Meeting & Lecture. In Memoriam ~ Joan Harz. Mark Samani, DMD

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Bergen County Dental Society Volume 17 Issue 7 April 2011 Meeting & Lecture Protecting your Financial Rear End in These Turbulent Times 1 CE Credit Ernest Badway, Esq.

1 Bergen County Dental Society Volume 17 Issue 7 April 2011 Meeting & Lecture Protecting your Financial Rear End in These Turbulent Times 1 CE Credit Ernest Badway, Esq. Fox Rothschild LLP Your Corporate Retirement Plan - Maximizing its Benefits 1 CE Credit Susan B. Silberman, CRPS April 11, 2011 (see page 4 for details) 6:30 pm Seasons Restaurant Washington Twp., NJ FULL DAY SEMINAR! Aesthetics and Occlusion 7 CE Credits (see page 2 for details) Mark Samani, DMD I recently had the opportunity to speak at the Essex County Dental Society meeting. An interesting aspect of the night was their business meeting, which focused on the involvement of NJDA members in the NJDA Political Action Committee. Fortunately, at our last Bergen County meeting, Jim Schulz was our speaker for the night. As you all are aware, Jim Schulz is the Director of Governmental Affairs for NJDA and is an eloquent and engaging speaker. Having the entire evening dedicated to the issues of the NJDA PAC was certainly a different approach than we are used to having in Bergen County and it is something I think we should continue in the future. I want to thank Jim Schulz for a very informative meeting and a special thank you to our Executive Committee, for making the suggestion of a PAC-centric meeting. How does the membership get more involved with PAC? The involvement that the NJDA needs from its membership is two fold. First is in the form of financial donations directly from NJDA members. We are all privy to the world of politics and the realization that it is an expensive endeavor only substantiates the need for increased private funding to the PAC by NJDA members. The second method of increasing member involvement in PAC is through grass-roots movement. When called to action, the NJDA membership needs to make their voices heard. Phone calls, FAXES, s - whichever method of communication you choose - letting your representatives know your opinion on various issues is an important tool in furthering our cause. In Memoriam ~ Joan Harz The members of the BCDS were saddened to hear of the recent passing of our long-time Secretary, Joan Harz, who was an integral member of our society for over 35 years. Our sincere condolences go out to her family. Bergen County Dental Society Newsletter Publication Facts The Bergen County Dental Society regular meeting schedule occurs (typically) on the 2nd Monday of the following months: September, October, November, January, February, March, April, May. Publication deadlines for committee reports, news items, messages, letters to the editor, photographs, etc., shall be the Thursday following the regular Monday meeting. Digital art disclaimer Camera-ready art should be in black & white. All photos need to be grayscale and 300 dpi. Acceptable file formats are: indd, jpg, jpeg, psd, tif, tiff, eps, ai, and png.

BCDS Full Day Continuing Education Seminar Computerized Dentistry for Private Practice Implants - Aesthetics and Occlusion ~ 7 CE Credits 8:00 AM ~ 4:00 PM CAD/CAM technology has the advantage of

This presentation will review the current technology which allows the fabrication of an implant abutment without a fixture level impression.

The fabrication of ceramic full coverage restorations and veneers, with an in-office technique, will also be demonstrated.

2 BCDS Full Day Continuing Education Seminar Computerized Dentistry for Private Practice Implants - Aesthetics and Occlusion ~ 7 CE Credits 8:00 AM ~ 4:00 PM CAD/CAM technology has the advantage of reduced clinical chair-time and reduced laboratory costs. The accuracy of these techniques has improved to the point where they are now comparable to conventional techniques. This presentation will review the current technology which allows the fabrication of an implant abutment without a fixture level impression. In addition this impression does not require the removal of the healing abutment. The fabrication of ceramic full coverage restorations and veneers, with an in-office technique, will also be demonstrated. Occlusion principles will be discussed as they relate to new materials and their application in private practice. Objectives: At the conclusion of this lecture the participant will understand the advantages and disadvantages of: 1. Computer generated abutments 2. Ceramic full coverage for teeth and implants. 3. Occlusion principles with all ceramic restorations and implants 4. Implant abutment fabrication without a fixture level impression 5. Complete CAD/CAM Implant Abutments and Restorations Dr. Dean C. Vafiadis Dr. Dean Vafiadis received his dental degree and Prosthodontic specialty training at New York University College of Dentistry. He is currently the Director of the Full-Mouth Rehabilitation CE course at NYU. He is an Associate Professor of Prosthodontics at NYU College of Dentistry. Dr. Vafiadis is a lecturer and clinical instructor at the Aesthetic Advantage Course in the Rosenthal Institute of Aesthetic and Implant Dentistry at NYU. He is lectures nationally and abroad for NYU Continuing Education department. He has instructed over 7000 dentists with over 500 programs in the past 15 years. Dr. Vafiadis published and lectured on various computer based programs, such as Cerec, Encode, and Vita which has advanced restorative techniques for Implants, Aesthetics and Occlusion. He is the founder of the New York Smile Institute in NY. It is an educational center, full service laboratory and learning facility as well as a private practice location for a multi-specialty practice for Implant an Aesthetic Dentistry. His patient base includes many Celebrities, Sports Figures, Fortune 500 Dr. Dean C. Vafiadis Company executives, Producers, Directors and Writers in the film industry, Executives in the Fashion world and World renown Chefs and Restaurant Owners. He maintains his private practice with three associates at the Takashimaya Building. He is also on the advisory board of STEMSAVE.com which harvests dental stem cells from primary teeth and stores them for the patients life. Dr. Vafiadis primary professional mission is to educate, publish and invent new technologies that will help change the dental profession and patients lives. He is a member of the ACP, AO, AAID, ICOI, AACD and the ADA. 2

BCDS Full Day Continuing Education Seminar Schedule 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM Registration & Continental Breakfast 9:00 AM - 12 noon Computerized Dentistry for Private Practice - Implants, Aesthetics and

3 BCDS Full Day Continuing Education Seminar Schedule 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM Registration & Continental Breakfast 9:00 AM - 12 noon Computerized Dentistry for Private Practice - Implants, Aesthetics and Occlusion 12 Noon - 1:00 PM LUNCH Program Continuation 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Registration Fees Before March 17, 2011 ADA Member Dentist: $165 Non-ADA Members Dentist: $255 Staff: $95 After March 17, 2011 ADA Member Dentist: $215 Non-ADA Member Dentist: $305 Staff: $95 Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: Cut out & return with payment to: Bergen County Dental Society Privacy Policy: The personal information obtained from this form will only be used for purposes relating to this BCDS seminar. Your personal information will not be sold or made available to third-party vendors. Cancellation Policy: Requests for refunds must be made in writing. For cancellations made prior to April 6, 2011, the registration fee minus $50.00 per person processing fee will be refunded. Refunds will NOT be processed for Cancellation after April 6th. Dr. Dean Vafiadis is a: Consultant and mentor for BIOMET 3i Consultant and lecturer for Vident Porcelain Systems Consultant and lecturer for Sirona Dental Systems Consultant for Revive Dental Products The Bergen County Dental Society is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education The Bergen County Dental Society is an ADA CERP recognized provider of programs of this program provider are accepted by continuing education credit. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental AGD for Fellowship, Mastership and membership Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours endorsement. The current term of approval extends from by boards of dentistry. The Bergen County Dental Society designates this October 2, 2008 through October 1, activity for seven (7) continuing education credit.

4 Your Corporate Retirement Plan (1 CE Credit) April 11, 2011 April Lecture: Protecting your Financial Rear End in These Turbulent Times Ernest Badway, Esq., Fox Rothschild, LLP Topics: 1. Determining what you have to invest. 2. Choosing the right professional 3. Monitoring your investments 4. Providing for the Future/Retirement 5. Business Planning 6. Insurance 7. Questions. April Lecture: Your Corporate Retirement Plan - Maximizing its Benefits Susan B. Silberman, CRPS You take care of others every day, but what are you doing to take care of yourself for the long term? We re living longer and retiring earlier. Or we want to. Now, more than ever, planning your retirement is essential to living the retirement you want. A key element of your personal retirement plan is your corporate retirement plan. You can use your corporate plan to your advantage. Are you aware that you don t have to limit your own contributions out of concern for funding all employees? Do you know if your plan is protected from creditors? Recent legislation has added new options to the retirement plan landscape; are you taking advantage of these new features? Susan Silberman, CRPS if a Financial Advisor and Financial Planning Specialist with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. She is a chartered Retirement Plans Specialist in Paramus office. Susan has adopted a consultative partnership with her clients who include small business owners, professionals, high-net-worth individuals and their families, and mid- to senior-level executives who are in transition. Together they work on developing a comprehensive financial plan that answers such fundamental questions...is my portfolio correctly balanced for my risk tolerance? What level of retirement income do I need to maintain the lifestyle I am accustomed to enjoying? As a Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist with extensive experience in assisting clients with decisions about their Retirement Plans, Corporate Stock Plans and Options, Susan reviews portfolios, addresses their current financial situations and help them plan confidently for their future. She finds it beneficial to work alongside other professionals, such as attorneys and accountants, to ensure that all critical areas of her client s financial life are fully explored.

5 NJ s Oral Cancer Experts Join Forces for a Low-cost, High impact Continuing Education Experience Sponsored by: Seton Hall University School of Health & Medical Sciences The New Jersey Oral Cancer Coalition Three Dates and Locations for your convenience: 1. Wednesday, April 20, 2011, 9am-1pm, at the New Jersey Dental Association, One Dental Plaza, North Brunswick (Continental breakfast included) 2. Thursday, May 19, 2011, 10am-2pm, at the Law & Public Safety Building, Hanover Road, Morris Plains (Lunch included) 3. Thursday, June 16, 2011, 9:30am-1:30pm, at the County Services Building, 327 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus (Lunch included) Please go to for full details. Bryon E. Roshong, DMD, NJDA Trustee The old adage that there is strength in numbers holds very true today. Membership in Bergen County Dental Society of that number, 167 are non-paying members (due to their status), leaving a total of 557 members. As of March 16, 2011, only 189 of the 557 members have paid their 2011 dues. Should this scenario become the norm for the NJDA, it will lose any legitimacy of representation of our profession. At the last BCDS meeting, you heard Jim Schulz speak about the vital role of NJ Dental PAC, but without your monetary contributions, we are fighting an uphill political battle that could enable legislators to ignore our issues and recommendations. What to do about this is the eternal question. Two areas of prime importance focus on membership recruitment and retention, as well as increased contribution to the profession. By numbers alone, an increase in membership can lead to a larger pool of potential volunteers and NJDA is trying a multi- pronged approach to this problem. One such approach is through the Membership Rewards Program, in which you can receive reduced 2012 dues for each new member you recruit to NJDA. Another approach is for officers to invite non-members to lunch or to a component meeting. If you know of any non-members, make contact with them. Trish DeCotiis at NJDA can be reached to review some interesting talking points to review with your non-member colleagues, as well as to review the resources available to members. Some of the programs that may slip your mind that make NJDA membership rewarding to you are: Partners Program 5 Our profession will not be able to thrive as we know it without increasing our numbers. This year brings an important election in which all of NJ State Assembly and NJ State Senate seats are up for possible change. If we are to keep our friends of dentistry in political office, we will need every present member to be a member of PAC. There is strength in numbers, not only in representation, but in contributions. A call to action has been made and I am spelling out how I interpret it. I ask you to consider getting involved and helping our membership grow.

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7 Nantucket Dental Society Seminar, New Members Junghyun Kim, DDS Ridgefield, NJ General Miwako Kimura, DDS Fort Lee, NJ General Suelia E. Lenas, DMD Cresskill, NJ General Ari J. Sugarman, DMD Spring Valley, NY Pediatrics Privacy Policy: The personal information obtained from this form will only be used for purposes relating to this BCDS seminar. Your personal information will not be sold or made available to third-party vendors. Cancellation Policy: For Pre-registration events, requests for refunds must be made in writing. For cancellations made seven (7) days prior to the event, the registration fee minus $50.00 per person processing fee will be refunded. Refunds will NOT be processed for any cancellations received AFTER the date of the event.

8 First Class U.S. Postage PAID Permit No Hackensack, NJ ATTENTION ALL BCDS MEMBERS CPR with AED TRAINING Conference Room #3 Holy Name Hospital Wednesday, May 4, :30-12:00, or 5:30-9:00 WHAT A DEAL!!!! Please call Dr. Susan Goldfarb (201) to reserve a seat Sponsored by the Bergen County Dental Society Paramus Periodontics Presents Part III of III Lecture Series I. Occlusal Considerations in Implant Dentistry Dr. Priyu Gupta, Board Certified Periodontist & Dr. Bhavin Patel, Board Eligible Prosthodontist II. Case Presentation & Acceptance Seminar by Practice Management Consultant, Mike Massatto Lunch will be provided & 3 AGD CE credits Call Paramus Periodontics Kelly THE JOURNAL OF THE BERGEN COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER (ISSN ) is published monthly September through May (excluding December) inclusive for $25.00 per year in the U.S., $35, elsewhere by the Bergen County Dental Society. Copyrighted. All rights reserved; may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the permission of the editor or author.

DIGITAL DENTISTRY : From Application to Integration. Clinical workflows from design to delivery. Complex reconstruction & restoration

DIGITAL DENTISTRY : From Application to Integration. Clinical workflows from design to delivery. Complex reconstruction & restoration Registration Fees Members: $625 Non-Members: $825 Dental Technicians, Residents, and Students: $395 The American College of Prosthodontists is an ADA-CERP Recognized Provider. ADA-CERP is a service of