Give Kids A Smile Day EventsComponentDentist/<strong>Dental</strong> OfficePatientsHelpedProcedures ProvidedGreater BatonRougeDr. Johnnie Hunt, Dr. Brooke Mccallum, Dr. BradleyFruge, Dr. Nick Rauber, Dr. Kramer Irby, Dr. Justin TarverDr. Ben Record, Director of the LSU <strong>Dental</strong> Clinic in BatonRouge, and many faculty, staff and students of the LSUSD91 Examinations and Sealants185 Examinations and SealantsDr. Nelson Daly, Dr. Anne Uzee 41 Examinations and SealantsDr. Aimee Russo-Mounger 18 Examinations, Fluoride and SealantsDr. Lee Koschel 25 Examinations and SealantsDr. Shelly Fallin, Dr. Lance Fallin 42 Examinations and SealantsDr. Rob Delarosa, Dr. Paige Sigsworth, Dr. Brad Comeaux 166 Examinations, Fluoride and SealantsNorthwestNortheastNODADr. Brian Basinger, Dr. Larry Robinson, Dr. Robert Hill,Dr. Adam Cormier, Dr. Jana Cormier, Dr. Gary Caskey,Dr. Jeff Silmon, Dr. Maureen Fenton, Southern Universityat Shreveport hygiene studentsDr. Kirt Touchstone, Dr. Stephen Turpin,Dr. Matt Turpin, Dr. Paige VolentineDr. Karla Robertson, Dr. Lance Donald, Dr. John Snuggs,Dr. Joe Yerger, Dr. Chris Owens, Dr. Lane EddlemanULM Hygiene School and Students, Dr. Wayne Cranford,Dr. John Shepherd, Dr. Scott Brown, Dr. Jeff Anzalone,Dr. Troy Bostick, Dr. Joey Roberson, Dr. Kristi Davis,Dr. Jennifer BolesDr. Jason Parker, Dr. Janice Townsend, Dr. ClaudiaCavallino, Dr. Pamela Shaw, Dr. Lisa Wyatt, Dr. RonCurran, Dr. Dwight Landry, Dr. Wendy Maes, Dr. DarrellBourg, Dr. Dick DuBois, Dr. Wanda Augillard75 Examinations and Sealants33 Examinations and Hygiene Education39 Examinations, Bite Wings and Hygiene Education62 Examinations and Hygiene Education25 Screened in the LSU Pediatric Dentistry Department in NewOrleans and received comprehensive examinations, prophies,radiographs and fluoride treatment. Children will then be seenfor treatment by the LSUSD or by a NODA member volunteer.Dr. Jay Dumas 100 Examinations, Bite Wings and CleaningsOther <strong>Dental</strong> Health Month EventsGreater BatonRougeDr. Ed Hood, Dr. Joe Yale, Dr. Clint Sandefer,Dr. Mindy Moore, Dr. Michelle Carlton, Dr. BlairGremillion, Dr. Alan Sandifer85(adults)Dentistry from the Heart event: Extractions, Fillings andCleaningsBayou Dr. Danny Melancon (chair) All 5 thgradersin theareaNODA Dr. Jason Parker (chair) Approximately1,000children<strong>Dental</strong> health poster contest. Fifteen children will receive$100 savings bonds and one school will win a computer.New Orleans Hornets Game. About 100 NODA membersattended. Informational table set up in concourse andvolunteers handed out stickers, posters and toothbrushesto children.Dr. Claudia Cavallino (chair) 200 Passed out posters, stickers and toothbrushes to childrenat Lakeside Mall.Dr. Priya Ritwik, Dr. Jamilyn Aubel, Dr. Sapna PatelHeld a seminar for 15 school nurses in order to teachthem about pediatric dental emergencies.Dr. Jason Parker, Dr. Tom Giacona 350 Puppet show, tooth prints, and handouts (stickers,toothbrushes and posters).Dr. Pamela Shaw 100 Placed a display in the lobby of Children’s Hospital andgave out toothbrushes, posters and stickers to children.Dr. Jason Parker, Dr. Mike Giorlando 100 Set up a display at a Loyola men’s basketball game andgave out posters, stickers and toothbrushes to children.Note: State Oral Health Director, Dr. Dionne Richardson, played an integral role in this year’s Give Kids A Smile events by providing sealants for dentists who hosted eventsthat included placing sealants and working with dentists to find children who are in need of the services. Also, these events were reported to the LDA from our membersand components.28 LDA Journal
LDAladpacDr. David KestelChair, <strong>Louisiana</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> Political Action Committee (LADPAC)hope everyone had a Happy Valentine`s Day and aI great Mardi Gras. I would like to thank everyonewho has contributed to LADPAC by making thevolunteer contribution that is part of your annualdues payment. I encourage everyone who has notmade that commitment and contribution to do so assoon as possible. On the following pages, you willsee the names of your fellow dentists who made thatcommitment in 2008. Again, I thank you.As you know, our presence in the state legislaturehas been very effective. As I have mentioned before,your involvement with our legislators is critical to oursuccess in the legislative arena. There are two thingsyou can do to enhance and preserve the good rapportwe have in the House and Senate.First, speak with your area legislators, and thankthem for their past help with the dental-relatedlegislation. Second, join you colleagues in supportingLADPAC by making an annual contribution. If youwould like to make a contribution, contact the LDAoffice at (800) 388-6642.The flowers, cards, candy and dinner you bought foryour spouse or loved ones on Valentine`s Day, and themoney you spent on Mardi Gras costumes, beads, etc.,last for only one day. But, your LADPAC contributionslast for the entire year. I`d say that’s money well spent!Setting dentists freefor over 40 years.800.232.3826 . www.AFTCO.netDaniel A. Weaver, D.D.S.has acquired the practice ofFrederick Bercier, Jr., D.D.S.Lake Charles, <strong>Louisiana</strong>AFTCO is pleased to have representedall parties in this transaction.Free practice appraisals, a $2500 value!Practice SalesPractice MergersEquity AssociateshipsPre-sale ProgramStockholder ProgramSpring 2009 29