Candidates for MDA Vice President

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1 Candidates for MDA Vice President Dr. Larry DeGroat, Bingham Farms Click here to view Dr. DeGroat s curricula vitae Click here to view Dr. DeGroat s brochure Dr. Stephen Harris, Farmington Click here to view Dr. Harris curricula vitae Click here to view Dr. Harris brochure

2 Larry DeGroat D.D.S Telegraph Rd., Suite 102 Bingham Farms, MI fax University of Michigan University of Detroit Dental School American Dental Association 1974-present Michigan Dental Association 1974-present Oakland County Dental Society 1974-present Oakland County Dental Society: Ethics Committee Peer Review Committee OCDS Board, President Program Committee Nominating Committee Member: 1978-present Francis B. Vedder Crown & Bridge Study Club Detroit Dental Clinic Club International Academy of Gnathology L.D. Pankey Study Club of Michigan 1998-present Pierre Fauchard Academy 2011-present American College of Dentists 2012-present International College of Dentists Michigan Dental Association MDA House of Delegates ,2012-present Member MDA Insurance committee Member CSA Committee on Health Related Insurance Products Chairman- IFG Insurance Related Products Committee present MDA IFG Board of Directors 1997-present Vice Chair Chair 2008-present MDA Board of Trustees IFG President Evaluation Committee 2002-present MDA Building Task Force EBAC (Employee Benefits Advisory Committee) 2007-present SPCEDE (Special Committee, Excutive Director evaluation) 2008-present MDCI Board of Directors 2013-present ADA House of Delegates (Alternate or Delegate) ,2012,2013 ADA Ninth District Co- Strategist 2013 MDA Health Plan, MEWA Board 2013-present Have served on mediation panels for Dental Malpractice litigation in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Genesee Counties as a defense advocate. Faculty, part-time, University of Detroit Dental School , preclinical and clinical courses.

3 Return to Top Larry DeGroat for mda vice president 2014 Leadership Experience Vision Committment

4 Michigan Dental Association New MDA Health Plan, MEWA Board MDA House of Delegates MDCI Board of Directors 2013-present , 2012-present 2013-present SpCEDE (Special Committee Executive Director Evaluation) 2008-present EBAC (Employee Benefits Advisory Committee) 2007-present MDA Building Task Force MDA Board of Trustees Trustee Liason Public Relations Committee 2005 Trustee Liason Peer Review Committee Trustee Liason IFG I have attended all board of trustee meetings since leaving the board in 2011 as IFG Chair and an interested member. A Proven Record MDA Insurance and Financial Group Since 1994 over $20 million has been returned to the MDA by it s forprofit subsidiary in the form of sponsorships, rent, dividends, etc. Last year alone, over $1.8 million was returned to the MDA, an over $500 dues offset for each member. MDA, IFG Board of Directors - Chair 2008-present - Vice Chair Member 1997-present Chairman IFG Insurance Related Products Committee 1992-present Member CSA Committee, Health Related Insurance Products Member MDA Insurance Committee

5 ADA ADA House of Delegates , 2012, 2013 ADA Ninth District Co-Strategist 2013 Oakland County Dental Society Nominating Committee Program Committee OCDS Board Member, President Peer Review Committee Ethics Committee I believe my experience, passion, commitment and vision allows me to be uniquely qualified for the position of MDA Vice President. MEMBERSHIP International College of Dentists American College of Dentists Academy of General Dentistry Pierre Fauchard Academy 2012-present 2011-present 2010-present 1998-present L.D. Pankey Study Club of Michigan International Academy of Gnathology Detroit Dental Clinic Club Francis B. Vedder Crown and Bridge Study Club R.W. Bunting Study Club and other present 1990-present Faculty, Part-Time Preclinical & Clinical University, of Detroit Dental School Have served on mediation panels for dental malpractice litigation in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb & Genesee Counties as a Defense Advocate.

6 Improved communication with our legislators is key for our future and the future of dentistry. Grassroots Advocacy is essential if dentists want to be heard. I have answered the call and been very involved since the beginning of the MDA Grassroots Initiative. Larry with State Senator Jim Marleau Chair, Health Policy Committee Committee to Elect Dr. Nick Fontana, Chair Dr. Arnie Baker Dr. Gene Bonofiglo Dr. Dan Briskie Ms. Gerri Cherney Dr. Todd Christy Dr. Craig Duhaime Dr. Tom Gebeck Dr. George Goodis Dr. Steve Gustafson Dr. Marvin Jabero Dr. Jeff Johnston Dr. John Kamar Dr. Ryan Lebster Dr. Rob Lovell Dr. Larry Marcotte Dr. Lynn Moseley Dr. Curt Ralstrom Dr. Laris Stumpos Dr. Bob Tremblay Dr. James Wright

7 Stephen R Harris DDS W. 8 Mile Rd. Suite 106 Farmington Hills, MI Phone (248) Fax (248) Doc@Stephenharrisdds.com Education 1976 Thurston High School, Redford, MI Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI University of Detroit School of Dentistry, Detroit, MI DDS Degree, Valedictorian Awards and Achievements Alpha Omega Award for Highest Academic Achievement Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society Alpha Sigma Nu National Jesuit Honor Society Delta Sigma Delta Award for Highest Academic Achievement Academy of Operative Dentistry Award for Outstanding Achievement Award for Outstanding Achievement in Children s Dentistry Mosby Publishing Award for Outstanding Achievement Professional experience Professional memberships and honors 1983 Present Stephen R. Harris DDS, PC Farmington Hills, MI General Dentistry American Dental Association Michigan Dental Association Detroit District Dental Society Western Dental Society: Branch of DDDS Academy of General Dentistry Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society Fellow, Pierre Fauchard Academy Fellow, International College of Dentists, Treasurer Michigan Section Fellow, American College of Dentists Detroit District Dental Society Meritorious Award 2013

8 Additional professional activities MDA Governance and Committee Appointments 2012-present MDA Treasurer 2008-present MDA Trustee 2012-present General Chair, MDA Mission of Mercy 2009-present MDA Board Committee on Finance Chair, MDA Committee on Peer Review / Dental Care MDA Committee on Peer Review / Dental Care Served as a Delegate and Alternate Delegate MDA House of Delegates ADA House of Delegates International College of Dentists 2010-present Treasurer, Michigan Section DDDS Governance and Committee Appointments DDDS Executive Council and Board President 2005 President-Elect Councilperson at Large DDDS Committee on Peer Review / Dental Care Chairman DDDS Committee Member DDDS Dental Review Committee 2001 General Chairman 2000 General Co-Chairman 1997, 1998 Registration Chairman 1999, Exhibitors Chairman 2001 Council on Education Western Dental Society; Detroit District Dental Society Component President

9 President Elect Treasurer Secretary Correspondent Adjunct Assistant Professor University of Detroit Dental School Pre-Clinical Operative Dentistry Clinical Instructor; Crown and Bridge/ Prosthodontics Guest Lecturer to University of Detroit Mercy Dental School 1997, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006 MDA Peer Review System in Senior Student s Ethics Class Lecturer at MDA Annual Session 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 MDA Peer Review Workshop Community activities MDA Mission of Mercy 2013, 2014 MDA Donated Dental Services Program; member since 1995 Give Kids a Smile volunteer dentist, free children s clinic Children s National Dental Health Month; Gill School Education Programs Out-reach to pre-school and elementary schools annually Christina s Smile; Children s Dental Health Volunteer St. Aidan s Parish Men s Club President , Assistant Coaching and Manager; Farmington South Baseball, Softball and Basketball Interests and activities Steve is an avid golfer, playing to a 6 handicap. A former MSU Marching Band member, Steve has renewed his love of Alma Mater by playing Tenor Sax in the MSU Alumni Band. They perform annually at a football game each fall. He can still belt out the fight song and hasn t lost a step! Steve is most proud of his family: wife, Maureen and children, Shannon, Megan and Robert.

10 Stephen Harris DDS for Return to Top MDA Vice President 2014 VOTE MDA VP STEVE MDA VP 1 A Proven Leader, Committed to Maintaining the Relevance of MDA Membership Why Elect Steve? Steve is: Positive, thoughtful, respectful A listener and leader that can bring about consensus on the issues Reliable, the Go to Guy that gets things done VOTE MDA VP STEVE Organized dentistry needs a united voice and alignment to maintain our relevance to outside forces that are trying to determine the future of our profession. We must channel our energies to promote our core values and stand together as our profession is challenged. 3 Maintaining the MDA s relevance requires strong membership. We must engage all Michigan dentists, new dental graduates, specialists, former members and practitioners working in every type of dental setting. We need to encourage them to value what MDA membership offers. I believe I am the candidate to lead our organization in building consensus and in bringing Michigan dentists together as we head into the future. Contact Steve: Steve@stephenharrisdds.com MDA VP Call: Office: (248) For more info, click:

11 A Proven Leader, Committed to Maintaining the Relevance of MDA Membership Stephen Harris DDS for MDA Vice President 2014 STEVE MDA VP VOTE MDA VP 1 About Steve: MDA member since graduation, 1983 University of Detroit School of Dentistry Full CV available at: VOTE MDA VP STEVE Family: Married to Maureen for 29 years 3 Children: Shannon, Megan and Robert Interests: Steve is an avid golfer that enjoys the camaraderie and competition out on the course. He is a three term past president of the St. Aidan s Men s Club and ushers at the church. Steve is a Sparty through and through. He still plays the tenor sax at the MSU Alumni Band Day. Marching Loud and Proud! Mission of Mercy: MDA Experience: Steve has actively participated in networking functions with Michigan s law makers to help raise the MDA s profile and influence in the legislative arena. Steve is currently the General Chair for the MDA Mission of Mercy project. MDA past president, Connie Verhagen asked the Go to Guy to chair Michigan s first MOM event. Overseeing a project with 1000 volunteers, 350 dentists and the logistical complications of running a 100 chair dental clinic would take someone steady and with a calm demeanor. MDAMOM 2013 in Saginaw was a resounding success and we have great expectations for MDAMOM 2014 in Big Rapids. MDA VP E T O V TEVE S VP 5 Serving two years as MDA Treasurer, four years on the Board Committee on Finance Steve has championed dues stabilization through prudent financial management of reserves and frugal spending. Increasing our reserves and developing a Strategic Project Reserve Fund solidify the MDA financially. Forward planning is key to being able to respond to legislative challenges, an unexpected economic downturn or the uncertainties the Affordable Care Act may bring. Steve served on Peer Review/Dental Care committees for thirteen years, five in Detroit District and eight at the MDA, becoming the chair of both. This service has refined Steve s skill as a mediator, collaborator and one who has demonstrated the ability to work to consensus. He is a good listener who values the opinions of others and welcomes them into the discussion.