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Membership Dues2010 Membership Dues Invoices were mailedNovember 13, 2009. If you pay your duesannually and have not received your invoice,please call Sharon Elliott at (800) 388-6642or (225) 926-1986 or e-mail sharon@ladental.org. Another invoice can be mailed, faxed ore-mailed to your office.Members paying by Visa or MasterCard areable to pay online. Go to www.ladental.org, select “membership” then “pay yourdues.” Scroll down to “pay your dues online.”You will need your invoice to complete thetransaction.LDA offers the following payment options:1. Mail check or credit card informationto the LDA office.*2. Credit card payment online.Note: Beginning August 1, 2009,there is a $15 convenience fee forevery credit card transaction.*3. DIP (Installment payments) - Memberscurrently enrolled in DIP, have paidtheir 2010 dues and will begin paying2011 dues mid 2010.4. Members may enroll in the 2011prepayment plan once their 2010 duesare paid in full. For more informationon the prepayment plan, please callSharon Elliott at (800) 388-6642 or(225) 926-1986 or e-mail sharon@ladental.org.Get a Head Start onyour 2011 DuesMembers may now prepay their membershipdues in 12 monthly installments by AutomaticBank Draft. Prepayment for 2011 dues willbegin January 15, 2010. For more informationon the 12 month prepayment plan, please callSharon Elliott at (800) 388-6642 or (225) 926-1986 or e-mail sharon@ladental.org.*Payments must be paid in full.Give Kids A Smile Dayis February 5, 2010Give Kids A Smile Day (GKAS) is anational children’s dental access day,during National Children’s DentalHealth Month, originated from theAmerican Dental Association andpromoted through the LouisianaDental Association. It is part of anationwide effort to provide dentalscreenings, education and anopportunity for future dental servicesto children who do not have accessto regular dental care. The GKAScampaign also hopes to highlight forpolicy makers the ongoing challengesthat low-income and disabledchildren face in accessing dental care.Dentists may either coordinate theirown programs or join an existinggroup. To learn more about GKASor to get involved, go to the LDAWeb site, www.ladental.org, theADA Web site, www.ada.org, orcall the LDA office at (800) 388-6642. If you want to volunteer, wecan match you with a group that isplanning to host an event!12 LDA Journal
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 the office.After dental school, I joined the practice for 4 years beforespecializing. My father was a very empathetic dentist and anexcellent mentor.I practice endodontics with Drs. Simon and Bond at Root CanalSpecialists of Baton Rouge. It’s a top notch practice. Ourpatients 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.Ilovemy 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 10,000 Dentists have chosen Fortress Insurance in the past 5 years.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 chosen Fortress Professional Liabilityinsurance. Our local agents are responsive and knowledgeable too. To get Fortress protectioncall Stormy Blair or Matt Hightower at Robert Ellis & Associates, 888-503-5547. Tell themDr. Corbett sent you.Protecting & DefendingRobert Ellis & Associates is Proudly Endorsed by the LDAwww.dds4dds.com
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