune 1, 2019 Automatic Termination of Membership for Non-Payment of Membership Dues

To join SWSP or complete your membership renewal visit www.swsp.org

Please select one category of membership.

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Board MembersPresident Dr. Cora MarsawPresident-Elect Dr. Pilar ValderramaSecretary Dr. Kristi SoileauSecretary-Elect Dr. Natalie FrostTreasurer Dr. Takanari MiyamotoTreasurer-Elect Matthew StefferPast President Dr. Scott DowellMember at Large Dr. Daniela ZambonMember at Large Dr. Gary DeWittMember at Large Dr. John TunnellMember at Large Dr. David LiptonMember at Large Dr. Scott BedicheckMember at Large Dr. Edwin Sutherland

Special DesignationsEditor of the PROBE Newsletter Dr. Kayleigh Eaves TempleWebmaster Vacant

CMP ManagementAccount Manager Debbie PetersonEvent Manager Amber MeiskeAssociation Executive Debbie Peterson

Standing Committees of the General AssemblyAnnual Meetings CommitteeChair Dr. Matt StefferVice-chair Dr. Kristi SoileauCommittee Member Dr. Sara A. BenderCommittee Member Dr. Josh R. ChapaCommittee Member Dr. Ellen HallCommittee Member Dr. Nicole LitizzetteCommittee Member Dr. Steve BritainCommittee Member Dr. Todd KellerCommittee Member Dr. Todd ScheyerCommittee Member Dr. Brent GrimardLiason from Board Directors Dr. Brian Mealey

Central Office CommitteeChair Dr. Eduardo LorenzanaVice-chair Dr. Scott DowellCommittee Member Dr. Takanari MiyamotoCommittee Member Dr. John DmytrykCommittee Member Dr. Bradley Crump

Membership CommitteeChair Dr. Cuong HaVice-chair Committee Member Dr. Jennifer JamesCommittee Member Dr. Ali SajadiStudent Member Dr. Blaine CalahanCommittee Member Dr. Edwin SutherlandCommittee Member Dr. David LiptonCommittee Member Dr. Matt CarlisleCommittee Member Dr. Tyler BorgCommittee Member Dr. Tyler BorgCommittee Member Dr. Gina BonaventuraCommittee Member Dr. Stacy BeltranCommittee Member Dr. Lorenzo Mordini

OFFICER & COMMITTEE ROSTER

Nominating CommitteeChair Dr. Cora MarsawBoard Member 1 Dr. Natalie FrostBoard Member 2 Dr. Bradley CrumpBoard Member 3 Dr. Pilar ValderramaCommittee Member Dr. Scott BedichekCommittee Member Dr. David YuCommittee Member Dr. Jeff Pope

Scientific Affairs CommitteeChair Dr. Charles PowellVice-chair Dr. Yong-Hee ChunCommittee Member Dr. Nikola AngelovCommittee Member Dr. Tapan KotichaCommittee Member Dr. Matt ByarlayCommittee Member Dr. Pooja ManeyCommittee Member Dr. Yong-Hee ChunCommittee Member Dr. Pilar Valderrama

John F. Prichard Prize for Graduate Research SubcommitteeChair Dr. Natalie Frost

Strategic Long Range Planning CommitteeChair Dr. John J. DmytrykVice-chair Dr. Eduardo LorenzanaCommittee Member Dr. Scott M. DowellCommittee Member Dr. Cora MarsawCommittee Member Dr. Teri Brooks LovelaceCommittee Member Debbie Peterson

Standing Committees of the Board of DirectorsExecutiveChair Dr. Cora MarsawCommittee Member Dr. Kristi SoileauCommittee Member Dr. Pilar ValderramaCommittee Member Dr. Takanari Miyamoto

Budget & FinanceChair (Treasurer Elect) Matthew StefferVice-Chair (Secretary) Dr. Kristi SoileauCommittee Member (Pres. -Elect) Dr. Pilar ValderramaCommittee Member (Treasurer) Takanari MiyamotoCommittee Member (Sec. Elect) Natalie Frost

By-Laws, Policies & ProceduresChair Dr. John DmytrykCommittee Member Dr. Eduardo LorenzanaCommittee Member Dr. Teri Brooks Lovelace

Ad Hoc Committees of the Board of DirectorsExhibitor CommitteeChair Dr. Jeff PopeCommittee Member Dr. John TunnellCommittee Member Dr. Samual EllsworthCommittee Member Dr. Gary DeWittCommittee Member Dr. Bill Reeves

Governmental and Regulatory Affairs/SedationChair Dr. John DmytrykCommittee Member Dr. Charles RaderCommittee Member - Arkansa Fred ChurchCommittee Member - Colorado Dr. Charles PowellCommittee Member - Louisiana Dr. Gary DeWittCommittee Member - Nebraska Dr. Takanari MiyamotoCommittee Member - Oklahoma Dr. Bill ReevesCommittee Member -Texas Lisa Masters

Southwest Society of PeriodontistsCentral OfficePO Box 1027Leander, TX 78646

The PROBE is published by the Southwest Society of Periodontics to serve as a scientific newsletter and to report current events and scientific material in a concise, easily read format. The PROBE will maintain a current attitude related to called meetings and current events in the American Academy of Periodontology, District 5, of Region of Federated Organizations, as well as the Southwest Society of Periodontists. Letters and materials of scientific and clinical interest are solicited and should be submitted directly to the Central Office of the Southwest Society of Periodontists. Opinions expressed in the PROBE do not necessarily represent those of the Editor or the Southwest Society of Periodontists.

The PROBE is published by the Southwest Society of Periodontists, PO Box 1027, Leander, TX 78646. 512.314.5885. Correspondence regarding news and advertising should be directed to the above address Correspondence regarding membership, subscriptions, and changes of address should be directed to the Executive Director at the above address.

2019 Winter Meeting Event: January 25-27, 2019

at the Dallas Marriott Las Colinas Hotel

www.swsp.org

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