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The Official Publication of the San Antonio District Dental Society

Volume 49 No. 2 September/October 2020

NEWSLETTER

We're All

Human

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San Antonio District Dental Society

14603 Huebner Rd., Ste. 2403 San Antonio, TX 78230Phone: (210) 732-1264

Fax: (210) 732-4121E-mail: [email protected]

www.sadds.org

OFFICERS

PresidentChristine Meiners, DDS

President-ElectRichard Potter, DDS

Vice PresidentWilliam Cruse, DDS

Secretary-Treasurer

Frederick Philips, DDS Immediate Past President

Wendell Edgin, DDS

DIRECTORS

Tam Issa-Abbas, DDS Oshmi Dutta, DDS, BDS

Billy Morgan, DDS Kelsey Edmondson, DDS

Taylor Cook, DDSMoshtagh Farokhi, DDS

EDITORKelly Lemke, DDS

ASSOCIATE EDITOR Nikita Ruparel, MS, DDS, PhD

Managing Editors & Photographers

Linda K. ShaferShannon Z. Starr

Dental Society Staff Executive Director

Linda K. ShaferEvents & Programs Mgr

Shannon Z. StarrAdministrative Assistant

Annette Olmsted

INSIDE THIS ISSUE...

ADA Awards………….………..…………………………………………………………………………..….3 The Science of Wellbeing: Part 2…….……………………………….………………..……………………..4 From the President….........................................................................................................................................5 Texas Dental Board Adopts Pandemic Emergency Rule Amendment……………………………………..6

Editor’s Message………….……………………………….……………..…………………….………….…...7 The Adventures of the “COVID Class of 2020…….…………………………………………………...….8-9 Diversity in Dentistry…………………………………………………...……………….......…………….10-11 Member Highlights……………………………………………………………………..……………….........12 Women in Dentistry……..………….…..….…………...………………………………….….……………..13 SADDS Alliance / CMDA…………………………….………………..……………………………………16 The Science of Wellbeing Continued….....................................................................................................17-19 Classified Ads………………………………….…………………....……..……….……….…………..….…21 Member News………….…………………….............................................................................................22-24 Specialist Directory......................................................................................................................................26-29 Upcoming Meetings / Advertiser Index / SADDS New Members...............................................................30 October 6th GM Zoom Meeting……….…………………………………..…................................................31 SADDS Foundation Virtual Run TMOM Fundraiser……………………………………………………..32

A l l s t a t e m e n t s o f o p i n i o n a n d s u p p o s e d f a c t a r e p u b l i s h e d o n t h e a u t h o r i t y o f t h e a u t h o r , i n c l u d i n g e d i t o r i a l s , l e t t e r s a n d r e v i e w . T h e y a r e n o t c o n s i d e r e d t o b e t h e v i e w s o f t h e S a n A n t o n i o D i s t r i c t D e n t a l S o c i e t y . Th e a d ve r t i sem ent s a r e no t t o b e co n s t ru ed t o b e a n end o rs em ent o f th e S a n A nto n io D i s t r i c t Den ta l So c i e t y .

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Part 2: The Science of Wellbeing: How can we be happier as den�sts? Dr. Shivani Kamodia Welcome back to the second part of our discussion on happiness! In the last edi�on of our newsle�er, I shared some of the work of Dr. Laurie Santos, a professor of psychology at Yale University, who teaches on the science of wellbeing and has developed courses, a podcast, and even an ADA Accelera‐tor Series webinar to share her knowledge. As den�sts, we under‐stand the value of evidence based science, so how can we look to the evidence to be happier? Let’s review a few points from part 1: There are misconcep�ons about happi‐ness that are important to understand. Evidence shows that we can control more of our happiness than we think. Happiness is only about 40% heritable, while the other 60% is in our control. In addi�on, life circumstances (i.e. a tragic accident, winning the lo�ery, landing your dream job) only affect happiness for a very short period of �me. This means that happiness isn’t built into our genes or determined by circumstance, happiness comes through changing our behaviors. Our minds strongest intui�ons are some-�mes totally wrong, and o�en the things we think will make us happy actually do not make us happy. Even when we nd things that make us happy, we can experience hedonic

adapta�on which means our mind becomes desensi�zed to those things. And lastly, our mind doesn’t think in terms of absolutes, it uses reference points. Our threshold for happiness changes and increases rela�ve to the people we are surrounded by. These misconcep�ons about happiness are important to understand so that we can prac�ce strategies to combat these fallacies. Invest in experiences over stuff. Be inten�onal about savor-ing, apprecia�ng, and expressing gra�tude for experiences. Reset your happiness reference points by avoiding social comparison, interrup�ng your consump�on, and increasing variety to break up adapta�on.

Many of these concepts of changing behavior are easy to understand, but hard to put into prac�ce. If happiness comes from changing behavior, how can we put these concepts into daily prac�ce? Changing behavior is all about crea�ng daily habits and rituals, as these are the invisible architecture of daily life. About 40% of daily life is shaped by habit, so what you do every day ma�ers more than what you do once in a while. When something is a habit, it frees us from the mental drain of decision making and using self control. Now let’s review the prac�ces that make humans happy:

Social Connec on & Community Make more �me for making social connec�ons. Research shows that happy people spend more �me with others and have a richer set of social connec�ons than unhappy people. Studies even show that the simple act of talking to a stranger on the street can boost our mood more than we expect. Connec�ng with friends, family, and even strangers increases happiness for everyone and makes experiences richer. Take �me to call family members and friends and chat with co‐workers or neighbors you don’t know very well. Take �me to genuinely connect, without distrac�on, with your partner or children. Kindness & Contribu on Helping others makes us happier than we expect. Performing acts of kindness and spending money on others makes everyone happier, no ma�er the size or amount of money. Research shows that happy people are mo�vated to do kind things for others. Take �me to perform acts of kindness beyond what you normally do. These do not have to be over‐the‐top or �me‐intensive acts, but they should be something that re‐ally helps or impacts another person. For example, help your colleague with something, give a few dollars or some �me to a cause you believe in, say something kind to a stranger, write a thank you note, give blood, and so on. Con�nued on page 18

The Science of Wellbeing: How can we be happier as dentists? Part 2

Shivani Kamodia, DDS SADDS New Dentist Cmte. Chair

Happiness comes through changing our behaviors!

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President’s Message Christine Meiners, DDS

“The Power of 3”

Pumpkin spice is in the air!

How is it September already? 2020 has surely been a year to remember…and forget! Basketball is back, virtual fans and all, but unfortunately 2020 has already claimed the San Antonio Spurs playoff streak as its latest victim. As we see every profession adapting to “the new normal,” the dental profession stands out as one of the professions that has been most affected by the changes the COVID virus has caused both econom-ically and in the way we deliver care. I am proud of our leadership across all levels of SADDS, TDA, and the ADA for the tremendous work they are doing and continue to do for all dentists and our patients! TDA and SADDS have been awarded peer recognition by the ADA for their outstanding contributions and our very own Events and Program Manager Shannon Starr was awarded for her hard work for SADDS. Congrats Shannon!

Here are some of the ways your tripartite is working for you: In a time of confusion...

ADA created a “Return to Work Interim Guidance Toolkit” that has been a resource for dentists across the country as a guide to reopening their dental practices safely and efficiently.

TDA clarified the TSBDE COVID Emergency Rule and is now advocating to amend this ruling to help us efficiently and effectively continue to deliver care.

SADDS provided informative webinars concerning COVID, navigating the PPP/EIDL process, HR compliance, etc. and its leadership has worked hard to answer your frequent questions.

In a time of cancelled CE events...

ADA offers FREE webinars for members and registration is now open for the ADA FDC Virtual Connect Conference on October 15-17.

SADDS evolved the way we offer our CE and opened up the door for more opportunities and easier access to online education through our ZOOM general meetings and webinars.

In a time of isolation...

We have established connections more than ever before with frequent updates from ADA, TDA, and SADDS via email and social media. SADDS has continued to encourage our members to reach out to us for any information or help. SADDS has also instituted “Wellness” Webinars and Articles to promote mental and physical well-being during these times. Make sure to sign up for the SADDS Virtual 5k to help raise funds for our TMOM now scheduled for November 2021.

In a time of economic instability...

TDA worked with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners and Governor Abbot to get Texas dentists safely back to work.

TDA provided PPE at a very low cost, acquired FREE mask decontamination services, FREE patient messaging templates and assistance to members affected by Hurricane Hanna.

SADDS offered our COVID related webinars FREE to members and non-members and is open to work-ing with our members who have been unable to renew their dues because of financial burden.

I have never been prouder to be a member! I hope you can see how critical your role is in organized dentistry and now, more than ever, you too are proud to be a member!

Part 2: The Science of Wellbeing: How can we be happier as den�sts? Dr. Shivani Kamodia Welcome back to the second part of our discussion on happiness! In the last edi�on of our newsle�er, I shared some of the work of Dr. Laurie Santos, a professor of psychology at Yale University, who teaches on the science of wellbeing and has developed courses, a podcast, and even an ADA Accelera‐tor Series webinar to share her knowledge. As den�sts, we under‐stand the value of evidence based science, so how can we look to the evidence to be happier? Let’s review a few points from part 1: There are misconcep�ons about happi‐ness that are important to understand. Evidence shows that we can control more of our happiness than we think. Happiness is only about 40% heritable, while the other 60% is in our control. In addi�on, life circumstances (i.e. a tragic accident, winning the lo�ery, landing your dream job) only affect happiness for a very short period of �me. This means that happiness isn’t built into our genes or determined by circumstance, happiness comes through changing our behaviors. Our minds strongest intui�ons are some-�mes totally wrong, and o�en the things we think will make us happy actually do not make us happy. Even when we nd things that make us happy, we can experience hedonic

adapta�on which means our mind becomes desensi�zed to those things. And lastly, our mind doesn’t think in terms of absolutes, it uses reference points. Our threshold for happiness changes and increases rela�ve to the people we are surrounded by. These misconcep�ons about happiness are important to understand so that we can prac�ce strategies to combat these fallacies. Invest in experiences over stuff. Be inten�onal about savor-ing, apprecia�ng, and expressing gra�tude for experiences. Reset your happiness reference points by avoiding social comparison, interrup�ng your consump�on, and increasing variety to break up adapta�on.

Many of these concepts of changing behavior are easy to understand, but hard to put into prac�ce. If happiness comes from changing behavior, how can we put these concepts into daily prac�ce? Changing behavior is all about crea�ng daily habits and rituals, as these are the invisible architecture of daily life. About 40% of daily life is shaped by habit, so what you do every day ma�ers more than what you do once in a while. When something is a habit, it frees us from the mental drain of decision making and using self control. Now let’s review the prac�ces that make humans happy:

Social Connec on & Community Make more �me for making social connec�ons. Research shows that happy people spend more �me with others and have a richer set of social connec�ons than unhappy people. Studies even show that the simple act of talking to a stranger on the street can boost our mood more than we expect. Connec�ng with friends, family, and even strangers increases happiness for everyone and makes experiences richer. Take �me to call family members and friends and chat with co‐workers or neighbors you don’t know very well. Take �me to genuinely connect, without distrac�on, with your partner or children. Kindness & Contribu on Helping others makes us happier than we expect. Performing acts of kindness and spending money on others makes everyone happier, no ma�er the size or amount of money. Research shows that happy people are mo�vated to do kind things for others. Take �me to perform acts of kindness beyond what you normally do. These do not have to be over‐the‐top or �me‐intensive acts, but they should be something that re‐ally helps or impacts another person. For example, help your colleague with something, give a few dollars or some �me to a cause you believe in, say something kind to a stranger, write a thank you note, give blood, and so on. Con�nued on page 18

The Science of Wellbeing: How can we be happier as dentists? Part 2

Shivani Kamodia, DDS SADDS New Dentist Cmte. Chair

Happiness comes through changing our behaviors!

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From The President

The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners held an emergency board meeting in the evening of August 24, 2020 to discuss and take action on an amendment to emergency board rule 108.7(16) concerning the standards for safe practice during the COVID-19 disaster. In response to Texas Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA 19, that rule was adopted earlier in the pandemic to allow dental practices to re-open. The board meeting was held via Zoom, broadcast on a YouTube channel – demonstrating the hard work and resiliency of the dental board and dental community during this pandemic.

The dental board unanimously adopted three changes to the emergency board rule. Dental Health Care Personnel (DHCP) may resume the use of ultrasonic devices for hygiene

services. The language in the rule requiring DHCP to use only hand instruments and low speed polishing tools for hygiene services was deleted.

DHCP are no longer required to complete the full treatment of one patient before leaving the treatment area and going on to another patient.

DHCP are required to remove PPE before returning home, but are no longer required to change from scrubs to personal clothing.

The amendment to emergency board rule 108.7(16) became effective on August 25, 2020 after being reviewed by the Texas Governor’s office. The rule is available on the dental board’s website at tsbde.texas.gov/78i8ljhbj/Emergency-Rule-108.7-Updated-1.pdf and in the September 4, 2020 issue of the Texas Register. The rule will be in effect for 120 days unless changed by the dental board or unless the COVID-19 emergency disaster declaration of Governor Abbott is terminated. During the meeting, board members made several observations including that the dental profession is doing a good job, that there have been no dental cluster outbreaks of COVID-19, that dentists must be mindful of what infection control is in place for practices, and that dentists need to look at board rules and set standards for every office. In addition to the specific dental board guidelines for safe practice during the COVID-19 disaster in the emergency rule, the emergency rule incorporates by reference the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Guidelines. This is a changing area, so dentists will want to review the emergency rule as amended and the CDC guidelines and to look frequently for new developments in board rules and CDC guidelines. During the August 24, 2020 meeting, the board also unanimously approved the appointment of attorney Casey Nichols as the new dental board Executive Director effective September 1, 2020. Ms. Nichols was formerly the General Counsel of the dental board.

Jeanine Lehman is an Austin, Texas dental, health and business law attorney with a statewide practice – www.jeanine.com. She can be reached at (512) 918-3435 or [email protected].

© Jeanine Lehman 2020. This article is not legal advice.

Texas Dental Board Adopts Pandemic Emergency Rule Amendment

By Jeanine Lehman, Attorney at Law

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From The President

Editor’s Message Kelly C. Lemke, DDS, MS

“Is there a silver lining in this cloud?”

Not a day goes by that I pass someone in the hallway at work, run into an acquaintance in my neighborhood, or check out at a store without the inevitable “Hi, how are you?” greeting. Whether this is meant as a genuine inquiry or just a casual nicety, my default response is always “I’m fine, how are you?”–even when I am feeling anything but. Does this scenario sound familiar? How many of us are well and truly ‘fine’ in these days that are far from normal? Before COVID-19, dentists were already under a lot of pressure to be ‘fine’: to be there for patients when they need you, to stay on the cutting edge of clinical dentistry, to have a practice that reaches its full potential—all while doing exciting things worthy of posting on social media. The dental community was already struggling with work/life balance, and then along came COVID-19 and additional stressors: Increased risk of infection and transmission to

co-workers and family Caring for patients who need treatment but are

fearful of exposure to COVID Dealing with remote learning and childcare

issues Lingering financial hardships from the practice

shutdown in the spring

As the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc with our lives, it’s no wonder that our stress is height-ened. The desire to serve our patients and to care for our families can take its toll. We can don layers of PPE and wear our masks in HEB, but none of that gives us immunity from insomnia or mental health issues such depression and anxiety. So, is there a silver lining in this cloud? I’d say yes.

First and foremost, we have each other –fellow professionals who understand the common fears and stressors surrounding life during COVID. We can give each other strength just by bearing witness to our own struggles and victories. And the best way to connect with your fellow dentists is of course SADDS.

Organized dentistry provides other ways for you to take care of yourself during this pandemic. Dr. Shivani Kamodia continues to provide a valuable resource via her Health & Wellness column in this Newsletter. If you missed Part 1 of her article on The Science of Wellbeing: How can we be happi-er as dentists? it’s definitely worth a read and can be found in our July/August issue. In it, she outlines some actionable steps you can take to increase your overall happiness, and she provides links to some excellent resources for your wellness journey. See Part 2 starting on page 4.

The ADA Center for Professional Success has additional links to wellness resources at success.ada.org/en/wellness. Their webinars are available on-demand and are free as a benefit of your ADA membership. Examples include: Building Resilience in Times of Anxiety and

Uncertainty Balanced by Design: Why 'Crazy Busy' Isn't

Sustainable

While all of us are awaiting the day when COVID-19 is in the rear-view mirror, it’s likely this won’t be the last crisis we’ll face over the course of our careers. I think we could all learn to take care of ourselves and support each other just a little better. Kindly, Kelly

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The Adventures of the “COVID Class of 2020”

By Dr. Fred Philips

San Antonio dental students recessed for Spring Break on March 13th, thinking that a week away would be their last time off before the pressure to finish requirements, competency evaluations, and prepare for graduation. Certainly, this is a generally happy time of transitioning from predoctoral training to either residency or practice.

The COVID pandemic hit and everything changed. Clinic closed, school closed, and private practices were shuttered. We waited.

For Seniors to attain a diploma, they must be deemed competent to practice. The Council onDental Education (CODA) sets the criteria for Competency, and this is within the curriculumrequirements set by the Department of Education (DEC) for all Schools of Dentistry. Suddenly,dental education stopped. Graduation was approaching and requirements for competency were not going to be met by Seniors. Now, what??

Initially, DEC said that no alteration in the requirements would be allowed. Working with CODA, an agreement allowed students to substitute patient care experiences during their early Senior year, or Junior year, for their ongoing competency requirements. This exercise created a massive amount of intense record searching and faculty evaluation of procedures and radiographs tosatisfy the substitution requirements. Everyone worked to satisfy these new rules, and we got it done.

Most Seniors were deemed competent. Some returned in June for patient care to satisfy theirrequirements.

Seniors in our three Texas dental schools were worried about taking their boards. All Texasdentists have a story to tell about their experience taking the board with their live patients. Now, with the risk of COVID…would the patients show up for boards?

Clamoring for a temporary license, and other requests for the TDA to intervene in the TSBDEdecisions, the COVID Class of 2020 made Texas history by taking a WREB mannequin exam. That’s right, no live patients. One hundred ten graduates passed this board exam, two did not. That is the normal pass rate.

So, will the TSBDE move toward a mannequin exam in the future? Good question. We will see how the future of this pandemic steers the choice.

When the WREB exam was concluded, dental school classes resumed. Continued next page

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Now, on TEAMS and ZOOM, the classes are virtual. Clinic sessions have resumed. Social distancing is required campus wide. Aerosol producing procedures require COVID tests for allpatients prior to their appointments.

Students are paired in the clinic so that all procedures have a dental assistant with high volume evacuation. Dental assisting technique is taught to students. We are continuing patient care, just not caring for the number of patients that we could previously see.

The competency requirements for graduation have not changed. The 20 procedures that a Senior must successfully perform without faculty guidance have not changed. The number of experiences performing these procedures will decrease. Graduates will still be competent to care for the people of Texas.

A New Graduate’s Perspective by Dr. Aamna Zaidi, Class of 2020

How did the end of the academic year go for you? Waiting to find out what the decision was from CODA and the administration regarding completing competencies was definitely a stressful time. I was a little sad to not be able to deliver some of my cases that I had worked on all year. I ended up forming a personalconnection with some patients and was excited to complete their smiles that we had worked so hard on but I’m thankful for the new DS4’s who helped us out. We got “afterpictures” that they were able to send us.What do you see as advantages and disadvantages of themannequin WREB? The main advantage was that we were able to get our licensing exam done earlier than if we had waited for COVID-19 to end. Also, the nerves of the patient showing or not showing up, having to get them COVID tested, making sure they were quarantining and staying healthy were all things we did not have to worry about. The disadvantage was definitely not being used to working on plastic teeth. We were nervous about WREB before the whole COVID thing happened. There was definitely added stress since we had not touched a hand piece since mid-March, let alone plastic teeth (which are WAY softer than real teeth). We only had the week before WREB to practice all sections of the exam, and I can easily say it was one of the most nerve-wracking times for the class of 2020. People were having panic attacks and nervous breakdowns left and right. Thankfully, we persevered and I’m so proud that we all did so well. I’m forever grateful to the faculty and school staff who helped us during our tough times. I am honored and so blessed that I got to go through these tough times with the Class of 2020 – I truly would not have wanted to ride along this crazy journey with anyone else.

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.Diversity in Dentistry

SADDS Alumni of the ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership Make an Impact

Two of our members – President Christine Meiners and Dr. Akshay Thusu – are graduates of this prestigious ADA program and have brought what they’ve learned from this year-long program back to San Antonio.

Every year, a new class of dentists from across the US are identified based on their leadership potential, drive to create change, and desire to make an impact. Alumni Drs. Meiners and Thusu will soon be joined by Dr. Shivani Kamodia who was recently selected for the incoming class.

Since 2003, the ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership (IDL) has been shaping promising leaders from under-represented groups by providing them with opportunities to enhance their leadership skills. The ADA has recently updated their definition of diversity to encompass many dimensions including, but not limited to race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, age, physical abilities/qualities, sexual orientation, religious and ideological beliefs, professional practice choices and personal lifestyle preference.

Over the course of a year, participants attend three in-person all expenses paid sessions at the ADA Headquarters in Chicago; these sessions are supplemented by monthly online meetings. The heart of this program, however, is the leadership project that each participant completes within his or her own community. IDL faculty, national mentors and ADA staff provide support for project development and planning. To learn about the experiences of Drs. Meiners and Thusu, just read on.

Dr. Meiners was a member of the class of 2014-2015. For her leadership project, she expanded on an existing pre-dental mentorship program that she developed with the Greater San Antonio Hispanic Dental Association (GSAHDA) called Building Our Leaders in Dentistry (B.O.L.D.). This program aims to encourage under-represented minorities to pursue a career in dentistry. In its original iteration, B.O.L.D. consisted of a presentation given at local elementary through university schools. As Dr. Meiners explains, “During my time with the IDL I updated the presentation and expanded the program to include a membership within the GSAHDA, and I included hands-on workshops and shadowing opportunities.” Dr. Meiner’s brainchild is now recognized nationally and used within the Hispanic Dental Association.

The successful P.E.A.R.L.S Women in Dentistry Luncheon was another project developed by Dr. Meiners in 2015. Work-ing with fellow IDL alumni Dr. Inna Piskorska and Dr. Sarah Percy-Tovar, she coordinated a luncheon with CE and panel and small group sessions with local and national female leaders. Senator Leticia Van de Putte opened the discussion on work/life balance, and the panel of speakers included ADA Executive Director Dr. Kathleen O'Loughlin, ADA President Dr. Maxine Feinberg, and ADA President-Elect Dr. Carol Summerhays. “It was truly an honor to be able to have open discussions on the perils and pearls of women in dentistry,” states Dr. Meiners.

After completing the IDL training, “I could see a difference in my leadership and being able to more effectively delegate tasks,” she says, reflecting on differences between her role as president of GSAHDA in 2013 – prior to involvement in the program – to her presidency of San Antonio AGD in 2016 and SADDS currently. “The IDL program helped make me a more effective and confident leader. This is a really great program and it helps highlight the need for more diversity within our leadership in dentistry. This is why I have felt inspired to create a diversity and inclusion committee for SADDS to hopefully inspire and create future leaders and also help make our society more diverse and inclusive for our members.”

Christine Meiners, DDS

Shivani Kamodia, DDS

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Dr. Thusu is a more recent grad of the IDL; he’s part of the class of 2018-2019. For his project he took on the promotion of the 2019 Oral Cancer Foundation Walk in San Antonio along with Dr. Sarah Percy-Tovar. As a result of his efforts, more than 100 people participated and 80 were screened for oral cancer. Dr. Thusu was able to tap into his network of colleagues in both the SADDS and San Antonio AGD to make this event a success.

“The ADA IDL program was an eye opening and growing experience,” says Dr. Thusu, “I learned a lot during the year…I became a better listener and communicator,” skills that he uses every day with both patients and team members. The IDL training in conflict resolution and problem solving have also been put to use: “I have been able to resolve many issues where an amicable outcome was reached.”

Dr. Thusu hasn’t let his IDL training go to waste – since completing the program just a year ago, he’s served as the Membership Chair of SADDS, Chair of the Texas AGD New Dentist Conference, and is President-Elect of the San Antonio AGD. Moreover, his performance in those leadership roles had led to an appointment to the TDA Council on Membership, New Dentists, and Students (CMNS) and presidency of the San Antonio AGD. He’s also created a webinar for Dr. Kamodia’s IDL class about his successes and struggles with his leadership project. He’s stayed connected with friends from his IDL class via a WhatsApp group and regular Zoom calls and has even played trivia games in Zoom with his group. But his connection with his IDL class is more than just a social time, according to Dr. Thusu. “During the heightened racial tensions, we had honest, candid conversations about our personal experiences and solutions to issues in society and organized dentistry. One of our classmates even wrote an article which was featured by the ADA. We all were able to give feedback and see the article evolve from draft to publication.”

Like Dr. Meiners, Dr. Thusu has nothing but positive things to say about this program. “The ADA IDL was an unforgettable experience which has and will continue to enrich my personal and professional life.” The SADDS is proud to claim these two leaders as our own.

Akshay Thusu, DDS

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Member Highlights

Members Making a Difference: Meet Tonya Christal and Danielle Powell

Any organization is only as good as its members. The Membership Committee Co-Chairs – a fairly recent addition to the SADDS organization – is tasked with attracting new members to our ranks. SADDS has a pair of very capable leaders at the helm of this Committee – Drs. Tonya Christal and Danielle Powell. They work side by side at their family-run dental practice, Lee Dental Centers, and on top of it all they are sisters ‘in real life.’ Once you learn a little more about these two, you’ll see why they are the perfect fit for this job. Drs. Christal and Powell both graduated from Texas A&M University, where they studied Biomedical Science and where Dr. Powell played Division I NCAA tennis for the Aggies. Graduates of UTHSCSA School of Dentistry, Dr. Powell has been practicing for 12 years and Dr. Christal for 18 years and both can be found at their Leon Springs location. “I love the relational aspect of dentistry,” says Dr. Powell. “Getting to know my patients make helping them with their smile so much more fun!” She brings the same ‘we’re-in-this-together’ attitude to her staff. “We smile and laugh a lot together, even on the tough days.” Dr. Christal is on the same page: “There are few healthcare professionals that get to know their patients the way we do. It is a gift to be able to impact people in a positive way; to be a bright spot in their day.” When it comes to membership in organized

dentistry, Dr. Powell knows exactly why membership is so important. “This crazy year of 2020 has opened my eyes to just how much organized dentistry has helped not just me, but other dentists.” She gives credit to the “huge efforts” made on behalf of herself and her colleagues in securing tangible items like PPE as well as “vital information…that helped us to make necessary decisions” during the pandemic. For Dr. Christal, organized dentistry is an important platform for community, education, and advocacy, noting that “as dentists we are all on the same team!” Even so, she challenges her fellow dentists “to contribute individually to those things in our profession we seek to shape. Dentistry, as part of a larger healthcare arena, will be seeing rapid and continual change” as healthcare continues to evolve. Not surprisingly she has a charge for potential members: “I challenge you to be not just a member, but an active member that is informed, prepared, and excited about the future of our profession.”

Dr. Powell’s message to those who are sitting on the fence about joining is that “dentistry can sometimes feel a little isolating. Even if you don’t see the value currently in being a member, there will be a year or a time in your life where the relationships make during your time as a member will be very helpful.” Be on the lookout for Drs. Christal and Powell to come up with new and creative ways to bring more local dentists into our fold!

“This crazy year of 2020 has opened my eyes to just how much organized

dentistry has helped not just me, but other dentists.”

Dr. Tonya Christal

Dr. Danielle Powell

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Women in Dentistry

Women Are Part of the Changing Face

of Dentistry in San Antonio

On my drive home from work everyday I pass a billboard with the face of Malala Yousafzai that reads, “Girls should learn history. And make it!” In 2016, I had the honor of attending the ADA convention in Denver, which featured Malala as the distinguished speaker. I was inspired by her courage and passion for her cause even at such a young age.

Right now her words resonate with me as the number of women in dentistry rises, and we move closer to making history by becoming the majority in our profession. According to the ADA, women currently make up 33.4% of U.S. dentists and 50.4% of pre-doctoral students. It’s a great time to be a woman in dentistry!

But, women can face many different challenges in this profession too. I’d like to expand on Dr. Lemke’s last “Message from the Editor” where she touched on some of the challenges women faced during the current pandemic and also offer some resources for our members. The ADA Accelerator series high-lights topics through webinars about gender wage gap, how practicing in a pandemic has affected each gender differently, and practicing during pregnancy, just to name a few of the discussions currently being offered FREE for members. During my pregnancy I had a lot of concerns about budgeting, the “right amount” of time off, what was safe/not safe. The ADA recently developed a “Module on Managing Pregnancy” that is a resource for expectant parents and answers questions from planning through post-partum and more. I would encourage any expectant parent (or if you are planning to become a parent) to take advantage of this helpful information.

With these challenges it may be difficult for women to consider a position in leadership, but I have found that some of the best leaders I look up to are women. It is important to me to help create resources to engage and develop more women leaders. The ADA IDL program, as you will read more about in this issue, was instrumental in helping me develop and hone my leadership skills. I hope by encouraging more of our members to participate in this program and to be a part of our new Diversity and Inclusion committee so that we can continue to foster leaders within SADDS.

Starting my presidency as a new mom and going back to work full time was definitely challenging. My lunches are currently spent in my car pumping milk, eating lunch, and Face-timing with my husband and daughter- this gives a whole new meaning to work-life balance!!! Despite these challenges, I am inspired by the wonderful women we have within SADDS and those who have paved the way before us.

Our current board is made up of more than half women, our newly appointed Membership, Diversity, and New Dentist Committee chairs are women, and TDA has been recognized as having one of the highest number of woman dentist members! We sure are lucky to have such strong female leaders within the SADDS family!

I hope you enjoy reading about these amazing women dentists in this issue and the ones to come. I am excited for the plans they have for SADDS and happy to help them lead the way!

By Christine Meiners, DDS

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The Science of Wellbeing Part 2 ‐ con�nued from page 4 Savor & Appreciate Savoring is the act of stepping outside of an experience to review and appreciate it. Savoring intensies and lengthens the posi�ve emo�ons that come with doing something you love. Savor an experience everyday such as a cozy cup of coffee, a delicious meal, a great walk outside, or any experience that you really enjoy. Enhance the experience by sharing the experience with another person, thinking about how lucky you are to enjoy such an amazing moment, keeping a souvenir or photo of that ac�vity, and making sure you stay in the present moment the en�re �me. A key point is sharing apprecia�on. Share your apprecia�on for others by sending them though�ul messages. Consider taking 30 minutes to write a le�er to someone explaining why you are grateful for them and mailing it. In studies, this ac�vity produces a signicant boost in happiness that is sustained for 1‐3 months. Medita�on, Mindfulness, and Presence Our brains have a Default Mode Network, or a mind wandering state, in which we are in for 46.9% of our waking hours. A wandering mind is an unhappy mind. Being in the present moment is the happiest way to be. When we can decrease mind wandering, we reduce errors, increase presence, and boost happiness. Medita�on is an opportunity to strengthen your ability to stay in the present moment, and reduce mind wandering. Studies show that medita�on literally changes the brain and builds grey ma�er. Medita�on is a prac�ce of inten�onal‐ly turning your a�en�on away from distrac�ng thoughts toward a single point of reference (e.g., the breath, bodily sensa�ons, compassion, a specic thought, etc.). Research shows that medita�on can have a number of posi�ve benets, including more posi�ve moods, increased concentra�on, and more feelings of social connec�on. Schedule a quiet �me to yourself to meditate every day between 5‐20 minutes. This can be rst thing in the morning, right before bed, or even in your car during a lunch break. There are many free, guided medita�ons online to help you get started. Check out apps like Insight Timer, Calm, or Headspace for guided medita�ons. It is also important to cul�vate mindfulness and presence throughout your daily ac�ons. When you are driving, exercising, cooking, doing chores, etc. try to bring your mind out of a wandering state by bringing your a�en�on to your breath or the physical ac�vity. Sleep, Exercise, Hydra�on & Healthy Nutri�on Healthy prac�ces ma�er more than we expect. Sleeping 7‐8 hours a night, exercising at least 30 minutes a day are the two most important. Both are integral to mental health and cogni�ve func�on. Studies show that actually moving your body for 30 minutes a day can be as effec�ve at reducing symptoms of depression as a prescrip�on of an SSRI. Exercise boosts mood, crea�vity, sleep quality, and life‐sa�sfac�on. Sleep: Set a consistent bed�me to maintain a reliable rhythm. Set a digital sunset and turn off your devices at least 60 minutes before going to bed.

Exercise: Schedule at 30 minutes of movement everyday. Take a walk, do weight resistant ac�vity, prac�ce yoga, or throw on some headphones and dance around your room to cheesy pop songs.

Hydra�on: Aim to drink about 3 liters of water a day. Research shows drinking lots of water can aid in relieving headaches, indiges�on, fa�gue and stress, as well as improve the physical appearance of our skin and aid with weight loss.

Healthy Nutri�on: Aim to eat whole, plant based foods. Cut out excess processed foods and prepackaged snacks. The benets to overall physiological health are numerous and the evidence is strong. This will be an individual topic on its own.

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The Science of Wellbeing Conclusion

The Science of Wellbeing Part 2 ‐ con�nued from page 17 Invest in Time & Experiences Priori�zing �me over money, or “�me affluence”, is associated with greater happiness. Time affluence means being wealthy in �me, not money. Research shows that sacricing income or spending money to “buy” �me makes you happier. Just as we discussed above, studies show that experiences bring more happiness than material items. Invest in experien�al purchases. Rest & Relax Rest, relax, and enjoy. As Dr. Brene Brown discusses, cul�va�ng rest is a difficult prac�ce because it means le�ng go of exhaus�on as a status symbol and produc�vity as self‐worth. As many professionals are high achievers, we can nd it difficult to stop working even a�er we have le� work. Take �me to set work/life boundaries and dedicate one day every week to rest. Turn your phone off, stop checking email, pursue a hobby instead of surng the internet, or take a nap! Crea�vity & Play Play is more than just fun, it is essen�al to our health. Dr. Stuart Brown explains that play shapes our brain, helps us foster empathy, helps us navigate complex social groups, and is at the core of crea�vity and innova�on. While it may feel like taking �me for play is a waste of �me, it can actually make you more produc�ve. Play is a path to nding las�ng joy and sa�sfac�on in our work. Different types of play include but are not limited to; rough‐and‐tumble play (wrestling with your dog, ritual play (board games, sports), imagina�ve play (pain�ng, storytelling), body play (yoga, dancing), and object play (puzzles, playing an instrument). Dr. Brown says, “Stepping out of a normal rou�ne, nding novelty, being open to serendipity, enjoying the unex‐pected, embracing a li�le risk, and nding pleasure in the heightened vividness of life. These are all quali�es of a state of play.” Discover your favorite ways to play and schedule it! Simplify & Organize Simplify, clear, and organize. As Gretchen Rubin says, outer order contributes to inner calm. Declu�ering your life will create space for happiness. Make your bed everyday, le regularly, put keys away in the same place, recycle, give away unused clothing. Time in Nature Spend �me ge�ng outside every day. Being in nature re‐duces anger, fear, and stress and increases pleasant feel‐ings. Exposure to nature not only makes you feel be�er emo�onally, it contributes to your physical wellbeing, re‐

ducing blood pressure, heart rate, muscle tension, and the produc�on of stress hormones. According to research, �me in nature may even reduce mortality. Perhaps �me in na‐ture is an opportunity for you to get your daily movement or play in. Inten�on and Focus Energy ows where a�en�on goes. Picking an inten�on for the day is a way to direct your a�en�on and energy. Posi‐�ve inten�ons or affirma�ons are important because our words and internal dialogue can shape our reality. Think of this like plan�ng a seed of posi�vity in your brain, or repro‐gramming your subconscious. Inten�ons can be a word, phrase, prayer, mantra, affirma�on, etc. When you write your inten�on, you’re more likely to follow through. Write it like a statement in the present tense. For example, if you an�cipate challenging pa�ent cases, your inten�on can be “I can overcome any obstacle”, or if you have a heavy work‐load, your inten�on can be, “I am highly produc�ve and organized”. A daily focus is a li�le more specic. This can be one thing on your “to do list” that is a non‐nego�able, a key thing that you must give your a�en�on to today. Se�ng a focus can look like, “Complete ___ task”, “Take �me for self‐care”, or “Be pa�ent with my children.” Goals Research has found that the simple act of wri�ng down your goals makes you signicantly more likely to achieve them. Addi�onally, being held accountable to your goals makes you 35% more likely to achieve them. Wri�ng down your goals with set benchmarks is a recipe for success. Re‐wri�ng the same goal every day un�l it is achieved is a way to increase focus and success. Another trick is to write the goal as if you have already accomplished it. Let’s say my goal is to complete and publish an ar�cle, I would say “I am a published author in the Journal of ____.” Gra�tude Make �me for gra�tude everyday. Gra�tude is a posi�ve mood or emo�onal state in which you recognize and appre‐ciate what you have received in life. Research shows that taking �me to experience gra�tude can make you happier and even healthier. Cul�va�ng an a�tude of gra�tude im‐proves psychological and physical well‐being, improves re‐silience to stress, and improves sleep quan�ty and quality. Write down 3‐5 things everyday that you are grateful for, focusing on experiences over stuff. They can be li�le things or big things, but it is impera�ve to focus, feel, and imagine each thing you write down. Take a journey back into the experience, imagine the person, or visualize the scene.

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The Science of Wellbeing Conclusion

The Science of Wellbeing Part 2 ‐ con�nued from page 18 Wins Celebrate your wins. Our brains are wired to focus more on the nega�ve, so to combat this nega�vity bias we must deliberately focus on the things that go right. In a study where par�cipants were asked to write down three things that went well each day for one week, par�cipants experienced increased happiness and decreased depressive symptoms, with the posi�ve effects las�ng for a full six months. Not only can celebra�ng your wins increase happiness, it can boost produc�vity and mo�va�on. Celebra�ng the goals you have achieved provides a sa�sfac�on and internal reward to fuel and mo�vate further ac�on and progress. Celebra�ng wins, focusing on the good things, and posi�ve emo�ons leads to a posi�ve spiral. Daily Journaling We have arrived at the �me to take ac�on. Knowing how to become happier isn’t simply enough, we must take ac�on and put the knowledge into ac�on. I have created a simple journal page that can be used daily to integrate all that we have learned about well‐being to be happier humans. I recommend trying this journal template for one week to see how it feels. You can copy and print seven copies, or just write your own list in an empty journal or blank paper. Schedule 5‐10 minutes with yourself to journal everyday. This typically works best rst thing in the morning or right before bed. You will have an opportunity to set an inten�on, write three goals, three things you are grateful for, three wins to celebrate, and a focus. You will also have a reminder to com‐plete your daily habits for healthy living including sleep, exercise, hydra�on, and medita‐�on. Along the side you will see a list of daily rituals. This is set up as more of a reminder to guide the daily prac�ces we want to cul�vate for happier lives. This is not a to‐do list! Simply circle or write in an ac�vity you plan to do related to that prac�ce. Don’t expect to fulll every single daily ritual every day. No�ce how you feel a�er a week of journaling. Lastly, as Voltaire said, “don’t let perfect be the enemy of good.” If you forget to complete the journal, or feel too overwhelmed simply pick one or two prac�ces you can fully commit to. Remember, happiness doesn’t just happen. It takes hard work and a commitment to the daily habits and rituals to cul�vate deep, long las�ng happiness.

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The Science of Wellbeing continued from page 15

For example, think about the saying “keeping up with the Jones’.” Our threshold for happiness changes and increases relative to the people we are surrounded by. These misconceptions about happiness and annoying features of the mind are important to understand so that we can be aware of and practice the strategies to combat these fallacies. So what are some strategies for thwarting hedonic adaptation and resetting reference points? First, pick experiences over stuff. We don’t adapt to experi-ences, so to thwart our mind getting used to stuff, invest in experiential purchases. Studies show that experiences can make us happier than stuff, even if is doesn’t intuitively feel like that. Second, be intentional about savoring, appreciating, and ex-pressing gratitude for experiences. Describe how delicious that ice cream is, share a bite with your partner, or close your eyes and become very present to the wonderful flavor. Third, live each day like it is your last to reset your gratitude for the present. Look into the past and the future to appreci-ate the present, and concretely observe what you have. Reset your reference point by avoiding social comparison, become aware to if the grass is really greener on the other side.

Fourth, interrupt your consumption. Spread out the wonder-ful things in life and avoid having too much of a good thing to prevent our minds from adapting. Think of enjoying a small portion of ice cream every night for a week instead of eating the entire pint in one sitting. Fifth, increase variety to break up adaptation. Think of adding a variation of ice cream flavors or types of desserts, instead of eating the same thing every night. These last two strategies show how to slow and prevent hedonic adaptation and reset your reference point. We can sustain and even increase our happiness by intermittently seeking diverse experiences. Join me in the next newsletter as I discuss the specific daily practices that make humans happy, and habit formation strategies that lead to success. Below is a list of resources to continue your wellness movement. Learn more from Dr. Laurie Santos: *ADA Webinar in ADA Member Center Online - https:// bit.ly/30NSGgz *Podcast The Happiness Lab *Coursera 8 week course on ‘The Science of Wellbeing’ *ADA Wellness Resources *ADA staff contact for wellness *Alison Bramhall, 1-312-440-2622 or [email protected]

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Member News

Members Share How They Planned for Success When Opening a New Office By Dr. Kelly Lemke

Building or nishing out a new space for your prac�ce can be stressful under any circumstances…but doing it under the constraints of social distancing is a real accomplishment.

Several SADDS members recently completed their office projects – Dr. Eddie Camacho of Cosme�c Den�stry of San Antonio, Drs. Babek Naja and Parisa Kheirieh of Origins Specialty Den�stry, and Dr. Bart Wilson of Mission Orthodon‐�cs – and each has their own story to tell. All worked with Med Tech Construc�on (a long‐�me SADDS Sponsor ‐ see ad on page 25), a Texas‐based rm that builds dental, op�cal, veterinary and medical facili�es throughout the South.

Med Tech relies on their exper�se and years of experience when comple�ng dental projects. Med Tech Vice President John Northcu� states, “Dental offices are tough. It’s not like building a house, or any other office…they all have their own specic things you have to know.” President and CEO Brian Berry couldn’t agree more. “Just like you specialize in what you do, we specialize in what we do.”

Dr. Eddie Camacho ‐ Cosme�c Den�stry of San Antonio Dr. Camacho and his wife June were prompt‐ed to relocate Cosme�c Den�stry of San An‐tonio from their leased space by previous experiences with an unfriendly landlord and a pending lease term expira�on. “I also realized that the rent I have paid over the prior 36 years would have completely paid for a building double the size of the one I was having built,” June says. “I learned that my mortgage payment for the new building was actually less than the rent that I was paying to this less‐than‐friendly landlord.”

Fortuitously, a new building development, Espuela Park, was taking shape right across Huebner Road from their exis�ng office – “literally within 100 yards” – and this

proximity was instrumental in their decision to pursue moving. It helped Dr. Camacho to feel “condent that I would not lose any pa�ents, as opposed to reloca�ng even a mile or two further away.”

Espuela Park is four separate one‐story buildings that the developer completed as exterior shells. The Camachos had the op�on to either lease a space or purchase part of a building as a condo, which is the op�on they chose. Working with Med Tech Construc�on for the nish out, June designed a space similar to their old office: 3,000 SF with 6 operatories. With a mature prac�ce and future re�rement plans in mind, there was no need to plan ahead for prac�ce growth.

Med Tech’s in‐house designer was crucial to bringing the Camachos’ “eclec�c modern” style to life. “I mainly do elec�ve, cosme�c den�stry. My office design needed to project an esthe�c, modern look,” states Dr. Camacho. “MedTech’s designer was quite helpful in guiding the design.”

While the nish‐out progressed smoothly and on �me, the nancing of the project with an SBA loan was a less‐than‐posi�ve experience. Their bank, the largest SBA lender in the na�on, was disorganized and required many unnecessary duplicated ac�ons that resulted in delays.

Not one to dwell on the nega�ve, Dr. Camacho maintains that the best part of this experience was the “create” aspect – bringing a hoped‐for vision of the future into reality, along with “the sa�sfac�on and freedom of owning something totally under your own control.”

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Dr. Babak Naja and Dr. Parisa Kheirieh ‐ Origin’s Speciality Den�stry Dr. Babak Naja, a periodon�st, and Dr. Parisa Kheirieh, a prosthodon�st, explain that “Origins Specialty Den�stry was our dream since gradua�ng in 2010. We started prac�cing as associates in mul�ple offices, but growing up in our fathers’ offices, we were always fasci‐nated with running an office and being in healthcare service.”

When looking to start their mul�‐specialty private prac�ce, Dr. Naja and Dr. Kheirieh considered every‐thing from building from the ground up to prac�ce acquisi�on to nishing out an exis�ng shell. They nally se�led on an interior nish‐out of a suite at University Heights Professional Center. Guiding this process was

Chris�ne Tabib‐Villarreal at Xite Realty, who rst performed a demographic analysis of the area. “The deciding factors in our minds were accessibility; abundant parking spaces for our pa�ents; and being away from routes with too much traffic.”

With help from Med Tech Construc�on and Benco Dental, Drs. Naja and Kheirieh designed the office with future prac�ce growth in mind; however, the primary factor driving their design was an efficient workow. “Our previous experiences in surgical and nonsurgical dental procedures have shown us the importance of a relaxing environment for an efficient workow.” They also purchased a cone beam CT and an intraoral scanner to allow the workow to be completely digital.

When the COVID‐19 pandemic hit, Drs. Naja and Kheirieh were in the middle of construc�on, and they ended up changing their plans mid‐stream to incorporate a nega�ve pressure room. “Despite being �me‐consuming and more expensive, the nega�ve pressure surgical suite has been extremely useful with our aerosol‐genera�ng procedures for our pa�ents’ safety,” Dr. Naja states.

Their office design incorporates an in‐house lab for prosthe�c procedures; another highlight is a conference room for in‐house CE courses. They relied on the team at 210 IT to fulll their vision of a high‐tech office. “Being interested in teaching, we take pride in our study club with our colleagues. In our mind, sharing knowledge is crucial in achieving success in den�stry and enjoying every moment of it,” explains Dr. Naja. “Our profession is stressful in nature; therefore, it is necessary to make it enjoyable in a teamwork approach.”

These partners in prac�ce and in life also know how to give credit to those who helped make their dreams a reality. “We really enjoyed our experience with Brian Nash, Josh Heiner and Shawn Osborne at Med Tech Construc�on as well as Ryan Holliday and Jeff Harmon at Benco. Josh and Ryan have been like brothers to us during this journey.”

Dr. Bart Wilson ‐ Mission Orthodon�cs For Dr. Bart Wilson, owning the building that houses his Mission Orthodon�cs prac�ce is part of his long‐term plan. “Even though we will be paying down the mortgage over the length of my prac�cing career, it will be a great family asset in the distant future,” Dr. Wilson explains. Like the Camachos, he got �red of paying someone else’s mortgage each month and in 2015 he started scou�ng out loca�ons. In 2018 he nally found the perfect loca�on that just happened to be a quarter mile from his exis�ng loca�on.

However, his “perfect loca�on” came with a few snags, according to Dr. Wilson. “The property was zoned residen�al, I couldn't secure a bank loan without the property being zoned for office/commercial, I had about 100 days to rezone the property, the neighborhood associa�on had to unanimously agree to the rezoning, we had to pay every city expedite fee possible and all of that was BEFORE we could even close on purchasing the property!”

Dr. Wilson envisioned a two‐story building with the orthodon�c office occupying the en�re second oor and a common conference space along with 2,400 SF of leasable space on the rst oor.

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Member News ContinuedThe size of the orthodon�c office was planned to sa�sfy his prac�ce needs for the en�rety of his career, so there was not a huge focus on future prac�ce growth; a�er 10 years Mission Orthodon�cs is already well established.

Working with Texana Builders as the on‐site general contractor and Med Tech for design and nish out, Dr. Wilson proceeded to bring his vision to life. This complex process included re‐pla�ng, site survey, tree survey, demoli�on, and ground‐up construc�on of the building; moving a power pole, installing new power pole, building massive retaining walls, building “luxurious” sidewalks, repaving 100+ feet of roadway, and installing new main artery curb cuts.

For both interior and exterior selec�ons, Dr. Wilson relied on an architect as well as the style sense of his wife, Nicole. “She has a great vision for what the inside and outside should look like. In fact, she did a rough marker sketch on some paper long before the office was brought to life by the architect and, eventually, the build team. Being an orthodon�st, I am in the esthe�cs business and thus the esthe�cs of the building and our buildout were extremely important.” The result is a clean appearance with a “mildly modern feel on the inside and out” using a simple color scheme, a few accent colors, and a minimum of different materials.

The process of building a new office le� Dr. Wilson wishing he could clone himself. Unable to devote himself fully to either his prac�ce or the building project, he ended up sacricing his nights and weekends to keep everything running. However, the collabora�on between himself, his wife, the architect and the build team was a posi�ve experience for him. “I cannot thank the build team enough for their incredible work. Micheal Stewart with Texana Builders was our on‐site project lead and without him, this project would not have nished on the �meline we desired. Shawn Osborne, Brian Nash, Josh Heiner and Mitch Bulmer from Med Tech Construc�on helped us focus our vision and bring our orthodon�c office buildout to life. They were incredibly thorough from the day I engaged their services and I am incredibly thankful for their professionalism, work ethic, and standard of excellence.”

If you are considering your own new office, you might want to reach out to these SADDS members and SADDS sponsors (highlighted in blue) for even more insights and advice.

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SADDS SPECIALIST DIRECTORYDENTAL ANESTHESIOLOGYAlbert Kang, DDSDiplomate, National Board of Anesthesiology(210) 460-0271SADentalSedation.com

Tyler Rammell, DDSDiplomate, National Board of Anesthesiology30704 Horseshoe PathBulverde, TX 78163(253) 278-8000 texasanesthesiacare.com

Kevin G. Smith, DMDDiplomate, National Board of Anesthesiology(210) 409-1531 [email protected]

ENDODONTICSJose E. Arevalo, DDSErika Sequeira, DDS1730 SW Military Dr., Ste. 102San Antonio, Texas 78221(210) [email protected]@therootcanaldr.comwww.therootcanaldr.com

James Ball, DDSDavid Cloutier, DMDSan Antonio Endodontics1100 NW Loop 410, Ste. 515San Antonio, TX 78213306 Richland Hills Dr., Ste. 101San Antonio, TX 78245(210) 341-8281 - Office(210) 341-8282 - Faxoffice @sanantonioendo.comwww.sanantonioendo.com

Christopher F. Bates, DMD*Scott A. Janse, DDS, MS *Jeremy Thompson, DDS, MS**Diplomate, American Board of EndodonticsOak Hills Endodontics601 NW Loop 410, Ste. 455San Antonio, TX 78216(210) 342-2444(210) 342-2443 Faxtexasrootcanal.com

Richard D. Davis, DDSRichard S. Schwartz, DDSEndodontic Consultants of San Antonio1130 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 140San Antonio, Texas 78258 (con’t)

Davis & Schwartz (con’t)(210) 497-6699http://www.endosa.com

Adam Harkrider, DDS, MSDiplomate, American Board of EndodonticsHarkrider Endodontics138 Old San Antonio Rd Ste 501Boerne, TX 78006(830) 431-9205www.harkriderendo.com

Liliana Meeker, DDS335 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 100San Antonio, TX 78258(210) 494-8022(210) 494-8023 Faxwww.meekerendo.com

B. Aaron Vaughn, DDS, MSDiplomate, American Board of Endodontics1019 ShookSan Antonio, Texas 78212(210) 824-2363(210) 824-2365 Fax10919 Culebra Rd., Ste. 101San Antonio, Texas [email protected]

Anibal R. Diogenes, DDS, PhD*Niki Ruparel, DDS, PhD**Diplomate, American Board of EndodonticsUTHSCSA Endodontic Faculty Practice8210 Floyd Curl Dr., Ste. 2299San Antonio, Texas 78229(210) 450-3611www.endodontics.uthscsa.edu

Kade A. Roundy, DMD MSEndodontics at La Cantera15900 La Cantera Pkwy., Ste. 20240San Antonio, Texas 78256(210) [email protected]

ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL PATHOLOGYJuliana Robledo, DDSSouth TX Oral Pathology PRL9600 DatapointSan Antonio, Texas 78229(210) 892-3700www.storalpath.com

Michael A. Casillas, DDS*Michael B. Gissell, Jr., DDS, MD*David V. Malave, DDSLaVan R. Parker, III, DDS**Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryCentral Office:San Antonio Surgical Arts6511 Blanco Rd.San Antonio, Texas 78216(210) 341-7264 (210) 341-2022 FAX 3329 Wurzbach Rd.San Antonio, Texas 78238(210) 684-4324(210) 680-2104 Fax403 North MilamSeguin, Texas 78155(830) 379-3977(830) 303-0700 Metro & Fax1572 East Common St.New Braunfels, Texas 78130(830) 606-3084(830) 624-1029 Fax1227 SW Military Dr.San Antonio, Texas 78221(210) 798-2666(210) 921-0811 Faxwww.sasurgicalarts.com

J. Preston Coleman, DDS Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery San Antonio Oral & Maxillo- facial Surgery Associates5282 Medical Dr.San Antonio, Texas 78229(210) 696-7500www.saomsa.com

Arthur Hernandez, DDS Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1202 W. Bitters, Bldg. #5San Antonio, Texas 78216(210) 408-7182www.hernandezoralsurgery.com

Raymond W. Kaercher, DDS, MD*Robert R. Lemke, DDS, MD**Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 12274 Bandera Rd., Ste. 221Helotes, Texas 78023(210) 695-50041202 West Bitters Rd. Bldg. 6San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 491-0015www.sanpedrofacial.com

Gary L. Koehl, DDSDiplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1015 Shook Ave.San Antonio, Texas 78212(210) [email protected]

Oral and MaxillofacialPathology Biopsy ServiceSouth Texas Reference LaboratoriesDepartment of Pathology School of MedicineUT Health - 7703 Floyd Curl Dr.San Antonio, Texas 78229(210) 567-4073http://pathology.uthscsa.edu/research/oral_maxillofacial_pathology.shtml

ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL RADIOLOGYMichael Morchat, DDS, MSDiplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial RadiologyiMagDent11503 NW Military Hwy #212San Antonio, Texas 78231(210) [email protected]@interpradent.com

ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERYRonald L. Berry, DMDDiplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryWestover Hills Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery3903 Wiseman Blvd., Ste. 114San Antonio, Texas 78251(210) 256-9467www.westoverhillsoms.com

Steven B. Buckley, DDS, MD*Wendell A. Edgin, DDS*James E. Franco, DDS, MD*Andrew Hanna, DDS, MD*James W. Rominger, DDS, MD*B.D. Tiner, DDS, MD*Adam Verrett, DDS** Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryAlamo Maxillofacial Surgical Association, P.A.Methodist Plaza4499 Medical Dr., Ste. 190San Antonio, Texas 78229(210) 614-3915 Methodist Stone Oak1139 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 505San Antonio, Texas 78258(210) 402-3158(210) 402-1282 Fax Methodist Boerne Medical Center134 Menger Springs, Ste. 1200Boerne, Texas 78006(830) 816-2480(830) 816-2035 Faxwww.alamoOMS.com

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Ryan M. Leonhart, DDS, MDDiplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 6530 W. Loop 1604 N. Ste. 101San Antonio, Texas 78254(210) 625-7277www.southtexasoralsurgery.com

Christopher C. Medley, DDS, MD*John Hultquist, DMD, MD**Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryAlamo Heights Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 6710 N. New BraunfelsSan Antonio, Texas 78209(210) 828-8500alamoheightsoms@sbcglobal.netwww.alamoheightsoralsurgery.com

Albert L. Ouellette, DDSSonterra Oral & Maxillo-facial Surgery Center1202 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 801San Antonio, Texas 78258(210) 494-2005www.sonterraoms.com

Nitin Raju, DDS, MDMatt Gordon, DDS, MD**Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryOlmos Park Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery235 E. Hildebrand Ave.San Antonio, Texas 78212(210) 824-4501(210) 824-0125 [email protected]

Greg Randolph, DDS*J. Andrew Jackson, DDS*Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryBluebonnet Oral Surgery & Implants7300 Blanco Rd., Ste. 100San Antonio, Texas 78216(210) 344-9898www.bboms.com

Jeffrey S. Wert, DDSSan Antonio Oral Surgery and Dental Implants3338 Oakwell Court, Ste. 204San Antonio, Texas 78218(210) 656-3301(210) 822-2701 Faxwww.saoralsurgery.com

OrthOdOnticsMaria-Isabel Atique, DDSDiplomate, American Board of Orthodontics2770 E. Evans Rd., Ste. 103San Antonio, Texas 78259(210) 497-5500www.atiquesmiles.com

Alan R. Avery, DDS, Inc.4721 Pecan Valley DriveSan Antonio, Texas 78223(210) 533-5766 3315 SW Military Dr., Ste. 104San Antonio, Texas 78211(210) 924-4593

Lou R. Baeten, DDS, MS, Inc.12315 Judson Rd., Ste. 218San Antonio, Texas 78233(210) 656-3531

Kevin Beitchman, DDS, MSBeitchman Orthodontics11924 Vance Jackson atHuebner Rd., Ste. 201San Antonio, Texas 78230(210) 558-3395Boerne Office25 FM 3351 SouthBoerne, Texas 78006(830) 229-5444www.beitchmanortho.com

Keith A. Blalock, DDS, MS12340 Bandera Rd., Ste. 102Helotes, Texas 78023(210) [email protected]

G. Robert Bradley, DDS, MS123 Medical Dr.Boerne, Texas 78006-1830(830) 249-2495www.bracesbybradley.com

Bloyce Britton III, DDS, MSBritton Farnsworth Orthodontics1130 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 100San Antonio, Texas 78258(210) 497-6688 110 Chichester Pl., Ste. 100San Antonio, Texas 78209 (210) [email protected]

Brad D. Bruchmiller, DDSAmy B. Jackson, DDS, MSKerry Orsingher, DDS, DMDSouth Texas Orthodontics3820 FM 3009, Ste. 180Schertz, TX 78154(210) 658-17787629 Tezel Rd.San Antonio, TX 78250(210) 509-2487 (con’t)

Jerome M. Gibson, DDSGibson Orthodontics San Antonio3301 Oakwell Court #105San Antonio, Texas 78218(210) 822-1222Gibson Orthodontics Del Rio1110 Avenue EDel Rio, Texas 78840 (830) 774-3636www.gibsonorthodontics.net

Dima Kalakech, BDS, MSEmbrace Orthodontics791 FM 1103, Ste. 113Cibolo, Texas 78108(210) 253-2424myembraceorthodontics.com

Roy Gonzalez, Jr., DDS, MSDiplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsOne Castle Hills Building1100 NW Loop 410 at Blanco Rd., Ste. 560San Antonio, Texas 78213-2267(210) [email protected]

Scott S. Heying, DDS, MS13406 NW Military Hwy. San Antonio, Texas 78231(210) 341-3123www.heyingortho.com

Richard Hulme, DDS, MSDiplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsHulme Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics15303 Huebner Rd., Bldg. 16San Antonio, Texas 7824810919 Culebra Rd., Ste. 101San Antonio, Texas 78253 6961 E. US Hwy 87China Grove, TX 782631314 Constantinople St.Castroville, TX 78009(210) 479-2000(210) 479-2001 www.hulmeortho.com

Adebimpe Bebe Ibitayo, DDS, MSDiplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsUC Smiles Orthodontics106 Rosegarden Dr.Universal City, TX 78148(210) 658-22511202 E. Sonterra, Ste. 702San Antonio, TX 78258www.ucsmilesortho.com

South Texas Ortho (con’t)15900 La Cantera Pkwy.Ste. 20260San Antonio, TX 78256(210) 549-038321970 Bulverde Rd., Ste. 100San Antonio, TX 78259(210) 496-7846southtexasorthodontics.com

Beverley J. Bunn, DDSEmmanuel Alfonso, DDS7230 Briar Pl.San Antonio, Texas 78221(210) [email protected]

Saritha Chary-Reddy, DDS, PhDDiplomate, American Board of Orthodontics 1571 Thousand Oaks Dr., Ste. 101San Antonio, Texas 78232(210) 496-6262www.vkorthodontics.com

Devin S. Cochran, DDS, MSCochran Orthodontics14855 Blanco Rd., Ste. 109San Antonio, TX 78216(210) 714-55252246 S.E. Military, Ste. 101San Antonio, TX 78223(210) 714-5525 999 E. Basse, Ste. 155San Antonio, TX 78209

Kevin S. Farnsworth, DDS, MSBritton Farnsworth Orthodontics1130 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 100San Antonio, Texas 78258110 Chichester Pl., Ste. 100San Antonio, Texas 78209 (210) [email protected]

Tyler W Ferris, DDS, MSMegan R. Hembree, DDS, MS24165 IH10 West #209San Antonio, TX 78257(210) 698-2480172 Creekside Park, #113Bulverde, TX 78070(830) 438-72501685 River Road, #300Boerne, TX 78006(830) 816-5616ferrisorthodontics.com [email protected]

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Percy “Bud” Luecke III, DDS, MSDDiplomate, American Board of Orthodontics BRACELAND4902 Golden Quail, Ste. 100San Antonio, TX 78240(210) 690-0662www.braceland.com

Brandon McGarrell, DMDDiplomate, American Board of Orthodontics McGarrell Orthodontics6051 FM 3009, Ste. 248Schertz, TX 78154(210) 314-20912388 FM 1103 Cibolo, TX 78108(210) 314-2091200 W. ChihuahuaLa Vernia, TX 78121(210) 314-2091www.mcgarrellorthodontics.com

Glory B. Marshall, DDS, MSAlamo Heights Orthodontics999 E. Basse Rd., Ste. 155San Antonio, Texas 78209(210) [email protected] www.alamoheightsortho.com

Robert (Tito) Norris, DDS*Ray Caesar, DDS *Diplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsStone Oak Orthodontics18720 Stone Oak Pkwy, Ste. 207San Antonio, Texas 78258(210) 402-332225043 IH10 W, Ste. 200San Antonio, TX 78257(210) 660-2000 www.stoneoakortho.com

Cele Oliver, DDS, DHSc*Jarod Oliver, DDS*Oliver Family Orthodontics* Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics10865 Shaenfield Rd., Ste. 1111 San Antonio, TX 78254 (210) 549-1011www.bracesSA.comSmiles by Children’s Dentists and Orthodontics281 & Winding Way1 Light North of Bitters 14801 San PedroSan Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 495-5437 www.CDOsmiles.com

Bradley J. Pierson, DDS*Kristin Saunders, DDS, MS** Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics8358 N. Loop 1604 W. Ste. 101San Antonio, TX 78249(210) 695-1116(210) 695-1108 Fax11923 Culebra Rd.San Antonio, TX 78253(210) 981-6264www.piersonortho.com

Eric Schatz, DDS, MSDiplomate, American Board of Orthodontics22610 US Hwy 281 N., Ste. 201San Antonio, TX 78258 (210) 495-9283schatzorthodontics.com

Martin W. Stratemann, DDS, MSStratemann & Stratemann DDS, Inc.550 Comal Ave.New Braunfels, Texas 78130(830) [email protected]

John R. Windrow, DDS, MS1909 Avenue EHondo, TX 78861(830) 426-3800111 N. AshPearsall, TX 78061(830) 334-3332

pediatric dentistry Martha Aranda, DDS 10905 Wurzbach Rd. San Antonio, TX 78230 (210) 690-52521714 SW Military Dr. #104San Antonio, TX 78221(210) 927-6333 www.aranda-dental.com

Carlen P. Blume, DDSDiplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry8366 N Loop 1604 West Ste. 108 San Antonio, Texas 78249(210) [email protected]

Alamo Kids Dental6820 Alamo Parkway #110San Antonio, Texas 78253(210) [email protected] L. Jensen, DDSDiplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

The Dentist for Kids15303 Huebner Rd., Bldg. 17San Antonio, Texas 78248(210) [email protected]

George Gutierrez, DDS, PADiplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry3830 McCullough, Ste. 100 San Antonio, Texas 78209(210) 824-5437www.drgeorgegutierrez.com

Susie Hayden, DDS*Courtney L. Alexander, DDS*Renee Mikulec, DDS**Diplomate, American Board of Pedi-atric DentistryStone Oak Pediatric Dentistry20322 Huebner Rd., Ste. 103San Antonio, Texas 78258 (210) 491-4141 Dominion Pediatric Dentistry 25035 IH-10 West, Ste. 201San Antonio, Texas 78257(210) 698-6143www.sopdtx.com

Sheila Hernandez, DMD8202 N. Loop 1604, Ste. 104San Antonio, Texas 78249(210) 694-2700(210) 694-2708 [email protected]

Cele Oliver, DDS, DHScDiplomate, American Board of Pediatric DentistrySmiles by Children’s Dentists and Orthodontics281 & Winding Way1 Light North of Bitters14801 San PedroSan Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 495-5437 www.CDOsmiles.com

Eduardo Perez, Jr., DDSGrowing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry PLLC10722 Potranco Rd., Ste. 109San Antonio, TX 78251(210) [email protected]

Shawna Billick-Gerling, DDSLittle Teeth of TexasDiplomate, American Board of Pedi-atric Dentistry21714 Hardy Oak Blvd, Ste. 102San Antonio, Texas 78258(210) [email protected]

Derrick Cantu, DDS*Jacob Balkos, DDS*Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry6756 Poss Rd.San Antonio, Texas 78238(210) 680-7841www.pediatricdentistryofsanantonio.com

Manuel Castillo, DDSHappy Pediatric DentistryDiplomate, American Board of Pedi-atric Dentistry2602 N. Loop 1604 W, Ste.207San Antonio, Texas 78248(210) 510-2862(210) 802-4499 [email protected]

Cassandra “Casey” Elkins, DDS 9543 Huebner Rd.San Antonio, Texas 78240(210) 268-0414(210) 694-5066 Fax 11919 Culebra RoadSan Antonio, TX 78254(210) 268-04142246 SE Military DriveSan Antonio, TX 78233(210) 714-4581whereisdrcasey.com

Lauren Coppola Greene, DDS 5000 Schertz Pkwy, Ste. 301 Schertz, TX 78154 (210) 659-800021727 West IH10, Ste. 203San Antonio, TX 78257www.necdsa.com

Peter K. Gurr, DDSDiplomate, American Board of Pediatric DentistryThe Dentist for Kids15303 Huebner Rd., Bldg. 17San Antonio, Texas 78248(210) [email protected]

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Damon Ross, DDSTooth Transitions5723 N. Foster Rd., Ste. 105San Antonio, TX 78244(210) 661-135219851 W. HWY 46, Ste. 103Bulverde, TX 78070(830) 438-1153www.toothtransitions.com

Angie M. Sage, DDSDiplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Alamo Heights Pediatric Dentistry999 E. Basse Rd., Ste. 116San Antonio, Texas 78209(210) 822-8381www.alamoheightspediatric-dentistry.com

Clyde Yost, DDSMichael Yost, DDS*Lina Cardenas, DDS, MS, PhD**Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry102 Palo Alto Rd., Ste. 400San Antonio, Texas 78211 (210) 924-8770 3949 Fredericksburg Rd.San Antonio, TX 78201(210) 265-3361www.yostpediatricdentistry.com

periOdOnticsJohn C. Aniemeke, DDS, MSLive Oak Periodontics &Implant DentistryDiplomate, American Board of Periodontics12702 Toepperwein Rd., Ste. 132San Antonio, Texas 78233(210) 637-0306www.liveoakperiodontics.com [email protected]

Adam Christman, DDS15321 San Pedro Ave.San Antonio, Texas 78232(210) [email protected]

Monica Flynn, DMD, MSDiplomate, American Board of Periodontology 7231 Broadway, Ste. ASan Antonio, Texas 78209(210) 822-7002www.alamoheightsperio.com

Kenneth Krueger, DDS, PA4118 McCullough, Ste. 4San Antonio, Texas 78212(210) 826-3946www.krkimplants.com

Eduardo Lorenzana, DDS, MSDiplomate, American Board of Periodontology3519 Paesano’s Pkwy., Ste. 103San Antonio, Texas 78231(210) 492-3519(210) 492-3525 Faxwww.lorenzanaperio.com

Steven C. Maller, DDS, MSDiplomate, American Board of Periodontology4501 McCullough, Ste. 104San Antonio, Texas 78212(210) 824-0111sanantonioperioandimplant.com

Lisa B. Masters, DDS, MSDiplomate, American Board of Periodontology 7400 Blanco Rd., Ste. 100San Antonio, Texas 78216(210) 349-4424www.mastersdentalgroup.com

Babak Najafi, DDS, MDS, FRCD(C)Origins Speciality Dentistry5718 University Heights Blvd., Ste. 201San Antonio, Texas 78249(210) 460-0749info@originsspecialitydentistry.comwww.originsspecialitydentistry.com

Dr. Arlynn G. Ráez, DDS, MSDiplomate, American Board of Periodontology3301 Oakwell Court, #103San Antonio, Texas 78218(210) 805-8400www.oakwellperiodontics.com

Pamela Ray, DDSDiplomate, American Board of Periodontology Oak Hills Periodontics5419 Fredericksburg Rd.San Antonio, Texas 78229(210) 616-0980 www.oakhillsperiodontics.com

Brandon M. Sehlke, DDS, MS*Kelsey Edmondson, DDS, MS**Diplomate, American Board of PeriodontologyPeriodontics and Implant Dentistry6609 Blanco Rd., Ste. 125San Antonio, Texas 78216(210) 341-1489(210) 349-0618 [email protected]

Benjamin W. Young, DDS, MSDiplomate, American Board of Periodontology7826 Louis Pasteur Dr., #105 San Antonio, Texas 78229(210) 615-1995www.benjaminwyoung.com

prOsthOdOnticsMarcela Alvarez, DDS, MSDStone Oak Aesthetic Dentistry1202 E. Sonterra Ste. 402San Antonio, TX 78258(210) [email protected]

Jason R. Gillespie, DDS, MSJason R. Gillespie DDS PA4118 McCullough Ave., Ste. 11San Antonio, TX 78212(210) 828-1682www.rebuildasmile.com

Parisa Kheirieh, DDSOrigins Speciality Dentistry5718 University Heights Blvd., Ste. 201San Antonio, Texas 78249(210) 460-0749info@originsspecialitydentistry.comwww.originsspecialitydentistry.com

Maureen R. Libby, DMD115 N Loop 1604 ESte. 2209 San Antonio, TX 78232(210) 403-0042 [email protected]

SADDS SPECIALIST DIRECTORYRobert M. Loughlin, DDSAlamo Prosthodontics1314 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 104San Antonio, Texas 78258(210) [email protected]

Paul McLornan, DDS, MS, PLLC**Diplomate, American Board of ProsthodonticsClearChoice Dental Implant Center14100 San Pedro, Ste. 110San Antonio, Texas 78232(210) 495-4569www.clearchoice.com

Jeffrey S. Rouse, DDS555 E. Basse Rd., Ste. 200San Antonio, Texas 78209(210) [email protected]

Bryhn W. Simmons, DMDWayne Simmons, BA, DMD, FAAFP, Diplomate , ABOI2020 Babcock Rd., Ste. 26San Antonio, Texas 78229(210) [email protected]

Wade D. Smith, DDS, MSWoodlake Plaza4875 Fredericksburg Rd.San Antonio, TX 78229(210) 366-3333

Victoria A. Vickers, DDS7400 Blanco Road, Ste. 100San Antonio, Texas 78216(210) 349-4424mastersdentalgroup.com

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November 4-6, 2021 Texas Mission of Mercy

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UPCOMING MEETINGS

Advanced Oral Surgery of San Antonio.............................20Authentic Dental Laboratory...............................................2Capital Dental Equipment.................................................25Chu Dental Group - Special Care Dentistry.....................15Core Continuum 2020.......................................................20Dental Business Law.......................................................14

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The SADDS Newsletter is published six times a year by the San Antonio District Dental Society, 14603 Huebner Rd., Suite 2403, San Antonio, TX 78230. Second class postage paid in San Antonio, Texas. The SADDS Newsletter is a membership benefit of the SADDS. Individual copies are ten dollars per issue or fifty dollars annually. Information regarding classified advertising may be obtained by calling the SADDS office at (210) 732-1264.

Submission of manuscripts and guest editorials are encouraged. News items of important events in the lives of the members are always welcome. Anonymous communication will receive no consideration. E-mail to: [email protected], or mail to Editor, SADDS Newsletter, 14603 Huebner Rd., Suite 2403, San Antonio, TX 78230. Call the SADDS office for details.

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Dental Partners...........................................................14Disinfect Care.............................................................14Geriatric Dental Group................................................25HealthcareCompliance Readiness.............................14Med-Tech Construction..............................................25McLerran & Associates..............................................15

WELCOME NEW SADDS MEMBERS!

William Morrow - GP Diane Galan - GP Qinlin Chen - GP Morvarid Poorsattar - OMS Resident Jayakumar Jayaraman - Pedo Resident Kara Dunegan - Perio Resident Reinol Gonzalez - VA Resident Alejandro Arango - OMS Shraddha Doshi - GP Ariel Marder - Pedo Austin Lee - GP Lea El Hachem - Perio

Justin Mrochek - GP Jeanny Nguyen - GP Grace Zhang - GP Nicholas Richards - GP Chelsea Reid - GP Alysia Nicholson - GP Jesus Hernandez - GP Alex Piedra - Pedo Benjamin Neal - Pros Joesph Samona - GP Tyrone Rodriguez - Pedo

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DATE: TUESDAY 10/06/2020

TDA LEGISLATIVE DAY - FEBRUARY 17, 2021

IT’S TIME FOR DENTAL ADVOCACY!

Welcome! Dr. Jacqueline Plemons

TDA President

TDA Legislative Updates by Jess Calvert / Diane Rhodes

TDA Legislative & Regulatory Affairs

VIRTUAL MEETING at 6:30 pm Tuesday, October 6, 2020

No Charge to ADA / SADDS members Registration Required WWW.SADDS.ORG

Zoom link emailed to you after registering

OCTOBER 6, 2020 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP (GM) MEETING

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San Antonio District Dental Society14603 Huebner Rd., Ste. 2403San Antonio, TX 78230-5524

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Please visit the following websites for updates on COVID-19/Coronavirus as your

tripartite associations work to keep our SADDS members informed.

ADA Coronavirus Center for Dentists: ada.org/virus

TDA COVID-19/Coronavirus Updates and Resources: tda.org/COVID19-Resources

TDA Perks COVID-19 Resources: tdaperks.com/covid-19-resources

BRIGHT FUTURES VIRTUAL 5K FAMILY FUN RUN

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

HELP SUPPORT TEXAS SMILES

THROUGH FREE COMMUNITY

DENTAL CLINICS

REGISTER ONLINE: https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/SanAntonio/3MilesforTexasSmiles5K

Location: Anywhere - Your neighborhood,

treadmill, favorite trail or route!

Dates: August 1st - October 3rd

CONTACT: San Antonio District

Dental Society 210.732.1264

[email protected]

Run Medals for 1st 150 finishers! Registration Fee: $35

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