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Dentists’ Day at the Legislature2011Wednesday, May 11Dentists’ Day is agrassroots eventcelebrating the dentalprofession that offersdentists the opportunityto meet their lawmakers.After visiting with yourlegislators, don’t forget toenjoy the reception, withfood, music and fun!Schedule of Events )4:30 p.m. Visit House and Senate chambersand leave notes for legislators5:30 p.m. Reception for dentists, guests Co-Sponsored by LADPAC and DAP-PACRegistration Form: Pleasemail, fax, call or e-mail the LDA byMay 6 to reserve your spot!Name _______________________________________Component____________________________________Phone________________________________________Email_______________________________________I will be attending g( (circle one) ): and the receptionAddress: (More information andonline registration isavailable atwww.ladental.orgBring the entiredental team!

DENTAL PRACTICE TRANSITIONSLon J. Latiolais, D.D.S.has acquired the practice ofVintage L. Poirier, D.D.S.Arnaudville, LouisianaRobert Vance Costello, D.D.S. &William Daniel Raymond, D.D.S.have entered into aProgressive Ownership ProgramFarmerville, LouisianaParagon is proud to have represented all parties in these Louisiana transactions.Sign up for our free newsletter at paragon.us.comApproved PACE Program ProviderFAGD/MAGD CreditApproval does not imply acceptance by a state orprovincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement4/1/2009 to 3/31/2012Your local PARAGON consultant is Bob Huston. Contact him at 866.898.1867 or info@paragon.us.com.AFTCO is the oldest and largest dental practicetransition consulting firm in the United States.AFTCO assists dentists with associateships,purchasing and selling of practices, andretirement plans. We are much more than apractice broker, we are there to serve youthrough all stages of your career.Call 1-800-232-3826 for a free practice appraisal, a $2,500 value!Darrell P. Bourg, Jr., D.D.S.has acquired the practice ofSusan M. Felder, D.D.S.Kenner, LouisianaAFTCO is pleased to have representedboth parties in this transaction.Helping dentists buy & sell practices for over 40 years.WWW.AFTCO.NETSpring 2011 7

LDAfeatureDr. William A. HadlockPresident-Elect, LDAInterview with the President-Elect:Dr. William A. HadlockAs all of our members might not knowyou, can you tell us a little about yourbackground, education, family and hobbies?I was born in Baton Rouge and grew up in bothBaton Rouge and Europe. My father was a chemicalengineer with Exxon and my mother is from SouthAfrica. They met while he was working on a projectfor Exxon in the early 1950s. I have an older sisterand younger brother who both went on to becomeengineers. I was the black sheep of the family! I wentto 4th thru the 7th grade in Spain and 8th gradein Rome, Italy. On vacations, we travelled all overEurope and many parts of Africa. It was an incrediblechildhood for the three of us.Above: Dr. Hadlock and his family posing for a familyportrait. Right: Dr. Hadlock and his wife Monica.Exxon brought us back to BatonRouge in time for me to go to high schooland LSU. When I went to LSU School ofDentistry (LSUSD) my parents moved back toEurope. I graduated from LSUSD in 1984 and movedback to Baton Rouge and started in practice. Myfather retired from Exxon at the same time and myparents came back to Baton Rouge as well. BatonRouge has always been our home base.My wife Monica is also from Baton Rouge and ourtwo children, Claire and Robert, attend Our Lady ofMercy School. I have definitely passed the travel bugto them. We love spending as much time as possiblein Colorado and travelling to other parts of thecountry. When in town, Monica and I are both avidtennis players and also enjoy our children’s sports andschool activities.What inspired you to take an active role inLDA leadership?I love the profession and practice of dentistry. Ihave always done a tremendous amount of continuingeducation. As I was working to improve my practiceand the care that I provide my patients it just seemednatural for me to get involved in the professionalorganization as well. I became active in the GreaterBaton Rouge Dental Association and acceptedleadership positions as they were offered. Overtime with the encouragement and support of moreexperienced leaders in the association, I moved on tobecome active on the state and national levels. A largepart of my motivation has always been the desire topreserve what is great about our profession forthe next generation of dentists.What are your goals for the LDAduring your term as president?During my term as president, I hopeto increase our membership numbersand increase our political grassrootsparticipation on both the state andnational levels of government. As thegovernment and other third party entitiesare trying to effect major changes in the practiceof dentistry, it is vitally important that we have astrong voice as issues are discussed and acted upon.We know best what works and does not work whenit comes to the health and needs of our patients.I also want to continue to support and grow the8 LDA Journal

Dr. Hadlock and his family on vacation at the Cape of Good Hope in Southern Africa.New Orleans Dental Conference and LDA AnnualSession. Our partnership and the city of New Orleanstruly have the potential to make the premier dentaleducational meeting in Louisiana into one of thecountry’s best regional meetings.What, in your opinion, are the most criticalissues facing dentists right now and howwould you like the LDA to respond to theseissues?The most critical issue facing dentists is the conceptof mid-level providers and the models that are beingpromoted in several areas of the country. I am quiteconcerned that a new lower standard of care willbe established for too many of our patients. I amconvinced that this will be a lose-lose proposition forboth patients and dentists. Dentistry in today’s modelis truly healthcare that works. We cannot afford to losewhat is right about the current model where a welltrained dentist is the head of the team and delivers theirreversible procedures to the patient. Personally, it isincredibly disappointing to realize how little the publichealth officials value the training and skill level thatwe as dentists possess. I want the LDA to be a strongadvocate on behalf of private practice and the dentists inthis state as we also work to solve the issue of deliveryof care to truly underserved areas in Louisiana.What are your future predictions fororganized dentistry, as well as dentistry as aprofession? How do you think dentistry willchange and develop?If organized dentistry truly looks out for thebest interests of our members and their practices,preserving what has been the most successfulhealthcare model in our country, then it will remain animportant and vital part of our profession. If we do notdo this then we seriously risk becoming as irrelevantas the American Medical Association (AMA) is today.LDA membership represents almost 80 percent of thedentists in our state. The AMA’s membership is wellbelow 25 percent. Most of my physician friends do notbelong to the AMA. They tell me they feel the AMAdoes not represent their interests and the AMA stoodby and let the insurance industry and governmenttrains roll over them. Change is always inevitable.The challenge for dentistry will be to find truly winwinsolutions for our practices and our patients as wemove forward.Spring 2011 9

Dr. Gwen Corbett, a Fortress Dentist.I live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It is a great city full of cajunculture and a love of LSU.I grew up in the local dental community. My father was ageneral dentist here for 35 years and my mother ran theoffice. After dental school, I joined the practice for 4 yearsbefore specializing. My father was a very empathetic dentistand an excellent mentor.I practice endodontics with Drs. Simon and Bond at RootCanal Specialists of Baton Rouge. It’s a top notch practice.Our patients are our priority.I specialized in endodontics because I really liked the focus.Our patients are often in pain and afraid. It is very rewardingto relieve them of both.I earned my pilot’s license in 2006, and am now working ongetting my instrument license. It is so exciting to just get ina plane and go flying, such a feeling of freedom.I enjoy triathlons and racing. Balancing it all with a babyis a challenge. I really appreciate thatdentistry gives me flexibility.I love my family and friends. I havea tremendous friend network.They make my world go ‘round.I admire my mother so much.She’s a cancer survivor witha lot of energy and fortitude.I recommend Fortressprofessional liability coverage.I like the personal service andthe newsletters with the casestudies. My agent appreciatesmy busy schedule and takescare of my needsright away.Over 14,000 dentists trust Fortress with their professional liability insurance.When you choose Fortress for your professional liability coverage, you can be confidentthat your practice is protected. We are owned and operated by dentists and only insuredentists. Aggressive claims defense, valuable risk management and outstanding customerservice are why dentists all over the country have selected Fortress. Our local agents areresponsive and knowledgeable too. To get Fortress protection call Stormy Blair or DonnaVicari Hebert at Robert Ellis & Associates, 888-503-5547. Tell them Dr. Corbett sent you.Protecting & DefendingRobert Ellis & Associates is Proudly Endorsed by the LDAwww.dds4dds.com

LDAlouisiana dental services, inc.Dr. C. Richmond Corley, Jr.President, Louisiana Dental Services, Inc.An UpdateAnother year is quickly taking shape before uswith new opportunities and challenges. We atthe LDS hope to make it even a better year in termsof better service to you, the LDA member. With yourhelp, we can have a more successful year in terms ofrevenue earned for the benefit of theLDA and your membership.Hopefully, many of you have plansto attend the LDA Annual Session/New Orleans Dental Conference onApril 14-16, 2011. The LDS will onceagain have three booths in the ExhibitHall (701-703 and 802). There will besix LDA/LDS Endorsed vendors at ourbooths: LDS Glove Program, OfficeDepot, New Line Medical, Transworld Systems, Inc.,Elavon and Mercury Data Exchange (MDE).In addition to the above vendors, there willalso be several other endorsed program vendors inseparate company exhibit booths throughout theExhibit Hall. These include ADS South (117), Bancof America Practice Solutions, Inc. (821), Brunerand Company: Web Design Studio (918), New LineMedical, Inc. (908), Robert Ellis & Associates (800)and SolmeteX (208).If you have had the opportunity to read the lastedition of Louisiana Dental News youknow that those of us involved in theadministration of the LDS have changedpositions as of Jan. 1, 2011. I am nowserving as president and chairman of theLDS Board of Directors as well as thedirector of marketing. Dr. Ross DeNicolais now CEO of the LDS and will beresponsible for all day-to-day operationswith staff support from LDA Director ofAccounting Tiffany Waddell. Dr. Michael Maginnisis serving as vice-president and treasurer while Dr.Stephen Ortego is serving as secretary.We all look forward to serving you in 2011.As always, we at the LDS thank you foryour support.Jay and Stormy Blair, Robert and Emily Ellis, Dr. Corley andElizabeth Daughenbaugh at Commander’s Palace celebrating Dr.Corley’s 80th birthday.Dr. Corley and Elizabeth Daughenbaugh after enjoying adelicious dessert.Spring 2011 11

Great speakers, Great price, Great weekendNew Orleans Morial Convention CenterApril 14 - 16, 2011Welcome Reception/LDA President’s Partyat the House of Blues, featuring Jazz trumpeterKermit Ruffins, star of HBO’s ‘Treme’World-class speakers include:- Dr. Gordon Christensen*- Dr. Louis Malcmacher*- Dr. Greg Psaltis- Dr. Karl Koerner*- Dr. Henry Gremillion- Dr. Linda Niessen, M.P.H.*- Dr. Patricia Blanton*- Dr. Nate Booth- Anita Jupp*- Timothy Caruso, P.T.* Note: an asterisk denotes that speaker wasnamed a 2011 leader in C.E. by “DentistryToday.”- Dr. Todd Babineaux- Tracey Jacobs- Dr. Dana Qeblawi- John White- Dr. Markus Blatz- Dr. Van Haywood*- Dr. Chris Owens- John Gin- Dr. Gary Glasman- Karen Davis, R.D.H., B.S.D.H., R.D.H.M.P. *- Judy Bendit, R.D.H.*- Dr. Hisham Nasr- Dr. Robert Westerman- Molly Kimball, R.D., C.S.S.D.- Dr. Ross Nash*- Dr. Debra Stewart- Dr. Marvin Fier*- Carol Tekavec, C.D.A., R.D.H.*- Trisha O’Hehir, R.D.H., M.S.- Iggy Rosales- Dr. Sargon Lazarof- Karen Baker, M.S., B.S.- Dr. Lou Graham- Dr. Frank LaucielloNote: a fleur de lis denotes that speaker is newto the 2011 NODC/LDA Annual Session.Put a little jazz in yourcontinuing education!More information &registrationare available atwww.nodc.orgor call (504) 834-6449.

LDAcouncil on lda sessionsDr. Mark ChaneyChair, Council on LDA Sessions and Chair, 2011 ConferenceMark your calendars now for a chance to earnup to 18 hours of C.E. credit at the 2011 NewOrleans Dental Conference and Louisiana DentalAssociation Annual Session at the New OrleansMorial Convention Center from April 14 - 16,2011. Online registration ended April 7.However, on-site registration will beavailable at the conference in Hall A.With over 55 lecture courses, ninehands-on workshops and 34nationally recognized speakers,you are sure to findsomething for everymember of the dentalteam. And, all at anincredible price!With all of the excitingnew information andworkshops going on, don’tforget to make time in yourbusy schedule to attend thewine tasting social with Dr.Anthony Miranda and cookingdemonstration with Chef Alon Shaya.The Welcome Reception and LDA President’sParty, honoring outgoing President Dr. Edward J.Hebert, will be held at The House of Blues, a localhot spot in the heart of the French Quarter. Therewill be plenty of food, drinks and music featuringjazz trumpeter and star of HBO’s ‘Treme,’ KermitRuffins. New Orleans is the only place on theplanet that could have produced native son KermitRuffins. Whether he’s blowing trumpet on a LouisArmstrong classic or one of his own hot numbers,Ruffins embraces the tune with the true spirit of thecity. Ruffins’ music, like New Orleans itself, swingshard with a big heart as it remembers tradition andthe importance of good-timin’ fun. Born on Dec. 19,1964, Ruffins is a modern hipster in possession ofan old soul. And, formed in 1992, the band is aptlyNODC/LDA Annual Session Registration DeadlineQuickly ApproachingNew OrleansLDAnamed as it reflects the two things for which Ruffinsis highly noted – hot jazz and a smokin’ barbecue.Cost of attendance is $50 per person, and includesan open bar, food and music. (Staff are also welcome.)This fee will also include transportation to and fromthe New Orleans Hilton Riverside to the party! Buseswill depart from the Hilton at 6:30 p.m.If you need a break from the hustleand bustle, we encourage you to stopby the Exhibit Hall. There will be tonsof information, including thelatest technologies, products andservices to help you improveyour practice. The opening ofthe Exhibit Hall will kickoff with a time honoredNew Orleans tradition, ajazz second line. There willbe several events including“Parade of Prizes”, giveaways, amoney booth, Paretti Jaguar and LandRover vehicle showcase, two $300 preregistrationdrawings, hands-on workshops,presentations, product demonstrations and freepopcorn for all attendees.New this year is the Round Table LearningExperience. This will combine innovation and productenhancement in an interesting and dynamic format. Theprogram, geared toward the administrative and clinicalstaff, is offered in a lively three-hour program, inspiringparticipation and discussion.Remember, this is YOUR state meeting! For moreinformation visit the newly designed conferencewebsite, www.nodc.org, or call Normalee Ward at(504) 834-6449.Dental ConferenceAnnual SessionConference Website:www.nodc.orgSpring 2011 13

Dr. Edward Harold FagetPast President of the LDA, 1970-1971Edward Harold Faget, D.D.S., passed away on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010, 90 yearsof age and a native and lifelong resident of New Orleans. He graduated from WarrenEaston High School and was a magna cum laude graduate of Loyola University DentalSchool. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and then served in the U.S.Navy Reserve retiring as a Captain.He was a practicing dentist who served his patients for 53 years and retired in 1995.He was active in professional associations serving as president of both the New Orleansand Louisiana Dental Associations. He was a former trustee and vice-president of theAmerican Dental Association and an esteemed member of the Pierre Fauchard Academywhich honors outstanding dentists. He was an active golfer since he was a teenager.Dr. Faget is the husband of the late Mignon Cieutat Faget, father of Gayle AnneFaget of Metairie, La. and Deborah Faget Baudouin of Luling, La. He is the brother of Mignon JacquelineFaget and the late Shelby James F. Pitard, D.D.S and William Faget, D.D.S. He is the grandfather of Harold J.Stephens, III (Shannon Ney) of Metairie, La. and Jeanne Faget Stephens of Brooklyn, New York and is survivedby 2 great grandchildren, Harold J. Stephens (Dru) IV, and Davis Andrew Stephens. A memorial mass tookplace at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church on Monday, Dec. 27, 2010 at noon.Published in The Times-Picayune from December 26 to Dec. 27, 2010.UCLA certified in Captek Technology!100% Satisfaction Guaranteed!Serving the Dental Profession for over 40 years!1842 Barton Dr., Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 424-7735 (800) 551-815714 LDA Journal

Endorsed Products and ServicesSPOTLIGHTCreating a Lean Dental Office:The Benefits of Implementing Electronic Claims TechnologyRichard MoorePresident/CEO, Mercury Data Exchange (MDE)Dental practices face many challenges in today’seconomic environment. You have to maintainprofitability while making sure that patient productionkeeps up with the costs of doing business. Of course,there are times when decreased production is inevitable,despite your best efforts to get patients into the chair.That is when it becomes more important than ever to besure that office production is efficient, or lean.“Lean production” involves doing more with less byeliminating the things your office does that cost youtime and/or money. It might be something as simple asreplacing paper-based insurance claims processes withelectronic-based claims processes.Staggering statisticsImplementing electronic claims processing is aninvestment toward a lean production system – onethat will streamline the process and produce financialgains in the future. The average rejection rate for paperclaims is 25 percent, compared to a rejection rate ofless than two percent for electronic claims. Assumingthere are no rejections, electronic claims are processedwithin 15 to 21 days on average, while paper claimstake 30 to 60 days to process. When a paper claimis rejected, the average processing time doubles; bycontrast, rejected electronic claims can be sent backto the provider within the same business day forreconciliation when real-time technology is being used.If an electronic claims processing system canminimize payment delays, it can ultimately reduce apractice’s administrative costs. According to publishedreports, approximately 20 percent of health carecosts in the U.S. are related to transactions, includingmanual data entry, eligibility verification and claimsand payment processing. Processing electronic claimscosts 46 percent less than processing paper claims.Slim down the paper stacksAs of a December 2009 report released by theAmerican Dental Association (ADA), approximately50 percent of dentists still relied on paper claims.That means printing out the many papers and formsrequired for claims processing. This translates into hardcosts for paper, printing, and postage - not to mentionstaff time spent compiling the necessary information,facilitating various mailings and conducting follow-upcalls with payers and patients.If you have a general one-dentist practice thatsubmits an average of 2,000 claims a year, you arecreating at least 10,000 pieces of paper annually –more if any of your claims are rejected.Optimizing electronic processingWhile moving to an electronic platform for claimstransactions can improve your administrative efficiency,real-time adjudication technology offers a chance toexpedite the process even further. Here is a step-bystepreview of how real-time communications affect thetransactions related to a patient’s visit.1. Eligibility: To verify eligibility manually,office staff must call each insurer or check thepayer’s website to determine whether or not thepatient is eligible for treatment and collect themost up-to-date benefits information to helpdetermine treatments and patient payments.Real-time eligibility verification enables staffto submit an electronic request for patienteligibility, co-payment amount and other benefitsinformation can be secured before the patientreaches the office.2. Predetermination: Predetermination or preauthorizationprocesses typically occur after theinitial examination is over and the patient has leftthe office. These communications often requirestaff to mail in forms and documentation andplace follow-up calls to patients and insuranceproviders before determining the next steps in atreatment plan. Real-time predetermination andpre-authorization of benefits allow staff membersto inform the patient of the exact amount adental insurer will pay for each treatment planwithout the need for follow-up calls. At the sameSpring 2011 15

time, patients can schedule appointments, arrangepayment plans and discuss financing options (asneeded) before they even leave the office.3. Claims processing: Real-time processing enablesstaff to submit claims the second a patient leavesthe operatory. The practice can determine howmuch money the insurance company will payand thus identify the amount that the patientwill need to pay up front. Staff also gains accessto an electronic explanation of benefits thatshows the amount the insurance company willcover and the patient’s financial responsibility forservices rendered, eliminating the need to maildocumentation to the patient. This approachgives patients the opportunity to ask questionsabout insurance benefits and the breakdown oftheir financial responsibility.These options provide dental offices with a rangeof benefits. Real-time transactions eliminate the needfor staff to call insurance companies or search throughindividual insurer websites while receiving immediateinsight into each transaction and thus optimizingefficiency. The end result is that everyone in the officehas more time to spend with patients. Additionally,the real-time predetermination means that patients canwork with the dentist to plan a treatment schedulethat works with their financial needs, gain a betterunderstanding of how their insurance works and avoidthe possibility of surprise dental bills showing up inthe mail weeks or even months after the conclusion oftreatment.By taking a proactive approach to establishing leanproduction methods, instituting electronic claimsprocesses and implementing real-time communicationswith insurers, dental offices can experience a multitudeof benefits. A lean office is not only more efficient andprofitable, it also can produce a loyal, satisfied patientbase that receives quick and supportive customer serviceand superior dental care. It is a chance to get leanwithout getting mean!Richard Moore is president and CEO of Mercury Data Exchange (MDE)and Brian Cutler is senior vice president of the company. MDE is a providerof real-time electronic data interchange and real-time adjudication services fordental offices, providers, and vendors. MDE is an LDA/LDS endorsed company.To learn more, visit www.whyMDE.com.Mr. G.Dr. Leah Worstman, ADA member, DDS volunteerLife Saving!Join me in participating in this vital program.Mr. G. couldn’t be approved for alife-sustaining organ transplant untilDr. Leah Worstman “restored hopeby contributing the dentalcare I had to have butcouldn’t afford.”Gordon Christensen, DDS, MS, PhD, NFDH Board Member, DDS VolunteerWhat is Donated Dental Services?DDS allows dentists to reach out to our nation’s elderly, disabled and medically compromisedpeople who desperately need comprehensive dental care but cannot afford it.Making a difference is made easy.You are in complete control. Our list of patients is growing faster than our volunteer corps.Become a DDS volunteer today.Start by helping just one DDS patient!Sign up at www.nfdh.orgor call 888-471-6334A humanitarian effort supported by...Join 342 dentists in Louisiana and more than 12,6000other dentists across the country who find itrewarding and easy to be a DDS volunteer.16 LDA Journal

SummerEducationConferenceTops’l Beach &Racquet ResortDestin, FLJuly 27-30, 2011Speakers:Wednesday: Robert EllishFC, CLTC,AEP Robert Marbach, BA., CDT- Dr. Sam Simosy: Dr. Glenn KidderD and A

LDAlsu school of dentistryDr. Henry GremillionDean, LSUSDWhen I was a dental student, a social networkmeant the circle of friends who hung outtogether. Few people back in the 1970s could havepredicted the changes in the way we communicatetoday. No matter how much technology changes ourlives, what will stay the same is our need to worktogether for a common purpose, to focus our energiesinto projects that we are passionate about.In that vein, I would like to tell you about anextraordinary event that happened on a Saturday thispast winter, which normally is avery quiet day at the school. Onthis particular Saturday, it felt likethe LSUSD was on fire with energyand enthusiasm. That is when175 students from colleges anduniversities throughout Louisianapoured into the school to learnfirst-hand about the programs indentistry and dental hygiene.More than 20 members of thedental faculty, community dentistsand dental students provided28 presentations including howto apply for dental school, howto interview, financial aid, chalkcarving, dental waxing, dentalanatomy, CAD-CAM, the history ofdentistry, dental hypnosis, dentalforensics, careers in dentistryand overviews of the dentalspecialties. In addition, faculty inthe dental hygiene program spentthe morning giving classroompresentations and a clinical orientation to about 45pre-dental hygiene students. Director of StudentAffairs Darlene Brunet led a team that gave tours ofthe school throughout the day.The idea for the event was the brainchild ofSabrina Portwood and Brent Benoit, pre-dentalConnecting to Students Throughout Louisianastudents at LSU and leaders in the LSU Pre-DentalSociety. About a year earlier, Portwood had beenamong 25 student volunteers assisting dentists inBaton Rouge during an outreach event. During thatexperience, she realized that the students couldmake better informed decisions about careers indentistry if they knew more. So, she and Benoitbrainstormed and came up with the idea of an allday,information-filled event for students. Theypresented their ideas in a 90-minute presentation toStudents learn to carve chalk which is part of the admissions process.myself and Director of Admissions Dr. John Ritchie.We agreed that LSUSD would host the event, Pre-Dental 101: A Brush-Up On Dentistry.We all know that admission into dental schooland the dental hygiene program are very competitive.In the last admissions cycle, we received more than18 LDA Journal

Dean Dr. Henry Gremillion, Sabrina Portwood, Brent Benoit and Dr. John Ritchie.600 applications for the D.D.S. program and couldonly accept 65 students. For the dental hygieneprogram, Program Director Carrie Mason reportedthat we usually receive 130 applications for 38positions (32 for New Orleans and six for Lafayette).If you know someone who plans to apply, urge themto apply early. For details, visit www.lsusd.edu.I am happy to report that the 175 Louisianastudents came from McNeese State University,University of Louisiana at Lafayette, LouisianaTech, University of Louisiana at Monroe, CentenaryCollege, Southeastern Louisiana University, XavierUniversity, Loyola University, University of NewOrleans, Southern University in New Orleans, LSUin Baton Rouge, LSU in Shreveport, Baton RougeCommunity College and Delgado CommunityCollege. Additionally, there were four students fromout-of-state colleges and one international student.Dr. Ritchie is already working on the next predentalevent to be held during the 2011–2012academic year. You can help spread the word,whether it is through the various forms of newmedia or talking one-on-one. What is importantis that we educate potential dental students aboutdentistry. For more information, email Dr. Ritchie atpritchie@lsushc.edu.NODC/LDAAnnual SessionApril 14 – 16, 2011www.nodc.orgSpring 2011 19

Celebrating50 and 25 YearsOF MEMBERSHIPIn commemoration of 50 and 25 years of membership and in recognition whereof your fellowmembers and associates in dentistry extend their warm commendation and express their highesteem for this singularly outstanding achievement in your chosen profession of dental science.50 YearsAcadianaDr. Lawrence C. GuilbeauBayouDr. John R. ChadwickDr. Harvey J. DetillierDr. Louis LeBlanc, Jr.Dr. C.L. WiseCentralDr. Kenneth A. SingleGreater Baton RougeDr. Ross J. DeNicola, Jr.Dr. Milton D. HughesDr. Henry C. ManningDr. Louis J. Morales, Jr.Dr. Warren D. WoodwardNODADr. Russell R. DiMarcoDr. Edmond J. Ganucheau, Jr.Dr. Lathan W. GarciaDr. Charles E Taggart IIDr. Terence E WalshNortheastDr. Albert G. GrahamDr. Monte B. TindallNorthlakeDr. Davis E. ChandlerDr. Philip W. KitchinNorthwestDr. Donald R. MoseleyDr. Herman O. Blackwood IIISouthwestDr. Jack L. WorleyDr. Donald C. McSpadden25 YearsAcadianaDr. J.W. BarroisDr. Talmadge K. CraneGreater Baton RougeDr. Kathy M. AbbottDr. Brian N. DyessDr. Elizabeth M.HeirtzlerDr. Jeff K. MachenDr. Jack M. Owens, Jr.NODADr. George P. CernigliaDr. Leith A. DaigleDr. Denice L. DerbesDr. Peter J. FosDr. Thomas K. MurphyDr. Demarcus D. Smith IVDr. Hilton M. TitleDr. David J. TocaDr. Louis I. Ybos IIINortheastDr. Janette T. BagwellDr. David D. FinleyDr. D.S. NorrisDr. H. Kirt Touchstone IIINorthlakeDr. Ronald A. MadereDr. Robert R. StarnesNorthwestDr. Joseph H. Bumgardner, Jr.Dr. Robert S. GuierDr. Darrell I. Jobe, Jr.Dr. Chris A. MottDr. Peter H. NasserDr. Pope W. Oden IIIDr. Robert L. PriceSouthwestDr. Barney H. HarperDr. Donald C. McSpadden20 LDA Journal

planning, transition issues, employment, etc.?If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, please consider contacting us for legal advice. Legal proceedings before the Board areneither civil nor criminal, but are administrative in nature and are governed by special procedural rules. If you are faced with suchadministrative proceedings, you benefit by having legal counsel who is familiar with the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Actas well as the Dental Practice Act and the various rules of the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry. Two such Chaffe McCall lawyersintimately familiar with these issues are John C. Saunders, Jr. and Conrad Meyer. Mr. Saunders was previously legal counsel for theLouisiana State Board of Dentistry and now represents licensees before the Board. Mr. Saunders is also the Secretary - Treasurer ofthe Louisiana Bar Association’s Administrative Law Section. Mr. Meyer has represented physicians in front of the Louisiana StateBoard of Medical Examiners and is currently the chairman of the New Orleans Bar Association Health Law Committee. Don’t try tonavigate these rules and proceedings without experienced counsel at your side. Both Mr. Saunders and Mr. Meyer are available toassist you throughout this process as well as provide you the effective legal help you will need for all of your future matters.For more information or to arrange a free consultation, please contact Mr. Saunders at the New Orleans office of Chaffe McCall at504-585-7000.2300 Energy Centre1100 Poydras StreetNew Orleans, LA 70163-2300Tel: (504) 585-7000Fax: (504) 585-7075202 Two United Plaza8550 United Plaza Blvd.Baton Rouge, LA 70809Tel: (225) 922-4300Fax: (225) 922-4304815 Walker StreetSuite 953Houston, TX 77002Tel: (713) 546-9800Fax: (713) 546-980

LDAcouncil on communicationsDr. Brian BasingerChair, Council on CommunicationsAlthough the winter weather caused schools allacross the state to shut down on Friday, Feb.4, 2011, Louisiana dentists did not let it affect theirplans. Events were rescheduled and many LDAmembers volunteered their time in support of theAmerican Dental Association’s (ADA) 62nd annualNational Children’s Dental Health Month showcaseevent, Give Kids A Smile Day (GKAS).To commemorate the occasion, dentists fromacross the state joined together to informchildren about the importance of oralhealth. They provided educationalmaterials and dental screeningas well as preventative andrestorative care to over 1,000children who do not have accessto proper dental care (numberreported to the LDA by ourmembers). Access to dental care is oneof the most pressing health care needs forlow-income children whose families cannot affordannual visits to the dentist.GKAS events from allover the state took placethroughout the month ofFebruary. For instance,Dr. Eric Sanders heldan event in which 150pre-k and kindergartenchildren from CameronParish schools receiveddental examinations, toothbrush cleanings withfluoride application and educational presentationson caring for their teeth. Lake Charles Mayor RandyRoach also attended their event to show his support.For many children, GKAS serves as their firsttrip to a dental office. This allows our membersan opportunity to create a positive and reassuringexperience that encourages the children to continuetheir care. To all of the dentists that participated thisDentists Across the State Provided FREE Oral Careto Children at Give Kids A Smile EventsAbove: A child smiles for the camera at the PediatricDental Specialists of Baton Rouge office. Left: PediatricDental Specialists of Baton Rouge staff member smilesbig for the camera with one of the lucky children toreceive free dental care. Bottom left: LSUSD studentRenee Bourgeois provides care to a child referred byCatholic Charities.year, I would like to extend a heartfelt THANKYOU. Getting children to visit the dentist is thefirst step in showing them and their families theimportance of oral health.Although we were able to see a large numberof children during this year’s GKAS events, it isimportant to remember that there are thousandsof children still out there who need our help. Startthinking about how you can get involved in GKASevents next year. Taking a few hours out of oneday each year to help these children makes a hugedifference in not only their lives but their families’as well. Do not forget you can always request freesupplies from the ADA if you register early. Check outtheir website, www.ada.org, for helpful tips on howto get started. You can always call the LDA office andthey gladly point you in the right direction as well.The photos on the following page were takenat GKAS events around the state. If you have anyphotos or information about a GKAS event youhosted or attended, please report that information tothe LDA at info@ladental.org or call (800) 388-6642.22 LDA Journal

A child awaiting his oral care at the Pediatric DentalSpecialists of Baton Rouge.The team at the LSUSD, from left, Dr. Michael Von Gruben, Dr. RosalynnCrawford-Kendall, dental student Raj Diwan, Dr. Claudia Cavallino, Dr. JaniceTownsend, dental student Emmanuel Enime, Dr. Jordan Prieto, dental hygienistJennifer Hew and Dr. Luis Infante.LSUSD hygiene students Kim Ewing and Cassie Bozemanwith a student from Highland Elementary in Baton Rouge.Dental assistant, Erica Drennan, cleaning a student’s teeth.Pediatric Dental Specialists of Baton Rouge staff member andchild showing off their amazing smiles.Second grade students let Mrs. Pam Simmsknow who is ready for their cleanings.Dr. Ben Record, clinic director, Dr. Gabriel Hernandez andDr. Shelley Joachim with some of the 100 students from theEast Baton Rouge School system who received care at theLSUSD clinic in Baton Rouge.Above: Dr. Johnnie Huntand staff member takea break and pose for thecamera.Left: First and secondgrade students from Villadel Rey Elementary awaittheir cleanings with Dudleythe Dinosaur and twomembers of the LSU Trackand Field team.Spring 2011 23

LDAlouisiana state board of dentistryDr. Romell J. MadisonPresident, LSBDA Message from the LSBD PresidentAs this is my first article for the LDA Journal, letme introduce myself. My name is Dr. Romell J.Madison. I have been a pharmacist and a practicingdentist in New Orleans for over 26 years. I have twooffices, one on the West Bank and one in Gentilly. Ihave enjoyed the profession of dentistry all of theseyears and have always been active in organizeddentistry. I am a past president of the NationalDental Association. I have been happily married tomy wonderful wife, Grace, for 35 years and we havetwo children, Leslie and Jarrod.I am in my second term as a member of the LSBD.I am proud to be serving as president and will do mybest to foster a working and cordial relationship withthe LDA and the LSUSD. It is in all our best intereststo be working in a cohesive and cooperative manner.Serving on the board has been quite an experiencefor me. I have worked in many areas of the boardsuch as the Rulemaking Committee, ExaminationCommittee, Continuing Education Committee,Anesthesia Committee, as well as the Licensing andCredentials Committee. So I believe that I have apretty good handle on what our board does. Youwould be amazed at the amount of work whichour board members must share. This is not a boardwhere one can profit financially or in any other likemanner. The only profit we receive is knowing thatwe have given something back to the profession andwe have done our best to protect the health, safetyand welfare of our patients.It seems that every year there is some newcontroversy or problem attacking dentistry. Atpresent, I see the coming of the mid-level practitioneras a growing problem in our country. I have seenhow the only state which allows dental hygienists tomaintain an individual private practice is Colorado.There are presently 19 of those practices in the stateof Colorado. However, all but one are in urban areas.Only one is located in a rural area which was theintention in the beginning to bring resources to thoserural areas. Seems like a failure to me.I believe the same will happen with mid-levelpractitioners. There will be a few out in the ruralareas, and most will continue to practice in theurban areas where there are more clients in closerproximity. This is going to seriously undermine thesafety of our patients and we must be united whenthis controversy comes to Louisiana, and it will comesooner than you think.In other news, I am very happy to report that ourlast renewal cycle has already been completed weeksin advance. This was the first time we renewedlicenses online and it was a tremendous success.We are also in the process of scanning literallythousands and thousands of documents so that wecan go paperless in the future.As many of you may know, all state agenciesin the New Orleans area were ordered by theDivision of Administration to move into BensonTower last year. We fought the move because theprice per square foot was much higher than weare paying at our present location. We determinedthat we have saved over $500,000 over the courseof our present lease. We hope you will see that weare doing our best to keep our costs down whilecontinuing to do our job.We are in several court cases right now and ourlitigation expenses have grown tremendously.LSBD Executive Director C. Barry Ogden, ESQ.will be retiring at the end of October 2011. We arepresently in the process of seeking his replacement.The decision on his successor is very importantand we promise we will do our best to keep ouroperations running as smoothly as possible.I look forward to communicating with youmore in the future and wish each of you a verysuccessful year.24 LDA Journal

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LDAalpine lecture seriesAlicia HaefeleIntern, LDAOver 30 LDA members and their family andfriends chose to spend their Mardi Grasvacation at The Canyons Resort in Park City, Utahfor the Alpine Lecture Series. Located just fourmiles from the historic Main Street, The Canyonsallowed attendees to enjoy all the nightlife, diningand shopping that the town of ParkCity has to offer while enjoying ngaworld-class skiing vacation.The LDA lined up twoamazing speakers, Dr.Henry Gremillion, dean ofthe LSUSD, and Dr. RichTuttle. Dr. Gremillion’sfirst lecture, TMD/Orofacial Pain Diagnosis andManagement: Where Are Weand Where Are We Going?,taught course attendees aboutthe individualization of carefor this challenging, yet common mongroup of disorders. His second dlecture,Oral Health as Part of Overall Health: Implicationfor the Future, explained that technological andtechnique-related advances have greatly enhanceddiagnostic and treatment outcomes. He also wenton to discuss the new vistas for 2011, differentialdiagnosis and management of commonlyoccurring headaches and related conditions, sleepdisturbances and pharmacotherapeutic advancesin the treatment of orofacial pain. Dr. Tuttle’slecture, New Concepts in Safe and Less InvasiveEndodontics: A Reciprocating Stainless Steel and NiTiSystem, evaluated the Tilos System and its abilityto safely and effectively perform root canals in aless invasive fashion.Attendees were able to earn up to 12 hoursof C.E. credit at the Alpine Lecture Series, butdo not think that this trip was all work related.The Canyons provided dentists and their guestsLDA Members Hit the Slopes for the Alpine LectureSeries Mardi Gras Extravaganzabeautiful views and an abundance of wintersports. In addition to skiing, attendees enjoyedsnowmobiles, ski and snowboard classes, snow shoetours, fly fishing, dog sledding and much more!As always, we would like to thank our sponsorswho make it possible for the LDA to offerexciting and informative events at great rates.Events partner, Robert Ellis&Associates, LouisianaDental Services, Inc. andUltradent Products, Inc.Dr. Keith Kyler and his two daughters, Katelyn and Kandace, pose for aquick photo before getting on their snowmobiles.26 LDA Journal

(From left) Dr. Tracy Benton, Dr. Henry Gremillion, AudreyBlackwell, Dr. Nelson Daly and Madison Blackwell preparingto take on the slopes.Dr. Sally Daly, Dr. Nelson Daly and their guests, Chip andMichael Guillet and Trey and Kitty Gantt.All of the Alpine Lecture attendees gathered together for a groupphoto in their seminar shirts.Dr. Gremillion and his wife, Mackie, (front) and Dr. Richard Campbelland his wife, Lisa, enjoying dinner at the reception.Dr. Teri Hernandez and family along with Dr. Keith Kyler and hischildren enjoying the Mardi Gras Extravaganza Reception.A group of attendees waiting to start the snowmobile tour.From left to right: Katelyn Kyler, Dr. Keith Kyler, Ward Blackwell,Madison Blackwell, Jay Blair, Audrey Blackwell, Stormy Blair andKandace Kyler.Background image: The beautiful scenery atThe Canyons Resort in Park City, Utah.Spring 2011 27

LDADONORSAcadianaDr. Edwin L. Bercier IIIDr. Francis E. Boustany, Jr.Dr. Carl J. BreauxDr. Gerald Chachere, Jr.Dr. Timothy L. ChauvinDr. Mark S. DeRouenDr. Clay M. DuosDr. Gene O. DupreeDr. Timothy S. FontenotDr. Darah FugettaDr. Randy T. GauthreauxDr. Lance Lege’Dr. Thomas G. McKennaDr. Edward A. Neupert IIIDr. Raymond J.SchexnayderDr. Stephen E. SearcyDr. J. Jerome SmithDr. Angela Sylvester SoileauDr. G. K. SoileauDr. Phillip L. StellyDr. Stephen G. TrahanBayouDr. David G. BaughmanDr. Douglas S. BerDr. Donald J. D’AquinDr. Dean L. ListiDr. David MelanconDr. Craig J. NaquinDr. Janice B. NaquinDr. Christopher J. SaalDr. William P. WalshDr. Curtis J. ZeringueCentralDr. Hollis R. BrayDr. Larry R. BurkeDr. David M. CarltonDr. David M. Carlton IIIDr. Honey FiasconaroDr. Wilton A. Guillory, Jr.Dr. James V. IverstineDr. Paula E. KaramDr. John M. LindslyDr. L. Stephen OrtegoDr. Courtney RichterDr. Jeffrey J. SeilerDr. Layne WashingtonDr. Valerie H. WashingtonGreater Baton RougeDr. C. Richard AtkinsDr. David BalhoffDr. Frederick P. Beringer, Jr.Dr. Calvin G. BessonetDr. Michael S. BondDr. Gwendolyn D. CorbettDr. Russell S. CrapanzanoDr. Nelson P. DalyDr. Sally N. DalyDr. Alan M. DayDr. Therese T. DinhDr. Brian N. DyessDr. Jeff D. EllardDr. David M. EllisDr. Marty B. GarrettDr. Patrick GuidryDr. William A. HadlockDr. James JeansonneDr. Ronald D. LandryDr. Bobby D. LeachDr. Michael LeBlancDr. Kurt A. LejeuneDr. Arthur S. MolesDr. R. P. NeumannDr. J. Huntington Odom, Jr.Dr. Mark D. PortaDr. Edgardo RabelDr. J. M. RandallDr. Nicholas J. RauberDr. Cyril J. Richard, Jr.Dr. Joel J. SaferDr. Gayle SanchezDr. Denis E. Simon IIIDr. Kenneth St. Romain, Jr.Dr. John C. Stovall, Jr.Dr. Carlos M. SuadiDr. Lauren ThurmonDr. Hoang TranDr. Kenneth C. Wilkinson, Sr.NODADr. Darlene T. BassettDr. Gordon A. BechDr. Kenneth J. BelangerDr. Shannon R. BergeronDr. Ronald P. BertucciDr. Maria BurmasterDr. Joseph M. CampoDr. Linda T. CaoDr. Marvin CavallinoDr. Mark S. ChaneyDr. Hunter L. Charvet, Sr.Dr. Myrna L. ColladoDr. Aymee Costales-SpindlerDr. Burns M. Crotty, Jr.Dr. Ronald A. CurranDr. F. Ralph DauteriveDr. Keith De JongDr. William K. DeJongDr. Edward L. Donaldson, Jr.Dr. Kenneth R. DuBois IIDr. John A. Franck, Jr.Dr. F. Thomas Giacona, Jr.Dr. Gary GlavianoDr. Anthea L. GrogonoDr. Steven A. HeierDr. Valerie R. HemphillDr. David HildebrandtDr. William E. Kramer IIIDr. Jeffry LeesonDr. Lisa F. LoescherDr. Thomas W. MabryDr. Ambrose M. Martin IIIDr. Charles T. McCabeDr. Samuel P. Miano, Jr.Dr. Michael J. MoranDr. Vinh T. NguyenDr. Richard L. Owens, Sr.Dr. John L. PaulDr. Greg S. PhillipsDr. Barry RadellDr. Jeanne M. ReevesDr. Michael T. RobichauxDr. Dennis A. RussoDr. William F. Schmidt, Jr.Dr. Robert SergentDr. Steven J. SpindlerDr. Kathryn L. SturmDr. Thomas A. TaylorDr. Hilton M. TitleDr. Raymond J. Unland, Jr.Dr. Francesca C. VelascoDr. Donald F. WardDr. Larry A. WiseNortheastDr. Janette T. BagwellDr. Charles E. BrewerDr. Kimberly L. CaldwellDr. Elverson D. Coates, Jr.Dr. G. M. DavisDr. Henry S. DonaldDr. Edward H. Eiland, Jr.Dr. Chad M. GardnerDr. John P. GarrettDr. Eric T. GeistDr. G. Hoye GraftonDr. William T. HeathDr. Raymond H. JohnDr. Douglas KellerDr. Mark M. MeredithDr. Mark M. Meredith, Jr.Dr. Michael F. NolanDr. Timothy R. PerryDr. Jesse Roberts IIIDr. John C. ShepardDr. Richard D. WillisNorthlakeDr. Edward P. BurvantDr. Edward P. Burvant, Jr.Dr. Tyler S. CaseDr. Gabriel F. Daroca IIIDr. Jill DonaldsonDr. Charles B. Foy, Jr.Dr. Bryan P. FrichterDr. Ronald J. GustafsonDr. Ryan P. MatherneDr. Russell P. MayerDr. Toby B. MoffattDr. Richard D. OlindeDr. Gary A. ParkerDr. Dennis R. PreauDr. Annette D. TheriotDr. Russell L. WestfallDr. Ralph W. Wilson, Jr.Dr. Thomas H. Wingo, Jr.NorthwestDr. David N. AustinDr. Leon J. Bain, Jr.Dr. David J. BellewDr. Maureen S. FentonDr. Emile T. GeneuxDr. Lee M. Harrison, Jr.Dr. Perry W. HollembeakDr. Walter J. JamesDr. Jeffrey B. JeterDr. Harold W. KingDr. Eric J. LeBlancDr. Joseph R. LottDr. Robert A. Palmer, Jr.Dr. James W. Sikes, Jr.Dr. Brian R. SmithDr. Edwin E. WestmorelandDr. Paul L. WoodDr. Michael E. WoolbertSouthwestDr. Randolph H. AlexanderDr. Peter T. BaylesDr. Robert C. CochranDr. C. Richmond Corley, Jr.Dr. Edward J. HebertDr. David A. KestelDr. Randall R. PerryDr. Esperanza PratoDr. Thomas H. PriceDr. Edward T. SavoyDr. Thomas H. ShirleyDr. Paul D. VidrineDr. Daniel A. WeaverDr. Stephanie B. WeaverThe LDA Foundation is committed to helping support all aspects of our mission statement for the future. We will endeavor to develop new avenues for members toparticipate in charitable giving, including endowments. For questions regarding the LDA Foundation, call (800) 388-6642 or email info@ladental.org. Donorslisted from March 2010 to February 2011.28 LDA Journal

LDAlouisiana dental hygienists’ assoc.Diane O’Connor, R.D.H., B.S.D.H.President, LDHAConnectivity TodayRewind 20 years: “You are getting a cell phonetomorrow,” my husband said after we botharrived to pick up one of our four children from anafter school activity. Duplicating our efforts did notprove to be productive.Yesterday I sent out an email from my computerand immediately received four reply emails fromhygienists, sent from their iPhones. How productivewas that!The American Dental Hygienist Association(ADHA) just had a constituent treasurer presentationcalled Financial Issues – Snapshot for Treasurers.This was done for all treasurers and any officers fromconstituent organizations across the country. Callingin to WebEx and conferencing with members fromacross the country may not have happened withoutFacebook, Twitter or blogging about the need for thatspecific type of program.However, this level of connectivity has its’ prosand cons. Patients are almost always occupied withtheir cell phones when I enter the operatory. Theyare working, playing games or checking Facebook.Patients use the calendar on their cell phones toplan appointments and check the time. There is norest for the weary! During the course of a dentalappointment, patient’s phones buzz with alerts, theFacebook news feed changes and they continueto work while away from the office. Social mediawebsites must be monitored, updated and answered… which is not necessarily productive. Someinformation posted on social media websites also hasthe ability to be damaging to your reputation. Thisis counterproductive seeing as damage control isextremely time consuming.Social media has changed the way we communicateforever. Even with the negative aspects, social mediais essential in today’s world. That being said, join theLDHA on Facebook.I became past president of the LDHA on March12, 2011, and I thank LDA for our connectivity.Together we serve dentistry in Louisiana as thelicensed dental professionals in our state. I especiallywant to thank Dr. Charlie Foy, Dr. Edward Hebert,Ward Blackwell and Annette Droddy for yourkindness and friendship. I will miss the LDA Boardmeetings; you are truly a great group. I will introduceour new president, Tammy Nelson, at the April LDABoard meeting. Au revoir – it has been fun!Botox ® and Dermal Fillersfor every dental practiceLearn hands-on how to easily integrate Botox® and dermal filler therapy into your dentalpractice for treatment of TMJ, bruxism, and smoothing of facial wrinkles to enhance facialesthetics and cosmetic dentistry treatment. This is specifically designed for dentists anddental teams who want to be part of this exciting addition to their dental practice.Courses given by the faculty of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics includingLouis Malcmacher DDS MAGD, Anthony Feck DDS DDOCS, Kristine Krever MD DABFM,Anthony Scarcella MD, Peter Harnois DDS, Gigi Meinecke DDS and others. See theentire faculty at facialesthetics.org. Not all faculty will be at all courses.COURSE DATES: OUR #1 SELLING – BRAND NEW VOLUME 2 NOW AVAILABLE!BOTOX AND DERMAL FILLER THERAPY FOR TOTAL FACIAL ESTHETICSTwo hours of AGD PACE CE credit for each DVD.Sign up before May 1, 2011 and save up to $500 for both days or $150 for asingle day! Call (800) 952-0521 or go to www.commonsensedentistry.comto sign up today! Check our website for more course dates.Attendance in this course will provide AGD PACE Fellowship and Mastershipcontinuing education credits of 8 hours per day and 16 hours for both days.Spring 2011 29

PACLouisiana Dental Political Action CommitteeThank you 2010PAC Contributing Dentists!NODADr Michael G AdamsDr Kenneth E AlfortishDr Kenneth H AlfortishDr Melanie J AndrewsDr Michael J AppletonDr Morris G BarnettDr Barton C BarreDr Aubrey A Baudean, JrDr Gordon A BechDr Robert H BelouDr Shannon R BergeronDr Mabel E Blache’Dr Bryan P BohningDr Edward J BoosDr Nolan H Boudreaux, JrDr Darrell P Bourg, JrDr Bridget A BrahneyDr Maria R BurmasterDr Joseph M CampoDr Todd J CanatellaDr Roy L CantrelleDr Linda T CaoDr Michael M CashDr Paulino CastellonDr Ivonne I CastroDr Claudia A CavallinoDr Marvin V CavallinoDr Mark S ChaneyDr Hunter L Charvet, JrDr Hunter L Charvet, SrDr Jean N. ColemanDr Myrna L ColladoDr Joseph J Collura, JrDr George T Comeaux, JrDr Brian D ConnellDr Dimetry B CossichDr Aymee D Costales-SpindlerDr Douglas W CrossDr Burns M Crotty, JrDr James K CurleyDr Ronald A CurranDr F Ralph DauteriveDr William K DeJongDr Denice L DerbesDr Lawrence J DerbesDr H Olin DesonierDr Jack P DevereuxDr Edward L Donaldson, JrDr J Philip Epling IIIDr Jacqueline R FaustDr Michael T FavaloroDr M Susan M FelderDr John A Franck, JrDr John R GalloDr Edmond J Ganucheau, JrDr Arnold E GelfandDr Lisa P GermainDr F Thomas Giacona, JrDr Laurie R GlaserDr Gary A GlavianoDr Randolph D GreenDr Gregory W GreenwoodDr Eliot D GuerinDr Gregory P GuerraDr Stuart J Guey, JrDr Philip L Haik, JrDr Steven A HeierDr Valerie R HemphillDr Justin J W HendricksDr Craig A HenryDr Van T HimelDr Michael K HoffritzDr Charles B HogueDr Laura P HogueDr Stephen C HolmesDr Anthony A IndovinaDr Eva L JessupDr Gerard A KaramDr John J Killeen, JrDr Steven A KloorDr Joseph R Lacoste, JrDr Carroll J Landry, JrDr Dwight D LandryDr Robert E LaneDr Jeffry A LeesonDr Ronald S LeggioDr Michele M Leggio-PutnamDr Deborah E LesemDr Joseph L Lindsay IIIDr Rudolph J LinhuberDr Ronald J LiuzzaDr Nanette LoCocoDr Lisa F LoescherDr Anthony H LotzDr Thomas W MabryDr Wendy M MaesDr George P Marse, JrDr Ambrose M Martin IIIDr Edward C Massett, JrDr Kent R MauduitDr Charles T McCabeDr Thomas F McCoy IIIDr Ammar A MekariDr Timothy A MelanconDr Juan C MelguizoDr Kimberly A MengDr John H Moffatt, JrDr Jonah R MooreDr Kenneth P NajoliaDr Jared A NassDr Richard T Nelson IIIDr Jack P Newell, JrDr Vinh T NguyenDr Richard L Owens, SrDr Jason D ParkerDr Troy L PattersonDr John L PaulDr Nancy J PembertonDr Greg S PhillipsDr Noel F PilieDr Kerry T Plaisance, JrDr Jene’ C PonderDr David A PriestlyDr Philip J PunekyDr Sherrod L QuinDr David C RaphaelDr Jeanne M ReevesDr Guy A RibandoDr Michael T RobichauxDr J Kent RobyDr James D RoetheleDr Michael N RouhanaDr Dennis A RussoDr Brant W SchmidtDr Joseph J Sempe’Dr Wallace G Serpas IIIDr Roger W SherwoodDr Charles P Silvia, JrDr Shannon K SimonsDr Kristi M SoileauDr Kenneth O StarlingDr Gregory S StrainDr Carol A StuckeyDr David J TocaDr Kim M TolarDr James P TomaszewskiDr Stephen J TomaszewskiDr Gerard R Tully, JrDr Raymond J Unland, JrDr Francesca C VelascoDr Ronnie M VinsonDr Roger A VitterDr Edward C Vocke IIIDr Donald F WardDr Corky WillhiteDr Larry A WiseDr Randolph J WolfeDr Louis I Ybos IIIDr James J Young IIIBAYOUDr Robert A Adams IIIDr Herbert R Alexander, JrDr William E Barletta, SrDr David G BaughmanDr Brian J BenoitDr Benjamin S BerDr Douglas S BerDr Sheard A BerDr Bryan A BouzigardDr Ellis D Braud, JrDr Ross M CascioDr Edward D ClementDr Pedro J CuartasDr Michael D DaigleDr James L DanosDr Frank J Distefano, JrDr Whybra J Duay, JrDr Peter S GuidryDr Dean L ListiDr Kenneth Mike LuminaisDr Daniel J MelanconDr David L MelanconDr Craig J NaquinDr Janice B NaquinDr Jason R RayDr Christopher J SaalDr Samuel H SandersDr Catherine SchwabDr Victor Sevier IIIDr Donovan P SoignetDr James J StaffordDr Fred A TenneyDr Mitchell P TheriotDr Lamar E Waguespack, JrDr Jerome M WalkerDr Ryan A WalkerDr William P WalshDr Curtis J ZeringueDr Gregory J ZeringueACADIANADr Charles L AnzaloneDr Ted ArdoinDr Wesley H ArdoinDr Donald BalhoffDr Brock BarrasDr Christy B BarrasDr Edwin Bercier IVDr Edwin L Bercier IIIDr George L Billeaud IIIDr Donald P Boudreaux, JrDr John N BoudreauxDr Carl J BreauxDr Kennell P Brown, JrDr James R Bush, JrDr Gerald L Chachere, JrDr Robert B ChastantDr Timothy L ChauvinDr Blake A ComeauxDr M Randal ComeauxDr John C DaireDr Tommy L DarbonneDr William S Darr, JrDr Bradford T DavisDr Russell Davis, JrDr G N DeJeanDr Mark S DeRouenDr Danielle A DoreDr Chris E DoucetDr Clay M DuosDr Gene O DupreeDr Clint DutilDr Jon A FeerickDr James M FinleyDr Gregory J FolseDr Bennett P FontenotDr Timothy P FontenotDr Timothy S FontenotDr Shane FowlerDr Darah FugettaDr Wayne J Gary IIDr Reynold L GaubertDr Randy T GauthreauxDr John A GuilliotDr Iley N Harkins, JrDr Donald P HarrisDr Donald W HenaganDr Leslie J JacobsDr Joseph B LalondeDr Craig S LandryDr Ann K LaurentDr Michele LavergneDr Jill Le BlancDr Lynn R Le BlancDr Scott Le BleuDr Lance Lege’Dr Richard H ManessDr Mark W MilamDr Troy MillerDr Jules E Minvielle, JrDr David J MolbertDr Samuel R MossDr Hiep Q NguyenDr Luan A NguyenDr John M OubreDr Bryan S PearsonDr Vintage L PoirierDr Michael J PuissegurDr James J Robert, JrDr Clyde L Rougeou, JrDr Curtis H RoyDr Lance N SavoieDr Raymond J SchexnayderDr Bruce A SchneiderDr Stephen E SearcyDr J J SmithDr Chuck C SoileauDr G K SoileauDr Tony A Soileau IIDr Christopher A SorrelDr Stacy P St MarieDr Luke W St PierreDr Phillip L StellyDr R C StraitDr Steven A SwanDr Ryan C TerryDr Jyoti L ThankiDr Lalit G ThankiDr Brent F ToupsDr Jason ToupsDr Dale M TrahanDr David G TrahanDr Stephen G TrahanDr Jason VarnadoDr Jerry D VeillonDr David E WarrenDr Preston J Webre, JrDr Charles R White IIDr Joseph YaleDr Conway G YarbroughNORTHWESTDr David N AustinDr Brian D BasingerDr Benjamin A BeachDr Katie M BeachDr David J BellewDr Alan B BerryDr Herman O Blackwood IIIDr Kelly W BraswellDr Edward D Brown, JrDr Fred V CabanissDr Richard W CampbellDr Gary L CaskeyDr Paul M Clark, JrDr James M Conly IIIDr Jennifer A CooperDr Christopher CosseDr James G CosseDr James M CottonDr John C CowenDr Ronald L CrawfordDr W P Cunningham IIIDr Ross DiesDr Jason I DupreeDr Laura A EarnestDr Clarence B EricksonDr Benjamin E Foster, JrDr Richard M FoxDr Frank N GaensehalsDr Chris B GardnerDr John M Gilmer, JrDr Zachary GoodmanDr William M Hall, JrDr Larry D HandDr Frank W HarmonDr Lee M Harrison, JrDr Ronald C HermesDr Robert K HillDr Perry W HollembeakDr Isaac A HouseDr Walter J JamesDr Jeffrey B JeterDr Darrell I Jobe, JrDr Kyle L JonesDr Stacey K JonesDr Gary S KeyDr Harold W KingDr Eric J LeBlancDr Charley M Lester, JrDr Joseph R LottDr Rodrick E LoudDr Wayne H MarionneauxDr John H McConnellDr James M McCormickDr James R McCormickDr Charles R McInnisDr Thomas E McNeelyDr Mark M Meredith, JrDr Daniel J MooreDr Chris A MottDr Andrew G MurphyDr Galen L NorgardDr Pope W Oden III30 LDA Journal

Dr Robert A Palmer, JrDr Andrew W PorterDr Robert L PriceDr Melvin H ProcellDr Fred G RewDr Gary L RobertsDr Robert W RockefellerDr Steven A RussellDr William C Sanders, JrDr Maureen Sheridan-FentonDr James W Sikes JrDr Jeffrey W SilmonDr Brian R SmithDr Douglas T Talley, JrDr Ryan G WalkerDr Edwin E WestmorelandDr Thuy-Hang V WiesnerDr Paul L WoodDr Michael E WoolbertDr Kaylan F WorleyDr Steven J WorleyNORTHEASTDr Janette T BagwellDr William P BoltonDr Troy D BostickDr Charles E BrewerDr Robert C BrooksDr Charles E Brown IIIDr Kimberly L CaldwellDr Rodric E CascioDr Elverson D Coates, JrDr Phil M CorderDr Kenneth L CoxDr G M DavisDr Henry L DonaldDr Henry S DonaldDr Richard F DouciereDr Lane EddlemanDr Edward H Eiland, JrDr Kevin J FinleyDr Gerald W FosterDr Chad M GardnerDr John P GarrettDr Ruth A GriggsDr Kevin P HaynesDr William T HeathDr Todd HilburnDr Jeff HootonDr John A HowellDr Julie L HowellDr Glenn E HummelDr Jerry L JohnstonDr Douglas Keller IIIDr Ralph B King, JrDr Tod B LawhonDr Jimmy W LeonardDr John T LittleDr Wesley O Lynch IIIDr Ronald G MartinDr Fred F McMullen IIIDr Mark M MeredithDr Mark M MeredithDr Jennifer N Newton-BolesDr Michael F NolanDr Timothy R PerryDr Rhonda PruittDr John J RobersonDr Jesse H Roberts, JrDr Jesse Roberts IIIDr Charles M SampognaroDr Matthew D SandersonDr L King ScottDr John C ShepardDr Woody L Smithey, JrDr John L Snuggs, JrDr Robert E SpataforaDr Gray Stephens, JrDr Ronald C Stratton, JrDr Brantly L SurlesDr Earl L Tarver, JrDr Henry K Touchstone IIIDr Michael R TuckerDr Carl T Turpin, JrDr Melannie G TurpinDr Kerry J ViatorDr John L WardDr Ryan D WardDr David A WhiteDr Joseph W YergerGREATER BATON ROUGEDr Kathy M AbbottDr Melissa J AldyDr Carl D AndersonDr Glenn E AppletonDr Isaac E AppletonDr C R AtkinsDr Lisa C BaileyDr Frederick P Beringer, JrDr Lee M BerthelotDr Calvin G BessonetDr Allen T BlackDr Michael S BondDr Robin BookmanDr Robert M Branstetter, JrDr Scott R BrowningDr Richard G CangelosiDr Robert H CarlsonDr Michelle D CarltonDr J R Chustz, JrDr Steven D CollinsDr. Steven D Collins, JrDr Bradley S ComeauxDr Gwendolyn D CorbettDr Charles C CouvillonDr Galen G CrawfordDr Myron CulbersonDr Eva M DaigleDr Nelson P DalyDr Sally N DalyDr Pamela B DanielDr Alan M DayDr Alan M DayDr Robert L Delarosa, JrDr Ross J Denicola, JrDr Therese T DinhDr John S Dupont, JrDr Brian N DyessDr Jeff D EllardDr David M EllisDr Lance E FallinDr Shelly F FallinDr Amy P Ferguson-LawrenceDr Joan T Fisher-RanelDr J B FontenotDr James E FordDr Thomas E FosterDr Andre M FrugeDr C F Fruge, JrDr James F Fruge, JrDr Carol J Galliano IIDr Marty B GarrettDr Philip V GastinelDr James W Gilbert IIIDr Blair P GremillionDr Ashley L GriffonDr Patrick GuidryDr William A HadlockDr Billy G Hall, JrDr William L HallDr Jimmie B HammackDr John P HarbourDr Amanda E HaszingerDr Mike HaydenDr Charles E Hebert IIIDr James H HebertDr Kevin J HesterDr Bryan J HollisDr Johnnie L HuntDr Jason D HuttoDr James L JeansonneDr David E JohnstonDr Jeffrey M KadairDr Douglas R KempDr Kyle R KennedyDr Bruce J KestlerDr Glenn M KidderDr Thomas J KiebachDr Lee W Koschel, JrDr Lurry D Lacour, JrDr John LandreneauDr Ronald D LandryDr Thompson T LaniusDr Tyler P LasseigneDr Bobby D LeachDr Lauren A LeachDr Louis LefebvreDr Vincent L LeggioDr John K Legleu, JrDr Kurt A LejeuneDr Samuel R LevatinoDr Michael J MaginnisDr Louis L MasonDr Walker P McVeaDr Vance MisuracaDr Martin M MorrisDr Thomas C NashDr Charles L NaulDr R P NeumannDr Chevies L Newman, JrDr J H Odom, JrDr Kenny R OswaldDr Larry M Oubre, JrDr Glen S PadgettLt Daniel Jake PaigeDr Ryan P PerryDr Lynn J PhilippeDr Dale J PolitzDr Mark D PortaDr Michael S PortaDr Joseph PorterDr John W Portwood, JrDr David K PrudhomeDr Ernest E Quimby, JrDr Brett RabelDr Edgardo L RabelDr Michael RabelDr Timothy R RabornDr J M RandallDr Steven R RaymondDr Ben RecordDr Cyril J Richard, JrDr Melissa M RitterDr David W RobertsDr Byron RomeDr Earl J Rome, JrDr Joel J SaferDr Marty J SaltzmanDr Gayle M SanchezDr Clint SandeferDr Charles C SavoiaDr Michael S ScerolerDr Michael ShannonDr Robin C ShannonDr Stephen ShannonDr Stephen L ShermanDr Gary M ShetlerDr Paige Sigsworth-ComeauxDr Denis E Simon IIIDr William R Sinclair, JrDr James B Smith IIDr Kenneth St RomainDr Carlos M SuadiDr Candice R SullivanDr Frank V SullivanDr Justin E TarverDr Lauren ThurmonDr Julie C TotaDr Hoang TranDr William H TuttleDr Ann UzeeDr Wallace T Van NortwickDr Mark A VentressDr Julie A VignesDr Michael L VincentDr Richard L WampoldDr Christopher W WernerDr Robert D WestermanDr John B Whitley, JrDr Kenneth C WilkinsonDr Kenneth C Wilkinson, SrDr Randolph H AlexanderSOUTHWESTDr Charles J Ardoin IIDr Peter T BaylesDr Gary J BlanchetteDr Nathan H Bray, JrDr Charlie Buller IIIDr Harry K CastleDr Darren ChaumontDr Carl Churchman, JrDr Mary S ChurchmanDr Robert C CochranDr C Richmond Corley, JrDr Craig H CrawfordDr Emma M DiCarloDr Dennis E DonaldDr Christy G Drum-AmmonsDr Michael W DuBoseDr Chester L EllenderDr Judith K EllenderDr Nathan R Fontenot, JrDr Lori H GoberDr Harry H Goodwin, JrDr Roger G GrimballDr Herbert M Hamilton, JrDr Barney H HarperDr Edward J HebertDr Charles F HudsonDr G M KaramDr David A KestelDr Richard L LeBlancDr Troy M LefortDr James A Leithead, JrDr Charles S MackeyDr Bryan ManningDr Dean L ManningDr Richard J MartinDr Elizabeth S McCroryDr James J McGeeDr Leonard H McWilliams, JrDr Mark M MillerDr Terrell L MurphyDr Nga H NguyenDr Kenneth W ParksDr Alan C PerryDr Daniel M. PerryDr Paul C PerryDr Randall R PerryDr Esperanza PratoDr Thomas H PriceDr Hugh W RaetzschDr Eric A SandersDr Edward T SavoyDr Thomas H ShirleyDr Gary SlavenDr Paul D VidrineDr Daniel A WeaverDr Stephanie B WeaverCENTRALDr Paul S Arnold, JrDr John P Benjamin, JrDr Richard R Brasher, JrDr Hollis R BrayDr Larry R BurkeDr Leah V BylesDr David M Carlton IIIDr David M Carlton, JrDr Randy R ColeDr Robert B CooperDr Gary V DewittDr Honey FiasconaroDr Rachel G FloydDr Cecil C GaddisDr Kurt E GauthierDr Nick G GovernaleDr Wilton A Guillory, JrDr Paul C HargisDr Leonard N HedrickDr Ralph M HennesseeDr W F HenselDr Frederick M Hilburn IIDr Antonina S HolmesDr Marlon L HolmesDr James V IverstineDr H D Jones IIIDr Joseph O Laprairie, JrDr Daniel G LesterDr Robert L LevyDr Patrick C MathewsDr Pamela G McCalisterDr Anna B MoreauDr L Stephen OrtegoDr Steven E PfingstenDr Courtney RichterDr Greg A RobertsonDr Lee M RomineDr Jeffrey J SeilerDr J N ThompsonDr Bridgette M VidrineDr Layne WashingtonDr Valerie H WashingtonDr Matthew WhiteheadNORTHLAKEDr Ben A AlmericoDr Paul M AnzaloneDr Mary A BeilmanDr Ronald BellDr Maria K BlakeDr Kimberly E BoddenDr Earle R Brown, JrDr Edward P Burvant, JrDr Tyler S CaseDr Davis E ChandlerDr Paul A ClarkDr Robert J ClarkDr Glen J CorcoranDr Kay D DanielDr Gabriel F Daroca IIIDr Jill M DonaldsonDr Michael G DragonDr Paul E DugasDr Randall A EvansDr Joseph F FitzpatrickDr Charles B Foy, JrDr Bryan P FrichterDr Ina L GriffinDr Michael J GuevaraDr Michael J HaightDr Catherine A HebertDr Carlito P IlawanDr J S KrellerDr Marija G LasalleDr Mitou Le MaireDr Randall P MayerDr Russell P MayerDr Patricia A MillerDr Ronald L MiltonDr James A Moreau, JrDr Kay C MoserDr Brian J OlivierDr Gary A ParkerDr Louis C Passauer, JrDr Blaise V PolitoDr Dennis R PreauDr Robert J Rooney IIDr C K ShermanDr Tessa M SmithDr Rocky St Pierre JrDr Annette D TheriotDr Terrence H TruxilloDr Katherine VoDr Russell L WestfallDr Daryl M WestmorelandDr Ralph W Wilson, JrDr Thomas H Wingo, JrDr Warren W WoodThis list includes all LADPAC contributionssubmitted with payments of 2010 LDAmembership dues and/or received fromindividual dentists through Dec. 31, 2010.Spring 2011 31

we really take care of dentists.These days, Campus Federal is helping more and more dentists smile. The favorable terms of our practice loans makes itaffordable to purchase new equipment or technology. Plus, with Smart Care ® , your patients can easily finance proceduresthat insurance may not cover. To see how well Campus Federal will take care of your practice, call or visit our website today.225.769.8841 | business@campusfederal.orgBUSINESS LOANS BUSINESS eDEPOSIT SMARTCARE & MOREMembership eligibility requirements apply. Eligible for membership if you live, work, or worship in Baton Rouge, Shreveport or New Orleans.

LDAbenefits bylineStormy BlairSenior Vice President, Robert Ellis & AssociatesAs a dental professional, you wear two hats: healthcare provider and business owner. As a dentist,you know the importance of safeguarding yourpractice against malpractice claims with professionalliability insurance. As a business owner, however,you may not be as aware of the perils you face fromemployment related lawsuits.The incidence of Employment Practices Liability(EPL) claims is widespread: growing type of civil cases in the U.S. 1 have an EPL claim than a General Liability orProperty Loss. 2 75,000 private sector charges filed annuallyagainst employers under statutes enforcedby the Equal Employment OpportunityCommission (EEOC). 3 race discrimination, sexual harassment andretaliation – resulted in recoveries by theEEOC of over $200 million. These amounts donot include defense costs, which can exceed$100,000 per claim.To protect yourself as an employer against suchclaims, you may wish to consider EmploymentPractices Liability Insurance (EPLI). EPLI coverage iswritten on a claims-made basis and covers financialdamages only, excluding any advertising injury,bodily injury, personal injury or property damages.While some policies will provide for defense costsoutside the limits of coverage you select, it isimportant to note that legal defense costs are usuallyconsidered to be within policy limits. As a result, anylegal costs arising to defend the claim will reduce thelimit of insurance being provided by that amount.In addition to limits of liability selected, theannual premium cost of an EPLI policy is basedupon location, profession, number of employees andcompany assets. On average, we have found EPLIpremium costs for dental offices very affordable.In light of the high dollar claims typically filed bydisgruntled employees, the importance of includingEPLI coverage in your professional insuranceportfolio should not be overlooked.As your insurance consultant for the LDA’sendorsed insurance portfolio, please feel free to contactRobert Ellis & Associates if you have any questions orwant additional information on EPLI coverage.We welcome the opportunity to be of service to you.1. “Human Relationship Failures: Understanding Your Exposures to EmploymentLitigation” by Catherine A. Asaro © 2005 Beecher Carlson Holdings, Inc. 2. “PLUS”seminar, 6/16/05. 3. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website(www.eeoc.gov)CLIP AND SAVE MEETINGDATES HERE:2011 Louisiana Dental AssociationCalendar (as of February 2011)April 14 – 16:May 11:July 22 – 23:July 27 – 30:Septemberor October:November:NODC and LDAAnnual SessionDentists’ Day atthe LegislatureLDA MembershipFishing RodeoLDA SummerEducation ConferenceLADPAC GolfTournamentLast Chance SeminarSpring 2011 33

LDAwealth managementChad Olivier, CFP ®Wealth Consultant/LPL Branch Manager, The Olivier Group, L.L.C.It is not surprising that with all of the recent advancementsin modern medicine we are living longer. However, whatquality of life are we having in our later years? Just likewith a business, in life you need to plan ahead and preparefor any devastating outcomes. In a study done by theAmerica Association of Retired Persons (AARP), the lifetimeprobability of becoming disabled in at least two activities ofdaily living or of being cognitively impaired is 68 percentfor people age 65 and older (Beyond 50.03: A Report to theNation on Independent Living and Disability).What does this mean? Most people will need some typeof long-term care after the age of 65. Long-term care isdefined as personal care and assistance that an individualmight receive on a long-term basis because of a disabilityor chronic illness that limits his or her ability to function.You need to be ready to care for aging family members andhave a plan in place for yourself. Many people assume thatMedicare will pay for assisted living care or home healthnurses, but this is not the case. There are three basic waysto pay for long-term care:1. Self Insure: use your current assets to pay for allcare-giving expenses.2. Long-term Care Insurance3. Medicaid: This is the least desirable way to fund longtermcare assistance. To be eligible you must have lessthan $3,000 of assets as a couple not including yourhome, any life insurance must have a cash value ofless than $1,500, and you can only have up to $1,500in funds designated for burial expenses. You will be award of the government and will have limited choices.The first two are the most advantageous ways to pay forpremium long-term care service. Yes, I said premium. The68 percent of us that will need these services should striveto receive the best care available. In Louisiana, prepareto pay between $45,000 and $60,000 for assisted livingcare. If you plan on funding the cost with current assetsmake sure your assets can withstand the financial burden.A reasonable distribution rate in retirement might bebetween three and four percent of assets. This means thatin order to fund a $50,000 assisted living care facility yourassets should be more than $1.5 million. If you and yourspouse are living off of your current nest egg then you willneed additional assets to fund your lifestyle.Who Needs Long-Term Care Insurance?The last alternative is to have a long-term care insurancepolicy covering part or all of the expenses. Consider thefollowing when looking for a long-term care insurance policy: insurance company you are considering? Is thecompany easy to work with and do they pay theirclaims? set up the policy with a term pay. This will allowyou to pay the premiums for a fixed period, suchas 10 years, and then you are covered. If you havean unlimited pay term the insurance company canraise rates throughout your lifetime. So as the babyboomers get older and the insurance companies arepaying more and more claims they can start raisingthe premiums for all of the lifetime pays. offer many different choices with the inflation rider.Things are getting more expensive and so will thecost of long-term care services over the years. Soanticipate this and have your benefit go up withinflation. If you need long-term care services, you will needthem for a while.The average stay in a nursinghome is 2.5 years. So if you choose a 90 day waitingperiod to receive your insurance benefits yourpremium will be less. Make sure you have sufficientassets to cover you for those first 90 days of longtermcare services.Decide how to pay for potential long-term care expensesnow or one day someone will make that choice for you.Chad Olivier is author of “What Medical School Did Not Teach You about FinancialPlanning” and owner of the firm The Olivier Group, LLC in Baton Rouge, La., whichspecializes in retirement planning and wealth management for physicians, dentists andother affluent individuals and families. If you have any questions about this article or futuretopic suggestions, please call (888) 465-2112 or visit us on the web at www.oliviergroup.com. Securities and Financial Planning are offered through LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC. Please note that the above article is for informational purposes only, and is The OlivierGroup is not endorsed by the LDA. Financial planning requires detailed individualizedanalysis of each person’s specific situation.CFP®, Certified Financial Planner and are certification marksowned by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc.34 LDA Journal

“ I only have one regret about sellingmy practice. I should have calledDr. Earl Douglas sooner.”Sound Advice.Trust us for all your dental transition needs.• Appraisals• Associate Placement• Brokering• Equity Associateships• Practice FinancingADSSouth.comPractice Transitions Made Perfect PPC is now ADS South.GEORGIA, LOUISIANA& TENNESSEEEarl Douglas,DDS, MBA, BVAL(770) 664-1982earl@adssouth.comN. CAROLINA,S. CAROLINA & VIRGINIAJames J. Howard,DMD(910) 523-1430jim@adssouth.comALABAMA, MISSISSIPPI& W. TENNESSEERebecca Kyatt(205) 253-9094rebecca@adssouth.comOFFICE MANAGERVirginia Douglas(770) 664-1982virginia @adssouth.comI Switched To LAMMICO“When I first started my dental practice,my malpractice insurance was through anationally known carrier. But it was difficultgetting through to someone to help me whenI needed them.Then I discovered LAMMICO, a localcompany that understands the needs of itsdentists. When I have a question, I know Ican rely on LAMMICO representatives tofind the answer right away.Now I can concentrate on what’s mostimportant to me—my patients. I’m glad Imade the switch to LAMMICO.”Building Enduring Partnerships800/452.2120 | 504/831.3756www.lammico.comJoseph P. Simone, II, D.D.S.General Dentistry, MetairiePolicyholder since 2007CONSENT TO SETTLE | POLICYHOLDER ADVOCACY | FINANCIALLY SECURE COMPANYRISK MANAGEMENT | PERSONALIZED CLAIMS HANDLING | AGGRESSIVE LEGAL DEFENSESpring 2011 35

LDAnewsSetting the Standard in Orofacial Pain CareDr. Henry Gremillionhas been appointed bythe American Academyof Orofacial Pain (AAOP)to serve on the AmericanDental Association (ADA)committee that sets thestandards for the teachingof orofacial pain in the58 dental schools inthe United States. Dr.Gremillion’s appointmentis for four years.The committee iscomprised of 12 members who make consensusrecommendations on policy, standards revisions,and accreditation status reports specific topostdoctoral general dentistry education. Thedisciplines represented on the committee aregeneral practice residency, advanced education ingeneral dentistry and advanced general dentistryeducation in dental anesthesiology, oral medicine andorofacial pain. In addition, the committee also hasa public representative, a higher education/hospitaladministration representative and a specialty dentistrepresentative.In 2008, Dr. Gremillion also served on an adhoc committee of the commission to developaccreditation standards for advanced general dentistryeducation programs in orofacial pain.Hienz Joins Periodontics FacultyStefan A. Hienz,D.M.D., Ph.D., hasbeen appointedassistant professor inthe Department ofPeriodontics at the LSUSchool of Dentistry.A native of Munich,Germany, Dr. Hienzreceived his doctoratein microbiology fromthe Karolinska Institutetin Stockholm, Sweden. In 1998, he receivedhis D.M.D. from the Harvard School of DentalMedicine. In 2001, he completed his residency inperiodontics at the University of California at LosAngeles School of Dentistry.While at Harvard, he received the PierreFauchard Academy award for outstanding academicachievements in dentistry. As a member of the facultyat Bernhard Gottlieb Dental Clinic/Medical Universityin Vienna, Austria, he was co-director of the postgraduate program in periodontics. He also performedlive surgeries that were televised during national andinternational professional meetings.Since 1995, Dr. Hienz has co-authored 11 articlesin scientific journals.The announcement of Dr. Hienz’s appointmentwas made by Dr. Gerald Evans, interim chairmanof the Department of Periodontics. “In addition toover nine years of clinical experience, Dr. Hienzhas had excellent dental school and postgraduatetraining in the United States,” said Dr. Evans.“His qualifications and experience will be valuablecontributions to our department.”Crawford-Kendall Joins Pediatric DentistryDr. RosalynnCrawford-McKendallhas been appointedassistant professor in theDepartment of PediatricDentistry at the LSUSchool of Dentistry.Dr. Crawford-McKendall, a nativeof Boligee, Alabama,graduated magna cumlaude in 1994 fromJackson State Universityin Jackson, Mississippi, with a bachelor of science inbiology. In 1998 she received her D.D.S. from NewYork University (NYU) College of Dentistry. Shereceived a general practice residency certificate twoyears later from Bronx Lebanon Hospital and completedcertification in pediatric dentistry from NYU in 2005.Prior to coming to LSUSD, she was a clinicalassistant professor in the Pediatric Dentistry36 LDA Journal

Department of NYU College of Dentistry. She haspracticed dentistry for 10 years, including privatepractice in New Jersey and public health dentistryin Maryland.The announcement of Dr. Crawford-McKendall’sappointment was made by Dr. Janice Townsend,interim chair of the department. “She has a uniquecombination of experiences that includes privatepractice, public health, and academic training,” saidTownsend. “She’s even taught predoctoral studentsin a mobile dental van, which is challenging. I haveenjoyed learning her perspective on motivating thedental students while watching her cover the clinic.”LSUHSC’s Farrar Selected as ADEALeadership FellowSuzanne Farrar,R.D.H, M.S.H.C.M.,associate professor anddirector of clinical staffand patient services atLSU Health SciencesCenter New OrleansSchool of Dentistry, isthe only dental hygienistamong the 24 dentaleducators in the nationnamed to the 2012 Classof the American DentalEducation Association (ADEA) Leadership Institute.The ADEA Leadership Institute is a yearlongprogram designed to develop the nation’smost promising individuals at academic dentalinstitutions to become future leaders in dental andhigher education.Farrar was also awarded the ADEA/Colgate-Palmolive Company Allied Dental EducatorsFellowship for her strong leadership qualities indental hygiene and higher education administration.She will apply the $4,000 stipend that comes withthe fellowship to the ADEA Leadership Institutetuition and fees.LAMMICO Supports LSU Dental SchoolLAMMICO recently contributed $2,500 to theLSUSD to help support the school’s capital campaignto construct new pre-clinical laboratories on its NewOrleans campus.“We make this contribution because of ourlong term commitment to Louisiana’s healthcarecommunity,” said Thomas H. Grimstad, M.D.,LAMMICO president and chief executive officer. “Weare pleased to see that the LSU-HSC Foundation has(From left) Dr. Henry Gremillion and Dr. Thomas Grimstad.pledged a dollar-to-dollar match to raise additionalfunds for this important project.”On Monday, Dec. 13, 2010, Dr. Grimstadpresented a check to Dr. Henry Gremillion, thedean of the LSUSD.In addition, the company recently awarded theLAMMICO Dental School Scholarship to an incomingstudent at the LSUSD for the fifth consecutive year.LDA Website:www.ladental.orgSpring 2011 37

LDAclassifiedsOKLAHOMA CITY, FULL OR PART-TIME DENTAL POSITION AVAILABLE at anaward winning private pediatric office. A caringperson who has a commitment to excellence isneeded. Please send CV to childrensdentalposition@yahoo.com, ATTN: Joel.DENTAL HYGIENIST NEEDED - AT AGROWING HOUMA PRACTICE: We are lookingfor a full time hygienist at a family oriented, easygoing practice. Must be friendly, willing to be ateam player, have computer skills and be anestheticcertified. Position opens on March 28, 2011. Pleasefax resume to (985) 876-9356.DENTAL OFFICE FOR SALE: West Bank officedesigned for orthodontic or pediatric dentistry.Contact Dennis Booth at (985) 893-0078 or emailfish7147@bellsouth.net.DENTIST NEEDED - EXCELLENTOPPORTUNITY! Lafayette, Louisiana. EstablishedDental Practice looking for motivated Dentist tojoin our staff. Compensation based on production.Maximize your income without financial overheadand without the stress of office management. Ourwell-trained team is looking forward to supportingyour success as a PEDIATRIC or GENERALDENTIST. Contact Dr. Carl Gonsoulin at (337) 232-0689 or email om@goodteeth4life.com.Air Techniques AT/2000 developer and daylightloader in working condition $4,000 OBO. Pleasecall (225) 766-3300 if interested.DENTIST WANTED: Part/Full time in Slidell,private practice production - based salary inupbeat, friendly office. Available days are Mondaythrough Saturday. Email for info! starlingdds@att.net.and Alexandria. Compensation will be based oncollections. You will not be responsible for anyoverhead or office management. Please contact Dr.Bridgette Vidrine at (337) 942-3441 or fax yourresume to (337) 942-3461.Just Kids Dental, a general dentistry practice forchildren is offering full and part-time positions inBaton Rouge, New Orleans and Kenner. We havestate-of-the-art facilities designed with kids in mind.We offer a competitive salary and production bonuswith full benefits. We are an approved NationalHealth Service Corp. site and can assist with applyingfor the Student Loan Repayment Plan. For moreinformation, call Dr. Billy Hall at (225) 330-6633or email bhall@justkidsdental.com. Please visit ourwebsite at www.justkids-dental.com.Classified Advertising OnlineGo to www.ladental.org and click on theClassified Advertising link.For all classified advertising, payment is required in advance and ads willbe placed on the LDA website on the next possible business day after paymentis received. Make checks payable to the Journal of the Louisiana DentalAssociation. Placement of a classified ad up to 30 words is $30 for LDAmembers and $50 for non-LDA members. For each additional word, LDAmembers pay $0.15 and non-LDA members pay $0.30. Ads will remain on theLDA website for three months and will appear in one issue of the LDA Journal.For more information or to place a classified ad, contact Dr. William Hallat (318) 865-1469 or dr802@bellsouth.net or LDA Journal Managing EditorAnnette Droddy at (225) 926-1986 or info@ladental.org.TERRIFIC ASSOCIATESHIP POSITION INOPELOUSAS! We are in search of an energetic,general dentist. You may work part-time in ourOpelousas office, or full-time between Opelousas38 LDA Journal

LDAc.e. and lda events calendarFor information on any of the following continuing educationcourses, please contact the course sponsor. To list your course inthe next calendar, please contact the LDA office at (800) 388-6642, or (225) 926-1986 in Baton Rouge. Please also check ourwebsite, www.ladental.org, for the most up-to-date listing of allLDA-sponsored continuing education events.New Orleans Dental Conference and LDA AnnualSessionThursday – Saturday, April 14 - 16, 2011New Orleans Morial Convention Center. LDA memberscan get up to 18 C.E. credits for as little as $300 by preregistering!Visit www.nodc.org for more information orto register online, ADA CERP recognized providers.DATE:COURSE TITLE:LOCATION:SPONSOR:DESIGNED FOR:INSTRUCTOR:CREDIT HOURS:FEE:May 19, 2011, 7 p.m.Oral Surgery UpdatePioneer Club, 127 W. Broad St., LakeCharles, La. 70601Southwest Louisiana/Calcasieu ParishDental Society, 2010 Oak Park Blvd.,Lake Charles, La. 70601, ADA CERPrecognized provider. To register,contact Roxanne, (337) 478-0468.General Dentist, Specialist, HygienistDavid M. Bulot, D.D.S., M.D.1, clinicalIncluded with dues; Non-membersmust attend with a Calcasieu DentalSociety memberDATE: April 21, 2011COURSE TITLE: LSUSD UpdateLOCATION: Pioneer Club, 127 W. Broad St., LakeCharles, La. 70601SPONSOR: Southwest Louisiana/Calcasieu ParishDental Society, 2010 Oak Park Blvd.,Lake Charles, La. 70601, ADA CERPrecognized provider. To register,contact Roxanne, (337) 478-0468.DESIGNED FOR: General Dentist, Specialist, HygienistINSTRUCTOR: Henry Gremillion, D.D.S.CREDIT HOURS: 1, clinicalFEE:Included with dues; Non-membersmust attend with a Calcasieu DentalSociety memberDentists’ Day at the LegislatureWednesday, May 11, 2011The entire dental team is invited to attend the 2011Dentists’ Day. Dentists’ Day is a grassroots eventcelebrating the dental profession that offers dentists theopportunity to meet their lawmakers. After visiting withyour legislators, don’t forget to enjoy the reception, withfood, music and fun!Schedule of Events:2:00 p.m. Briefings (Capitol Park WelcomeCenter, walking distance from Capitol)4:30 p.m. Visit House and Senate chambers andleave notes for legislators5:30 p.m. Reception for dentists and guests andlegislators at Pentagon BarracksDATE:COURSE TITLE:LOCATION:SPONSOR:DESIGNED FOR:INSTRUCTOR:CREDIT HOURS:FEE:June 3 - 4, 2011, 8:30 a.m.registration, 9 a.m. - Noon programDifferential Diagnosis of Soft TissueLesions & Bony LesionsSandestin Golf and Beach Resort,9300 Emerald Coast Parkway West,Destin, Fla. 32550Northlake Dental Association, P.O. Box8925, Mandeville, La. 70470, AGDPACE recognized provider. To register,contact Kathleen Brown by phone,(985) 807-4503, or by fax, (985) 674-0636.General Dentist, Specialist, Hygienist,AssistantDr. Jim Weir6, clinicalNDA members-$35;NODA members-$100;LDA members-$200;Non-LDA members-$250DATE: July 15-16, 2011COURSE TITLE: Oral (Enteral) Sedation RefresherCourseLOCATION: Nelson Memorial Building on LSU’smain campus in Baton RougeSPONSOR: LSU CDEINSTRUCTOR: Dr. Ben Record et alCREDIT HOURS: 4, 8 or 12, clinicalFEE: Both days $540; Friday (adult) $360;Saturday (pediatric) $180Continued next page.Spring 2011 39

Continued from previous page.LSBD requires that doctors who are renewing their enteralsedation permits must take a refresher course at least onceevery five years. Those taking the course for permit renewalmust attend both days. If you are taking this course only forC.E. purposes, you may attend both days or any one day.DATE: July 22-23, 2011COURSE TITLE: LDA Membership Fishing RodeoLOCATION: Sand Dollar Marina, Grand Isle,LA, Call (985) 787-2893 to makeyour reservations.SPONSOR: Louisiana Dental Association,(800) 388-6642, visitwww.ladental.org to registeronline or for more informationDESIGNED FOR: AllFEE:TBADATE: July 27-30, 2011COURSE TITLE:LDA Summer EducationConferenceLOCATION: Tops’l Beach and Racquet Resort -call (800) 380-4808 to make yourreservations.SPONSOR:DESIGNED FOR: AllCREDIT HOURS: 16FEE:TBALouisiana Dental Association,(800) 388-6642, visit www.ladental.org to register online orfor more information, ADA CERPrecognized providerDATE:November 3, 2011, 6:30 p.m. cashbar, 7 p.m. programCOURSE TITLE: LSBD Update – What You Need toKnowLOCATION: Annadele’s Plantation, 71518Chestnutt St., Covington, La. 70433SPONSOR: Northlake Dental Association, P.O.Box 8925, Mandeville, La. 70470,AGD PACE recognized provider. Toregister, contact Kathleen Brown byphone, (985) 807-4503, or by fax,(985) 674-0636.DESIGNED FOR: General Dentist, Specialist, HygienistINSTRUCTOR: Dr. James MoreauCREDIT HOURS: 1, practice managementFEE: $35DATE:November 11, 2011, 8 a.m.registration, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.programCOURSE TITLE: Advances in PeriodonticsLOCATION: Benedict’s Plantation, 1144 N.Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, La.70471SPONSOR: Northlake Dental Association, P.O.Box 8925, Mandeville, La. 70470,AGD PACE recognized provider. Toregister, contact Kathleen Brown byphone, (985) 807-4503, or by fax,(985) 674-0636.DESIGNED FOR: General Dentist, Specialist,Hygienist, AssistantINSTRUCTOR: Dr. Tom MabryCREDIT HOURS:FEE:7, clinicalNDA members-free;NODA members-$100;LDA members-$200;Non-LDA members-$250CLIP AND SAVE MEETINGDATES HERE:2011 Louisiana Dental AssociationCalendar (as of February 2011)April 14 – 16:May 11:July 22 – 23:July 27 – 30:Septemberor October:November:NODC and LDAAnnual SessionDentists’ Day atthe LegislatureLDA MembershipFishing RodeoLDA SummerEducation ConferenceLADPAC GolfTournamentLast Chance Seminar40 LDA Journal

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Friday & SaturdayJuly 22-23, 2011Come and join your component incompeting for the coveted“Best Fishermen in the State” Award!Sand Dollar Marina, Grand Isle, LATwo Fun-Filled Days of Fishing,a Friday Night Welcome Reception anda Saturday Night Awards Ceremony and Fish Fry!For more information, including tournament rules, or to register,call (800) 388-6642 or visit www.ladental.org.

Why the New Orleans Dental Conference andLDA Annual Session, April 14-16, 2011?The ability to combine fantastic continuing education at one extremely affordable price in an exciting andfun-filled vacation destination should be enough to place the New Orleans Dental Conference and LDAAnnual Session on your 2011 to-do list!VALUE – Incredibly low price ($300 for preregistrantsor $350 for late registrants) for upto 18 hours of C.E.QUALITY – Some of the biggest names indental C.E. will be lecturing at this meeting.CULTURE – Easy access to outstanding foodand lots of opportunities for fun.PARTY – The Welcome Reception andLDA President’s Party will be held at theHouse of Blues.Great speakers, Great price, Great weekendApril 14 - 16, 2011 New Orleans Morial Convention CenterExhibit Hall HighlightsThe Exhibit hall will be open Thursday, April 14, 2-5:30 p.m.; Friday, April 15, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; and Saturday,April 16, 9 a.m. - Noon. There will be exciting new products and services to help enhance your practice.* Two $300 pre-registration cashdrawings for dentists and three $50cash drawings for staff members* Parade of Prizes drawings* Round Table Learning Experience* FREE popcorn for all attendees onFriday, April 15*AJazz second line, a time honoredNew Orleans tradition, to celebratethe opening of the Exhibit Hall* A money booth* Paretti Jaguar and Land Rovervehicle showcases on the Exhibit HallfloorFor a complete list of exhibitors, visit www.nodc.org.Spring 2011 43

LDAlast pageDavid AustinI Can See Clearly NowWell, it was like this. I was shopping downtownfor a birthday present and had bought a black plasticwater gun for my neighbors’ little boy. As I wascoming back to the parking lot I noticed that it wasgetting dark and the lot was very dimly lit. Thatwas the moment I spotted three young hoodlumsgetting into my car.So I reached in my shopping bagand pulled out the water gun andshouted in my best Clint Eastwoodvoice, “Outta my car you dirt bags!”To my absolute shock, these three ecrooks jumped out of the car yellingand screaming as they ran down thestreet. I was shaking so much I couldhardly get my bags in the car and hadquite a bit of trouble putting the key inthe ignition to start the engine.After I managed to calm down a bit, itwas then that I realized that my key wouldn’t fit atall. That’s when I spotted my car a few rows down.“So you see doctor, that was the reason I thoughtI would come and get my eyes checked. The twopatrol officers were nice enough to escort me to theclinic today, and I am really hoping to have my newglasses before the hearing date next week.”“Well, sir, I understand your problem, but theophthalmology wing is across the hall. You arecurrently in obstetrics.”Actually this wasn’t the first clue. A few months ago Iwas reading the obituary column and was shocked to seemy name prominently displayed. It was earlyin the morning and it took me a few minutesof looking in the mirror to convince myselfI wasstill here and vertical. When I finallyfounda cheap pair of reading glasses underthe couch, I realized the man in the obituaryhad a different name after all. Now that wasa close call and a sneaky awareness that myeyesight might be changing.But did I do anything about it? Nah. Ithought that it was a onetime fluke and theywouldget better in time. After all, I hadalwaystaken care of my eyes, my only vicewas they were getting older.So I now sport a pair of spectacles that not onlymake me look and feel good, I can see everythingmuch better and with great clarity. Thankfully it isonly my eyesight that is feeling the signs of old age.“Hey Buddy, would you have a dime?”“Why I sure do, it’s exactly 4:05.” These glassesare great.Summer EducationConferenceJuly 27 - 30, 2011www.ladental.org44 LDA Journal

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