New Orleans Dental Conference and LDA Annual Session Journal ...

LDADr. C. Richmond Corley, Jr.Senior Vice-President/CEO, Louisiana Dental Services, Inc.louisiana dental services, inc.Watch for More Information on a NewMarketing Program from LDSBelieve it or not, the year 2010 is almost here! Manyof us will say, thankfully, that it wasn’t as badas it might have been while others might believe theexact opposite. At LDS we are pleased to be able tosay that, thanks to the continuedloyalty of many of you in using theLDA/LDS Endorsed Products andServices Program, LDS has seen agood level of business activity whichhas generated a substantial level ofroyalty income. It is no secret thatthe level of member participation,although it could be much higher,represents members from eachcomponent. This fact, over the years of operationof LDS, and the fact that LDS is a wholly ownedsubsidiary of the LDA, has served to guide the businessplan of LDS to primarily support the membershipbenefit programs of the LDA, as well as that partof LDA operations dedicated to the disseminationof information to the membership. The year 2009has seen the LDS non-dues revenue support of LDAprograms and services total right at $90,000.The LDS Board of Directors has decided to begin in2010 a different type of marketing plan for the day-todayoperations of the practice. This program, broadlyoutlined, will not only involve the doctor(s) who ownthe practice, but also the staff member(s) involved inthe actual ordering of certain supplies and/or servicesfor the practice. The marketing plan is being designedto include an incentive within a certain time frame forthose within the office staff responsible for using theLDA/LDS Endorsed Products and Services Programvendors. WATCH FOR THE ANNOUNCEMENT OFTHIS PROGRAM IN EARLY 2010.And, speaking of vendors, please take note of theprice information release on the next page from theLDS Glove Program. LDS has received many goodreports on service and pricing from LDA members whoare currently using this program. Read the informationand give them a call TODAY!Also as a reminder, now is the time for you to checkthe next renewal date of both yourpractice liability insurance and yourmedical waste disposal contract. As youknow, your practice liability coveragemust be renewed annually. If you are notcurrently benefiting from the coverageand risk management services of FortressInsurance Co., you should call StormyBlair at Robert Ellis & Associates at 985-674-3880 or 1-888-503-5547 for a quotethat will really help you improve your bottom line.The LDA/LDS endorsed medical waste handlingcompany, ENSERV, has just signed a new agreementwith LDS which provides for a guaranteed rate for thenext 12 months (until November 30, 2010, excludingfuel charge variance). Your medical waste contract onlyopens up for an opportunity to change every three tofive years with only a 30 day window of opportunity.ENSERV offers LDA members quality custom designedservices at very competitive rates. If it’s your window ofopportunity now, give Jack Butcher with ENSERV a callfor a quote at (504) 913-6016.As always, we at LDS are here to service your needs.Don’t hesitate to call us. We APPRECIATE your business.To view the entire list of endorsedproducts and services, visit the LDAWeb site at www.ladental.org.8 LDA Journal