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TNAGD Participates in ASDA Fair

I hope the beginning of summer is finding everyone in health and prosperity. The economy is continuing to improve, and

most dental practices are trending in a more stable and positive direction. Many of us have set aside time for family activities and/or educational opportunities. My clan seems to recognize that CE and vacation time are first cousins.

The Academy is continuing to work hard for its members. TN will have three dele-gates conducting business as members of the House of Delegates in San Francisco during the AGD Annual Session June 18-21. Drs. Ron Bell, Chris Moore, and I have participat-ed in two events this year engaging the U.T. Memphis dental students. Our lunch-and-learn along with the ASDA Vendor Fair gave us a welcomed confidence in the next gen-eration of dental practitioners. The Board of Director’s support of student development is certainly a worthy investment in and for the future of the Academy. Dr. Keith Gilmore, legislative chair, continues to monitor and coordinate legislative actions along with our lobbyist Mark Greene. Our Regional Direc-tor and board member Richard Dycus also serves as the chair of the TDA Governmental Affairs Committee. These individuals pro-

President’s PerspectiveBy Michael King, TNAGD President

OFFICERS TrusteeConnie L. White, DDS, FAGD

Regional DirectorParliamentarianRichard W. Dycus, DDS, FAGD

PresidentMichael W. King, DDS, MAGD

President ElectPrograms ChairpersonAnthony A. Martin, DMD, FAGD

Immediate Past PresidentEmail AdminFluoridation AdvisorLeon E. Stanislav, DDS, FAGD

Vice PresidentContinuing Education ChairProgram Provider Approval RepJian Huang, DDS, BMS, MAGD

Secretary/TreasurerAnthony Carroccia, DDS, MAGD, ABGD

Legislative Committee ChairKeith Gilmore, DDS, MAGD

MasterTrack Program CoordinatorCo-Continuing Education ChairScott Self, DDS, FAGD

Membership ChairRon Bell, DDS, MAGD

Membership—StudentKatherine N. Hall, DDS, MAGD

Members Retention and RenewalJohn Petty, DDS, FAGD

Public Information OfficerErnest J. DeWald, DDS, MAGD, ABGD

EditorWebmasterWesley Mullins, DDS, FAGD

Planning CommitteeRoy Thompson, DDS, MAGDErnest N. Oyler, Jr., DDS, MAGD

At-Large Board MembersE. Mac Edington, DDS, MAGDDennis R. Gardner, DDS K. Michael Garrett, DDS, MAGD Clifton Simmons, III, DDS Stan A. Montee, DMD, FAGD Robert C. Moore, DDSWesley Mullins, DDS, FAGDWalter R. Owens, DDS Peggy Jan Henley, DDS, MAGD Barry L. Hopper, DDS, FAGD Walter C. Chitwood, Jr., DDS Donald R. Reynolds, DDS, FAGDJames Avery, DDSJ. Peter McLemore, II, DDS, MAGD B. Randall LeDuke, DDS, MAGD

The Volunteer Dentist is the official publication of the Tennessee Chapter of the Academy of General Dentistry. It is sent to all ADA members in the state of Tennessee and has a circulation of 2,200.The Tennessee Academy of General Dentistry does not necessarily endorse opinions or statements contained in articles published in this Newsletter. The editor believes that the contributing authors are sincere in their efforts to foster the interests and educational concepts of its readers.

The Volunteer Dentist

T N A G D . O R G

Spring 2015

Official Publication of the Tennessee Academy of General Dentistry

ABOUT US

You’ve Graduated: Now What?

Buy or Lease Space?

National AGD 2015 Meeting

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vide great insight and service to the TN AGD and its membership.

Consistent with our core commitment to quality continuing education, the TN AGD has developed several learning opportunities this year. We have been at the forefront of the facial esthetic movement by sponsoring three Botox and Dermal Filler courses taught by a nationally recognized speaker Dr. Gigi Meinecke. Co-sponsorship of a 5 day com-prehensive Forensic Odontology course at the UT Medical Center in Knoxville is planned in August. DOCS has also asked us to co-sponsor a three day course held in Memphis during the month of August. Last but not least is the TN Annual Meeting in Pigeon Forge on July 10-11. This seminar offers a participation component in restorative dentistry.

Thanks to the efforts of dedicated and commit-ted TN AGD dentists we can continue to bring opportunity and value to our general mem-bership. Thanks for allowing me and the other board members to serve your interests.

Michael W. King, DDS, MAGDPresident, TN AGD

The TN AGD is proud to sponser an advanced continuing education course in Forensic Odontology. CE

Credits 40 hours.Contact Murray K. Marks PhD mmarks@utmck.edu

The 2015 TN AGD Annual Meet-ing is next month and we are ex-cited to have a world class restor-

ative clinician, Dr Jason Smithson. Register now at our new website,

TNAGD.ORG

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Historic Central Station was the setting on April 30th for the annual UT Dental ASDA Vendor Fair. Over three hundred dental students visited with various exhibitors as they took a break from the routine of dental school life. Drs. Michael King, Ron Bell, and Chris Moore spent the evening engaging our young colleagues as to the benefits of organized dentistry and more specifically how AGD membership can benefit them. They were very attentive to what the AGD was doing in Advocacy and in helping them continue their learning experiences fol-lowing graduation. Several students completed applications for membership which will help them stay informed of issues effecting our profession through AGD publications and also help them gain CE hours as a student that will go toward their Fellowship Award.

Register now and beat the summer heat. This will be a meeting you won’t want to miss! Bring the whole family and join us in the beautiful Smoky Mountains for 2 days of exceptional continuing education featuring

Dr. Jason Smithson speaking on “The Dentist as an Artist-Technician”

July 10-11 2015 Lecture and Hands-on

Register Today at TNAGD.ORG

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Commercial lease consultants Dale Willerton and Jeff Grandfield offer helpful insight on what you should consider before you decide whether to buy or lease dental practice property. This article includes the pros of and cons of both property options.When it comes to housing your dental practice, the question is: Do you lease or purchase commercial property? Before you decide, it’s important to consider the benefits and disadvantages associated with each option. Here are just a few:Buying a PropertyPros:• Ownership: You eventually will pay off a mort gage, whereas lease payments are forever.• Equity: Your equity in your property typically will increase over time.• Tax deductions: You may be able to write off the interest of your mortgage as a business expense.

Cons:• Responsibility: You remain responsible for any repairs to the property.• Upfront costs: You probably will pay a 20 to 35 percent deposit.• Space limitations: You could outgrow your space or find out that you purchased too much space.

Leasing a SpacePros:• Freeing up working capital: Leasing will free up funds for practice needs and improvements.• Time: You won’t have to address ownership issues like maintenance and snow removal.• Relocation: You will be able to relocate on short notice.

Buying or Leasing Tipsagd.org

Second Edition of AGD Student Book Available Now

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) has intro-duced the second edition of “You’ve Graduated, Now What? A Guide to Navigating Those First Years in the Dental Profession,” an online resource for new dentists and recent graduates. Use this article to promote the book and its contents, as well as the practice manage-ment forms available in the book’s Resource Library.

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) has intro-duced the second edition of “You’ve Graduated, Now What? A Guide to Navigating Those First Years in the Dental Profession.”The book’s newest edition—which is available via the Student Resources section at www.agd.org—includes information for new dentists and recent graduates about career options, continuing education, financial planning, marketing, organized dentistry, and setting goals.“The health care landscape continues to change dra-matically, creating more options for dentists than ever before,” says AGD President W. Carter Brown, DMD, FAGD. “But the more possibilities there are, the more you need to think about your immediate next steps, as well as your broader plan for the future. Online access to the second edition is free to AGD members, and AGD student membership costs $17 per year. Readers will find patient and practice manage-ment forms in the book’s Resource Library, which will be updated with new forms every month.

“The AGD is proud to offer this important resource to its student members,” Dr. Brown says.Join the AGD to access the book and all of the great benefits of AGD membership. To complete a member-ship application, call the AGD at 888.243.3368, or visit the AGD online at www.agd.org.

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Cons: • Variable costs: You may be susceptible to rental increases.• Lack of equity: You may lack the necessary property equity that banks look for when determining suit ability for loans. • Customer benefits: You may have less control over some customer perks like parking.

There are benefits and disadvantages to both buying and renting. Let your practice goals drive your decision. For more information on buying and leasing practice buildings, check out the February 2015 issue of AGD Impact

Take advantage of a golden opportunity for personal and professional development at the Academy of General Dentistry’s (AGD) annual meeting, AGD 2015, which is scheduled for June 18 to 21 in San Francisco. AGD 2015 will showcase the latest in dental technologies, new continuing education (CE) courses for dentists and dental team members, and more.The annual meeting will kick off on Thursday, June 18, at 8:35 a.m. with a keynote address from Terry Jones, founder of Travelocity.com, founding chairman of Kayak.com, and exec-utive chairman of WayBlazer. Jones will share his knowledge on creating a culture of inno-vation within any profession, using his prov-en track record of business modernization to inspire meeting attendees to make proactive changes in how they run their businesses.Innovation also will be on display in the an-nual meeting exhibit hall with the Modern Practice for Today’s Patients exhibit presented by Henry Schein Inc. This display will invite participants to take a look inside a technologi-cally enhanced dental office, allowing them to test cutting-edge equipment, view patient man-agement software demonstrations, and catch

a glimpse of the esthetic options available for transforming any dental practice space.AGD 2015 also will offer the latest CE courses in the hottest subject areas, including end-odontics, implants, and special patient care. Dentists and dental team members also will be able to take advantage of the dental team education track, this year’s newest educational offering geared toward the entire dental office. Plus, participants are encouraged to take time to check out the AGD 2015 Scientific ePoster Session, which will showcase the latest clinical research by today’s dental students.All meeting attendees and their guests also are invited to support oral cancer research and awareness by participating in the AGD Foun-dation Fun Run/Walk 5K, scheduled to begin at 6 a.m. Saturday, June 20. The AGD Foun-dation also will host its annual silent auction fundraiser, as well as onsite oral cancer screen-ings, during AGD 2015. For further informa-tion about these events and more, or to register for AGD 2015, visit www.agd.org.

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ParliamentarianRichard W. Dycus, DDS, MAGD E-mail Richard Dycus

PresidentMichael W. King, DDS, MAGDE-mail Michael King

Immediate Past Pres.Email AdministratorFluoridation AdvisorLeon E. Stanislav, DDS, FAGD Email Leon Stanislav

Secretary/TreasurerAnthony Carroccia, DDS, MAGD, ABGDE-mail Anthony Carroccia

Master Track Program CoordinatorCo-Continuing Education Chair Scott Self, DDS, FAGDE-mail Scott Self

Public Information OfficerErnest J. DeWald, DDS, MAGD, ABGDE-mail Ernest DeWald

Membership--StudentKatherine N. Hall, DDS, MAGDE-mail Katherine Hall

Planning CommitteeRoy Thompson, DDS, MAGDE-mail Roy Thompson

At-large Board MemberBarry L. Hopper, DDS, FAGDE-mail Barry Hopper

At-large Board MemberH. Clifton Simmons, III, DDS, FAGD

At-large Board MemberE. Mac Edington, DDS, MAGDE-mail E. Mac Edington

At-large Board MemberStan A. Montee, DMD, FAGDE-mail Stan Montee

At-large Board MemberWesley Mullins, DDS, FAGD

At-large Board MemberPeggy Jan Henley, DDS, MAGD

At-large Board MemberJames Avery, DDSE-mail James Avery

At-large Board MemberB. Randall LeDuke, DDS, MAGDE-mail B. Randall LeDuke

TrusteeConnie L. White, DDS, FAGDE-mail Connie White

President ElectPrograms Chairperson Anthony A. Martin, DMD, MAGDE-mail Anthony Martin

Vice PresidentContinuing Education Chair Program Provider Approval Rep Jian Huang, DDS, BMS, MAGEmail Jian Huang

Legislative ChairKeith Gilmore, DDS, MAGDEmail Keith Gilmore

Membership ChairRon Bell, DDS, MAGDE-mail Ron Bell

Members Retention and RenewalJohn Petty, DDS, FAGD

Planning CommitteeErnest N. Oyler, Jr., DDS, MAGDE-mail Ernest Oyler

At-large Board MemberWalter C. Chitwood, Jr., DDSEmail Walter Chitwood

At-large Board MemberK. Michael Garrett, DDS, MAGDE-mail K. Michael Garrett

At-large Board MemberDennis R. Gardner, DDS

At-large Board MemberRobert C. Moore, DDSE-mail Robert C. Moore

At-large Board MemberWalter R. Owens, DDS

At-large Board MemberDonald R. Reynolds, DDS, FAGDE-mail Donald R. Reynolds

At-large Board MemberJ. Peter McLemore, II, DDS, MAGDE-mail J. Peter McLemore

Congratulations to all of our members celebrating a milestone anniversary with the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) in 2015

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Karyl Jean Beauchamp, DDS James A. Bush, DDSPat A. Clark, DDS

Stanley R. Crunk, DDS Brian D. Fann, DDS

Adam D. Fusco, DMD Thomas F. Hadley, DDS

Michael R. Johnson, DDS Aileen M. Kruger, DDS

Carol J. Montee, DMD, FAGD Stan A. Montee, DMD, FAGD

Ronald J. Salage, DDS Jess P. Sinquefield, DDS Dierdre D. Sturgis, DDS M. Jayson Tabor, DDS

Clarissa S. Turner, DDS Christel R. Westmorland, DDS

Mary Beth S. Wilson, DDS

James B. Bratten, DDS, MAGD Timothy G. Brown, DDS

Philip C. Carson, DDS, MAGD K. Michael Garrett, DDS, MAGD

J. Peter McLemore III, DDS, MAGD Randall D. Rose, DDS,

FAGD Joe D. Simpson, DDSMark H. Thomasson, DDS

Waletha Wasson, DDS, MAGD Gary R. Woodall, DDS, MAGD

Stephen M. Bass, DMD Brian K. Beard, DMD Henry C. Buhl, DMD

Jeffrey A. Carson, DDS, FAGD Donald R. Harrell, DDS

Michael W. King, DDS, MAGD Karla D. Robertson, DDS

Maricela Rodriguez, DDS, FAGD Stephen D. Sims, DDS, FAGD

James R. Williams, DDS

Kenneth E. Beard, DDS, FAGDLowell D. Blevins, DDS

J K. Carver, DDSJames E. Clark, Jr., DDS, MAGD

John R. Crockett III, DDSErnest J. DeWald, DDS, MAGD, ABGD

Robert C. Freeman, DDS, FAGD Donald L. Gary, DDS, FAGD

Charles L. Greenblatt, Jr., DDSJohn M. Law, DDS

Warren L. Lesmeister, DDS, FAGD John T. Major, DDS, FAGD

Ernest N. Oyler, Sr., DMD, MAGD Alan P. Salomon, DDS, FAGDPaul M. Schubert, DDS, FAGD

Your dedication has given the AGD a stronger and louder voice for general dentistry, making it one of the recognized leaders in the promotion of continuing dental education, quality patient care, and overall oral health awareness. With your continued support, we hope to lead our members, our organization, and our profession to even greater success in the future!